[RBW] Re: Heads up for a very rare sighting opportunity. KIT, at the SFR 200k tomorrow!
For a second I thought you were referring to KITT. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KITT Ryan On Friday, January 23, 2015 at 11:31:04 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: Tomorrow I'll be doing the Pierce Point 200k with SFR. Looks like Esteban and Amit are on the roll sheet. I'll look for you! Heads up, because you'll see something never before seen: Me riding in full KIT. I have a very old and very dear friend that is visiting from Illinois. He and I worked together at the bike shop in the late 80s early 90s. Now he owns a shop, and last fall he sent me his full team kit. Since he's doing the 200k with me tomorrow I felt I owed it to him to wear his colors. I've never worn a full kit before. Kit = socks, bibs, jersey, armwarmers, gloves, and cap! Check us out in Bicycle Heaven team gear. The forecast looks PERFECTO. The drought sucks, but when things are both green and warm in January, it's hard to complain. See some of you out there. Try not to hate me for wearing lycra! Bill there-are-plenty-of-other-reasons Lindsay El Cerritio -- 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: best tires for fendered rambouillet
I think plain old 28 Paselas would be great for winter. Ryan On Sunday, November 16, 2014 7:31:24 PM UTC-8, bo richardson wrote: i have gotten noise and rubbing with both vo metal and sks fenders and jack brown tires on my 54 Rambouillet. i will try different tires with the sks fenders for the winter, and pull the fenders in the spring and remount the jb s. What are good winter tires for this set up? Ruffy Tuffys or Rolly Polys come to mind. Are the RT or RP s noticeably better than the Panaracer Tourguard or PTs or whatever they are called of late? Any other favorites? thanks bo in Bellingham -- 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: Racks: fork barrel eyelet vs. canti braze-on mounting question.
I have to partially dissent from my esteemed colleague Anton, having successfully used the mid-fork with a few porteur racks with moderate albeit not super heavy loads (a la the paper stacks of the original porteurs). Ryan On Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:34:29 AM UTC-8, Anton Tutter wrote: For anything more than a small handlebar rack (e.g., a large porteur rack), it makes better sense for the rack struts to extend down to the dropouts and attach to eyelets there. Otherwise you have a large horizontal compressive force component on the rack struts if they are attached up high. This is why you don't see a lot of large porteur racks attached to mid-fork braze-ons. -- 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: Surly after Riv
The LHT is a great bike. The Atlantis is a great bike. The XO-1 was a great bike. (Never tried an All-Rounder.) But they all felt quite a bit different to me. Ryan On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:49:17 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: I LOVE Surly. I was the one who put that Racing Sucks thread up on the list here, and I know I've said that the LHT is a copy of the All Rounder - but I never meant to imply that they were followers and not leaders in their own right. I just find the similarities and parallels between the companies as interesting as the differences. Looking at the bike industry as an outsider, I'm guessing that there will always some subliminal cross-pollenation of ideas even between the true innovators, but I also think it's possible for different people/companies to come to similar conclusions in different ways.I personally found and fell in love with Rivendell because they shared convictions that I already had, about the folly of letting racing drive fashion, and of advancing technology strictly for marketing sake. (And I'd never quit wearing wool, either.) I'm not convinced Surly isn't just coming from the same place. The irony, as we all know of course, is that BOTH companies actually end up influencing design trends more than all others combined - just in a positive way. (Maybe Jeff Jones would be the only other in the same category?) But here's the thing: Speaking as a mountain biker foremost, I'll even say that Surly, with their fat tire advancements and smart bikes that are accessible to more people, has done *more* to improve the sport than anyone in 30 years - including Rivendell. On Monday, October 13, 2014 9:55:41 PM UTC-6, Bruce Smitham wrote: OK, I'll admit that I own a Surly Pacer and have owned a LHT to get me down the coast of California in the summer when my a Soma San Marcos build didn't work out. I am disappointed in Surly these days. The Racing Sucks is so close to Un-Racer and now they are making wool stripped shirts that totally resemble the ones Riv is making. I just read it in their blog here: http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/the_goods_that_are_soft Bruce just a little disappointed in Surly Smitham in San Diego -- 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: Crystal Fellow, Nelson Longflap, Tubus Tara
Hey Rusty--I'll take the Tara. Ryan On Saturday, September 13, 2014 1:01:04 PM UTC-7, Rusty Click wrote: Found some items that need to go, so as to make room for more I guess. Anyway here is a short list for your consideration. *Crystal Fellow seat post* : 27.2 used 1 yr with normal insertion marks -- I needed(wanted) a tad more setback -- $50 *Tubus Tara front low rider rack* (black) : I have some used P-clamps if you want them $50 *Carradice Nelson Long Flap*(green) : little used, leather straps show normal wear -- really wanted to like it, but prefer the panniers. $90 includes SQR seat post QR. *Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard* tires 700X38 with approx 4300 miles plenty of tread$25 for pair All items shipped CONUS -- paypal OK if you need to, but not preferred Please contact off list for pics Rusty Click -- 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] Dos Atlantii in Seattle
Not mine but I am tempted! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4664927194.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4664181996.html Ryan -- 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] 55 Bleriot Seattle CL
Not mine, looks nice. Always liked the color. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4644328793.html Ryan -- 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] 58 ebay Roadeo deal!
Nice! Someone here snap it up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/58-cm-700c-Rivendell-Roadeo-Frame-Road-Bike-Touring-/251620939853?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item3a95c6d84d Ryan -- 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] How would you build it?
I like the Roads I've seen with modern but not garish stuff--Ergo shifter etc. Ryan -- 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: How do I measure Q factor?
Measure horizontally with a caliper or ruler from the center of the seat tube bottle boss to the point where the pedal spindle meets the crankarm (with crankarm parallel to seat tube). Multiply by two. There's probably a better way but that's close enough for me. Ryan On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:03:48 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: ...without taking off the left crank arm... Any way to do it? I am curious as to how my two RBW bikes quack. Thanks for any info. -- 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] Re: NITTO spare tire cage
I also have one I'm not using if anyone's interested. Ryan On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 1:48:33 PM UTC-7, Geoffrey Klingsporn wrote: It is for tubulars, and if it's the same one I bought from Ben's a few years ago, it only fits very narrow ones. Probably only 23s, at most; maybe less. My 25s didn't even come close. It might be my folding skills, but I got them as small as I could! (If anyone wants to try mine, make me an offer...) Geoff (Denver) On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Garth gart...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: It's for tubulars according to EuroAsia . http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/Nitto-Tire-Cage-1363p8004.htm -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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/Get More Info/Provide A Cautionary Tale Regarding: Sugino Chainring Spacers
So that's why my chainring bolts have been spinning around! Ryan On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:13:28 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: Hey all. My normal google fu is not turning up answers for this, nor has a call to Riv or a few local shops in Portland. This is my problem: I replaced my Sugino XD2 stock chainrings with the Rivvy Rings. I didn't think that I needed the spacers as I had new rings (boy howdy was I wrong, lesson learned). So now the space between the middle and the small chainring is bigger than the space between the Large and the middle, which causes the chain to hang in between the two rings. I purchased .6mm spacers, which moved the middle chainring over just far enough so that the problem becomes the same, just between the Large and the middle chainrings (i.e. the .6mm spacer is too thick). So, does anyone have any idea where to get more of these? Or what size they are? I have one in my hardware box, pic is attached so you know what I am talking about. Also, if you have a Sugino crankset, keep these, they are important lol. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BoR8I9aQ_Hs/U8bOpoShWiI/B98/onnTsbQRHtE/s1600/photo.JPG -- 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: Schwalbe Big Ben opinions
Any of you tried the 650B version? Ryan On Friday, July 11, 2014 3:53:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: Does anyone have any experience using Schwalbe Big Bens? I am building up an old Schwinn Paramount PDG 90 Riv style and want to have a wide tire that is a cross between knobby and slick, something I can go offroad with but also ride to that offroad location on the street without being too slow. Has anyone used them in that past? Are there any other great tires I should consider in roughly this width I should consider? How do Big Ben's compare to the ride quality of a Compass tire? The widest mtb tire that Compass offers is 1.75, compared to the 2.15 of the Big Ben. Further, does anyone happen to have a pair of these they want to unload? -- 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: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!
No one's bought this? Y'all crazy! Ryan On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 7:34:11 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Okay, $1475 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered) plus all the goodies listed above. -- 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: Under-biking the Saluki
No one's going to mess with you! Ryan On Monday, June 23, 2014 9:26:21 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: I think I found an edge of my own personal envelope where the Saluki is involved on Sunday... not that it wasn't up to the task but I think this was a bit of a stretch. To be fair I had just re-built my MB-5 with Bosco's and 2.1 knobbies to use for this purpose but ended up loaning the bike out to a buddies son who needed it for a Boy Scout ride over the same weekend. So anyway, I decided to try and make the Saluki into an off-road axe/saw hauling utility vehicle to access some family property in Winchester VA. I'm hoping to spend alot more time up there in the next couple years and think a dedicated off road bike (dare I say fat bike?!?) is in my future. Bottom line was I didn't bring the 4wd vehicle so I was either riding or hiking in. I particularly wanted to finally demo the sweet Hultsfor Bruk American Felling Axe I picked up off the list a month or so ago but hadn't gotten any use out of it and my 36 bow saw. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_GEGvqJlSyg/U6j7Pnx9YII/EdY/I0pyjUMc2iM/s1600/DSC_3898.jpg Yes that's surly junk straps and old toe clip straps holding the axe and bow saw on. I'm not endorsing or suggesting anyone else try this! I will be doing some more garage work to figure out a better, safer and more secure way to mount these things for the next iteration (and probably on a knobbier tired bike w/out fenders). It did, however, get the job done. My 'ride' out to the site I was working on is less than 1.5 miles and there was so much mud early and then hill after that I hike-a-biked most of it. The way back was easier to ride... I'm amazed how difficult I find starting up off-road hills from a dead stop. It is very disconcerting to have so much trouble getting the bike moving! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MC3JfvbWs44/U6j8Fm4dffI/Edg/Y0kd-lA6obc/s1600/DSC_3916.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hmuLRM8HxHQ/U6j8KhtQVyI/Edo/XJmtUF-k0sM/s1600/DSC_3925.jpg Evidence of axe work (you'll just see the Bruks in the left picture against the far tree trunk. I had never chopped down a tree before today and so I can't really review the axe with any authority, but it seemed to do its job exceptionally well. I much preferred it for the big tasks than using my Fiskars X15 chopper. These two trees were standing dead pines that are adjacent to a semi-permanent campsite I'm putting in. I limbed both and stripped the bark and I'm hoping to go back and process them further to use in some construction projects! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNyNQJ6niws/U6j8yxB_dnI/Edw/GOffVu4UqFo/s1600/DSC_3910.jpg My Saluki and my dog (named Knish) at the platform that will eventually hold a shed and covered deck combo. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eIiZnkE0zQA/U6j9EUrcpsI/Ed4/MVw7CKr891Y/s1600/DSC_3937.jpg On the way out I walked the bike, rolling it on the edges of this morass... what a mess. On the way back I carried the bike as best I could which worked better. The mud was so thick and has alot of clay so it really sticks good. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l8Kl0K5wlpQ/U6j9XzVEAPI/EeA/fFjwDJTPbjM/s1600/DSC_3940.jpg The mud eventually jammed up the fenders and brakes as you can see a bit here. I need Riv to make a lugged, long-tail, fat/mid-fat tired bike that can haul outdoor tools and some firewood! -- 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: Atlantis/Hilsen owners
I had (among others) an Atlantis and a Saluki and they felt very similar to me, same kind of components for the most part. Ryan On Friday, June 20, 2014 10:54:42 AM UTC-7, Bill Fulford wrote: I own an Atlantis and a Hunqapillar. I have them set up differently. The Atlantis is stripped of fenders and racks and I'm using it as an all-rounder. The Hunqapillar has racks, 700 by 50 tires. I'm using the Atlantis like , I think a Hilsen would be used. I'm thinking of selling the Hunqapillar and getting a Hilsen. The Atlantis is a great bike, my favorite but seems a bit sluggish on quicker road rides. My goal is to get a quicker ride, not racing. So, in a round about way here is my question, if I set up an Atlantis and Hilsen with similar wheels, tires etc, am I really going to feel a difference in quickness, speed etc. between the Atlantis and Hilsen frames?Any thoughts would be appreciated. Bill -- 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] FS: Nitto mini front rack and silver bar-end shifters $150 shipped
Hi, folks: Anyone interested in a package deal? Rack very slightly used and shifters 98% new (installed, used for about 40 miles, no cables/housing). $150 shipped to lower 48. Thanks! Ryan -- 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] 68 Quickbeam near Seattle
Not mine, looks like a great deal. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/4512152666.html Ryan -- 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: Stuffs for sale!
Mike, I don't know if you got my email offlist but I'm interested in the Pro. Thanks! Ryan On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 8:28:51 AM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just have a couple items for sale. They are all slightly used but still in really good condition. Slight discounts for combined items. Contact off list pleez. Prices dont include shipping. thanks! -Mike Nitto Noodle bar w/ Shimano brake levers 48cm wideLotsa tape residue $70 Nitto Dirt drop Stem 26.0 clamp, 8cm reach $45 Nitto '65 seatpost 27.2 $30 Brooks Champion Flyer sprung saddle, brown $70 Brooks Professional saddle, light brown $50 Velo Orange Rear constructeur rack $50 Velo Orange Quill stem 26.0 clamp 80mm reach $20 -- 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] ebay Bombadil 60cm
Not mine, looks like a good deal! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bombadil-Chris-King-Headset-/321406302351?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item4ad54ef88f Ryan -- 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] Re: Quickbeam Sizing
That's my experience too, had a 56, 84cm PBH, 5'9, fit great. Ryan On Monday, April 28, 2014 7:17:40 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I've found (YMMV) that Quickbeams tend to run a touch large. So while I normally ride 61cm Rivendell frame perfectly, a 60cm Quickbeam is just perfect and a 62cm QB *feels* HUGE. That's with an 89PBH. Just a data point to further confuse your decision making process. If the 60 is a good deal, pick it up, and if it doesn't work out, you won't lose much or maybe even trade for a 58 down the line. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Michael Fleischman michaeljf...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I talked to Mark over at Riv and he said a 58cm is what I need. I am really hoping to fit on the 60 cm QuickBeam that was posted FS last night. Just looking for insight from the board, in addition to what Mark told me. Michael -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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] Get your Rivendell water bottles!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIVENDELL-WATER-BOTTLE-BIDON-MADE-BY-SPECIALIZED-LARGE-GREEN-/310940844287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item486584c0ff Ryan -- 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: 26 wheel fenders (SKS)
I bet either the SKS P-55 or P-60 would work. Ryan On Friday, April 18, 2014 1:32:48 PM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: Has anyone used the longboards on 26 wheels? Pics? What plastic fenders are recommended for the Compass 1.75 tires? I'm speeding up my wife's Bruce Gordon BLT and replacing the Marathons and V.O. stainless fenders. Thank you Jason -- 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] Re: found and lost: looking for that photo of...
Is it from Frank's photostream? Many great Rivs has he! https://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/ Ryan On Friday, April 18, 2014 3:43:22 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: I just uploaded THIShttps://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/13928638453/photo of an Orange/Blue road saved in my RivBike folder but cannot find the original source! I will keep looking for the original photo credit. PLEASE chime in if you recognize it...I will remove it from my flickr. -- 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: found and lost: looking for that photo of...
I think I know the one you're thinking of, in the meantime here's a similar one... https://www.flickr.com/photos/24103159@N08/3278181983/ Ryan On Friday, April 18, 2014 2:23:47 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Ok- now where'd I see that?... ;-) Just recently I clicked past a (older?) photo of someone's quite distinctive Riv Road(?) - painted a pumpkin orange w/ a blue headtube (think: Cheviot colors but gasp, dark ht.!). The build included a Mavic starfish crank prompting someone to quip Rivendell time trial bike? or somesuch. Which makes me think it had somehow floated to the surface over on the flickr, but I can't seem to find it again. Alas! =- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: found and lost: looking for that photo of...
And this--but I still can't find the one I'm thinking of, now I cannot rest until I locate it! https://plus.google.com/photos/100636096569579893825/albums/5339413415971298593?banner=pwa Ryan On Friday, April 18, 2014 8:25:28 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: I think I know the one you're thinking of, in the meantime here's a similar one... https://www.flickr.com/photos/24103159@N08/3278181983/ Ryan On Friday, April 18, 2014 2:23:47 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Ok- now where'd I see that?... ;-) Just recently I clicked past a (older?) photo of someone's quite distinctive Riv Road(?) - painted a pumpkin orange w/ a blue headtube (think: Cheviot colors but gasp, dark ht.!). The build included a Mavic starfish crank prompting someone to quip Rivendell time trial bike? or somesuch. Which makes me think it had somehow floated to the surface over on the flickr, but I can't seem to find it again. Alas! =- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain
1x9 is great. I ran a 42 tooth ring with 11/32 cassette on a road bike and could get up most anything. 34 ring and 11-34 for MTB. Ryan -- 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] Rambouillet conundrum
My favorite-riding Rivs in order: Bleriot, Atlantis, Saluki, Quickbeam, Rambouillet (which I didn't click with but it was likely the 25mm tires). Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 7:39:34 PM UTC-7, bo richardson wrote: i love my 54 blue Ram with 700 c wheels. I had a 54 Homer with 650 b wheels which i didnt like and niether did my riding buddy anne. i really think it was the tires a lot. i have almost new compass tires on the Ram which i love but they are hard to repair with a hand pump after they have stretched. i am getting jack brown blues as a compromise. i also have a 56 ram which i need to sell and i wonder if a certain frame may work better in some sizes than others. My metaphor is the proportions changing when type fonts are scaled up or down the 56 has Marathons which trade off pleasure for flat protection. I like the Ram better than my Atlantis with 26 inch wheels I like the Atlantis better with compass tires than with Marathons but i ride marathons in the winter compass in the summer and if i were riding across the us i would ride the Atlantis with Schwalbes -- 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: Sugino XD Single Chainring Bottom Bracket Width.
110 spindle with 135 rear spacing/hub and ring on inside for me. (Then I went to a Sugino AT with a 122 spindle and ring on the outside.) Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 12:55:09 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: Howdy! Figured some folks here might have an answer from direct experience with this... I have Sugino XD cranks, that I want to use with a single 42t chainring that'll be going on my Redwood. What bottom bracket width would I use if... 42t chainring is in the outer position; OR 42t chainring is in the middle position with a guard on the outer position I'll give Riv a ring if I can't find a suitable answer, but figured a buncha people here might be able to help me. Thanks, David Chicago -- 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] Re: Sugino XD Single Chainring Bottom Bracket Width.
Patrick: I think it's somewhere around the mid to upper 140s with a 2mm or so spacer on the drive side. Whatever it is it was an improvement for me for riding fixed, though I don't mind a wider Q-factor when geared for some reason (lower 150s is perfect but up to 160 okay). Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 5:02:15 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: If either of you switch to the ~122/AT, can you tell me the resulting Q? I wonder if a similar switch would cut a cm or so off the current ~160 with the X2D/Phil 113. (The 113 does give a perfect chain line in the main cruising gear.) Thanks. Patrick if narrow is good, narrower is better Moore (who doesn't really believe that). On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 5:14 PM, David Banzer daba...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Then I went to a Sugino AT with a 122 spindle and ring on the outside. That's interesting, I happen to have a Sugino AT and a Tange 122.5 bottom bracket sitting in the parts bin right now. Looks like I'll be able to setup the Redwood and go for a ride this weekend. David -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- 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] Re: Sugino XD Single Chainring Bottom Bracket Width.
Amended answer, 150mm. Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 5:06:33 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: Patrick: I think it's somewhere around the mid to upper 140s with a 2mm or so spacer on the drive side. Whatever it is it was an improvement for me for riding fixed, though I don't mind a wider Q-factor when geared for some reason (lower 150s is perfect but up to 160 okay). Ryan On Friday, April 4, 2014 5:02:15 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: If either of you switch to the ~122/AT, can you tell me the resulting Q? I wonder if a similar switch would cut a cm or so off the current ~160 with the X2D/Phil 113. (The 113 does give a perfect chain line in the main cruising gear.) Thanks. Patrick if narrow is good, narrower is better Moore (who doesn't really believe that). On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 5:14 PM, David Banzer daba...@gmail.com wrote: Then I went to a Sugino AT with a 122 spindle and ring on the outside. That's interesting, I happen to have a Sugino AT and a Tange 122.5 bottom bracket sitting in the parts bin right now. Looks like I'll be able to setup the Redwood and go for a ride this weekend. David -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- 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: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
I went two cm longer and lowered the stem a touch to compensate for the upsweep. Ryan On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:25:39 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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 Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!
No way, don't change the color! Great setup. I love the old Saluki decals and headbadge too. Ryan On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Portland)... I got the bike together and out for a quick test ride this afternoon and was grinning from ear to ear. It fits, it looks great, it rides as good as any bike I've ridden before... very stable and compared to my recent bikes (Atlantis, Trek 650B, XO-3) is quite spritely. I've got some riding plans for the weekend and will be sharing alot more pictures for sure. Still not 100% on the color, but I'm going to enjoy it a bit before I make any decisions on that front. Thanks very much to Amy for making this sale work and taking such great care of the bike for the past 8 or 9 years! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7fbZ0nz3puE/Uy0HAqu0YYI/DeA/apfW8CG_7bI/s1600/RAD_1377.jpg -- 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] The mind set of the car centric society
As is the article about EZ Bake ovens and gender politics. Ryan -- 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] Pre-Spring Cleaning
I'll take the Pro! Sorry, can't figure how to just email Corwin directly, thanks Google mobile people. Ryan -- 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] Black Shellac
Remember Black Jacques Shellac? That is all. Ryan -- 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] Fwd: FS: 1987 Bridgestone MB-1 Canti-Rom
Sweet minty! Ryan -- 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: Schwalbe Marathon 650b Tires.
FWIW these are great tires. I put them on every winter for daily commuting and still going strong 3 years later. Ryan On Friday, February 28, 2014 7:55:01 PM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: Just picked up a new-to-me 650b wheelset. Already have tires that I like and use. To minimalize parts... FS: Schwalbe 650b Marathon Tires $45 plus actual shipping. Please contact offlist if interested. Paypal Personal payment preferred. Thanks, David Chicago -- 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] Wanted: Hoss saddlebag
Hi, all: I'm looking for a ginormous saddlebag, anyone have a Hoss they're not using? Thanks! Ryan -- 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: That big 700C tire we've been waiting for?
Super excited about blackwall 650bx42mm. Ryan On Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:41:30 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/introducing-the-full-line-of-compass-tires/ Love the names! Looks like some testing may be in order... Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- 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: How many mountain bikes do you own?
I'm building up a Salsa Ala Carte with 650b wheels and a rigid 80mm suspension-corrected fork. I may give up and put a suspension fork on (the last time I tried MTB'ing it was on a steep hill with lots of rocks and roots and my arms were killing me). Ryan On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:48:15 AM UTC-8, David Stein wrote: New to the group. Have a Hunq on order. I've seen a number of threads dancing around this topic (including the recent 'Hunqapillar as a true mountain bike' thread). Wanted to ask the question a different way, how many mountain bikes do you own, what are they, and when do you decide to take which bike out? I just got into mountain biking/trail riding after years of road riding (Bay Area, mostly fire roads for now, some single track). I suck at it. Trying to get better. Salsa El Mariachi with front suspension. My interest is in exploring mostly, not necessarily going fast or racing, but that being said I haven't met a downhill that hasn't resulted in a crash or three (including the demo ride in Shell Ridge I took the Hunq on). When I ordered the Hunq the idea was to use it as an all-rounder (mix of fire roads, light trails, city riding, commuting) and my Salsa El Mariachi 29er to take on more technical terrain and single track. But after another couple more harrowing rides, I decided the Salsa wasn't for me and sold it (I think it was the 29er wheel size that I didn't like, I am short and it wasn't nimble enough, though maybe it was the general geometry of the frame). So now, I'm left with the choice of running the Hunq as my only mountain bike with two sets of wheels (2.1 smart sams on one and 1.75 green guards on another), or using the Salsa money to buy an additional singletrack specific bike with front suspension (and using in conjunction with the Hunq, the ole N+1). Curious to what other people are doing. -- 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] 57 Canti-Rom and 58 Quickbeam on Paceline forum
Now's yer chance! Not mine. http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=144019 Ryan -- 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] Free Riv Readers in Seattle
Hi, all: I have a bunch of old Readers a local Rivendellian gave me a few years back, time to pass them on. Email me if you're local and want to pick them up in north Seattle. Thanks! Ryan -- 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: Olive Sackville Lil Loafer and gray Duluth banana bag $80 each
Hey, Manny--yes indeedy, both still available. Ryan On Sunday, February 2, 2014 10:21:20 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Hey ryan wondering if this bag was still for sale? Buddy of mine is looking for one. -- 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] FS: Olive Sackville Lil Loafer and gray Duluth banana bag $80 each
Hi, all: I was cleaning up and noticed I haven't hardly used the Lil Loafer and haven't used the Duluth bag at all. Does $80 apiece plus shipping sound fair? Email for photos. Thanks a lot! Ryan -- 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] Who's riding a 55 Sam?
The Hillborne as a touring bike thread got me thinking. Plus I love the blue. For those of ye riding a 55, what are yer vital stats? I'm 5'9, 84cm PBH. Yes, I know the 55 should fit... but the TT was too long on an older 56 I tried once and so I'm wondering if the 55 hopefully shrunk a bit. I run bars at or just below saddle height. Thanks folks! Ryan -- 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: Noooo!!! I could have ordered something else! Hot Pink Newbaums
Just placed my order for 2 rolls of hot pink AND 2 bars of pine tar soap. Etc. Ryan On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 4:13:54 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: CRAP! I placed an order yesterday and it shipped out today, and only now do I realize that Rivendell has in-stock, the new HOT PINK Newbaums! I should have added that to my order! #headdesk http://cdn3.volusion.com/ctxtv.wmppt/v/vspfiles/photos/gt1-6T.jpg?1385136510 I guess I'll just add it to my wish list. Gr. I was planning on being a Sumehra wannabee fanboy. -- 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] ebay Atlantis 61 cm
Someone get this! Sweet color! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Atlantis-Frame-Set-61cm-700c-wheels-/261380396092?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item3cdb7c543c Ryan -- 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: rumor has it there's a 56 'beamer on sf craigslist
Looks neat! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4292311064.html Ryan On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:32:25 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: and by 56 'beamer I mean 56cm Quickbeam. Metin, maybe this one is teed up for you to buy? I'm on my phone, and can't easily post the link. -- 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: All rounder
Not really surprising but my XO-1 felt totally different than my Atlantis. They really are their own beasts though of course XO-1 is the granddaddy. Ryan On Saturday, January 18, 2014 4:20:28 PM UTC-8, Ryan wrote: Wow 2 ! X0-1's in one spot. I've only ever seen 1 other X0-1 in Winnipeg...a fellow who's a friend of mine...My 20 year-old X0-1 still gets lots of compliments. I'd never get rid of it, I bought the A/R to be the ne plus ultra X0-1 because I liked the design of the original X0-1 so much. Once I got it I hardly rode any of my other bikes. so I guess I'm the owner of the great-great and great grandfather of the SH and AHH. And, Mr.Warren and Mr. Cyclofiend, your encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Rivendell is impressive. On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:06:20 PM UTC-6, James Warren wrote: That was a fun ride in March of 2010. There were two orange XO-1's with dummy levers on mustache bars, yet modified from the stock setup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4512459117/in/photostream/ On Jan 18, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: twins from a different time? my Hillborne and an XO http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4513103792/ ~mike -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@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. James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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: Bike Coffee Porn Video
This reminds me of when Otto criticized the Stoner's Pot Palace for flagrant false advertising. Ryan On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:00:57 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: You've been warned, it's safe for work, but maybe not for your wallet: http://vimeo.com/84343669 -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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] High trail RB-T on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-27-RB-T-Synergy-Road-Touring-Bicycle-/201018616414?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item2ecda4aa5e Ryan -- 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: High trail RB-T on ebay
I tried riding a bike with a bent steerer like that once. It was fun at high speed in a straight line! Ryan On Sunday, January 12, 2014 10:06:40 AM UTC-8, Scot Brooks wrote: The image of the drive side shows a fork that looks awfully bent. Very high trail indeed :) -- 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: 58cm canti Saluki
This is one of those maybe I should sell all my bikes and buy this one moments. Whatta deal (and the color is great). Ryan On Friday, January 3, 2014 11:40:16 AM UTC-8, Doug Van Cleve wrote: Howdy folks. Here are the pics I have of my dad's bike. I posted some details about it a couple days before Christmas. The saddle height is right around 77cm as pictured. It is still available, please give me a holler if you have any interest. Price is $1750... Thanks, Doug -- 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] Giant Quickbeam ebay
If you can dunk without jumping here's your bike... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Huge-Big-XXL-XXXL-Rivendell-Panasonic-Cannondale-/151189654884?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item23339b0d64 Ryan -- 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: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3
Pick a number bro. Ryan On Friday, December 13, 2013 10:36:09 AM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote: I need to free up some space so I am looking to part with my XO-3. Its a 57; I am 5'10.99 and it fits great. I really like how it climbed when I lived on Bainbridge Island. The bike is now in Chicago. Right now it is a budget Rivish build set up with Soma Mustache bars with pro corky grips mounted to an origin 8 quill stem, Kenda Qucik V 700x38 skinwalls, VO friction shifters, Avid digit 5 v-brakes with avid brake levers. All original drive trian with almost no miles when I bought it in 2011. Maybe a couple 1000 since then. Sorry no fancy pedals or sadde but I could set up something up for a test ride. It's a great entry into Rivish ownership, which it was for me. I FINALLY got a SH this summer and have my Surly CC too so I am left feeling guuilty 'cause this bike should be ridden. I want it to go to a good home where it will be appreciated for what it is. If you're interested make an offer; if you're here and reading this you should be able to come up with a reasonable offer. I do have the original arc bar and stem with ritchey grip that I can include/swap out depending on the sale price. Pics are on my phone so if you respond with a # I can text them. I will get pics up here soon. Fair winds, Captain Conway -- 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: Surly-Riv-rivalry?
One of my favorite setups as seen in the RR was the Riv'd out Surly Pugsley... Ryan On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:15:32 PM UTC-8, grant wrote: We here are all fans of Surly and regularly (if not constantly) refer people to them, when ours are clearly out of range. I've often said, at least to myself, that a high compliment to any bike, even tho it doesn't sound like a compliment, is that it's Not Dumb. Surlys are not dumb. That is huge in an age of manydumbikes. So many bikes, even and especially super costly ones (not just the cheap ones trying to look like the super costly ones) are dumb (of course by my standards, I'm not saying they're objectively stupid)--and Surlys are smart. They're still (good). They fit decent tires and racks and fenders. But buying a bike isn't like buying a pen or a wallet. It has to fit, has to have the right parts on it for the riding and the weather and the weight. Surly copy Riv? You know, early on I heard it from a reliable but not ironclad source that one of the early Surlys copied exactly the geometry of a Bstone RB-1...but that's not a RIV, and if I cared about that I wouldn't publish our geometries. If somebody thinks they're worth copying, please do! More smarter bikes will be out there in traffic then. Years ago, the Gios Torino catalog was a crackup in that way. Every frame from 46 to 64 (those were the size) was listed as having parallel 75-deg seat and head tube angles. Why publish THAT? In the '80s or '90s---what's a decade here or there?--the Eddy Merckx bikes geometries were almost complete, and I think even EVEN had the front-center measurement. But the head tube angle was listed as proprietary. That was funny. We had an interview with Dave Gray (Surlyguy) in an old RR. I've never had a bad experience there and have never heard any Riv employee denigrate Surly, ever---and it's not because they have orders not to, it's because they like the bikes, as do I ! Surly has done a lot of good out there, continues to, and I can't speak for Surly people, but I can speak for me, and I'm sure all Rivpeople agree...and we are fans. The brands diverge at some point, but neither is dumb. G -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Works www.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- 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: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding
I want to see the blooper reel. Ryan On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:23:58 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Road Bike Partyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXikfeature=youtu.be There will be no more excuses or limits. 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] 54 Quickbeam on Seattle CL
With all the wistful talk now's your chance! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4218245648.html Not mine. Merry Thanksgiving all! Ryan -- 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] 54 Quickbeam on Seattle CL
With all the wistful talk now's your chance! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4218245648.html Not mine. Merry Thanksgiving all! Ryan -- 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: OT (totally): really? you can do THAT on a racing bike?
Sort of puts some of our discussions in perspective, don't it? :) Ryan On Monday, November 11, 2013 8:26:08 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: My mild mannered math teacher daughter sent this link to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0sns=em Even non-steel bikes can take a bit of abuse. Really a fun watch. Enjoy! dougP -- 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: An absurd amount of Riv stuff in SF Bay Area
A man of great taste! I like the look of those Atlantii a lot. Good luck. Ryan On Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:04:39 PM UTC-7, jose wrote: I'm moving to a place with minimal space for my raging bike habit, and now I must clean out the absurd amount of stuff I've amassed over the years, namely two Atlantises. I'd prefer to sell locally, in the SF Bay Area. Here's a link with all the stuff: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/bia?query=jbikes Thanks, J. -- 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] FS: Sackville Lil Loafer green
Hi, all: I got this slightly used awhile back and have barely used it myself. In great shape. I forget what it's called these days but it's basically a little bag that sits on an M-12 or Mark's Rack. I think I paid $90 shipped--how does that sound? Thanks! Ryan -- 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: WTB - Hey Ho a Bleriot ( 57cm Frame/Fork)
I know of a 55 for sale in Seattle if anyone's interested. Ryan On Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:08:35 AM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: Mike I had posted here on this board of a 57 on the Toronto CL that was $1200 complete and it was on there for three months. It is off now but I don't know if he pulled it or it finally sold. If it comes back I will let you know as I check daily on CL and Kijiji. I may be interested in the 55 if that person is still selling. Contact me off list. Thomas On Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:43:13 AM UTC-4, Mike B wrote: Thanks for the tip Michael. I just posted on the BOG but it has to go thru the moderator for approval. Not sure how often they do that now. You are right, it seemed fairly defunct. I don't think i want to email anyone directly. I feel like I would be hassling them. I will just post every once in a while and eventually someone will connect with me. No big rush. I'm somewhere around an 83 to 83.5 pbh. I could ride a different size (i was offered a 55) but I think 57 is my sweet spot. Thanks for your help! Mike On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:57:42 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: You could try over on the BOG. Bleriot Owners' Group. Pretty defunct now, but some of them do read posts there. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_BOG/ You could also try the Bleriot cyclofiend page. I think they have a link to a list of Bleriot owners. along with their bike stats. You could find the owners with a 57cm size and email them. What is your PBH? -- 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: Custom Riv on the 'bay
Go for it Don! It would find no more appropriate home. Ryan On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:59:42 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: WOW. I just don't need another bike, but that is tempting. Don On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:34:52 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number as RE2003L and says it was built around 2000. Can anyone tell from the serial number who built it? Here is the link: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1nav=SEARCHitemId=360721636008 Cheers! cm -- 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: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?
I've had both and I think the drag on the Shimano is more noticeable. Slight but it's there. Ryan On Friday, August 16, 2013 10:38:43 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Any personal experiences to back up the price delta? I'm currently running a shimano on my 650b converted trek. Aside from an intermittent 'chirp' that I sometimes notice I have no complaints. I'll be building up another dyno wheel in 700c this fall, and I'm curious if anyone can talk me into the son. It definitely wins on looks... Is it basically like choosing between a nice XT/105 rear hub vs a king/white/Paul version...? Thanks, Tony -- 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: For Sale 56 Rambouillet
Buy with confidence! Ryan On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:26:35 PM UTC-7, bo richardson wrote: I have two Rambouillets and an Atlantis. The 56cm Rambouillet is too big and I am selling it. Here is the Craigslist ad *http://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/3955620958.html*http://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/3955620958.html since I dont know how to post a picture to this list The build list is in the ad but here it is again The photos are a bit dark but the paint is very very good and the parts are virtually new especially the drivetrain. The price seems fair to me, especially if I include the seat and pedals.Maybe a little negotiating room... What do you all think? There is a tiny hole drilled at the back inside of the chainstay for an internally routed rear tailight wire. This is a wonderful bicycle and I would be happy to sell it to someone on the list Cinelli bars 50 brake levers50 calipers 60 shifters 90 Technomic stem40 Headset Ultegra 60 Nitto seatpost100 Sugino Alpina cranks 150 double 48/34 SKF BB 150 wipperman stainless chain from riv 75 front derailleur 40 rear Ultegra 80 rear cluster40 VO fluted fenders 80 Ultegra hubs300 Velocity rims Schwalbe tires two thirds life left or more cabling cable stops 50 shimano pedals 80 brooks saddle 100 bar tape and labor labor Thanks for your interest Bo Richardson Bellingham Wa. 360 676 4838 -- 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: Regarding Seth Vidal
I really enjoyed getting to know Seth just a little bit via this list and flickr. I hope before this tragic event happened he was enjoying a nice ride and thinking good thoughts. Ryan On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:24:45 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: Friends, I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that my friend and longtime Riv owner and active RBW list participant Seth Vidal was killed by a hit and run driver last night here in Durham, NC. The latest info about the tragedy is here: http://www.wral.com/bicyclist-killed-in-durham-hit-and-run/12639104/ http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/localid=9166340 Kind regards Jack --- Jack Warman Durham, NC -- 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: Absurd Loads
Hazardous waste. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/4739755771/in/set-72157623427585240 Ryan On Monday, May 13, 2013 12:05:35 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: So let's share some absurd loads. Strangest/biggest/fishiest thing you've carried on a bike. I'll start: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8734948241/in/photostream Notes: Ride was very smooth, although I didn't ride really fast. Turning was not a problem, although it was top heavy at stops. A disco ball is not very dense. John's straps and basket worked perfectly. One mirror lost in transit. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] NPR on the Paleo Diet/Is Grant Really 150 Years Old?
It's like The Shining when Jack Torrence is in the Twenties photo. Ryan On Friday, May 3, 2013 11:35:50 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: This also explains why he's never seen without a shirt on. --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On May 3, 2013, at 11:33 AM, Peter Morgano uscpet...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Who knew he had such ripped abs? On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Eric Norris campyo...@me.comjavascript: wrote: Nice article on the history of the paleo and natural health movements on NPR: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/01/175961020/paleo-diet-echoes-physical-culture-movement-of-yesteryear Based on the photographic evidence, I think it's quite likely that Grant is actually a 150-year-old German/Russian bodybuilder: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8705605652/in/photostream/lightbox/ This would explain so much, including his fascination with 19th century technology (hatchets, twine, etc.) and the Paleo diet. --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- 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] Wanted: small olive Trunk Sack/Lil Loafer
Hi, all--Riv sez out of stock and May? for these. Anyone have one to sell? Thanks! Ryan -- 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: Who steals a bike rack from Rivendell?!?!
Hobbits. Ryan On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:21:00 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Just saw this. Pretty pissed. It was an awesome bike rack also with Rivendell's name on it. I'm think someone stole it for the metal. Anyone check at any of the local Recycling places? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/3749459611.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Recommended 26 tires
The T-servs are pretty nice. Had them on an Atlantis for awhile. Ryan On Monday, April 1, 2013 9:00:12 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Michael. I was actually just looking at those and more specifically the T-Serve Messengers. I figure the messengers might be a little sturdier than the Paselas, but have never used any so don't know. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:48 PM, Michael Williams mkernan...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Panaracer Paselas come in 26x1.75, Id say theyre a good option On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Building a bike up that needs solid commuter but non-tank-like 26X1.75 tires. Schwalbe Marathons (HS420) look to be about what I think I need, but any other suggestions at lower price points? Thanks! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- 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: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Rene, your builds are always a treat for me to look at and I'm sure many others here. Ryan On Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:36:16 PM UTC-7, René wrote: Hi all, After spending all weekend in the delicious task of rebuilding my newly painted Hunqapillar with its low trail fork, I'm happy to report that I'm mostly done and share the photos that proved I worked hard and loved every minute of it. Pictures to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/ Afterwards, I took the bike on its maiden ride to test everything around the paths in Stanford University and stopped for a beautiful sunset moment in the garden outside the Rodin museum. I did several updates to this build: - Went with a 175mm 26/40 Sugino crankset, but will likely replace with a 172.5mm 24/38 I just converted. I've had some hip issues and seem to handle the 172.5mm better, although the Betty has the 175 and I've been doing fine with it. Go figure. Maybe the repeated attempts to stay on the Low Carb/High Fat diet with progressively shorter relapse intervals is working... The 24 will definitely help me in the climbs, at least until I lose significant weight, and for the same reason, the 38 may be a bit more friendly on the flats, especially when riding loaded or on a headwind. - Went with the 55cm steel Bosco handlebar instead of the previous 58cm Bullmoose Bosco. While the Bullmoose is awesome and very stiff, after riding it for a while before the repaint, it seemed a bit too wide. Riding the much narrower GB Promenade handlebar on the Betty has made me realize I prefer narrower handlebars than what I used to ride. While the Promenade may be too narrow for the Hunqapillar, especially off-road, the 55cm Bosco seems like a perfect middle ground. I've also noticed than as I've started riding narrower handlebars, my shoulder and neck pain have also significantly improved. Even when riding the GB Randonneur bars on the Atlantis with their more forward position. Another improvement I chose is to use reverse brake levers in order to get the full smooth sections of the Bosco bar while improving the hand positions that still allow me access to the brakes. I currently have a set of Tektro 4.1 reverse levers, but will try a set of Paul's reverse brake levers as they provide more versatility. The Tektro reverse brake levers also seem to provide a very flexy braking experience, so I want to see if the Pauls work better. - After much thought, I decided to not mount the Pass Stow rack that I had before and instead, mount the Nitto Mini + Tubus Nova that I first used on my Bombadil. I'm still keeping the Pass Stow rack and may install it again, but I didn't like the Porteur bags so much and will try using front panniers instead. - Decided to try a pair of 50mm Schwalbe Big Ben tires, and I have to say I'm quite impressed. They roll very nicely, and on the dirt and rough pavement provide a definite cushy ride. Did I say I'm quite impressed? - Still pending is the taping of the handlebars. I'd like to experiment with the full leather sewn-on bar cover that Velo Orange sells, but may also end up using Brooks leather tape or the super cushy Cinnelli gel-cork tape I'm using on the Atlantis. I really like it. I'll probably end up taping the handle bars next weekend, once I'm sure everything on the cockpit is the way I want it. Happy riding and planning an S240 soon, since I couldn't make it the last one organized through this list. René -- 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: Shimano bar-end shifters Albatross bars for commuting
The combination works great. The plastic outer covers can crack but the shifters will continue to work just fine. Ryan On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:41:46 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote: Background (may be skipped as it may not be fully relevant to answering the question and is quite wordy): I purchased albatross bars for a bike my son and I are repainting and building up for him. While waiting for him to select a frame color, I mounted the albatross bars on my daily commuter (a Surly LHT with riv purchased racks and Rivendell sackville bags). I was running trekking bars with grip shifters, which I liked well-enough for my 16 mile round trip commute, but I found them less comfortable on longer rides. I really like the albatross bars and am considering making them permanent. (I will have to purchase a 2nd pair from Rivendell for my son's bike!) However, my most aggressive riding occurs while I am commuting; it is an urban commute on roads with buses, aggressive commuters and clueless pedestrians. I shift gears excessively on the 7 speed cassette using the gripshifters. I often am quickly index shifting through 6-7 gears as I rapidly approach a stoplight. (I stop at all red lights.) I like to start up from the easiest gear and up/down shift through the gears as needed. Often, I am quickly shifting to keep pace with the traffic. Given the heavy vehicle traffic, I like to maintain as consistent/predictable a presence as possible, which usually requires both hands on the handlebars. I am considering replacing the gripshifts on the albatross bars with Shimano bar-end shifters sold by Rivendell. The grip shifters feel and look a bit strange on the Albatross bars--though they work fine. However, I have never used bar-end shifters, only thumb (index), grip (index) and downtube (friction). If you are patiently still reading, here is my question. Question: For those who use or have used the Shimano bar-end shifters, especially on Albatross bars, how easy is it to index shift rapidly across several gears on the rear cassette? Is it as easy as moving the lever up or down the needed number of clicks? (On my gripshift, index shifting, one click equals one sprocket change on the cassette.) Are the Shimano bar-end shifters durable enough to take somewhat rough handling every day? (I think I have read about a washer cracking easily.) As I mentioned, I ride hard on my commute. I do not mean to insinuate that the shifters are not of good quality, it is just that I am quite hard on my gear when commuting. Hence, the Surly LHT with 26 x 2.35 tires. Specifically I would be using the shifter set compatible with a 6-7-8 speed cassette. As always I appreciate and always benefit from the individual and collective wisdom of this group. I apologize for the wordiness of this post. Many thanks, Erl -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar
I saw last night that there is a new Soma randonneur bar too. Ryan On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 8:22:43 AM UTC-7, René wrote: If you want a new safe bar that looks just like that one and IMHO is more confortable than the Nitto, try the Grand Bois Randonneur bar, which by the way, is also made by Nitto. *http://tinyurl.com/bb9t843* René On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I don't think anyone here is qualified to say it's safe based on a photo. Personally, I wouldn't ride an old bent bar. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:34:02 AM UTC-7, Davidbea wrote: While waiting for the Nitto randonneur bar I ordered from my LBS to arrive- one of thre options I’m considering for my new Homer build- I stopped by the bike coop and found this bar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**71834221@N00/8591612115/in/**photostreamhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/8591612115/in/photostream It’s labelled GB and British Made. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**71834221@N00/8592703534/in/** set-72157633092067433http://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/8592703534/in/set-72157633092067433 http://www.flickr.com/photos/**71834221@N00/8592699168/in/** set-72157633092067433http://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/8592699168/in/set-72157633092067433 When the Nitto I lined the two up and noticed, besides an unfortunate bend at the right end, it is almost exactly the same. http://www.flickr.com/photos/**71834221@N00/8592696840/in/** set-72157633092067433/**lightbox/http://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/8592696840/in/set-72157633092067433/lightbox/ Is this the bar the Nitto is patterned after? Would it be okay to put a pipe in the bar end to ‘correct’ the errant right end. Would it be safe now or corrected? BTW I am 62 years old and 150 lbs so wouldn’t be adding a lot of stress to it. David Hays Kenmore, New York -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.
How often have I lustfully gazed upon this bike...on par with that purty yellow 650b-ified A/R. Ryan On Monday, March 25, 2013 8:50:17 AM UTC-7, tarik...@gmail.com wrote: Kevin, but, but, but, but... that is the quintessential early Riv AR, I still remember it fondly from 1998ish bob-ride. I remember it with moustache bars and bag matchery, but still looks great... Tarik On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 6:46 PM, kevin spicher kevins...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Hello all.. I have a Rivendell All 'Rounder purchased in 1996-97 (I have the receipt somewhere).It has Richard Sachs lugs and if I remember right it is a 55 (I am 5'11 160 LBS) I am considering selling it, but I have no idea what it is worth. It has very low mileage, guessing maybe 3 or 4K and has been maintained impeccably. I think it's only ever been ridden in the rain a couple times. Here is a photoMKS touring pedals, Paul touring Cantis, Nitto Dream Bar, Nitto Pearl stem, Mavic 661 crank (I think that's the model #) Simplex super lj rear derailer, Simplex front derailer Phil touring Hubs, Sun CR 18 rims, The tires in the photo are wrong it has Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires, Phil BB, ESGE fenders, Suntour Superbe ( I have new gum hoods not on yet) Willow chainring with tripleizer, Specialized seatpost. I have much better and bigger pics if anyone is interested. I would appreciate all feedback considering what it is worth and what I would probably get for it. Thank You, Kevin -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. 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. -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL
Don't know anything about it or if the seller is interested in shipping, but FYI: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/3702360660.html Ryan -- 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.
Re: [RBW] 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL
Kirkland Signature! Ryan On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:23:07 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Costco bike. On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com javascript: wrote: Don't know anything about it or if the seller is interested in shipping, but FYI: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/3702360660.html Ryan -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- 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] 56 Riv Road on 'bay
How cool is this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Custom-Road-Bike-56cm-/160994605871?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item257c06bb2f Now how to fake my own death and collect the insurance... Ryan -- 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: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS
Great bike from a great seller and Rivendellian! Ryan -- 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] 58 QB frame on CL (near-ish Seattle)
Always liked the old green ones. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/3640224486.html Ryan -- 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: Chilly Hilly 2013
I can't go after all so if one of y'all wants mine you can have it if you pick it up tomorrow in Seattle. Ryan On Friday, February 22, 2013 6:40:36 PM UTC-8, Benedikt wrote: I am at this point 90% in. I'm not signed up yet because of that 10% not in. If I go I'll sign up at the start. Are you registered already? Are you doing the Chilly Hilly or the FHR? - Brian On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:27:52 PM UTC-8, Andy Williams wrote: Any other riders signed up for Chilly Hilly this weekend? Andy -- 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] FS: 8cm Nitto Dirt Drop stem and Nitto moustache bars
Hi, all: This was a fun experiment but ultimately I have gone in a different direction. I got these secondhand. The stem is in very nice condition but the bars have a few scratches around the exposed clamp area. Both are 26.0. How does $80 plus shipping sound? If anyone is interested in some kind of trade I am looking for a Brooks Pro or a Berthoud touring saddle. Thanks! Ryan -- 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: FS: 8cm Nitto Dirt Drop stem and Nitto moustache bars
Sold! Ryan On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10:47:56 AM UTC-8, rcnute wrote: Hi, all: This was a fun experiment but ultimately I have gone in a different direction. I got these secondhand. The stem is in very nice condition but the bars have a few scratches around the exposed clamp area. Both are 26.0. How does $80 plus shipping sound? If anyone is interested in some kind of trade I am looking for a Brooks Pro or a Berthoud touring saddle. Thanks! Ryan -- 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: 650B bike recommendations
Rawland Stag or Ocean Air Rambler. I think all of these but the Ebisu are TIG-welded. Ryan On Friday, February 1, 2013 2:48:22 PM UTC-8, Alex wrote: Hi folks, Can you recommend a 650B bicycle for me? I already have a 650B bike for camping and carrying heaving loads (a converted 1985 Miyata 610) and would like one other 650B racing-style bicycle for everything else (along the lines of Jan Heine's comments in the one bike thread at https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/heine$20one$20bike/rbw-owners-bunch/tv5CDObt1Lc/siQnY4kgJfYJ ). Uses 1) Everything except carrying heavy loads 2) Riding fast near and far on smooth or rough roads 3) Regularly carrying a light front load (= 5 kg) on a small front rack, such as the Nitto M12 4) Occasionally carrying an extra front load in panniers on a removable low-rider front rack Desiderata = a) Light and high-performance. I weigh about 65 kg. b) Can accommodate 650B x 38 mm tires with mudguards. Bonus points for accommodating 650B x 42 mm tires with mudguards. c) Cantilever brakes for good clearance, braking power, and looks d) Lugged or fillet brazed for good looks e) Frame and fork cost = USD 2000 I'm considering both new and used bikes. In the new bike category, i've read that the Ebisu All-Purpose, the Box Dog Pelican, and the Boulder All-Road are excellent matches. By the way, is there a clear winner among those three? Thanks for your attention. Alex -- 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.
Re: [RBW] First All Rounder Ever?
I've always hankered after this bike of Chris', it's perfect. The repaint is nice but I really loved the original orange/black. Seems like a fair deal to me taking into account condition, history and cost of new Rivendells. Ryan On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:58:01 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: That's Chris Kostman's bike, which is the 1st All Rounder. You can see the story here: http://www.xo-1.org/2011/11/for-sale-rivendell-all-rounder-1995.html It was originally painted orange like an XO-1, but was re-painted fairly recently. There are some great pictures of it in the Velo Cult museum: http://velocult.com/bikes/rivendell-frame-black/ I wonder what the reserve is. It's my size but my new Bomba is all-rounder enough for me. jim m wc ca On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Peter M uscpet...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-All-Rounder-Excellent-Condition-/230921054625?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item35c3f7a9a1 Now I am a natural skeptic, but I dont want to besmirch this seller unjustly. One would think, however that the first ever production bike from Rivendell would attract more attention. This fact at least seems to be the justification for the what I would call really high price for an almost 20 year old frame. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. 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. -- 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: Stolen Atlantis in SF
In front of a daycare? Harsh. Ryan On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2:40:34 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Seen on CL: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3563538367.html Keep your eye out for it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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: Chainring Guard on an AHH?
I'm running a 1x9 on one of my bikes (commuter) with a similar chainguard (Salsa) and a chain guide--it's a great setup. I have a top gear of something close to 100 gear inches (42/11) which is usually plenty. Ryan On Monday, January 21, 2013 5:33:33 PM UTC-8, Chris wrote: Beginning to price out a new AHH before the frames go up and I'm using this bike for a variety of purposes one of which is commuting. I don't like clips or pant protectors or special pants so I thought about one of these. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm Anyone else do this on their 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/-/8fYZ7bgsJPkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Flat pedals!
Hi, all: If one Grant-ish thing has particularly stuck with me it's love for flat pedals. Mostly I've been using Grip Kings but I was wondering what folks thought of the various possibilities a la Sneaker pedal, Gripsters, etc. (Ideally something with some grip since I ride in the rain a fair bit.) Sorry if this has already been covered. Thanks! Ryan -- 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/-/npRgbWcMURUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Advice on how to best obtain a 650b single speed?
Use a Surly or Paul chain tensioner/singleator with spacers and a cog and you're all set on the Sam for singlespeed. Unless you want fixed, when you'll need the ENO, horizontal dropouts or the magic gear. I wouldn't operate on the Simpleone--use it as designed. Ryan On Monday, January 7, 2013 3:02:02 PM UTC-8, Trevor saxton wrote: So I find myself with overlapping bikes and looking for a solution to obtain a reasonably lightweight 650b single speed. I have a 52cm Hillborne and a 56cm Simplone that now directly overlap with 2 other bikesa vo PolyValent and a vintage Bianchi that has sentimental value, while ive commuted on the rivs I find that I prefer the PolyValent for commuting mostly due to its unassuming and the Bianchi is now set up as a 700c single speed road bike which will satisfy my weekend long rides duty, and I am craving a 650b single speed as I adore single speed riding and the 650b wheel size, since I did not win the lottery it looks like I have 3 options.. Buy a white industries eno hub wheel for the Hillborne cost about 250 locally Take my Simplone to a local frame builder to reposition the cantis and a reprint, cost about 400 Or sell both and get a custom --- hilsen roadeo mix...cost 3500 less proceeds of sale. Any advice? -- 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/-/wuzTBRIueloJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] World's rarest RB-2 on ebay
Get yer laffs before it's pulled! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-RB-2-/181050003517?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item2a276bd03d Ryan -- 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/-/Z59xqD_WB6MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Grips on Albatross bars.
I prefer taping the A. bars to using grips myself because there are so many hand positions with that bar. Ryan On Sunday, December 23, 2012 5:55:17 PM UTC-8, Mike wrote: For folks using Albatross bars, and I guess Boscos, what grips are you using? I've got Albas on my commuter and they currently sport some WTB grips but I may soon Albatrossamacating another one of my bikes and I'm pondering grips. I don't dislike the WTB grips and I'm not against cork but just curious what folks are using. Thanks, mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/XqL3sS3BKlkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Low trail schmo trail......
To perfect your analogy, I think you meant Fender vs. Gibson. :) Ryan On Monday, December 10, 2012 5:42:23 PM UTC-8, William wrote: Toshi I'm like you, I think. As I think you know, I've got a Hilsen and a Rawland. Unlike people who say the difference between high trail and low trail is night and day, my experience has been a bit more nuanced. In summary, I'm like Esteban, in that for me they both work. The low-speed stability trick that I can do on my Rawland that no other bike I've owned can do: I can ride up a 10% grade no-handed. I'm not saying that's a critical enhancement, but it is for me an objective empricism that tells me there is a difference in ultra low speed stability. Take that for what you want. What I've noticed as well is that now that the seed was planted in my mind that riding in a straight line up a hill is possible, I find myself wanting to ride my Hilsen in a straight line up hills as well. It forces me to keep my upper body very quiet with a very light touch on the bars. I get leverage on the pedals with my lean, not with a death grip on the bars. I think it's made me a better climber, and it's helped me work on my flexibility. The other difference is that my Rawland does shimmy coasting no handed at above 16mph or so and the Hilsen does not. Maybe I'll get a needle bearing headset to try and get after that a little. My Hilsen is totally shimmy-free. For long brevets if my neck and shoulders are getting tired, being able to sit up on the Hilsen is really nice. Neither the Hilsen nor the Rawland has ever had a rear rack on it, so whether there's a shimmy difference with a rear load, I wouldn't know. They are both splendid bikes, and choosing one for a ride is like choosing between a Les Paul and a Gibson (and no, I don't know how to play guitar). Bill On Monday, December 10, 2012 5:18:20 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: I dunno what this wandering is either. Is it like when you are stopping at a stop light and you are going nearly 0 miles an hour and you have to turn your wheel from side to side to keep your balance? Maybe the hill is so steep that your bike wants you to ride sideways to cut the gradient (Is that the bike or driver)? Sure, I always ride with a ~8 lb (klickfix) handlebar bag on my tandem and I've ridden up steep hills with my son and a little one in a trailer. Yeah, I've gone slower than the bike computer would recognize (maybe 2-2.5 mph) and yes, my front tire would wobble a bit, but it was like when I am trying to balance at a stop light, and I was never in any danger of falling. Would the rake of the fork potentially solve that wobbling? (I try to keep an open mind) Toshi in Oakland, CA, whose squirming children cause many more handling difficulties than the bicycle thusfar. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM, soapscum smul...@gmail.com wrote: I've never been on a bike that didn't wander a bit on climbs, and I've always just internalized that as I always wander a bit when riding up hills. I guess once I get my technique dialed-in (I mean, I've only been riding for 40 years or so), I'll start working on the bike... Shawn -- 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/-/LcekEdJQByMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Go fast bike: San Marcos?
Those are both such great looking setups. I'm saving that photo. Ryan On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:06:58 PM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: Thanks Aaron! I agree, the front brake caliper in the photo is out of tolerance--this is my primary gripe about the San Marcos. My 54cm SM uses a standard (47-57) reach caliper up front and a long reach (55-73) caliper at the back. I'm not sure if this is a design flaw or an operator error. For what it's worth, these little issues are not heinous enough to deter me from liking the bike because it has excellent handling characteristics and is fun to ride. Incidentally, I am currently running the proper reach caliper up front because I had this nagging feeling that the long reach caliper would fail. On Monday, December 3, 2012 10:29:33 PM UTC-8, Aaron Thomas wrote: Tony, Quick head's up on your brake reach issue. Looks like you're using the wrong brake up front — and that's why the brake pads are high in the slots. Only the 650B sizes of the San Marcos (i.e. 47, 51) use the long reach Tektro 559 (55-73mm). The 700c sizes use standard reach brakes (47-57 mm). That'd be the Tektro R539 http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm. Did you try putting a standard reach brake on the front? Aaron On Sunday, December 2, 2012 11:42:46 AM UTC-8, Tony Lockhart wrote: Ryan, I actually have both bikes and have some thoughts to share with you regarding both. Perhaps some of my experiences can help with your decision on which frame to purchase. I bought a Sam Hillborne a couple of years back and went through a number of drivetrain and accessory changes. It's been my go fast, commuting, townie, and cyclocross bike so I feel qualified in comparing both bikes. My Sam has had a number of personalities in regards to set up and ride characteristics. I currently have it set up as a townie with fenders, 32mm tires, drop bars, and a basket (*contemplating a dirt drop stem and flat bars with cork grips*). I also have a San Marcos set up as a commuter, club ride bike, and cyclocross bike. My San Marcos has a mix of Shimano parts, 32mm tires, a Velo Orange rack, and drop bars. *To answer your original question, the San Marcos is an excellent choice for a go fast bike.* https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8n1WhS2qYyg/ULulwQWTKsI/AuA/ifpWp81Ra2w/s1600/DSC00207.JPG *San Marcos Criticism #1* I'm not sure if this is true for different sizes, but you'll need standard reach brake calipers up front and long reach calipers in the rear if you purchase a 54cm San Marcos. I am not sure if this is true of the other sizes or with any other 54cm San Marcos frames. I am running Tektro R559 brakes on this bike--the fit of the rear calipers is spot on however long reach calipers up front don't seem to fit properly. Have a look at the attached photo and you'll see that the fork was not designed for long reach brakes. Conjecture says that this bike should use standard reach brakes and that the rear brake bridge on my bike was welded too far upwards, necessitating longer reach brakes. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hPpChC7_z00/ULul4qOoEJI/AuI/nMYrtVGrYoc/s1600/DSC00209.JPG *San Marcos Criticism #2* The dropouts on this bike suck compared to the ones on my Sam. As you can see from the photos, the front dropouts originally come with lawyer tabs--I quickly filed those off after acquiring the bike. The rear dropout eyelets are welded too closely to the frame and cause interference when trying to mount a rack or fenders. The welds get in the way and prevent you from mounting accessories in a flush manner. The second photo shows a slight gap between the rack tab and the eyelets because the welds get in the way. Moreover, the decorative part of the Soma dropouts interfere with the quick-release hub skewer--this is not the case with my Sam. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7UDrv1Nts0/ULul_MczA-I/AuQ/gNXYgLA5_9E/s1600/DSC00210.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OiPJ0hY_jvk/ULumDgoGmRI/AuY/pDBz7q0BIEU/s1600/DSC00212.JPG With all of that said, the San Marcos is an excellent bike and I am very pleased with it. I have no trouble maintaining an average speed of 23mph while on club rides. It is quite comfortable however feels very sporty and agile when compared to the Sam Hillborne. Since you already have a Sam, try to imagine your bike with easier maneuverability, a lighter feel when climbing, and less squirrel*liness*. If you go with mainly Nitto parts, more spokes than less, and wide tires, you'll have no worries about durability if you end up with a San Marcos. I haven't had the chance to test ride a Roadeo, but I imagine that model to be much more suitable for fast riding than the San Marcos. The Roadeo is a gorgeous frame, and would probably be the ONE frame I would have if I could only own one bike. But since I'm fortunate enough to
[RBW] Re: which riv should I sell?
Atlantis. The bike I regret selling most. And I've sold a lot. Ryan On Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:23:45 AM UTC-8, fulf wrote: Never thought I'd ever think of selling a Rivendell but with my third son in college and plenty of bills in the mailbox, I'm thinking that one must go. I just don't know which one. I have a four year old Atlantis which is set up as a touring/rando bike and a Hunqapillar which is my go anywhere bike. The Atlantis has noodle bars, 700*40 marathon supremes and is very comfortable. The Hunq has bullmoose bars and 700*50 duremes. It's a little sluggish on long rides but is great for trails and shorter rides. Is also very comfortable and is less than a year old. Typically I ride them on a 28 mile commute, up to 50 mile loops, around town on errands and someday,trail rides and I hope to ride a long tour. I love both the bikes and really don't which one to part with. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Bill PS- I hope Manny one bike is enough Acosta is right. -- 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/-/tUhP8BlCsc0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Signal police
If people can't figure out what you're doing when extending your right arm straight out to the right (like I do) we have much bigger problems as a society. It was nice of you to be nice to him. Ryan On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:35:47 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: I was riding home yesterday, and a fellow pulled up behind me and politely suggested that the cars would be better able to see my left arm held up, rather than the method I used to signal my intentions (right arm pointed straight out). Now I'm old enough to know the original traffic signals of the left arm only, but in WA state, either way is legal, and it feels more obvious that I'm going to turn right if I put out my right arm and point that way in the same way I signal a left turn intention. I pointed out that both were legal, and thanked him for his opinion. He sort of backtracked and apologetically said he often uses his right arm, too, but he noticed that it may be harder to see a right arm signal from behind. Hmmm - sounds suspicious. This also begs the question of what side to mount a headlight and taillight on your bike, if not in the center line... Brian Seattle, WA p.s. Here's the law in WA state for the doubting: Revised Code of Washington State 46.61.758 Hand Signals. All hand signals required of persons operating bicycles shall be given in the following manner: (1) Left turn. Left hand and arm extended horizontally beyond the side of the bicycle; (2) Right turn. Left hand and arm extended upward beyond the side of the bicycle, or right hand and arm extended horizontally to the right side of the bicycle; (3) Stop or decrease speed. Left hand and arm extended downward beyond the side of the bicycle. The hand signals required by this section shall be given before initiation of a turn. -- 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/-/gjrbrU5Q1LoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Silver DT shifters $25 shipped
Anyone want these? They're just sitting around at my place and I don't have a need for them. They are covered with blue cloth tape. Best I remember they work fine. No cables/housing. Kinda busy so no time for photos. If they're not what you thought you can always send 'em back. Thanks! Ryan -- 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/-/l3cpPZ1T2poJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Silver DT shifters $25 shipped
Sold! Ryan On Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:43:44 PM UTC-8, rcnute wrote: Anyone want these? They're just sitting around at my place and I don't have a need for them. They are covered with blue cloth tape. Best I remember they work fine. No cables/housing. Kinda busy so no time for photos. If they're not what you thought you can always send 'em back. Thanks! Ryan -- 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/-/Vr7XkRhkpvsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
My mountain bike is an '89 MB-1. With Nigel Smythe bag! http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/7917162570/in/photostream Ryan On Sunday, November 4, 2012 7:37:19 AM UTC-8, Mayfly wrote: Hiya, All! Along with my Blerito and my matie's Glorius; I recently found and adopted a fairly pristine 1992 RB-T into my small stable. I Rivved up the cockpit, added rack, some bags, and dynamo lighting, and upgraded Dia-Comp brakes to Paul cantis. Drivetrain is original mid level Sh'mano with orginal Sugino triple crank. Original Avocet 700c x 32 fastgrips are nearly new! Oh, and a B17 of course. A wonderfully easy-riding bike to jump on and go for a ride, one mile or an hundred! Mr Grant had it nailed back then as well. I be lucky, happy boy! See the attached photo. I also house a 1991 MB-1, which may possibly morph into a 1994 in the near future? Stranger things have happened. Marc in Las Cruces, NM__ Sent from my iPad -- 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/-/PqlfFPUTghMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
