Re: [RBW] Re: Airless tires: What's old is new, with a cushy twist
I have seen this company doing this too: http://energyreturnwheel.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 67cm A. Homer Hilsen
Every time I see someone looking for a 66cm+ frame I can't help but suggest a DirtySixer bike. www.dirtysixer.com :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: 68cm Atlantis
You will have to test ride the DirtySixer one day... cause at our size, the 36 wheels makes a perfectly proportional bike. ... just saying. :-) On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 7:26:04 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: Tires and wheels look small enough on 700c and with the compass 700x38's out there I can't see any real reason :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Hillborne or 67 Hilsen
Try a DirtySixer... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build
What you moved to Montpellier? I'm from there! Go ride around the Salagou lake, it's an amazing landscape. And keep in mind that the only real MTB for real tall people is the DirtySixer. I build them (6'6 here)! :-) On Sunday, September 21, 2014 7:46:35 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: Hi all, I finally got around to taking some photos of my 64 cm Bomba mountain bike build. I bought the frame second hand from list member and fellow tall person z-man a few months ago. With an international move, finding an apartment and starting a new job it took me about three months to build it up, and after that I'm afraid I didn't stop to take photos until after I had been for a few rides, so it's not exactly pristine! https://flic.kr/s/aHsk3Y4Pdz It's a pretty standard Riv-ish build with a couple of things that people might find interesting: - 36h SP dynamo front and LX rear with the widest silver, rim-brake compatible 622 rims I could find (Ryde Big Bull http://www.ryde.nl/en/products?product=49). - Claris rear derailer in the short cage version. With a 12–32 cassette and 35 and 25 tooth 'Silver' rings it easily wraps enough chain in the silly small ring–large sprocket combination. - I reused the CR720 cantilever brakes that I originally bought for my other Bombadil, which has fenders and racks. Braking was always unsatisfactory on that build so I switched to V-brakes, but without these impediments on the MTB build I was able to get the straddle cable much lower, and the brakes had a pretty nice amount of MA. However, I was not happy with the extreme amount of slop the brakes had on the canti posts so I took them off and replaced them with Shimano CX70s, which are more adjustable, a bit more powerful and fit better on the posts. If anyone wants the CR720s sans straddle cables and pads for the cost of postage from France, let me know. - Clément XC LXV tyres. They roll really nicely although I haven't got the pressure dialled in yet. About 50 mm wide on these rims. - I mounted the headlight on the fork shoulder because the cable stop for the cantis was occupying the normal spot. The mount does hit the downtube but only when the handlebars are turned more than 90°. I'll see whether this becomes annoying or not. I've been for a couple of rides in the dusty, stony surrounds of Montpellier so far and I love the way this bike rides. Thanks for reading! Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
I have the CoMotion shifter that comes in 31.8mm to attach close to the stem (on 31.8 bars of course). I really like this one, its sturdy and offer a really good grip. Maybe useless if you're thinking of a bike with quil stem tho... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] My 71 cm AHH
When you're tall enough for a 71cm (even a 68 or 66), you should look into a 36er. Better proportions, better stability etc. Let me know if you need attest ride, I'm in the Bay Area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH
I wonder how you can judge something without riding it. I have ridden the 71cm Rivendell bring 6'6 with 99cm inseam. I have worked for years on the 36 wheel bikes (my company is DirtySixer) to make a safer and more stable ride. More comfortable. More efficient with proportionate cranks. The toe overlap you learn by reading on the Internet is because some 36er were built for short people therefore creating geometry problems. That is not what I'm doing with my DirtySixer as they are built for people over 6'4 exclusively. I'd like to let you ride one if the several prototypes I built and you will understand. I'm in the Bay Area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH
ISO is 787. Tires are available and 2.25 created by VeeRuber. I'm working in a road tire. Of course they are not available at your LBS but I never had the need to change a tire in the wild after 2 years and thousands of hard miles (and two flats) on road, trails and even raced (sea otter). I appreciate constructive criticism. The problem is clearly identified as 700c wheels and traditional frames are not safe for taller riders. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH
Patrick, the 36 cruiser bike you mention were novelty bike built by Coker, who were the pioneers in 36 wheels. These bikes were built for normal sized riders (hence their ugly proportions) and suffer from toe overlap even with ridiculous small cranks. They are heavy and not road or trail worthy. DirtySixer is a complete different animal, being the first and only 36er built on purpose for taller riders. Everything on the bike is oversized and adapted or better created from scratch. Yes we do hybrid or like Grant would say country bikes you can ride on road, trails, even single track, city and touring. Tires are not proprietary. The problem with bikes made for tall riders by normal (and skilled) builders is that they don't offer the stability required. Check the chain stays length for example: they are the same as any other smaller sizes! The AHH get maybe one or two cm more on that comparison picture posted earlier, which is not enough to prevent poor handling and stability at speed on rough terrains. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH
Hi Jim sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm extremely interested in feedback from you and other tall riders, I'm just not sure a wheel size available for more than 10 years and now having new lighter tires available (thus online) make it esoteric. You can use 29 tubes in a 36 wheel by the way. Of course if you blow a tire in the wild, there's zero chance another rider will hand you a 36er tire, but I always take one spare in my bag on long touring rides. To really understand why a 700c or 29er bike even custom made (I had several made) is by definition unstable you will have to be able, like I did for years, to compare both bikes on the same path. Believe me, after riding my DirtySixer you will understand that you are just making it work on other 700c bikes as they are adaptations from regular bikes to our longer body dimension. They are not thought from the beginning for taller people than the belly curve of riders. Wheel size, geometry (wheel base etc.) and oversized tubing (even the handlebar diameter, at the grip) makes the DirtySixer a unique, safe and fun ride. Not only on trails (it's not a 100% mountain bike but rather 50/50 road/dirt) but over potholes, curbs, train tracks, sand or wet leaves thanks to bigger contact patch. Ps: stability problems on 700c bikes comes from wheel size, rims and tires width, head tube angle+ trail, rider position relative to the bike (or mass distribution) wheelbase, chain stays length, axle size... I hope to be able to go ride the DirtySixer with you some day in our fantastic playground that is the Marin headlands. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder
Abcyclehank wrote: Where o Where have all the large bike hunters gone. Deals, Deals everywhere right now, and still no one buying. I think they are saving up for a real big bike, a DirtySixerhttp://dirtysixer.wordpress.com/ !!! :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder
Best deal ever! If I wasn't sold to the church of 36 wheels, I'd get that one for me. :-) On Sunday, March 2, 2014 10:47:22 AM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: Just a reminder this bike is still for sale.. :) 1500.00 will all items shown in picture including water bottle and pump... if it's in the photo and on the bicycle it will be shipped.. :) Don't want to give away the background :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157640446277544/ includes box and shipping in the lower 48 Have a great weekend Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)
Congrats Hank. How many of these tall bikes do you have now? PS: you know that over 66cm frame you need a 36er. I hope one day I can make you ride mine. :-P David-who-had-your-Bill-Davidson-for-some-time On Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:10:31 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: Mission accomplished pending payment and shipping details. +1 down. Let the trees unite. Special thanks goes out to Elton Pope-Lance for his tip and assistance connecting me to a potential seller. Also Kelly and Amit who have larger collections than I do still. Ryan future 68cm Coleman Green Beam owner Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tall Riders Group! Auction of potential interest to you guys!
That's an awesome bike that I've been eyeing on a flickR set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26208450@N02/6334874063/ On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:15:19 PM UTC-7, robert zeidler wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290961052104?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Thanks for looking and look for a few others as I thin things out quite a bit! RGZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendells 68cm - three of them sort of
Good luck on the sale. If I wasn't building my own bike for tall with proportionate wheels, I'd jump on the Quickbeam! :-) www.dirtysixer.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Amit's Great-Grandfather's bike???
what, an integrated headset? :-) On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:12:56 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: I'd ride that! On Wednesday, 10 April 2013 17:58:15 UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Could it be?!? http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1901-2/c1900-double-top-tube-29-eadie-track-racer/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hey I know this tall fello
Hey Amit, sorry we missed yo on sunday, we were surfing in Santa Cruz! :-( -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS 68cm Quickbeam
Beautiful bike! Hard not to jump on this one (well maybe having paid almost that amount in a deposit for my new 36er is the reason why)! Good luck but I'm sure it will sell fast -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Yes, I guess you're right, it's a balance between you and the stoker that brings proportions... not only you. At our size, if we'd both go on the same tandem, I'd try to build a 36er tandem! :-) Like this one (but it's a triple) : http://36ers.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/ttside.jpg?w=1200h= Cheers David On Friday, February 8, 2013 2:45:02 PM UTC-8, Julian wrote: David, I believe it is the best size for the handling and ride we want (I know others may/will demur, which is ok by me), and as a bonus, and it will also work better for the travel bike aspect -- 700c wheels are a snug fit in the 26x26x10 max airline size case, and w/40-45c tires would be quite tight. Not too worried about our size and 650b -- we're going up in tire volume, so that's not an issue. What is your concern? Aesthetic w/ too tall a head tube? That doesn't worry me, and w/ a small stoker the 650b actually offers subjectively better looks in the back, so... :) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Friday, February 8, 2013 2:34:07 PM UTC-6, davidfrench wrote: Julian, I'm 6f6 and my stoker 5f10 and we just bought a used Trek T100 to play around the idea of a tandem I put 45c on it (Resist with gum wall... wrong idea they're too fragile) and changed bars/seats. It's great! But at our size, I wouldn't go with 650b. Why did you chose 650b for your Bilenki? David On Friday, February 8, 2013 6:49:34 AM UTC-8, Julian wrote: We've ridden a 700c steel Trek tandem from the early '90s for a number of years w/ 35c tires and fenders. I'm big (6'7), stoker small (5'2), team weight somewhere around 340 total. Ridden mostly on road, but on some non-pave trials, the worst of which was the CO Canal (roots, rocks, mud, and ruts), and while a little extra cush would sometimes be good, we've been fine. We bought our Trek used and really enjoyed it. That said, we've been saving our pennies for several years and have ordered a custom Bilenky 650b randonneur/travel SS coupled bike that is designed for Hetres w/fenders. You are right in your observation that the majority of stock road tandem makers (esp. Santana) seem to be trying to emulate single bike styling and design w/ low spoke count wheels w/ narrow tires. There are a few exceptions, but custom is not too far off the cost of an upmarket stock bike, so if the budget allows I'd definitely go custom (or look for a deal on a used bike w/ room for at least 35c tires and semi-sensible geometry). Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, February 7, 2013 12:53:35 AM UTC-6, Salween wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Julian, I'm 6f6 and my stoker 5f10 and we just bought a used Trek T100 to play around the idea of a tandem I put 45c on it (Resist with gum wall... wrong idea they're too fragile) and changed bars/seats. It's great! But at our size, I wouldn't go with 650b. Why did you chose 650b for your Bilenki? David On Friday, February 8, 2013 6:49:34 AM UTC-8, Julian wrote: We've ridden a 700c steel Trek tandem from the early '90s for a number of years w/ 35c tires and fenders. I'm big (6'7), stoker small (5'2), team weight somewhere around 340 total. Ridden mostly on road, but on some non-pave trials, the worst of which was the CO Canal (roots, rocks, mud, and ruts), and while a little extra cush would sometimes be good, we've been fine. We bought our Trek used and really enjoyed it. That said, we've been saving our pennies for several years and have ordered a custom Bilenky 650b randonneur/travel SS coupled bike that is designed for Hetres w/fenders. You are right in your observation that the majority of stock road tandem makers (esp. Santana) seem to be trying to emulate single bike styling and design w/ low spoke count wheels w/ narrow tires. There are a few exceptions, but custom is not too far off the cost of an upmarket stock bike, so if the budget allows I'd definitely go custom (or look for a deal on a used bike w/ room for at least 35c tires and semi-sensible geometry). Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, February 7, 2013 12:53:35 AM UTC-6, Salween wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?
With the new Surly Krampus (29+) with Rabbit Hole rims (50mm large) and Knrad tires (29x3) I thought the new tire coming from Schwable would be a Big Apple in 80c That would be awesome! :-) PS: Schwable: make it black, white and brown please! -- You received 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. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis in SF
Will keep an eye on my daily ride in bart too -- You received 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. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis in SF
Will keep an eye on my daily ride in bart too -- You received 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. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Fattest/supplest 700c tires for my S1
Mike, please post some pics of your QB with the RR! -- 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/-/6wyygF2LVE0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?
Like Bobby, I think Schwable is going too far price wise. This is the same amount of $ as for a good front motorcycle tyre... -- 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/-/Zu0AA61W7U0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?
Like Bobby, I think Schwable is going too far price wise. This is the same amount of $ as for a good front motorcycle tyre... -- 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/-/_1MdrWdaZegJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Rene Herse book now shipping!
I wish I could have help you with french copy! :-) On Friday, January 11, 2013 6:44:08 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: The new René Herse book has arrived in Seattle and is now shipping. Last week, we already presented the first copy of the book (shipped by air) to Lyli Herse, the daughter of the famous constructeur, in Paris, in the presence of a few of the old riders who were on Herse's team. It was a moving moment, one of the highlights of my career. On our blog, I posted a few photos of the ceremony and of several very special René Herse bikes, including a never-ridden mixte from 1945, that are featured in the book: http://janheine.wordpress.com/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.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/-/FOJdnAeicc8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Need shoe recommendations for riding.
I have some Chrome and they are really nice. City, mountain bike, they do great. And comes in 14 which is pretty nice The other brand I like is DZR, from san Francisco. They have the spd sole ready, but if you don't cut out the sole, you can use them as is. The day you really want spd you just have to cut the sole and install the cleat. I abandoned the spd too, platform pedals are just perfect. And all that before reading Grant's book! :-P -- 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/-/jmMTPjuU23oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Bleriot $1650 in SF Craigslist
This bike (...) has even accompanied me on a bike camping trip with Grant P. That is worth half the price. Collector! -- 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/-/joX7lYcWo18J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil
Amit, I hate you! :-) That said, as a photographer, if I can give you an advice when shooting your bikes, is to go as far away from the bike and zoom in (dunno if you use a point and shoot or a dslr...) Wide angle lenses makes everything look weird. Then flex those knees, and try to be leveled/centered. This should straighten everything. Cheers David -- 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/-/ZXmCz6MCV7UJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: To owners of 66cm Quickbeams - You're getting very, very sleepy...
... and to the owners of a 68cm (Quickbeam or Bombadil) I'm also asking you to sell it to me! :-) On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:37:32 AM UTC-7, Cycletex wrote: Ok. I'm not going to hyptonize you and force you to sell me your Quickbeam - but - if you're already thinking about selling it -- 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/-/tIeAAMGDfk4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Cool knobbly tires at BG
Andrew, a post without a pictures is like a kiss without a mustache (bars)! :-) This makes me want a Quickbeam (or Bombadill, or Hunqa) even harder. I picked-up 4 tires at Bruce yesterday. They will go for now on my Ventana. Bruce is an amazing guy! We had a lovely hour chatting with him. Cheers On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 6:23:06 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: Pleased to say that the new Rock 'n Roads fit a QuickBeam with adequate clearance at the chainstays. BG is correct when they say the tires are 43mm wide. I have about 1.5 mm clearance on each side, but that will grow when I add two links to the chain, so the widest part of the tire moves back and gets centered in the pocket of the chainstay. Still, it might be too tight for some folks, and I have yet to see if they rub when taking hard corners. They also add 6mm of radius... these are big 'uns! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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/-/-GITv30JoKMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] WTB a 68cm Riv (CA)
All right, I'm decided to stop fooling around. I missed several 68cm Riv here and there (QuickBeam, Atlantis... not seen yet a Bombadil) for reasonable price (understand sub $1000 for frames/fork). I'm 6f6 and 99cm inseam. I'm putting for sale all the tall frames I have (Soma 66cm, Bill Davidson 68, Raleigh 68, Schwinn 68) to finance a Riv. I'm tired of playing around with too tight tire clearance and weird geometry (in two words shortchainstays and shorttoptube) :-) Any leads, advice or offers appreciated before I dive into another useless project (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/819185-Super- Tall-Takara-Challenge-Touring-Frame-and-Fork-27-quot-Seat-Tube-59-5cm- Top-Tube) Thanks David in San Francisco PS: Also looking for a tandem, knowing the 6f6 factor! Cheers -- You received 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: Tall Feller's Union Request
Have you tried to contact Ventana? On Friday, June 22, 2012 12:31:31 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Hey there - As I've mentioned in passing, I'm working as bicycle mentor this summer with the local cycling advocacy group - (Marin County bicycle Coalition - http://marinbike.org) One of the winners in the Bike Locally Challenge had been away from bikes for ~15 years or so, and his interest has been reinvigorated to the point where he wants to get a better road bicycle. He's also interested in possibly a suspended mtb setup. The salient point is that he's also 6'7. I'm sure you can guess that my first recommendation was a trip to Walnut Creek to see what wonder can be found in reliable frames with good clearances, but I'd also like to put him in touch with taller/ larger individuals who have been down this road. Even with my good intentions, my experiences as a 6'/185 lb. rider are going to be of limited use. Things begin to change a bit when you edge past a couple meters... So, if you wouldn't mind emailing me - use my cyclofiend at gmail dot com address - if you wouldn't mind acting as a Tall Feller's Brain Trust for this enthusiastic rider. I'll give it over the weekend or so to compile the names and then pass along your contact info directly to him.If you want to give a one-two sentence intro and bike list, that would help too. Obviously, I think he can be fitted well to a larger Hilsen, Hillborne or other versatile bicycle in the Rivendell lineup. He's bought a cheap, older, rigid mtb which sounds like it's too small for him (haven't seen it or him ride yet), and the Challenge bike has been fitted to him pretty well, but ... isn't a Riv... ;^) I appreciate any offers of help and thank you all in advance! - Jim / cyclofiend at gmail / cyclofiend.com / @cyclofiend / other places as well... -- 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/-/6-ubC63VB1QJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Tall Riders attention!!!!!
a link maybe? :-) On Monday, June 25, 2012 2:55:06 PM UTC-7, z-man wrote: I've placed a tall-boys Zinn frame on ebay for auction. It will fit a wide variety of rider heights, as the pictures and description will show. Thanks for looking, more to come. RGZ -- 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/-/tJOkkA25vNcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: What are your favorite blogs?
www.ecovelo.info -- 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/-/rgksSd_YR-cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv article in new Momentum Magazine
I was just going through all the pages to be sure and post the same answer as Peter. It's an ad not an article. I like Grant's ads by the way! There's anyway a Soma San Marcos reviewed in 5 sentence in the middle of the magazine. :-) -- 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/-/3otnMWZQvOcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF
Hi Andrew, Sorry about that, I had my Brooks stolen this winter downtown SF too. I'll keep an eye on CL and post pics if you can. -- 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/-/FpQnYILlsYMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: How long did your Brooks saddle take to break in?
I'd have loved to bring my opinion and say how bad my brooks felt under my butt for miles and miles but some bastard saved me from the pain of this useless hype and stole it downtown SF while i was at the movie theater for Tintin with the kid... I wish long long miles of butt pain to the one who inheritated it... -- 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/-/417q7FgMtwcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Patrick, what about this one: http://images.caradisiac.com/images/3/1/9/9/33199/S0-J-aime-du-jour-Citroen-Tube-vs-Renault-Estafette-135216.jpg Citroen Tub! :-) I saw one in San Francisco. I guess it belong to a bike shop in Russian Hill... This is the perfect vehicle (and pardon me even if I'm french I'm not into tour de France, but I'm sure this Citroen was used extensively during the race, back in the days) :-) Larry, nice to meet (virtually) another eurovan owner! Rex, try a Eurovan, or put that hitch on the Subaru. My Hollywood Rack can take any kind of bikes, fenders or not. http://www.hollywoodracks.com/bike-racks/hitch-racks/sportrider-hitch-rack-4.htm -- 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/-/rK8as66D6xMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] bridgestone for sale in SF
I'm not affiliated to the seller in any way. I just though some of you might be imterested http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2890330408.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/-/DsncalNTH8sJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Is this thing a tricycle? What don't lean like a bike is not a bike! :-) -- 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/-/Rg2FltRjVSAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Hi, very late on the topic, but for a -used- solution, I bought a VW Eurovan from 2001 (I wasn't in the market for new vehicle which is fine cause VW stopped importing those). I put a hitch and a 4-bikes rack from Hollywood in the back. Works great and there's even room for my wife's surf boards inside! :-) -- 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/-/u-m7_AH3emMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Bleirot on EBAY
... was already drooling on the 67cm Homer Hilsen... but way out of my league... :( On Mar 13, 4:13 am, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Bleirot and SOMA San Marcos for sale on ebay!! http://www.ebay.com/sch/Bicycles-Frames-/33503/i.html?_from=R40_nkw=... -- You received 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: Still looking for 64 SH, 62 Hunq, 64 Bomba, 67 AHH
http://www.searchtempest.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: Can I rant just a minute?
Very refreshing ! we live in a business society where if you can't compare the size of your engine -cough- you need some marketing BS -weight for example but limited to- to show off with your new plastic bike. If they were applying this (reducing weight) to cars, maybe the american car industry won't have need a bail out. (rant over) :-) cheers -- You received 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: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure
Hi Ray, I'm glad you're ok. Pics of the rim are really scary. It makes me think that I'll have a look at mine ! I sometimes ride this hill (living in SF) and man, it could have been worst if you were speeding. Take care ! David -- You received 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: Wrong bike / riders...where is this?
Thanks for the link, it's always good to read this kind of rant ! :) On Oct 28, 9:38 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, is this it?- Copying the Wrong Bikes and Riders, by Grant Petersenhttp://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GVlWJIsgiWAJ:web... -- You received 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: If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...
AWESOME ! I have a 72cm Bill Davidson, and I need to make some adjustments to the riding position to really feel at home. Sometime I think it's too big for me (which I'd never though I could think about a bike, when for years I was crumpled on tiny 25) but this one, man... that IS really too big for me ! thanks for sharing, and yes add then to the pool on FlickR ! cheers On Sep 9, 10:27 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Not a Riv, but since Riv is one of the few brave companies providing TALL bikes, I thought this may be of interest to someone here:http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-you-really-really-tal... Besides, it's lugged. -- You received 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: Attention tall riders
Why not posting a link there too ? http://groups.google.com/group/large-bicycles?hl=en :-) Cheers -- You received 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: Marty's Bombadil
Very nice bike. What frame size is it ? On Jul 17, 2:38 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Re-posting this as I had some Google issues this morning, and wanted to start clean now that it seem to be working. My apologies for the do-over. My Bombadil is on the road, and is everything I expected it to be = perfect. I ended up with Bullmoose bars and a B67 after trying Noodles and Albatross and a B17 Champion Flyer. Nothing wrong with those other combos, but this formula on this frameset is magic. Couple new movies in the set for your viewing pleasure. So many triangles! http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/5946727291/in/photostream Marty -- You received 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: Soma/Riv Bike
maybe here : http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/01/rivendell-collaborates-with-soma-on.html On Apr 1, 4:59 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: True, but I figured summer 2011--maybe? Ryan On Apr 1, 1:53 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully March 19,2010 is not really the latest. :) Calling Merry Sales is probably the best way to get that info. On Apr 1, 1:40 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/216 Ryan On Apr 1, 12:08 pm, Richard Merkin samcoal...@gmail.com wrote: Has anybody heard the lastest about the release of the bike they are working on together? -- You received 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.
