[RBW] Re: Fresh off the work stand...my Bombadil!

2009-11-07 Thread newenglandbike
You couldn't have chosen a better bike! I also ride a Bombadil, and when not riding it in the woods, it makes me look forward to getting up and going to work. On Nov 6, 9:17 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Well after much debate, reading, soul searching and money saving...I have a

[RBW] Re: Fresh off the work stand...my Bombadil!

2009-11-07 Thread James Dinneen
Great article. Enjoy the bike and do the real camera pictures as soon as you can. Jim D.                 Massachusetts --- On Fri, 11/6/09, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: From: jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Fresh off the work stand...my Bombadil! To: RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Fresh off the work stand...my Bombadil!

2009-11-07 Thread Esteban
That's a nice write-up and build. Looks really cool. Almost steampunk. The raw steel under the clear coat is the key, as I have that too: Here's my favorite part (indeed, David): http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/2480924892/in/set-72157604736650031/ Esteban

[RBW] Re: New Riv shirts

2009-11-07 Thread Eric Norris
Lack of sleep? Rain? Long miles on the bike? Sounds like PBP 2007 to me! Have fun! ―Eric Norris Sent via iPhone On Nov 6, 2009, at 11:53 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: FYI on the new Rivendell t-shirts, they're beautiful and great quality but run really big. I usually wear a large and

[RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complete bike only?

2009-11-07 Thread Mojo
They used to be offered as complete bikes,or frame only (I am from the school that the fork IS the frame). I ordered my green as frame only. I suppose their are just a few Qs available right now and they are built up. On Nov 7, 8:16 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Just curious, does

[RBW] Re: New Riv shirts

2009-11-07 Thread beth h
Kucharki DOES make very nice stuff. I have two of their wool-blend (they handle accidental dryings better!) jerseys and they are just about the most comfortable things ever. Gotta say, though, that I REALLY miss the old Wooly Warm line... especially the tweed jersey. ..::sigh::.. Beth On Nov

[RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complete bike only?

2009-11-07 Thread rcnute
Maybe because the rear hub and chainring/chainguard arrangement are QB- specific? I wish I'd gotten a silver 56 when they were available. On Nov 7, 7:16 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: Just curious, does anyone know why you can't buy just the Quickbeam frame and fork?  All other models

[RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complete bike only?

2009-11-07 Thread newenglandbike
Not to change the subject, but does anyone know if Rivendell is planning to re-stock those Quickbeam-specific hubs from Suzue, maybe for their new incarnation of the QB?* I (hopefully) should have some QB wheels soon, but I was just wondering. On Nov 7, 1:05 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com

[RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complete bike only?

2009-11-07 Thread John Blish
The original (green) QuickBeam was something of a departure for Rivendell. It was not from Waterford or Toyo or a custom builder or their usual sources. It came from Panasonic and it came at what most of us original buyers considered to be a pretty good price, especially for a Rivendell-badged

[RBW] Bike Museum 11-7-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-11-07 Thread Eric Norris
Classic steel ... and iron ... and wood at the newly opened Bicycle Hall of Fame in Davis, CA http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157622630551883/ They have many, many more bikes in storage, pending the completion of remodels to provide more space for displays. --Eric

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

2009-11-07 Thread Frankwurst
Nicely done Dick. I must say you have one of the finest collections of bicycles (at least the type I enjoy) that I have ever seen. I also realize there is someone else out there that enjoys moustache bars as much as I do. Out of curiosity why the 48 spoke wheels? On Nov 7, 11:08 am, Dick Gilpin

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

2009-11-07 Thread James Warren
Title: New Sam Hillborne Excellent. The more I see the Sam Hillborne, the more I admire it.It's one of those great deals that you hope people take advantage of while it's available. Kind of like the 2003 Romulus. Or mid-to-late-80's Trek 400's. Or the 1991 MB-4.-Original Message- From:

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

2009-11-07 Thread Bruce
Nicely kitted out. I think you'll like it over the miles. The green paint is a super shade. I can't get excited over the orange Hillbornes for some reason, though the Rambouillet orange was great IMO From: Dick Gilpin dgil...@cox.net To:

[RBW] Re: New Riv shirts

2009-11-07 Thread Lynne Fitz
Mike understates - the weather was sucktastically bad. 40's and persistently raining. What Mike does NOT say, is that he was one of the fast boys... Ride Organizer Lynne Who Had The Good Sense To Preride On A Sunny Day On Nov 7, 4:27 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Today's ride wasn't as

[RBW] Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Orthie251
Hello, I'm new to the list, but I've been following it daily for the past couple of weeks and have to say I've learned a lot about Rivendell and steel bikes in such a short time. I am new to the whole Rivendell philosophy, but discovering it has saved my cycling. For the past 7 years, since

[RBW] Re: New Riv shirts

2009-11-07 Thread Orc
On Nov 7, 7:57 pm, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: Mike understates - the weather was sucktastically bad.  40's and persistently raining. It was the ideal weather for a flat or three (three, covering the range from bam you're dead to I'll just seep air out until you're

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Big Paulie
- Is the AHH a good replacement for the Specialized Roubaix for me, not a racer, not a club rider, just interested in metric centuries, centuries and eventually as I loose weight and gain fitness, longer rides? A resounding yes... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 7, 2009, at 11:26 PM, Orthie251 wrote: Welcome! I have until Wednesday morning to finalize my decision as Keven will not be in until then, so here are my questions to the group: - Is the AHH a good replacement for the Specialized Roubaix for me, not a racer, not a club rider, just

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Ray Shine
Rene -- Welcome!  Great looking bike.  If you can wait a few extra days,  bunch of Riv owners are going on a ride November 22.  You could probably get all your questions answered then.  Hope you can make it.  I'll forwrd the thread link. RS --- On Sat, 11/7/09, Orthie251 orthie...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread cyclotourist
Hi René, what a great bike you have! My All-Rounder is basically an AHH w/ cantis, and yes, I could use that bike for all my cycling needs. That said, it sounds like you like bikes a lot and are used to having multiple bikes. I would hold off on selling the Roubaix for a while until you can

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Ray Shine
That's true.  I ride my Atlantis and Quickbeam, both with drop bars, on trails and gravel/dirt roads quite often.  The Atlantis wears 700x35, the 'Beam has 700x32s. For fast road rides, I take my bare bones Romulus. it has 700x28s. There is a group that rides trails with road bikes, lots of

[RBW] Re: New Riv shirts

2009-11-07 Thread Mike
David, sorry you had a bad ride. Changing flats in the rain sucks. I had that happen a few weeks back. And multiple flats... Then again, changing them in the heat with no shade is bad too. And when you're fatigued... If you're who I think you are, weren't you rolling a new pair of Ruffy Tuffys

[RBW] metallurgy question

2009-11-07 Thread cyclotourist
I'm going to put a 22T small chaingring on my bike, and am wondering if it's advisable to go with aluminum or stainless steel for a small chainring like that. Specifically I'm looking at the Rocket Cycles brand chaingring. 6061 aluminum. Any experiences with that? I don't use it all that much,