That's where my Riv is too. Right next to my bed.
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I've been riding a B-17 for about ten years and have a Gyes Flyer
knock-off. I recently tried a Cambium C15 for a few days. It has nice shock
absorbing qualities but I didn't care for the texture at all. As mentioned
above, I felt much more chafing action as it grabbed onto my shorts. I also
250 is steep, but I think he'll find a buyer for 150. Sure, it's a heavy
old bike-boom 10-speed with steel parts, but there's a small group of folks
out there who have a touch of fondest for these things, and this one is in
very nice shape with a pretty color.
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at
On Saturday I drove down from CT to Frederick, MD for the DC Randonneurs Urbana
200k. I finally got to meet Nick Bull, a frequent poster on these groups, and
lots of other great people. I had registered for the 200km Pastries and Coffe
brevet on March 7, but snow forced a rescheduling that I
On 03/30/2015 04:54 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Deacon Patrick may have received a few blows to the head, but he
expertly ducked Steve's punch! Bravo.
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Och, Steve! If you needed help following my reasoning all you had
to
I had never heard of Goatheads before I borrowed a nephew's bike in Utah late
last century...I learned!
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Spring cleaning. Paypal preferred, US sales only. Shipping based on where
you're at and how you want it. I usually use USPS.
Brooks B17 Champion Special Honey: Installed, never ridden, as new. - $125
Tubus Cosmo silver rear rack: Excellent condition, installed, not used. $140
Schmidt SON dyno
Do Rivs with black seatposts remind anyone else of people in turtlenecks when
it's not that cold out?
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 31, 2015, at 6:26 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
This was posted over on the BOB list:
I'm not sure whether the price is good or not, but it sure is pretty
Modine is a cyclist. It could be him.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:59:27 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local
TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Area and then it went syndicated
across the nation, exposing
I agree with Minh in a general way, but I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss
the collectable quality of the better Rivendell stock models; after all,
look at what happens to RB-1s and XOs.
The absolutely first criterion for Riv bike quality is the handling, and
IME, having owned 5 -- tho' not a QB
I rode a 400k that I also organized, with two fellow randonneurs. There
was quite a lot of hill climbing early and once we got in a flatter part of
the route, the wind kicked up to a ferocious gale. Later after dark the
wind died down some but even so we did not make it to the penultimate
Update / correction: it's a 61cm. Someone else read the ad more carefully
pointed this out.
Jim: yea, somehow it just seems the seatpost stem should match, at least
roughly. Otherwise you get that what have I got handy that I can use?
look. The guy quotes a lot of good stuff but I
Supple tires make a difference, but I'm primarily a commuter averaging 100
to 150 miles a week and am skeptical they would be a good choice for my
application. I HATE fixing flats on cold dark mornings at 5 AM and really
appreciated getting just a hair under 10,000 miles out of my Marathon
To respond to Drew's question, I did get my item. It took a long time, and
there were several emails, but I got my item, and it was as promised. In
fairness, after I got my first note from Peter telling me there had been a
shipping error, I told him not to worry - the item was for bike I was going
It sounds as if you are turning the adjuster the wrong way. Perhaps back it
off, ensuring that the small cog stop screw is properly adjusted.
I find it hard to imagine how a friction setup will cause problems, unless
the cable is too tight, or unless there is something preventing the cable
from
As a protest, I'm giving up the whole birthday thing.
Birthdays are highly over-rated as a reason to celebrate. After the first
3 or 4 dozen, eh? who needs 'em?
dougP
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:25:18 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
Chris,
My birthday recently came and went. No email. I
This was posted over on the BOB list:
I'm not sure whether the price is good or not, but it sure is pretty and
nicely spec'd. Not mine no association, etc.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=678ad=34041131cat=409lpid=3;
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=678ad=34041131cat=409lpid=3
Crummy photo no size listed.
I am so torn on these tires. I'm currently riding 40mm Duremes and I'm
very unhappy with them. They are sluggish and when I make a sharp turn,
which I do quite often, the outside lugs feel squirmy and it's very
unsettling. On the other hand, I worry about flats and overall durability
of the
Thanks for the reference; I'll look up Klunkerz. Good stuff.
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 3:59 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local
TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Area
After carefully considering everyone's great feedback and rereading Jan
Heine's articles on tire size and pressure, I finally got to take my maiden
voyage on the Synergy wheels and brand, spankin' new Compass Barlow Pass
tires. Holy cow! I had no idea what I've been missing! I now understand
Charley Kelley's new book Fat Tyre Fyer is an incredible first-person
account of the evolution of the mountain bike and it has a ton of period
photos of Klunkers and MTB's. RBW sells it if anyone wants to check it
out. It's a huge, oversized book of very high quality.
On Tuesday, March
Beginning to feel almost relieved I missed that ride with you this weekend,
David. Not sure I could have kept up. Would have had fun trying though!
Next time.
John
(actually sorry to have missed the ride)
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:43:46 AM UTC-7, DS wrote:
Great idea! And nice QB.
I'm 89.999% sure these are only available from Australia. But it really is
a non-issue nowadays. She's responsive to e-mail if you have any questions
and shipping was fast and cheap for me; On my 2nd purchase I bought four
on sale and shipping was free. For the past couple years I've been
Since these are on a second set of wheels, I will be swapping them when I
commute. I agree that getting a flat at 6am while racing to catch a train
would be bad since I start class at 8am. My commute is along often dark
gravel paths and city streets. For that, I will be using the 36h Mavic
To be fair, used QB prices are about what people paid new. $1100 to $1700
recently, for a $1400-new bicycle but I only pay attention to ones about my
size.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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That Hunq has some pretty aggressive looking tires too that help with the
badass image.
dougP
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:10:36 PM UTC-7, Mathew Greiner wrote:
No, I can't trade my awesome Pass Stow rack for a smaller front rack and
a rear rack because a) I use a trail a bike to
Personally, I do not see how anyone can disagree with Steve. Maybe his
delivery is harsh but the message true. Bangs on the head are cumulative
and the long term results have been proven. If I had a bludgeoned brain I
would be taking measures to protect it. I'm not saying helmets are
*It is now well known grouchiness is cumulative, and you have on numerous *
*occasions made it very well known around here that you are
already suffering the effects of multiple outbursts. You may be willing
to risk more; if it were me, I would not. *
Fear not, Steve... I have the perfect
Matt,
I think the only way to know for sure is to try. Luckily, supple tires have
great re-sale value on the list. I planned to take off the fragile GB
Cypres 700x32s once the rains hit last year...they're still on. I've had
zero punctures (one pothole pinch flat) in 9 months of my 10 miles a day
Ever the high road. Thank you Deacon Patrick.
-RCW
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Did it get a little passive-aggressive in here, or is it just me?
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this is a 56cm SO and the bag is acorn's medium size
http://acornbags.com/collections/rear-bags/products/medium-saddlebag.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:07:22 AM UTC-5, DS wrote:
Looking good! What size frame and acorn bag is that? I ride smaller (54cm
and down) frames and have trouble
Perhaps there should be a Bike-in-Kitchen Demerit Badge a la cyclotourist!
It still makes me laugh.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724
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I have been trying to think up a very thoughtful response to all of this.
Being on the bogus end of a burn has perhaps made this a bit more
difficult. The intent of my original response post was a good faith effort
to contact Peter since phone calls, texts, and emials were failing.
Got one? The beat-er, the bet-ter. I know I can buy a new one from RBW, but
$32.00 represents 22% of this bike's net worth.
Cash? PayPal? Trades? Let me know what you're looking for. Off-list, see
voo play.
Thanks!
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
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Everything including the kitchen sink!
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote:
Perhaps there should be a Bike-in-Kitchen Demerit Badge a la cyclotourist!
It still makes me laugh.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724
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Back around 2007 or so, there was a unique one-off which showed up (I saw
it down at the NAHBS, IIRC.) It had horizontal rear fork ends, and was not
a fully lugged model.
(OK... I just spent the last 30 minutes trolling through my albums and
those which were still accessible... all to
Deacon, if you want Steve to be friendly and tolerant in his expression of
his opinions, I guess you'll have to re-engage with him over on i-Bob, the
Group he moderates. i-Bobs are expected to be friendly and tolerant, or
so the i-Bob rules state.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:16:10 PM
Re: good mirrors for handlebars--I like these
http://www.calhouncycle.com/productcart/m/showsearchresults.asp?idcategory=9
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I have an old Quickbeam that I am trying to get a little history on. I
purchased it used several years ago from a fellow who had an impressive
stable full of spectacular bikes. He said that he purchased it from the
floor of a bicycle show some time around 2004. He thought that it might be
a
No, I can't trade my awesome Pass Stow rack for a smaller front rack and
a rear rack because a) I use a trail a bike to pull my daughter too often
and a rear rack would interfere and b) the wide span of the porter rack is
so stinking useful. I wanted to only because the style of porter racks
55cm Bosco bars in Cromo Dullbrite finish, with Avid SD-7 levers and rubber
grips.
I bought these on Ebay last week and installed them once, but they aren't
going to work for me.
The levers have a couple light scratches, and the bars have some light
crosshatching wear from being upside down
In any case, even the crappiest cup of coffee tastes great when you're
outside in the morning.
On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM, shawn m. smula...@gmail.com wrote:
I also really like the inverted method in terms of the quality. It makes a
GREAT half-cup of coffee. That's my only beef about the
On 03/31/2015 09:19 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Dear Steve,
I am sorry something happened to you and/or those you love that causes
you great anger toward me because I do not wear a helmet. Should you
ever email me directly, either in the group or privately, I am happy
to explain why I ride
Clockwork 650b Frame/Fork
Custom built by Joel of Clockwork.
56cm seat-tube. I'll take more measurements this evening.
Takes 650b wheels, cantilever brakes, 1 quill stem, 3 water bottle bosses,
double fork eyelets, rack/fender eyelets, fender mounts at seat and
chainstay bridges, under fork
This is getting away from the sun hat topic, and I also hate wearing a
helmet, but at least Steve cares enough about all of us to call us ninnies
for not wearing one.
If he didn't care about us, he would keep quiet.
My wife is a psychologist who has treated a large number of people
suffering
We also know crabon fiber bikes are lighter than steel ones. So what does
it prove, exactly?
If riding without a helmet is his joy, then let him have it. There's only
so much changing of hearts and minds you're going to do on an email list.
I take a risk riding my bike also, for a different
Are Treadley helmet hats available in the US, or do I have to send to Australia?
On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 8:24 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
Here's what I use:
http://www.treadley.com.au/
This little cottage industry was developed by a
Not to perpetuate any discussion on the helmet topic, my position on the
issue is that if I'm going to wear one (and I do), I want to make it as
bold and awesome as my bikes are. Therefore, I just replaced my aging
Specialized helmet with a new POC Octal MIPS bright orange helmet that cost
a
Chris,
My birthday recently came and went. No email. I called up to snag a Clem
and found out the birthday email discount is gone like the wind.
As a protest, I'm giving up the whole birthday thing.
Edwin
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 12:09:21 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote:
Bill,
I'll put it
Terrific news, Sean. I'm really glad that worked for you. Good job!
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:21:16 PM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote:
Good news - my wedge is no longer stuck!
At the suggestion of Bill (and implied by several others), I cut a board
that would fit over the head tube. I
Dear Steve,
I am sorry something happened to you and/or those you love that causes you
great anger toward me because I do not wear a helmet. Should you ever email
me directly, either in the group or privately, I am happy to explain why I
ride without a helmet, but that, I suspect, is not the
I'm using a band on pump peg from klickfix called a pumpfix for bikes that
don't have a pump peg. Will work in multiple locations, I've only used it
on the top tube.
-Dave
On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:56:00 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
I find myself with a couple frame pumps too short
Just 'cause: what are y'all's favorite cruising gears, to wit, that you use
most often on smoothish pavement, and that you gravitate toward on flat
land with little or no wind?
#2: Add to this the kind of tire and
#3: the length of your cranks, and
#4: the total all-up (= bike + rider + typical
that was fun. Here's my buddy's Fisher, before a lawsuit forced him to add
his given name to the trademark.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/campout/aP3120054.jpg
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Forgot to add: good, supple road tire, in this case the 1.35 Kojak; and a
weight range of ~190 to 230.
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Just 'cause: what are y'all's favorite cruising gears, to wit, that you
use most often on smoothish pavement, and
On 03/31/2015 05:34 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
I believe, but would like to find more evidence, that the human body
tends naturally toward 6 1/2 to 7 cranks and 65 to 75 gears for
normal cruising. Am I right?
It's been like that for a century at least. People mostly come in a
certain
1. Jandd Mountain Wedge 3, 6-to-7.5 liters, no dropout bungees (I never
needed them) and tabs to attach them to the bag cut off): $30 shipped CONUS.
2. Topeak large saddle wedge, black, VG, unzips circumferentially to expand
to a length able to contain (just) a small water bottle in addition to
Oh, forgot to say: will happily take a front caliper in full or part (as
appropriate) exchange, said caliper having these qualities:
1. Good quality silver finish.
2. Well made; forged preferred.
3. Powerful with moderate finger pressure.
4. Reach range from 50 to 57 mm.
5. And most important:
Patrick, you pretty much nailed it. 70 inches is the only gear that is
duplicated on my half-step setup, so depending on whether I'm on 16 or 18
in the rear, I can pick 65/70 inches or 70/78 inches on my halfsteps and
make great strides.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 4:34:30 PM UTC-5,
This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local
TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Area and then it went syndicated
across the nation, exposing America to Klunking.
I love this video and have watched it many times, along with the
documentary Klunkerz.
I
That is an interesting video, and interesting hair. I wish they'd show a
smoking coaster hub, though.
Notice too the no retention pedals and ride in what you're wearing
clothing.
I was interested to hear whatzizname say that the sport had really started
10 or so years earlier; what, mid to late
...flat land with little or no wind... I don't understand.
With abandon,
Patrick
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My big gear on my QB is 68 and I am always surprised by how much I can do
in it.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Good news - my wedge is no longer stuck!
At the suggestion of Bill (and implied by several others), I cut a board
that would fit over the head tube. I drilled a hole in the board that was
large enough for the stem bolt. Then I simply screwed the bolt into the
wedge and kept screwing until
Hey, regarding the new riv-posted video...
1) dig pre-famous gary fischer!
2) dig hair!
3) dig the pre-boscos
4) dig the diagatube pre-hunq
5) does anyone see Grant hiding somewhere in there??
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Richard,
I got a similar set of postponements and stories. The funeral that he had to
attend to was weeks ago. I kept asking for a refund or a tracking number and I
would get responses that had neither...until no responses at all. The
frustrating and suspect thing is that a paypal refund would
Fortunately and unfortunately, the same things you've been doing.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:37:58 PM UTC-6, drew beckmeyer wrote:
To everyone who has been through this before, what did you do to finally
get your items or your money back?
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I have a Wald basket cut down exactly like the one on Sean's Hunq on the
blug that I'd like to get rid of.
I'd trade for
a frame pump
a multi tool with chain breaker
some decent dual pivot side pulls for my gf's bike
some good IPA
obviously some of those things could be worth more than a
I purchased a seatpost from him in December. There was no communication for
about a month, then I emailed a few times. He said it must have been lost,
but that he had another one that he would send, and that came about a week
later IIRC.
So I can say that he delivered what I bought, and AAFAIK he
Great news. Nice to have that out of the way.
I’d suggest the 25.4 stem which will take a wide variety of bars and leave
you the option of switching in the noodle anytime.
David
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 4:54:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Terrific news, Sean. I'm really glad that
When I saw a Bosco Bullmoose for $80, I was ready to jump on it. Such a
deal! Then I saw who the seller was, and decided not to jump. Maybe I
should have looked out for the group the way I looked out for myself. I
promise I will next time.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:49:09 PM UTC-7,
Here's the deal: I've adjusted my derailers often but I can't get the rear
shifting right on my Hilsen. I have DuraAce bar ends which I've been using in
friction mode for about a year and a half. I have a brand new rear cassette,
9-speed, brand new chain and chain rings. I use Sheldon's method
my QB only has a sticker for a SN.
IMHO, a QB (or a Rivendell in general) is not a Herse, and a QB was always
meant as an affordable bike so i don't see this as collectible. Just my
opinion, i'd price this like all the other QBs that have floated through
the list and not worry too much
What happens when the cable is disconnected? Does the derailer stay in high
gear? You may need to adjust the high gear limit screw to allow the
derailer to travel freely to the small cog. Another possibility is the
b-tension screw adjustment. Loosening that screw can make the shifting
better,
If you are using friction then the cable tightness or looseness is not
relevant. Either you put the shifter in the wrong place when you shifted
into that gear in the first place (user error) or the shifter itself is
slipping, not providing quite enough friction to hold the derailer in
place.
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