[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I checked again. I have the 35s, which are plenty wide for me. The 38s are $20. On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8:15:48 AM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I'm running 38 Victoria Hypers available here for $17 plus shipping. > >

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I'm running 38 Victoria Hypers available here for $17 plus shipping. http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre I did get a flat yesterday, from a staple, but it was the first in several months of gnarly urban commuting. I run Supremes in the winter. These are

[RBW] Re: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

wow I completely missed that one...I have a 56 atlantis and love it. for some reason in my mind I just paired that bike up with Grant as a forever kinda thing. Maybe because it was in the adds, posts, and whatnot a lot during the time I started to really geting into Rivendell. Makes me kinda

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Tasty bikes. Too bad about the low bb on the Combo. On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:22:31 PM UTC-4, rob markwardt wrote: > > the forgotten link > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/albums/72157606340462594 > > On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 4:20:30 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: > >> I

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I like leather saddles in general because they look good on the older steel bicycles I like to ride, and because they are comfortable, and because, like the older bicycles, they get better looking with age. And they require you to pay them just a bit of attention. The only "weight disadvantage"

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I have the conti speed whatevers 700x42. They replaced marathon supremes in 700X50. I like them ok. No flats yet, quicker than the marathons felt, not amazingly plush, decent on dirt. Once I wear them out, I want to try the cazaderos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

I'd also be interested if Micheal and Sky pass. Thanks! 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: Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

Yep, I saw it too! Also curious as to whether it was purchased or whether Grant decided to keep it. -- 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] Did someone buy Grant's Atlantis?

The other day (yesterday?) there was a Blug post offering Grant's prototype Atlantis for sale. The price for the frame and fork was $1100 but only $560 if you bought the parts to build it into a complete bike. The post was only up for a very short time. I'm hoping some snatched it quick and

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2:00:53 PM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote: > > Brooks is going for marketing glam over staid performance and > dependability. > I'm not sure this is a new thing. The way Brooks has been marketing their leather saddles is *very* much pushing a lifestyle; it just may be

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

Can't speak to the Conti's but I recently replaced my worn-out original Schwalbe Marathon 650Bx38 with Compass Loup-Loup Pass extra-lights of the same size. The difference is phenomenal! Seat of the pants and watching average speeds over several common routes indicates the Compass tires are

Re: [RBW] Tires for Sam

My favorites were my rock 'n roads. They didn't last though. I now have schwalbe mondials 700x1.75s which I really like. -- 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] WTB: 61cm Atlantis

Hey Frank, If Michael isn't interested, i'd love to see a price and a pic. Sky in new west -- 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] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I often thought, still do on occasion of living without a vehicle and soley by car. It was this reason that I thought I how many bicycle I would need based on what I would be using the bicycle for. 1. For commuting back and forth to work that was comfortable, not terribly light, low maintenance

Re: [RBW] Tires for Sam

I just finished a tour of 1200 m. with the Conti 700 x 42 tires, rolled nice but seemed attracted to the wires that tires seem to find especially if pumped up to 40 lbs or more. less flats when pressure was lower, they are still on my bike and no flats since I have been home with maybe another

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Oh gosh. This would drive me crazy. It’s probably a sign of some deep disorder, but all of my bikes are ready to ride at a moment’s notice. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Apr 6, 2017, at 4:48 PM, Will wrote: > > There are 4

[RBW] Tires for Sam

know the cream of the crop recommendation for the Sam is the 38mm Compass Barlow Pass. What about others that are a little less? How about the Continental's that Riv sells. They call them "basketball" tires. Anyone with first hand knowledge on the Conti's? -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Currently in the stable are three that get ridden regularly, two that don't: Rawland Nordavinden - the current 'gosortafast' bike for weekend group rides, 2x10, 32 mm tires. I have a custom frame on order that will replace this one, due this fall. Rawland rSogn - randoish build, front bag,

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I walked out to the garage. Counted 8 bikes ready to ride: 2 trail bikes, 4 mixtes, 1 sport touring road, 1 Atlantis. There are 4 more bikes, mostly disassembled. SO N = 12 for 4 of us. Of those 12, 4 are daily riders. All of the daily riders have Tubus racks and support Ortlieb bags. The other

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

the forgotten link https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/albums/72157606340462594 On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 4:20:30 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: > I haven't purchased a bike in a couple years now but for me its always > been about how the bike looks. If it doesn't meet my narrow

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I haven't purchased a bike in a couple years now but for me its always been about how the bike looks. If it doesn't meet my narrow definition of cool then no matter how awesome the bike I'm not interested. For me this means steel, classic road bike geometry, old school components, and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne complete

Shipping and packing for the build kit or frame/fork/headset will be about $100 per my LBS. I will split the cost so tack $50 on to these prices for shipping included. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

It was; is, a difficult decision. As others have noted, it may end up not being worth selling some of the collection. The market may very well view the pieces at a lesser value than I. -AJ On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 8:50:18 AM UTC-4, Bronson wrote: > > Wow AJ, extremely impressive

[RBW] Et Tu Brooks?

Neat saddles, but my one foray with a Cambium didn't go well. A leather B17 on a carbon frame would probably be too weird for them to make, but I'd try it. I love my ti-rail version: lighter, and the rails are longer than the steel ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks C17 carved - natural - $75 shipped

Photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/albums/72157682192992006 -- 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: Et Tu Brooks?

Brooks is going for marketing glam over staid performance and dependability. Like Minh, I hope it's about adding new buyers whose patronage will support keeping their more traditional, if not lower volume, products in production. If you made a heat map a bicycle of where weight reduction is

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

Only works if you aren't too badly hosed... On 04/06/2017 03:30 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: CTRL-ALT-DELETE ? :) On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:47:06 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: So, kind of the “Did you turn it off and on again?” approach. I like it. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: TRP RRL and 7 speed compatability

I have the rl520. Not terrible looking to my eye. Doesn't feel as nice as the trp, but there are only a couple options for drop v levers, as far as I can tell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

CTRL-ALT-DELETE ? :) On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:47:06 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > So, kind of the “Did you turn it off and on again?” approach. I like it. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > > On Apr 6, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Jim S.

[RBW] FS: Brooks C17 carved - natural - $75 shipped

It's a bit blue otherwise low miles. I need a narrower seat. Better pics later today -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: TRP RRL and 7 speed compatability

Tektro does make a model specifically for V-brakes though. I can't remember the model number. It looks a little weird because it has an extended hood because of the longer lever arm. -Dave On 4/6/17, Bill Lindsay wrote: > TRP RRL brake levers pull an appropriate amount of

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

there is a C13 in 158mm http://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/c13-158-1.html On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:09:10 AM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I dont think it looks like there is a 158 width. Is there one? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

A Paceline member had it, was his wife's, she did not ride it.. 1976 Richard Sachs. 60th made with the Richard Sachs label @Wally - most are gone, drank the Haunted House last night actually, I think we have a few of the bigger bottles still -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Very nice. I'm wondering more about its history, where you found it, etc. It's not every day an RS comes up for sale. Chris On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 12:53:38 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > It's not done, waiting on a 5speed freewheel (arrives today, I think..), > need to run

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

The same could have been said when they came out with the Cambiums, as saddle made of whhat ? FWIW, Brooks is owned by Selle Royal and has since 2002 when Raleigh/Sturmey Archer/Brooks company went bankrupt in '99. Their future was in limbo and in danger of being liquidated. Who

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

> Quickbeam's the beer getter? :) > Actually, YES! I used it to ride into Portland to Allagash. Those must be long gone by now ;) -- 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: Swift Industries luggage?

I'll advocate something completely different: Waxed canvas. I've steered away from nylon in the field. It always makes noise, a spark from a fire melts through it, and it holds odors. I have loved my waxed canvas Toursacks, and have now switched to Frost River's waxed canvas for both my saddle

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

It's not done, waiting on a 5speed freewheel (arrives today, I think..), need to run cables/housing for brakes, and get some tires/tubes.. Here it is before I got some Mavic/Campagnolo Record wheels and swapped the bars and stem for some Nitto (Cinelli too much $$$ and I do not care to make it

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

So, kind of the “Did you turn it off and on again?” approach. I like it. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Apr 6, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Jim S. wrote: > > Steve and Eric, thanks for your responses. I think I solved the problem with > a very

Re: [RBW] creaking berthoud fenders

Steve and Eric, thanks for your responses. I think I solved the problem with a very scientific approach. I took the wheel off and put it back on. It doesn't creak anymore. I'd guess it had to do with compression on the fork blades. For a while there, I was wishing I had the SKS's, but all's

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

What's the story on the Richard Sachs? Do you have any pictures to share? Chris On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 3:12:24 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > No longer any Rivendell's that I personally own, but my wife has a Cheviot. > > I have/will have: > 1. 2016 Bob Jackson Audax End-End. My go-fast

[RBW] Re: Swift Industries luggage?

Mike, I have the hinterland Ozette and love it. My wife has the new Sugarloaf and loves it. Both are built to last, very light, great looking and super useful. I may pull the trigger on a Sugarloaf for myself for commuting. I cannot recommend them enough. john On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at

[RBW] Et Tu Brooks?

RBW probably won't carry these. And that's fine. -Justin -- 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

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

Saddles are something that I use what works best for me and the associated weight is just something I live with. Having a comfy butt is so worth a few more grams of weight in my book. On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 12:32:20 AM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

Congrats on the Rivet! I've not ridden one but have seen them in person. They seem to slope down on the edges of the back of the saddle which is my problem with the Cambium design. I have many, many Brooks saddles but also have the Berthoud Mente which is 180mm wide and flat. I find this

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL and 7 speed compatability

TRP RRL brake levers pull an appropriate amount of cable for road bike calipers. Typical V-brake calipers require a lot more cable pull. In the coarsest terms with no specifics short pull levers with long pull requiring brakes will work but the two frequent complaints are 1. Extremely squishy

Re: [RBW] Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

I've seen a few Bertoud saddles in person and they are quite beautiful and well crafted. Loved the shape, details and finish on those. Unfortunately, I was already stretching my budget with a Rivet. Not unhappy about that. I've been so impressed with Rivet's quality and materials. I was

Re: [RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

I just came across this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-R14-Rack-rear-bag-supporter-from-Rivendell-for-mtb-or-road-bike-/162458513020?hash=item25d3482e7c:g:ti0AAOSwDmBY5B9x On Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:28:40 AM UTC-4, Nick Ybarra wrote: > > Yeah, I'm kind of suspecting that Soma is the

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Basically all of mine are free/cheap (not counting the Rosco, which I'm /probably/ not going to butcher 'cuz it's a Riv frame. It's being used as a jig for a Rosco rack right now, and if I never sell it will spend its days being a very nice jig for Rosco mixte & Appaloosa racks) I tend to

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I was just surprised that a company like Brooks would build a carbon-framed saddle. I guess you have to diversify to meet the demands of the market. That said, the saddle is not an area of the bike where I'd want to risk a carbon failure. I wonder if these are carbon over a light wire frame,

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I dont think it looks like there is a 158 width. Is there one? -- 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: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Quickbeam's the beer getter? :) On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 9:57:31 AM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > I had an older (2005 or 6, I think) Karate Monkey as my "one bike to rule >>> them all". It did many things well. Others things OK. A couple of things >>> not so well. After a few years

[RBW] Re: Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

Hi John I am pretty sure that there are rental cycle services in large cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, but I have no experience with them. One shop I know of is Ehicle near Shinjuku, Tokyo. They have Bike Friday's Pocket Companion for rent. http://blog.livedoor.jp/ehicle/archives/50451863.html If

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I was noting in the link that they seem to be making multiple widths of the carbon-railed saddle, including a 145mm and a 158mm, so you may be in luck. Personally, carbon saddles are not for me, but it is cool to see brooks bringing the idea of a suspended saddle to different markets. On

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

> > I had an older (2005 or 6, I think) Karate Monkey as my "one bike to rule >> them all". It did many things well. Others things OK. A couple of things >> not so well. After a few years of that I felt a need to get bikes more >> specific to certain tasks. That started my N+1. > > The

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

i dunno, i'm hoping that they are successful expanding their base so that they can keep the more traditional saddles in the lineup. they are definately transitioning to a lifestyle brand, but i'm fine with that as long as they keep making the leather saddles. On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I actually like having a light version of a great Brooks saddle but these are too narrow for my taste. I ride Brooks for the ride quality and take a hit on the weight because of that. I believe most people here use smart parts that they like and deal with the weight disadvantage. If they made

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I have a hard time counting bikes that are "free" and "cheap" and yet I have to count them and they take up room and I don't just want to toss them but maybe I will donate... like this weird thing I built up earlier this week but since stole parts off for my commuter

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe Mixte

Looks great. I'm using the same tires with Panaracer Kevlar liners on a Cheviot. On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:40:36 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > The* tires are Panaracer T-serve Messenger 650b x 42c.* The fenders are > SKS Longboard 50's. > > On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 5:53:18 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Wow AJ, extremely impressive collection. I'd be hard pressed to let any of those go. On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 5:54 PM, AJ wrote: > I'm preparing to move to another home, giving me the opportunity to pare > down a few things. This thread arrived at an interesting

[RBW] Re: Et Tu Brooks?

I never don't get a comment about my Brooks saddles. I used to ride those, they're really heavy. But they were really comfortable. A friend put a C15 on his ultralight fixie, and he loves it. So Brooks is fishing in a new pond for them. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Bike destinations in Japan and Amsterdam

Amsterdam is great. I didn't go with an intentional itinerary, just met the flow when we got there after we saw the state of weather, traffic and such. Weather, group dynamic and time limitations dictated more than my interest in biking, but didn't get in the way of some two wheel fun.

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

Like Jeff, I've done a decent amount of catch and release over the past few years. Just a few more tweaks and I should have my stable settled. For real. No, I'm serious! Here's what it looks like now: 1. Everything Bike: 61 cm Atlantis: my most recent addition, and by far my favorite. If I'm

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles (new-in-box Ti Swallow in Brown or Honey, LN carbon C13) and Ice Cream!

I believe the wider version is only 145mm not 158mm. Really nice saddle but it turned out to be way too narrow for me. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

I've done a fair amount of catch and release over the past dozen years or so (whereas 12+ years ago I was a one bike guy) and have been trying to get the bike stable down to the fewest bikes possible while also being able to satisfy all of my biking interests. I'm currently at: 1.