Re: [RBW] new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread clyde canter
Nice!. This post should get you another cm of s/b. http://www.wallbike.com/seatposts/uno374.html Best, Clyde On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM, neurodrum neurod...@gmail.com wrote: happy NBD to me :) just unpacked my first Rivendell, an orange Sam i mentioned on the list a couple weeks

[RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread Beardpapa
Well done. How are you liking the Bullmoose bars? On Feb 16, 4:07 am, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: Nice!. This post should get you another cm of s/b. http://www.wallbike.com/seatposts/uno374.html Best, Clyde On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM, neurodrum neurod...@gmail.com

[RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Kentileguy
Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a used 59 cm Hilsen. I'm 5' 9 1/2 with a pbh of 85cm.According to Riv's fit chart a 59cm is the right size for me, but the s.o. is 85 cm -not much clearance if any. Is anyone out there about my size riding a 59cm? If so how does it fit? Thanks, Ken -- You

Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 5:39 AM, Kentileguy ken_y...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a used 59 cm Hilsen. I'm 5' 9 1/2 with a pbh of 85cm.According to Riv's fit chart a 59cm is the right size for me, but the  s.o. is 85 cm -not much clearance if any. Is anyone out

[RBW] Re: GPS vs web based mappings

2010-02-16 Thread Leslie
On Feb 15, 4:32 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: GPS should record elevation changes more accurately, and both GPS and cycle computers should record distance traveled more accurately than mapping software does. In the old days (10-15 years ago), GPS elevation

Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Ron Farnsworth
I'm very slightly taller and bought a 61cm Homer and love the fit. I bet you would find it perfect. --- On Tue, 2/16/10, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/16/10 2:39 AM, Kentileguy at ken_y...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a used 59 cm Hilsen. I'm 5' 9 1/2 with a pbh of 85cm.According to Riv's fit chart a 59cm is the right size for me, but the s.o. is 85 cm -not much clearance if any. Is anyone out there about

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

2010-02-16 Thread William
Looking forward to my pariI mean pair. I checked out the prototype 1 on the shelf at Riv-HQ yesterday, and the tread was CRAZY thin. I'm glad Kirk put a little bit more meat on them. I guess I should buy that Bomba to accept these tires, too. On Feb 12, 5:17 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com

[RBW] Re: Brooks has some new awesomeness

2010-02-16 Thread Earl Grey
I like the Barsack better, AND it's 1/3 the price... On Feb 13, 1:09 am, sjauch sja...@gmail.com wrote: And for that price you'd expect them to be made in the UK. Pretty sure there from China. On Feb 12, 12:15 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Panniers look nice.  But prices - wowser!  

Re: [RBW] GPS vs web based mappings

2010-02-16 Thread Roy Yates
*It depends on what website you use. My understanding is that each interpolates the same topo data base in its own way. Also, my impression is that each website keeps tuning their algorithms in the hope of greater accuracy. What's not clear is whether any of these sites get access to side

Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Jon Grant
on 2/16/10 2:39 AM, Kentileguy at ken_y...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a used 59 cm Hilsen. I'm 5' 9 1/2 with a pbh of 85cm.According to Riv's fit chart a 59cm is the right size for me, but the s.o. is 85 cm -not much clearance if any. Is anyone out there about

[RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread JoelMatthews
I would not worry about stand over so much as being able to get the right leg extension handle bar reach with your preferred set up. For instance if you want drops slightly below seat level, will you be bending and reaching in a way that matches your preference and fitness level. If all is well

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Brian Hanson
I'm 5'11 with an 87.5 PBH. I've got a 59 AHH and maybe could have gone one bigger (Jay recommended a 61 first, and 59 second). I have about an inch or two depending on shoes and tires. I don't care about standover on the roadish bikes (at least haven't had a reason to yet). I like riding a

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I'm 5'11 with an 87.5 PBH.  I've got a 59 AHH and maybe could have gone one bigger (Jay recommended a 61 first, and 59 second).  I have about an inch or two depending on shoes and tires.  I don't care about standover on

[RBW] SRAM 500 brake levers

2010-02-16 Thread Jim M.
I've installed the SRAM levers on my Quickbeam and they are really nice. They are just a bit wider (comfortably so IMHO) than Ultegra 9- sp brifters. I really like the angled levers -- they make 2-fingered braking more comfortable for me. The one thing I don't really like is that they are not

[RBW] Saris bike rack

2010-02-16 Thread Ray
Do any of you have any experience or comments about the saris Thelma bicycle car rack? Especially interested in comparaing it against a Thule model that places wheels into trays and secures with ratcheting J-bar. Both are hitch mounts, not trunk mounts. Thank you. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

2010-02-16 Thread Bruce
That would make John, Keven, et al smile ... From: William tapebu...@gmail.com I guess I should buy that Bomba to accept these tires, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] riv inventory report from Mountain Sports Ltd

2010-02-16 Thread Seth Vidal
My brother stopped by MSL in bristol and said they had a bunch of rivs in stock. so I emailed today to ask just what they had and I thought I'd share the results with y'all. Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with MSL but they were nice to me when I bought my atlantis. Atlantis frames: 56 and 66

Re: [RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread andrew hill
thanks guys, i'm really enjoying it so far :) i love the bullmoosies, though they aren't nearly as wide as i expected from the description/pics on the Riv website, but they feel great - especially with the woodies. tons of leverage - and extremely comfy setup. unfortunately i won't be able

Re: [RBW] 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-16 Thread Anthony Castellino
I am your 'fit' twin...actually, I am 5' 9 and 3/4 depending on the time between hair cuts...my PBH is 85. I ride the 57 AHH. I am lucky enough to live close to Riv, so I stood over both the 57 and 59 as I too measured to a 59. Both work...but, having been 15 years on 'racing' (hahahah, I a NOT a

Re: [RBW] Re: GPS vs web based mappings

2010-02-16 Thread Roy Yates
For the reasons Leslie noted, the Garmin units like the 205 or the older etrex Legend that just use GPS to measure altitude changes work quite terribly; I have seen errors by as much as a factor of 2. On the other hand, the units (like the 705) that have the barometric altimeter seem to be

[RBW] Re: Fw: [650B] Pari-Moto Update 2/12/2010

2010-02-16 Thread William
I hope it does make them Smile. I'm taking advantage of their really generous SmileTrain promo to buy the Orange powdercoated 56cm Bomba on the Frame Specials page. I'm smiling on the economics of it. I give $250 to Smile Train, so Smile Train smiles I buy an in-stock Bombadil, so I smile and

[RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread Mitch Browne
Andrew, This VO seatpost is in the mail to me and should be here in a couple of days. The set back issue is a common one and I'm dealing with it on my Casseroll right now. If I like it I'll order another one for the XO-1 and Atlantis. http://www.velo-orange.com/vogrcrusepol.html They also have

[RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread Michael_S
I am using the Velo Orange seatpost on my Sam H. I have a similar long torso build but with longish femurs so I like to get as far back as possible. I have my Champion Special almost all the way back and it fits perfect!! here is a photo of my setup http://tinyurl.com/yjdxlrk Mike SoCal On

[RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread Earl Grey
Re. Tektro 720s: I have them on my Sam, and I think they are great. Easy to set up, good modulation, good stopping power; they are awesome at the price. If all you did was technical singletrack downhill, you might want something with more mechanical advantage for less hand strain after hours of

[RBW] Re: L'Eroica 2009 Brooks England Report

2010-02-16 Thread Zaelia
A similar ride is happening in my neck of the woods - the Whistler GranFondo - http://www.whistlergranfondo.com/ A ride you never thought possible. One of the most scenic highways in the world. Or a great excuse to see the Olympic cities of Vancouver and Whistler. Whatever your motivation, the

Re: [RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread andrew hill
thanks Mitch, they are actually out of stock right now - i tried to buy one yesterday and discovered that.. someone on the list has one for sale, but i've got a couple of other options i'm considering.. a VO might end up on a stripped down build if i can find a used 58cm Quickbeam or

[RBW] Re: new bike day

2010-02-16 Thread William
Velo Orange has a nice $48 seatpost that they specifically made for Brooks setback. I agree with your assessment of the Tektro's being kinda wimpy, esp in the rear. I was going to experiment with a different pad on my orange 56cm Sam. Otherwise, I have a set of Paul's I might put on it instead.

[RBW] lively, low rolling resistance 700C road/off-road tire?

2010-02-16 Thread Earl Grey
Hi, I am running IRC Mythos XC Slick 42mm tires on my Sam, and am looking for a dual purpose tire that leans a little more towards paved road performance (let's say 75% road use, 25% dirt, but with some technical stuff). The Mythos Slick is anything but slick. The center knobbies are shorter, but