Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
I've tried lots of different drop bars on various bikes and Noodles always feel the best to me. With both noodles and traditional drop bars- when set up with the right reach- I find that when you're riding along on the hoods, and decide you want to move to the drops or hooks, they feel excessively low and forward at first.But if you give it five minutes in that position, your body gets used to it, and it becomes quite comfortable. After riding along settled in the hooks for a while, suddenly you have the opposite problem- moving to the hoods makes you feel bolt-upright, and you feel momentarily as though your bars are too high. But give it five minutes I guess the hard part is finding the right reach, where the tops/hoods and the hooks feel right for their purpose.But as drop bars go, Noodles have the best proportions IMHO. -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/-/j6KMxnpdLcUJ. 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: Brooks Saddle Squeaks
I had a noisy B17 for a while and finally the noise stopped... when the tension bolt broke apart. I noticed that bolrt had been getting loose a while and then one day while carrying my bike upstairs by the nose of the saddle, snapperoo. Brooks said I should've been tightening it more, but agreed to cover a repair. This was probably a rare occurrence, but something to be aware of. On Feb 23, 11:29 pm, Larry Schellhase schellh...@gmail.com wrote: My Brooks Champion Special squeaks when I ride it. I had it off my bike for a couple of years but I missed the looks and feel so I remounted it a couple of weeks ago and for a while it was quiet but now the noise is back. I hate noisey bikes. It is impossible for me to tell where the saddle is squeaking. Any ideas on how to quiet the beast? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Matt, Your description is perfect. Jay On Feb 24, 11:35 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've tried lots of different drop bars on various bikes and Noodles always feel the best to me. With both noodles and traditional drop bars- when set up with the right reach- I find that when you're riding along on the hoods, and decide you want to move to the drops or hooks, they feel excessively low and forward at first. But if you give it five minutes in that position, your body gets used to it, and it becomes quite comfortable. After riding along settled in the hooks for a while, suddenly you have the opposite problem- moving to the hoods makes you feel bolt-upright, and you feel momentarily as though your bars are too high. But give it five minutes I guess the hard part is finding the right reach, where the tops/hoods and the hooks feel right for their purpose. But as drop bars go, Noodles have the best proportions IMHO. -Matt -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Smitty, your note doesn't say how hi the bars are in relationship to the saddle, but you describe the hoods as feeling aggressive. I ride on the drops quite a bit because I find it shifts the weight on the saddle and gives my back a change. But my bike is set up with the hoods in a comfortable position and the drops in an aggressive one. Also, for me at least, being on the drops means being at the very end of the bar, with my fingers almost touching the BE shifters. So, to get this I have the bars about 2cm (3/4) below the saddle, but others might find a different height gives them this feel. The only downside I have found to raising drop bars, even above the saddle is that it seems to reduce leverage to rock the bike while standing up. If you don't stand up, and as I age I do it less less, then I would think the longer stem set higher will bring the hoods into a more comfortable position and make the drops more reachable. Keep the rubber side down, 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/-/kh4Mn3WWhwIJ. 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: Gunnar Sport 60 with Waterford threaded steel curved fork
Selling 1.5 year old Gunnar Sport, 60 cm, with custom Waterford curved blade, threaded steel fork. Less than 500 miles on it and is in very close to perfect condition. A tiny pencil point dot in the clear on the top tube and a bit o black paint from the dropouts. The headtube is 1.125 inch so can accommodate modern carbon forks. I wanted a somewhat traditional build so ordered 1 inch threaded steel fork and installed with headtube reducing shims. Works perfectly, looks good too. Has rear rack and fender eyelets and front fork fender eyelets. Takes medium reach brakes. This is a beautifully tig welded frame as you can see in the Picasa album. Also, I ordered this frame with the more subtle and smaller Gunnar decals. Package as new was $1250 plus shipping Selling frameset with threaded steel fork, seat clamp, and FSA Orbit headset. $950 shipped in the West, $975 to the East. eddie dot flayer at att dot net Photos here in my Picasa album: https://picasaweb.google.com/107231724174916923201/GunnarFrameset# -- 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/-/uW8mjT6h7kIJ. 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] Brooks Saddle Squeaks
Larry, One of my Brooks saddles developed a squeak recently. I was able to stop the sqeak by applying a bit of oil to the point where the rails pivot at the nose of the saddle. I had tried lubing many other places without success. Steve From: Larry Schellhase schellh...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:29 PM Subject: [RBW] Brooks Saddle Squeaks My Brooks Champion Special squeaks when I ride it. I had it off my bike for a couple of years but I missed the looks and feel so I remounted it a couple of weeks ago and for a while it was quiet but now the noise is back. I hate noisey bikes. It is impossible for me to tell where the saddle is squeaking. Any ideas on how to quiet the beast? Thanks-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
I'm another fan of the 'compact' bar shape, but like eflayer I found the curve at the ramp of the FSA Omega has such a broad radius that the straight top section is too narrow. I swapped it for the 3T Ergosum which has a tighter bend and solves that problem. It's also only sold in black and 31.8, maybe not too attractive on a Hilsen but fine on my mcrb. The Soma Hwy 1 might be the answer for the OP - available in 26.0 with a nice polished finish, short reach so when the tops are set right the hoods aren't miles out, shallow drop so the low position is usable. They bumped the Noodle off of my Riv Road. Bill On Feb 23, 8:43 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Noodles are a lovely shape, but the drops are pretty deep. I had them on a number of bikes, but nearly never rode in the drops. Now all my bikes are sporting compact bars from FSA. The reach to tops and hoods is definitely shorter than Noodles, but with shorter reach to the drops, and more extension of the drop rearward, for the first time in my later years, I ride in the drops on a regular basis. I sometimes wish for a longer flat section approaching the hoods, but FSA Omega compact bars suit me quite well. Omegas are made only for 31.8 bars, but Soma and Origin 8 and others make them for 26.0. Oh yeah, some think compact bars don't look cool and traditional and I agree. But we make choices. -- You received 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] Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Smitty -- correct bar height and reach are the keys to drop bar comfort. I personally like Noodles (though narrow ones) when they are high and forward since I get the best of an upright position on the flats, a comfortable cruising position on ramps and hoods, and an agressive anti-wind position on the hooks - we get a *lot* of wind, so this is imperative. I've set up my Fargo with Noodles set considerably higher than the more agressive position on my Riv road bikes, where I much prefer the very shallow drop Maes Parallels.While the Rivs are very comfortable for up to 30 miles (my typical distance) the Fargo is good off road and is what I would use for touring. Photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA# On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:29 PM, Smitty-A-Go-Go 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: I've always had straight or upright bars. Went with mustache bars when I bought my Hilsen in September. I've been riding the M's for half a year and don't hate them but haven't fallen in love with them either. I've decided it's time to try a different handlebar. I suspect I may be on the path to being an early adopter of the New Bar. In the mean time... I've been sitting on a 48cm noodle bar bought off the list here. Today I removed the M's and put on the noodles. I tried them out with 2 stems... 7cm and 9cm. My riding style/pace is pretty casual so I imagine most of my riding will be on the tops or on the hoods. With the 7cm stem the tops are kinda too close but not deal-breader bad, the hoods are fine and the drops are close/comfortable enough that I could see myself using them. With the 9cm stem the tops are in a great place, the hoods seem like a good aggressive position, but the drops are so far forward that I'm not sure I would use them hardly ever. These are all first impressions from a couple laps around the block by a guy who's only ever ridden drops a few times on friends' bikes. I would love to hear people's opinion's on balancing the aggressive vs leisurely positions/set-up on a drop bar. This may all be a moot point If I go with the New Bar next month but it's fun to fiddle with for now. --Smitty -- 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/-/9NWyAOzqx_AJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
When I wanted to get my Noodles high enough on a 48 cm (19), level tt, short ht mtb (my Herse was a 60), Riv told me that the 10 cm DD had by far the greatest height of any stem they sold -- they didn't sell the Tallux then, but the 10 cm DD was far higher than the TD or the T. I was able to get the Ns higher than the saddle with a lot of quill to spare. Also, don't use your saddle to adjust bar reach! Get your saddle in the right place for pedaling efficiency and saddle comfort and measure all other component positions from the saddle. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Now that I've been riding my ridiculously perfect-fitting 64cm Sam Hillborne a bit, it's become clear to me that my 64cm Quickbeam w/ Dirtdrop stem moustache bars gives me less extension than is ideal. I impulsively bought the QB when it first debuted, and I should have gotten a 66 or 68 over the 64. Also, using the Nitto lugged seatpost as far back as possible, and it's still not enough reach. In addition to not being enough reach, the Dirtdrop is at the minimum insertion line and it's only about even with the saddle, and I'd like it higher. The option I am most in favor of right now would be replacing the DD with a 13cm tallux, in the belief that a technomic would give me more horizontal extension than a DD, and the 3cm additional quill length would make up for the loss of up-angle. I'm also considering being slightly reckless and raising it above the min. insertion mark if I can't get enough height in regulation. The other option would be to get the stem extension Riv sells and throw a technomic in there I guess, but the thought of the something so kludgy on an otherwise excessively nice setup is a little horrifying for my perfectionism to bear. I'm just wondering if there are any of you tall dudes who've had similar issues with getting bikes to fit, and if my hypothesis will actually work in achieving more extension AND stem height. Thanks for any input! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
This is what I was looking for: http://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=326 It shows clearly the height of all the different stems they sell; the 10 cm DD is still the highest. On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 7:50 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: When I wanted to get my Noodles high enough on a 48 cm (19), level tt, short ht mtb (my Herse was a 60), Riv told me that the 10 cm DD had by far the greatest height of any stem they sold -- they didn't sell the Tallux then, but the 10 cm DD was far higher than the TD or the T. I was able to get the Ns higher than the saddle with a lot of quill to spare. Also, don't use your saddle to adjust bar reach! Get your saddle in the right place for pedaling efficiency and saddle comfort and measure all other component positions from the saddle. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Now that I've been riding my ridiculously perfect-fitting 64cm Sam Hillborne a bit, it's become clear to me that my 64cm Quickbeam w/ Dirtdrop stem moustache bars gives me less extension than is ideal. I impulsively bought the QB when it first debuted, and I should have gotten a 66 or 68 over the 64. Also, using the Nitto lugged seatpost as far back as possible, and it's still not enough reach. In addition to not being enough reach, the Dirtdrop is at the minimum insertion line and it's only about even with the saddle, and I'd like it higher. The option I am most in favor of right now would be replacing the DD with a 13cm tallux, in the belief that a technomic would give me more horizontal extension than a DD, and the 3cm additional quill length would make up for the loss of up-angle. I'm also considering being slightly reckless and raising it above the min. insertion mark if I can't get enough height in regulation. The other option would be to get the stem extension Riv sells and throw a technomic in there I guess, but the thought of the something so kludgy on an otherwise excessively nice setup is a little horrifying for my perfectionism to bear. I'm just wondering if there are any of you tall dudes who've had similar issues with getting bikes to fit, and if my hypothesis will actually work in achieving more extension AND stem height. Thanks for any input! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 6:56 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This is what I was looking for: http://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=326 It shows clearly the height of all the different stems they sell; the 10 cm DD is still the highest. Here's another useful link for comparing the relative reach, height, and extension of different Nitto stems: http://biketouringnews.com/bike-and-gear-guide/components/touring-bike-handlebars/handlebars-stems/ - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brooks Saddle Squeaks
In my experience it's always a case of something being loose... mostly due to loose rails... although in one case my tensioning bolt was the culprit. In general, grease and proper tightening WILL solve the problem; it comes down to ensuring you have the right amount of BOTH... don't be stingy with either. Hope that works for you. BB On Feb 24, 9:26 am, Steve Hemmelgarn trekcommu...@yahoo.com wrote: Larry, One of my Brooks saddles developed a squeak recently. I was able to stop the sqeak by applying a bit of oil to the point where the rails pivot at the nose of the saddle. I had tried lubing many other places without success. Steve From: Larry Schellhase schellh...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:29 PM Subject: [RBW] Brooks Saddle Squeaks My Brooks Champion Special squeaks when I ride it. I had it off my bike for a couple of years but I missed the looks and feel so I remounted it a couple of weeks ago and for a while it was quiet but now the noise is back. I hate noisey bikes. It is impossible for me to tell where the saddle is squeaking. Any ideas on how to quiet the beast? Thanks-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Bar height (which I interpret as stem clamp center) is an inch above saddle height. I should also point out that my idea of an aggressive position is likely skewed by my riding relatively upright cargo bikes 5 days a week. I kind of knew this going in but it sounds like my best bet is to pick a stem, wire the brakes and go for a ride longer than around the block to see what happens when I get used to the set-up. -- 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/-/ElSfTneT87YJ. 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: Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
Well, according to RBW the DirtDrop gives me 82mm horizontal extension, so that's not so appealing to me. I can live with the lack of height above saddle, as it is my city fixie and I can roll with what I'll call a more aerodynamic setup, but more stretch would be really nice. It's sounding like a stem extension technomic may be how I need to solve this... On Feb 23, 4:22 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: have you looked at the super tall periscopa? Ben's cycles has them in I believe but with only 80mm extension might not be what you are looking for. On Feb 23, 2012 4:04 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Now that I've been riding my ridiculously perfect-fitting 64cm Sam Hillborne a bit, it's become clear to me that my 64cm Quickbeam w/ Dirtdrop stem moustache bars gives me less extension than is ideal. I impulsively bought the QB when it first debuted, and I should have gotten a 66 or 68 over the 64. Also, using the Nitto lugged seatpost as far back as possible, and it's still not enough reach. In addition to not being enough reach, the Dirtdrop is at the minimum insertion line and it's only about even with the saddle, and I'd like it higher. The option I am most in favor of right now would be replacing the DD with a 13cm tallux, in the belief that a technomic would give me more horizontal extension than a DD, and the 3cm additional quill length would make up for the loss of up-angle. I'm also considering being slightly reckless and raising it above the min. insertion mark if I can't get enough height in regulation. The other option would be to get the stem extension Riv sells and throw a technomic in there I guess, but the thought of the something so kludgy on an otherwise excessively nice setup is a little horrifying for my perfectionism to bear. I'm just wondering if there are any of you tall dudes who've had similar issues with getting bikes to fit, and if my hypothesis will actually work in achieving more extension AND stem height. Thanks for any input! -- You received 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: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.
Actually it's the potassium! http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2012/02/super-bowl-sunday.html?m=1 Marc On Feb 22, 3:00 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Its the salt in the V8 that helps with cramps. A packet of salt does the trick, too - but pretty nasty. Book looks good! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Feb 22, 7:51 am, Pam Ellen Hudson pammieel...@gmail.com wrote: I too ordered the book on Kindle - although admittedly I'm just a lurker (I don't own a Riv - 7 other bikes though). . . I want a Riv Betty Foy (one of the new frames). . .but just bought a Brompton (dare I say it - I travel 19 weeks a year) and am in a bike buying freeze right now. Once we go to Daylight Saving Time, I might be able to justify it as a commuter;) The book sounds very interesting and Grant-like - and I'm all for supporting bike authors:) On Feb 22, 2012, at 6:58 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2012-02-22 at 06:41 -0800, Ginz wrote: Guess I'm switching to V8 in my water bottle! Bleecchhh!. That's pretty nasty, for sure. However, V8 has some great advantages: it's loaded with electrolytes, seems to work wonders for me with leg cramps, and around here, at least, you can expect to find it in every country store no matter how remote. You'll find it in places where Dr. Pepper is the closest thing to a sports drink and Red Man passes for a snack food. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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: Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
Mike, Thought this might help. Though, you might already have seen it: RivBike Nitto Stem Comparison http://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=326 Good luck! Matt On 23 February 2012 16:57, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the suggestion, but as the DD has an extension of 82mm, that wouldn't be helping me. I could live with the bars being level with the saddle, but a couple centimeters more extension would be really awesome. I'm not even sure that a technomic has that much more than a DD, but if it does, I may just go for the stem riser and technomic option. If only I had fully downed the Grant Petersen buy-a-size-up Kool-Aid when I was a greenhorned Rivver... On Feb 23, 4:22 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: have you looked at the super tall periscopa? Ben's cycles has them in I believe but with only 80mm extension might not be what you are looking for. On Feb 23, 2012 4:04 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Now that I've been riding my ridiculously perfect-fitting 64cm Sam Hillborne a bit, it's become clear to me that my 64cm Quickbeam w/ Dirtdrop stem moustache bars gives me less extension than is ideal. I impulsively bought the QB when it first debuted, and I should have gotten a 66 or 68 over the 64. Also, using the Nitto lugged seatpost as far back as possible, and it's still not enough reach. In addition to not being enough reach, the Dirtdrop is at the minimum insertion line and it's only about even with the saddle, and I'd like it higher. The option I am most in favor of right now would be replacing the DD with a 13cm tallux, in the belief that a technomic would give me more horizontal extension than a DD, and the 3cm additional quill length would make up for the loss of up-angle. I'm also considering being slightly reckless and raising it above the min. insertion mark if I can't get enough height in regulation. The other option would be to get the stem extension Riv sells and throw a technomic in there I guess, but the thought of the something so kludgy on an otherwise excessively nice setup is a little horrifying for my perfectionism to bear. I'm just wondering if there are any of you tall dudes who've had similar issues with getting bikes to fit, and if my hypothesis will actually work in achieving more extension AND stem height. Thanks for any input! -- You received 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. -- You received 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: Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
Are you dead set on a quill stem? VO makes a nice quill to threadless adapter. If you need more height, Soma makes a ludicrously tall version. You would have many more options with threadless stems. Again, VO has some nice options. I'm 6' 4 and this will be my solution for getting a set up bars up to saddle height on a sport tourer conversion project. -M On Feb 23, 3:04 pm, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: Now that I've been riding my ridiculously perfect-fitting 64cm Sam Hillborne a bit, it's become clear to me that my 64cm Quickbeam w/ Dirtdrop stem moustache bars gives me less extension than is ideal. I impulsively bought the QB when it first debuted, and I should have gotten a 66 or 68 over the 64. Also, using the Nitto lugged seatpost as far back as possible, and it's still not enough reach. In addition to not being enough reach, the Dirtdrop is at the minimum insertion line and it's only about even with the saddle, and I'd like it higher. The option I am most in favor of right now would be replacing the DD with a 13cm tallux, in the belief that a technomic would give me more horizontal extension than a DD, and the 3cm additional quill length would make up for the loss of up-angle. I'm also considering being slightly reckless and raising it above the min. insertion mark if I can't get enough height in regulation. The other option would be to get the stem extension Riv sells and throw a technomic in there I guess, but the thought of the something so kludgy on an otherwise excessively nice setup is a little horrifying for my perfectionism to bear. I'm just wondering if there are any of you tall dudes who've had similar issues with getting bikes to fit, and if my hypothesis will actually work in achieving more extension AND stem height. Thanks for any input! -- You received 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: Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
Mike: Think about using a Soma High Rider Stem Adapter, along with a threadless stem. You'll get up to 60mm more height out of the stem adapter than you can get out a Technomic or a Tallux, more extension that the Dirt Drop, and you can gain a bit more height by using a stem with some rise to it. And the Soma part is available in silver. It will look more ungainly than the Tallux, but it might fill the bill for what you're looking for. Dick -- 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/-/u2CmwcRBpfAJ. 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: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs
Just to reiterate, I think it make a HUGE difference which neighborhood you in. Williamsburg may be more risky. I've been locking my Atlantis in Chelsea/West Village/Tribeca/East Village and haven't had a problem. (Knock on wood) The times I've had thing stolen off my ride are when I've locked up in Flatiron or Midtown. Not to generalize, but I think the worst offenders for stealing parts off your bike are the messengers, but that's strictly based on anecdotal evidence. Having the whole bike stolen is another matter and honestly, a Rivendell, just because there aren't many of them and they're pretty unique looking, is probably a lot harder to move on the black market than a Nishiki or a Schwinn or a Giant or a generic looking CF ride. The restaurant delivery guys wouldn't want it and it would be a little too obvious for a hipster to be suddenly riding a Quickbeam or an Atlantis. And who else would want it? Not too many folks who'd buy one from a shady character. Thus, while we're certainly not immune to theft here, the fact that we're a small niche does work in our favor a bit. Peter NYC On Feb 23, 10:03 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry having had bikes stolen in Brooklyn before I would never lock up an Atlantis or my homer outside, being out my 200 dollar nishiki is one thing being out my right would be another. Seen so many Cl posts about bikes stolen and especially in hipsterburg. On Feb 23, 2012 9:16 PM, Brad buttermyba...@gmail.com wrote: I've had a few lights stolen. I don't leave them on my bike anymore. But I have been leaving my saddlebag on for a while. Two or three years and it hasn't been stolen (knock on wood). My thinking is that people who steal bike parts don't know what they're worth and they're a little tricky to get off. Or I've just been lucky. On Feb 22, 3:52 pm, Peter F phfmu...@gmail.com wrote: Can't speak for Brad, but I lock my Atlantis outside short term when I'm running errands. Knock on wood, I haven't had any problems yet. At least not with the bike itself. Had my headlight stolen once because I forgot and left it on the bike. And I take any saddlebags, handlebar bags off when lock it too. I generally just use one of the Kryptonite NYC u-locks, usually through the front wheel and frame, but if I'm leaving it for a longer time I'll also use a heavy duty cable lock through the rear wheel and frame too. My impression is that bike theft rates vary widely from neighborhood to neighborhood. But maybe I've just been lucky too. I figure the Atlantis is for riding. If it gets stolen or vandalized, well, it would be pretty annoying and an inconvenience for sure, but just another excuse to save my pennies and go shopping at Rivbike.com again. On Feb 22, 9:39 am, Chris cch...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Brad, I'll make sure to say hi next time I run into you and your bike. Do you lock your bike outside pretty often? How's your experience been? Any tips you can dispense? I've equipped my Sam with Pitlock on both wheels and seatpost but have yet left it outside. It'd be really nice to run errands on the bike, but I'm bit worried... Chris -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Keep in mind Noodles are designed with relatively high stem in mind. I have Albatross bars on the bike I ride most often, Jitensha bars on another and what Riv used to sell as Nitto Dream bars on the third. Mark's bars appear close, but the drop appears a bit more than on mine. If you want bars with generous flats but not as much drop as the Noodles look at the Grand Bois Maes bars (manufactured by Nitto) that Compass Cycle sells. On Feb 24, 5:25 am, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Matt, Your description is perfect. Jay On Feb 24, 11:35 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've tried lots of different drop bars on various bikes and Noodles always feel the best to me. With both noodles and traditional drop bars- when set up with the right reach- I find that when you're riding along on the hoods, and decide you want to move to the drops or hooks, they feel excessively low and forward at first. But if you give it five minutes in that position, your body gets used to it, and it becomes quite comfortable. After riding along settled in the hooks for a while, suddenly you have the opposite problem- moving to the hoods makes you feel bolt-upright, and you feel momentarily as though your bars are too high. But give it five minutes I guess the hard part is finding the right reach, where the tops/hoods and the hooks feel right for their purpose. But as drop bars go, Noodles have the best proportions IMHO. -Matt -- You received 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: recent Atlantis changes
When trying to judge the approximate age of an Atlantis my eyes go straight to the lugs adorning the head tube. There seem to be at least three different lug styles used in production models. The fork lugs and braze-on additions seem to have been changed at a different pace than the main lug set. As my RR collection gets more complete, I'd like to make a timeline. This will show and prove absolutely nothing but hopefully will be appreciated by Atlantis fan-boys and girls. To add and perhaps vindicate those responsible for the now several batches of Atlanti, perhaps Grant or whoever just got bored with the lug style at the time and had it changed (I would). Perhaps a run of a batch lugs was discontinued. The Atlantis is the longest running model after all. Do other models show lug differences over time? The AHH is getting to be a mature model in the line-up and if any of my/ our theories are true a difference in lug style ought to show up eventually. On Feb 23, 5:54 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: I used to think the lack of consistency along models years was frustrating, but now I think it's sort of charming. The variation over time reminds me that real people are responsible for Rivs, not robots. However, chain stays that are are so long that a standard chain won't wrap a 48/32 ( or whatever) is problematic! I guess the super long-n-low Rosco will be a single speed, or you'll just buy 2 chains? 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] Uber-Tall Cockpit Dilemma
You're welcome. Glad to be of help. -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Smitty, Lots of good insight here. I always try to encourage people to have their drop bars set up such that they can use all of the positions. It saddens me to hear people say they never use the drops, or tops, or... those variable positions are the advantage of drop bars. 48cm is a W I D E Noodle (as Patrick mentioned). Is that the correct size for you? That can dramatically affect the feel while in the drops. Stem height is also an important variable (as mentioned by Michael). Keep in mind that as you raise the stem, you're bringing the bars closer. Were you riding with the 9cm stem in a high position. That might move your T(op)-H(ood)-D(drop) positions to casual-great-aggressive. Hopefully you can find the perfect setup. BykMor -- 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/-/NbJrwSqmS4AJ. 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
The only thing I would add to all of this is be mindful not only of bar position but also seat height and setback. After years of playing around with different drop bars, bar heights, stem lengths, top tube lengths, etc, I've recently started paying more attention to saddle position. It's true that drop bars will pull your center of gravity forward compared to upright bars, but you can compensate for this by moving your saddle back some; I've found doing so allows me to still ride light on the hands even though I'm more stretched out. Once I discovered this, variances in bar/stem reach, height, top tube length etc. seem to make less of a difference for overall comfort. This is especially an issue for me since I have long legs (i.e. femurs) and long feet (size 50 european)...plus I'm not all that skinnyso I really need to get way back there in order not to be riding on my arms. In fact, I've gone to a saddle most/all of the way back on a Nitto Wayback (S-84) post to generate a truly Lemond-esque riding position on my road bike, which has a 72-72.5 degree seat tube angle, depending on the position of the wheel in the dropouts. If you're interested, I'd recommend reading the older article by Keith Bontrager--The Myth of KOPS--that's posted on Sheldon's site. In my mind, it's got some really sound reasoning about the relationship between center of gravity and pedaling position. -- 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/-/20_cTex_XVYJ. 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Never really heard or found that the Noodles/Soba were designed for higher position. They will definitely work higher, but I think that has more to do with the design of the bend and the sweep on the flats. I've always run bars a bit lower than the saddle, and the Noodle was the most costly bar I ever bought - specifically because it ruined me for any other drop handlebar. Ended up switching over all my bicycles to the Noodle/Soba. To Smitty's original observation, I'd tend to favor the shorter stem. My personal bias is to use the tops as a place of easy comfort - so a couple cm's closer would let me relax my elbows just a little bit more when rolling along. You can always reach onto the hoods if you need to stretch out. To my great surpise, I ended up tweaking my Hilsen fit with a shorter stem - and it was only a 10 mm difference with the QB. Hope that helps, - Jim -- 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/-/mRbtEP_pDqAJ. 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: recent Atlantis changes
A number of variants here - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/atlantis/ and quite a few in the queue. As I get things fired back up in the Galleries, if anyone has specific model year changes they are aware of, please let me know and I'll be happy to help document the differences. - Jim cyclofiend at gmail.com cyclofiend.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/-/bXAOq4ulvRsJ. 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: recent Atlantis changes
Do lug molds wear out? If they need to be changed anyway, maybe different lug styles happen then. When you think about it, lugs have an element of whimsy anyway may reflect the mood of the designer. Of course, you can always check the serial number on the BB shell. It won't tell you the year delivered but there's a running number system. 60 mm? You realize that voids the warranty :). I've stuffed a 50 onto the back it looks pretty full. dougP On Feb 24, 9:28 am, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: A number of variants here -http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/atlantis/ and quite a few in the queue. As I get things fired back up in the Galleries, if anyone has specific model year changes they are aware of, please let me know and I'll be happy to help document the differences. - Jim cyclofiend at gmail.com cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly 2012?
Not me this year. Other obligations on Sunday. :( Have fun! Rob On Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:15:59 PM UTC-8, awilliams53 wrote: Any Rivendellians considering the Chilly Hilly this Sunday? I'm in, and hope to be on the 8:45 a.m. boat. Andy -- 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/-/KhaeCSPbStwJ. 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
The Maeses are beautiful (I have the Parallels on my 2 Rivs) and they are nicer in finish than even the Noodles; but they come only in narrow widths; I think 41 at the hoods is the widest (they do flare a bit). On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind Noodles are designed with relatively high stem in mind. I have Albatross bars on the bike I ride most often, Jitensha bars on another and what Riv used to sell as Nitto Dream bars on the third. Mark's bars appear close, but the drop appears a bit more than on mine. If you want bars with generous flats but not as much drop as the Noodles look at the Grand Bois Maes bars (manufactured by Nitto) that Compass Cycle sells. On Feb 24, 5:25 am, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Matt, Your description is perfect. Jay On Feb 24, 11:35 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've tried lots of different drop bars on various bikes and Noodles always feel the best to me. With both noodles and traditional drop bars- when set up with the right reach- I find that when you're riding along on the hoods, and decide you want to move to the drops or hooks, they feel excessively low and forward at first.But if you give it five minutes in that position, your body gets used to it, and it becomes quite comfortable. After riding along settled in the hooks for a while, suddenly you have the opposite problem- moving to the hoods makes you feel bolt-upright, and you feel momentarily as though your bars are too high. But give it five minutes I guess the hard part is finding the right reach, where the tops/hoods and the hooks feel right for their purpose.But as drop bars go, Noodles have the best proportions IMHO. -Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Once again, start with saddle position. Jeremy is right in that your bar position and type will affect your saddle, but mostly for tilt -- I expect that sit up and beg positions require even more saddle setback, if anything -- look at the st angles on English and Dutch utility bikes. See Peter Jon White for fitting tips, starting with saddle position. It's the key! A correct saddle lets you bend forward easily with little weight on your arms and hands resting lightly on the bar whether on flats, ramps, hoods or hooks. On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The only thing I would add to all of this is be mindful not only of bar position but also seat height and setback. After years of playing around with different drop bars, bar heights, stem lengths, top tube lengths, etc, I've recently started paying more attention to saddle position. It's true that drop bars will pull your center of gravity forward compared to upright bars, but you can compensate for this by moving your saddle back some; I've found doing so allows me to still ride light on the hands even though I'm more stretched out. Once I discovered this, variances in bar/stem reach, height, top tube length etc. seem to make less of a difference for overall comfort. This is especially an issue for me since I have long legs (i.e. femurs) and long feet (size 50 european)...plus I'm not all that skinnyso I really need to get way back there in order not to be riding on my arms. In fact, I've gone to a saddle most/all of the way back on a Nitto Wayback (S-84) post to generate a truly Lemond-esque riding position on my road bike, which has a 72-72.5 degree seat tube angle, depending on the position of the wheel in the dropouts. If you're interested, I'd recommend reading the older article by Keith Bontrager--The Myth of KOPS--that's posted on Sheldon's site. In my mind, it's got some really sound reasoning about the relationship between center of gravity and pedaling position. -- 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/-/20_cTex_XVYJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.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] Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645067524?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item2c6354df04 -- You received 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.
I suspect Grant would modestly decline to pocket more than a token amount for signed editions but if there was a, say $5 upcharge (or what ever seems worthwhile) that was earmarked to go to one of Riv's carefully chosen charities, I'd consider that an excellent investment. steve On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: It would be really neat if RBW offered GP-autographed copies for a buck or two extra (assuming the publisher allows that sort of thing). I'd gladly pay the upcharge and I'll even shellac my twine bookmark to go with it. If I were to get a Kindle to use to read it I'm afraid that would be the slippery slope whereby I would sell my Sam Hillborne, my Saluki, and my beloved XO-3 to buy another modern plastic device like a Trekalized bike. Besides that, I wouldn't be able to write bullsh*t! on the pages I don't like, although I seriously doubt I'd be inspired to do that. Hey, even three bucks would be OK by me. -- 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/-/CJPKpVcgxPQJ. 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
I've bought a couple parts from that seller on ebay. That seller pushes out a TON of Rivendell and Riv-ish frames, parts, and accessories. I can't tell if its a compulsive buyer who just turns things over really fast, or if he buys stuff on the cheap in this niche and resells it on ebay. I've been pleased with the service from that seller, don't get me wrong. It's just that I'd guess he's sold a dozen Rivendell framesets in the last year on ebay. Where's he get them all? On Friday, February 24, 2012 10:42:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645067524?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item2c6354df04 On Friday, February 24, 2012 10:42:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645067524?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item2c6354df04 -- 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/-/d3bG_6HlZ7EJ. 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Given all of the input on this, i think the one thing you can take away is that all handle bars are an acquired taste. I have noodles on my hillborne and love them, but then i have bikes with albas, dreams, moustaches, etc, and all of the bars have been on various bikes. THere are certain combinations of bike+bar that i just did not care for and there are pairings that feel perfect, so i'd suggest you follow the recommendations to experiment, but it could come to the point that this bike and bar are just not to your style. -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Glad to knw I'm not the only one still fiddling with saddle and handlebar setups after all these years. I'm used to shoving my Brooks all the way back, but I recently decided that was too much with the slack seat tube and VO setback post on my Sam. I found that I'm happier with it pushed forward a cm or so. Helps with reach to the bars too, although that's not why I did it. Still haven't checked for KOPS. The other saddle adjustment that's making me a bit nuts lately is right/left orientation. Always seems to be just a little off one way or the other. Maybe the B17 is too wide with Noodles at saddle height. I'm sure I'll work it all out in another 10 years or so. Jay n Feb 24, 8:15 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Once again, start with saddle position. Jeremy is right in that your bar position and type will affect your saddle, but mostly for tilt -- I expect that sit up and beg positions require even more saddle setback, if anything -- look at the st angles on English and Dutch utility bikes. See Peter Jon White for fitting tips, starting with saddle position. It's the key! A correct saddle lets you bend forward easily with little weight on your arms and hands resting lightly on the bar whether on flats, ramps, hoods or hooks. On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: The only thing I would add to all of this is be mindful not only of bar position but also seat height and setback. After years of playing around with different drop bars, bar heights, stem lengths, top tube lengths, etc, I've recently started paying more attention to saddle position. It's true that drop bars will pull your center of gravity forward compared to upright bars, but you can compensate for this by moving your saddle back some; I've found doing so allows me to still ride light on the hands even though I'm more stretched out. Once I discovered this, variances in bar/stem reach, height, top tube length etc. seem to make less of a difference for overall comfort. This is especially an issue for me since I have long legs (i.e. femurs) and long feet (size 50 european)...plus I'm not all that skinnyso I really need to get way back there in order not to be riding on my arms. In fact, I've gone to a saddle most/all of the way back on a Nitto Wayback (S-84) post to generate a truly Lemond-esque riding position on my road bike, which has a 72-72.5 degree seat tube angle, depending on the position of the wheel in the dropouts. If you're interested, I'd recommend reading the older article by Keith Bontrager--The Myth of KOPS--that's posted on Sheldon's site. In my mind, it's got some really sound reasoning about the relationship between center of gravity and pedaling position. -- 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/-/20_cTex_XVYJ. 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, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.
FWIW, Powell's in Portland makes many signed copies of new books available in limited numbers, and doesn't (as I recall) charge any more for them than for unsigned books. It's a great way to kickstart sales. --Eric N On Feb 24, 2012, at 11:02 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: I suspect Grant would modestly decline to pocket more than a token amount for signed editions but if there was a, say $5 upcharge (or what ever seems worthwhile) that was earmarked to go to one of Riv's carefully chosen charities, I'd consider that an excellent investment. steve On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: It would be really neat if RBW offered GP-autographed copies for a buck or two extra (assuming the publisher allows that sort of thing). I'd gladly pay the upcharge and I'll even shellac my twine bookmark to go with it. If I were to get a Kindle to use to read it I'm afraid that would be the slippery slope whereby I would sell my Sam Hillborne, my Saluki, and my beloved XO-3 to buy another modern plastic device like a Trekalized bike. Besides that, I wouldn't be able to write bullsh*t! on the pages I don't like, although I seriously doubt I'd be inspired to do that. Hey, even three bucks would be OK by me. -- 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/-/CJPKpVcgxPQJ. 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
There's nothing odd-looking about v-brakes to anyone who has been around mountain bikes in the past 15-20 years (but before everything had discs). I've never understood the claim that cantilevers have superior aesthetics, especially since (IMO) they work worse and are fiddly to set up and keep adjusted. On Friday, February 24, 2012 12:59:38 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645... -- 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/-/siy9GJEWQ8EJ. 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: Chilly Hilly 2012?
I'll be there -- 8:45 boat sounds good to me. I usually wear my keen sandals with wool socks even in the winter, but those are only good down to about 44deg for an hour or less. I may have to wear the hiking boots this year to avoid frosty toes. If there's too much snow I'll leave the ram at home and pull out the bridgestone mountain bike with studded tires. On Feb 23, 9:15 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: Any Rivendellians considering the Chilly Hilly this Sunday? I'm in, and hope to be on the 8:45 a.m. boat. Andy -- You received 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
I'd be extremely cautious buying a Riv with canti-posts put on after the fact. One of the spectacular aspects of all the Rivendells I've built is that on all of them the brake post positioning has been spot on perfect. I've built up enough bikes in my bike shop days to see how variable cantilever and v-brake performance is when the QC in post positioning is variable. I think that's something that people overlook when they review the performance of a set of brakes. The position of your posts locks into place a crucial part of the geometry of the system, and therefore determines a big part of how the brakes will perform. You can just slap on posts within a few mm and make up for it with pad adjustment to get the brakes set up, but two identical bikes with the same tubing and the same brakes could have much different braking performance if the posts are a few mm lower on one bike than the other. On Friday, February 24, 2012 11:38:58 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: There's nothing odd-looking about v-brakes to anyone who has been around mountain bikes in the past 15-20 years (but before everything had discs). I've never understood the claim that cantilevers have superior aesthetics, especially since (IMO) they work worse and are fiddly to set up and keep adjusted. On Friday, February 24, 2012 12:59:38 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645. .. -- 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/-/W8UPH44nc4IJ. 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: recent Atlantis changes
My wife's new LHT has mounts on the fork crown, but on the side of the crown. We were wondering what they were for. I thought I saw photos of some of the Hunqapillars with these mounts, as well, but have yet to see a rack mounted in that fashion. D.G. On Feb 24, 9:45 am, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: I am the Proud owner of one of these. I wanted to chime in and say that these can fit 60mm Big Apples with No fenders. It is tight but works superbly. http://www.flickr.com/photos/54527498@N06/6218031752/in/photostream According to Keven the Fork crown threads are for mounting a rear rack on the front of the bike easily. Have not tried it yet. Dustin G Walnut Creek -- You received 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: Drop Bar Newbie Qs
Amen to this!
Try it out, change it, sell those that don't work, then buy replacements at
much more cost when you figure out that, after all, you *did* like that
combination -- or, at least, want to try it again. I've done this with
M-bars at least half a dozen times; ditto for many different kinds of
WTB-type flared drops. The same with saddles (Brookses of various kinds
cost me much $$ but failed to satisfy) and pedals [spent $$$ on clips 'n'
straps but eventually came back to SPDs {Shimano only, no damn' clones})
and Looks.])}]).
However, when all is said and done, me, I keep coming back to relatively
shallow drop, 3 cm below saddle, narrow bars on road and 2 higher,
slightly wider drops for my off road bikes.
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
Given all of the input on this, i think the one thing you can take
away is that all handle bars are an acquired taste. I have noodles on
my hillborne and love them, but then i have bikes with albas, dreams,
moustaches, etc, and all of the bars have been on various bikes.
THere are certain combinations of bike+bar that i just did not care
for and there are pairings that feel perfect, so i'd suggest you
follow the recommendations to experiment, but it could come to the
point that this bike and bar are just not to your style.
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[RBW] Re: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
I have noticed that too. On Rivendells with sidepull brakes, it seems like the pads are always positioned near the end of the slot, since the brake is positioned for maximum tire clearance. On Rivs with cantis, the pads always seem to be best aligned to the rim when near the bottom of the slot, which maximizes leverage (and modulation, in my experience). Its all about the details, and they really get it right. -Matt On Friday, February 24, 2012 3:02:37 PM UTC-5, William wrote: I'd be extremely cautious buying a Riv with canti-posts put on after the fact. One of the spectacular aspects of all the Rivendells I've built is that on all of them the brake post positioning has been spot on perfect. I've built up enough bikes in my bike shop days to see how variable cantilever and v-brake performance is when the QC in post positioning is variable. I think that's something that people overlook when they review the performance of a set of brakes. The position of your posts locks into place a crucial part of the geometry of the system, and therefore determines a big part of how the brakes will perform. You can just slap on posts within a few mm and make up for it with pad adjustment to get the brakes set up, but two identical bikes with the same tubing and the same brakes could have much different braking performance if the posts are a few mm lower on one bike than the other. On Friday, February 24, 2012 11:38:58 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: There's nothing odd-looking about v-brakes to anyone who has been around mountain bikes in the past 15-20 years (but before everything had discs). I've never understood the claim that cantilevers have superior aesthetics, especially since (IMO) they work worse and are fiddly to set up and keep adjusted. On Friday, February 24, 2012 12:59:38 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645. .. -- 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/-/00T4rdRzn48J. 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] refurbed Curt Goodrich
I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/fMetj9VdAPwJ. 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] refurbed Curt Goodrich
I wish I had the money! I think it's lovely. 559, right? Trade for a trike? On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/fMetj9VdAPwJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] refurbed Curt Goodrich
Beautiful bike. Artist/Art Educator/Bicyclist On Feb 24, 2012, at 5:12 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/fMetj9VdAPwJ. 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] refurbed Curt Goodrich
Patrick, your trike is tempting, but I'm not in the mood to sell my new bike! On Friday, February 24, 2012 5:26:34 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: I wish I had the money! I think it's lovely. 559, right? Trade for a trike? On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/fMetj9VdAPwJ. 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.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/-/WKXDLzknBYYJ. 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: recent Atlantis changes
Yep those be 60's. Its tight but works on the New Atlantis.. Dustin G Walnut Creek -- 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/-/Bs7qlmP1biYJ. 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] Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!
Hopefully you either ignored or have long forgotten my youtube documenting a DIY modification for my Grip King pedals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Well, based on that, and the fact that neither my Dad nor I am very efficient with our time, we collaborated to make Version 2.0. And by collaborated, I mean I did a sketch and my Dad in his machine shop garage did all the work. The Grip King Supreme cage mod is a cage that you'll bolt into your Grip King Pedals, that will give your feet a lot better lateral support. See the video to see what I mean. The Version 2.0 ones are shaped a lot better, especially in the middle, there's a milled out relief that still allows the sole of your shoes to fully engage the nubs on the Grip King cages. My Dad is shipping me several sets, and I will be offering them to sell. This is a free-time thing that my dad just did for fun. If we were charging time and materials, we'd probably have to sell them for $250 a pair. Seriously, you should see the press/bender tooling he built for this project. Anyhow, I'm not going to just give them away, even though I'm giving them away. I might give a set to Rivendell. So I'll be asking $25 shipped priority mail. I will post copious pictures and maybe another youtube when they are actually in my hands. I think my Dad is sending me 7 pairs. I'll keep one, and send one to Rivendell. I will have 5 more sets available, and am enthusiastic about making a lot more since my dad worked so hard on the tooling. Stay tuned. -- 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/-/yT-evrZBWfwJ. 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] Trade? M324s for decent clips 'n' straps?
Black anodized, used, but still vg Shimano M324s to trade for a decent, wide-ish platform, quill or rattrap pedal with decent, size Large clips and, if I am lucky, decent straps. For my Worksman grocery trike. 15 mm (Stronglight 99s). Reply offlist. Thanks. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: refurbed Curt Goodrich
I totally approve of black, in the right ensemble. This one is ACES! On Friday, February 24, 2012 3:12:43 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/1JPxa_vUj8YJ. 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] Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!
Great idea and very informative video. I'm interested when you decide to go in business. Artist/Art Educator/Bicyclist On Feb 24, 2012, at 5:42 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully you either ignored or have long forgotten my youtube documenting a DIY modification for my Grip King pedals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Well, based on that, and the fact that neither my Dad nor I am very efficient with our time, we collaborated to make Version 2.0. And by collaborated, I mean I did a sketch and my Dad in his machine shop garage did all the work. The Grip King Supreme cage mod is a cage that you'll bolt into your Grip King Pedals, that will give your feet a lot better lateral support. See the video to see what I mean. The Version 2.0 ones are shaped a lot better, especially in the middle, there's a milled out relief that still allows the sole of your shoes to fully engage the nubs on the Grip King cages. My Dad is shipping me several sets, and I will be offering them to sell. This is a free-time thing that my dad just did for fun. If we were charging time and materials, we'd probably have to sell them for $250 a pair. Seriously, you should see the press/bender tooling he built for this project. Anyhow, I'm not going to just give them away, even though I'm giving them away. I might give a set to Rivendell. So I'll be asking $25 shipped priority mail. I will post copious pictures and maybe another youtube when they are actually in my hands. I think my Dad is sending me 7 pairs. I'll keep one, and send one to Rivendell. I will have 5 more sets available, and am enthusiastic about making a lot more since my dad worked so hard on the tooling. Stay tuned. -- 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/-/yT-evrZBWfwJ. 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: refurbed Curt Goodrich
It's a cool bike in either color scheme, but those tires are awesome! On 2/24/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I totally approve of black, in the right ensemble. This one is ACES! On Friday, February 24, 2012 3:12:43 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/1JPxa_vUj8YJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received 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: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!
That's a really nice mod, and your price is more than fair. Good work. -- You received 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: refurbed Curt Goodrich
Dig it, Jim - that's a keeper! Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: It's a cool bike in either color scheme, but those tires are awesome! On 2/24/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I totally approve of black, in the right ensemble. This one is ACES! On Friday, February 24, 2012 3:12:43 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/1JPxa_vUj8YJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received 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] Re: refurbed Curt Goodrich
Yeah, nice! On Friday, February 24, 2012 7:27:56 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: Dig it, Jim - that's a keeper! Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: It's a cool bike in either color scheme, but those tires are awesome! On 2/24/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I totally approve of black, in the right ensemble. This one is ACES! On Friday, February 24, 2012 3:12:43 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/1JPxa_vUj8YJ. 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/jlhByrcIfksJ. 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: refurbed Curt Goodrich
Sweet ride. What size is it? On Friday, February 24, 2012 6:12:43 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- 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/-/udfXIbKNZ-IJ. 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
Are the frames he sold all the same general size? That can give us a clue as to whether he's an impulsive buyer or semi-pro eBayer, or maybe it's a combo, since you can't have a bunch of this kind of stuff without knowing what they are, and if you know what they are, you most likely will love it. :) On Feb 24, 11:18 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've bought a couple parts from that seller on ebay. That seller pushes out a TON of Rivendell and Riv-ish frames, parts, and accessories. I can't tell if its a compulsive buyer who just turns things over really fast, or if he buys stuff on the cheap in this niche and resells it on ebay. I've been pleased with the service from that seller, don't get me wrong. It's just that I'd guess he's sold a dozen Rivendell framesets in the last year on ebay. Where's he get them all? On Friday, February 24, 2012 10:42:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645... On Friday, February 24, 2012 10:42:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645... -- You received 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
I feel just the opposite. On Feb 24, 11:38 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: There's nothing odd-looking about v-brakes to anyone who has been around mountain bikes in the past 15-20 years (but before everything had discs). I've never understood the claim that cantilevers have superior aesthetics, especially since (IMO) they work worse and are fiddly to set up and keep adjusted. On Friday, February 24, 2012 12:59:38 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645...- 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: Unique Hillborne for sale on the Bay
My less-than-$0.02: V brakes look perfectly at home on a Sam HIll, even a TTT Sam HIll. No feeling involved, just aesthetic judgment. OTOH, the IRCs that Riv had set up on the floor model 56 STT Sam HIll I bought a couple of years ago (and rather quickly sold) worked as well as any V brake as to pure stopping power to hand effort, and modulated better. And this judgment from someone who has come to hate, I say HATE, setting up cantis, at least anything dating from DC 986s, and including gawdawful Mafacs. The IRCs are the cat's meow, but Vs are easier. Me, I'd look seriously at a Bomb or Atlantis if they took disks. On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 7:28 PM, RayO lochm...@msn.com wrote: I feel just the opposite. On Feb 24, 11:38 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: There's nothing odd-looking about v-brakes to anyone who has been around mountain bikes in the past 15-20 years (but before everything had discs). I've never understood the claim that cantilevers have superior aesthetics, especially since (IMO) they work worse and are fiddly to set up and keep adjusted. On Friday, February 24, 2012 12:59:38 PM UTC-6, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: The 1st gen green Sams have canti posts. I put v-brakes on mine. Looks a bit odd but works great. Jay On Feb 24, 8:42 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Not related at all to seller, looks like an interesting conversion to cantis, I would need a whole repaint because I am OCD, thank god it is not my size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-frameset-/190645...-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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: refurbed Curt Goodrich
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[RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning, Small Parts
*Hi all, just starting the process of culling the closet, first step small parts, some rivish stuff, some just beater stuff. drop me a line if you’re interested in anything and we can try and work it out. I’m in the Washington DC area. All prices below are paypal, and shipping is included. if you buy more then one item then i will combine shipping as best as i can, there is a photoset here - http://flic.kr/s/aHsjynTADG 1 Pair Nashbar Sidepulls, short reach (39mm-49mm), silver colored with minimal miles (less then 300) plenty of life left in the pads. $25 1 pair Nashbar Canti-brakes, black, very similiar to the Tektro Oryx brake less then 100 miles, these use the link-wire type straddle cable. $20 Nitto S-65 Seatpost, 27.2, marks around the insertion line but otherwise good condition, see picture. $55 Tektro CR720 - light surface rust on some of the bolts and some scratches on the brakes but work fine, just took this off my quickbeam. includes the fancy straddle carrier (also with a little bit of rust) pads are dual-compound koolstops with about 50% left. $15 Tektro Oryx (silver) - light surface rust on some of the bolts and some scratches on the brakes but work fine, just took this off my quickbeam. uses the z-wire, pads are nearly gone, i would suggest you replace them right away. $10 Shimano LX V-Brake, pads are about 50% and are koolstop black. $15 Minoura Kickstand - the old style that bolts onto the rear of the bike near the dropouts, $20 Axciom Rear Rack - i believe this is the Phoenix DLX model, which includes the ‘bamboo’ top plate. i had to cut the stays because they were too long, this came off a ~58cm 700cc bike so if you’re in that range you’ll be ok. if you need p-clamps please let me know and i can include a pair. just so you know the tubing on this rack is a little thick so some pannier hooks will not hook on, the gap in the top-plate is also narrow, so your pannier hooks will need to be pretty close together. see the picture from above. $40 Huret Stem mount friction shifters, NOS with cables and housing, $15 Cork Grips (the old style, smooth ones) $10 Kalloy Uno Seatpost, 27.2 tons of scratches and insertion marks. $5 (item is free this is to cover shipping) Zefal frame pump, my bikes are in the 56-58 size range, so i think this is a medium pump, $15 Suntour Lite front derailleur, this is from the RBW batch a long time ago, it’s for oversized seat-tubes, hence the bar tape in the picture, you can use other forms of shimmage (like a rubber tube), i’ve used a shimmed FD on another bike for 10 years no problem. This one was mounted and used for only a few weeks so very light use. $12 Shimano Rear Derailleur, like this one here http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=b16dcdc3-05a0-4e48-a977-eb02cebd41e6 max cog is 28t, good condition. $20 Sakae Crankset, quite a bit of pitting, i started to do a sand and polish but ran out of bikes to mount this to, rings are in good shape 52/42 teeth. $15. Wheelset, Quickbeam Standard Wheelset, Suzue quick-release cartridge bearing hubs. The rear hub is double sided, threaded for freewheels on both side, quick-release front and back. Araya Rims. I bought the quickbeam second hand so not sure about the age of these wheels, it’s an early green quickbeam, they look to be in good shape. $120 for the set, I’d like to sell this locally as the shipping will be high relative to the value of the wheels, but make me an offer, will split too.* -- 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/-/5txTsJB44HUJ. 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: refurbed Curt Goodrich
The matching fenders really complete the look, and the black downplays the components. It seems that fenders would get beaten up, what kind are they and what type of paint did you use? dougP On Feb 24, 3:12 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I tried to sell this bike awhile back, with no buyers at any price:http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6221225854 The paint was the weak point. Even an impolite thought would flake off the lovely candy-apple red. Anyway, as I couldn't get anybody to buy the bike, I decided to start over. The inspiration was the brown Schwalbe 26x2.15 Big Apple tires that were introduced not long ago. And another brand of bikes we sell, Speedhound, has a color option called nut green, which is sort of a minty pistachio. Anyway, as my fantasy evolved, I thought black parts might look nice. I settled on a SRAM X.9 2x10 group with a 42/28 crank and a 11-36 10 sp cassette. Hubs are disc-compatible White Industries and Schmidt (disc compatible for maximum versatility in my current and future bike fleet). Anyway, thought this might be of interest here, even though it goes against the polished silver aesthetic preference of many RBW types. In real life, it's not quite as minty as it looks in the photos from my iPhone: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/6926890797 -- You received 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] Just another amazing day on a bike.
Great couple of days of Winter in California. Days like these you don't need epic rides to fulfill your cycling needs just a couple of friends and a little bit of dirt. Some noted adventures. Riding with a buddy of mine who hasn't ridden since his crash a year ago along Redwood Rd. What better way of getting him back on his road bike then waking him up early in morning for a short and easy ride. He had fun. Riding with my dad who's main goal is trying to lose weight and start eating right because the doctor told him he needs too. Being a man of action my dad does things or he doesn't. But when he does things he goes all out, no excuses. He bought a indoor stationary bike, portion out his meals and lost 7 pounds. Out of the blue, ( like typical dad) tells me to get the bikes and to go ride with him. Great father and son bonding. We didn't really talk but we didn't have too. He had fun. Ride with my buddy Will to RivHQ to grab some wool shirts for me and Miss'(not Will). Like typical Rivendell fashion we always add an hour to the ride when Rivendell is a stop because we find ourselves doing or talking about random things with Grant and crew. Today's Rivendell Randomness: - Doing pull-ups on Rivendell's new Pull up bar. Ask Grant how many different ways you can do a pull up. - Playing baseball with some old leather catcher mitt Grant let us borrow. - Talking to new boxer ( bicycle boxer) Eliazbeth aka E aka Beth aka Eliy. Who turns out to have be a really cool and easy person to talk too. I met her previously at the garage sale but didn't know how to start a conversation. We find out that she grew up near were we grew up. She's fun. Fun times all around. Pictures Proved it happened: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyVzg2Z -Manny I'm kind of a big deal on this internet forum** Acosta ** this is a joke by the way P.S. I met some of the Legendary Team 7-11 cycling crew at their book signing in Los Altos. - -- You received 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.
