[RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-03-25 Thread frank_a
They fit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/6333973763/in/set-72157629201165583 - Frank On Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:32:52 AM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Just wondering if anyone has come across any 700x40 tires that are higher tpi( 120). Im kind of imagining a Jack Brown

Re: [RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Eric Platt
Very nice build. A lot cleaner than mine. Hope you have a lot of fun getting it dirty in the future. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Congratulations!!! I didn't like the Moustache bars when I first tried them. Painful for

[RBW] Re: Taping Technique

2013-03-25 Thread Michael Hechmer
Yes, I see that now that I go back and re-watch the video. I'm not sure I like this blue color, or the cork, so I may get a chance to redo this in the near future. My Ram has always had Fazik tape on it and I have liked the way it works, looks, and lasts, but I gather they have redesigned it

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Tom Goodmann
Beautiful bloo build. I'm going to try Albas on mine (double top tube, however) and install cable splitters, as I have now a set of Noodles to switch out (and the Moustache on an XO-1). A couple of sets of tires, and these two bikes will give me various rides. Here's for the weather for you

RE: [RBW] Looking for 650b wheelset and tires?

2013-03-25 Thread Marc Schwartz
Hi, Trevor While I'm not the original poster-seeker, I am in need of a rear 650B wheel for an RB-2 conversion I'm doing. Please send price, etc. Thanks, Marc Marc Schwartz 233 S Miranda St Las Cruces, NM 88005 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] There's time for Everything.

2013-03-25 Thread jimD
'Gold fish on Diablo'? Now that's exotic, even for California! Jenny and Manny's photos are great. -JimD On Mar 24, 2013, at 10:05 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.plattyjo.com/2013/03/weekend-shenanigans-an-accidental-century-dirty-diablo/ -- You received

Re: [RBW] Horizontal Drop outs??? was: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

2013-03-25 Thread Jonathan Poor
I should have pointed out first that I love the Black Bomba, and the two-pulley tensioner does look nice, (even if it does resemble a derailleur... :}) But horizontal dropouts were part of the early Rivendell canon. Vertical dropouts were seen as less flexible. Say, for example, you wanted

RE: [RBW] ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Sure: Tubus rack, Brooks Imperial. Bag strapped (tightly) to saddle loops, and (tightly) to rack with two Irish Straps. Rock-solid, fits perfectly. Here installed, in a not-great picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566408571/in/photostream Here, before installation,

Re: [RBW] Horizontal Drop outs??? was: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

2013-03-25 Thread Jonathan Poor
Oops, I see that Jim has said why verticals are considered better for geared bikes. But I guess I'd trade those advantages for the ability to change over to a single cog or internal gear hub without using a tensioner. (BTW, Jim, I am one of your followers -- not sure how that happened, but I

[RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Yahoo! Service
I am 65 and ride with a semi-retired psychologist who is 80 and a retired ophthalmologist who is 66.  We ride almost 100 miles every week year round.  Two of us own steel bikes and one has an aluminum road bicycle. The long miles we put on a bike almost demands we go for comfort, even

[RBW] FS: Brooks B66

2013-03-25 Thread Aaron VanDerlip
A lightly used B66 in Honey (I think?) saddle with black rails. It has ridden less than 500 miles by a small rider. I likely have the seat sandwich floating around in my parts drawer and will include it if I can locate it. Images are here.

[RBW] Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread Brent
I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto crystal seat post and Shimano side pull brakes - the headset is Shimano 105. All for 400.00. It seems like a decent price especially since I doubt

[RBW] Re: Plastic Fenders and Hetres

2013-03-25 Thread Alex R
Hi Daniel, I use SKS P50 mudguards with my Hetres, and they fit well. SKS recommends the P50 for tires of width 38--45mm: http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=ena=productr=mudguardsi=6409800121CHROMOPLASTICS Alex On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:39:18 AM UTC+13, Daniel wrote: Michael, do you have

Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
Kevin, I have no idea what it's worth, but a great looking bike! Love the color. On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 5:46 PM, kevin spicher kevinspic...@gmail.comwrote: Hello all.. I have a Rivendell All 'Rounder purchased in 1996-97 (I have the receipt somewhere).It has Richard Sachs lugs and if I

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
Score! Roms are great bikes. That plus a Bleriot means you have some great bikes! Get that thing up and running post haste! On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM, Brent baver...@shaw.ca wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo

Re: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
Hi Captain, you know, I was just thinking that same thing yesterday. I do have more than one bike, but one is really all I need. My most recent thoughtful ruminations on the subject can be found here: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-versatile-bicycle.html On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 6:29

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Purpose-built is sexy. Forumula One cars get your attention. Dragsters and Funny Cars get the crowds at the auto shows. A friend who happens to be a pretty high-level competitor at Ironman Triathlons showed me his bicycle - a $10K wonder of specificity. He can barely control it in a

Re: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread justinaugust
Interestingly enough - I've been toying with this. I have: 58cm 650b Saluki (Noodles) 58cm 700c SimpleOne (Jitensha) 58cm 700c or 650b Motobecane Gran Jubilee (Promenade) (fixed gear 650b Hetre townie) And was lusting after building up a mountain bike. It's my yearly Spring cleaning (even as it

[RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread iamkeith
I don't know if this helps or not, but I just bought one a couple of months ago, as was discussed in this group. It is a '99 Joe Starck/Joe Bell version, in good shape but probably not as nice as yours. I paid $1,650 and would have gladly paid more if I had the means and if it was

Re: [RBW] Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

2013-03-25 Thread Eric Norris
Tom: Easy way to answer your question is to remove the locknut (which you can do while the stem is still installed. See how much space is available between the top of the steerer and the inside top of the locknut. If you need to install a spacer, that should cost you about $1 at your LBS.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread tarik saleh
Kevin, but, but, but, but... that is the quintessential early Riv AR, I still remember it fondly from 1998ish bob-ride. I remember it with moustache bars and bag matchery, but still looks great... Tarik On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 6:46 PM, kevin spicher kevinspic...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all..

[RBW] Re: FS/T: Nitto Bullmoose Bar, 200mm, Unpainted

2013-03-25 Thread Jeremy Till
Bump. Should say that I'm open to shipping as well, buyer pays shipping cost. On Monday, March 18, 2013 4:03:18 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: For sale is one pair of lightly used (maybe 500 miles) Nitto Bullmoose Bars from the original batch, in the longer 200mm extension, lovingly

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Mike Schiller
It all comes down to what compromises you want to make while riding. Sure one bike can do it all but, you will be slower riding 55mm tires on a smooth rolling stretch of highway but faster on a bumpy dirt road and the opposite is true with 32mm tires. Of course you may not care about speed or

Re: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
I'd say hold on to the S1 until you're really sure you don't need/want it anymore. I sold my Quickbeam a while ago as I wasn't using it much at all, but it left a void in the lineup. Nothing quite like those bikes out there. The 650b preference is of course the deal breaker for you, so it may be

Re: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Shoji Takahashi
For removable cockpits, have you considered the daVinci splitters? http://www.davincitandems.com/comp.html#split I was considering it-- but the most I change handlebars is twice a year (spring and winter). Cables are cheap, and I do it in time with semi-annual maintenance. I know some folks

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread jpp
I feel too each their own. I have been doing the one bike idea (RIVed out Surly LHT) for 3 + years. But I totally understand having more. In fact if money was no option for me I would probably have a few more. On the flip side there is nothing wrong with having a favorite bike, but does not

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread NWAJack
On Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:44:29 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Just got it from Rivendell a few weeks ago. My first new Rivendell bike. I was on the fence about a drop build vs. moustache bar build. I got drops. But I want to eventually swap out the bars to 'staches just to try it. Been curious

[RBW] Re: Source for MUSA Seersucker Buttons?

2013-03-25 Thread jinxed
After all but 2 of my buttons had cracked, I finally just installed a new set. Luckily I had one of each size still intact to match up at the fabric store. There were plenty in matching sizes and I chose some that were made from coconut shell...or at least thats what the card said. I loaded up

Re: [RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
Don't me wrong in this... I have 4.5 bikes at the moment. I just like the idea of a versatile bike that you could do this with. It's pretty amazing how Rivendells, from their raciest Roadeo to burlyest Bombadil can be built up so many ways.That's good design at it's best! On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at

[RBW] Re: Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
On Monday, March 25, 2013 11:32:57 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote: A quick question. After switching from cantis to V-brakes on the Bombadil several months ago I now have an un-needed cable hanger in my headset. I need to get rid of it for weight savings (only kidding—it gets in the way of my

Re: [RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-03-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Amen to that! Way back in the day when I first started using 559 wheels on road, with both a Fatboy and a Specialized Turbo wheelset. I looked at the tires' labels which said 110 psi so, eager to be a good citizen, I pumped them to 110 psi. Nothing more hard and rough than a 35 mm tire at 110 psi!

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Bryan
Looks really great, Michael. You can't go wrong with drops. I've done the Moustache and Albatross experiments, but nothing compares to the comfort and versatility of Noodles for me, even for commuting through the city or riding off-road. Bryan -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2013-03-25 at 09:44 -0700, jpp wrote: I feel too each their own. I have been doing the one bike idea (RIVed out Surly LHT) for 3 + years. But I totally understand having more. In fact if money was no option for me I would probably have a few more. On the flip side there is nothing

Re: [RBW] ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread shawn m.
That looks great! So there's hope, sorta. Funny thing: I had a Tubus Cargo, but sold it last year in favor of the Nitto Big Rear Rack. Oh, and the sprung saddle is brand spanking new. So, I'm in for a penny AND a pound, but in all the wrong ways! The very fact that the Nitto is effectively

[RBW] Re: Source for MUSA Seersucker Buttons?

2013-03-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yeah, the buttons seem to be the weak spot of the MUSA shirts. I'll just mismatch when the time comes. That will look more like me anyway. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 24, 2013 6:25:47 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: Four, possible five years after I bought it, my MUSA seersucker

Re: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The statutory minimum for bikes owned is three. Or four. Like this: Gofast. Fixed gear if different from gofast. Commuter/errand bike as close in build to gofast as possible. Off road bike. Oh, and it is also good to have a British racing tricycle. Seriously, I have a bad case of get rid of it

RE: [RBW] One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Justin: As you probably know, there have been some 650B conversions of Quickbeams - here, for example. http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc007-ronlau0505.html Just in case you want to keep the fixie/SS possibility in your lineup. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread William
The long miles we put on a bike almost demands we go for comfort, even at a small cost in weight. If I want to do some trail riding then I remove my 700c X28mm tires and instal my 32mm's. Three or four years ago I was able to think of 700x28 as a comfort choice. Now, 700x28 is a balls-out

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
As someone who a year ago went from not being able to ride a bike and thus not having one, to having one that does everything -- one bike is a wonderful blessing. My Hunqapillar with the large Dureems is a delight to ride on our paved roads and even more delightful to ride on the back roads

Re: [RBW] ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Maybe you can cut off the tombstone. On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:31:12 PM UTC-5, shawn m. wrote: That looks great! So there's hope, sorta. Funny thing: I had a Tubus Cargo, but sold it last year in favor of the Nitto Big Rear Rack. Oh, and the sprung saddle is brand spanking new. So, I'm

RE: [RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Don't forget the tinkering enablement factor. I wonder how it would work/ride/feel if I? Much harder to scratch that itch without a wheeled lab rat or two in your stable. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Monday,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread Horace
That is a crazy good deal. On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM, Brent baver...@shaw.ca wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto crystal seat post and Shimano side pull brakes - the

Re: [RBW] ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread EGNolan
Cheap Blackburn rack and normal b-17. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericgnolan/8095423611/ Best, Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: One Bike Concept

2013-03-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I chuckled at the OP's comment about putting on his 32 mm rubber for rough stuff. I don't own a bike that has tires that skinny. The closest thing I have to a road bike has 38-40 mm tires and is getting sold later today. After that, I'll only have one bike that will even accept tires as skinny

RE: [RBW] ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I had forgotten I had a sprung saddle on my SimpleOne (now passed on to my son) with a large Saddlesack. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7250984700/in/set-72157629391118347/ Not perfect, perhaps, but I felt like it looked fine and the bag was 100% usable. That's another Tubus rack

[RBW] Re: Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

2013-03-25 Thread Tom Harrop
I tell myself I left the hanger there in case I hated V-brakes and decided to go back to cantis, but I have to say my laziness would probably have won, and the hanger would have stayed there forever. I just got a Carradice Barley saddlebag which fits perfectly as a handlebar bag on my Albatross

Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread rcnute
How often have I lustfully gazed upon this bike...on par with that purty yellow 650b-ified A/R. Ryan On Monday, March 25, 2013 8:50:17 AM UTC-7, tarik...@gmail.com wrote: Kevin, but, but, but, but... that is the quintessential early Riv AR, I still remember it fondly from 1998ish

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Liesl
Whenever I don't understand or come across a new term, I always try to ask...What's a 'tombstone' in this context? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL

2013-03-25 Thread rcnute
Don't know anything about it or if the seller is interested in shipping, but FYI: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/3702360660.html Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
Liesl, If you look at some racks, they have an upright extension, on which a sleeve of a bag can slide onto... I'll find some pics/ links in a min... On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:03:19 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Whenever I don't understand or come across a new term, I always try to

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm First pic on the Mark's rack... most of the rack is horizontal, but there's a vertical bit: that's the tombstone... On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:12:58 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Liesl, If you look at some racks, they have an upright extension, on

Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'll start the bidding. $1k -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread shawn m.
It's that bit on the top of some (most?) racks that sticks up to keep your stuff from sliding forward. I don't know if it's an accurate technical term, but I heard it used and it made sense to me so I use it, too. On the Nitto R14 it actually has a tombstone shape; on the Big Rear Rack, it's

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Leslie
http://acornbags.com/support/boxy8.jpg Here you can see the backside, w/ the rack 'tombstone' inside of the bag's catch... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread William
I'll give you $480 for it right now! That would be a tidy little 20% profit! :) On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Liesl
Thanks all! I certainly have experience working around the 'tombstone' /seat conundrum as a little-bike rider. Now I can concisely describe it! I think I've posted this before, but it's why I love Mark's rack—because it's so dang adjustable. Not big and burly enough for this application

Re: [RBW] 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
Costco bike. On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Don't know anything about it or if the seller is interested in shipping, but FYI: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/3702360660.html Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL

2013-03-25 Thread rcnute
Kirkland Signature! Ryan On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:23:07 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Costco bike. On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com javascript: wrote: Don't know anything about it or if the seller is interested in shipping, but FYI:

Re: [RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here is an extreme and home made example. Most aren't bent over at the top -- misjudged length and decided to use it as a security device rather than cut it. Effective if not pretty: the front rack bag (that is what it was made for) wobbled when strapped to the Logo, but the tombstone keeps it

Re: [RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack

2013-03-25 Thread Peter Morgano
There is a Hoss on the bay, but I always found them a bit frumpy, personally. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Baggins-Hoss-saddle-bag-for-touring-bike-/130876027820?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item1e78d1b3ac On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 12:47 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack

2013-03-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I think the Hoss is closer in usable size to the Saddlesack Medium; at least, I can get almost as much groceries in my Medium as I could in my Hoss. Also, the Hoss is quite floppy compared at least to the Saddlesack, at least a Medium. I rather think that, for the Hoss type of bag (as for the

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread shawn m.
Thanks, Jay. I think the lesson I've learned today is that I need to get over it. It's a fine bag, and it'll work fine with my bike; perfect being the enemy of good. On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:26:41 PM UTC-7, Jay B wrote: Hey Shawn, I used (and loved) a Large SaddleSack on my 56cm

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a very nice bike. I had one, and never should have sold it. Enjoy! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front

Re: [RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack

2013-03-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I had a Hoss years ago. The guy I sold it to offered to sell it back. I agree that it's closer to the saddlesack medium. On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:21:07 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I think the Hoss is closer in usable size to the Saddlesack Medium; at least, I can get almost as much

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

2013-03-25 Thread numbnuts
Even if beaten it's a keeper. Build, ride, report. Please. Smooth tracks, Chris 'learning to be cool' (insert last name here) Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Tom Harrop
Shawn, It can definitely work. I'm without a photo capture device this week, so I can't prove it, but we've put a large SaddleSack on my GF's 54 cm (650b) Homer. B68, SH about 70 cm from memory, Tubus Cargo carrier. I guess if you're on a 54 cm Hunq you'd have a bit more post showing. Anyway,

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Are there any normal people here? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 25, 2013 3:53:32 PM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: Shawn, It can definitely work. I'm without a photo capture device this week, so I can't prove it, but we've put a large SaddleSack on my GF's 54 cm (650b) Homer.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the early Riv build. Remember when they sold those Simplex derailers and Willow tripleizers? Twas many moons ago now. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 24, 2013 5:46:05 PM UTC-7, kevin spicher wrote: Hello all.. I have a Rivendell All 'Rounder purchased in 1996-97 (I have the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread hsmitham
Kevin, I have to agree with Keith, think long and hard about selling it. I don't know why you feel the need to sell it, perhaps your riding another bike and its just hanging in your garage. If I had the spare money I'd buy it. I think a little research on Ebay, Craigslist and the Yahoo Bob

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Michael
Thanks y'all. I love it. I also love the blue color. I love all the cream paint on the windows and headtube, etc. There is even a painted in window under the seat lug where noone sees it. I think it is really nice that although the Sam is their least expensive Rivendell bike, they

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Minh
wow, i commend you for resisting the urge to mount racks and fenders. is this meant to be a fair-weather slimmed down bike? i can't seem to leave well enough alone and all my bikes have racks and bags all over them On Monday, March 25, 2013 6:50:57 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: Thanks

[RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread dougP
Kevin: I dunno but this seems like one of those ideas that you will always regret if you follow thru. Sometimes family career can push cycling to the back burner for many years (been there, done that) but not forever. You definitely want to over-think this one thoroughly, and do not do

[RBW] Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread Jeremy Till
Visited Riv on my day off to investigate, and subsequently purchase, some Bosco Bullmoose bars. Walked in to Keven and list member Jim W. talking, and Keven set me up on the large-ish Appaloosa to test the bars out. All I can say is: Wow. That is one seriously well-sorted and capable bike.

[RBW] Re: 61cm Atlantis Seattle CL

2013-03-25 Thread dougP
That's a decent price parts spec. My Atlantis will be 10 years old next month, and that's about what I paid for it new (no fenders or rack). By '07 they may have been in the $2500-$3000 range (???) complete, so they hold value well. dougP On Monday, March 25, 2013 12:11:33 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread James Warren
They sold avocet tires too! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2013, at 3:49 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I love the early Riv build. Remember when they sold those Simplex derailers and Willow tripleizers? Twas many moons ago now. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March

[RBW] Re: Removing brake cable hanger from headset: replacement spacer required?

2013-03-25 Thread dougP
My Atlantis had a mix of spacers. When I changed it to V-brakes, I took out the hanger some of the odd spacers and got it down to 2 thick ones (10 mm??) and a couple of thin ones. That saved at least 50 grams! dougP On Monday, March 25, 2013 8:32:57 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: Hi

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread cyclotourist
And TA Zephyr cranksets! On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: They sold avocet tires too! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2013, at 3:49 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I love the early Riv build. Remember when they sold those Simplex

[RBW] Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread Pondero
Sounds like a rewarding trip. What bike will get the Bosco bars, the Quickbeam? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

2013-03-25 Thread hsmitham
Hey Folks, First can a bike with 27 wheels (630mm) be converted to 700c ( 622mm) essentially 8mm difference smaller wheel diameter. What would be the best Canti breaks to use? And can a 27 wheel be converted to a 650B? There is a 46mm difference between 27 to 650B which seems too large a jump

Re: [RBW] Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread James Warren
Yes, it was fun seeing you again, Jeremy. Now I'm having a coffee in Berkeley planning my trip to Steep Ravine Tuesday (I think.) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Visited Riv on my day off to investigate, and subsequently purchase, some

[RBW] Re: Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

2013-03-25 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Hugh, 27 to 700C should be pretty smooth. The radius difference of 4mm means you need that much additional brake reach. Hopefully you can move your brake pads in your cantilevers down (toward the dropout) by 4mm? Here's a VO blog post:

[RBW] Re: Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

2013-03-25 Thread Ron Mc
If you have the 4 mm adjustment in your brake shoes, no problem converting 27 to 700C. Rear axle spacing (width between dropouts) is very important, though. Most 27 bikes have 120mm rear axle, initial 700C were on 126mm spacing, and most bikes/ hubs today are on 130mm or 135mm axle spacing.

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

2013-03-25 Thread Ron Mc
no normal people here - didn't you read the marketing survey? Normal people ride with their chin between the knees and chase Lance downhill. On Monday, March 25, 2013 4:58:50 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Are there any normal people here? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March

[RBW] Re: Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

2013-03-25 Thread hsmitham
Hi Shoji, That's what I thought. Moving the Canti Bosses would be out as the expense would negate the attempt at saving money. So probably 700c. Thanks, Hugh Sunland, CA On Monday, March 25, 2013 6:41:22 PM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hi Hugh, 27 to 700C should be pretty smooth. The

[RBW] Re: Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread Jeremy Till
Yep! In fact, I rallied home and got them mounted up. Just got back from a short evening ride, and they're awesome! A surprising aspect that you might not expect from looking at them is they still have really good hand positions for climbing out of the saddle, as I discovered honking my way

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread Addison Wilhite
I will chime in with a bunch of photos of my Allrounder from over the years. It is a late 90s version. I can't imagine selling unless someone wants to offer me...uh...I don't know what. I guess this is my way of saying you should be very very sure before selling it.

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread Dan McNamara
I have really been enjoying the Boscos on my Bombadil. Originally used those bars 'cause of the front mount child seat but they are super bars for everyday use. Lots of hand positions possible. Dan On Mar 25, 2013, at 7:24 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Yep! In fact, I

[RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

2013-03-25 Thread Mike Schiller
I say, don't listen to the bike hoarders on this forumif you don't ride it much and want something a little different that will get more use.. put it up for sale. It is a nice bike, but there are other nice bikes out there. From what I've seen, somewhere between $1500- $2500 is the range

[RBW] Re: New Rivendell Sam Hillborne

2013-03-25 Thread Michael
Minh, That is a stripped down pic. It does have SKS Longboard P45 fenders on it now (a must, in case I get caught in rain on commutes and other rides). I also use a Carradice Pendle saddle bag to carry all my stuff. It is plenty big for all my carrying needs. So no need for a rack at this

[RBW] Was Planning on Riding Some Dirt In Marin Wednesday - San Francisco ride idea

2013-03-25 Thread James Warren
My brother and I have been talking Bolinas Ridge or perhaps some Mount Tam fire roads heading generally north via dirt and then riding Drake to get back south this Wednesday. Anyone interested in coming or want to offer improved route ideas? I'll be riding 700x55's. -Jim W. -- You received