[RBW] Bleriot 61cm Stand-over????
Hi can anyone tell me the actual stand-over height on the 61cm Bleriot? i know the literature states 85.1cm and for the 59cm 83.2cm ...but i found this was not the case with my 59cm. i appreciate any help with this robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Bleriot 61cm Stand-over????
On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM, rwanda lumiere1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi can anyone tell me the actual stand-over height on the 61cm Bleriot? i know the literature states 85.1cm and for the 59cm 83.2cm ...but i found this was not the case with my 59cm. i appreciate any help with this It depends a fair bit on the tire size, doesn't it? If you go from a 32 to a 42 you're talking about 1cm, depending on how the tire's height ends up. -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: Sam Hillborne First Impressions
Pictures? sounds like beautiful build RR On Jun 17, 2:40 pm, relistan relis...@gmail.com wrote: My 60cm Sam Hillborne partial build arrived on Friday and I spent the weekend putting it together. This is truly a gorgeous bike. The paint looks fantastic and the lugs are very nice. Mine has a bit fancier down tube lug than the one photographed by Renaissance Bicycles. I'll post photos once it's wearing its fenders (not at the moment). I commute daily and this is now my daily rider (replacing massively upgraded 1971 Peugeot UO-8). I'll give riding impressions here and if you want to know how its set up then keep reading below. The ride is very smooth. My first impression is man those handle bars are really up there! This will come as no surprise to Riv riders, I imagine, but it was surprising to me. At first I wasn't sure about it, but now I find it very comfortable. The frame geometry is in general very comfortable. I know this is Grant's shtick, but he's not just talking, it's for real. At the moment the saddle feels a bit far forward, but it's not on the right post yet. I had never ridden bar-end shifters. The one thing I didn't like about the Hillborne frame was the lack of provision for down tube shifters (my preference). But I ordered it and took the leap of faith. I got used to these things in two rides and now it's totally natural. I like it. The Silver shifters are very close copies of the SunTour Sprints that I run on my Peugeot. They work great in bar end configuration, something I wouldn't have expected. I was convinced by Keven at Riv on the phone to order the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes instead of the Jack Browns. I wanted the look of the tan sidewall but I thought, Heck these guys know what they're doing and if he says get the Schwalbes, then do it. I still want to try the Jack Browns for comparison at some point, but for now I'm very happy. These ride like butter! Through the rougher parts of the road it's like floating on air over the mess. With 7 speeds in the rear and three in the front (haven't needed that tiny front one yet), I feel like I have infinite gearing available. The SRAM rear derailleur is fast and smooth and highly accurate. Never ridden one before but I'm very happy with it. I highly recommend this bike. It's comfortable, easy to ride, and plenty light and quick, even decked out with gear that is not amazingly light weight. Here's how I have it set up at the moment. I should say here that I weigh 230lbs (and live on top of a big hill and commute through an industrial area) and that I have a history of doing damage to axles, drive-side cups/cones, and cranksets. I ordered things to be rugged because I don't want to deal with repairing stuff as much as possible. * 60 cm Sam Hillborne frame * Phil Rivy Hubs with Velocity Dyad Rims (Rich built) * IRD 7sp freewheel * Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 42mm tires * Sugino XD2 cranks (175mm) a la Riv * Campagnolo Mirage front derailleur * SRAM X-7 rear derailleur * Silver bar end shifters * Nitto Noodle bars * Cane Creek SCR-5 levers (tan) * Velo Orange Grenouille cantilevers * Velo Orange 110mm stem * Velo Orange stem adaptor * Velo Orange road pedals (chrome cages) with MKS tall clips and Christophe straps * Velo Orange type 2 bottle holders * New Brooks B-17 honey saddle (borrowed from my Raleigh Professional) * Campagnolo Nuovo Record seat post (borrowed from my Raleigh Professional) I have a Velo Orange seat post and Cardiff Mercia saddle waiting at home to go on the bike for tomorrow's riding. We'll see how that changes things. This weekend I will be fitting Velo Orange 52mm alloy fenders and will get photos on the first sunny day after that. :) Cheers, Karl --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
With regard to puncture resistance, I highly recommend spending $4 on a roll of one inch Gorilla tape and applying it to the inside of the tire in the same way you'd apply the now very expensive Panaracer Flataway. I have it on my Hetres and it's doing a fine job. On Jun 13, 11:24 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I'm now riding GB Cypres on my Rambouilett. The best feel of any clincher I've ever ridden. Seems to me comparable to the way a good more robust tubular like a Clement Paris-Robaix used to feel. But that's so long ago and my memory is so bad that my credibility is, as they say in court, suspect. In any event, I really like the tire. They are definitely not as puncture resistant as the tires they replaced - RuffyTuffys. Several flats in 200 miles. Small bits of glass. For now the trade-off is worth it. GeorgeS On Jun 11, 10:24 am, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: A little over a year ago, I made a few statements comparing tires based on theory. I was wrong. http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/msg/ca91f41f70f6d57a I now have a few hundred miles on a pair of 584X32mm (actual 30mm) Grand Bois Cypres tires (same wheels, bicycle, etc.) and can positively say, with back to back comparison, that there is a noticeable difference in feel between the similar Maxy Fasty tires. The most accurate comparison I can provide is: The Maxy Fasty's feel like riding over suede whereas the Cypres' feel like riding over velvet. Of course, the Cypres' lighter casing and thinner tread is a trade off for durability. That analysis is for each rider to determine on their own. For me, that means riding the MF's for utility, errands, commuting, and shorter rides; and saving the Cypres for my longer, weekend rides. Just wanted to set the record straight and acknowledge my previous error. John McMurry Burlington, VT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik
Wow...I can just feel the endo. Ouch, oh... I've ridden Mavic Reflex and Open Pros for years before going with a Riv and Rich built wheels. Despite the annoying tic sound that can occur at times due to the joining piece at the seam, the wheels performed flawlessly. Alloy all the way. I didn't entirely trust Mavic's response because, in any event, why would the spokes break and wheel just disintegrate? Maybe I just don't get the physics of the situation and it seems like, regardless, the wheel is dangerous. If a tire flats in race conditions (or any conditions), if the rider lost control, the wheel should, I think, stay intact. Endos might happen and the wheel, though maybe damaged, should be intact. The point, I think, is that carbon fails catastrophically. On my first test ride on my Bleriot last fall (I had just sold a Serotta Colorado Concept from about 1987 or so, maybe an original), I hit something with great force with the front wheel. To this day I don't know what it was. Going over the bars, I slid down the street, fearing for me and the brand new bike. I recovered, the bike was unharmed except for stuff I could easily replace, and, amazingly, the Rich built wheel was not only intact but also rideable. I ride it to this day. It has a very slight dent that doesn't affect ride-ability. I emailed Rich to thank him. What would have happened with carbon...who knows. On Jun 17, 6:06 pm, Chicken Sandwich brons2.li...@gmail.com wrote: There are other carbon-fiber spoked wheels out there that have been performing well for years. This particular Mavic rim is just a bad design and prone to failures. But then again, so are the Ksyriums for that matter, which are metal rims with metal spokes. I've seen enough of them taco'ed to stay away. I don't see people going around blowing up Zipp wheels on a regular basis, or Hed or Spinnergy either. I will admit that, I am not a fan of Mavic rims at all, no matter what materials they are made of. They have given me lots of problems. On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: Although nothing conclusive has been determined regarding the actual cause of this structural failure (spokes vs. rim vs. tire vs. frame material), when I get a flat tire on my metal wheels, they don't blow apart like a Christmas cracker. The culprit here, fundamentally, is carbon and using it where it probably doesn't yet belong. We all realize the pressure the industry has to race to the Next Big Thing, but riders (racers, in particular) are being used as Guinea pigs. Advanced engineering requires advanced, and extensive, testing. I trust Mavic to make metal rims. But that's all. Until they quit treating their customers like crash test dummies, I'll stick with their old school metal products which, thus far, have been reputable. Stick with what you know. Dave - Original Message - *From:* Will wpm...@gmail.com *To:* RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:22 PM *Subject:* [RBW] Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik Hi. After reading the following VeloNews article, I suddenly feel thankful for Grant/RBW’s wheel-building philosophies and my Rich Lesnik-built wheelset.www.velonews.com/article/93054 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
I highly recommend the Hetre, although I have to admit to complete lack of experience regarding the narrower tire. The Hetre has changed the way I ride in that it gives so much more stability. Descent is no longer a white knuckle affair, but a joy. It is a very fast tire, depending only on the engine. I don't know what the trail is on the Bleriot, but putting a wider tire on it will change the steering - I think for the better - but you should ask Jan Heine, who has far more experience and understanding of the matter than I. On Jun 11, 8:18 am, Rocky.Bondad fundamental.bicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Gosh I'm still undecided if I should get the Cypres or the Hetres for my wife's Bleriot. She mainly rides on the weekends and I want to get her nice comfy fast tires. I hear so many great reviews for both Grand Bois tires. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
I am unfamiliar with Gorilla tape and Flataway. They're both adhesive tapes? Do they change the feel of the tires? What's the tradeoff? Thanks. GeorgeS On Jun 18, 9:06 am, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: With regard to puncture resistance, I highly recommend spending $4 on a roll of one inch Gorilla tape and applying it to the inside of the tire in the same way you'd apply the now very expensive Panaracer Flataway. I have it on my Hetres and it's doing a fine job. On Jun 13, 11:24 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I'm now riding GB Cypres on my Rambouilett. The best feel of any clincher I've ever ridden. Seems to me comparable to the way a good more robust tubular like a Clement Paris-Robaix used to feel. But that's so long ago and my memory is so bad that my credibility is, as they say in court, suspect. In any event, I really like the tire. They are definitely not as puncture resistant as the tires they replaced - RuffyTuffys. Several flats in 200 miles. Small bits of glass. For now the trade-off is worth it. GeorgeS On Jun 11, 10:24 am, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: A little over a year ago, I made a few statements comparing tires based on theory. I was wrong. http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/msg/ca91f41f70f6d57a I now have a few hundred miles on a pair of 584X32mm (actual 30mm) Grand Bois Cypres tires (same wheels, bicycle, etc.) and can positively say, with back to back comparison, that there is a noticeable difference in feel between the similar Maxy Fasty tires. The most accurate comparison I can provide is: The Maxy Fasty's feel like riding over suede whereas the Cypres' feel like riding over velvet. Of course, the Cypres' lighter casing and thinner tread is a trade off for durability. That analysis is for each rider to determine on their own. For me, that means riding the MF's for utility, errands, commuting, and shorter rides; and saving the Cypres for my longer, weekend rides. Just wanted to set the record straight and acknowledge my previous error. John McMurry Burlington, VT- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: 650B -Grand Bois Cypres tire
Quoting clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com: I highly recommend the Hetre, although I have to admit to complete lack of experience regarding the narrower tire. The Hetre has changed the way I ride in that it gives so much more stability. Descent is no longer a white knuckle affair, but a joy. It is a very fast tire, depending only on the engine. I don't know what the trail is on the Bleriot, but putting a wider tire on it will change the steering - I think for the better - but you should ask Jan Heine, who has far more experience and understanding of the matter than I. The Bleriot is the same setup as the Saluki. I recently put Hetres on my saluki and I'm thrilled with the result. Handling is the same as it was, only the ride is far more plush. This is particularly noticeable as the pavement quality deteriorates or the pavement disappears. Also, the tire feels noticeably faster than the Col de la Vie or the Ourson. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
There are hotels in older buildings that cater to European tourists in SF and are in the $100 per night range, which in my experience is pretty cheap for lodging in a big city. Hotel Rex, Hotel Carlton, Post Hotel are some that I can think of but there are others. Around Rockridge BART there are some BB's for not too much. Here is one listing: http://www.bbonline.com/ca/deans/index.html As noted, Rockridge is about midway between Riv HQ and SF and is a pretty nice neighborhood but does not have the urban experience of the Mission. On Jun 17, 2:17 pm, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: A question for the SF area RBWO-ers: Say you are coming into town via the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries. So any suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such. I think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born. Anyway any and all advice is appreciated. thanks, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] bizarre craigslist ad
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000. Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money? -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: bizarre craigslist ad
I suggest that RBWHQ might profitably reply to the ad. 8^} Randy Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000. Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money? -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: bizarre craigslist ad
I think he's quoting new prices, or what he thinks are the new prices, and not out-of-line for fully-equipped bikes. On Jun 18, 8:37 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000. Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money? -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: Sam Hillborne First Impressions
Yeah, like I said, photos will be posted once I have the fenders on it. :) Karl On Jun 17, 11:46 pm, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Pictures? sounds like beautiful build RR --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Sam Hillborne First Impressions
On Jun 17, 9:22 pm, relistan relis...@gmail.com wrote: Well it has been just over two years of 365 day a year commuting and so my wife suggested it was time. wow. a new bike . . . and a wife that suggested buying it. i'm not sure where to focus my envy :) enjoy the new ride, Karl! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
Anyone know of a lightweight/microweight long sleeve or three quarter sleeve loose fitting wool shirt? I'm basically looking for more arm coverage (sun protection) but less weight and more airflow for these hot southern summers. I have a seersucker that i'll wear with a short sleeve wool base layer which is great but I would rather have just the one layer. Every long sleeve wool shirt I come across has tight fitting cuffs (so no airflow up the sleeve) and they are heavy weight. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
I just picked up some 140 weight shirts from the IceBreaker retail store in portland. I really like them, nice fit, very light weight, not scratchy at all. I have had some other items from them for some time now and have had no problems with wear and tear unlike some of my SmartWool items that started to get wholes in them very quickly from my bag strap or general wear. On Jun 18, 2009, at 4:37 PM, d2mini wrote: Anyone know of a lightweight/microweight long sleeve or three quarter sleeve loose fitting wool shirt? I'm basically looking for more arm coverage (sun protection) but less weight and more airflow for these hot southern summers. I have a seersucker that i'll wear with a short sleeve wool base layer which is great but I would rather have just the one layer. Every long sleeve wool shirt I come across has tight fitting cuffs (so no airflow up the sleeve) and they are heavy weight. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
And if you want an alternative-to-hotels experience, try Air BB: http://airbnb.com/ Lots of stuff for rent in SOMA on that site, which is where the art is. Gino On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Robert Kirkpatrickspiralc...@gmail.com wrote: A question for the SF area RBWO-ers: Say you are coming into town via the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries. So any suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such. I think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born. Anyway any and all advice is appreciated. thanks, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
An extremely cheap alternative to hotels: http://www.couchsurfing.org/ I have no firsthand experience from either side, but have met a person who offered up her couch on a regular basis to people and she seemed happy with her experiences. Tom On 6/17/09, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: A question for the SF area RBWO-ers: Say you are coming into town via the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries. So any suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such. I think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born. Anyway any and all advice is appreciated. thanks, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FT or FF: NIB Shimano LX Shifter Pods
I have a set of 9 speed Shimano LX shifter pods (not the kind with the break levers) up for grabs. I believe the model number is 580-- though I am not sure. They are new and in the packaging. I was hoping to trade them for something that I could use on my Bleriot, or, if that doesn't work out, offer them up for the cost of shipping ($5). Someone out there must use this type of shifter. Things I would love to trade for: 1) Front derailer ( new, able to work with my compact road crankset-- gonna use friction) 2) Bottom Bracket (new, campy, 68x111) OK those two are the dream 3) new 650b tubes (2) 4) cloth bar tape-- enough for both sides of my 44cm noodle 5) new seatpost bolt for the Bleriot 6) ? If no one wants to trade :( -- I will give them to anyone who will use them. (Really hoping for that BB or derailer though!!) Cheers!! cm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
Much appreciation to all who replied, that helps a lot. It sounds like the best route to go is to try to be convenient to the BART and just rely on that to get to the various places I want to go. I'll hunt for hotels accordingly. I'll also check out Priceline.com - I always forget about it. thanks again, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
I have collected quite a collection of very nice Merino wool pullovers, lightweight and long sleeved, from my local Goodwills -- less than $5 each, and in an assortment of attractive colors. I collected so many that last year I gave away five or six and I still have close to a dozen left. Even if you can't shop at such an exclusive chain, you might look in your local department stores for these things. Many are Italian, but I forget all the brand names. I have button and zip plaquets as well as crewnecks and turtlenecks. They are my sole cold weather riding tops. On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 2:37 PM, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know of a lightweight/microweight long sleeve or three quarter sleeve loose fitting wool shirt? I'm basically looking for more arm coverage (sun protection) but less weight and more airflow for these hot southern summers. I have a seersucker that i'll wear with a short sleeve wool base layer which is great but I would rather have just the one layer. Every long sleeve wool shirt I come across has tight fitting cuffs (so no airflow up the sleeve) and they are heavy weight. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM Professional Resumes. Contact resumespecialt...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
One place right in the city that I like is the Mosser on 4th. It is a half block from Market St. and just outside of the Powell Bart station. Its a nice, clean, modern hotel with small rooms and really great rates for that area. There are also shared bathroom rooms with really inexpensive rates. We have used it for business travel and because of the quality, location, and price can recommend it. Even if you decide to stay outside the city it might be fun to spend a night downtown. On Jun 18, 2009, at 5:13 PM, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote: Much appreciation to all who replied, that helps a lot. It sounds like the best route to go is to try to be convenient to the BART and just rely on that to get to the various places I want to go. I'll hunt for hotels accordingly. I'll also check out Priceline.com - I always forget about it. thanks again, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
I second the Icebreaker recommendation, the superlight shirts are excellent. I too have other wool products, but they are generally too heavy for warm-weather wear. And unlike all that other non-wool product I've accumulated over the years, the Icebreaker stuff actually doesn't smell after you sweat through it, and it dries in no time. I wore a polo icebreaker to work today on the commute, and didn't have time to shower once there, so I threw on some khakis and kept on the polo. Temperatures got up to 95 w/ 78% humidity, so it got wet again on the ride home, and is miraculously dry again. That having been said, I am very much a recent and dedicated convert to the MUSA seersucker, w/o anything underneath. I offer this mea culpa in the spirit of the recent grande bois thread. Having previously expressed doubts here about its efficacy in humid climes beyond offering a lighter suit color, I have to say that the grey- striped MUSA seersucker shirt is now one of my favorite articles of clothing, for biking and otherwise. Yes, it gets damp, and then it dries on the downhill. And the enclosed MUSA pamphlet offers instructions for upping the sun block quotient to 35 for up to 25 washes. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Rivendell Catalogs, Readers For Sale
Rivendell hard copy publications, all in decent, usable shape, most excellent: Catalog Spring/Summer 2000 (fair shape) Catalog Summer/Fall 2003 Catalog Spring/Summer 2004 Catlog #19 Holiday Flyer 05-06 Catalog 2006 Greenish Plaid Catalog 2006 Blueish Plaid Readers (27-40 inclusive) For sale as 1 entire lot, $47 OBO shipped to Cont. US. Thanks, David --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
You might be interested in some of the bicycle clothing products from Ground Effect in New Zealand. Their summer clothing products are innovative. Here's a link to one product that seems to match your description: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-ROC-SUM.htm I've ordered a couple of items from them in the past, they're good people to deal with (and the exchange rate with New Zealand is quite favorable). Jim On Jun 18, 1:37 pm, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know of a lightweight/microweight long sleeve or three quarter sleeve loose fitting wool shirt? I'm basically looking for more arm coverage (sun protection) but less weight and more airflow for these hot southern summers. I have a seersucker that i'll wear with a short sleeve wool base layer which is great but I would rather have just the one layer. Every long sleeve wool shirt I come across has tight fitting cuffs (so no airflow up the sleeve) and they are heavy weight. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Long Sleeve lightweight wool shirts?
The Ibex outback is a really nice light wool long sleeve and is on sale RIGHT NOW at ibexwear.com for $49 down from $89. I've worn it on many a ride. On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 6:37 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: You might be interested in some of the bicycle clothing products from Ground Effect in New Zealand. Their summer clothing products are innovative. Here's a link to one product that seems to match your description: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-ROC-SUM.htm I've ordered a couple of items from them in the past, they're good people to deal with (and the exchange rate with New Zealand is quite favorable). Jim On Jun 18, 1:37 pm, d2mini d2creat...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know of a lightweight/microweight long sleeve or three quarter sleeve loose fitting wool shirt? I'm basically looking for more arm coverage (sun protection) but less weight and more airflow for these hot southern summers. I have a seersucker that i'll wear with a short sleeve wool base layer which is great but I would rather have just the one layer. Every long sleeve wool shirt I come across has tight fitting cuffs (so no airflow up the sleeve) and they are heavy weight. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: bizarre craigslist ad
And isn't he sizing a little big for his PBH? 61cm for a 83PBH? Mines an 89 and I ride a 61 Atlantis.. On Jun 18, 10:37 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000. Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money? -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: bizarre craigslist ad
Agreed. My PBH is also an 89 and I ride a 62 Rambou, but sometimes wish I had bought a 60. dukes...@yahoo.com wrote: And isn't he sizing a little big for his PBH? 61cm for a 83PBH? Mines an 89 and I ride a 61 Atlantis.. On Jun 18, 10:37 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000. Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money? -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: Bleriot 61cm Stand-over????
A little more than 84.5 with Schwalbe Marathons on mine . On Jun 17, 11:06 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM, rwanda lumiere1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi can anyone tell me the actual stand-over height on the 61cm Bleriot? i know the literature states 85.1cm and for the 59cm 83.2cm ...but i found this was not the case with my 59cm. i appreciate any help with this It depends a fair bit on the tire size, doesn't it? If you go from a 32 to a 42 you're talking about 1cm, depending on how the tire's height ends up. -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] good bike shop in Eugene
Thanks to those of you helping me find a good bike shop in Eugene. I got to speak to Sue at Blue Heron and got to meet Louis, as well. Nice people knowlegeable... made me feel comfortable... and what a selection of Brooks stuff... I'm happy... Richard --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Brooks Swallow (Honey and Brooks Swift Ti (Black)
I'm selling: 1. Honey Brooks Swallow with Steel Rails - $150 (Almost new - barely used) 2. Black Swift with Ti Rails - $150 (Used but good condition and properly oiled) Email me for pictures. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Brooks Swallow (Honey and Brooks Swift Ti (Black)
Hi- I'll take the black swift if still available.. please e-mail me about shipping/pmt. thanks -robt. mcandrews On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Beardpapa gts...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling: 1. Honey Brooks Swallow with Steel Rails - $150 (Almost new - barely used) 2. Black Swift with Ti Rails - $150 (Used but good condition and properly oiled) Email me for pictures. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
