[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread stevef
Here's the bike with the fattys on it.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/6860650144_3fd1cbb6d8_c.jpg That's a beautiful bike for sure! Nice metallic color. I'm a fan of Fizik Microtex bartape, usually over their gel pads and there are a couple of metallic colors that would look

[RBW] Re: WTT - Mustache/Dream bars for Albas; Technomic and Dirt Drop stems.

2013-02-07 Thread C.J. Filip
Looking for the same quill length. The Dynamic looks a bit short on rise. Sorry! I should add that all of the above stems and bars are 26.0mm clamp diameter. The 10cm Technomic/Tallux stem is gone. Still eager to swap bars. On Feb 6, 10:43 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I have a

[RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son

2013-02-07 Thread Leslie
John, You have my deepest condolences. I hope you and your family heal from this tragedy. -L On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 3:50:40 PM UTC-5, John wrote: We were lucky to have a sunny day in the 60's here in NE Alabama yesterday. I took a nice long ride on my Ram to visit my 16

[RBW] No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread RJM
I was checking the website today and noticed no bombadil. Say it aint so, joe. Say it aint so. This saddens me as the next bike I was thinking of getting after I get my Roadeo built up was the bombadil. I guess the Hunqapillar can do most of what the Bomb does though. Anybody know the scoop?

Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Peter Morgano
I just went there myself and had a sad, there is a small note on the bottom of the page though. Where's the Bombadil? It's still available, but somewhat semi-custom. Contact br...@rivbike.com for pricing. Around $3k. I guess it makes sense with the Hunq coming in a more friendly price point and

Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Not to pat myself on the back but I predicted this a while ago, its just steep climb from the Hunq to the Bombadil and probably a niche market. That said I love my Bombadil, only one more week until its back from paint. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son

2013-02-07 Thread Scott Henry
John, Thank you for sharing. I cannot imagine what you are feeling. I'm so sorry. Alex just earned my two kids an extra hug tonight. Scott On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: John, You have my deepest condolences. I hope you and your family heal from

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Mike
I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Peter Morgano
LHT is perfectly functional bike, very well balanced, but not the lugged goodness of the Hunq. I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. It is strange that the clearances werent at least

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Tom Harrop
I guess they were building them to order anyway... It's also their only bike for tall riders other than the AHH. I wouldn't fit on a Hunq (or a Surly). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Attaching SKS style front fender to a recessed brake bolt nut (Betty Foy)

2013-02-07 Thread Adam
Out of curiosity what type of steering damper do you use/recommend? Thanks, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Tom Harrop
And my Bomba has clearance for 60 mm big apples with fenders and room to spare. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Garth
They killed the Bomba with the Hunq really. With a $500 difference between it and a full custom, why not just get the custom and tweak it exactly as you want ? BTW ... the TT really isn't that long. The Hunq TT is even longer, at least comparing the 60cm Bomba to the 62cm Hunq. The specs

Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread RJM
Just saw the note. It is good that they are keeping it on a limited basis, I think it is a cool bike. You know, my size for a bombadil would be the 48cm, so I think the pricing would still be in the lower 2k mark. I like the Bombadil name, but like the headbadge of the Hunqapillar more. Go

[RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Salween
Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread RJM
LHT wouldn't really be ideal for what I would want a Bombadil for, which would be a singletrack trailriding bike. I asked Brian a few months ago (before I ordered the Roadeo) about getting either a Hunq or Bomb. He said he rides his Hunq all over the trails and it does great. I may go that

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Kenneth Stagg
I much prefer wider tires - our current Bushnell is running 26x1.5s - but that's nothing compared to how much my dear stoker prefers the wider tires. The real issue is having it designed to actually play well with those wider tires - just increasing the width on a bike designed for 25c tires

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Steven Frederick
Anne and I have a Co-motion Mocha, a model built with road geometry and 26 wheels. We run Panaracer Pasela 1.75 on everything from pavement to mild singletrack and they work great. There's room for slightly bigger tires or fenders--it's not built with tons of clearance but it ain't bad.

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Garth
BTW ... The Bomba was intended and is for rough riding :-) http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil/index.html http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr39_pg44.jpg http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr39_pg45.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Having ridden my 2TT Bomba (60cm), for the past 2-3 years, I've never been able to place it in any one category. Granted mine is sized and configured as more of a roadish bike, I'd say it stands alone as a unique breed unto itself. I'd never consider taking my Bomba on the same rocky and

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread William
MBB knows what's up. I'm delighted with my Bombadil. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:39:44 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Having ridden my 2TT Bomba (60cm), for the past 2-3 years, I've never been able to place it in any one category. Granted mine is sized and configured as more of

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread Esteban
Now, that's a Rivendell. I wouldn't change a damn thing - totally dialed in. Woodchippers would give you more drop, but if you find the Moustache bars acceptable, they provide many more hand positions. With drop bar MTB bars, you're in the hooks almost exclusively. On Monday, February 4,

RE: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Nah, the Bombadil ain't the MB, and I don't think of it as a road bike OR a mountain bike...it simply ain't like any other bike... True of a lot of Rivendells, it seems to me. Bomba, for sure. The (I-hope-still-on-the-horizon) Appaloosa, for sure. Quickbeam, for sure. But even the more

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread Bertin753
The Midges give me 4 hand positions including the very relaxing flats position. Patrick Moore iPhone On Feb 7, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Now, that's a Rivendell. I wouldn't change a damn thing - totally dialed in. Woodchippers would give you more drop, but if you

[RBW] Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).

2013-02-07 Thread Michael
*http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592*http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592 Note the trough rim well running at the bottom of the rim. An odd shape for a rim well. The rim tape doesn't fill this, and was wondering what effect, if any, this has on the tire/wheel

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread Jeremy Till
I'm with Esteban-- I love how the All-Rounder looks with Moustache bars. If you're comfortable on them now, I'd say keep 'em. Consider yourself lucky--a lot of people just don't find them comfortable. Woodchippers are cool bars for the right bike (something like a Salsa Fargo, Singular

Re: [RBW] Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread Jim M.
On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 5:38:54 PM UTC-8, Erin R wrote: Pudge,I'm newer to this page and would sure appreciate knowing where you found your celery green handle bar tape, and maybe a brand name if possible. Its really pretty. Thank you so very much. Erin Soma still has the Japanese

[RBW] Re: Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).

2013-02-07 Thread Jeremy Till
Actually, this is a fairly common design for single-wall rims. With such rims, you don't need rim tape that goes from wall to wall, just one that is wide enough to go between the two hollows and cover the spoke heads. That provides a somewhat even platform, but in any case I doubt it has any

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son

2013-02-07 Thread Bruce Baker
John, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have two children that are 30 and 28 and everyday I count my blessings that they are safe and healthy. My condolences to your family and may God Bless. Bruce On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: John, Thank you for

[RBW] Re: Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).

2013-02-07 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Well, a typical single-wall rim is lighter and flexier than a typical double-wall rim. For all the talk about frame flex, planing, etc, not to mention tire weight and suppleness, perhaps something could be said for a similar batch of effects from flexy single wall rims. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
PS: here's my slightly modified Santana Arriva. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/twowheelflight/4707219723/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Scot Brooks
Jim, that is AWESOME!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Tom Harrop
That is stupendous! Could you not get some more chain rings on it, though? Is that threadless stem + dirt drop + albatross at the back? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread William
Sadly my Ibis Touche won't take much wider than a Jack Brown. I have Jack Browns on there now, and a set of 35mm Paselas in the stash. If I could wave my magic wand at the rear triangle to make room for 45mm tires, I would. The fork is ready to take fatties. I guess all I need is to move

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread dailyrandonneur
We like Pasela Tourguard 700 x 32s for most of our tandeming. Our old Co-Motion Speedster from 2006 accepted those tires with fenders but not 35s. To run bigger tires we recently upgraded to modified Co-Motion Java. They changed it a couple of years ago from a 26/559 wheel model to 700c/29er.

[RBW] Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
After some fruitless web searching, I'm stumped - does anyone have access to Riv Wilbury geometry charts? -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department

[RBW] Re: Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread William
From the Riv Reader index: http://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=295 I can see there's a Wilbury/Glorious article in RR#34. You probably got that far. Aside from that, I bet one of the usual suspects would give you the info you seek with the right phone call and/or email. Bill On

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Mike
The Bridgestone MBs weren't designed around suspension forks. I had an MB2 for years with a Softride suspension stem which was great. I never expected the Bombadil to be a bike for a suspension fork, just expected it to be different than what was released. I liked the original prototype that was

[RBW] Re: Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread Mike
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:27:47 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote:  After some fruitless web searching, I’m stumped – does anyone have access to Riv Wilbury geometry charts? They might be somwhere on Jim's site: www.cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: WTT - Mustache/Dream bars for Albas; Technomic and Dirt Drop stems.

2013-02-07 Thread numbnuts
C.J., I have a steel Alba and a 135mm Cinelli circa mid 80s I could use as trade. Any interest? Regards, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Fender Install Help (Fender Wedge)

2013-02-07 Thread Minh
Ok, so in the middle of winter tweaking, has anyone installed a fender wedge, http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-520/Fender-Wedge-for-underside/Detail on a Hillborne? I can't figure out how to position it to get it to fit, i'd like to replace the rubber washer and get the fender a

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Jim Mather
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. My Bombadil easily handles 2.25 knobbies. Not with fenders, but if I'm running big knobs I don't want fenders. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Montclair

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Matthew J
I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. Suspension most likely is here to stay for racing, but all rigid MTBs are making a strong come back of late. -- You received this

[RBW] Fork crown fender mount - which Rivs?

2013-02-07 Thread Michael
Any Riv models come with one of those fork fender mounts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Considering selling: my 59 Bleriot frame/fork

2013-02-07 Thread colinthehippie
Kyle, I missed your post. email me off list and I'll get you some pics. colinthehip...@gmail.com On Friday, February 1, 2013 12:57:59 PM UTC-6, Kyle Adkins wrote: Do you have pictures of the framed. I am interested -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Jim M.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:36:43 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. Suspension most likely is here to stay for racing, but all rigid MTBs

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread William
With nanodrive! On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:59:05 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:36:43 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Jan Heine
Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. We used it in a 300 km brevet, and set a course record for that (hilly) course on it. I rode Paris-Brest-Paris on a 1946 René Herse tandem with 38 mm tires, but that was only because 42s

[RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son

2013-02-07 Thread ascpgh
Extremely moved by your loss, awareness, motivation to inform and educate at a time so proximate to your loss. I work with kids in a setting providing the opportunity to talk about choices and consequences. Your son will continue to influence others as a result and you should find peace in

RE: [RBW] Ride to Visit My Son

2013-02-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
John: Words fail me - I can't express my deep sadness and regret over the loss of your son. And I can't imagine how you found the courage to talk about it so soon after that loss - but please know that your determination to speak up will help others. I'll be talking to my almost 13 year old

[RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Liesl
Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Jim Mather
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! What? Patrick's not a creation of our collective subconscious? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013

2013-02-07 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Aloha all... I'll be riding in the JBK Haleiwa Metric Century again this year at the end of April. For those who may not know it's a ride around the north shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The route is generally lovely, mostly flat, and one of my favorite places to ride - I do it fairly

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Matt Beebe
*And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me.* The Bombadil has a slightly shorter TT relative to ST than the Hunqapillar, so I'd prefer it for running drop bars.

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Matt Beebe
That being said, I do agree that the Hunqapillar is a killer bike which offers all of the awesomeness of the Bombadil, so the lineup still has the O.G. mountain bike category covered even without the B. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:56:34 PM UTC-5, Matt Beebe wrote: *And yeah, as I said,

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Eric Norris
For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick) hosted me for a very nice ride along the Bosque in ABQ when I was there a couple of years ago on a business trip. Very nice guy, whoever he is. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2013-02-07 at 14:07 -0800, Jan Heine wrote: Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. And, tying this to the current blog entry, that Bilenky was at NAHBS and in fact, if memory serves, was a winner. We used it in a 300

[RBW] Rodeo-danna!

2013-02-07 Thread William
OK, try to stop me from buying one o' these bandannas! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/az3-rdo.htm HA! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread tarik saleh
He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2338768467/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick)

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-07 Thread jinxed
OK...well the woodchippers are crossed off. I took a trip across town today to visit a LBS that carries a bunch of Salsa / Surly goodies and they had several bikes set up with the WC bars. I really liked the top position, and the hoods, but the drops were way outside my ideal. Too wide and too

[RBW] FS: 60cm Bombadil

2013-02-07 Thread Marty
I am offering my 60cm Bombadil for sale. Frame, fork headset for now, (the diagatube version) but some other parts from the current build may follow. It is flawless in every way, no different than the day it arrived here in Chicago. Gorgeous silver paint. Nothing to do with the recent notice

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 3:37:20 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. Perhaps I'm wrong. It just seems if you were gonna make a mountain bike you'd want it to be able to handle a tire that size with clearance for mud.

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Tom H: The stoker bar set-up is a dirt drop stem with Nitto North Road bar, attached by a clamp-on quill receptor thing that QBP used to sell under, I think, the Problem Solvers brand. I actually have another North Road bar attached via threadless stem on the back for whomever rides on the

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil

2013-02-07 Thread Leslie
Wow! Never expected you to let that one go that's a sweet frame! I was drooling over yours while waiting on mine to arrive... Have to admit, I don't think I could ever let my Bomba go... Good luck! I'd expect this to not last -L On Thursday, February 7, 2013

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Eric Norris
Hey! That's my Morobecane! –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:45 PM, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2338768467/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Bertin753
Liesl -- just saw this (5:41 pm), not at home; would have liked to get together. Are you free Friday? What are you doing in ABQ? Patrick back into the collective imagination Moore Patrick Moore iPhone On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread jinxed
Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Mike
I'll say this much for the Bombadil, I like the name most out of all the LOTR inspired names. It seems perfect for a mountain bike, one designed not so much for ripping down trails at mach V or hitting jumps, but for rambling around in the woods. The headbadge is great too although I like the

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread dailyrandonneur
If one is on a timetable, Co-Motion is turning tandems around relatively quickly. With a number of custom modifications and couplers, ours got to us in about 6 weeks after design approval. We have friends who are getting a 650b custom tandem for use with Hetres from Co-Motion, also expected

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Leslie
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:02:39 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Hechmer
Our Bilenky was designed and set up for touring. We run Marathon Racers, 26x1.6 and really like them. I highly recommend Bilenky's work, and, if you are getting a tandem definitely go either 26 or 650b. Our fully loaded tandem, with us on it, weighs well over 400 lbs and handles like a

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread jinxed
Well...it's both actually. I think I mixed them up...the Neo-Moto's maxed out the frame. I had Quasi-Motos on order and was waiting on them when my buddy and I started wondering id the Neo's would fit. He had a set on his wheels, so we threw them in to see. I rode them for a couple weeks till

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread ted
We recently bought a used Mercian that has marathons on it which I think measure a touch over 40. Not much clearance, how many mm do folks consider minimum clearance? The bike rides very nicely. Those stout schwalbes are not supple fast tires but we aren't fast either and the ride is quite

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread ted
I don't think of my Bombadil as a mnt. bike, more like a park bike. For the way I ride it it works great. With 200 bullmoose bars on my 52 frame the reach is good, so for me the top tube is none too long. As others have noted there are two different flavors of the Bombadil. After the Hunkapilar

[RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013

2013-02-07 Thread Pondero
I posted my vote for the Quickbeam out of consideration of your riding buddy. Whatever you choose, you guys have a great ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread Michael
Glorious/Wilbury sizing chart sez: 50cm - riders up to 5'51/2 56cm - 5'101/2 60cm- riders 5'10 to 6'3 or so. PS- look for something in your email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013

2013-02-07 Thread Robert F. Harrison
So far it's 8 for the QB, 7 for the Hunq, 2 for the Friday. The fellow I'm going with is about 15 years younger than I am, but I have a lot more experience with distance, at least in the last few years. I'll be happy on any of the bikes. It's a couple of months off so once I see which way the

[RBW] Re: Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread Michael
I tried to send you the reader, but wouldn't work. They don't give a geo chart in the reader - only sizing references and tube diameters and butt dimension. Big 'ol article about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Geometry charts

2013-02-07 Thread Michael
let me clarify: 50cm - riders up to about 5' 51/2 56cm - riders up to 5'10 1/2 60cm- riders 5'10 to 6'3 or so. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Kelly
I kinda agree..Mather last thing I think of is mountain bike when on my Bombadil. It's Tour Bike nervona. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Fender Install Help (Fender Wedge)

2013-02-07 Thread René Sterental
I use them on my bikes. I assume you have the daruma already in place and the original flat metal washer + rubber washer, correct? The wedge replaces the metal washer and should fit inside the fork steerer (narrow diameter section) and the thinner edge on the front to help,accomodate the fender's

[RBW] Re: Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread Liesl
Hey Patrick, I have a little time tomorrow afternoon and then I'm outa here. Here on business. Email me off line and maybe we can come up with a plan in the morning. liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b singlespeed/fixed Synergy wheelset

2013-02-07 Thread jeffrey kane
Hey Brad, which Surly hubs are they? By any chance the Ultra New Hubs: withe the hollow axel? Any pics? On Monday, February 4, 2013 11:50:21 AM UTC-5, Brad Mitchell wrote: Bump. Really need to sell these, as they are the last piece of gear I need to sell to buy a new frame (!). So I'm

[RBW] Re: Rodeo-danna!

2013-02-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pretty good. Just a matter of time before they get some Rivendell specific bananas. I smell limited Rivendell printed bananas from various of drawing sources from the crew members. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Rodeo-danna!

2013-02-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I always carry a big Western bandananananana in my jersey or rear pant's pocket: summer for sweat, winter for that awkward nose appearance (my nose comes from my Filipino half and, as my perfectly and entirely WASP father used to say, you don't have the nose to hide anything). I get mine for

Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!

2013-02-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That's not a flat! I was only checking bearing tension. Or rim trueness. Or something. March, 2008, right? We should have another go sometime. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well:

Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

2013-02-07 Thread Seth Vidal
Having looked for a long time at R+E tandems I have to ask... Why wouldn't you go with them? The price point they seem to be able to hit for a semi-custom tandem frame is pretty fantastic. Why not get one and enjoy it? We have 32mm panaracer's on our burley paso doble. That's a tight fit with

[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Jim M.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design that allows it to be a mtb when I want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Nervona? Sounds like a Target house brand. Patrick aiming for Nirvana Moore On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Isnt this another case of where a bike comes out and says it can take x size tires and we all groan and say we want x+1 size tires to fit it? I know I spent countless hours trying to get the Hetres just right on the Homer, when I could have just gone with 38s and been happy, such is life, always

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

[RBW] Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled

Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????

2013-02-07 Thread James Warren
And to put it in perspective, I went riding with my friend who decided that 700x25's would be a cool new thing to try on his Colnago (Taiwan-made I believe). The 700x25's didn't fit! On Feb 7, 2013, at 9:29 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: Isnt this another case of where a bike comes out and says

[RBW] WTB bar end shifters

2013-02-07 Thread Jared Volpe
Anyone have a set of bar end shifters that they want to get rid of? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil

2013-02-07 Thread Jared Volpe
Thanks for your input everyone! This was totally helpful. Got the bike back on the road today and it is awesome. Went with the chainring guard, a 40t and a 24t all from Riv. On Monday, January 21, 2013 7:15:38 PM UTC-8, Jared Volpe wrote: So I want to do a 40/24 double mod with a Sugino