I'm thinking of ordering a bamboo Calfee. The bike is built in the US. I know
the bamboo is imported but, by the fact that it is only grown overseas and not
actually manufactured, would that be OK?
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Dec 21, 2011, at 4:54 PM, Dave Rivbike wrote:
I'm aware of the overseas
I don't know Manny, other than his posts, but he must be a great guy based
on the 5- 10 folks that have made parts offers. If it were a local guy that I
knew someone who needed this type of help I , also, would offer to help. Maybe
I'm wrong, but I get the impression that he can afford to
Jesus, Sleeper, relax. Find another list or stop drinking.
Bill
Louisville. Ky
On Dec 21, 2011, at 8:17 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
Well after searching the internet and looking around I saw nothing to confirm
your accusation that Berthoud fenders fail any sooner that anyone else's.
(prone
Unfortunately true.
On Dec 17, 2011, at 3:38 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
*Two hours for three posts???!!!*** I can do three in sub-four minutes.
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I don't know which is better but, traditionally, they're inboard.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Dec 4, 2011, at 3:40 PM, Joe Bunik wrote:
When mounting a (leather) mudflap to (Honjo) daruma bolts of a fender,
is it better to go inboard or out?
Thanks!
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Walnut Creek, CA
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Kind of assumed it wasn't yours by the wet roads, green leaves.
On Nov 25, 2011, at 10:41 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
BTW: here is why you need a trike to carry loads. Not mine; from Trikes and
Odd Bikes blog.
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Four thumbs up! It should be a smash at the Cannes film festival!
On Nov 24, 2011, at 12:24 AM, Amit Singh wrote:
I just published a new (my first!) movie (trailer) to my MobileMe
Gallery that I'd like to share with you. Click the link below to
check it out.
A Boy Finds His Bicycle
What he said..
On Nov 24, 2011, at 1:23 PM, David Faller wrote:
. I purchased a Rivendell as it handles front loads, rear loads, front and
rear loads and doesn't need a load to feel great.. I check the tires once
a week.. and carry what I need as an all around bicycle... I change
I agree - they seem goofy. What's wrong with a...glove. Wow, now there's
an idea!
Bill
Louisville, Ky
By the way, the splats make sense.
On Nov 21, 2011, at 6:39 PM, Garth wrote:
U, I fail to see how these function better than a glove or mitt. I'm
surprised they made it to
I have a 57cm Hilsen with a Mark's rack and I have used a Berthoud 22 bag on
the Texas Rando Stampede 1200k and on PBP and the bike handled fine.
I purchased the bag from Rene Herse. Mike Kone adds a stiffener to the bag
that really helps it hold it's shape. You will have to sew on a strap
I agree and I forgot to mention that my Homer also lets it's front wheel
flop over when parked but is very stable with the Berthoud bag at any speed -
except zero. I run 700cm wheels and 28mm Conti 4 Season tires.
A funny side note: on PBP on the return, I stopped to pee. I had the bike
PM, William Pustow wrote:
Of course it still gets wet but I've seen too many failures on local brevets
here in Kentucky as well as on the Texas 1200k because the lights are lower
and were bombarded by road and wheel spray.
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I love the color. My boy Homer is the Rambouillet orange. Great photos, please
send us more.
Mfg aus Louisville,
Bill
On Nov 17, 2011, at 8:25 AM, NME wrote:
Hi All,
I picked up my AHH back in March of this year and have been enjoying
it ever since. I now live in Berlin, where Homer serves
We all feel your pain, Bill. Hang in there. The B17 on the Hunq should be fine.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Nov 17, 2011, at 7:55 PM, fulf wrote:
This winter I'll be building my Hunqapillar. I got the frameset in September
along with a bottom bracket and crank. Last month I got bullmoose
Wow, now that's pretty!
On Nov 1, 2011, at 7:31 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote:
The execution is poor, but I like this color combo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/5645451069/in/set-72157626433454817
On Nov 1, 2011, at 6:14 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
Nice, but my orange Homer would have been a better match for the red Hummer:-)
Seriously, very nice Homer.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Nov 1, 2011, at 8:58 PM, Amit Singh wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/6199964650/in/pool-64927372@N00/lightbox/
Homer!
I enjoy this photo. I love
http://shop.synapticcycles.com/?p=546
On Oct 25, 2011, at 7:45 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Joe: I'm interested a the largest size of a wool with flaps; how much? Didn't
see it on your page.
LIST!
Thanks.
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi Everyone,
The orange Rambouillet has always been my favorite. By the time I was ready
to buy one, Riv was painting them that hideous (in my opinion) light blue.
Finally got one when they were green - my second favorite color. When I got
Homer, I got it in the Ram orange.
By the way, nice build.
Ah, let's see - lack of readership? I know he wrote about that which we all
love but he was not very (just a little) funny, insightful, creative, etc.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Sep 30, 2011, at 4:57 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 4:52 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree. I was too late in drinking the cool aid and got the green Rambouillet,
so when I ordered the Homer I had it painted the original Ram orange.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Jul 6, 2011, at 8:37 AM, Larry Powers wrote:
Fighting words! The most beautiful paint job on a a bike is the original
OK, here goes:
-- 54cm Litespeed Vortex, 23,Record, my favorite for many years, numerous PAC
Tours, etc. and then I drank Grant's cool aid and realized a bigger frame would
be more comfortable
--56 Green Rambouillet, 25, Record, got it initially as a country bike but
quickly found it could be
Rocky,
I have 56cm orange Quickbeam but you're going to have to pry it from my cold
dead hands - but good luck!
Bill
On Jun 16, 2011, at 9:04 AM, Rocky B wrote:
Hello. Anyone looking to sell their 56cm Quickbeam? I prefer the
orange version but will take any color. Complete or frameset -
...and you are right. It's a personal choice. When I see them, I see a cheap
Asian bike that's meant to handle an additional 150 pounds of sugar cain or
chickens, or whatever. For the posters weighing 200++ pounds, it's probably a
good choice.
Bill (who owns a Hilson, Rambouillet, and
Doug,
I love you're rationale. I'm going to try using it on my wife.
Bill
On May 8, 2011, at 11:10 AM, doug peterson wrote:
I don't keep records but Grant's 250 rides per year feels about
right. My Atlantis just celebrated it's 8th b'day. At an original
cost just over $2k (those were the
Nope, mine doesn't. I used the Riv Mark's rack.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Apr 22, 2011, at 7:19 PM, J. Burkhalter wrote:
If your Ram has the appropriate mid fork braze-ons (I think only the
green ones did?),
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That has been my experience as well.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Feb 24, 2011, at 3:37 PM, Bruce wrote:
I've tried a number RBW and V-O items. All were less expensive, less sturdily
made and less satisfactory than similar goods bought at RBW. Grant's
approach is simple stuff that looks good
It really depends on where in Chicago. In areas where UPS thinks it's safe
to leave a package they will. If they think there's a reasonable chance of
theft they will not leave it.
I can think of two solutions: Leave a note for the driver that you'll pick
it up at the UPS facility. If the
Jim,
You're not the only one. Before I purchased my first Rivendell i was warned
about the Grant Petersen cult and this just proves that it is real:
Grant; We have this really scratchy sweater to sell you.
Cult members: Oh thank you, Grant! We wouldn't want to wear something
comfortable.
Hey, that's my wife's name! Seriously, I'm happy it's too small for me.
Bill
On Feb 2, 2011, at 5:24 PM, William wrote:
I like the circumstances force sale. For me that usually would
translate into I bought it on a whim without telling my wife, and she
busted me, and now I'm selling it.
Guys, you're killing me with the food photos. There are many things I love
about Thailand. One of the main things is the food. I'd like to start the day
with Thai iced coffee (in a plastic bag with a straw, of course) and fried
bananas.
Great report!
Thanks,
Bill
On Jan 30, 2011,
My 2007 Hilsen was made by Waterford. It took awhile because the story I got
from Rivendell was that Grant was not happy with the fork and was having Mark
Nobilette build it.
Bill - who loves his Homer and thinks the fork was waiting for.
On Jan 27, 2011, at 3:45 PM, JoelMatthews
I would love to hear the answerto the VO free zone question.
Bill
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:06 PM, James Warren wrote:
Quick suggestion: I know I'm not the list Admin, and if I'm out of line, I'll
stand corrected, but I think this is the type of thing that immediately needs
to be answered
What's a little more heat in NM? Seriously, Bikram Yoga may initially seem a
little harder than other types of yoga becauseit is. It's hot in there! It
actually takes a few classes to get used to the heat and your instructor will
probably tell you to take it slow and simply lay down and
at 3:48 PM, William Pustow bpus...@aol.com wrote:
What's a little more heat in NM? Seriously, Bikram Yoga may initially seem a
little harder than other types of yoga becauseit is. It's hot in there!
It actually takes a few classes to get used to the heat and your instructor
will probably
That's what I've been looking for! Please let us, (forget them, tell only
me), know if the single unit works with fenders. What's the brand/web site?
Bill
Louisville, Ky
On Jan 15, 2011, at 7:54 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
Note if like my you find your fenders too long for standard roof
How long does it take you to fix a flat?
On Dec 30, 2010, at 10:52 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Guilty as charged, you honor...
On Dec 30, 10:43 am, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Or, of course, drums, Bobby!
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