[RBW] Fitting a chariot

Hey folks, First off, anyone in the Portland metro with a 59+/-1cm Riv with the handlebars about the height of the saddle which you would be willing and able to allow me to test ride in the next couple or few days please, *please* respond off-list. Next, the real purpose of this email is I'm

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

The saying cash on the barrelhead means cash, no credit. . . so it's safe to assume that's what they mean. Get your 50 and 100 dollar bills handy. -- 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: You read it here first

My whole point is this: Those who are unable to laugh at themselves are doomed to be laughed at by others. If you can't have a sense of humor about the Buy Steel, Wool, Eat Primal, Wear sandals with socks, etc culture surrounding Riv then you shouldn't be mocking the Tight lycra, Carbon fiber,

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

My whole point is this: Those who are unable to laugh at themselves are doomed to be laughed at by others. If you can't have a sense of humor about the Buy Steel, Wool, Eat Primal, Wear sandals with socks, etc culture surrounding Riv then you shouldn't be mocking the Tight lycra, Carbon fiber,

[RBW] Re: simpleone sample

I'm highly debating it, personally. I'd love to have a Fixie Fop Chariot to go with my Bleriot. I'm not sure if it's too small or not. And if I'd get slaughtered by bringing a new bike home. On Sep 23, 12:23 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 9/22/10 7:23 PM, jandrews_nyc at

[RBW] Re: simpleone sample

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

Re: [RBW] Fitting a chariot

Allan, Like you, my PBH is 85 cm, though I'm an inch shorter than you at 5'-8.5. I used to ride a 56cm Trek 760, which always felt a little cramped. I now divide my time between a 60.5cm Riv custom and a 59cm Bleriot. (or is it 58? I forget.) I'd be surprised if you couldn't find a 59 or 60 to

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

Point well taken... (Although I hope people aren't laughing at my argyles and Birkenstocks..) On Sep 23, 6:53 am, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: My whole point is this: Those who are unable to laugh at themselves are doomed to be laughed at by others. If you can't have a sense

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

If you can't have a sense of humor about the Buy Steel, Wool, Eat Primal, Wear sandals with socks, etc culture surrounding Riv then you shouldn't be mocking the Tight lycra, Carbon fiber, tall seatpost short stem, skinny tires, fuel gel culture either. Or the Stretch jeans, plaid shirts,

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

On Thu, 2010-09-23 at 05:37 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote: If you can't have a sense of humor about the Buy Steel, Wool, Eat Primal, Wear sandals with socks, etc culture surrounding Riv then you shouldn't be mocking the Tight lycra, Carbon fiber, tall seatpost short stem, skinny tires, fuel

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

Hey, Mitch, Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by price point, post a Riv employee in each area, and (like last time), you pay for what you want in that section, and then move on to the next pile of stuff- with your purchase, and minus your cash. It's a simple system. Of course,

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:42 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: not follow why having a sense of humor means laughing at the same joke over and over and over and over and over again. I agree, BSNYC became boring and repetitious to me long ago. The threads on these lists are, if not

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

Patrick, YOU need your own blog... too funny! On Sep 23, 9:21 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:42 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:  not follow why having a sense of humor means laughing at the same joke over and over and over and over and

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

Nah -- would be boring and repetitious (and this time I'm not kidding). On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 7:38 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, YOU need your own blog... too funny! On Sep 23, 9:21 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:42

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini or Marks Rack ?

... always buy the Mini when you can. Be happy with the Mark's when you can't use the Mini. Sounds right to me, too. I have a mini on a Sam, and the other day brought home a 22lb bag of cat litter, and 13lbs of cat food, all in a rattan basket zip-tied to the mini. Not an ideal load distribution

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini or Marks Rack ?

This inspires me to get a Platrack for my mini... order has been placed. Thanks! On Sep 23, 10:20 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: ... always buy the Mini when you can. Be happy with the Mark's when you can't use the Mini. Sounds right to me, too. I have a mini on a Sam, and the other

[RBW] Re: simpleone sample

The weekend bag was also packed with two Rapha shirts and touring shorts and we spent a night at the new Westin in Napa. Where our friends joined us for a night out at Morimoto's. So I didn't make out too bad. Spotted a couple of Atlantis' at the Oxbow farmers market too! I still have the go

RE: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

You can get a nice repaint for half that dollar difference. If you don't care about fenders, I vote Rambouillet... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Johnny Alien Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

I don't know, let's gab on about how great those sugino cranks are. But what we'd really like is to see the Ritchy triples in production again. With a polished finish. Again. ;) -Justin On Sep 23, 9:21 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:42 AM, Steve

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

The threads on these lists are, if not boring, certainly repetitious Three years ago the threads on this board discussed the new Hilsen, Bleriot, Quickbeam and Legolas builds, the new Ruffy Tuffy tires and bike luggage called Nigel something or another. Now these threads discuss the new Roadeo,

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

The threads on these lists are, if not boring, certainly repetitious. Whatever. Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know what the biggest size tire is you can use on a Rambouillet with fenders? --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

Nope, no fenders needed. I thought about the repaint as well. I may look into it after a thorough test period. On Sep 23, 10:49 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: You can get a nice repaint for half that dollar difference.  If you don't care about fenders, I vote

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

Hahahaha! ironic interruption is awesome. Reality is hilarious. I'm wearing MUSA shorts and a wool shirt as I type. BS is a keen observer. Besides, count yourself lucky that you're not a hipster or a roadie because BS comes down much harder on them. I think his gentle ribbing of the Riv set

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Garage Sale and Ride

John, Will will the regular store / goods be open and available for purchase too? For instance I was hoping to pick up another bottle of El Duke and other odds ends. On Sep 23, 5:55 am, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, Mitch, Yep, cash. We're going to divide up the stuff by

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

I'm a fop. White shoes, painted fenders, color-matched bike. http://www.biketinker.com/2010/projects/skate-deck-pedals/skate-deck-pedal-prototyping/attachment/img_0140/ I'm putting the next bikesnob sucks / no he doesn't thread on my calendar to start December 11th. See you there! Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

This whole thread has become a parody of itself. -- Jon And that¹s all I got to say about that Grant -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

Yay! On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Jon Grant jgr...@papagrant.com wrote: This whole thread has become a parody of itself. -- Jon And that¹s all I got to say about that Grant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

I agree with those who think BSNYC repeats his jokes too often. I'm going to ask him to refund the price I paid for the privilege to read his blog, and spend my blog-admission dollars elsewhere. On Sep 23, 6:41 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Nah -- would be boring and repetitious

[RBW] FS:56cm Atlantis Frame/fork/wheelset

I have a 2007 56cm Atlantis frame/fork/headset for sale. Also I have A really great wheelset/tires for sale as well. Mavic 719/XT 36h 26 Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. Id like to sell them together. The bike and wheelset are both used. Bike shows normal use from mounting racks, chainsuck, a couple a

[RBW] WTB Bridgestone MB-1 or Mid 80's Stumpjumper

Anyone out there have a 1994 MB-1 or mid 80's Stumpjumper they want to sell. I know its a long shot, but giving it a try. 22or 23 frame. Thanks, 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

[RBW] FS: Nitto Racks

I have a Mark's Rack that I've used daily for 2 years... Its used, not abused..I never cut the struts so it's pretty much the way I received it from Rivendell. It's dirty, I can polish it up before I ship. $65.00 Also I have a Nitto R-15 rear pannier rack that I purchased off this list early in

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

PLEASE DO!! Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know what the biggest size tire is you can use on a Rambouillet with fenders? I can get fenders on with 32s. Except Woody's fenders which bring me down to a 28 max tire size. The bike takes 37 mm tires max, so I suspect it should be

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

On Thu, 2010-09-23 at 08:29 -0700, Mike wrote: Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know what the biggest size tire is you can use on a Rambouillet with fenders? For me it was 28mm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

With or without air? On Sep 23, 11:29 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know what the biggest size tire is you can use on a Rambouillet with fenders? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: You read it here first

Well, as long as you're not a fattie on a bike, you'll be fine. (That's what made me stop subscribing from BSNYC, twice). Eric (still fat) Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 23, 1:30 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: With or without air? On Sep 23, 11:29 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Rick's Atlantis (was quick Platrack report)

Muchas gracias, it is far and away the best thing I've ever bought with money. My wife knows that I love her dearly, but is savvy enough to let me keep the Atlantis in the dining room so I don't get seperation anxiety. On Sep 22, 7:48 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: But it's

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Racks

PM'ed on the Mark Rack On Sep 23, 10:28 am, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Mark's Rack that I've used daily for 2 years... Its used, not abused..I never cut the struts so it's pretty much the way I received it from Rivendell. It's dirty, I can polish it up before I

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

How is the price difference $1800? Is that the difference between the complete Rambouillet and what you estimate the built up Roadeo will be? -Original Message- From: Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net Sent: Sep 23, 2010 8:32 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

How is the price difference $1800? Is that the difference between the complete Rambouillet and what you estimate the built up Roadeo will be? A complete Roadeo runs from about $3300 to $4300 depending on the build. The Rambouillet complete is at least $1800 cheaper than the Roadeo complete

[RBW] Canti-rom and dt shifters?

hi folks, i'm in negotiations to pick up a canti-Romulus frameset, and dreaming about the eventual build. one question - looking at picks of the Rom around the interwebs, about half of em i see have downtube shifters. does this mean that a stock (canti) Romulus have bosses for the dt

Re: [RBW] Canti-rom and dt shifters?

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: hi folks, i'm in negotiations to pick up a canti-Romulus frameset, and dreaming about the eventual build. one question - looking at picks of the Rom around the interwebs, about half of em i see have downtube shifters.

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

The threads on these lists are, if not boring, certainly repetitious More threads per topic makes for a more supple, smooth ride through cyberspace. -- 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] WTB Bridgestone MB-1 or Mid 80's Stumpjumper

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone out there have a 1994 MB-1 or mid 80's Stumpjumper they want to sell. I know its a long shot, but giving it a try. 22or 23 frame. Thanks, Mike -- I have neither, but I'm curious what your goal is --

Re: [RBW] Re: You read it here first

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, YOU need your own blog... too funny! He has one. It's called iBOB list. -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Canti-rom and dt shifters?

Oh, you are so lucky. I hope you make that deal happen. That canti-Rom, could be the most classic of all Rivendell classics. Hilsen-like capabilities before there ever was a Hilsen with the ride of Ram. -Original Message- From: andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com Sent: Sep 23, 2010 1:36 PM

[RBW] Re: WTB Bridgestone MB-1 or Mid 80's Stumpjumper

Close - There were two small MB-zips and an MB-2 on sfbay Craigslist recently. I tried to get my friend to get one, but he thought a 19 mtb was too big for him. I mailed him a packet of Riv Kool-Ade, though, so he should start regretting having passed up the MB-2 any minute now... Philip

[RBW] Re: Canti-rom and dt shifters?

My canti-rom had bosses for dt shifters. -- 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: different cockpits on one frame

Now version 2: I''ve added a few more comments based on experience. No new pictures yet, sorry. http://tiny.cc/h1p8s Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 9, 12:27 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi, all! (wordy... skip to the link for the main content) For about a year

Re: [RBW] Canti-rom and dt shifters?

Mine does. Since there was only one batch, all of them should. On 9/23/2010 3:37 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM, andrew hillneurod...@gmail.com wrote: hi folks, i'm in negotiations to pick up a canti-Romulus frameset, and dreaming about the eventual build. one

[RBW] Salt Lake City Bicycle Commuter Hub

I know this isn't Riv specific but a cool story about the new bike commuter hub in downtown Salt Lake City. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/50342926-76/bike-center-canyon-says.html.csp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Salt Lake City Bicycle Commuter Hub

Brisbane, Australia has an impressive one of these also. -Original Message- From: Darin G. dbg...@mac.com Sent: Sep 23, 2010 4:37 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Salt Lake City Bicycle Commuter Hub I know this isn't Riv specific but a cool story

[RBW] Rambouillet Fender clearance

As an update, the RBW literature on the bike says, 38c tires or 35c with fenders thanks to the standard reach brake spec... -- 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: Help me choose a Rivendell

A Homer Hilsen sounds like it could be for you. I don't know your size but 100 mile rides are long and being comfortable is a must for me. I owned a Ram and liked it, but for longer rides I prefer my 58cm Saluki 650b.The Hilsen overlaps in wheel size at about the 57-58cm mark.The Hilsen or Saluki

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Fender clearance

please give me the link to the rbw literature. i have a 50cm rambouillet and i want to know the maximum tires i can use if i have to install fenders. -Original Message- From: Bruce Sent: Sep 23, 2010 5:01 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW]

[RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

On Sep 7, 5:28 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Next year I plan on doing more century and half century rides and possibly some club rides so what I would like is something that can go pretty fast but is comfortable for long rides. the fast part is up to you - you can't

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Fender clearance

http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/ That page has tons of information. There is not much info on the smaller sizes though. Those used 26 wheels I believe and I don't see any widths mentioned for anything other than the 700C. On Sep 23, 9:20 pm, Rene Valbuena valbu...@ix.netcom.com

[RBW] Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

Has anyone here aver used a camping hammock for touring or camping? I've been considering a Clark Jungle Hammock or the Hennessy Hammock and would like to hear about actual experience with them. Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Fender clearance

on 9/23/10 6:20 PM, Rene Valbuena at valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: please give me the link to the rbw literature. i have a 50cm rambouillet and i want to know the maximum tires i can use if i have to install fenders. http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer -- Jim Edgar

Re: [RBW] Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

on 9/23/10 7:15 PM, Jeffrey at unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone here aver used a camping hammock for touring or camping? I've been considering a Clark Jungle Hammock or the Hennessy Hammock and would like to hear about actual experience with them. I believe that Kent Peterson has

[RBW] Re: Anyone hear ever use a camping hammock?

I first heard about Hennessey Hammocks right here on the RBW list, and I plan to get one. The down side is that hammocks for people over 6'1 and 200# are significantly more expensive. I have yet to S24O (by bike), and that seems like the most straightforward setup here in Oregon, where we have an