[RBW] The Heaviest Rivendell

I didn’t want my first post in years to be a FS: one (see previous post), so thought I’d contribute to the discussion :). I enjoy reading about the ‘lightest rivendell’ in the other thread, but…what is your heaviest Rivendell?!? No rules. Whatever you got on it right now. Mine is a Rosco Bubbe

[RBW] Re: FS: 3 pairs of MUSA pants

nuary 2022. The grey pants I'm not sure about but they're older than that. Both rarely worn, maybe just once or twice. On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:09:47 AM UTC-7 dstein wrote: > I have three pairs of MUSA pants for sale: > > 1 x long (black - medium) - $50 + shipping &

[RBW] Re: FS: 3 pairs of MUSA pants

otherwise fine. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8:47:16 AM UTC-7 dstein wrote: > Black pants are sold. Grey pants and brown knickers remain: > > 1 x long (gray - medium) $50 + shipping > 1 x baggies/knickers/capri style (brown - small) $50 + shipping > > A few people have as

Re: [RBW] Crash Stories

I think Philip's takes the cake, yikes. I went over the handlebars going downhill last year (Tunnel Rd in Oakland for you Bay Area folks), not sure what happened but the caliper brakes on my Frank Jones Sr. got caught in the spokes of the front wheel and locked it, face planted the pavement, wa

[RBW] Re: Is the Clem a Hillibike?

>From what I recall, the hilibikes are meant for lighter trail riding, and not technical terrain/singletrack. Not that you can't ride that kind of stuff with it, but I wouldn't be able to keep up with more experienced riders with more capable bikes. I used to use a Hunqapillar for all kinds of

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

Throwing my hat in the ring for Hunqapillar as my favorite. I'm not a fan of the people names: Sam Hillborne, Frank Jones Jr, Clem Smith, with one exception being A Homer Hilsen just because it sounds like an old timey baseball player and I like baseball. Though, I would love to see a Henry Rol

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell handlebard rando bag (forgot the name)

What was that handlebar bag that Rivendell used to have that was boxy and shaped like a front rando bag but it was fully attached to the handlebars instead of needing a front rack? It has these awesome magnets to keep shut? Last one I saw a few years back at the walnut creek shop was a dark brow

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell handlebard rando bag (forgot the name)

who has one? >> >> > On Jun 7, 2020, at 9:26 PM, Joe Bernard > > wrote: >> > >> > Baggins Boxy Bag with a dedicated Nitto mount. I believe it had several >> iterations so not always Baggins brand. >> > >> > On Sunday, June 7,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Roadini - Orange and Athena!

Awesome! Glad it sold and I don't have to keep thinking about this bike that fits me and I want at a great price but totally don't need. On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 1:49:20 PM UTC-7, Damien wrote: > > Sold! Just began it's long voyage from Ontario to its new owner in New > Mexico! Thanks everyon

[RBW] Re: Was the Hunqapillar designed for Albatross bars?

FWIW I bought a Hunqapillar around 2013 or so and Brian (former Riv mechanic) steered me to the Albastache bars which are fairly aggressive. I was concerned about it being to aggressive but with a short stem and a high position it felt natural and I like it. I played around with a few different

[RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

Why are more expensive bottom brackets more expensive? What do you gain? Is it just durability? Or is there any sort of performance gain (ie, does it roll smoother, faster, etc)? I've worked on most bike parts now minus the bottom bracket and headset. About to change cranks on my hunqapillar fo

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Just got finished setting up my Hunqapillar for 1x10 with a White Industries Eno 42t,11-42 sunrace cassette, and my existing 9 speed dura ace shifters (friction). Should give a 26-99" gear inch range. Haven't really ridden outside of a short neighborhood jaunt, but so far so good. A few build n

Re: [RBW] Re: 1X10: How clean it is!

Forgot the pics link: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B085idkMwoZhdk On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 3:43:45 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > Just got finished setting up my Hunqapillar for 1x10 with a White > Industries Eno 42t,11-42 sunrace cassette, and my existing 9 speed dura ace &

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

Sorry Jeff, I had multiple pairs of mounts and must have butchered this description not knowing what I had, plus I assumed since these were in a bag all the parts matched. I'll refund the money regardless of whether you find a buyer for them. On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:48:38 PM UTC-7, samen

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

Quick update on the stuff still available, ignore anything that is grayed out, not sure why that happens, if listed in this update it is still available. Prices do not include shipping, please PM and I'll give an estimate of shipping based on zip code, usually i end up asking for $5 for west of

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

Rat Trap Passes are the best on my hunq. But I have 26" wheels and sounds like you might be 700c? Compass really needs a wide 700c/29er. On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:30:22 AM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > The rims are Velocity Dyads, circa 2011 I believe. Since they're from a > while ago I do

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

Man, can we just go back to talking about something less controversial like the pros and cons of helmets, or politics? I'm a big fan of disc brakes. But only for that 2% of riding I do in wet weather. Going on long, steep downhills in the rain with rim brakes is enough to make me not ever want

[RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

Here's my suggestion to the pile. This is a walk I recommend for one day sightseeing. Starts off at the Ferry Building (which the ferry will drop you off at if you choose to do that, also right by Embarcadero BART if you take BART in, and a great place to start off with some coffee and food, I

[RBW] Re: The diet

I struggle with the fatigue during the first few weeks and consequently I have never been able to go more than three weeks in ketosis. Usually after 2 weeks I feel myself 'adapting' and start to feel better but then something else happens in life and I veer off course. Supposedly a lot of that

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I have a hunqapillar and recently built up an ocean air rambler. I'm still playing with the bar height/stem length/seat height/seat setback combo for the rambler and I haven't been on a long ride yet so hard to draw any definitive conclusions. For context, I don't do rando rides, but I do ride

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

I can't make it for the Saturday ride as I won't be in till later. Just now checking Hugh's route. I'm not familiar with any of the parts of that route from West Point Inn to Fairfax so can't comment. If you're looking for an alternative here is what I'd consider: https://goo.gl/maps/hJ5bnnMzcq6

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

Very unfortunate to hear and glad you're ok. That definitely makes me nervous. When you say fork crown strut/tang, are you referring to the 2 struts that connect to the top of the fork crown like here or the

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Ha! That is literally the first 'mountain bike' ride I went on when I briefly owned a salsa el mariachi, except I did the loop all the way around seaview and down quarry back to the parking spot where you started. It almost completely turned me off mountain biking all together. 3 mtn bikes and

[RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

It got to a blistering 80 today in Oakland! Which actually does qualify for a scorcher out here. Don't worry I spent 32 years in the deep south, 21 of them in south Louisiana. i've done my time in 100 degree temps with 75% humidity (for 5 months out of the year). I started riding while living i

[RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

I was there, mostly to go for the ride after which I ended up not going on, go figure. I've read another of his books but not really his blogs so wasn't too familiar with him. His presentation thing was fine, pretty funny. The Q&A I thought was weird, the questions kind of put Eben in a weird

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

Did you contact Rivendell? They're very responsive and will listen to feedback. Won't do anything for your oder in transit but that's the best place to get your voice heard for customer feedback. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

ing at 3:20? > > John > > On Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 9:59:24 AM UTC-7, dstein wrote: >> >> I can't make it for the Saturday ride as I won't be in till later. Just >> now checking Hugh's route. I'm not familiar with any of the parts of that >>

[RBW] Re: RBW List takes over West Point Inn

Awesome photos, they tell plenty! Good times, can't wait to do it again. -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

NIce! that's a really attractive build. Are those the bars I sold you? They look more like the titanium ones. Those pictures plus that stem are making me want to go back to a Jones bar setup :) Cool color too. On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 6:35:23 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > New bike day

Re: [RBW] Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

I second ebay. The fees suck, but it is the widest possible audience. You can set it to auto-relist if it doesn't sell and you can also send to auction if you get desparate. I'll usually list something like that on ebay and craigslist simultaneously, just be sure to cancel the ebay asap if a cr

[RBW] WTT: Nitto M18 for M1 Mark's Rack

The recent Nitto rack thread made me realize that I have fork crown marks on my hunqapillar I'm not utilizing, but I have the M18 front rack with only 2 stays, whereas I need the M1 Mark's Rack with 4 stays to connect to the mid-fork braze-ons *and* the fork crown mounts. Does anyone have a Ma

[RBW] Re: BBH Closing?

That's a shame, it is a great store. One I keep meaning to buy a hatchet from despite not having any real need for a hatchetyet. I loved the idea but was always worried there isn't enough local support in WC to keep it going, making it more of a destination place which is a little conflicti

Re: [RBW] Re: BBH Closing?

Just a quick reminder, meetup tomorrow at 10AM at WC bart. Then ride over to Shell Ridge for some trail riding (for those that haven't been it is pretty hilly, but nothing crazy). Then down to BBH. Anyone coming but running late just PM me from this thread. -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: BBH Closing?

round Shell Ridge on a not too hot summer day, followed by some beer at a bottle shop in WC I already forgot the name of but am about to open a few that I bought to take home :). Funny story about the ride: it was all uphill. On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 7:32:28 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Hunqapillar frame geometry

I'm with Bill on ROADINI I'm stoked to hear about that. But yes, also, kinda want the 650b Hunqapillar to replace my 26", just because. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

Mark in Beacon - that's awesome you got to work with Spike Jonze. He did a lot of the Jackass stuff too which I"m a huge fan of but also display a level of jack-assery that no one should be attempting to replicate, ever. Not to mention all his movies which are fantastic, especially the Charlie

[RBW] Re: Roadini

I'm not 100% familiar with the older models. Was the Rambouillet sold as a complete? Was that the one that was through QBP or something and sold at bike shops across the country? I think the Roadini will be a huge hit. There's a really big market for people that want a Rivendell at a lower pric

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Nice! I like the ride reports, you should do more of those. I used to live in Nashville and miss the Williamson County riding. On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:28:42 AM UTC-7 Joel Stern wrote: > > Nice photography. > > On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: >> >> COV

Re: [RBW] Confession! I bought a mountain bike

Nice! I'm in the same boat. I sold a bike (which may or may not have been a Rivendell, but was definitely not my Hunqapillar) and getting a trek fuel with hydraulic disks, thru axle, crabon,120mm travel, no where for racks or bags, and only one water bottle cage (which I really hate that last po

[RBW] Re: Summer Skool Sessions #3 – North Bay Route

That ride looks awesome! I saw the route posted and was hoping to make it but didn't have the time. Would love to go back and do it sometime though. Great pictures as always. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 12:21:58 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Hey, my former bike made it on the ride!

[RBW] Re: San Francisco to Monterey, via way of Rivendell picnic

Great to meet you for the brief ride over the bridge and again at the picnic! Looks like an fun adventure all said and done. I've always wanted to ride the coast down to Big Sur and hope to one day. Those riders from Alaska to South America are nuts, and inspiring at the same time. I remember

[RBW] Re: All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

Oooh, this is gonna get a lot of responses I bet. Honestly, the albastache's for me have been the overall best so far, for multipurpose riding as they give an upright position *and* aggressive aero position (with the big drawback being that the brake levers are not in your hands for the uprigh

[RBW] Re: Keven

Keven was very quick to reply to emails, easy going, and provided all around great customer service throughout my many visits and phone calls to Rivendell. He was especially super patient while I pestered about the status of my Hunqapillar order over the eternal 3 month wait on the frame, as we

[RBW] Re: Two people get into fight over parking spot in Fairfax, one pulls out a hatchet

So many uses for those hatchets, I need to get one for the bike AND the car now ;) - D. "I am a pacifist do not condone violence in any way" Stein -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Best rear support rack for med sadlesack?

I agree on not using a front rack like Mark's rack for this, I've tried it and the tombstone definitely gets in the way. I'd be interested in checking out the Tubus racks mentioned. The best and worst thing I've found are those Silver Hupes. They are absolutely perfect for holding a medium sadd

[RBW] WTT: Medium Tan Saddlesack for Olive

I just got some HAR bags which were only available in Olive at the time. Looking to trade my Medium Tan Saddlesack for an Olive one to match. PM me if interested. I live in the Bay Area and can meetup if it helps to avoid shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Visiting the E. Bay & NM

Anyone down for a casual meet up at Lake Merritt on Sunday morning, November 1? Michael - will you still be around then? I don't drink coffee but might be a good idea to do a coffee outside thing if there is some interest? If so I might take the long way there

[RBW] Re: WTT: Medium Tan Saddlesack for Olive

Have had some interest in buying my tan medium saddlesack. Anyone have a used olive medium saddlesack to sell? On Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 3:33:10 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > I just got some HAR bags which were only available in Olive at the time. > Looking to trade my M

[RBW] WTB: single silver downtube shifter

Looking to free up some handlebar space and move the left shifter from the handlebars to downtube. Since they're sold as a pair hoping to score just a single one here. Let me know if you have one to sell! Also looking for a left Sunrace shifter to mount on the right on the inside. -- You recei

[RBW] FS: Jones loop bar with threadless adapter and some tool wraps

I bought this for my Hunqapillar and ran for a while, works great, I really like these bars. I put on Caigslist and hoping for a local sale (Oakland - Bay Area) as I don't have a box for the handlebars though I maybe, possibly, can fit it in two usps show boxes I have taped together, haven't tr

Re: [RBW] FS: Jones loop bar with threadless adapter and some tool wraps

Handlebars, threadless adapter, stem, and VO tool bag have sold. Still available: Nitto Tallux 26.0 90mm (I think, I need to triple check this) - $53 shipped Mark’s Tool Wrap, Tan (I incorrectly put Olive originally) - $25 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Rivendell sightings

I love living in the Bay Area and seeing so many Rivendells out there! Spotted this weekend: A Betty Foy outside the Ferry Building yesterday morning An Atlantis on BART getting on at downtown Oakland yesterday afternoon 3 Rivendell's this morning around 8:30-9AM descending Tunnel Rd as I was jus

[RBW] Re: Updated Atlantis build, initial Compass tire review

Nice build! I'm a huge fan of the babyshoe pass on my hunqapillar, fantastic tires. What tires was the Jones 29+ running (more than anything curious if they were mtn bike tires or road tires). Also, which handlebars are those and how do you like them? On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 8:20:41 AM

[RBW] Neo Light

I got a little liquored up and backed a few too many kickstarter projects the other night: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651132789/neo-worlds-most-powerful-friction-free-bikelight This looks cool but looks like it is just meant for city riding? Not a lot of info on the site about bright

[RBW] Re: Niles Canyon Ride

Looks like a great time, couldn't make that one as I was out of town. I really enjoyed the one ride out there and would love to go back. The whole event seemed like a really good idea and good time for the walkers and bikers out there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Mount Diablo trails ride

Is anyone interested in riding some trails at Mt. Diablo or at least have some good recommendations? I have only ridden south gate and north gate roads to the top, but never any of the trails (outside of Shell Ridge and Diablo foothills Regional Park anyway). Would love get a group out there

[RBW] Re: Mount Diablo trails ride

ther. > > I'd be down for this ride. > > On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 9:26:06 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote: >> >> Is anyone interested in riding some trails at Mt. Diablo or at least have >> some good recommendations? >> >> I have only ridden sout

[RBW] Re: Guess which one is mine...

What is MAMIL? I feel like most of those bikes in that picture are aluminum hybrid bikes which is the bulk of what I see on BART and the ferry. I assume most people just walk into a bike store and get whatever they can for $500-$1000 (after they realize they can't get a bike for $200, like I di

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

Good choice! Can't go wrong with the grabsack. I have one that I use for days out with my daughter and holds diapers, wipes, two cracker containers, a small water bottle and whatever of my things i can throw in there, it gets bulky with all that stuff and hard to close (I'm looking at the jumbo

[RBW] Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

http://imgur.com/TD5zst4 Shamelessly stollen from reddit.com/r/bicycletouring -- 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...@g

[RBW] Possible WTT 48cm Hunqapillar for AHH

I have a year and a half old green Hunqapillar, 48cm, with a bit of beausage and touch up paint (from waterford). I have sed this as my primary mountain bike (hence the beausage) and camping bike but have recently gotten another mountain bike and this is being used primarily for all rounder dut

Re: [RBW] Re: Possible WTT 48cm Hunqapillar for AHH

Definitely have some interest in people wanting to buy a 48cm Hunq. Anyone have a 52cm AHH they're willing to sell (frame/fork preferred but also open to complete)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: 25% off ANYTHING in Web Specials!!!

Oooh, who got the 51cm Demo Hunqapillar? That was my first Riv Demo ride :) -- 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...@goog

[RBW] shellac on brown tape

It's Sunday and RBW is closed so maybe the group can help me out here. Does the brown handlebar tape in these Albastache pictures look shellac'd to you: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb3a.htm I just rewrapped my albastache bars with brown tape but it looks lighter than in the website picture

[RBW] Paul brakes recommendation

I have the CX70 brakes with kool stop salmon pads on my 26" hunq (which is currently running a 650b wheelset with the brake pads all the way at the top position) and the brakes have always felt too squishy to me, even just after picking the bike up new from Rivendell, and it certainly hasn't hel

[RBW] FS: Swift Jr. Ranger Panniers Olive

Just posted this on local bay area craigslist as well. Bought this from the Swift ready made store this past summer and used on two overnighters. Like new. Decided to go with a hub area bag and large saddlesack instead. Out of stock online. $190 shipped. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul brakes recommendation

Ugh. So i got a deal on some rat trap pass tires from a list member which motivated me to put the 26" wheels back on to get a lower brake pad position compared to the 650b wheels. I also went nuts and bought some motolites and tektro rl520 long pull road brake levers for my albastaches. Spent a

[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

I wish I took more but here's a few from 2015 with rides in California, Tennessee, and Washington D.C (anyone on here in these photos who wants me to take a photo down let me know). https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B08GtnIORkKt4G -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Best baby bike seat?

Throwing my hat in the ring for a Yepp Mini front seat. Holds up to 33 lbs. I used for both of my kids. I can't remember when I started, but I want to say 18-24 months. You need to get a bike with enough top tube so have room. I'm short (5'7") so it's an issue for me, and I had some trial and er

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

That's the first thing I thought when I saw that. I ride 52-ish cm bikes, that looks like a 48. That dude is a giant. Needs a double TT Sam or Atlantis. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 12:55:38 PM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > That frame looks small but mlb.com says he’s 6’3”?? > > Bill -

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

Can we throw an 'Experimental' or 'Avant Garde' Epoch for the odd ball Rosco's and any other one off frames they've done ;) I love my Rosco Road. I was turned on during the AHH/Sam/Atlantis/Hunq days so that is where my heart lies, even though I don't have any of those (anymore). So a 2TTer. Bu

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

This is awesome, and totally on topic. I could have used this several times in the past ;) Who put this together? There's a really good base on here, would love to see Compass bars represented, as well as a host of others I'm sure. On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4:11:33 PM UTC-7, Stephen W. wro

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

Leroy - Hard to tell from the pictures but I'd place money on the alternative 4 legged mount like a Mark's rack (I can't see any reason why not, I'm sure you can cut the mid-fork stays to make the rack level w/ the fork crown bolts. I don't know much about SimWorks, are these super desirable li

[RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Rambouillet - $1,300

I am not going to buy it (as much as I would love to), but curious...what is the standover on the 54cm ram? On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:08:58 PM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: > > Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fJcLeXudQ5gKt4Ad9 > > $1,300 plus shipping. I’ll have a shop in town pack it and set u

[RBW] Re: One-thousand mile ride report on my Rosco Bubbe Road

I have the brown/bronze one and love it. I've put about 500 miles on it, but it is my primary go fast road bike now since I sold my other (gunnar sport), mostly because I enjoy the rosco road so much. nice setup and report! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Nice writeup. There's been a lot of clem love latey and it's pushing me ever so closer. Anyone have experience riding a Clem with a rear child seat (up to 45 lbs child in it) and a front rack w/ bag? I'm on the fence about a cargo bike and a clem. I know the cargo bike can handle the load better

[RBW] Re: Rear racks for kid seats

what's with that holland bike shop and the low prices? it's saying i can get a yepp maxi and rack for $158 usd, whereas it'd be $300 through a u.s. store (and also the yepp seats in the u.s. are not thule, but the ones in europe are not? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

I've quickly turned around a new Sam and a Cheviot during a 2-year bike buying/spelling spree. I was lucky to sell both for about $300 less that what i paid new. A big hit overall, but way less a hit then it it was anything other than a Rivendell. For someone on the fence or looking at a new bi

[RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

Props for accomplishing this. I've ridden through Redwood/JMP to Chabot and on to San Leandro BART sticking to trails the whole way, which is only like a 3rd of this and it kicked my ass (though I started from rockridge bart so I was 5 miles of climbing in already). I don't do long road rides ei

[RBW] Re: Wednesday Musings: Are We A Swap Meet?

I think it is still a healthy mix and enjoy the FS and regular posts. The FS posts have increased but there's still a lot of great other non-FS type content on here. Could always use more ride reports. But the general musings are fun to read. We should ban 'bump' posts though (I'm guilty of a f

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I like these: https://nuunlife.com/products/nuun-electrolytes/ Looks like this contains 1g of sugar (which is news to me, i thought it was zero, maybe they changed their formula recently)? All the rest of these things have sugar, cane sugar, stevia and/or caffeine (which I prefer to do without)

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Looks like they did change it, these are the ones I've been using: https://www.amazon.com/Nuun-Formula-Electrolyte-Enhanced-Citrus/dp/B001QW1L72 On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 3:35:01 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > I like these: https://nuunlife.com/products/nuun-electrolytes/ > >

[RBW] Re: Four Senor Frank Jones left...

The 57 was showing as sold out then reappeared, I think. I am so tempted on the 53 even though I know the 51 would be a better fit. I will not buy a bike this year. I will not buy a bike this year. I will not buy a bike this year -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: New Roadini or hang on to Sam

If money isn't an issue and you can offset the costs by selling the Sam, I'd sell it and get a Roadini. For paved riding with no racks/load I'd place my bets there. I have ridden a Sam, but not a Roadini or Rodeo so can't comment specifically on the ride comparison though. I have ridden a Sam a

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I kinda went through something similar. I could never get it dialed in right. I had a cheviot briefly, a hunqapillar with a million different handlebar combos including albatross, an old rigid mtn bike I put Rosco's on, nothing really worked for me. I was riding around on a cruiser in Amsterdam

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

Cargo bike! Only because I'm thinking of getting one to tote two kids around and I get overwhelmed with all of the (probably pretty good) options out there and trust that when riv makes something it'll be good and make my research/decision process easier. Normally I'd say this is not at all thei

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW at 25: The Fellowship of the Rigs

Wish I could make it, sounds awesome. Maybe on Saturday night but unlikely, I give it a 20% chance, gotta take off on a 10 day work trip to Asia the following Tuesday and should probably spend time w/ the family. If I ever get out of this international weekend travel grind i'll make it up by or

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW at 25: The Fellowship of the Rigs

My 20% is now 90%, I got a hall pass...so pending any last minute hiccups I plan on being there around 7pm saturday and leaving sunday moring. Just enough time to eat and hang out, but will miss any saturday rides. On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 4:57:56 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > Wish I

[RBW] Re: Looking for a replacement for the old MUSA short sleeved merino wool jersey

Those royal blue ones were the best. There's nothing quite like them. Closest I found were the Ibex ones before they shuttered. They were plain, no frill lightweight t-shirts. You could wear them on and off the bike. There weren't form fitting either which I personally liked (though I think the

[RBW] OT: non-bike hobbies

I feel like this has come up before but could only find a thread from 2010: what are your non-bike hobbies? Particularly anyone with young kids that suck up all your other time or involve them. I haven't been riding since an accident earlier this year. My wife says I need a hobby. I don't disagr

[RBW] choco bars riding positions

I feel like there have been a few threads on this but want to ask again for any new thoughts on these. How are the choco's after you've had them for a few months? Do you find you can ride in the bend for aero positions, or is it fairly limited in use like w/ the Albatross? If you've ridden both

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

Agree that everyone needs a jones ;). But pictures and a better description helps. Is this with the truss fork or regular fork? What color? I'm assuming this is not the plus version? What tire sizes are on there now? etc. I already have a Plus and don't need another one, but any potential buyer

[RBW] Re: In praise of mid-trail bikes with decaleur-less rando bags

Second that!. I've been wondering this a lot lately. While I agree that low trail bikes have different handling characteristics. I've never thought a mark's rack plus a basket and sackville shopsack, or even a big ass bag like the swift docena, have been nothing but fine on a mid-trail rivendell

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

it's made of steel. All things that contribute to Rivendells > being Rivendells. > > I would love to try a Jones Diamond & a Jones Plus. Someday I'm going to > upgrade from my Karate Monkey and those two plus the Surly ECR are my > current top choices. > >

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

I have the standards on a hunqapillar and love them. I was sort of thinking of selling my hunq due to too much overlap but after putting some RTP on them it has breathed new life (into an already awesome bike, but one that was setup w/ knobbies and used mostly for trail riding). I've used them i

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass: reviews? impressions? poetic waxings?

Mark - take James word over mine, I'm not a fan of riding in the rain in general and don't have many tires to compare it for wet riding conditions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: RBW Garage Sale scores

Second. I forgot to go, but at least I was out riding. David "multiple BART stops away" Stein On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 4:39:25 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Just curious who found any good deals? > I always enjoy living vicariously though this win win proposition for > local Riv riders

[RBW] Re: RBW Garage Sale scores

What were the big ticket items they had? I see the 50cm cheviot someone snagged for $1k! What was the $2k one (I think the blug post said items up to $2K). Any other frames there? Also, nice pictures Manny! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

I've had good luck with craigslist but I live in the bay area so no surprise there. But I'd recommend simultaneously listing on here and craigistlist for a few weeks to see if there are any bites. Not many people buy a bike like a Rivendell impulsively, it usually appeals to someone who knows t

[RBW] Re: How to sell a Rivendell Bike

Also, if you have any bells and whistles on the bike (racks, leather saddle, dyno lights, fancy pedals, saddlebags, rando bags, etc), i'd sell those separately. Plenty of people on here will buy them for a reasonable price, and it allows you to list your bike at an even lower price since you r

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