[RBW] Re: New to the RBW Group
Welcome to the list. Michael, Westford, Vt On Aug 20, 4:39 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
On Fri, 2010-08-20 at 20:16 -0700, James Valiensi wrote: The Frog seat post must be the most secure and easy to adjust seat post in the world. I was so disappointed when Rivendell quit brining it in. They had the best price because they directly imported it from Nitto. Maybe there was pressure from the other distributers? If I need one now, I get it from Japan or pay the price, the thing lasts forever. I believe the S83, which is easily available, has the same secure and easy adjustment mechanism. http://www.velo-orange.com/nisse.html -- 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: New to the RBW Group
She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. Welcome indeed. One hopes in short order you will agree with most of us here that your wife's Jamis is not any more modern than the newly designed newly made lugged steel frames Riv sells. On Aug 20, 3:39 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
In regards to longer cranks, there's a lot of unfounded fear and mis- information that gets spread . Longer cranks don't hurt your knees, or slow your cadence, or ruin your pedal motion. Resistance domes from fear of change fear of the unknown. We all experience it. There's 3 groups about longer cranks. Those that have tried them and found them invaluable. Those that try them and didn't like them. Those that talk about them but never tried them. I refer to this http://www.nettally.com/palmk/crwives.html -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Thanks for posting that. As a tall rider I've never tried long cranks. As it happens, I take delivery of a custom bike next week with 185mm TA cranks. I'm almost hoping that they're not all that. My other three bikes with 175's are going to be quite costly to convert if they are. On Aug 21, 7:13 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: In regards to longer cranks, there's a lot of unfounded fear and mis- information that gets spread . Longer cranks don't hurt your knees, or slow your cadence, or ruin your pedal motion. Resistance domes from fear of change fear of the unknown. We all experience it. There's 3 groups about longer cranks. Those that have tried them and found them invaluable. Those that try them and didn't like them. Those that talk about them but never tried them. I refer to this http://www.nettally.com/palmk/crwives.html -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Where did your Pro 5 Vis break? Do you know of any quality differences between the newer production and the older ones? Thanks. Patrick Moore, who has a collection of the older ones On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Noel emiller3...@gmail.com wrote: I took delivery of a pair of the VO cranks a couple of days ago, to replace the late production Pro 5 Vis that broke. Overall they seem fine so far. The cranks themselves seem approximately comparable in quality and finish to the TA. The backside of the chainrings is a pebble grain finish rather than the high polish on the front. I am sure this is a cost-saving measure, but it doesn't bother me. The crank bolts are Allen head which I dislike. I replaced them with standard 15mm bolts and then discovered the big ugly Allen head dustcaps don't fit over them, and the TA dustcaps are a different thread. So I ended up using the Allen head bolts and dustcaps. I'm sure they'll work, but I don't care much for the appearance. All the chainring bolts are Allen head both inside and outside. The inner bolts (the ones that hold both rings to the crank) foul the BB fixed cup. (SKF brand). I had to file material off of each inner bolt. Also, none of the bolts were greased, so I had to disassemble all of them and grease them. I consider these all minor foibles. As long as these ones don't break, I'll have no complaints. The pinned and ramped rings, FWIW, do shift better than the plain TA ones. Re. length: I grew up on 175 for road racing and 170 for track. I personally have a hard time understanding the fixation with 172.5, and would be interested in the results of some double-blind tests for the aficionados. I've been riding for about 30 years, some of which were as a cat. 1 on the track, and I'm not sure I could tell apart cranks with a 2.5mm difference. I am positive that even if I can, it won't matter. Some people may just be more sensitive, I guess -- but I'm still skeptical! Re. VO quality: I like their stuff and have a lot of it. Most if it is not quite as good as the stuff it is copying, but I haven't yet run into any junk. I did sell a used VO saddle to a 230 pounder, who later broke a rivet. That's the only really negative experience I am personally aware of with their stuff. -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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] New to the RBW Group
Hi Daniel, heads up that there are some SoCal rides rumored to be coming up in the future: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/ Hope you can make it to some of them! On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: FS: Rivendell All-Rounder 59cm
That bike is really beautiful On Aug 20, 6:26 pm, Chris Cullum cullum.ch...@gmail.com wrote: OK, this one hurts but I really don't use it enough to warrant holding on to it... Rivendell All-Rounder, Joe Starck built, Joe Bell paint burnt orange with cream headtube 59cm C-T, 57cm top tube, 44.5cm to centre of horizontal dropout chainstays, 2 deg upslope to top tube, IIRC 72 deg parallel seat and head tube angles, standover mid top tube is just under 33 or 83.5cm, 3 water bottle braze-ons, huge tire clearance (26 559 wheels size) Nitto Frog seatpost, Brooks honey B17 saddle, Nitto Tech Deluxe 110mm stem, Nitto Noodle 46cm bars with shellacked blue cateye cloth tape, Tektro levers and mid-profile Shimano XT cantis with KoolStop salmon pads Shimano Ultegra 8 speed barcons, XT front and rear derailleurs, XTR M900 cranks (the ultimate) with 46/36/26t rings, UN7x 107mm BB, 12-28 XTR cassette, Sram chain Wheels: Shimano XT 32h 737 hubs, Bontrager Mustang rims, Wheelsmith 14g db spokes, handbuilt Mark Garcia, Ritchey Tom Slick 1.4 folding Kevlar bead tire, I can include some extra NOS Michelin Hi-Lite Comp 1.75 folding tires with light tread (similar to a CdV) Bike is in great shape and shows virtually no wear. There are a few paint chips (not many the paint is very good) that have been touched up with matching paint. I got this bike off the list about 5 years ago and haven't really used it much. Most of what I have done is upgrade the parts, switching out the Moustache bars for Noodles and a longer stem and putting on the XTR M900 crankset among other things. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11446...@n07/sets/72157624770263720/ Asking $2500 (a new Riv custom frame and fork only starts at $3000USD, $3300 next year). I'm in Vancouver, Canada but if shipped to the US I will ship from WA state. -- Chris Cullum Vancouver, BC -- 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: I finished an Yves Gomez for my wife
Thanks for the kind words. My two kids (9 and 7 years old) have gotten really enthusiastic about cycling, which has motivated my wife to be into it as well. Humorous aside about my daughter. She learned to ride without training wheels just this summer. We did an intensive session on our vacation Quote from Day 2 of Vacation: Daddy, I want to keep my training wheels until I'm 20 Quote from Day 4 of Vacation: Daddy! I can't believe I'm riding my bike without training wheels! I never want to stop riding my bike! My son asks about once a week for me to check if his legs are long enough to be my stoker on the tandem. The only hiccup with the build has been the front derailleur. I've done three Riv builds this year, and the front derailleur has been an adventure with all three. On this Yves I used a Suntour X-1, which fit nicely and the curvature is good for the rings, but the return spring is too strong for the Cheapie Thumb Shifters. No matter how tight you crank the tension screw on the shifter, it wanders out. I have a SRAM that I'll try next. On Aug 20, 2:19 pm, Powderpiggy ke...@mid-columbia-coho.net wrote: That's awesome. I love it. I actually have a Yves Gomez on order from Riv and hope to see it on my doorstep within the month. So this was kind of like a sneak peek of what is to come. Glad to know I will not be the only female riding the 'international mans mixte' Keely On Aug 20, 12:31 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've finished setting up my wife's mixte. It's turned out quite nicely. 52cm Yves Gomez. She's adjusting to the Albatross bars, but so far so good. She wanted a black and tan looking bike and has no qualms about having her decals say International Mens Mixte. The rack that we use with the Burley Piccolo is also powder coated black so it looks right at home. In fact, I've been thinking of setting up a 58cm mixte for myself and I prefer the baby blue. Anyway, shots in my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4910562571/ -- 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] F/S 60cm Sam Hillborne Green Canti
Unfortunately tough times have made me thin down the herd. I am selling my Green Sam Hillborne Canti-equipped Albatross Bar commuter. I am the original owner and I have the receipt from Riv. Green Sam Hillborne 60 Sugino XD2 56 Nitto Albatross 9 spd Dura Ace Bar End Shifters IRD Canti Brakes MKS Sneaker Pedals Cork Grips SORA Triple Derailleur (All of the above parts bought from Rivendell) (Bought these parts elsewhere or I had them lying around.) SRAM 11-34 Cassette XT Wheels with A119 Rims Panaracer Pasela Tires SKS Rear fenders Tektro Silver Mountain Bike Levers Nitto Technomic (10?) Stem Nitto Crystal Fellows Seatpost Silver Matte Planet Bike Water Bottle Cages. The saddle I'm including an old black brooks that is on there essentially as a placeholder. It could use a lot of work and unless you want to fix the serious seat sag, I wouldn't recommend using it. (Note, the Honey Saddle and the Keven's bag in the photo are NOT included.) Photos are available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kibbey/sets/72157624773701936/ I have the original receipt for this bike and the Rivendell parts. There is currently a bike built with very similar components (drop bars however) up on the Rivendell site for sale for over $2300 without tax or shipping. The cost of this build and the frame would be a very similar amount if not higher. This bike has scratches and a few paint chips on the frame and is still in good condition, but I have been riding it around town and locking it to parking meters. Think more beausage than polishing with a baby diaper but there is no damage to the frame. No significant exposed metal, and no dents in the frame. It hasn't ever been crashed and has probably been used less than 1000 miles. I offer it to the list at $1500 if the pickup is local. If you're dying for the bike and you're out of town I'll do some research on what an LBS whould charge to pack it up. I'm in the Bay Area in Berkeley and am around this weekend. Please let me know if there are any questions! Thanks, Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
For everyone who uses traditional frames and subscribes to the fist of seatpost extension aesthetic, Peter White sells 210 mm Nitto Jaguar seatposts for around US$ 90. Almost everyone else sells the 250 mm version at close to double Peter's price. I agree with Jim that the Jaguar is arguably the best seatpost ever made. -- 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: New to the RBW Group
Welcome. Yea - we may even get out own SoCal Google group... and a Roadeo review from one of our members. I'm watching the clock. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 21, 7:50 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Daniel, heads up that there are some SoCal rides rumored to be coming up in the future:http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... Hope you can make it to some of them! On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Where did your Pro 5 Vis break? Do you know of any quality differences between the newer production and the older ones? Thanks. Patrick Moore, who has a collection of the older ones The left crank broke at top of the flute while accelerating out of the saddle from a stop sign. It showed the usual signs of fatigue cracking, originating at an irregularity left over by the machining process. I'd looked at those marks when the cranks were new, then dismissed it as paranoia. Oops. (And if I'd been checking them regularly like I should have, I'd have noticed the crack and avoided some excitement.) Those cranks compared favorably with the older ones I have, at least in appearance. I notice the same sort of machining marks on the old ones, though less pronounced. I'm trying to remain confident in the old ones, but to be honest, they are sitting in a box right now... The folks at VO told me that they have heard of breakage with the older ones, but that mine was the first new one they'd heard of failing. C'est la vie, I guess. -- 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: I finished an Yves Gomez for my wife
Wow, the Yves is a beautiful bike. I hope Riv is still making mixtes when I am ready for one. Your stories about teaching your children how to ride a bike brings back memories for me. You are obviously are enjoying the experience, the memories will bring smiles to your eyes forever. Thank you for sharing them. On Aug 21, 9:29 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the kind words. My two kids (9 and 7 years old) have gotten really enthusiastic about cycling, which has motivated my wife to be into it as well. Humorous aside about my daughter. She learned to ride without training wheels just this summer. We did an intensive session on our vacation Quote from Day 2 of Vacation: Daddy, I want to keep my training wheels until I'm 20 Quote from Day 4 of Vacation: Daddy! I can't believe I'm riding my bike without training wheels! I never want to stop riding my bike! My son asks about once a week for me to check if his legs are long enough to be my stoker on the tandem. The only hiccup with the build has been the front derailleur. I've done three Riv builds this year, and the front derailleur has been an adventure with all three. On this Yves I used a Suntour X-1, which fit nicely and the curvature is good for the rings, but the return spring is too strong for the Cheapie Thumb Shifters. No matter how tight you crank the tension screw on the shifter, it wanders out. I have a SRAM that I'll try next. On Aug 20, 2:19 pm, Powderpiggy ke...@mid-columbia-coho.net wrote: That's awesome. I love it. I actually have a Yves Gomez on order from Riv and hope to see it on my doorstep within the month. So this was kind of like a sneak peek of what is to come. Glad to know I will not be the only female riding the 'international mans mixte' Keely On Aug 20, 12:31 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've finished setting up my wife's mixte. It's turned out quite nicely. 52cm Yves Gomez. She's adjusting to the Albatross bars, but so far so good. She wanted a black and tan looking bike and has no qualms about having her decals say International Mens Mixte. The rack that we use with the Burley Piccolo is also powder coated black so it looks right at home. In fact, I've been thinking of setting up a 58cm mixte for myself and I prefer the baby blue. Anyway, shots in my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4910562571/ -- 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: New to the RBW Group
Vicious unfounded rumors. On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome. Yea - we may even get out own SoCal Google group... and a Roadeo review from one of our members. I'm watching the clock. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 21, 7:50 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Daniel, heads up that there are some SoCal rides rumored to be coming up in the future: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... Hope you can make it to some of them! On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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] Taking my Atlantis on Tour
Well once again I'm setting off on tour, this time to the Great White North. For those interested you can follow along on my blog: http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/ and I'll be uploading photos when I can into my Tour2010 set on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104...@n01/sets/72157624650490173/ cheers, 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-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: Taking my Atlantis on Tour
Awesome! Have a great time. The pictures from your tour down the west coast last year were great. I'll be looking forward to your Flickr updates. --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.
[RBW] Re: Renovelo Frames
and the listing for THE ONE is now gone. Best of luck to the lucky individual that bought it. On Aug 20, 9:02 pm, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Had I known they'd be selling the Renovelos at such give-away prices I might have held off buying my Sam. Now the only alternative is to try and snatch one up anyway. These things aren't going to gather any dust in the RivShop. Kinda like unsold inventory of Acorn bags. It's probably not GP's style, but I think they'd haul in alot more cash if they'd put them up on eBay in ten-day auctions. On Aug 19, 6:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. 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.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Renovelo Frames
Hopefully they know the history behind it. Pretty cool ride! On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: and the listing for THE ONE is now gone. Best of luck to the lucky individual that bought it. On Aug 20, 9:02 pm, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Had I known they'd be selling the Renovelos at such give-away prices I might have held off buying my Sam. Now the only alternative is to try and snatch one up anyway. These things aren't going to gather any dust in the RivShop. Kinda like unsold inventory of Acorn bags. It's probably not GP's style, but I think they'd haul in alot more cash if they'd put them up on eBay in ten-day auctions. On Aug 19, 6:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
@ Peter White, the Nitto Crystal Fellow (single-bolt) is $95, and the Nitto Jaguar NJ SP72 (2-bolt) is $130 for the 210mm, and $140 for the 250mm, just to clarify. On Aug 21, 8:10 am, msrw msr...@gmail.com wrote: For everyone who uses traditional frames and subscribes to the fist of seatpost extension aesthetic, Peter White sells 210 mm Nitto Jaguar seatposts for around US$ 90. Almost everyone else sells the 250 mm version at close to double Peter's price. I agree with Jim that the Jaguar is arguably the best seatpost ever made. -- 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] Saddle experiment
Since I first bought a Selle Anatomica from RBW, it's been my seat of choice. I have them on 3 of the 4 bikes that call our garage home. One of the saddles came used from another cyclist, and was already fully stretched out. My past experience with Selles is that once they get to that point, they stay there. GP said the same thing in the advertising blurb back when Riv was selling them. I was surprised then on today's ride (to Fat Girl's BBQ Cafe, no less) when the seat stretcher bolt fell OUT and onto teh ground as I was riding. The saddle was soaked with sweat and hammocked so that it was laying on top of the seatpost. No, there was no pain, just consternation. The leather LOOKS okay, and instead of sending $75 to re skin the frame back at the factory, I decided to go to Home Depot instead. I came back with a 3 1/2 bolt to replace the 2 long fallen out one. The Selle bolt has a custom head which gets a narrow hex socket inside a hole in the steel saddle nose piece. I knew I wouldn't find that, but came back with a carriage bolt instead. I turned it up snug against the rounded inside portion of the nose piece and we'll see how it rides. If it's a bust, I'm out a whopping $0.33 (inc tax) None of my other Selles have done this, btw. -- 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: Taking my Atlantis on Tour
Robert: Thanks for the post; I'll be following. Reminds me I should be on my own tour not poking around here dougP On Aug 21, 1:15 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome! Have a great time. The pictures from your tour down the west coast last year were great. I'll be looking forward to your Flickr updates. --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.
[RBW] Re: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
I ordered a Nitto S-83 quite some time ago, and this week I got around to installing it, mating the Atlantis to the Brooks Team Pro. As I was lubing and assembling the ensemble, I was struck by the fact that this was the finest seatpost I had ever installed. Better than my Dura-Ace, Synchros, Easton, Suntour XC Pro, Suntour Superbe Pro, American Classic or even the Nitto S-65 of which I think I have three and the Thompson Elite of which I have three. None of these is junk, but the S-83 is better. How do they do it? A masterpiece of design and execution. Bob Cooper -- 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: New to the RBW Group
Daniel: As David mentioned, the SoCal group (what are we calling ourselves this month?) has semi-organized rides (sometimes we make it up as we go along) on a schedule similar to the RR. All that's required is an appreciation of Rivendells and a tolerance for their owners. Bonus points if you like wool and canvas. If you found this group, you're on the right track. dougP On Aug 20, 1:39 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel -- 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: FS: Rivendell All-Rounder 59cm
Chris: Someone is going to be extremely fortunate to get that bike from you. People wait a year or more for something like that. And on the Renovelo thread someone was musing on why are all the good deals on extra large or extra small bikes. Here's a wonderful opportunity on an in-demand size. Now, can I convince my wife that an All Rounder is complimentary to my Atlantis? dougP On Aug 20, 6:26 pm, Chris Cullum cullum.ch...@gmail.com wrote: OK, this one hurts but I really don't use it enough to warrant holding on to it... Rivendell All-Rounder, Joe Starck built, Joe Bell paint burnt orange with cream headtube 59cm C-T, 57cm top tube, 44.5cm to centre of horizontal dropout chainstays, 2 deg upslope to top tube, IIRC 72 deg parallel seat and head tube angles, standover mid top tube is just under 33 or 83.5cm, 3 water bottle braze-ons, huge tire clearance (26 559 wheels size) Nitto Frog seatpost, Brooks honey B17 saddle, Nitto Tech Deluxe 110mm stem, Nitto Noodle 46cm bars with shellacked blue cateye cloth tape, Tektro levers and mid-profile Shimano XT cantis with KoolStop salmon pads Shimano Ultegra 8 speed barcons, XT front and rear derailleurs, XTR M900 cranks (the ultimate) with 46/36/26t rings, UN7x 107mm BB, 12-28 XTR cassette, Sram chain Wheels: Shimano XT 32h 737 hubs, Bontrager Mustang rims, Wheelsmith 14g db spokes, handbuilt Mark Garcia, Ritchey Tom Slick 1.4 folding Kevlar bead tire, I can include some extra NOS Michelin Hi-Lite Comp 1.75 folding tires with light tread (similar to a CdV) Bike is in great shape and shows virtually no wear. There are a few paint chips (not many the paint is very good) that have been touched up with matching paint. I got this bike off the list about 5 years ago and haven't really used it much. Most of what I have done is upgrade the parts, switching out the Moustache bars for Noodles and a longer stem and putting on the XTR M900 crankset among other things. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11446...@n07/sets/72157624770263720/ Asking $2500 (a new Riv custom frame and fork only starts at $3000USD, $3300 next year). I'm in Vancouver, Canada but if shipped to the US I will ship from WA state. -- Chris Cullum Vancouver, BC -- 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] Bullmoose at last!!
Rivendell finally got some dull-brite 150mm Bullmoose bars in stock and I got myself a set. Came yesterday and on the bike today. I absolutely love them. The sweepback is perfect and counters the long tt that Bridgestone bikes had. On a side note I used some of the new Newbaum's cloth tape and while the description says easy to wrap I found it to be not as easy as other cloth tape. It is extra sticky and tends to want to wrap around itself and stick to itself. It took me a long time and I still am not happy with the wrap I got. I am a bit OCD and usually do a pretty good job with my tape wrapping. As you can see from the photos this wrap is far from perfect. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1993%20Bridgestone%20MB-2/0821001553.jpg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1993%20Bridgestone%20MB-2/0821001553a.jpg -- 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: FS: Rivendell All-Rounder 59cm
I tried to convince myself. Never mind my wife. But after a woodsy,dirt road cruise on my Atlantis I decide this would be kind of redundant. Don't get me wrong. I'd love to own this bike but the Atlantis will do anything and go anywhere I have the skills to take it and I'm not about to replace it or think I can find something I'd like any better. This one is indeed a beautiful bike and whoever snaps it up will have a gem. On Aug 21, 6:05 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Chris: Someone is going to be extremely fortunate to get that bike from you. People wait a year or more for something like that. And on the Renovelo thread someone was musing on why are all the good deals on extra large or extra small bikes. Here's a wonderful opportunity on an in-demand size. Now, can I convince my wife that an All Rounder is complimentary to my Atlantis? dougP On Aug 20, 6:26 pm, Chris Cullum cullum.ch...@gmail.com wrote: OK, this one hurts but I really don't use it enough to warrant holding on to it... Rivendell All-Rounder, Joe Starck built, Joe Bell paint burnt orange with cream headtube 59cm C-T, 57cm top tube, 44.5cm to centre of horizontal dropout chainstays, 2 deg upslope to top tube, IIRC 72 deg parallel seat and head tube angles, standover mid top tube is just under 33 or 83.5cm, 3 water bottle braze-ons, huge tire clearance (26 559 wheels size) Nitto Frog seatpost, Brooks honey B17 saddle, Nitto Tech Deluxe 110mm stem, Nitto Noodle 46cm bars with shellacked blue cateye cloth tape, Tektro levers and mid-profile Shimano XT cantis with KoolStop salmon pads Shimano Ultegra 8 speed barcons, XT front and rear derailleurs, XTR M900 cranks (the ultimate) with 46/36/26t rings, UN7x 107mm BB, 12-28 XTR cassette, Sram chain Wheels: Shimano XT 32h 737 hubs, Bontrager Mustang rims, Wheelsmith 14g db spokes, handbuilt Mark Garcia, Ritchey Tom Slick 1.4 folding Kevlar bead tire, I can include some extra NOS Michelin Hi-Lite Comp 1.75 folding tires with light tread (similar to a CdV) Bike is in great shape and shows virtually no wear. There are a few paint chips (not many the paint is very good) that have been touched up with matching paint. I got this bike off the list about 5 years ago and haven't really used it much. Most of what I have done is upgrade the parts, switching out the Moustache bars for Noodles and a longer stem and putting on the XTR M900 crankset among other things. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11446...@n07/sets/72157624770263720/ Asking $2500 (a new Riv custom frame and fork only starts at $3000USD, $3300 next year). I'm in Vancouver, Canada but if shipped to the US I will ship from WA state. -- Chris Cullum Vancouver, BC- 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] Re: FS: Rivendell All-Rounder 59cm
Sorry that you have to let it go Chris, I have the exact same frame, except its a 61cm with 700cc wheels. I believe Stark built while he was at Match. I'm sure it will find a good home. Cheers, AJ -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Well, I'm 6' nuthin' and my bikes have 170, 175 and 180 cranks. Didn't realize the last one until looking at my Fargo one day and realizing it had these really long crank arms. Never even noticed the difference. Funny enough, my one century is on the bike with too longa cranks. Probably means that my riding style is sufficiently poor that things like that go unnoticed, but it sure makes buying replacement cranks easy. What length do you want? Whaver you have that's cheapest. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 21, 8:17 am, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for posting that. As a tall rider I've never tried long cranks. As it happens, I take delivery of a custom bike next week with 185mm TA cranks. I'm almost hoping that they're not all that. My other three bikes with 175's are going to be quite costly to convert if they are. On Aug 21, 7:13 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: In regards to longer cranks, there's a lot of unfounded fear and mis- information that gets spread . Longer cranks don't hurt your knees, or slow your cadence, or ruin your pedal motion. Resistance domes from fear of change fear of the unknown. We all experience it. There's 3 groups about longer cranks. Those that have tried them and found them invaluable. Those that try them and didn't like them. Those that talk about them but never tried them. I refer to this http://www.nettally.com/palmk/crwives.html- 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] Re: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
Totally agree with you, Bob. Before seeing the S-83, the old Suntoure XC pro was my favorite. Even more so when I was riding mountain bikes. Just purchased the VO post for my LHT. Not as nicely finished, but a bit more setback, which I seem to prefer on this bike. Also was easier to install than the S-83, which for all it's fine points, takes a bit of finesse to fit onto leather saddles. Especially with a Nitto saddlebag grip. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 21, 5:41 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: I ordered a Nitto S-83 quite some time ago, and this week I got around to installing it, mating the Atlantis to the Brooks Team Pro. As I was lubing and assembling the ensemble, I was struck by the fact that this was the finest seatpost I had ever installed. Better than my Dura-Ace, Synchros, Easton, Suntour XC Pro, Suntour Superbe Pro, American Classic or even the Nitto S-65 of which I think I have three and the Thompson Elite of which I have three. None of these is junk, but the S-83 is better. How do they do it? A masterpiece of design and execution. Bob Cooper -- 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: New to the RBW Group
Gee, with that schedule, by the time I head back out there (wishfully late next year) it will be time for another ride and another Reader (grin). Welcome to the group. There are a lot of nice Rivendell/steel bikes in SoCal. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN (a long, long way from SoCal) On Aug 21, 5:51 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Daniel: As David mentioned, the SoCal group (what are we calling ourselves this month?) has semi-organized rides (sometimes we make it up as we go along) on a schedule similar to the RR. All that's required is an appreciation of Rivendells and a tolerance for their owners. Bonus points if you like wool and canvas. If you found this group, you're on the right track. dougP On Aug 20, 1:39 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: New to the RBW Group
I think the ride will come long before the Reader... On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 6:24 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Gee, with that schedule, by the time I head back out there (wishfully late next year) it will be time for another ride and another Reader (grin). Welcome to the group. There are a lot of nice Rivendell/steel bikes in SoCal. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN (a long, long way from SoCal) On Aug 21, 5:51 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Daniel: As David mentioned, the SoCal group (what are we calling ourselves this month?) has semi-organized rides (sometimes we make it up as we go along) on a schedule similar to the RR. All that's required is an appreciation of Rivendells and a tolerance for their owners. Bonus points if you like wool and canvas. If you found this group, you're on the right track. dougP On Aug 20, 1:39 pm, Daniel aframaf...@gmail.com wrote: Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read the FAQ section and realized a couple things 1) I should introduce myself to ya 2) I may have in advertantly double posted (although the messages are pending approval - I think - I can't see where I can edit/delete them) I'm a bike commuter in Southern California with an affinity for lugged steel. My current project is a tan Nishiki International and I'm working on getting my wife in riding. She has a modern Al/Carbon Jamis, but with some luck, we may yet get her on a steel frame. All the best, Daniel- 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.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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
Bob: I've got the earlier aluminum DA posts on two Rivs; even with their considerable setback I have to use a mallet to get my Flites far back enough (yes, I ought to have listened to Grant long ago when he counseled a 72* st; but mine are 73*) and the clamp grips the front part of the cradle with just mm of contact (no problems over many years, but ...). Does the S 83 have more setback than the DAs? Can't see what the fuss is over the SP 60,though -- looks like a bad old design resurrected in better quality. Thanks. On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: I ordered a Nitto S-83 quite some time ago, and this week I got around to installing it, mating the Atlantis to the Brooks Team Pro. As I was lubing and assembling the ensemble, I was struck by the fact that this was the finest seatpost I had ever installed. Better than my Dura-Ace, Synchros, Easton, Suntour XC Pro, Suntour Superbe Pro, American Classic or even the Nitto S-65 of which I think I have three and the Thompson Elite of which I have three. None of these is junk, but the S-83 is better. How do they do it? A masterpiece of design and execution. Bob Cooper -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Review Instructions for Snobbish Nitto SP-60 Seat Post
Can't see what the fuss is over the SP 60,though -- looks like a bad old design resurrected in better quality. Sadly, good taste has become all too rare in this 21st Century. For those of carrying the flame, there is now the SP-60. Which is, by the way, the topic of this thread. On Aug 21, 9:44 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Bob: I've got the earlier aluminum DA posts on two Rivs; even with their considerable setback I have to use a mallet to get my Flites far back enough (yes, I ought to have listened to Grant long ago when he counseled a 72* st; but mine are 73*) and the clamp grips the front part of the cradle with just mm of contact (no problems over many years, but ...). Does the S 83 have more setback than the DAs? Can't see what the fuss is over the SP 60,though -- looks like a bad old design resurrected in better quality. Thanks. On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: I ordered a Nitto S-83 quite some time ago, and this week I got around to installing it, mating the Atlantis to the Brooks Team Pro. As I was lubing and assembling the ensemble, I was struck by the fact that this was the finest seatpost I had ever installed. Better than my Dura-Ace, Synchros, Easton, Suntour XC Pro, Suntour Superbe Pro, American Classic or even the Nitto S-65 of which I think I have three and the Thompson Elite of which I have three. None of these is junk, but the S-83 is better. How do they do it? A masterpiece of design and execution. Bob Cooper -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
I'm going with Eric on this one. I have bikes with both 170 and 175 and can't tell any difference at all. Maybe we share a similar riding style. There are areas where a lack of sensitivity simplifies life. dougP On Aug 21, 6:07 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Well, I'm 6' nuthin' and my bikes have 170, 175 and 180 cranks. Didn't realize the last one until looking at my Fargo one day and realizing it had these really long crank arms. Never even noticed the difference. Funny enough, my one century is on the bike with too longa cranks. Probably means that my riding style is sufficiently poor that things like that go unnoticed, but it sure makes buying replacement cranks easy. What length do you want? Whaver you have that's cheapest. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 21, 8:17 am, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for posting that. As a tall rider I've never tried long cranks. As it happens, I take delivery of a custom bike next week with 185mm TA cranks. I'm almost hoping that they're not all that. My other three bikes with 175's are going to be quite costly to convert if they are. On Aug 21, 7:13 am, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: In regards to longer cranks, there's a lot of unfounded fear and mis- information that gets spread . Longer cranks don't hurt your knees, or slow your cadence, or ruin your pedal motion. Resistance domes from fear of change fear of the unknown. We all experience it. There's 3 groups about longer cranks. Those that have tried them and found them invaluable. Those that try them and didn't like them. Those that talk about them but never tried them. I refer to this http://www.nettally.com/palmk/crwives.html-Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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] Re: Renovelo Frames
Y'know... I can see Rivendell not getting into that with someone who didn't know. :^) I thought about that bike for a minute on todays ride up the logging roads. The Bontrager was in fine form, though, and all the internet covetousness went out the window. Nothing like a dog and a bike and an afternoon to remind you that you actually have it pretty good. Philip www.biketinker.com On Aug 21, 2:07 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully they know the history behind it. Pretty cool ride! On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: and the listing for THE ONE is now gone. Best of luck to the lucky individual that bought it. On Aug 20, 9:02 pm, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Had I known they'd be selling the Renovelos at such give-away prices I might have held off buying my Sam. Now the only alternative is to try and snatch one up anyway. These things aren't going to gather any dust in the RivShop. Kinda like unsold inventory of Acorn bags. It's probably not GP's style, but I think they'd haul in alot more cash if they'd put them up on eBay in ten-day auctions. On Aug 19, 6:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. 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%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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: Renovelo Frames
Didn't know what? :-) On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 9:33 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Y'know... I can see Rivendell not getting into that with someone who didn't know. :^) I thought about that bike for a minute on todays ride up the logging roads. The Bontrager was in fine form, though, and all the internet covetousness went out the window. Nothing like a dog and a bike and an afternoon to remind you that you actually have it pretty good. Philip www.biketinker.com On Aug 21, 2:07 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully they know the history behind it. Pretty cool ride! On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: and the listing for THE ONE is now gone. Best of luck to the lucky individual that bought it. On Aug 20, 9:02 pm, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Had I known they'd be selling the Renovelos at such give-away prices I might have held off buying my Sam. Now the only alternative is to try and snatch one up anyway. These things aren't going to gather any dust in the RivShop. Kinda like unsold inventory of Acorn bags. It's probably not GP's style, but I think they'd haul in alot more cash if they'd put them up on eBay in ten-day auctions. On Aug 19, 6:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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 One man's religion is another man's belly laugh. --Robert A. Heinlein -- 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: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Just wear some 2.5 mm thicker shoes ! On Aug 19, 8:00 pm, pruckelshaus pruckelsh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride 172.5mm cranks. He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has certainly lost a good amount of business because of it...including my own. This would be the perfect crank for my needs, if only it were available as a 172.5. Pete On Aug 9, 11:04 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: The new 50.4 bcd TA Cyclotourist copy crankset is now in stock at VO. Looks very nice and shiny! The stock 46-30 combo seems like it would work well most flatter places. Though it seems like 46t ring would get a lot use to me since the 30 would only be needed climbing? What freewheel/cassette do most people run in hilly areas with this set? -- 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.
