Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Commutes

2013-04-25 Thread Brian Hanson
It's a semi custom rack made by a local Seattle builder for the Rawland rSogn. http://www.haulincolin.com/porteur.html Brian Seattle, WA On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 7:32 AM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote: What is the front rack under the basket? Edwin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

2013-04-25 Thread Michael Hechmer
I would 2nd the suggestion to check the head set. Even if it feels ok tighten it a smidge. michael On Monday, April 22, 2013 12:37:40 PM UTC-4, Tonester wrote: You might try making sure your headset is adjusted properly. On Monday, April 22, 2013 8:46:59 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: John: Try

[RBW] Re: Rivsters anyone have 42-44 cm noodles gathering dust?

2013-04-25 Thread Pondero
I ran the Grand Bois Cerf (green) at 28-29mm on that frame before I sold it to Hugh. Wonderful tires. http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/6418251107/in/set-72157627594138974/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Rivsters anyone have 42-44 cm noodles gathering dust?

2013-04-25 Thread WETH
Peter, if Hugh doesn't end up buying them, I am interested in buying the bars, brakes and interrupters. Many thanks, Erl -- 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] Rivsters anyone have 42-44 cm noodles gathering dust?

2013-04-25 Thread WETH
Peter, if Hugh doesn't end up buying them, I am interested in buying the bars, brakes and interrupters. Many thanks, Erl -- 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: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Ron Mc
Not a Riv frame, but a tall vintage Raleigh - essentially 64cm - a tall 11-liter rando bag on mini Nitto front rack with Bertoud 121mm horizontal decaleur. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aP4130005.jpg Decaleur came from Boulder cycles (renehersestore.com). The

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Ron Mc
ps - this is using the Acorn tall rando bag, which is the same height as the Bertoud 28 bag, and I have 15-16cm of stem above the headset. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:54:55 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: Not a Riv frame, but a tall vintage Raleigh - essentially 64cm - a tall 11-liter rando bag

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Bill Lucas
Jeff, I have a 64 cm Ram with a VO Randonneur Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur and a Lone Peak H-100 Alta Handlebar Pack. I used P clips for the rack. The bag is standard height. This works for me because I have STI and can't read the map case without my glasses. The Ram is a great

[RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Takashi
Hi all, I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the first time to introduce myself. I bought Hunqapillar in last April, and I'm enjoying it very much. I also enjoy reading posts in this group. Lots of nice ride reports and informations. I might not post frequently

[RBW] f.s. cleaning out the basement

2013-04-25 Thread dylan alverson
The superbe pro seat post is 26.8 and the Mercian is a 56 ctt seat tube The stem and Phil wheel have new owners -- 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] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread samh
When I click on your link I get this message: This photo is private. Oops! You don't have permission to view this photo. Here's a link back to your home page http://www.flickr.com/. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

2013-04-25 Thread samh
I have two road bikes and they both shimmy, so I sort of feel like a crash test dummy for the shimmy phenomena. Wind seems to makes things worse as do imperfections in the road surface. My racing bike has tried to kill me on occasion. My Rivendell scares me when it starts to shimmy, but it

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome, Takashi. Great to see you here. Our Hunqas are the same age. Wonderful do everything bikes! I love your wood fenders and you live in gorgeous country. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:17:38 AM UTC-6, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Are those Woody's Compound Curve fenders? Really sharp looking bike. On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Welcome, Takashi. Great to see you here. Our Hunqas are the same age. Wonderful do everything bikes! I love your wood fenders and you live in

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

2013-04-25 Thread Peter Morgano
I ride where it is very windy (a lot of cross winds) and do get what you are describing, but its not so much a shimmy as it is an unsteadiness--damn I wish there was some book of bicycle verbiage out there! On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 1:59 AM, samh rbwown...@yahoo.com wrote: I have two road bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread Peter Morgano
I got that message on my phone but not on my PC, strange. On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 2:06 AM, samh rbwown...@yahoo.com wrote: When I click on your link I get this message: This photo is private. Oops! You don't have permission to view this photo. Here's a link back to your home page

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread David Spranger
Very nice. Love the Woody's fenders. I have a set on my A. Homer Hilsen. David On Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:17:38 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the first time to introduce myself. I bought Hunqapillar in last April,

[RBW] Re: Rivsters anyone have 42-44 cm noodles gathering dust?

2013-04-25 Thread PeterG
Erl, I tried to contact you offline, but it didn't workcontact me...Thanks...PeterG On Thursday, April 25, 2013 5:29:25 AM UTC-7, WETH wrote: Peter, if Hugh doesn't end up buying them, I am interested in buying the bars, brakes and interrupters. Many thanks, Erl -- You received this

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Ron Mc
Have the same VO rack on my daughter's bike and we use the decaleur to attach a rattan basket, for which it works great. But think about this for your 12-liter bag - the entire vertical mass of your loaded bag would act in torsion on the your fork bolt, and gravity would help (in a bad way).

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Welcome! Love my Riv too. Got it in Feb. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread WETH
I get that message on my IPad.. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread WETH
You have a beautiful bike! Thanks for sharing the great photographs. -- 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] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread Norman R
Your device has to know you're a member of the Rivendell flicker group (or you have to sign in) to view the photo. I love the way this bike looks. Of course, it is very similar to my Hillborne which is painted, with no intent to deceive, the same Atlantis color:

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

2013-04-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2013-04-24 at 22:59 -0700, samh wrote: I have two road bikes and they both shimmy, so I sort of feel like a crash test dummy for the shimmy phenomena. Wind seems to makes things worse as do imperfections in the road surface. My racing bike has tried to kill me on occasion. My

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread Michael
@Jim, What is it about 'staches you don't like? -- 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: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I don't like that there are no comfortable hand positions. Other than that, they're great. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:35:42 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: @Jim, What is it about 'staches you don't like? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Commutes

2013-04-25 Thread Tom Goodmann
Handsome bikes! I really like the front rack set-up on the Hunqa. How do those wooden fenders do on wet days in Rain City? On Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:34:03 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: It's a semi custom rack made by a local Seattle builder for the Rawland rSogn.

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread Mojo
I think M'bars are great. I rode them for awhile and decided they just need a few tweeks. The first idea was to add some dummy levers like Michael did here https://plus.google.com/photos/103981529889931022618/albums/5673817453958735041?banner=pwa But the dummies weren't quite as good as just a

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread Ryan
Cinelli Cork...and my X0-1 and A/R have sone foam cutouts on the underside of the swept back part of the bar. So I don't use gloves, usually. On my PX-10 SS it's just cotton tape from VO. In that case I wear gloves. I need a some padding. Not much, but some New M-bar prototype looks

RE: [RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Takashi: I've been admiring your pics of your bike on the Flickr group for some time - it's a beauty! Welcome to the group. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Takashi Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:18 AM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread djbardwil
Thanks to all for the compliments, and the bag/rack overkill comment made me laugh - evoked the image of a small hat on a big head! That rack is there for other duty when other duty calls... Norman - with any more luck, next year we will meet on the next annual Delaware Water Gap trip!

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread Michael
@Mojo: What extension stem is that on the Atlantis? Looks like 5 or 6 cm? -- 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] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread cyclotourist
Looks like you're using that bike in the intended manner!!! Cheers, David On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Takashi: I’ve been admiring your pics of your bike on the Flickr group for some time – it’s a beauty! Welcome to the

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Atlantis

2013-04-25 Thread WETH
Matt, the frame, fork, stem, and touch up paint arrived safely today. Thanks for a great transaction. I felt like a kid opening the coolest looking Christmas present. My wife had a dubious look on her face as I unpacked the box. In her defense, our screened porch contains my Surly LHT,

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Super looking bike...super places to ride...what more could you want? :-) Welcome to the group. Aloha, Bob On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 4:17 AM, Takashi lachrymae...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the first time to introduce myself.

[RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread NWAJack
Welcome! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Jim M.
Welcome! Your bike looks great and I look forward to seeing ride pictures from Japan. jim m wc ca On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:38 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have been following this group for a while, and I am posting for the first time to introduce myself. I bought

[RBW] FS : Nitto Campee F/R rack set $350

2013-04-25 Thread samwell187
Hi everybody, I'm selling a set of Nitto Campee front and rear racks for $350 shipped. These are basically not used, and in more or less mint condition. Some pics of new ones here: http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=2290

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
Hi Ron, I forgot to ask, will the Bertoud horizontal decaleur work with the Nitto Delux stems you think? Thanks Jeff Denver On Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:54:55 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: Not a Riv frame, but a tall vintage Raleigh - essentially 64cm - a tall 11-liter rando bag on mini Nitto

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Geoff Cisler
Ron, thanks for the nice write-up. Do you have issues with reaching into the handlebar bag and having the bottom be really far away. For example, while riding, could you reach a ClifBar that had gone to the bottom? Also, do you mind the top of the bag not being close to the handlebar

[RBW] FS 58 Atlantis with couplers

2013-04-25 Thread Steve Brent
Custom black Atlantis with top-line components Some may recognize this as Jim Thill's old bike, he has no responsibility for this sale. This bike has all the great components he put on it. Has SS couplers to allow breaking it down. If it doesn't sell, I will part out, but please take this baby

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
Hi Bill, I was thinking about the p clips. It definitely has a very clean look to it. Thanks for the help. Jeff Denver On Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:44:22 AM UTC-6, Bill Lucas wrote: Jeff, I have a 64 cm Ram with a VO Randonneur Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur and a Lone Peak H-100

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
Thanks a lot Ron. I actually tried to buy the Acorn tall rando bag yesterday but was too slow. Those are hard to get a hold of. I go to the Rene Herse shop quite a bit so I'll take my bike and try it out. Thanks for the info. Jeff Denver On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:53 AM UTC-6, Ron

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

2013-04-25 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Crosswinds are a different animal. Probably deserve a separate thread. I was actually working on a blog post about that, following the very windy ride of a couple weeks ago. Overheard several conversations which included advice on how to deal with crosswinds that was at best wrong, at worst

[RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread Michael
Nice bike! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Manuel Acosta
If you check out the Suntour website you'll see some of Toshi's shots. Don't ask me how I know this I'm just super Flickr stalker. -manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: FS 58 Atlantis with couplers

2013-04-25 Thread eflayer
two things. that link is to photos that don't look rivish or even bikeish. and are you including travel case and accessories. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 5:54:23 PM UTC-7, Steve Brent wrote: Custom black Atlantis with top-line components Some may recognize this as Jim Thill's old bike, he

Re: [RBW] New Soma San Marcos owner and pictures

2013-04-25 Thread hsmitham
Hey Joe, My Brother has a San Marcos with a Campy Athena build, Velo Orange ( I think?) Grand Cru touring wheel set, Nitto, stem, seat post and noodles and he loves it. He say's it handles awesome and is very sprightly. Hugh Sunland, CA On Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:21:13 AM UTC-7, Joe Hogg

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Atlantis

2013-04-25 Thread dougP
Weth: If your wife likes the color, be prepared to buy an Atlantis as soon as she rides one. My wife I stumbled into a 47 cm Atlantis a couple of years ago. She wasn't thinking about a new bike went along to humor me. After about 5 minutes riding around a parking lot, she returned with a

[RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread john muhl
I had cork under cotton and really liked it. Today I switched that out with the medium thickness Lizard Skins but haven't had a chance for an extended ride yet; initial reaction is positive. At least in my limited circle I've noticed chunkier wrap and gloveless riding seem to go hand in hand

Re: [RBW] Re: What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

2013-04-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'd be interested to hear your evaluation of the Lizard Skin tape. What thickness are you using? On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM, john muhl johnm...@gmail.com wrote: I had cork under cotton and really liked it. Today I switched that out with the medium thickness Lizard Skins but haven't had a

[RBW] Bump: FS: Union bottle dynamo set: bottle, halogen headlamp, rear lamp

2013-04-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Just in case some didn't see it. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:25 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: It works fine. All wired up and ready to install. Bracket fits right hand seat stay. $36 shipped CONUS. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Commutes

2013-04-25 Thread Brian Hanson
So far so good. Only the second season, but I wipe them down after they go through a squall. Mobile Brian Hanson On Apr 25, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote: Handsome bikes! I really like the front rack set-up on the Hunqa. How do those wooden fenders do on wet

Re: [RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread dougP
My Atlantis recently celebrated its 10th birthday, and has only been sans rack for short periods of time. I really like the look of the bike without all the clutter of racks'n'bags, but reality sets in. I just never know when I need to bring home a few lasagnas or take a large package to the

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Brian Hanson
Hmmm - 5+ different bar combos in one year? Check! Let's not stop there - I also see multiple harlequin wraps, wood fenders, buncha tires, classic Hunqa paint? I applaud this guy! We are souls separated by geography. Welcome! Brian Seattle, WA On Thursday, April 25, 2013, Manuel Acosta

[RBW] Re: wtb: Riv Rambouillet 58cm frameset (any color other than orange!)

2013-04-25 Thread Eric
Hey Steve, I emailed you...at least I think so. I'm not doing so hot w/ the new look of the group! - Eric On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:36:16 AM UTC-5, Steve wrote: Hi Eric, I have a blue 58 cm Ram which has been living alongside its AHH replacement for three years now. I've been