Amazing story - I'm glad your friend is the kind of guy to give
shelter to a ragged stranger, too!
philip
97128
On Jul 21, 5:31 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I have been riding for 30 years, and can't remember being quite as
anxious on a bicycle as I was today. Of course there are
Plus the headtube looks shorter than my 60cm.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/3893778223/
Maybe the same... definitely not a 62.
philip
97128
On Jul 21, 3:57 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
This one is especially rare since Rivendell only made 60 and 62cm
frames
On Jul 21,
+1 on the Grip Kings. I noticed they were less grippy than i liked in
rain. So I put blunt studs in them and all is fine.
I've used SPD pedals in the past. For a couple of years it was the
most delicate thing about any given ride. Will the pedals feel right
*this* time? Will I need to adjust
Five banjos?!? Okay, I'll confess to two. One a guit-jo. And can
barely plunk a tune out on one.
Now guitars, that's another story.
Unfortunately, have never been able to get down to one of anything.
Have thought about it. But it just doesn't have the appeal. In those
cases where I've
Wow!
We have had trees uprooted before (most seem to fall across fences),
but not when I was out riding.
Thanks for sharing the story.
Angus
On Jul 21, 7:31 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I have been riding for 30 years, and can't remember being quite as
anxious on a bicycle as I was
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 7:31 PM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
I got a late start on my ride, after lunch, despite a weather forecast
of possible thunder storms and heavy rain.
Great timing! I was planning to head out for a ride this morning
since the thunderstorms were *supposed* to
Not a for sale ad. :)
I was just surprised that I got no responses to my reply to the Riv
beater thread, but I did respond rather late... Anyway, if they can
sell this bike for $120 in Thailand,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/4811164801/
I can't see why it couldn't sell in the US for
There are no 61 Quickbeams. -John at RBW
On Jul 21, 3:57 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
This one is especially rare since Rivendell only made 60 and 62cm
frames
On Jul 21, 2:05 pm, jlvota jlv...@ilstu.edu wrote:
I have no affiliation with the seller, but it looks like a good bike
for
Pedals sold!
Shoes still available.
On Jul 21, 7:34 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
For Sale:
($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US,
Sportivo:http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_...
($50) Shimano A530
What's Gi2?
I was looking at the Riv site yesterday and noticed the new colers of
MUSA shorts. They also appear a tad longer. I emailed Grant and he
check a pair and said they were about 2cm longer. They look longer
than that. I'm gonna order a pair tomorrow. I like the new navy and
black ones.
On Jul 18, 10:11 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
Even tig welded a complete steel bike for $500-700 is very unlikely.
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Our shop (Citybikes) sells a Tig'd Cr-mo KHS Urban Xpress -- with 700c
wheels, 700 x 32 tires, PLENTY of room for fenders and even -- on a
special version
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
On Jul 18, 10:11 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
Even tig welded a complete steel bike for $500-700 is very unlikely.
**
Our shop (Citybikes) sells a Tig'd Cr-mo KHS Urban Xpress -- with 700c
wheels,
yea almost looks like a 58? Hopefull thinking on my part. He sounds
cranky too.
But with no Simpleone news I'm getting desperate.
~Mike~
On Jul 22, 5:47 am, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
There are no 61 Quickbeams. -John at RBW
On Jul 21, 3:57 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
Rob congrats! That is a big accomplishment your wonderful ride report
even have me thinking about doing this event again (finisher in 2000,
2002, 2004) Glad to hear things went well for the most part and I can
see from your photo stream that you found replenishing hop based
beverages along the
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 5:47 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
I was just surprised that I got no responses to my reply to the Riv
beater thread, but I did respond rather late...
I enjoyed reading about your Thai Raleigh. However, the description of
the Raleigh is pretty far removed from
Shoes sold!
Thanks to the buyers, enjoy.
On Jul 22, 9:57 am, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
Pedals sold!
Shoes still available.
On Jul 21, 7:34 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
For Sale:
($150) Dromarti, Size 11 US,
Hullo,
I have two TA Zephyr Light Crank-sets for sell.
Both have 170mm arms and are 110mm doubles. The chain rings are either 50-36 or
50-34, and I might have a 48 I can swap out.
Condition is excellent; they have been used, but are not at all beat up. I'll
post pictures tonight.
It is a real
A beauty nice build Justin. Did the cats help you wrench? My dog
tries to help but the lack of opposable thumb seems to be a deterrent.
Seriously ride the heck out of that Bleriot.
Ryan
On Jul 21, 2:06 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
So the Bleriot from Andreas came today.
The cats are very important to my bike building process. One sniffs
everything out to make sure it's okay and the other knocks all my nuts
and screws around on the floor.
Maybe help isn't the right word...
On Jul 22, 12:57 pm, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote:
A beauty nice build Justin.
I rode in the Patagonia Rock Guide shorts last night and was very
impressed. Even on a brand new B17 Special and no padded liner short
they felt great.
I'll have to check into the IBEX wool knicker next.
~Mike~
On Jul 22, 7:29 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
What's Gi2?
I was looking at
I like the Grip Kings, as well. Contrary to what Grant says on the
RBW site, they DO work with Power Grips. I have them on three bikes.
I don't know why Grant says this, except that you have to remove the
reflectors to install them. But they DO work with no trouble.
On Jul 22, 6:12 am, Thomas
Rob: Sorry I missed you. We had a great time. I did get a chance to
meet Frank Fulton and survey his beautiful Romulus.
Ryan
On Jul 21, 10:43 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
I rode the STP this past weekend on my Saluki. The STP covers a bit
over 200 miles on mostly beautiful
Oh, and my MUSA knickers and shorts worked great!
Ryan
On Jul 22, 12:16 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Rob: Sorry I missed you. We had a great time. I did get a chance to
meet Frank Fulton and survey his beautiful Romulus.
Ryan
On Jul 21, 10:43 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com
I'm going -- doing the last 4-5 days. The advice provided by veteran
Ken is sage and worth heeding. Be prepared to ride in crowds and to
wait in lines.
This is my 9th year on the ride. Did the whole thing once (2002) and
went self-supported last year.
Since 2005 I've noticed several RBW bikes on
On Jul 22, 2:21 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I'll have to check into the IBEX wool knicker next.
FYI - the Ibex commuter knicker is cotton canvas. their wool
knicker is a 3/4 length cycling short - tight fit/chamois/etc.
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Actually they have a wool version.
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product/1657/1255/mens-commuter-knicker
seems kinda short to me. ( no pun inteded) I like my knees covered.
~Mike~
On Jul 22, 1:51 pm, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Jul 22, 2:21 pm, Michael_S
Woods valves! I remember them! I suppose you can still buy the little rubber
tube that fits over the metal valve core?
I wonder if these are made in India ...? If so, I should think one could
sell them in the US for far less than $500. (Oh, spiffed up -- as in alum
rims, ss spokes, better brakes,
Rob,
Congratulations on getting down there, and glad to hear that you
enjoyed the ride. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I looked for you
at the college campground but couldn't find you or the Saluki. I did
meet Ryan from the list at a rest stop on day two (he was kind enough
to introduce
I'm riding 50mm Big Apples (LiteSkin) on my new Atlantis (previously
on the Bombadil) and just love them. I'd have to do a side by side
comparison with the 50mm Marathon Supremes to see if I could tell them
apart.
Even took them on a S24O to Angel Island (will post photos when I get
a break from
I didn't ask. Just ordered a pair in black this morning. (Along with
the Rockmount shirt). Will probably add the blue on the next order.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Jul 22, 9:29 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
What's Gi2?
I was looking at the Riv site yesterday and noticed the new colers
Hullo,
Photos are up:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157624561470482/
The Phil BB 116mm with offset. Pretty much perfect for Double Zephyr.
The SKF (not pictured) is 110mm and it also works perfectly with the Zephyr.
I think the reason either one works is how the
As mine is the early green Hillborne, probably not. Hiawatha Cyclery
has set up a new Hillorange with Panaracer 700x45 tires and they fit
without fenders.
Don't need the BAs on the Hillborne as those (in 26x2.0) are on
another bike. Sorta like having different tires on different bikes.
Eric
Dunno, maybe my Sam Hillborne has a personality. Or at least a
preference for parts. As in, it's cranky.
A ride to the grocery store to get some Welsh cheddar cheese and
Vermont smoked bacon after work precipitated the left crank arm coming
loose. As in, wobble and about to fall off. Huh.
James:
Have emailed you twice back channel.
Bruce
From: James Valiensi valie...@mac.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 7:54:27 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] TA Zephyr Light Crankset FS Photos added
Hullo,
Photos are up:
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From the latest RBW news, these are great looking:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/cowboy-shirts/22-222
Deep-deep down I have a bit of a rockabilly thing me that's attracted to
these! Wanna' wear one to a Knitters concert.
But really, it's Nudie http://www.nudiesrodeotailor.com/or it's
Hi James, I presume these are sold, but I'll buy either one if they're still
available.
David
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 9:56 AM, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote:
Hullo,
I have two TA Zephyr Light Crank-sets for sell.
Both have 170mm arms and are 110mm doubles. The chain rings are either
Uhhhm, yeah, forgot that whole cut and paste email address thing that bugs
me so much due to my excitement and enthusiasm at seeing a set of Zephyrs
for sale. A happy Thursday evening to you all!
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 6:55 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi James, I presume
Not to enable, but I have been to the Rockmount store many times,
and have owned probably 5 or 6 very similar shirts over the years.
They really are nice. Bit o' the billy myself.
I was honestly shocked to see them on Rivendell. Not because they
don't fit in, just because they are local to me. I
Hi All,
The two Zephyrs have pending buyers. If either one declines I'll contact the
next on the list.
Thanks for you interest.
James Valiensi, PE
Northridge, CA
H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796
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On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 6:52 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
From the latest RBW news, these are great looking:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/cowboy-shirts/22-222
I was at RWHQ today. Those shirts are good-looking in person. Even
better looking, in my opinion, are the
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 9:09 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Dunno, maybe my Sam Hillborne has a personality. Or at least a
preference for parts. As in, it's cranky.
A ride to the grocery store to get some Welsh cheddar cheese and
Vermont smoked bacon after work precipitated the left
I have found for me that it takes about 10+ rides of check and tighten
after every ride before it's set and won't tighten any further. After
that it seems to stay that way forever.
~Mike~
On Jul 22, 7:51 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 9:09 PM, EricP
to me.. if you are under 35 you can pull this look off... maybe kinda
hip. Buy it Small. Over that you just look funny. So that means I
won't be buying one.
Please realize my comments are from a SoCal metro so I am skewed.
Rivendell makes some of the beautiful bikes available today... the
I'm for one to never wear things from places if I don't have any type
of affixation with that certain product or place. For example, I never
went to Stanford and wouldn't wear a shirt from there, not because I
don't like Stanford but because I have no connection to Stanford. And
as much as Grant
Before my trip to San Diego(previously Tijuana but at Grant's
suggestion changed to San Diego) I had a good conversation with my
good friends dad, Dave about bike culture. After looking at my bike
and riding it around he fell in love with the feel and the looks. He
talked about how the bike
Hey Manny, thanks for posting this message and the photos. And keep
pedaling!
--mike
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