[RBW] Re: Whoa! Bombadil component alert!
As stated, Bullmoose bars disappeared for a good reason. No adjustability in reach or angles. My '83 Stumpjumper had one, but would-be thief tried damaged it in college. It was the best thing that ever happened, as I got a Specialized Slingshot stem and bar instead. Personally, the photo of the Bombadil with the stacked spacers looks kinda silly, like a threadless wanna be. I'm surprised they made the quill too short. Looks are fine for show, but function trumps everything. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Whoa! Bombadil component alert!
But doesn't a lot depend on planning and intended use? Presumably someone who shells out the dough for a Bombadil is going to put a lot of thought into fit and function. If the Bullmoose work well for your intended use then the lack of adjustability is not a problem. My camper has a threaded stem and drop bars because I like to change set up depending on where I am riding. However, I have seen a lot of fellow tourers who have threadless stems with minimal spacers on them (meaning no room for up and down adjustment) and flat bars. I guess they can always flip or change the stem and put on different handlebars. But you can always take the Bullmoose off and put on another stem and bars as well. I imagine Nitto Bullmoose are going to be rugged as heck. Probably a good choice - if expensive and not for the many - for off road camping imo. On Jul 5, 6:11 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: As stated, Bullmoose bars disappeared for a good reason. No adjustability in reach or angles. My '83 Stumpjumper had one, but would-be thief tried damaged it in college. It was the best thing that ever happened, as I got a Specialized Slingshot stem and bar instead. Personally, the photo of the Bombadil with the stacked spacers looks kinda silly, like a threadless wanna be. I'm surprised they made the quill too short. Looks are fine for show, but function trumps everything. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Taking My Atlantis on Tour
Thanks all, so far I'm having a good time. I make it to the coast tonight- can't wait. That is indeed a Nitto Big Front Rack- a great piece of kit highly reccomended. -Robert On Jul 4, 12:22 pm, Kelly kingtw...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a great bike, and a fun route. David, The rack apears to be a Nitto big front rack from Rivendell. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Taking My Atlantis on Tour
What issues did you have with the Nova? On Jul 4, 12:03 pm, David Shadmon dshad...@yahoo.com wrote: Robert, Good luck and have fun! Question: what is the front rack on your bike? I had issues with mine (Tubus Nova SS) on my 2008 1,300 miles tour of Quebec, and, planning ahead for 2010, your setup looks like just what I need... Thanks, David --- On Sat, 7/4/09, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: From: Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Taking My Atlantis on Tour To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 2:52 PM Hey all, So once again I'm setting off on tour my my trusty Atlantis. Running about the same setup some of you might remember from my 2007 tour, but with of course some modifications based on lessons learned and a bit extra stuff as its a bit longer tour. Anyway I'll be blogging when I can from the road here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless and uploading pics from my iPhone here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157620815589593/ Also of course when I can. Anyway I'm hitting the road in just a couple of minutes, thanks for looking! -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: Taking My Atlantis on Tour
Your whole trip looks awesome, I took a similar trip down the OR and CA coast from Cannon Beach to San Diego with a old VW van in '92.. Not much faster than by bike ;-) If I may offer a suggestion there is a great little coffee shop in Cannon Beach called Bella Espresso, great for a cuppa and a baked good -the cinniamon rolls are awesome. Clear Skies, tail wind quiet roads - enjoy RR On Jul 4, 11:52 am, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, So once again I'm setting off on tour my my trusty Atlantis. Running about the same setup some of you might remember from my 2007 tour, but with of course some modifications based on lessons learned and a bit extra stuff as its a bit longer tour. Anyway I'll be blogging when I can from the road here: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless and uploading pics from my iPhone here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157620815589593/ Also of course when I can. Anyway I'm hitting the road in just a couple of minutes, thanks for looking! -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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: SF Peninsula s24 overnight? was Re: [RBW] S24O: Crystal Cove, 6/27
hello, july 31st (as well as august dates) would work well. it looks like i can probably carpool to the start with my friend. caltrain would have worked well as far as public transport goes ... perhaps the start could be near one of those stops in case other car- less riders want to join. :) brooke On Jul 4, 3:25 pm, Christopher Paul zdree...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, August 9th I'm riding from Sunnyvale to San Luis Obispo. I'll be riding a tandem with my 8 yr old boy. The mileage will vary from 40-60 miles per day with stops for waterfalls, animals, volcanic plugs and other unique sights. I'm always up for a s24o. I'm flexible as to distance and pace and also am familiar with Pacific Coast rides and places to camp. I prefer to eat out as I don't cook or like to carry cooking stuff. Cheers, Chris On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Anne Paulsonanne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I'm just finishing up the semester and haven't scheduled anything yet. I'm thinking late July. On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 9:50 AM, erik jensenbicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: Has this gone off yet? I saved it in my inbox, but my partner and I will be moving to the bay area on July 1st and would love to join up with some local riders for an s24o. She rides a saluki, I've an atlantis. Thanks, erik jensen On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: OK, roll call time. Anyone from the Peninsula area (let's say, San Jose to Redwood City, more or less) who is interested in a sub-24 overnight, email me. Let me know what your schedule is, and what destinations appeal to you. Let's think about a trip in late June or late July. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] biggest tire on Hilsen?
I'm curious what the biggest tire is people have put on their Hilsen, with and without fenders. Anyone know what tire Grant is running on his Hilsen in the staff bike photos on the Riv website? It's some kind of Schwalbe. I guess I'm asking because I'm curious if it's possible to run these: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/tires_tubes_pumps_patches?a=1page=all#product=10-068 I guess I could always just call Riv tomorrow, figued I'd ask here first. --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-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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: biggest tire on Hilsen?
on 7/5/09 10:02 AM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious what the biggest tire is people have put on their Hilsen, with and without fenders. Anyone know what tire Grant is running on his Hilsen in the staff bike photos on the Riv website? It's some kind of Schwalbe. I guess I'm asking because I'm curious if it's possible to run these: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/tires_tubes_pumps_patches?a=1page=all#pr oduct=10-068 I guess I could always just call Riv tomorrow, figued I'd ask here first. I've only run the JB's (33 1/3), but back when the Hilsen was just coming out, GP sent some clearance info to me which is on this page - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ scroll down a tad to see the photos and text. 37's seem not to be an issue. hope that helps, - 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 I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
Not mine, don't know the seller, etc... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 or http://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
On Sun, 2009-07-05 at 11:25 -0700, clevewheel wrote: Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Amen, sister! The Hetre is amazing, and there's nothing else out there even close. What a gem of a tire! Well worth the price, in my book. (Of course, I'm not considering it for urban commuting service. For that, I find the CdlV is excellent, and a great bargain.) Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Not all commutes are through a no-mans' land of shrapnel and glass fragments, and I've found the CdlV to be quite adequately flat-resistant and long-wearing. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 or http://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Since I Just Alluded to It On My Sig Line...
How could anyone not want a nicely shellac and twine decorated bandage? Nice skin tone, matching them handlebars when you ride down for the weekly checkup not to mention how smudge and oil resistant it'll be! We might even see a future profession with in medicine here? If only Grant knew... On 4 Juli, 19:42, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/4/09 5:39 AM, fenderbender at pedal_kr...@yahoo.se wrote: Sorry to hear about your accident! Worked I allways thought there's not enough attention payed to these issues in the education of drivers. So have you had that cotton finger wrap shellac'd yet? ;) HA! Nice idea... maybe if I twine it shut first. Heckuva lot more classy than the stitches. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it was also used in 1995). The only thing that looks unusual to me is the Reynolds 531 decal on the forks, I'm relatively sure that Reynolds 753 was the only tubing used by Waterford on these early build bikes (it certainly is what they used on my Riv). Jim On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 orhttp://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
About the Reynolds 531 tubing, I recall early Rivendell readers talking about the frames being 753 with forks that used 531. (I'm not saying that all came this way, but I do remember it.) Furthermore, the Heron Touring I used to have was made at Waterford in 1998, and its frame and fork were both made of Reynolds 531, with stickers and everything, so Waterford was still using 531. -James On Jul 5, 2009, at 2:29 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it was also used in 1995). The only thing that looks unusual to me is the Reynolds 531 decal on the forks, I'm relatively sure that Reynolds 753 was the only tubing used by Waterford on these early build bikes (it certainly is what they used on my Riv). Jim On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 orhttp://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
Well, I was compelled to dig out the old RR's, and I found the following in Reader #3, describing the forthcoming Rivendell frames, back in 1995: Forks. The Reynolds 531 standard fork blade is legendary for its good ride, strength...We've got the 753 steerer, because it's a little lighter than the 531 steerer. -James On Jul 5, 2009, at 2:29 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it was also used in 1995). The only thing that looks unusual to me is the Reynolds 531 decal on the forks, I'm relatively sure that Reynolds 753 was the only tubing used by Waterford on these early build bikes (it certainly is what they used on my Riv). Jim On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 orhttp://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
Hi James - Yeah, now you got me looking at my old Riv Readers. I see on page 31 of the #3 Reader (Rivendell Frames) that Grant stated they were using Reynold 531 for the forks, as you quoted. Gosh, if I'd known that at the time I might have asked them to chrome the fork on my Riv! (You can't chrome Reynold 753 because it was heat treated, as you probably know). Jim On Jul 5, 3:35 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, I was compelled to dig out the old RR's, and I found the following in Reader #3, describing the forthcoming Rivendell frames, back in 1995: Forks. The Reynolds 531 standard fork blade is legendary for its good ride, strength...We've got the 753 steerer, because it's a little lighter than the 531 steerer. -James On Jul 5, 2009, at 2:29 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it was also used in 1995). The only thing that looks unusual to me is the Reynolds 531 decal on the forks, I'm relatively sure that Reynolds 753 was the only tubing used by Waterford on these early build bikes (it certainly is what they used on my Riv). Jim On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 orhttp://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac- 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
Jim: This is the early Rivendell logo on my 1995 Road. This bike, btw has the standard Waterford Head tube, that is, it lacks the headtube extension visible on the green eBay bike. You can see the double ended spear looking thingamajig horizontally backing the name. From: Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 4:29:55 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block The decal on the downtube of the bicycle on eBay is the same as that on my Rivendell, which was purchased new by me in 1996 (I'd assume it was also used in 1995). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: biggest tire on Hilsen?
Take a look at the Rivendell website. In the Read About It section for the Hilsen, the maximum tire size is stated as 40mm without fenders, 38mm with. Good luck. On Jul 5, 2:52 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/5/09 10:02 AM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious what the biggest tire is people have put on their Hilsen, with and without fenders. Anyone know what tire Grant is running on his Hilsen in the staff bike photos on the Riv website? It's some kind of Schwalbe. I guess I'm asking because I'm curious if it's possible to run these: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/tires_tubes_pumps_patches?a=1pa... oduct=10-068 I guess I could always just call Riv tomorrow, figued I'd ask here first. I've only run the JB's (33 1/3), but back when the Hilsen was just coming out, GP sent some clearance info to me which is on this page - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ scroll down a tad to see the photos and text. 37's seem not to be an issue. hope that helps, - 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 I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Schwalbe are justifiably popular with distance tourers, mountain bikers, and among specialty bike - folders, recumbents, adult trikes - owners. Schwalbe 650b offering is relatively recent. It will be interesting to see whether it starts offering some of its mainstay tires as 650b. Of course those would cost a lot more than the one Riv is selling now. On Jul 5, 1:25 pm, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
Actually just noticed Schwalbe is now selling a basic Marathin 650b. No Supreme, Big Apple, Fat frank or Ultremo yet though. On Jul 5, 8:00 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Schwalbe are justifiably popular with distance tourers, mountain bikers, and among specialty bike - folders, recumbents, adult trikes - owners. Schwalbe 650b offering is relatively recent. It will be interesting to see whether it starts offering some of its mainstay tires as 650b. Of course those would cost a lot more than the one Riv is selling now. On Jul 5, 1:25 pm, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
Other than being a larger size, the frame is essentially identical to my own 1995 Road Std, right down to the Sherwood Forest green single- color paint. Mine lacks the Hadcrafted - Waterford Wisconsin decal but the Rivendell decal is trhe same as on mine. Looks original and correct to me. Bill On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. I've always liked that Sherwood Green. From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net To: rbw group rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:02:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block Not mine, don't know the seller, etc...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170352564333 orhttp://tinyurl.com/q3uty5 It is, of course, perfectly my size, but I'm not in the position to move on it right now. Hope it gets a good home! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
I've been trying to hold out for a Marathon Supreme in 650b. Given the market for $50+ (I have trouble paying auto tire prices for bicycle tires, personally) 650b tires, I think Schwalbe missed the boat manufacturing the ho-hum Middy that competes in price with the 105/Ultegra standard Col de la Vie. Street prices of the CdV are tough to beat for performance; I have trouble justifying automobile tire prices on a bicycle -- wasn't there at least one contributor on an ancillary list who traded in some of those very colorful and expensive tires, returning to CdVs, sensing no discernable difference? Tempted to trade up from CdVs to a more durable tire, (superstitions aside) we've had phenomenal flat free performance these last six months with ours (two Bleriots); that's about 2500 mi. Then again, I'm eyeing the street price of Fatty Rumpkins ... Cheers, Chris Tucson, AZ On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 6:04 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Actually just noticed Schwalbe is now selling a basic Marathin 650b. No Supreme, Big Apple, Fat frank or Ultremo yet though. On Jul 5, 8:00 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Schwalbe are justifiably popular with distance tourers, mountain bikers, and among specialty bike - folders, recumbents, adult trikes - owners. Schwalbe 650b offering is relatively recent. It will be interesting to see whether it starts offering some of its mainstay tires as 650b. Of course those would cost a lot more than the one Riv is selling now. On Jul 5, 1:25 pm, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Nice 59.5 cm Rivendell Road on the block
On Jul 5, 2009, at 8:14 PM, Bill M. wrote: On Jul 5, 1:35 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The bike is lovely, but I'm not sure it's a 95. We'd need the serial # to know. The Riv decal is later (a repaint? Not mentioned in the ad) than the original. Other than being a larger size, the frame is essentially identical to my own 1995 Road Std, right down to the Sherwood Forest green single- color paint. Mine lacks the Hadcrafted - Waterford Wisconsin decal but the Rivendell decal is trhe same as on mine. Looks original and correct to me. Ditto comparing it with my '96 A/R (even the same size, which in retrospect is about 4 cm too short for me). The color, the decals, the frame tubing, the lugs all seem correct. The lugged stem of course came later than 1995. Although as a point of accuracy, IIRC the lugs are not made by Henry James. My recollection is that Richard Sachs had a hand in designing them and they were cast in Taiwan. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Schwalbe Middy 650B
I got about 3 months on the Schwalbe Marathons (650b) and I like them a lot. I converted from CDlv's and to be honest I really can tell much difference. My biggest gripe with the CDLVs was that they were a major pain to mount and some of them appeared to have a built-in wobble. The Marathons mount easily, ride comfortably, and (best of all) no flats yet. On Jul 5, 6:32 pm, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote: I've been trying to hold out for a Marathon Supreme in 650b. Given the market for $50+ (I have trouble paying auto tire prices for bicycle tires, personally) 650b tires, I think Schwalbe missed the boat manufacturing the ho-hum Middy that competes in price with the 105/Ultegra standard Col de la Vie. Street prices of the CdV are tough to beat for performance; I have trouble justifying automobile tire prices on a bicycle -- wasn't there at least one contributor on an ancillary list who traded in some of those very colorful and expensive tires, returning to CdVs, sensing no discernable difference? Tempted to trade up from CdVs to a more durable tire, (superstitions aside) we've had phenomenal flat free performance these last six months with ours (two Bleriots); that's about 2500 mi. Then again, I'm eyeing the street price of Fatty Rumpkins ... Cheers, Chris Tucson, AZ On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 6:04 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Actually just noticed Schwalbe is now selling a basic Marathin 650b. No Supreme, Big Apple, Fat frank or Ultremo yet though. On Jul 5, 8:00 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Schwalbe are justifiably popular with distance tourers, mountain bikers, and among specialty bike - folders, recumbents, adult trikes - owners. Schwalbe 650b offering is relatively recent. It will be interesting to see whether it starts offering some of its mainstay tires as 650b. Of course those would cost a lot more than the one Riv is selling now. On Jul 5, 1:25 pm, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote: Just my opinion but the Hetre is the center of its own universe. The only tire that could even dream of revolving in its golden orbit would be a 40mm Pasela. Failing that, we have the CdlV which is alternately praised in dulcet tones or vilified back to the primeval muck it came from. I believe Schwalbe tires are quite serviceable and may even reign supreme in the world of flat resistance and durability - that is to say, in commuterland. Kathryn Eugene, OR On Jul 4, 11:23 am, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't see any discussion on the archives about these tires. Anyone ridden them? Or the fatty 650Bs from Schwalbe that Riv sells? I'm anxious to try a fat tire, and would like the Hetre were it not for the $62 price tag. I realize these Schwalbes may not compare, but I'd like some input on how they ride. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX- 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: Semi-Epic Ride Planned for Sunday, July 5
Eleven Rough Riders enjoyed a fantastic day of cycling in the first real hot weather of 2009: It hit about 100 at some points. The route featured the greatest hits of the Mt. Laguna back country: Viejas Grade, Boulder Creek, Lake Cuyamaca, Descanso, and Wildwood Glen Ln (AKA Mad Max Road) with a start/finish in Alpine, CA. 58 miles with about 5000' of elevation gain. Report, route sheet, and more: http//www.xo-1.org/ Video Slideshow with Music: http://www.adventurecorps.com/chronicles/2009/2009bouldercreek.html Image gallery: http://adventurecorps.smugmug.com/gallery/8806203_hhSpb/1/583082872_zXwP5 - Chris Kostman --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: SF Peninsula s24 overnight? was Re: [RBW] S24O: Crystal Cove, 6/27
I'm pretty sure that I'm up for it, as long as it doesn't bug anyone that I'd be the slowest one up the hill. I'll get to the top eventually. The only weekend that doesn't work for me is August 14 - 16. Reid --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
