[RBW] Re: ebay Riv Road 60cm

2012-07-02 Thread Corwin
Appears to have a Joe Bell paint job. Very nice. I am tempted - but this frame does not differ significantly from my custom. Hard to justify the expense. But I agree - this is a fantastic deal! Corwin On Monday, July 2, 2012 7:25:18 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote: > > Someone here buy this (not mine) q

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I agree with Steve, and share his wholehearted disinterest in CF. Riding a bike, for me, has nothing to do with eking out every milligram of performance. A customer lady asked me last week if I was a "racer". My response was an entirely unplanned and unrehearsed: "Nope, I ride my bike for tran

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread rob markwardt
I've got a new to me bike coming out of the shop this week with new...yes you guessed it...down tube silvers. I had some Silver bar- enders ready to go but changed my mind at the last minute. The bar- end shifters on my Bleriot have been flawless for 5 years. Hopefully the down-tubers do the tri

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Bill M.
The combination of comfortably shaped brake levers (Tektro, Campy, SRAM) and compact (short, shallow, non-anatomic bend) drop bars with flat ramps. Clipless pedals are right up there too. Bill Stockton, CA On Monday, July 2, 2012 9:43:13 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > OK, admittedly a bit

[RBW] HS/Rosco

2012-07-02 Thread Joe Bernard
Has anyone seen Mystery Bike with paint on it yet? The Blug updates dropped off when Grant went on his book tour. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Tony Lockhart
I'm relatively new to cycling (started back in 2008) and luckily I got off to a good start by focusing on low gearing, big tires, and being comfortable on the bike. In terms of developments that I like, I'm really digging the decaleurs that Velo-Orange introduced a couple of years back. I took

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread René Sterental
FWIW, I still remember how in my pre-Rivendell life I had a steel Gunnar cyclocross bike that naturally came with a steel fork. Since at the time I believed carbon was better (but somehow loved how the Gunnar rode more than my high-end Specialized Roubaix), I ordered a carbon fork right away (and r

[RBW] ebay Riv Road 60cm

2012-07-02 Thread rcnute
Someone here buy this (not mine) quick--whatta deal! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Road-Frame-Joe-Starck-built-Joe-Bell-paint-/251099407862?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3a76b0e5f6#ht_1262wt_66 Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-02 Thread Zack
I had a discectomy in high school - I strongly urge you to be rigorous in following your PT routine. I didn't follow mine, and have had troubles off and on since then. Best of luck to you, and take it slow. You don't want to be screwing with your back. -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 15:59 -0700, Garth wrote: > As I said ... it's all our choice of beliefs ... everything. The only > thing that stops us from creating a 50 mpg 50 hp truck, a 3lb. > Bomabadil frame, or whatever we imagine Is not allowing our > imagination to imagine the possibility. S

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-02 Thread Christopher Paul
I want to thank all of those who shared their personal experience. As a result I don't feel so alone and have some hope and good points to follow. My spinal cord got nicked in procedure and had to be sewn up. This wrinkle limits my physical activity in the short run. Tomorrow I will get the sta

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Shifter downtube stops

2012-07-02 Thread Rob
I got myself a set, courtesy of Scot. Thanks man! The list provides:) Headed out to the garage to try 'em out. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.goo

Re: [RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-02 Thread robert zeidler
I want more than enough On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM, malarz wrote: > Own just one. That's enough. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/

Re: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Eric Platt
My favorite? Might be the larger sized frame Surly LHT available with 26" wheels. Am able to realize what I had been trying to get my bikes to do back in the mid 1980's. Somewhat wide tires, with long chainstays and drop bars. And yes, an Atlantis will do the same thing, but frame sizes above 5

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread William
You guys are all correct with your observations 1. Silvers don't slip in Barend configuration. Correct. This has two reasons. A. The receptacle (boss) into which the D-ring threads is way deeper, so it's impossible to bottom out. B. More cable and housing means more flex (stretch) can so

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread ted
42/52 and 13-23 eh? I recall 44/52 and a 14-18 straight block. Of course after 30+ years and a relocation, now I'm thinking about 28/44 and a 12-36. On Jul 2, 9:43 am, Michael Hechmer wrote: > OK, admittedly a bit, ok a lot, off topic... but Riv people have a > nuanced relationship with techn

[RBW] Re: Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread ted
I recently bought a 56 AHH frame from Peter, and I have to agree its a wonderful bike. My current setup is much less "full riv" than yours. A bit closer to a late 70's race bike. I took my first ride outside the neighborhood last weekend and found myself thinking "I have got to get myself one of th

[RBW] Re: Revenge of GP!

2012-07-02 Thread Jim Cloud
I carry both the Park Tool SW-0 Spoke Wrench tool (0.127" nipples) and a FiberFix kevlar emergency replacement spoke. In the few instances that I've broken a spoken, however, it was sufficient to remove the spoke with a spoke wrench and continue riding for a moderate distance home (obviously, the

[RBW] FS: Banana bag

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Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Garth
Steve If everyone on earth stopped using their imagination there would be no more life. Life IS imagination . Where does anything come from ? Bicycles? Cars ? Buildings? etc. etc. Someone had to imagine them into being . They were not dropped off to us by a band of cycling al

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Interesting discussion -- the RBWlist equivalent of discussing angels dancing on the points of pins, but interesting. (Actually, the possibly legendary discussion of angels on pins is interesting to in that it really bears on the different meanings -- and modes -- of "presence:" presence of locatio

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 14:23 -0700, Garth wrote: > > Steve, My hypothesis is for each of us, if we wish, to look at our own > prejudices towards a material we may actually know nothing about ! > Just becasue so and so says it was this or that . It may be true for > them... but is it true for me ?

Re: [RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-02 Thread malarz
Own just one. That's enough. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AKh3uJJVEjMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@go

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Pesce
Garth- I think the point to be gleaned from the responses to your hypothetical is that many people feel that duplicating the geometry of a given bike in a different material does *not* make it the same bike, only lighter. A bike is more than the sum of the geometry angles plus weight. For many p

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Garth
Steve, My hypothesis is for each of us, if we wish, to look at our own prejudices towards a material we may actually know nothing about ! Just becasue so and so says it was this or that . It may be true for them... but is it true for me ? And if your favourite frame *could be* 5 pounds light

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 14:04 -0700, RJM wrote: > I have ridden enough CF bikes to know that I prefer steel bikes. With > the size bike I need, I can get a steel bike to under 20 lbs pretty > easily and that isn't even going completely weight weenie. Getting a > bike down to 15 lbs won't make me like

[RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread RJM
I have ridden enough CF bikes to know that I prefer steel bikes. With the size bike I need, I can get a steel bike to under 20 lbs pretty easily and that isn't even going completely weight weenie. Getting a bike down to 15 lbs won't make me like biking anymore than I already do, it won't make th

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 13:47 -0700, Garth wrote: > > > On Monday, July 2, 2012 4:35:10 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > And there aren't any suitable carbon forks for a bike like > that, are > there? > > > My proposition w

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Garth
Yeah Patrick , I've never ridden or owned a CF frame so any information is "second hand" ... lol. The "feel" of a CF may have a lot to do with the geometry used also and you don't really know where a person is coming from in saying it feels "dead". You really can't compare steel and CF d

[RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Pesce
Steel for me. I chuckle every time I read an ad or review about some carbon bike that has "achieved" a comfortable ride. I love the way steel bikes look, and feel. I even love the little "ping" they make when something taps a tube. If I had all the money in the world to spend on one bike it woul

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Garth
On Monday, July 2, 2012 4:35:10 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > And there aren't any suitable carbon forks for a bike like that, are > there? > > > My proposition was a hypothetical Steve . the dimensions of the bikes > "could" be identical ... no matter if it's a Bomba, Atlantis,

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Not with the clearance for 42s, that is a pipe dream for sure On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 16:28 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote: > > Hey now, if they had a exact geometry and clearance Titanium AHH it > > would be a tempting proposition, not sure it

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 16:28 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote: > Hey now, if they had a exact geometry and clearance Titanium AHH it > would be a tempting proposition, not sure it would ever make cost > sense though. And there aren't any suitable carbon forks for a bike like that, are there? -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 14:09 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Garth: So, you are in the relatively small camp who are willing to > consider that five or six lbs removed might make a bike more pleasant. > Me, too, but I think I'd opt (given money, time, etc etc) for titanium > rather than CF simply beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey now, if they had a exact geometry and clearance Titanium AHH it would be a tempting proposition, not sure it would ever make cost sense though. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 4:09 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Garth: So, you are in the relatively small camp who are willing to > consider that five or si

Re: [RBW] My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've just learned what I can make of much of that scrap strip leather I bought last winter from Tandy. Excellent! On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: My favorite "new" cycling innovation: Surly Junk Strap. -- "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes again

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Garth: So, you are in the relatively small camp who are willing to consider that five or six lbs removed might make a bike more pleasant. Me, too, but I think I'd opt (given money, time, etc etc) for titanium rather than CF simply because ti's durability is a given while at least many question the

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Having owned both I would never go back to CF, sold my look KG96 a while ago to someone who really really wanted it and was glad to see it go. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 12:59 -0700, Garth wrote: > > > > I wonder if everyone had the choice

Re: [RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-07-02 at 12:59 -0700, Garth wrote: > > I wonder if everyone had the choice of their favorite Riv frame > with the exact same dimensions, in both steel and CF for about the > same price which would you choose ? Steel, without question. I have no interest whatever in carbon

[RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-02 Thread Garth
I wonder if everyone had the choice of their favorite Riv frame *with the exact same dimensions*, *in both steel and CF* for about the same price which would you choose ? For myself, I simply do not have the option of riding a CF frame as the size and dimensions I prefer do not exis

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm a big fan of those new-fangled road bikes with 36-50 compact cranks, good tire clearance, and rack/fender eyelets. Which Grant invented. In 1992. Bridgestone XO-1. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, July 2, 2012 12:38:00 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I didn't start cyc

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread rcnute
I've been much happier with DA downtube shifters than Silvers. But with barcons the Silvers are great. Ryan On Jul 2, 8:24 am, Mike wrote: > So I've been using Silver shifters for a few years now and overall like > them a lot with one exception. When I mount them on the DT on my 63cm > Hilsen o

[RBW] My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I didn't start cycling as an adult until well past the MTB boom years, so wide-range and compact gearing have always existed to me... I'd not want to time-travel back to being limited to square taper cranks, threaded headsets, or cantilever brakes, but I can live with any of these on an otherwis

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Thanks for the suggestions William. Just for fun I ran down to the garage and filed a "smidge" off the bolt that holds the shift lever to the DT boss and was able to get the lever significantly tighter. I did a few laps up and down the hill in front of my house and no FD slippage. Funny coinci

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Mike
Hey William, I appreciate the response. There's clearly good information here. The one thing is, this isn't generally an issue when using BE shifters and has never been a problem with Shimano BE shifters. Later this week I'll have my Surly CC back on the road and that has Shimano BE shifters on it.

Re: [RBW] Revenge of GP!

2012-07-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Not that I've ever needed it, but I always carry a kevlar spoke with me on all of my bikes... Toshi -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread nawrock
Rivendell's new fork, the one with the awesome crown and double eyelet drop out. It came on my SimpleOne. Amazing! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO -- 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-

RE: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread James Warren
The huge-clearance, dual pivot, sidepull brake (like the Silver) that inspired the creation of the AHH. -Original Message- From: "Allingham II, Thomas J" Sent: Jul 2, 2012 10:50 AM To: "'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'" Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention! +1 !! Fro

Re: [RBW] My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Kenneth Stagg
On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 11:43 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > OK, admittedly a bit, ok a lot, off topic... but Riv people have a > nuanced relationship with technological biking "advancements." So > consider this a philosophical inquiry. (Perhaps even GP will be interested > in this unscientific

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread William
Mike This is a very common issue with several very simple fixes. I apologize in advance for a long post As you know, there's a spring in the front derailer that wants to pull the chain down to the small ring. The only thing stopping that from happening is the friction in the shiftlever. If

[RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-07-02 Thread Zack
Just got mine today. Love it. Beautiful stuff. Also, since I waited for the surprise, I of course now wanted to see it on the riv site and on the DLG site, and came across the description on the DLG site of the poster, and loved it, wanted to share: *In 1957 I was 12 years old. I had a paper

Re: [RBW] My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Does this fall inside or outside of that 35 years? http://tinyurl.com/6qoelw3 Me: fixies! Since ~ 1977? More or less in order of importance FOR ME, orders subject to change at my whim" Rivendells Decent wired-on tires Trickle-down, outstanding chromo etc. butted tubing Mountain bikes Cassett

RE: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1 !! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Will Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 1:48 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention! LED lights and dynamo hubs. The

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Mike
On Jul 2, 9:08 am, Scott Henry wrote: > Just curious, is the front shifter slipping or is the front derailuer just > rubbing? > If it only happens during hard efforts, it may be due to frame flex rather > than shifter slip.  I'm assuming you are in the big ring and try to hammer > when the frame f

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Will
LED lights and dynamo hubs. The quality of system available today is exponentially better than 10-15 years ago. On Monday, July 2, 2012 11:43:13 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > OK, admittedly a bit, ok a lot, off topic... but Riv people have a > nuanced relationship with technological

[RBW] Re: Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-02 Thread SteveD
Hi Chris, I'm 56 and had a percutaneous (sp?) disectomy and lower lombar lamenectomy done in 1987. I took two to three months out before doing anything to strenous, except for mounting my bike on a trainer and riding for about 20 minutes a night for a few weeks until confident to take the bike

Re: [RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
I know they arent new to the world but after doing MTBing for many years the riser stem and bar combo were a revelation. The fact that you didnt need to have your bars "slammed" to ride the acceptable way took a while to foment in my brain but it has been a comfort revoution. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 a

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I have the same issue... Silver DT shifters that slip the FD when I power up. My M.O. has been to adjust it when it slips/rubs. Most of my riding is relatively short distance/time around town so it's rarely an issue. I can imagine how it could become a nuisance on a longer ride. I've tried a va

[RBW] Re: My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread RJM
I use a triple and have often thought of going to a double, but then I get on a 14% incline and don't feel like mashing up it so I shift to my granny gear and realize I will always be a triple kind of guy. I have to say my favorite inventions right now are the great 650b tires out there. Pari

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Shifter downtube stops

2012-07-02 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
My bar-end shifters got moved to the DT on my 65 AHH. I don't have the part your'e looking for. I do have DT shifters on a big-ish frame. Yeah, they're a ways down there, especially since I switched to Alba bars, but I'm not a frequent shifter so it's fine. My other bike has a busy cockpit so th

Re: [RBW] Re: Tall Feller's Union Request

2012-07-02 Thread Cyclofiend
Thanks guys (and all of you who have replied off-list.)! I got a chance to ride with him and see the cockpit of his mtb. Whew. Anything would be better. We're heading to Walnut Creek today, so I imagine he'll have some specific questions soon! - J -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] My favorite bike invention!

2012-07-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
OK, admittedly a bit, ok a lot, off topic... but Riv people have a nuanced relationship with technological biking "advancements." So consider this a philosophical inquiry. (Perhaps even GP will be interested in this unscientific survey) Yesterday as I was out for a very pleasant couple of

Re: [RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Lyle Bogart
For what it's worth, I use bar-end Silver Shifters and get the front-derailleur-rubbing-issue when out of the saddle climbing on my Atlantis. I can look down and watch the frame flex as I do this if it's a very steep hill. Sometimes I'll remember to pre-adjust the shifter lever before I begin a cli

[RBW] Re: DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm 6' 1" & 200 lbs, but I usually only stand up to crest short rollers w/out downshifting. I sit on longer climbs. I have silver DT and BE with 9 speed cassettes. I don't get any slipping in the front, except every once in a great, great while, when the D ring has worked loose. I do get s

Re: [RBW] DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Scott Henry
Just curious, is the front shifter slipping or is the front derailuer just rubbing? If it only happens during hard efforts, it may be due to frame flex rather than shifter slip. I'm assuming you are in the big ring and try to hammer when the frame flexes away and effectively tries to stretch the l

[RBW] DT shifter issues

2012-07-02 Thread Mike
So I've been using Silver shifters for a few years now and overall like them a lot with one exception. When I mount them on the DT on my 63cm Hilsen or 63cm randonneuring bike, the front shifter slips when standing on the pedals during a hard effort such as going over rollers causing the FD cag

Re: [RBW] Blogs

2012-07-02 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > I like JHK's commentary on urbanism and the American civic landscape - which > he often rides his bike through - a lot, but I too get bored with his "The > End is Nigh!" sandwich-boarding that has been going on for at least 13 years > by my cou

Re: [RBW] Blogs

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Pesce
I like JHK's commentary on urbanism and the American civic landscape - which he often rides his bike through - a lot, but I too get bored with his "The End is Nigh!" sandwich-boarding that has been going on for at least 13 years by my count - he was big on the Y2K computer catastrophe back in th

Re: [RBW] What are your favorite blogs?

2012-07-02 Thread James Warren
I like Esteban Del Rio's:   http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/ -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners

Re: [RBW] Blogs

2012-07-02 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Perhaps for more niche audiences uneasy about the eventual effects of > modernism a l'outrance, but: > > Kunstler: http://kunstler.com/blog/2012/07/hostage-racket.html Small > is beautiful because society is going to hell and small will  shor

[RBW] Blogs

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Perhaps for more niche audiences uneasy about the eventual effects of modernism a l'outrance, but: Kunstler: http://kunstler.com/blog/2012/07/hostage-racket.html Small is beautiful because society is going to hell and small will shortly be all we have left. Writing style makes BSNYC sound like Ja

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-07-02 Thread James Warren
Yes!! -Original Message- >From: The Cripler >Sent: Jul 1, 2012 11:51 PM >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: [RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis! > >I absolutely LOVE this bike! I went on a couple longer rides this weekend and >down to the farmers

Re: [RBW] Re: Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Nice to see there will be one less 23mm fixie around brooklyn when I am riding out there! Have fun with the AHH, it is a sweet ride. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > That's a beauty! You really went full Riv on that one - Moustache bars, > Grip Kings, a huge Saddle sack! > >

[RBW] Re: The Poster--What to do now that you have it

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Pesce
Just got mine. It's fantastic. So good, in fact, that my wife actually approved for display indoors! (It only made the cut for the den, not the living room, but that's better than the garage..) -Pete in CT On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 7:32:33 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: > > In anticipation of rece

[RBW] Re: Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Pesce
That's a beauty! You really went full Riv on that one - Moustache bars, Grip Kings, a huge Saddle sack! Welcome to the club. -Pete in CT On Sunday, July 1, 2012 9:23:48 PM UTC-4, Jimmy Hutch wrote: > > Hey, all, > > I've been reading RBW Owners Bunch for a couple of weeks and this is my > fir

Re: [RBW] Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread jimD
Congrats on the new bike. My explanation for how your bike rides is simple: It's a Rivendell, they make great riding bikes! That's the bottom line for explanations/answers when I'm asked about my custom Riv. -JimD On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:23 PM, Jimmy Hutch wrote: > I'm amazed at how well the Riv

Re: [RBW] What are your favorite blogs?

2012-07-02 Thread jimD
Thanks very much! As interesting and entertaining to read as Grant's writing. R. Sachs is the real deal. -JimD On Jul 1, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Evan wrote: > Richard Sachs. It's like a serial autobiography, written in fragments, with > reflections on frames, bikes, business, life: > > http://www.

[RBW] Re: Revenge of GP!

2012-07-02 Thread Benz
I was in a similar situation a few months ago while riding a 200k brevet (hosted by the SFR in case anyone's interested). The dude's bike had very little space around the rear triangle and 1 of his 24 spokes on his rear wheel broke. Fortunately for him, I'm fairly handy in bicycle mechanics and had

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-07-02 Thread The Cripler
I absolutely LOVE this bike! I went on a couple longer rides this weekend and down to the farmers market. While I loved my Surly LHT, the Altantis us just so much more enjoyable to ride. It also seems to climb better than the LHT. And what a head turner! I have had more compliments on this bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Ergon pedals

2012-07-02 Thread Shifty
As this topic morphs into repacking Grip Kings, I'll mention that ironically, I just repacked mine two days ago to get rid of clicking!! I too, lubed and tightened everything and suddenly the light bulb went on: maybe it's the pedals! When I googled something like, clicking MKS pedals, I immedia

[RBW] Taking the plunge with A. Homer Hilsen

2012-07-02 Thread Jimmy Hutch
Hey, all, I've been reading RBW Owners Bunch for a couple of weeks and this is my first post. I took the plunge and ordered a Rivendell, it arrived a couple of weeks ago. A 54cm AHH with 650B wheels. A bicycle has been part of my commute for the past 10 years or so. I have several "typic

[RBW] Re: FS: Left side Silver bar end shifter - new!

2012-07-02 Thread Shifty
Found a home. On Friday, June 29, 2012 8:12:13 AM UTC-5, Shifty wrote: > > It's marked "L" for left side. 1 lever only, intended to shift front > derailleur. I made a 1 x 9 setup and this shifter is unused. $25 CONUS. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Question about Riv site

2012-07-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks. Must have been bad vibes from my ex-wife and ex-bank account. Noted the advice to clear cache, etc. Or perhaps it's traffic. At any rate, loaded just now in sub 10. Patrick "happy" Moore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Mountain Bike on Ebay

2012-07-02 Thread Zack
Bruce - it's z-man's (from the list). He posted something yesterday, just look a little further down (it's under something about more bikes for tall riders). On Monday, July 2, 2012 9:10:06 AM UTC-4, Bruce Baker wrote: > > Hey, > Does anyone have any history on this bike?? > > http://www.ebay.co

[RBW] Rivendell Mountain Bike on Ebay

2012-07-02 Thread Bruce Baker
Hey, Does anyone have any history on this bike?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290737198501&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Looks pretty interesting. Interested in frame specs but can't find them on the riv site. Thanks, Bruce -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] and this....

2012-07-02 Thread Robert Zeidler
I'm really thinning out the herd. What are you looking for? Sent from my iPad On Jul 1, 2012, at 9:15 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > I can't believe I didn't jump > on that zinn!! Any tall 26" mtbs lurking in your garage? > > The good news is I was out bike camping with my 3 year old son. > > - Ryan >

Re: [RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-02 Thread Robert Zeidler
Own just about one of each, in NW CT. Sent from my iPad On Jul 1, 2012, at 7:10 PM, "C.J. Filip" wrote: > Or a Hilsen if I can sell the Atlantis. > > On Jun 27, 4:59 pm, "mikel66...@juno.com" wrote: >> Atlantis, Ram, Saluki, 3 Herons between myself and a friend in Rhode Island >> ___

[RBW] Re: Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on television. But I was an interfaith hospital chaplain for thirteen years and so got the opportunity to talk to thousands of post surgical patients. My experience only confirms what has already been written about back surgery. I can offer two clarifying