[RBW] Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Earl Grey
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 What a great idea! Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: 59cm XO-3 on ebay

2010-03-05 Thread Kentileguy
How about this one? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1626062482.html On Mar 4, 2:43 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the link.  That's a 1992 XO-2.  Not lugged, not Japanese. Not a great bike, IMO.  We closed those bikes out in 1992 for $220. The thought of paying $250 for

[RBW] Re: 59cm XO-3 on ebay

2010-03-05 Thread Marty
Sorry if you all know about this one, but it's a group that somehow compiles all the cool BOBish bikes on CL and other for sale forums everywhere in the USA and updates daily. Handy! The 59 XO-3 is tempting, but I have a Hunqapillar on order, and it's only maybe roundabout 150 days away. Here's

[RBW] 56cm RB-1 For Sale

2010-03-05 Thread Kris
In case anyone is interested...I have no affiliation with the seller. Just a random craigslist ad from my area; http://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/1628044602.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[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: For Sale 64cm A. Homer Hilsen

2010-03-05 Thread newenglandbike
It must be a 65cm. You can tell by the location of the pump hanger, 1/4 length back from the head-tube. On Mar 4, 3:43 pm, Oliver S. os...@pdx.edu wrote: To help get the right geometry info, can you tell us if this frame is supposed to be the 63 or the 65cm? There doesn't seem to be a 64 AHH.

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

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
What frame are you using? I've run Jack Browns on a Hilsen with SKS P45s and with 50mm Berthoud fenders. I imagine with 43mm Honjos it would would work, 45s would be better. Try it out and let us know what happens. If you're using a Hilsen you have lots of fender options. --mike -- You received

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

2010-03-05 Thread rperks
with all the rain we have been having in Ca, I am pipe dreaming about these on my Roadeo. I have the shimano brakes too, which makes it an even tighter fit in theory - rob On Mar 5, 6:25 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: What frame are you using? I've run Jack Browns on a Hilsen with SKS P45s

[RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo

2010-03-05 Thread Patrick in VT
On Mar 4, 5:04 pm, Dustin Sharp paleo.v...@gmail.com wrote: Does this mean that a Roadeo has at least an extra half a pound of overly stout tubing? Or does the weight savings on the Sachs frames come from other things? I mean, all those baroque touches on Riv lugs must weigh something,

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for my brevet series this year and am not sure what to do. Last year I rode JB blues and they worked well, only one flat for the entire series. They do seem just a tad sluggish but they do corner well. The sidewalls on my rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread cyclotourist
Mike, I haven't tried them, but I know Doug P and others rave about the Marathon Supremes. Just one more thing to think during your caffeine induced OCD moments. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some new tires to use for

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Beth H
I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. ..::snif::.. But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for Rivendell to do. Brilliant. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. ..::snif::.. But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread JoelMatthews
For paved road touring, I go with Supremes. I cannot imagine any other tire has a better durability to weight and rolling resistance ratio. The Kojak is a smoother, faster tire, but not as bullet proof. I think the run pretty close to size, but honestly have never bothered measuring. It will

[RBW] Shorts FS

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce
Cheaper than shaving grams by getting a hand built NAHBS dazzler was going on a diet. As a result, I have two excellent condition pairs of cycling shorts which are size large. I am now between small and medium so they do me no good. MUSA in the original butternut color with gray/green saddle

Re: [RBW] Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread rswat...@me.com
Very cool! Here's the matching jersey: http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/8216/Images/1/Aussie.TestDummy.Frt.jpg On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:38, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 What a great idea! Gernot -- You received this

RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Mike, I've been running the Jack Brown Greens on my AHH. I weigh the same as you and with fenders,a rack and a bag, and other accoutrement, the bike/rider combo is far from svelte. I commute on this bike quite a bit and haven't run into any difficulties yet. The Greens are nice and supple

[RBW] Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread manueljohnacosta
If you haven't seen Grant put a post stating that at 930 today they are planning to sell a mystery item for 20 dollars. What do you think it is? reflective vest? moon boots? I like living the a dangerous life (buy ice cream I haven't tried, and I'm willing to buy one. -Manny -- You received

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Alexander Burns
Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks available. Any hope there'll ever be such a thing (besides the Upgrade Fork already offered)? On Mar 5, 1:38 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/204 What a great idea! Gernot -- You

RE: [RBW] Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Frederick, Steve
Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with wool codpiece. Don't want your willy to get chilly! Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of manueljohnacosta

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread newenglandbike
I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various models.Not sure how feasible that would be for Rivendell, though. On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns avanva...@gmail.com wrote: Along the same lines, I'd love to see Resurrectio (tm) forks available.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-03-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407871186/in/pool-rivendell/ Saddlebag is an Acorn medium/large bag Park MTB-7 multi tool Park CT-5 chain tool Park SW-7 spoke wrench Park TL-1 tire lever set Rema patch kit

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Eric Norris
Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically devoted customers reading and re-reading blog posts ... Rampant speculation ... Gosh, looks like my Rivendell and Apple worlds are converging! --Eric www.campyonly.com Wheels North! 2009 www.wheelsnorth.org On Mar 5, 2010, at 8:35 AM,

RE: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Ron Farnsworth
I got 2 flats last year in about 1000 miles with JB Greens which I ride mostly on paved but with a little gravel and offroad thrown in now and then. Both times it was small glass slivers that made it through (no goatheads around this part of MA). I'm guessing these slivers would not have made

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread JoelMatthews
Here's a thought, though I'm not serious, but a narrow tire should run over less glass and debris than a wider tire right? So statistically less flats? If you had a tire 1/2 wide, you'd hardly ever get a flat! Someone posed the notion seriously on Peter White's bicycle lifestyle thread a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread rperks
Special clip on pocket for the instant kool aide... On Mar 5, 8:52 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically devoted customers reading and re-reading blog posts ... Rampant speculation ... Gosh, looks like my Rivendell and Apple worlds

[RBW] Re: roadeo, first ride

2010-03-05 Thread sjauch
Ahh, killing me. My frame is on the brown truck today to be delivered. Can't wait to start building tomorrow!!! On Mar 4, 7:32 pm, dpco dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: i rode my new roadeo on its maiden voyage. just a super bike. 40mi., rolling hills around plymouth, ca. build as follows:

[RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo

2010-03-05 Thread Jeremy Till
Exactly- overly stout is entirely subjective given the weight of the rider and riding style. When sachs builds frames for his racers, he has the advantage of knowing their weight (and since they're racers, they're probably not overly stout themselves) and can build the lightest bike that will

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread cm
I am gonna guess some type of pull over vest-ish thing possibly with a hood. Square in the front, square in the back, sides open. Waterproof/ resistant? Rolls smalls and stick in your bags. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Eric Norris
Keven's Poncho? --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Mar 5, 2010, at 9:40 AM, cm wrote: I am gonna guess some type of pull over vest-ish thing possibly with a hood. Square in the front, square in the back, sides open. Waterproof/ resistant? Rolls smalls and

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Phil Brown
On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various models.Not sure how feasible that would be for Rivendell, though. On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Alexander Burns avanva...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread newenglandbike
naturally.not with rivendell's lugs though On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown philcyc...@gmail.com wrote: On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various models.    Not sure how

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread newenglandbike
naturally. however i think rivendell's lugs are exclusively their own On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown philcyc...@gmail.com wrote: On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread newenglandbike
naturally, however i think rivendell's lugs/crowns are exclusively their own On Mar 5, 1:24 pm, Phil Brown philcyc...@gmail.com wrote: On Mar 5, 8:32 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've wished that myself- it would be nice to have replacement forks available for various

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread William
The perception of brilliance will depend a lot on the price. Some people will think that the refurbished frameset has to be less than half the price of original retail to be worth it. Those people, I guarantee you will be disappointed and will gripe that the refurbs are overpriced. Some others

[RBW] Re: roadeo, first ride

2010-03-05 Thread RoadieRyan
Pictures? sounds like a gorgeous build On Mar 4, 4:32 pm, dpco dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: i rode my new roadeo on its maiden voyage. just a super bike. 40mi., rolling hills around plymouth, ca. build as follows: 59cm roadeo, mary's blue                         campy chorus aluminum

[RBW] MUSA shorts have been claimed

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce
The J G Touring shorts are still available. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Beardpapa
Exciting. Can't wait to see how they're priced. On Mar 5, 12:55 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The perception of brilliance will depend a lot on the price.  Some people will think that the refurbished frameset has to be less than half the price of original retail to be worth it.  

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread RoadieRyan
Looking forward to seeing these very green, very cool and hopefully very affordable ;-) On Mar 5, 11:44 am, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: Exciting.  Can't wait to see how they're priced. On Mar 5, 12:55 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The perception of brilliance will depend a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Shaun Meehan
Wool Dickie. Gotta be. Shaun Meehan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Maybe a wool dickie with a built in hood? Dickies are nothing new, even older than 30 years ago (when GP invented whateverthisis), so there's got to be something unique about Grant's design... cheers, Andrew From: Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com To:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Tim McNamara
On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: Wool Dickie. Gotta be. Oh man. Murphy Brown moment there. Dead! In a dickie! But a dickie probably handy for cold weather cycling, now that i think about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread JoelMatthews
I think you mean narrower rather than thinner. For sure, the thinner the tread the more easily it will be punctured. Yes, narrow. Although the official definitions of the two words are ambiguous enough that both could be used for the same concept. On Mar 5, 2:18 pm, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Seriously disturbing

2010-03-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
As I continue to ride the SH -- did 30 miles wed, 11 Thu and 20 today -- I find it very comfortable; the Sugino cranks are a bit wide -- I feel rather as if i am about to lay an egg -- but I swapped out the MKS touring pedals, which I liked, since they put my feet a bit more outside than the Dura

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

2010-03-05 Thread William
I'm running Ritchey/Sugino cranks on my Hillborne and another set waiting for me to pay off my Bombadil. These are 94/58mm bolt circle cranks. I love them and would but 5 more sets in 172.5 if I could. They both came with 22/32/42 chainrings. I am running the Hilborne right now as a wider range

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

2010-03-05 Thread rperks
I have been running a 50/30 on the same crank arms on my Roadeo, phil 103 bb. I love it!! Only shifting onto the 30 for long or steep climbs. In the rear I have a 6 spd 13-28 freewheel and have not had to use the 30-28 yet, even on what I consider my Test hill that convinced me to put a tripple

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
Maybe you should try these new and improved Mr T's. http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35042 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'd spring for an all-in-one dickie/codpiece combo. Especially in a stiff waxed canvas that matches my Banana Bag. Sorry. On Mar 5, 2:36 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Mar 5, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: Wool Dickie. Gotta be. Oh man.  Murphy Brown moment there.  

Re: [RBW] Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Bill Connell
On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with wool codpiece.  Don't want your willy to get chilly! Wouldn't a wooly codpiece be more correctly called a merkin? My vote is for waterproof spats.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 18:45 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: Since he said it's drawing snickers even there, I'm gonna go with wool codpiece. Don't want your willy to get chilly! Wouldn't a wooly codpiece be more

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-03-05 Thread Leslie
I'm not up to doing 200 anytime too soon maybe one day, but not yet. It's an assortment that, should be able to take care of a lot of things I could encounter. On my to-do list is to cut up a mailer envelope to make a few boots, and maybe add a fiberspoke, too. But whatever's in there

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
A cycling-specific merkin for sheep? That would be a niche item. On Mar 5, 6:52 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2010-03-05 at 18:45 -0600, Bill Connell wrote: On Friday, March 5, 2010, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: Since he said it's drawing

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

2010-03-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I ran a 26/46 for a while; no problems, though shifting between rings, particularly upshifts to the 46, where a bit slow but otherwise not problematical. I later changed to a 30/44 which shifted wholly unexceptionally. After all, the difference between the standard 39 and 53 is the same, 14 teeth.

[RBW] Newbaum's bar tape review

2010-03-05 Thread James Valiensi
Hullo, Anyone interested in the new bar tape sold by Rivendell may want to read my very brief review. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157623438456957/ James Valiensi Northridge, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread R Gonet
Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT. Good work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-03-05 Thread Bill Rhea
Pretty much the daily commute load for my Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer (tweed). No time to write about what goes in the SaddleSack large 2 Caltrain vinyl destination tags (life extended with a hole punch and hemp twine) Caltrain schedule (ragged, but has the trains with 2 bike cars highlighted)

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Kip Otteson
Sock garters. On Mar 6, 11:02 am, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT.  Good work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread doug peterson
Maybe they found some tweed mud flaps in the back of the shop? dougP On Mar 5, 8:59 pm, Kip Otteson kip.otte...@gmail.com wrote: Sock garters. On Mar 6, 11:02 am, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT.  Good work.- Hide

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

2010-03-05 Thread doug peterson
I've got a 24/42 on my utility bike. 7 speed 12-28 cassette. The front shift requires a bit of care but is not problematic. All the gear is standard issue late 80s MTB Deore stuff. Mid range bike, nothing exceptional. dougP On Mar 5, 7:06 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I ran a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Ken Freeman
Tweed carrying case for your iPad, properly sized to strap to your Nitto front rack? I guess that would have to be a Sackville, so it would cost a lot more than $20! On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Mystery items with unknown launch dates ... Fanatically

[RBW] Re: For Sale 64cm A. Homer Hilsen

2010-03-05 Thread Myles/rattrappress
It is a 65cm. I must have been off slightly when I measured it. Sorry about that. Myles On Mar 5, 7:47 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: It must be a 65cm.   You can tell by the location of the pump hanger, 1/4 length back from the head-tube. On Mar 4, 3:43 pm, Oliver S.

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

2010-03-05 Thread William
Excellent, so my 46/29 idea should be no problem at all. On Mar 5, 9:29 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I've got a 24/42 on my utility bike.  7 speed 12-28 cassette.  The front shift requires a bit of care but is not problematic.  All the gear is standard issue late 80s MTB Deore

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Tim McNamara
A stiff waxed dickie codpiece to go in your Banana Bag? What mailing list did I stumble into? On Mar 5, 2010, at 6:21 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'd spring for an all-in-one dickie/codpiece combo. Especially in a stiff waxed canvas that matches my Banana Bag. Sorry. On Mar 5,