[RBW] Re: Since I Just Alluded to It On My Sig Line...

2009-07-02 Thread Elfardo
Bummer. Glad you're well enough to tell us about it though. I had a friend that caught the edge of the door in his throat. Docs said that he came this close to opening up his jugular. Watch those doors ya'll. Speedy recovery, Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Jul 1, 12:50 

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Times magazine #2

2009-06-30 Thread Elfardo
I have the first issue. I'll give it a big fat it's ok. Better than Bicycling. Commuter based content for the most part. Kind of a more mainstream Urban Velo minus the fixie fixation. Must not have made a huge impression on me as, until your post, I'd forgotten it existed. Guess I'll check out

[RBW] Re: Two things, completely unrelated to each other

2009-05-27 Thread Elfardo
Sounds fun. I used to ride from my house in Canyon to the canyon a couple of times a week. Back before they had bike trails in the park. Sure hope I can get up there sometime soon with the Quickbeam. On May 27, 1:44 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: First: Anyone heard

[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride. Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin. I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them between here and UT consistently. Serious looking commuters both. There's this guy doing

[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
I think you're right. One thing for sure, Ladera Norte is one tough hill and the Tour das Hugel is one tough ride. Regardless of the bike, the engine looks like it's running strong! On May 24, 4:09 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho

[RBW] Austin Urban Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
Thought I'd share a few photos of urban riding through the heart of central Austin... http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3542965799/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/354388/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/3545278913/ Clif

[RBW] Re: Austin Urban Riding Pics

2009-05-24 Thread Elfardo
Pass right behind it on the Shoal Creek trail. No rivs there tho. .. On May 24, 4:52 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Those are such great pics... I love urban parks! But where's Mellow Johnny's??? On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote

[RBW] Re: Riding in Austin

2009-04-04 Thread Elfardo
Just saw this post. Are you here yet? Imho, Austin's a great city to be a cyclist. It's not an officially great city with an officially great cyclling infrastructure though that is getting incrementally better with some hope on the horizon, but we do have tons of fine cycling in town and out.

[RBW] Re: QB rear wheel

2009-02-26 Thread Elfardo
I've had my Quickbeam about a year and I put 80 - 120 miles on it per week. I wouldn't call myself a hammerer but with any single speed riding there are times of great torque. Topping out on a 20% rise in high gear, starting from a complete stop, dirt hills in any gear, ect. No slippage. I also

[RBW] Mafac clearance?

2009-02-11 Thread Elfardo
I'm interested in putting Mafac centerpulls on a 700c bike I'm having built. Anyone know what kind of max. clearance I'll have with Racers? Also, I'm wondering if Raids work on 700c? I'm wanting to run 35mm w/ fenders and up to around 42mm without. Thanks! Clif

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

2009-01-27 Thread Elfardo
Hey Colin, Man, I don't think I'd bother with 4 gears up in the flatlands. I ride two (68 inches and 53 inches I think) down here in Austin and that's plenty. I've considered getting a dos for the hill country but kinda doubt I will anytime soon. Just doesn't seem like I need to. Of course, the

[RBW] Re: Bought a Legolas -- now thinning the herd

2009-01-16 Thread Elfardo
I'd like to see the 64cm built also. The Bombadil looks like a solid hitter. Somehow the double top tube looks cooler on this frame to my eyes. Maybe because of the sloping tube. Now THAT... is tempting! I'd like to see a picture of the 64cm Bombadil if anyone at RBW is listening. And I'm

[RBW] Eno Hub Wheelset for Sale.

2009-01-13 Thread Elfardo
I've got a single speed wheelset for sale that I put on Craigslist a few hours ago but wanted to offer it up to the list also since it's got 135mm rear spacing. Low mileage. I think I rode less than a couple a hundred miles on these. They cost me right around $590 new. Velocity Fusion rims. 36

[RBW] Big A. Homer Hilsen Question

2009-01-13 Thread Elfardo
Is anyone around here riding the 69cm A. Homer Hilsen? I'm pondering the purchase of either the 67 or 69. With my 98cm PBH the Rivendelites have suggested the larger of the two sizes so I'm trying to get used to the idea of the double top tube. I think my vanity's fighting with my common sense.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Elfardo
Noo! -Clif no longer a future owner of a 68cm Atlantis Wright So I emailed John at Rivendell asking about Atlantis sizing and he confirmed that the Atlantis will top out at 61cm. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing

2009-01-06 Thread Elfardo
Wow. Thanks Jim. I'm not ready financially yet but when I am I'll contact you to see if the offer stands. Thanks again! On Jan 6, 9:33 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Clif: Seriously, if you really want one, I can make it happen for you. On Jan 6, 9:29 am, Elfardo

[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans

2008-12-15 Thread Elfardo
A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here in Austin last week. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans

2008-12-15 Thread Elfardo
on Craigslist would be able to google Quickbeam or Rivendell. On Dec 15, 2:53 pm, erik jensen radiophonicworks...@gmail.com wrote: That one hurt. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Elfardo clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

2008-12-08 Thread Elfardo
I was thinking that stock was 40/17. Sounds like a fun ride. I'm jealous of you guys and your coast rides. :-) On Dec 8, 8:34 am, Patrick in VT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hmm  . . . 40x18 seems like a very casual gear for a single speed road ride, no?  A good gear ratio for getting around

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

2008-12-08 Thread Elfardo
I run the same gearing as you Dan. 40x16 runs as a pretty good compromise for my fitness level. I'm rarely forced to change to a lower gear for climbs unless I want to. Puts the lower gear in the optional category. Yes, I can get a bit frustrated on spinning out on long downhills and my average

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

2008-12-05 Thread Elfardo
, 9:17 am, PATRICK MOORE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a 20 mile run one way and I was figuring on doing the trail two and a half times. I think you mean 2 1/2 times *round trip*, ie 40 miles X 2.5? Congratulations. I've been

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

2008-12-04 Thread Elfardo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Dec 4, 2008, at 9:45 AM, Elfardo wrote: Hello, An introduction is in order as I lurk more than join in the conversation here. My name is Clif Wright and I've had my Quickbeam for about three months now. It's a fabulous ride and the first bike I've owned in over