[RBW] Re: Gray Whale 200K
And the insurance issue is one I totally understand. It's just other aspects of this particular group that I have problems with. Anyway, in MN you need to be a member of TCBC before riding a brevet. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 4, 9:16 pm, Ralph Rognstad Jr. rognsta...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I believe membership is an insurance issue. Some clubs carry a blanket policy for all members, so they require membership. My local club pays a premium for each ride based on the number of riders (members or not), which the riders pay for through the ride fee. I decided not to run the brevets I coordinate through the club, and instead I pay an insurance fee to RUSA after the brevet for each rider based on the length of the event. The insurance cost is included in the $10 ride fee, as well as printing brevet cards, maps, and release forms; purchasing envelopes and postage to return brevet cards; and gasoline for pre-driving the route if I have not ridden it recently. Ralph On 1/4/2011 1:01 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Steve Palincsarpalin...@his.com wrote: It's $10 per year to join the DC area randonneur club, and $5 per event. Considering how much effort the organizers put into setting up the events, I think that's well worth it, and I'm sure it scarcely covers the expenses. In my area one doesn't have to join the club putting on the event. That's probably because we're blessed with four different randonneur clubs in reasonable driving distance, so local randonneurs sample all the clubs' brevets.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis?
Also, the seat tube water bottle braze ons appear lower than standard (for Rivendell). The fork does look like the Atlantis crown. The one I had also had the mid-fork braze ons. Anyway, wouldn't an early custom not have clearances for Fat Franks? Hopefully, Grant will weigh in and clear things up. It's a nice looking bike. Along the lines of what I'd go for if that were to happen. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 4, 10:53 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 1/4/11 12:16 AM, Benedikt at neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: What model Rivendell is this? Looks like an Atlantis but no where on the frame does it say so. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5322621005/ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD
Anyone wanna carpool from Seattle? -Andy On Jan 4, 1:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: This is the perfect reason to install my new 40 mm Marathons. The calendar is marked. Hey Rob, drive down to Irvine we'll take my car the rest of the way. Yea, long time in a tin box but you only have to drive half of it! dougP On Jan 4, 1:32 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I want to do this, but the distance on the highway has my head spining. Santiago Peak was the most time I spent in a car in 6 months. This one would be 200 miles each way, through LA and Orange Counties. But the mountains out there are so so cool, decisions. I may have to use this as an excuse to head into our own back counrty and partake in spirit. or if you get there early and find me sleeping in the green golf knock on the window, Tough choices On Jan 4, 12:27 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The JBs would be great on the 35ish miles of paved road, and don't sound like they would be a hindrance on the dirt... so dust off that Ram! On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I think the dirt sections are relatively mellow (save for a few 50-ft. sections with big rocks to prevent erosion, which may have all of us walking). 35s recommended, but the jump from JBs up to those is not huge. On Jan 4, 11:27 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Would Jack Browns be a good choice for this ride or something more studly? I'm marking it on my calender right now too. ~Mike~ On Jan 4, 11:17 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Folks - This is going to be a real treat. Some of the attributes of our back country are: 1) fairly close to downtown San Diego - our starting point is about 12 miles east of the gleaming waterfront; 2) Its really wild out there on the trails - no spa-style hikers and dog walkers (no offense intended), just rugged country and surprising wilderness; 3) wide open country roads with breathtaking vistas of the mountains, Mexico, desert, ocean, etc. This will be completely worth the trip. Here's the photoset of the ride that Dustin curated last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157623972790726/ This ride won't be quite as alpine, but we have good beer here, too (the famous, tiny, Alpine Brewery is not far off this route), and I'm sure we'll include some in our activities for the day if you wish to partake. I'm hoping to run the freshly-painted Protovelo with Hetres, topped perhaps by Albatross bars for pure fun. We'll see. No one's left behind, but there will be bail-out options. Would be worth a trip for disaster-prone Southern California-ians. Perhaps worth a trip for folks further out! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jan 4, 10:08 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: February's planned ride lets us get inland a bit, as well as giving the SD crowd have a break from traveling (the price of living in paradise). It's shaping up to be a 50+ mile mixie, over mostly back roads and ~30% dirt content guaranteed. A chunk of climbing, so work on those intervals! Hope the North LA Ventura crowd can make it down there! We're going to try to meet up @ 9:00 to get on the road by 9:30 A route map and some more specifics can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... As with all these rides, expect to meet some really great folks and put faces to names, as well as to see some beautiful areas of SoCal that you probably have never been to! All bikes are welcome, aluminum, bamboo and crabon. Run what you brung! Rain or shine, unless there's one of the recent decade storms we've been having. Otherwise fenders and wool should handle it nicely. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in
[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride
The vans are good, they're a bit tight with the thick wool sock under them though! And I haven't washed away yet, which is good too ;) And the bag is amazing, I can carry a weeks worth of groceries for two with room to spare! Andy On Jan 2, 10:15 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Andy: So how are the Van's doing in cold country? Looks like a new bag, too. dougP On Jan 2, 6:07 am, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: It was great to finally meet up with some NW Riv riders! Thanks to everyone for a great ride! Jim, I moved up a few months ago, I'll probably be here about a year... And in case any of you SoCal boys were wondering, in true Rivendell fashion, pre-ride coffee and post ride beerits good to ride with like minded folks! -Andy On Jan 2, 1:37 am, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Outstanding ride and photos. Thank you guys. I love these rides. Andy, did you move up there or were you visiting? - Jim W. On Jan 1, 2011, at 11:48 PM, Rob Harrison wrote: Nice photos Brian! I posted a couple too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/sets/72157625600543669/ Really nice to meet Andy from SoCal (Atlantis), Tom (beautiful '93 XO-1) and Brian (double-top-tube Sam with tooled leather bags!). Truly a great way to start the year. Rob in Seattle On Jan 1, 2011, at 9:26 PM, Brian Hanson wrote: Here are some pics of today's Seattle New Year's Day ride. We couldn't have asked for better weather (OK - maybe a bit warmer) and we had a great tour of the Seattle city and surrounding areas. We had one flat and a minor ice spill, but mostly just great riding and discussion, as is becoming the usual on these rides. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/sets/72157625725360094/ Brian -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
What size is your Hilsen? Apologies if you've already answered this question 100 times. I have a 67 AAH on the way and was trying to compare... Thanks! Patrick Louisville, Ky On Dec 30 2010, 4:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized. It was a great feeling. Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat riding atop the turmeric-colored double-top-tubed bicycle. I felt like it was because they were celebrating with me in sharing the huge smile upon my face. :) I gotta say, today was a good day. Here's a photo for your viewing pleasure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5307702174/in/photostream/ TA Carmina 185 cranks, Sugino chainrings 52 / 38, Shimano Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur. And waxed chain with a 80 / 20 Mix of Paraffin to Bees Wax for clean silent riding. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
After the recent post concerning leather handlebar wraps, I thought the group might be interesting in seeing some photos of my Rivendell Road Standard with the Fizik Microtex honey brown handlebar tape. As I previously have mentioned, this tape isn't available from any U.S. sources that I'm aware of, and I ordered it from a UK seller. I've also recently added a lighting set-up to the bike using an older NOS Sanyo Dynapower bottom bracket generator that was in my parts stash. This isn't the Cat's meow of generator systems, like the Schmidt SON 28, but it suits my needs well. I very rarely ride at night, so an expensive hub generator (and new wheel build) just doesn't make sense for me. The bottom bracket generator doesn't really add too much drag and it has worked well in some previous usage that I've had. The photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964...@n05/ Jim Cloud -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD
I think it would be worth it... On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone wanna carpool from Seattle? -Andy On Jan 4, 1:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: This is the perfect reason to install my new 40 mm Marathons. The calendar is marked. Hey Rob, drive down to Irvine we'll take my car the rest of the way. Yea, long time in a tin box but you only have to drive half of it! dougP On Jan 4, 1:32 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I want to do this, but the distance on the highway has my head spining. Santiago Peak was the most time I spent in a car in 6 months. This one would be 200 miles each way, through LA and Orange Counties. But the mountains out there are so so cool, decisions. I may have to use this as an excuse to head into our own back counrty and partake in spirit. or if you get there early and find me sleeping in the green golf knock on the window, Tough choices On Jan 4, 12:27 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The JBs would be great on the 35ish miles of paved road, and don't sound like they would be a hindrance on the dirt... so dust off that Ram! On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I think the dirt sections are relatively mellow (save for a few 50-ft. sections with big rocks to prevent erosion, which may have all of us walking). 35s recommended, but the jump from JBs up to those is not huge. On Jan 4, 11:27 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Would Jack Browns be a good choice for this ride or something more studly? I'm marking it on my calender right now too. ~Mike~ On Jan 4, 11:17 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Folks - This is going to be a real treat. Some of the attributes of our back country are: 1) fairly close to downtown San Diego - our starting point is about 12 miles east of the gleaming waterfront; 2) Its really wild out there on the trails - no spa-style hikers and dog walkers (no offense intended), just rugged country and surprising wilderness; 3) wide open country roads with breathtaking vistas of the mountains, Mexico, desert, ocean, etc. This will be completely worth the trip. Here's the photoset of the ride that Dustin curated last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157623972790726/ This ride won't be quite as alpine, but we have good beer here, too (the famous, tiny, Alpine Brewery is not far off this route), and I'm sure we'll include some in our activities for the day if you wish to partake. I'm hoping to run the freshly-painted Protovelo with Hetres, topped perhaps by Albatross bars for pure fun. We'll see. No one's left behind, but there will be bail-out options. Would be worth a trip for disaster-prone Southern California-ians. Perhaps worth a trip for folks further out! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jan 4, 10:08 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: February's planned ride lets us get inland a bit, as well as giving the SD crowd have a break from traveling (the price of living in paradise). It's shaping up to be a 50+ mile mixie, over mostly back roads and ~30% dirt content guaranteed. A chunk of climbing, so work on those intervals! Hope the North LA Ventura crowd can make it down there! We're going to try to meet up @ 9:00 to get on the road by 9:30 A route map and some more specifics can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... As with all these rides, expect to meet some really great folks and put faces to names, as well as to see some beautiful areas of SoCal that you probably have never been to! All bikes are welcome, aluminum, bamboo and crabon. Run what you brung! Rain or shine, unless there's one of the recent decade storms we've been having. Otherwise fenders and wool should handle it nicely. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
Jim, Can you tell me about the mount for your Lumotec? I haven't ordered my dynamo light yet, but I wish to decide on how to mount before doing so. I'm leaning toward using a Nitto rack bolt to secure a bracket to the rack strut as you have done. However, I don't know of a source for such a bracket. Did you fabricate yours, or am I missing a source? Also, your bar wrap looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the photos. Eric -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Two-wheeled Donation - a nice twist on the classic in your name gift.
Very cool. Kona bikes does a similar deal with their Africa bikes- http://www.konaafricabike.com/ ok slim Riv content but the bikes are Steel framed. On Jan 4, 9:59 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Back at work now, and opened a card from a supplier that must like bikes as much as I do. They donated to Unicef on my behalf, but the donation was specifically for a bike to be used by health-care workers to reach kids in remote communities. I checked the Unicef site, and it seems they use donated bikes in various ways to advance health-care and education around the world. Didn't know that. I have no personal knowledge of programs like this, and no affiliation with Unicef, but it was refreshing to see that some organizations are using human power to lift humanity. Or, in other words: Give someone a ride and they will save a few steps. Teach someone to ride and they will save a few lives. I wonder if the Smile Train docs travel on two wheels? Marty -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
Rivendell Bicycle Works in Walnut Creek, California sells Nitto rack bolts individually http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-rack-hardware/20-077 On Jan 5, 10:03 am, E.B. ebko...@gmail.com wrote: Jim, Can you tell me about the mount for your Lumotec? I haven't ordered my dynamo light yet, but I wish to decide on how to mount before doing so. I'm leaning toward using a Nitto rack bolt to secure a bracket to the rack strut as you have done. However, I don't know of a source for such a bracket. Did you fabricate yours, or am I missing a source? Also, your bar wrap looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the photos. Eric -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Tagua Nutwinks are really cool
I bought a bag of Tagua Nutwinks for each of my kids (daughter-7, and son-9) for Christmas: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/tagua-nutwinks/31-537 They rock. We've already had several sessions of game inventing and competition. The material is amazing. You'd bet a dollar it was plastic: like a heavy high quality plastic. They stand up to vigorous winking (the long distance challenge that my son came up with is a high leverage endeavor). I think tiddly winking is good for hand strength and coordination, and there are never too many games you can play with your kids that aren't a video game. I'll take them to my next S24O too, maybe for a competition on who does dishes. $20 is steep, but they are A) MUSA and B) $8 to charity and C) help add value to rainforest trees that are being clearcut. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
Eric, I'm not sure if you're asking about the Nitto rack bolt, or a source for the bracket...? If you need the bracket, I ordered mine from Mike Kone at Rene Herse Bicycles: http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-341/Light-Bracket-for-Edelux/Detail They custom make this aluminum bracket to fit the Nitto M12 rack that they use on the Boulder Bicycle All Road and Randonneur bicycles. I had to do some judicious filing and Dremel tool work on the bracket to get it to fit a Busch Muller Lumotec light, but it wasn't that difficult (the bracket is designed to fit the Edelux and Cyo headlamps). The bracket isn't cheap, but it definitely provides a very rigid mount for the light that won't jiggle even over a rough road surface. If you're mostly interested in the Nitto rack bolts, I had one available that I used. Rivendell obviously has them available (per the post from William). Jim Cloud On Jan 5, 11:03 am, E.B. ebko...@gmail.com wrote: Jim, Can you tell me about the mount for your Lumotec? I haven't ordered my dynamo light yet, but I wish to decide on how to mount before doing so. I'm leaning toward using a Nitto rack bolt to secure a bracket to the rack strut as you have done. However, I don't know of a source for such a bracket. Did you fabricate yours, or am I missing a source? Also, your bar wrap looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the photos. Eric -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
It's a 69! How tall are you Pat? What's your PBH? How about length, arm-to-arm? I'm 6'7 on a good day, and my PBH hovers at 98-99-100, depending on how hard I pull up. Across my back, fingertip to fingertip is 102cm. Either way, you should trust the guys at Riv. They know what they're doing! Congrats on your new Hilsen. How are you building it up? Are the guys in Walnut Creek building it for you? Be sure to send some photos! You're welcome in Detroit anytime you'd like to take an urban ride, and Ann Arbor is just a short drive away. As Ken Freeman can attest, there's some fantastic riding up there! On Jan 5, 10:54 am, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wrote: What size is your Hilsen? Apologies if you've already answered this question 100 times. I have a 67 AAH on the way and was trying to compare... Thanks! Patrick Louisville, Ky On Dec 30 2010, 4:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized. It was a great feeling. Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat riding atop the turmeric-colored double-top-tubed bicycle. I felt like it was because they were celebrating with me in sharing the huge smile upon my face. :) I gotta say, today was a good day. Here's a photo for your viewing pleasure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5307702174/in/photostream/ TA Carmina 185 cranks, Sugino chainrings 52 / 38, Shimano Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur. And waxed chain with a 80 / 20 Mix of Paraffin to Bees Wax for clean silent riding. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis?
Save for the color, it looks identical to my match built All- rounder... including the lugs, braze-ons and badge. As far as tires its difficult to tell from the photo, but I believe the AR used 26 up to about 59cm and the larger frames used 700's. On Jan 4, 11:53 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 1/4/11 12:16 AM, Benedikt at neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: What model Rivendell is this? Looks like an Atlantis but no where on the frame does it say so. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5322621005/ Rivendell headbadge and downtube decal would suggest a custom. The hourglass mid-fork braze-ons would suggest within the last 4 years, I think. That does seem to be a sage green which is a custom color, rather than the Atlantis seafoam green. The other interesting bits are the simple lugs which do not have the shape of the current lugs (though the back end on the top and down tubes seem more complex). And I think those are the longer tips on the fork crown, again suggesting earlier. It might be an early custom with a repaint and some newer bits brazed on. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
I have been using the fazik tape since i first bought my Ram in 2005. I originally did it in silver but this year redid it in something I would call gunmetal, although I'm not sure what they call it. Anyway, it looks great and wears very well. I got it from LBS, so I assume anyone can get it. Here it is: http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100094/IMG_1880bgcolor=black michael On Jan 5, 11:34 am, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: After the recent post concerning leather handlebar wraps, I thought the group might be interesting in seeing some photos of my Rivendell Road Standard with the Fizik Microtex honey brown handlebar tape. As I previously have mentioned, this tape isn't available from any U.S. sources that I'm aware of, and I ordered it from a UK seller. I've also recently added a lighting set-up to the bike using an older NOS Sanyo Dynapower bottom bracket generator that was in my parts stash. This isn't the Cat's meow of generator systems, like the Schmidt SON 28, but it suits my needs well. I very rarely ride at night, so an expensive hub generator (and new wheel build) just doesn't make sense for me. The bottom bracket generator doesn't really add too much drag and it has worked well in some previous usage that I've had. The photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964...@n05/ Jim Cloud -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
On Jan 5, 2:50 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Fizik for me too. Silver, White, Blue . ..I love the stuff. comfortable. very durable. stays clean (even the white). http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/5235627932/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/5272657490/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267...@n02/4917979762/in/set-72157622654401429/ -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
Sweet ride! I will look you up if I'm in Detroit. I have family there. Likewise to you if you find yourself in Louisville. I'm 6'4 and my PBH is around 96cm. I've got nowhere near your reach. I bet my reach is in the 90cm range. Just found out it will ship today or tomorrow and couldn't be more excited. I always build my bikes myself and it's one of my absolute most favorite things to do. The build will be a combination of new and old parts, Brooks, Mavic, 105, Ultegra, DuraAce, Silver, Nitto, King (cages, not headset/hub/bottombracket), etc. I'll run Jack Browns and Marathon Supremes (35 and 40mm) on it most likely. I was thinking about giving the Grand Bois Cypres tire a whirl too. Oh, and I gotta put some Honjo's on it too. And a generator huband an Acorn bar bag.and a front rack and some sweet lights.andandand. Very excited! I was very particular about the size of this frame, as the 64cm Bombadil I own and tour on is a *just a tiny tiny* bit big when running super fatty 29er tires. So I used my experience from that frame to try to hopefully dial in the size perfectly. Of course, Keven is the man when it comes to offering great guidance. I will post photos of both rides when the Hilsen is complete! Cheers! Patrick Louisville, Ky On Jan 5, 1:40 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: It's a 69! How tall are you Pat? What's your PBH? How about length, arm-to-arm? I'm 6'7 on a good day, and my PBH hovers at 98-99-100, depending on how hard I pull up. Across my back, fingertip to fingertip is 102cm. Either way, you should trust the guys at Riv. They know what they're doing! Congrats on your new Hilsen. How are you building it up? Are the guys in Walnut Creek building it for you? Be sure to send some photos! You're welcome in Detroit anytime you'd like to take an urban ride, and Ann Arbor is just a short drive away. As Ken Freeman can attest, there's some fantastic riding up there! On Jan 5, 10:54 am, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wrote: What size is your Hilsen? Apologies if you've already answered this question 100 times. I have a 67 AAH on the way and was trying to compare... Thanks! Patrick Louisville, Ky On Dec 30 2010, 4:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized. It was a great feeling. Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat riding atop the turmeric-colored double-top-tubed bicycle. I felt like it was because they were celebrating with me in sharing the huge smile upon my face. :) I gotta say, today was a good day. Here's a photo for your viewing pleasure: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5307702174/in/photostream/ TA Carmina 185 cranks, Sugino chainrings 52 / 38, Shimano Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur. And waxed chain with a 80 / 20 Mix of Paraffin to Bees Wax for clean silent riding.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
Hey Mike! I've always wanted a Hilsen. Always. Can't wait. 67cm double top tuber. That week riding Seattle to Portland was the most beautiful and inspiring week I've ever had on a bike. I'm coming back there. No question. I gotta. I'll ride Seattle to Portland again, this time I'll make it to Paradise and Windy ridge en route! Patrick On Jan 5, 4:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, looking forward to pictures of your Hilsen build. I met you briefly at Multnoma Falls while you were touring with friends. Your Bombadil looked great. I remember you mentioned something about getting a Hilsen. I'm sure you're gonna love it. --Mike -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fizik Handle Bar Wrap and New Lighting Set-up
+1 on the light bracket for the Nitto from Mike Kone. Great bracket and nice polish. *http://tinyurl.com/28yukw2* * * -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
I rode in Gifford for 3 days in Sept and did the reverse of the route you had done the morning I saw you. We went up over Old Man Pass and then over Elk Pass then down the other side to some campgrounds outside of Randle. I love riding in GPNF, there's endless possibilites for bike camping there, on and off road. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/collections/72157624841057329/ --mike On Jan 5, 4:28 pm, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Mike! I've always wanted a Hilsen. Always. Can't wait. 67cm double top tuber. That week riding Seattle to Portland was the most beautiful and inspiring week I've ever had on a bike. I'm coming back there. No question. I gotta. I'll ride Seattle to Portland again, this time I'll make it to Paradise and Windy ridge en route! Patrick On Jan 5, 4:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, looking forward to pictures of your Hilsen build. I met you briefly at Multnoma Falls while you were touring with friends. Your Bombadil looked great. I remember you mentioned something about getting a Hilsen. I'm sure you're gonna love it. --Mike- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] FS: Carradice Super C Saddlebag and Bagman QR Support
I'd like to get both, if they are still available. I can PayPal you. On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 5:06 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a Carradice Super C Saddlebag and a Carradice Bagman QR Sport Support for sale. You can use them together, though the Bagman does make the bag bunch a little bit. They are both little used and I would describe them as in near- new condition. The bagman is amazing if you dont ride a Brooks saddle or dont like your legs to touch the saddlebag. Carradice Super C saddlebag- $70 shipped Carradice Bagman QR Sport- $40 shipped Both for $100 shipped in CONUS. All reasonable offers considered. Cheers! cm -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New News Post
The Primal Blueprint world came into my life the middle of last year. Every once in a while the stars and planets align and what was impossible becomes unavoidable. Bike commuting became an inter-modal bike commute (now including hilly San Francisco), became bike travel for anything 10 miles. Add a Rivendell bike and weekend recreational riding and suddenly, Wow! how did I lose this weight? Suddenly I am to ready to reread and pay attention to what Grant had written about Sisson's book. I bought the book, read it, and swear to you that bread, rice, and sugar are not missed. I started lifting at the local gym, doing Tabata sprints at the high school field on Saturdays and I won't bore you with the clothes size changes and blood work results - (Okay, HDL of 90). I hope this all means optimal health, I certainly am doing my best to approach that. Tony -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New News Post
Same for me.. I'm 6'6 but after getting married and kids, working all the time, I went up to 260. A lot for my frame, where as 215 was too low. I was at the gym, doing weights, machines, 180 crunches of various types, riding a lot and nothing until I started cutting out a lot of sugar and carbs (10 #'s in one week after switching from sugared soft-drinks!), until I got to around 230 +/-. Perfect for me (think power forward rather than tight-end), and know what happened, and it seemed like over night? A six-pack appeared! Riding suffered until I picked-up on Paleo Diet for Athletes. I learned to use carbs/sugar as fuel-still haven't perfected that yet, but the work continues. Mostly it was about 1-2 lbs a week, which I'm told is a healthy way to do it. When I raced in my teens, I was this tall and weighed about 175, but had the same legs as now only I was emaciated looking from the waist up, but that was equally unhealthy-I couldn't do any physical work whatsoever. I seem to have found a decent middle ground. Now if I wasn't so old and so ugly. On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 10:03 PM, Tony tony.m...@astound.net wrote: The Primal Blueprint world came into my life the middle of last year. Every once in a while the stars and planets align and what was impossible becomes unavoidable. Bike commuting became an inter-modal bike commute (now including hilly San Francisco), became bike travel for anything 10 miles. Add a Rivendell bike and weekend recreational riding and suddenly, Wow! how did I lose this weight? Suddenly I am to ready to reread and pay attention to what Grant had written about Sisson's book. I bought the book, read it, and swear to you that bread, rice, and sugar are not missed. I started lifting at the local gym, doing Tabata sprints at the high school field on Saturdays and I won't bore you with the clothes size changes and blood work results - (Okay, HDL of 90). I hope this all means optimal health, I certainly am doing my best to approach that. Tony -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
Maybe we should add a tall-boys sub-list? On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Mike! I've always wanted a Hilsen. Always. Can't wait. 67cm double top tuber. That week riding Seattle to Portland was the most beautiful and inspiring week I've ever had on a bike. I'm coming back there. No question. I gotta. I'll ride Seattle to Portland again, this time I'll make it to Paradise and Windy ridge en route! Patrick On Jan 5, 4:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, looking forward to pictures of your Hilsen build. I met you briefly at Multnoma Falls while you were touring with friends. Your Bombadil looked great. I remember you mentioned something about getting a Hilsen. I'm sure you're gonna love it. --Mike -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Super C Saddlebag and Bagman QR Support
SOLD! Cheers! cm On Jan 5, 6:46 pm, Kevin Hu organicke...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to get both, if they are still available. I can PayPal you. On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 5:06 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a Carradice Super C Saddlebag and a Carradice Bagman QR Sport Support for sale. You can use them together, though the Bagman does make the bag bunch a little bit. They are both little used and I would describe them as in near- new condition. The bagman is amazing if you dont ride a Brooks saddle or dont like your legs to touch the saddlebag. Carradice Super C saddlebag- $70 shipped Carradice Bagman QR Sport- $40 shipped Both for $100 shipped in CONUS. All reasonable offers considered. Cheers! cm -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
Not too often does a 6'3 guy feel short, but it happens once in a while. RE crank length: for me, most of my bikes are 175s, but I've got a couple with 170s and I don't notice a huge difference. I mean we're only talking about 1/5 of an inch difference. I think I feel, and sorta buy the cadence concept - maybe a little easier to spin the 170s, and more leverage with the 175s. I guess physics and physiology dictate that. I'm going to try 180s on my current winter project, and I'm looking forward to it. It's a mid-70s road bike built up with vintage Campagnolo NR. I'm hoping the 180s will help in the mountains, when I'm grunting with the 42-28 low. 180 was the preferred length for Eddy (the Cannibal) Merckx in the mountain stages, so it's gotta be worth a try. Really cool bike - thanks for sharing. Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rebates!
I had no idea, and purchased separate a membership shortly after buying a frame... Will I get a 5% rebate on said frame, too? Fingers crossed. On Jan 3, 2:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Dave just posted to the knothole that rebates will be in by the end of the week. What have you been living without that you no longer will be able to live without once your rebate is in? For those who don't know. Rivendell gives a 5% rebate to members. Members pay $20 a year to be members. You get a free year if you buy a frame or a bike. I use this to justify buying at least one frame per year :). I wonder how many people buy Riv bikes and have no idea that they get a rebate? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rebates!
You can call and check but buying a frame used to get you an automatic membership. On Jan 5, 4:58 pm, Z ztahr...@gmail.com wrote: I had no idea, and purchased separate a membership shortly after buying a frame... Will I get a 5% rebate on said frame, too? Fingers crossed. On Jan 3, 2:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Dave just posted to the knothole that rebates will be in by the end of the week. What have you been living without that you no longer will be able to live without once your rebate is in? For those who don't know. Rivendell gives a 5% rebate to members. Members pay $20 a year to be members. You get a free year if you buy a frame or a bike. I use this to justify buying at least one frame per year :). I wonder how many people buy Riv bikes and have no idea that they get a rebate? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !
The Seattle-to-Portland (STP) extravaganza is scheduled for July 9 10 this year. You can ride with up to 10,000 of your closest friends. It might be nice to have a disorganized Rivendell contingent on the route. More info at www.cascade.org. Andy On Jan 5, 4:28 pm, LouisvillePatrick flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Mike! I've always wanted a Hilsen. Always. Can't wait. 67cm double top tuber. That week riding Seattle to Portland was the most beautiful and inspiring week I've ever had on a bike. I'm coming back there. No question. I gotta. I'll ride Seattle to Portland again, this time I'll make it to Paradise and Windy ridge en route! Patrick On Jan 5, 4:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, looking forward to pictures of your Hilsen build. I met you briefly at Multnoma Falls while you were touring with friends. Your Bombadil looked great. I remember you mentioned something about getting a Hilsen. I'm sure you're gonna love it. --Mike -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rebates!
Seth's onto something. The first thing I do with my rebate is to buy membership for another year. An altruistic move would be to donate the rest (or at least a portion) to Smiletrain! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jan 5, 8:22 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: You can call and check but buying a frame used to get you an automatic membership. On Jan 5, 4:58 pm, Z ztahr...@gmail.com wrote: I had no idea, and purchased separate a membership shortly after buying a frame... Will I get a 5% rebate on said frame, too? Fingers crossed. On Jan 3, 2:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Dave just posted to the knothole that rebates will be in by the end of the week. What have you been living without that you no longer will be able to live without once your rebate is in? For those who don't know. Rivendell gives a 5% rebate to members. Members pay $20 a year to be members. You get a free year if you buy a frame or a bike. I use this to justify buying at least one frame per year :). I wonder how many people buy Riv bikes and have no idea that they get a rebate? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
