[RBW] Re: Rack Mounting Question
thanks guys, didn't know On Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:27:40 AM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: Greg is right. The Nitto double bolts do not work with Suntour XC canti's, I've tried. You will have to get something different. The IRD ones work well, much better than the Tektro models IMO. ~mike -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest in Fenders!
75g is light - the Zefal stainless water bottle cage weighs that much On Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:00:10 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Saturday, March 29, 2014 11:07:04 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: If I am reading correctly you only get the arm for 80,then you have to attach your own fender. The ad states: *The carbon fiber strut and ABS plastic fender blade*make for a total fender weight of just 75 grams with hardware. Fenders are sold individually. (emphasis added). For $80 you get one carbon fiber strut AND ABS plastic fender blade with hardware. Each fender is sold separately! Hey, the total weight is only 75gs, so you know that's the biggest selling point! Good Luck! On Mar 29, 2014 12:13 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote: cool idea, great for skunk stripe, but there's more to fenders than skunk stripe. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:49:15 AM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: Like someone said on another board, charge enough and you can get cyclists to buy just about anything... Check out this fender for $80! http://mikesbikes.com/m/product/bikesmart-tangent-sl-8900.htm Better yet, watch the video of how it worksmake sure you look for the droplets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=DcwE967IOGo I expect Riv to stock these next weekGood Luck! -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rack Mounting Question
I was looking at some photos of the installed XC cantis, and they are definitely made for a short saddle cable. It looks like, though, if you extend the pad position toward the max, you can use a bit longer straddle cable and still have good braking load. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:06:43 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: thanks guys, didn't know On Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:27:40 AM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: Greg is right. The Nitto double bolts do not work with Suntour XC canti's, I've tried. You will have to get something different. The IRD ones work well, much better than the Tektro models IMO. ~mike -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS/WTT Silver bar end shifters, XT FD as currently sold by Riv
What else would you be interested in for those Stems? -J -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rack Mounting Question
As others have eluded to, the M12 canti-stud mounting method is not a plug-n-play with Suntour XC Pro cantilever brakes. The issue here is that the brake mounting bolt is recessed, while the M12 requires a flat platform to attach to. So you can try any brake that does not use recessed mounting bolt, or use a spacer to take up the space of the mounting bolt head. I've successfully completed two installations of this type: 1. https://flic.kr/p/iPMjx9 2. https://flic.kr/p/ihitRG You'll need a M6 spacer of enough height to make up the brake's recessed space, plus an extra millimeter for clearance. Then you can use a long M6 bolt to bolt all of that down. I ended up with a M6x35mm but YMMV. One complication is that the M6 spacer's outer diameter should be narrow enough to fit inside the brake's recessed space. Most proper M6 spacers have an outer diameter of 13mm whereas I found that I needed 10mm outer diameter M6 spacers. Essentially, I was looking more for a sleeve than a spacer. These can be hard to find but they are available on eBay. For example: http://r.ebay.com/4BrnOh (no affiliation). The Paul Component also offer a rack adaptor kit that is essentially like the Nitto adaptor but with a built-in spacer. It's a bit pricey and I have no idea how tall its spacer is. It is designed expressly for their cantilever brakes that use recessed mounting bolts. See: http://www.paulcomp.com/rackadapter.html -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] An Atlantis is Born
Anne, I am running the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. I have these on my Fargo and have been pleased with them. And so far, so good on the Atlantis. My trip starts in Jacksonville FL and heads west to Jackson MS with a detour to the Gulf Coast for a few days. Should be a fun trip and a great chance to put the new bike through her paces. Joyce -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
For me (YMMV) the length between drops and Albas didn't change. What did change was height. I went from a 100mm Tech Dlx stem at seat height to a plain Technomic to get the added height above the seat. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 9:25 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
I went two cm longer and lowered the stem a touch to compensate for the upsweep. Ryan On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:25:39 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: An Atlantis is Born
Happy riding, Joyce! On Saturday, March 29, 2014 4:07:13 PM UTC-4, Linkbeak wrote: OK, preaching to the choir here but I thought I'd share my experience and thoughts on my new Atlantis. I posted here at Christmas time about my custom tourer that was stolen and I replaced her with an Atlantis. Everyone at Riv was amazing, all working hard to make sure I could get my new bike in time for a tour at the beginning of April. I don't have a lot of miles on her yet, but I have been amazed so far at the fit, the ride, the whole package. She was only born a week ago, but in that short time has been ridden unloaded around town, loaded on the trail, and commuting to work. All great experiences. And talk about experiences. I went to RBW HQ to pick her up as I have family in the area. The care that Brian put into installing accessories that weren't even purchased from Riv was above and beyond. Mark plied me with so many espressos I could have ridden a century that afternoon. And I was there as the custom was being built up and got to see it and meet Liesl. Yes, the people on this list are real! Both her bike and mine are beautiful in their own ways. The paint on the custom has to be seen to be appreciated -- it is really stunning. From Walnut Creek, it was back to Portland on Amtrak and then after only a few short days with my new bike, I delivered her to Amtrak again for the trip to Florida, where she will get to fulfill her true destiny as a loaded tourer. Joyce -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
I’ve been a Rivendell member since 1997. I’ve outfitted my bikes in Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time that Rivendell frames only came out at a trickle and there was a year long waiting list for the Longlow I wanted in 1999, I even used Riv specs as possible on my Mercians. But I’ve never actually had a Rivendell frame until now. On Friday I took out for a first ride the Sam Hillborne 62cm in Sage Green that I picked up recently. I built it up with parts on hand as possible, and it came out as Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue. Something Old The first talk I had with Grant in 1997 was about how I just couldn’t relate to index shifting and 8 speeds – and I was indignant that there was 9 and rumors of 10 speeds about to further complicate my life. He suggested a Phil 7 speed, 135 oln hub for the bike I had then. I’ve built that hub as both a 26” and 700c wheel for a few different bikes over the years. It still rolls very smoothly and, a new 13-28 freewheel cluster, I’m glad to bring that first bond with Rivendell on board this bike. Something New I’ve been told that derailers have improved in the last twenty years, so have current models of Deore rear and CX-70 front derailers. Sam also has the long reach Tektro calipers that made him possible as a non-cantilever bike (not that I wouldn’t have preferred him as a cantilever…). I also am so far liking the new Barlow tires. Something Borrowed I had intended and still may someday use a Sugino AT crank I had squirreled away, but it turns out a 107mm bottom bracket comes with the Hillborne. In order to streamline things and utilize this bottom bracket already in there, I borrowed an old Ritchey Logic crank from the Vigorelli , and cleaned up 46 and 34 tooth rings for it. Fits perfectly! And will probably stay until I need some lower gears for a camping trip. Almost Blue Yep, it’s just got a nice ring in it to say almost blue. Also, the color seems equally greenish-blue as bluish-green to me. I’ll call it Almost Blue. I’ve always liked Moustache Bars and wanted to start off this bike with this maligned and recently abandoned bar. I’ve found over the years that when I’m tinkering with bikes, they tend to shed barends, noodles, and especially albatrosses, in favor of Moustache Bars and DT shifters. Unfortunately, Sam doesn’t support downtubers, so we’ll see how that works out. First ride was 15 miles of positive. I need the bars a little higher/closer than the stem on hand allows, and I’m not sure about the plethora of cables to reach through to get to the front bag (even though I like the non-aero Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay:https://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/sets/72157643167142163/ Roger -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Congrats on new bike day! Your sam looks 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Roger, That is awesome. It looks great and makes one want to go riding. For the handlebar adjustment you mention, it sounds like the Dirtdrop stem is the perfect solution. -Jim W. On Mar 30, 2014, at 10:50 AM, Roger wrote: I've been a Rivendell member since 1997. I've outfitted my bikes in Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time that Rivendell frames only came out at a trickle and there was a year long waiting list for the Longlow I wanted in 1999, I even used Riv specs as possible on my Mercians. But I've never actually had a Rivendell frame until now. On Friday I took out for a first ride the Sam Hillborne 62cm in Sage Green that I picked up recently. I built it up with parts on hand as possible, and it came out as Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue. Something Old The first talk I had with Grant in 1997 was about how I just couldn't relate to index shifting and 8 speeds - and I was indignant that there was 9 and rumors of 10 speeds about to further complicate my life. He suggested a Phil 7 speed, 135 oln hub for the bike I had then. I've built that hub as both a 26 and 700c wheel for a few different bikes over the years. It still rolls very smoothly and, a new 13-28 freewheel cluster, I'm glad to bring that first bond with Rivendell on board this bike. Something New I've been told that derailers have improved in the last twenty years, so have current models of Deore rear and CX-70 front derailers. Sam also has the long reach Tektro calipers that made him possible as a non-cantilever bike (not that I wouldn't have preferred him as a cantilever...). I also am so far liking the new Barlow tires. Something Borrowed I had intended and still may someday use a Sugino AT crank I had squirreled away, but it turns out a 107mm bottom bracket comes with the Hillborne. In order to streamline things and utilize this bottom bracket already in there, I borrowed an old Ritchey Logic crank from the Vigorelli , and cleaned up 46 and 34 tooth rings for it. Fits perfectly! And will probably stay until I need some lower gears for a camping trip. Almost Blue Yep, it's just got a nice ring in it to say almost blue. Also, the color seems equally greenish-blue as bluish-green to me. I'll call it Almost Blue. I've always liked Moustache Bars and wanted to start off this bike with this maligned and recently abandoned bar. I've found over the years that when I'm tinkering with bikes, they tend to shed barends, noodles, and especially albatrosses, in favor of Moustache Bars and DT shifters. Unfortunately, Sam doesn't support downtubers, so we'll see how that works out. First ride was 15 miles of positive. I need the bars a little higher/closer than the stem on hand allows, and I'm not sure about the plethora of cables to reach through to get to the front bag (even though I like the non-aero Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: Roger -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x55 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest in Fenders!
When I needed my full-coverage VO Zeppelin fenders the most during this seemingly never ending parade of polar vortices, the weight of any single garment I wore exceeded that 75g in magnitudes and I would no more consider riding to work without one of them either. I am sure my current mudflap exceeds that by a good amount, but it is what didn't break when slop-loaded below zero. Watch here for droplets. Once I saw that in the video, I realized this was a project carried out in the complete absence of reality as I know it. If the perceived problem is defined by solution, the target audience cyclist should just stay inside on the roller; riding outside and the full spectrum of tire-flung slop is going to be a real disappointment. Like showing up in a Speedo at a poolside cookout instead of trunks. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, March 30, 2014 7:08:38 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: 75g is light - the Zefal stainless water bottle cage weighs that much On Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:00:10 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Saturday, March 29, 2014 11:07:04 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: If I am reading correctly you only get the arm for 80,then you have to attach your own fender. The ad states: *The carbon fiber strut and ABS plastic fender blade*make for a total fender weight of just 75 grams with hardware. Fenders are sold individually. (emphasis added). For $80 you get one carbon fiber strut AND ABS plastic fender blade with hardware. Each fender is sold separately! Hey, the total weight is only 75gs, so you know that's the biggest selling point! Good Luck! On Mar 29, 2014 12:13 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote: cool idea, great for skunk stripe, but there's more to fenders than skunk stripe. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:49:15 AM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: Like someone said on another board, charge enough and you can get cyclists to buy just about anything... Check out this fender for $80! http://mikesbikes.com/m/product/bikesmart-tangent-sl-8900.htm Better yet, watch the video of how it worksmake sure you look for the droplets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=DcwE967IOGo I expect Riv to stock these next weekGood Luck! -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] John Tweed Cycles in Basel
Hello Bunch, I just stumbled upon a really cool bike shop in Basel, Switzerland and I thought I should share. It is called John Tweed Cycleshttp://www.johntweed.ch/. Here's a video overview of the store. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ7NvRgdFng 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 group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Fantastic! Ride with abandon! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:50:07 AM UTC-6, Roger wrote: I’ve been a Rivendell member since 1997. I’ve outfitted my bikes in Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time that Rivendell frames only came out at a trickle and there was a year long waiting list for the Longlow I wanted in 1999, I even used Riv specs as possible on my Mercians. But I’ve never actually had a Rivendell frame until now. On Friday I took out for a first ride the Sam Hillborne 62cm in Sage Green that I picked up recently. I built it up with parts on hand as possible, and it came out as Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue. Something Old The first talk I had with Grant in 1997 was about how I just couldn’t relate to index shifting and 8 speeds – and I was indignant that there was 9 and rumors of 10 speeds about to further complicate my life. He suggested a Phil 7 speed, 135 oln hub for the bike I had then. I’ve built that hub as both a 26” and 700c wheel for a few different bikes over the years. It still rolls very smoothly and, a new 13-28 freewheel cluster, I’m glad to bring that first bond with Rivendell on board this bike. Something New I’ve been told that derailers have improved in the last twenty years, so have current models of Deore rear and CX-70 front derailers. Sam also has the long reach Tektro calipers that made him possible as a non-cantilever bike (not that I wouldn’t have preferred him as a cantilever…). I also am so far liking the new Barlow tires. Something Borrowed I had intended and still may someday use a Sugino AT crank I had squirreled away, but it turns out a 107mm bottom bracket comes with the Hillborne. In order to streamline things and utilize this bottom bracket already in there, I borrowed an old Ritchey Logic crank from the Vigorelli , and cleaned up 46 and 34 tooth rings for it. Fits perfectly! And will probably stay until I need some lower gears for a camping trip. Almost Blue Yep, it’s just got a nice ring in it to say almost blue. Also, the color seems equally greenish-blue as bluish-green to me. I’ll call it Almost Blue. I’ve always liked Moustache Bars and wanted to start off this bike with this maligned and recently abandoned bar. I’ve found over the years that when I’m tinkering with bikes, they tend to shed barends, noodles, and especially albatrosses, in favor of Moustache Bars and DT shifters. Unfortunately, Sam doesn’t support downtubers, so we’ll see how that works out. First ride was 15 miles of positive. I need the bars a little higher/closer than the stem on hand allows, and I’m not sure about the plethora of cables to reach through to get to the front bag (even though I like the non-aero Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay:https://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/sets/72157643167142163/ Roger -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
Updating my experience after riding the 2.25 Smart Sams on more technical terrain. Positives: Front tire is fantastic! They handle the terrain beautifully. So much more confidence on the loose stuff than I had with the Dureme's (as expected). Mud and sod areas no problem (not suck you in and keep you till you die mud). They ride wonderfully. Negative: Chain and front derailleur rub for the rear tire. Clearances are fine everywhere else. I bent the front derailure away from the tire and that worked fine, but the chain line in low gear is far enough over that it has a propencity to rub and that startles me (and is bad from my bludgeoned brain). Solution: I'm now running the 2.1 as my rear tire. We'll see how that fairs. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
That's a mighty handsome bike, and I hope you enjoy it. I love that frame color. When I repaint my Hilsen... -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
Other potential solutions may be a bb spacer on the drive side or a longer bb. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
It's not an ideal solution, but one could move the crankset outboard a fraction with a longer bottom bracket to achieve clearance for the chain/tire. The solution is not ideal, as the chainline may be less optimum, but for the investment of a longer bottom bracket (give or take $30 for a Shimano unit) and a little tweaking of the front derailleur, it would be a worthwhile experiment to run the wider tire. Ian A. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:34:44 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Updating my experience after riding the 2.25 Smart Sams on more technical terrain. Positives: Front tire is fantastic! They handle the terrain beautifully. So much more confidence on the loose stuff than I had with the Dureme's (as expected). Mud and sod areas no problem (not suck you in and keep you till you die mud). They ride wonderfully. Negative: Chain and front derailleur rub for the rear tire. Clearances are fine everywhere else. I bent the front derailure away from the tire and that worked fine, but the chain line in low gear is far enough over that it has a propencity to rub and that startles me (and is bad from my bludgeoned brain). Solution: I'm now running the 2.1 as my rear tire. We'll see how that fairs. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
Great ideas, Ted and Ian! I'll add that to the list of bits to look into when I have the cassette replaced in a few months. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 30, 2014 2:06:01 PM UTC-6, IanA wrote: It's not an ideal solution, but one could move the crankset outboard a fraction with a longer bottom bracket to achieve clearance for the chain/tire. The solution is not ideal, as the chainline may be less optimum, but for the investment of a longer bottom bracket (give or take $30 for a Shimano unit) and a little tweaking of the front derailleur, it would be a worthwhile experiment to run the wider tire. Ian A. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:34:44 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Updating my experience after riding the 2.25 Smart Sams on more technical terrain. Positives: Front tire is fantastic! They handle the terrain beautifully. So much more confidence on the loose stuff than I had with the Dureme's (as expected). Mud and sod areas no problem (not suck you in and keep you till you die mud). They ride wonderfully. Negative: Chain and front derailleur rub for the rear tire. Clearances are fine everywhere else. I bent the front derailure away from the tire and that worked fine, but the chain line in low gear is far enough over that it has a propencity to rub and that startles me (and is bad from my bludgeoned brain). Solution: I'm now running the 2.1 as my rear tire. We'll see how that fairs. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Spring cleaning (TA, Nitto, SKS, Schmdit, Sun XCD, B+M, VO, etc.)
Hi all, Spring cleaning is in full effect. Selling off a bunch of parts in order to raise funds for a new frame. Prices include shipping except for the dynamo wheel, fenders, and Platrack (I'd prefer to sell these items locally to avoid dealing with oversized shipping). I am located in San Francisco and am happy to entertain offers for multiple items. Thanks, Eric The list: 1) Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4 BCD MK II 175 mm crankset with 46t and 30t chainrings (has about 500 miles on it) - $125 2) Nitto Platrack (all hardware is included - was used for a few weeks and is in like new condition). Meant to be used with a Nitto Mark's, Mini Front or M18 rack (not included) - $90 3) Specialities TA Pro Vis 5 Cyclotouriste crank arms 175 mm (brand new with a tiny bit of shop-wear; factory drilled for English threaded pedals) - $200 4) Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires (2) in 700x40 (a few hundred miles on them)- $60 for the pair 5) Shimano m324 SPD/flat pedals (used but not abused) - $25 6) SKS Longboard fenders in silver (new in packaging) - $30 7) Sun XCD Exceed crankset. 172.5 mm arms with 110 bcd adapter, all hardware and brand new Sugino 46 and 30 chainrings. Never mounted. - $175 (more info here: http://store.somafab.com/sunxcd-exceed-crank-arms.html) 8) Orignal Schmidt SON 32-hole dynamo hub laced to a 700c Velocity Fusion rim. Wheel is straight and true and only has a few hundred miles on it. - $225 (or $250 with light below) 9) B+M IQ Cyo (60 lux version with daytime running lights function). Has about 100 miles on it and is rigged up to attach to the dynamo hub above. - $40 Images of most items can be found at: http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/gordo2231/library/Bike%20parts%20for%20sale -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: 650B wheelset
Deal fell through, wheels no longer needed. Bummer. On Friday, March 28, 2014 8:15:01 AM UTC-6, Jim Martin wrote: Hello All: I am just about to purchase a used Bleroit and will need a 650B wheelset. Do you happen to have a set you'd like to sell? Please let me know what you have and how much you'd like. Pics appreciated. I might also be interested in a set of 32 hole rims. Cheers, Jim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Nitto M18 or similar front rack
Looking for a front rack suitable for mounting on mid-fork braze-ons. The mounting struts should be adjustable or trimmable, so that I can attach this rack to a bike with a 24 front wheel. If anyone has any suggestions or items to sell, let me know! Eric -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Latest in Fenders!
On Sunday, March 30, 2014 4:08:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: 75g is light - the Zefal stainless water bottle cage weighs that much Hey, the Crud mk2 full fenders on my bike are listed as 205g for the pair! Thus, for one fender, is 104g or about 29g heavier than this thing. But my Cruds cover the entire wheel and actually works pretty good. I'll take my Crud fenders any day over this contraption. Good Luck! On Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:00:10 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Saturday, March 29, 2014 11:07:04 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: If I am reading correctly you only get the arm for 80,then you have to attach your own fender. The ad states: *The carbon fiber strut and ABS plastic fender blade*make for a total fender weight of just 75 grams with hardware. Fenders are sold individually. (emphasis added). For $80 you get one carbon fiber strut AND ABS plastic fender blade with hardware. Each fender is sold separately! Hey, the total weight is only 75gs, so you know that's the biggest selling point! Good Luck! On Mar 29, 2014 12:13 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote: cool idea, great for skunk stripe, but there's more to fenders than skunk stripe. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:49:15 AM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: Like someone said on another board, charge enough and you can get cyclists to buy just about anything... Check out this fender for $80! http://mikesbikes.com/m/product/bikesmart-tangent-sl-8900.htm Better yet, watch the video of how it worksmake sure you look for the droplets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=DcwE967IOGo I expect Riv to stock these next weekGood Luck! -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT: White Ind. ENO rings, hub
I have: White Industries ENO chain rings: 34t, 34t, 36t, 36t, 44t. New, unused, silver rings. White Industries Eric's Eccentric ENO hub: silver, 32h, 135mm. Used, cleaned up nice. I want: WI ENO chainring lockring tool! WI black 135mm disc hub (non-eccentric). Different splined WI rings: green, VBC, double rings, 40t, 42t, etc. More WI splined cranks. WI freewheel? Long shot, but these things could spend years on a shelf, and I'd rather get them circulating. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
I went from 8cm to 12cm and that was too much. I think I'll go to 10cm. It seems when I want to be upright I want to be really upright. -Dave On Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:05:25 PM UTC-4, rcnute wrote: I went two cm longer and lowered the stem a touch to compensate for the upsweep. Ryan On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:25:39 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Roger, That first ride is magical, I remember so well my first ride on Homer...it's only gotten better. Very striking Hillborne especially the white saddle and bar tape. I don't know why but I love the look of an M bar or Albastache. Enjoy in good health. ~Hugh On Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:50:07 AM UTC-7, Roger wrote: I’ve been a Rivendell member since 1997. I’ve outfitted my bikes in Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time that Rivendell frames only came out at a trickle and there was a year long waiting list for the Longlow I wanted in 1999, I even used Riv specs as possible on my Mercians. But I’ve never actually had a Rivendell frame until now. On Friday I took out for a first ride the Sam Hillborne 62cm in Sage Green that I picked up recently. I built it up with parts on hand as possible, and it came out as Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue. Something Old The first talk I had with Grant in 1997 was about how I just couldn’t relate to index shifting and 8 speeds – and I was indignant that there was 9 and rumors of 10 speeds about to further complicate my life. He suggested a Phil 7 speed, 135 oln hub for the bike I had then. I’ve built that hub as both a 26” and 700c wheel for a few different bikes over the years. It still rolls very smoothly and, a new 13-28 freewheel cluster, I’m glad to bring that first bond with Rivendell on board this bike. Something New I’ve been told that derailers have improved in the last twenty years, so have current models of Deore rear and CX-70 front derailers. Sam also has the long reach Tektro calipers that made him possible as a non-cantilever bike (not that I wouldn’t have preferred him as a cantilever…). I also am so far liking the new Barlow tires. Something Borrowed I had intended and still may someday use a Sugino AT crank I had squirreled away, but it turns out a 107mm bottom bracket comes with the Hillborne. In order to streamline things and utilize this bottom bracket already in there, I borrowed an old Ritchey Logic crank from the Vigorelli , and cleaned up 46 and 34 tooth rings for it. Fits perfectly! And will probably stay until I need some lower gears for a camping trip. Almost Blue Yep, it’s just got a nice ring in it to say almost blue. Also, the color seems equally greenish-blue as bluish-green to me. I’ll call it Almost Blue. I’ve always liked Moustache Bars and wanted to start off this bike with this maligned and recently abandoned bar. I’ve found over the years that when I’m tinkering with bikes, they tend to shed barends, noodles, and especially albatrosses, in favor of Moustache Bars and DT shifters. Unfortunately, Sam doesn’t support downtubers, so we’ll see how that works out. First ride was 15 miles of positive. I need the bars a little higher/closer than the stem on hand allows, and I’m not sure about the plethora of cables to reach through to get to the front bag (even though I like the non-aero Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay:https://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/sets/72157643167142163/ Roger -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: An Atlantis is Born
Joyce, Congratulations on your new bike...you choose wisely as the Atlantis will bring many satisfied miles for many years to come. Now we just need to see some pictures, especially when you conclude your tour. ~Hugh On Saturday, March 29, 2014 1:07:13 PM UTC-7, Linkbeak wrote: OK, preaching to the choir here but I thought I'd share my experience and thoughts on my new Atlantis. I posted here at Christmas time about my custom tourer that was stolen and I replaced her with an Atlantis. Everyone at Riv was amazing, all working hard to make sure I could get my new bike in time for a tour at the beginning of April. I don't have a lot of miles on her yet, but I have been amazed so far at the fit, the ride, the whole package. She was only born a week ago, but in that short time has been ridden unloaded around town, loaded on the trail, and commuting to work. All great experiences. And talk about experiences. I went to RBW HQ to pick her up as I have family in the area. The care that Brian put into installing accessories that weren't even purchased from Riv was above and beyond. Mark plied me with so many espressos I could have ridden a century that afternoon. And I was there as the custom was being built up and got to see it and meet Liesl. Yes, the people on this list are real! Both her bike and mine are beautiful in their own ways. The paint on the custom has to be seen to be appreciated -- it is really stunning. From Walnut Creek, it was back to Portland on Amtrak and then after only a few short days with my new bike, I delivered her to Amtrak again for the trip to Florida, where she will get to fulfill her true destiny as a loaded tourer. Joyce -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
The other solution is to calculate what pneumatic support is necessary. It might be that the OP does not need this width to achieve his riding goals. I've watched this wider tire business for the last year or two. It's interesting. But at some point, we will go too far and degrade performance with mass. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 3:06:01 PM UTC-5, IanA wrote: It's not an ideal solution, but one could move the crankset outboard a fraction with a longer bottom bracket to achieve clearance for the chain/tire. The solution is not ideal, as the chainline may be less optimum, but for the investment of a longer bottom bracket (give or take $30 for a Shimano unit) and a little tweaking of the front derailleur, it would be a worthwhile experiment to run the wider tire. Ian A. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:34:44 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Updating my experience after riding the 2.25 Smart Sams on more technical terrain. Positives: Front tire is fantastic! They handle the terrain beautifully. So much more confidence on the loose stuff than I had with the Dureme's (as expected). Mud and sod areas no problem (not suck you in and keep you till you die mud). They ride wonderfully. Negative: Chain and front derailleur rub for the rear tire. Clearances are fine everywhere else. I bent the front derailure away from the tire and that worked fine, but the chain line in low gear is far enough over that it has a propencity to rub and that startles me (and is bad from my bludgeoned brain). Solution: I'm now running the 2.1 as my rear tire. We'll see how that fairs. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it
Also using it, and loving it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/13526699433/in/photostream/ - Frank On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:20:40 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences
You might also get a little more chain/tire clearance by using a 7 speed cassette with a spacer. Or just keep on with the smaller tire. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it
Those bikes both look dynamite On Sunday, March 30, 2014 7:24:44 PM UTC-7, frank_a wrote: Also using it, and loving it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/13526699433/in/photostream/ - Frank On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:20:40 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] No more print RR#43?
Howdy folks. I have every RR from zero forward, but it looks like I may have waited too long on the current one. It shows as out of stock. Does that mean there won't be any more printed? Anybody have an extra? Thanks, Doug -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?
I had 10cm for my Noodles, went to 12cm for my Albas, and went back to 8cm for the 'staches. I think those are the standard build kit lengths, and they seemed to work for me. cc On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 5:02 PM, Dave Johnston jdi...@gmail.com wrote: I went from 8cm to 12cm and that was too much. I think I'll go to 10cm. It seems when I want to be upright I want to be really upright. -Dave On Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:05:25 PM UTC-4, rcnute wrote: I went two cm longer and lowered the stem a touch to compensate for the upsweep. Ryan On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:25:39 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: Hey there! I'm thinking of throwing some Albatross bars on the Atlantis. With that being said should I use the same stem that I'm running with the current set-up, using Noodle bars, or go one cm longer? Any advice from the Noodles-to-Albatross conversion crowd would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Absolutely loved the story. Sounds like when you change out the stem you'll be in hog heaven. On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a Rivendell member since 1997. I've outfitted my bikes in Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time that Rivendell frames only came out at a trickle and there was a year long waiting list for the Longlow I wanted in 1999, I even used Riv specs as possible on my Mercians. But I've never actually had a Rivendell frame until now. On Friday I took out for a first ride the Sam Hillborne 62cm in Sage Green that I picked up recently. I built it up with parts on hand as possible, and it came out as Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue. Something Old The first talk I had with Grant in 1997 was about how I just couldn't relate to index shifting and 8 speeds - and I was indignant that there was 9 and rumors of 10 speeds about to further complicate my life. He suggested a Phil 7 speed, 135 oln hub for the bike I had then. I've built that hub as both a 26 and 700c wheel for a few different bikes over the years. It still rolls very smoothly and, a new 13-28 freewheel cluster, I'm glad to bring that first bond with Rivendell on board this bike. Something New I've been told that derailers have improved in the last twenty years, so have current models of Deore rear and CX-70 front derailers. Sam also has the long reach Tektro calipers that made him possible as a non-cantilever bike (not that I wouldn't have preferred him as a cantilever...). I also am so far liking the new Barlow tires. Something Borrowed I had intended and still may someday use a Sugino AT crank I had squirreled away, but it turns out a 107mm bottom bracket comes with the Hillborne. In order to streamline things and utilize this bottom bracket already in there, I borrowed an old Ritchey Logic crank from the Vigorelli , and cleaned up 46 and 34 tooth rings for it. Fits perfectly! And will probably stay until I need some lower gears for a camping trip. Almost Blue Yep, it's just got a nice ring in it to say almost blue. Also, the color seems equally greenish-blue as bluish-green to me. I'll call it Almost Blue. I've always liked Moustache Bars and wanted to start off this bike with this maligned and recently abandoned bar. I've found over the years that when I'm tinkering with bikes, they tend to shed barends, noodles, and especially albatrosses, in favor of Moustache Bars and DT shifters. Unfortunately, Sam doesn't support downtubers, so we'll see how that works out. First ride was 15 miles of positive. I need the bars a little higher/closer than the stem on hand allows, and I'm not sure about the plethora of cables to reach through to get to the front bag (even though I like the non-aero Superbe levers otherwise). I also need to get that saddle back a little farther. Good Times! Photos of Almost Blue Sam Sitting on the Dock of the Bay:https://www.flickr.com/photos/56856126@N02/sets/72157643167142163/ Roger -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue
Thanks for the kind words everyone. The Sam Hillborne is indeed a handsome bike. I believe I got the last 62cm in this color, with the next batch, in the standard blue I'm told, not arriving for a little while. Today I went for a spin with the seat set back a little further and found it closer to where I usually set the saddle. I like a lot of setback, it helps me to balance my upper body without putting too much weight on my hands and arms. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500
Barely used, about 500 miles or less. Local sale only on SF Bay Area craigslist http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4400140766.html This is mine and I'm trying to raise funds for my pooch's upcoming surgery... But I'd rather find another way to pay for surgery than sell this bike too cheap cuz I really like it. Can you tell I'm torn about selling? Lol -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
