Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread Ryan Ray
Very cool. Post the pattern you used? :) - Ryan On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:42:21 AM UTC-7, William wrote: That material may be available in semi-translucent shades, but this stuff is pretty darn opaque. On the conspicuity front, you could absolutely plaster the thing with

Re: [RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Allan in Portland
Yes. I have a Piccolo, attaches to my Hilsen in fact, and the kids absolutely love it. One of the best bike investments a parent can make. -Allan On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:31:49 AM UTC-7, William wrote: For a child that's big enough to pedal (~ages 4 through 10 or so). I've had

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Very much the case: it's a house-refinishing/ woodworking/ Rover repair/ gunshop/ bicycle repair shop/ storage closet, not much room to turn around in... It's too pretty today, so I've taken the afternoon off and relocated my workshop to the deck: -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6982537153_2e60f1d961_z.jpg Oops, link would help (or better, a pic): On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:56:22 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Very much the case: it's a house-refinishing/ woodworking/ Rover repair/ gunshop/ bicycle repair shop/ storage closet,

Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread William
Well, the one I made was specifically for one bike, and won't fit on at least two other bikes of mine. So I don't expect this pattern to be useful for many bikes. Ship me your bike and I'll make a pattern for it! On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:51:14 AM UTC-7, HappyCamper wrote: Very

Re: [RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
+3 on the Piccolo. Finding one is a chore, but it's the best tag-along out there (tried Adams and Trek). Plus you can use the rack for other stuff which is nice. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:55:50 AM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: Yes. I have a Piccolo, attaches to my Hilsen in fact, and

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread Ryan Ray
Anyone wanna buy this for me and ship it to me in Seattle? - Ryan On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:15:29 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2901190469.html No affiliation w/ seller/have never seen the bike, I just like the Gunnar Sports a LOT and

Re: [RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2012-03-14 at 11:53 -0400, Steven Frederick wrote: I almost think there are two positions on the ba top, too--in near the stem for aerodynamics or further out for control on a dirt road or to sit up and rest ones shoulders/hands/neck. For a wide bar, I would definitely agree. For a

[RBW] Fwd: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles

2012-03-14 Thread Eric Norris
Might be a lost Riv in there somewhere ... --Eric N Begin forwarded message: From: Dave Fujino dwfuj...@sbcglobal.net Date: March 14, 2012 11:02:56 AM PDT To: d...@dbclist.org Subject: Re: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles The Chico Police Department is currently

[RBW] Chico police dept. is looking for the owners of a whole mess of stolen high-end bikes.

2012-03-14 Thread William
I won't bother cut and pasting the forwarded message. It's all easy to find on the interwebs. If you or anyone you know had a high-end bike stolen in or around Chico, have a look. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread William
That bike is DELICIOUS. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:57:45 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6982537153_2e60f1d961_z.jpg Oops, link would help (or better, a pic): On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:56:22 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Very much the case: it's a

[RBW] Re: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles

2012-03-14 Thread William
Eric and I posted the same thing, my apologies. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:24:06 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Might be a lost Riv in there somewhere ... --Eric N Begin forwarded message: *From:* Dave Fujino dwfuj...@sbcglobal.net *Date:* March 14, 2012 11:02:56 AM PDT *To:*

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Wonder if you could work through a local shop? Vecchiohttp://www.vecchios.com/'s maybe??? They sell Gunnar and W'Ford. Would be awesome if the right person could end up with it! On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:16:08 AM UTC-7, HappyCamper wrote: Anyone wanna buy this for me and ship it to me

Re: [RBW] Re: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles

2012-03-14 Thread Eric Norris
No worries. Worth noting that some of the stolen bikes are from the Marin/SF area. --Eric N On Mar 14, 2012, at 11:36 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Eric and I posted the same thing, my apologies. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:24:06 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Might be a lost

Re: [RBW] Re: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles

2012-03-14 Thread Rex Kerr
On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 11:36 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Eric and I posted the same thing, my apologies. I posted it first!! Actually, I have no idea when you posted it. :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread Ryan Ray
I'll call them thanks! - Ryan On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:42:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder if you could work through a local shop? Vecchiohttp://www.vecchios.com/'s maybe??? They sell Gunnar and W'Ford. Would be awesome if the right person could end up with it!

Re: [RBW] Re: [DBC] Chico Police Department Notice on Recovered Bicycles

2012-03-14 Thread William
I guess when it comes to finding the owners of stolen bikes, it's the more the merrier. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:56:28 AM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 11:36 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Eric and I posted the same thing, my apologies. I posted it

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread Ryan Ray
I called them and they said they would do it. Very reasonable price too. Just need to hear back from the owner. I'm sure he's waiting on a full price offer in person before responding. - Ryan On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:42:22 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder if you could

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
For his asking price you could almost afford to fly out and get it! :) Hope everything works out!!! On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:09:07 PM UTC-7, HappyCamper wrote: I called them and they said they would do it. Very reasonable price too. Just need to hear back from the owner. I'm sure he's

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Maiden voyage: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6836623344_ee7a8e9d54_z.jpg -- 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/-/BM6edPvuhHUJ.

Re: [RBW] Mark's Curt-built Riv

2012-03-14 Thread Joe Bernard
My understanding was it's a bit of bike-to-parts consolidation. I'm torn because the standover is good for me (I prefer more to less), but the tt length is a tossup. I've ridden 55/56 with sweptback bars, which worked; and 54/55 with drops that needed a shorter stem. Theoretically this would

Re: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I rode miles and miles with the kids in a Burly and it's much more comfortable and stable than a bike seat and the cars give you plenty of room. Apparently people don't mind killing adults, but nobody wants to be a child killer. I now have a tandem and triplet. Spending this kind of quality time

[RBW] FS: Brooks Saddles

2012-03-14 Thread Norman Bone
Hello- Cleaning out the parts stash. I have two never ridden, new Brooks saddles for sale. -B17 Champion Special - Honey, large copper rivets, black rails. New but has some minor shelf wear. $100 -Champion Flyer - Honey, small copper rivets, black rails/springs. New. $110 Pictures available

Re: [RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

2012-03-14 Thread art molitor
Got it Ron and thanks, Art -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-14 Thread Bill M.
Remember, if you see a change in a mole, call your doctor! On Mar 13, 2:24 pm, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats on a lovely bike.  Hope you enjoy many moles on it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Bike lust.

2012-03-14 Thread Steve
Personally, I think the Hunqapillar has replaced the Atlantis as my ultimate goal. I don't know exactly why, maybe it's that extra bit of ruggedness + the Diagatube. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/5043949624/in/pool-1358127@N23/ I know how you feel. On Monday, March 12, 2012

Re: [RBW] Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-14 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
What bars are those? Kevin in chicago On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:36:11 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: Avagadro would be a good name for a bike. -Original Message- From: Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com Sent: Mar 13, 2012 3:28 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject:

[RBW] Steel Bike Show - April 8, 2012 in Orange, CA

2012-03-14 Thread Daniel
Hope this isn't too OT, but there's a STEEL bike show coming up in less than a month in Southern California. I hope to attend and maybe we can even gets some Rivendells in the line up! (There were no Rivs in the last show!) Details Date: Sunday, April 8, 2012 Time: Noon Location: Old Orange

[RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread JL
Hello All, I am interested in some reviews or insight about Jack Brown tires. I have plenty of experience with high volume 650b tires and not as much first hand knowledge about plumper 700c tires. I ride 700x28 Paselas (both TG and non) on a regular basis. Are Jack Browns a better ride and/or

[RBW] Re: FS Tires Big Apple liteskin, Nifty Swifty, Ruffy Tuffy

2012-03-14 Thread Palmer
Big Apples sold, Nifty's available. Palmer -- 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/-/4ByKY4NdhAkJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Kojaks. No question. On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 3:20 PM, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I am interested in some reviews or insight about Jack Brown tires.  I have plenty of experience with high volume 650b tires and not as much first hand knowledge about plumper 700c tires.  I ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike lust.

2012-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
So, ye of multiple Riv fat tire bike knowledge: compare ye the Hunq, the Bomb and the Atl and describe the ride differences on- and off-road in excruciating and unmitigated detail. I see that the Bomb takes 60s with room to spare and that the Atl don't; Hunq? Would love to have a Riv to replace

[RBW] Re: Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread Aaron Thomas
Jack Brown Green label are great. I much prefer them to Paselas (TG and non), whose tread I find squirmy. Jack Brown Blue label are ok -- a little plodding feeling, but still nicer than Paselas. I can't speak to the longevity comparison, because I never kept the Paselas on long enough to find

Re: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
When Catie, now an almost eye-rolling 11, was 2-3, I carted her around in a trailer pulled by a tank-weight, flexy-flyer, early Raleigh Technium fixie and it worked very well -- a trailer ride including a trip to the nearby dollar store to buy her a balloon or somesuch was part of our Sat morning

Re: [RBW] Re: Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Wow! I had Greens on the Hilsen and find the Kojaks even better -- and they have a belt. The 559X1.35s on the Green Riv feel as fast as the undoubtedly fast 23 mm Turbos they replaced -- they are wire bead; the 622s on the Fargo are Kevlar bead but I don't sense any difference. Just for the

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Tom Harrop
Hey, another tentacular Bombadil! No wonder you found mine so quick. It looks great, I love the orange. What brakes are you using? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts, because I'm not 100 percent convinced by the CR720s on my Bombadil. I don't feel like I'm getting enough advantage—e.g.

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I rode 32 paselas for the first time last weekend and they were plush and felt great. They replaced 32 Conti Sport Contacts which are heavier and thicker sidewalls and didn't ride as comfy as the Paselas. If you haven't tried the 32s or 35s, I would just get the Paselas and ride as an experiment

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread William
I rode 32 paselas for the first time last weekend and they were plush and felt great. Toshi translation services INITIATE ...and by 'rode', he means 'crushed it for 190 miles all over Marin and Sonoma Counties on a 300k brevet.' Toshi translation services TERMINATE On Wednesday, March 14,

Re: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Allan in Portland
On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:30:23 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: snip (I briefly had a Burley Piccolo, Catie age 8 or so, but she didn't like it.) Yeah, our oldest turns 8 next week. He's not too down with the piccolo like he used to be, but it's good for a novelty if there's otherwise

Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Before I commit to shipping my bike to you for a pattern fit, could you ship your bike and the handlebar bag to me so I can make sure it's what I want? Thanks! Aloha, Bob On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:06 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Well, the one I made was specifically for one bike, and

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Philip Williamson
(beautiful bike!) I had a hate/hate relationship with the Tektro CR720s until I bought the Yokozuna pads from Rivendell. Now they stop well, don't shudder, and I just don't think about them. I put it off because I got the wrong ones (the mountain pads) the first time, and didn't want to pay as

Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread William
well played, sir I did a two piece back side to account for the gangster lean of the Nitto tombstone. So seven pieces: 1. Lower back: 28cm x 11cm 2. Upper back: 28cm x 14cm 3. Left side 21.5cm x 24cm with a corner cut off 4. Right side 21.5cm x 24cm with a corner cut off 5. Front 28cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike lust.

2012-03-14 Thread Tim Whalen
Patrick, All I know is the Atlantis. I've got 60mm Big Apples on my 58 right now with plenty of clearance and I've run fairly knobby 2.2s or so. I can look in the am for clearance details with the BAs if you like. I think you would love the Atlantis for everything you do. Regards, Tim On Wed,

[RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread eflayer
i still have a 60 cm for sale. unfortunately, i am not giving mine awya: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2901779451.html On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:15:29 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2901190469.html No affiliation w/ seller/have never seen

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Tom Harrop
Hi Phillip, Thanks for the reply. I'm using Kool Stop MTB dual compound pads. Stop OK, squeal like crazy! When they wear out, I will try cartridge pads, salmon only. I sort of thought the shudder was a function of fork blade length vs. cantilever geometry, rather than the pads. Tom P.S.

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Yes, I've been learning patience, awaiting mine to arrive. Worth it. :) But that's why I was delighted to see yours, another one in the wild. Helped build my anticipation Color: I fell in love w/ my green Ram, preferred it over the blue. Later, found out about the

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
No worries on my part! I'd not heard that regarding squeal and blade length... I thought it was my adjusting.. (still kinda think it is). Mine's a 56cm, on 650B rims and tires, so it'll be shorter than yours, but... on a flat, I'd not heard it, but when I turn down my driveway, a bit

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Thanks Bill, We had a great ride on a great day (Bill on his AHH and me on my Ram), and Aaron on his Hillborne finished around the same time too. Yes, the Paselas passed on their extended test ride ;). Best, Toshi On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I rode 32

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Peter Morgano
Hmmm, I am also getting a squel with the Koolstop dual compound, you think the all salmon would be an improvement? Only issue is the damn things are so expensive I cant see just trashing them On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: No worries on my part! I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
Well. the original pads w/ my Tektro calipers for the Ram, once I pitched those black things (they were making a mess of my gumwalls), I switched to Koolstop salmons, and loved them. But, these Pauls came with Koolstop salmons from the get-go, and I've still got some squealing. So, I

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread James Warren
Orange Bomb and green Ram: that sounds like the best bike collection you can make with the fewest bikes! On Mar 14, 2012, at 6:31 PM, Leslie wrote: Yes, I've been learning patience, awaiting mine to arrive. Worth it. :) But that's why I was delighted to see yours, another one

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotourist
You decide on the giving it away route, be sure to drop me a line! On 3/14/12, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: i still have a 60 cm for sale. unfortunately, i am not giving mine awya: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2901779451.html On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:15:29 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:10:47 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: Orange Bomb and green Ram: that sounds like the best bike collection you can make with the fewest bikes! ROTFL!:D + + + Brake squeal: AASHTA : http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html#squealing -- You received

Re: [RBW] Steel Bike Show - April 8, 2012 in Orange, CA

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotourist
That could be fun. On 3/13/12, Daniel datadatadan...@gmail.com wrote: Hope this isn't too OT, but there's a STEEL bike show coming up in less than a month in Southern California. I hope to attend and maybe we can even gets some Rivendells in the line up! (There were no Rivs in the last

Re: [RBW] Jack Browns vs. Pasela vs. ??

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotourist
And the 35s are an improvement over the 32s. Nice tires at any price. Congrats on the 300K! On 3/14/12, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: I rode 32 paselas for the first time last weekend and they were plush and felt great. They replaced 32 Conti Sport Contacts which are heavier and

[RBW] WTB or WTT Shimano 9 Speed Bar End Shifters

2012-03-14 Thread Dan Abelson
I am looking to buy or preferably trade for some Shimano 9 Speed Bar End Shifters. I have a 44cm Nitto Noodle Bar, or Riv Silver downtube shifters to trade. I could probably also find some other things to trade if I sifted through the parts drawer. Thanks Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN -- You

[RBW] My Atlantis Frame is Shipping!

2012-03-14 Thread Darin G.
My build is basically set with the parts currently on my Sam (with the exception of the Phil Wood BB) and is typical Riv: Sugino cranks, Nitto Noodles, Nitto Big Rack rear, Mini-Front, Brooks B17, etc. I plan on running the 700 X 42 Schwalbe Marathon Supremes on Mavic A719s. S, my

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B-67 Saddle, Honey

2012-03-14 Thread grrlyrida
Hi Velovixen, I'm interested in your saddle. Is it still available? On Monday, March 12, 2012 6:50:17 PM UTC-7, velovixen wrote: Hi! I am selling a Brooks B-67 saddle in honey. It's in excellent condition: almost broken in, with only a couple of marks that I tried to show in the photos.

[RBW] Re: My Atlantis Frame is Shipping!

2012-03-14 Thread dougP
Darin: Does your question relate to the color or the size? In either case, it's easily changed if you don't care for the look or the coverage. FWIW, I've seen silver fenders on an Atlantis (not mine) they look fine. Try 50 psi front / 60 rear on the 42mm Marathon Supremes for a start point.

[RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show - April 8, 2012 in Orange, CA

2012-03-14 Thread dougP
David Dan: We have the makings of Riv ride. Let's see if we can pull this off. dougP On Mar 14, 8:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: That could be fun. On 3/13/12, Daniel datadatadan...@gmail.com wrote: Hope this isn't too OT, but there's a STEEL bike show coming up

[RBW] Re: Bike lust.

2012-03-14 Thread dougP
Same here; Atlantis is my only data point. Biggest tires I've used are 40 mm so I've got lots of extra room. Here in So Cal the sandy stretches are short. Off-road is mostly clay adobe that isn't much different than concrete, so road tires are fine. I like the ride with the 40 mm Marathon

Re: [RBW] Mark's Curt-built Riv

2012-03-14 Thread Joe Bernard
This frame is also being offered as frame/fork/no headset for 1100 shipped. See Marks's iBob ad. Will we ever get this Google Block fixed. Mark has been around here forever..it's INSANE he can't post to this list. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:43:46 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: My

[RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread William
I know, right? Maybe we should start a bike swapping reality show. The swap will happen for one year, after which time you have to declare whether you want to swap back or not. Only if both don't want to trade back is the swap permanent. On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:07:14 PM UTC-7, Allan

[RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread William
So a few of my bags use corroplast stiffeners. It occurred to me that I could make an entire handlebar bag out of corroplast. It's partly just for a lark, and partly to prototype a bigger bag. It turned out so nicely, I might start using it and see how it holds up. I've got some experience

[RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread charlie
Dude..don't do it! Get a trailer for hauling kids and stuff with your Hilsen. Children grow up fast and need to ride their own eventually. Or get a old steel mountainbike and a xtracycle conversion or even a full on cargo bike for those times when you are out with the fam. Keep your

[RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Smitty
My AHH kid seat is still a work in progress --- I've added a big U bolt as a backrest... EasyRider style... since this pic was takenhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/6812051114/--- but the kids love it. The kid weight is all on the dropout. I called RivHQ because I had the same hilsen

[RBW] Re: Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-14 Thread Smitty
Another 2TT on the road... thumbs up! On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:56:42 AM UTC-7, PatKendall wrote: I am delighted to say that I just purchased my first Rivendell bicycle. Dick Denning and his father, Dick Senior, with the Country Bike Shop, Celina, Ohio, met me part way (I live in

[RBW] 52cm (?) Bleriot FS in Chicago on CL

2012-03-14 Thread Marty
Thought someone may be interested. Not mine, and not involved in any way, just passing along. (Looks really nice though...) http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2900194578.html Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Re: Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-14 Thread islaysteve
Very nice bike, Pat. It looks a lot like my Bleriot with similar color and build, right down to the tan bar tape and STI. Enjoy many miles on it. Steve On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:56:42 AM UTC-4, PatKendall wrote: I am delighted to say that I just purchased my first Rivendell bicycle.

Re: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Sean Whelan
Buy a trailer like a Burley. Sell the trailer to another like-minded cyclist when your daughter gets older. Keep your bike. Cheers, Sean --- On Tue, 3/13/12, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: From: Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen

Re: [RBW] Re: Wide, fat, heavy and slow on the hills!

2012-03-14 Thread Mojo
I too am not ready to follow the very low front tire pressures. For one thing here in windy, hilly Colorado I get out of the saddle regularly for power surges thus weighting the front tire more than the 40% estimate while seated. I do not want a squishy squirmy front tire when I am trying to

[RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Will
Go to Goodwill and buy a child's bike. Probably cost you $25. Or buy an errand/hauler for yourself and configure it for a rear child seat... still $25. On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:19:38 PM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: Could not believe how succesful Jinx was at doing his swap so I was wondering

Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread Andrew
Looks great, and nicely taped. That material is semi-translucent, yes? You could put a bright LED inside, and it would light up the whole, like a lantern. Not as good as a headlight, but it could serve a different aesthetic purpose. - Andrew, Berkeley On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 11:59 PM, William

[RBW] Re: Just got a Soma San Marcos

2012-03-14 Thread Jim
Nice bike, and indeed good to get another 2TT on the road! Hope you took in the National Corvette Museum while you were there (you caught their sign in one of your picture). Definitely worth the time. Best, Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:56:42 AM UTC-6, PatKendall wrote: I am

[RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Jim
FWIW, I'm 280+, and ride my AHH periodically with well loaded large saddle sack and front slickersack, and it hasn't yet felt like the bike wasn't up to it. Might be the glory of the second top tube. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:19:38 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Could not

Re: [RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Peter Morgano
Yeah on the 54 it would be hard to squeeze in a second tube, Haha. Does trailer weight not affect the overall weight like panniers, etc? Just wondering what direction to go with the kid. On Mar 14, 2012 11:26 AM, Jim jamesfek...@gmail.com wrote: FWIW, I'm 280+, and ride my AHH periodically

Re: [RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-14 Thread Steven Frederick
I almost think there are two positions on the ba top, too--in near the stem for aerodynamics or further out for control on a dirt road or to sit up and rest ones shoulders/hands/neck. SteveF On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM,

[RBW] new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread Leslie
My wheels from Rich arrived yesterday; spent last night doing the rough build-up. Still need to adjust the shifting, brakes, etc. But, this morning as I was headed out the door, I quickly snapped some phone pics, trying to show the clearance that the new Bombadil frame has. The tires are

[RBW] Re: Bleirot on EBAY

2012-03-14 Thread davidfrench
... was already drooling on the 67cm Homer Hilsen... but way out of my league... :( On Mar 13, 4:13 am, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Bleirot and SOMA San Marcos for sale on ebay!! http://www.ebay.com/sch/Bicycles-Frames-/33503/i.html?_from=R40_nkw=... -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread René Sterental
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Re: [RBW] Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-03-14 Thread William
That material may be available in semi-translucent shades, but this stuff is pretty darn opaque. On the conspicuity front, you could absolutely plaster the thing with reflective stickers. I have gaffer tape in day-glo, and I have glow in the dark tape that would be pretty entertaining to look

[RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-14 Thread Lynne Fitz
Back to the original subject - I am planning to be riding the OrRando populaire this coming Saturday. If you want to say hi, I will be one of the few women there, pink Sweetpea w/SS couplers, canvas luggage, hammered Honjo fenders and Little Pink Bear on the Carradice Barley. OrRando wool jersey,

[RBW] Re: new Bombadil clearance

2012-03-14 Thread William
Impressive. My older Bombadil is cosy with Quasi Motos, so good on you! The key to tire clearance photography is standing WAY back and zooming WAY in. That's hard when you're half built bike is there in the workshop. On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:54:29 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: My wheels

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Big Back Rack (Large)

2012-03-14 Thread Adam Kimball
Do you have one that you don't use? I'm interested - contact me. -Adam -- 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] Large Sized Gunnar Sport FS in Denver

2012-03-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2901190469.html No affiliation w/ seller/have never seen the bike, I just like the Gunnar Sports a LOT and this is a really well priced one in a size that's hard to find. If it was a 60cm it would be mine right now!!! The Sports are pretty darn close to

Re: [RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread Sean Whelan
A trailer brings its own set of load-bearing wheels, which a bike seat does not. The hitch is the only contact with your bike. It puts pressure on your chain stays, but I have hauled two kids, picnic lunch, etc, clamped to the back of a steel Bianchi with far less robustness than your Hilsen.

Re: [RBW] Re: So jinx has me wondering--Homer Hilsen for Bombadil?

2012-03-14 Thread William
For a child that's big enough to pedal (~ages 4 through 10 or so). I've had tremendous fun using the Burley Piccolo. It's got a very sturdy tubular cromo rear rack that attaches to the appropriate places for a rack to attach to, and the bike part screws on quick and easy. I've used it on a

Re: [RBW] Mark's Curt-built Riv

2012-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I have a custom 26-inch wheeled Curt Riv road bike and I can vouch for the niceness of his work. It is too bad that I need a 58 because that would very nicely fill the niche for a gofast derailleur bike. Oh, and I don't have any money, either... Joe: why is he selling? He liked it very much from