[RBW] Re: Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-16 Thread Philip Williamson
I don't think you'll regret the Atlantis. If you live. I think the Saluki can do anything you want it to do, but I'd rather have an Atlantis than an MB-2 myself... Philip On Nov 15, 11:05 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 11/15/11 11:26 AM, Peter Morgano at

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-16 Thread Philip Williamson
I know where my Quickbeam has marks, and how I put them there. Same for the Bontrager. The painful ones are the ones that happened in the garage because I was careless, not the chips and dings of use. I care, but the idea of bagging my bikes in UV plastic so they're collector's items... makes me

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-16 Thread doc
+1 on the Modula. Here's some pics: http://gspiess.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/topeak-modula-bottle-cage/ On Nov 15, 1:32 pm, futch mfutc...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone ever seen bottle cages that could hold a 40 oz klean kanteen?  The website has some for the 27oz bottles, but I thought it

[RBW] Re: Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-16 Thread Christian
In my experience with lots and lots of dirt and gravel the only thing Hetres are not good at is when the dirt here turns to muddy clay after rain--thy thn slip on steep uphills. They're really just amazing tires. Extremely tough and versatile. I've never had a flat on rough roads. I'd

Re: [RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2011-11-15 at 14:26 -0500, Peter Morgano wrote: Hmm, I would love to get out there on some fire roads upstate. Cant tell what kind of rubber you are using though. Grand Bois Hetre. Best tire I've ever used on gravel roads. I have the grand bois hetres which do a great job on the

Re: [RBW] Another Winters Run - YouTube

2011-11-16 Thread akesling
Thanks Eric for the vid, I used to teach in Winters back in the 70's. It sure has grown a bit. Steve Kesling I've got to learn about the editing and such on these. Looks like fun. RGZ On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 9:50 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Video from today's ride. Riv

[RBW] Re: Bon Voyage

2011-11-16 Thread dougP
The upside is an open position at RBWHQ. Some lucky Bay Area person is getting a new job. I'll wager John is sifting applicants already, even though what's up there is a draft. Good luck to Jay in his new situation. dougP On Nov 15, 6:26 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: I have Jay to thank

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-16 Thread dougP
I bought my Atlantis because it's a touring bike. I'd already done enough traveling to know it wasn't going to be possible to keep it pristine. Between packing re-assembling, AMTRAK, FedEx, airlines, etc., a travel bike will get scratched (at the very least). The Atlantis color is pretty good

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-16 Thread Daniel M
I bought my Hillborne to be my weekend bike, well aware of Grant's words that it would quickly become my everyday bike. Too true. Two summers ago, I had the chance to ride from the Bay Area up to the Oregon/Washington border and back, and my Ultimate Touring Bike (Thorn with Rohloff hub) was

[RBW] Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Shawn
Need some advice on the buildup of 59cm Roadeo frame I recently acquired. I have a 58cm Atlantis and was looking to build the Roadeo as my go fast bike. The Roadeo has a threaded headset and I am looking to build the bike up with brifiters. I am on a middle of the road budget and want the Roadeo

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Jim Mather
Do you know whether you prefer Shimano, Campy, or SRAM brifters? You'd do quite well with the build spec that Mark at Riv put together for a go-fast Roadeo. When I wanted to put together my road gruppo, I watched Ebay and was able to piece together a 9-sp dura ace drive train at a reasonable

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Kevin M
I think that there's great value in the current Campy Centaur group, especially if you can find non-Quick Shift set of brifters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Patrick in VT
On Nov 16, 2:23 pm, Shawn sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: Need some advice on the buildup of 59cm Roadeo frame I recently acquired. I'd take a good look at the SRAM Apex drivetrain. it's pretty smart. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Peter Pesce
I just put a used SRAM Rival set-up on my Sam as an experiment to make it road-y-er. I had never used brifters before and they are fun for the kind of short rides that I do. I think the Apex group that Patrick suggested looks good too if you need the range. I went with the Rival because the

[RBW] Early December Rivendell Garage Sale

2011-11-16 Thread John Bennett
Date: Saturday, December 3 Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM (No one will be admitted early.) Where: Rivendell driveway at 2040 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek. What: Stuff that's been piling up. Odds and ends. One-offs. Some new, some used. As-is. Details: Cash only. Small bills will be handy. Store won't

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread James Warren
If I were starting over with a non-touring road bike and still wanted low gears on it and wanted brifters, the following is what I'd do (and the SRAM rep told me it would work very well): I'd get SRAM road brifters and use a 34-50 crank. In the rear, I'd use a cassette that goes to 36. I'd use

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Michael Hechmer
Shawn, what do you have on your Atlantis? Bar Ends? And why Brifters on the Rodeo? Having used all the shifting systems I have concluded that brifters are superior in three types of riding. They have a tiny advantage over BEs in commuting traffic; a tiny advantage over BEs and a tiny

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Jim M.
I forgot to say Congratulations! The Roadeo is a great bike and I'd buy one except that my Legolas makes a great go-fast road bike. jim m wc ca On Nov 16, 11:23 am, Shawn sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: Need some advice on the buildup of 59cm Roadeo frame I recently acquired. I have a 58cm Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread Bill M.
The Roadeo is the spiritual heir to the Road Standard. My Road is built up thusly: SRAM Apex group, stock 11-32 cassette, less the crank. Campy Record Triple crankset, 52/42 rings removed, 46 ring installed in the middle position, no outer ring, stock 30 T inner ring. White Industries hubs, 32

[RBW] Re: Early December Rivendell Garage Sale

2011-11-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Start spazing out now! This is like an early xmas! I had so much fun that last garage sale and got plenty of deals! I'm taking the day off and canceling all my plans. I'm there! Pictures from last garage sale: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjshkipo One of my favorite pictures of Grant and John:

Re: [RBW] Re: Early December Rivendell Garage Sale

2011-11-16 Thread Seth Vidal
Sure just rub it in. :) -sv On Nov 16, 2011 10:27 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Start spazing out now! This is like an early xmas! I had so much fun that last garage sale and got plenty of deals! I'm taking the day off and canceling all my plans. I'm there! Pictures

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread reynoldslugs
Shawn: The Roadeo is a fabulous bike. I built mine with what was essentially an NOS Campagnolo Record 10 triple group with a carbon FSA triple. I weigh anywhere from 200 to 215 and love the bike. Cut and pasted below is the post I put on the list a few months ago, with a link to some pictures:

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread reynoldslugs
p.s. I also have an Atlantis - - mine is a 61 - wonderful bike, but the Roadeo is a nicer ride for anything short of a fire road. Having both bikes is the best of both worlds, congratulations. RL On Nov 16, 11:23 am, Shawn sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: Need some advice on the buildup of 59cm

[RBW] Re: Bon Voyage

2011-11-16 Thread Jim M.
Jay's a good guy and will be missed. Also, let's not neglect to mention his film making skills: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VR4KaDeAuI I hope he does more of those and posts from Arizona. jim not applying for the job m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread eflayer
for me go fast and downtube shifters don't belong in the same equation. I have used Ultegra 9 speed brifters on a number of bikes over the last 10 years and have never had one malfunction. if you ride mostly on the tops of your drop bars, it is so much more efficient (for me) to be able shift

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build

2011-11-16 Thread eflayer
oh wheels. can't beat Open Pro rims and middle of the road Shimano hubs shod with 25c Michelin Pro Race tires for good pavement. i just had built some lighter weight Velocity A23 rims, Sapim Laser spokes, C-4 hubs and installed Schwalbe 25c Ultremo tires...oh what a ride. -- You received this