Re: [RBW] Replacing a Brooks B17 tension bolt

on 5/12/10 6:11 PM, P Merryman at merry...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone here replaced the tension bolt on a B17?  It seems I've stripped the threads on my favorite saddle, the nut just spins with no effect. I see that Wallingford has replacement bolts available, and I can see how the repair "could

Re: [RBW] What do you think is behind the new limited sizes at RBW?

Can you be more specific? Were you asking about the 64 cm size (or greater)? The reason I ask is because the Atlantis has maxed out at about 61 cm for a couple of years now. When they stopped offering the 64, 66, and 68, they argued (reasonably in my opinion) that people looking for touring in

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

I'm planning to be at both. Might be on the tandem for this weekend's ride. Errin On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 7:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Ooops, we're possibly talking about different river rides!!! Here's the > one I'm a-talkin' about : > > http://www.bicyclefixation.com/blog/archives/04

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen with S&S couplers 63cm

To clarify - sale is for Frame/Fork/Headset only (plus cable splitters and wrench). Here is a picture of the built up bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/3041663523/ On May 12, 12:24 pm, Blindrobert wrote: > Near mint condition, only showing the usual signs of wear around the > dropo

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

Doug and Ray, I do like the two-rack solution for a fork with eyelets. But since I don't have them, I'm going to try the Nitto Big Front rack. I'm not ready to think about repainting the fork on a bike I haven't even ridden yet! Lisa On May 12, 12:58 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Lisa: > > One s

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen with S&S couplers 63cm

I took it on two trips using the S&S hardshell case with no problems, twice to Europe, once to the west coast. As always with S&S bikes, you have to practice the breakdown and packing, but the frame fits in the case without any difficulty. On May 12, 5:24 pm, Ron MH wrote: > That sounds like a s

Re: [RBW] Re: Installing Fenders Question

Use a wine cork. I've got a few (long story). I'll drop one in the mail if you want. Errin On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Frankwurst wrote: > Go to your local hardware store (provided they have a good nut,bolt > and faste

[RBW] What do you think is behind the new limited sizes at RBW?

Just curious if anyone has heard anything. I was surprised to call and find that the Atlantis was no longer available in my size - they did offer to have one made for me though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] FS 55 Bleriot w/ Saluki Fork

In September 2009, I purchased a 55cm Bleriot frame directly from Rivendell. There was no fork included with this frame, nor were there any Bleriot forks available from Rivendell. On the advice of the Rivendell employee, I purchased an unpainted 54cm unpainted Saluki centerpull fork for this frame.

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Rivvies: Sunday Parkways this weekend 5/16/10

Thanks for the reminder, Beth. Is the Portland/Vancouver Riv ride you'd planned/announced a couple of weeks ago still on? Ron On May 12, 5:38 pm, b hamon wrote: > To all Portland/Vancouver-area Rivvylovers: the first Sunday Parkways party > is this weekend, 5/16/10 in NE Portland. Enjoy a leis

[RBW] Not your grandfather's panniers

Photos of the latest iteration of Riv's panniers on the May 12 post. These are looking really good & post says "close to final". Photo shows a single but it's just for testing'n'messing; final will be, as call it, mule style, with lots of D-rings. Now I just have to look at my luggage budget. do

[RBW] Re: Replacing a Brooks B17 tension bolt

I would call Bilenky. They got named the official Brooks service folks in the US On May 12, 9:11 pm, P Merryman wrote: > Has anyone here replaced the tension bolt on a B17?  It seems I've stripped > the threads on my favorite saddle, the nut just spins with no effect. > > I see that Wallingford h

Re: [RBW] Replacing a Brooks B17 tension bolt

I was actually kind of proud when I ran my first B-17 for about 10 years of hard, ignorant, youthful riding, until the tension bolt ran out far enough it finally cracked from fatigue at near it's limit of adjustment. As I recall, a Brooks ad once advised that was the time to get a new Brooks. Repla

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Now I know where to go when the 650b-apocalypse hits... On May 12, 3:37 am, Ken Mattina wrote: > I agree with Jim that it's a good idea to stockpile 650b rims and tires in > my basement. > > I think that there's still new 650b bikes being introduced.  Don't forget > about the Velo Orange Polyvale

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

650B has been buried many times, but it's always come back from the dead. I believe there is a real, technical reason for this. As we outlined in the Spring issue of Bicycle Quarterly, wheel size should scale with tire width and tire/rim weight to optimize bicycle handling, because gyroscopic force

[RBW] Replacing a Brooks B17 tension bolt

Has anyone here replaced the tension bolt on a B17? It seems I've stripped the threads on my favorite saddle, the nut just spins with no effect. I see that Wallingford has replacement bolts available, and I can see how the repair "could" be done. But I really doubt I have the strength of the god

[RBW] Pari-Moto mini review

Hi, I just got my Pari-Moto's, all black. I mounted them and posted my impressions on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157623925398641/ Cheers! James Valiensi Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Installing Fenders Question

René has spelled it out. I personally have more concern for the wine drinking than fender lines, but either way it works. On May 12, 7:11 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Best solution is to take the cork from a bottle of wine and trim it so it > gives you the proper spacing. Then just drill it so you

[RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell

Yup, as noted on the EXIF data, I shoot with a GRD and edit with Lightroom. Just uploaded some of the remaining photos. The latest shots are of the flat we got on the trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/72157623894648885/ On May 12, 3:58 pm, Marty wrote: > The beauty of Flickr is t

[RBW] Portland-Vancouver Rivvies: Sunday Parkways this weekend 5/16/10

To all Portland/Vancouver-area Rivvylovers: the first Sunday Parkways party is this weekend, 5/16/10 in NE Portland. Enjoy a leisurely ride, skate or stroll along a CAR-FREE loop of neighborhood streets as you tour Inner Northeast Portland, up along the Alameda Ridge, through Concordia and loopi

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

I own two custom 650b bikes. As a smaller rider, I chose this tire format for the range of performance tires in the 28-38c range. 650c tires were too skinny and I didn't like the kludgy feel of mtb "road" tires. It's a minority opinion, but I DO wish there were a few more options in the narrow,

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

> Two or three years ago we had 650B bikes at Hiawatha Cyclery from at > least three manufacturers: Rivendell, Kogswell, and Rawland. At Bicycle Quarterly, we have been testing more and more 650B bikes. It seems that custom builders really have embraced that size. Unless the 650B size > gets pick

[RBW] Re: Installing Fenders Question

Ahhh yes the cork. I HAVE seen taht done before. That is a great idea guys, thanks! On May 12, 8:11 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Best solution is to take the cork from a bottle of wine and trim it so it > gives you the proper spacing. Then just drill it so you can use a screw/nut > of the proper

Re: [RBW] Installing Fenders Question

Best solution is to take the cork from a bottle of wine and trim it so it gives you the proper spacing. Then just drill it so you can use a screw/nut of the proper length. On the SKS fenders, you may have to remove the metal tongue that is meant to hook over the tube between the stays and avoid usi

[RBW] Re: Installing Fenders Question

Go to your local hardware store (provided they have a good nut,bolt and fastener supply) and you can find aluminum sleeves that will fit your needs along with the bolts ( button head ) in the proper length to make them work. Or just drill a hole in a cork (wine that is) and get a bolt that will fit

[RBW] Installing Fenders Question

So I installed some SKS fenders on my wife's bike and you know the rear fender how it attaches to the bike near the kickstand bottom bracket area? Well in cases where it creates a big gap between the fender and the tire is there any type of spacer that can be purchased to go between the fender and

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

On May 12, 2010, at 8:47 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: I always stockpile parts I like. 650B is no exception. I used to hoard my favorite 26" rims and tires, too. Grant said somewhere a while back: "if you find something you like, buy a lifetime supply because it will soon be discontinued or

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

The Duo and the Nova are both rated to 33 lbs / 15 Kg. Both can be found in silver. Is there any advantage of one over the other, assuming you can mount both on your fork? As stated by Mojo, the eyelet on the back of the Bombadil fork would be used for the Duo, otherwise it has no use that I know o

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Bullmoose Bar

I want to try a set of these out so I thought I would see if anyone had a set used before investing in a new set. If I like them I will probably pick up an extra one from Riv. I am looking for the Rivendell Bullmoose because it is more swept back than the old 90's ones. Anyone? -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b rims

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On May 12, 2:38 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > I was thinking exactly the same thing. Velocity did that limited run > > of 650B Aeroheads for those who wanted a lightweight 650B option. But > > the 19 or 20mm Aerohead maybe didn't make too mu

[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen with S&S couplers 63cm

That sounds like a super bike. I've been told that it can be difficult to get a large bike with S&S couplers broken down small enough to fit in the appropriate travel case. Apparently, the smaller frames are a piece of cake; the larger frames not so much. What has been your experience? On May 12,

[RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell

The beauty of Flickr is that it captures all the photo information you could ever want. On the right near the bottom of every photo (presuming it was uploaded from a camera, and not a screen grab or other file) is a description of the camera, and you can click for more info. Like this: http://tiny

Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell

photoshop? On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Jim M. wrote: > Nice photos! The vignetting looks like a Holga but the pictures are > too sharp. What's the camera? > > jim m > wc ca > > On May 12, 12:31 pm, Beardpapa wrote: > > Thanks! We rode to the nearby open space a couple miles from the > > r

[RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell

Nice photos! The vignetting looks like a Holga but the pictures are too sharp. What's the camera? jim m wc ca On May 12, 12:31 pm, Beardpapa wrote: > Thanks!  We rode to the nearby open space a couple miles from the > rivendell headquarters. > -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

Mojo: That's exactly the rack set-up I'll have shortly. An hourglass eyelet on the back side of the fork blade will pick up one set of the Tubus' upper mounting holes. A spacer is necessary to make it a solid mount. Another option is water bottle mounts thru the fork blades but Rivendell does n

[RBW] Re: Recent Visit to Rivendell

Thanks! We rode to the nearby open space a couple miles from the rivendell headquarters. On May 11, 10:30 am, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Great photos! Where'd you take the bike too? > > On May 10, 7:59 pm, Beardpapa wrote: > > > > > > > Thanks Tony.  Just threw up some more images! > > > Here's

[RBW] Re: 650b rims

On May 12, 2:38 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I was thinking exactly the same thing. Velocity did that limited run > of 650B Aeroheads for those who wanted a lightweight 650B option. But > the 19 or 20mm Aerohead maybe didn't make too much sense for 650B > tires over 35mm. i have a 650b aerohead whee

[RBW] Re: 650b rims

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Velocity did that limited run of 650B Aeroheads for those who wanted a lightweight 650B option. But the 19 or 20mm Aerohead maybe didn't make too much sense for 650B tires over 35mm. But an A23 (at 23mm width) in 650B would be make a lot of sense. It's as lig

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

> According to the original post, Jim's point is that the future of 650b > is uncertain due to his recent observations. That you can't find a 40- > hole, 650b rim is an entirely different point. Seems like we are splitting hairs here. Certainly it underscores that 650b is not as well supported a

[RBW] FS: Paul Racer High Polish Braze On brake set

I've had these for a while now, still sitting in the box and it's time to pass them on. Brand new Paul Racers (2 wheels worth) in the original long reach configuration in high polish for brazed on posts, not the center mount version. I'd like to get $200 shipped in the CONUS. Retail is $130 per w

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

Add the Continental Tour Ride also in 42mm and 54 mm > Schwalbe HS 159, > Schwalbe Marathon, > Panaracer Col de la Vie, > Sunlite Street Tire, > Panaracer Nifty Swifty, > Panaracer Maxy Fasty, > Panaracer Fatty Rumpkin, > Panaracer/SOMA New Xpress, > Grand Bois Cypres, > Grand Bois Ourson, > G

[RBW] FS: A. Homer Hilsen with S&S couplers 63cm

Near mint condition, only showing the usual signs of wear around the dropouts. No crashes, nice and straight. S&S installed by Bilenky with an immaculate paint job. Includes cable splitters and proprietary S&S wrench. Pics on request - I will update with a link to a flickr pic later tonight. $

[RBW] Sam Hillborne Review & Images

Hello all, I wrote-up a brief review of my Sam Hillborne, and posted some photos of my build: http://mdoleman.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivendell-sam-hillborne.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaeldoleman/sets/72157623968359380/ Cheers, Michael Doleman -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

On May 12, 2:05 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > No?  Here are the 584mm road tires consumers have available now: > > To Jim's point, I recently was in the market for a 40 hole 650b rim. > I did not find any current makes.   According to the original post, Jim's point is that the future of 650b is unc

Re: [RBW] 650b rims

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Grant Petersen wrote: > It's easy for any rimmer to make 'em. Easier to make rims than tires, > since no new molds or bladders (tools) needed. It's just a matter of where > you cut the extrustion before rolling it. The roller tool that determines > the radius --

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

> No? Here are the 584mm road tires consumers have available now: To Jim's point, I recently was in the market for a 40 hole 650b rim. I did not find any current makes. Fortunately, Jan Heine had one NOS set of Mavic MA-1s he was willing to sell. Otherwise I would not have been able to use the

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

> Actually, when one of our VHS players broke, recently, I couldn't find > a replacement at Best Buy, Sears, or Target, except for more-expensive > ($100) dual-purpose machines that combine tape and DVD. I was thinking more the aftermarket. Just as there are many NOS or otherwise workable freewhe

Re: [RBW] A Sam Hillborne Review

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles wrote: > I don't think Michael is lurking here at the RBW Owners Bunch, so I > thought linking to his Hillborne review might be helpful to those > considering the bike: > > http://mdoleman.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivendell-sam-hillborne.ht

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

On May 12, 12:46 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: >> "Huh?!  That must have been a very, very recent issue.  650b road >> options have blossomed since the Riv Reader first mentioned 650b." > > No this was several years ago, when the Saluki/Wilbury/Glorius/Bleriot > 650B bikes were first bei

[RBW] A Sam Hillborne Review

I don't think Michael is lurking here at the RBW Owners Bunch, so I thought linking to his Hillborne review might be helpful to those considering the bike: http://mdoleman.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivendell-sam-hillborne.html All I can say is that we've come to the same conclusions ... the Hillborne

[RBW] 650b rims

It's easy for any rimmer to make 'em. Easier to make rims than tires, since no new molds or bladders (tools) needed. It's just a matter of where you cut the extrustion before rolling it. The roller tool that determines the radius --- is dialinable. We've rec'd sample rims in odder-than-650B diamet

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

For my touring bike, a Surly LHT, I use a Nitto M12 on top and Tubus Duo lowriders below. I like this setup alot, functionally and aesthetically. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/4601203765/in/set-72157607471577085/ The Duo does require a fork threaded on both sides, and an upper to lower

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

Lisa: One solution to the lack of mid fork eyelets on the Atlantis is to simply add them as needed. I've added standard rack hourglass eyelets to the front of the fork legs for the Nitto small rack, and another pair on the rear of the legs for the low rider rack I add for loaded tours. My Atlant

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

Actually, when one of our VHS players broke, recently, I couldn't find a replacement at Best Buy, Sears, or Target, except for more-expensive ($100) dual-purpose machines that combine tape and DVD. Nick On May 12, 12:35 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > We can still get a nice range of freewheels, wha

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

"Huh?! That must have been a very, very recent issue. 650b road options have blossomed since the Riv Reader first mentioned 650b." No this was several years ago, when the Saluki/Wilbury/Glorius/Bleriot 650B bikes were first being discussed. Grant mentioned several 650B tires apparently available

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

> We can still get a nice range of freewheels, what, 20 years after Trek > stopped spec'ing them? But Freewheels made up a much larger percentage of the market than 650B ever did. The more apt comparison is VHS and Beta. You can still get both, but VHS is much easier to find than Beta. On May

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

My take, having just bought my first 650b bike, is that there will always be *something* available. We can still get a nice range of freewheels, what, 20 years after Trek stopped spec'ing them? 650b was always a niche market in a niche market. I've been in those kinds of spaces my whole per

[RBW] Re: 650B market is plenty alive

On May 12, 1:33 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > The discussion about the new Pacenti 650B tires momentarily ventured > into commentary on "the future of 650B". I thought this was worth a > discussion of its own. It can be interesting to try to predict the future. > Two or three years a

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

But the basic point is valid, no matter the size. Wasn't there some note not that long ago that the molds for the Roly-Poly tires was wearing out and there was a question whether to replace it? Even in a popular size, parts can be discontinued for various reasons, and it's not often that a good pro

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Although I had two 650b bikes that are now gone, I certainly was not fearful of parts availability. But to be certain I never expected rims and tires to be WIDELY available. I expected it to be a lesser 650c. Unless your local bike shop specializes in tri bikes, they might have a pair of tubes, and

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

no kidding.. only for the next 4 or so weeks, though. still gotta find some time to train a bit for this century - at the very least i'll switch back to bike commuting in a couple days (once a back injury subsides), but i'll probably be doing the 100 miles more on determination than preparati

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

YIkes, you don't have time to breathe, never mind go on a ride!!! :-( On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 7:36 AM, andrew hill wrote: > that looks like a nice ride - wish i could do that one too.. but working 8a > to 8p or later, 7 days a week these days.. was all i could do to arrange a > day off for the

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

that looks like a nice ride - wish i could do that one too.. but working 8a to 8p or later, 7 days a week these days.. was all i could do to arrange a day off for the LA River Ride century.. maybe next year i'll "stitch" as well :) -andrew On May 12, 2010, at 7:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

I have a 700D wheel set for the Saluki. Use it in the winter for training (w/590 tires. 587s are like hen's teeth). Nice to know your 650B bike has some flexibility. From: James Valiensi To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 9:22:16

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

Ooops, we're possibly talking about different river rides!!! Here's the one I'm a-talkin' about : http://www.bicyclefixation.com/blog/archives/0477.html On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Errin Vasquez wrote: > We are planning to go too. We'll be coming from Alhambra. We don't have > Rivs

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Jim has a point. And a good view from a bike shop. At the same time, 650B stuff has long been available from abroad (Japan seems to have a steady market, and France used to...). The Internets make scouring the globe for a reliable supplier much easier. I imagine that someone in the world would

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Hey, For rim brakes Velocity has at least two models out, Grand Bois has one, and VeloOrange has their version as well. Grand Bois started getting this stuff made to support their 650B Clients in Japan. I think 650B is here for a long while. If you want more choices in the market, buy more 650

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

I was addressing Grant's quote about how things we like tend to get improved out of existence, that's all... On 5/12/2010 6:59 AM, Bruce wrote: Except JBGs are 700 size rubber *From:* David Faller *To:* rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Wish I had gotten a spare original equipment wheel set for my 26" Rambouillet. Like the Romulus wheels now on closeout at RBW, only smaller. :( From: "rswat...@me.com" To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 8:47:13 AM Subject: Re: [RB

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Except JBGs are 700 size rubber From: David Faller To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 8:52:37 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive? Then I'd better order two dozen Jack Brown greens ASAP! -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires?

On May 11, 9:32 pm, Bruce wrote: >They are called "event tires" as in, you would race with them. I suppose that >>means roofing tacks should be avoided the durability of this tire will be the deal-breaker for me. i understand folks wanting a tire just a bit smaller than the hetre to make t

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Then I'd better order two dozen Jack Brown greens ASAP! On 5/12/2010 6:47 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: I always stockpile parts I like. 650B is no exception. I used to hoard my favorite 26" rims and tires, too. Grant said somewhere a while back: "if you find something you like, buy a lifetime su

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

I always stockpile parts I like. 650B is no exception. I used to hoard my favorite 26" rims and tires, too. Grant said somewhere a while back: "if you find something you like, buy a lifetime supply because it will soon be discontinued or "improved" Ryan On May 12, 2010, at 7:24 AM, Jim Thil

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

What would really help would be one or a group of the custom 650B builders commissioning a run of quality rims much as Pacenti did with the Pari-Motos. Jan Heine is doing this. It would be nice if there were a few alternatives as well. On May 12, 8:24 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

Yes, Lisa, I see what you mean. It still seems like a good design, and I wouldn't be overly concerned about using a clamp to attach it to a fork. If all the bolts on the rack itself are tight, it becomes virtually rigid, and the clamp won't slide down. It won't slide down rapidly in any event,

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

If I was engaging in FUD, I would suggest stockpiling far more than a couple pairs of tires. I don't think there's any reason not to get a 650B bike. I like 650B and am committed to selling 650B bikes. I'm probably getting a 650B bike for my wife. But I think that the 650B market is small enough th

Re: [RBW] Riv TOSRV Riders

The weather was good and bad. Temperatures were great both days. Just above 50 with some sun on Sunday. No rain. However, cross and headwinds both directions. Saturday the winds were about 20 mph with gusts that were said to be up to 40. I saw a line of riders riding at about a 40 degree angle f

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

> Ray -- yes, the Nitto Big Front Rack is rigid, and therefore OK with > clamps. But the Nova is not rigid, according to Tubus' web > site:http://www.tubus.com/en/lowrider/nova In the diagram on the right, Not sure what you mean by rigid. The Nova is stainless steel which is more heavy and less

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

MTB 650B appears to be stable. I am somewhat concerned about 650B road rim and tire availability. Fortunately, both items store well. I am not concerned to the point where I will buy any old 650B rim set or tire to hoard in a storage bin. But if I see a top quality component on eBay, a bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

On Wed, 2010-05-12 at 07:42 -0500, Tim McNamara wrote: > On May 12, 2010, at 6:24 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 22:33 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > >> The discussion about the new Pacenti 650B tires momentarily ventured > >> into commentary on "the future of 65

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

On May 12, 2010, at 6:24 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 22:33 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: The discussion about the new Pacenti 650B tires momentarily ventured into commentary on "the future of 650B". I thought this was worth a discussion of its own. Two or thre

RE: [RBW] Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires?

Bear in mind that last summer he was taking PRE-orders to have these tires made. He made no secret that there would be a considerable delay in shipping. It's actually only a month or two later than his estimate which I don't think's bad for a from drawing board to the street product. I'm l

Re: [RBW] Riv TOSRV Riders

On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 15:13 -0400, John Geiger wrote: > Great ride this weekend and great to see everyone again. How was the weather? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@go

Re: [RBW] Re: Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires?

On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 19:06 -0700, Bruce wrote: > Riv is still selling 650B bikes and tires, and tires are also > available at a number of other places. it's a niche for sure, but a > live one. And the thing is, with the internet we no longer need mass market merchandisers like QBP and Trek for a

Re: [RBW] 650B dead or alive?

In the world of computers, we call this FUD: the spreading of Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. On Tue, 2010-05-11 at 22:33 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > The discussion about the new Pacenti 650B tires momentarily ventured > into commentary on "the future of 650B". I thought this was wo

[RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Soma does have at least one Mt bike model and its mixte uses 650b as an option for smaller sizes. Soma is also introducing the 650b version of its Express tires. Among enthusiasts, anecdotally I have heard several getting a 650b custom, so 650b has gained some momentum in the custom world. I don't

Re: [RBW] 650B dead or alive?

I agree with Jim that it's a good idea to stockpile 650b rims and tires in my basement. I think that there's still new 650b bikes being introduced. Don't forget about the Velo Orange Polyvalent. Also I believe that the Longleaf P/R prototype will be arriving soon. Ken On Tue, May 11, 2010 at

[RBW] Re: Annoying Noise from Cranks/BB

Jim, Creaking lugs...I would not have figured that one out...French bikes/ bike parts always seem to hold surprises for me. Angus On May 11, 8:30 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I could add one more step, likely of no pertinence here, except that > the back-story is entertaining. One

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal River Ride?

We are planning to go too. We'll be coming from Alhambra. We don't have Rivs though, just a pair of LHTs. We are wannabes still. :) Errin On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I hope to be there. Probably going to take Gold LIne in from Pasadena. > > On Tue, May 11, 2010

[RBW] Re: Sizing on a A Homer Hilsen

Im definately going with the 63cm Hilsen, and I just ordered a 60 Bombadil. Thanks for your input. jamison On May 11, 5:34 pm, wile wrote: > Oh yeah - stem is 9cm. > > On May 11, 1:03 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 3:51 PM, wile wrote: > > > I have a PBH of 89 and ride

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

Ray -- yes, the Nitto Big Front Rack is rigid, and therefore OK with clamps. But the Nova is not rigid, according to Tubus' web site: http://www.tubus.com/en/lowrider/nova In the diagram on the right, the Nova pannier support arm is marked "adjustable" with arcs to show where it pivots. I do bel