[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

Absolutely 65 cm. But what's a couple of cm anyways? -- 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] FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

A complete Homer Hilsen bike for sale. I reckon Grant designed it to be a gentleman's country bike and I think this one lives up to that. A little beausage, but not much at all. Ernestly ridden over mountains and through valleys, as well as to more leisurely to market. This is one of the first

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

Thanks Bill. I did fender it for awhile, but some time during the drought they came off and never went back on. I do prefer it fenderless. With all these fires I'd happily fender back up if it brought the rain though :/ Definitely ORRG on Tam. The Homer tackles that no problem. Lots of fun fire

Re: [RBW] Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?

For whatever it's worth, I've put 1000's of km's on Lezyne glueless patches. They've last longer than the tyres in which they're encased. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres

On 11/25/2017 05:34 PM, Ben Miller wrote: > > As I said, it's an intensely personal choice. > > Thanks, yes, I have looked at them. I don't consider the treads to be any > different, > > > Then you need to have your vision checked, because at this point I wonder > that

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres

ou into a rubber & casing design and everything else is cosmetic. Do you really think there is more to this decision making process? If so, what? On Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:17:25 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 11/25/2017 02:57 PM, Ben Miller wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Hetres

I guess if you want to jump through all those hoops to get tyres that say "Grand Bois" on them, by all means (literally). But Compass' Babyshoe and SOMA's Grand Randonneur EX tyres are both made by Panaracer (in Japan), with nearly the same specifications as the Hetres. In fact, the Hetre EL,

[RBW] Re: Biking to ski

What a sufferfest, but it looks so fun! For a while now I've wanted to strap the splitboard on and bike to ski, so this is pretty inspiring. Have you seen Brody and Abe's Pedal to Peak , also good, but I think I like this Patagonia one even better. What a great

[RBW] What is a Rivvish bike?

Ok, you got me. It's a damn good story -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

I've run Barlow Passes with fenders on my Homer. Personally, I think Barlow's are ideal for road riding and can also tackle most fire road/dirt situations. Snoqualmie might be nice for more intense off roading though. On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 8:41:43 PM UTC-7, Antone Könst wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

o function. But that's > fine; there is plenty of room for wonderful, practical bikes that are > outside of the Rivendell ambit. > > On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 6:45 PM, Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 6:25

[RBW] Re: What is a Rivvish bike?

In response to the original posting by Bill, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Niner is definitely NOT Rivvish (sorry). There may be a few things or a lot that make it un-Riv, but what really jumps out at me is the carbon fork. I mean, come on, RBW has had whole campaigns

[RBW] Re: Traveling with your bike

; bike is priceless. > > Have not used Bike Flights but they have gotten positive reviews on bike > forums. > > dougP > > On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 1:05:32 PM UTC-8, Ben Miller wrote: >> >> I'm in the process of packing up a bike I sold to another list m

[RBW] Re: Matt from Crust - PLP Talks

I listened to it last night on the commute home. I laughed a lot. Matt seems like a fun, interesting person, doing his thing and getting by. Definitely interesting getting his take starting a independent bike business and also some of the back story on things, especially the leather

[RBW] Traveling with your bike

I'm in the process of packing up a bike I sold to another list member and also, at the same time, planning a trip that I want to take a bike with me. Being a tall person, I love that Rivendell makes large bikes, but when it comes to packing them, you run up against the fact that most frames

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Quickbeam and 52tt/50.5st Crust Romanceur

Stephen, I think that Romancüer looks sweet! I have a mustard 59 Romancüer, but the rootbeer is just a great color and I love the way you built it up. Great job and best of luck to whomever it goes to. Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: WTB: 62 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

Hey Tom, Glad you're happy with the bike! I hope you get more use out of it than I did. I had a black Brooks saddle on there, so I can see you black & green scheme working. Look forward to seeing how you mix it up and any ride reports! Cheers, Ben -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

I believe when I first built my Roadeo up it was 21 lbs, without a rack, rando bag, and fenders. I could easily see it being sub 20 without my dynamo hub and lights. Take away the frame pump and Brooks saddle your even lower. But then what's the point of the bike??  -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

hotos of the closest clearance spots on your Roadeo with > 700x38 tires, if you don't mind. What width rims are you running? > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:05:42 AM UTC-8, Ben Miller wrote: >> >> Bill Lindsay wrote that the Roa

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

Bill Lindsay wrote that the Roadeo doesn't take 38mm tyres. That is what the official Riv geometry charts says. I however have been riding my Roadeo with Compass 700x38 tyres for at least 3000 km. Also, I'm basically at the opposite end from Laing. I wish my Roadeo came with Mid fork rack

[RBW] Re: Something Simple This Way Comes...

Looking sweet. Love 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

Michael, thanks for passing along the information. I for one did not know about the connection between Giro and the larger brand portfolio. It's nice to be well informed about where your dollars go and therefore better chose how to spend them. Ben -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

I've see a few posts on Instagram also spreading the news about Rivendell; the word is getting out: https://instagram.com/p/BfjltyYgIir/ https://instagram.com/p/BfjjkX6Ac1S/ As for my part, I got a few gift certificates. In doing so, I left the browser open and my wife read about it and saw a

[RBW] FS: 65 Homer Hilsen F/F/HS

For your consideration, a 65 Homer Hilsen Frame/Fork/Headset made a Waterford. $1000+shipping via Bikeflights No dents or dings. Some beausage, lost paint chips from normal use. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZozAp9arDV1WVdw99 Cheers, Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] FS: 65 Homer Hilsen F/F/HS

top tube, Ben? The 65cm isn’t listed on the current >> Riv geometry charts. >> >> Also, what’s your location? Would you sell in person to someone nearby? >> >> Best, >> Reed >> >> On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 2:11 PM Ben Miller wrote: >> >>&

Re: [RBW] FS: 65 Homer Hilsen F/F/HS

Haha, yes I did. Thanks Patrick for catching that. So, to be clear, 92-94 (Here is the chart ) Ben On Monday, August 13, 2018 at 12:17:35 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Ben, I presume

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Headtube Sizes?

Cool. I was imagining something more like an archaeology dig or crash site, where you only had the head tube and had to ID the bike based upon that It does raise sort of an existential question about frame sizes though: If you measure a seat tube to be 56 cm and it's really a 58 cm, will it

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Headtube Sizes?

Okay, I'm curious. Wouldn't it be easier to ID a Quickbeam by just measuring the seat tube? -- 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] Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Some thoughts: With some LR brakes, you should be able to fit Barlow Passes (I was able to). Or you could do a 650b conversion with the LR brakes and fit some 40's. I think the only benefit of adding post mounts would be less brake flex, but then I'd say go with post mounted centerpulls.

[RBW] Re: Have dynamo wheel your Roadeo?

I have a SON28 on my Roadeo. It's great, especially now that the days are getting shorter again. All my other bikes have a SP dynamos. Also, great. SON's look nicer, but I actually like the connector for the SP better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] 65 Homer Hilsen F/F/HS

Looking good Reed! I'm still gathering bits and widgets from the far corners of the globe for the Hunq that I got from you in the trade. And I have at least a couple of things in the bike maintenance queque before I tackle the build, but I am excited for digitube craziness. Ben -- You

[RBW] Re: Sharing a 52 Clem L with my much shorter spouse. Feasable? Crazy?

I have to say, this is an experiment I'd like to see happen. Not sure why everyone is nay-saying it. The Riv geometry charts have both of your PBH within that range, and I always think Grant is conservative in making those. If you can get to a 52 Clem, why not test it out? And everyone saying

[RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne, Dark Green

I know that bike! I love what you did with the handlebars! Great bike and build. -- 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 World Headquarters Visit

Hey Chris, I both the Atlantis and the Homer had the swoopy TT! Megan isn't in possession of the Clem yet, but she's very excited about it. It really seems like a great bike for the price. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles w(Right) stem write up

James, Cool (w)rite up man. I like the history and thought that went into them. Might take a bit getting used to the stubby look, but it does have a certain appeal to it. And, I love that it's a removable faceplate. To me this is the single biggest drawback to quill stems and why??? (I know

[RBW] Re: Anyone catch the hint on Instagram of a 26" Compass knobby?

I have some Onza Canis 26X2.25 skinwalls on my Romancuer. They ride great and look fantastic. Sadly I can't find them anywhere anymore. I am dreading them wearing out, so hopefully y'all are right and by that time Compass will have something to replace them. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Truing wheels question.

I've built a dozen or so wheels without any issues. And I've trued wheels in the middle of rides (just not ones I built :) It's not hard. Like others have said, go slow with quarter turns. Read a book on wheel building or Sheldon Brown's page on it. Wheel building is mostly trueing the wheel.

[RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

Since the original question was about truing, and not building a wheel, I feel it should be pointed out you don't need a tensionometer or to lubricate the nipples. Those are nessecary to build a wheel, but not to true it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Ben Zoborist, one of the best players in baseball, rides a classic looking steel-framed, fendered, and light-mounted bike to baseball games. Also features sweptback bars and upright position. Note lack of helmet, only baseball cap.

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Ash, thanks for the follow-up story. That made my day! -- 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: Quickbeam Owners: White Industries ENO or VBC Crankset?

I thought that the VBC and the ENO were the same crankset, just different Q Factor? MTB for ENO and VBC for road. My SimpleOne experience was that the chainstays weren't limiting Q Factor, but were limiting chainring size. I needed to go up a size in BB spindle when I was running a 44

Re: [RBW] Off or on-topic? Cannabis oil

Wow, I'm a little struck by that. At best it sounds autocratic to say we can only talk about OT things if Grant brings it up first. At worst, it sounds cultish. It seems like a better policy to either just keep it about Rivendell products only *or* allow any tangentially related off-topic

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Huh, I couldn't read the tire info on the Blahg bike, but yeah, those definitely look like 650b. Fake news? Harry definitely said 3 inch tires though! Also, I have a rigid 650b-plus 3" bike and it is a lot of fun. Like, just plain fun. Riding it is like being reminded of how fun it was to

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

I see a lot of discussion about 650b and 2.8" tires. For whatever it is worth, when I went to Rivendell and was holding the fork I was told it was designed for 700c and a 3" tire. (Though I'd bet smaller frames would be 650b) Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] WTB: Completely knackered Brooks B68 (Going to try re-hanging a leather top)

LeRoy, I don't have a knackered B68, nor have I tried rehanging a saddle. But I have got a custom saddle from Obsidian Monarch. He used an old Brooks frame and rehung it with new leather and did custom leather work on it. It's great! Definitely thicker leather than on a regular Brooks, so

[RBW] Re: Tell me about your super-wide drops

I like Collins point with one correction: "The main point I think is that *handlebars* are kinda like saddles." As a person who loves drop bars but has always hated how narrow they are, I love the recent developments. I own the Crust Towelrack (v2 - Full size at 670 mm) and the Crust x Nitto

[RBW] Re: Musette Recommendations

Michael, I have a Strawfoot waxed-canvas musette that I really like. Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA. Still plain and functional, but the waxed canvas does provide a fair deal of structure. I don't know what the original Riv musette looks like, but the Strawfoot was a nice, straightforward clasp

[RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick

I read the Deacon's blog post last night. This incidentally is corresponding with my own return to the RBW Owners Bunch after a couple year hiatus. Something pleasing about reading his words as some of my first. But like a lot of Deacon's prose I struggle with his words; I had to reread it a

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Appaloosa F/F/HS

Friend said: "With my butt on the saddle I can get my tippy toes of one foot to touch the ground." Shouldn't this be true of any bike, regardless of standover height? On Monday, January 18, 2021 at 6:15:57 AM UTC-8 Friend wrote: > I'm 6'2" with a 92cm PBH and I ride a 62cm Appaloosa with 45mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest tire fit on Homer Hilsen?

I had an early Waterford AHH size 65. It maxed out at 38x700c tyres. In fact, I ended up parting ways with it because of that. I did really try to get Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads to fit, but it wasn't even close. I think I would have kept to if could have. The problem was the seats stays

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

I built up a rear wheel for a friend's bike build using older generation VO Grand Cru hub. Was fine building up and riding. Alas, the bike wasn't ridden long enough for me to report on long term performance. An other option is Suzue's rear hub. I haven't used their rim brake hub, but I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

Hi Hugh, Sounds like you know what you are after in terms of rim size, and yeah as you found I think you're choices in silver are limited. I'm not trying to argue or change you're mind, but I am going to offer a counterpoint to anyone else you is following this thread. Jan of Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

Hm, I seem to recall the movies being really dark, too dark to see which side its connected on. But didn't Analog wire it up? With the connector wire being on oneside vs the other (drive vs nondrive?) Ben On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:24:34 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Don’t

[RBW] Re: Leather Handlebar Tape & Obenauf's?

Not sure there is a wrong way. But i'd apply the leather conditioner after installation, personally. 1. It seems easier to apply after wrapping than as a strip 2. Wrapping with a slightly oil/slick tape might be a little bit more difficult On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:16:44 AM UTC-7 John

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

Leah, I'm happy to hear the wheel flip helped! Woohoo ! (Even if it is a mystery as to why??) I hope you now get your bike back and can enjoy those nighttime trails! As for the sound: it mostly sounds normal too me, but there is a secondary second in there that sounds like leaves rustling to

[RBW] Re: Downsizing a Clem

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing Marty! Cool perspective on the process of dialing in a bike. And I love VO Crazy Bars, so that's always a treat :) On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:23:03 PM UTC-7 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > This popped up out of nowhere and I thought it was worth a

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sonoma Coast

Kushan, Also, if you aren't aware, there is a separate Bay Area Riv group . Usually posts about local gatherings or meetups, but it's been pretty quiet during the pandemic. Hopefully things will pick up as we put this all in the rearview.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

e lost track! Here are a couple of recent shots.  >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Apr 27, 2021, at 5:52 PM, Dorothy C wrote: >> >> Ben, Analog built the wheels and did the anodizing, Leah got the frame >> from Riv and had the rest of the bui

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

Leah, that'd be so cool if you could just bike over and we could put it up in the stand for troubleshooting! I'd be all for that! On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 6:02:27 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I'll use right/left, which is actually how I think about it when I'm not > trying to sound like

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

works on my Platy will realize those are > sealed bearings. It won’t be the mechanic who checked me in today, so at > least there’s that... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 24, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Ben Miller wrote: > >  > I wouldn't say that SON dynamo hubs are supposed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

I believe you about the sound, but its such a hard thing to capture over the video. I think I hear the drivetrain noise, but hard to tell the other "electrical" one. I think video phones are not ideal for capturing such things; I tried once again to record the SON noise without any real success

Re: [RBW] Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

Major Bummer Leah! The SON powered Edelux light system definitely does seem to not be getting enough electricity! Electrical issues can be fiendishly difficult to suss out, so I'd recommend taking it step by step. Have you tried disconnecting the rear light on the Platypus? If you do

[RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for Simpleone *Wheels, crankset, brakes, etc*

I have an IRD Defiant Track crank that I had on a SimpleOne. It's a 46t chainring and with 167.5 arms (I usually have 172.5 or 175, but with fixed a slightly shorter crank is definitely desirable for avoiding pedal strike). I think I might have BB for the crank still, but I'll have to check.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dim lighting on SON hub/Edelux II headlight

I wouldn't say that SON dynamo hubs are supposed to be silent, at least not in the same way a normal front hub is silent. It's not to way that the noise might not be the issue, but some noise is to be expected. As for grease, from the SON website : Do

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for the following !

I have a silver shimano 52/42/30 with matching octolink BB with 172.5 arms. Not sure if that quite fits your specifics On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 2:19 PM wrote: > Yep! I have a few projects in the works. I used to have the pedals but > lost them during a move some years back . > > Sent from my

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

ding on the rim and psi I've felt the tire >>>>>> roll >>>>>> or collapse on cornering. Probably user error, running too low of a tire >>>>>> pressure. I've had 2.1 thunder burts on a 23mm rim and 2.8 and 3.0's on >>>>>> a >>

[RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

The "Path Less Pedaled" YouTube channel just released a video with the provocative title "Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better? " The actual video is a lot less provocative. Basically Russ comparing his Hillborne to his Bombora. Still interesting,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

st. But most the time I just chill >>> on one of the Rivendell's that are still fast, fun, and plush. >>> I found the idea as ridiculous as people arguing who's better, Clapton, >>> Page Beck, or Mick Taylor. (It's obviously Peter Green)lol. >>&

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

gine that collaborative frame being fairly sporty tubing but tons of >> tire clearance, and pretty long in the TT for upright bars or zero-reach >> drop setups >> >> On Tuesday, 9 February 2021 at 20:03:14 UTC-8 Ben Miller wrote: >> >>> >>> I think both bike

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

do a video? >>>>>> >>>>>> And re: guitarists—thanks to Philip for the Rory Gallagher link. I'd >>>>>> never heard of him but will now check him out. >>>>>> >>>>>> Tom Milani >>>>>> Alexandri

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

Irv, Very inspiring. Looking and feeling great at any age is impressive, but to do it for so long is truly great. Hope to hear more of your radical adventures. Ben On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5:36:29 PM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi Irv, > > That is a fantastic write-up. How do you

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

Thanks Joe, I think I'll try the chain first and see if that fixes it. Hopefully it will, since my GF is not terribly interested in barcons or DT shifters (it actually had barcons originally and I replaced those at her request with the R9). Ben On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 1:59:23 PM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

wrote: > Have you ridden the GF's bike to see what's going on with the shifting? Is > she using a friction shifter or index? If index, it may not work with what > crank. > > > > On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:13:18 AM UTC-7 Ben Miller wrote: > >> I have a conv

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

I have a converted Sugino hi/low a la Grant-style with a bash-guard in place of the outer ring. I briefly had it on one of my bikes, where it worked fine, but just recently took it off and replaced my GF's triple with it. On that drive train, it will frequently get stuck between the hi-low

Re: [RBW] wheel weight and acceleration?

Wheel weight vis a vis moment of inertia matters almost nothing to the modern bicycle. Based upon normal human power outputs (100 W), cruising speeds (6 m/s), and wheel sizes (.35 m) , a bicycle's wheel based upon moment of interia alone comes up to speed in fractions of a second. The

Re: [RBW] My Rambouillet Build

ught mine from a used shop in >>> western NC in spring 2018 and sold it to a list member in summer 2019. I >>> liked almost everything about that bike but got interested in a BMC MCD and >>> let it go. In retrospect, I regret selling that bike and I am eag

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sonoma Coast

Hi Kushan, Welcome! Nice orange Roadini! I have an orange Roadeo :) I did a very similar ride at the start of this year, beginning in Occidental, but instead of the route you linked to, we went up Coleman Valley Rd, which is a very hard but amazing climb. I agree it's beautiful up there!