Re: [RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

My '99 JS Riv Road Std has a so-called "baseball bat" down tube that is 28.6 at the head tube and 31.8 at the BB... Doug On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > That's interesting, on the 61cm/XL at least, it looks like the top tube > goes from 28.6 OD at the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Salsa Fargo Titanium large

Hi Geeter, I did run with original drops. Fine but I'm a Jones bar guy so... I never tried setting up 650 plus. My other fargo ti has thru axle and boost rear spacing so I couldn't use those wheels to test. I probably should at least set the wheel inside to check. This older Fargo Ti has quick

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Salsa Fargo Titanium large

I just tried to fit a 27.5 x 2.8 Schwalbe G-One All Rounder. The front wheel fits inside the steel fork no problem but the rear doesn't have much space in the upper chain stays. You could easily fit a 2.5 tire in the rear though. Bruce On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 9:08 AM, Bruce Smitham

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Salsa Fargo Titanium large

Bruce, Sounds like a great stable for sure. Can the older Fargo clear a 650B plus? Did you ever run this with dirt drops? I love the super high stack and low reach of this frame. Just an awesome endurance bike. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 9:26:42 PM UTC-5, Bruce Smitham wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

>From the brochure: 2. the same tire clearances —up to a 35mm with no fender, and easily a 28mm with. 3. roadini’s chainstays are a hair longer than the roadeo’s (which are already longer than most)—so it’s more stable, but still zippy. 4. the roadini top tube slopes up more, so it’s

[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 3:14:38 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Has anyone here ever had success finding stuff while riding? > Do human beings count? I married one I found on a moonlit rail-trail ride in 1993. I didn't bother to ask around to see if anyone lost her... -- You

[RBW] FS Rolly Polys

For Sale Rivendell Roly Polys. One brand new in package $40 shipped, priority USPS. Group of two tires, one has been mounted and barely used the other has a few miles enough to wear off the tread pattern in the center of the tire, no cuts or punctures $60 shipped priority USPS. Or all 3 $90

Re: [RBW] Re: Old Man Petersen's House of Ferrous Velocipedes and Vinyl Seat Tube Decals

I saw this thread pop up yesterday and thought it current. I sent him a request without even considering the date of the thread. Do you still have one Steve? I'd love to get my hands on one. Marc On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6:39:17 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: > > If you can't get one

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

That's a story worth hearing, I'd say. Care to expand? Patrick Moore, whose only romantic bicycle encounter involved him refinishing a 100 year old street door and her riding a Canadian Tire bicycle with saddle too low, in Quebec, PQ. On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 11:01 AM, MartyG

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

What is "C"? On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6:22:23 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > There's a thread going on the C Forum right now about Rivendell. It > started as a PSA > > > about a sale Riv is

[RBW] Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Should work out. The Worlds Greatest Randonneur rode a Sam. -- 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] Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

One of the few 1x setups that is pleasing to my eyes. Looks proportionally correct. Just an aesthetic opinion, not based on science or magic. I think it’s the sub10 cassette. ANYWAY: always happy to see your goal oriented tinkering - can’t wait for the report. -Jacob Brooklyn -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

Lost my keys on a ride once. They were clipped to my saddle bag. I remember blasting down a rough trail thinking how it was so quiet... Didn't realize they had unclipped themselves in all the commotion. Someone called me the next morning as I was driving back to the trail to search. I keep a

[RBW] Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

I've signed up for my next big ride, which should be comparatively easy after my last one. The Uvas Gold 200k is on December 2nd. It's completely paved, and has ONLY 7200 feet of climbing. Most of the climbing is in the first 45 miles and includes a summit of Mount Hamilton overlooking the

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

+1. The Roadini looks super sharp, and that butterscotch colour on the Clem is really nice. A good brace of bicycles. IanA -- 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: A question about frame bags

Tim, The frame bag allows you to utilize a oft under utilized space. I have over stuffed mine and it does not interfere with my pedaling. It also allows you to store heavy items towards the center of gravity of the bike. Sorry, I didn't read all the posts so perhaps I'm just repeating what

[RBW] Re: A question about frame bags

Thanks for all the input. I'm really curious about bike packing and touring. I did my first tour this past May and used my Berthoud handlebar bag and Nitto big rear rack with panniers on my Hilsen. I found the handling a little squirrely but I'm 230, so with luggage there was quite a load. I

Re: [RBW] Rivendell on the C Forum

Nevermind Paul Bunyan. Tell us about Bill Brasky On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 1:39:22 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > For those unfamiliar with him, Paul Bunyan > is not someone in the bicycle > industry; instead, he is a figure from

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

I've been considering doing this to my Hillborne as well. I also remember you posting once that you had your Hillborne down to sub-25#. How light is this configuration? John Curious owner of a 56 canti-Hillborne as well. On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:14:02 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

Thanks for reading, everyone. I’m so happy your devices didn’t crash with the onslaught of photos. I forgot to add one last thing re: the Bicycle Bus - how could I forget this? This could be titled, Leah’s Bicycle Bus Goes to Court. It was 3:00 pm on a lovely May day. School had just let

Re: [RBW] Rivendell on the C Forum

For those unfamiliar with him, Paul Bunyan is not someone in the bicycle industry; instead, he is a figure from American folklore, the subject of many tall tales . On 11/02/2017 10:19 AM, 'Mark in Beacon'

Re: [RBW] Rivendell on the C Forum

Paul Bunyan makes a brief appearance in the movie Fargo. And Babe the blue ox too. -- 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] FS: Clem L 52

Ad is updated as original non-assist build, a listmember bought the mid-drive kit for HIS Clem L! Sale/trade pending with another listmember so he's first, but we're both going over several different options so nothing's decided yet. Pricing/equipment is a little different for shipping to you

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

My Hillborne has been through numerous configurations. The Campee F27 front rack that I have installed right now is fairly heavy. By my bathroom scale reckoning, we're at 26.8lbs as pictured with the handlebar bag removed. That 26.8 pounds is with the Campee F27 rack, with the fenders,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

"Rocket Sauce" just posted a follow-up: “Grant Petersen is the father of every kid in this town!” “Grant Petersen once showed me a video of him making love to my wife, and it was the most beautiful thing I ever saw!” “He’d eat a homeless person if you dared him!” “His poop is used

[RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

Am I reading this right? The 54cm has a 56.5cm effective top tube. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8:06:45 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > 54cm https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/ROADINI-540-Geo.jpg > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Here's a link to that cat's Sam that he Randonneurs with. https://chasingmailboxes.com/2011/04/13/bikes-to-like-worlds-greatest-randonneurs-sam-hillborne/ Do you like the Avocet saddle? I seem to see a fair amount of them in pics of steel bikes, so they must be popular. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

Classic & Vintage, a category at bikeforums.net. The link in the original post will take you to it. -- 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: Rivendell on the C Forum

Who are these people who talk so bizarrely? -- 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

[RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

Yes. You are reading that correctly. On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2:48:31 PM UTC-7, Lester Lammers wrote: > > Am I reading this right? The 54cm has a 56.5cm effective top tube. > > On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8:06:45 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: >> >> 54cm >>

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Yes, I like the Avocet saddle On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2:51:27 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > Here's a link to that cat's Sam that he Randonneurs with. > > https://chasingmailboxes.com/2011/04/13/bikes-to-like-worlds-greatest-randonneurs-sam-hillborne/ > > Do you like the Avocet

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

Based on the cultural references, people who have gotten ahold of a device that lets them broadcast to today's internet from 1981. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Ian A asked a general question, but I suspect might have meant something specific. I'm not sure what specific question he meant. Today? Today, I have a Light and Motion rechargeable battery powered thing that a friend of mine won at a 24 hour mountain bike race, and he perma-loaned to me.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

The bad people. -- 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: Rivendell on the C Forum

The genesis of these type of ridiculous Grant Petersen threads on that site derives from the often mutti-page arguments about Rivendell vs. Older road bikes. They often revolved around folks who owned Rivendells (of wich there were not that many on that site) vs. people who thought Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Hello Bill, You decoded my rather too brief question correctly. I was mostly interested in what you do for lighting on the Hillborne for rando rides. The pictures of the bicycle in this thread don't show the lighting arrangement and at this time of year, daylight is limited for brevet rides.

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

What do you use for lighting, Bill? IanA -- 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

[RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

Which of course makes perfect sense, if you read what you posted from the brochure I posted--the Roadini sizes are 2-3cm smaller than the more conventional Roadeo sizes. So, the 54 Roadini will fit like a 56-57cm Roadeo, ergo, it has a 56.5cm effective top tube. On Thursday, November 2, 2017

[RBW] Re: actual Roadini geometry specs?

Yes, it's a "compact frame" sizing where someone who rides a horizontal-tt 54cm road bike (like myself) would get a 50cm Roadini. -- 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

[RBW] Re: A question about frame bags

Tim, I’ve refrained from chiming in, but seeing your more specific circumstance and desire I feel obliged. I love bikepacking my Hunqapillar with rear panniers and loading my sleeping bag/pad/tent on top of the rear rack. I sometimes add a small trunk sack with food to a mini front rack, but of

[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

I left my keys in the lock one time and lost them for ever. So, I switched to a combination lock. On the other hand, when I dropped pants straps and gloves I found them on the trail the next day. Now I wonder if I see someone eles' things on the trail, I leave them hoping they find it. On

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Very nice Nels. The scrub is a great backdrop. Central Washington is so different. It looks like the high plains or desert! Enjoy your Rivs, I sure am enjoying mine! Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Clem L vs Roscoe Bubbe Mountain Mixte

I have schwalbe thunder burts on my Rosco mtn Mixte. They have plenty of clearance. I don’t see the size on them. They are somewhere between 2.1” and 2.35” if memory serves correctly. Ray Vallejo CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

Everything you ever wanted to know about Guv'nors, including why everyone buys the wrong size. Great bike, I'd love to have one but I know I'd never ride a singlespeed around here. https://stuffdavelikes.wordpress.com/pashley-guvnor/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

I was kinda put off by this whole thing and then I read “It was the sight of Petersen’s naked body that drove Brian Wilson insane.” and laughed out loud pretty hard and realized this is all actually pretty funny Bob Brooklyn, NY On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 7:24:25 PM UTC-4, Brian

Re: [RBW] Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

Man, that would look nice with that AM hub that I've been hoarding for a few years. Too bad that it already has wheels ... (or rather, good thing, for my budget). How does it ride, with that 1930s geometry, compared to a modern road bike -- let's illustrate "modern" by a Roadeo, a Roadini, a

Re: [RBW] Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

It's really smooth. Not a quick accelerating bike but it gets. Those big rims and tires are very plush. And roller brakes are great. I always have a conversation with a random stranger when I take it out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

Happy thoughts and images upon which to begin the day! Thanks, Leah! On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 12:08:30 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Hi All, > > I read the list all the time but haven't said much as of late - but I mean > to! I recently got back from Ireland and I even

[RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Bruce, I responded your request or info on the Old Man Petersen decal on that thread. I have also fashioned a seat tube decal using self-stick vinyl sheet cut into a diamond shape, with one of round RBW logo patches in center. Looks quite good IMO, and is removable at any time with no damage

[RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Right now, I'm leaning to just something on the seat tube. I've asked Roman at Riv about that, and will check with Norman Bone on his decal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Great idea Steve. Thanks On Thursday, November 2, 2017, 5:16:47 AM CDT, islaysteve wrote: Bruce, I responded your request or info on the Old Man Petersen decal on that thread.  I have also fashioned a seat tube decal using self-stick vinyl sheet cut into a

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

Leah, Welcome back! It's so good to see you here again. Always a pleasure to read your posts and enjoy your photos. Cheers Steve On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 1:49:18 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Hi, All! Thanks for your kind words. Let the barrage of photos begin! > >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell on the C Forum

Just because you read it on the internet Steve, doesn't mean it's 100 percent true. Lotta fake news out there, be careful. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 3:46:28 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Well, we all know Grant is a larger-than-life figure; here he's on a par > with Paul Bunyan.

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Nels, you've got a great looking pair of Rivs there! Love the curve on the Roadini fork. Nice pics too! Regards, Richard On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8:14:53 PM UTC-4, Nels Sorenson wrote: > > Thought I'd give an update and short ride impressions of my 51 Roadini. > I've got about a

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

Someone on Facebook is inquiring about this bike. Pm me and I can try to connect you. -- 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: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Both bikes look fantastic Nels! And your Roadini is making me wonder how the ride would compare w my Romulus. Sky in new west > On Nov 1, 2017, at 3:17 PM, Nels Sorenson wrote: > > Thought I'd give an update and short ride impressions of my 51 Roadini. > I've got

Re: [RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Bruce, I'll confirm what Steve said about cut vinyl for graphics. Works well. I used them on a Surly Cross Check single speed after I stripped all the existing graphics. If you have a sign shop nearby you could give them a digital file of whatever you can obtain or create and they could produce

[RBW] Re: 52cm, 650b-wheeled Quickbeam for sale.

Here's an updated picture link. https://flic.kr/s/aHsm5qFyeh On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:44:13 AM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > Bump, haven't had much luck moving this locally. Though that option is > certainly still available, at this point I'd also entertain offers > involving shipping

[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

That looks fantastic Nels, the Grilver is gorgeous. Your colorful saddle is a very fun touch! What cranks are those? Looking at your build makes me want to take all the useful stuff off of my grey/red Roadeo and go blasting. On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:32:09 PM UTC+8, Nels Sorenson

Re: [RBW] Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

Ugh... why did you have to post this dream bike of mine and in my size, too. I almost built a knock-off a few years ago and had a guy lined up to bend the forks for me. Never completed the project. I had those same delta cruisers on a Robin Hood and they were nice, but I’m just as happy with my

[RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Hate to hear that about the Ram decals, but they aren't that hard to copy and there are a few places online that will do it. I like the traditional minimalist decal approach used on Rivs. However, knowing that may prompt me to cover the decals on my orange Ram with 3M clear protective tape.