[RBW] Re: Painted Hunqua

2010-09-03 Thread jamison brosseau
its funny those little differences. In fact My AHH was delivered to me by Vivian, my at home ups driver, as was my atlantis, and my bombadil i received at work, so keith my at work ups driver delivered that bike. Keith is Vivians immediate boss, and all around he is a better driver than vivian,

Re: [RBW] Re: Painted Hunqua

2010-09-03 Thread carnerda...@bellsouth.net
Jamison, It is good of you to share these difficult issues with which you are dealing. I am desperately searching for a support group for owners of match-built Riv Roads AND maxway-built, green Sams with non-spotted forks. David jamison brosseau wrote: its funny those little differences. In

[RBW] Re: Painted Hunqua

2010-09-03 Thread William
I just saw Macbeth, too. Out, damned spot (of Vivian-handling)! On Sep 3, 4:24 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: its funny those little differences.  In fact My AHH was delivered to me by Vivian, my at home ups driver, as was my atlantis, and my bombadil i received at

[RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread Leslie
FWIW, I've ridden the whole of the Creeper on my Ram, in two parts... From Abingdon to Damascus and back by myself, then from Damascus to Whitetop and back a few weeks later w/ my son. A few weeks from now should be fine weather, the last of this heat will be gone; but you'll be too early for the

[RBW] Hillborne + SRAM Apex

2010-09-03 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Just in case you were wondering about the destiny of the Orange HIllbornes framesets we compared the other day, the single top-tuber is now done: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gallery-1/ Ron wanted to try out the new SRAM Apex group for his almost-daily bike path ride. He'll add

[RBW] Re: Painted Hunqua

2010-09-03 Thread cm
...am I missing something? Cheers! cm On Sep 3, 7:43 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I just saw Macbeth, too. Out, damned spot (of Vivian-handling)! On Sep 3, 4:24 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: its funny those little differences.  In fact My AHH was

[RBW] Re: 1 Toptube or 2 -- Comparing the Two Versions of the Hillborne

2010-09-03 Thread Earl Grey
Not sure about the Sam forks. I think the Hunqa forks were supposed to be Toyo-built. That said, I have a first run (Taiwanese?) Sam (bought Sept 09), which has the 3 dot fork crown, slender fork blades, and cantilevers (but has the seatstay bridge with the hole underneath for direct fender

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + SRAM Apex

2010-09-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
eBryan: As always, looks like a great build! On Sep 3, 8:27 am, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Just in case you were wondering about the destiny of the Orange HIllbornes framesets we compared the other day, the single top-tuber is now done:

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread clyde canter
Cross levers really help on the descent from Whiite topthat is if your're running drop bars of course. 3 of my metrics this year have been the creeper trail on my Sam35 Pasela TGs and fendered. That's usually my longest ride(s) of the year...what is it like 67-68 miles or so from Abingdon

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread clyde canter
Oops. Guess the original topic was to do with trail riding with Ram/ Roms. I'm sure they are both excellant choices for the creeper. I have a Rambouilletnever had it off road to speak of...but I wouldn't be the least bit leary of it for sane off road use. C On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM,

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + SRAM Apex

2010-09-03 Thread Peter Pesce
The orange cable housing is a nice touch! On Sep 3, 11:27 am, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Just in case you were wondering about the destiny of the Orange HIllbornes framesets we compared the other day, the single top-tuber is now done:

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis on San Diego CL

2010-09-03 Thread Matt Critchlow
Not mine or my size, but thought there might be some interest here: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/1934665726.html Matt -- 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] Re: 1 Toptube or 2 -- Comparing the Two Versions of the Hillborne

2010-09-03 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Saw somewhere on the group that Waterford's frame-building process involved holding the frame in such a way as to make it difficult to drill and/or thread the fender 'boss under the bridge. Merely parroting; I don't know enough to know whether this makes sense. But I do like appearing

Re: [RBW] Canti-Rom

2010-09-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 6:32 PM, roadrunner irvh...@aol.com wrote: FWIW: I am running Marathon 35s on Mavic 622x19 rims with SKS fenders just fine on my 59 cm Canti-Romulus. All in preparation for packed gravel rail-trails riding in Virginia including the Virginia Creeper and New River in a few

[RBW] small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread William
I picked up my Renovelo frameset just now. I thought some of you might be interested to know a couple details. On the downtube decal, there are words up on top that read A fine steel frame, now in its second life. Rivendell Bicycle Works The headtube decal is round, with a 3-wheel and 3-hearts

Re: [RBW] small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:03 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I picked up my Renovelo frameset just now.  I thought some of you might be interested to know a couple details.  On the downtube decal, there are words up on top that read A fine steel frame, now in its second life. Rivendell

[RBW] Re: small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread William
Seth I'll do that tonight. Jay told me that they were thinking of making the head tube decal into a proper head badge. I'm hoping they follow through with that. It sounds like it'll come down to dollars. I offered to pay my part. On Sep 3, 1:05 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On

[RBW] Re: Duluth Banana Bag, Other stuff FS

2010-09-03 Thread Garth
The Campy SR Pedals now $45. Specialized Handlebars $30. Diadora shoes, Campy Victory seatpost and Brakeset still available also. Prices include shipping to lower 48 states !! Make me a reasonable offer if you really want something here. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:14 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Seth I'll do that tonight.  Jay told me that they were thinking of making the head tube decal into a proper head badge.  I'm hoping they follow through with that.  It sounds like it'll come down to dollars.  I offered to pay

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis on San Diego CL

2010-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
A Rivendell Atlantis sells for over $2000!!! On Sep 3, 2:49 pm, Matt Critchlow matt.critch...@gmail.com wrote: Not mine or my size, but thought there might be some interest here:http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/1934665726.html Matt -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Moustache Handlebar Setup

2010-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I like the M-Bars alot and am thinking of setting my next bike up with them however I am wondering if it's possible to get a setup like a 92 XO-2 or 93 XO-3 where there are brakes and grips near the end versus the centered road bike brakes. The problem would be width of the bar primarily. So is

Re: [RBW] Moustache Handlebar Setup

2010-09-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
You need a model that is 7/8 or 22.2 mm in diameter to fit tourist or mtb type brake levers and shifters, not the 23.8 mm or 15/16 road bar diameter. (Note that these diameters are different from the clamp diameters which, historically, have been respectively 25.4 mm and 26.0 mm -- mostly. On

[RBW] Re: Moustache Handlebar Setup

2010-09-03 Thread Blindrobert
I used the Soma moustache bar with a bar end brake lever - see the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/3729507832/in/set-72157621469159681/ On Sep 3, 6:02 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I like the M-Bars alot and am thinking of setting my next bike up with them

[RBW] Re: Moustache Handlebar Setup

2010-09-03 Thread Johnny Alien
You need a model that is 7/8 or 22.2 mm in diameter to fit tourist or mtb type brake levers and shifters, not the 23.8 mm or 15/16 road bar diameter. (Note that these diameters are different from the clamp diameters which, historically, have been respectively 25.4 mm and 26.0 mm -- mostly. I

[RBW] Re: small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread William
I added a phone photo of the headtube to my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4955037653/ On Sep 3, 1:18 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:14 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Seth I'll do that tonight.  Jay told me that they were

[RBW] Re: Today's Riv Adventures

2010-09-03 Thread doug peterson
Nice work Eric. You've reallly captured the character of these older towns. dougP On Sep 2, 8:46 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Rusty and Crusty On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:40 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Couple of places I visited today with my Riv:

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis on San Diego CL

2010-09-03 Thread rcnute
Doesn't look like the constructeur Bridgestone Atlantis. Ryan On Sep 3, 11:49 am, Matt Critchlow matt.critch...@gmail.com wrote: Not mine or my size, but thought there might be some interest here:http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/1934665726.html Matt -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + SRAM Apex

2010-09-03 Thread doug peterson
That is stunning. I thought I'd moved beyond bike lust but it's still there. I too especially like the orange cable housings. Great photo work. dougP On Sep 3, 11:45 am, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: The orange cable housing is a nice touch! On Sep 3, 11:27 am, Bryan @ Renaissance

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache Handlebar Setup

2010-09-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I don't know about Nitto, but others do. I had a cheap but very usable steel one from Nashbar a year or so ago. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: You need a model that is 7/8 or 22.2 mm in diameter to fit tourist or mtb type brake levers and shifters,

[RBW] MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread S.Cutshall
Just took delivery of many pair[s?] of MUSA knicks in blue, gray black. Wonderful, comfy, long-lasting [been wearing my old ones -in gray olive- for 3+years and the only signs of wear are the back pocket stitching [an easy fix if you're a back pocket user -which I am not] has come undone from

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread Mike
Agreed. I've been wearing MUSA knickers and shorts on most of my rides this summer and am very happy with them. I love the shorts for bumming around and while I wish they weren't so billowy and were a little longer, I've grown to love them. The knickers are good too. The new navy blue is great.

[RBW] Re: Today's Riv Adventures

2010-09-03 Thread JoelMatthews
I really like the old blacksmith shop. That would be a swell couple of lofts were it in a city. On Sep 2, 10:40 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Couple of places I visited today with my Riv: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/4952637569/in/set-721576247... --Eric

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread EricP
Been wearing the MUSA shorts for most of my rides this summer, but had to pull out the knickers today. High about 60 with a wind from the NW gusting around 30mph. Also had a long sleeve wool top. Felt positively chilly in the air. Riv bike content - put in 42 miles on the Sam Hillborne today.

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread reidplum
I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread rcnute
I like wearing my MUSA shorts over my embarrassingly-worn out bib shorts. Ryan On Sep 3, 8:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-03 Thread cyclotourist
Just got back from a ride in my MUSA shorts. I haven't found perfect shorts, but they're pretty darn good. Their knickers are the best though. Well, adding 1% Lycra would make 'em even more the best. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:14 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: I like wearing my MUSA

[RBW] Re: small renovelo updates

2010-09-03 Thread Michael_S
very nice Bill. I didn't even spot this. The early bird gets the worm I guess. Though I'm busy plotting upgrades to my new-to-me Ram. New paint, brakes, wheels etc. ~Mike On Sep 3, 4:24 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I added a phone photo of the headtube to my flickr:

[RBW] Hard Headed

2010-09-03 Thread Michael_S
sometimes I can be pretty stubborn. Grant espouses the wider Noodle bars for average sized males. ( I'm 5'11 187 lbs) After 30 years of riding 42-44 cm bars I thought I was pretty happy and comfortable. The new Ram I picked up last Saturday ( 11 hour turnaround drive LA-SF- LA) had 46 Noodles.

[RBW] Re: Another tall Renovelo (complete bike)

2010-09-03 Thread rudi
I stopped by HQ today and test rode this bike. It was so great that I signed up to buy it on the spot. It is a bit of a franken-bike: according to Jay the frame is Toyo, the fork is Waterford Homer, and the second top tube is brazed (no lugs-Mikkelson?). Also, the brake bridge was moved a bit to

[RBW] Re: 1982 Bridgestone Atlantis

2010-09-03 Thread Jacob Smyth
Hi Guys, Thanks for the complements! I've updated my album with new and better pictures of the bicycle:http://picasaweb.google.com/ 100062156430961581353/BridgestoneAtlantis03?feat=directlink On Sep 1, 10:39 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: That is a pretty bike! Very nice. Rob in