[RBW] Roadini build vid..

Sharing this vid I just saw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfxOxZzvRuo=3s I own roadini for 8 months and love it. Jay -- 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,

[RBW] Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

First post here! I've been reading some of the threads and this sounds like a good place...my new happy place ;-) I ordered the dark gold Roadini (57) from the only shop in Canada that sells Riv (C Cycles) and will be picking it up in a few weeks when I'll be visiting Montreal. Looking for

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

Ronny has a blog post about his Malocchio build and seems to really enjoy it. https://ronsbikesblog.com/2023/11/01/2052/ Compared to the Roadini, it's a fair bit lighter and the geometry is certainly geared more towards spirited riding. I owned 2 Roadinis, one larger size (gen 1) and a

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

I briefly had a Roadini a few summers back. I really like the proportions of it--the tall head tube, long (but not too long) chainstays, but I wouldn't consider it a sporty road bike. The vintage Treks I've had have felt considerably sprightlier. To me, the Roadini felt more like an old school

Re: [RBW] Roadini Feedback

If one is considering the Malocchio, I would check out the Romanceur Canti. Very light weight with the Reynolds 853 tubing, no strange brake matching and greater tire compatibility. I love mine. David Hays > On Jan 5, 2024, at 10:14 PM, eddietheflay wrote: > > Crust Malocchio. Real lugs, real

[RBW] Roadini Feedback

Howdy all, So I realize I'm posting this on the RBW list, so there is bound to be some bias and that's ok.. ;) I'm a Riv owner myself with a current AHH I got from my Dad when he passed and have previously owned a Bleriot and a Ram for a short time. So, my question is simple- does the

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

On Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 7:46 AM ShumotoSoundRoom wrote: > I will happily post photos of said bikes once I get the Homer assembled in > the next week or so. I intend to continue using my Independent Fabrication > for all loaded touring, as it can easily handle full panniers, camping > gear, etc.

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

I will happily post photos of said bikes once I get the Homer assembled in the next week or so. I intend to continue using my Independent Fabrication for all loaded touring, as it can easily handle full panniers, camping gear, etc. I will ride the Homer unladen on one day rides; perhaps the

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

I wouldn't carry more than 20 pounds. It would be a credit card tour. I recently did an overnight camping trip with less than 15 pounds of gear On Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 22:24 Stephen Durfee wrote: > Piaw, are you saying that you take your Roadini for a 3-week tour? How > much gear are you

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Piaw, are you saying that you take your Roadini for a 3-week tour? How much gear are you carrying? On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 4:36:01 PM UTC-7 pi...@gmail.com wrote: > On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-7 shu...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-7 shu...@gmail.com wrote: Anyway, I could carry on and on, but I just wish to say that I find the two *quite* different. The bike also feels noticeably bigger (the frame is a 58) which may also contribute. To shorten what could be a long

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

BTW, "couldn't get enough opinions" meant "I got a lot of opinions, but even more would have been even better." You knowmore is more. :) This is a great board full of wonderful people. Thank you! On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:50:36 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I know this is an older

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

These are really great posts. Thanks for cataloging your experiences guys!I for one would LOVE to see photos of all three of those bikes (The Indy Fab, the Roadini, and the new Homer) if you have a moment to post them.k.On Oct 12, 2023, at 8:52 AM, ShumotoSoundRoom wrote:I own three steel bikes:

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

I know this is an older thread, but I used this board a lot when I was researching which "one" Riv to buy and couldn't get enough opinions. In 2017, I decided on the 2016 51 cm Appaloosa. Strong, stable, smooth. I was in heaven. Then, I purchased a 2019 54.5 Homer to keep at a second

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

I own three steel bikes: A 2003 Independent Fabrication Independence (their full touring frame, designed by Mike Flanigan), a low trail rando frame with 650b wheels made by a small builder, and a 2020 Roadini. The Indy Fab is a miraculous bike for loaded touring; incredibly stable with full

[RBW] Roadini Demo Loop

I have a friend visiting in October and he's going to test ride my Roadini, so I laid out (and rode) what I consider an ideal loop to show off how versatile a bike the Roadini is: https://www.strava.com/activities/9869749317 (Dirt Alpine is closed for construction or I'd use that instead of

Re: [RBW] Roadini Shifting Problems

Well good for you Cat for wanting to stick with Campy parts :))) I too have an affinity for Italian bike parts and cycling clothing especially. Do check the rear derailleur hanger alignment for rear shifting issues. Seeing this was a used frame, hangers can easily get wacked if moved around

Re: [RBW] Roadini Shifting Problems

I agree with Patrick that your Veloce FD didn't like the vintage-ish cranks you're using. The rear shifting (I remember you're using Silver friction bar-ends) should be fine with that 8-speed cassette and an 8- or 9-speed chain. 1x would probably work for the kind of gearing you like but yes,

Re: [RBW] Roadini 1000 mile review

Piaw, thanks for taking the time to measure! Although I have been a customer of Rivendell since their inception and was a Bridgestone rider previously, I would like to support them as much as possible. However, I find it frustrating that they don't list frame tubing specs. I understand there

Re: [RBW] Roadini 1000 mile review

Eric, thanks for your thoughts. I was guessing the frame tubes were about as thick as my Sam. I know there is a lot more to how a bike feels than purely frame tube size, but I'd be reluctant to go to the same tubing for this type of bike and my desired riding. On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at

Re: [RBW] Roadini 1000 mile review

I got out my calipers --- the top tube, head tube, and seat tubes are 29mm (most likely 28.6), and the downtube is 31.5mm (most likely 31.8). It doesn't feel stiff to me, but since I broke 2 ti frames, my guess is each time I broke one my custom builder proceeded to build me bikes with

Re: [RBW] Roadini 1000 mile review

Hi John, I’m 6’3”, 180 pounds, and briefly had a 61cm Roadini. It has some weird tapering to the tubes, but I think it was basically double OS on that size. Maybe 28.6 tapering to 31.8 or something. It felt stiff and not particularly responsive to me. It’s not like an old vintage road bike with a

[RBW] Roadini 1000 mile review

I've now ridden my Roadini for 1000 miles, and I wrote my review: https://blog.piaw.net/2023/05/rivendell-roadini-1000-mile-review.html I think I'm agreeing with the folks who say that gravel bikes are simply 1990s style mountain bikes with 700c wheels and 1x drivetrains. -- You received this

[RBW] Roadini ride quality

Hey everyone I've just gotten a Roadini 2022 frame in 54cm, looking to save up money for parts and build it up slowly. I'm really excited- never owned a Riv before, much less a Roadini. For Roadini owners, how does it ride? Cheers, Doug -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Roadini in gravel mode

So it’s now a Gravini? Best, Aaron in El Paso On Dec 18, 2022, at 17:24, Piaw Na wrote: I caved and bought a couple of Continental Terraspeed tires and corresponding tubes, outfitted the Roadini and took it on some mountain bike trails and single track. (See photo:

[RBW] Roadini in gravel mode

I caved and bought a couple of Continental Terraspeed tires and corresponding tubes, outfitted the Roadini and took it on some mountain bike trails and single track. (See photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FzYTKdFiQWmFksVAA) The 40mm tires mounted at 38mm, so I had plenty of clearance. As you

[RBW] Roadini 61 on Craigslist (not mine)

Somebody had a change of heart, somebody else should buy it!* *The missing binder bolt signals to me that this frame needs threads chased and the derailleur hanger checked/straightened, I kinda wish Riv wasn't selling them to folks this way but I guess it speeds up the process of getting

Re: [RBW] Roadini vs San Marcos

I have both the Roadini and the San Marcos. They are essentially the same frame in terms of design. The only difference is that the San Marcos can take 38c tires, and my 2018 Roadini only accommodates 35's. The San Marcos in my size also has the double top tube. I actually think that the

[RBW] Roadini vs San Marcos

I have been happily riding my San Marcos for a few years but have always been curious about the Roadini. Has anyone ever had the pleasure of riding both, and could comment on the differences? I'm considering going for one in the upcoming presale. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I think they'd be pretty comparable. I have 700C wheel set on a 52cm frame with the Tektro R559s as well, and there's plenty of head room between the tire and the fork and just enough between the brake pads. Good luck with the fenders! On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 2:58:53 PM UTC-5 Dorothy

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Cat, which wheel size Roadini do you have? I am running 650b 32mm Grand Bois Cypres with Velo Orange fenders. I just changed the rear brake to a Paul Racer, from Tektro R559, and I will be replacing the front brake with a Paul Racer also, when some spare parts arrive. I would like to be able

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Joe, While not a Roadini and not an answer to weight concerns, I had similar outcomes with tires on my Rambouillet. My Ram came with 700 x 33.3 tires and most of the next decade I rode it on 28s. I had a few experiments with other tire sizes and during some fenderless summers, up to 38s

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Karl, I'll share my odd experience with 38mm tires. The bike came from Neal with 35mm tires that are if I remember correctly, Soma's version of Pasela's. They rode great and I was happy with them. I had a chance to try Rene Hearse extra light Barlow Pass 38mm tires and they felt...not right. I

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Jeff, How did the 38mm tires work out on the Roadini? I have the first generation/shipment Roadini (gray/silver color), and I did not think that the frame would allow 38c tires. Cheers, Karl On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 9:56 AM Jeff B wrote: > > I own a Roadini that I bought from the other Joe who

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I own a Roadini that I bought from the other Joe who replied in the thread. I wouldn't consider my Roadini heavy, for what it is. I've certainly built lighter bikes for customers including an S-Works Utralight Tarmac, which tipped the scale just under 13lbs. I ride a 54 Roadini at 5'11" but

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 9:19:13 PM UTC-5 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > Neal, > > I’m the one you sold the Roadini to and I’m happy to report that I’m > loving it! I swapped the 80mm stem for a 60mm and it put me in a slightly > more upright position which causes no pain whatsoever. Every

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I haven't analyzed "planing" as far as Jason has, but I will add this: some of the fastest (read: "feel fastest" measured by ease -- "feel" -- of turning over a given gear at given cadences in given conditions) bikes I've owned have been far from the lightest, and one of them, besides being heavy

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Neal, I’m the one you sold the Roadini to and I’m happy to report that I’m loving it! I swapped the 80mm stem for a 60mm and it put me in a slightly more upright position which causes no pain whatsoever. Every other drop bar bike I’ve owned just didn’t feel right after a few hours of riding.

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I owned a Roadini for a relatively short time before selling it to someone on this list, I believe. I liked the aesthetics a lot, but did find it on the sluggish side and have other bikes that fit the “country bike” theme that I found myself riding instead. Previous to that, I owned a Romulus,

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

The tubing spec needs to be matched well with the geometry to provide what Jan calls planing - the flex in the frame needs to match your power output and rhythm to give you a small but important "springboard" effect with each pedal stroke, in order to feel fast. It really has little to nothing

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

The Roadini is a very nice looking bike, too. I hope this does not sound superficial, but I enjoy the head badge, the decals, and the painted cutouts on the seat lug more than if it were just 2 pounds lighter! Also, I rode a 'Redwood' (tall Romulus) frame back in the 2000's and really liked

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Well said, Karl. Add to that the probably (I've not ridden one) signature Rivendell handling of the Roadini* and the pros may well outweigh the cons. And of course, weighing the balance between pros and cons is largely a matter of individual taste. Patrick Moore, ruthlessly botton-trimming his

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

It might be helpful when considering a Roadini to observe that frame stiffness or compliance are not the only things that matter. I find my Roadini stiffer than I prefer, but the Roadini offers other features that I just can't find in other production frames. For instance, the roadini fits me

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

FWIW my Sam Hillborne also strikes me as heavy, more plowhorse than thoroughbred. I've never used the term "spritely" to describe its ride (as I often do with other bikes I own) I just weighed it, complete. 12.74kgs / 28lbs Not insanely heavy but up there. Peter Stock toronto. On 2022-01-28

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I'm intrigued by the idea of wider tires on the new Roadini but I currently ride a Soma San Marcos that I'm pretty happy with. I can squeeze 38s in it and the ride is pretty great for brevets and long leisurely rides. I do like the 44s I'm running on a touring bike but I just don't know that I

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

There are other factors that can make a bike seem sluggish other than the frame. Honestly I think a good lightweight wheelset makes a huge difference. And the tires themselves. Maybe the Gallop is different because of geometry but I find mine super zippy and my build is lightish. Probably

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

This is a helpful thread. I was ready to jump on the next Roadini shipment, but this would be replacing a Jamis Aurora I no longer need, and that's already an old school touring bike with heavy-ish tubing and stable, boring ride quality. I have a bike's worth of parts parts that need a

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

It is a great orange :) On Friday, January 28, 2022, Jingy wrote: > I bought the Roadini from Eric Daume after he was done with it. I like it, > but I don't love it(other than the orange color). I've ridden it with a > variety of 28-38mm wide tires. It handles fine, and the fit is >

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I bought the Roadini from Eric Daume after he was done with it. I like it, but I don't love it(other than the orange color). I've ridden it with a variety of 28-38mm wide tires. It handles fine, and the fit is comfortable, it's just not a lively ride. I think it's overbuilt. If you are

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Regarding the Reynolds tubed bikes, my 1997 Lemond Zurich planed for me (Reynolds 853 61cm frame, me usually around 180 elbows). Max tire size is 700x30. And it was a real hoot riding as a 650b conversion. The 650b conversion seemed to amplify the plani-ness of the frame. Its too bad those

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

A couple of summers ago, I sold my Cross Check to buy a Roadini. I liked the high stack of the Roadini (61cm), but the CC had better brakes, more clearance, more flexibility, and rode better. The Roadini felt like an old school touring bike to me. Eric On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 2:44 PM Ezra

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I ride a Roadini: I like the frame, but the tubing is not very 'lively' or 'compliant'. It is a stable frame (I have hit over 50 miles per hour on Sierra descents without a wobble), but I would be happier with the frame if it was less stiff. I ride the largest Roadini, and I have wondered if the

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

For *road bikes,* not for, say, Clems or Platypuses*.* This was the subject of others' comments. And I forgot to add: My first gen Sam Hill, built much like the 42 mm Naches Pass Matthews for pavement-biased all-rounder use, and very nice in many ways, also felt (with Sam Brown Greens) -- not so

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

I've owned 5 Rivendells, and I'm a fan, so perhaps no one will take this wrong. My first 2 road customs felt light and zippy. Road custom #3 seems to have been made from thicker-wall (and also OS) tubing, and during my ~15 years of ownership, I repeatedly "felt" as if it were more sluggish than

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

Hey Ezra, I think my Roadini is around 25 lbs. But to me it doesn’t feel “sluggish”. The riding position with drops is more upright and comfortable than any other road bike I’ve ever ridden. I believe it’s meant to be more of an “all-road” bike than a zippy fast road bike…it’s definitely not

[RBW] Roadini heavy?

Greetings RBW Owners. My first post to the forum. Have you been a Roadini owner? Did the bike please you? I've heard tell that Roadini's feel sluggish and heavy for road bikes. I've never owned a Riv but I'm interested in trying them out. I'd be setting up the bike with Waive bars. I'd also

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Thanks Craig. What are fender skirts and how do I make them? My quick google search yields some interesting results (none of them look like mudflaps - which is what I thought you meant by fender skirts). On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 3:11:27 PM UTC-8 Craig Montgomery wrote: > Shikoros are

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Looks great Kushan! Glad to help. It's such a fun bike. Bones On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 7:00:14 PM UTC-5 Jim Bronson wrote: > Interesting thread. My 90s Road is converted to 650Bx38 and I would not > want to trade the 38s for 32s. But on the other hand there was not > clearance for

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Interesting thread. My 90s Road is converted to 650Bx38 and I would not want to trade the 38s for 32s. But on the other hand there was not clearance for fenders with any 700c tire with the short reach brake, so it was either convert or get a different bike since fenders are a requirement for

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Shikoros are very nice tires and in many instances can even handle the more benign dirt roads of Washington state (compared to the sharp rock strewn killer dirt roads of AZ). Looks like you came up with an enjoyable compromise. One suggestion for Seattle. Get a plastic gallon water or bleach

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

[image: 8A707C8B-AFFF-48EE-B1CA-26E2FF4140EC.jpeg] Here's a pic of my 650B Roadini with 42c Rene Herse knobbies. The brakes were the hardest issue to solve. I tried the long reach Dia Compe center pulls. They had no power. I tried Paul Racers, they didn’t quite have enough reach. I ended up

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

I have a 61cm, 2011, A. Homer Hilsen with braze-on Paul racers, internal wiring, custom paint that runs 38mm with full fenders. I am the only owner since I bought the frame from Riv. It will be going up for sale soon to help offset a long over-due kitchen renovation. Let me know if you have

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Thanks Joe and Eric. I guess my Roadini will be going up for sale soon :) On Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 12:04:50 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I know you asked Eric but I'll chime in anyway, it's what I do! > > I think the Roadini is a fine road bike as is, and will work great for >

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

I know you asked Eric but I'll chime in anyway, it's what I do! I think the Roadini is a fine road bike as is, and will work great for someone else if your needs have changed and you need bigger tires, fenders, and brakes that will work with both in wet weather. There's a lot of v-brake Rivs

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

My experience with long reach sidepull and center pull brakes on wet rims is that they both suck. I did a rough experiment: I sprayed my rim with my water bottle, accelerated to about 15 mph, and grabbed the front brake as hard as I could. The long reach brake bike took about twice the stopping

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Thanks all for your thoughts so far. This is shaping up to be a more complicated change than I thought (but then again, aren't all bike changes are?) ... Joe - I like your suggestion of using centerpulls. I actually thought that center pull required dedicated braze-on on frames but a quick

Re: [RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Long reach calipers + wet rims = no noticeable stopping power. Not recommended, even if you can live with a very low bottom bracket. Eric On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Kushan wrote: > Hi all - > > I currently own a 2020 Roadini (61 cm) with 38 mm slick tires. I have > tried 32 mm and 35 mm

[RBW] Roadini 650b conversion

Hi all - I currently own a 2020 Roadini (61 cm) with 38 mm slick tires. I have tried 32 mm and 35 mm in past but find 38 mm perfect in terms of comfort vs. speed trade off. I am planning to move to the land of daily rain (Seattle!!) in a near future and have been told that permanent fenders

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

The Homer will be 'heavier' or stiffer in terms of feel than the Roadini; I actually find the Roadini too stiff for my riding style. Karl On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 7:38 AM Bones wrote: > I know these comparisons have come up frequently, but here is my > particular situation: > > I had a 62

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Cheers Joe, I appreciate your perspective there (And I can feel Ryan's eyes right now, wondering if I'm going to sell). Yeah the recent touring on the Hillborne was a bit of an eye opener, since that's about as much weight as I'll ever carry and the Hillborne did so flawlessly. We'll see how

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Jason, I owned that Bombadil and would say that stocky double-tube frame is way overbuilt for someone 160 lbs. unless you're running full touring loads all the time (your Instagram tells me you're not). I think the Hillborne/Homer combo is a better idea than popping for paint. Joe "in this

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Bones, I have a Homer, Hillborne, and Rambouillet. The Homer and Hillborne are closer to the same than the Homer and Ram are. My guess is that you didn’t overshoot. Homer and Hillborne are both country bikes. Let’s say I were to settle on two bikes and wanted one to be a light feeling “road

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

This has been an interesting discussion to read for me too! I'm in a similar-but-different place, spurred by the cost to paint the Bombadil (which, I'm willing to pay, but it does force you to think long-term), where I'm considering making my Hillborne into the "heavy" bike and getting a

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Great feedback folks! Very helpful. I have been inspired to keep the Roadini. I think I will bring the tires back down to something more fitting of the frame, and keep the build lean. At the same time I'm made more aware that my Clem H, which has been sitting idle for some time, should probably

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

I have a Roadeo and a Homer. I ride the Roadeo for fair weather 1 day rides, but used my Homer for multi-day events set up as shown below. Of course, the Homer wouldn't be a Roadeo when stripped to its lightest, but then again, it has rack mounts and fits wider tires, so it has tangible benefits

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Just to add on about the rackless front bag and using Paul center pulls I also had my Roadini set up with Paul's and I swapped over to VO grand cru brakes and haven't looked back. With the clearances on my edition of the roadini (I bought the frame from riv in 2018 I think) it's going to be

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Like you Bones I own a 62 2TT Hillborne and a 62 2TT Appaloosa. I am going through a similar search. I love the Sam for what it is. A super versatile bike that provides a butter smooth ride with the ultimate stability. I am riding it on Velocity Quills and 38mm Gravel King smooths set up

Re: [RBW] Roadini or Homer

Having replaced a custom Rivendell with another custom last year, because I found the Riv's tubing too stout (I finally discovered "planing"!), I have to say that if you are light and want a zippy-feeling bike, I'd choose a Roadeo or Legolas (I assert this based only on what I've read about them;

[RBW] Roadini or Homer

I know these comparisons have come up frequently, but here is my particular situation: I had a 62 Hillborne. It felt too similar to my Appaloosa, so I got a 61 Roadini. I've been riding that for a year and a half and I love it. It serves the purpose the Hillborne was meant to serve (the

[RBW] Roadini Tires: Anyone running 38s?

Hi folks -- OK, my Jack Brown's are on their last legs. Is anyone running 38s -- if so, any reflections? Any pics? Thanks, RGinDC -- 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

Re: [RBW] Roadini sizing question

I had a similar issue with a PBH of 89.5 between the 57 and 61. Based upon my general saddle height of 78cm, I was at the very bottom for the 61 and the top for the 57. I called, was recommended to go with the 61, and couldn't be happier with the fit. On Monday, June 29, 2020 at 6:32:40 AM

Re: [RBW] Roadini sizing question

I was in that situation with the Roadini. My pbh is 89. Rivendell recommended the larger size at 61 cm. This was before bars were discussed. I ultimately passed on the Roadini for other reasons and bought a Homer. On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 2:14 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > I think it depends what

[RBW] Roadini sizing question

I think it depends what bars you want to run. I'm your height and bought a 54 to run reach-back bars, which frankly was a bit silly..I had no toptube clearance at all. For drops or moustache - which it was designed for - I'd get a 51. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Roadini sizing question

I'm in the market to buy a Roadini but I am on the fence when it comes to sizing. My PBH is 33 inches which calculates to 83.82 cm. That puts me at the top of the range for a 51 and the bottom of a 54. Has anyone else found themselves to be in the same situation and what route did you take?

Your 650B convered Redwood (was: Re: [RBW] Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?)

Jim, The Roadini would likely clear 42mm 650b tires are the max - fenders would probably fit but would need some mods at the fork crown. Guessing Tektro brakes would work. The Redwood has more clearance for fenders and tires - 47mm 650b tires fit. I have 58m VO fenders - though those only fit

Your 650B convered Redwood (was: Re: [RBW] Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?)

David, If you are riding a 61cm Roadini, surely that must be the 65cm Redwood and not the 68 (which I have), I'm thinking. Is there a difference in clearance between the two? I would like to replicate this setup on my Redwood. However, the lack of a 3rd bottle braze on keeps it as more of a

[RBW] Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?

Adam, For curiosity’s sake, I put 650b wheels in my 61cm Roadini to see what fit would be with WTB Horizons (47mm). They technically fit, however the tightest point is fork width - only ~1mm on either side of the tire. Rear would be fine. My regular setup is 700c with 38mm tires with Shimano

[RBW] Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had any experience with trying to shove in a 650x48 into a Roadini. Do you think it would work? or no clearance? Thanks! Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: FS: Small Sackville saddlesack in grey & RBW roadini frameset special**

The bag has sold! On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:15:38 PM UTC-6, Andrew Turner wrote: > > Just purchased a larger saddlebag from Dill Pickle so I'm gonna pass this > one along:) Size small. Pics here > > > Also as a reminder, I'm selling a 61cm

[RBW] Re: FS: Small Sackville saddlesack in grey & RBW roadini frameset special**

I should probs put a price tag on the bag ;) $115 free shipping? On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:15:38 PM UTC-6, Andrew Turner wrote: > > Just purchased a larger saddlebag from Dill Pickle so I'm gonna pass this > one along:) Size small. Pics here >

[RBW] FS: Small Sackville saddlesack in grey & RBW roadini frameset special**

Just purchased a larger saddlebag from Dill Pickle so I'm gonna pass this one along:) Size small. Pics here Also as a reminder, I'm selling a 61cm Roadini frameset + extras. Here's the link

[RBW] Roadini/Roadeo official tire clearance uprated?

Riv recently added a new explainer to the "Bicycles & Frames" page on the website. It includes this line concerning the Roadini and Roadeo: *Rivendell differences: More comfort, safer, more useful, more beautiful, and much more versatile. The bigger tires improve life on rough roads, and the

[RBW] Roadini Clearance

If it does fit, it’s likely to have the best clearance with a centerpull brake like the Dia Compe 610 or one of the Pauls. I have seen someone fit Compass/Rene Herse 38’s, but it was very tight. I know they fit 35’s without fenders, as does my similar brake reach ‘83 Trek. I suspect to some

[RBW] Roadini Clearance

Just curious if anyone has snuck a 38, like a Gravel King, in their Roadini? I was debating setting up a second wheel set for mine and having a roadie/gravel setup. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Roadini fendering at 32mm?

Rivendell used to market their Roadeos with Jack Browns and SKS P45s (Chromoplastics or Longboards) all the time. Perhaps they are no longer comfortable with that combination and limit the use of fenders with 28mm wide tires to protect themselves if a customer had a crash because something got

[RBW] Roadini fendering at 32mm?

My 61 Roadini is set up with 17mm Alexrims G6000 rims, Panaracer Gravelking 32c tires (which run true to size), and Tektro R539 brakes. I'm headed to merrie olde England in June with bicycle in tow and I'd like to prepare for the rain that seems to go along with the island but I'm not sure I

[RBW] Roadini handlebar ideas

Tom, spoiler: You won't like the look. But jacked up Noodles feel GREAT! -- 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] Roadini handlebar ideas

I may have a Wavie bar’d Roadini in a little over a week. Bar arrives at the house Wednesday. Will do some ‘cipherin’ and comparin’ and go from there. First I’ll jack up that stem with the Noodles still mounted to see if I can stand the look of it ... Tom -- You received this message

[RBW] Roadini handlebar ideas

Thanks for the suggestions so far! I have much experience wth Jones loops, having had them in 2 different bikes (a hardtail Specialized and a Clem). Love that bar, but can’t yet get my head around that bar on a Roadini. But the Jones Bend bar might look better - it does come in silver - and

[RBW] Roadini handlebar ideas

For obvious reasons, it makes sense that most Roadinis will have traditional drops. I have a 46 Noodle on mine, the idea being that the Roadini is my dedicated go-fast bike for 10-40 milers. I like the various hand positions a drop affords for the longer trips. However...I'm finding myself

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