Re: [RBW] Rivendell represents in SFGate

Hello All I just joined this group. Thanks for the kind comments regarding SF Gate spread. I just got my AHH (AKA Big Guy) last July. Cheers Eileen On Sunday, March 2, 2014 9:58:06 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: SFGate has a feature on bicycle style, a big photo spread. Congrats to Eileen and her

[RBW] Travel to SFO / RBW: Food Tips?

For walnut creek visit ask the rbw folks. Lots of good places near the rbw hatchet shop. For sf, show dog on market st near 7th is worth the short walk or transit ride. Colorful urban neighborhood but worth it for the fried chicken sandwiches and house made sausages. Good coffee too -- You

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

I just got a pair of Compass Stampede Pass (700Cx32mm) tires and was wondering if there will be any problems installing on my rear DT Swiss 440 Asymetric or front Velocity A23 rims because of deep wells. The new Stampedes will hopefully be replacing some Schwalbe Marathon and Vitorria

[RBW] New Compass tires?

I just got a pair of Compass Stampede Pass (700Cx32mm) tires and was wondering if there will be any problems installing on my rear DT Swiss 440 Asymetric or front Velocity A23 rims because of deep wells. The new Stampedes will hopefully be replacing some Schwalbe Marathon and Vitorria

Re: [RBW] I love 42s

According to Riv web info, AHH can take 38's with fenders. I'd go with Compass 38's. Eileen -- 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] I love 42s

According to Riv web info, AHH can take 38's with fenders. I'd go with Compass 38's. Eileen -- 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] What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

I'm fair skinned and use a Buff over my hair, ears and back of my neck to prevent sunburn but don't ride in hot and humid weather. Most I ever did was 107 miles in 107 heat and quit. Cheers Eileen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] compass tires

I was told by compass that the wider tires were expected in summer 2015. Eileen -- 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] Rivet Independence Saddle

I love my Indepence. So far good for 600k rando rides, plus you don't need rain cover for it. My B17 only good for 300k. -- 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: Getting the message out.

Count me in as need to shower person after my ride to work, 9 miles uphill 1600 ft elevation. Don't race, don't own a kit but do wear pants like compass knickers and lightweight wool layers depending on weather. My bike is a Cheviut. No matter how slow I go I still need to change and shower.

[RBW] Re: Price drop on El Fito at Ibex

PS Wear 3/4 tights. -- 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: Price drop on El Fito at Ibex

Just ordered two pairs, already have two pairs. Good for 9 mile commute as well as600k. Machine wash with wool soap, low water temp, air dry and no change in fit. Perfect for foggy Bay Area weather! I'm 5'8" weight 135 lbs female with longish legs slim hips, ladies medium works for me. --

[RBW] Cheviot (or Sam)

I love my cheviot! Great for carrying lots of stuff and enjoy being upright while cruising in traffic. Get over the girl bike thing. I even commute up 1800 ft elevation on it, not the best for uphill but is a blast rolling down steep hills and enjoying view of Golden Gate Bridge. Have also done

Re: [RBW] Cheviot (or Sam)

IMHO..orange cheviot is more visible in daytime traffic. On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Surlyprof wrote: > Sean, > > That green was one of my favorite Riv colors (except maybe the recent > matte green Roscoe Bubbe). Was surprised when they didn't do it again. I >

[RBW] What's the longest you have ridden on your Rivendell period?

Bass lake powerhouse double century, Davis double on my homer with marathon supremes. Eileen -- 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] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

Go for Rivet it doesn't need protection from rain. Plus Deb Deb is great to deal with. -- 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: Your favorite Rivendell?

Isn't this kinda like asking which one is your favorite child That being said I have a Homer Hilsen and Cheviut that I use for very different purposes. Cheviut is around town and up Mt. Diablo once in a while. Maybe someday I'll try it on 200K brevet. I can load it up with groceries with

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I notice when I’m in more street type clothes (compass knickers)usually with bright knee socks on my big upright cheviut cars stop or yield to me more. For darkness I have lots of reflective tape on fenders and frame plus lights and wear reflective vest. Eileen -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

Try Jitensha Studio in Berkeley. I love the wool knickers I got from them as well as the wood argyle socks. They are very warm. I also have three pairs of Compass Bicycle knickers. They are much sturdier than they look and work well in warmer weather. Jitensha.com Below is cut and paste from

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

There's a ride out of Davis tomorrow.I've seen a Cheviot with upright bars finishing a 200K when working finish control. On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 11:50:25 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > As you know I did a 200k brevet on my Leo Roadini last weekend. I decided > a little while

[RBW] Dynamo lights

All four of my bikes have dynamo hubs. When I got my Cheviot I initially had battery lights which were ok but I kept spacing out on recharging or being out later and darker than I planned. No worries with the dynamo AND it’s worth having lights and the extra visibility when riding in shady

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

s a wear problem right at the crease after a > lot of use. > > > Five minutes with each of these in my hands would make this so easy. > > > Thanks, > > John Clay > > Tallahassee, FL > > > On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:09:00 PM UTC-5, Madam Xylene wrote: