[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread charlie
I have a Serafas 150 lumen that I use on my helmet and that sucker is really bright on high power. I use it on low in combination with my IQ Fly 24 and the VO dyno hub which by the way I experience no vibrations from. This combo just works for me really nicely. I did however take a ride in the fog

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread Damian
Friends, Your criticism of that site is a bit harsh in my opinion. If you read it you will see that it is not out of date. On the page you reference, the latest update is 10th December 2011. On the page (http://bit.ly/ ubhx99) dedicated to the SON 28 he wrote an update on 14th March 2011. In this

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread EricP
Happen to have 3 SON 28 hubs. The one on the Sam Hillborne does seem to vibrate occasionally. Although I'm not totally clear it is a problem or if I'm being princess and the pea. Also find the referenced site's review of lights not in line with my personal experience. But he is entitled to his

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 12:45 AM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this bike on eBay.. Anyone know about these... Fender clearence Anything? I didn't see the link - did you send one? I have a 83 Lotus Excelle. It has clearance for about 700x32mm tires with fenders. It's not a

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar: crotch-worried

2011-12-19 Thread Esteban
I'm with Jim regarding lower bars. With a slightly smaller frame, you can always quill-up. But you can't quill-down. So, if you can get the bars where you want 'em on the 58, and if the effective top tube is normal for you, and if it still gives you enough clearance for off- road shenanigans,

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-19 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
I was a bit skeptical when I read that you put B-bars on a BF, but the pics look great. The wife has expressed interest to try something other than the alba bars that are currently on her BF. Maybe I'll pick up a set of B-bars in the near future. What size basket is that? --Smitty -- You

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread Anthony King
On the page (http://bit.ly/ ubhx99) dedicated to the SON 28 he wrote an update on 14th March 2011. In this update he specifically mentions that he ensured that the skewers were properly tightened. I didn't see that part of the website. Apologies. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-19 Thread Michael Richters
On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The appeal (to me) of the Herse format is that it allows you to go even smaller, like 44/28 or 42/26, or the 40/24 made popular in Riv circles by Keven. 44/28, yes, but not (yet, anyway?) 42/26 or 40/24 -- they're not

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Well evidently all I did was think about posting a link since as you observed it wasn't there. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280791749700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_7424wt_1413 I think I'm going to pass on this anyway.. with shipping just seems high to me.. and I may be

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Well evidently all I did was think about posting a link since as you observed it wasn't there. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280791749700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_7424wt_1413 yah - I agree $300

[RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-19 Thread René Sterental
It's Riv's smaller size Wald basket. René -- 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

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Thank you Seth.. I really have to work on not buying more bikes.. and failing miserably.. now you give me more links that require self control to not purchase.. is there a 12 step program for this? I had also just picked this 63cm bike up for 24 bucks (shipping 49)

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Seth..  I really have to work on not buying more bikes.. and failing miserably.. now you give me more links that require self control to not purchase.. is there a 12 step program for this? I had also just

[RBW] Re: Frame clearance between Ram and Cani-Rom the same?

2011-12-19 Thread Michael Hechmer
Rocky, I know I suggested you not do it, but if you are still interested in converting to a canti fork, I have a pristine, cro-molly, lugged chromed fork, Electra 760. It has canti studs, generous clearance and a nice bend w dble eylets on the drop outs. I tried it on my '84 Trek 620 and

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-19 Thread William
h, perhaps you are right. Maybe I didn't think that through completely since I'm happy at 44. Good catch. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-19 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Sorry I would need 30.45 plus shipping my 5 shot carmel machiato cost 6.45 and it would take one of those to box the thing. -- 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] Very Amazing!

2011-12-19 Thread Steve Colvin
I think this could be useful for u http://world-zoom.com/inf.php?NewYear Hope u like it! -- 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: Hunqapillar: crotch-worried

2011-12-19 Thread Scott Mead
Well, I didn't actually have much choice in the matter when I ordered my Hunqapillar. The 48cm was the ONLY one that stood a chance of fitting, and it seemed to me to be a little big. I set up one of my other bikes at the same standover ... and it made me a little nervous. THe top tube on the 48

[RBW] joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Jeremy Till
Some of you know me, I've been a Riv fan for a long time and have participated here for a few years but up until now I've never had a Rivendell to call my own. However, I decided to take the plunge and on saturday I went into Riv to get a new frame for a fixed-gear daily driver. I was

Re: [RBW] joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Some of you know me, I've been a Riv fan for a long time and have participated here for a few years but up until now I've never had a Rivendell to call my own. However, I decided to take the plunge and on saturday I

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Minh
LOL, sometimes i just have to wonder about the guys over at RBW, especially with folks lamenting the lack of larger sizes of the SO and here you go and find a Quickbeam that's prolly 5? years old just sitting in the rafters! Good fortune for you, but what else is up in the attics? On Dec 19,

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-19 Thread Roger
Oh man, I just saw this thread. Terrible. I think Manny's Bleriot, in the many ride and camping threads in which it starred, gave me more vicarious enjoyment than any other bike. Like all of us, I'll miss it. I once recovered a stolen bike by seeing it parked in front of a store (probably an

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread islaysteve
That's great Jeremy, I can identify (kind of). Goes to show what an in-person visit will do. You'll have fun planning for 4 months, then even more fun riding! Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread cyclotourist
Fantastic score! Great that they had that unsold! On 12/19/11, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: That's great Jeremy, I can identify (kind of). Goes to show what an in-person visit will do. You'll have fun planning for 4 months, then even more fun riding! Cheers, Steve -- You

Re: [RBW] joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread René Sterental
+1 on the Bullmoose bars. They're fast becoming my favorite bars! Congratulations on your find. I was there on Saturday as well picking up a new Dyad 36 SON28 front wheel Rich built for me; must have missed you all. Was that the frame that was hanging with the foam wrapping the BB shell? René

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Jim M.
On Dec 19, 1:18 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: he goes and comes back with a NOS 64cm Quickbeam f/f, from the 2nd (Orange) production run! Great find, Jeremy! The QB is definitely one of my favorite bikes. Maybe we can have an Entmoot in the spring when you get it. jim m wc ca

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Geoff
Congrats, Jeremy, on your new Quickbeam frame! My wife owns one along with her Betty Foy, and she loves both! I love how Vince thought about your available options, and then took the effort of going through their inventory in the attic to get the QB for you. The Riv guys are the best, and

[RBW] The New Philips SR80 - twice the light of the IQ Speed

2011-12-19 Thread climbthemtns
I had to order this from the Netherlands - dutchbikebits.com Couldn't wait till Peter White stocks it in January as I'm without alight right now. The SR80 provides nearly twice the light at little more than half of the cost of the IQ Speed + battery package. Here's the Blog site:

[RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-19 Thread rex
hi all! i was inspired by the front shifter quickbeam in the riv reader by james warren, so i made mine a 10 speed. i bought a used araya 120mm 5sp freewheel wheel and 14-28 freewheel and cabling for 40 bucks at the lbs. already had the derailer and shifter. couldnt be happier. i imagine this

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread dougP
Wonder if they need any help cleaning out that attic? If that big, orange QB was forgotten, imagine what interesting smaller bits could be lurking up there. dougP On Dec 19, 4:18 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Congrats, Jeremy, on your new Quickbeam frame!  My wife owns one along with

Re: [RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-19 Thread Eric Norris
I suggest a hybrid of your routing and old, 3-speed cabling as shown here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/6204268602/in/set-72157627800936626/lightbox/ You'll need a cable stop for the top tube, a pulley for the seat tube, and a cable stop for the seatstay. All are available at

Re: [RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-19 Thread rex
thanks for the recommendation. ill do that. thanks again joe kelly -- 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/-/8VNryIJrdb8J. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Very Amazing!

2011-12-19 Thread Benedikt
Green eggs and spam. On Dec 19, 12:37 pm, Steve Colvin mscol...@gmail.com wrote:  I think this could be useful for uhttp://world-zoom.com/inf.php?NewYearHope u like it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

Re: [RBW] joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread jimD
Jeremy, Good on ya! I choose to believe the bike came from the 'Santa Claus' attic, this being the season and all. Cheers, JimD On Dec 19, 2011, at 1:18 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: Some of you know me, I've been a Riv fan for a long time and have participated here for a few years but up until

[RBW] Re: joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Philip Williamson
Congratulations! That is just the best. The Quickbeam orange is a great color. You've always been in the club, but the bikes sure are nice. I think the magic attic must have things up there waiting for just the right person. I really like the 'layaway' plan, too. I bought my first bike on layaway

Re: [RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-19 Thread Joe Bernard
I'll bet Grant is laughing his arse off. He built a frame with no braze-ons which fits old 5-speed wheels. Just like all road bikes used to be! Joe I wanna do it, too Bernard Valley, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-19 Thread Joe Bernard
Mine's gonna get steel drop bars with foam grips, and those brake levers with the second lever on the inside. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] joining the club, at least more officially

2011-12-19 Thread Andrew Johnson
Vince is the master of the Attic, eh? I got to lay my hands on that frame, and was quite tempted by it, until I found a used 66cm Orange Quickbeam, which is a perfect fit for me. You'll be fine on the 64, don't worry at all. And yes, Orange is definitely the fastest colour. - Andrew, Berkeley

[RBW] Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-19 Thread jimD
Couldn't help myself. Images are better this go-round as I enlisted a camerawoman. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6541835389/in/photostream That's All Folks, JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this