They say experience is the teacher of all things. For those that are
local and are lucky enough to ride up Mt.Diablo ya'll now how it was
riding up Mt.Diablo for the first time. After the ranger station you
get one of those What the hell am I doing? moments.
Being a teacher I have the unique
Great story!
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:04 AM, Manuel Acosta
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They say experience is the teacher of all things. For those that are
local and are lucky enough to ride up Mt.Diablo ya'll now how it was
riding up Mt.Diablo for the first time. After the ranger
I've been using them for about 6 months on my Atlantis. 26 wheels
with Marathon Racers. No flats in 800+ miles. They do not hold air
particularly well. I have to pump mine up at least once a week.
GeorgeS
On Mar 18, 11:28 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
What's the verdict on the Foss inner
I have been looking at purchasing a Roadeo to compliment my Sam Hillborne
as a fast club riding bike. I am starting to do quicker rides, going with
a group about three times a week along with longer distance rides on the
weekend and really need a bike that is specifically for road riding of
I don't know what the big deal is about this issue?! The Bicycle FAQ has
a section on rames going soft here:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/frame-soft.html
Good Luck!
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:05:41 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote:
Well, materials science WAS my major, and Jan is right on the
rbw_o_bunch,
I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note:
I'm not a real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework
here. If I have a part wrong etc., please feel free to correct me. I
am trying to describe this bike and its history as clearly and
honestly as
rbw_o_bunch,
I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note: I'm not a
real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework here. If I have a part
wrong etc., please feel free to correct me. I am trying to describe this bike
and its history as clearly and honestly as
I have (or had) foss tubes with Quasi Moto tires.
I say or had because the rear one is now, due to user error, in the
trash.
I used the cloth (velox?) rim strips that I already had on the wheels,
and had no problems related to that.
The other weekend I picked up several goat heads on the Las
Hey rbw_o_bunch,
I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note:
I'm not a real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework
here. If I have a part wrong etc., please feel free to correct me. I
am trying to describe this bike and its history as clearly and
honestly as
Not to resurrect a dead thread AND get it back on track, but what's the
deal with the birthday coupon? I was a member when membership was a thing
(not sure if it still is) and I thought I gave 'em my b-day.
I turned 30 this week and think I need to King cages and some consumables.
Daniel in
I can't help you with the buffing, but will say that my black b17 has
several scratches and marks on it and it doesn't seem to matter much with
the functionality of the saddle. I scratched mine up fairly bad the first
week I had it and since then I just don't care how it looks anymore.
On
On Mar 17, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Frank wrote:
Perhaps the best news is that my kids, two boys eight and eleven, are on the
same program, and to them it’s a good thing. I feel as if with the help of
Rivendell, I’ve AXE-proofed my home, and that’s worth a lot.
Worth several times a lot, I'd
I think the photo on the Riv site of the white and red Roadeo with Sram
Force components did this to me. I'm currently saving for one now. I love
my Sam Hillborne, but the Roadeo will fit some of the faster riding I am
doing much better.
On Monday, March 12, 2012 2:48:32 PM UTC-5, jinxed
I'm interested in this too as I'd like to run the Grand Bois tires but have
to deal with lots of goat heads. Does it really matter if it can stay
inflated with a nail through it if its just going to go flat when the
offending object comes out?
As mentioned,**IF** you have a piercing object
My 63 San Marcos is on the way. Bought on eBay which was quite a bit
cheaper than a Canadian LBS.
Yours looks great Pat - hope you will give a thorough ride report when
you have a chance.
Mine will be built up with 10 speed Campy Velcoce that is coming off
my Marinoni Sportivo (its getting
When I am on the rbw list on google groups, when i go to post, either an answer
to an existing post, or a new post, i get a message stating i don't have
permission to post.
I logged off my google account, logged back in, and same issue. I am sending
this as a reply to the digest version of
The bars are 44cm Soma Hwy One Bars. The stem is the Nitto 8cm Technomic.
On Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:56:42 AM UTC-5, 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,
Hello all,
I need to replace the front tire of my bike, a vintage Trek 520
touring bike. I've got a Rolly-Polly on the back which is in good
shape. I need a new tire for the front.
In my mind I have two options that would work, either a Rolly Polly
(provides a match with the rear tire) or a
I'm using them on my AHH, which I commute with. My hope is that if I
pick up debris that punctures the tube, I can still make it to work on
time - then repair the tube at lunch, or after work. I still carry a
spare butyl tube, because I don't think the FOSS patches would work in
the rain.
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I'm amazed at the feel of the bike. I've been riding a Specialized Roubaix
(carbon frame). Although the San Marcos is several pounds heavier, on the
road it feels lighter and much more agile than the carbon road bike. Dick
told me I'd be amazed at the difference. He was not exaggerating. Sorry,
I just bought some JB Greens to put on my Gunnar Cross bike so I've been
following this thread with interest. I'm hoping to use it while I ride
support on a bike tour I'm planning for the local bike coop this summer. I
have to say, that Legolas makes me even more jealous that I didn't jump on
For any other RBW riders who have followed the writing of Gary Taubes, he
put out a lengthy piece today in response to the news out of Harvard, that
eating red meat and processed meats hastens mortality and illness.
I hate it when that happens. But some Guiche Cream will buff it right
out
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 5:46 PM, Brett Lindenbach
brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote:
I am used to people admiring my Bleriot around town, and it is not
atypical for me to exit a shop to find
Anne,
I used one of those dreamy shiny stainless steel clamps with the rubber
inserts, maybe they're designed to mount racks to forks or seat stays, but
I used one around an LED flashlight, and secured it to my WALD basket with
a single bolt and nut and a washer. I bet you could do the very same
I got all my Readers together to sell - I have gotten a great deal of
pleasure and information from these. They're formative, informative,
and subversive. 30 or so Readers ($50), 20 or so Catalogs, Flyers and
Other ($30). Two Bridgestone catalogs ($10). Full listing here:
This is one beautiful bike! And, if I were to build a custom, it is
almost exactly how I would have kitted it. It's even my size, and looks
a lot like my Ram did when I first got it. I hope someone grabs this
and makes good use of it.
On 3/18/2012 11:19 AM, Jack Stone wrote:
rbw_o_bunch,
http://kunstler.com/blog/2012/03/juked-by-medicine.html
On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:05 PM, Andrew ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:
For any other RBW riders who have followed the writing of Gary Taubes, he
put out a lengthy piece today in response to the news out of Harvard, that
eating red meat and
Why not send it to Kara Ginther and ask her to transform the ugly scratches
into something beautiful?
http://www.karaginther.com/shop/custom-saddles
http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/07/leather-engraved-brooks-saddle-bicycle.html
David G, Madison WI
On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM,
I'd like the two catalogues.
Thanks,
Mitch
San Luis Obispo, CA
On Monday, March 19, 2012 7:29:08 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
I got all my Readers together to sell - I have gotten a great deal of
pleasure and information from these. They're formative, informative,
and subversive.
I'm coming via Amtrak to ride around in Milwaukee, WI, April 21-22. I'll
most likely be riding my Brompton, which has a raw finish that allows
inspection of the wonderful brazing. I'm looking to meet Milwaukee friends
for riding, socializing, and maybe a place to sleep for the evening (hotels
Go with the Ruffy Tuffy, I must be dead cause I can't tell the difference
in the ride.
Enjoy the ride
Tom Dusky
Huntington Woods MI
On Sunday, March 18, 2012 7:30:56 PM UTC-4, SeanMac wrote:
Hello all,
I need to replace the front tire of my bike, a vintage Trek 520
touring bike. I've got
FYI, you can get similar but not as pretty as the nitto clamps at home depot or
plumbing supply places for a buck or two.
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Poking around Riv site and saw they have the new colored Sams for pre-
sale for an incredible deal at $1050.00! Damn wish it wasnt time to
pay for my kid's summer camp or I would snap that up right now.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm
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I know someone in their 70s who eats too much, drinks too much and has
smoked for probably 50+ years and is in pretty good health. I observed this
so the following must be true Eat, drink, smoke and live a long life.
Observations are just observations. And yes, studies aren't scientific.
Love that color.
On Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20:37 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Poking around Riv site and saw they have the new colored Sams for pre-
sale for an incredible deal at $1050.00! Damn wish it wasnt time to
pay for my kid's summer camp or I would snap that up right now.
Beautiful bike!!! If I rode a road bike and didn't have a Rivendell
already. I'd buy this. That bike deserves to be ridden. But it is a
work of art too. This is a great bike. Thank you for sharing the
pictures.
On Mar 18, 2:19 pm, Jack Stone jst...@westernwedge.com wrote:
rbw_o_bunch,
I
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/nino-schurter-wins-world-cup-1-on-650b-wheels
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I have an early Romulus (RM029) that I don't ride much and I am
considering selling it since I also own a Rambouillet. I am trying to
get an idea of the value before I list it, as O may keep it for my son
(he's only 11, but he's growing like a weed).
I am the second owner, so I'm not sure
I'd say it's worth in the ballpark of $1000 provided it doesn't need
anything replaced in order to render it rideable.
If it's got lots of snazzy bags and racks on it, it could be worth even
more. People are delighted to pick up a used Rambouillet for ~$1200, and
the Romulus is only
I typically ride a RP front RT rear with good results. I can feel a
difference especially front, less so rear where I tend to get more punctures.
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On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Kevin Abbott kwillabb...@gmail.com wrote:
I have an early Romulus (RM029) that I don't ride much and I am considering
selling it since I also own a Rambouillet. I am trying to get an idea of the
value before I list it, as O may keep it for my son (he's only 11,
any bike that sports trade beads is right by my book. She looks like
a beauty,
-liesl
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I have a Gilles Berthoud decaleur. It's an H-91. That means it fits on a
quill type stem with a horizontal bolt like a Nitto Pearl or Technomic type
stem, and it has the extension piece 91mm long. What I need is the type
that fits a threadless stem and has a 70mm extension. I expect I'll
Undoubtedly, there are some women who don't like Pine Tar Soap, but my
family is full of Pine Tar-Sudsing gals; in fact, they prefer it!
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It's an absolute STUNNA!
On Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:19:18 AM UTC-7, Napes wrote:
rbw_o_bunch,
I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note: I'm
not a real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework here. If I
have a part wrong etc., please feel free to
I have Paselas on the Long Low, and Jack Brown Blues on the QuickBeam. I am
really preferring the Jack Browns - they are less squirmy on straights and
in turns, and at the same time ride better over bad pavement, which seems
only too abundant in Berkeley these days. I keep both at about 80 psi..
I have a set of the 45cm Randonneur bars that I tried for a while and
wasn't enamored with. I'm looking for a narrower bar. I've tried 46cm
Noodles, but I'm one of the few that don't seem to get along with the
bigger Noodles. I'm looking for something up to 44cm if anyone out their
is
Hi Kevin,
As a reference point (not meant to discourage!), I couldn't get any
interest in my good condition 63 canti-Rom as a bike with Phil/Schmidt
wheels for $950 or as a frameset for $550. That was 4 years ago,
though, and I decided to keep it rather than cut the price further. I
had paid $600
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Kevin Abbott kwillabb...@gmail.comwrote:
I am the second owner, so I'm not sure what the year is, but it is the
earlier model with sidepull brakes.
It came out in 2003, and was only made for one year.
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It sounds like me and mine are making last minute plans to visit family in
the Ft Collins area (specifically Windsor) in the immediate future. I may
be able to sneak my bike along.
If I can get my bike there I'd like to get out and do some exploring.
Anyone on here familiar with the area and
RTs are a step up from Armadillos, but not by much. Go w/ the RP IMHO.
On 3/19/12, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
I typically ride a RP front RT rear with good results. I can feel a
difference especially front, less so rear where I tend to get more
punctures.
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I have ridden the Paselas in several configs..and like them fine.
My current tire is the 700x40 Marathon Supreme and 35mm Panaracer T
serves on the SimpleOne. They are fast enough for me at 257 pounds.
Honestly I don't notice a huge diff in tire brands to a point but the
weight and general
Having seen the new bruise bleu in person I can attest to how great
the color is.
Emily's new bike is the bruise bleu
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6845791516/
On Mar 19, 10:43 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
Love that color.
On Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20:37 AM UTC-7,
Glad you had a good day of it. Sometime when you feel up to it, try one of
the longer rides. In my experience, there's something that happens
somewhere out beyond the edge of
way-past-the-furthest-distance-that-you-thought-you-could-go that is really
special, and that just doesn't happen on
On 3/19/12, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
I have ridden the Paselas in several configs..and like them fine.
My current tire is the 700x40 Marathon Supreme and 35mm Panaracer T
serves on the SimpleOne. They are fast enough for me at 257 pounds.
Honestly I don't notice a huge diff in
While I'm not specifically familiar with the FoCo area, the roads in
CO are great to ride on. You might climb up the hills to the west of
the city, or you could head south and then east, climbing to Carter
Lake. Pawnee Grasslands, to the north, might also be a possibility
for some mixed surface
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