[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-26 Thread Marty
The new Flickr Group now includes both models. Yves owners are free to add photos anytime! The shorty url still says bettyfoy, but the official group name now includes both models. Marty http://www.flickr.com/groups/bettyfoy/ On Feb 25, 5:54 pm, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote: Betty's

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread Patrick in VT
On Feb 25, 2:56 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:   A lot of comfort is bike fit, though, and the 700x28 wheels won't change any of my fit points on the bike, so maybe I'll feel just as good. Who knows?   Depends on the roads, no? most of the long rides I do happen to include a lot of

[RBW] FS Carradice pro-route rain cape

2011-02-26 Thread Beth H
In lightly used condition. Last year's style, without a hood; slightly heavier fabric than this year's model. $60 includes shipping in lower 48; paypal preferred. Please reply OFF-list. Thank you -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread William
Patrick, thanks for the comments. Does this mean that you believe my 700C setup will be faster? Or does it mean that you believe that whichever wheelset is lighter will be faster? My test will be a non- stop two hour stretch on mediocre pavement, free of mass sprints. Does that mean you think

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread doug peterson
Since this is a non-scientific tire test I'll throw in some data to confuse the issue further. My wife is a small, light person who's ridden for a long time on an aluminum Trek with 700c wheels Paselas marked 28 mm, measure 26 mm at 80 psi. On her 26 wheeled Atlantis, I installed some 1.25 wide

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-26 Thread grrlyrida
Thanks Marty for setting this up. I can look at BF and YG set ups all day. I haven't seen an unattractive yet. All are beautiful. On Feb 26, 2:55 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: The new Flickr Group now includes both models. Yves owners are free to add photos anytime! The shorty url still says

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-26 Thread grrlyrida
PP, Wow you've really fixed up your YG nicely. Glad to see the new additions. On Feb 25, 2:41 pm, Powderpiggy keely.murd...@verizon.net wrote: So can Yves join the flickr group too?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/54500043@N05/5477629930/ On Feb 25, 2:33 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

2011-02-26 Thread stevep33
The Hampsten clan seems to be on a similar wave as Riv. http://hampsten.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-for-2011.html Steve Hampsten makes some classic racing bikes, but some of his new stuff for this year is definitely fat tire friendly. I'm pretty excited about the Sterrato which is built for Paul M

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread Mojo
Both of you own an Atlantis? Sheesh, Life is Good! On Feb 26, 9:56 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Since this is a non-scientific tire test I'll throw in some data to confuse the issue further.  My wife is a small, light person who's ridden for a long time on an aluminum Trek with

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread pruckelshaus
The last frame I built, still at the painter's, is built for either 650b or 700c's. Can't wait to get it back and built up so I can ride! It fits 650x42's as well as 700x28's without any problem (fenders would be a tight fit with 700x28's), I do need to swap brake calipers when I swap wheel

[RBW] Unexpected Hits on through the knothole

2011-02-26 Thread JoelMatthews
I am a big fan of all save the Moustache Bars. I know and fully respect many of you love the MBs. I could never get comfortable with them. The Albatross Bars and Splats on the other hand! Silver shifters are probably as good as if not better than Simplex Retrofriction if not quite as cool

[RBW] RIV's Royalty deal and SimplexSilverStuff

2011-02-26 Thread grant
Over the years it has been my non-policy to not require exclusivity on any of the widgets we've designed or bought the tooling for. It may change. The Nitto Stem was originally ours to a point. It was our idea, and we co-developed it with Nitto, suggesting many of the final details. Originally it

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-26 Thread SteveF
On Feb 25, 1:24 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: ... Do I need to bring one pair of shorts for each day? Just two to alternate and somehow find a way to wash them and drp pants or similar + travel underwear? My wife bought me two pairs of Ex-Officio Give-N-Go boxer briefs that

Re: [RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

2011-02-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/26/11 9:48 AM, stevep33 at steve...@gmail.com wrote: The Hampsten clan seems to be on a similar wave as Riv. http://hampsten.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-for-2011.html Steve Hampsten makes some classic racing bikes, but some of his new stuff for this year is definitely fat tire friendly.

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread doug peterson
FWIW, list member Anne has a pair of Atlantises all to herself! We got lucky on my wife's bike. Another list member noticed for sale let me know. We weren't even bike shopping bought it from someone who was moving had to get rid of things in a hurry. Her loss was our gain, as they say.

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/25/11 7:26 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J at thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Isn't the Gomez just a repainted/redecaled Betty? I'm guessing you can get a 62cm Gomez if you want one. BTW, why does it seem right to call the Betty Foy a Betty, but the Yves Gomez a Gomez? Because no one

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

2011-02-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 2/25/11 4:46 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want lights for more than one bike, these are an optimum solution. I have used them for the past four years and have been very happy with them. They are extremely lite

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread Patrick in VT
On Feb 26, 11:54 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, thanks for the comments.  Does this mean that you believe my 700C setup will be faster?  Or does it mean that you believe that whichever wheelset is lighter will be faster?  My test will be a non- stop two hour stretch on

[RBW] red 54cm saluki

2011-02-26 Thread Steve Kesling
Did the red 54 cm Saluki sell? I was out of town and checking my email and read that someone had one for sale. Did it sell? Thanks, Steve -- 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: Atlantis color?

2011-02-26 Thread Steve D.
After successfully painting my Silca pump with the touch up paint that Riv sent with my Atlantis frame that I bought in '03, I've been considering painting my SKS plastic fenders to match. Following Grant's lead in the last post/reply, I searched the web for Testor's USSR Interior Blue Green #2135

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread Rob Harrison
I'm going to have to bail my friends. When I signed up for the ride ~three weeks ago I *never* thought I'd still be sick. It's been more than a month now. Bronchitis. Ugh. Don't think the hills would be much fun. :( Hope to see y'all on the next Riv ride! Rob in Seattle -- You received

Re: [RBW] Unexpected Hits on through the knothole

2011-02-26 Thread Robert Harrison
I fell in love with m-bars when I visited Riv a couple of years ago while I was Oakland area on something else. I took a quick ride on a Bomba with m-bars and that was it...had to have 'em. I didn't end up with a Bomba but instead got one of the last Quickbeams in 66cm. Which, incidentally

[RBW] Re: red 54cm saluki

2011-02-26 Thread Marty
Looks like it's up on CL: http://slo.craigslist.org/bik/2235044665.html On Feb 26, 1:30 pm, Steve Kesling akesl...@pacific.net wrote: Did the red 54 cm Saluki sell?  I was out of town and checking my email and read that someone had one for sale.  Did it sell?  Thanks, Steve -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

2011-02-26 Thread Michael_S
Thanks for the link to the battery hack Jim. I really like this light except the run time. This should fix that. ~Mike On Feb 26, 10:23 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 2/25/11 4:46 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at

Re: [RBW] RIV's Royalty deal and SimplexSilverStuff

2011-02-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Grant: keep making good things and being generous with them. Retrofrictions: That weird '03 Curt derailleur gofast (now a very nice fixie commuter) with removeable left dt shifter boss (I ran it as a 1X10, but ...): I very happily and comfortably shifted 11-23 and 12-27 10 speed cassettes with

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread William
For sure the desired outcome for me is that the two wheelsets both feel great but different. If that's the outcome then I'll feel like I have two bikes in one. On Feb 26, 10:46 am, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote: On Feb 26, 11:54 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick,

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread wrharper
Rob, Sorry to hear it, hope you feel better soon. Russ On Feb 26, 12:05 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: I'm going to have to bail my friends. When I signed up for the ride ~three weeks ago I *never* thought I'd still be sick. It's been more than a month now. Bronchitis. Ugh.

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

2011-02-26 Thread Leslie
This topic keeps making me thirsty. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread awilliams53
Rob - Given the current conditions plus the weather predictions, your decision sounds sensible. We've got another show shower right now, and the prospects are for rain and a stiff breeze from the south. Chilly Hilly will live up to its name this year. Andy -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: RIV's Royalty deal and SimplexSilverStuff

2011-02-26 Thread William
Very enlightening, Grant. Thanks for that. A broader Dia-Compe Silver group sounds really intriguing. On Feb 24, 7:40 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: Over the years it has been my non-policy to not require exclusivity on any of the widgets we've designed or bought the tooling for. It may

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

2011-02-26 Thread stevep33
True True. I bet Jack Browns have never turned more quickly. Kinda makes me want to go on a Cinghiale tour. Advice please: The main difference I see between my choices above is curved Riv fork vs straight Hampsten fork. They both look sharp IMO. Do you think they feel any different? I

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread Bill M.
I think Patrick's comments are right on. I rode a metric century today on Paris-Motos (mounted on 32 spoke Dyads laced to Phil cassette hubs). They felt fine cruising along solo, but I sure didn't feel like trying to wind them up to jump on one of the pacelines that passed me. Had I been on my

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

2011-02-26 Thread stevep33
cheers! On Feb 26, 5:45 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: This topic keeps making me thirsty. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-26 Thread stevep33
I like to go fast, the faster the better. Riv + fat tire = fast and comfortable. This quasi scientific experiment is awesome. On Feb 25, 2:34 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: If we all like riding so much, why are we always in such a hurry to get it over with as fast as possible?

[RBW] Re: FS Carradice pro-route rain cape

2011-02-26 Thread Beth H
It's sold. Thanks for your interest. On Feb 26, 8:30 am, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: In lightly used condition. -- 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] RIV RALLY EAST - Only 10 weeks away!!!

2011-02-26 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I don't know about you all, but I am SO done with Winter... Tomorrow morning I can't wait to do an extended ride on my Bombadil. REMINDER - RIV RALLY EAST...May 6-8 in Wellsboro, PA. Response so far has been excellent. Just a friendly reminder to folks who plan to attend... If you haven't done

Re: [RBW] RIV RALLY EAST - Only 10 weeks away!!!

2011-02-26 Thread robert zeidler
Considering the type of winter we've had it will probably still be a wee bit nippy in that area in early May. On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know about you all, but I am SO done with Winter... Tomorrow morning I can't wait to do an

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread rob markwardt
Hi All, I'll be there...it will be a cold one though. About two hours on the bike today and I was REALLY glad to get home...frozen toes! I'll be with my brother but will try to find you guys on the ferry and say hi to the Riv gang. Rob Markwardt On Feb 26, 2:48 pm, awilliams53

[RBW] Every bike has a story.

2011-02-26 Thread J L
I think every bike has a story and a Rivendell has a special quality that not many other bicycles have: they take on the character of their owners. Really, it is like the bicycles develop a life of their own after a while. Here is a brief story, followed by photos, of one of my Rivendells: a 1996

[RBW] Re: Atlantis color?

2011-02-26 Thread doug peterson
Steve: Thanks for posting; I'm going to print that to see how closely it matches the bike. I've used the Testors to touch up it does look different but that may be just the brushing on lack of proper prep. I'll see if the painter can work with the CMYK code. That's the sort of info I was

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread wrharper
I'm feeling more doubtful by the minute. Now I hear there could be snow accumulations tonight! If it looks clear in the am I may be there, but don't wait on me... On Feb 26, 2:48 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: Rob - Given the current conditions plus the weather predictions, your

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
Great Story! On Feb 26, 9:33 pm, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: I think every bike has a story and a Rivendell has a special quality that not many other bicycles have: they take on the character of their owners. Really, it is like the bicycles develop a life of their own after a while. Here