[RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell Mixte
Thanks, Sumehra! My wife's Betty isn't nearly as amazing as your custom, but both she and I are extremely pleased with the custom paint results. And it looks much, much better than our poor quality shots would indicate. =) On May 3, 2:38 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Geoff -- that looks amazing! :D Very nice. On May 2, 11:03 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Sumehra, I'm still pretty new to this group, so I hope that this link will work: http://ImageEvent.com/gyuenfamily/karensbettyfoy I agree; when you're fortunate enough to get a really special bike like a Riv, it's nice to be able to personalize it and make it a little unique. But, yours is above and beyond! On May 1, 6:51 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks -- I'd love to see your wifes BF! I think I have seen the Cream + Light blue on Riv's site. It's always nice to do something to make it unlike any other bike. On Apr 30, 3:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow, gorgeous custom Riv mixte! The special work done on your SS couplers(carved hearts to match the lugs) is really icing on the cake! My wife has a standard Betty Foy, but had it custom painted in cream with red panels and hearts. It came out so beautifully, that Grant then had another Betty frame painted in cream with medium-light blue panels. Slightly different, but along the same vein. Whomever scooped up that frame was lucky! I really like the Paul canti brakes that you spec'd...very nice! On Apr 29, 6:58 pm, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some photos...http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bike basket water bottle holder?
Hi Michael, I hope I'm not presuming too much, but you may be thinking of my adventure touring (ex mtb) bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151498@N07/4338978587/in/set-72157623375460150/ Camelbak MOLLE pouch, for the Camelbak Better Bottle (also great) available at many military NEX/BX/PX and/or online vendors: http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/Accessories/Bottle-Pouch.aspx This setup is still working great - I really dig it. Best, Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lighter Wheel Set Question
Hello, I'm new to the group. I have a 2009 AHH and it has 135 spacing. I believe the Saluki which the AHH replaced had 132.5 spacing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Lighter Wheel Set Question
on 5/3/11 9:03 PM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Bruce, The AHHs are supposed to have 132.5 spacing. Unless you've altered that, you should be able to use 130 OLD wheels just fine. I did that on mine. My aught-eight model has 135, dead-on. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grease and Beeswax
Don't put any grease on the spindles. The cranks slide onto them dry. At least this is what my LBS told me. The bolt which holds them on should be greased though. I'm one for Phil Wood grease or it's equivalent and Locktite Blue Designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with standard hand tools such as those fender to rack bolts. It's super annoying to have a fender start rattling 1/2 way to work and be required to remove the wheel just to tighten the bolt. On May 2, 2:22 pm, Alex alexlem...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I'm building up a bike from scratch for the first time in my life (exciting!) and I have a question about grease and beeswax. I think I am solid on which parts of a bike should be greased - bb threads, seatpost, stem, screws that hold on cranks, threading where pedals screw in (am I missing any?). What I am less clear about is when one should apply beeswax to screws. I've watched all the Riv youtube videos and have seen beeswax applied at various points (to the screws that hold on downtube shifters, for instance), but I haven't found a comprehensive list. Is there any rhyme or reason to when one should be applying the stuff? Does it go on everything? Rear derailer? Brake bolts? Fender stays? Any guidance would be much appreciated. --Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant's Velosophy...
I clicked the ask the publisher for a Kindle version. Maybe if enough folks do that they'll offer a digital copy. It's sitting on my wish list at Amazon. Hopefully if there is a photo of Grant, it will be updated from his Roads to Ride books. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 3, 4:28 pm, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Any chance for a Kindle version? :) On May 3, 2011 2:24 PM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Amazon just confirmed that they have a confirmed shipping date for Grant Petersen Velosophy. Estimated arrival date: June 03 2011 - July 13 2011. I placed the order in January when I accidentally discovered it. René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grease and Beeswax
The question of grease on spindles is hotly debated and generates strong passions, leading to at least one major war in the Middle East. Many mfrs and experts say to grease the spindle. I have always done so and torqued to Phil specs and have never had problems, ti or steel. All of which leads me to believe that, as long as you torque the bolts sufficiently, it really don't matter. On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 12:58 AM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Don't put any grease on the spindles. The cranks slide onto them dry. At least this is what my LBS told me. The bolt which holds them on should be greased though. I'm one for Phil Wood greas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lighter Wheel Set Question
The AHH was advertised as 135 when I considered buying one. I was surprised that GP moved away from the more versatile 132.5 of the Rambouillet, which was put to sleep when the AHH was released. Perhaps he thought the 135 fit the bikes image better. I didn't have any other bikes that took 135 and didn't want a non- compatible wheel set to deal with, along with the brakes, that was a deal breaker for me. I would recommend to the OP having the stays reset to 132.5 and using either set of wheels at will. michael On May 4, 2:36 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 5/3/11 9:03 PM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Bruce, The AHHs are supposed to have 132.5 spacing. Unless you've altered that, you should be able to use 130 OLD wheels just fine. I did that on mine. My aught-eight model has 135, dead-on. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Marathon tires - Dureme vs. Supreme
Totally non-scientific and just my own opinion. A few weeks ago purchased a pair of Marathon Duremes in 700x40 for a non-Riv bike. For comparison, have had a set of Supreme 700x40 on my Sam Hillborne for most of the past year. So having just a few hundred miles on the Dureme how do they feel and compare? Without taking into consideration the entirely different bikes, they ride like a dream. Feel like they are quicker to accelerate and seem to roll with less effort. Also seem more comfortable on bumps and potholes than the Supremes, even pumped up to close to the same pressure. As to size, also pretty close to the Supremes. Supremes are more truly round. (Can you open your heart to the sound of the 5 string banjo - it's round) While the Dureme has a slight shoulder where the tread ends on the sidewall. Bear in mind the Duremes are about 80 grams heavier than the Supremes. As well has as having an actual tread. My working theory - the Duremes feel nicer because of the tread. Road vibration, feedback and maybe the hum of the tires makes me think they are faster. A purely mental issue. That said, I like the Duremes enough that the Hillborne will eventually get a pair. Maybe not this year, but when the present tires wear out. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lighter Wheel Set Question
I used a pair of 130 mm Shimano 105 hubs in a 135 spaced frame by adding 2 mm of spacers to each side of the axle. No re-dishing was needed, it worked fine. There's a bit less axle in the dropout but that makes no difference, as Sheldon pointed out the wheel is held by the locknut and skewer faces. It's also easily reversible. I wouldn't bother respacing the frame. My Riv Road was spaced 128 (to accept 126 or 130 hubs), and I think it's kind of a pain. Bill On May 3, 2:22 pm, Bruce Oppenheim br...@ohiotravelbag.com wrote: I would like to ride a lighter wheels/tires set on my A. Homer Hilsen at times when just riding paved roads. I have a pair of Mavic open pro wheels from another bike with road bike hub spacing (130). My A. Homer Hilsen is (135). Since the Mavic hub spacing is a bit narrower, my question is... will it hurt the frame to squeeze the rear dropout to fit the smaller hub? I don't want to stress the frame. Thanks, Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Break-in for Berthoud saddles?
Hi Matt I might try that. It's gotten wet on rainy rides but perhaps not enough! For those of you who have not seen one it's remarkable how thick and hard the leather is on these things. About twice as thick as a B17 and no flex at all. Thanks for the replies. Christian On May 3, 9:16 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: This may be blasphemy to some, but you might try to get the saddle wet, or just damp, and then go for a ride. I have done that (inadvertently) with brooks saddles in rain storms and they do tend to break right in after being ridden wet. Farthest I've gone in a day is 135 miles though, after which my whole body hurts. YMMV. -Matt P.S. there was another thread on here recently about Bethoud saddles twisting on the rails, for which there seemed to be a special clamp you could get as a preventative measure. On May 3, 9:04 am, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, a saddle should feel good for a long time. My Berthoud pokes my sit bones after awhile. My old B17 was comfortable all day and into the night. I returned it under warranty when it became quite lopsided. I then purchased a Berthoud. It's a really nice saddle and I think I may keep trying. I have another B17 I might use for this weekend's 300k. Best wishes Chistian On May 3, 7:34 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 15:54 -0700, islaysteve wrote: Sorry if this doesn't add much, but at 200K, my butt would be sore with any saddle! Maybe it's just fine and your expectations are too high? Or do you have experience with other saddles that are comfy over that distance?? Certainly. I've done a couple of 200K brevets with a B.17 saddle and zero butt pain. It is, after all, only 25 more miles than a century, not exactly a really long ride -- not, for example, like a 1200K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Marathon tires - Dureme vs. Supreme
Good to know Eric. Thanks for posting this info. --mike On May 4, 5:31 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Totally non-scientific and just my own opinion. A few weeks ago purchased a pair of Marathon Duremes in 700x40 for a non-Riv bike. For comparison, have had a set of Supreme 700x40 on my Sam Hillborne for most of the past year. So having just a few hundred miles on the Dureme how do they feel and compare? Without taking into consideration the entirely different bikes, they ride like a dream. Feel like they are quicker to accelerate and seem to roll with less effort. Also seem more comfortable on bumps and potholes than the Supremes, even pumped up to close to the same pressure. As to size, also pretty close to the Supremes. Supremes are more truly round. (Can you open your heart to the sound of the 5 string banjo - it's round) While the Dureme has a slight shoulder where the tread ends on the sidewall. Bear in mind the Duremes are about 80 grams heavier than the Supremes. As well has as having an actual tread. My working theory - the Duremes feel nicer because of the tread. Road vibration, feedback and maybe the hum of the tires makes me think they are faster. A purely mental issue. That said, I like the Duremes enough that the Hillborne will eventually get a pair. Maybe not this year, but when the present tires wear out. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Marathon tires - Dureme vs. Supreme
Thanks from me, too, Eric. I had wondered about Duremes and had decided not to bother to try them. I have set that aside and look forward to trying them on my Romulus. -jb On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Totally non-scientific and just my own opinion. A few weeks ago purchased a pair of Marathon Duremes in 700x40 for a non-Riv bike. For comparison, have had a set of Supreme 700x40 on my Sam Hillborne for most of the past year. So having just a few hundred miles on the Dureme how do they feel and compare? Without taking into consideration the entirely different bikes, they ride like a dream. Feel like they are quicker to accelerate and seem to roll with less effort. Also seem more comfortable on bumps and potholes than the Supremes, even pumped up to close to the same pressure. As to size, also pretty close to the Supremes. Supremes are more truly round. (Can you open your heart to the sound of the 5 string banjo - it's round) While the Dureme has a slight shoulder where the tread ends on the sidewall. Bear in mind the Duremes are about 80 grams heavier than the Supremes. As well has as having an actual tread. My working theory - the Duremes feel nicer because of the tread. Road vibration, feedback and maybe the hum of the tires makes me think they are faster. A purely mental issue. That said, I like the Duremes enough that the Hillborne will eventually get a pair. Maybe not this year, but when the present tires wear out. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant's Velosophy...
I wonder if digital/audio versions are done at Amazon, the publisher, or the author's prerogative? If I were the author, I would want to control which proprietary media and software(s) my work was tied to. Maybe sending a note to the author would be a good way to ask for your Kindle version. I hear he's a nice guy :^) On May 4, 2:54 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I clicked the ask the publisher for a Kindle version. Maybe if enough folks do that they'll offer a digital copy. It's sitting on my wish list at Amazon. Hopefully if there is a photo of Grant, it will be updated from his Roads to Ride books. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 3, 4:28 pm, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Any chance for a Kindle version? :) On May 3, 2011 2:24 PM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Amazon just confirmed that they have a confirmed shipping date for Grant Petersen Velosophy. Estimated arrival date: June 03 2011 - July 13 2011. I placed the order in January when I accidentally discovered it. René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] splats
i purchased a pair of splats from Riv in the largest size. they have been tried on but not ridden in. Does anyone have a pair in medium they'd like to trade for a large? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Atlantis
Thoughts on Cantilever versus V-brakes? I have a LHT with the Tektro 720s on it and I would not get them again. I feel they are difficult to adjust and they are okay at stopping the bike. Since this is a 50th b-day gift to myself, I have been looking at the Paul brakes. Any experience with either the touring Cantis or the Motolites? On May 3, 8:30 am, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: Soma is selling the M-bars grandad, the Lauterwasser. I just put them on the WmJ Hood, with Genny levers. The bars have more drop than M-bars. Around town they feel good, haven't done a long ride with them yet. http://store.somafab.com/solahacr.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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: Thoughts on Cantilever versus V-brakes? I have a LHT with the Tektro 720s on it and I would not get them again. I feel they are difficult to adjust and they are okay at stopping the bike. Since this is a 50th b-day gift to myself, I have been looking at the Paul brakes. Any experience with either the touring Cantis or the Motolites? If you go with V-brakes make sure you: 1. get the right brake levers to match them 2. the cable splitting thing gets harder with v-brakes b/c there is no simple way of unhooking them w/o readjusting them. Also worth looking at some of the other tektro/cane creek cantis - the scx5 I had a bianchi and I loved those things. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] fenders on 50's
hi i mentioned in a previous post that i put some Dureme 50's on my Hillborne. I am going to squeeze fenders on the bike ,but I don't know if I should purchase the SKS P50's or the SKS P55's. The P50's are for 700 x 45 or so, and the P55's are slightly wider but are really for 26 wheels. Does anyone have an opinion on which would work better? Either way, I will probably have to cut some part of the fender away near the chain stays. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Break-in for Berthoud saddles?
Given that Berthoud saddles are supposed to be waterproof (see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallblog/3637431184/ ) - I don't think it's blasphemy. Probably a good test of their tanning process. CZ On May 4, 6:48 am, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Matt I might try that. It's gotten wet on rainy rides but perhaps not enough! For those of you who have not seen one it's remarkable how thick and hard the leather is on these things. About twice as thick as a B17 and no flex at all. Thanks for the replies. Christian On May 3, 9:16 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: This may be blasphemy to some, but you might try to get the saddle wet, or just damp, and then go for a ride. I have done that (inadvertently) with brooks saddles in rain storms and they do tend to break right in after being ridden wet. Farthest I've gone in a day is 135 miles though, after which my whole body hurts. YMMV. -Matt P.S. there was another thread on here recently about Bethoud saddles twisting on the rails, for which there seemed to be a special clamp you could get as a preventative measure. On May 3, 9:04 am, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, a saddle should feel good for a long time. My Berthoud pokes my sit bones after awhile. My old B17 was comfortable all day and into the night. I returned it under warranty when it became quite lopsided. I then purchased a Berthoud. It's a really nice saddle and I think I may keep trying. I have another B17 I might use for this weekend's 300k. Best wishes Chistian On May 3, 7:34 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 15:54 -0700, islaysteve wrote: Sorry if this doesn't add much, but at 200K, my butt would be sore with any saddle! Maybe it's just fine and your expectations are too high? Or do you have experience with other saddles that are comfy over that distance?? Certainly. I've done a couple of 200K brevets with a B.17 saddle and zero butt pain. It is, after all, only 25 more miles than a century, not exactly a really long ride -- not, for example, like a 1200K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill There's a little known climb called Mt Diablo nearby. On May 4, 7:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
Here is one for the con side. I own and love my custom Rivs (I've owned 3, still have 2) which climb superbly. I briefly owned a Sam Hill and found it far more sluggish on flats and hills and, more to the point (since the SH was set up as a heavy duty touring/light off road use bike while the customs are all lightish road bikes; Jack Brown Greens on Velocity/Deore wheels) found that it wandered annoyingly up hills, especially with any sort of load on the rear. As for a heavy front load, it was so bad I didn't get as far as doing any hills with it. A light (10 lb or less) in an Ostrich bag didn't help the uphill wandering, either. OTOH, it carved fast downhills very, very well. On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Break-in for Berthoud saddles?
On May 3, 9:16 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: This may be blasphemy to some, but you might try to get the saddle wet, or just damp, and then go for a ride. ... Lon Haldeman has written about a break-in process for B-17s that involves soaking the saddle in hot water and then applying mink oil. More here: http://pactour.blogspot.com/2011/01/breaking-in-leather-saddle.html ~Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
On Wed, 2011-05-04 at 10:38 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Here is one for the con side. I own and love my custom Rivs (I've owned 3, still have 2) which climb superbly. I briefly owned a Sam Hill and found it far more sluggish on flats and hills and, more to the point (since the SH was set up as a heavy duty touring/light off road use bike while the customs are all lightish road bikes; Jack Brown Greens on Velocity/Deore wheels) found that it wandered annoyingly up hills, especially with any sort of load on the rear. As for a heavy front load, it was so bad I didn't get as far as doing any hills with it. A light (10 lb or less) in an Ostrich bag didn't help the uphill wandering, either. OTOH, it carved fast downhills very, very well. You ought to be very clear about what you mean by wandering. To most people, that word implies behavior similar to a car with bad ball joints and tie rod ends: steering is disconnected from the steering wheel, and the wheels go where they want to regardless of what you do with the steering. That is NOT, I'm sure, what you mean. I strongly suspect what you call wandering is in fact wheel flop steering oversensitivity -- which would fit in nicely with downhill carving, aka high trail locking in on a line. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
On Wed, 2011-05-04 at 07:53 -0700, TSW wrote: I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. What do you mean by aggressive geometry? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lighter Wheel Set Question
When I recently built up my Bleriot (135mm) I used Velo Orange wheels (130mm). I asked the mechanic at VO about the spacing and he said that for a 5mm difference, I could just install the wheel and clamp it down with the skewers. I was able to do this with no problem at all. It shifts fine, so I don't think the chainline is out of whack. Of course, YMMV. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
Hi TS. You probably already know this, but note what tires you're testing with the Sam. I find noticeable differences in the way my Quickbeam feels climbing when I switch among 32, 38, and 42mm tires, even though all of these are supple sidewall-type tires. Have fun! Lee On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
I mean wandering in the bike sense, not the car sense. That is, when I rode uphill seated in a low gear, the front end wanted to go its own way and not mine. The Herse (for example) is much better in this regard without for all that being far worse on downhills. Patrick no ball joints on my bikes Moore On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2011-05-04 at 10:38 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Here is one for the con side. I own and love my custom Rivs (I've owned 3, still have 2) which climb superbly. I briefly owned a Sam Hill and found it far more sluggish on flats and hills and, more to the point (since the SH was set up as a heavy duty touring/light off road use bike while the customs are all lightish road bikes; Jack Brown Greens on Velocity/Deore wheels) found that it wandered annoyingly up hills, especially with any sort of load on the rear. As for a heavy front load, it was so bad I didn't get as far as doing any hills with it. A light (10 lb or less) in an Ostrich bag didn't help the uphill wandering, either. OTOH, it carved fast downhills very, very well. You ought to be very clear about what you mean by wandering. To most people, that word implies behavior similar to a car with bad ball joints and tie rod ends: steering is disconnected from the steering wheel, and the wheels go where they want to regardless of what you do with the steering. That is NOT, I'm sure, what you mean. I strongly suspect what you call wandering is in fact wheel flop steering oversensitivity -- which would fit in nicely with downhill carving, aka high trail locking in on a line. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: splats
They seem too big when you look at them on your feet, but when thrown on in the rain and ridden some miles, they work fine. No slipping sliding or twisting. You just look like a duck when ya look down on them. That was my experience anyway. Scott On May 4, 9:59 am, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: i purchased a pair of splats from Riv in the largest size. they have been tried on but not ridden in. Does anyone have a pair in medium they'd like to trade for a large? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleGreen
So for the slow among us (me), is the current, secret discounted price until may 12th, $900 ? hmm, may 12th is my b-day, should this be a present to myself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleGreen
Minh That's my understanding. Put $450 down before noon on the 12th and you'll get your frameset (BB and HS) for $900. A call to make sure wouldn't hurt. Bill On May 4, 12:14 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: So for the slow among us (me), is the current, secret discounted price until may 12th, $900 ? hmm, may 12th is my b-day, should this be a present to myself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
Hi TS, I just did the Grizzly Peak Century on my Hillborne (roughly 8550 ft. of climbing). Mine is a 60 cm frame, and I enjoy the ride the Hillborne and that size frame give. There is a steep climb in Walnut Creek/Alamo called Castle Crest Road you could try. Tony On May 4, 7:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shamelessly bagmatching
Lafuma!!! On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But ... can *you* match these excessively cool bags? New old Lamafu bar bag on new new VO occasional slip-over-bar decaleur, conscientiously matching rear old Lamafu panniers. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] A few more things FS
From the Motobecane and elsewhere. Make offers. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5602977054331842466 (Et sequentia.) -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
Well Tia, Ernest Hemingway once said, Never trust an adjective. Or as Paul Simon put it, One man's ceiling is another man's floor. So one riders sluggish is another riders roadrunner. I find my Rambouillet very zippy and very much like my '88 Marinoni, which carries World Championship stripes. That said, someone with 10% body fat and used to a 16 lb CF frame would probably find them both sluggish. The LHT was never intended to be zippy on hills; it's designed to be stable and comfortable, with or without a load. It is a low cost, tig welded version of the Atlantis. I suspect you will find the SH more zippy than the LHT, but if you are used to a full fledged, unloaded road bike, like a Rambouillet, then you should be prepared for some trade off for the added stability and load carrying capacity. My favorite commuter / touring bike is my Ebisu All Purpose which has geometry and steel similar to the SH. With 35 mm tires it is not too zippy going up hill, but on the other hand it will climb straight up a 10% grade between parked cars and passing traffic without raising my BP two points. Probably if I put lighter, narrower wheels tires on, it would be more zippy and less stable. I am blessed, so when I want that zip I can go full out and jump on my beloved Ram. Bottom line, no one bike can be best at everything but as GP says, the modern ultra zippy bike has become a one trick pony. Decide what's really important and what isn't. In the end, happiness is wanting what you have not having what you want, because the ego likes wanting more than it likes having and that truly is the endless uphill struggle. michael in rainy, flooded northern Vermont On May 4, 10:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'wayve searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...
Rally Update for Wednesday: I contacted Wellsboro PA local Bill Yacovissi, (who as you know created the PineCreekBikeRides web site), asking him for an update on the dirt road conditions, and to assess the Stony Fork stream crossing, which is featured on the Wellsboro Loop (Saturday's ride). He indicated the roads are in good shape (not muddy), but maybe a few rough spots in places. The stream crossing at Stony Fork Rd is not so deep as it is wide (and cold), according to Bill. In fact, he suggested we consider an alternate variation of this route (he and I are discussing options). This may potentially extend the length of Saturday's ride, but we will first poll the group to make sure ALL are comfortable with the route that we select. Bill would also like to join us on Saturday's ride, but said he's concerned he may feel out of place; first of all, not riding a Riv, and then something about his age, being 64 years old... I assured him he needn't be the slightest bit concerned; first, given that he rides these roads (some with 1000 foot climbs) on a Trek 700 at age 64, I assured him he'd have zero problem keeping up, and that he would be MOST WELCOME among this group... Besides, I'm guessing Bill won't be the eldest amongst this group, correct? I'm grateful to have Bill joining us for Saturday's ride, and I'm sure with his guidance we'll find a nice route to compensate for the Stony Fork detour. Peace, BB On May 3, 11:49 am, Bruce Oppenheim br...@ohiotravelbag.com wrote: Rick and I are in... we are also staying at Sherwood. Regards, Bruce On May 2, 11:46 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Attention Riv Rally East Riders: The Wellsboro PA weather forecast for the coming weekend (as of Monday evening) indicates a 30% chance of rain. According to my math, that translates to a 70% chance of NO RAIN... So as of this moment Riv Rally East is ON Please confirm if you will be joining us; otherwise please don't forget to cancel your reservation. The schedule: I will arrive Friday evening (exact time TBD; aiming for around dinner time). I am staying at the Sherwood Motel. My cell is (908) 303-6887 SAT AM - Assemble at Wellsboro Village Green at 8 AM. We will depart shortly thereafter. Our Saturday route will feature the 44 mile Wellsboro Route, which takes us down through the Pine Creek Gorge. (see link:http://pinecreekbikerides.com/Bike%20Rides/Wellsboro%20Loop/Wellsboro...). Sunday - Riders' choice: There are several great rides in the area (see web site -http://pinecreekbikerides.com), I thought we'd allow group consensus to determine the route; otherwise I might recommend one of the Colton Point loops (since these provide options for those who need to leave earlier on Sunday to travel home). Personally I plan to depart for home in the early afternoon, so I hope to get in a 4-5 hour ride in the morning. I plan to bring light rain gear, but rain or shine, I am REALLY looking forward to this weekend; I hope you are too. I am trying to contact local rider Bill Yacovissi, who hopefully can give us an idea of the dirt road conditions. For those planning to arrive on Friday, if you would like to meet on Friday evening, give a call or send a text once you arrive... I will try to stick to my self-imposed curfew of 11 PM. Hope to see you at the Rally!!! Bobby B On May 2, 2:52 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 07:37 -0700, Bruce O. wrote: Hi Bob, What is the status on the ride? My buddy (Rick) and I are still planning to come. As of today (Mon) looks like (rain) ... Sat. 30%, Sun. 40%. Also - if the ride is on, do you have a schedule of the events? The status of the rally is getting very close to a critical, have to know RIGHT NOW question. If it's going to be postponed, hotel reservations will have to be canceled, and that requires lead time.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Pashley Tube Rider double scoop complete bike
Hey Guys Again a little bump. Price is still $625 shipped anywhere in the lower 48. Shipped via UPS the shipping will be at least $80 fyi. On Apr 27, 10:49 am, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: From thePashleywebsite: One size suits riders with inside leg measurement of 28 - 34 My wife is 5'4 and it fits her perfect. On Apr 26, 8:41 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: This bike really is too cute for words. My wife is fairly short, I faer thePashleymay be a little big for her. Can you give me an idea of the sizing? What's the standover, the effective top tube? Or, how tall a rider was it set up for in the pictures? Thanks, Bill Mennuti On Apr 26, 4:01 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: Still for sale bump. and thank you! On Apr 25, 8:11 am, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: $500 shipped. On Apr 23, 1:15 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: I am lowering the price to $550 shipped. Dont think I can go much lower than that, On Apr 22, 6:27 pm, williwoods willh...@yahoo.com wrote: I have this gorgeousPashleyTube Rider Double Scoop in Pink/ Tourquoise Upgrades include: Nitto Periscopa stem, Nitto bars, mks touring pedals, shimano brake levers, cork grips, a suntour thumbshifter used in friction mode, and basket. I have the original twist shifter and grips as well as the original beach cruiser style bars. All will be included. This was the last one imported from the uk back in '10. I am not sure if these are available anymore state-side from apashleydealer. I was told last year that the us distributer wasn't importing them anymore. perfect shape not a blemish to be found. no dents cracks etc. there are scuff marks here and there on the pedals and crank arms, just the normal wear. always stored indoors ridden about 1000 miles. wheels are true, everything works perfect. My wife doesnt really ride it much anymore, since she got a go-fast bike. $625 shipped in the lower 48. perfect town bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/sets/72157626556037328/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] bars for a simpleone?
just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
It won't matter what you choose. You will want something else soon after you tape and shellac them. If not - you haven't subscribed to this list long enough... Brian (currently has 3 bars in the queue for his AHH) Seattle On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleGreen
Apologies from me too: IT'S A COOKBOOK! IT'S A COOKBOOK! On May 3, 6:19 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Can't help this - apologies in advance - SimpleGreen is made of people! Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 3, 2:36 pm, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: I have already added one to my stable. Jumped on one of the dark maroon prototypes. It is so awesome. Just like the Quickbeam that it replaced. That headbadge looks great and cant wait to fill the blank space on my headtube with it. It is just not right to ride a bike from Rivendell that does not have an awesome headbadge. Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 12:01:53 PM Subject: [RBW] SimpleGreen There's an update in today's Rivendell News about the SimpleOne. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/355 If/when they offer a 650B version, I'll no longer be able to resist. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to the stories those of you who are going to add one to your stable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. - Original Message - From: Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 12:01:53 PM Subject: [RBW] SimpleGreen There's an update in today's Rivendell News about the SimpleOne. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/355 If/when they offer a 650B version, I'll no longer be able to resist. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to the stories those of you who are going to add one to your stable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shamelessly bagmatching
They are matchless . . . -- Forrest On May 4, 4:28 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Lafuma!!! On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But ... can *you* match these excessively cool bags? New old Lamafu bar bag on new new VO occasional slip-over-bar decaleur, conscientiously matching rear old Lamafu panniers. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Shamelessly bagmatching
You have coined the name for a great line of bags in the future, where we will all live: Lafamu! And, aye, she's lar, lar On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:39 PM, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: They are matchless . . . -- Forrest On May 4, 4:28 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Lafuma!!! On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But ... can *you* match these excessively cool bags? New old Lamafu bar bag on new new VO occasional slip-over-bar decaleur, conscientiously matching rear old Lamafu panniers. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fwd: RR43 Link Update
My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy! They deserve it, anyway. -- Forwarded message -- From: Rivendell Bicycle Works no-re...@rivbike.com Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM Subject: RR43 Link Update To: Bill bill.bgib...@gmail.com Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe81e6890e=0f05e11dc2. [image: Rivendell Bicycle Works] http://www.rivbike.com Rivendell Reader 43 Some users couldn't open the Reader link, so here it is again. Sorry for the dupe email. -Dave http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/#page0 follow on Twitter http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized | friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11610434638 | forward to a friendhttp://us1.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe81e6890e=0f05e11dc2 *Copyright © 2011 Rivendell Bicycle Works, All rights reserved.* You got this email cuz you are a paid-up current Rivendell member. *Our mailing address is:* Rivendell Bicycle Works 2040 N. Main St. #19 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Add us to your address bookhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=30b0d33e2f unsubscribe from this listhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=30b0d33e2fe=0f05e11dc2c=8fe81e6890| update subscription preferenceshttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=30b0d33e2fe=0f05e11dc2| view email in browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe81e6890e=0f05e11dc2 -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Anyone tried Compass Gran Bois Rando bars on a Riv (Bleriot specifically)
Hiya Bike camping season is starting up here in PHL and so is my lust for parts. Anyone riding a Riv (specifically the Bleriot) with them? The narrow width has me worried but they seem so nice! Same question about the VO rando bar. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
I could live without downloading but even magnified the print is too small to read. Has anyone tried printing it? It looks like a great issue. michael On May 4, 8:12 pm, Bill Gibson (III) bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy! They deserve it, anyway. -- Forwarded message -- From: Rivendell Bicycle Works no-re...@rivbike.com Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM Subject: RR43 Link Update To: Bill bill.bgib...@gmail.com Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8 [image: Rivendell Bicycle Works] http://www.rivbike.com Rivendell Reader 43 Some users couldn't open the Reader link, so here it is again. Sorry for the dupe email. -Dave http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/#page0 follow on Twitter http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized | friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11610434638 | forward to a friendhttp://us1.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd... *Copyright © 2011 Rivendell Bicycle Works, All rights reserved.* You got this email cuz you are a paid-up current Rivendell member. *Our mailing address is:* Rivendell Bicycle Works 2040 N. Main St. #19 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Add us to your address bookhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd;... unsubscribe from this listhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a...| update subscription preferenceshttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bb...| view email in browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8... -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
I struggle to get comfortable on normal or slightly flared drop bars, but I'm pretty happy with the On One Midge. It's almost a mix between a mustache bar and a normal drop bar. Eric On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
Put the Jitensha Studio flat bars on my Quickbeam a couple weeks ago. Love them. A lot. http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatbar05.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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SimpleGreen
Yes - the mistake was intentional. Just a really bad attempt at a pun. Seems that color naming Rivendells has become popular (Orangeborne, Greenborne, now SimpleGreen). While good fun for those in the know it may serve to confuse others. Just today was mentioning the SimpleGreen to a person and he responded oh, so they've already replaced the Simple One? Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 4, 7:19 am, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: Er, uh, did you mean Soilent Green? Somehow this topic mutated. Also, isn't there a household cleaner named Simple Green? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
I don't find the Sam Hillborne bad at hill climbing. Although with the longer chainstays, it isn't the quickest thing in the world. Will probably feel slower than your Trek. And, like Patrick, I can feel a bit of wheel flop at certain speeds, and with certain tires. With my style of riding, it really doesn't become an issue. Spent Sunday climbing quite a few hills and at no time did the bike wander to the point where I felt unsafe, even on roads with traffic and minimal shoulders for riding. And compared to the LHT the Rivendell is a more spirited climber. Also happen to own a 26 inch wheel LHT and while stable and predictible, it will definitely not win any hill climbing contests. Unless of course, your opponent is on a Bakfiets. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 4, 9:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
I only get a one page blank document when I open the link :-( On May 4, 8:39 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I could live without downloading but even magnified the print is too small to read. Has anyone tried printing it? It looks like a great issue. michael On May 4, 8:12 pm, Bill Gibson (III) bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy! They deserve it, anyway. -- Forwarded message -- From: Rivendell Bicycle Works no-re...@rivbike.com Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM Subject: RR43 Link Update To: Bill bill.bgib...@gmail.com Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8 [image: Rivendell Bicycle Works] http://www.rivbike.com Rivendell Reader 43 Some users couldn't open the Reader link, so here it is again. Sorry for the dupe email. -Dave http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/#page0 follow on Twitter http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized | friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11610434638 | forward to a friendhttp://us1.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd... *Copyright © 2011 Rivendell Bicycle Works, All rights reserved.* You got this email cuz you are a paid-up current Rivendell member. *Our mailing address is:* Rivendell Bicycle Works 2040 N. Main St. #19 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Add us to your address bookhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd;... unsubscribe from this listhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a...| update subscription preferenceshttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bb...| view email in browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8... -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
I'd love to see a pic of your QB with those bars. (I am in the midst of bar decisions for my new used Rambouillet.) Tim On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Put the Jitensha Studio flat bars on my Quickbeam a couple weeks ago. Love them. A lot. http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatbar05.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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
My body measurements are very similiar to yours and i actually really like my 42cm dream bar. just put a 48cm noodle on another bike, will get back to you on that. i'm debating a simpleone too and thinking about drops or albatross myself -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
put a bar on there, then: change it. On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: My body measurements are very similiar to yours and i actually really like my 42cm dream bar. just put a 48cm noodle on another bike, will get back to you on that. i'm debating a simpleone too and thinking about drops or albatross myself -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- oakland, ca bikenoir.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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Any Riv riders on TOSRV this weekend?
This weekend is the 50th TOSRV. How many Riv riders will be there? I'll be there on my Blue Rambouillet. Hope to see lots of you there. Steve Hemmelgarn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
All of my bikes have drops. 2 have Nitto Noodles, which I really really love. I have 44's on one and 46's on another. Originally I thought I would love the 46's, but prefer the slightly narrower ones. On another bike I have the Nitto Randonneur bars. These are really comfortable and flare out a bit. The Midge On One bars might also be a good choice. Have fun EJG On May 4, 7:06 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Compass Gran Bois Rando bars on a Riv (Bleriot specifically)
I tried the narrow Nitto randonneur bars on my Saluki and didn't care for the combination. I currently use the Grand Bois randonneur bars on my Kogswell and like them a lot. Ryan On May 4, 5:30 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Hiya Bike camping season is starting up here in PHL and so is my lust for parts. Anyone riding a Riv (specifically the Bleriot) with them? The narrow width has me worried but they seem so nice! Same question about the VO rando bar. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
I printed it out as a pdf and it looks good and readable to me. Some odd issues with scaling on the bike pictures but that looks to be in the issue. This link works for me : http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/ Stephen On May 4, 5:39 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I could live without downloading but even magnified the print is too small to read. Has anyone tried printing it? It looks like a great issue. michael On May 4, 8:12 pm, Bill Gibson (III) bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: My inability to download it, etc. will motivate me to pay for a print copy! They deserve it, anyway. -- Forwarded message -- From: Rivendell Bicycle Works no-re...@rivbike.com Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM Subject: RR43 Link Update To: Bill bill.bgib...@gmail.com Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8 [image: Rivendell Bicycle Works] http://www.rivbike.com Rivendell Reader 43 Some users couldn't open the Reader link, so here it is again. Sorry for the dupe email. -Dave http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/#page0 follow on Twitter http://Twitter+Account+not+yet+Authorized | friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11610434638 | forward to a friendhttp://us1.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd... *Copyright © 2011 Rivendell Bicycle Works, All rights reserved.* You got this email cuz you are a paid-up current Rivendell member. *Our mailing address is:* Rivendell Bicycle Works 2040 N. Main St. #19 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Add us to your address bookhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd;... unsubscribe from this listhttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a...| update subscription preferenceshttp://rivbike.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bb...| view email in browserhttp://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbdid=8fe8... -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: I printed it out as a pdf and it looks good and readable to me. Some odd issues with scaling on the bike pictures but that looks to be in the issue. This link works for me : http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/ you printed it out as a pdf? I couldn't get it to print to a file and the website above looks terrible in a browser on my tablet. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
Yup I installed CutePDF (Free) Then went into the link for the pdf. Chose the print option and then chose the option for selected pages. I entered in 1-46 and chose print. It spooled the pages to the print spooler and then after sometime it allowed me to save the pdf. CutePDF is a little odd but works well. I use GoodReader for the iPad and the pdf looks fine in it. Stephen On May 4, 9:38 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: I printed it out as a pdf and it looks good and readable to me. Some odd issues with scaling on the bike pictures but that looks to be in the issue. This link works for me :http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/ you printed it out as a pdf? I couldn't get it to print to a file and the website above looks terrible in a browser on my tablet. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fwd: RR43 Link Update
Correction : I am missing the links for In this issue on page 2 everything else seems fine. It just looks like a blank column. Stephen On May 4, 9:42 pm, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: Yup I installed CutePDF (Free) Then went into the link for the pdf. Chose the print option and then chose the option for selected pages. I entered in 1-46 and chose print. It spooled the pages to the print spooler and then after sometime it allowed me to save the pdf. CutePDF is a little odd but works well. I use GoodReader for the iPad and the pdf looks fine in it. Stephen On May 4, 9:38 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: I printed it out as a pdf and it looks good and readable to me. Some odd issues with scaling on the bike pictures but that looks to be in the issue. This link works for me :http://shade.keeptrees.com/publications/g30/TheRivendellReader/ you printed it out as a pdf? I couldn't get it to print to a file and the website above looks terrible in a browser on my tablet. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?
m-bars on my QB. Love 'em. I am mostly an urban commuter and the m-bars are simply great in traffic. I also do longer rides with them and have never been uncomfortable. Try riding your Rom around in just one gear for a day or two and see what you think. Aloha! On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS - New Acorn Boxy Rando Bag
I have a brand new tan Acorn Boxy Rando Bag for sale. If anyone is interested, please let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Break-in for Berthoud saddles?
...sounds like an easy way to ruin your $200 saddle. my berthoud was hard but comfortable out of the box. besides a small amount of brooks proofide on the underside to protect from drying out, butt-sweat + miles is the only treatment that I use. no problems at all or need to break-in the saddle (aka premature wear of the leather). On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: On May 3, 9:16 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: This may be blasphemy to some, but you might try to get the saddle wet, or just damp, and then go for a ride. ... Lon Haldeman has written about a break-in process for B-17s that involves soaking the saddle in hot water and then applying mink oil. More here: http://pactour.blogspot.com/2011/01/breaking-in-leather-saddle.html ~Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Acorn Bag
Hello I'm selling a black medium sized Acorn bag. Just bought it last month but turns out I'm not using it nearly as much as I thought. It's black with honey leather straps. It can be seen on the Acorn Bags website. It's a nifty little bag that can hold a surprising amount of stuff. It's in like new condition. $80 shipped in the US. Message me directly. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell Reader
Anyone get a PDF rivendell Reader but could not read it? Just got one but cant read. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shamelessly bagmatching
Looks like a good match to me, especially on that bike. Thumbs up. On May 4, 1:59 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: But ... can *you* match these excessively cool bags? New old Lamafu bar bag on new new VO occasional slip-over-bar decaleur, conscientiously matching rear old Lamafu panniers. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) LAMAFU BAR BAG 1.jpg 58KViewDownload LAMAFU BAR BAG 2.jpg 67KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Compass Gran Bois Rando bars on a Riv (Bleriot specifically)
I have 'em on my Saluki and find them very comfortable, and I'm a big guy. Mind you, I've never (yet) ridden a bike with Noodles, so I can't compare. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
i'm already planning what the first and second iteration will be: jitensha flat handlebars during its early years as primarily a commuter, then either noodle or moustache for longer rides... On May 4, 4:06 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars. i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the 70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but these were mostly skinny tires, too). i've got a canti-Rom with mustache bars and a Hillborne with bullmoose bars - love them both, although the front-end of the Hillborne is a bit floppy when unloaded. i figured that my lack of enthusiasm for drops was d/t build (very long torso, short legs - 5'11 w 84 pbh). that being said, i'm wondering if there is something i'm missing in not getting used to drops. so i guess.. is there anything about a quickbeam/simplone that should influence my anti/pro stance on drops? anyone like other bars on their QBs, etc? also wondering about albatross - anyone have pics of those on a QB? thank, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Velosophy...
on 5/4/11 7:41 AM, Roger at rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder if digital/audio versions are done at Amazon, the publisher, or the author's prerogative? Typically, that is the domain of the publisher. Any publisher should be doing all they can to maintain control over the specific property, which they are handing for the author. It's clearly an area in flux - the means of publishing are really changing these days - but, the rights to printed copies, electronic copies, audiobook verions, etc should all be spelled out in the contract with the author. If the author and/or their agent may elect to withhold other rights, such as film or foreign language editions, to be negotiated separately. - Jim boy, that's getting pretty off-topic... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
