[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Another vote for product re-introduction, re-release. -Ken who is not as concerned about the weight as much as has a preference for their simpler aesthetics. On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:00:31 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > Every once and awhile I decide I want to search for some Soba

[RBW] Re: Gearing (was Getting Over My Head)

2023-05-31 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I am a big fan of the Shimano HG50 14-25 9 speed cassettes: (14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23-25T) paired with a 42T ring for a 1x drivetrain or 44/30 2x drivetrain On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:55:27 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: > Hi All - > > Leah's "Getting Over My Head" thread seems to have

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
3 at 2:39:18 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> Wow, Ken! I love that polished double! A real pletscher to look at! >>> >>> How'd you do that? >>> >>> Cheers, John >>> >>> On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:19:38 AM UTC-8 Ken Yokanovich wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

2023-03-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
generally keep at least one bike ready for all kinds of inclement weather and abuse. On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:41:22 AM UTC-6 George Schick wrote: > Ken - after you polished it did you apply any kind of sealer to it? > > > On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 9:19:38 AM UTC-6 Ke

[RBW] Re: Your cyclist vs. motorist war/horror stories

2022-10-10 Thread Ken Yokanovich
*Preface: I don't condone my choice of action* Years ago, I had a group of teens hit me with a full gallon-sized (or metric equivalent) bottle of Gatorade thrown out the car window as they swerved uncomfortably close to me. It was early morning and I presumed they were on their way to school.

[RBW] Re: Potential buyer etiquette

2022-08-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I look at it a bit like posting something on Craigslist or really ANY retail experience. There will always be "tire-kickers," people who take a test drive , try on clothes, ask lots of questions about a product. but never buy. Retail is exhausting. Kudos and much respect to the team working

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

2021-04-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wondering the same as Tom. Trying to be patient and not interrupt the busyness at RBW World Headquarters... but... Coming up on almost 3 weeks without any indication of what's happening. Sure would be nice to know something other than my "Your order is confirmed" On Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Re: [RBW] Chainstay dimples and kickstand kisses

2020-12-29 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I have a HubbuHubbuH tandem with a kickstand plate. I found that when I added the upper part of the "sandwich" that there was SUBSTANTIALLY more stability to the kickstand. Loaded with panniers, I was convinced that the kickstand plate alone would have been torn off. YRMV On Tuesday, December

[RBW] PSA: 55 Atlantis on Minneapolis Craigslist

2020-05-12 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Near new MIT 55cm Atlantis in the Minneapolis, MN area $1200 https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/bop/d/lake-elmo-rivendell-atlantis-55cm/7116094597.html Talked to the seller who shared that it was built up, went for a couple of trial rides and he now wants to move on to a different project.

[RBW] Tool for fender stays

2020-04-28 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I would recommend a Felco C7 cutter. Expensive, yes. Lifetime purchase: great for cutting brake and derailleur cables, housing, spokes -- 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

[RBW] For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-11 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Bummer- looks like a really cool tandem. Love my HubbuHubbuH and seems like a lot of trouble to consider buying a whole tandem just because I always wanted the Toe Jam pump peg and Hand Job cantilever brake holder. - cherishing my Uncle Fester Ibis tee shirt -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-03-23 Thread Ken Yokanovich
front > bag. > > On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:08:02 PM UTC-4, Ken Yokanovich wrote: >> >> My project stalled for a few days with a lack of motivation. My whole >> plan started with new found optimism and a plan to use up some bike part >> inventory and re-purpose

[RBW] Re: My Clem Smith JR. Build revealed!

2020-03-19 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Congratulations on a beautiful build. Well executed theme throughout with colors. Nice touch with the details; brass cable ferules, crimps, light, and headset spacers. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 6:25:19 PM UTC-5, Tim Bantham wrote: > > Hey Bunch, I am excited to share my Clem Smith build

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-03-01 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wow, looks great Bill. I have been accumulating various parts in anticipation. Hoping to get notice one of these days that my frame has been shipped. Can’t help humming “Anticipation” https://youtu.be/0IobpIKshr8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones Sr. (51.5cm) (PBH 77.5-80.2)

2020-02-28 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I cannot believe that nobody had snapped this up! My Frank Jones is one of my favorite bikes, the one most likely to have been grabbed for any kind of ride last year. The Grilver with cream, custom headlugs, standard diameter tubing... oh my. Beautiful and sublime ride. Good luck with your

Re: [RBW] Raid Bill's Stable: Nine bikes available For Sale

2020-02-15 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Seems like every time the irrational thought to sell a Rivendell strikes, I go for a ride and change my mind. Not so much with other brands, in fact mostly the opposite. Good luck with sale or riding - whatever mood strikes On Friday, February 14, 2020 at 5:53:24 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-09 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Okay, now getting even more excited. Must exercise tremendous self restraint in buying parts. Shall see how it reveals itself once in the stand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] WTB: White Industries ENO Eccentric

2020-02-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Thinking of building an upcoming Appaloosa into another single speed. Looking for 135mm silver eccentric rear hub. Ideally 32 hole. Not too interested in a whole wheel to save on shipping costs. If you’ve got a spare, shoot me an offer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-01-26 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I had been saving and shopping for a replacement clothes dryer. Read the notice of the presale, hesitated for a brief moment, then made the decision. I think I’ll get by for a little longer WITHOUT the reliability of a new appliance. I’d much rather have a new bike. :D On Sunday, January 26,

[RBW] WTB Rivendell Aussie Wool Balaclava

2019-12-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Hoping that someone out there might want to part with one of the Aussie Wool Balaclavas that Rivendell once sold? They were THE BEST balaclavas that money can buy. I still have two, but one is getting pretty worn out and daily commuting in MN has me getting nervous for the day when I need a

[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Bridgestone MB-2 + Bruce Gordon HMF

2018-11-29 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Fond memories of having owned one of these when working at a Bridgestone dealer at the time. GLWS On Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 12:52:28 AM UTC-6, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > BUMP, > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157703630407114 > > … NOW, asking $350 for frame / fork

[RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

2018-11-22 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Sharp looking bike. On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 10:40:26 AM UTC-6, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: > > Mark, yes, there's something especially delightful about riding fixed > off-road! I've a Rawland Drakkar prototype fixed cyclocross that has > carried me through Maine woods trails a

[RBW] In praise of fixed mountain riding

2018-11-21 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Tried riding fixed off-road on a whim. I think it’s now been about 5 years since coasting on dirt. 2 full-time fixed off-road bikes with a third ready on deck, missing a few bits to complete. https://instagram.com/p/BoWsM0VjlJ3/ I REALLY love the extra challenges of rock gardens, obstacles,

[RBW] Re: FS: 58 Sam Hillborne, dark orange

2018-09-28 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Have a close friend that would like to buy, but hasn't been accepted to the group yet... I sent PM, but it's hard to know for certain if it went through or not. TC, please feel free to reply to me directly if you did not get the contact information first time around. This is my public

[RBW] FS Dynamo Hub 36 Hole

2018-05-09 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Shutter Precision PV-8 silver 36 hole dynamo hub. Brand new, never built. Just hub and little plug for light wire no skewer. Nice little hub, I have one of these on another bike and really like it. Ordered this one by mistake a ways back and don’t really need. I would hate to have to buy

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones SR build and second ride

2018-04-09 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Looks great, like when there is a cohesive theme to a bike. Nice mix of old and new, good color match. Look like the Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires? I bet the ride is superb. On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 8:31:56 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote: > > I decided, after the first ride, that the saddle and

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr Finally "done"

2018-04-07 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Lindsay > El Cerrito, Ca > > On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:38:55 PM UTC-7, Ken Yokanovich wrote: >> >> Unmotivated by the weather here in MN, I recently took some time to >> finish up the the assembly on my Frank Jones. This project was going to >> take a back bu

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr Finally "done"

2018-04-07 Thread Ken Yokanovich
These wheels were "leftover summer" wheels from my previous Quickbeam. Phil Wood hubs have removable bolts that allow the wheel to drop straight down without disturbing the fenders. They work quite well. On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:28:20 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > How do you

[RBW] Frank Jones Sr Finally "done"

2018-04-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Unmotivated by the weather here in MN, I recently took some time to finish up the the assembly on my Frank Jones. This project was going to take a back burner while I focused on the build for my daughters new Cheviot, but now that project has stalled for a bit. With a recent order for some

[RBW] Super long chainstays and putting your bike buses/trains

2018-03-21 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Try transporting a HubbuHubbuH sometime;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] FS: Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur - RD-M900 - $50 Shipped CONUS

2018-02-25 Thread Ken Yokanovich
No reply from seller to PM, presume sold? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

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

2018-02-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
In the stable have: Custom- 700c all-rounder, Custom Road, Atlantis, HubbuHubbuH, and a custom Curt Goodrich Rohloff that emulates the all-rounder. I was just working in my home bike shop doing some cleaning and organizing. Came across a completed Rivendell Custom order form, with check

[RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh with drop bars?

2018-01-11 Thread Ken Yokanovich
>From the perspective of a HubbuHubbuH owner, drop bar preferrer, upright bar skeptic. I've got a couple of other bikes set up with Albatross bars, tried different flavors of mustache bars on different bikes over the years. I've never found myself comfortable for more than an hour and

[RBW] Re: WTB 60 Quickbeam or SimpleOne

2017-12-22 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wow, that's a nice looking bike and a very attractive price. I'd be tempted if I hadn't managed to score one of the pending FJ's. I wonder if the seller and/or Rivelo might work for shipping? On Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 3:20:57 PM UTC-6, Birdman wrote: > > There’s a 60cm simpleone for

[RBW] Re: Uphill Winds and Downhill Winds

2017-12-22 Thread Ken Yokanovich
2008 8 hours and only 80 miles into an extremely windy TransIowa V4 was defining moment in accepting that wind just blows; enjoy the ride. https://youtu.be/IsqecpfCA64 On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 4:17:47 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I realize I no longer think of winds

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones, latest Knothole post

2017-12-19 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Anxiously awaiting any announcement. Finger exercises and stretching for quick-click reaction time so I can buy one as a LONG awaited replacement for my dearly departed Quickbeam. On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:32:08 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > The real question is - will we see more

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones Sr details

2017-12-17 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Dibs on one of the 59z in Grilver, no other questions asked, no hesitation. Take my money please. -- 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] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

2017-11-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
The saddle was listed by the seller on eBay instead https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192348479141 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

2017-10-29 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I am interested in the saddle if not otherwise spoken for. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

2017-10-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I used some leftover wheels from my Quickbeam and built up a Creamroller about 8 years ago. Not a huge fan and will strip it back down to sell off frame, fork, and front brake. Not much clearance, not very practical without fender boss, and too heavy duty steel tubing to give it just a kind

[RBW] HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

2017-07-31 Thread Ken Yokanovich
In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open mind, willingness to go-with-the-flow, sometimes a series of weird events comes together to make for interesting life experiences. Quick

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

2017-06-30 Thread Ken Yokanovich
My eldest daughter was generous enough to have purchased a Spur Cycle bell for me for Christmas. It's a special bell in many ways; MUSA, aesthetically attractive, well made, sounds amazing, and was a gift from one of my favorite people in the world. It deserved a special bike, which turned out

[RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

2017-06-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I don't have much to add, but will be watching intently for what others might have to share. I "work" in the Seattle area, live in MN, and travel to the area every couple weeks. I have brought my S coupled Atlantis back and forth quite a few times, but now just keep a bike there for my

[RBW] Re: Transporting a fendered tandem

2017-04-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
So many things about this photo that I love.Cool car, cool tandem. Thanks for sharing. On Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 12:51:03 AM UTC-5, Nick Payne wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: New seat cluster lug

2017-02-23 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Photo as part of their Instagram feed for those of you hadn't found it. https://www.instagram.com/rivbike/ Seems like a clever and "universal" design that would allow for a lot of flexibility in seat stay angles with a single lug. I would guess that it will show up on a lot of future bikes.

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

2016-06-27 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I went on a tour with my wife once... I carried most everything leaving only a lightly packed set of rear panniers for her. I carefully scouted maps and planned out a nice route for a week. The tour concluded somewhere along the planned route on day 4 when she threw her bike in a ditch and

Re: [RBW] Rohloff IGH Questions

2015-11-08 Thread Ken Yokanovich
That would be my Goodrich with Rohloff # 5841. I have had the hub for about 12 years, gosh knows how many trouble free miles. The hub itself has been through heck and back, several 24 hour solo mountain bike races (different bike, ) two unsuccessful attempts at Trans Iowa, many a winter

[RBW] Re: Amazing bike video

2014-10-04 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Seems that riding with flat pedals does not seem to hamper his riding abilities either. On Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:43:08 PM UTC-5, Mark Taintor wrote: Some of you have, no doubt, seen other Danny Macaskill videos. He's an amazing rider that can do some incredible stunts. In this one,

[RBW] Re: My hat's off to you gravel riders...

2014-09-30 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Someday I will print up some teeshirts that say The gravel is always smoother on the other side. Michael had some great advice when he suggested hanging onto the bars loosely. Very much a let the bike go where it wants to and make subtle corrections when the opportunity presents itself.

[RBW] Re: Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to make it easier?

2014-09-09 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Lynne gave some good advice... I have a 61cm Atlantis that I have traveled with only a couple of times. I can get bike without fenders, into the hard-case without too much trouble and no need to remove fork or bars from stem. My crank arms use self-extracting 6mm bolts and have pedals that

[RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

2014-09-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
As others have said, the price seems high and given your PBH measurement it sounds like it might be too small. If you are prepared to spend that kind of coin, I would recommend that you work with the good folks at Rivendell to help set you up with the best combination of bike for the budget

Re: [RBW] New Trek 10lb. Road Bike with lifetime warranty.

2014-07-01 Thread Ken Yokanovich
At one point, I had a 17.5 pound Trek carbon fiber wonder-bike. Once I got past the wow, is this thing ever light! it was uninspiring to ride. I experienced a problem that required a brand new warranty replacement that hung in my shop for over a year un-built due to lack of inspiration. I

Re: [RBW] How do I straighten my Brooks saddle nose?

2014-06-11 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I don't think that this is a Michael problem. I have several Brooks saddles, the two black ones have worn unevenly. Interestingly, one sags more on the left and the other more on the right. Brown saddles from approximately same era (and more saddle time) have not worn the same. I have

[RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering

2014-01-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I have been using 56% silver and compatible flux to solder the ends of my stainless steal cables. It works pretty well, but the silver does tarnish somewhat after time. Here is a quick/crummy iPhone photo, http://www.flickr.com/photos/31359238@N06/11721719064/ On Sunday, December 29, 2013

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Redo

2013-12-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
for that. Which on your bike with the stainless fenders looks absolutely awesome. Well done. I'll enjoy the pics when they come with all the racks and bags. ~Hugh On Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:12:53 PM UTC-8, Ken Yokanovich wrote: Sometimes projects drag on a bit longer than desired. This one

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Redo

2013-12-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
awesome. Well done. I'll enjoy the pics when they come with all the racks and bags. ~Hugh On Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:12:53 PM UTC-8, Ken Yokanovich wrote: Sometimes projects drag on a bit longer than desired. This one started in July and the whole assembly and final parts selection

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Redo

2013-12-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
The mounts for fenders and racks seem to always take abuse and be the start of corrosion. I had the idea and Eric took it and ran. :) The Atlantis is a 61 and packs well into the SS hard case. It can be a bit of a pain, but it is niceto be able to bring a bike. More importantly, it does

[RBW] Atlantis Redo

2013-12-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
or it doesn't exist, right...? http://www.flickr.com/photos/31359238@N06/sets/72157638215050844/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/31359238@N06/sets/72157638215050844/ -- Ken Yokanovich Roseville, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: The Search Continues

2013-12-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Heard the story on the radio on my way to work. Made me think of my 6 years where I worked in a very large distribution facility. During that time, I met and worked with a lot of very interesting people. I worked 2nd shift mostly, rode my bike to and from work... I worked there because I

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-12-01 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I miss my Orange series Quickbeam and would love to be able to replace it! Things I would change, though would not be a deal-killer; Rear Dropouts; Forward facing horizontal, something along the lines of a long Campy 1010 without a derailleur hanger. Forward facing because it may facilitate

[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

2013-04-24 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Looks like you can get the noBS version for about half the price. http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/nobs-700c Looks like the premium price on the Atlas is for the finish work. On Friday, April 19, 2013 10:24:20 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: They sure look nice, but the $107

[RBW] Re: A very cool, riv-ish bike computer/bell

2012-06-19 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Boy, if it could mount on the fork, didn't have to deal with a wireless sensor, omitted the bell it might be just about right. IF, I were to ever go the bike computer on the bike route again, I'd long for the equivalent of the ol' Sachs Huret belt drive unit that I had when I was a kid. On

[RBW] Re: Rivs on RAGBRAI

2011-07-31 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I wore my Rivendell hat proudly, sported my Rivendell PA panniers, a basket, Noodle bar, leather seat, lugged stem, but alas... did not ride any of my Rivendells. I packed in a hurry on a Saturday afternoon and left on Sunday morning. No time to fit my Atlantis with lights. My plan

Re: [RBW] Re: wow

2011-07-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
James, you could order a custom Rivendell and spec it with 135mm horizontal dropouts. I did that with my custom all-rounder. Every once in a while, I swap out all the parts to make it a single. However, I like your idea... so much so, I came up with something to satisfy that itch: Linky Link

[RBW] Re: Brooks B17 others FS

2011-05-22 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I will purchase the Brooks if it is still available. Paypal okay? or how would you like payment. Happy to send personal check if desired. On May 22, 9:25 am, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hi, Before I list these on Ebay, you may be interested: B-17 Champion, Very nice condition,

[RBW] Re: Speaking of the garage sale,

2010-09-27 Thread Ken Yokanovich
It does look like some good stuff, but I imagine that they wound up with a lot of it due to picky unhappy customers in some variety or another. I used to manage operations at catalog retailer at one point in my life and we offered grab bags of product at different price points. Amazingly, they

[RBW] Re: simpleone sample

2010-09-23 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Hmm, curious minds want to know. Your wife went from trying to get you a bike frame to a weekend travel bag? What did you do wrong? :) On Sep 22, 9:41 pm, A D deguzman.al...@gmail.com wrote: Just found out that my wife tried to pick it up for me for my birthday last week.  I got a weekend

[RBW] Re: WTB 1994 Bridgestone MB-1

2010-09-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Micheal, I know that it's not THE answer that you are looking for AND it would be A LOT more expensive, but you could contact Rivendell and have a new custom made in the STYLE of an MB-1. You could get one of the new Pacenti fork crowns up front, some really fantastic craftsmanship, and a bicycle

[RBW] Re: accidentally perfect - now what?

2010-09-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
On Sep 19, 8:52 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: (What, don't any of you just sit and stare at your bike or frame now and then?) Actually, quite often. I will often admire the subtle differences in the lugs. I guess that makes me a SERIOUS but proud bike geek. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Renovelo Frames

2010-08-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Agreed, good thing it's too small, not my color, and I am too portly. 'cause man, I dig that frame... On Aug 20, 12:17 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: And the sweet green single speed has now been posted:http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/renovelo-frames/40-029 Not my size -- a good

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Mmmm... One of my favorite too: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ERHZNVa-XX-neo3i3i0T1w?feat=directlink I am saving my NOS Gilles Berthoud Rebelle 94/58 double in a 172.5 for a very special project someday :) On Aug 19, 1:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: OK, well it's my favorite

[RBW] Re: Grant doesn't TOTALLY discount the value of TT length

2010-08-10 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I think the whole idea of top tube length not mattering might be a bit controversial because it seems SO EMPHASIZED in the rest of the bicycle industry as THE KEY MEASURE of bicycle fit. Sales and marketing teams have gotten lazy with trying to explain how compact frame designs designated as

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

2010-08-09 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I'm with you William, the ebaY can be rough on the emotions. I subscribe to the put your top bid in and hope it's enough. BUT, that still leaves me wondering if I am just slightly outbid. I ponder the question of perhaps the other bidder was willing to only pay a couple of bucks more than I

[RBW] Re: what a difference a cm makes

2010-08-06 Thread Ken Yokanovich
A centimeter can make a huge difference. YEARS ago (20?), I was assisted with fit on my bicycles. During that fit procedure, my saddle was RAISED a saddle. For the first several rides it felt terrible as things got stretched out a bit and I began using different muscles. BUT, eventually it did

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-08-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Thanks for the support, compliments. No monster, I'd much prefer the saddle and handlebar of a bike for 10 hours a day than my office chair and a keyboard. This was the 15th or 16th year of having done similar trips. Many have been longer, some shorter. I'd like to take longer trips, but time

[RBW] Re: A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again...

2010-08-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Looks like an awesome ride. Jealous, we don't have any long climbs around here in the midwest, though I do enjoy some good rollers. On Aug 2, 6:59 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: ... Larch Mountain on my Quickbeam from my house in Portland. About 80 or so miles round trip. The 14 mile climb

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-08-02 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I saw and briefly met Kelly on his very handsome and stylish Quickbeam. Spotted another Atlantis and a few Rambouillet. Had a fantastic tour on my Atlantis. Managed to ride from Faribault, MN to Sioux City, IA to join in the fun of RAGBRAI for 4 days, then rode back home. Finished up 761 miles

[RBW] Re: Who's riding RAGBRAI?

2010-07-21 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I have my Atlantis packed up with front and rear panniers, heading out the door in the morning on the ride to Sioux City. I think I'd be hard to miss on a loaded down banana yellow Atlantis... This will be my 25th year of doing it in one form or another, 15th previous times traveling

[RBW] Re: new (to me) Riv LongLow

2010-07-12 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Nice! Perhaps I will see you somewhere between Sioux City, IA and about Charles City, IA. Will be riding my Atlantis self supported from the Twin Cities. Leaving sometime next Thursday. Indeed, RAGBRAI should be fun! On Jul 11, 10:04 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: 59 cm -- very recently

[RBW] Re: double-top-tube hillborne sighted in wild

2010-06-30 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Looks like it is missing down tube shifter mounts. For me, it might be a big deal as I really like the simplicity of down tube shifters. I do run bar end shifters on my Atlantis, but both custom Rivendells are down tube shifters. On Jun 30, 10:28 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net

[RBW] Re: Interesting, may be useful Suginol crank for some of us.

2010-06-10 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wow, looks like an interesting product, the English page has their product info too http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm 'twood be the perfect drive mechanism for a Roadeo On Jun 10, 11:58 am, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: mounting Nitto M-12 front rack on a very long fork

2010-05-25 Thread Ken Yokanovich
You could install a 1 star nut from the underside inside the steer tube. I would then use a Mark's rack and modify the fork mount as required. Save the trouble of drilling your fork. On May 25, 1:53 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the advice. The fork is built super-tough,

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

2010-05-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Congratulations. My Quickbeam was one of my favorite bicycles. Many a fond memory. Love the color. If I did it again, I'd do it exactly the same way. With no desire to switch gears other than annual switch to lower gearing for plowing through snow in the winter. Fixed, single ring/cog. Phil

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-04-28 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I've used low-riders and the Rivendell Nitto big front rack. On an old Trek 520 (before Rivendell acquisition) I used both older Blackburn low-riders and the Nitto. I prefer the Nitto. I have also used the Nitto on my custom Rivendell All-Rounder for touring and now on my Atlantis. I really

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-26 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Here's just an idea... since it sounds like one of your riding partners is riding your old bike, why don't you swap bikes mid-ride for a direct comparison? Is it the equipment or the motor? Position or equipment? Never under estimate the power of the psychological perception of disadvantage.

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?

2010-04-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Whatever it it, it certainly raises my curiosity level. I think cosmetic details are important because I find bicycles beautiful, functional art. But, I don't think that anything outside of a horrible color would be cosmetic enough to prevent me from interest in a bicycle. Oh, and one of my

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?

2010-04-20 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wow, that's one VERY cool bike. I bet it would be a real HOOT to ride. I've been riding a custom made Co Motion steel frame, rigid fork, front cantilever only bike. It's really an old regular off- roader, but I converted to fixed gear using a White Industries ENO hub. I also have a custom Phil

[RBW] Re: 60 cm Quckbeam f/f on ebay

2010-03-21 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Thanks for the heads-up Jim. I was (un)-fortunately not the winning bidder?! Uncle Sam is commanding a BIG portion of any money we do have and I would have had to do a lot of explaining around home if I HAD won it. It went for a good price and will hopefully make someone really happy. On Mar

[RBW] Re: google maps

2010-03-12 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I simply love it. I used to use the walking option, though the Bicycling option seems to do an even better job of picking a route. (Yes, it likely does make some decisions on keeping the route shorter in certain instances.) One of the many great things about Google Maps is that you click on the

[RBW] Re: google maps

2010-03-12 Thread Ken Yokanovich
There really is no difference in the auto-centric world though. My wife will jump on the freeway to go a mile, I prefer to drive like I ride. I am generally a back-road and side-street route-goer. If I look for directions via any route-planner I get a route on major freeways. This is one of

[RBW] Re: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?

2010-03-07 Thread Ken Yokanovich
So while it's mentioned that they are made by White Industries, why not the White Intustries VBC? Talk about a nice wide-range double, low Q-factor of 142. Has anyone tried one? Maybe not the most attractive crank, it is offered in a variety of different lengths and as a wide-ranged double.

[RBW] Re: JAck Brons and Honjo 43mm?

2010-03-05 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I too have a set of Jack Browns under a set of Honjo 43mm fenders. Much better clearance than what I had with the 35mm Pasela TG's :) The Jack Brown Green is currently my favorite tire. On Mar 4, 11:24 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Has any body here pushed the limits?  What is the

[RBW] Re: Nitto Lugged Stem

2010-03-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I don't know about weight, length, or any real specifications that make them different. I have two lugged stems on two different bicycles; on my Rivendell custom all-rounder, and one on a custom Curt Goodrich. I have regular Nitto stems on my Atlantis and on another custom Rivendell road bike.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Why not call Rivendell to inquire? Obviously there will be a variety of opinions based on their use? On Mar 2, 5:48 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Who among us has ridden both and can compare?  I really enjoy my Jack Brown greens, but the pictures of the Kojaks on various bikes ar

[RBW] Re: I flickered...

2010-03-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Thanks for sharing. Fun to see where that beautiful Saluki that I believe used to belong to John Ferguson went :) Good for you! I too share the enjoyment of riding with my kids on a tandem. I have an old steel Trek with albatross bars that I ride with my daughters. On Mar 3, 10:26 am, rb

[RBW] Palms Springs, CA Area Riding?

2010-01-16 Thread Ken Yokanovich
It looks like I will be able to spend a few days with the family in Palm Springs during the second week in February. Thinking of bringing along my Atlantis so that I can get out and ride. Looking at the map, it looks like San Jacinto State Park could make for a fantastic ride. I, cannot tell

[RBW] Re: Palms Springs, CA Area Riding?

2010-01-16 Thread Ken Yokanovich
. If not, there are tons of interesting rides out there. Gary baufl.org On Jan 16, 1:40 pm, Ken Yokanovich reflector.collec...@gmail.com wrote: It looks like I will be able to spend a few days with the family in Palm Springs during the second week in February.  Thinking of bringing along my Atlantis

[RBW] Re: A Few Details from RBWHQL

2009-12-23 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Wow, this gives me a reason to be glad that I live in the midwest. I really think that I would have a hard time exercising self-restraint if I lived close enough to RBW to drop in for a visit. I REALLY like the Roadeo and would be very tempted if I didn't already own a pair of Rivendell customs

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I'm a sceptic. There's a difference between what your agent tells you and what the insurance adjuster eventually says. Basically, your agent is the sales guy... (s)he is going to tell you whatever you really want to hear. In the case of my accident, my Quickbeam was destroyed. I'd rebuilt my

[RBW] Re: a study in contrasts

2009-12-11 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I deal a lot with manufacturers shipping. Federal Express generally runs lower in number of claims. Of course statistics don't help much when it's YOUR claim. Sorry to see the damage. The good thing about Rivendell shipping frames is that the seat lug has been protected with a bit of an

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