Re: [RBW] Re: Rare Early 60s Raleigh - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Eric Platt
Michael, Yes, you had to register a bike. At least until the mid 1970's. Most cities had special stickers or plates. Have not seen that particular St. Louis Park one before. But I don't look hard enough for them. Honestly, I would love to find a few and put on my Rivendell bikes. That might

[RBW] Re: Rare Early 60s Raleigh - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
that's a stunner - thanks for posting On Monday, January 20, 2014 11:10:24 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: Electric blue... ...you gotta register your bike in Minnesota?!?!?!??! How much would that cost, and do you get points on your MVA record if you get a ticket? -- You received this

[RBW] Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Yet another snow day in the DC area... I think the schools will be in session till July 4th at this rate! Supposedly we're in for our biggest snowfall since 2011 but I'll believe it when I see it. I don't have true snow tires, but I did pick up some sweet used 29x2.1 Kenda Small Block

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Morgano
You could just call and ask them, nice friendly people in Walnut Creek. On Jan 21, 2014 1:21 AM, Christopher Mungioli cmung...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! But while the blug has some nice pics and a lot of information about sheep and the color scheme, it doesn't explain why the switch was made

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
why the change? To stock one mixte instead of two - simplifies life and cash-flow for Grant. Grant's model updates, tech, style and name changes are also a boon for the Riv owners - it's limits the edition and will give instant cult status to all the Bettys and Yves out there. On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Addison Wilhite
Somewhere I read, the Blug(?) that it has longer chain stays which you can see from the photos and compare to my wife's BF in the next room. That makes sense because a recent Grant interview I heard on the radio talked about how he was becoming more enamored of longer chain stays. Cheers,

Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
certainly not to offend - there is no trick to changing cartridge bottom brackets. Just need the right tools (starting with the right BB helps Most). Clean up everything and grease the threads. If you have a good torque wrench, crank puller and Shimano BB tool all that's left is the 32mm

Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
and ps - bike shops have much better tools than any of us home mechanics can afford. If you're at the point of trying to remove persnickety BB cup, take it to your local bike shop - they have the fancy BB tools that grab it from both sides and dial it out effortlessly. On Tuesday, January

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Tim Gavin
So, then what's the status of Yves Gomes frames? Is Riv sitting on a final stock of them as well? Tim On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.comwrote: Somewhere I read, the Blug(?) that it has longer chain stays which you can see from the photos and compare to

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-21 Thread Matthew J
I can ride comfortably for 4 hours, longer than yeah probably padded underwear. With you here. At the insistent recommendation of some riders who use them, I tried padded base layers on a four day tour. I found them hot, confining, and not at all an improvement over wool or capiliene

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Tim Gavin
On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote: So, then what's the status of Yves Gomes frames? Is Riv sitting on a final stock of them as well? Tim On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com wrote: Somewhere I read, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Tim Gavin
Never mind, I see that they're repainted Betty Foy frames. So the Yves Gomez stock is the same as the Betty stock, minus painting time. :) On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote: On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Tim Gavin

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
Eric, I'm glad the sticker is on your workbench and not on your lycra. On Monday, January 20, 2014 3:25:50 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: I have that sticker on my car and my workbench. And I wear Lycra. --Eric Norris Email: campyo...@me.com javascript: Web: www.campyonly.com Blog:

Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread Minh
the 'old' square taper bottom brackets are easy-peasy to replace with a handful of special tools that cost less then $20. i've changed the old ones many times, the new splined ones just scare me, i would not even try. give me a cup and cone anyday! On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:58:23 AM

[RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread WETH
Tony, Thanks for a nice ride. I enjoyed riding with you again and seeing the transformation of your Atlantis. I look forward to future rides. Here is a photo of your Atlantis. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Hey Erl thanks for the picture! Great day for a ride, better than what today is developing into... :) Stay warm! Tony On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:35 AM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully the photo shows up this time. :) On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:34:21 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote:

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Roy Drinkwater
Eric, Off the subject of tires, is your Quickbeam a regular or fixed 3-spd, or more? I'm thinking of converting my fixed to multi-speed (with 700x40's). Roy H. Drinkwater Lititz, PA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: FS: XL Salsa Casseroll road bike, $750. Poor man's Ram/Rom/Roadeo/San Marcos!

2014-01-21 Thread Jeremy Till
Thanks for the good word Rich. The Casseroll really was a good bike to me. It is now sold. On Sunday, January 19, 2014 7:56:29 AM UTC-8, richd...@gmail.com wrote: I really love this bike. Longer each brakes with plenty of room for a smart tire size. I have become a fan of the sloping

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Philip - You have some excellent drawing skills! Great graphic design... II wonder if anyone could hook up a special run of bandanna's with that graphic...? Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-21 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Whether one chooses to wear lycra, wool, themed jerseys, London Fog jackets, togas, cycling-specific shoes or sandals - or not - shouldn't be a point of divisiveness. It has always struck me that the point was to break down the elitism of opinion which said that to be a serious cyclist, you

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Eric Norris
Roy: In its current incarnation, my QB has a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed fixed hub (S3X) with a one-speed freewheel, making it a standard 3-speed. I'm really enjoying this setup, which expands the range of terrain that I can comfortably cross. Gearing starts at about 74 inches in third gear (direct

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-21 Thread Jim M.
Looks great! I'll buy one -- t-shirt, poster, bandana, or whatever. On Monday, January 20, 2014 9:38:07 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: Never mind: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/12064611616/ Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/21/2014 11:34 AM, Eric Norris wrote: Roy: In its current incarnation, my QB has a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed fixed hub (S3X) with a one-speed freewheel, making it a standard 3-speed. I'm really enjoying this setup, which expands the range of terrain that I can comfortably cross. Gearing

[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Howard H
It's hard to tell, but is there any room for fenders? On second thought, you might not want them if you're riding in the snow. I rode out past Leesburg on Sunday and there was plenty of snow on the trail. It eventually filled up the space between wheel/fender on the Ram until I had to stop and

[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Howard H
PS - the bike looks GREAT with those fatties On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:11:56 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Yet another snow day in the DC area... I think the schools will be in session till July 4th at this rate! Supposedly we're in for our biggest snowfall since 2011 but I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Howard! I'm going to take a harder look at the fenders this evening if it's not to cold in the garage. It was simpler to just remove them last night vice messing with the height. It'll be very tight to get the set of SKS ones I have in there and to your point I'm not sure it makes sense

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread grant
Too many guys wanted the mixte but not the Betty, so we renamed the Betty, and then for the fun of it, lengthened the chainstays on the two larger models (part of the longer chainstays are better craze around here lately). The diaga-stay angle varies with the frame size because of the tricky

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
You mentioned the longer chainstays in the blug, Grant. You didn't mention that only the two larger sizes were getting the longer stays prior to this post, but people noticed the difference with the build pics of the 50 came up on the BLUG. Will the long-a-stay sizes need a

[RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-21 Thread Garth
You can sell your Axix BB for sure. Either replace the bearings or sell it as is with the knowledge that the user needs to replace the 6903 bearings. And you need either the TA lockring tool or a good universal lockring tool. That's why I never bothered with the Axix myself, I dislike

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Eric Norris
I've had trouble with S-A hubs (although only the 8-speed version) that were all the result of pawls breaking inside the hub. The S3X is a simpler hub that should be more reliable. I'll let you know in 20 years ;-) And of course the lack of ticking while pedaling is nice for those of us who

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sighting in Prolly isnt Probably

2014-01-21 Thread Evan Baird
You need to lock him in for a Manny ride next time he comes to town. 100% photography ride. On Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:26:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: One of my all time favorite photographers is John Watson blogger of Prolly is Probably. His composition and ability to capture

[RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

2014-01-21 Thread Anton Tutter
Any current production dynamo hub will work with any current production LED headlight, so no issues there. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 12:16:58 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: Anyone know if the Shimano 3N80 will work with the new Edelux II light? Is that a good match? will any hub work with any

[RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

2014-01-21 Thread Evan Baird
When I lived in Seattle I experimented with shellacking skinwalls to prevent sidewall rot. It's worked out ok. Kind of DIY gumwall. On Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:54:16 AM UTC-8, Jason Cloutier wrote: Michael, That's not a gumwall tire, it's a skinwall tire. A true gumwall tire has a layer

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Yeah, if you're going for value, I'd say get the shimano hub and the luxos (?) light with the latest BM optics. They're the same as in the edelux II but they're cheaper. I went whole hog on a son28 and edelux and haven't looked back. Well, unless I'm checking to see if the taillight is still

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-21 Thread dougP
Well done! And I too will sign up for whatever you choose to print it on; T-shirt, poster, etc. dougP On Monday, January 20, 2014 9:38:07 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: Never mind: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/12064611616/ Philip www.biketinker.com -- You

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Goodmann
35 Paselas are what I ride on my new-to-me QB, and I like 'em a lot on the road . . . though I will go fatter still for some trail/levee riding (almost totally level) in the near future. --Tom (Miami, where the weather for winter riding is about perfect right now) -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread dougP
Tony: If fenders can't be done, I've used 1/16 thick HDPE (an industrial plastic) zip tied to the underside of racks as a sort of faux fender. On the rear, it prevents the wet stripe up the back. It may work for your front situation just to protect the light and keep some water off the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Michael
I never knew Atlantii had those swirly curves on their chainstays until I saw your Atlantis last month. I can see the curves in the pic. Very cool. What about wooden fenders? They are flat, so they would cover everything and you wouldn't have to worry about if the sides will fit between

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Doug, Great suggestion about the HPDE, I am not sure that tires this size will be a long term solution for my Atlantis but if it ends up being a regular occurance I'll look into this stuff. I think I've seen something similar on some of the fat-bike blogs actually. Do you have any pictures of

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/21/2014 03:26 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Wood fenders would probably work, I'm guessing they are a bit thicker than plastic/metal but not wrapping around the edges would keep the sizing pretty easy. Also cuts back on their effectiveness, I think. -- You received this message because

[RBW] How a Bicycle is Made (1945)

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Perhaps this has made the rounds before, it is pretty amazing footage and well narrated. Lots of touch labor back in 1945! http://vimeo.com/39401575 Enjoy. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

2014-01-21 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
Hi Jim, In SP-parlance, PV-8 = Rim brake dynamo hub for larger wheels*, roughly equivalent to the SON 28. SV-8 = Rim brake dynamo hub for smaller wheels (or lower resistance/lower power with larger wheels), roughly equivalent to the SON*delux.* The V denotes rim brake use, meaning no disc

Re: [RBW] Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Wow, just wow. It DOES look like a swimming Cephlapod! I'm gonna call it squiddy. Is this style called a Maxte? On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately out to JB for paint! This will be an

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Ron Mc
yea!! that's nice work - can't wait to see it painted On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real life is better than imagination. I

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Oh yeah! On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:46:04 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real life is better than imagination. I am stunned by how oddly sleek she looks; a

Re: [RBW] Bleriot Bling

2014-01-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 01/21/2014 04:56 PM, Eric Norris wrote: Fresh from an eBay seller in Romania--a bit of bling for my Bleriot. This coin was minted by Shell gasoline as a promotional item. Cost me $1 + $5 postage. I plan to polish it up and stitch it onto my seat bag. Roll that out a bit and it would make

Re: [RBW] Bleriot Bling

2014-01-21 Thread Eric Norris
I was thinking of rolling it to the diameter of my seat post and putting it there. I’m concerned that the image would get distorted in the process. --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr:

Re: [RBW] How a Bicycle is Made (1945)

2014-01-21 Thread Eric Norris
And very few OSHA-type protections for workers! I cringe every time I see the workers in the film leaning over steaming vats of chemicals, or getting their ungloved hands covered in paint and chemicals. --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog:

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Goodmann
Do keep sharing! The frame and fork alone make the thing look like it is in motion, standing still.--Tom (Miami) -- 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] Pretty 48 Canti Sam on RBW - Candy Brick Sparkle/Cream

2014-01-21 Thread Michael
I think it looks more like Burnt Tomato, and I think that is a more RBW sounding name for a color. Reminds me of a Saluki: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-086.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
It's so leettle! What a graceful, hearty beastie in the making. Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:46:04 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Looks like a bow fully drawn w/ arrow nocked to me! Another Riv interepretation of Legolas! :) I can't wait to see the paint and build come together on this one, congratulations on a very unique bike. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Pretty 48 Canti Sam on RBW - Candy Brick Sparkle/Cream

2014-01-21 Thread Joe Bernard
*Mercy* that's a pretty frame! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:38:40 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: I think it looks more like Burnt Tomato, and I think that is a more RBW sounding name for a color. Reminds me of a Saluki: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-086.htm

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Clearly the diagatubelettes weren't needed to triangulate anything, but they sure look splendid. Nice touch that Grant got you a pump peg. I will look forward to detail shots of the connections at the seat tube. That fork crown is burly (in a very good way). On Tuesday, January 21, 2014

[RBW] Re: Pretty 48 Canti Sam on RBW - Candy Brick Sparkle/Cream

2014-01-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! I have little person envy. Cinderella's Sister's Syndrome. How much of my gangly arms and legs and torso would I have to hatchet to fit? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:38:40 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: I think it looks more like Burnt Tomato, and I think that is

Re: [RBW] Re: Pretty 48 Canti Sam on RBW - Candy Brick Sparkle/Cream

2014-01-21 Thread Tim Gavin
It kinda matches my Riv Road, though the Sam has a tiny bit of orange in its red paint. Good thing I just bought my gf a San Marcos, or I'd be seriously considering this frame! Segue: I've seen the RBW cloisonne headbadge with green RBW and a red border ring, the reverse of what I have (shown

[RBW] The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread hsmitham
Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell bikes, parts or RBW HQ doings but there were two Hilsen's involved isn't that enough? So read a rambling report about a recent ramble herehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ . ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

2014-01-21 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I have used the Shimano 70 and 80 series dyno hubs and the SP PV-8. All of them work fine, but if you do an occasional brevet, then maybe it's worth spending a little extra and getting the SP (I did a SR brevet series with the PV-8). I have the IQ Cyo, but now I would get the IQ Cyo premium. The

[RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Enter now deeply and all moments open wide their arms and embrace you. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:35:13 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell bikes, parts or RBW HQ doings but there were two Hilsen's involved isn't that

Re: [RBW] The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Wait this is about a righteous ride, isn't that the point?! Approved. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 3:35 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell bikes, parts or RBW HQ doings but there were two Hilsen's involved isn't that enough? So

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Pesce
I've been commuting with an SP PD8 on my Quickbeam and it has been great. I bought the disc version because I have another disc compatible frame I might switch it over to later. I think the SP is a great choice at the sub-SON price point. Pete in CT -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread iamkeith
Oh my gosh, that's beautiful! I LOVE the twin diaga-tubes. Sort of Breeze-esque which is, to my eye, much more elegant than the lugged, single, full-size diaga-tube at the front triangle.Did they do this for you because expressly because you needed a smaller frame, where the other

Re: [RBW] Re: Pretty 48 Canti Sam on RBW - Candy Brick Sparkle/Cream

2014-01-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, that's pretty close. My first thought was that it is similar to an original Riv color called Burnt Orange, which seemed more red than orange to me. That Sam has a really nice early production Rivendell look to it that I just *love.* Ok, people, I need someone to buy my Bleriot 55cm

[RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Pesce
Nothing but 35s on my QB. Paselas, Kojaks, currently Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. Pete in CT (Still in process of Norris-izing my QB with an S3X) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I just meant that the same bike without the diagatubelets at all would still ride like a bike. It would lose some of its sea-creature-ness, though. I love the spanning H2O cage tubelets. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:26:28 PM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: The twin diagatubelettes were the

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread dougP
Paint; build; sounds like just in time for spring! I know it's a long way off now but this will be a wonderful way to celebrate warm weather. dougP On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:46:04 PM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread hsmitham
Liesl, What a treat to see your beauty pre-paint, what fascinates me is the uniqueness of those tublettes's in the rear triangle sweeping in different directions just fabulous! I don't think I've ever seen a bike with that before. s I don't know if the snow would help me I'd be chomping at

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-21 Thread Philip Williamson
Aw, shucks! Thanks for the enthusiasm, it made my afternoon. Honestly, I didn't think through the project any further than make cool graphic. I'll put some effort into making tangible things (if only I still had that screen press...). Is there a printer in the house? Philip

[RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread dougP
Seems right on topic to me. Bikes, exploration, both geographical and philosphical, and the motivation to put it all together express in writing. Well done. Time cannot be saved, only spent. Spend wisely. dougP On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:35:13 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Sort of off

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS CHIRALITY On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Paint; build; sounds like just in time for spring! I know it's a long way off now but this will be a wonderful way to celebrate warm weather.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Morgano
Looks amazing, what kind of dropouts are those? On Jan 21, 2014 8:31 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS CHIRALITY On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Paint; build; sounds like just

[RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

2014-01-21 Thread rcnute
Someone get this! Sweet color! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Atlantis-Frame-Set-61cm-700c-wheels-/261380396092?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item3cdb7c543c Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread cyclotourist
It's not really Dawn till Dusk unless Selma Hayek is somehow involved. All joshing aside, that was a nice read. Thanks for putting it together! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 5:20 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Seems right

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-21 Thread Mojo
In the warm season, my Q has 28 or 32mm tires roadish tires. This winter I put on a BG RocknRoad 43mm front and Schwalbe Cross 38mm rear. These have been great for winter commuting, except for the toe overlap. The overlap bothers me. The 43mm front tire requires deflation to be removed

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Liesl
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:31:16 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: Whoh I didn't realize the diagonatubes are asymmetrical: THIS FRAME HAS CHIRALITY Chirality! Oh, how I love this group! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Leslie
That is an *awesome* frame I'm looking forward to the final build! -- 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: Michelin Pro-Tek tubes... anyone try them?

2014-01-21 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
I've been running a Michelin Protek Max tube for about a few weeks when I saw your original post. I thought I wouldn't reply since I don't really get that many flats and it had *only* been a few weeks. Well, today, my Protek-tubed rear wheel ran into a nail-like device and flatted, just like

Re: [RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

2014-01-21 Thread Peter Morgano
Argh, wife convinced me to buy a couch instead of a new bike. I tried to explain that they are polar opposites, haha On Jan 21, 2014 9:34 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Someone get this! Sweet color!

Re: [RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

2014-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thats my size! The seller did a nice job of pointing out the ding's in the pictures... maybe that color looks beter in person. To me it's not that appealing. I hope it goes to a good home! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Michelin Pro-Tek tubes... anyone try them?

2014-01-21 Thread cyclotourist
So they come with sealant already? Well there's the answer, I can just put Stan's in regular tubes and get the same effect! Thanks for the report! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:13 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread sameness
Paint? That steampunk-stylin' steed is aching for a clearcoat! Jeff Hagedorn Err... San Diego, CA USA -- 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: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread grant
We nailed it at 117 links! Bad joke. It's 116, as I recall. That's with a 28 x 24 double up front and an 11 x 26 rear. Another bad joke. I believe it really is 116. Mark was putting together the first one and called us around to see. But that is with a 40t big ring, which makes sense on a bike

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Two bad jokes! I love it. That's a double raspberry! It's believable that a normal length chain would work with a 40t big ring with the long-a-stays. People that decide to go with a 48t big ring will most likely have to splice something together. No biggie. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014

[RBW] The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I got my pop's Windsor into rideable condition last night. I rode it around the block and I'm extremely pleased so far. The real highlight is that the 40 year old Dia Compe centerpull brakes have extraordinary braking power. I'm really really impressed. It's not done in my mind until the

[RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Virgil
It isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. Seth Vidal Seth is riding in heaven. I am certain of it. And experiencing the glory of being in the presence of God. As to our dogs... Most of us can't picture a paradise of unspeakable beauty without flowers, trees, and animals. Would it be heaven

Re: [RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
My mom calls that color barfo green. I have a soft spot for barfo green, just for that reason. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:06:08 PM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Thats my size! The seller did a nice job of pointing out the ding's in the pictures... maybe that color looks beter in

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Is Selma related to Salma Hayek? ;-) On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:47:54 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: It's not really Dawn till Dusk unless Selma Hayek is somehow involved. All joshing aside, that was a nice read. Thanks for putting it together! Cheers, David it isn't a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Actually, if you have to splice two chains together, it is, by definition, a biggie. I made a joke! Joe tip your waiter Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:18:46 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: Two bad jokes! I love it. That's a double raspberry! It's believable that a

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread cyclotourist
I believe they are related. Got the movie title backwards as well... tough night! -- 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] The why post? You decide.

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Hugh: Regarding mortality and passing: In a buddhist way of thinking, there's always the concept of impermanence, and of attachment, the desire for permanence and the suffering that occurs when things pass, people pass, friends and beloved animals pass. One natural reaction is to grab tighter,

Re: [RBW] The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Chen
Absolutely fantastic. Love those test, I mean, smile rides! On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I got my pop's Windsor into rideable condition last night. I rode it around the block and I'm extremely pleased so far. The real highlight is that the 40

Re: [RBW] ebay Atlantis 61 cm

2014-01-21 Thread Michael
It remind me of Vegetable Korma color. Nice. Did the original Atlantii have a 1 on the seat tube? -- 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: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Michael
Far out frame! It looks like the tentacular stays would move, as through water, as you ride. Very artistic and, if it was named after a nautical theme, rather than Apaloosa, it would definitely be cool to clear coat it for that bottom of the sea look. Have you decided on a color scheme yet? --

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-21 Thread Evan
Wow! Beautiful. Please keep us posted at every step. Evan E. -- 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.