Thanks, David. I may have seen those and just not remember them. Same
concept, but mine are a test pair made by the founder of Bullseye Pedals,
so the wood deck is screwed in and wiggle/click out free.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:39:29 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
Not likely Mike, Do you recall how the Taiwan Atlantis's were hit a peak of
3000$ ?
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:10:52 PM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote:
yes... budget means different things to all of us. With US built Riv's
over $2000 now, perhaps an Atlantis like Riv made in Taiwan
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:12:57 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
Not likely Mike, Do you recall how the Taiwan Atlantis's were hit a peak
of 3000$ ?
That was the Toyo Atlantis from Japan, not Taiwan.
I think, we just need to see what Grant/Keven come up with, maybe later
this
strap to the bar is a good idea. It's also the reason I like the Bertoud
decaleur design with a boxy bag - load sharing with the bar/stem.
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:14:23 PM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
For added peace of mind, take an Irish strap or two and loop it between
the
Oh yes lol.. Japan. Is the Taiwan exchange rate much better though ?
IDK
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:08:50 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote:
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:12:57 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
Not likely Mike, Do you recall how the Taiwan Atlantis's were hit a peak
of
mostly, cost of living for the labor is lower
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:12:04 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
Oh yes lol.. Japan. Is the Taiwan exchange rate much better though
? IDK
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On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:12:04 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote:
Oh yes lol.. Japan. Is the Taiwan exchange rate much better though
? IDK
As Ron said, it's the labor, in large part.
Grant has on several occasions said he wouldn't mind getting bikes made by
Toyo in Japan again;
If you ever need a new set, you know where to go!
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 3:53 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Thanks, David. I may have seen those and just not remember them. Same
concept, but mine are a test pair made by the founder of Bullseye Pedals,
so the wood deck is
I'd be all in for a budget version of the Atlantis, as that's the bike
I've always wanted but just can't afford. I tried to make do with a LHT,
but I never liked the bike and am getting rid of it. It's the Rivendell
ride I'm in search of, so if it actually comes to fruition, I'm in
Tracy -- asking to add more data to my store: what exactly do you find
absent in the ride of the LHT that you find in Rivendells' ride (=
comfort?) and handling?
I'd love to have a Riv ride mated to my Fargo, whose handling is mediocre,
but I put up with the Fargo for its other virtues. (Note one
I really wish I could have a long-term, head-to-head ride comparison of
both bikes. And maybe I had unrealistic expectations of a touring bike,
and maybe the fit on the LHT just wasn't right for me. But I gave it a go
for 3 years and am giving up the ghost. I have a Rambouillet, and the ride
Interesting; thanks. I've owned at least one bike (12-speed-era Fuji
Royale) that handled better with a heavy rear load than unladen. Of course,
there are so many variables here that classification is difficult if not
impossible, but I find such experiences as yours interesting.
The Fargo
If your baseline is the Rambouillet, which has a fairly zippy, lively ride,
both the LHT and the Atlantis will seem similarly ponderous and sluggish.
That said, I've never felt that the LHT was a poor man's Atlantis,
because the LHT is more truck-like than the Atlantis. To me, my Cross-check
I have a LHT and it too feels dead unloaded. I'm thinking it's somewhat
related to Jan Heine's thoughts on frame flex and responsiveness. The LHT
frame seems overly stiff unloaded, as it's built to haul, but comes to life
(a bit, at least) for me when some weight is on it. Kind of like a pickup
Patrick, you have the Original Gangsta pedals! That's really cool. I'd like
to see a picture of them on your bike, if you have one. I'm pretty sure
they were the seeds in my brain that led to screwing cleats to wooden
decks. Do you find that there's something about the wood that makes it
I do have a Cross-Check that's currently set up as a fixed gear, so
when the LHT is sold, I plan on adding gears (gasp) and moving it over
to road duty. Your comparison of the CC/Atlantis ride quality gives
me optimism!
On Feb 27, 9:50 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
Frame was sold.
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:06:27 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote:
Pea Sage Green 58cm 650b sidepull/centerpull Saluki 3 water bottle making
it a Waterford built frameset, correct me if I'm wrong on that one. I'm the
original owner and purchased it from The CountryBbike Shop in
I couldn't be much happier than I am with my Proto-App - but if I could be
happier, it would have the RCW tweaks. Especially clearance for fatter tires
with fenders - spacing on mine is definitely adequate, but wouldn't qualify as
generous.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Hey Philip. No idea about the Original Gangsta pedals, but these are what I
have:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fQZmZzfs3-8/US5IgcyMCII/AbM/9VboNvNoktE/s1600/IMG_0861.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FizRDFcj4Co/US5Ito6bwdI/AbU/XifW0RCgiBU/s1600/IMG_0862.JPG
Chris, thanks for the photo. Actually I meant the opposite: Attaching both
struts to the outside of the rack, but one to the outside of the fork, and
the other to the inside of the fork. But your solution seems equally
interesting. The photo strangely looks like all the struts are straight,
Make more stronger! :)
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:55:34 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote:
Chris, thanks for the photo. Actually I meant the opposite: Attaching both
struts to the outside of the rack, but one to the outside of the fork, and
the other to the inside of the fork. But your
WOW, with that configuration you should call it your Appa-palooza... Cantis
and 26 in fatties... NICE!!!
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:51:52 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote:
This bike is •the bomb*. I think there's the impression out in the cloud
that suggests it's a cruiser built for flat-lands.
For your consideration, one much loved 59cm Bleriot in typical condition
(photos available upon request). Includes a Campognolo headset, dirty
bottom bracket, and Dia-Compe centerpull brakes (if you want em - I
recommend em). Scratches / dings here and there, but otherwise every bit
the
More likely when she organizes a Rally for all Rivendell longbikers, she'll
call the event Appa-palooza.
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:50:12 PM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
WOW, with that configuration you should call it your Appa-palooza...
Cantis and 26 in fatties... NICE!!!
On
If you are going with knobbies, you might enjoy taking Pleasanton
Ridge's Thermalito trail north out of Sunol instead of going up
Kilkare.
On Feb 26, 8:50 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
OK. I'll put the knobbies back on the Rawland and rock that. See you Sunday!
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Indeed... yet I somehow can't imagine Liesl organizing a big ride without
it becoming RivChica-palooza...
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 6:34:15 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
More likely when she organizes a Rally for all Rivendell longbikers,
she'll call the event Appa-palooza.
On
Will also chime in and say that the ride quality of the Cross Check is more
similar to the Atlantis than the LHT. Have a Cross Check, LHT and used to
have an Atlantis.
That said, everyone feels different about different bikes. Patrick Moore
seems to find the Fargo sluggish, yet when I had one
Patrick Moore
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On Feb 27, 2013, at 6:36 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote:
That said, everyone feels different about different bikes. Patrick Moore
seems to find the Fargo sluggish, yet when I had one it felt like the most
nimble bike I owned. Even moreso than the
Congratulations. And I will get to see you on it. Can't wait. So glad
you were able to visit RBW and had such a great time.
-jb
On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 5:51 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
This bike is •the bomb*. I think there's the impression out in the cloud
that suggests it's a
Thanks Ted. I thought I mapped that out. I've always made it up to get to
the other side of Pleasanton Ridge. Any particular trails that you would
recommend?
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:30:21 PM UTC-8, ted wrote:
If you are going with knobbies, you might enjoy taking Pleasanton
Welcome to the slippery slope of picking bike parts.
Be sure to take pictures of the build.
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:15:55 PM UTC-8, Tom Goodmann wrote:
Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from Riv at
the sale price; I'm going to wait on the build a bit and
The thing about builds for a Rivendell frame is that you can try a lot
of variations over a period of months, or even years, and the frame
maximizes each combination. So if you approach it as a long term
project and don't count pennies too closely, it becomes a fun learning
experience.
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You
Naturally, we are all eagerly awaiting photos.
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:15:55 PM UTC-7, Tom Goodmann wrote:
Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from Riv at
the sale price; I'm going to wait on the build a bit and think over drops,
moustaches, or albies, but
To all,
Time to let this go, have this for 3 months and just don't need it. It was
on my wife's bike but she likes what she has now (who am I to argue)
So here it is.
Dura Ace 7800 Front, 32 spokes, Synergy 700c
Dura Ace 7850 Rear, 32 spokes, Synergy Asym. 700c.
Build by Rich at Rivendell.
Thanks for saving me from picking up another frame. Looking forward to some
pictures when you get it built!
Dan
-Marin
On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote:
Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from Riv at the
sale price; I'm going to
Hello Tom,
Welcome to the group. I'm in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I've got a
garage full of Rivendells. Feel free to contact me if you want to try
something out.
- Frank
On Feb 26, 9:15 pm, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote:
Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from
I haven't ridden the southern most section of the Thermalito trail,
just the stuff from the foothill staging area north. I expect its
fairly wide and smooth though perhaps steep. From the map it looks
like a small road off foothill just west of Kilkare dead ends at the
south end of Thermalito.
If one were to go to the northern boundary of Pleasanton Ridge Park, it
looks like one could hop a fence and get to Dublin Canyon Rd on what might
not be an official trail. That would allow you to continue northwards
without sidetracking too much. Of course, one would need to be willing to
ride on
Shout out form the opposite corner of the country...well, not exactly the
corner but close enough. +1 for pics of the build. Even just a pic of the
frame sitting in your living room is good.
--Smitty in PDX
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 6:15:55 PM UTC-8, Tom Goodmann wrote:
Just over an hour
Thank you to all of you who took the time to look through the pictures, the
Roadeo will be heading to a new home early next week - Rob
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:08:04 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
I thought I replied to you off list yesterday or Sunday, Rob. Maybe you
didn't get it. Anyway, I'm
Agreed that 4 struts on a Mark's are key, which is why I am surprised that
apparently no-one has thought of mounting the second set of struts to the
inside of the hourglass brazeon on the fork (see related thread: 4 struts
on a Mark's). Chris Chen thought of mounting the rear set of struts to
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