An orange Hillborne, you say...?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/8490414055/in/photostream/
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In the film Smoke, Harvey Keitel's character sets up his camera at the
same corner at the same time every morning and takes one photo. I still
love that idea (and that film).
I have a couple of visual resonances which crop up in images I've chosen.
Here's one of the more obvious ones:
M how many pints of blood do I have to donate to equal $2500?
And more saliently:
Where are you located?
Are there Photos?
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On Monday, February 18, 2013 6:37:57 AM UTC-8, steven wrote:
First batch Roadeo for sale. White with red trim. Noodle bars with cloth
tape. Ultegra
But there are 4 shown. Is this a koan?
;^)
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Really cogent points about Keith and his place in recent cycling history.
Thanks for mentioning them.
A few of his posted rants are still findable via the web. A lot
disappeared after the acquisition. But, The Myth of KOPS is also superb
and relates significantly to GP's rider placement
Great to hear that you ran down the issue! That is what _success_ sounds
like in bike mechanictry...
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I would actually recommend against stashing a cellphone into the burrito
wrap - you'd be amazed how much vibration does come up through the frame
for anyone who tends to vector off onto trails and non-paved routes. I've
come home with all the screws rattled out of my reading glasses several
And... yeah.
Mark's bikes are a pretty much the holy trinity in my book...
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This was what I had on the cyclofiend.com site:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
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It is showing for me - didn't even have to pass it through.
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/TXx57A0YYNo/ggPpjEgPrlQJ
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Just bumping this because the owner messaged that he's dropped the price to
$1200 for any group member who is interested.
Orange Quickbeam. mmm.. Frankly, I'd nab this just to have a
backup.
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On Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:40:52 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim
I think in general, most folks who are inspired to review are outliers on
the bell curve. Either completely enamored or thoroughly disgusted.
Wait... am I reviewing the idea of reviewing?
aw...heck.. I'm gonna go walk the dogs.
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Nice piece of Rivendell Bicycle Works history there.
I do have to say, on a personal level, it's a shame about that paint job.
I do like the looks of a black bicycle, but the light blue panels and
cutouts just kill it for me.
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What Joe said. Cage length determines how slack things get in the chain.
I've run standard (road) length cages on the stock triple 26-36-46 and a 9
speed 12-32. You are certainly less likely to run small/small cross
chaining, but you should be aware of it.
The tendency would be to run a
Murphy's Oil Soap is excellent for cleaning cork tape. I'm trying to
remember if I ever actually used it for cotton...don't think so.
Clear (as opposed to amber) shellac will give you a different feel to the
tape, but will definitely seal it better, while not changing the color as
much as
I'm sure Cyclotourist David will chime in, but there's this gang:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/
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Yes. I always loosen the axle before shifting. Suppose if you were close
enough in sprockets, you might be able to run it slack if you shift down,
but if you are running close gearing, you probably are better off just
standing up for a bit.
I've been toying with the idea of a 2-fer
John -
No apology necessary - I wasn't calling you out. Just in general trying to
remind folks there's the accumulated wealth of many years of knowledge
here. With the newer web interface, it's not as obvious.
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On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:53:02 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
something I discovered pedaling into the teeth of a beating south wind
this weekend - a tall rando bag acts as a faring, and reduces drag.
Seriously, it directs the wind flow and reduces the parachute effect of
your torso and
Wow. I think that's about the tallest Ram I've ever seen. Nice setup and
good to see you enjoying the winter's day!
Interesting how well proportioned that bike appears, from the side image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8396885636/in/photostream
Enjoy!
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Funny how just a small change in setup will reinvigorate your riding. I
find that with the GP designs, there's a steady urge to tinker a bit.
My mental project is a reworking of the Hilsen - moving the Mark's rack up
front to mimic the Quickbeam... which will probably make me want to shift
Yeah. A knock means something is shifting under load. Something may not
be seated correctly or torqued properly. That's definitely different than
brake shudder. That does look a trifle long in front of the crown. Have
you ever run the bike without the fenders?
- You might take a look at
This got posted via a popular social networking site, and since I don't
need to spend money I don't have, someone else is going to have to buy this
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3576068455.html
Orange Rivendell Quickbeam 58cm - $1400 (mission district)
One out of the hundred
I think there have been a number of threads on the Jack Browns, which
should all be searchable via the archives. I know I've expounded on their
quality many, many times. Hate to rehash all of that here for folks who
have sat through my natterings in the past.
Short version: Greens for me.
I dunno Manny three in back + three in front = 9 in my math.
;^)
Congrats on a great ride! Jealous not to be out there.
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Was hoping to do either the 200K or the Populaire, but the base mileage was
well and truly lacking. Not sure I'll have the gumption to root everyone
on at 7 am, but rumor has it of a low-key RR Grade ramble, wherein there
may be trail guidance to certain visitors of the area who we do not want
True Rambouillet Orange is a two pass color for the orange.
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Riv-folks are usually pretty straight forward on the next expected run, and
may be able to set up a pre-order for you. Although I'm a big fan of
faceless conjecture on the internet, it's probably best in this case to
give them a call directly.
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Photos on setup issues are a good idea.
There are a goodly number of variables in brake setup, as well as perceived
feelings. But, there's really no inherent reason why you should get
vibration from longer arm brakes. It certainly _can_ happen with some
setupsThere was a long set of
which made for a quick and not-quite-nasty moment of non-locomotion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4811477802/ ) The last couple
rides on the Hilsen, the chain slipped a bit in the 6th or 7th position.
When I got home and poked at the cogset, it turned out to be loose - the
lockring
I think in this day of high tech fabrics, we have forgotten that the
swelling action of cotton does give certain fabrics waterproof results.
The only bags which I've actually waxed used waxed fabric to begin with.
And only because I've done this with Barbour and Filson clothing over the
Nice hack!
Thanks for sharing the setup with everyone!
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Bruce -
Those are excellent tires (saw 'em out at Black Mountain Cycles in Pt.
Reyes Station). Nothing inappropriate about sharing them here - there are
other frame models which those would work on.
thanks for sharing.
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On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:43:30 AM UTC-8,
Hey there Matt -
There's nothing better than working your way from bicycle to parts pile and
back again!
As practiced by GP and the gang, bicycles are simple systems. With
patience and attention, they have long been able to come apart and go back
together. The most important thing to
Just a few comments on pedal strike.
As others have mentioned, it is scarey as all get out when it happens. I
would encourage you though that it's not inherently catastrophic. The
momentum you and the bike possess when moving forward is pretty
significant, and it's mostly the _reaction_ to
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Just a few comments on pedal strike.
As others have mentioned, it is scarey as all get out when it happens. I
would encourage you though that it's not inherently catastrophic. The
momentum you and the bike possess when moving forward is pretty
significant,
In addition to the burrs, there may be non-obvious wear in the valley of
the tooth pattern - you essentially elongate the dip. I usually match up
the new under the old to determine how much change to the shape has
occurred. The burrs are probably the cause of chainsuck, but the more
rounded
I think it's important to realize that any change can equal a really
painful result. Quick and dramatic changes - such as going from 3-4 cm
below to 6 above (not saying that was what happened here, just trying to
make the point) - change the stresses on the body dramatically and
suddenly.
Was rolling around on this fine and wonderful bay area day and took nary a
single photo. A well, sorry folks!
But, while I was rumbling along the MV Path near the houseboats, I _think_
I breezed past a a very stately looking setup on a twin-tubed Hilsen.
Seemed like the owner was rigged
Nice! Nothing better than fat tires and drop bars.
May the roads and trails beckon often.
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Dropouts are generally cast parts, so it is possible it was defective.
But, it's also clear that we have no real business deciding anything about
the person who sent it in, and whether it's a valid claim. It's a
Rivendell decision and they chose to act in an amazingly upright manner.
Sounds like a good excuse to head east... Though ...Committee?!?? I
thought we were an autonomous collective.
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The basic canvas bags that I've seen (back to the Baggins and Sackville
bags) all have enough of a base treatment to keep things waterproof. I had
gone to the double-seal system when I got my Country Bag as my older Banana
Bag (which saw a lot of trail/mixed-terrain miles with no rear fender
Hey there Clyde - _Pretty_ sure it was a 110 Shimano.
When Google Groups had the old format, I had aggregated a page with bb
lengths for various models, according to some of the group members. It was
here -
http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/web/bb-spindle-lengths -
but it
Here are some close images of the clear powder coat on an early Bombadil
prototype -
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc452-bombadilproto0208.html
GP's early Hilsen proto also had a similar finish -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/507828696/
Most of the clear powder frames I've
Good
Gracious!
That is a gorgeous looking setup!
Looks stately and fast all at the same time.
- Jim
On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote:
I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much
as I loved the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Roads, they had to
UTC-8, Bob Cook wrote:
Apologies for my ignorance, but what are the differences between the A/R
and the Atlantis, other than fancier lugs on the former and a kickstand
plate on the latter? Comparison of A/R geometry posted on Cyclofiend (a
treasured resource; thanks, Jim) and Atlantis figures
Wonderful set of images. Arguably, the A/R morphed into the Atlantis, and
became the best-selling design of the Rivendell lineup. But, every bike
which GP designs seems to be eminently versatile in its own way. Gorgeous
set of photos, Addison.
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Yep.
And it's a combination of awareness of variables.
To call out a couple: Normal volume tires require clearance. They also
require you think about where you put the bottom bracket, as if you just
slap a set of 44 cm tires onto frame designed for 23's (well, if you
actually _could_ do
or
four freehubs over the years, but it just works.
Photos here -
http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2005/ssg001-cyclofiendmb1505.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/216944216/
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You might get it set up with Sheldon's Fender nuts. That eliminates the
brake removal step and makes a 30 minute task into a 15 minute task.
Either way is relatively easy.
I tend to leave my QB fenders in place year round these days, and that's
probably easier due to canti brakes rather than
The end of Bolinas Ridge nearest Bolinas-Fairfax Road (Bo-Fax to locals) is
mucky and muddy for the first mile or two. Even in high dry summer, you
can find it sloppy and wet. That ridge steals all the moisture off the
coastal fog and traps it there.
After a bit, the ground hardens up
Yep, this last year was the lowest on record for me. Fewest rides and
shortest overall distance in a while. Oh well, all miles are good, all
horizons inspiring.
So, for me, it's just getting out more regularly and reconnecting with ride
buddies I haven't seen in a while. It's been such a
Filson Wax application to Keven's Bag -
http://vimeo.com/8025058
From a while ago - have used the same technique on my Country Bag and when
I cleaned and resurfaced my Banana Bag.
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As someone who is a ride buddy of JimG, I can attest to the quality of this
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Finally
Hey there Mr Thill!
Glad to hear you'll be landing in the Bay Area! I'm north-bay-centric, so
when you head into Marin County, lemme know! We're dealing with a dying
family member right now, so I can't commit too far out, but should be in
the area with some flexibility in schedule.
- J
Couple options shown here:
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/#qbshifting
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I think this topic has been covered a few times, so a quick run through the
archives would be helpful.
To give the nickel tour:
- Yes, weight will affect handling. Whether this matters depends a great
deal on the rider.
- As one would think, more weight will affect handling more.
- Many
Pay attention to the limit screws on the derailleur, but other than that,
it ought to be doable. A little odd looking, perhaps...
Your 5 speed is going to be - what - about 10 mm narrower than the 7? And
then you are putting it onto a hub spacing designed for wide mtb gearing.
I'd pay some
The only thing I'd caution on bullmoose bars is to echo Jeremy's statement
that there were a ton of variations - there were both well crafted and
incredibly dangerous versions. Take a moment to examine the insides, check
the welds and look for stress cracks under good light. If that bullmoose
If you didn't see GP's column from yesterday, take a break and read it.
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/34108841116/calling-all
If you are moved to do so, take a moment or two and act.
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Hey there Brent -
Welcome to the group!
Just so you know the lineage - the Bleriot was a simplified version of the
Saluki. The Saluki was combined into the 650B/584 tire size end of the A.
Homer Hilsen range, so those models are essentially the same as the
Bleriot.
This popped up on the CL in the SF North Bay. I'm glad it is too small for
me, as I would be trying to figure out how to rationalize another bike. I
don't think it's a screamingly great deal, but it is fairly priced. It's
an Eisentraut Limited model:
Kent always speaks great truths with an economy of words. That's great
that he's doing that.
Additionally, the Park Tools website has a lot of this info currently
available. Not necessarily videos, but good, clear steps for the most part.
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
And, of
The only thing I'll add is that it's often times the reaction to the
condition which causes the accident. Whether you overlap wheels with the
rider ahead of you or drop a tire into an expansion crack, it's the
reaction that causes the accident.
Here are a few of the things which have worked
I've got some archive info here:
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw
with more in the to do/to scan pile.
There is an unlinked page to the Generation 1 production frames here:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/
Hope that helps a bit.
- Jim / cyclofiend.com
On Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:08:14 AM
Hey Dave -
You are a new member, so your posts are moderated. I just realized that I
passed through this question as well, and here's the answer I posted to the
other thread:
I've got some archive info here:
http://cyclofiend.com/rbw
with more in the to do/to scan pile.
There is an
behind
it. If you can't do so - either when posting or reading - that's a
particularly good time to take a break
- J / Cyclofiend
- Jim
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 2:43:18 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:
Jim,
First off, thanks for everything you do to maintain a really great forum
that if we feel the urge to have a helmet discussion, it needs to be a
new one.
A new discussion.
A new way of looking at the subject.
And I'm not in any way sure that can actually occur.
I've been bumping around the interwebs since dial-up days, and have seen
only a few topics
I seem to recall a similar photo which surfaced on this group a few
months back. It does look like a seam either from the casing wrap or
the edge of a protection layer. It wouldn't bother me to ride, but
IIRC, the poster of that did have RBW warranty it. It's a little on
the B-minus edge
On Sep 22, 2012, at 8:50 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
90% of hill climbing is half mental.
Long live Yogi Berra.
And... I'd buy a Hiawatha t-shirt with that saying on the back.
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There was a brief arc of them into the Gallery and I have one ride-
buddy (JimG - yojimg.net) who owns a gen2 P/R (the last effective
model from Kogswell).
The Kogswells in the Gallery can be found here:
http://cyclofiend.com/cc/cc-maker.html#kogswell
There was a KOG-specific for a while,
On Sep 15, 2012, at 8:19 PM, rw1911 wrote:
I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for
something a little more zippy/sporty. Looking at the Hilsen (country
bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder. I haven't
found information on the tubing spec,
Wow.
Man oh man oh man.You finally take a week's vacation and go camping and
there's a moderate kerfuffle in the group. And the distinct odor of
umbrage.
In the words of many barkeeps for a multitude of generations:
Gentlemen, PLEASE!
I'll paraphrase a point I've made before - in the
want to do this, email me directly at cyclofiend at gmail dot com.
I'll need to get a paypal for the amount and then I'll send you the
registration/transfer info.
Thanks and good riding!
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On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:51 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
I was cruising (casually, coolly, smoothly, urbanely) home in the
hooks on the gofast (elegant in khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirt)
when I was passed by a young 30- or 40-something in-and-on usual kit
who, as he passed, gave me a hand signal
On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:51 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
I was cruising (casually, coolly, smoothly, urbanely) home in the
hooks on the gofast (elegant in khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirt)
when I was passed by a young 30- or 40-something in-and-on usual kit
who, as he passed, gave me a hand signal
The Rivendell Quickbeam was originally announced in Summer 2002 as a Joe /
Curt built frameset which would help keep some volume going through. It
changed into a Panasonic-built production bicycle before becoming
available to order in January 2004. The first two runs were the Coleman
Green
The other thing which helped me (apologies because I've commented about
this before) was to swap the pulleys on the rear derailleur.
Newer RD's are designed to have float in the top pulley, which by nature
makes any direct-touch (i.e. non-indexed) system imprecise. The cogsets
on the
On Aug 28, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Jeremy Till wrote:
Congrats on the QB. I just built up a NOS second-run (orange) QB
and I love it!
Welcome to the QB gang, Jeremy - congrats on finding that!
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Yep, the great secret of fixed gears is that they make climbing easier.
The other thing they do is make you a bit lazy through the dead
spot (12/6 o'clock), as you get used to the momentum carrying you
thought the pedal stroke.
The descent stuff is a great zen practice. Seeing how fast
Mine (orange first run) was definitely Mavic rims.
RIP Rear: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4391039675/in/photostream/
On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Jim Mather wrote:
When I bought mine, Riv offered me my choice of bars -- noodle,
mustache or albatross. I chose mustache. My rims were
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and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/7852993850/in/photostream
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On Aug 23, 2012, at 9:41 AM, lungimsam wrote:
Anyone know the story? Is that a real pic of a certain Saluki dog on
the frame?
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On Aug 15, 2012, at 8:53 PM, allenmichael wrote:
On Sunday, say a beautiful orange Atlantis riding in SF near the
Golden Gate Bridge. Any information on the owner. I would be curious
as to the exact color. I checked the cyclofiend site but only one
orange, and it looks to be housed
On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Cyclofiend wrote:
There's one I see reasonably regularly and have for a number of
years. Don't think he's on-list. It's one of the 1st Gen orange
models and it gets ridden. Always seem to pass
oh that pesky SEND button...
What I was starting to say
Not mine, do not know the seller.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3199541302.html
Looks fully loaded and very clean, with a claimed Harris Cyclery build.
$2200 firm according to the ad.
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Yeah - Brooks are generally pretty hardy. But, they are way different from
what most people have experience with. Since there is no plastic formed
layer keeping everything in place, soaked leather will stretch. But, just
to be clear, I regard this as a good thing. I think that Grant's
Yeah, still back to my first thought, which is to send to RBW and ask
if that looks like a run issue or if they want to have you return.
But, it does look like the edge of the casing poking through.
- J
On Aug 2, 2012, at 6:17 PM, lungimsam wrote:
Better pics:
Haven't really dug into the actual pile of parts and bits, but these things
fell out of the rafters during a recent garage cleaning.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157630888662560
The salient bits for this list are the two sets of front panniers - I
bought these after (I kid
Ooops! Tap that fancy slippery mouse the wrong way and half the post
disappears!
Also - ONLY FOR LOCAL PICKUP
Park PCS-1 workstand. Battle hardened and scarred. - $85
Cyclops Fluid Trainer and front wheel stand - $150
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I'd zap that photo back to the folks in Walnut Creek.They could
tell you if they had a bad run, or if they want that one back so they
can get some credit. Especially if they are new, recently received
tires.
OTOH - if I had to run 'em, I probably would - it's hard to tell the
depth
Beryl Burton is the real deal, and there's such a wonderful human
element to that. For some reason, I always think of her and Burt
Monro as kindred spirits. (Or if you really want to dig up the
obscure, John B. Kelly, Sr.) Something about the athletes and
endeavours of that time that
On Jul 29, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
Hopefully Riv starts carrying MUSA cannonballs.
Tough to ship 'em.
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On Jul 26, 2012, at 5:12 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
I was out on the back roads yesterday when a guy pulled up from
behind on a very pretty BMC racing frame with a full campy group.
We rode together for awhile chatting, when he said, That's a very
nice looking bike. I said, Yea, its got
On Jul 25, 2012, at 5:45 PM, Mike wrote:
I can't believe Cyclofiend hasn't shut this thread down yet.
ahhh you see what happens when I'm away from the stream for a day
or two (pesky all-day gigs.) Helmet Threads... yikes.
As they say in the pubs, TIME Gentlemen. Please!
Set 'em
On Jul 26, 2012, at 5:51 AM, Matthew J wrote:
I can't believe Cyclofiend hasn't shut this thread down yet.
For all practical purposes, Grant Peterson is Rivendell Bicycle
Works. The thread is for fans of RBW to discuss things RBW.
Grant Peterson wrote a book and has given interviews
On Jul 20, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
I don't know what stopped production of the bike, but I believe the
name was shut down by the Hobbit licensing people
My understanding is that RBW said they would do no more models with
new Middle Earth™ names. I don't think that precluded
Here is a picture of the bike as it is now . I added some brown Big
Apples and Paul mini-motos on the front, and swapped out a shorter
stem, aside from that the bike is as it came. I still haven't
decided what I am going to do in regards to the brake levers (as you
can tell by my wacked
I think the kids call it a microblogging site - it can be used to
aggregate found web content and generally has pretty direct controls
of who says what within your stream, without making you maintain a
separate site. It was paid-ad-free, though they've recently announced
a deal (or two)
I don't know if folks caught the news this past week about the
password/username exposure, but it appears to have generated a few spam
attempts in the last couple days. Both of the attempts came from yahoo.com
addresses, and one of them was from a member's address which had been
subscribed
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