[RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-11 Thread Marty
Clarification: Seth said: If you want to feel good about it- buy the bike by donating to smiletrain. You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly (8 - 12) kids get a new smile, too. Riv says: Whatever you give, up to $300, we give you 75 percent of that in Rivencredit... So, you cant fund a

[RBW] Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Marty
Not mine. http://tinyurl.com/yhl935y -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-11 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Clarification: Seth said: If you want to feel good about it- buy the bike by donating to smiletrain. You get a smile b/c of the new bike and roughly (8 - 12) kids get a new smile, too. Riv says: Whatever you give, up to

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-02-10 at 22:23 -0800, rcnute wrote: I just wish someone would make a decaleur for threadless stems (that mounted where the bars are clamped instead of the headset). You mean, like this one? http://reneherse.blogspot.com/2009/10/decaleur-for-ahead-style-stem.html

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-11 Thread Mike
Bottom bracket was changed too. Went down to a 107 at Mark at Rivendell recommendation. Ray, see you at the Birkie this year? On Feb 10, 6:00 pm, RayO lochm...@msn.com wrote: Mike, I did almost exactly the same thing with my Saluki. I have DT Silver shifters and there is no noticable

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Tim McNamara
The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain (tr. by Red Pine) Biographies of Ted Greene and Lenny Breau. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

RE: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-11 Thread Frederick, Steve
I've come to prefer a 10-tooth jump between chainrings but I didn't really understand why they seemed best. Thanks much to Michael for 'splainin' it! Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Any experience shellacking PowerGrips?

2010-02-11 Thread Beth H
Yes, the shellac can crack (because it doesn't really have any way to seep into the synthetic material. We tried this on a friend's PG's last year, a couple of very light coatings, and it wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. Next time we might fiddle with some kind of rubberized paint-on

[RBW] Re: Any experience shellacking PowerGrips?

2010-02-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I started stocking the tan argyle power grips last year, mostly because I thought they were novel and good for a laugh. Now the tan/ argyle outsells plain black by a large margin. Huh. Never tried shellacking 'em though. On Feb 11, 9:55 am, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes, the shellac

[RBW] Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Michael_S
I've seen the hullaballoo on the Hunqa and the Hiawatha news on the next batch of Hillbornes ( caliper brakes) but no updates about the next bike I am planning on getting.. the SimpleOne. I've been building up Rivendell credits by donating to SmileTrain to add to last year's 5% credit ( bought a

[RBW] 8-Speed Sturmey Archer Setup FS

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Norris
My experiment with a multi-speed Quickbeam has ended, and I'm switching back to my first love (fixed gear) and selling a complete 8-speed Sturmey Archer setup to convert your Quickbeam (or any other bike) to an internally geared machine. Offered for sale is a Sturmey Archer 8-speed hub with a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-11 Thread Roy Yates
Michael wrote A difference of 10 between rings consistently yields a single step on the cogs, and a difference of 14 yields 2 clicks, but a difference of 12 is neither one nor the other. It seems to me that this depends on the gears in the rear cassette. For example, for a Harris Cyclery 9 speed

Re: [RBW] Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/11/10 8:21 AM, Michael_S at mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: One question about the Sugino crank for you Quickbeam owners... are the 40-32 rings on the lower two positions? and the guard in the big ring position? I have this beautiful unused Campagnolo Olympus mountain crankset with 110

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The SimpleOne is on hold for now. On Feb 11, 10:21 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I've seen the hullaballoo on the Hunqa and the Hiawatha news on the next batch of Hillbornes ( caliper brakes) but no updates about the next bike I am planning on getting.. the SimpleOne. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The SimpleOne is on hold for now. Any word to why? Or is it just a limited resources/time-in-the-day sort of thing? -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Or is it just a limited resources/time-in-the-day sort of thing? That's my understanding. On Feb 11, 11:39 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The SimpleOne is on hold for now. Any word to why?

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread cm
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The SimpleOne is on hold for now. N Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Anne Paulson
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Not mine. http://tinyurl.com/yhl935y A good price, if only one person bids. It's my size, too, but I can't see the need for a third Atlantis. -- -- Anne Paulson He who wills the ends wills the means -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I should clarify that I don't have any detailed information about day- to-day operations or decisions at RBW. A recent email to dealers suggested that the SimpleOne would most likely not be happening this season. Will they be happening in 3 months or 6 months or a year? I have no idea. I don't

Re: [RBW] Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Not mine. http://tinyurl.com/yhl935y A good price, if only one person bids. It's my size, too, but I can't see the need for a third Atlantis. Think of

Re: [RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Horace
Doh!! That was the best one!! On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The SimpleOne is on hold for now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread jpp
I have been surprised how fast Riv has been coming out with new models. Off the top of my head I think the past two years (ish) has brought us the bomba, hillborne, foy and now hunqa and simpleone. When I first started following riv it seemed like there were really long gaps in between new

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread William Henderson
Seriously eyeing this bag. I may go check it out this weekend if I'm feeling up to the hour BART ride. My questions: - How big is the main compartment? (will it fit, say, an iPad?) - How easy is it to take on and off? (easy enough so that I can take it off the bike each time I lock up?) - How

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread Greg
I used to have the Carradice Boxy Bag (which I regret selling), which used the same Nitto mount, so I can comment on the second question. To take it off, you would need to unscrew the 2 buttonhead allen bolts at the front of the rack, then slide the bag off. But I found the allen bolts to be

[RBW] WTB: 7mm to 9mm 26.0 stem

2010-02-11 Thread Beardpapa
I'm looking for a 7mm to 9mm 26.0 stem. Let me know if you have one lying around. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread jinxed
So there have been several recent threads I have been following with interest. They are all revolving around questions I have regarding my Bombadil. Canti vs. side pull, 26 vs. 650b vs. 700, and the subtle shades of Rivendell models, ie: bikes like the Hunq and Sam falling in between other

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread rcnute
That's a looker, all right! Ryan On Feb 11, 9:53 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Not mine. http://tinyurl.com/yhl935y A good price, if only

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread rcnute
That would be perfect. On Feb 11, 5:30 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-10 at 22:23 -0800, rcnute wrote: I just wish someone would make a decaleur for threadless stems (that mounted where the bars are clamped instead of the headset). You mean, like this

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Michael_S
thanks ( I think) for the 411. I am ok with 3 months or maybe 6 months as I have two other bikes to finish kits and build ( and ride) but I really would like the SimpleOne to fill that niche. I had bought and built a Cotic Roadrat but I wasn't happy with ride. I sold it and now need to backfill.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Beth
Or as my friend, Greayer says, I need a back-up for my back-up! On Feb 11, 9:53 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Not mine.

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:47 PM, Beth betha.lu...@gmail.com wrote: Or as my friend, Greayer says, I need a back-up for my back-up! Store the second one offsite in a fire-proof safe. :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: 8-Speed Sturmey Archer Setup FS

2010-02-11 Thread Paul
You thinking about picking up the new S3X fixie three speed? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Sturmey Archer Setup FS

2010-02-11 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I like coasting so I'm unlikely to go fixed anytime soon, but I do love single speeds. But I noticed that besides the S3X there going to be a 2 speed hub (with coaster brake) coming out in the near future. That might be fun to play with. http://thebikeshow.net/fixie-killer-sturmey-archer-s2c/

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread Dave Craig
I have a couple of Riv bikes that are pretty close in purpose - a Bombadil and an Atlantis. When I walk into the garage, I sometimes wonder whether I should sell one or the other. That feeling disappears when I ride them. The 60cm Bombadil is set up for riding off road and I've got a spare set of

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Sturmey Archer Setup FS

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Norris
I want to see one in action first. From what I've read, the drivetrain has a bit of lag in it--if you put less pressure on the pedals, the feedback from the bike is not immediate. I'm concerned that it therefore won't have a true fixie feel, so I'd like to ride one before I commit. --Eric

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-11 Thread Rene Sterental
Finally I got it! René On 2/11/10, Roy Yates roydya...@gmail.com wrote: Michael wrote A difference of 10 between rings consistently yields a single step on the cogs, and a difference of 14 yields 2 clicks, but a difference of 12 is neither one nor the other. It seems to me that this

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread rcnute
If I had a Bombadil I'd keep it! Ryan On Feb 11, 11:26 am, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: So there have been several recent threads I have been following with interest. They are all revolving around questions I have regarding my Bombadil. Canti vs. side pull, 26 vs. 650b vs. 700, and the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread EricP
Or make it four! Remember, I also have a 56cm Atlantis for sale. (This other one for sale would obviously influence the price of mine if someone were to make an offer.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 11, 2:49�pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:47 PM, Beth

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread Earl Grey
From the horse's (his/Grant's) mouth, the main compartment is: 9.5 inches wide, 7 inches front-to-back, and about 8 inches tall. Or 240 x 178 x 200. (mm) (W x L x D) This is as wide as a large Ortlieb, but both deeper and longer front to back: 240 x ~135 x 175 (W x L x D). (Length is an average

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread jinxed
On Feb 11, 4:47 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: Isn't it wonderful that we are fortunate enough to have these kinds of choices in life? Dave Absolutely agree with you there. As with your other points too. I think what is happening to me is that I used to do many different types of

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
A friend/customer of mine had three Atlanti at one point, all different and cool. On Feb 11, 6:36 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Or make it four!  Remember, I also have a 56cm Atlantis for sale. (This other one for sale would obviously influence the price of mine if someone were to make an

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis 56 on the 'Bay

2010-02-11 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: A friend/customer of mine had three Atlanti at one point, all different and cool. I could definitely see the virtue. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread Earl Grey
Personally, I like my bikes versatile, and I'd rather have two versatile bikes that are too similar then two different bikes that are limited in their versatility but occupy different niches. Make them different through different set-ups. In what way do you think a 700c Romulus would serve you

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Ron MH
The Iliad of Homer, translated by Robert Fagels On Feb 11, 6:50 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain (tr. by Red Pine) Biographies of Ted Greene and Lenny Breau. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread cyclotourist
I think having it the same wheelsize as the Bleriot is kinda' cool. I like that on my bikes (although w/ 700c). Maybe keeping the Bomba as is (or adding drops for a monstercross type set up) and turning the Bleriot into a lighterweight road bike would be an option? Maybe adding on a lightweight

Re: [RBW] Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread Ray Shine
Ahhh, the stereo-typical Rivendell conundrum. I own a Canti-Rom, Gen-1 Quickbeam, and an Atlantis (I also have a Jamis IGH that I commute on). The Canti-Rom is my old-man rendition of a fast road bike, although I did tour the Oregon Coast on it pulling a BOB trailer. The QB is just a fun

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread JoelMatthews
Lovely! A wonderful translation. He speaks with a truly modern voice yet loses nothing. On Feb 11, 8:31 pm, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote: The Iliad of Homer, translated by Robert Fagels On Feb 11, 6:50 am, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Ron MH
It's absolutely lyrical. This is my second reading in 10 years. I love this stuff. The Odyssey is next. On Feb 11, 6:45 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Lovely!  A wonderful translation.  He speaks with a truly modern voice yet loses nothing. On Feb 11, 8:31 pm, Ron MH

[RBW] MUSA Cotton Bar Tape

2010-02-11 Thread Justin August
The venerable Box Dog Bikes (one of the best places to get old crotchety cyclist gear in the Bay Area) has posted color swatches of cotton tape from Newbaums: http://bit.ly/94Fpvm blockquoteNewbaums is a small manufacturer based in the United States that exclusively makes cotton handlebar tape.

Re: [RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Bill Gibson
Currently reading Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe. Finished Bicycle Diaries last week, by David Byrne. I recently heard about a novel based on the life of Cicero, which sounds interesting. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote: It's absolutely lyrical. This is my

Re: [RBW] MUSA Cotton Bar Tape

2010-02-11 Thread Bill Gibson
Hooray! I love small manufacturers, and MUSA as much as I love France and Japan. Except, my shellacked tape has lasted a heck of a long time, given what I used to get from nekkid cotton tape... On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 7:54 PM, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: The venerable Box Dog

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical Bombadil trade and observations.

2010-02-11 Thread jinxed
On Feb 11, 7:25 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Personally, I like my bikes versatile, and I'd rather have two versatile bikes that are too similar then two different bikes that are limited in their versatility but occupy different niches. Make them different through different set-ups.

[RBW] Re: Reading Chairs

2010-02-11 Thread RonaTD
On Feb 10, 10:07 am, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a new reading chair. Are there any legendary chairs out there, known for comfort, ergonomics, design? Along the lines of the Stickley/Morris chairs, we have 2 of these:

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Beth H
Recently finished The Rebbe's Army by Sue Fishkoff. All about the Chabad (super-orthodox Jewish movement) and its worldwide corps of young married couples who set up outposts to reach unaffiliated Jews. A fascinating read about the pull one man can have upon for thousands of people, even after his

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-11 Thread Orc
On Feb 11, 5:52 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: And yes, the bolts on the front of the rack are M8s (perhaps with built-in washers, judging from the photo on benscycle.net) Unless Nitto has changed things in the last year and change (or whenever Riv made their last F15 order --

[RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

2010-02-11 Thread Rick P
Michael, Where did you see that the next batch of Sams will be designed for caliper brakes? I missed that completely. Been dragging my feet about getting one . . . this may push me to act. Rick in Ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] FS:Shimano Deore XT Hubs new

2010-02-11 Thread hobie
FS:1- pair of new Shimano Deore XT FH-m750 135mm rear cassette, 100mm front, hubs in silver w/o skewers.I say new but they have been laced but never ridden.This is how I bought them a year ago.Very nice pair of hubs for a Hilsen,Saluki,Ram,Bomba,Bleriot Atlantis.$55.00 shipped -- You received