[RBW] Took a spin on the Soma San Marcos Floor Model today
Great bike. I won't be getting one because it is really Rammy-like, and I already have a Rammy. But did I mention that the San Marcos is Rammy-like. Makes it a real winner. I rode the 63 cm. A bit big for me at 6'3.5". Still excellent. It was fast and light. -Jim W. -Original Message- From: LeslieSent: Jul 21, 2011 9:58 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt... Maybe an analogyWhen I first started fly fishing, I bought the 'intro' level Orvis rod. Good rod, but, wasn't long until I was eyeing other rods, like Winston, Sage... Orvis had a lot more expensive rods, I didn't want to go that far up the scale, so I thought I could find better than the low-end Orvis stuff elsewhere for less. Thing about Orvis, they have nice rods and reels, and anything you get from them is usually top-notch in function and aesthetics; however, I will say, some of their other items, like clothing, or associated gadgets, they find decent, good gear, and either relabel it, or just sell it too, but, usually at a noticable mark-up over what you could find it for elsewhere. Anyway, I ended up getting a G.Loomis Streamdance, which is still my favorite, my go-to rod for tailwater trout here. For smallmouth, ended up w/ another Loomis (an aside: Loomis is now owned by Shimano), and a Winston for my son. Thing is, I somehow got in my head that, Orvis was a good go-to company to get people into fly-fishing, but there were other companies that were focusing on just specifics [kind of like comparing LL Bean's encompassing catalog of about anything you could need, against Sage, with just rods, reels, and maybe just a few other things like a vest or a hat, etc.]. But as time went on, I started becoming more critical of other companies, and started appreciating small things about the higher-end Orvis rods, and ended up back buying my next couple of rods from Orvis... paid more for some of the rods than I ever would have believed I would have when I started out, but, I had learned to appreciate some of the nuances that come w/ the extra costs.I hope Grant doesn't find this insulting or a bad thing, but I think of Rivendell as the Orvis of steel bicycles. [Is it ironic that I first learned of Rivendell while in my local Orvis shop?] There are some models that have been over the years that have brought people to Rivendell (thinking of the Bleriot, and maybe the Soma San Marcos will; and maybe the Sam Hillborne); and, every single thing that Riv sells is a good item (even if, there are some of them that I can find elsewhere for less); they sell so much more than just a bicycle, aside from frames and components, you have MUSA, stoves, sleeping bags, knives, tools, books, wax, soap, toys... I'm amazed at some of the cool things they have. And, likewise with my post-Orvis-intro, having gotten into Rivendell, I've ended up learning about other bikes that I'd never heard of before (Hampsten, Handsome, Vassago, Ragley, Singular, Bruce Gordon) [before Rivendell, I knew Trek, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, Giant (and my Nishiki), Schwinn, etc., but that's *that* level, not the same level as the aforementioned). I considered certain ones of those others, Kona, Surly, etc., but, in the end, I worked myself up into justifying the cost of the Rivendell instead... so I've got a Rambouillet now, and, am also waiting on my next Riv frame to get in So, I suppose, I'd say, to work it off of your premise, I would state it as: "I was gonna buy a bike, and then talked myself into a Riv... then, was gonna get something else, and came back to Riv instead... "(and, I hope y'all don't think I'm a complete loon now!). :) -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/9rbR-gnlYk0J.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] And the Sam
As great as ever. I would like to recommend that anyone in the market for a Sam not be dissuaded by the undertube. For the bike's country-riding purposes it takes away nothing. The bike looks great in person, and rides as well as people have been saying for a couple of years now. The Taiwanese ones taking sidepulls is a very good thing. The clearance is massive, and the brakes are very convenient. It's the bike I'm going to recommend to my relative who wants one good bike in his life and wants to save a bit of dough on the purchase. He wants fun,versatility, clearanceand road bikesavvywith no racing influence. -Jim W. -Original Message- From: James WarrenSent: Jul 21, 2011 11:00 PM To: RBW list Subject: [RBW] Took a spin on the Soma San Marcos Floor Model today Great bike. I won't be getting one because it is really Rammy-like, and I already have a Rammy. But did I mention that the San Marcos is Rammy-like. Makes it a real winner. I rode the 63 cm. A bit big for me at 6'3.5". Still excellent. It was fast and light. -Jim W. -Original Message- From: Leslie Sent: Jul 21, 2011 9:58 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt... Maybe an analogyWhen I first started fly fishing, I bought the 'intro' level Orvis rod. Good rod, but, wasn't long until I was eyeing other rods, like Winston, Sage... Orvis had a lot more expensive rods, I didn't want to go that far up the scale, so I thought I could find better than the low-end Orvis stuff elsewhere for less. Thing about Orvis, they have nice rods and reels, and anything you get from them is usually top-notch in function and aesthetics; however, I will say, some of their other items, like clothing, or associated gadgets, they find decent, good gear, and either relabel it, or just sell it too, but, usually at a noticable mark-up over what you could find it for elsewhere. Anyway, I ended up getting a G.Loomis Streamdance, which is still my favorite, my go-to rod for tailwater trout here. For smallmouth, ended up w/ another Loomis (an aside: Loomis is now owned by Shimano), and a Winston for my son. Thing is, I somehow got in my head that, Orvis was a good go-to company to get people into fly-fishing, but there were other companies that were focusing on just specifics [kind of like comparing LL Bean's encompassing catalog of about anything you could need, against Sage, with just rods, reels, and maybe just a few other things like a vest or a hat, etc.]. But as time went on, I started becoming more critical of other companies, and started appreciating small things about the higher-end Orvis rods, and ended up back buying my next couple of rods from Orvis... paid more for some of the rods than I ever would have believed I would have when I started out, but, I had learned to appreciate some of the nuances that come w/ the extra costs.I hope Grant doesn't find this insulting or a bad thing, but I think of Rivendell as the Orvis of steel bicycles. [Is it ironic that I first learned of Rivendell while in my local Orvis shop?] There are some models that have been over the years that have brought people to Rivendell (thinking of the Bleriot, and maybe the Soma San Marcos will; and maybe the Sam Hillborne); and, every single thing that Riv sells is a good item (even if, there are some of them that I can find elsewhere for less); they sell so much more than just a bicycle, aside from frames and components, you have MUSA, stoves, sleeping bags, knives, tools, books, wax, soap, toys... I'm amazed at some of the cool things they have. And, likewise with my post-Orvis-intro, having gotten into Rivendell, I've ended up learning about other bikes that I'd never heard of before (Hampsten, Handsome, Vassago, Ragley, Singular, Bruce Gordon) [before Rivendell, I knew Trek, Fuji, Specialized, Cannondale, Giant (and my Nishiki), Schwinn, etc., but that's *that* level, not the same level as the aforementioned). I considered certain ones of those others, Kona, Surly, etc., but, in the end, I worked myself up into justifying the cost of the Rivendell instead... so I've got a Rambouillet now, and, am also waiting on my next Riv frame to get in So, I suppose, I'd say, to work it off of your premise, I would state it as: "I was gonna buy a bike, and then talked myself into a Riv... then, was gonna get something else, and came back to Riv instead... "(and, I hope y'all don't think I'm a complete loon now!). :) -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/9rbR-gnlYk0J.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
Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!
Way to go, Liesl! You rock! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/v4PU0IJEByAJ. 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: The New Green Sam
Looks better in person too. -Original Message- From: Joe BernardSent: Jul 21, 2011 8:57 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: The New Green Sam Doggone it. I wasn't a big fan of the undertube, and was content that my size doesn't need it. Now I'm staring at the PDF at Rivbike of the green undertubed Sam...and I love it! Joe "gimme the TALL shoes" Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cY8BMH9bpEcJ.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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I was able to get a fully custom Coho frame/fork built in my home state for almost 1/2 the price of a non-custom Riv. For one reason or another less and less Riv frames are appealing to me. All things considered ($$, double top tubes) the only frame left that I would consider is the Atlantis. -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Two contradictory pieces of learned wisdom about this. First, the ego wants wanting more than it wants having. So, as soon as we satisfy a want, the ego move on to wanting something else. If that weren't true our consumer driven economy would pretty much collapse. Three months after getting a new Riv road bike the owner will read in fantastic custom bike review in Bicycle Quarterly and the ego will start wanting again. Some people get swept away and some hang onto reality. Second, virtually all product lines exist along a price / performance line, and somewhere that line has a sharp bend in it. Up to that curve additional spending yields significant advantages, after the curve the buyer has to spend increasingly large amounts of money to get less and less advantage (except perhaps to the irrational ego). For example, reducing the weight of a bike from 27 to 26 lbs without sacrificing strength cost very little, but reducing it from 17 to 16 lbs. will cost quite a bit more. Rivendell bikes are pretty much positioned near the top of the break on the bicycle frame cost - performance curve. Unless you have some special need, like an unusual body shape or unique high milage application it doesn't make a lot of sense to move up the curve on a new frame. But that is not universally true for all the other parts. Many of the components Riv supplies as stock are good parts with good cost - performance trade offs but are still closer to the bottom of the break in that curve. So the buyer would be much wiser to gradually upgrade components - hubs rims, cranks and brakes. Over the years I have upgraded my stock Rambouillet - White hubs, Open Pro rims, White VBC crank, Paul's Racer M brakes. The bike is now lighter, stronger, more responsive, and much easier to maintain. Now all I have left to do is ride the bike and control my ego. Michael, take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TJt_bvKBK74J. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I currently own three Rivs (a Heron Road, a Rambouillet and a Quickbeam) and I'd have a hard time parting with any of them. Having said that, I did recently sell my Saluki in favor of a similar custom, with the geometry tweaked more to my preferences. Every new Riv model seems to get a 1/2 degree slacker seat tube angle than the last. (excepting sporting models like the Roadeo*) This works well for lots of folks, especially them that use a Brooks saddle. However, since I don't use a Brooks and I tend to run my saddle a good bit further forward than many Rivvers (as recommended in a professional fitting I had done a couple of years ago.) this progression has made it tough for me to get comfortable on most of Rivs current models. The stock models also seem to have gradually gotten a bit beefier which makes them feel a little dead to me, a 150 pound high-cadence spinner. I loved my Saluki but even with my saddle shoved all the way forward on a zero set-back Thompson seatpost, it wasn't really working for me. My custom replacement will have a somewhat lighter tubeset and a steeper seattube. The front end geometry is lifted more or less intact from my 650b Quickbeam (which shares it's geometry largely with the Rambouillet as I recall) I hope it'll ride and handle much like my older Rivs, with the cush and all road capability that I've come to appreciate from the fat 650b tires that fit my Saluki. (I literally handed the builder a set of 650b wheels with Hetres mounted and a pair of fenders to fit them and said build it around these.) I also like suspension on my mountain bikes so I'll probably never own a Riv trail bike... *If the Roadeo wasn't a near spot on blend of my two 700c Rivs, I'd definitely be inclined to get one. In fact I thought about selling both and replacing them with one, but they both carry considerable sentimental value for me so that's not likely to happen. (the Heron was my first ever Riv and the Rambouillet was a gift from my significant other) Plus the orange Rambly is just such an aesthetic home run that I would have a real hard time parting with it... -- You received 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] Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Friday, July 22, 2011, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two contradictory pieces of learned wisdom about this. First, the ego wants wanting more than it wants having. So, as soon as we satisfy a want, the ego move on to wanting something else. If that weren't true our consumer driven economy would pretty much collapse. Three months after getting a new Riv road bike the owner will read in fantastic custom bike review in Bicycle Quarterly and the ego will start wanting again. I'll admit that I was worried about this when I ordered my Mariposa. I had never really been satisfied with a bike, I was always lusting after the next one within months of getting my new one. Not this time. I can honestly say that in the 7 years since I got the Mariposa I haven't lusted after a new bike (other than a tandem - but that's a different category.) The reason is simple: I can't imagine what a different bike would do better for any use to which I would want to put it. This was a revelation! To bring this back on thread, I was actually considering an Atlantis when I got the Mariposa but the super wide chainstay spacing meant that I wouldn't have the gearing options that I was interested in trying and the bottom bracket was higher than I needed. It wasn't until after I got the Mariposa that Jan started writing about lower trail designs and how they affected handling with a front load, but Mike Barry already knew it and the Mariposa (which was designed for the handlebar bag it always sports) combines low/medium trail with a very low bb and a shallow seat tube to incredibly good effect. -Ken -- You received 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] encomium of wool
Yesterday evening's 10-mile ride home was warmer than normal, and more humid as well. It was 98 degrees with a heat index of 107. I guess I could have gone shirtless. But trust me, no one wants that. There may not be any way to be comfortable in such conditions. I can say now from experience, however, that a lightweight wool t-shirt is far better than any shirt of cotton or polyester or nylon or combination thereof that I have used before in those circumstances. You get airflow and evaporative cooling. You avoid that clingy-clamminess. There are no truly nasty unnatural odors. I also wore wool boxers under RBW's Boosuckers and a pair of oh-I-wish-RBW-still-sold-these-I'd-buy-a-dozen-pair 80/20 wool/nylon striped sporty shortie socks under my canvas Keen Coronado's. Wool is great stuff. Counter-intuitive, perhaps. But yesterday I know was definitely a day for wearing wool. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oitJ3Wg5P6sJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Well put and accurate! -- as I can verify from inveterate personal experience. Patrick now I want ... Moore On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 6:08 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two contradictory pieces of learned wisdom about this. First, the ego wants wanting more than it wants having. So, as soon as we satisfy a want, the ego move on to wanting something else. If that weren't true our consumer driven economy would pretty much collapse. Three months after getting a new Riv road bike the owner will read in fantastic custom bike review in Bicycle Quarterly and the ego will start wanting again. Some people get swept away and some hang onto reality. Second, virtually all product lines exist along a price / performance line, and somewhere that line has a sharp bend in it. Up to that curve additional spending yields significant advantages, after the curve the buyer has to spend increasingly large amounts of money to get less and less advantage (except perhaps to the irrational ego). For example, reducing the weight of a bike from 27 to 26 lbs without sacrificing strength cost very little, but reducing it from 17 to 16 lbs. will cost quite a bit more. Rivendell bikes are pretty much positioned near the top of the break on the bicycle frame cost - performance curve. Unless you have some special need, like an unusual body shape or unique high milage application it doesn't make a lot of sense to move up the curve on a new frame. But that is not universally true for all the other parts. Many of the components Riv supplies as stock are good parts with good cost - performance trade offs but are still closer to the bottom of the break in that curve. So the buyer would be much wiser to gradually upgrade components - hubs rims, cranks and brakes. Over the years I have upgraded my stock Rambouillet - White hubs, Open Pro rims, White VBC crank, Paul's Racer M brakes. The bike is now lighter, stronger, more responsive, and much easier to maintain. Now all I have left to do is ride the bike and control my ego. Michael, take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TJt_bvKBK74J. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I currently own a Roadeo. I was considering a AHH but then decided to go custom and got a Capricorn. For pretty much the same price as the AHH I got custom geo and braze-on Racers. Can't comment on how it rides yet as I haven't built it up. http://flic.kr/p/9KevBD On Jul 21, 10:42 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I read/heard/ imagined recently that lots of people who buy Rivendells then go on to buy a custom/semi-custom bike from another company-- in most cases something that is comparable to an existing Rivendell model. For instance buying a Kirk instead of a Rodeo or Custom. I was curious if there is any truth to this, if anyone out there will admit to it, and what the reasons are. Something to the tune of I got a ___ instead of a Rivendell __ because ___. I got a Terraferma single speed instead of a Rivendell SimpleOne because I got tired of waiting. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Just fired off essentially the same reaction privately to Michael. This is a very thoughtful (and for me and my o'erweening ego, helpful to keep in mind) post. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 10:00 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt... Well put and accurate! -- as I can verify from inveterate personal experience. Patrick now I want ... Moore On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 6:08 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two contradictory pieces of learned wisdom about this. First, the ego wants wanting more than it wants having. So, as soon as we satisfy a want, the ego move on to wanting something else. If that weren't true our consumer driven economy would pretty much collapse. Three months after getting a new Riv road bike the owner will read in fantastic custom bike review in Bicycle Quarterly and the ego will start wanting again. Some people get swept away and some hang onto reality. Second, virtually all product lines exist along a price / performance line, and somewhere that line has a sharp bend in it. Up to that curve additional spending yields significant advantages, after the curve the buyer has to spend increasingly large amounts of money to get less and less advantage (except perhaps to the irrational ego). For example, reducing the weight of a bike from 27 to 26 lbs without sacrificing strength cost very little, but reducing it from 17 to 16 lbs. will cost quite a bit more. Rivendell bikes are pretty much positioned near the top of the break on the bicycle frame cost - performance curve. Unless you have some special need, like an unusual body shape or unique high milage application it doesn't make a lot of sense to move up the curve on a new frame. But that is not universally true for all the other parts. Many of the components Riv supplies as stock are good parts with good cost - performance trade offs but are still closer to the bottom of the break in that curve. So the buyer would be much wiser to gradually upgrade components - hubs rims, cranks and brakes. Over the years I have upgraded my stock Rambouillet - White hubs, Open Pro rims, White VBC crank, Paul's Racer M brakes. The bike is now lighter, stronger, more responsive, and much easier to maintain. Now all I have left to do is ride the bike and control my ego. Michael, take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TJt_bvKBK74J. 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof.
[RBW] encomium of wool
Oh, and yes... I was riding my Hillborne. 2TT 60cm with canti-studs. A sweet sweet ride! !! mock-flamethrower alert !! You're either Undertube'd or under-tubed! :) (there's a bumper-sticker in there somewhere, Mr. MontclairBobbyB.) And seriously... If anyone happens to be in possession of a dozen pair of XL (whatever the largest size was) 80/20 striped sporty shortie socks and you are for some reason unable to wear them (e.g. a nylon allergy unmanageable with medication), please contact me off-list. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wrkYDvvHUKwJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Back in the bubble days, I got a Riv Custom and a Hampsten Tournesol. Douglas Brooks was the 'spiritual advisor' for the project. Steve was great I ordered the Tournesol and the Riv at about the same time. Received the Tournesol first and it is great bike. For me though, the Riv is even better. I ride the Riv bunches more than the Tournesol. I can't imagine a better bike than my Riv Custon. It is a wonderful riding bike and feels even better than the Romulus that it took the place of. I appreciate Rivendell for the great bikes they create and the type of business they have created. For me there is no way a corporate entity like Orvis can compare to a small, unique firm like Rivendell. I think of Rivendell as the Great Pacific Iron Works of bicycling: http://www.frostworksclimbing.com/gpiw72.html Rivendell not only create bicycling hardware but espouse an approach to bicycling that has expanded the world of bicycling for me. -JimD On Jul 21, 2011, at 8:28 PM, rw1911 wrote: Apples and oranges. A Kirk frameset will cost as much or more than a complete production Rivendell. That said - if someone is looking to spend that kind of money, a custom Riv just becomes another option among the many custom builders. As far as admissions, I bought my All-Rounder after my Kirk Terraplane. The Kirk is an extremely nice bike, but lately I prefer the AR simply because of how it's set up and the type of riding I've been doing. On Jul 21, 10:42 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I read/heard/ imagined recently that lots of people who buy Rivendells then go on to buy a custom/semi-custom bike from another company-- in most cases something that is comparable to an existing Rivendell model. For instance buying a Kirk instead of a Rodeo or Custom. I was curious if there is any truth to this, if anyone out there will admit to it, and what the reasons are. Something to the tune of I got a ___ instead of a Rivendell __ because ___. I got a Terraferma single speed instead of a Rivendell SimpleOne because I got tired of waiting. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received 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] encomium of wool
I'll second the suggestion for light wool t's in warm conditions. I've been wearing my ibex wool t-shirt in 80 - 90+ conditions and it has been very comfortable. Haven't tried this in very high humidity heat though. -Jim On Jul 22, 2011, at 6:46 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Yesterday evening's 10-mile ride home was warmer than normal, and more humid as well. It was 98 degrees with a heat index of 107. I guess I could have gone shirtless. But trust me, no one wants that. There may not be any way to be comfortable in such conditions. I can say now from experience, however, that a lightweight wool t-shirt is far better than any shirt of cotton or polyester or nylon or combination thereof that I have used before in those circumstances. You get airflow and evaporative cooling. You avoid that clingy-clamminess. There are no truly nasty unnatural odors. I also wore wool boxers under RBW's Boosuckers and a pair of oh-I-wish-RBW-still-sold-these-I'd-buy-a-dozen-pair 80/20 wool/nylon striped sporty shortie socks under my canvas Keen Coronado's. Wool is great stuff. Counter-intuitive, perhaps. But yesterday I know was definitely a day for wearing wool. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oitJ3Wg5P6sJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I don't think it's so hard to imagine buying a bike from someone other than Riv. Are we all really sharing our justifications for cheating on Riv with another company? :) First, I am what seems to be an atypical Riv owner, at least based on this group. My Sam is by far the nicest (and, by a factor of 5, the most expensive) bike I have ever owned, and it's highly unlikely I'll ever be in the position to own another Riv, let alone a custom from them or someone else. My only other bike purchase in the last 20 years has been a LHT frame. After getting the Sam (which is my weekend, fun ride bike) I could no longer stand the horrible fit of the 20 yr old MTB that was my utility/commuter bike. I'm happy something like the LHT exists at its price point. I bought one of the 26 wheel frames and swapped over most of the old parts from the MTB. I have been thinking about a new, very roady bike, and really want to stick with steel, but again am looking at something like a $400 Surly or Soma frame. One thing that has certainly rubbed off on me from owning my Riv, though - I'm honestly shocked when I see a frame that will only take 28mm tires without fenders! Sorry that this is not exactly about the question you asked, but thought it might be good to add a perspective from the other end of the spectrum as well... -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iHcnM8H5W54J. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I went in the opposite direction and bought a rigid Karate Monkey instead of a Bombadil. Complete bike for less than the cost of the frame, and I'm not worried about the thought of wrapping it around a tree up in the mountains. And I sold my Quickbeam to finance it! Although I kinda' regret letting that one go... On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think it's so hard to imagine buying a bike from someone other than Riv. Are we all really sharing our justifications for cheating on Riv with another company? :) First, I am what seems to be an atypical Riv owner, at least based on this group. My Sam is by far the nicest (and, by a factor of 5, the most expensive) bike I have ever owned, and it's highly unlikely I'll ever be in the position to own another Riv, let alone a custom from them or someone else. My only other bike purchase in the last 20 years has been a LHT frame. After getting the Sam (which is my weekend, fun ride bike) I could no longer stand the horrible fit of the 20 yr old MTB that was my utility/commuter bike. I'm happy something like the LHT exists at its price point. I bought one of the 26 wheel frames and swapped over most of the old parts from the MTB. I have been thinking about a new, very roady bike, and really want to stick with steel, but again am looking at something like a $400 Surly or Soma frame. One thing that has certainly rubbed off on me from owning my Riv, though - I'm honestly shocked when I see a frame that will only take 28mm tires without fenders! Sorry that this is not exactly about the question you asked, but thought it might be good to add a perspective from the other end of the spectrum as well... -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iHcnM8H5W54J. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received 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] encomium of wool
I wear wool year round, and while not as humid, it gets into the 100s pretty regularly in the summer. Spending the week at the beach and while riding a couple days ago wore a cotton t-shirt and about froze coming down off the mountain down into the coastal marine layer I thought I could get away with it yesterday, what a mistake! . Don't have that problem with wool as it always regulates perfectly! On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 7:20 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I'll second the suggestion for light wool t's in warm conditions. I've been wearing my ibex wool t-shirt in 80 - 90+ conditions and it has been very comfortable. Haven't tried this in very high humidity heat though. -Jim On Jul 22, 2011, at 6:46 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Yesterday evening's 10-mile ride home was warmer than normal, and more humid as well. It was 98 degrees with a heat index of 107. I guess I could have gone shirtless. But trust me, no one wants that. There may not be any way to be comfortable in such conditions. I can say now from experience, however, that a lightweight wool t-shirt is far better than any shirt of cotton or polyester or nylon or combination thereof that I have used before in those circumstances. You get airflow and evaporative cooling. You avoid that clingy-clamminess. There are no truly nasty unnatural odors. I also wore wool boxers under RBW's Boosuckers and a pair of oh-I-wish-RBW-still-sold-these-I'd-buy-a-dozen-pair 80/20 wool/nylon striped sporty shortie socks under my canvas Keen Coronado's. Wool is great stuff. Counter-intuitive, perhaps. But yesterday I know was definitely a day for wearing wool. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oitJ3Wg5P6sJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Not too insulting. In fact, Leslie, I have compared us to Orvis in print already, I think within the past years, but I don't know where. When I started fly-fishing at 11, my dad got me an LL Bean glass rod starter outfit, and soon learned about Orvis, and a guy I knew (Hal Jannsen, google him) fished an Orvis midge, and by the time I was 16 I'd saved my money $135) and got on of those. I kept on fishing and eventually felt (as some do about us) that I'd outgrown Orvis, as I learned about smaller brands that my 15-16 year old radar hadn't picked up: Over the next many years I got a Winston, Leonard, Gary Howells, and Bob Summers rods, which are all boutiquier, but no better. The fishing pole/bike analogy isn't perfect. It acknowledges that littler-known brands are automatically assumed to be better in some way than better-knowners (related, no doubt, to how the more scholarly you are about any topic, the tinier the facts you know)--- but in the case of bikes, there's often a more substantial-fundamental- even huge difference. Talking about this in detail can only make me look petty or slick or bad in some way, so I'll limit the detail, but I gotta say this: Brazing skill matters, BUT it is impossible to evaluate brazing by looking. Super sloppy brazing with overflow and overheating is obvious, but underbrazing is impossible to detect (particularly in frame joints other than the bottom bracket). There can be a fine line of brass or silver around the edge of a lug, with no penetration into the joint, for instance. And, sometimes when there's full penetration, there may be what seems to be a small gap at the edge of a lug, as the brazing material pulls in just under the lip, about 0.1mm or so, as it cools. An amateur looker may see the gap and think, Aha! Bad! even though the joint is thoroughly brazed where it matters. It comes down to stuff about the joint that only the brazer is in a position to know, at that point it's a matter of trust. Under-the- radar builders are under less scrutiny, which itself doesn't --- obviously -- have anything to do with brazing skill or thoroughness, either in a bad or good way. It does mean that Rivendell has more to lose by a screw-up than does an unknown. The stakes are higher for us---with 14 employees whose jobs depend on us not screwing up. We have had frames that I know (strongly believe, based on what I know of them) to be 100 percent structural, but there's a superficial gap in one spot, and we don't send them out into the world as perfect. Usually we hold 'em and do nothing, or might build one up as a demo, or an employee will get it ultra cheap. Let's say there's a gap at a BB shell sleeve. Well, if there's braze all the way around on the inside of the shell, you can bet this is a suck-gap (where the braze is sucked in as it cools) and not a gap of consequence. You can tell this because the braze is introduced outside the shell and pulled through with the flame, so if it shows all around inside, the only way it could've gotten there is from the outside, and that's fantastic evidence of good penetration. (On outer frame lugs, it's more a matter of faith). The unimportant gaps (suck-gaps) occur at all price levels, with brass and silver. It doesn't make sense to re-heat the joint to fill it in---you end up reflowing the braze, reheating the steel, and for what---?--you degrade the joint in an attempt to calm a worrier. Anyway, it's rare, and this is feeling like a tangent. Back to our frames versus their frames, or whatever. Look at clearances and look for balance, top and side; bridge location, crown hole location, tire and fender compatibility, bar-height relative to saddle height. Those are substantive details that seem to be obvious and easy, but getting them right is in fact are incredibly rare. Finely filed lugs and paint and that stuff is good, but it often OFTEN comes as part of a package that lacks the underlying important stuff that goes unnoticed. Tandems that max out with 32mm tires. Road bikes that max out at 28. Eyelets on bikes that don't have fender clearance. Silver-brazed joints that paint up clean but pull apart. Impressive tube decals and 28 hours of labor into frames that don't fit, and aren't suited to the rider's needs. There are lots of good builders---more by volume than there have ever been, no doubt. BUT...the unknown gnome or even a reputation doesn't for us or them guarantee anything. There's no good way to end this. I BELIEVE I know our bikes, and I BELIEVE they pass our standards, which I know to be high. OK, back to watching the BORAF, aka TdeF. On Jul 21, 9:58 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe an analogy When I first started fly fishing, I bought the 'intro' level Orvis rod. Good rod, but, wasn't long until I was eyeing other rods, like Winston, Sage... Orvis had a lot more expensive rods, I didn't want to go that far up the scale, so I thought I could find better than the low-end Orvis stuff
[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Way back when, I was going to buy a custom Rivendell specifically for touring, with SS couplers and some other touring goodies. I didn't have any special geometric or sizing needs. In the process of wrking it all out, they said the bike would basically be a coupled Atlantis, how much did I really, really, want that feature? The logical conclusion was to buy an Atlantis get it coupled later if I missed it. 8+ years later, the compelling need for coupling has faded. The Atlantis still does everything I need in a bike. Never thought again about a custom from anyone. dougP On Jul 21, 7:42 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I read/heard/ imagined recently that lots of people who buy Rivendells then go on to buy a custom/semi-custom bike from another company-- in most cases something that is comparable to an existing Rivendell model. For instance buying a Kirk instead of a Rodeo or Custom. I was curious if there is any truth to this, if anyone out there will admit to it, and what the reasons are. Something to the tune of I got a ___ instead of a Rivendell __ because ___. I got a Terraferma single speed instead of a Rivendell SimpleOne because I got tired of waiting. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] San Marcos Selling
Per the Riv site: We're down to two 54s as of July 22. More in a few months So they got in 15 on the 12th, and in 10 days are down to 2? I'm guessing a bunch were pre-sold, but wither way I'm glad they are a hit! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MczH8q4i7tgJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
'm not worried about the thought of wrapping it around a tree up in the mountains. On two wheels, the concept of a total becomes highly personal; none of that tree wrapping, David! You'd hit the tree long before the bike. dougP On Jul 22, 8:00 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I went in the opposite direction and bought a rigid Karate Monkey instead of a Bombadil. Complete bike for less than the cost of the frame, and I'm not worried about the thought of wrapping it around a tree up in the mountains. And I sold my Quickbeam to finance it! Although I kinda' regret letting that one go... On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think it's so hard to imagine buying a bike from someone other than Riv. Are we all really sharing our justifications for cheating on Riv with another company? :) First, I am what seems to be an atypical Riv owner, at least based on this group. My Sam is by far the nicest (and, by a factor of 5, the most expensive) bike I have ever owned, and it's highly unlikely I'll ever be in the position to own another Riv, let alone a custom from them or someone else. My only other bike purchase in the last 20 years has been a LHT frame. After getting the Sam (which is my weekend, fun ride bike) I could no longer stand the horrible fit of the 20 yr old MTB that was my utility/commuter bike. I'm happy something like the LHT exists at its price point. I bought one of the 26 wheel frames and swapped over most of the old parts from the MTB. I have been thinking about a new, very roady bike, and really want to stick with steel, but again am looking at something like a $400 Surly or Soma frame. One thing that has certainly rubbed off on me from owning my Riv, though - I'm honestly shocked when I see a frame that will only take 28mm tires without fenders! Sorry that this is not exactly about the question you asked, but thought it might be good to add a perspective from the other end of the spectrum as well... -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iHcnM8H5W54J. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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: San Marcos Selling
I'm surprised they haven't posted any photos of the 59cm double top tube frameset. Has anyone seen it or have pics? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TzjgFS0QOKUJ. 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] encomium of wool
every *body* is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach. I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HgUK-J7LP6YJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Nicely stated. I've considered getting a custom Riv, but am really, really quite happy with my '03 51 cm Atlantis. It's mainly my commute bike, but now that I'm between gigs, I'm enjoying it as my main (and only) bike for daily rides around Seattle and occasional centuries before I start getting into doing brevets after next season. That's it, one bike, and a great one at that. Yeah, I'd like to get an AHH, but can't justify the cost right now because I'm planning to upgrade the Atlantis with new wheels with a Phil Touring hub on the rear, and a SON hub up front, a Phil BB, Paul canti brakes, new Honjo fenders, an alternate bag setup for brevets instead of my Baggins Hoss and panniers that I use for commuting. Just replaced my Nitto Dream bars with the Nitto noodle. Anyway, as Grant has stated somewhere in a Reader or on their website: a frame is just a platform for parts. And I think I read somewhere in BQ Jan Heine stating something to the effect that riding a bike that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye is just as important as the sum of its parts; it makes for an enjoyable experience. Anyway again, after owning and riding my Atlantis for over eight years, I'm really close to getting it dialed in for how I want it to look and perform; I think it's a process of getting to know the bike and figuring out what you need to make it comfortable for riding. The more I get it dialed in, the more I love it, and the more I question my ego when it comes to getting the AHH. We'll see who wins out. ;) There are a lot of good builders out there, but when I was looking for touring bike back in late '02, I discovered Rivendell doing a web search, and their philosophy resonated with me and I was sold. And don't have a complaint in the world about my decision. I source most of my component (and ideas for components) from Grant, et al. They're really great to work with--patient, knowledgeable, no B.S. After-sale customer support makes a lot of difference when you buy something that you think is important enough to have. And Grant has that down pretty much pat. -Steve DeMont Seattle On Jul 22, 5:08 am, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two contradictory pieces of learned wisdom about this. First, the ego wants wanting more than it wants having. So, as soon as we satisfy a want, the ego move on to wanting something else. If that weren't true our consumer driven economy would pretty much collapse. Three months after getting a new Riv road bike the owner will read in fantastic custom bike review in Bicycle Quarterly and the ego will start wanting again. Some people get swept away and some hang onto reality. Second, virtually all product lines exist along a price / performance line, and somewhere that line has a sharp bend in it. Up to that curve additional spending yields significant advantages, after the curve the buyer has to spend increasingly large amounts of money to get less and less advantage (except perhaps to the irrational ego). For example, reducing the weight of a bike from 27 to 26 lbs without sacrificing strength cost very little, but reducing it from 17 to 16 lbs. will cost quite a bit more. Rivendell bikes are pretty much positioned near the top of the break on the bicycle frame cost - performance curve. Unless you have some special need, like an unusual body shape or unique high milage application it doesn't make a lot of sense to move up the curve on a new frame. But that is not universally true for all the other parts. Many of the components Riv supplies as stock are good parts with good cost - performance trade offs but are still closer to the bottom of the break in that curve. So the buyer would be much wiser to gradually upgrade components - hubs rims, cranks and brakes. Over the years I have upgraded my stock Rambouillet - White hubs, Open Pro rims, White VBC crank, Paul's Racer M brakes. The bike is now lighter, stronger, more responsive, and much easier to maintain. Now all I have left to do is ride the bike and control my ego. Michael, take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Hopefully I won't try out that bike-tree collabo too soon, although I seem to be doing my best! On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 8:44 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: 'm not worried about the thought of wrapping it around a tree up in the mountains. On two wheels, the concept of a total becomes highly personal; none of that tree wrapping, David! You'd hit the tree long before the bike. dougP On Jul 22, 8:00 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I went in the opposite direction and bought a rigid Karate Monkey instead of a Bombadil. Complete bike for less than the cost of the frame, and I'm not worried about the thought of wrapping it around a tree up in the mountains. And I sold my Quickbeam to finance it! Although I kinda' regret letting that one go... -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I love how my Rambouillet rides and looks. It does great in the dirt and is fast on the road. The only Riv I'd probably switch it for is a Hilsen just to get the extra room for big tires as I love mixed terrain rides. But there are some bike features I wanted in other bikes that Riv does not currently offer. Low trail is one. 650B in the larger sizes another. I was happy to discover that Rivendell bikes had slacker seat tubes, because otherwise that would be another reason to go custom. Even with a 72d STA, I have a 30mm setback and the saddle all the way back to fit and I could go further. I did have a custom 700c Randonneur built and I'm very happy with it. I was able to chose braze on Paul Racers which are the best brakes I've ever used. The upslope top tubes are deal breakers for me. I understand why they are made but I get over the look. I'd love to get a Hunqua with a level top tube and the angled middle tube. That would have to be a custom. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Xl1jt5NjVf4J. 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: San Marcos Selling
I think it says they got five of each size which would imply they've sold three 54's.Anyway I hope they sell them all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-l6Sw9mfeSsJ. 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] San Marcos Selling
Popular size I'm sure. If you know your, let's say Rambouillet-like bike size, you should probably subtract about 4 cm to get your San Marcos size. (As a result of the 6 degree upslope TT instead of 2 degree.)-Original Message- From: Peter PesceSent: Jul 22, 2011 8:40 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] San Marcos Selling Per the Riv site:"We're down to two 54s as of July 22. More in a few months"So they got in 15 on the 12th, and in 10 days are down to 2?I'm guessing a bunch were pre-sold, but wither way I'm glad they are a hit! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MczH8q4i7tgJ. 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] Re: San Marcos Selling
Saw it yesterday. It's beautiful.-Original Message- From: jandrews_nycSent: Jul 22, 2011 8:45 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: San Marcos Selling I'm surprised they haven't posted any photos of the 59cm double top tube frameset.Has anyone seen it or have pics? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TzjgFS0QOKUJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I think you are buying a Riv frame because of it's ride. Grant even says that if you absolutley need a custom they will design it for you using a custom frame builder. Nobillette,Waterford (present),Goodrich, Stark (past) I own a 58cm 650b Saluki Toyo and a 52cm Waterford Bombadil and can't imagine a custom Riv is going to ride any better. I did notice a big improvement in the Saluki's handling going from a budget wheelst to a handbuilt wheelset using Phil hubs. Rivendell is famous mostly for the frames ride quality. You would be better off spending more on upgrades of components than to invest heavy on a custom. I like the Jitensha studios bikes but have never been able to test ride one. Then again I never rode a Rivendell before buying one. I trusted a friends opinion and bought one,then 2 then 3,then 4. I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes for the type of riding I do in my neck of the woods. It took me a little time but no other company offers a complete line of frames to cover the many differnt ways one can use a bike. And to do it so well from one model to another.. Many have said that the most important compnents of a bike are: Frame,wheelset,tires. That is true for me Rivendell has a very loyal following for a reason. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ooAZVkNrnBoJ. 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: San Marcos Selling
Here is a link to pictures of a 59 San Marcos. Frame only. http://www.pushingthepedals.com/2011/07/first-look-somarivendell-san-marcos-frameset/#more-737 Dustin G WC CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Bfc7kwMvN04J. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Fri, 2011-07-22 at 09:42 -0700, hobie wrote: I own a 58cm 650b Saluki Toyo and a 52cm Waterford Bombadil and can't imagine a custom Riv is going to ride any better. I haven't paid much attention to the range of choices available with Riv customs. Perhaps you know: if you wanted either ultra-light OS, or light gauge standard tubing, could you get it? If so, then yes, a custom Riv /could/ possibly have a substantially livelier ride than any of the standard bikes. I think most of the Toyo frames had OS 8/5/8 or thicker as the tubing, but OS comes as thin as 5/3/5, and you would surely notice that difference. -- You received 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] Raised the bars another inch yesterday. Wow!
My front brake cable was holding me back. When I swapped out the short, long-reach stem that came on my secondhand Road Standard for a tall, short-reach stem - I didn't change any cables. I realized after about a year on the bike that I had apparently wrapped my bars backward (the tape was starting to unravel), so I took the opportunity to re-do the front brake cable. I loosened the stem just to see if I had any more room - kept raising - kept raising - and bam! There was the line! I fixed up the brakes, re-wrapped in the proper direction, and tidied everything back up, and wow - the riding experience really changed! I had thought for a long time that this frame might be a little small for me - I have just a little bit more than a fistful of seatpost showing, and the standover is good- but I've been comfortable on taller frames. I just really didn't like the feeling of riding in the drops. But at the new height - I am comfortable in every position on the handlebars. I think that Grant Peterson fellow must be on to something... -- You received 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: My first ride on my new bike
perhaps spacers can solve your rack vs fender issue? see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcNlT8iPjuU -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Fv_YtUZK9ZgJ. 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: The New Green Sam
I'm not only glad that each shipment has new colors, but glad of THIS color. I like metallic paint as well as the next guy, but am really happy the Sam's not a metallic this time around. Color choice is very subjective, and this is the Sam Hill color scheme that most speaks to me. Coming on the heels of how much I like the Slimey Simple Green, along with the grey/kidney red and the grey/orange schemes from about a year ago, I think Riv is picking them great! -- You received 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] Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
This is my sentiment exactly. I don't think any custom could fit me better than my 52 cm Ram happens to fit. As it happens, I also love the ride of an older Road Std, so instead of buying a new frame, I'm spending what some frames cost to have that one repainted with a nicer level of finish. On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 10:27 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I think once you've spent some serious money on one or more production Rivendells, the need for one more that's way more money, but not demonstrably better, fades. Production Rivs are already handbuilt and super awesome. I'd be much more likely to fancy-up my production bike with a Joe Bell paint job than pop for a custom. - -- You received 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] Central Coast Tour ride report
It was 64.2 miles, to be exact: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/100583414 I¹ll have a blog report with some pics in the next couple of days. Dustin Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com Jul 20 05:00PM -0700 ^ #digest_top So, you have listed that your route from Half Moon Bay to New Brighton (where I hope you did not omit a trip to Gayle's) was 56 miles and included a diversion into Big Basin. What route did you take, and how did you manage to take a 68 mile direct route, add some diversions and get 56 miles? -- You received 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] Bombadil Complete!
Just beautiful! On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful... makes me want another Riv, even though I've only had mine built up for a week! :-) I love that bottom head lug!! On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: After a long stretch of travel and parts gathering/swapping, my Bombadil is on the road. What a perfect bike! Smooth, stable, comfortable, capable. The Bullmoose bars easily beat out the Noodle and Albatross set-ups I tried, and the B67 beat out the B17 Champion Flyer. Nothing not to like! I'd like to try Big Apples next, and then there's the inevitable bag-matching debate. For now, I'm simply thrilled to be on the road. Here's a link to my Flickr set, and one to a quick walkaround movie if you can't wait. *http://tinyurl.com/3fzmr7d* * * Movie here: * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n33wav * * * Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/XFVfy-mxtJUJ. 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. -- You received 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: Central Coast Tour ride report
Looks awesome! I did first leg of this tripa couple of months ago and the second leg of the trip last summer! looks good On Jul 20, 6:28 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I've always wanted to some cycling in the Big Basin area. It looks like some beautiful terrain to ride in. There's a terrific dirt road, Gazos Creek, from the coast all the way to the Park Headquarters in the eponymous big basin. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Bombadil Complete!
Wow! Great looking bike! Enjoy your new ride. Shaun Meehan On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: After a long stretch of travel and parts gathering/swapping, my Bombadil is on the road. What a perfect bike! Smooth, stable, comfortable, capable. The Bullmoose bars easily beat out the Noodle and Albatross set-ups I tried, and the B67 beat out the B17 Champion Flyer. Nothing not to like! I'd like to try Big Apples next, and then there's the inevitable bag-matching debate. For now, I'm simply thrilled to be on the road. Here's a link to my Flickr set, and one to a quick walkaround movie if you can't wait. *http://tinyurl.com/3fzmr7d* * * Movie here: * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n33wav * * * Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/XFVfy-mxtJUJ. 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] Solo s240- Point Reyes
Since Half Moon Bay got cancel. Decided to do a solo to Point Reyes. Burnt. But fun. Cold. But beautiful. Pictures Proved that it happen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157627116871619/ -Manny Fog can be annoying Acosta -- You received 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] Solo s240- Point Reyes
Since a bunch of buddies couldn't make it to Half Moon Bay. I decided to do a quick s240 to point reyes. Biking in sandals for miles on end gives you a wicked sandal tan. Pictures proved it happened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157627116871619/ -Manny Fog is annoying Acosta -- You received 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] Component Question
Some Rivs come with 132 mm rears to accept either road or mountain hubs. With steel, you can usually spread the dropouts by hand to get a MTN hub in a 130 opening. I would not try that on an older 126 space. The derailler of course, has nothing to do with the hub size. I have an XT on my road Saluki and it works great. Deore is widely sold as a lower market road derailler and very often on touring bikes. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Can you use Shimano Deore or XTR on a road bike? Curious because I will building up a Yves Gomez soon and that is what I have lying around. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2JhPMbWrO70J. 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: Lopez Island S240
Awesome makes me want to go to the San Juan Islands! On Jul 18, 6:10 pm, Aaron Schmidt librar...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some views from this weekend's S240. You'll spy some Riv gear in action. Plenty of good bike camping in the San Juan islands! http://velodirt.com/2011/07/lopez-island-bike-camping -- You received 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 England Riv Ride?
Pete: The only traffic we're likely to experience will be Day 1 heading out of Boston. From my experience, once you get outside of Boston along the South Shore, the snarl rapidly morphs into pure charm... the smells of the ocean overtaking the senses. We could probably catch a bus onto the Cape, but I'd much rather approach it from Plymouth and pedal over the bridges... and then once you hit the bike trails of the Cape, the pure charm morphs even further into pure bliss. I'll keep you posted. BB On Jul 20, 10:52 am, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in southwestern CT (Norwalk to be exact) and might be able to join for a bit. Originally from RI, so I know and have visited a lot of the places on the Maritime segment, but not on a bike, so it would be very interesting. The traffic isn't so bad along the shore in October. Keep us posted. -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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] Looking for a Bridgestone MB
Glad you found one! On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: Got this one coming to me. And yes I am aware that saddle has to go. :) http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/DSC_0261.jpg?t=1311204402 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hiOqc4xEUpoJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Steve. Maybe you are correct about the livelier feel of lighter gauge tubing. But will a lighter frame absorb rode shock like the heavier gauge? Part of the reason I like my bikes is that when you do get them up to speed they feel extremely stable. I didn't feel that way on the Ramboullet that I owned briefly. The lighter gauge would definetly help in climbing and sprints if you race. On Jul 22, 12:51 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2011-07-22 at 09:42 -0700, hobie wrote: I own a 58cm 650b Saluki Toyo and a 52cm Waterford Bombadil and can't imagine a custom Riv is going to ride any better. I haven't paid much attention to the range of choices available with Riv customs. Perhaps you know: if you wanted either ultra-light OS, or light gauge standard tubing, could you get it? If so, then yes, a custom Riv /could/ possibly have a substantially livelier ride than any of the standard bikes. I think most of the Toyo frames had OS 8/5/8 or thicker as the tubing, but OS comes as thin as 5/3/5, and you would surely notice that difference. -- You received 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] seat stay braze ons
on 7/20/11 7:17 PM, Scotty at bongos...@verizon.net wrote: On the seat stay below the brakes on my Hilsen are a couple of braze ons. I dont know for sure what they are for but they look to be in about the right place to mount a BM bottle dynamo. Is that what they are for or could they be used for that? You mean these? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/2216861378/ Mid-seatstay rack mounts. Perfect for a Mark's Rack. Hadn't tried to mount a generator there - might be tad low. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: RE: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Just to be totally upfront with everyone; my words about the ego wants wanting more than it wants having are lifted from Eckhardt Tolle. They just ring very true. I could also have quoted my good friend Zed, who, after decades of AA practice, is fond of reminding me: Happiness consists of wanting what you have, not having what you want. michael, not to proud to admit that 90 degrees is too hot for this Vermonter to want to ride, and what I want right now is about a15 degree drop in the temperature. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7Yy5cYqMcBMJ. 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] encomium of wool
I tried light wool hoping it would work in our very dry heat, but no, it feels itchy and hot much above 70, so I've gone back to plastics for summer: they stink quickly but then they are easy to wash and they dry quickly. I'd love to find some all cotton cycling specific jerseys, so if anyone can point me to some I'd be grateful to hear about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: every body is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach. I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HgUK-J7LP6YJ. 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: seat stay braze ons
Seat stay braze-ons can satisfy many purposes of high utility. ATMO, the highest and best use illustrated hereinbelow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pereiracycles/3100776369/in/faves-41563482@N06/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pereiracycles/3100777455/in/faves-41563482@N06/ RL -- You received 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: San Marcos Selling
You can catch the big one in the background here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5958477376/in/set-72157627241318088/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 22, 9:46 am, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a link to pictures of a 59 San Marcos. Frame only. http://www.pushingthepedals.com/2011/07/first-look-somarivendell-san-... Dustin G WC CA -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Well said Brian. I remember years ago when you were thinking about a new bike and you came by the house to ride mine. We met through a mutual work acquaintance, and I felt a bit odd in revealing that I had a number of Rivendell bikes in the garage given that I didn't know you that well (nor you I) - seemed like it might smack of excess. I recall that you rode the Quickbeam, Saluki, and maybe the Romulus, and we discussed 650B, single speed, and the rationale for the price of a Rivendell and what you got for the money. I told you what I knew, why I'd bought each bike, and I tried not to do too much selling, rather letting the bikes speak for themselves. You ended up with a fantastic AHH, and it's been fun to vicariously watch you explore equipment, configurations, and techniques that exceed my breadth of experience (e.g. that harlequin wrap thing). When people ask me for bike advice, I always explain what I ride and why, and then follow-up with some of the axioms from tips for happy riding; there's no such thing as a bad bike. Rivendell's aren't inexpensive, and they're most certainly not cheap, but they're what I've chosen. It is about more than a bike. A Rivendell is an investment in utility, function, form, in a way of doing business (and the 12-14 people behind the business), and an entree to a community. Since I bought my first Rivendell (Romulus #17, first batch) a decade ago, I've been impressed with the company and the products, and I've told that story when asked. Today I ride with friends who weren't cyclists before, and when we meet I see Bleriots, Hilsens, etc., and we often talk about what's next. I don't need this many bikes, but I ride them all, and I will until I'm too old to swing over the top tube, or until my kids take them off to wherever. Every once in a while I think about a custom. Each successive trip to Portland, my original hometown, leads me to look afresh at Ira Ryan, Tony Pereira, and Joseph Ahearn in particular. And while those guys are doing some innovative, beautiful work, I come home and look at my Saluki, AHH, and other bikes, and I'm satisfied. On Jul 21, 10:12 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I had a steel road bike and mountain bike back in the day - early 80's Raleigh and early 90's Specialized. Then I went aluminum for a while. Bad move. When I wanted a comfortable road commuter, I looked for steel, and looked at the Surly/Salsa/Jamis bikes, as well as other new steel genre, but got hooked on the design/quality/philosoph of the Rivendells. Ended up with an AHH. I think the thing my Riv has taught me is that it's really about more than the bike. I like the business that Grant runs, and really trust the folks at Rivendell. I'm sure there is a custom builder out there that cares as much, but does s/he also employ 15 other people and sell other great products? Will they be around and help answer silly questions? Do they have the great RBW community we have to bounce ideas/pics/stories off of? Every time I look at other bikes I still come back to the Rivs. They are special! Brian (get a riv) Seattle, WA On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe an analogy When I first started fly fishing, I bought the 'intro' level Orvis rod. Good rod, but, wasn't long until I was eyeing other rods, like Winston, Sage... Orvis had a lot more expensive rods, I didn't want to go that far up the scale, so I thought I could find better than the low-end Orvis stuff elsewhere for less. Thing about Orvis, they have nice rods and reels, and anything you get from them is usually top-notch in function and aesthetics; however, I will say, some of their other items, like clothing, or associated gadgets, they find decent, good gear, and either relabel it, or just sell it too, but, usually at a noticable mark-up over what you could find it for elsewhere. Anyway, I ended up getting a G.Loomis Streamdance, which is still my favorite, my go-to rod for tailwater trout here. For smallmouth, ended up w/ another Loomis (an aside: Loomis is now owned by Shimano), and a Winston for my son. Thing is, I somehow got in my head that, Orvis was a good go-to company to get people into fly-fishing, but there were other companies that were focusing on just specifics [kind of like comparing LL Bean's encompassing catalog of about anything you could need, against Sage, with just rods, reels, and maybe just a few other things like a vest or a hat, etc.]. But as time went on, I started becoming more critical of other companies, and started appreciating small things about the higher-end Orvis rods, and ended up back buying my next couple of rods from Orvis... paid more for some of the rods than I ever would have believed I would have when I started out, but, I had learned to appreciate some of the nuances that come w/ the extra costs. I hope Grant doesn't find this insulting
Re: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: Well said Brian. I remember years ago when you were thinking about a new bike and you came by the house to ride mine. We met through a mutual work acquaintance, and I felt a bit odd in revealing that I had a number of Rivendell bikes in the garage given that I didn't know you that well (nor you I) - seemed like it might smack of excess. I recall that you rode the Quickbeam, Saluki, and maybe the Romulus, and we discussed 650B, single speed, and the rationale for the price of a Rivendell and what you got for the money. I told you what I knew, why I'd bought each bike, and I tried not to do too much selling, rather letting the bikes speak for themselves. You ended up with a fantastic AHH, and it's been fun to vicariously watch you explore equipment, configurations, and techniques that exceed my breadth of experience (e.g. that harlequin wrap thing). When people ask me for bike advice, I always explain what I ride and why, and then follow-up with some of the axioms from tips for happy riding; there's no such thing as a bad bike. Rivendell's aren't inexpensive, and they're most certainly not cheap, but they're what I've chosen. It is about more than a bike. A Rivendell is an investment in utility, function, form, in a way of doing business (and the 12-14 people behind the business), and an entree to a community. Since I bought my first Rivendell (Romulus #17, first batch) a decade ago, I've been impressed with the company and the products, and I've told that story when asked. Today I ride with friends who weren't cyclists before, and when we meet I see Bleriots, Hilsens, etc., and we often talk about what's next. I don't need this many bikes, but I ride them all, and I will until I'm too old to swing over the top tube, or until my kids take them off to wherever. Every once in a while I think about a custom. Each successive trip to Portland, my original hometown, leads me to look afresh at Ira Ryan, Tony Pereira, and Joseph Ahearn in particular. And while those guys are doing some innovative, beautiful work, I come home and look at my Saluki, AHH, and other bikes, and I'm satisfied. I have a lot of the same feelings as you articulate here. There are 2 things which hang me up recently: 1. I really wanna try out a low-trail bike for the next bike. I'm intrigued enough to want to try it for a while and I completely understand that it is not riv's deal to do a low trail-designed bike. So I have been looking around for a production low trail bike. Right now it seems likely either a pelican from boxdog or one of the boulder cycles. But If there was a way to relatively easily convert my romulus to a low-trail geometry without butchering it, I would definitely investigate it. 2. tandems. Gotta have them.. -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] My first ride on my new bike
Your bike is tortoise-tastic! Glad you're liking the moustache bars. I've returned to them after a couple years and am really enjoying them. Good stuff! On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote: Today I went for my first ride on my new bike, about 37 miles, and I have to say that I absolutely love it. It is a real joy to ride. Very comfortable although I am going to tweek some of the adjustments as I go. I did notice that it is the most flexy frame that I have which makes it a very different ride in a very plush way. I was a bit worried about whether or not I would like the moustache bars but so far I do like them allot. If I have 1 negative(ish) thing to say, it does not have to do with the bike but the Longboard fenders. The jury is still out on those. I love the way they look, but with the flexable nature of the bike that I noted earlier, when I stand up and pedal hard the front fender rubs ever so slightly. Not enough to slow me down but enough to annoy the heck out of me. They seem to be adjusted as high as they go so if I cant adjust that out the fenders will come off and go on my wifes bike. If the weather looks like I need fenders I will just ride my Surly, which doesnt bother me one bit. I still love that bike too. Another problem I have with the fenders is that they seem to be in the way of the mounting of my Tubus rack and I would rather have the rack than the fenders. I am sure with some effort I could make them work together but I may go the easier route. Like I said, jury is still out on that. Here is a link to some pictures from todays ride. Excuse the dates on the pictures. It seems that every time I turn my camera off I have to reset the date or it defaults back to 2007. http://www.flickr.com/photos/65433756@N02/sets/72157627251530964/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gGqDdymqXAYJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: Well said Brian. I remember years ago when you were thinking about a new bike and you came by the house to ride mine. We met through a mutual work acquaintance, and I felt a bit odd in revealing that I had a number of Rivendell bikes in the garage given that I didn't know you that well (nor you I) - seemed like it might smack of excess. I recall that you rode the Quickbeam, Saluki, and maybe the Romulus, and we discussed 650B, single speed, and the rationale for the price of a Rivendell and what you got for the money. I told you what I knew, why I'd bought each bike, and I tried not to do too much selling, rather letting the bikes speak for themselves. You ended up with a fantastic AHH, and it's been fun to vicariously watch you explore equipment, configurations, and techniques that exceed my breadth of experience (e.g. that harlequin wrap thing). When people ask me for bike advice, I always explain what I ride and why, and then follow-up with some of the axioms from tips for happy riding; there's no such thing as a bad bike. Rivendell's aren't inexpensive, and they're most certainly not cheap, but they're what I've chosen. It is about more than a bike. A Rivendell is an investment in utility, function, form, in a way of doing business (and the 12-14 people behind the business), and an entree to a community. Since I bought my first Rivendell (Romulus #17, first batch) a decade ago, I've been impressed with the company and the products, and I've told that story when asked. Today I ride with friends who weren't cyclists before, and when we meet I see Bleriots, Hilsens, etc., and we often talk about what's next. I don't need this many bikes, but I ride them all, and I will until I'm too old to swing over the top tube, or until my kids take them off to wherever. Every once in a while I think about a custom. Each successive trip to Portland, my original hometown, leads me to look afresh at Ira Ryan, Tony Pereira, and Joseph Ahearn in particular. And while those guys are doing some innovative, beautiful work, I come home and look at my Saluki, AHH, and other bikes, and I'm satisfied. I have a lot of the same feelings as you articulate here. There are 2 things which hang me up recently: 1. I really wanna try out a low-trail bike for the next bike. I'm intrigued enough to want to try it for a while and I completely understand that it is not riv's deal to do a low trail-designed bike. So I have been looking around for a production low trail bike. Right now it seems likely either a pelican from boxdog or one of the boulder cycles. But If there was a way to relatively easily convert my romulus to a low-trail geometry without butchering it, I would definitely investigate it. 2. tandems. Gotta have them.. -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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received 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: San Marcos Selling
Oh. I interpreted it to mean all they had left of the 15 was two 54's.(seeing as how Ri'vs seem to sell out in the big sizes first) It didn't occur to me they might mean they have only two 54's but still have 5 each of the 59's and 63's. My bad if the excitement was premature. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SX5b30DFUdAJ. 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: San Marcos Selling
I read it the same way, that all they still have are two 54's... ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mjpryJH2hqEJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Give Bilenkey or Royal H a call. Those are two East Coast builders that pop into mind. Bob Brown is in MPLS. MAP or Ahearne or another of the PDX builders. Heck, Nobilette might as well. Drop 'em an email saying what you want to do and find one that seems kinda' excited about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! From where? By Whom? I'm completely made of ears if someone has a suggestion. -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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received 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] The 440 lb. tour
That's what I figure us, the tandem and the luggage weighed in at. Bad news for the weight weenies... it didn't matter at all! OK, I'll admit this is a bit OT; related only by philosophy and miscellaneous parts. My wife, Patricia and I have just returned from week of touring, on our Bilenkey touring tandem, in Quebec. We rode the P'tit Train du Nord, which runs from St Jerome, a western suburb of Montreal, northwest for 120 miles. We did 90 miles out, then a rest day and returned, staying at bb's along the way. I have some prior touring experience but Pat doesn't and this was our first tour together on the tandem. The pics are in. The oddities of Mac. If you run the slide show you will get larger images but the titles are tiny fonts at the top. If you run the carousel you get small images and bigger titles. I find the slide show, overriding the auto timer seems best. http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100098 Anyway. We started from St Jerome, about 20 miles west of Montreal. The bike, even with about 35 lbs of baggage handled great. I often had the impression we were as fast as anybody (except a few racers) touring on the trail. The speed limit was 30 kph and we could easily do that in the middle ring with just the tiniest of downslope. The one riding challenge turned out to be the gates. Especially the southern half of the journey (180 miles round trip) had many gates, which were narrow, curved, sandy, and then uphill. Not designed for an eight feet long and two feet wide loaded touring tandem. I soon learned to cost through with one foot down but reaccelerating eventually used up a lot of energy. We had great weather, except for the first day, which was hot and very humid, 90%+. Unfortunately 40 of the 45 miles we covered that day were uphill. Just 2-3%, which didn't feel like much, but by the end of the day we were pretty tired. The humidity broke with a downpour as we arrived in St Faustin and of course we got lost and wondered a few extra miles in the rain. The stoker wasn't happy, and told me so! But the rain stopped and we jumped into the spa and soaked for half an hour before hitting the pool. The gite owner had to go out and so bought us a six pack of Richards Red. We drank three and stashed three for the return trip. It rained hard that night which left the trail a little soft, but cleared out the humidity, which felt like a net gain. Anyway, all of the climbing was behind us and we cruised along at a pretty good clip the rest of the way, with lots of stops for gawking, drinking, and ice cream. The trail was not as heavily used as those in NE. They don't allow dogs, which cut down on walkers and even when near towns there weren't many baby strollers. Usually just old geezers like us, but mostly on rented bikes for day trips. There were plenty of other circuit riders, but we discovered that most of them paid the $15 a day to get their bags ferried. That seemed unnecessary to us. Second night was in the very pleasant town of Nomininque, about 100 miles NW of Montreal. We decided to hang out for day, go to the beach, walk about town, and in the woods. Then we headed home. We were in a groove and usually covered 40 miles before lunch, hung out in a pleasant village for a while and rolled into our bb about 2:00. Of course Friday was all downhill back to St Jerome. I kept a daily journal, and Pat suggested I share my learnings page: * that we can travel for a week without a car and not worry about it * that we can go all week without TV, internet, or telephones * that we really enjoy riding without any cars around * that we really enjoy riding together for three hours, are OK for four, but stop enjoying it after that * that Pat can learn to spin at a higher cadence and lower pressure, thereby sparing all four legs * that Pat likes riding in men's shorts, which she believes have less padding and are easier on parts * that Pat likes riding on my Brooks B17 better than all the women's saddles she has tried unsuccessfully * that I want to trying raising the bars on the tandem 1-2 cm higher than I like on my single, since I rarely stand up and my left hand goes numb; but wonder if it will put more pressure on my touche * that back to back days are fine but life is better when this old team calls the third day rest * that careful planning allows for more enjoyment and less worry * that our plan for a garden tour in England next year is very doable * that our Bilenkey tandem handles spectacularly with 35 lbs of luggage on it * that we could tour comfortably for a very long time with just about 35 lbs of stuff to carry. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/peq8RAcJ2SsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To
Re: [RBW] Component Question
Sam, It sounds like your question has been resolved, but I used XTR M900 for the drive train and wheels on my Rivendell custom and am most satisfied with the results. http://www.cord.edu/faculty/sprunger/bikes/riv1334/ David Sprunger Fargo, ND On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM, SamuelJames samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Can you use Shimano Deore or XTR on a road bike? Curious because I will building up a Yves Gomez soon and that is what I have lying around. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2JhPMbWrO70J. 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] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Fri, 2011-07-22 at 10:12 -0700, hobie wrote: Steve. Maybe you are correct about the livelier feel of lighter gauge tubing. But will a lighter frame absorb rode shock like the heavier gauge? More flexible frames are springier, heavier gauge tubing is stiffer. Part of the reason I like my bikes is that when you do get them up to speed they feel extremely stable. Stability is more a function of geometry than the gauge of tubing. I didn't feel that way on the Ramboullet that I owned briefly. That's curious. I owned a Rambouillet for several years. Stability at speed, especially downhill, was a defining characteristic of the bike. The lighter gauge would definetly help in climbing and sprints if you race. Yes, I find lighter gauge, more flexible frames climb better for me. As for springs, never happen. I've even given up trying to outsprint a dog. On Jul 22, 12:51 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2011-07-22 at 09:42 -0700, hobie wrote: I own a 58cm 650b Saluki Toyo and a 52cm Waterford Bombadil and can't imagine a custom Riv is going to ride any better. I haven't paid much attention to the range of choices available with Riv customs. Perhaps you know: if you wanted either ultra-light OS, or light gauge standard tubing, could you get it? If so, then yes, a custom Riv /could/ possibly have a substantially livelier ride than any of the standard bikes. I think most of the Toyo frames had OS 8/5/8 or thicker as the tubing, but OS comes as thin as 5/3/5, and you would surely notice that difference. -- You received 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] San Marcos Selling
Rivendell has a photo of the 59cm built-up here: http://assets.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3365/SH_81_AMOS_59_505.jpg Looks great Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PwFNZCor1dwJ. 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 England Riv Ride?
Let me know if I can be of any help . Lived here on the Cape my whole life. If you need food ,lodging , anything just hit me up. -Derrick On Jul 21, 12:50 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Pete: The only traffic we're likely to experience will be Day 1 heading out of Boston. From my experience, once you get outside of Boston along the South Shore, the snarl rapidly morphs into pure charm... the smells of the ocean overtaking the senses. We could probably catch a bus onto the Cape, but I'd much rather approach it from Plymouth and pedal over the bridges... and then once you hit the bike trails of the Cape, the pure charm morphs even further into pure bliss. I'll keep you posted. BB On Jul 20, 10:52 am, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in southwestern CT (Norwalk to be exact) and might be able to join for a bit. Originally from RI, so I know and have visited a lot of the places on the Maritime segment, but not on a bike, so it would be very interesting. The traffic isn't so bad along the shore in October. Keep us posted. -Pete- 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: encomium of wool
Will usually wear wool except in super-hot conditions (like Thomas' reference). Then it's either super light wool (the dark blue WoolyWarm top) or some synthetics. Like Thomas no-shirt is a no-go for me. Again, trust me. Was going to try it a year ago but could not. Will wear padded shorts under MUSA though. Just for sweat regulation. Have just about ruined a less than two year old honey B17 through excessive sweating. It's starting to look pretty grungy. Hopefully it lasts until the winter. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 12:42 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I tried light wool hoping it would work in our very dry heat, but no, it feels itchy and hot much above 70, so I've gone back to plastics for summer: they stink quickly but then they are easy to wash and they dry quickly. I'd love to find some all cotton cycling specific jerseys, so if anyone can point me to some I'd be grateful to hear about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: every body is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach. I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HgUK-J7LP6YJ. 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)- 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Pretty sure Bob Brown moved to Wisconsin, although he is still building bikes. As to being disloyal will be painted guilty. Sold my Atlantis, which was too small, and almost sold my Hillborne. Both in cases of want. Purchased a Surly Cross Check this year because I wanted a bike that could be either multi-geared or single speed for commuting, riding around, mood, whatever. Thing is, that particular model of bicycle just works for my riding style. Shorter chainstays? higher bottom bracket? who knows, but it goes where I want to and doesn't seem to mind what I've done to it. Should also be a fine winter bike. The other replacement is a Surly LHT in 58cm with 26 wheels. Liked Grant's idea of an old mountain bike for general or even touring use, but really wanted something similar to the Atlantis. And for winter it easily handles 1.75 wide studded tires. Yes, the Atlantis could have, but not sure I'da been comfortable with it in that role. And now that the Surly is in single speed mode, am starting to get a serious case of the Iwants for a SimpleOne. Just have to figure out how to pay for it to make it happen. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 1:37 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Give Bilenkey or Royal H a call. Those are two East Coast builders that pop into mind. Bob Brown is in MPLS. MAP or Ahearne or another of the PDX builders. Heck, Nobilette might as well. Drop 'em an email saying what you want to do and find one that seems kinda' excited about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! From where? By Whom? I'm completely made of ears if someone has a suggestion. -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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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: Raised the bars another inch yesterday. Wow!
I recently installed the Grand Bois Maes handlebar with a 9mm Nitto stem (I usually ride a Nitto 11mm). The Brand Bois Maes are truly nice bars and I recommend them highly for the same reasons as you. However, I have Mark's bars on two bikes and I like them as much as the Grand Bois Maes. The Mark's bars are substantially less costly! On Jul 22, 10:45 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I recently raised mine, too, to about 1 below saddle from 2 or 2 1/2 below, but installing shallower (125 versus 140) drop and longer reach (115 versus 19), wonderful Grand Bois Maes copies on the same, 8 cm (Nitto) stems. Very nice! I can still get into a very aero position in the hoods and hooks -- something one needs to do if one rides fixed in our winds -- but the flats are much better and the much longer, flatter ramps are great for cruising. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM, Karl Fundenberger karl.fundenber...@gmail.com wrote: My front brake cable was holding me back. When I swapped out the short, long-reach stem that came on my secondhand Road Standard for a tall, short-reach stem - I didn't change any cables. I realized after about a year on the bike that I had apparently wrapped my bars backward (the tape was starting to unravel), so I took the opportunity to re-do the front brake cable. I loosened the stem just to see if I had any more room - kept raising - kept raising - and bam! There was the line! I fixed up the brakes, re-wrapped in the proper direction, and tidied everything back up, and wow - the riding experience really changed! I had thought for a long time that this frame might be a little small for me - I have just a little bit more than a fistful of seatpost showing, and the standover is good- but I've been comfortable on taller frames. I just really didn't like the feeling of riding in the drops. But at the new height - I am comfortable in every position on the handlebars. I think that Grant Peterson fellow must be on to something... -- You received 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. -- 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I think Rivendell ownership generally works like this: If you didn't get a custom first, you probably won't. I think it is more likely that someone who has already invested big dollars in a custom will later pop for a less expensive production second Rivendell, than a production first-timer will move up to a custom. This is for the reason I originally stated..once you've got a gorgeous Atlantis/Hunqapillar/Sam, etc. sitting in the living room, I think it would be hard to believe a custom would be way better. Those production owners are more likely to be drawn to a completely different experience from a builder who *only* does customs. An A.N.T bike with dedicated racks and a Rohloff hub, for example. Joe yes, I want a Hunqapillar and an A.N.T. with dedicated racks and a Rohloff Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Iz8XpNtGdaQJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
The last time I looked at the Boulder Bicycles website, they were selling low trail forks for $300 or $350. I can't find them now; they may be out, they may be in the online store, which is closed until August 3, or it might be because the site is... retro. I think it makes more sense to get a complete frameset from them, if you have the funds. A new fork won't change the head angle of your bike. Half a degree? It won't turn 72 degrees into 74, at any rate. Some authorities indicate that it doesn't really matter how you get your magic low trail number, but I don't believe it. On the cheap: some older American touring bikes have low trail geometries, but no one would ever mention that in a for-sale ad. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Jul 22, 11:23 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! From where? By Whom? I'm completely made of ears if someone has a suggestion. -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] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: The last time I looked at the Boulder Bicycles website, they were selling low trail forks for $300 or $350. I can't find them now; they may be out, they may be in the online store, which is closed until August 3, or it might be because the site is... retro. Hi Philip. I saw those, too, and couldn't find them again. I do seem to remember them being 1-1/8 threadless, though. Happy Friday! Lee SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Brooks Team Pro (Swift) Black/Copper/Chrome
Good Condition Brooks Team Pro in Black Leather w/ Hammered Copper Rivets and Chrome Rails •Thickest leather of any Brooks model •Hand-pounded rivets and chamfered sides •Weight 550 g •Width 155 mm •Length 280 mm $120 shipped FedEx Ground to CONUS Will send photos if necessary. -- You received 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 lose a Betty Foy in the greater Washington, DC area?
(suspicious Craigslist ad cross-posted from iBob list) Title: Betty Foy Antique Bicycle http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2507970769.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8djyVALfxj0J. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I confess to a similar temptation/line of thought. After my second Riv purchase (Atlantis), I realized the first (Bleriot) was on the small side. My fault, not RBW's - my pbh measurement was off when I got the Bleriot. I loved the Bleriot, and didn't want to part with it, but was riding the Atlantis almost exclusively because of the fit issue. Eventually, regretfully, I decided I needed to do something about it. But after staring at a few Riv options I started lamenting the lack of current 650b Riv options in my size, an issue Michael alluded to. So that opened the door to custom considerations, which I entertained seriously. Near-daily minutes spent on the issue, looking at various builders, ideas, etc. Not total OCD, but I thought about it quite a bit, several months. And along the way -- perhaps as psychological justification for the impending expense -- I did come to think of my new project as taking my bicycle problem, as my significant other calls it, to another, higher level. Then after he posted here, Scott and I swapped Bleriot's: he had the larger size I needed, and he took mine, a size down. And a remarkable thing happened. I stopped thinking about customs. -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Seth Vidal wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! From where? By Whom? I'm completely made of ears if someone has a suggestion. Tom Matchak is your guy -- he's built low-trail forks for Rams before...e.g. http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/forks -Jim G -- You received 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] Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
Anyone out there with experience resting the Saddle Sack Medium on a Nitto Big Back Rack? I know it can flop on top of the loop at the front end of the rack like in the pics on the website, but I don't care for that look and I'd rather it sit level on the top of the rack and snug against the loop at the front. This will go on a 56 Sam (single top tube, thank you). If you have pics it would be helpful. -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
I don't think a Riv and/or any other bike are mutually exclusive. I love my Protovelo because its a Riv through-and-through in frame design and parts selection. Its a country bike in the best sense, and my touring and commuting rig, too. It rides like a Cadillac - stable and big. It begs me to enjoy the scenery. Grant designs incredibly stable bicycles. And safe ones. Its worth noting that my Protovelo is normal high-trail Riv design, but felt like it was on rails with all the weight up front. Go figure. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5960089616/in/photostream I could ride the Protovelo on a randonee, and did. But I prefer my Ebisu randonneuse, which is built specifically for speed over distance. And why not a custom travel bike? Spread the love. Enjoy the differences. Reading some of the discussions over at Rawland... I wonder why you'd want one bike to be absolutely everything? Many Rivendells end up doing that because they're designed so well and doesn't pander to please everyone and their fetishes. If you choose your custom builder carefully, it can be a great experience. So is visiting Walnut Creek. Esteban in 75-degrees-and-breezy San Diego, Calif. On Jul 22, 3:33 pm, jim g yoj...@gmail.com wrote: Seth Vidal wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, you could get a custom fork made for a lot less to check out the low trail thing. Could be a fun experiment! From where? By Whom? I'm completely made of ears if someone has a suggestion. Tom Matchak is your guy -- he's built low-trail forks for Rams before...e.g. http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/forks -Jim G -- You received 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: My first ride on my new bike
Well Smitty, All it takes is someone to say the word spacers to make me feel like a jackass, then 10 minutes later my rack is installed over my fenders using the spacers provided with the rack. In my defense, the instructions that came with the rack are not very good. I even watched the same series of videos to assemble my bike and to install the Marks rack. I didnt even think to watch that video. The rack I bought was a Tubus rack but the installation is just about identical. Thank you very much. I will post pictures with the rack next time I go for a ride. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/utyjLc4dgOUJ. 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: encomium of wool
I'm currently packing for a tour in MN WI. Judging by the weather, I guess I can leave my long sleeve wool jersey home for once. Of course, that'll probably bring on localized snow flurries, no? Better pack a couple of wool T-shirts, just in case. dougP On Jul 22, 12:34 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Will usually wear wool except in super-hot conditions (like Thomas' reference). Then it's either super light wool (the dark blue WoolyWarm top) or some synthetics. Like Thomas no-shirt is a no-go for me. Again, trust me. Was going to try it a year ago but could not. Will wear padded shorts under MUSA though. Just for sweat regulation. Have just about ruined a less than two year old honey B17 through excessive sweating. It's starting to look pretty grungy. Hopefully it lasts until the winter. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 12:42 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I tried light wool hoping it would work in our very dry heat, but no, it feels itchy and hot much above 70, so I've gone back to plastics for summer: they stink quickly but then they are easy to wash and they dry quickly. I'd love to find some all cotton cycling specific jerseys, so if anyone can point me to some I'd be grateful to hear about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: every body is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach. I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HgUK-J7LP6YJ. 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)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
I use that set-up on my 56 AHH 650b, and am quite satisfied. Yes, I'd prefer that the bag sit flat on the top of the rack, and not on the loop. But in camping mode, I'm still able to pack everything I need, and with lesser loads, the bag simply molds around the loop. I find that the appearance/mold-to-shape feature improves as the bag ages. I don't have a good direct side view, but here's a photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/5335988157/in/set-72157622988506313/ I have a few other photos on my blog, if you are in a browsing mood... http://chris-pondero.blogspot.com/ If no one has a better view for you, let me know and I'll get you a side view. -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
Totally jealous of that weather. Just about 90 with high humidity today. A strenuous ride home. Back to topic - did remember another non-Riv instead of that happened. Last year ended up with a Salsa Fargo instead of a Hunqapillar. Was not going to buy another bike after backing out on the Rivendell, but this came along and, well . .. But that bike is currently for sale. Not to fund a replacement bike. No, instead it's a new want - the want to be free from serious hand pain. Something that happens when I ride the Fargo long miles on gravel (or singletrack). But that, as stated before, is a fault of the rider, not the bike. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 5:45 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think a Riv and/or any other bike are mutually exclusive. (big snip) Esteban in 75-degrees-and-breezy San Diego, Calif. -- You received 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: encomium of wool
Yeah, probably. It's even been hot up north. Did wear a light wool top today, but it was thoroughly soaked after about 20 miles. BTW, the top today is one of the new shirts/jerseys available from Rivendell. Very comfortable, but definitely cut on the small size, Purchased a jumbo/3x and it is still a touch tighter than would be ideal. But my ideal is pretty close to being a huge bag over my body. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 7:16 pm, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I'm currently packing for a tour in MN WI. Judging by the weather, I guess I can leave my long sleeve wool jersey home for once. Of course, that'll probably bring on localized snow flurries, no? Better pack a couple of wool T-shirts, just in case. dougP On Jul 22, 12:34 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Will usually wear wool except in super-hot conditions (like Thomas' reference). Then it's either super light wool (the dark blue WoolyWarm top) or some synthetics. Like Thomas no-shirt is a no-go for me. Again, trust me. Was going to try it a year ago but could not. Will wear padded shorts under MUSA though. Just for sweat regulation. Have just about ruined a less than two year old honey B17 through excessive sweating. It's starting to look pretty grungy. Hopefully it lasts until the winter. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 22, 12:42 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I tried light wool hoping it would work in our very dry heat, but no, it feels itchy and hot much above 70, so I've gone back to plastics for summer: they stink quickly but then they are easy to wash and they dry quickly. I'd love to find some all cotton cycling specific jerseys, so if anyone can point me to some I'd be grateful to hear about it. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: every body is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach. I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HgUK-J7LP6YJ. 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)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
I also didn't like how it sits so when I installed the Big Rack I removed the medium SaddleSack and got a set of the gray Sackville panniers instead which I'll be trying next week. I also need to carry my 14 laptop on my commute and cannot have it go over the raised handle on the Big Rack, as opposed to camping stuff that could. The final reason I'm exploring a different setup is that on my Atlantis, when I had the SaddleSack loaded with the laptop and other stuff, the bike shimmies as soon as I remove my hands from the bar and sometimes, at speed on bumpy roads, even when my hands are on the bar. The bike doesn't shimmy with the same load on one pannier. Photos will be shared next week. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Jul 22, 2011, at 5:21 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: I use that set-up on my 56 AHH 650b, and am quite satisfied. Yes, I'd prefer that the bag sit flat on the top of the rack, and not on the loop. But in camping mode, I'm still able to pack everything I need, and with lesser loads, the bag simply molds around the loop. I find that the appearance/mold-to-shape feature improves as the bag ages. I don't have a good direct side view, but here's a photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/5335988157/in/set-72157622988506313/ I have a few other photos on my blog, if you are in a browsing mood... http://chris-pondero.blogspot.com/ If no one has a better view for you, let me know and I'll get you a side view. -- You received 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: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
Maybe my best side view photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/5965175849/in/photostream -- You received 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 Chica Warrior!
I will search my workshop for a modest reward for your excellent achievement. Leave it on the doorstep, probably in a Target bag. I'll find something in the next day or two. Best, John John Blish Minneapolis MN USA Whoa! A Rivendell Elf must've stopped by my abode! I found a lovely pair of Paselas on my doorstep today! Why, thank you! And thanks to everyone for your great comments, especially from the, ahem, mature Riv Chicas. I've had quite a good time telling the story. -- You received 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 Riders Brooks Saddle....?
Hey, can someone out there tell us the story of the Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle? http://gallery.me.com/rodendahl#100196/IMG_0266bgcolor=black -- You received 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 Riders Brooks Saddle....?
It was an early offering from the Rivendell catalogue. A B17 with an RR logo (as it appeared on the Reader), possibly with extra thick leather. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RXtxArYUVeAJ. 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: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?
I'm not sure there is a story. Back in the day Rivendell sold some saddles that had a custom logo on it. I am sure it just takes some money to have Brooks do that for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/P1l2cMDgnrAJ. 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: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?
The story I'd like to hear is to what degree Rivendell propped up Brooks in the late '90s. Sure, Harris and Wallingford sold some, but to my memory, Riv's tireless advocacy largely resurrected the US market for Brooks after it had almost died. I've never seen numbers but it wouldnt surprise me if they accounted for over half of US sales. With Brooks, Rivendell wasn't just another vendor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/G-ItZtuX4YMJ. 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 lose a Betty Foy in the greater Washington, DC area?
What a scoundrel. I wish he were around here. I hope somebody can do something. Get the bike to us and him in trouble. We'll find the owner. We'll figure it out. One award. First. Somebody needs this bike back. Liesl, do you travel? G On Jul 22, 2:59 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote: (suspicious Craigslist ad cross-posted from iBob list) Title: Betty Foy Antique Bicycle http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/2507970769.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] The 440 lb. tour
Thanks for Sharing. Love the bike. Wife and I have a Bilenky tandem ordered. Touring is such fun. To bad I don't have vacation long enough to really go long. Thanks again for a great post.. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YNbZ2cpudwwJ. 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] Does anyone use these bags?
Made in the USA paying living wages. I like the things they say. Does anyone have any experience with these bags? I think they look real nice in the pictures. http://www.philosophybags.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/S9KGZTlL6OIJ. 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
On Fri, 2011-07-22 at 17:35 -0700, EricP wrote: Totally jealous of that weather. Just about 90 with high humidity today. A strenuous ride home. Oh, if it were only 90. It was over 100 today, heat index around 110, in metro DC. -- You received 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: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?
Have people seen this post about Rivendell on the blog on Brooks' web site? It's dated July 4, 2011. http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/rivendell/ (apologies if this is old news, I just noticed it) Lisa On Jul 22, 9:40 pm, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: The story I'd like to hear is to what degree Rivendell propped up Brooks in the late '90s. Sure, Harris and Wallingford sold some, but to my memory, Riv's tireless advocacy largely resurrected the US market for Brooks after it had almost died. I've never seen numbers but it wouldnt surprise me if they accounted for over half of US sales. With Brooks, Rivendell wasn't just another vendor. -- You received 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: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
Is that a smaller 650B frame? On my 61 Atlantis, the rack sits much farther back and there is no way to position the bag properly without having to pull it back quite a bit so it sits tilted. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Jul 22, 2011, at 5:48 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe my best side view photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/5965175849/in/photostream -- You received 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: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?
The story I'd like to hear is to what degree Rivendell propped up Brooks in the late '90s. Sure, Harris and Wallingford sold some, but to my memory, Riv's tireless advocacy largely resurrected the US market for Brooks after it had almost died. I've never seen numbers but it wouldnt surprise me if they accounted for over half of US sales. With Brooks, Rivendell wasn't just another vendor. Roger, I'm so glad you bring this up. I remember some reference on the Riv site (that I couldn't find) from Grant when Brooks gave out the shaggy saddle awards to Dealers of Excellence in ~2009. (The limited edition shaggy had fur left on the leather and only 100 were made.) My memory is that Riv didn't get one but that Grant's point was that the award shouldn't just be about volume. And yes, I would agree about Riv's tireless advocacy resurrecting the US market for Brooks. And might I just add that I'd JUMP to get a Rivendell Rider B17 saddle! http://brooksengland.com/dealers/default_en.aspx -Liesl -- You received 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: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?
Speaking of Brooks and Rivendell anybody try the new B17 select? 168 bucks but thicker leather, big rivets, and a natural color...looks good. On Jul 22, 8:51 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: The story I'd like to hear is to what degree Rivendell propped up Brooks in the late '90s. Sure, Harris and Wallingford sold some, but to my memory, Riv's tireless advocacy largely resurrected the US market for Brooks after it had almost died. I've never seen numbers but it wouldnt surprise me if they accounted for over half of US sales. With Brooks, Rivendell wasn't just another vendor. Roger, I'm so glad you bring this up. I remember some reference on the Riv site (that I couldn't find) from Grant when Brooks gave out the shaggy saddle awards to Dealers of Excellence in ~2009. (The limited edition shaggy had fur left on the leather and only 100 were made.) My memory is that Riv didn't get one but that Grant's point was that the award shouldn't just be about volume. And yes, I would agree about Riv's tireless advocacy resurrecting the US market for Brooks. And might I just add that I'd JUMP to get a Rivendell Rider B17 saddle! http://brooksengland.com/dealers/default_en.aspx -Liesl -- You received 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: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: The last time I looked at the Boulder Bicycles website, they were selling low trail forks for $300 or $350. I can't find them now; they may be out, they may be in the online store, which is closed until August 3, or it might be because the site is... retro. Hi Philip. I saw those, too, and couldn't find them again. I do seem to remember them being 1-1/8 threadless, though. They have some 1 threadless in stock. Send Mike an email if you're interested. -Chad Urbana, IL -- You received 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: Solo s240- Point Reyes
looks awesome, did you stealth camp at limantour beach or somewheres near the lighthouse? some nice obligatory bike shop stops too, marin county is so bicycool. did you pull those mussels out of the ocean? looks like a big ride too. i ended up soloing out @ henry coe, hot and steep. maybe next time. -ms On Jul 22, 8:01 am, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Since a bunch of buddies couldn't make it to Half Moon Bay. I decided to do a quick s240 to point reyes. Biking in sandals for miles on end gives you a wicked sandal tan. Pictures proved it happened:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157627116871619/ -Manny Fog is annoying Acosta -- You received 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: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack
It doesn't work well on my Hilsen (63cm) with the Big Nitto Rack but it works great with the Nitto Top Rack. I think it depends on the bike, size and saddle height. Here's mine with the Top Rack: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/4982443897/in/set-72157613195465589 I guess the pictue isn't so great but the two work well together, not perfect, but well. With 2 zip ties the bag is secure and with minimal sway. It is a little annoying without the rack. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.