[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros. They look like a good deal and readily available. On an M-bar, I don't think the thickness would matter much for me... I don't use the aero resting on the bodies position much, and when I do, I'm holding them sideways so I don't *think *it would matter. I'm going to try to find a replacement at the funky little shop I know, but if not, am thinking that the Tektros could work fine. THanks, David On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.comwrote: I love the Tektros. I'm even putting them on my 71 chrome ParamountGASP!! I'm 99% certain they are the same as the Cane Creeks (I have a pair of both and they're identical). That being said, they are much thicker than the Shimanos and I'm not sure how they'd feel on a moustache bar. On May 23, 8:40 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law crashed my all-rounder today and totally tweaked my brake lever. My fault for taking him on a trail that was above his level, so can't complain too much. Only caualty was the lever. It's an old non-aero lever that has a quick-release built into it. VERY useful for me when opening up the canti-brakes. Any leads on these? I can find plenty of old 600 series levers, but have never seen these around other than the set I have. The funky bike/junk store I found them out still might have some, but don't know when I can get out there to check it out (think I paid $5 at the time, should have bought more!!!). Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3557773765/ If I can't find a replacement, I'll probably go w/ a Tektro R200A. Any criticism of that lever? Is there any difference between it an the Cane Creek SCR-5 at twice the price? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?
Glad there was such an easy solution. Unfortunately, I realized later that I agreed to loan my 84 Stumpjumper to a guy for our 90 mile backroad tour of Lake Pepin today. It will be his first time riding the bike, which is way too small for him. Maybe trading out my wheel was my way to subconsciously save him from a day of semi-extreme discomfort, without resorting to saying no (famous Minnesota passive aggressiveness). I guess I'll head in early, maybe get another wheel together before we leave. Or something. On May 23, 7:28 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Decided this morning to go on the Hiawatha Cyclery weekly ride. The plan was about 15 miles of off road. Fairly flat rocky trail. Complication one - when I got up this morning it was raining. Okay. Maybe it'll stop by the time to ride down there. Check. So get out the Atlantis as that might be more approrpiate off road wit Big Apple 26x50 tires. Ride down to the shop. Notice that the rear wheel has been making an unusual thump when I'm braking. Okay. Figure it's a flat spot on the rim after riding 10 miles or so on a flat during the MN Ironman last month. Get to the ride. No problems. Ride itself. Well, let's just say the rain and the local clay/sand mixture next to the river caused some, uh, interesting moments. After walking the bike through the wost and using a stick to repeatedly clean the mud from the interface between tire/frame/fenders, things seemed fine. But there are instances where even the ample clearance of an Atlantis just isn't enough. Was only really a problem when the wheels refused to move. So far, not too bad. Then get back to the shop. Wait a bit for Jim to look at the wheel. Hmm. He tightens the flat spot. Which then appears in another place. Oops. That should not happen. So after a little more work and some logic, Jim figures it out. Take off the rim strip. Yup. The inside of the Velocity rim has split. Probably due to a combination of my running the rear at around 50psi and my weight. The latter of which had me running that pressure for correct sag. Luckily Jim was able to save the day. He had a built up wheel with a wider rim which now proudly resides on the back of the Atlantis. So day is saved. Ended up riding a total of 54 miles on the Atlantis today. The longest ride on it since getting the Sam Hillborne. Speaking of Mr. Hillborne, one was actually on the ride this morning. Seemed to handle the mud no worse than the other bikes. It was shod with Marathon Supreme 700x40. Looked to be another fine ride. Even making the day better - on the ride home, noticed a Quickbeam heading the opposite direction. With a Little Loafer up front. If you're on this list hi. As if that wasn't apparent from my waving. All in all, it appears the correct choice was to bring the Atlantis. Otherwise who knows where I would have been when the rim finally went kaput? Lastly - again, Jim, thanks. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?
Eric, I'm glad everything worked out for you. I live in a town with only one paved road - the state road which goes through the center - so every ride begins and ends with dirt roads. My daily commute to work includes 10 miles of dirt roads This being Vt., not Ca., it rains regularly, like right now. So I have a chunk of experience at riding dirty wet roads. Several years ago I rode for a day and half on the gravel CO Canal trail in driving rain, with a bunch of friends. I rode 35mm pasellas and my dtr rode 37 mm pasellas, while everyone else rode mountain bikes. Our road bikes, with skinny tires easily outperformed the wider mt bike tires. I routinely ride 32mm tires around town, and switch up to a 38mm Avocet Cross tire in really bad conditions. I can imagine using a 50 mm tire on logging trails but haven't found them necessary for good results on dirt roads. Good luck with the new rim. Michael, Westford, Vt On May 23, 8:28 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Decided this morning to go on the Hiawatha Cyclery weekly ride. The plan was about 15 miles of off road. Fairly flat rocky trail. Complication one - when I got up this morning it was raining. Okay. Maybe it'll stop by the time to ride down there. Check. So get out the Atlantis as that might be more approrpiate off road wit Big Apple 26x50 tires. Ride down to the shop. Notice that the rear wheel has been making an unusual thump when I'm braking. Okay. Figure it's a flat spot on the rim after riding 10 miles or so on a flat during the MN Ironman last month. Get to the ride. No problems. Ride itself. Well, let's just say the rain and the local clay/sand mixture next to the river caused some, uh, interesting moments. After walking the bike through the wost and using a stick to repeatedly clean the mud from the interface between tire/frame/fenders, things seemed fine. But there are instances where even the ample clearance of an Atlantis just isn't enough. Was only really a problem when the wheels refused to move. So far, not too bad. Then get back to the shop. Wait a bit for Jim to look at the wheel. Hmm. He tightens the flat spot. Which then appears in another place. Oops. That should not happen. So after a little more work and some logic, Jim figures it out. Take off the rim strip. Yup. The inside of the Velocity rim has split. Probably due to a combination of my running the rear at around 50psi and my weight. The latter of which had me running that pressure for correct sag. Luckily Jim was able to save the day. He had a built up wheel with a wider rim which now proudly resides on the back of the Atlantis. So day is saved. Ended up riding a total of 54 miles on the Atlantis today. The longest ride on it since getting the Sam Hillborne. Speaking of Mr. Hillborne, one was actually on the ride this morning. Seemed to handle the mud no worse than the other bikes. It was shod with Marathon Supreme 700x40. Looked to be another fine ride. Even making the day better - on the ride home, noticed a Quickbeam heading the opposite direction. With a Little Loafer up front. If you're on this list hi. As if that wasn't apparent from my waving. All in all, it appears the correct choice was to bring the Atlantis. Otherwise who knows where I would have been when the rim finally went kaput? Lastly - again, Jim, thanks. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?
Eric: First let me say I am sorry to hear about the problem, but glad things worked out for you. I do want to thank you for posting this. I have been experiencing a knocking in the front of my Big Apple shod bike when braking. I thought it was a problem with the brakes or fork and had been doing all sorts or readjustments to no avail. On reading your post, I took off the tire to see if perhaps my rim was cracked as well. It is not, but on replacing the rim, I noticed that the Schrader valve inner tube (I had a flat in a location where I could not locate a Presta valve inner tube big enough for the Big Apples so the bike shop I stopped at used a Schrader) reaches almost to the sides of the rim. I am going to try and pick up Presta inner tubes today. With luck they may remedy the problem. On May 23, 7:28 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Decided this morning to go on the Hiawatha Cyclery weekly ride. The plan was about 15 miles of off road. Fairly flat rocky trail. Complication one - when I got up this morning it was raining. Okay. Maybe it'll stop by the time to ride down there. Check. So get out the Atlantis as that might be more approrpiate off road wit Big Apple 26x50 tires. Ride down to the shop. Notice that the rear wheel has been making an unusual thump when I'm braking. Okay. Figure it's a flat spot on the rim after riding 10 miles or so on a flat during the MN Ironman last month. Get to the ride. No problems. Ride itself. Well, let's just say the rain and the local clay/sand mixture next to the river caused some, uh, interesting moments. After walking the bike through the wost and using a stick to repeatedly clean the mud from the interface between tire/frame/fenders, things seemed fine. But there are instances where even the ample clearance of an Atlantis just isn't enough. Was only really a problem when the wheels refused to move. So far, not too bad. Then get back to the shop. Wait a bit for Jim to look at the wheel. Hmm. He tightens the flat spot. Which then appears in another place. Oops. That should not happen. So after a little more work and some logic, Jim figures it out. Take off the rim strip. Yup. The inside of the Velocity rim has split. Probably due to a combination of my running the rear at around 50psi and my weight. The latter of which had me running that pressure for correct sag. Luckily Jim was able to save the day. He had a built up wheel with a wider rim which now proudly resides on the back of the Atlantis. So day is saved. Ended up riding a total of 54 miles on the Atlantis today. The longest ride on it since getting the Sam Hillborne. Speaking of Mr. Hillborne, one was actually on the ride this morning. Seemed to handle the mud no worse than the other bikes. It was shod with Marathon Supreme 700x40. Looked to be another fine ride. Even making the day better - on the ride home, noticed a Quickbeam heading the opposite direction. With a Little Loafer up front. If you're on this list hi. As if that wasn't apparent from my waving. All in all, it appears the correct choice was to bring the Atlantis. Otherwise who knows where I would have been when the rim finally went kaput? Lastly - again, Jim, thanks. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?
Thanks Eric. I wasn't questioning the rims, just interested in hearing the details. Aeroheads/heats are still my favorite skinny rim! :-) David On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:13 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Dan, Was wondering about that. We've waved at each other before. It's a beautiful looking Quickbeam. David - the rim that split was a Velocity Aeroheat. It's replacement is a Velocity Cliffhanger. Which is basically the same rim profile, but 5mm wider. Again, I'm not blaming the rim. More an issue of my use. Even with the wider rim, am running a lower pressure in both tires. To the other guys, uh, how to define this rain thing? Just think of it as snow that happens when the weather is warm. Is that a better description? Now you're making me excited about getting out to San Diego in a couple of months. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 23, 8:48�pm, Dan Abelson abelson@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Even making the day better - on the ride home, noticed a Quickbeam heading the opposite direction. �With a Little Loafer up front. �If you're on this list hi. �As if that wasn't apparent from my waving. All in all, it appears the correct choice was to bring the Atlantis. Otherwise who knows where I would have been when the rim finally went kaput? Lastly - again, Jim, thanks. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: More Gallery Photos: Jamil's Sam Hillborne
@Mike Yes, that setup would probably take both a 700c and 650B wheel. Pretty versatile. However, keep in mind that the 48cm and 52cm size Hillborne frames are intended for 650B wheels. Yes, a 700c wheel will work, but no promises about toe overlap or the effect of raising the bottom bracket. However, however, we will probably experiment with just such a setup this coming week ... just to see how it goes. Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles On May 23, 10:20 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting. I wonder if that set-up will work on the frames that take 700c wheels. It's nice to have options. On May 23, 4:45 am, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the complements, Rob. We used sidepulls at the customer's request; this bike will be his urban / suburban daily commuter and he felt the road style caliper would better suit his needs. Fenders will probably be added in the near future. One thing to note on the brakes: We installed the Tektro 556 extra long reach brakes, and even those were almost not long enough (aka bottomed-out) on the 650B rim. Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
I used Tektros on a mustache bar for a couple of years. They worked fine, but I have large hands. They are now on a Gary bar that replaced the mustache bar. rob markwardt wrote: I love the Tektros. I'm even putting them on my 71 chrome ParamountGASP!! I'm 99% certain they are the same as the Cane Creeks (I have a pair of both and they're identical). That being said, they are much thicker than the Shimanos and I'm not sure how they'd feel on a moustache bar. On May 23, 8:40 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law crashed my all-rounder today and totally tweaked my brake lever. My fault for taking him on a trail that was above his level, so can't complain too much. Only caualty was the lever. It's an old non-aero lever that has a quick-release built into it. VERY useful for me when opening up the canti-brakes. Any leads on these? I can find plenty of old 600 series levers, but have never seen these around other than the set I have. The funky bike/junk store I found them out still might have some, but don't know when I can get out there to check it out (think I paid $5 at the time, should have bought more!!!). Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3557773765/ If I can't find a replacement, I'll probably go w/ a Tektro R200A. Any criticism of that lever? Is there any difference between it an the Cane Creek SCR-5 at twice the price? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?
on 5/24/09 5:13 AM, EricP at ericpl...@aol.com wrote: To the other guys, uh, how to define this rain thing? Just think of it as snow that happens when the weather is warm. Is that a better description? Snow? Snow...snow...snow... h. AH! That stuff that covered the ice planet Hoth! And rain when it's warm? Yeah... right! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big basket up front. Not cardboard with some crazy aramid shit wrapped around it, weighs about as much as a sandwich. -- William Gibson, Virtual Light --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros. They look like a good deal and readily available. On an M-bar, I don't think the thickness would matter much for me... I don't use the aero resting on the bodies position much, and when I do, I'm holding them sideways so I don't think it would matter. I'm going to try to find a replacement at the funky little shop I know, but if not, am thinking that the Tektros could work fine. Is this close enough: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3559323839/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3559325665/ they came off of an old schwinn le tour mixte. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Austin Rivendell Owners?
I'm new to the forums here but wondering how many Austin (TX) Rivendell riders are out there? I'd love to organize a monthly ride. I thought I'd throw this out there and see if anyone bites. Look forward to meeting you all. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] FS: Riv. AR Serial #K95039
For Sale: Rivendell All-Rounder, probably the first one built (Oct., 95). Built by Waterford, with Waterford sticker on left chainstay. This bike was the prototype for the AR, used by Grant Peterson as a commuter for several years, sold to me 4/99, and used by me as a commuter for about 4 years. Total mileage on the bike is about 5-6000 miles. Top Tube 57.5cm, Seat Tube 55cm Original Paint: Burnt Orange, with grey head tube. Old style Riv decals and placement (no seat tube decals). Tubing: Reynolds 753 frame, 531 Forks. Tubing stickers in French (for some reason). Frame includes braze ons for front and rear racks. Some of the components are the original Riv component mix of the mid 90s: Mavic Le Mond triplized crank Original BB (Don't know make) Rear Wheel: Mavic 217 rim, Winkel Wheel with Bullseye Hub Front Derailleur: Shimano XT Headset: Stronglight Other components have been substituted by me: Front Wheel: Mavic 238 Rim, Shimano Nexus Power generating hub Handlebars: Riv. Moustache Seatpost: Kalloy Stem: Nitto 7cm Tires: Venerable Avocet Cross, 26x1.5, probably should be replaced Brake levers: Dia Compe, work with V Brakes Brakes:Shimano V Brake, LX Bar end shifters: One Campy (indexed for front derailleur, three detents), One Sun Tour (friction shift) Rear Derailleur: Sun Tour XCD Generic Seven Speed rear freewheel assembly Blackburn rear rack Fenders: Mt Zedal, cut to fit Lighting system: Shimano Nexus with Basta front and rear lights, plus wiring Note: Bike is for sale without saddle. Disregard saddle in photos. Lighting system currently is inoperative; the Basta front light may merely need a new bulb, or the problem may lie elsewhere. (Débrouillez- vous!) The frame has the usual amount of patina (Jan Heine) or beausage (GP) that one would expect for a bike of this age. I've just noted, upon taking the photos, that there is a long scratch with some rust on the bottom of the top tube--I would have touched this up years ago if I had seen it. This appears to be purely surface rust, however. Price: $1200, plus shipping and boxing (to be done at a bike shop), from State College PA, 16801. Please contact me if you have any questions. Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/bruno.stoekl/AllanSRivendell?feat=directlink# Allan Stoekl reply to: a...@psu.edu --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
I believe Tektro has licensed the design from Cane Creek. I have a pair of each and except for the little lizards on the cane creek levers, they are identical. Both work great and have become my favorite levers. My bias is toward the local product. Michael On May 23, 11:40 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law crashed my all-rounder today and totally tweaked my brake lever. My fault for taking him on a trail that was above his level, so can't complain too much. Only caualty was the lever. It's an old non-aero lever that has a quick-release built into it. VERY useful for me when opening up the canti-brakes. Any leads on these? I can find plenty of old 600 series levers, but have never seen these around other than the set I have. The funky bike/junk store I found them out still might have some, but don't know when I can get out there to check it out (think I paid $5 at the time, should have bought more!!!). Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3557773765/ If I can't find a replacement, I'll probably go w/ a Tektro R200A. Any criticism of that lever? Is there any difference between it an the Cane Creek SCR-5 at twice the price? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: FS: Riv. AR Serial #K95039
If only this fit me On May 24, 11:04 am, Allan Stoekl bruno.sto...@gmail.com wrote: For Sale: Rivendell All-Rounder, probably the first one built (Oct., 95). Built by Waterford, with Waterford sticker on left chainstay. This bike was the prototype for the AR, used by Grant Peterson as a commuter for several years, sold to me 4/99, and used by me as a commuter for about 4 years. Total mileage on the bike is about 5-6000 miles. Top Tube 57.5cm, Seat Tube 55cm Original Paint: Burnt Orange, with grey head tube. Old style Riv decals and placement (no seat tube decals). Tubing: Reynolds 753 frame, 531 Forks. Tubing stickers in French (for some reason). Frame includes braze ons for front and rear racks. Some of the components are the original Riv component mix of the mid 90s: Mavic Le Mond triplized crank Original BB (Don't know make) Rear Wheel: Mavic 217 rim, Winkel Wheel with Bullseye Hub Front Derailleur: Shimano XT Headset: Stronglight Other components have been substituted by me: Front Wheel: Mavic 238 Rim, Shimano Nexus Power generating hub Handlebars: Riv. Moustache Seatpost: Kalloy Stem: Nitto 7cm Tires: Venerable Avocet Cross, 26x1.5, probably should be replaced Brake levers: Dia Compe, work with V Brakes Brakes:Shimano V Brake, LX Bar end shifters: One Campy (indexed for front derailleur, three detents), One Sun Tour (friction shift) Rear Derailleur: Sun Tour XCD Generic Seven Speed rear freewheel assembly Blackburn rear rack Fenders: Mt Zedal, cut to fit Lighting system: Shimano Nexus with Basta front and rear lights, plus wiring Note: Bike is for sale without saddle. Disregard saddle in photos. Lighting system currently is inoperative; the Basta front light may merely need a new bulb, or the problem may lie elsewhere. (Débrouillez- vous!) The frame has the usual amount of patina (Jan Heine) or beausage (GP) that one would expect for a bike of this age. I've just noted, upon taking the photos, that there is a long scratch with some rust on the bottom of the top tube--I would have touched this up years ago if I had seen it. This appears to be purely surface rust, however. Price: $1200, plus shipping and boxing (to be done at a bike shop), from State College PA, 16801. Please contact me if you have any questions. Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/bruno.stoekl/AllanSRivendell?feat=directl... Allan Stoekl reply to: a...@psu.edu --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
Probably not, Seth, but thanks for suggesting it! I'm actually getting kind of excited about the CC or Tektro levers at this point!!! :-) On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros. They look like a good deal and readily available. On an M-bar, I don't think the thickness would matter much for me... I don't use the aero resting on the bodies position much, and when I do, I'm holding them sideways so I don't think it would matter. I'm going to try to find a replacement at the funky little shop I know, but if not, am thinking that the Tektros could work fine. Is this close enough: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3559323839/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/3559325665/ they came off of an old schwinn le tour mixte. -sv -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
From what I can see, they're both made in Taiwanhttp://www.rivbike.com/products/list/brakes?a=1page=all#product=15-122, so you mean the front company? Or do you live in Taipei? :-) :-) On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I believe Tektro has licensed the design from Cane Creek. I have a pair of each and except for the little lizards on the cane creek levers, they are identical. Both work great and have become my favorite levers. My bias is toward the local product. Michael On May 23, 11:40 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: My brother in law crashed my all-rounder today and totally tweaked my brake lever. My fault for taking him on a trail that was above his level, so can't complain too much. Only caualty was the lever. It's an old non-aero lever that has a quick-release built into it. VERY useful for me when opening up the canti-brakes. Any leads on these? I can find plenty of old 600 series levers, but have never seen these around other than the set I have. The funky bike/junk store I found them out still might have some, but don't know when I can get out there to check it out (think I paid $5 at the time, should have bought more!!!). Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3557773765/ If I can't find a replacement, I'll probably go w/ a Tektro R200A. Any criticism of that lever? Is there any difference between it an the Cane Creek SCR-5 at twice the price? -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem
Selling two items, both in good, used condition. 1. Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two options. Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T chainring or with included touring triple 50, 42 and 32 teeth chain rings. $55.00 includes USPS postage. 2. Nitto Dynamic 11 stem - meaning 110 mm - for 22.2 headset and 26.0 bars. $25.00 includes USPS postage. Thanks for looking. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them between here and UT consistently. Serious looking commuters both. There's this guy doing the Tour das Hugel wearing a Riv jersey. Not sure if that's a Riv bike though : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnewberry/3542807224/ It'll be interesting to see who and how many pipe up. Clif clifwrightphotosATyahooDOTcom On May 24, 11:07 am, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: I'm new to the forums here but wondering how many Austin (TX) Rivendell riders are out there? I'd love to organize a monthly ride. I thought I'd throw this out there and see if anyone bites. Look forward to meeting you all. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them between here and UT consistently. Serious looking commuters both. There's this guy doing the Tour das Hugel wearing a Riv jersey. Not sure if that's a Riv bike though : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnewberry/3542807224/ I think the bike is a heron. Looks like an ERO on the downtube. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
I think you're right. One thing for sure, Ladera Norte is one tough hill and the Tour das Hugel is one tough ride. Regardless of the bike, the engine looks like it's running strong! On May 24, 4:09 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them between here and UT consistently. Serious looking commuters both. There's this guy doing the Tour das Hugel wearing a Riv jersey. Not sure if that's a Riv bike though : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnewberry/3542807224/ I think the bike is a heron. Looks like an ERO on the downtube. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Austin Urban Riding Pics
Thought I'd share a few photos of urban riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Urban Riding Pics
Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! But where's Mellow Johnny's??? On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Thought I'd share a few photos of urban riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Urban Riding Pics
Pass right behind it on the Shoal Creek trail. No rivs there tho. .. On May 24, 4:52 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! But where's Mellow Johnny's??? On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Thought I'd share a few photos of urban riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Urban Riding Pics
say it isn't so!!! On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Pass right behind it on the Shoal Creek trail. No rivs there tho. .. On May 24, 4:52 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! But where's Mellow Johnny's??? On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Thought I'd share a few photos of urban riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pricing Rambouillet frame?
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and good suggestions. I appreciate that you took the time. Tim On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: You can report key word spamming abuses on ebay. They aren't very good about doing anything, but the option is there... DE On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 6:00 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.comwrote: Sorry, did not mean to confuse the issues. I trust you do agree with my main point that it is too bad people see the need to misuse naming protocal to draw attention to a product that has its own very worthy history. Ebay allowing this is disservice to both Rivendell and Bruce Gordon bicycles. On May 20, 10:34 pm, bgcycles bgcyc...@svn.net wrote: On May 20, 8:23 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Slightly OT, but amusing. This time the bike is a very nice (but VERY TALL) Bruce Gordon custom. Although he now has licensed his name to a line of Taiwan made bikes, Just to set the record straight - The frames I am having built in Taiwan are not Bruce Gordon frames. They are called BLT's (Basic Loaded Touring) with a sticker on the chainstay saying Designed by Bruce Gordon. All Bruce Gordon frames are made in my shop in California. The exception was about 400 frames I had made in Japan in the early 1990's which were labled Bruce Gordon. That was a mistake, and I learmed a lesson - since the early 1990's all Bruce Gordon frames were made in my shop. Here is a link to the page about the New Taiwan BLT's is: http://bgcycles.com/BasicLoadedTouring.html I am just trying to avoid any misinformation. Regards, Bruce Gordon -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: FS: Cyclotouriste Crankset and Nitto Dynamic Stem
Both sold. Thank you all for considering. On May 24, 3:52 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Selling two items, both in good, used condition. 1. Specialties TA Cyclotouriste Crankset 170 mm arms with two options. Use as currently set up with cyclocross chainguard and 46 T chainring or with included touring triple 50, 42 and 32 teeth chain rings. $55.00 includes USPS postage. 2. Nitto Dynamic 11 stem - meaning 110 mm - for 22.2 headset and 26.0 bars. $25.00 includes USPS postage. Thanks for looking. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
