[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread ToddBS
On Oct 21, 9:50 pm, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote: As a wearer-of-glasses who is not fond of contacts, I have long stuck with two awkward, but functional forms of keeping the sun out of my eyes: clip-ons and those giant ugly things that go entirely over prescription frames.  The second

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread Timothy Whalen
George, Could you say more about how you came to see your injury in a different light and how that started your recovery? Thanks, Tim Whalen Colorado Springs On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 11:35 PM, George Millwood millw...@bigpond.net.auwrote: I had a spinal protrusion at L5/S1 seven years ago when

[RBW] Re: 650B Touring notes

2009-10-22 Thread JoelMatthews
Except for maybe California (and they have had a couple of big storms out there this month) and the deep south, weather is always a crap shoot this time of the year. If you have it, this can be a real great time to cycle tour. Not too hot, interesting color from the lower sun, fewer crowds,

[RBW] paselas

2009-10-22 Thread jandrews_nyc
Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are indeed 35 and 37 mm when mounted on a velocity synergy rim? or are they much thinner ...as is the case with the pasela 32mm? thanks! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: paselas

2009-10-22 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are indeed 35 and 37 mm when mounted on a velocity synergy rim? or are they much thinner ...as is the case with the pasela 32mm? I have 35mm non-folding,

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread JoelMatthews
I use Oakleys, but not the wrap arounds. Instead, I have these more traditional frames: http://www.oakley.com/pd/6292/23031 They look normal, but are made with titanium so very light on my nose bridge and ears when riding all day. I use one of those dorky behind the head band to keep them on.

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread nathan spindel
Sorry I wasn't clear before - I definitely feel the pain when standing and walking (in fact a walk more than 4-5 blocks often makes it much worse). I sometimes must limp while walking to mitigate the pain. I also feel the pain when lying down. There is also the inability to, when sitting in a

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com
Hi Nathan, Thanks for the additional information! ...Based on your description I couldn't figure out which 'pelvis points' you're referring to. Are they on the side of my upper thigh or are they below my stomach? Can you point me to a diagram?

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread james black
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:50, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote: Any recommendations as to something simple, durable, classic: a more Rivvish solution? Yes! I highly recommend Shuron: http://shuron.com/ Made in the USA since 1865. They have styles similar to Wayfarer and Aviator, as well as

[RBW] Re: paselas

2009-10-22 Thread cyclotourist
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 6:09 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are indeed 35 and 37 mm when mounted on a velocity synergy rim? or are they much

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread Solomander
I have been very happy with Rudy Project Exceptions. The newer model is caled Perceptions. They are modular sunglasses. You can wear them as non Rx sunglasses, or you can wear them with your Rx plugged into the frame. The big advantage of these glasses is that your Rx lenses fit right into the

[RBW] wanted- dirt drop or dream bar 44 cm reply off list please

2009-10-22 Thread J C
Hello BOB-sters, Do any of you have a dirt drop bar (flared cyclocross bar) or a dream bar you want to sell? Thanks Jim C --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Riv Atlantis vs A. Homer Hilson vs Bombadil Options

2009-10-22 Thread Surf
Has anyone owned any or either of these bikes? Can anyone comment on their experience riding either of these. Looking for an all- round commuter. Upright albatross's a must.Big tires a must! I am also a Big guy. Your replies are appreciated! Thanks, Surf

[RBW] RBWish stuff for sale

2009-10-22 Thread Greg M
I'm making some changes to a 'country' bike I acquired. Acquiring this bike was like having a ticket on a time machine to go back and buy some very quality Japanese and English made kit. Offered here a nice assortment of RBWish and BOBish bits of which pictures can be viewed here:

[RBW] Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Rocky B
Looks like Schwalbe has a new model out: http://www.schwalbetires.com/marathon_dureme It definitely looks like a dream tire. I really hope they make a 650B size. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis vs A. Homer Hilson vs Bombadil Options

2009-10-22 Thread newenglandbike
I think you can't go wrong with any of those choices. The Atlantis and Bombadil will both take the same big tires- slightly bigger for the Bombadil in it's 700c versions. Speaking of which, do you know your PBH?The bombadil is a 650b bike for sizes 56 and lower, so if you have a PBH of

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Patrick in VT
On Oct 22, 11:37 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like Schwalbe has a new model out:http://www.schwalbetires.com/marathon_dureme It definitely looks like a dream tire.  I really hope they make a 650B size. Kirk Pacenti has a 650b x 38ish (hopefully) tire in the

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread David Faller
Something tells me the Schwalbe isn't going to cost a paycheck, though... - Original Message - From: Patrick in VT To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:12 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire On Oct 22, 11:37 am, Rocky B

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis vs A. Homer Hilson vs Bombadil Options

2009-10-22 Thread doug peterson
Surf: I've ridden an Atlantis since spring 03 and it's really the only bike I need. I bought it for loaded touring and have carried up to 50 lbs of camping gear. I've also been pleased with it as a daily ride, grocery getter, general purpose bike. It works well enough for me as an off-roader

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread newenglandbike
+1 on the 650b for these, and in ~40 width too. On Oct 22, 12:14 pm, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: Something tells me the Schwalbe isn't going to cost a paycheck, though...   - Original Message -   From: Patrick in VT   To: RBW Owners Bunch   Sent: Thursday, October 22,

[RBW] Oh noes!

2009-10-22 Thread William Henderson
http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3202/quarterview.jpg Rival! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] FS: 62 cm Rambouillet with Joe Bell Paint

2009-10-22 Thread RM
I'm posting this for a friend who must sell due to health restrictions. He wants the Riv group to have first opportunity at it before putting on eBay. A pristine 62 cm Rambouillet, partially built-up and never ridden after being painted with Joe Bell's best-level signature finish in

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread Earl Grey
I have to second the suggestion on getting transitionals (photosensitive lenses). I used to switch back and forth between prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses, but dealing with two pairs of glasses is a pain (and they don't last as long in my experience, as removing them (esp. with

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-10-22 Thread RoadieRyan
Saw the badge yesterday on the riv site and love it. Hoping they will post some pics soon of a white with blue accents and maybe a solid with the cream accents as they state in the read about it section. Not sure I am sold on the white either but it certainly distinguishes the Roadeo from other

[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

2009-10-22 Thread Rick
Mike just wrote on his blog that he's taking custom orders now, which makes me believe he's got the time to knock out a frame pretty quickly...I'll go with ANT. (What's the Over/Under?) Rick On Oct 21, 10:48 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: I bet on the one who submits the

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread nathan spindel
Lyle: your suspicion was right, my left point is a couple mm more prominent than the right point. What does that suggest? Chris: your questions are answered in my prior messages. It's a lumbar (L5/S1) herniation, and I got an MRI that shows a 12mm bulge on the cord. I'm actually beginning

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Patrick in VT
the new schwalbe will probably be at least $50. not what I consider inexpensive, especially for a tire that isn't performance oriented. in any event, quality tires are worth every cent. in fact, I'm not aware of another component that can enhance the ride like fast rolling, comfortable, good

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Esteban
I'm waiting for a Big Apple 650B in 50mm and 60mm. That would be fun for my Rawland, and useful for Bombadil riders, too. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Oct 22, 12:52 pm, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote: the new schwalbe will probably be at least $50.  not what I consider inexpensive,

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis vs A. Homer Hilson vs Bombadil Options

2009-10-22 Thread James Warren
Also realize that if the rider is tall enough to need a bike larger than 61 cm, the Atlantis is unfortunately no longer an option. Then it's a clearer choice: AHH if you don't want the tire capacity and load capacity, but would rather have something closer to a true road bike, Bombadil

[RBW] Re: Yet another Rivendell-style product recommendation request: sunglasses

2009-10-22 Thread Rick
I second the Shuron recommendation, and own a pair of the Ronsir frames too. For riding, though, I've been using a pair of the cheaper sport line of Maui Jim's. http://tiny.cc/kG0WQ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

2009-10-22 Thread cm
I'll go with a TIE. Both bikes arrive on the same day-- it could happen. Cheers! cm On Oct 22, 11:36 am, Rick rp.hous...@gmail.com wrote: Mike just wrote on his blog that he's taking custom orders now, which makes me believe he's got the time to knock out a frame pretty quickly...I'll go

[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

2009-10-22 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 4:42 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I'll go with a TIE. Both bikes arrive on the same day-- it could happen. I'd pity the ups or fedex person. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread JoelMatthews
the new schwalbe will probably be at least $50. not what I consider inexpensive, especially for a tire that isn't performance oriented. in any event, quality tires are worth every cent. in fact, I'm not aware of another component that can enhance the ride like fast rolling, comfortable,

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2009-10-22 at 13:52 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote: I have not had near the good luck with Continentals as I have with Schwalbe. Armadillos are pretty sturdy, but the tires - at least 4 or 5 years back when I last used them - deliver a harsh and disconnected ride. They still do that.

[RBW] Re: Oh noes!

2009-10-22 Thread doug peterson
Perhaps the wildest looking thing Rivendell has ever built - maybe a demo or show bike? It does grab your attention. Those white brake hoods won't look like that long. On the plus sidestill a manual shift! dougP On Oct 22, 10:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: That's the

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Patrick in VT
On Oct 22, 4:52 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: That said, I think it is wrong to discount the value Schwalbe tires. I'm not discounting the value of Schwalbes at all. in fact, i think marathons a good value - they last forever and are as durable as anything out there. i have

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread MichaelH
I find the selection of sizes rather odd. The 26 only comes in one size, 2 or 51 mm, while the 700c begins at 35 (1 3/8) and goes up. I have a custom tandem on order from Bilenkey, which is deigned around the 26 x 1.5 Marathon Racer. Apparently this new tire will not be an alternative to

[RBW] Re: Oh noes!

2009-10-22 Thread James Warren
I'd love to see a threadless Roadeo with a really nice looking silver threadless stem and a silver headset. I just don't think the black carbon stem looks good with a lugged head-area that has ornate lugs and contrasting red and white all going on at the same time. I'm only talking about that

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I road a set of Marathon Supremes in the 700x42 thinking that they would be bigger, rounder, and have that wonderful go-plump feel. I had hoped that they would have the ride characteristics of a larger Pasela. They wore like iron, but weren't the wonderful ride. So, I don't get what's so

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis vs A. Homer Hilson vs Bombadil Options

2009-10-22 Thread EricP
As another big guy (235 hoping to get down to 220) and Atlantis owner, can opine that bike will handle your needs. Am switching mine back to Big Apple tires to go for as much cush and comfort as possible. With Albatross bars, it's much like riding the ultimate cruiser. Alternatively, most of

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread EricP
And I'm the exact opposite, love the 700x40 Supreme and rarely, if ever, think about going back to Pasela tires. The Pasela 35s seem too narrow to me now. And didn't have a reliable enough source for the 37s to really use them. Now, the 26x47 Supremes are a different story. Those do seem too

[RBW] Re: Oh noes!

2009-10-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 11:15 AM, William Henderson william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3202/quarterview.jpg It looks pretty darn nice to me. Oh yes! -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to De Rosa Neo Primato

2009-10-22 Thread usuk2007
I too rode a smaller bike in the 1980's, but I was also 20 years oldso is some of this just age. You know we get a bit older and a bit less flexible and we go for bigger bikes. I can possibly see how a 54 (c-c) Neo Primato would ride bigger than a 56 (c-t) Ram at the seat tube, but it's

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-22 Thread LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com
Hi Nathan, ...your suspicion was right, my left point is a couple mm more prominent than the right point. What does that suggest? This tells us that the rotation caused by your scoliosis carries on through your pelvis. This, in turn, presuming your feet are pointing forward in natural stance,

[RBW] Re: Oh noes!

2009-10-22 Thread William Henderson
I guess none of y'all read Yehuda Moon... On Oct 22, 10:15 am, William Henderson william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3202/quarterview.jpg Rival! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

2009-10-22 Thread LF
snip I have ordered a Bombadil spec'ed out almost exclusively from the Riv catalog and my wife has ordered a custom Boston Roadster from AntBikeMike snip Anyone want to place bets on who has a bike in hand first? FWIW, AntBikeMike seems a very nice guy and a Rivendell fan. I ran into him

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

2009-10-22 Thread rob markwardt
They probably are...but, then I've got to change fenders, or frame! Sometimes good enough is good enough..though then what would I spend all my time on the internet looking at? On Oct 22, 10:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Hetres are worth it. On Oct 22, 10:11 pm, rob markwardt