QB1@0:32. We bookended the video!
Philip
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I got some props for the Quickbeam from other riders, and for riding
singlespeed.
I'll bring gears next year, or ride more before the day. 37mm C-Lines were
fine, except for a little spinning on a climb, and a very sketchy descent
through deep dust/sand, where the guy behind me fell.
Philip
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Soren: Nice build, cool panniers, nice mod... Where did you find the bags
to make the panniers?
I saw the Camargue up close at the Philly Bike Expo... just a solid-looking
workhorse-of-a-bike... very impressed.
Curious why you left the front shifter on the down-tube?
Great job, BB
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What's the direct link ? Trying to find things on flickr is sometimes
like , errr facebook . lol ;)
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8:17:27 PM UTC-4, Kellie wrote:
I added a group for Rivendell Cheviot owners to add photos of their bikes.
I invite all to contribute.
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Why, of course. It's the Rivendell *family*.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8:22:37 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
Kellie:
Even if we don't have a Cheviot, can we peek? :-)
dougP
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:17:27 PM UTC-7, Kellie wrote:
I added a group for Rivendell Cheviot owners to add
i have one i am not using
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It was practically an Entmoot!
I think the 50k could be done with a QB fine, presuming you have a high and
low gear to swap into. The 40X19 and a 32X19 regular gears I have on mine
can handle it all... but, I'd still be going slow and having to stop and
change gears a lot. I was considering riding
Interesting interview with Jan, in which he suggests that,
Ultimately, we shouldn’t divide the bicycle world into racers and non-racers
and this and that. In the end, we all share the joy of cycling. It can come in
so many different guises. If I see someone who’s riding their bike with a
Jim, thanks so much for that! Glad you were able to backtrack and meet up
w/ Doug and Robert. And then go on your excellent adventure with them!
The whole intention of this event was to showcase the mixed-surface riding
we have, and to you know, have a good time!
Success on both fronts!
On Tue,
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Time to face the fact I'm not using transverse saddle bags any more.
Offering two Frost River Gunflint Trail saddle bags to the list. Both are
very clean, one is very slightly more beausaged than the other---mostly
more tire rub and road stain on the bottom. No holes, rips, loose seams or
https://www.flickr.com/groups/2814141@N23/
With abandon,
Patrick
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I hesitate to bring it up as I don't want to harp on it constantly, but the
Strada Rossa was 100% intended to be an all-things to all-people ride.
Mountainbikers, roadies, CX race teams, country-bikers, kids, randoneurs...
all present and accounted for. I don't want it to ever lose that inclusive
In an apparent World of Relativity , all choices made, regardless and
absolutely, are relatively meaningless ;)
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I'm also going to say again the namecalling and pigeonholing goes back to
the bike rags.
This is a city bike. This is a hybrid. If it's steel, it must be one or
the other.
It has always worked that way in fly fishing, too. When Ted Leeson wrote a
rod review, everybody went out to buy it
I thought steeper seat tube angles for smaller sizes were a thing of the past?
Only means you have to shove back the saddle more and more, and have seat posts
with more setback.
Johan Larsson,
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Grant really is offering an alternative to the industry mainstream. I
think the strides the industry is making in the direction of more sensible
products has a lot to do with Grant's soapbox.
But it was, afterall, the bike rags who threw the first stick -
retrogrouch.
Thank you, I'll be
Y'know, I think Grant and Jan really intend the same thing; they say it in
very different ways. I think Jan's intention of accepting all cycling and
all cyclists is, really, intended by Grant in this sense, that he wants
(and says in a very strong way) cycling to include kinds and kit other than
Nice interview/story. I'm glad we have folks like Jan and Grant (spelled
his last name wrong in Bicycle Story!) and others.
On a note related to the quote: The weather is improving in the Boston
area, and cyclers are coming back out for the commute to/from work. Bicycle
traffic is a thing--
Hey Bo - already found one. Thanks for the note.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 6:44 AM, bo richardson borus...@gmail.com wrote:
i have one i am not using
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I'm selling the rear wheel from my un-650B converted tourer. Phil Wood
freewheel hub (130mm OLD), Rigida Sphinx rim (non-offset, which I prefer),
straight-gauge Wheelsmith spokes, Velox tape, built by me a few years back.
The hub spins perfectly. The rim has maybe 2K miles, but is good for many
To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding?
I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I
assume that the wider the tires the better.
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Estate Sale. His and hers Rivendell Touring Bikes built early 2012.
Atlantis 58cm Standard build
Betty Foy 60cm Standard build
Simano HG61 9 Speed 12-36 Cassette
Sugino XD-2 Crankset, 170mm
700 x 38 Tires
Brooks saddles
Both bikes always stored indoors and are in like new condition. They
On 03/25/2015 01:43 PM, Ron Mc wrote:
I'm also going to say again the namecalling and pigeonholing goes back
to the bike rags.
American road cyclists were divided into /tourists/ and /racers/ back
when Bicycling magazine had just graduated from being a mimeographed
sheet. The bikes were
I currently weigh 284 and I ride both a Hunqapillar (and have done loaded
overnights with it with no issues at all) and an Atlantis, which I only
load for commuting (spare clothes and laptop). I run 50mm tires on the
Hunqapillar and am now running 38mm Barlow Pass on the Atlantis for a
superb
I'm somewhere in the 260-270 range and I ride an older 68cm Custom
that was built for a guy that probably weighed 190 soaking wet, and
I've never had any issues in 10 years of owning it. I think you
should get whatever model that you like the best and fits your
intended purpose.
One thing I will
That looks like a blast.
On Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2:08:57 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote:
We had another great ride out in cyclotourist country. David was a great
host, we had gourmet pizza craft beer. The day of the ride was superb! We
had Paul Germain visiting from Virginia for the second
I had an absolute ball. 50K+ ride was perfect for a fun day and not getting
destroyed - with lots of time for hanging out. Thanks, David, for hosting -
and for everyone else for the fun. I'll have to bring a riv next time...
but Black Sheep was such a blast, though.
Esteban
On Monday, March
I range between 220-240lbs and have had no issues with my Romulus with 28mm
tires or my Saluki with 38mm tires. I've never tried carrying more than a
credit card load with the Romulus, but with the Saluki I've gone on 5 day
bikepacking trips with a front basket full and a carradice camper
Wow.
Just when I think I've seen all the ways to set up a Quickbeam! Nice.
Very nice.
And orange... m!
Enjoy the miles John!
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I'm 245 and rode a double top-tubed Sam for a while. It never felt weak or
overly flexy. That being said, I sold it for want of fatter tires to
accommodate a little rougher riding. Now I'm anxiously awaiting my Clem.
This is a stout bike that will take fat tires, perfect for us Clydesdales.
I noticed the chainstays have a slight bend to them. Did you happen to ask
Grant why that was?
On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 3:21:27 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I rolled by RBW HQ this morning and got to test ride a 52cm Clem. I've
always felt lucky that I'm pretty much exactly
it says 1 inch headset, so must be 1 inch threadless steerer. If in doubt,
send them an email.
On Friday, February 14, 2014 at 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote:
http://newalbioncycles.com/
Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be
associated with these bikes. Not
Purging the closet
- 1 new Patagonia 1/4 zip top, red, long sleeve, size L (men) (wool 2
weight, 100% merino wool - old style before they diluted wool material
mix), MUSA!, $45 w/shipping
- 1 new Patagonia crew top, dark blue (almost looks grey), long sleeve,
size L (men) (wool 2 weight,
Bruce, I sent you a private message. I might be in the Knoxville area in a
couple of weeks.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:10:01 AM UTC-4, Bruce Baker wrote:
This might help I have a 56 Sam and live in Knoxville, TN. Let me know if
this works for you..
Bruce
On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at
So I'm not so good at understanding geometry charts, but ever since I've
had my LHT 52cm (felt too small, sold) and Soma Saga 54cm (26 wheel
version, fits quite well) I've been curious how the ride would compare if I
swapped all my components over to an Atlantis of the same size Now I
Couldn't figure out how to edit my original post, so I'll do this
correction here. As age plays tricks with my memory, I very much
mis-characterized the Riv/Frost River issue in the first post. IIRC now,
the Frost River (hereafter FR) bike bags were Grant/Riv designs, done as a
Riv (hereafter
I have to say it's one of the best ways to spend a Saturday.
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When you say surprised, were you surprised it was that low or that high?
On your 56 Hillborne, what size tires do you have and what is the actual
standover height? My issue is I am ballpark 83cm PBH and wear thin soled
shoes, so I'm not sure if a 55 would work or not as I'd like to run as
Tom, I haven't used anything to stop it from rolling, I just look for a
place where its not an issue. I feel kind of lost with my unloaded bikes
when I have to lay them down, just seems wrong. Steve
On Monday, March 23, 2015, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Steve, that certainly
my expierence at water stops with bike shop groups is they don't know any
alternatives exist. Yes, they love conversations about what they have
never seen before or maybe remember from their college days.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 6:05:28 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
et tu doug? looks
I am a pocket-sized Clyde at 215. I easily and happily ride a custom, a
Legolas, Roadeo, Quickbeam, and an Atlantis. I don't know the Hunq, have
never ridden one, but it seems hell-for-stout. Based on my experience, I
recommend the Atlantis. It takes fat tires easily and handles very well,
I was 270 lbs and rode both a 62 cm Hunq and a 66 cm Quickbeam which are
very different bikes (at least across the Riv line). Now I'm 208 and ride
the same bikes. I've ridden both of them on short and long rides and
they've always been great. The only problem I've had is that the QB has 32
spoke
The chainstays are not perfectly straight in the horizontal plane. They
jig-jag a bit to get around the fat tires and to clear the pedals.
Bill: Are the chainstay bends similar to the ones on the Atlantis?
dougP
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:43:49 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I
I meant cyclotourist.
I meant David.
I meant Redlands
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:33:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Ron
Doug was replying to cyclofiend, not dissing Grant. Doug was
congratulating cyclofiend for his big tent ride, the Strada Rossa. No
fights here.
You guys are entitled to some self-aggrandizing. The world needs more
Strada Rossa type events that bring diverse groups together. I had roadies
comment on my Atlantis. While standing there trying to pick up the next
course marking, a gal on a serious looking MTB said follow me led us
p.s. about fat tires: I'm riding Barlow Pass 38's on the Legolas, and it
rides like a dream for fast road rides.
My Roadeo has 35mm Schwalbe Kojaks that actually measure out to about 33
mm, and the bike looks like it could accomodate a 38mm tire pretty easily -
provided you can find a brake
I think that's the original Otto. BQ did an issue with articles on both
Jacquie and Charlie, and a studio shot of her bike. It did not have a
suspension fork but was otherwise the same. That stem looks pretty rare,
if not custom.
dougP
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 9:39:00 PM UTC-7,
Ron
Doug was replying to cyclofiend, not dissing Grant. Doug was
congratulating cyclofiend for his big tent ride, the Strada Rossa. No
fights here.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:05:28 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
et tu doug? looks like you're the one who is self-aggrandizing. I just
Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's
seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I
think Grant mentioned it was straddling the abuse/beausage line. I nominate
this venerable Atlantis for the all beausage team. I've seen it doing
yeoman's
I'm 225# and I ride a Riv Road Standard (Reynolds 753 frame). I do light
touring on it, maybe with a total load of 275# (I was 250# when I bought
it).
My Riv has proven to be strong and capable. The frame seems responsive
enough to give a good ride without being flexy. I have a Giordana racing
Great story and photos Patrick! Fully enjoyed it.
René
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Life with a bludgeoned brain inherently means change in plans is the norm
rather than the exception. That's on top of the change in plans inherant
to doing anything
I didn't see Grant when I rode the Clem. I am not sure I follow which bend
you mean. The chainstays are not perfectly straight in the horizontal
plane. They jig-jag a bit to get around the fat tires and to clear the
pedals. Is there some other aspect you are looking at?
Now they say the
et tu doug? looks like you're the one who is self-aggrandizing. I just
don't see Grant as any kind of bad guy in this.
Why would you think we ride any differently than you.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:50:07 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote:
You guys are entitled to some self-aggrandizing.
Maybe Phillip Kim meant seatstays. Those are bent, to accommodate the
super cool seatlug, which was initially developed for one size of big stout
bike. At that time, they hinted that seat lug might get used on a second
bike that comes in sizes. Turns out the multi-size bike came first. At
Awesome-aggrandizer-aggregator-app!
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 5:59 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
I meant to go ride my bike..
On Mar 25, 2015 6:35 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I meant cyclotourist.
I meant David.
I meant Redlands
On Wednesday,
CLEMENTINE: the Classy Lassie with the Sassy Chassis
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You're on FIRE lately, Bill.
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For sale is a Sugino XD600? Maybe an XD2? triple crankset.
It's 170mm in length features 48/36/26 chainrings.
I replaced the original chainrings with new 9 speed 110 spaced ones. I
can't recall who made 'em but they were sold by Quality Bike Parts, I
actually think they were one of Q's
May i suggest sassy? Seems to speak of the pure fun these will be. Great fun
to have an excuse to buy clementines and months to think how to build them up
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The milk crate as a front basket is the topper.
dougp
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:46:27 PM UTC-7, joe b. wrote:
Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's
seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I
think Grant mentioned it was
I meant to go ride my bike..
On Mar 25, 2015 6:35 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I meant cyclotourist.
I meant David.
I meant Redlands
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:33:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Ron
Doug was replying to cyclofiend, not dissing Grant.
I'll acknowledge there's a certain charm to the
overly-racked-and-bag-matched garage queen vibe (Still has that new saddle
smell!), but these are like finding my grandpa's long lost Estwing in the
dark neglected corner of a Home Depot.
Love 'em both. Keep 'em coming.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los
best thing about a double kickstand is when you have to deal with a flat
and don't have to flip the bike over
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:24:37 PM UTC-5, Steven Sweedler wrote:
Tom, I haven't used anything to stop it from rolling, I just look for a
place where its not an issue. I feel
I have no words, except that the girl has skills. Amazing video,
supposedly from 1965.
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Are we sure OP isn’t mistakenly calling the bent seatstays “chainstays”?
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Subject: [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
No, the Atlantis chainstay swoop is a lot snazzier. The Atlantis features
the nicest chainstay bends I've ever seen.
The Clem is less bend and more squish. But they are loong so they
didn't need to get squished all that much. They are just normal.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at
While I love Rivendells, I just do not fall into the beausage crap. I have
ridden 6000 miles a year for over 25 years. I have always tried to keep my
bikes clean and well-lubed. I recently sold my Roadeo and the buyer got a
bike that was ridden many miles, but was in excellent condition and I
wow. One can get a bike powdercoated for around $150 locally here.
It wouldn't have the cream headtube but it would look way better than
that abomination.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 7:38 PM, 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
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I'm sure this one will be hard to
thats about the worst fender line I've seen.
On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 6:46 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote:
Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's
seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I
think Grant mentioned it was
I remember that bike. It was owned by one of Riv's first employees (whose name
is at the tip of my tongue, he's the first person I talked to there..ack, can't
think of it), Mavic starfish cranks, dropbars with no tape, and almost NO paint
left. There was a similar frame hanging up in the
Deacon,
I too am both impressed with the scenic beauty and glad you all rolled with it
despite the difficulties, and had a great time nonetheless. That road makes me
want to load up for a road trip.
Cheers,
~Hugh
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:37:51 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Spencer. Works there now too!
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 25, 2015, at 8:30 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
I remember that bike. It was owned by one of Riv's first employees (whose
name is at the tip of my tongue, he's the first person I talked to
there..ack, can't think of it),
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:43:26 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
thats about the worst fender line I've seen.
http://cdn3.volusion.com/ctxtv.wmppt/v/vspfiles/photos/staff2-3.jpg
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
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