Hey, i much prefer threads like this to yet another thread expressing
righteous indignation at Grant's latest name choice/color choice/frame
design/stylistic foible. Looks like a great ride!
On Jan 23, 7:16 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote:
Just realized that this has no RIv content other
I second this advice to go with the 65cm. I have an 89ish pbh with
an 80cm saddle height and I ride a 64cm Quickbeam, with about 3 or 4
inches of seatpost showing. It fits perfectly and I'm confident I
could even ride a 66cm comfortably as well. I have very little
standover clearance, if
That is a very nice looking bike Adam!
The green really brings out the profile of the lugs.
Angus
On Jan 23, 5:11 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
Check it
out:http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7IDE6Lx7BsB_In1Rke29SQ?feat=dire...
Just finished wheel-build and assembly.
Third vote for larger.
I have an 89cm PBY with a 79cm saddle height and ride 64cm Rivendells.
Not much crotch clearance to speak of; hasn't been a problem.
Angus
On Jan 23, 12:08 pm, Howard (Denver) howard.michal...@gmail.com
wrote:
My PBH is 92.7, and I'm curious to what standover height and
Mitch,
Jim has listed touch up paints on his cyclofiend site. Standard
Atlantis color happens to be top of the list :-)
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html
I'm not a real painter so I'll let other recommend the best technique,
but you'll certainly need to get the wax off first. There is
Adam,
Lovely bike. After seeing the indoor photos, the color seemed like the
Rambouillet green, but on the outdoor shots it seemed like a lighter
shade. What gives?
In any case, very pretty.
Bill
Louisville, Ky
In a message dated 1/24/2010 2:02:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Sorry, should have paid attention to the heading. Hey, it's early!
In a message dated 1/24/2010 7:34:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
bpus...@aol.com writes:
Adam,
Lovely bike. After seeing the indoor photos, the color seemed like the
Rambouillet green, but on the outdoor shots it
Looks really nice. How do you like the tires? What is the actual
width on those once inflated?
Rob
On Jan 23, 3:11 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote:
Check it
out:http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7IDE6Lx7BsB_In1Rke29SQ?feat=dire...
Just finished wheel-build and
James,
I read your post with interest and have several comments.
I am a long time bicyclist and motorcyclist. This is a very marginal situation
you were in.
You may have been right but in the case of a bicycle/morotcycle to car accident
you can often be DEAD RIGHT.
I have been commuting
I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and
sleeping in beds. I would like to use my Rambouillet but I think I
need to carry a bit more than will go in my handlebar bag which is the
only bag I've ever used with the bike. I have another bike set up for
heavy loads. I know
Go larger. I have a PBH of 91 and ride a 63 and with shoes on, and
700x35 tires, I have plenty of SO height. I even road the bike with
700x41 tires and SO wasn't a problem. I also have a 62cm Rambouillet,
my first Riv, and it fits fine, but in hindsight I wish I had gotten a
64. Go larger.
--mike
Tubus Fly
On Jan 24, 9:10 am, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and
sleeping in beds. I would like to use my Rambouillet but I think I
need to carry a bit more than will go in my handlebar bag which is the
only bag I've
Hi Jim,
Glad your OK. I live in SoCal and have taken a great interest in
educating myself with regard to riding safely. I've learned alot in
the past 2 years since I too was hit. I've been cycling for 29 years
and thought I new how to ride in traffic until I took a safety class
through the
Actually, the Rambouillet is biased toward rear loading. I've carried a
biggish saddle bag and lightly loaded Hobo-style handlebar bag on mine for
trips exactly as you're describing. Fifteen or twenty pounds of gear
(including bags and rack/supports. Bike handled it just fine.
I don't have
On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 09:10 -0600, George Strickler wrote:
I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and
sleeping in beds. I would like to use my Rambouillet but I think I
need to carry a bit more than will go in my handlebar bag which is the
only bag I've ever used with
Hello Steve
Where have you bought those bags do you know if they are still availble. I´m
looking for bags in the same style.
Regards
Carl Otto Wollin, Sweden
Subject: RE: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:26:00 -0500
From: frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
To:
As Steve mentioned, a Carradice bag might be an excellent way to go.
Sure, the load rides a bit higher but you don't need a rack to use a
Carradice bag, even a bigger one like a Nelson LF. And remember, if
you haven't considered this, put on some thicker tires, say 700x35 and
the bike should
I have done a number of multiday tours on my Rambouillet with the
Nitto Rear Rack and Pa Panniers. I pack light but easily carry tent,
bag, matt, cooking gear, clothes, food, and a few other small items.
The bike handles great and I havnt had any trouble with it. Ive also
used the rack
On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 16:43 +0100, Carl Otto Wollin wrote:
Hello Steve
Where have you bought those bags do you know if they are still
availble. I´m looking for bags in the same style.
Peter White has them: http://peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp
That looks like the Super C handlebar bag
What Steve said, use a Carradice Nelson or similar size saddlebag in
the rear (if you want to use something by Rivendell, get the Sackville
Saddle Sack in a medium). No need for a rack, so you save a bit of
weight, and you should have plenty of room for all your stuff.
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I am the same height as you, but my PBH is 89. I ride a 63 canti
Romulus, which I purchased based on the Riv web site. The frame seemed
huge at first because I had been riding 60s, but if I were buying today,
I would buy a 64 or 65. I would not worry about the standover height
because most of
Hello RBW
I can´t find that traditional looking handlbar bag in cotton duck only the
saddlebags like the Nelson and Barley. I´m looking for that convenient style
that do not need a rack. All ideas are welcomed.
Carl Otto Wollin
Subject: RE: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet
From: palin...@his.com
On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 07:47 -0800, Mike wrote:
As Steve mentioned, a Carradice bag might be an excellent way to go.
Sure, the load rides a bit higher but you don't need a rack to use a
Carradice bag, even a bigger one like a Nelson LF. And remember, if
you haven't considered this, put on some
Tom-
I wouldn’t automatically reject the 49cm size; I think it might depend
on what handlebar height you prefer and what sort of terrain you will
be riding. I have a 1992 MB-2 in 49 cm. When I bought it, I found it
quite comfortable but as I have gotten older, I lost my tolerance for
long rides
The closest you will get to that bar bag is an Acorn, www.acornbags.com
The bag they sell is smaller than the carradice above, but will work
better for bars narrower than 46cm. The carradice bag is a licky find
that comes up from time to time. One was for sale here on the list a
few months
Hello, Acorn is the way to go thank you for your input.
Carl O Wollin
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:21:20 -0800
Subject: [RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet
From: perks@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
The closest you will get to that bar bag is an Acorn, www.acornbags.com
I am QuickBeam greenwith envy.
That is a beautiful machine congrats and may you have miles of smiles.
On Jan 24, 5:23 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
Looks really nice. How do you like the tires? What is the actual
width on those once inflated?
Rob
On Jan 23, 3:11 pm, Adam
Beautiful bike and really nice set-up.
--mike
On Jan 24, 8:39 am, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote:
I am QuickBeam greenwith envy.
That is a beautiful machine congrats and may you have miles of smiles.
On Jan 24, 5:23 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
Looks really nice. How
On Jan 24, 2010, at 9:25 AM, Gary wrote:
In my opinion from what I've learned - you may be at fault. Riding,
passing on the right through an intersection and not merging into the
lane with traffic where you probably should have been. There was no
bike lane marked and even if there was, given
I had a 1994 49cm MB2http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2863214487/,
and ended up selling it as too small. Should have bought the 52cm, but I
wanted that agressive racey-thing back then... regrets.
I have an 89cm PBH.
DE
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:08 AM, Pete Olson apol...@centurytel.net
On Jan 23, 2010, at 12:08 PM, Howard (Denver) wrote:
My PBH is 92.7, and I'm curious to what standover height and framesize
would be recommended for an AHH frame? I'm 6ft 1.5in tall.
Looks like the 63 (with 88.8 Standover) would give me about 3.9 cm
(1.6 in) of clearance; while the 65 (with
My PBH is 93 and I ride a 65cm Redwood, but i think either size would
work for you. The AHH uses fatter tires (by default anyway), and if
you plan to do much rough riding, I think a size smaller is better. If
I were getting an Atlantis or Bomba, I'd probably get more like a 62.
Another factor is
Hi, Carl--those bags are from a brief run of bags that Rivendell had Carradice
make for them to their specifications some years ago. They're labeled
Carradice but they are Grant/Riv designs. They filled a gap in Rivs bag makers
between the earlier Gunsmoke-themed bags (L'il Joe, Hoss, Etc)
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 07:25, Gary g...@worldcyclotour.com wrote:
In my opinion from what I've learned - you may be at fault. Riding,
passing on the right through an intersection and not merging into the
lane with traffic where you probably should have been. There was no
bike lane marked and
Thanks for the advice all!
Seth, I hadn't considered the extra little something I'd get from the
shoes. Good point!
Howard
On Jan 24, 7:25 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Remember the 1in is true - IF you were being measured with shoes on.
But the PBH is w/o shoes on and any shoe
Sorry - that link was to a picture and not the album, here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/adam.defayette/RivendellRoadeo?feat=directlink
The tires (Challenge Parigi-Roubaix) are sold as a 27 and look like a
27 to me but I haven't measured.
They feel great - the whole bike does. I had this fear
Hi Steve
Thanks for the uppdate, so its a co-op between Rivendell and Carradice now I
know the story. How do you compare Acorns to Carradice and Berthoud.
Carl Otto Wollin
Subject: RE: [RBW] Rack on Rambouillet
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:13:49 -0500
From: frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
To:
Tubus Fly. My 3 Rivendells carried heavy (up to 40 lb) loads on a Fly with
nary a quiver. The Fly also bolts to your rear brake pivot bolt.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:10 AM, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.comwrote:
I am contemplating a 10-14 day trip this summer using plastic and
sleeping in
My Ram handled quite well with a simple (Bor Yeuh) rack left over from an old
Fuji Touring bike that I once owned. I used a set of Nashbar panniers (4.5L
total space) on it, and up to 30 lbs total of cargo, but usually more like 20.
I also tried another set up with a Mark's front rack and
If I were buying a bag today, it would probably be an Acorn. Assuming one of
their models suits you, I don't think you can do better. But they are a small
operation in California--I'm not sure if they even ship oversees.
Carradice is a European (well, British) outfit so it might be easier
On Sun, 2010-01-24 at 13:28 -0500, Frederick, Steve wrote:
If I were buying a bag today, it would probably be an Acorn. Assuming one of
their models suits you, I don't think you can do better. But they are a
small operation in California--I'm not sure if they even ship oversees.
It's
Mine measure 28 and they are wonderful.
Bill
In a message dated 1/24/2010 1:10:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
adam.defaye...@gmail.com writes:
The tires (Challenge Parigi-Roubaix) are sold as a 27 and look like a
27 to me but I haven't measured.
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Carradice bags can be obtained through the UK cheaply and quickly. Try
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/m/cycle/7/Carradice/ I got a Brooks saddle
through them a while back and they were great. Peter White is a good
resource for Carradice bags in the USA.
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Brad,
How did you get up there? Did you have to go on dirt Mulholland? Did
you do a loop or out and back?
I wonder if you could explain the route or trace it out with mapmyride
or bikely or google pedometer, etc.
Aaron
On Jan 24, 1:49 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey, i much
Jim, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. In addition to being in a
lot of pain and having your life turned upside down, I'm sure it was,
or maybe still is, pretty scary. It certainly would be to me.
It's hard to breath with broken ribs, so I wont say take a deep
breath, but do count to ten,
I have carried a fair amount of weight in my Nelson LF on my
Rambouillet. It only seems to affect the handling when standing up.
The advantage of the Carradice, or other large saddle bag, is that it
keeps the load above the fender. Panniers (I prefer Arkels) keep the
load lower and ride better,
Hi,
First post in the group! I'm transitioning myself away from the lycra
clad army of cyclists here in San Diego as I never really liked them
in the first place. Most of my riding is commuting anyway, and the
more and more I've been riding the sillier the outfit has felt to me.
Finding the
All this talk about Ram racking got me out in the garage, since it is raining
to beat the band here in central AL today. I put a V-O constructeur rear rack
on my Saluki, and am pretty happy with the result. Too crummy to take it
outside for pictures, but it looks nice with Baggins L'il Loafer
65cm. Go with the larger size.
On Jan 23, 10:08 am, Howard (Denver) howard.michal...@gmail.com
wrote:
My PBH is 92.7, and I'm curious to what standover height and framesize
would be recommended for an AHH frame? I'm 6ft 1.5in tall.
Looks like the 63 (with 88.8 Standover) would give me
To the OP: Hope you recover fast and that neither your injuries nor
your bikes are serious.
Several have posted about trying to get your auto insurance company to
recover from the other driver. Since you were on your bike, there's
a good chance that your auto insurance company is not involved
cool thanks bryan!
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Hi Matt, I have a 34 waist, and the mediums fit well. I think you could go
either way depending on how loose you like your pants. MUSA shorts run a
touch short IMHO, and they don't have any lycra for flex. Keep that in mind
when you're deciding.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Matt
The rains finally stopped in a big way, and it is butiful out there.
While trying to focus on paperwork, I decided it was just too nice out
to sit inside. Headed out on the Roadeo to cross town, 12 miles or
so, to the farmers market for eggs and taters.
On the way I passed two other Riv Riders
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
After a recent post in this group regarding the whereabouts of other
Riv owners and available resources, I decided to create an interactive
Google Map of Rivendell resources in which everyone can
Matt -- I own three Riv's and lots of other stuff purchased from them. The
only thing I'll NEVER buy again are the MUSA pants. Bad fit, pockets don't seal
shut, and if you buy the non-black color it stains from the sweat after the
first hard ride, and never goes away. In short, great bikes,
For an opposite perspective, I have the MUSA gray pants. They're not
beautiful, but they do fit adequately. I take them along on bike
tours, because they are great both wearing around camp and as an extra
layer during the cycling day. Despite plenty of abuse-- touring!--
mine are not stained.
Good point Anne. On yesterday's very cool and windy 100K, I wore a pair of MUSA
shorts over tights for that added wind resistance.
From: Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com
I take them along on biketours, because they are great both wearing around
camp and
On Jan 24, 2010, at 3:59 PM, NickBull wrote:
To the OP: Hope you recover fast and that neither your injuries nor
your bikes are serious.
Several have posted about trying to get your auto insurance company to
recover from the other driver. Since you were on your bike, there's
a good chance
This is a really terrific idea -- thanks!
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From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bryan @ Renaissance
Bicycles
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:48 PM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: RBW Owners Google Map
Another opinion in the positive for MUSA pants. In the shorts, I prefer
the Boosucker.
Bruce wrote:
Good point Anne. On yesterday's very cool and windy 100K, I wore a
pair of MUSA shorts over tights for that added wind resistance.
Yes, Anne is correct about the usefulness around camp, or as wind pants. I
have not had any experience with the gray pants, only the tan knickers. I'd
avoid the tan colored items.
RS
From: Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com
To:
Matt,
I am long of leg and short of waist. For longs I ordered by leg
length and sinched the waiste to fit, works well for me. The shorts
I orderd by waist. The tan colors did stain a bit from the Brooks
saddle, the grays have not.
Angus
On Jan 24, 1:14 pm, Matt Critchlow
Howard,
Seems like you have long legs and a shorter torso, so you may also
want to consider the reach to the handlebars. I'm 6'3 with shorter
legs than you (89pbh), and I ride a 63cm AHH with 9cm stem at the seat
level very comfortably.
Good luck!
Best Regards,
Alex
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Good idea Bryan!
On Jan 24, 2:30 pm, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
After a recent post in this group regarding the whereabouts of other
Riv owners and available resources, I decided to create an interactive
Google Map of Rivendell resources in which
What is the distinction between the blue arrow points and the green cyclist
points?
From: Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 12:30:24 PM
Subject: [RBW]
I only have tan (two pair shorts, one knickers) and have never had any
bleeding or discoloration. The knickers fit perfect, but the shorts are a
bit short. I wish there was a touch of lycra/spandex in them. Pockets are
ok, that's what I carry my PS camera in all the time. Never falls out
Yes, the different placement markers are really just my own fine-
tuning.
You can change the type of Placement Marker by clicking on it when in
the editing window (aka writing the content of the marker.)
Basically, I made the Golden House = RBW HQ
The Golden Wrench = Riv Dealers
Green Bikes =
The Acorn bag needs a front rack, which the Ram doesn't have braze-ons
for.
Riv is coming out with a Sackville rando bag that mounts to the
h'bars. It's been briefly discussed here, but Id wait till the
official word comes out, which should be soon,
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Jan 24, 1:43
I use an elegant tubus Luna. It is designed for light loads, however
I have used it on my rambouillet packed with tent, sleeping bag, air
mattress, clothes (all light weight models) and was a sheer joy.
Will do it again this summer!
Cheers,
Chris
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM, George
Thanks everyone for the comments and opinions!
I think I have a better idea on the sizing now, your input was really
helpful.
Cheers,
Matt
On Jan 24, 7:20 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I only have tan (two pair shorts, one knickers) and have never had any
bleeding or
I'm on the map...'A Homer Hilsen, Hillsborough, Ca'...great idea!
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 3:25 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
After a recent post in this group regarding the
If one is willing, a front rack with P-clamps would work just on a
Ram, like it did on my Sequoia with Acorn bag: http://bit.ly/8xe5TG
-nathan
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
The Acorn bag needs a front rack, which the Ram doesn't have braze-ons
for.
Riv is
Took the Quickbeam out on Saturday's 200K brevet put on by the San Francisco
Randonneurs. Here are the lightly commented photos -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157623151790881
Still working on the ride report. I'll post the link when that gets
written.
Definitely saw some
I sometimes commute on an 18 MB-5 (my fendered rain bike) and also
have a 19 MB-3 or -4 frame (its battered and no longer has the model
number; I bought it as a spare). The head tubes are identical, but the
actual top tube has less slope on the larger frame and is a cm longer.
The canonical sizing
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 10:01 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
Took the Quickbeam out on Saturday's 200K brevet put on by the San
Francisco
Randonneurs. Here are the lightly commented photos -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157623151790881
Still working on the
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