Re: [RBW] Re: Get a Betty Foy, old man

That would've be '04/'05 thereabouts...whenever the Glorius/Wilbury were first introduced. I rode a red one around the big building, but don't remember which decals were on it. It might have been the Glorius currently for sale here. Wonderful bikes. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, April

Re: [RBW] Re: Get a Betty Foy, old man

Could have been this one then!!! Cheers, David On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: That would've be '04/'05 thereabouts...whenever the Glorius/Wilbury were first introduced. I rode a red one around the big building, but don't remember which decals were

[RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

they make total sense for an upright bike. On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:49:35 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: They are the best shifter style for using one's left hand to shift the right shifter or vice versa if/when the need ever arises. I'm really liking my IRD stem shifter mounts. They

Re: [RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

I'll take the noodles if still available. Fred On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 12:54 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for combined items!!

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

Hi Mike, I'll take the Nitto Tech Deluxe 11cm 25.4 clamp and the Nitto Dynamic 626 seat post if they're still available. Regards. David On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 12:54:00 AM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

The double top tube doesn't seem to be slowing you down. Sam Hill, I suppose? On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:44 PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.netwrote: Here's two pics courtesy of the 2012 Courage Classic photographers -

[RBW] Re: FS Odds-n-Ends

Sorry to post this to the list, but your email keeps bouncing back to me... I am interested in the Nitto M-bars if they are still available. Please get back to me at beewak at gmail dot com. Thanks- Mike On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 4:05:19 PM UTC-4, Tex69 wrote: I accept Paypal to same

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Odds-n-Ends

Shoot, you were responding to a different FS post. The M-bars Im selling are 26.0 clamp. Sorry about that.Please dont send paypal payment. -Mike On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 7:11 AM, M D Smith bee...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry to post this to the list, but your email keeps bouncing back to

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

My question for you is on the shimmy... are you talking about a shimmy freehanded or a real shimmy. I only ask as of all our bikes none have every shimmied and we throw a wide mix of loads at them .. 61cm atlantis, 64 Bombadil especially... On my AHH and Ram depending on how I load them I am

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

a drop-dead-gorgeous bicycle -- 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: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

They're accessible enough without being t. If you think of shifting instantly as a your right as a cyclist, then you won't want 'em, but if you see shifting as a nice convenience and then say OK, that's plenty convenient (which maybe it isn't in some circumstances, but nothing that Better

Re: [RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

Update Noodles are actually 46cm.Sorry for the mislabel. -Mike On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:54 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for

Re: [RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

I would like the Nitto Deluxe 11cm 26.0. Is paypal ok? Please let me know. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 11:59:57 AM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Update Noodles are actually 46cm.Sorry for the mislabel. -Mike On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:54 PM, Michael Williams

[RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Updated: Bars, tires, brake levers, crank

Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for combined items!!thanks-Mike Bars: Nitto Moustache 26.0 clamp $55 Nitto Noodles 46cm $40 Tires: Jack Brown Greens: Basically

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

I rather liked the very hefty and solid, chromed stem shifters on the almost-pristine Collegiate I owned a few years ago (owned briefly -- sold it). They shifted the wide range 5 speed fw very well through an Alvit -- don't know why people sneer at the Alvit. That said, on any bike with anything

[RBW] ISO Small Tweed Trunksack

My anniversary is coming up and I was given the go ahead to get more bike bags as I am in need of a small trunk sack. They are out of stock on the Riv site so thought I would see if any serial bag hoarders wanted to sell a tweed trunksack small. Yes I know I owned one last year and sold it, but

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

I haven't been on a bike in nearly a week (hope to rectify that today)...been in the land of Cars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/8615884840/in/photostream Rob Markwardt back in Seattle, WA On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:41:47 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

Kelly, I was referring primarily to no-handed shimmy, but since I don't ride no-handed, it's shimmy that I noticed primarily when going on downhill slopes at more speed. I could control it but still felt it; fully established when riding no-handed. Nothing of the sort on both bikes as currently

[RBW] Singe TT Sams on Riv Site

Hate double TTs? Riv has the Sam for you! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-hillborne-56stt.htm -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

Thanks RonMc! On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Kelly, I was referring primarily to no-handed shimmy, but since I don't ride no-handed, it's shimmy that I noticed primarily when going on downhill slopes at more speed. I could control it but still felt

Re: [RBW] Singe TT Sams on Riv Site

Those are great! Touch too small, or I'd jump on it. Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Hate double TTs? Riv has the Sam for you! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-hillborne-56stt.htm -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

René, can you comment on how you like the reverse brake levers with the Boscos? (and beautiful bike) -liesl -- 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: First Riv Ride

While I've corresponded with many list members over the years it was nice to actually meet and ride with one. Tom is a great addition to our Owners Bunch. He's no newcomer to cycling, but it was cool to see his first ride on a Rivendell bike. Tom hopped on the Saluki and took off down the

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

I like the reverse brake levers a lot on the Bosco bars. The whole straight back section is now clean and you can place your hands anywhere on it, all the way up to and including the curves. The great benefit of the reverse brake lever is that pretty much excluding the curved section, you have

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Anyone going that wants to carpool? I'll be coming out the 210 to the 101, but could do 10 to LA. My locals are flaking, so feel guilty driving that far solo. Cheers, David On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Planning on attending, hopefully with a few

Re: [RBW] Re: Experimenting with crank length

Well another great topic and one that applies to the well being of every cyclist as riding then having pain is counter productive. Thanks Jim! Now on to my non-scientific opinion, I'm 5' 101/2 with a PBH of 83.5 riding with a 170 mm crank arms. I used to ride exclusively with 172.5 cause

[RBW] Re: Experimenting with crank length

Jim so interesting I was just thinking about crank arm length the other day! I suppose great minds think a like. Lol Really glad you brought this up. Hugh Sunland, CA On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:38:07 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Not exactly a Riv-specific topic, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Experimenting with crank length

I've taken a solid year to dial in my saddle height, tilt, front to back position etc. I make sure to only change one thing at a time and see how it goes for a 5+ hours of riding, including one ride of at least 3 hours, then shift as needed. WIth a mid-foot position on the peddles, I like my

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Hey David, Coconutbill Evan lives in Santa Clarita Valley needs a ride. I'd give him one but I travelling up the day before and staying in SB. I think he posted on the Flickr posting. Hugh Sunland, CA On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 3:13:07 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone going that

[RBW] What's that response called, and which model has it?

Hi all -- I know there's a term for a bike that seems to spring ahead on its own when one is pedaling. The frame seems to absorb part of the power from pedaling and then let it loose at just the right time. My Romulus is like that. The bike seems alive! So once someone recalls the terminology

Re: [RBW] What's that response called, and which model has it?

I believe it's called planing or however it is supposed to be spelled... On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Reid reidp...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi all -- I know there's a term for a bike that seems to spring ahead on its own when one is pedaling. The frame seems to absorb part of the power from

Re: [RBW] What's that response called, and which model has it?

Springiness, liveliness, and the terrible planing. Others will doubtless say different, and take into account my weight -- 175 -- but I found the Sam HIll (single top tube, 56) to be rather dull in this regard -- much like the Fargo. It was a decent bike and if it had accepted fatter tires I'd

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Finally, I figured out how to get the video to Flikr. As you can tell, I still am learning how to post. I apologize for the repeat posts. Anywhoo, here is the basket in live action! Check out the video. *http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream* On Friday, March

[RBW] Homemade basket quick release video is up.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream -- 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] Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

Interesting. I've always heard the reach was longer with the mmustache. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Thanks, I just PMed him. Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey David, Coconutbill Evan lives in Santa Clarita Valley needs a ride. I'd give him one but I travelling up the day before and staying in SB. I think he posted on the Flickr

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Great! The more the merrier. It took me looking up PMed in an urban dictionary for that lexicon, getting old :-) Best, Hugh On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:03:39 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, I just PMed him. Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM, hsmitham

[RBW] Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

Seems like a super deal. Too bad it's not my size or I would take 2! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Bridgestone-RB-3-with-Dura-Ace-7800-group-/111045718829?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item19dad7332d I couldn't help but laugh and laugh and laugh. And think man...that'ts 3 Rivs! I'm all for capitalism, I

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Title given to the ranking member of the majority party or coalition in a parliamentary system of government? :-) Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Great! The more the merrier. It took me looking up PMed in an urban dictionary for that

[RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

According to an article I just read in a Riv reader, Grant rated Bridgestone bikes on a 0-100 scale (100 being a 2004 Rivendell Custom; 5 being a Magna mountain department store bike): 45 for high-end Bstones, 35 for mid-range Bstones. *Though he states that Bstones are and were

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

Rene Bomba is in route but not in time for next weeks tour.. So AAH to the rescue.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/ This bike does everything.. Sheesh Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

I have read some stuff and talked with people about this and some say longer, some say shorter. So I did the overlay thing just for my own curiosity before swapping bars sometime. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

This is a current stock Riv road NITTO 'stache as of March, 2013. I also have an old 'stache and it is pretty much the same. There are other brands of 'staches, and maybe they are longer reach. I think there was/is a NITTO mountain version of this bar, too. Maybe that has a different

[RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

9 Grand!!? Yeah, that's a $400 bike on its best day, and only because of the nice vintage Dura-Ace stuff. What a tool. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:23:41 PM UTC-7, murphyjrfk wrote: Seems like a super deal. Too bad it's not my size or I would take 2!

Re: [RBW] Homer Hilsen in the hills - a ride report

Thanks. I a big part of the streak is not wanting to have to start all over! On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1:51:47 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: At least one 200K or more per month, that's pretty awesome! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

best offer was accepted by the time I looked at it, hope someone didn't get hoodwinked. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 9:09 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: 9 Grand!!? Yeah, that's a $400 bike on its best day, and only because of the nice vintage Dura-Ace stuff. What a tool. On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

I loved the positive action of stem mounted shifters, something about how long the levers are just seemed effortless to shift. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I just returned from a shakedown ride with new stemmies on La Ramba. Mavic/Simplex

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Or Private Message :-) But your's sounds better. Best, Hugh On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:34:59 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Title given to the ranking member of the majority party or coalition in a parliamentary system of government? :-) Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013

[RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Updated: Bars, tires, brake levers, crank

Hi Michael, I will take the Nitto Noodle Bar 46cm if they are available. Please let me know how you would like to arrange this? thanks, Parviz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

It's a fine bike with a hi-tensile steel fork, I believe.-Original Message- From: Peter Morgano Sent: Apr 3, 2013 6:29 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay... "best offer" was accepted by the

[RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

Indeed! The AHH is just an incredible bike. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Kelly wrote: Rene Bomba is in route but not in time for next weeks tour.. So AAH to the rescue.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/ This bike does everything.. Sheesh Kelly -- Sent from Gmail Mobile --

Re: [RBW] Singe TT Sams on Riv Site

That is such a great deal. Seems to be the paint characteristic of the higher end models and under $1000. Anyone who fits this frame and who needs one couldn't find a better price for a do-all Rivendell. It's just one tiny notch below Atlantis in terms of allrounderness.-Original Message-

[RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

I wonder why few bikes in recent years have put the shifters on the top tube. That was common in the 1930s, when most cyclotourists rode in a more upright position. Top tube-mounted shifters would be as accessible as stem-mounted ones, but you'd eliminate the cable housing (the shifters no

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

On Wed, 2013-04-03 at 18:57 -0700, Jan Heine wrote: I wonder why few bikes in recent years have put the shifters on the top tube. That was common in the 1930s, when most cyclotourists rode in a more upright position. Top tube-mounted shifters would be as accessible as stem-mounted ones, but

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

Having already bought one of the Sam frames on sale, I'm now down for one of the already-built complete bikes that appeared today . . . though I hesitated for a moment between the double TT (painted blue in error) and the single TT frame (correctly painted, but missing that second TT) . . .

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv Ride

Thank god someone got that awesome Heron, I was ready to sell one of my collection to justify another purchase. With an anniversary, my wife's birthday and Mother's Day coming up in the next month though I did fear for my life, haha. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Tom Goodmann

Re: [RBW] Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

For me I need a slightly shorter stem as the forward hooks of the M's are too far forward. It's like riding on your hoods the entire time. Cheers, David On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting. I've always heard the reach was longer with the mmustache.

[RBW] Homemade basket quick release video is up.

Very clever. How about a parts list? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Homemade basket quick release video is up.

genius ... pure genius Thanks, L On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:54:44 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Updated: Bars, tires, brake levers, crank

Noodles are spoken for Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2013, at 6:36 PM, Rando Rambo rambora...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Michael, I will take the Nitto Noodle Bar 46cm if they are available. Please let me know how you would like to arrange this? thanks, Parviz -- You received this

[RBW] Re: New Riv Weekend!

That's an excellent point! I'm taking the suggestion to heart and riding a lot. If anyone is ever interested in helping get it dirty by going for a ride somewhere in the bay area, let me know! cheers, brencho On Monday, April 1, 2013 11:40:24 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Echoing

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

More like this http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/faure.jpg And if you are concerned about the shifters, you also should be concerned about the stem right in front of them... Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at www.janheine.com On Wednesday, April 3,

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

Jan, Off topic but it piqued my interest, what is this thing situated on the fender between the headlight and straddle cable in the second picture? On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:00 PM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: More like this http://www.bikequarterly.com/images/faure.jpg And if

Re: [RBW] What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

Looks like a belt driven speedometer. Just like the old dental hand pieces. René used to be a dentist On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Alex Zeibot wrote: Jan, Off topic but it piqued my interest, what is this thing situated on the fender between the headlight and straddle cable in the second

[RBW] What's that response called, and which model has it?

I've owned a Romulus and an AHH. They both felt about the same to me, with that nice springy feel. That said, my new-to-me Rambouillet feels lighter/springier, for what it's worth. I suspect it has slightly thinner tubing walls in the main triangle. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

There's also this. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:56:02 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Just FYI for anyone who is interested which bar has a longer/shorter reach. As you can see, I laid the 'stache over the noodles, lining up the clamp area of the stache to where the clamp on the stem is and

[RBW] Dirty Diablo. This Sunday 1/7

Since I couldn't convince the ladyfriend to head over to Ventura I won't be making it to the Ventura Ride Next best thing. Dirty Diablo! Meet at Walnut Creek Bart 10am. Route maybe similar to the this one.