This is marginally on-topic I guess, because it's mentioned in the latest
Rivendell catalog, but I just want to briefly point out that the quill stem has
been important to me because of the ease of bar height adjustment WHILE OUT ON
A RIDE. I should have made that distinction clear. I won't go
I hear this again and again, but it's just not true. Threadless allows
easy adjustment of bar height if the steerer isn't cut too short.
This is true, if, and especially with higher end bikes a real big if,
the owner is happy with having a spacer atop the threadless stem. I
know many people
On Dec 11, 2:04 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
A forward facing horizontal drop out is meant for
derailers. Whatever you want to call the rear facing thingy, it is
not.
FYI - on this bombadil, the track end has a derailer.
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This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought
I would share these contrasting photos with everyone. Consider this a
cautionary tale:
Before Fedex:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/34509120_bc65826f8a_b.jpg
After Fedex:
Most threadless stems/headsets require only a 5 mm allen to change the
height. Quick and easy. You can do it while on a ride.
On Dec 11, 4:39 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
This is marginally on-topic I guess, because it's mentioned in the latest
Rivendell catalog, but I just
Wow, that is awful. I'm sorry that happened and hope you can get it
repaired without too much trouble. thanks for the warning.
On Dec 11, 6:05 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought
I would share these contrasting photos
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow, that is awful. I'm sorry that happened and hope you can get it
repaired without too much trouble. thanks for the warning.
Getting it repaired will be simple in contrast to getting the
responsible party to
Yeah I know what you mean.Geez you'd think they put the box in a
compactor or something.
On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com
wrote:
Wow, that is awful. I'm sorry that happened and hope you can
Oh man... I just shipped my Quickbeam back to headquarters via
FedEx... dang.
On Dec 11, 5:05 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought
I would share these contrasting photos with everyone. Consider this a
cautionary tale:
is the blame on fedex or whoever packed it for shipping. if someone
shipped that Kogswell P with the lug points unprotected, then it ain't
fed ex's fault.
by the way those lug points were freakishly long and dangerous as
daggers...and just wating to get bent somehow.
On Dec 11, 3:48 pm,
Both UPS and FedEx break stuff once in awhile. I have had UPS
reimburse me fairly for damage/loss numerous times, but I'm 0/1 with
FedEx.
On Dec 11, 5:05 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought
I would share these contrasting
The trouble with adjusting bars w/threadless on the go is that
sometimes it can be hard to get the compression right with threadless,
especially if you are using needle-bearings, which can be touchy
IME. With threaded you don't have that issue, you can just dial-in
your headset once and then
There is no place I found in the catalogue Grant says anything about
the Roadeo being out there from a Riv perspective.
Me thinks I missed it or you be making up stuff.
On Dec 11, 12:11 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Headtubes on BLT and BLTaiwans are short...
Geometry is close
Check out the recent discussion under My Quickbeam arrived 10 minutes
ago. The poster was kind enough to photo how Riv packs a bike (an
awesome job). They use a specific foam block to protect the seat
cluster, and even mount it to a plug that goes in the ST. The block
is maybe 4 thick.
The
I deal a lot with manufacturers shipping. Federal Express generally
runs lower in number of claims. Of course statistics don't help much
when it's YOUR claim. Sorry to see the damage. The good thing about
Rivendell shipping frames is that the seat lug has been protected with
a bit of an
Manny:
An excellent resource for touring the area is Bicycling the Pacific
Coast by Vicky Spring Tom Kirkendall, from the Mountaineer Press in
Seattle. I've used this book for over 20 years, currently on the 4th
edition. They did the original research and now update as people send
in new info.
Consider the amount of force it took to do this much damage to cast steel.
This carton was BADLY mishandled, regardless of how it was packed.
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Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:52 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: a study in
John:
OK, someone's got to whine and nit-pick, today it's my turn: 2009
has less than 3 weeks left. Is it too late to make it a 2010
catalogue? Just sayin'.
dougP
On Dec 11, 10:22 am, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
a sneak preview can be found by following this to a PDF
The link to the set of photos is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157622964863214/
The specific image with the block that went onto the seat cluster is:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/4171117138_7da9595d3c_b.jpg
As for the box, I made a mistake earlier and should have noted
It looks like Seth had one of those round plastic protector on the end of
the tube which SHOULD protect it if carried correctly (top up!) Looks like
they instead first DROPPED the box, and then DRAGGED it around the shipping
facility or shipped it upside down in the back of the truck after
Seth,
That is probably the most common shipping damage for pointed seat
lugs. I am not sure how it was packed, but if it was only one of those
plastic load spreaders, that is not enough. If you or anyone else ship
bikes with seat lugs like that, put a seatpost or dowel in there
clamped tight. Or
Seth,
Here's a cautionary tale. I've shipped two complete bicycles that
I've sold on eBay. Both bicycles were very well packed by a
established bicycle shop here in Tucson (Fair Wheels). They were
shipped by DHL. The first one, a very original Schwinn Paramount 1974
P10 model, arrived in
http://www.tullios.com/Nitto.htm
Scroll down a bit - Nitto's got it covered.
On Dec 11, 4:31 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
there is currently a void in market with the demise of the Salsa SUL
open face quill. Not sure, but maybe VO is gonna fill it. But for
me, theyr represented a
Here are what is left. (Here is what are left. Here are what are left. Here
is what is left. Here are what are not sold. Oh, alright, already.)
Old-type XT (I think it's XT; it's certainly XT quality) 122.5 cup and cone
bb
bearing assembly, new, no package, $30 shipped.
Pair Gaerne crabon fibre
9 sp chain is sold.
Sugino AT triple cranks are sold.
Nitto seat post is sold.
Thanks!
On Dec 11, 11:26 am, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote:
Size info.
The SR Seat post is 26.8mm and the Nitto is 27.2mm.
VO wheel is 700c.
Thanks,
Clif
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to the best of knowledge Nitto does nothing above 90 degrees. Salsa
went higher and, to me, looked better.
On Dec 11, 5:29 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
http://www.tullios.com/Nitto.htm
Scroll down a bit - Nitto's got it covered.
On Dec 11, 4:31 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net
The last one I saw was last summer. Anything since?
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Is nicities spelled correctly on page 22? I'm looking at the
original_bike_cat_FINAL_nospread.pdf version.
I like that the bikes are now being marketed as safe and strong, I
think that is a very good idea.
Erin
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 10:22 AM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
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I thought it would be out by now. Didn't Grant mention something about
it being out in a month a month or so ago?
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On Dec 11, 5:47 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The last one I saw was last summer. Anything since?
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I don't know if that's correct or not but it wouldn't be Rivendell
literature without some typos.
On Dec 11, 5:52 pm, ercarlso@spamex.com wrote:
Is nicities spelled correctly on page 22? I'm looking at the
original_bike_cat_FINAL_nospread.pdf version.
I like that the bikes are now being
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Here are what is left. (Here is what are left. Here are what are left. Here
is what is left. Here are what are not sold. Oh, alright, already.)
11-Gear stainless steel vacuum type 28 oz waterbottles, $20 each shipped,
The after-FedEx link isn't connecting.
From: Ken Yokanovich reflector.collec...@gmail.com
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, December 11, 2009 6:18:53 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: a study in contrasts
I deal a lot with manufacturers
Hey, try to find beaussage in the dictionary - it's all part of the
charm. I love the BW photos!
dougP
On Dec 11, 6:01 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't know if that's correct or not but it wouldn't be Rivendell
literature without some typos.
On Dec 11, 5:52 pm,
We just got the 2009 catalogue. My un-educated guess is the next RR
is a ways off. Someone's got to assemble that batch of Rodeos for
Christmas!
dougP
On Dec 11, 6:00 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I thought it would be out by now. Didn't Grant mention something about
it being out in a
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 19:27, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Hey, try to find beaussage in the dictionary - it's all part of the
charm. I love the BW photos!
I think it's pretty awesome that google finds 2,920 hits for the world
beausage.
James Black
Los Angeles, CA
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On Dec 11, 2009, at 11:56 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
For the money, it's hard to beat an LHT.
That's true, although I'd lean towards a Gordon BLT.
And that begs the question: who does comprise the typical
Rivendell marketing demographic?
Usually middle aged and well off enough to have a pretty
I like it a lot. Of course, liked the little folder-upper that's been
included in the more recent shipments. Now, will this one be printed
up and shipped out? I like the look on the web. But always prefer
the printed version for easy, quick reference away from the computer.
Eric Platt
(who
I'll bet the Rivendell demographic is so diverse and scattered as to
defy marketing logic. There are probably people riding Rivs who live
a student lifestyle (rent a room; no car) as well as fanatic bicycle
collectors (the more rare exotic, the more interesting). The bell
curve is probably
On Dec 11, 2009, at 15:05, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Friends don't let friends use fedex.
Ha! I use that same line about UPS!
Be glad you used FedEx rather than UPS.
That's pretty minor. A few minutes with some pliers and it's ridable.
UPS would have bent the frame beyond
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