[RBW] FS: Grand Bois Hetre tires

2011-06-16 Thread Rod C
About 1,000 miles of use. Honestly, plenty of tread left. One is in about 8 out of 10 condition and the other is about a 7 out of 10. Selling both for $50 shipped. Black w/tan sidewall. 650b x 42, of course. Contact me directly for deal closure. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread Ed Fausto
I had good experience with Racor PBH. I have 6 bicycles hoist with that method and is very convenient. Ed On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Can y'all post photos of some of these hoist and store devices? I wonder if one might free up needed wall space

[RBW] Looking for Hilsen Owners in PDX

2011-06-16 Thread Dennis
Hi, I am new to the list (per Mark's suggestion @ Riv). I am in discussions about getting a 65cm Hilsen and wonder if there are any owners in the Portland area that would let me check out their bikes and ask a few questions. Please respond off list if appropriate Thanks Dennis -- You received

[RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

2011-06-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I'd love to score a Bleriot, for completely shallow reasons: It's my favorite Riv name/graphics package. I don't know the story of them being pulled from the market, and didn't realize they disappeared quickly (I was in recumbent world the last three years). About the mythical Legolas: I was at

[RBW] Re: FS: 650B Conversion Kit

2011-06-16 Thread danmc
Is the 650B setup still available? Just got a frame that it would be good for. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OiWsq6H9NzIJ.

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread Marc Nolte
I have tried a variety of ways to store my bikes, yet keep them accessible for use. I have the rubber coated - Homer Depot type hooks in the ceiling. I have the rubber coated - bike shop type J hooks on the wall. I have the block-and-tackle type ( harder to install ) on the ceiling for both 2

[RBW] WTB: 56cm Quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread Rocky B
Hello. Anyone looking to sell their 56cm Quickbeam? I prefer the orange version but will take any color. Complete or frameset - doesn't matter. Contact me off-list. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

2011-06-16 Thread David Sprunger
This is an interesting thread. One aspect not yet discussed concerns the economics of being an early adapter.  For example, I bought a first-generation Atlantis when the frame was about $900.  I rode it hard and was able to sell it later for about what I paid, not so much because the frame had

[RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread Leslie
David, what bars do you have on that bike? On Jun 15, 10:19 pm, David Blessing cyberbless...@q.com wrote: I bought the bike from Bill a couple of years ago.  It is just a wonderful bike.  Not good at photos, but this attempt should show the way it is set up now.   Cheers.  david blessing

[RBW] Re: Montclair NJ Bike shop recommendation

2011-06-16 Thread JGS
It's for a friend who want to buy a new bike. I'm really looking for a shop that will size him wisely and put him on something decent. Maybe someplace that deals in surlys etc. Rivendell is probably a bit out of his range... On Jun 15, 9:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread David Blessing
It's an old WT (wilderness trails) bar that I acquired a few years ago. It's been sitting in my shop waiting for the perfect use. I've got it hemped and shellacked, and it feels pretty good overall. On Jun 16, 2011, at 8:52 AM, Leslie wrote: David, what bars do you have on that bike?

[RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread Zack
Love this idea, I am totally going to do that for a project soon. I may just shellack them too! On Jun 15, 9:59 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: There are lots of different hooks, bike-specific and non-, that you can find at HD, on amazon etc. In almost every case, the vinyl tool

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread robert zeidler
I've got a 22 Riv Mtn bike I bought for my wife a couple of years back. They are pretty rare. On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed.   the fork looks bent.   Still a cool find though. On Jun 15, 2:14 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net

Re: [RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

2011-06-16 Thread Brett Lindenbach
JimD, Any chance you might be willing to trade your raftered 61 cm Blériot for my 59 cm Blériot? I often think that mine is just a little too small for me. What a deal, too, as ,ine's worth $910 compared to the $750 you paid for yours! ;^) Serious about that, contact me off-list. Cheers,

Re: [RBW] Rivs in the Rafters

2011-06-16 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: OK, seems to me we should all reveal what Rivendell frames/bikes we have hanging around that we don't ride. I confessed to having a 61 Bleriot that charitably donated it's parts to my Saluki. Anybody want to unburden their

[RBW] Rivs in the Rafters

2011-06-16 Thread jimD
OK, seems to me we should all reveal what Rivendell frames/bikes we have hanging around that we don't ride. I confessed to having a 61 Bleriot that charitably donated it's parts to my Saluki. Anybody want to unburden their conscience? -JimD On Jun 15, 2011, at 9:36 AM, cm wrote: You

Re: [RBW] Re: Market Prices for Riv Frames

2011-06-16 Thread jimD
Sorry, 59 is small/ish for me with a 91.5 pbh. Plus I do plan to keep it. I really do intend to re-configure the Bleriot. The dream is to outfit it to tour parts/maybe all of the Great Divide route. Then there are the true adventurers (or insert your own characterization) who race it. Which

[RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread Earl Grey
Yes you should. Looks like a gorgeous bike. Love the color and the tape. Gernot On Jun 16, 10:27 am, RonaTD teddur...@gmail.com wrote: A genuine, rare-as-hens'-teeth Riv MTB: http://gallery.me.com/teddurant#100134 Sorry it's just a bad garage-door shot. I should do it justice sometime.

[RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread William
I have tall ceilings in my garage, and had both a bike storage and a camping equipment storage problem to solve. I built this 4' x 8' shelf hanging from the rafters, anchored from the wall, 7'6 high. All the camping gear goes on top, and nine bike hooks hang below. So far I'm very pleased with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread Bruce Baker
Here is the spiel from Larry on this bike for those of you interested If not, this its a rare riv mady in wisconsin by Waterford most were Japan and Taiwan. Because we are willing and able to swap components to accommodate special needs and even lower levels of investment, pricing is flexible

[RBW] Re: Montclair NJ Bike shop recommendation

2011-06-16 Thread Norman
I live in Montclair and before I bought a Hillborne I was interested in Surly's LHT and Cross Check. I found the only places to ride them were in NYC at NYC Velo on 2d Ave. and Bicycle Habitat. Luckily at that time they had my sizes. I decided to wait and get what I really wanted. But just

[RBW] Re: So Cal July 10 - Three Speed River and Sea ride

2011-06-16 Thread Andy.M
I'd like to bring the Schwinn down... its a 650b three speed, for those of you who haven't seen it, but I'm thinking about riding down the coast for a few days with you boys the following week too... hmm -Andy 'Deep in thought' Mari On Jun 13, 1:54 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Yea,

[RBW] Re: OT: Bike Storage

2011-06-16 Thread Bill Lucas
I used the block-and-tackle type shown by Marc with a tandem for 5 years without an issue. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: FS: Grand Bois Hetre tires

2011-06-16 Thread Rod C
SOLD On Jun 15, 11:24 pm, Rod C rodc...@gmail.com wrote: About 1,000 miles of use.  Honestly, plenty of tread left. One is in about 8 out of 10 condition and the other is about a 7 out of 10. Selling both for $50 shipped. Black w/tan sidewall. 650b x 42, of course. Contact me directly

[RBW] Re: A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread Michael_S
Great story Dustin, I'm glad you are enjoying the Sam H. The Rivendell bikes and culture have changed my bicycle lifestyle as well. It's very cool how these bikes have incited a real healthy passion in many people. Spead the word! ~mike On Jun 16, 10:58 am, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread cyclotourist
Hi Dustin, the SO looks like a great reward to yourself! Congrats on that, the 50lbs and recovery from that injury! On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 10:58 AM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share my New SimpleOne with Y'all. I read all the posts daily but

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56cm Quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread William Pustow
Rocky, I have 56cm orange Quickbeam but you're going to have to pry it from my cold dead hands - but good luck! Bill On Jun 16, 2011, at 9:04 AM, Rocky B wrote: Hello. Anyone looking to sell their 56cm Quickbeam? I prefer the orange version but will take any color. Complete or frameset -

Re: [RBW] A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Nice! With what I've invested in my newish Herse, I could have bought 2 S1 framesets. Oh well. BTW, I hope you sell these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Landrovers2a.jpg They are on my short list of exotic and collectible cars, right after this, which God willing I'll pick up next week from

[RBW] Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread Jim Cloud
A link to this site was recently posted on another Google groups forum (Internet-BOB). http://surlybikes.com/blog/some_answers_to_just_about_any_bike_forum_post_ive_ever_read/ I think it obviously works well here for the RBW group as well! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread Leslie
Sweet! On Jun 16, 3:23 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: A link to this site was recently posted on another Google groups forum (Internet-BOB). http://surlybikes.com/blog/some_answers_to_just_about_any_bike_forum_... I think it obviously works well here for the RBW group as well!

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread Mojo
I enjoyed that Jim. Thanks in sunny hot breezy not-yet-smoky Albuquack after a ride to Sandia Crest on the Legolas On Jun 16, 1:23 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: A link to this site was recently posted on another Google groups forum (Internet-BOB).

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
IF it doesn't happen by Monday I'm gettin a quickbeam. On Jun 12, 10:42 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i could find aquickbeam, if it doesn't happen I will prob go with a simpleone.  after years and

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
Yes On Jun 16, 3:44 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I enjoyed that Jim. Thanks in sunny hot breezy not-yet-smoky Albuquack after a ride to Sandia Crest on the Legolas On Jun 16, 1:23 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: A link to this site was recently posted on another Google

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 cm quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread jamison brosseau
I mean simpleone On Jun 16, 4:29 pm, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: IF it doesn't happen by Monday I'm gettin a quickbeam. On Jun 12, 10:42 am, jamison brosseau jamison.bross...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all,  had luck with the racks, so I thought I would try and see if i

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread MichaelH
I especially liked the last two statements: Stopping can be as much fun as riding. Lots of people worked their asses off to build whatever you’re riding on. You should thank them. And I would add, I am mostly likely to respond positively to posts which are statements of personal experience and

[RBW] DiagaBreeze

2011-06-16 Thread Marty
A previous discussion on the diagatube Bombadil mentioned the Breezer, and I ran across some better recent photos. I'm looking at my own new Bombadil as I write this, and comparing the two I think the Rivendell looks much more substantial, refined and just plain beautiful, not that the B'zer is

Re: [RBW] DiagaBreeze

2011-06-16 Thread cyclotourist
Those skinny tubes are sexy. On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: A previous discussion on the diagatube Bombadil mentioned the Breezer, and I ran across some better recent photos. I'm looking at my own new Bombadil as I write this, and comparing the two I think the

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

2011-06-16 Thread doug peterson
I like the observation that no bike does anything until someone gets on it to ride. dougP On Jun 16, 12:23 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: A link to this site was recently posted on another Google groups forum (Internet-BOB).

[RBW] Re: WTB: 56cm Quickbeam

2011-06-16 Thread Rocky B
purty pulease? ;) -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[RBW] Re: A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread EricP
Dustin, Glad you are back on the bike. Enjoy it. Forgot how much fun it was during my big layoff. BTW, really like your bag fix. Might have to copy it for my Country Bag. Though the advantage right now is it's easy to just reach in and root around for things in the bag without removing any

Re: [RBW] DiagaBreeze

2011-06-16 Thread Jason Hartman
Joe Breeze is a pretty smart guy and after the first ten bikes he realized that the extra tubes were unnecessary. He switched to oversize tubing and never looked back. I think I read this in The Birth of Dirt by Frank Berto, but it may have been from somewhere else. There's more good Breezer info

[RBW] Re: DiagaBreeze

2011-06-16 Thread Michael_S
looks like what a real mountain bike should, fillet brazed, canti's, silver rims etc. Man those were the days! ooops, I'm not really that old... my folks told me about it I think. ~mike On Jun 16, 6:39 pm, Jason Hartman rjasonhart...@gmail.com wrote: Joe Breeze is a pretty smart guy and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread Bill M.
David, Nice to see her built up and in use. I always did think it was a pretty frame, it was just a bit long in the top tube for me. Bill On Jun 16, 7:24 am, David Blessing cyberbless...@q.com wrote: It's an old WT (wilderness trails) bar that I acquired a few years ago.  It's been sitting

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-16 Thread David Blessing
Thanks for the note, Bill. I haven't been able to ride as much this year as I would normally get to. I'm a private practice mental health therapist and I own my own business. Business is very, very good. . . but that's not good for my riding. I'm hoping to do better in the second half of

[RBW] Surly's Tips for Happy Riding?

2011-06-16 Thread Mike
I really like today's post on the Surly Blog (http://surlybikes.com/ blog/2514/). Seems to be in the same vein as Grant's Tips for Happy Riding. Some of my favorites from the Surly post: Hey, little round glasses pocket protector collared shirt skid lid rear view mirror sandal wearing schwalbe

[RBW] Re: A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread Leslie
Dustin, Glad you're here! (Now, tell LRNA that we're still waiting on the new Defender!) Patrick, Had you noticed my other hobby? http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/5638994065/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4655631585/in/photostream On Jun 16, 3:01 pm,

[RBW] Hand pin-striping

2011-06-16 Thread Allan in Portland
IIRC, Grant wrote in a Reader some number of years ago about hand- built items being able to have their own unique beauty because of, rather than in-spite of, the small imperfections that marked them as obviously hand-built. Or, at least, that one shouldn't hold it against handmade items when they

[RBW] Re: A Simple Moustache.......

2011-06-16 Thread charlie
Great looking set up.I entertained the idea of mustache bars too. I may have to use my Carradice Nelson and finish building my spartan rack for it. Love my Simple One.just wish I had more time to ride although I may just make the 25 mile commute tomorrow. On Jun 16, 10:58 am, EastBayGuy