[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

A few questions" 1. what is the height from top of rack to the decailluer? Or how high on the bag was the receiver located? 2. What is the Cockpit distance, distance from center of seatpost at your current height to the center of the stem clamp? Your stem length looks very short. any

[RBW] Re: Billie Bars?

Took some cockpit photos today of billie bars on my chev, thought I’d share. Stem is 12cm simworks, Silver/IRD stem shifters, Dia-comp brakes. I’m really enjoying this setup! https://flickr.com/photos/147564748@N06/sets/72157698354507761 -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

Complete minus saddle, rack, fenders, bottle cages and decaler, pitlocks (but you get new Shimano QR’s = $1150. -- 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] CL outing: vintage Rivendell Baggins large seat bag and panniers

I have connection to the seller, but these should be of interest to this group. I would buy them but I am about to unload my Baggins handlebar and medium size seat bag. Buy these and mine and get the whole set LOL. Doug Bloch Alameda CA USA

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

Thanks for the feedback. To me the Browns look cheerful and Rivvy, so might look good on my bike but I definitely like all the GB/Compass tires I have ridden, except for their 700 x 28mm tire. But the tire prices are going sky high and I am shocked that the Browns are 68$ a piece. That's 10$

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

I rode the JBGs before getting a set of Gen. 1 Barlow Passes. Jack Browns are good tires - the Compass offerings have led people to get supple-snotty and poo poo the JBs, but I think they are great tires with a lovely ride. 32-33mm is about perfect for road riding, IMO. KJ On Tuesday, August

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

Build: Drivetrain: SunXcd rear derailer Microshift front derailer XD600 crankset New chain Super smooth. Silver bar end shifters Tektro R559 brakes. Nitto Noodle 41 New Nitto Tech deluxe stem Shimano BLR400 brake levers Velocity built wheels Synergy to Velocity hub from Rivendell wheelset. Kalloy

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 vintage Trek mountain framesets

Bump & new prices: '83 850: $215 + shipping '93 950: $145 + shipping On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 4:13:56 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > Hi there, > > Moving these for a friend. 2 similar sized Trek mtb f/f/hs sets. One from > '83, one from '93. > Links to my CL posts here: > '93 950 >

[RBW] WTB: Medium/Large shopsack and nitto m18

Looking for a sweet little setup for my Atlantis. Let me know if its out there! -- 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: Billie Bars?

Scott, that is a great looking bike. I like the shifters mounted on the stem. I just got the Billie's for my Cheviot. They are really nice :) On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1:23:24 PM UTC-7, scott minor wrote: > > Took some cockpit photos today of billie bars on my chev, thought I’d > share.

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 vintage Trek mountain framesets

I'd buy that 850 if it was the biggest size. Both would be cool to build. Brynnar Indy -- 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: ~2003 Atlantis, 10 months in

I also find myself pushing back into the Brooks Swift I had on my '07 Atlantis, but it hadn't occurred to me to switch out saddles before buying a new seat post with more setback. After reading your post, I just finished swapping out a C17 from another bike. Thanks for the updates on your

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

Paypal and local pickup or we can split bike flights. -- 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: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

I can't believe how much premium tires cost these days. Most LBSs have the upper-end Conti and Michelin tires - some are over CAD$100 each. I'm lucky I don't ride crazy mileage - I couldn't afford to! KJ On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 2:16:48 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Thanks for the

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

Excel Sports has some interesting Panaracers, Gravel Kings Race EVO gravel, all available in 32 and 28. https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?page=8=GravelKing+Tire=PANARACE=1=27 https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?page=8=Race+A+EVO3+Gravel+Tire=PANARACE=1=27 32mm Gravel Kings on special @$28

[RBW] Re: WTB 63cm Roadeo/Riv Road Frameset

Hi Reid, Thanks for the offer, but I already own a Quickbeam. I'm really hoping for a Riv specific road bike that I can dress up with more modern components like brifters and a 10 or 11 speed cassette. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 3:02:06 PM UTC-4, Reid Echols wrote: > > I may be selling

[RBW] PSA AHH on Ebay

I saw this AHH on eBay. It is an odd listing by someone who doesn’t appear to know much about the bike. It looks in great shape. Rivendell Bike https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263859045920 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

How did the 20$ tires compare to Compass? Y -- 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

Re: [RBW] CL outing: vintage Rivendell Baggins large seat bag and panniers

That looks like the Hoss, the largest Baggins model. I owned that and the medium Adam; both nice bags but, at the size of the Hoss (which is about as big as 2 Campers), the un-stiffened construction of the bag makes it rather floppy. The Adam (larger than a single Camper) was a good commuting

Re: [RBW] Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

what Tim said. Compass are the best vulcanized tires ever made. On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:27:56 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > I've ridden all 3 tires on my Hilsen. I went from JBs to Cypres first and > there was no noticeable difference. I mean no difference, plus I got more > flats than

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

Thanks, John! 1. 21cm with that bar height. From top of rack to top of decaleur receiving pins. Bag pins are mounted on GB25 bag at usual leather strip location. Bars about 1.3cm below saddle height. 2. 63cm from top of saddle above clamp center to center of bar clamp. I have a short teach

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

Are your Son’s JB green or blue? -- 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] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

Well, funny you should ask. I just completed a St. Louis to New York tour with my son. My son was riding a Leo Roadini with Jack Browns. I was riding a Soma San Marcos with Compass 35s. We rode on all types of roads, but obviously, the same roads. Smooth pavement, rough pavement, gravel,

[RBW] Re: Jack Brown green/Cypres/Compass 32/ impressions?

The $20 tires weren't as smooth a ride as the quiet Compass tires. They made noise because of their tread. And if I went through a puddle or sand, and there were many last Saturday in New Jersey and New York, the new tires then slightly scraped against the bottom of the tang on the little front

[RBW] Re: Rivendell West and East Meet Up

Manny, it was a great pleasure meeting Ashley and you. It definitely was worth taking time to go to Tokyo. Looking at your pictures... hmm... I never knew such places existed in Japan! What I see here in Nagano are mountains and rivers and trees. I'll have to visit Mori Museum! Hope you also

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

there will be a spike in income for whoever can offer these to the lycra market -- 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: Do you have a ROHLOFF hub on your bike ?

I had a Riv Simple One fitted with a Rohloff. Generally, I'm happy with it. The biggest advantages are the uniform gear steps and the low, low gear, which allows one to feel he/she could climb a tree. I have it outfitted as a typical Riv upright with fenders, etc. The Simple One has a

[RBW] Re: Do you have a ROHLOFF hub on your bike ?

I have a Rohloff on my Jones LWB Plus. The bike's main purpose is bikepacking. I'm happy with the setup. I may end up dropping the gearing down to have the low be lower than officially sanctioned. I find that I use gear 1 way more than gear 14. On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:04:01 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

all I can find is ebay now, and I got the set for $12 plus shipping https://www.ebay.com/p/microSHIFT-Alloy-Cnc-machined-Derailleur-Pulleys/1783871465?iid=173164989975=ps On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 8:24:15 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Nice. Link to them>? > > >> -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

CNC machined Pulleys have been around a long time, and these days there are many a brands of them. Sift through them as you like ! https://www.amazon.com/s/?ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps=aluminum+rear+derailleur+pulleys=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aaluminum+rear+derailleur+pulleys -- You

[RBW] Roadeo, orange Sams and Roadinis

The orange  Leo has cream paint ins around the head tube. Cute! 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 an email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell West and East Meet Up

Thank you for sharing -- I really enjoyed looking through the photos. I've never been to Japan, but it is on my bucket list. -- 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: Going out on the GAP Sunday and Monday

Thanks for sharing the photos. I plan on riding the GAP this year from Cumberland to Pittsburg. Now just have to decide between my Sam Hillborne or Crust Romanceur. Regards, Ryan Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: MIT Homer pre-order

What is the trail on the NFE? Isn't it more mid-trail? Just curious - my low trail is 35mm of trail and my Gunnar is 65mm which is quite the difference. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

What I want to know is - which derailleurs work well on bikes that never get washed? Last time I rode in dirt and mud everything got gummed up and my derailleur was squealing on the ride after. I don't wash my bikes much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

That squeal is a cry for help... On 08/08/2018 07:26 AM, Belopsky wrote: What I want to know is - which derailleurs work well on bikes that never get washed? Last time I rode in dirt and mud everything got gummed up and my derailleur was squealing on the ride after. I don't wash my bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

Also, big pulleys on Shimano RDs will increase the bending stress on their built-in stress riser - I've counted 5 cracked there with normal-sized pulleys, and no doubt there are more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

Nice. Link to them>? On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 8:51:01 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > I put on the Microshift sealed-bearing pulleys when I found them really > too cheap on amazon (he doubled the price the next week). > > > they have put up with a lot of

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

I received a Jones SWB on Monday, and rode it yesterday. It replaced a Marin Pine Mountain. I found it to be quicker steering than the Marin, a little bit lighter. I like it a lot. It did come with a rear wheel out of true and a warped front brake rotor, which I would have made a bike shop

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Oh and I also have a Rosco Bubbe with the Ahearne bar. I tried a drop bar on it but just cannot get on with drop bars any more. The Ahearne works well on the bike, and reminds me of the 3spd Raleigh had when I was a kid. It is always an adventure when I ride that bike, same as when I was young.

Re: [RBW] Re: TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

I put on the Microshift sealed-bearing pulleys when I found them really too cheap on amazon (he doubled the price the next week). they have put up with a lot of abuse -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: MIT Homer pre-order

It's the standard 73 degree headtube with 65mm rake. Around 34 or 35. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 2:11:33 PM UTC-4, Drew Henson wrote: > > I'm actually not sure what the exact trail measurement is, but everything > I've read refers to it as "low trail". It handles like other low trail >

[RBW] WTB 63cm Roadeo/Riv Road Frameset

Hello, I’m considering building up a streamlined, light-ish road bike to compliment my stable of light to heavily accessoried touring bikes. Something without baskets or racks or fenders, etc. Does anyone out there have a 63cm or bigger Roadeo franeset they’ve been looking to pass along? I’d

[RBW] Re: MIT Homer pre-order

I'm actually not sure what the exact trail measurement is, but everything I've read refers to it as "low trail". It handles like other low trail bikes I've ridden which I very much like. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 4:28:53 AM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > What is the trail on the NFE? Isn't it

[RBW] FS: 53 Bleriot

Complete or F/F/H/BB or any parts you want. Synergy Velocity built wheels to LX hubs. Some of the pictures will show a front dynamo we all but that’s not the synergy wheel. So you get a regular front synergy wheel with this bike. I also have Bosco set up if you prefer that. Bike has about 3000

[RBW] Re: FS: 53 Bleriot

Price? On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 11:11:37 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Complete or F/F/H/BB or any parts you want. > Synergy Velocity built wheels to LX hubs. > Some of the pictures will show a front dynamo we all but that’s not the > synergy wheel. So you get a regular front

[RBW] WTB 63cm Roadeo/Riv Road Frameset

I may be selling my 64cm Mercian Vincitore custom with roadish geometry (kind of like a Quickbeam), but it's single speed/fixed. -- 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] Re: 60cm Cheviot first impressions & pics

I figured it was to avoid the cable rubbing the stop, thanks for the info. On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 12:32:55 AM UTC-4, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > Thanks for the kind words everyone! > > Virgil, my main concern was to have the brake cable secured in the cable > stop somehow and to not