[RBW] fs: Riv Fishy t-shirt (green) size SMALL

For sale is a Riv Fishy t-shirt. It's the green one (https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/riv-fishy-shirt-green) and it's a size SMALL. I just received this today & tried on only to find it too snug for me. Anyways...it's sold out in size small so I figured I'd ask here before

[RBW] Inventory Management Project - buy a hub

“3. 43-tooth outer chainring. Riv had a bunch of Silver brand chainrings made, sometimes in unusual but sensible sizes. I stocked up on the 35T size which enabled an application that would have been difficult otherwise. A lot of us run a 44-tooth outer chainring. Many of us even run a

Re: [RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

I expect that you answered the "clean" question: Don't expect a clean bike if you ride in slushy snow. The rest of the reply is much as I'd anticipated; thanks. It struck me after initially posting that I am making a lot of noise about snow riding for someone who rides in snow about 2X per year,

Re: [RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

Good to know that fishnet, even synthetic, works under synthetics. I hope to try the combination. One big liability for wool, otherwise wonderful, is moths; dismaying to buy an expensive top and, 2 years later find a moth hole in it. If synthetic mesh and tops work well, perhaps they'll be an

[RBW] Re: Mismatched tires

Back in the 80's I read an article by John Tomac where he also preferred a larger font tire, at least on mountain bikes. apparently motocross bikes do the same. So I've always put the larger tire on the front, if I'm using different size tires. On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 6:49:11 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: FotR: A Time for Gathering

That's a sexy idea. Or headbadges as the "paisleys." Or both. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:38:43 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:05:24 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: >> >> >> I think a bandanna would be very good. What would be on a

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

What are people's experiences and desires for sleeping spots? I am familiar with the Madrone group site next to the cabins. On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:51:04 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Hi Folks, > After doing the surveys it looks like the most people voted affirmatively > for

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar fender options

Not wanting to derail but I’m also interested in this. I’ve never fully understood the pros/cons of plastic vs metal fenders, and I’m looking for black, but this is the size of question. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

Why 25mm tires? Simple, that's the widest my knock-around SS would fit under fenders... My workplace only had outdoor, uncovered bike racks, so this bike spent 50-ish hours a week out in the full elements. All of my other bikes were too nice, except the aforementioned fatbike, but it was

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Note: The Big Ones on Blunt SS's measure 60.658 mm (Blunt SS, 35 mm outside width) per digital caliper. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:27 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'll be interested in learning of others' experience for such fendering. > The SKS 65s are just barely wide enough to clear the 700C X 60

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

The need to reserve quickly is why I moved so quickly. I'm going to work on getting the site so hoping that I can do it! On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 8:45:21 PM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote: > > Very nice work, completed quickly. Curious about the camping plan: take > over hiker-biker, or reserve

[RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

Hey RBW list, I have been thinking about fendering my 62 cm Hunq and am curious about folks experience with max tire size w fenders and which fenders work best for the Hunqapillar. I'm hoping to run Schwalbe G-One speed tires in 29x2.35 size on Cliffhanger rims. For fenders maybe the VO 63mm

[RBW] Re: FotR: A Time for Gathering

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:05:24 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > > I think a bandanna would be very good. What would be on a semi-intricate > 25 year bandanna design? > All of the Riv headbadges in a spiral? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar fender options

I'm also following along with this conversation. Berthouds usually can swallow a larger tire, at least compared to Honjos, because of their more shallow inner bend. This is motorcycle territory in terms of looks. On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:04:21 PM UTC-8, Kurt Manley wrote: > > Hey RBW

[RBW] Re: Romulus trivia

Romulus: the Rivendell Ebisu. On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 8:48:29 AM UTC-8, Spencer wrote: > > I was wondering where the Romulus frames were built, anyone know? > Thanks > Spencer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

Hi Mike, In addition to Craig's link, the Bike Hermit used to own a bike store in Boise. They would post rides on their blog: http://biketouringnews.com/category/our-trips/idaho/. I've never done any of the rides, but the pictures looked great! David Vancouver, WA On Thursday, January 3,

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus trivia

It's a 57cm On 2019-01-04 16:56, Jonathan D. wrote: > Great looking bike. What size is that? -- 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: Questions about snow riding

Well, here's my experience from commuting year-round in Indiana... I've since changed jobs (self-employed home-service oriented) so don't have a commute anymore. But here we go: I rode 25mm wide smooth tires under fenders, and never had a snow-pack issue. I don't remember my clearance, but

[RBW] Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

Hi Folks, After doing the surveys it looks like the most people voted affirmatively for Friday July 19th - Sunday July 21st at Samuel P Taylor Park! There's many ways up and back and lots of great rides to lead starting from their group sites. I want to move forward with booking camp site and

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar fender options

I'll be interested in learning of others' experience for such fendering. The SKS 65s are just barely wide enough to clear the 700C X 60 Big Ones on my Matthews; there's ample (1 cm) top clearance, but the sides, notably the SKS/Planet Bike-type strut fittings, crowd the sidewalls. I'd be

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

That's a great time, and a good place. Let's get the group site with the FLAT sleeping sites, eh? - Andrew, Berkeley On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:51:04 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Hi Folks, > After doing the surveys it looks like the most people voted affirmatively > for Friday

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

No experience with the group sites, but have seen them, and they all seem ‘large’ and ‘flat’ enuff. The one along the Cross Marin Trail, before the bridge, seems large and private...pit toilet tho, I think Madrone has actual plumbing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Mouthing off is my specialty, Justin, which is one reason I mostly beg off commenting here anymore. I've known the folks at Riv for ages - been following it from the beginning - and am emotionally invested in how they're doing. This shows in my writing style, and I've found that I regularly end

Re: [RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Anyway, back to the topic. No more about That Damn Joe. -- 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: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

That sounds awesome. 1 Ent tentative. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:51:04 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Hi Folks, > After doing the surveys it looks like the most people voted affirmatively > for Friday July 19th - Sunday July 21st at Samuel P Taylor Park!

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

I would ride that ride. I'm looking at it now. Genius. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 8:45:21 PM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote: > > Very nice work, completed quickly. Curious about the camping plan: take > over hiker-biker, or reserve sites? Very limited tent space in

Re: [RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

Rereading that, I should have clarified that I feel like there wasn't anything on the tire for the snow to bite into, due to the lack of tread... Also, on the clipless pedals: I had a pair of Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals before, and the design seems like it would be very clog-resistant, mud

[RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

Right. Well, I’m not your guy for any clean bike questions. I really shouldn’t pay any attention to what color my bike(s) are because once I ride them they will be CR21 colored. Grin. Same with my bags. So I’ll ignore the clean bike questions. My drive train gets dirty, it dries, dirt falls off

[RBW] Inventory Management Project - buy a hub

Anyone ride a new Homer? I’ve seen few ride reports of them. Have you taken yours on a late season brevet, or did you load it up with presents and ride to your family’s place for the holidays? Share your views! I’d love to get one—I’m lucky to have the money, but I just don’t have the space at

Re: [RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

Adam, thanks, very interesting. Smooth 25s: why these rather than either fatter, or knobbier, or bothier? I can see narrower than 60; say 40; but 25 and smooth? Pray, why? Me, I think of 60 mm, 18 psi, and wide, deep knobs. Tend to agree about ss, fixed or free. On my snow rides, such as they

[RBW] Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

Very nice work, completed quickly. Curious about the camping plan: take over hiker-biker, or reserve sites? Very limited tent space in hiker-biker. Some good large sites with usable space down by the creek, but the upper sites have lots of slope and very little usable ground space. Group site

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 9:56:13 AM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > This sounds intriguing. I like Joe's idea on the Mendo coast but it would > make it a lot more difficult for out of town folk. > > Hugh > I think having the meet up in Marin is the best idea, given Mt Diablo's summer

[RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

Sheesh! One more note: Since I took the photo of the Matthews, I've added a 10" long flap; certainly extending well below bb area. I have to say that the bike, and I, were much dryer and cleaner than had I no fenders, or only "moto" style fenders; this despite my complaining. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019

[RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

"Nother note: riding thru the still dry powder, even the nominal tread on the BO front picked it up and flung it forward, where it blew back over me and the bike, and coated my shins and shoes. At least this stuff was clean snow. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 3:40 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > My part of

[RBW] Re: Questions about snow riding

*One* more. On the return, mostly dry pavement, everything went back to normal -- indeed, not even disc rub. This statement in case it is a datum helpful for advice. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 3:44 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Sheesh! One more note: Since I took the photo of the Matthews, I've added >

Re: [RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Thank you for owning your mistake and apologizing for it. -J -- 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] Perplexities regarding flat tires

Leah: If your tire flatted, it had a puncture, either from an exterior penetrant, or from an interior penetrant, or because of some defect in or damage to the tube itself. Exterior is obvious; interior: several times I had tires that kept flatting despite very conscientious search for penetrant.

[RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

You may want to check out tire liners because boys will be boys. http://mrtuffy.com/ -- 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] Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

Here’s a new route in the works from Bike Packing Roots that goes through Idaho. It’s a lot of singletrack, and no loop, but it may give ideas. I haven’t done any of it, just drooled over the possibility. Grin. https://www.bikepackingroots.org/wild-west-route.html With abandon, Patrick -- You

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

> > "When I say this stuff, it comes off as whining. I think everybody should > do (1) restaurant work; and (2) own a small business...for the perspective." Grant, I read this as I walked into the hospital where I work and said a resounding "yes!" As I precept students and orient new

[RBW] FS- Tigr Mini lock. Sea to Summit liner

Liner is claimed. Tigr lock is still here -- 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: Get those tandem deposits in

Direct link . Presale until 1/8/19, Tuesday. On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 3:35:50 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Riv just sent an email that you can put a deposit in on a tandem frameset > now. Jump

[RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

Thanks Patrick, I remember fishnet under wear was popular back in the '60's among some backpackers, but I doubt it was this nice. I'll have to try some. John Phillips On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:18:49 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’ve gotten a number of off list questions about

[RBW] Re: FS 2 bikes, parts, etc.....

Bump... -- 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: Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

I stumbled upon this idyllic voyage (to me at least) to a remote campground while planning a future tour around the Sawtooth area. Johnson Creek Campground

[RBW] Re: Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

Have you stumbled across this one?: https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/idaho-hot-springs-mountain-bike-route/ I rode the whole thing (including some of the singletrack options) a couple of years ago and loved it. I'm sure you could do the smaller

[RBW] FT (OT): Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots

For trade is my Patagonia Foot Tractor wading boots in size 11. These were worn once and I'm not a fly-fisher and with work, business ownership and the imminent birth of a child I'm not going to be. Things I'd be interested in trading for are: a 7 cm extension Nitto tallux stem, Nitto rm-013

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 day SF bike tour routes sought (Roadini)

Thank you Toshi, and all! This is great, I can tell it will be a fun tour -- 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] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

The big box stores, restaurants, and many other businesses sell gift cards all of the time. There is even a rack of them at my grocery store. When RBW sends an email mentioning selling gift certificates, suddenly it's the end of the world. Maybe it's because they mentioned it in an email or

[RBW] Inventory Management Project - buy a hub

There's been a few sincere desire to assist Rivendell threads recently. In one of those threads, I suggested that if you want to help any small business that carries inventory, buy something that they have in stock. Here were my actual suggested examples from that thread: 1. You will

[RBW] 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

This sounds intriguing. I like Joe's idea on the Mendo coast but it would make it a lot more difficult for out of town folk. 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

[RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

What I don't understand is the fascination with "fixing" a thing they have no interest in. They want Grant to make bikes like the ones they own, which, ya know, already exist. You can tell because they own them 樂 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Read some of the thread on Paceline and - blechhh! I like many of the discussions there and have had overwhelmingly positive interactions with forumites on Paceline (since the Serotta forum days), much like here, but that series of business “advice” really put me off... “Here, Grant, do all

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

Though I don't agree with equating whiny attribute to girls, I agree with the sentiment. I kind of saw it as Riv reminding us during holiday season that they have gift cards. Grant has always been candid and transparent about his business though he doesn't have to. He's honest, and I appreciate

Re: [RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

Patrick: More an academic question than practical, since I don't ride for hours in temps just over 0F (we got down to 9*F the other morning, but I stayed in side), but I wonder: does the second layer, worn over fishnet, itself have to be wicking? I suppose a non-wicking synthetic would not do, as

Re: [RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

I’ve no experience with synthetic midlayers over a fishnet baselayer. The idea, which Wiggy explains in his video with mind-enlightenumbing depth, is that the insulative layers can be anything insulative and be effective, so long as they breathe well. Wiggy’s layers are all synthetic. So I

[RBW] Re: Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

These guys know Idaho about as well as anybody: https://www.bikeovernights.org/author/bike-hermit I'm heading up in the Spring. Craig in Tucson On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:18:50 PM UTC-7, Mike Ahern wrote: > > Hi, anyone with an idea about a circle bike trip starting in Boises in >

Re: [RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

"Girls". Yeah, it was an off-the-cuff term probably best left in the earlier era from which I dredged it up. It sounded clever in my brain at that particular godawful time of night, but said brain didn't actually connect it to "whiney" in that moment. I apologise for being an idiot. -- You

[RBW] Bike tour around Idaho, ideas?

I plan on doing a ride around the area in July with a local cycling club. This is the 20th year for them and you can look at there past routes on line also. The ride is called RideIdaho.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Perplexities regarding flat tires

My mechanical knowlege of bikes is embarrassingly scant. I love my bike. I ride it a lot. But I take it to the shop for all its maintenance. I really should do better, and if I hear of a local place teaching bike maintenance classes, I will try to enroll. But meanwhile, indulge me? I decided

Re: [RBW] Re: Of Fishnet Long Johns and Boiled Wool

The fishnet works well with breathable synthetics on top. My fishnets of recent have all been synthetic as well. I have also found this system to work well with cotton flannel and wool. When I used to frame houses in Iowa in the winter lots of us would wear pantyhose bottoms and mesh jersey

[RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

Leah If it holds air, let it hold air. There is nothing about a tube that makes that tube more or likely to blow. A blown front tire can be extremely dangerous, and if you've ever experienced a front tire blowout, there's likely a twinge of dread in your spinal column as you read this.

[RBW] Perplexities regarding flat tires

Assuming presta valves, it may be that the valve didn't get tightened and that it "bounced" itself open and slowly leaked it gone. If shraeder, could be the VVV (Vegas Valve Vortex), or the heat could've melted the tube better while it was flattened. And new tubes are always nice, put a couple

[RBW] Re: Romulus trivia

Great looking bike. What size is that? -- 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,