Couldn't fit the excellent Schwalbe Marathon 700x40 (38mm actual) Supremes
with my fenders so I was forced to go down in size (700x35) to some rather
nice Schwalbe Delta Cruisers in the Creme color..which I happen to
like. Without fenders I could go much wider but I don't ride without
If only we still owned all those other countries, oh how we would make
them pay!
Philip
biketinker.com
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:50:19 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2P86C-1x3o
Conservative loonie (not a loonie because he is conservative; he's
just a
Scott, I'd like the Shimano XT RD-M760 derailleur, but I need to make sure
that it will work with my STI (8-spd) brifters. Most of the listings i saw
for that model say rapid-rise. Yours' says low-normal. Just need to
clarify, I believe I need the low-normal, is that correct? If it will
On Mon, 2012-08-13 at 04:21 -0700, islaysteve wrote:
Scott, I'd like the Shimano XT RD-M760 derailleur, but I need to make
sure that it will work with my STI (8-spd) brifters. Most of the
listings i saw for that model say rapid-rise. Yours' says
low-normal.
low-normal *IS* Rapid Rise *IS*
I somewhat enjoy watching the track and field events (As with the author,
the cycling events turn me off).
My mental image of the British sports fan has always been the manical
drunken soccer hooligans. The brief shots I saw of happy Brits
sitting in some nice urban park watching the
I should also add to my post above that I'm using the same exact setup
(TA Zephyr triple, 127.5 Phil) on a new-to-me Homer Hilsen. The cup
placement relative to the BB shell is the only difference. I MIGHT be
able to go with a slightly narrower spindle but why bother? (for now).
On Aug 12, 4:39
OK, thanks for enlightening me, Steve. Scott, Sorry, I guess I won't be
able to use it after all. Good luck with your sale.
Steve
On Monday, August 13, 2012 7:43:56 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Mon, 2012-08-13 at 04:21 -0700, islaysteve wrote:
Scott, I'd like the Shimano XT
Ditto on the racks! Hoping it will work with the Ortlieb Sport
Packer Plus.
On Aug 9, 11:23 am, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote:
That looks very nice, especially for low-trail bikes. ducking... I'll be
another watching for the bags on this one.
Any thoughts on what the tab on the top front
Charlie,
Classy looking Hillborne build. I love the way the Zefal fits in there so nice
and snug.
Marc
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The sun never sets on the British empire'till now
Maybe now they can get a good night's sleep
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It was very nicely pointed out to me that the excess of other content
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posting it, and ask that we drop this thread.
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Try this
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On Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:13:59 PM UTC-4, Stephen S wrote:
Is that the correct link?
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:46:32 PM UTC-7, Marc Irwin wrote:
It seems they nailed a
It was fun while it lasted!
Maturity? (Boo!)
Marc Red Diaper Baby Schwartz
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Rob, I'm envious; always wanted a Saluki, but by the time I could afford a
second bike, the production ended. Oh well.
No need for shellac though. I just bought a large can a month ago to redo
the bar tape on the Atlantis.
Steve
Seattle
On Saturday, August 11, 2012 11:12:17 AM UTC-7, Rob
All packages have been sent. Levers are still available, everything else
has sold. THANKS!
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:13:32 AM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote:
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Which begets more spam..
In Canada, I think it's called Spork
Schwartzy
About 24 lbs, based on frame and component wts. VO 650b wheels,
Pari-Motos, mostly Shimano drivetrain with STI shifters, otherwise Rivish
including B17 saddle. No racks. My frame is a 51, so if both of our wts
are accurate, you've got me by a couple of pounds on components. Not that
It is indeed a nice little corner of the interwebs.
On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 9:27 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Just wanted to say that you all seem to be very friendly and kind here.
Another biking forum I frequent can get a little rough. Not everyone is so
nice. Bums me out.
See this old thread.
http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/4d0d79f1875cccb0/588c1a66b3e5f5ff?lnk=gstq=fat+frank+hillborne#588c1a66b3e5f5ff
50mm Fat Franks fit but not with fenders, which I know is a deal breaker
for alot of people but boy does it look nice and cushy
I got a Carradice Barley saddlebag as a birthday gift and I think it could
use some support. The current Bagman2 is... well lets be kind and just say
it clashes with my Nitto front rack. The Barley is small and the original
Bagman Sport should be the ticket. Anyone have a Bagman Sport going
Of those cranks, which have the lowest q factor? I am getting my knees tore up
by the suginos I am presently riding on my Romulus...
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Shimano Dynohub sold.
thanks,
tim
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 9:49:36 AM UTC-6, tim becker wrote:
Tubus rack is sold. Everything else still available. Make an offer. I
also have a pair of On One Midge bars 25.4mm - they've been mounted and
ridden 2 or 3 times, never taped - I'd like to
Update:
Sugino XD2 Triple SOLD
IRD Alpina-D SOLD
Paul Thumbies SOLD
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:00:49 PM UTC-7, Scott Calhoun wrote:
A dead air conditioner, dying water heater, and a kid's college tuition
have conspired to make me let go of some frames and parts I've been
collecting and
I'm running the Riv. Marathon 700 x 47 on mine. I switched from the
jack brown 33's about a week ago...Love them so far...no plans to
switch back any time soon
On Aug 12, 5:54 pm, Randall Rupp rcr...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm running some 700 x 35 tires on my Hillborne and wondered if anybody had
I have the beige ones and I love them. I love the color but another reason I
bought them is it reads as only the beige ones are made from recycled bottles.
For me that was another good reason to get them.
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/sks-longboard-fender-first-look-29441/
Erik in
Hi,
Do you know if the geometry of this Bombadil is the same as the current
frames on their website? Also, could you tell me your PBH and height
please? Thanks
Jeff
Denver, CO
On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:48:48 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote:
Oh - and the price includes the Brooks B-17S
Hi there
Tried to post from my phone, but not sure it went through. If that Tubus
rack is silver, I'll take it.
Thanks,
Dave
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:00:49 PM UTC-7, Scott Calhoun wrote:
A dead air conditioner, dying water heater, and a kid's college tuition
have conspired to make me
Hi Scott, I'm also interested in the Campagnolo Record crankset. Let me
know! Thanks!
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i have an early canti hillborne. i put 2.0 big apples on it and had room
for something bigger, i took them off pretty quick because the bike felt
really sluggish with them on.
with jack browns the bike always felt a little skiddish.
right now i am running 38 hypers, which are running as a true
Scott,
I'd like the XTR RD-900 rear derailleur.
thanks,
Andrew
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VO Front Rack w/ Decaluer still available.
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:11:45 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
Both brand new and never mounted. The front rack w/ decaleur has all of
the mounting hardware except a set of p-clamps. They were used on a friends
bike.
VO Mini Rack $40 Shipped
Reduced to $80 shipped for the crank set. Thanks!
On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 3:02:06 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote:
Sugino XD2 crank set http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr1.htm, triple
46x36x24, 170 mm
Brand new chain rings with lightly used arms. The left arm has some scuff
Any pics of the Trek 950 frame? Is the 6scm c-t or c-c? Also could you tell
me the top tube length?
On Monday, August 13, 2012 1:43:16 PM UTC-4, dan gee wrote:
Of those cranks, which have the lowest q factor? I am getting my knees
tore up by the suginos I am presently riding on my
I know, another annoying ISO post but I have a few friends who are not
entirely computer literate and this is a posting for one of them.
Looking for Taiwan 56cm Sam frameset, paint color, paint condition and
number of top tubes not important. Since I do the bike building I will
be buying this on
Lotsa pretty stuff.
Anyway, as a complete set (Hbadge/DT and ST), which model do you like best?
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On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 2:44 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Lotsa pretty stuff.
Anyway, as a complete set (Hbadge/DT and ST), which model do you like best?
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#1 Atlantis
#2 Heron
#3 Quickbeam
#4 Bleriot
#5 Hunq
I am a choice hog!
Fun post! Thanks!
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On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 3:44 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Lotsa pretty stuff.
Anyway, as a complete set (Hbadge/DT and ST), which model do you like best?
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1. AHH
2. Romulus
3. Rambouillet
4. Saluki
5. Atlantis
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Crank set and bar tape are sold. Thanks!
On Monday, August 13, 2012 2:54:58 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote:
Reduced to $80 shipped for the crank set. Thanks!
On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 3:02:06 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote:
Sugino XD2 crank set http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr1.htm, triple
Both racks sold!
Thanks to the best group in the whole wide world!
Marc obviously, money makes me happy! ;-) Schwartz
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Really, REALLY biased here - The Saluki graphics (esp, the original
foil/painted headbadge - the later heavier metal badges lost a lot of
what makes a Saluki look like a Saluki. And the particular Saluki who
modeled for original badge holds a special place in my heart).
Next up, I like the font
Rivendell custom
On Monday, August 13, 2012 3:44:03 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Lotsa pretty stuff.
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+1 on saluki.
On Aug 13, 2012 5:03 PM, tdusky tdu...@comcast.net wrote:
Rivendell custom
On Monday, August 13, 2012 3:44:03 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Lotsa pretty stuff.
Anyway, as a complete set (Hbadge/DT and ST), which model do you like
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On Monday, August 13, 2012 3:44:03 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
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saluki
atlantis (probably biased)
redwood
quickbeam
I haven't seen the hunqa head badge in person but it looks pretty nice
online :)
Cheers!
lyle
On 13 August 2012 17:11, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
+1 on saluki.
On Aug 13, 2012 5:03 PM, tdusky tdu...@comcast.net wrote:
On Mon, 2012-08-13 at 13:53 -0700, John Price wrote:
The Saluki graphics (esp, the original foil/painted headbadge - the
later heavier metal badges lost a lot of what makes a Saluki look like
a Saluki.
The cop badge headbadge was available as an extra-cost option on the
very first batch of
The Bombadil, I think, is my favorite, but the Rivendell standard for customs
is right up there w/ it. I love my Ram as a bike, but it's the bike's
qualities, and color, that caught my heart; and not it's head badge nor name.
It's fine as a name, it's a fine badge, but not my faves...
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Out of curiosity (and I have a Bleriot also), would you say the Bleriot is
better with front load, or rear load? Is your frame a 51? Good luck with
your sale. Thanks, Steve
On Monday, August 13, 2012 12:47:31 PM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO
Meet mlle. Giselle N.
Hola!
Not affiliated. Borderline Riv Content, but,
Check it out!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Surly-Big-Dummy-Custom-Spec-Loaded-with-Xtracycle-Goodness-NR-Free-Ship-w-BIN-/130747351207?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item1e712640a7
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Steve,
Giselle Bleriot is a 57, actually. I think best with front rear, biased
toward front. Otherwise, front is much better than rear.
But my tastes are not definitive, just me own.
I love this bike!
Marc
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Bleriot! I love the biplane, and the spear through the downtube decal. The
name is cool, too.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Monday, August 13, 2012 2:57:05 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
The Bombadil, I think, is my favorite, but the Rivendell standard for
customs is right up there w/ it. I love
1. I recently swapped for a pair of Tektro RL740 interrupter levers
with a listmember (thanks again) and use them with the **mountain**
BB7s on my Fargo. Even setting the pads closer to the rotors than
before (that was the reason the iffy rotor on the front BA wheel
snicked per my recent question;
Thank you! I was just about to write, What, no Bleriot!?! Really, no
Bleriot?
+1 for the Bleriot. Atlantis, Redwood, and Hunq are nice too... but,
they're no Bleriot. Well, maybe the Atlantis is. :-)
Every time I see the Atlantis I think of the the boat designer George
Buehler. He tells the
I think the tan is a pretty nice match with the Rivendell cream headtube
and accents.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6922766182/in/set-72157607471577085
The fenders work well, but you will get drips off the front stays that may
hit your shoes.
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 8:13:59 PM
Love 'em all, but the winner is the Legolas, nolo contedere.
Road Standard second, then Rambouillet.
Max Beach
Sonoma County
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SimpleOne. Both for the letter font and the headbadge. The pterodactyl
make it for me. Really ties the room together.
Next would be the custom, then Atlantis.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote:
Love 'em all, but the winner is
Anyone keeping track.?
Maybe we can award a rider to the winning bike. I volunteer!
Marc me! me! me! Schwartz
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In order: Legolas, AHH, Wilbury. For the animals, I'd go with the Saluki
and Hunqapillar. Favorite overall is the custom headbadge.
Brian (looking at the headbadge poster for clarity)
Seattle, WA
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
SimpleOne. Both for
Thanks for the responses - I'm running with fenders but I'm go to check out
the Schwalbe Supremes or Delta Cruisers (wonder what they're called in
German)
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 12:57 PM, mr.trout ianet...@yahoo.com wrote:
i have an early canti hillborne. i put 2.0 big apples on it and had
i have a copy of the headbadge poster so its easy to peruse...i like the second
one
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
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Trying to make some money for my upcoming bike tour from Portland to SF! I
might have to wiggle in a visit to Riv HQ too!
Anyways, for sale is one very cool Carradice Nelson Longflap. Great tan
canvas with leather workings. I paid $160 on eBay for it not too long ago
when I was gaga over it
the second badge doesnt make mention of the model.all the more mysterious
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
Woman is 53 But Looks 25
Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors...
I've been on one Adventure Cycling tour and know a number of people who have been on one of their tours. First though, I'd point out that they have several different types of tours - minimal support, where there are 10-12 people, route info provided, everyone carries his/her own stuff plus some
Bumping this because I think it will be awesome if we get a crew together.
Who's with me?
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Racks are sold. Thanks!
On Monday, August 13, 2012 2:41:39 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
VO Front Rack w/ Decaluer still available.
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:11:45 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
Both brand new and never mounted. The front rack w/ decaleur has all of
the mounting
Eric if your planning to ride to the coast from portland I highly suggest
taking the nesstucca river road. Beautiful gravel road with a campsite
right in the middle between Portland and the coast.
-Manny
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I think that second badge on the poster is used on current Riv customs, or
earlier ones?
# 5, 3, 20, 9, 24...1st thru 5th place
The Badge Olympics!
http://tinyurl.com/9rosfp9
Marc here come the judge Schwartz.(Laugh-In, fer cryin out loud!?!)
Make that;
Marc Old Schwartz
I'll shut up
Nice Carradice!
Howabout
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/6934831934/in/photostream
NOW I'll shut up
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Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:35 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Which headbadge/DT/ST
Hey all,
I have a few things up for sale. All prices include shipping in the USA.
Brooks Ti swift - Honey, used around 200 miles. $320
Dura Ace 7400 Bolt on FD- looks new $50
Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem -New $50
Vintage Dia Compe road style levers for canti/vbrakes, pleasant hand shape
$30
Reply offlist please and thank you.
JL
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I would call it the Rivendell 'Rangutan.
Brooks banana seat, Nitto Ape-Hangers, paint it Orangutan Rust (like their
coats), and use Cocoanut husk to twine the bar tape/bamboo grips.
The vine-like stays would finish off the jungle motif along with an
Orangutan Headbadge and DT label of the
Scot - I'm likely in depending on timing.
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:35 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote:
Bumping this because I think it will be awesome if we get a crew together.
Who's with me?
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On Thursday, August 2, 2012 12:07:09 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
I bought two pairs of Shimano A600 pedals from this seller. $74 shipped
per pair.
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