Re: [RBW] Bar Tape

I'm thinking of trying leather bar tape and found this thread. Any opinions on Berthoud vs. Handlebra? http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/handlebars-stems-seatposts/berthoud-leatherline-bar-tape http://handlebra.com/ Thanks, David G, Madison, WI On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 11:56 AM, René Sterental wro

Re: [RBW] Downhill video

Perfect course for a Rosco Bubbe - David G, Madison WI On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 6:04 PM, MSmith wrote: > This is not new news, but I recently re-discovered this video. > Unbelievable skills, nerves of steel, and way bigger cojones anyone I know. > > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Bags, Nitto TD Stem, Tektro Oryx Brakes

Some stuff sold, other nice stuff added, more soon... Photos & descriptions: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyZpfpx Thanks, David G, Madison WI On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM, David Yu Greenblatt < david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote: > For Sale: > > Rivendell Nigel Smythe Gre

Re: [RBW] Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

I find these Loyal Designs panniers to be truly appealing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mapcycles/6939511529/in/photostream -- David G, Madison WI On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Scot Brooks wrote: > I'm really close to pulling the trigger on some Ironweed panniers which > seem to be incredibl

Re: [RBW] NAHBS

JPP, that is really a function of where you live and work, and your local bike theft stats. In the past 9 years I've left some nice bikes (e.g., Richard Sachs, Curt Goodrich, Rivendell Rambo, carbon fiber racing bike) locked up all day outside my place of work as well as outside restaurants, bars,

Re: [RBW] Nahbs 2012 - a set on Flickr

bikes. - David Yu Greenblatt, Madison WI On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 7:48 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Some photos and a little video from yesterday at the NAHBS: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157629135526796/with/6802131526/ > > Enjoy! > > --Eric N &g

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Bags, Nitto TD Stem, Tektro Oryx Brakes

For Sale: Rivendell Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Seat Pouch, like new $150 Rivendell Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Li'l Loafer, excellent condition, almost like new, perfect color match for seat pouch $145 Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem, 90mm, new $53 Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes, silver, used but good, o

Re: [RBW] Re: Need help deciding... Soma San Marcos or Revamp an 84 Trek 610...

The Rawland rSogn (650B) is quite different from any Surly. http://www.rawlandcycles.com/store/index.php?strWebAction=item_detail&intItemID=3953 With 8/5/8 standard-diameter tubing I think the frame is lighter and flexier than most other production steel bikes including Rivs. They are also coming o

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b and the MTB crowd.

Here in Madison, WI, we are also blessed to have many good bike shops, with knowledgeable owners and employees, well stocked with cool bikes and bike parts. Cronometro , Yellow Jersey, Revolution Cycles

Re: [RBW] Campy Record 10 group on Rambouillet?

Patrick, Please describe the removable DT braze on. Do you have photos? Thanks, David On Feb 12, 2012 9:15 AM, "PATRICK MOORE" wrote: > My '03 Curt had a 10 speed drivetrain for its first three years or so, > before I had it converted to a fixed drivetrain. 10 sp 11-21 Am Classic > cassette pu

Re: [RBW] Best barcons ever?

Or cut, file, polish, dip, twine, and shellac! David G, Madison WI On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Rex Kerr wrote: > I like this idea! I like the mechanical feel of the silvers, but also > feel that they're too long. Cutting them and dipping them wouldn't be too > hard. > > > On Tue, Jan 31,

Re: [RBW] New vest: wooly warm versus ...?

Keep in mind that the WW tweed vest does not really block the wind at all since the knit is rather loose. So if the wind + temperature threatens to make you chilly you will have to layer something over the WW vest like a shell or another wool garment with a much denser weave. But you already have t

Re: [RBW] Every Day Carry - Here's Mine, What's Yours?

Amit, I agree this is a cool and interesting topic, but also one that makes me a little apprehensive, since I already spend way too much time thinking about bikes in the manner of a connoisseur rather than just a rider, and if my interests expand to other EDC-type things like cameras, knives, flas

Re: [RBW] Say NO to Internet censorship

Patrick please post some recent photos of your trike with some New Mexico scenery in the background for us snowbound folks in northern climes to admire. I imagine on a trike the rear fenders are less important for the rider in terms of maintaining a dry butt. But from an aesthetic point of view I

Re: [RBW] My apologies to all the BSNYC conscientious objectors...

Sorry BSNYC rubs you the wrong way, Joe. The genre is satire (I think), and while the humor is not always high brow ("AYHSMB") it has rarely struck me as bitter, cynical, or unpleasant. Certainly Grant P is effusive in his praise of the BSNYC book: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bo12.htm David G

Re: [RBW] Riv Rally midwest?

Jim, I'll try to attend as long as the Rally is prior to the end of June, when I move to San Francisco. Like you I am also currently Riv-less but fortunate to own a Curt Goodrich festooned with numerous parts purchased from Riv. David G, Madison WI On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Jim Thill - H

Re: [RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

Thank you, Jan and Ryan! I will try the "Deluxe" method on my next fender installation. - David G, Madison WI On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > On Dec 23, 10:15 am, David Yu Greenblatt > wrote: > > > I don't fully understand how the "De

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

ri-Moto tires. The VO Zepellin fenders do look cool, though. Are you using two darumas per stay, and covering the pre-drilled hole with aluminum tape? Thanks, David G, Madison WI On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Ryan Watson wrote: > > On Dec 21, 2011, at 12:33, David Yu Greenblatt <

Re: [RBW] All American Roadeo

The project will be easier if you run a fixed-gear or single-speed drivetrain. Plus you may gain *souplesse* and/or cred among the patrons of Zeitgeist SF. Then again you might just end up soup-less. Until recently much of the high-end Bontrager carbon fiber stuff (including handlebars, stems, and

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

Thanks Ryan. So is the rule of thumb that for a given size/width Honjo aluminum fenders are lighter than Gilles Berthoud stainless steel fenders? That would certainly make sense. How about stays and fasteners--is there a difference in weight between Honjo and Berthoud? Are Berthoud stays and fasten

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

Besides aluminum fenders, I'm also curious about the weight of Berthoud stainless steel fenders, specifically the 650B versions. It would be cool to have a wiki (online document that anybody can update) for parts favored by RBW/iBOB folks. In addition to weights, we could keep track of crankset/BB

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

MSRP for the White Industries WBC crankset with two chanrings is $340, so a little less expensive than the new Compass Rene Herse crankset, which in turn is quite a bit cheaper than the modern TA Pro 5 Vis, which sells for about $440 online. Of c

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

Not bad, Sugino. But Compass has you beat because its super-compact double crankset requires two fewer spider arms and seven fewer chainring bolts! After the Rene Herse crankset comes out in the full Chris King rainbow of colorways including the ever popular "Rasta

[RBW] Coachella Valley Riding

he valley in the summer but not really possible in > the winter. > > jim m > wc ca > > > > >> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM, David Yu Greenblatt < >> david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I am also going to California for the first week

[RBW] Re: Coachella Valley Riding

That sounds great, Eric, thanks. David G, Madison WI On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 8:58 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > David: > > I've done some riding in the Coachella Valley when I stayed in Palm > Springs for work. My favorite ride was to climb to the Palm Springs Aerial > Tramway and then ride the tra

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

What was so good about the TA Zephyr other than a nice finish? This new/old Rene Herse crankset has some nice features compared to 110mm BCD cranksets like the Zephyr, including lower Q and the option to set it up as a truly wide range double. Plus it is beautiful and light weight. If 110mm BCD cra

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

I am also going to California for the first week of January, to Palm Desert, and plan to either bring a bike or rent one there. Have any of you cycled in the Coachella Valley? I'd appreciate any recommendations for biking routes or other things to do. I will be there with family including 4 and 7 y

Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to clear powder coating

Mike, Couldn't you use clear nail polish for touch up, as Thomas suggested? David G Madison WI On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 3:23 PM, Mike S wrote: > I have a 2.5 year old Quickbeam that's accumulating some pretty good > beausage, which I'm currently fine with. However, if I were to re- > finish, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

I love the name *Slackeur *for a bike. And if Rivendell developed a Silver brand manual changer (*Clangeur*?) I would certainly buy a few. David G Madison WI On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM, Scott G. wrote: > For shifting front rings every once in a while, a clanger is a cool option. > The Sim

Re: [RBW] i want to see a bmx rider on the rosco bubbe

It's official! Danny MacAskill will be sponsored by Rivendell and Red Bull for 2012. http://www.dannymacaskill.co.uk/videos/ I look forward to watching videos of him performing tricks in a rainy Scottish locale on a Rosco Bubbe, resplendent in a Grundens hat and MUSA halfmitts and splats. David G,

Re: [RBW] Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

I agree, annoying website. The video shows the product: http://vimeo.com/32392053 My initial reaction is that $240 is expensive if the downtube shifters are not included. I can see the appeal of a system that is between bar-ends and brifters in the performance/durability continuum for super-muddy c

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

Joe, That Lyon trailer bike is awesome! May you and your daughter have many fun rides together. I wish somebody was still making a high quality trailer bike like yours. I have a Trek version that clamps to the seatpost but it is really heavy and adversely affects the handing. Maybe after Riv makes

Re: [RBW] OMG, a Kiddie Rivvy!

I hope Riv moves this from the back burner to the middle burner if not the front burner. I am ready to pre-pay for one now. David G Madison WI On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/12528275911/mini-bike-for-7-to-9-a-back-burner-deal > > This is j

[RBW] FS: Ibex Berg Loden Wool Jacket, XL

For Sale: Ibex Berg Jacket Size: XL (Men's) Color: Dark red wool, black synthetic trim Price: $130 shipped Made in the USA Made of Loden wool, this is the heaviest and warmest Ibex wool jacket. Zippered hand pockets, one zippered external left chest pocket, one zippered internal right chest pocket

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

How about a TA Pro 5 Vis, or the soon-to-be-released Rene Herse? Both can be set up with a single ring with very low Q, and look great. David G Madison WI On

Re: [RBW] Re: 2x7 AHH, no front derailer

I concur. If you ride the bike only on smooth roads you should be fine, but if you ride on bumpy surfaces you will eventually drop the chain. I run a single chainring on my 29er MTB and on my cyclocross racing bikes, with inner and outer chainguards. Without the guards I would drop chains all the t

Re: [RBW] Re: parts made in places where worker conditions are fairly reasonable

Good point, Jeremy. The notion that there are "good countries" (e.g., Republic of China) and "bad countries" (e.g., People's Republic of China) is rather simplistic. There are plenty of exploited workers in every country, including the US. Buying (or trying to buy) from specific manufacturers that

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres wear

When in doubt, consult the oracle: http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-rotation.html Short answer: Yes, it is normal; No, don't put the worn tire on the front. -- David G, Madison WI On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Brian wrote: > Hi, > > I just noticed that the Cypres (650B x 32) on my Sam H are we

Re: [RBW] Best/Favorite/Most Radical Cantilever Brakes

Anybody tried the new Shimano CX70 cantis yet? http://www.cxmagazine.com/shimano-unveils-cx70-cyclocross-components-video-photos-exclusive http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/Shimano-CX70-Cyclocross-Brakes_p_699.html David G Madison WI > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Riding on the hoods: New Fork needed?

Mizrachi, What bars are you using? Would switching to a different bar with less reach help? http://ruedatropical.com/2009/03/road-drop-bar-geometry/ David G, Madison WI On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 12:26 AM, mizrachi wrote: > The most comfortable position on my 60cm LHT is behind the hoods by a >

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