[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis 2 sizing ? Inquiring about a local sale

That's definitely a 58, going by the size of the wheels (700c). They do say they measured 56cm center to center, whereas Rivendell uses center to top. On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:44:24 PM UTC-4 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > It’s this one. If it wasn’t an hour each way I’d go check it out mysel

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

I like Riv's mustard / autumn yellow. I've seen it on a few customs, and think the original clementines also came in that color. On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:36:22 AM UTC-4, Birdman wrote: > > Hey Bunch, > > The bottom bracket shell replacement on my Quickbeam is going well and it > wil

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

Bark brown looks great on a bike, and would accentuate the gold and cream bat-wing decals nicely. +1 regarding no contrasting headtube. On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:36:22 AM UTC-4, Birdman wrote: > > Hey Bunch, > > The bottom bracket shell replacement on my Quickbeam is going well and

Re: [RBW] 650b new Rivendell models (to me)

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 12:13:55 PM UTC-4, James Valiensi wrote: > > Hi, > Standover clearance is really over rated. I find that I never stand over > my bike with both feet on the ground and the bike frame perpendicular to > the ground. At stops, my right foot is on the peddle and the bike is

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Fleecer Ridge

No experience with the tires, but you might want to double check the wheel size on the bike if you haven't gotten it yet. I think the 56 Toyo Atlantis had 26" wheels-- though pretty sure RH does sell a 2.3" wide knobby in 26" also. Congrats on scoring an original version Atlantis. On Sunday

[RBW] Re: FS New Sackville Hoard found, trunk sacks, saddle sacks, backabikes, discontinued items

PM'd regarding blue saddlesack large. On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 10:31:00 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > Some updates as of today, I found another big box of Sackville stuff (from > our old shop): > > (2) Blue trunk sacks $105 each > (2) Grey trunk sacks $105 each >

Re: [RBW] FS New Sackville Hoard found, trunk sacks, saddle sacks, backabikes, discontinued items

Got my bag safe and sound, thanks a lot Alex. On Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6:20:07 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > One last bump before I move these over to flea bay/facespace > > Cheers! > > > (2) Blue trunk sacks $105 each > (1) Blue flap $15 each > (6) Yellow Ha

Re: [RBW] Thinking about getting a 62 Quickbeam

The final version of quickbeam, which came with silver paint, did have a kickstand plate. The QB never had those fork dropouts though as those came later on the hunqapillar in about 2011 or so. My guess is that ebay listing is a simpleone with canti posts removed. On Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Re: [RBW] Comparing Rivendell Bikes to the old Bridgestones: Has anyone here experienced both a Rambouillet and an RB-T?

I have a '91 62cm RBT and agree it feels more sprite than my Rivendells, maybe with the exception of the 64cm Quickbeam. I attribute the RBT's liveliness to standard diameter tubing (1" TT, 1 1/8" DT), since I have the same feeling on any the bikes I've owned or still own from the 80's when th

Re: [RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:33:29 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: > > The strata council in my building doesn't allow us to keep bikes in our > units, and all the other bike rooms are full, > Bummer about your neighbor. I know if someone were messing with my bike, I'd consider just bre

[RBW] Re: Jan's Appaloosa

For a split second I imagined Jan Heine sold his custom rando and bought an Appaloosa. Nice looking set up, the bar tape looks really good. On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:00:18 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: > > Pics of the build for my wife's new Appaloosa. Tape in honor of the late > Prince. > >

[RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

Rich built a set of wheels (rim brake) used once on a fully loaded on/off-road tour across northern Ontario, northern USA, and British Columbia-- the bike probably about 75lbs though never actually weighed-- but in any case it was heavy-- anyway this was on chipped-up backroads, through woods,

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

I think the BB drop is 8 cm, so it oughta be in the neighborhood of (62.2 / 2) x (2.54 x 2) - 8 ~= 28.2 cm. On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9:10:27 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'd ride it. Curious: what is the bb height of an Atlantis with 2" tires > on it? > -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

Sorry typo that should be (62.2 / 2) *+ (*2.54 x 2) - 8 On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10:01:00 AM UTC-4, Matt B. wrote: > > I think the BB drop is 8 cm, so it oughta be in the neighborhood of (62.2 > / 2) x (2.54 x 2) - 8 ~= 28.2 cm. > > > On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9:10:27 AM UT

[RBW] Re: Getting the Quickbeam's chainline perfect!!

How many gears are you using up front on your QB? I have the two stock gears on mine (40, 32) and use them both frequently with a white 16/19 FW in back. I keep the chainline right in the middle with a 107mm BB. On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1:42:11 PM UTC-4, Kainalu wrote: > > As a wise someon

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

For the life of me I can't understand the bad rap cantilever brakes get in these discussions. I've had them on most of my bikes, from old mafac or dia compe style to newer shimano style, and have never had a difficult time adjusting them or maintaining them, or using them in the rain, or snowy

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

I like SKS chromoplastic fenders, especially for riding off road. The cap isn't a functional part of the stays, so you can ditch it and take a bolt cutter and bastard file to the ends of the stays to round them off a bit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

I'd go with a 62 minimum. I'm 6'0 with a 90cm pbh and ride a 64cm quickbeam, it's the one (most fun) bike I use for riding singletrack. I'm sure I could ride a 66 like Patrick. On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:01:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > I'm on the lookout for a used Q

[RBW] Re: Dialing in stem for rough stuff

Hi Patrick, I've gone back and forth with stem length for my QB, and completely agree about trade-offs, e.g. for climbing and descending. I'm wondering if you are just getting back into doing longer rides now that spring is here? I find that after a period of not riding as much as usual, I e

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

It's probably better to go by reach, stack and STA nowadays if you know what you like. But on more traditional bikes with levelish top tubes like Riv used to do, or especially vintage bikes i.e. with no HT extension, it's PBH - 25cm for a fistful of seat post and if you want the bars anywhere n

[RBW] Re: PSA 61cm atlantis frameset on ebay

On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 5:52:41 PM UTC-4, NGross wrote: > > Any ideas on to what PBH this would be good for? I'm at 91.5, thinking > this might be too small. > > Your best bet would be a 64cm, which do come up for sale now and then. > On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 6:41:28 AM UTC-7, Sky Coul

[RBW] Re: Shout out for Grant and Co. Customer Service...

Beautiful pictures. In the second one it looks like a QB sprouted among the birches. I have some great all-around/grocery-capable bikes, but the quickbeam is definitely the best for riding in the woods and enjoying the sounds of the birds, frogs, katydids, etc. Also great bike for riding back

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quickbeam on CL Sacramento

That's not the original fork; might be worth asking about if you're a potential buyer. -Matt -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 1:49:14 AM UTC-5, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > > > Anyone remember the reverse shifting Sachs *front* derailleur? > > I had a reverse-shifting suntour front derailleur on a Centurion once. Regarding Shimano RDs, I have been using rapid-rise for years now

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Relaxed Rear Geometry & Actual Effect

The slacker STA dovetails with the taller headtubes on Riv bikes, so really the typical cycling body position is preserved but kind of rotated slightly back around the BB, and you still have a totally natural position for pedaling, but with the added benefit that your neck is not kinked if you

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Headtube Sizes?

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:17:30 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I use headtube length as a quick visual estimation of frame size. "No way > that ad is really for a 57cm bike!" > > This usually works for me too but only if factoring in tire clearance. For instance a 60cm cross ch

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

Another one for the Half Mitts, the sherpa lined ones. Best 'bicycle' clothing I've ever had, especially for the price. On Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:00:11 AM UTC-5, Bob B wrote: > > May be the only one but... MUSA Mitts!! Anyone got a NOS pair gathering > dust PM me. My trust much-loved pa

[RBW] Re: From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

I'm pretty sure they don't insert the (new) seatpost fully in mockups such as these to avoid adding scratches prior to delivery to the owner. The rider can then dial in their own seat height. On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:43:55 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 64 cm Roadeo; that's c-c,

[RBW] Re: FS - Orange Quickbeam complete - 64 c-to-c

I'm pretty sure this one would have been labeled a 66cm originally, if it's 64 c-t-c. Riv sizing is center to top. Geometry chart is on cyclofiend's site here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:56:06 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote: > > No af

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 8:52:58 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > I demonstrated you can build a bolt-on bike without altering an original > frame (this time 60-y-o). There are enough options out there to build this > correctly, I would be against spreading the frame to 130mm, etc. The > origin

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 2:01:25 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > > I’m on the opposite end. I’m hoping it’s a lugged, cream heat tube, rim > brake compatible frame with clearance over 2.5”. I’m not needing 3”. And > I’m not proselytizing, just stating my own preference. I prefer cantis to

[RBW] WTB: Quickbeam Suzue wheels

Hi All, I'm looking for a set of wheels for my QB, preferably with the Suzue free/free type hubs that originally came with it. TIA Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

+1 that table seems spot on. Saddle height 81, QB size 64 On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:55:17 AM UTC-5, Corwin wrote: > > The production run of Quickbeams seems to match the suggested size > recommendations. My PBH is 88. Saddle height is approximately 78 cm. My > Quickbeam is a 62cm frame.

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen, between 57 and 59: how to decide?

I'd go with the 59. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:01:39 AM UTC-5, John W wrote: > > Happy holidays, everyone. > > I’m currently seriously considering putting myself on the queue list for > an AHH, although who knows how long i’ll be waiting. I would benefit > greatly from some sizing advic

[RBW] Re: 60/62cm Quickbeam Owners: Head Tube Length?

I'm going to guess ~2cm taller, since the QBs all had the same ST and TT angles AFAIK, and the TT on the 62 is only 1cm longer. It's none of my business but if you're trying to dial-in handlebar height, you have to be careful with HT length measurements without also considering axle to crown d

[RBW] Re: How do ye determine your saddle height.

PBH minus 11cm is a really good place to start, but many folks don't have a good measurement of their PBH. Another good way to set saddle height is to raise it to where your heels can not quite reach the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke, but the balls of your feet can. Either one of

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fork axle to crown

I'd send an email or call Rivendell just to be sure. I don't own an Atlantis but have a an all-rounder similar to it and the axle-to-crown length is 400mm. On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:04:39 PM UTC-4, mkernan...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hey there group, specifically Atlantis owners, would a

[RBW] Re: Alternative to Halfmitts?

I wish Riv would bring back the half-mitts! They also work great over wool gripper gloves; I can ride in temps down into the teens no problem that way. Anyway I have two pairs and have used the heck out of them. I have had to stitch them back together a couple times when the original thread

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Well the quickbeam wide range 4 speed came stock with integrated digital shifting, with all internally routed muscles, though some people downgraded them to single speed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Wheelset

I'll take em. sent you a PM. On Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:24:00 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Rivendell original Quickbeam wheelset. Suzue tall flange hubs. 32 spokes. > Freewheel included, but q/r skewers are not. Low mileage, dry California > lifestyle. 100mm front, 120mm rea

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

In the summer my favorite is the breeze. In colder months, a knit cap usually. -- 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...@

[RBW] Re: Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

yeah what they said! different direction or not, if you're riding, keep posting! On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:04:44 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’m going to be riding off a different direction. Thank you all on this > group — you have helped me tremendously as I’ve dived into

[RBW] Re: Brooks b17 select - opinions?

The B17 Selects have thicker leather that doesn't stretch as easily, which is a good thing. They still break-in and get really comfortable, just takes more time. Mine's about 3 years old also and I've never had to adjust the tension, whereas I've had other late-model B17's severely deform in a

[RBW] Re: 64cm Atlantis for sale in Los Angeles

Looks bigger than a 64, not sure the seller is measuring correctly. maybe a 66 or 68? On Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:26:47 PM UTC-4, B Y wrote: > > Not mine: > > Spotted an Atlantis for sale on Craigslist in Los Angeles (Hawthorne). > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5808022435.ht

[RBW] Re: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?

On Monday, October 10, 2016 at 1:09:25 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote: > > I've found from experience not to even go by frame size it can vary so > much depending in wheel size, frame design, BB drop, etc. > I go strictly by standover height & then I decide how long a top tube I > will need based on, h

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

Andy, that's 62 cm center-to-center (64 center-to-top) right? Might be worth noting for OP that Riv uses the CTT measurement in their charts, and that CTC measurement is roughly ~2cm smaller. On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 8:15:45 AM UTC-4, ascpgh wrote: > > > Adam, > > I have a first series

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

I wholeheartedly agree with Patrick, downtube shifting has it's place despite all the other options out there now. I prefer DT shifters when using drop bars, despite being 6' and riding largish (62-64cm) frames. I like the much simpler cable routing and find that downtube shifting induces som

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

I'm pretty sure all runs of QBs had RC-03 crowns. The AHH also uses that crown, and on that bike 40 might be the max you can go, but I think the limitation there is from sidepulls not the fork clearance itself. On the cantilevered QB you can easily fit a 45mm tire, maybe up to 50 without fend

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

#x27;s consistent with my experience, which would make sense. At > least a tire that is "labeled" 45 works. The rear tire actually gives me > more trouble than the front, but I assume that wouldn't be the case with > Rosco #5, given that it doesn't have the QB

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

I rode mine about 135 miles in a day which definitely was all I could handle physically, not because the bike was uncomfortable. It was fully loaded at the time though so it was a long, long day. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:14:29 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > So I typed up this long

[RBW] Re: Clem RD Chain Tension

The long stays might mean you need more tension on the chain than you would otherwise. I'd look into a clutch style MTB mech. Otherwise, the GS is the short-cage Shimano and you may be better off with the SGS which wraps more chain. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:47:59 AM UTC-5, Jonathan A

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

If we're talking about more than one sitting the longest ride I've been on was a little over 6,000 miles in a solo tour. On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 4:39:40 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > My Quickbeam has been on a few longish rides: > > 2007 PBP (in the rain), set up as a fixed gear (74 in

[RBW] Re: What is my Rivendell really? Crisis of identity?

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:12:36 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > As an aside, it's funny to see a spec sheet from RBW with every size from > 49cm to 63cm in single centimeter increments. Now it's your choice of 52, > 55, or 59, just get in there, you'll fit on something. > > > That's proba

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

They are listed on the website but i remember hearing those numbers are old and no longer correct, or that they are 'actual' and not horizontal measurements, so the effective TT's are actually longer than shown. On Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 8:15:41 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > They're liste

[RBW] Re: Ditched the dirt drops for Alba's. Not sure yet...

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5:36:53 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Plus, as a bonus, I could ride the drops/curves/hoods/forward position AND > have brakes. When I'm upright and cruisin', no need to brakes. That's my > "tra-la-la, oom-pum-tiddly-pom" Pooh position. No brakes required.

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange 58cm Rambouillets Is this a Mythical Beast?

Wouldn't have been as cool as the green socks IMHO. On Friday, March 18, 2016 at 5:40:20 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Headtube matching cream. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Ribbit brakes

I have CR720s on my quickbeam and they are great, provided you use good pads with them (if i remember correctly the pads they ship with aren't that awesome). On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:30:46 AM UTC-4, alford wrote: > > Howdy Folks! > > I have a set of the Ribbit brakes (Mafac/ Spooky copie

[RBW] Re: 56cm or 58cm Atlantis

The 58 is definitely not too big for 85cm pbh On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:22:53 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > ok so now there is a 58cm on my local craigslist. im about 5'10 with an 85 > pbh. too big? wishful thinking? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Chains do not like me.

Fenders and especially a good mudflap can really prolong drive-train life.I'm just guessing but the increase in lifespan is maybe 4-5x. On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:21:22 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > Everyone seems to get many, many more miles out of everything than I do. I > have to chang

Re: [RBW] Re: Chains do not like me.

Cheers from another year-round bicycler in New England.This winter has been a doozy. On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 9:35:33 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > Good advice Matt. I use fenders, but I ride year round and I'm not at all > proactive about cleaning. I'm guessing the amount of grit and gri

[RBW] Re: Chains do not like me.

The park mini chain tool easily handles most road chains like sram etc. but some chains are pretty hard on that tool, like especially the kmc z510hx or some whipperman chains for instance.even the bigger park tool needs replacement pins after a few kmc chain adjustments. great chains

[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

What everyone else said-get well soon. You seem to be bouncing right back mentally, with looking into getting the S.O. fixed right away. In light of that I think it's a great idea to get that bike fixed soon. It may help your spirit to see it back in shape as you heal too. On Thursd

[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 12:15:29 AM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: > > While I love Rivendells, I just do not fall into the beausage crap. I have > ridden 6000 miles a year for over 25 years. I have always tried to keep my > bikes clean and well-lubed. I recently sold my Roadeo and the buyer go

[RBW] Re: Old Quickbeam

Mine also has a sticker S/N.If the QB fits you well and has been otherwise comfortable up to this point, I'd look into a SA internal gear hub like a fixed 3-speed, which you can just use with a freewheel. good luck with it either way. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 8:24:24 PM UTC-4, Minh

[RBW] Re: Fender Frustration

I recommend cutting the top off the fork crown bracket on SKS fronts with a hacksaw & file.This among other things makes it very easy to remove by allowing you to slip it on/off the bolt or front-rack bolt when removing.The secu-clips on the rear thing is another good optimization thoug

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 12:08:37 AM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote: > > For as long as I can remember, grease has been applied to seat posts to > prevent corrosion that WILL fuse the seat post to the seat tube. Am I the > only one who thinks it is a mistake to eliminate grease from this con

[RBW] Re: QB sizing questions

They measure center to top, and the top of the seat tube is the same as the top of the TT junction since it's lugged.The head tube on the 64cm QB is about 23cm. If you're eyeing one for sale, give riv a call and get their advice.But if you know your pbh, according to their sizing inf

[RBW] Re: stupid stem question

Just make sure the wedge is down past the threaded portion of the steerer. On Rivendell frames the threaded portion is long, so just to be on the safe side you might want to hold the stem next to the HT and visually see how high the stem can be, and mark it yourself with a sharpie or some tap

[RBW] Re: Threaded Headset Recommendation

+1 for the IRD roller drive headset sold by Rivendell. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 12:33:11 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > > This might be a good time for a testimonial for the IRD needle bearing > headset Riv sells. The Shimano headset on my Rambouillet indexed about 4 > years ago so I

[RBW] Re: Brilliant Bicycle Company

On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 9:00:22 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I've been getting Brilliant Bicycle stuff in my email (on purpose). The > bikes seem nice enough for the price, but the "we're super more better than > the others" copy, combined with a dearth of specs on the website, are a >

[RBW] loaded handling question

For mid trail or Surly/Rivendell-like geometries, when configuring a rear load it helps to keep as much weight as possible in front of the rear axle. The contact patch of the rear tire is the fulcrum of a shimmy inducing lever. For the front you want low panniers with mass nearly concentri

[RBW] Re: loaded handling question

On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 8:57:12 AM UTC-4, Doug Williams wrote: > > I just got a new Homer and love it. I did get a small amount of shimmy > when I had my SaddleSack Large fully loaded on an R14 rack with no other > weight anywhere else. But really...I have a Mark's front rack so there is > n

Re: [RBW] Cleland Cycles

They still have paperboys where I live, except they drive their routes shitty cars now. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7:49:18 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > This makes me want to quit my job and become a paperboy. Except that we > don't have paperboys anymore. And then I couldn't afford to buy these

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

I have some experience with this, and it's hard to say how effective it really was-- but what I did was use a bear canister that I would store inside of a bear bag, and either put in one of my panniers (which fit it no problem) or in a wald basket I had on my front rack. At night I'd tie the s

[RBW] Re: Bear Country Bike Camping

P.S. good luck on your S24+Os, sounds like a blast! On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 11:02:29 PM UTC-4, GAJett wrote: > > Planning some bike camping (S24O and longer) in bear country. Camping off > dirt roads and fire trails. Looking for advice for packing bear canisters. > Suggestions for mount

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about quickbeam/simple one gearing

On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 12:29:16 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Interesting, Eric. My brake pads are the Koolstop mountain pads, which are > curved and long and I haven't an issue. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > Same here, no problems switching from the 40t to the 32t ring on my QB w

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

I've used one on ~1000 mile tours before, and would always go to it first if I can avoid panniers. In my experience it's not unwieldy at all once you're underway. If carrying too much stuff to rely on the L saddlesack by itself, I'll go to panniers and camper longflap combo (the carradice allow

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

For folks interested in a disc-braked rivendell, take a look at the Crust Romanceur. It's lugged steel, has 1" threaded steerer (bonus in my book), and definitely rivendellian geometry, though perhaps more 90's to mid-2000's riv than current. On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 12:04:28 PM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

erwise, it looks very nice. > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:54 AM, Matt B. > wrote: > >> For folks interested in a disc-braked rivendell, take a look at the Crust >> Romanceur. It's lugged steel, has 1" threaded steerer (bonus in my book), >> and definitely ri

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

rick Moore wrote: > > I get a trail of 38 mm; rather lower than that of Rivs, no? > > Otherwise, it looks very nice. > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 10:54 AM, Matt B. > wrote: > >> For folks interested in a disc-braked rivendell, take a look at the Crust >> Romanceu

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

On the subject of fork flex, as Grant has often pointed out, a good advantage of traditional disc (rim) brakes is that because a steel fork does not ha

[RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Thanks Keith. Yeah I was a little banged up but amazingly nothing serious, definitely lucky. I'm 90% sure the frame is fine / not bent, but guess I won't know until I can ride it again (once I get a straight fork). Keep the rubber side down and watch out for aggressive trees man :) Matt On

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

Great report! Thanks for the write up and pics. Goes to show how versatile the QB can be for a "single-speed", let alone fixed-gear. On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote: > > No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride > report that I

[RBW] Re: O.T. Cyclo Camping in the Adirondack Park Loop

I did some cyclo-camping in Adirondack park, it's pretty awesome.It is true the campgrounds are mostly parking lots for RVs. Luckily you'll see lots of trails from the road through the woods that offer up some good camping spots that are off map.You'll see these trail heads frequently

[RBW] Re: Toyo Frame

On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:07:21 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > I thought it was really interesting because it used two types of joining: > the lug and the fillet braze. I have never seen that before. > > it is sometimes called partial bi-laminate construction > On Friday, July 3, 2015 a

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

Here's my rivendell getting me to work last winter. It fits large studded tires. On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 9:08:36 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: > > I didn't want to hijack a thread so I fi

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

Anti-seize compound works well on bolt heads and nuts to keep corrosion away . -- 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

[RBW] WTB: QB or SO Suzue wheelset

Hi All, I'm looking for front or rear (or both) wheels with Suzue hubs for a Quickbeam/Simpleone. If you have one for sale, please PM me. Thank you, Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Going carless?

+1 for definitely doable.I'm about a decade into carlessness, and also just rent one a couple times a year if at all. On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 8:19:05 PM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: > > Certainly doable. I am 12 years in my experiment going carless. Cannot > see myself ever getting one.

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

I'm carfree and am in kind of an urban area, maybe suburban depending on who you talk to. I ride 8 miles each way to work now, but used to ride 15-16 miles each way every weekday for several years. That was a long commute but I still enjoyed it, even in rainy or snowy weather. Virtually a

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

Here's a purple Rivendell Road bike http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/pdf/original_purple.pdf On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2:51:36 PM UTC-4, RJM wrote: > > As soon as I sell a bunch of stuff I'm ordering another Roadeo...(yes, > that will make two. I hav big plans ;) ). I'm debating in my

[RBW] Re: moustache or Albastache bars on a Legolas?

Also not a legolas example but I do have the mustaches on an all-rounder with similar geometry and love them, especially for riding in the woods. In my case I prefer mustache to albastache because of the narrower width and slightly deeper drop which suit my build better. On Wednesday, Novemb

[RBW] Re: MUSA? Completely gone? Coming back?

I've never found anything to work significantly better than a pair of dickies work pants with maybe a strap for the drive-side pant leg depending on the size of the leg opening. I love the MUSA half-mitts though, especially since they added the warm lining. I'd also be psyched if they bring ba

[RBW] Re: 650b vs 700c

Some folks say 700x45c tires roll over roots or rocks or frost heaves slightly better than 650b with similar width tire. I kind of agree with this based on my own experience/perceptions. The difference in radius is less than 2cm though, you'd find much more contrast with a 26" or 20" tire as po

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b vs 700c

On Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 9:01:32 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > The "sweet spot" notion has nothing to do with rolling over rocks and > roots. > > I never said it did? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] 650b vs 700c

On Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 9:02:36 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Sure, by using an appropriate width 700C. Height of rider & size of > frame have nothing to do with this concept, it's all about the size & > width of the wheel/tire combination. > > > That's why the concept is s

[RBW] Re: 29er/700c Studded Tire Options for Clem.

Just another +1 on Schwalbe Winters. I also had Nokian Hakkepelittas for a few years, but when those wore out I went to the Winters which have more studs (wiped out a few times on the Nokians under not-too-difficult conditions, so wanted to see if more studs would help). Long story short, the

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

Might be snug but I imagine you could do it with fenders. Easily without fenders. On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 5:52:47 PM UTC-5, ctifusion wrote: > > Will these fit on a Quickbeam? I'm still using the stock rims (green, > 2004). I put a set of the 38 Compass tires on this summer and love

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I completely agree Patrick. The QB can transform a grown man into a kid on a BMX bike in the woods. 40/16 is a great gear for getting around and even stretching your legs on longer rides, but when you get to the woods taking a few seconds to "digital" shift down to 32/22 or 40/22 puts you right

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Sizing Help

You'd have a lot of seat post showing on a 59 but it really depends on how high you'd want to run your bars relative to saddle (although this is not so much of an issue nowadays with tallux stems/long quills). Personally I would go 61 with that pbh, even if the 61 is not immediately available.

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