Re: [RBW] Nitto Mini FrontWald Med BasketShopsack = Perfection
I completely agree, Joel. I have been running this combo for about 8 months now, and it is super great for commuting. It's opened up the world of running errands at lunch and carrying odd payloads when I randomly need to. Thanks for the tape tip - don't know why I haven't tried that. Guess I got used to the jingle. Definitely get a cargo net, too... Brian Seattle On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 10:53 PM, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, you can't see the front tire...etc. But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite load. Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice
+1 to Another superior (but tough) alternate route is King Ridge Road just north of the Russian River- you head up (and I do mean up) from Stewarts Point to Tin Barn Road, then head south along the ridge. Bring plenty of water. If you want directions from Mendicino to SF via mostly dirt (the roads mentioned above) let me know. I initially got the route from Jay @ Riv. Best, Austin On May 7, 2:42 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Jason: +1 for Bicycling the Pacific Coast. It's based on camping lists plenty of resources. Oregon especially has tons of hker/biker sites @ $4/day/person, as of last summer. You can make a 25 mile day or a 70 mile day still find a place to sleep. In Oregon, don't miss Cannon Beach (Seaside is so-so, bit touristy) and make sure to take the Slab Creek alternate off 101. It's the old road and absolutely wonderful. Where it intersects the highway that takes you into Lincoln City, stop for pie. South of Florence, traffic thins out considerably. For a unique camping experience, north of Jenner, CA is the Stillwater Ranch. You'll have to do some research to find it (or contact me off list I'll dig out my notes) but it's just north of Stillwater Cove. Used to be a working ranch, then lots of other things over the years. I've stayed there twice, it's quite fun. You have to rent a cabin which gives you cooking, washing, etc. but they're pretty EZ about you pitching a tent. The Fisherman's Wharf Hostel in San Francisco is the better one. They can take bikes while the downtown one doesn't have room. There's also a great hostel at Montara and the one at Pigeon Point looks good too, although I haven't stayed there. The hostel in Monterey has some bike lockers. All the hostels get booked up so make a reservation. There's no cancellation fee if you give them sufficient notice or change your mind. You'll have a great trip. Just don't hurry too much. It can be done in 2 weeks but I'd suggest more time if you have it. dougP On May 7, 1:18 pm, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, My friend and I are going to do a short camping/hostel tour from Portland Oregon to Santa Cruz CA this July. He will be on his Atlantis, and me on my Saluki. We plan to ride the well traveled pacific coast route. Does anyone have any tips about places to stop, current road conditions, or the like, that could be passed our way? Thanks- Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
That whole deal was a shame. Especially since the Bleriot is such a nice bike. I got mine way after it was discontinued and while I got a deal on it I still didn't get the price that the discount places were offering. Those were long gone. If I recall when I got one you had a great deal on one but it was a size larger than I needed. Either way as soon as they were discontinued and they started drying up the price started to rise again and now that they are completely gone I would think they may have actually raised in value a bit. I will be watching this one to see where it ends up. On May 8, 12:17 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Funny, I couldn't give the damned things away when they were still available. Too many internet discount places selling them $15 over cost. On May 7, 6:03 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Yep, $750 On May 7, 6:29 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: How much was that? $750? On May 7, 3:16 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: My guess is it will at least go for close to what Rivendell used to sell them for. These are great frames. On May 7, 6:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I took a shot at it, but I'm already outbid. On May 7, 4:04 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Not mine but I saw this on ebay. Never built up. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Bleriot-59-cm-Frame-650B-Never-Built-No... On Apr 22, 12:45 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Smart-ass. ;-) -Scott On Apr 21, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Have you checked your basement? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: These seem to be getting tougher to find. I absolutely love mine. On Apr 21, 3:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
[RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
Howdy all, I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. Thanks, -Jay Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
What about George Washington Hayduke? On May 6, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much time, only so many lugs. -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Works www.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden
on 5/7/10 7:03 PM, Mitch Browne at mitch.bro...@gmail.com wrote: I plan on keeping a copy of Jim's methodical problem solving approach for reference Y'know, as I was riding home yesterday, it struck me that I left out another quick drivetrain troubleshooting tip: Put the bike in the stand and run the cranks backwards at a reasonably quick rate. If there is a stiff link in the chain, it will visibly and audibly chatter and stick when it goes through the tension and jockey wheels. A slightly tight link could definitely behave in the manner you've described, as well as cause chainsuck. As noted the parts are pretty much stock Riv and chain is a 9spd SRAM. I think I'll ping Riv and see what they say about installing the chain with that 12-36t cassette since they sell that setup. Maybe the standard chain sizing technique doesn't apply when you go outside the manufacturers stated cassette range. I ended up taking another link pair out of my Hilsen's chain from the Riv build. I think what was the shocker for me is that everything was working so beautifully and then bang it didn't. You might also just eyeball the rear deralleur and hanger. Make sure that the hanger didn't get bent or twisted. - Jim if ya don't shift, ya don't have shifting problems... ;^) -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - Send them here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I threw one leg over my battle-scarred all-terrain stump-jumper and rode several miles to work. I'd sprayed it with some cheap gold paint so it wouldn't look nice. Locked my bike to a radiator, because you never knew, and went in. -- 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-bu...@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: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
I used to have one bike and three wheelsets (offroad, commuting and fast -- I *was* fast back then) with very different gearing but all 7 speed XT (this was 20 years ago). All shifted equally well on the same bike. (All the wheels used the same rims, too, so that I did not have to adjust brakes when swapping wheels.) On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:15 AM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: Howdy all, I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. Thanks, -Jay Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice
on 5/7/10 2:42 PM, doug peterson at dougpn...@cox.net wrote: The Fisherman's Wharf Hostel in San Francisco is the better one. They can take bikes while the downtown one doesn't have room. My vote would be to use the Marin Headlands one - http://www.norcalhostels.org/marin/ - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.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-bu...@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: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Ach, I can't resist playing this silly game. If they won't use Inigo Montoya, I say use Forrest Gump. Utterly straighforward, quirky and fast. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
on 5/8/10 7:15 AM, J. Burkhalter at burk...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. No direct experience with that swap, but I would suspect that would work. The only thing you may find is that if your existing cassette/chain have some miles in them, you might end up with noise and possibly slipping on the new cassette. I'd use a new chain on the old cassette first, to see if there's going to be any drivetrain issues. If you haven't used the existing setup much, that shouldn't be an issue. - 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! - Send them here - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I threw one leg over my battle-scarred all-terrain stump-jumper and rode several miles to work. I'd sprayed it with some cheap gold paint so it wouldn't look nice. Locked my bike to a radiator, because you never knew, and went in. -- 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-bu...@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: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
Hi Jay, I swap out wheelsets with 11-30 and 12-32 with no problem. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:15 AM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: Howdy all, I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. Thanks, -Jay Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
I have 2 wheelsets for my Ram. The RBW stock set with the Shimano 12 - 27 9 speed, and a Rich Built Phil/Velocity set with a 7 speed FW on it. No issues at all with bar end shifters to swap wheels out. From: J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 9:15:34 AM Subject: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question Howdy all, I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. Thanks, -Jay Denver, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question
On May 8, 7:15 am, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a much cheaper 11-28 cassette. I don't want to have to make any adjustments (derailer, etc) when swapping out wheels. The cassette is virtually identical so that's likely not going to give you problems if the chain is long enough. However, different rear hubs may have different freehub offsets so the position of the cassette relative to the dropouts may be slightly different. If you're using the same hubs for both rear wheels, then it's not an issue. If you're using different hubs, you may have to adjust the limit screws and zero position of the derailleur. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
I would suggest using local-to-Rivendell place names, maybe in a different language. They seem less contrived to me and would avoid possible copyright issues, etc., using made-up (or real) peoples' names (or the potential embarrassment if said real person turns out to be a child molester or an axe murderer or something. And they'd be somehow more related to Rivendell. Walnut Creek = Nuez Arroyo in Spanish, Valnød Flod in Danish or Galchnó Abhainn in Irish. OK, maybe this idea is short on merit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] For Sale: 55cm Bleriot
OK it's on the block: Frame / Fork / Headset / Nitto Seatpost - $650 plus actual shipping. Complete bike (minus seat)- $1350 plus shipping. - Chris King classic hubs / Dyad wheels / 3x double butted spokes. - Choice of Fatty Rumpkins or Maxy Fastys - Choice of Moustache bars or 42 drops - 9spd shimano bar end shifters - Shimano levers - Silver side pulls - Vintage XT derailleurs, cranks - UN52BB - Nitto post - Some sort of flat cage pedal Lemme know. Thanks! Brad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini FrontWald Med BasketShopsack = Perfection
I'm running the same setup on my Atlantis and you're right, it makes a great around town configuration but I'll add that I also ride road rides with the same combination and love it. It's really nice to have the extra capacity the sack gives you and you can stop by the market on the way home and top off the bag without having to go home first and get your grocery bike. Clif Enjoying the last days of spring in Austin, Texas. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, you can't see the front tire...etc. But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite load. Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini FrontWald Med BasketShopsack = Perfection
BTW - another way to quiet down the sack is to attach the side latches on the bottom rung of the basket to add tension and then throw a basket net over the top. Not worth it around town but it's nice to get rid of some of the rattle on longer rides. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, you can't see the front tire...etc. But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite load. Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Big Apples off-road
Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Rasputin ! On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much time, only so many lugs. -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Okay I'll play. Porgie Tirebiter! On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 10:45 AM, muckum toddjeffr...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Rasputin ! On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much time, only so many lugs. -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
I always thought 'The Balrog' would be a good name for one of their heavier-duty machines. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
I've said it before and I'll probably say it again, I love the LOTR inspired Riv names and wish they could continue using them but I guess New Line Cinema put the kibosh on that. --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-bu...@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: [RBW] Big Apples off-road
I use the 60s off road all the time for two reasons, first because my off road rides also include a lot of pavement and there is nothing in cycling more horrible than grimly, despairingly driving a fat, soft, 29 knobby along pavement against a strong headwind; and second, because the BAs shrug off our local goatheads so well. Yesterday I mistakenly rode through a 1/4 mile field and came out with, literally, *literally*, I say, over a hundred thorns in both wheels -- I held a stick against the tires and spun the wheels to flick them off and they were flying like water spray. Today the tires have lost no air. I cannot say as much for any knobby I've used. They have poor traction on loose surfaces -- I ride in sand -- but the float helps make up for it if you run them quite low; I run the front as low as 12 psi (200 lb bike and rider) without fear of pinch flats. Note that I do have 45 mm wide rims (the BAs measure 65 mm on these rims). On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars
On May 5, 3:53 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: It seems to me that because of the long top tubes most of Rivendells frames are not designed for drop bars. With the long top tubes you need bars that come back towards you to provide a comfortable reach. Not here. I've read that article several times in the past. UnSo! Terribly, terrifically unso. The Top Tube Ruse in RR--40/ 41? talked all about that, but I realize people come and go and land late and may skip over or miss, but basically, it's like this. Forgive lack of detail in these explanations: Shallow seat tubes neutralize long top tubes. We have shallow seat tubes. Shallow seat tube angles may somewhat reduce the effective top tube length--but they certainly don't neutralize the long top tubes found on the larger Rivendell bikes. For every one degree shallower(=smaller numerically) the seat tube angle is on a Rivendell frame compared to someone's current bike, the Rivendell frame will reduce the effective top tube length by approximately 1 cm. For instance, if someone has a road bike that has a 73 degree seat tube angle, a Rivendell frame with a 72 degree seat tube angle will reduce the effective top tube length by 1 cm. Higher bars super-'eutralize long top tubes. We're the Cosmos champs in that cat. As bars get higher, your arms become more horizontal, and that makes them longer (effectively, not literally). Well, intuitively that doesn't seem like it would make a very big difference over the short distances involved when raising a stem. And my calculations verify that the longer arm effect is trivial. For example, if I buy an A. Homer Hilsen and I raise my bars 4 cm higher than on my current bike in order to get the bars even with the top of the saddle, how will my reach to the bars be affected? There are two effects: a) Raising the stem height will bring the bars closer to me by some horizontal distance. By how much? With a 72.5 degree head tube on the Hilsen, if I raise the stem 4 cm the bars will get 1.20 cm closer to me. However if I buy a set of Nitto Noodle handlebars, they have 1 cm more reach than every road bar listed at Colorado Cyclist (including the bars on my road bike). So raising the stem height in conjunction with using Nitto Noodle bars on the Hilsen means the bars will only get .20 cm closer to me. In addition, if I just raise the bars 4 cm on my current road bike which has a 73.5 cm head tube angle, the bars will get 1.14 cm closer to me. The Hilsen can only do .06 cm better. And with the Nitto Noodle bars on the Hilsen adding 1 cm of reach, the bars on the Hilsen will actually be .94 cm further away from me than if I had just raised the bars on my road bike. That is not the direction I want to go in. b) Rivendell reader #41 points out that as the bars get higher your arms get longer (effectively). But by how much? If you wear a size 44 coat (longish arms), and you raise the bars 4cm, my calculations show that your arms will effectively get longer by .06 cm. If you have shorter arms, say size 22 coat (impossibly stubby arms), you can double that--your arms will effectively get longer by .13 cm. A 67 cm A. Homer Hilsen has a 65 cm effective top tube. My current road bike has a 62 cm horizontal top tube. I would like to try a shorter reach and a more upright position to see if that will cure the lower back and shoulder/neck fatigue I suffer on long rides. How am I supposed to neutralize the 65 cm top tube on the A. Homer Hilsen? I don't understand how any of the things you mentioned accomplishes that. Ideally, I would like to ride a frame with only a fistful of seatpost showing and the bars even with the top of the saddle. I think when only a fistful of seatpost is showing that indicates an expanded frame or a frame designed with an upright position in mind. According to my opinion, when a high rise stem is needed to get the bars even with the top of the saddle, that is an indication that the frame is sized just like every other road bike sold today. Thanks for reading, happy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars
Whoops. It looks like the top of my post got bungled. Here is what it should look like: On May 5, 3:53 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: It seems to me that because of the long top tubes most of Rivendells frames are not designed for drop bars. With the long top tubes you need bars that come back towards you to provide a comfortable reach. UnSo! Terribly, terrifically unso. The Top Tube Ruse in RR--40/ 41? talked all about that, but I realize people come and go and land late and may skip over or miss, Not here. I've read that article several times in the past. Shallow seat tubes neutralize long top tubes. We have shallow seat tubes. Shallow seat tube angles may somewhat reduce the effective top tube length--but they certainly don't neutralize the long top tubes found on Rivendell bikes. For every one degree shallower(=smaller numerically) the seat tube angle is on a Rivendell frame compared to someone's current bike, the Rivendell frame will reduce the effective top tube length by approximately 1 cm. For instance, if someone has a road bike that has a 73 degree seat tube angle, a Rivendell frame with a 72 degree seat tube angle will reduce the effective top tube length by 1 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-bu...@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: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice
Thanks to everyone for all the great tips! Some of these will definitely make it on our list. On May 7, 1:18 pm, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, My friend and I are going to do a short camping/hostel tour from Portland Oregon to Santa Cruz CA this July. He will be on his Atlantis, and me on my Saluki. We plan to ride the well traveled pacific coast route. Does anyone have any tips about places to stop, current road conditions, or the like, that could be passed our way? Thanks- Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars
For 15 years I have manfully resisted the don't worry about tt, st angle and bar height compensate message from Grant. I asked for a 56-57 cm c-c tt on my customs and set them up with 8 cm stems and bars 4-5 cm below saddle; very, very nice. Then I got, seriatim, a medium (17!!) Monocog 29er with a, what, 24 c-c tt and, a couple of years later, just a couple of months ago, a 56 cm Sam Hill, with (gad!) a 59 cm tt and (gad!) a 10 cm stem. I simply raised the bars. On the Monocog they are a good 2-3 cm above the saddle; on the SH they are about 1 cm above the saddle. Result? Very nice, and on those two bikes I can ride in the hooks almost indefinitely, while with the other Rivs and other bikes (8 cm stems, bars 5 cm below saddle) the hooks are wonderful for 5 miles and tolerable for 10 miles (at my usual 25 mph cruising speed). Conclusion? For bikes on which I want higher bars -- off road, Monocog; touring, SH -- long tt and high bars are just fine. For fixed gear, urban, short (30 miles or less) rides, which makes up most of my riding, and the headwinds we have in high desert, no tree Albuquerque (the horizon is always 80 miles away), I'd insist on a shorter tt. YM may, will, nay, ineluctibly must vary. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars
The point of my post (point? point? we don't need no stinking point!) is that experimentum trumps theoria every time. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: For 15 years I have manfully resisted the don't worry about tt, st angle and bar height compensate message from Grant. I asked for a 56-57 cm c-c tt on my customs and set them up with 8 cm stems and bars 4-5 cm below saddle; very, very nice. Then I got, seriatim, a medium (17!!) Monocog 29er with a, what, 24 c-c tt and, a couple of years later, just a couple of months ago, a 56 cm Sam Hill, with (gad!) a 59 cm tt and (gad!) a 10 cm stem. I simply raised the bars. On the Monocog they are a good 2-3 cm above the saddle; on the SH they are about 1 cm above the saddle. Result? Very nice, and on those two bikes I can ride in the hooks almost indefinitely, while with the other Rivs and other bikes (8 cm stems, bars 5 cm below saddle) the hooks are wonderful for 5 miles and tolerable for 10 miles (at my usual 25 mph cruising speed). Conclusion? For bikes on which I want higher bars -- off road, Monocog; touring, SH -- long tt and high bars are just fine. For fixed gear, urban, short (30 miles or less) rides, which makes up most of my riding, and the headwinds we have in high desert, no tree Albuquerque (the horizon is always 80 miles away), I'd insist on a shorter tt. YM may, will, nay, ineluctibly must vary. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 58 Ram on SF Bay Area CL - Not Mine
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[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Nessmuk or Sairy Gamp for a touring bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar
Sorry I'm a month late posting, I'm catching up on a few months of non-lurking. Anyway, wanted to point out that, if I'm reading this right, Riv has done it before. From the web-archive.org of the Riv site: http://web.archive.org/web/20030804115752/www.rivendellbicycles.com/gallery/bigbike/bigbike.html -Pete On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 10:22 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I wonder if there is a drawing, mock up, or other bike out there with this config? It sounds kinda weird to me, but seeing it might change everything. 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini FrontWald Med BasketShopsack = Perfection
Clif/Brian, I have a cargo net too. I use the net and the bag as a triple option 1) Net over basket (small load) 2) Shopsack in basket (med load) 3) Shopsack with cargo net over the top (large load). Joel Enjoying the return of spring this weekend in Round Rock, Texas. (Weird isn't it Clif!) On May 8, 10:00 am, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: BTW - another way to quiet down the sack is to attach the side latches on the bottom rung of the basket to add tension and then throw a basket net over the top. Not worth it around town but it's nice to get rid of some of the rattle on longer rides. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, you can't see the front tire...etc. But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite load. Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- 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-bu...@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] headset stack height?
Hi, I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall headset: http://tinyurl.com/23rzeqm Does the steerer go all the way up into the spacers? Can you add as many spacers as you want as long as you have enough steerer length? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar
Thanks for the link. Great looking bike From: P Merryman merry...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 5:57:40 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar Sorry I'm a month late posting, I'm catching up on a few months of non-lurking. Anyway, wanted to point out that, if I'm reading this right, Riv has done it before. From the web-archive.org of the Riv site: http://web.archive.org/web/20030804115752/www.rivendellbicycles.com/gallery/bigbike/bigbike.html -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] slowing down
As some of you know, my wife and I have been planning a cyclotouring trip from New York City to Montreal with camping in the Adirondacks and Vermont along the way. I've received a lot of very helpful information on this list and want to thank everyone who has given me suggestions. We were slated to start on May 23rd. Unfortunately my wife broke her tibia and knee on Sunday in an accident involving a car. She wasn't driving or riding a her bike. She wont walk for three months and certainly wont be cycling. She had surgery last night involving pins, screws and plates and is in a lot of pain. We are trying to stay positive and know she will have a full recovery with her gaining 95% of movement in her knee back. But still, it's a bummer. I don't really do the support group thing so I thought I would share that here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road
I haven't tried it either, but I just order myself some Big Apples today. 26x2.3's The Big Apples sound perfect for mixed road/trail rides. I can't stand the sluggishness of knobbies on the road, and the trails near me don't require too much traction...Big Apples sound perfect. The Rivideo does make it seem that BAs coupled with some decent bike handling skills are perfectly adequate for moderate off-roading. On May 8, 12:56 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: slowing down
Wow, how tragic! I'm happy to hear of the potential for a full recovery, and hope you guys will keep that tour plan alive. Maybe the long term anticipation will motivate the recovery. Best wishes. On May 8, 7:52 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: As some of you know, my wife and I have been planning a cyclotouring trip from New York City to Montreal with camping in the Adirondacks and Vermont along the way. I've received a lot of very helpful information on this list and want to thank everyone who has given me suggestions. We were slated to start on May 23rd. Unfortunately my wife broke her tibia and knee on Sunday in an accident involving a car. She wasn't driving or riding a her bike. She wont walk for three months and certainly wont be cycling. She had surgery last night involving pins, screws and plates and is in a lot of pain. We are trying to stay positive and know she will have a full recovery with her gaining 95% of movement in her knee back. But still, it's a bummer. I don't really do the support group thing so I thought I would share that here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] headset stack height?
There is no choice. If you have a tall steerer tube, you need the spacers. If you want less height, you have to cut the steerer and use fewer spacers. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall headset: http://tinyurl.com/23rzeqm Does the steerer go all the way up into the spacers? Can you add as many spacers as you want as long as you have enough steerer length? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Something with Diablo in it ! You guys are always riding there. Or maybe Willy B. Walnut or something with the word Dapper in it! There's a bunch of quirky, unspoken for, names out there I'm sure. On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much time, only so many lugs. -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road
Lee rode a Bridgstone MB-1 last weekend round the mountains in East San Diego Co, and the Big Apples were great for him. He had Albatross type bars which led to some hand fatigue, but the tires seemed to perform flawlessly. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't tried it either, but I just order myself some Big Apples today. 26x2.3's The Big Apples sound perfect for mixed road/trail rides. I can't stand the sluggishness of knobbies on the road, and the trails near me don't require too much traction...Big Apples sound perfect. The Rivideo does make it seem that BAs coupled with some decent bike handling skills are perfectly adequate for moderate off-roading. On May 8, 12:56 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road
Action pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4569672041/in/pool-socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:26 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Lee rode a Bridgstone MB-1 last weekend round the mountains in East San Diego Co, and the Big Apples were great for him. He had Albatross type bars which led to some hand fatigue, but the tires seemed to perform flawlessly. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't tried it either, but I just order myself some Big Apples today. 26x2.3's The Big Apples sound perfect for mixed road/trail rides. I can't stand the sluggishness of knobbies on the road, and the trails near me don't require too much traction...Big Apples sound perfect. The Rivideo does make it seem that BAs coupled with some decent bike handling skills are perfectly adequate for moderate off-roading. On May 8, 12:56 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: slowing down
How awful! On the bright side, she is still alive, and you can be thankful for that. Her next sport is going to be swimming. As soon as she is able to get around on crutches, get her into a pool. She can maintain her cardiovascular fitness by swimming laps. Then it's a matter of rehabbing that darn leg when the doc gives the go ahead. Cycling will come back fairly quickly. Running will take much longer. Good luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions
Earl Warren Moon Unit? On 5/6/10, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much time, only so many lugs. -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Works www.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
