[RBW] Re: Roadeo vs AHH. Your thoughts?

2010-12-09 Thread Kentileguy
Wow , that clearcoat is nice. May I ask what your saddle height is ? On Dec 8, 10:16 pm, kps kshe...@gmail.com wrote: Since you are asking for photos, here's my 57cm RodeoI love mineNo color...just Raw steel with clear coat...good luck with your choice! Kps

[RBW] Re: Roadeo vs AHH. Your thoughts?

2010-12-09 Thread kps
I love the clearcoat. Need to post a couple new photos, as I have rotated (forward) and lowered the bars a bit, switched backnto my Brooks finesse saddle, and swapped pedals. I also had a good fitting done locally, and I we changed the saddle height a bit. Fits great. My height is a tad over 5'

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike?

2010-12-09 Thread Peter Pesce
Every time I think I need a new Riv (and then acknowledge, yet again, that I can't afford one) I realize that I could get most of what I think I want in a new bike with a tire and/or cockpit swap on my Sam. Gotta love it. (Though maybe not so good for Riv's bottom line! They should start making

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Atlantis, Complete Bike

2010-12-09 Thread mkrbec
Thanks Mike.. I am still going to hold out hope of selling the whole bike, but if no one pulls the trigger by the end of the year I may decide to part it out. I do have quite a few people interested in the wheels, so maybe I will end up breaking it up. I'll keep you posted. Best, Matthew On

RE: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike?

2010-12-09 Thread jim phillips
Yes, color primarily :^) Luckily the Hillborne only comes in one standard color now. After seeing Velouria's Sam on her blog Lovely Bicycles I knew I wanted one. The Roadeo does seem to be different in that it is primarily made for speed and, who can resist a Homer? Gorgeous blue! I

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike?

2010-12-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM, jim phillips thefamil...@hotmail.com wrote: I guess it's OK to own more than one Rivendell and I can see I am headed that way! I think it's more than OK to own more than one Riv. I think it is, in fact, recommended. Call up rivhq and ask Hey, is it okay to

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike - Related Quiz Question

2010-12-09 Thread Earl Grey
Jim, see cyclotourist's post above. I just swapped the Jack Browns and fenders on my Sam for some 42mm semi knobbies (IRC Mythos CX Slicks) to pit against Paul's Sam on Marathon Extremes tomorrow in the dirt. Report will follow. :) Gernot On Dec 9, 10:16 am, JimP thefamil...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike - Related Quiz Question

2010-12-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Jim, see cyclotourist's post above. I just swapped the Jack Browns and fenders on my Sam for some 42mm semi knobbies (IRC Mythos CX Slicks) to pit against Paul's Sam on Marathon Extremes tomorrow in the dirt. Report will

[RBW] WTB--130mm bolt circle chainguard to cover a 42T ring

2010-12-09 Thread William
I have a road triple that I want to set up as a compact double. It's a Sugino-made, Specialized branded crankset, from the last 5 years or so. The bolt circle is 130/74 and the rings are 52/42/28. I want to use it as a compact double, Keven-style, by replacing the 52T ring with a chainguard.

[RBW] Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-09 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer idea: Hop on your bike and go for a ride with us Saturday morning! Best mixed terrain ride in SoCal! Meeting in Santa Monica @ Peets on Montana 14th. Ride is planned to be underway @ 10:00, so get their early enough to hang out and prepare yourself

[RBW] Re: Which Rivendell bike - Related Quiz Question

2010-12-09 Thread doug peterson
So how's that controlling for personal bias thing working out for ya? Objectivity in these matters is for the un-imaginative. dougP On Dec 8, 8:56 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm trying to control for personal bias, but isn't Sam H in the middle? Roadeo Ram Homey Sam

[RBW] Re: Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-09 Thread doug peterson
This is a great ride and the weather forecast is perfect. +1 for David's invite - we don't do snooty. Heck, I rode my old late 80s MTB no one even snickered. Sorry I gotta miss this one. We're taking the Atlantis duo with us to SLO and plan to ride Edna Valley on Sunday. And this time I'll

[RBW] Re: WTB Wooly Warm Sleeveless Vest

2010-12-09 Thread dean899
Sorry forgot to add i am looking for a large or XL. I can't remember it these ran large or true to size. Also looking for the old wigwam wool beanie that was stripped brown black and tan and various other earth tone colors (it seem to fit my head perfect and kept me warm) Thanks

[RBW] Re: Two Hillbornes in the wild

2010-12-09 Thread doug peterson
Some speculation here on my part, but I'll bet when Grant sits down to design a bike, he figures I'll just give it plenty of room so no one has to worry about tire size. And here we are, filling up those spacious forks. After 7 years on 35s (Pasela, T-serve, Marathon, each 35 chubbier than the

[RBW] FS: Suntour XC Pro Canti Brakes, NOS

2010-12-09 Thread David Hallerman
Hi, For sale: Suntour XC Pro cantilever brakes, front and rear. NOS, new-in-bag (not box), never mounted, perfect condition. These are the last-generation bronze color ones, and they work fine with road brake levers like Ergo or STI, as well as with old-style mountain bike brake levers. $75,

[RBW] Re: generator powered Christmas lights

2010-12-09 Thread Bill Rhea
Thanks for the info - now I REALLY want to figure this out :-) I guess I'm mostly worried about the fact that Chrismas lights run on 120v, and the generator is rated at 6v. Since resistance of the string is constant, this drops the supplied current way down (if I still have Ohm's law right).

[RBW] Blended Threads?

2010-12-09 Thread Bruce
In a mash up of Which Rivendell? and Can I run Xmas lights off my hub generator? How about: http://store.monkeylectric.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=m133s Which Rivendell's handling would be best for this addition to the wheel mass? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

2010-12-09 Thread nathan spindel
In answer to my previously unanswered question, I used empiricism to find that Hetres (and probably fenders?) do in fact fit on a 50cm Saluki. Photographic evidence: http://flic.kr/p/8ZHDW7 Now to choose an appropriate fender… -nathan On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 12:40 PM, nathan spindel

Re: [RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

2010-12-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-12-09 at 14:19 -0800, nathan spindel wrote: In answer to my previously unanswered question, I used empiricism to find that Hetres (and probably fenders?) do in fact fit on a 50cm Saluki. Photographic evidence: http://flic.kr/p/8ZHDW7 Now to choose an appropriate fender… I

[RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

2010-12-09 Thread rcnute
That's a cool paint job. I tried Hetres on a Bleriot but I think they accentuate the wheel flop too much. Ryan On Dec 9, 2:19 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: In answer to my previously unanswered question, I used empiricism to find that Hetres (and probably fenders?) do in fact

[RBW] Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Forrest
If you have (or had) an Atlantis, do (did) you prefer it set up with Moustache bars or with drops such as the Noodles? My likely use would be mostly commuting, some gravel/dirt, non-paved rail trails, but no derring-do rough stuff. Maybe short, weekend tours where the daily mileage doesn't exceed

Re: [RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

2010-12-09 Thread nathan spindel
Thanks Ryan! There's another (slightly oversaturated) photo of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/5048141488/ If I remember right, the paint job was done by Rick at Cycle Works (sic). -nathan On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 3:05 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: That's a cool paint job.

[RBW] Re: generator powered Christmas lights

2010-12-09 Thread Allan in Portland
Chrismas lights run on 120v, and the generator is rated at 6v OK that statement tells me you're going to need a little bit more help than a Radio Shack URL. :-) You can't use lights that are designed for 120V line power. And I have no idea what power those draw, but it's probably more than 3W

[RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Jeremy Till
Agreed- handlebar fetishism is a virulent disease for which there is no known cure. I'm particularly afflicted myself. On Dec 9, 4:32 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: -Original Message- From: doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net By even thinking about the merits of two

Re: [RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Shaun Meehan
I've had my Atlantis set-up with both 'stache bars and Noodles. I definitely prefer the Noodles. I like mustache bars a lot too. For short rides in traffic and trail riding I think I might even prefer them to the Noodles. But the Noodles aren't even close to being bad for those things; and they're

Re: [RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread erik jensen
shaun summarizes my experience, as well. ~erik On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote: I've had my Atlantis set-up with both 'stache bars and Noodles. I definitely prefer the Noodles. I like mustache bars a lot too. For short rides in traffic and trail

[RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Frankwurst
I've had both on my Atlantis' I always thought Moustache Bars were the cat's meow but I have noodles on there now and I'm really content with them. I still have M bars on a couple of bikes and they will stay that way but the Atlantis is destined to die a slow painful death with noodles. I like

[RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Jack
I have moustache bars on my Atlantis and I really love 'em. I have wondered what Noodles would be like but haven't gone to the trouble to change over and I doubt if they would be any better for me on that bike... I think it is a personal choice like so many bike related things. But I have Noodles

[RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Forrest
Thanks, everyone, for all the opinions and info. Sounds like I can't make a big mistake. I believe I will start out with moustache and see how it goes. I have Noodles on my Riv LongLow and love them for the type of riding I do with it (longer rides on pavement). -- Forrest On Dec 9, 7:17 pm,

[RBW] Re: WTB--130mm bolt circle chainguard to cover a 42T ring

2010-12-09 Thread Roy Yates
The Salsa Crossing Guard is very nice, much nicer. The price is crazy, but it's really nicer than, say, a sugino guard that i think velo orange was selling. On Dec 9, 1:54 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I have a road triple that I want to set up as a compact double.  It's a Sugino-made,

Re: [RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Rene Sterental
I'll see you and bid you an Albatross bar! I first tried the M-bars on my Bombadil and loved them for the rough trails. However, I couldn't get hand and neck pain free when riding on the streets on even short commutes. Since I had the 48 Noodles on my AHH I swapped the M-bars and put a set of 48

[RBW] Re: WTB--130mm bolt circle chainguard to cover a 42T ring

2010-12-09 Thread Jeremy Till
BBG's are CNC'ed in the USA and are less than $20 shipped: http://www.bbgbashguard.com/ I need to get off my ass and get one for my fixed gear. On Dec 9, 9:54 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I have a road triple that I want to set up as a compact double.  It's a Sugino-made,

[RBW] Re: Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-09 Thread doug peterson
It's an imaginary bike, ridden by my imaginary wife. dougP On Dec 9, 4:50 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: We keep hearing about this bike, but nobody's ever seen it... On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:31 AM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: This is a great ride and the

[RBW] Re: WTB--130mm bolt circle chainguard to cover a 42T ring

2010-12-09 Thread William
Good calls, both. I may do one of those. The BBG coming in silver is a plus. On Dec 9, 7:19 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: BBG's are CNC'ed in the USA and are less than $20 shipped: http://www.bbgbashguard.com/ I need to get off my ass and get one for my fixed gear. On Dec

[RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread Forrest
Rene -- I certainly wouldn't rule out the Albatross bars. My wife has something very similar (North Country?) on her early '90s Gary Fisher Zebrano mixte, and she really likes them. -- Forrest On Dec 9, 9:17 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'll see you and bid you an Albatross

Re: [RBW] Re: Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-09 Thread cyclotourist
You keep it them at your uncle's farm with a pony. In Utah. On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 7:39 PM, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: It's an imaginary bike, ridden by my imaginary wife. dougP On Dec 9, 4:50 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: We keep hearing about this bike, but

[RBW] Re: WTB--130mm bolt circle chainguard to cover a 42T ring

2010-12-09 Thread Philip Williamson
There's always the 'ruin the 52' approach, too, with some sidecutters and a file. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Dec 9, 7:48 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Good calls, both.  I may do one of those.  The BBG coming in silver is a plus. On Dec 9, 7:19 pm, Jeremy Till

Re: [RBW] Re: Drops or Moustache bars for Atlantis

2010-12-09 Thread cyclotourist
I really like M-bars for all-round riding up to a couple hours. Longer rides, and I miss the drop position. Be sure to get a shorter stem with them though. Level with seat height was fine for me, but the shorter stem was critical. Have fun! On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 8:27 PM, Forrest