[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?
I think Google just ate my reply! Great topic, by the way. The short version: 1. 1997(?) Magazine article - All-Rounder bike and rider contrasted against new Cannondale MTB 2. rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup and iBOB email list. Rivendell Reader subscription. 3. Sheldon Brown and fixed gear bikes. 4. The Quickbeamhttp://www.flickr.com/search/?q=quickbeamw=25451876%40N00s=int . 5. All you fine people. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:06:10 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: So how did you originally find out about them, and why/where/how did you get your first Rivendell bike? -- 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/-/ZUiCBZrHppoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this, though. . . lyle -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 On 24 August 2012 01:47, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: Just picked this up from internet traffic: http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] How Saluki got its name, and is that a real dog on the badge?
I don't remember the back story, but I do recall that the pewter headbadges (in silver or gold tone) were offered at a $25 optional upcharge. On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know the story? Is that a real pic of a certain Saluki dog on the frame? -- 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/-/Pa2NUlsNGecJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] Idea for real RivCustom head badges. What would yours be?
It figures Kostman would do this. His Classic Cyclist articles were laughable in their smugness, and head-swelling ego attitude. I kept waiting for the section where he would say the classic cyclist has just the right haircut as part of looking just right. Sent from my iPad On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:29 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Chris Kostman does this. His Roadeo at the bottom of the page has one of his own custom headbadges that are also shown at this page sort of near the bottom. Check it out: http://www.xo-1.org/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00-08:00updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00-08:00max-results=29 -Original Message- From: lungimsam Sent: Aug 23, 2012 9:57 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Idea for real RivCustom head badges. What would yours be? You get a Riv Custom - you get a head badge with pic of a loved-one or pet on it. Move the regular badge to the seat tube - no label, just badge. It is a Custom, after all. And that would class it up. Have Rivendell _Name of loved one/pet__ on the seat tube. What would yours be? Freddie Hoffman could get a Ruthie model, with his Mom's pic on the badge. -- 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/-/AopGyqPeHPcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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-bunch@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: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Does this make him an UnRacer now? :) On Friday, August 24, 2012 1:47:22 AM UTC-4, Jim Cloud wrote: Just picked this up from internet traffic: http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- 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/-/LjpzDw-fGwgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Un-racer bike fitting. Your thoughts on my situation.
All things being equal, higher bars usually make a little more set back of the saddle good anyway. You're basically rotating your body around the bottom bracket. That is, lower bars, move saddle forward, higher, move it back. (we're talking mm's of saddle adjustment here--not inches, within an acceptable range for efficient and comfortable pedaling) I've been dealing with a herniated disc in my neck most of the summer and raised (re-Riv'd) my bars a few cm's. Moving the saddle back 3-4mm felt good with the higher bars. Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: With the Bleriot, I am mainly out for comfort only on the set-up. I really enjoy the bars high. I can see the sky now on rides. There is really a world beyond my helmet brim and the asphalt. Ha ha! My problem is, I don't know where the saddle should be, and I know I need to start from that. I know saddle fore/aft is a bb thing, and not a reach thing. I know I did it backwards, but I just set the reach and SH according to the BG Fit, and then checked the saddle fore/aft to see if it was the same, which turns out ain't the same due to frame geometry I am sure. It seems fine the way it is now, maybe I should leave it be and see how it goes. I don't mind being further behind the bb, as if I could tell anyway. Does 2cm even matter? I am not a racer, just a rec rider and commuter. I have heard of some people shoving the seat all the way back. -- 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/-/07hB41p81lEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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: Un-racer bike fitting. Your thoughts on my situation.
On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: ... Is there a problem with saddle too far forward/back? In my experience, too far back with make your lower back hurt and too far forward will tighten up your shoulders and tire your arms and hands. If you start experiencing either of those, make a small adjustment. (small adjustments is key--when your saddle is close to the perfect spot a mm can make a difference.) Steve -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and
the judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge
to hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Wiggins' mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be
happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this,
though. . .
lyle
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Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Another huge waste of our tax dollars. The same with the Clemens trial. I I
could really give a damn, we live in a free country, if you want to abuse
your body be my guest.
On Aug 24, 2012 10:40 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and
the judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge
to hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Wiggins' mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be
happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this,
though. . .
lyle
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[RBW] Re: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown
1 threadless works exactly the same as 1 1/8 threadless, so to convert from a threaded system you'd have to buy and install a whole new headset (and stem/spacers), but if you're willing to do that it's not a bad setup at all. Only other catch is nobody makes 1 threadless stems, so you have to use a shim with a 1 1/8 stem, but a lot of stems come with a shim for that purpose, so again, not really a big deal. I've looked at that SOMA fork, it looks nice and comes with a nice long steerer tube (350mm) for getting the bars up high. If i ever get around to replacing the uber-flexy cross check fork on my Trek 520 (which came stock with 1 threadless, kind of interesting), that's probably what I'll go for. On Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:13:20 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, wondering if anyone has a touring/cyclocross fork with canti studs and a drilled frok crown laying around. Color is not really important, as long as it is straight and has roughly 250mm of steere tube.SOMA sells a really nice looking 1 threadless fork, but Im not sure how a 1 threadless system would work.Could someone explain? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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/-/P3CfooqslYcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown
Hey Jeremy, thanks for the explanation. I kind of figured out the whole 1 threadless system through some research, it just kind of seemed weird that there arent really any 1 threadless stems. Another question: that steerer tube seems a little long(350mm) you can just cut it down a little correct?thanks again -Mike On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 8:23 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: 1 threadless works exactly the same as 1 1/8 threadless, so to convert from a threaded system you'd have to buy and install a whole new headset (and stem/spacers), but if you're willing to do that it's not a bad setup at all. Only other catch is nobody makes 1 threadless stems, so you have to use a shim with a 1 1/8 stem, but a lot of stems come with a shim for that purpose, so again, not really a big deal. I've looked at that SOMA fork, it looks nice and comes with a nice long steerer tube (350mm) for getting the bars up high. If i ever get around to replacing the uber-flexy cross check fork on my Trek 520 (which came stock with 1 threadless, kind of interesting), that's probably what I'll go for. On Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:13:20 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, wondering if anyone has a touring/cyclocross fork with canti studs and a drilled frok crown laying around. Color is not really important, as long as it is straight and has roughly 250mm of steere tube.SOMA sells a really nice looking 1 threadless fork, but Im not sure how a 1 threadless system would work.Could someone explain? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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/-/P3CfooqslYcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Another question:that steerer tube seems a little long(350mm) you can just cut it down a little correct?thanks again -Mike Yes, cut it to size. I recommend not cutting it to the absolute minimum. Leave a little extra so you can change to a stem with a different height. You can use a spacer or two to fill in the space. I know people use hacksaws to cut the steerer tube. I got one of these tube cutters, which is more precise for me: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289462cp=2568443.2568452.2631238.1260857 jim m wc ca -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 1st Flat with Foss Tube
I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the summer and lots of commuting and shopping in New Orleans and Vermont. This morning I got ready to come to work and the rear tire was flat. The culprit was a small sliver of green glass (Heineken?) which was still embedded in the tire (Schwalbe Racer). The thing about it is that the piece of glass was really small - probably less than 1/16 in width. I thought the Foss tube was supposed to seal off small punctures. Of course, it may be that the glass got in some time ago and the tube held air for some time but I don't think so. When I rode home yesterday I had no sense that the rear tire was soft and this morning it was completely flat. For what it's worth, I rode home in heavy rain yesterday and there was a lot of standing water, conditions which in my experience make punctures more likely. -- George Strickler New Orleans, Louisiana -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown
I have a very nice, nearly new chrome, 1 threaded, studed fork. It has lots of clearance and a very long steer tube that could be cut. I have to run out now, but let me know if you are interested. $100. Michael On Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:13:20 PM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, wondering if anyone has a touring/cyclocross fork with canti studs and a drilled frok crown laying around. Color is not really important, as long as it is straight and has roughly 250mm of steere tube.SOMA sells a really nice looking 1 threadless fork, but Im not sure how a 1 threadless system would work.Could someone explain? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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/-/yrOkchXrmdoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: What's your Rivendell story?
Like many here, I was a fan of Riv and used their parts and philosophy for a long time before I took the plunge (this year) on a Quickbeam, which is recently built up and awesome! (Pics once I get my grubby hands on a Titanico X). Basically, i started riding seriously in high school, around 2001-2002. I bought a trek 520 touring bike for a cross-country bike tour summer-camp type thing i did between junior and senior years (great fodder for college application essays!), so from the start I was sold on the idea of steel and go-anywhere road bikes. Moved to Berkeley, CA for college, rode a bit with the Cal Cycling team to learn the local routes but didn't really appreciate the racing attitude. Around the same time, I was discovering fixed gears as a way of getting around town and was teaching myself to wrench by reading Sheldon's site and doing fixed gear conversions, so my first exposure to Rivendell was seeing Sheldon's fixed-gear Rambouillet; I loved the classic aesthetics and modern functionality. Knew of them and followed them off and on, watched with interest the re-introduction of 650B with the Saluki, and the Quickbeam, which was well-received in the fixed gear circles I ran in. Then, in 2007, I tried some moustache bars, and although they didn't really work for me, Riv sent a reader and one of the old print catalogs along with my order, and with that stuff, I was hooked as a Rivendell die-hard. It was the same Reader where they introduced the Homer. Still, I was of limited enough means in the college and immediate post college years that I didn't really feel like one was affordable, so I ended up buying a Salsa Casseroll frame to be my own budget Quickbeam/Rambouillet mashup. I've struggled with the fit on it for a while, and tried a couple of other bikes to see if I could come closer to a Rivendell type fit. The most recent was a giant 66cm Takara touring bike, but even that didn't feel right--I've now realized it was because its frame angles were all wrong (who builds a touring bike with a parallel 73/73 frame?). After that, around christmas last year, I had a conversation with my then-fiance-now-wife: So what do you really want? I want a comfy fixed gear I can ride as an everyday bike. It sounds like you want a Rivendell. Yeah, that's basically it. So a couple of weeks later we visited Walnut creek, hoping to take advantage of the SO closeout special. Vince wasn't convinced that I would fit well on a 62cm SO, even with upright bars. He said, Let me see what I have lying around, disappeared for a while, and came back with a 64cm Orange Quickbeam, a bike I had coveted since they first came out! I put down a layaway deposit on the spot, and four months later, it was mine! Four months after that (and after a move, job change, marriage, and honeymoon), it's finally built up, and even though I'm still dialing it in, I can tell that there is really something unique and wonderful about the Riv geometry and tubing spec, and this is going to be a bike that I keep for a long, long time. On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:06:10 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: So how did you originally find out about them, and why/where/how did you get your first Rivendell bike? -- 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/-/C4SL2eU7NqkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
That's not what the judge said according to all the news articles I saw. What
I saw reported was that the judge determined that USADA had jurisdiction and
that the case belonged in that process. In his opinion the court had no reason
to intervene- Lance brought it to court trying to get the process stopped, the
USADA did not file the case in the court.
As a former bike racing fan for some 40 years, I followed the Tour de France
and a hundred other races every year very closely. Lance was a star rider
before his cancer and his comeback to win his first Tour was tremendous. And
then he won year after year with famous (and infamous) determination and drive.
Then the doping stories came out. Not about Lance but about the racers he
defeated at the top of the leader board and the also-rans. And I started
wondering how a man could dominate, year after year, a field full of dopers.
The obvious answer was that he was doping too and that he was a lot better at
it than his competitors. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and
defended him, but the obvious became too obvious.
Doping in pro cycling is a very long tradition dating back since the start of
the sport. I think that accounts for the willingness of the UCI and race
organizers to look the other way. In Europe, pro cycling is big money and
money buys closed eyes; a lot of money buys a lot of closed eyes- sort of like
Congress and lobbyists. Pro bike racing seems to be about as honest as
professional wrestling.
So I came to believe that Lance doped. I watched closely as Floyd Landis and
Tyler Hamilton and Jan Ullrich and others proclaimed their innocence and waged
a media battle and sometimes bizarre legal battles. Now we've seen Lance
sounding exactly like Floyd and Tyler: strident and whiny. Lance even pulled
out the unconstitutional card, claiming that the lawfully created American
oversight body for sports and doping doesn't have the authority to oversee HIM.
Funny that he didn't make that argument when it was Floyd and Tyler in the
crosshairs. Lance also forgot the truth that patriotism is the last refuge of
a scoundrel, as he invoked the Constitution to hide behind.
So what we are left with is a tacit admission of guilt by Lance Amstrong. The
strong suspicion must be that he gave up the fight not because it was unfair or
unconstitutional but because he was going to lose. By quitting now he protects
some ambiguity. Why is this important? Because Lance was paid millions of
taxpayer dollars as a professional athlete whose results were the result of
cheating. He appears to have perpetrated fraud against the American people
personally and financially. This actually is a big deal.
It's also got nothing to do with RBW and we probably shouldn't discuss it here,
come to think of it. There are plenty of other venues.
Tim
On Aug 24, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and the
judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge to
hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Wiggins' mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be happy
until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this, though. . .
lyle
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http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html
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I would rather discuss the aspects of drying paint than this Lance stuff.
This has nothing to do with my continued frustration in adjusting the
cantis on my Bombadil, I think the pads are too toed in.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
That's not what the judge said according to all the news articles I saw.
What I saw reported was that the judge determined that USADA had
jurisdiction and that the case belonged in that process. In his opinion
the court had no reason to intervene- Lance brought it to court trying to
get the process stopped, the USADA did not file the case in the court.
As a former bike racing fan for some 40 years, I followed the Tour de
France and a hundred other races every year very closely. Lance was a star
rider before his cancer and his comeback to win his first Tour was
tremendous. And then he won year after year with famous (and infamous)
determination and drive.
Then the doping stories came out. Not about Lance but about the racers he
defeated at the top of the leader board and the also-rans. And I started
wondering how a man could dominate, year after year, a field full of
dopers. The obvious answer was that he was doping too and that he was a
lot better at it than his competitors. I tried to give him the benefit of
the doubt and defended him, but the obvious became too obvious.
Doping in pro cycling is a very long tradition dating back since the start
of the sport. I think that accounts for the willingness of the UCI and
race organizers to look the other way. In Europe, pro cycling is big money
and money buys closed eyes; a lot of money buys a lot of closed eyes- sort
of like Congress and lobbyists. Pro bike racing seems to be about as
honest as professional wrestling.
So I came to believe that Lance doped. I watched closely as Floyd Landis
and Tyler Hamilton and Jan Ullrich and others proclaimed their innocence
and waged a media battle and sometimes bizarre legal battles. Now we've
seen Lance sounding exactly like Floyd and Tyler: strident and whiny.
Lance even pulled out the unconstitutional card, claiming that the
lawfully created American oversight body for sports and doping doesn't have
the authority to oversee HIM. Funny that he didn't make that argument when
it was Floyd and Tyler in the crosshairs. Lance also forgot the truth that
patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, as he invoked the
Constitution to hide behind.
So what we are left with is a tacit admission of guilt by Lance Amstrong.
The strong suspicion must be that he gave up the fight not because it was
unfair or unconstitutional but because he was going to lose. By quitting
now he protects some ambiguity. Why is this important? Because Lance was
paid millions of taxpayer dollars as a professional athlete whose results
were the result of cheating. He appears to have perpetrated fraud against
the American people personally and financially. This actually is a big
deal.
It's also got nothing to do with RBW and we probably shouldn't discuss it
here, come to think of it. There are plenty of other venues.
Tim
On Aug 24, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and
the judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge
to hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Wiggins' mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comwrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be
happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this,
though. . .
lyle
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RE: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner on a
this hot afternoon,.. Ahem,
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on
behalf of Peter Morgano [uscpeter11...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:20 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I would rather discuss the aspects of drying paint than this Lance stuff. This
has nothing to do with my continued frustration in adjusting the cantis on my
Bombadil, I think the pads are too toed in.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Tim McNamara
tim...@bitstream.netmailto:tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
That's not what the judge said according to all the news articles I saw. What
I saw reported was that the judge determined that USADA had jurisdiction and
that the case belonged in that process. In his opinion the court had no reason
to intervene- Lance brought it to court trying to get the process stopped, the
USADA did not file the case in the court.
As a former bike racing fan for some 40 years, I followed the Tour de France
and a hundred other races every year very closely. Lance was a star rider
before his cancer and his comeback to win his first Tour was tremendous. And
then he won year after year with famous (and infamous) determination and drive.
Then the doping stories came out. Not about Lance but about the racers he
defeated at the top of the leader board and the also-rans. And I started
wondering how a man could dominate, year after year, a field full of dopers.
The obvious answer was that he was doping too and that he was a lot better at
it than his competitors. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and
defended him, but the obvious became too obvious.
Doping in pro cycling is a very long tradition dating back since the start of
the sport. I think that accounts for the willingness of the UCI and race
organizers to look the other way. In Europe, pro cycling is big money and
money buys closed eyes; a lot of money buys a lot of closed eyes- sort of like
Congress and lobbyists. Pro bike racing seems to be about as honest as
professional wrestling.
So I came to believe that Lance doped. I watched closely as Floyd Landis and
Tyler Hamilton and Jan Ullrich and others proclaimed their innocence and waged
a media battle and sometimes bizarre legal battles. Now we've seen Lance
sounding exactly like Floyd and Tyler: strident and whiny. Lance even pulled
out the unconstitutional card, claiming that the lawfully created American
oversight body for sports and doping doesn't have the authority to oversee HIM.
Funny that he didn't make that argument when it was Floyd and Tyler in the
crosshairs. Lance also forgot the truth that patriotism is the last refuge of
a scoundrel, as he invoked the Constitution to hide behind.
So what we are left with is a tacit admission of guilt by Lance Amstrong. The
strong suspicion must be that he gave up the fight not because it was unfair or
unconstitutional but because he was going to lose. By quitting now he protects
some ambiguity. Why is this important? Because Lance was paid millions of
taxpayer dollars as a professional athlete whose results were the result of
cheating. He appears to have perpetrated fraud against the American people
personally and financially. This actually is a big deal.
It's also got nothing to do with RBW and we probably shouldn't discuss it here,
come to think of it. There are plenty of other venues.
Tim
On Aug 24, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Marc Irwin
irwin7...@gmail.commailto:irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and the
judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge to hear.
Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley Wiggins'
mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4,
LyleBogart{AT}gmail.comhttp://gmail.com wrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so tested
the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be happy until
they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this, though. . .
lyle
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207.882.6494tel:207.882.6494
206.794.6937tel:206.794.6937
On 24 August 2012 01:47, Jim Cloud clou...@aol.com wrote:
Just picked this up from internet traffic:
http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
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RE: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Now that is a enhancer I can get behind.
On Aug 24, 2012 1:41 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote:
I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner
on a this hot afternoon,.. Ahem,
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com]
on behalf of Peter Morgano [uscpeter11...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:20 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I would rather discuss the aspects of drying paint than this Lance stuff.
This has nothing to do with my continued frustration in adjusting the
cantis on my Bombadil, I think the pads are too toed in.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net
mailto:tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
That's not what the judge said according to all the news articles I saw.
What I saw reported was that the judge determined that USADA had
jurisdiction and that the case belonged in that process. In his opinion
the court had no reason to intervene- Lance brought it to court trying to
get the process stopped, the USADA did not file the case in the court.
As a former bike racing fan for some 40 years, I followed the Tour de
France and a hundred other races every year very closely. Lance was a star
rider before his cancer and his comeback to win his first Tour was
tremendous. And then he won year after year with famous (and infamous)
determination and drive.
Then the doping stories came out. Not about Lance but about the racers he
defeated at the top of the leader board and the also-rans. And I started
wondering how a man could dominate, year after year, a field full of
dopers. The obvious answer was that he was doping too and that he was a
lot better at it than his competitors. I tried to give him the benefit of
the doubt and defended him, but the obvious became too obvious.
Doping in pro cycling is a very long tradition dating back since the start
of the sport. I think that accounts for the willingness of the UCI and
race organizers to look the other way. In Europe, pro cycling is big money
and money buys closed eyes; a lot of money buys a lot of closed eyes- sort
of like Congress and lobbyists. Pro bike racing seems to be about as
honest as professional wrestling.
So I came to believe that Lance doped. I watched closely as Floyd Landis
and Tyler Hamilton and Jan Ullrich and others proclaimed their innocence
and waged a media battle and sometimes bizarre legal battles. Now we've
seen Lance sounding exactly like Floyd and Tyler: strident and whiny.
Lance even pulled out the unconstitutional card, claiming that the
lawfully created American oversight body for sports and doping doesn't have
the authority to oversee HIM. Funny that he didn't make that argument when
it was Floyd and Tyler in the crosshairs. Lance also forgot the truth that
patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, as he invoked the
Constitution to hide behind.
So what we are left with is a tacit admission of guilt by Lance Amstrong.
The strong suspicion must be that he gave up the fight not because it was
unfair or unconstitutional but because he was going to lose. By quitting
now he protects some ambiguity. Why is this important? Because Lance was
paid millions of taxpayer dollars as a professional athlete whose results
were the result of cheating. He appears to have perpetrated fraud against
the American people personally and financially. This actually is a big
deal.
It's also got nothing to do with RBW and we probably shouldn't discuss it
here, come to think of it. There are plenty of other venues.
Tim
On Aug 24, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.commailto:
irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
What is also inevitable is a protest and appeal by the UCI. They have
protested the jurisdiction of the USADA since the case was introduced and
the judge in Dallas told the USADA they didn't have a case worthy of judge
to hear. Oh well, it seems the races are cleaner now, except for Bradley
Wiggins' mouth.
Marc
On Friday, August 24, 2012 5:37:40 AM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com
http://gmail.com wrote:
Seems inevitable, really, either because Lance *is* guilty of doping or
because, by consistently beating others shown to have been doping, he so
tested the objectivity of the testing agencies that they could never be
happy until they convicted him. I doubt we've heard the last of this,
though. . .
lyle
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207.882.6494tel:207.882.6494
206.794.6937tel:206.794.6937
On 24 August 2012 01:47, Jim Cloud clou...@aol.com wrote:
Just picked this up from internet traffic:
http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html
Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ
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Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I'm gonna try one of thesehttp://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tacx-brake-shoe-tuner-model-tl4580-prod10723/, so I can keep up with the pros. On Friday, 24 August 2012 19:41:41 UTC+2, Mayfly wrote: I find my canti adjustment prowess doping enhanced... a ice cold pilsner on a this hot afternoon,.. Ahem, -- 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/-/cmCbo52wvC0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Idea for real RivCustom head badges. What would yours be?
Ouch. Let me know before you critique the writings of that Bike Tinker guy. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, August 24, 2012 3:44:06 AM UTC-7, z-man wrote: It figures Kostman would do this. His Classic Cyclist articles were laughable in their smugness, and head-swelling ego attitude. I kept waiting for the section where he would say the classic cyclist has just the right haircut as part of looking just right. Sent from my iPad On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:29 PM, James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.netjavascript: wrote: Chris Kostman does this. His Roadeo at the bottom of the page has one of his own custom headbadges that are also shown at this page sort of near the bottom. Check it out: http://www.xo-1.org/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00-08:00updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00-08:00max-results=29 -Original Message- From: lungimsam Sent: Aug 23, 2012 9:57 AM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: Subject: [RBW] Idea for real RivCustom head badges. What would yours be? You get a Riv Custom - you get a head badge with pic of a loved-one or pet on it. Move the regular badge to the seat tube - no label, just badge. It is a Custom, after all. And that would class it up. Have Rivendell _Name of loved one/pet__ on the seat tube. What would yours be? Freddie Hoffman could get a Ruthie model, with his Mom's pic on the badge. -- 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/-/AopGyqPeHPcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qXqXeZHqNwsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] 1st Flat with Foss Tube
So, not proof against goatheads -- thanks for guinea-pigging these things. Ryan Watson: weren't you going to test them here in ABQ, NM, Goatheadland, USA? Your results? Patrick Moore in ABQ, NM, where the gross speading of the vine promises a hugely fraught automne (I dug up literally a bushel basket of goathead vines from our church driveway and adjacent plantings). On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:01 AM, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the summer and lots of commuting and shopping in New Orleans and Vermont. This morning I got ready to come to work and the rear tire was flat. The culprit was a small sliver of green glass (Heineken?) which was still embedded in the tire (Schwalbe Racer). The thing about it is that the piece of glass was really small - probably less than 1/16 in width. I thought the Foss tube was supposed to seal off small punctures. Of course, it may be that the glass got in some time ago and the tube held air for some time but I don't think so. When I rode home yesterday I had no sense that the rear tire was soft and this morning it was completely flat. For what it's worth, I rode home in heavy rain yesterday and there was a lot of standing water, conditions which in my experience make punctures more likely. -- George Strickler New Orleans, Louisiana -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon
Marc, the link is in the first post. The bag photos aren't up yet, but soon - I should be able to take them tonight. Regarding the brakes, I'm really only interested in the 982s, because I have plenty of other cantis lying around - I just thought I'd put some feelers out for the ones that are harder to come by. thanks, Andrew -- 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/-/BU3u5LrtVrsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon
O -Original Message- From: Andrew Drummond andrew.d.drumm...@gmail.com Sender: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:13:07 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon Bag is sold, pending payment. The flickr gallery has been updated with more for sale, and there's still more to come (no photos of bags, rack, or wheels yet). Mavic hubs, off a 1990 Bridgestone MB-0. Polished finish, 32 hole, 130mm OLN. Used, but in excellent condition. Mavic skewers included. $100 shipped Mavic front hub, black, 32 hole. Used, but in excellent condition. Mavic skewer included. $35 shipped Rivendell lugged quill stem, 10cm. Used, but in very good condition. There are some minor scratches on the drive side of the quill lug (visible in photo). $135 shipped XTR front derailleurs. FD-M952. One 28.6, one 34.9, both bottom pull. Used, but in good condition – no dents or major scratches. The 34.9 derailleur has a bit more wear inside the outer cage; the 28.6 is practically new. $20 ea shipped Rivendell Baggins rear panniers. A little dirty, but no damage. Straps to bind them to your rack sides are included. $100 shipped Baggins Hoss (large) saddlebag – used, but in very good condition. Some dirt, but no damage. All straps included. $150 shipped Baggins Adam (medium) saddlebag– used, but in very good condition. Some dirt, but no damage. All straps included. $120 shipped Rivendell/Nitto large front rack. Installed briefly, but not used. All hardware included. This is from the early days of the rack, when it was offered in both 700c and 26 inch versions; this one is 700c. Might work on other sizes, but I haven’t tried it (may require drilling additional holes in the lower tabs, as on the current version). Pre-triangulation, but really – it’s not going to fail. $140 shipped Wheelset – 700c Bontrager Fairlane rims, rear asymmetrical, 36 hole, Phil freewheel rear and Mavic front hubs, DT Competition spokes. Very strong wheels, excellent for touring. Fairly wide - I can take a measurement if you're interested. Relatively low miles, excellent condition. $200 + shipping Wheelset – 26” Bontrager Maverick rims, rear asymmetrical, 32 hole, black Bullseye front and rear hubs. Hubs were used, but rims were brand new when laced. They have maybe 30 miles on them – machining marks are still perfectly clear on the sidewalls. Rim stickers are not perfect, because the bike they were on hung from a hook in the shed for a while. $125 + shipping I’d consider some trades too – I’d love to find: Dia-Compe 982 cantis, preferably silver but black wouldn’t kill me. Sugino Mighty Tour or some other quality 110 double crank A tasteful threadless stem, 10cm, 0 degree rise (90 deg to steer tube), silver, detachable faceplate, 26.0 clamp. Brazed steel or forged aluminum. Preferably 1, but I can live with a shim. XTR rear derailleur (rapid rise a plus) An interesting front derailleur suitable for use with a 46t big ring - early MTB-ish. Please get in touch with questions/offers/etc. I accept paypal and postal money orders, and cash if you’re local. -- 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/-/1EIEqobfYDEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown
Not much to explain. You just need a 1 threadless headset. The VO Grand Cru is a great one for the money. There aren't many 1 threadless stems around unless you have a builder make you one or you get the nitto ones. Either way that is quite a bit of $. I know there are ~$30 black Kelly ones on ebay that people seem to like. Limited stock though. -- 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/-/O0Lp5rAo7QwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: What's your Rivendell story?
In early 2006, I was looking for a handlebar replacement for my old beach cruiser. Wasn't even looking for another bike. My internet search led me to Rivendell (their old website, the one which had reviews from folks who bought Riv bikes, like the Wilbury (remember that one?); the one that still advertised the Romulus; and Goodrich-built customs; my, how times fly). Anyway, never heard of Riv before. Something happened when I saw the steel bikes in their two-toned glory. I felt, what was it...surprise? Not awe, but...a deep admiration. This happens whenever I see something where it's obvious someone spent long hours sweating the details. I had to have one. What really caught my eye was the orange Rambouillet, whose stock was dwindling at that point. I wanted a 56 cm orange colored Ram but couldn't find one. Then, I found a green 54 cm Ram frame in Tennessee (I forgot the name of the shop, but they did advertise the country bike concept in connection with their Riv inventory). Bought the green one. But then, I found, buried inside, almost like an afterthought, an ad posted on Acme Bicycle's website (Kansas City) for a 56 cm orange Ram frame. Score! Bought it. Sold the green frame. Took the orange frame to RBW for the standard build-up in October 2006. The rest is history. Sold off all my bikes; didn't need 'em; the Ram does everything I want. Hundreds of miles later (and one circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe in 2007's Bike Big Blue event) it's still a beautiful ride. Here's it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51853926@N05/7559324774/ Mostly ride in and around Sacramento, American River parkway, and Folsom Lake. Enjoy! On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:06:10 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: So how did you originally find out about them, and why/where/how did you get your first Rivendell bike? -- 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/-/lRr0Rura5e0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: Rivendell Bombadil, 60cm Fully-Built
How tall are you? PBH? On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote: I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully built with premium components: - Shimano 9 speed barcons - Shamano XT rear derailleur, rapid rise - IRD front derailleur, triple - Sugino XD triple crankset with 170mm arms - Nitto Technomic Stem - Nitto Noodle Bar, yellow cloth bar tape tied with hemp twine and shellacked with amber dewaxed shellac (by me) - Velo Orange hammered fenders - Phil Wood front and rear hubs laced 3-cross to 40 spoke Velocity Dyad rims. Silver Salsa quick release skewers. Super sturdy for touring or larger riders! - Tubus racks, front and rear - Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes - Tektro brake levers with quick release buttons and black rubber hoods - Phil Wood Bottom Bracket - Schwalbe Marathon Extreme 35mm tires I am asking $3,000K for the bike packed and delivered in the lower 48 states, I would prefer payment by some means other than paypal and can give you lots of references for both bike and camera sales. I am open to reasonable offers and promise not to be offended if you promise in return not to be offended if I decline. There are no issues at all with this bike, everything works perfectly - the chain is getting old and could stand to be replaced but that's about it. Very clean, no crashes - maybe a few smudges of dirt in the pictures, fenders have a few small dings in them from normal wear and tear. Never crashed or traumatized - this is a great bicycle! I am the original owner and bought it from Rivendell myself. That's the price of the new frame alone at Rivendell - you are basically getting a high-quality build for free in this deal. You can see pictures of the actual bike and build here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919682/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919520/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753918246/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921290/in/photostream/ [url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7753921138_14a7940673.jpg[/img][/url ] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/]Bombadil-2[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/blindrobert/]Blind Robert[/url], on Flickr -- 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/-/u_9McbkMLxcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] FS 60cm Butterscotch Saluki, cantilevered, complete bike for sale
This is 60cm Butterscotch Saluki with cantilevers. It is a complete bike, ready to ride. The frame was built in Japan at the Toyo factory. The bike is in great condition, no dents just some paint scratches. I have added a number of new parts to the bike. If the 48cm noodle are too wide for you, I can throw in a 46cm noodle bar. I work at rivendell but this is my personal bike and this sale has nothing to do with Rivendell, so please don't call in asking about my bike. You can contact me a vi...@rivbike.com and please leave a contact number so I can call you back. I'm selling the bike as a complete only, no parting out... sorry Here's the component list: -48cm Nitto Noodle Handlebars -10cm Nitto Tallux stem NEW -Shimano Tiagra brake levers -Newbaum's Dark blue cotton bar tape NEW -front brake interrupter (I also have the rear one I will include) -Shimano Bar-end shifters -Shimano Ultegra Long-cage rear derailer -IRD Alpina front derailer -Sugino 170mm Triple crankset 46-36-24 -Grip King MKS pedals - each pedal has spikes on one side -Nitto S-83 seatpost -Selle-An-Atomica saddle - black, clydesdale NEW -TRP EuroX cantilever brakes, salmon pads - titanium gold with the new TRP adjustable, straight post canti's, which allow for easier toe-in -SKS Longboard fenders in silver NEW -front wheel is a 32h Suntour XC9000 hub laced to a Synergy rim - Hands on Wheels built -rear wheel is a 32h Shimano deore LX hub laced to an off-center Synergy rim -Hands on Wheels built -Fatty Rumpkin tires by Panaracer 41mm New -Carradice saddle bag Barely used -Nitto Bottle cage -Nitto Wire Guard here's the address to my pictures of the bike on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36432389@N04/sets/72157630435238534/ I'm asking $2700 for everything listed. I live near Walnut Creek, CA but I worked as the bike packer here for quite a while, so I can pack and ship the bike out if needed. -- 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/-/Qt_VMwoV80cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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. attachment: set-72157630435238534.jpegattachment: set-72157630435238534-1.jpegattachment: set-72157630435238534-2.jpegattachment: set-72157630435238534-3.jpeg
Re: [RBW] How Saluki got its name, and is that a real dog on the badge?
I'll see if I can dig into the archives, but there was a Reader article which spoke about coursing hounds in general, and the Saluki in particular. I believe that the headbadge was from a specific dog, though I cannot recall whose right now. This made me realize once again that I never did pull together a Saluki specific page. Harumph oh well, now that we have the new booth built up and things rolling along at home, I oughta start digging back into the archives. In the meantime, here's one mof my all-time favorite Saluki examples from the galleries: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc081-johnprice0206.html Oh heck, since my new desk setup is so close to the cabinet where this stuff is Here are a couple quick scans from Reader #35 - Spring 2005 (the backward-riding Zeus cover image) which talk a little about Salukis. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/7852992658/in/photostream and http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/7852993850/in/photostream - Jim cyclofiend.com / cyclofi...@gmail.com On Aug 23, 2012, at 9:41 AM, lungimsam wrote: Anyone know the story? Is that a real pic of a certain Saluki dog on the frame? -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bombadil, 60cm Fully-Built
My PBH is 92cm On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Steve Stewart wrote: How tall are you? PBH? On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote: I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully built with premium components: Shimano 9 speed barcons Shamano XT rear derailleur, rapid rise IRD front derailleur, triple Sugino XD triple crankset with 170mm arms Nitto Technomic Stem Nitto Noodle Bar, yellow cloth bar tape tied with hemp twine and shellacked with amber dewaxed shellac (by me) Velo Orange hammered fenders Phil Wood front and rear hubs laced 3-cross to 40 spoke Velocity Dyad rims. Silver Salsa quick release skewers. Super sturdy for touring or larger riders! Tubus racks, front and rear Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes Tektro brake levers with quick release buttons and black rubber hoods Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Schwalbe Marathon Extreme 35mm tires I am asking $3,000K for the bike packed and delivered in the lower 48 states, I would prefer payment by some means other than paypal and can give you lots of references for both bike and camera sales. I am open to reasonable offers and promise not to be offended if you promise in return not to be offended if I decline. There are no issues at all with this bike, everything works perfectly - the chain is getting old and could stand to be replaced but that's about it. Very clean, no crashes - maybe a few smudges of dirt in the pictures, fenders have a few small dings in them from normal wear and tear. Never crashed or traumatized - this is a great bicycle! I am the original owner and bought it from Rivendell myself. That's the price of the new frame alone at Rivendell - you are basically getting a high-quality build for free in this deal. You can see pictures of the actual bike and build here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919682/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919520/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753918246/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921290/in/photostream/ [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7753921138_14a7940673.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/]Bombadil-2[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/blindrobert/]Blind Robert[/url], on Flickr -- 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/-/u_9McbkMLxcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Ummm, no Tour titles have been lost yet. The Tour de France would have to vacate those titles and if you think they are going to allow the US tell them who what they can and cannot do ... think again ! The whole thing is quite illogical ... and it's far from over. Here's a great article of Escartin, who finished third to Armstrong in '99. *Fernado Escartin, who finished third behind Lance Armstrong and Alex Zuelle in the 1999 Tour de France, has called USADA’s decision to ban Armstronghttp://www.cyclingnews.com/news/usada-bans-armstrong-for-life-disqualifies-all-results-since-1998and strip him of his Tour titles illogical. * *Escartin was one of the most successful climbers of his generation, competing at the highest level both before and after Armstrong’s first Tour win. In 1999, he raced for the Spanish Kelme squad and won a stage.* *Armstrong, who has always denied doping, announced on Thursday that would not contest USADA’s charges relating to dopinghttp://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lance-armstrong-wont-fight-usada-chargesoffences during his time with the US Postal Service squad. * *It's 13 years now since this all happened, it seems completely illogical and unreal. I don't want to even think about it. How far back in time do they want to go?,” Escartin told Reuters.* *Once they have done all the doping tests then that's as far as it should go, the Spaniard said. It makes no sense.* *In Spain, after five years a legal case is dropped and for me, Lance Armstrong is as much a champion now as he was yesterday.* -- 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/-/XPCrnfTs1KQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: FS: Rivendell Bombadil, 60cm Fully-Built
With a PBH of 92 you could definitely ride a 60cm Bombadil. It is probably ideal for people with pbh of 89-94 but don't quote me on that... there's info on the Rivendell website outlining the ideal PBH range for each size. and here it is (cut and paste) 48cm (for 650B wheels) For PBH of about 77 to 83cm; Saddle height 67 to 73. 52cm (for 650B wheels) For PBH of about 81 to 87cm; Saddle height 71 to 77. 56cm (for 650B wheels) For PBH of about 84 to 91cm; Saddle height 74 to 81. 60cm (for 700c wheels) For PBH of about 87 to 95cm; Saddle height 77 to 86.. 64cm (for 700c wheels) For PBH of about 93 to 102cm; Saddle height 85 to 92. On Friday, August 24, 2012 3:57:15 PM UTC-4, Swza wrote: My PBH is 92cm On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Steve Stewart wrote: How tall are you? PBH? On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:46:47 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote: I have decided to sell my Rivendell Bombadil. This is the original model with parallel top tubes in the 60cm size. It is fully built with premium components: - Shimano 9 speed barcons - Shamano XT rear derailleur, rapid rise - IRD front derailleur, triple - Sugino XD triple crankset with 170mm arms - Nitto Technomic Stem - Nitto Noodle Bar, yellow cloth bar tape tied with hemp twine and shellacked with amber dewaxed shellac (by me) - Velo Orange hammered fenders - Phil Wood front and rear hubs laced 3-cross to 40 spoke Velocity Dyad rims. Silver Salsa quick release skewers. Super sturdy for touring or larger riders! - Tubus racks, front and rear - Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes - Tektro brake levers with quick release buttons and black rubber hoods - Phil Wood Bottom Bracket - Schwalbe Marathon Extreme 35mm tires I am asking $3,000K for the bike packed and delivered in the lower 48 states, I would prefer payment by some means other than paypal and can give you lots of references for both bike and camera sales. I am open to reasonable offers and promise not to be offended if you promise in return not to be offended if I decline. There are no issues at all with this bike, everything works perfectly - the chain is getting old and could stand to be replaced but that's about it. Very clean, no crashes - maybe a few smudges of dirt in the pictures, fenders have a few small dings in them from normal wear and tear. Never crashed or traumatized - this is a great bicycle! I am the original owner and bought it from Rivendell myself. That's the price of the new frame alone at Rivendell - you are basically getting a high-quality build for free in this deal. You can see pictures of the actual bike and build here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919682/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753919520/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753918246/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921290/in/photostream/ [url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7753921138_14a7940673.jpg[/img][/url ] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7753921138/]Bombadil-2[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/blindrobert/]Blind Robert[/url], on Flickr -- 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/-/u_9McbkMLxcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3Q2pZRlsv4kJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake. On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
hahahaha I love you guys! -Andy On Aug 24, 2:44 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake. On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] Climbing fixed
Someone the other day said that he's interested in fixed gears but thought that climbing would be too hard. Just came back from a 21 mile rolling terrain ramble including a 1 mile rather steep hill; this on the 75 gofast. I swear up and down (heh heh) that climbing that hill, even the last 1/4 mile steep part, is easier standing on the 18 lb, 75 gofast than on the, what, 15-16 lb heavier Fargo (with Kojak wheelset) sitting in the 36/24-29 (38 - 34). Riding **down** that same hill is considerably more work on the gofast, though! Patrick riding fixed makes you a masher! Moore -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Climbing fixed
Yes. Gear for gear, a fixed-gear bicycle climbs better than a standard, geared bike (or a single-speed). I speak from experience, including cresting the Continental Divide at 11,000 feet. As Patrick notes, the downhill side of the hill is generally the harder part of the ride. --Eric N On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Someone the other day said that he's interested in fixed gears but thought that climbing would be too hard. Just came back from a 21 mile rolling terrain ramble including a 1 mile rather steep hill; this on the 75 gofast. I swear up and down (heh heh) that climbing that hill, even the last 1/4 mile steep part, is easier standing on the 18 lb, 75 gofast than on the, what, 15-16 lb heavier Fargo (with Kojak wheelset) sitting in the 36/24-29 (38 - 34). Riding **down** that same hill is considerably more work on the gofast, though! Patrick riding fixed makes you a masher! Moore -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-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-bunch@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] Climbing fixed
When Eric speaks about riding fixed, I press my lips together. That alone (!) shows the massive difference between his ability and mine. Patrick mmphw, mmblmmbl, wmmphm Moore, who just climbed an epic several hundred feet, standing, in Rio Rancho, NM, USA On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Yes. Gear for gear, a fixed-gear bicycle climbs better than a standard, geared bike (or a single-speed). I speak from experience, including cresting the Continental Divide at 11,000 feet. As Patrick notes, the downhill side of the hill is generally the harder part of the ride. --Eric N On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Someone the other day said that he's interested in fixed gears but thought that climbing would be too hard. Just came back from a 21 mile rolling terrain ramble including a 1 mile rather steep hill; this on the 75 gofast. I swear up and down (heh heh) that climbing that hill, even the last 1/4 mile steep part, is easier standing on the 18 lb, 75 gofast than on the, what, 15-16 lb heavier Fargo (with Kojak wheelset) sitting in the 36/24-29 (38 - 34). Riding **down** that same hill is considerably more work on the gofast, though! Patrick riding fixed makes you a masher! Moore -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-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-bunch@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. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
OK, I'll start another war - forget cantis, Pauls or otherwise! Get yourself some v-brakes or mini-vs if you're using road levers like Campy ergos. Work way better than cantis with more stopping power and NO brake chatter or shudder. Good Luck! On Friday, August 24, 2012 2:44:07 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake. On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth gart...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Wu-wFUPA_GMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I would but I am attached to my dia comp levers as silly as it sounds. I just don't like the look of v brake levers,why can't they do a more classical design? I don't want to use a travel agent or anything like that either. I guess I could do the mini motos, I only run hetres with 52 velo orange fenders so they should clear it. On Aug 24, 2012 6:30 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: OK, I'll start another war - forget cantis, Pauls or otherwise! Get yourself some v-brakes or mini-vs if you're using road levers like Campy ergos. Work way better than cantis with more stopping power and NO brake chatter or shudder. Good Luck! On Friday, August 24, 2012 2:44:07 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake. On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth gart...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/**eOPWHcOTHlYJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@** googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Wu-wFUPA_GMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Is my reply gone ? Anyway ... it sounds like your yoke angle is too high . On a Bombadil, FWIW .. I wouldn't recommend that style of brake. Wide profiles work best on a Bombadil, from trying out various brakes types on mine. -- 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/-/6YqqFxZT-xQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Nitto Randoneur bars. Have tyou used them?
Was wondering how they feel different from regular drops. Looks like the drops are very wide, and the hoods are slanted compared to a regular drop bar. 1. What is the reason for all the massive contours? 2. Do you like yours? 3. How do you size them for yourself - from the hooks, c-c, or the ends, c-c? -- 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/-/NKI_z0Wt_2gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: 1st Flat with Foss Tube
My first and only flat with a foss tube was too close to the stem to repair. michael On Friday, August 24, 2012 12:01:59 PM UTC-4, GeorgeS wrote: I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the summer and lots of commuting and shopping in New Orleans and Vermont. This morning I got ready to come to work and the rear tire was flat. The culprit was a small sliver of green glass (Heineken?) which was still embedded in the tire (Schwalbe Racer). The thing about it is that the piece of glass was really small - probably less than 1/16 in width. I thought the Foss tube was supposed to seal off small punctures. Of course, it may be that the glass got in some time ago and the tube held air for some time but I don't think so. When I rode home yesterday I had no sense that the rear tire was soft and this morning it was completely flat. For what it's worth, I rode home in heavy rain yesterday and there was a lot of standing water, conditions which in my experience make punctures more likely. -- George Strickler New Orleans, Louisiana -- 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/-/aB_zNNGKn38J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] How Saluki got its name, and is that a real dog on the badge?
If anyone here has a nice hi-res full frontal headshot of that first badge, let me know. It's one of the few I have not added to the poster collection. Also need the very first cast pewter Rivendell badge. As soon as the new-bike badge is revealed I'll be updating the poster, and might was well add Saluki #1 to the series. Marty -- 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/-/7JcURzaHALoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Nitto Randoneur bars. Have tyou used them?
I use 42 cm drops normally but use 45 cm rando bars, which (I think) are measured at the bar ends after they flare out. I like the flare and find it comfortable and good for climbing. I've gone extreme with this on other bikes with the Salsa Woodchipper. Toshi On 8/24/12, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Was wondering how they feel different from regular drops. Looks like the drops are very wide, and the hoods are slanted compared to a regular drop bar. 1. What is the reason for all the massive contours? 2. Do you like yours? 3. How do you size them for yourself - from the hooks, c-c, or the ends, c-c? -- 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/-/NKI_z0Wt_2gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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. -- Sent from my mobile device -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Two Rivs for sale in Seattle
I went down to Elliot Bay today to check out the two bikes, and the Glorious was, as has been reported, already gone, and the custom was out for a test ride, so I didn't get to see it...but...there were indications we may be hearing from one of the regulars on our Seattle Riv Rides shortly :) 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.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/vpyqLQERKVQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Aaagggh!! OK, just kidding. My tandem came with mini-V brakes. They are not a panacea because they take a lot of cable travel for road levers, so there is very little tolerance for a rim that gets tweaked. But they do stop well and the cable routing is simple. BTW, cable routing is why the V-brake was invented. It was not to improve stopping power but to make suspension bikes easier to build. Tim On Aug 24, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Brewster Fong wrote: OK, I'll start another war - forget cantis, Pauls or otherwise! Get yourself some v-brakes or mini-vs if you're using road levers like Campy ergos. Work way better than cantis with more stopping power and NO brake chatter or shudder. Good Luck! On Friday, August 24, 2012 2:44:07 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Paul touring, and I can't get Power at the rear brake. On Aug 24, 2012 4:52 PM, Garth gart...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, what kind of canti's do you have ? -- 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/-/eOPWHcOTHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Wu-wFUPA_GMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] ISO examples and photos of nice city bikes on a budget
Marc: thanks; how much and what does it look like? I expect it will be too small; she is 5'6 to 5'7, but she has very long legs -- can ride a 58 c-c. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: Patrick, If she's 5'2-5'6, I know a dude down in Cruces with a Kogswell P/R fs. Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of PATRICK MOORE [bertin...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 5:12 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: [RBW] ISO examples and photos of nice city bikes on a budget A friend wants to take up commuting to her job at Intel, some 4 miles from her house in Rio Rancho: rolling terrain with 200-300 feet of climbing (I estimate) between Intel and her house. Mid '50s, hasn't ridden in five or six years, has residual car accident neck injury that requires an upright position. She mistakenly bought a $150 POC (technical term) comfort bike that has never been satisfactory and which I persuaded her was not worth attempting to fix or upgrade. Her budget is $1,000 or less, and I believe that for such money she can find a decent city bike with fenders, chain guard, good rack, dyno lights, wide range hub gear -- not non-negotiable, tho' thought-proof shifting is, mattress saddle and decent wheels. Tires: she won't fix flats, so it's either thorn proof tubes or something like an Armadillo if the Armadillo or substitute is proof against goatheads. I guess I can use the local system which consists in cutting the beads off an old tire and using the remaining casing as a tire liner. Although she has owned, apparently, at least one decent Trek, she is entirely ignorant of what to buy -- her last attempt resulted in that Big 5 $150 POS/POC -- so it looks as if I can set the parameters and standards (!!!) and my little mind says city bike or converted UJB or touring bike, and not converted mountain bike. I'd like to see any of y'all's such examples or near examples, including photos. I've seen some very nice modern, aluminum-framed city bikes -- Amersterdams, a very nice Specialized Sports clone, etc. -- but I'm sure y'all have built up others on other plans. Please give total budget for your build, too. I am afraid that she can't afford a Rivendell, but I'd like to get her something Rivendellianesque. Thanks. -- When in Rome, do as they done in Milledgeville. Flannery O'Connor - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-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-bunch@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. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Flat with Foss Tube
I piked up more than half a dozen one day last year. Definitely not proof against goat heads, thought they may leak down more slowly. On Aug 24, 12:03 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: So, not proof against goatheads -- thanks for guinea-pigging these things. Ryan Watson: weren't you going to test them here in ABQ, NM, Goatheadland, USA? Your results? Patrick Moore in ABQ, NM, where the gross speading of the vine promises a hugely fraught automne (I dug up literally a bushel basket of goathead vines from our church driveway and adjacent plantings). On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 10:01 AM, George Strickler chobur...@gmail.com wrote: I've had Foss tubes on my Atlanis for about five months now with no flats. Probably around 600 miles including one long trip during the summer and lots of commuting and shopping in New Orleans and Vermont. This morning I got ready to come to work and the rear tire was flat. The culprit was a small sliver of green glass (Heineken?) which was still embedded in the tire (Schwalbe Racer). The thing about it is that the piece of glass was really small - probably less than 1/16 in width. I thought the Foss tube was supposed to seal off small punctures. Of course, it may be that the glass got in some time ago and the tube held air for some time but I don't think so. When I rode home yesterday I had no sense that the rear tire was soft and this morning it was completely flat. For what it's worth, I rode home in heavy rain yesterday and there was a lot of standing water, conditions which in my experience make punctures more likely. -- George Strickler New Orleans, Louisiana -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Randoneur bars. Have tyou used them?
It looks like they give you a more natural wrist angle on the hoods. Like the hands are at a 45 degree angle, instead of straigt up and down like a normal drop bar. -- 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/-/UKPOJ4QCmn8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: 1st Flat with Foss Tube
Six+ in one ride? No, not what I need, thanks all the same. Most goathead punctures, IME, are relatively slow leaks anyway. If I could be convinced that sealants truly sealed nail-size holes, I'd use them, but IME, sealants just make a mess with any hole bigger than a very small thorn hole. Can anyone convince me otherwise? Segwaying: all dressed, turnkey city bike: Novara Fusion: http://www.rei.com/product/808783/novara-fusion-bike-2012 $700 right now at the local. All it needs is a front mud flap and a set of panniers. IMO, a better deal than the Breezer L 8whatever, Linuses, and so forth. If friend's budget were 3X what it is, of course a Glorius, all dressed. Thanks for all the helpful comment on city bikes. On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: I piked up more than half a dozen one day last year. Definitely not proof against goat heads, thought they may leak down more slowly. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 1st Flat with Foss Tube
Hmmm. No I could have done without that too. Never tried sealants so I won't speculate about how that would have worked. I do suspect that had I ben using schwalbe fatties instead of Quasi- Motos that day I would have had more fun. On Aug 24, 5:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Six+ in one ride? No, not what I need, thanks all the same. Most goathead punctures, IME, are relatively slow leaks anyway. If I could be convinced that sealants truly sealed nail-size holes, I'd use them, but IME, sealants just make a mess with any hole bigger than a very small thorn hole. Can anyone convince me otherwise? Segwaying: all dressed, turnkey city bike: Novara Fusion: http://www.rei.com/product/808783/novara-fusion-bike-2012 $700 right now at the local. All it needs is a front mud flap and a set of panniers. IMO, a better deal than the Breezer L 8whatever, Linuses, and so forth. If friend's budget were 3X what it is, of course a Glorius, all dressed. Thanks for all the helpful comment on city bikes. On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: I piked up more than half a dozen one day last year. Definitely not proof against goat heads, thought they may leak down more slowly. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
I'm with Garth, check your yoke angle. I've got Paul Touring cantis on one bike and feel they are very strong. In fact, just as strong as the V brakes on my other bikes. Otherwise, check the angle of the pads and arms. On long arm cantis, I personally set up the brakes so when the pad hits, the arms and yoke are around 90 degrees. Pretty sure I starting using that from reading the Sheldon Brown article on canti setup. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Is my reply gone ? Anyway ... it sounds like your yoke angle is too high . On a Bombadil, FWIW .. I wouldn't recommend that style of brake. Wide profiles work best on a Bombadil, from trying out various brakes types on mine. -- 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/-/6YqqFxZT-xQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Hmm, maybe someone could send over a pic of a good setup? On Aug 24, 2012 9:07 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm with Garth, check your yoke angle. I've got Paul Touring cantis on one bike and feel they are very strong. In fact, just as strong as the V brakes on my other bikes. Otherwise, check the angle of the pads and arms. On long arm cantis, I personally set up the brakes so when the pad hits, the arms and yoke are around 90 degrees. Pretty sure I starting using that from reading the Sheldon Brown article on canti setup. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Is my reply gone ? Anyway ... it sounds like your yoke angle is too high . On a Bombadil, FWIW .. I wouldn't recommend that style of brake. Wide profiles work best on a Bombadil, from trying out various brakes types on mine. -- 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/-/6YqqFxZT-xQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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-bunch@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] Couple of Chicago CL Rivendells - 57 QB and 64 custom
$800 for the QB, and $1200 for the tall one. Not mine, and no interest. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3216427600.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/3213616337.html -- 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/-/snq2-GBV5J0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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: SimpleOne - Midnight Bliss...
Here's a first photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/7854475750/in/photostream This thing pedals SO quietly, I'm able to sneak up on deer... I rode it for a few miles tonight on the crushed stone path along the Delaware River south of Lambertville/New Hope... I didn't want to stop, but ran out of light and had to turn back. (Need to install those lights TONIGHT) BB On Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:29:06 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: John: beside basically sound knees to begin with, climbing hills in relatively high gears is largely a matter of (1) habituation, (2) position -- rearward saddle position promoting low cadence, high torque pedaling, and (3) technique -- knowing when your knees require you to stand, knowing how to pace yourself so that you have energy to stand for a given length and incline of hill. I've been amazed at how easy it is to climb longish (~1 mile) hills in even a 75 gear when you keep your cadence very low. When I ride with my brother on longish hills, he on a derailleur bike and I on a fixed gear, I often have to keep backing off to avoid running into him. (I let him set the pace since I am psychologically unable to set as slow a pace as he can be comfortable with.) (For the record: when my brother is in shape, as he is now, the pace will pick up; but he still is far, far more sedate than I am.) On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:58 AM, lungimsam john1...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I know the feeling of midnight rides. Once I breezed around with a new lighting sysem on. It was amazing to ride at night. So quiet and barely cars!! Only the whirring of the tires on pavement. Single speed would be cool to have, but my knees would be destroyed in no time. You guys must have knees of iron. I don't know how you do it. -- 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/-/R3lYXYs4D6wJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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/-/slHsjhhbgwkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
This works for me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/1679476454/in/set-72157602592825848I can lock up the front wheel if I put some effort into it. On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Hmm, maybe someone could send over a pic of a good setup? On Aug 24, 2012 9:07 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm with Garth, check your yoke angle. I've got Paul Touring cantis on one bike and feel they are very strong. In fact, just as strong as the V brakes on my other bikes. Otherwise, check the angle of the pads and arms. On long arm cantis, I personally set up the brakes so when the pad hits, the arms and yoke are around 90 degrees. Pretty sure I starting using that from reading the Sheldon Brown article on canti setup. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Is my reply gone ? Anyway ... it sounds like your yoke angle is too high . On a Bombadil, FWIW .. I wouldn't recommend that style of brake. Wide profiles work best on a Bombadil, from trying out various brakes types on mine. -- 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/-/6YqqFxZT-xQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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-bunch@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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** The good thing about *science* is that it's *true* whether or not you * believe* in it. -- *Neil deGrasse Tyson*. -- 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivish Beater in NYC
Hi - This post is probably rather late to be effective in the near term - but hopefully will eventually help achieve our final objective. Last spring, my daughter graduated from high school and was admitted to Barnard College. Barnard is a small liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University. Naturally, she would like to make use of a bike to get around New York City. Given that every bike in NYC parked outside for any measurable period is stolen sooner or later, we are loathe to ship her nice bike to NYC - just to have it disappear. The disappearance is all the more likely given my daughter's habit of parking the bike outdoors in the weather much of the time. Hence we would like to find a beater. I take it Craigslist is the usual place one finds these kinds of things. Are there any other places in NYC (or nearby) we might also find such a beater? Extra points if the beater has Rivish accoutrements such as fenders and fattish tires. She would probably be happier with something other than a fixie. As a side note, given that this is move-in weekend and we are in NYC - does anyone have a good recommendation for a tandem rental in Manhattan? Thanks in advance, Corwin -- 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/-/I3QsioRzxk4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Rivish Beater in NYC
Seven Sisters, Kudos! Maybe go for a small folder that she could take inside with her? worked for my wife when she would commute to work, plus it had the rivish qualities of fenders, a nice brass bell, some pleather grips and a kickstand. They go from normal folder to micro, depending on the size that she feels comfortable on. I used a old peugot U folder bike before they were cool and no one wanted the damned thing, got it like new for 10 bucks, sold it on to some hipster a while later for alot alot more than that. they are fun and you can bring them everywhere and are a fun conversation starter to boot! On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 12:51 AM, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - This post is probably rather late to be effective in the near term - but hopefully will eventually help achieve our final objective. Last spring, my daughter graduated from high school and was admitted to Barnard College. Barnard is a small liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University. Naturally, she would like to make use of a bike to get around New York City. Given that every bike in NYC parked outside for any measurable period is stolen sooner or later, we are loathe to ship her nice bike to NYC - just to have it disappear. The disappearance is all the more likely given my daughter's habit of parking the bike outdoors in the weather much of the time. Hence we would like to find a beater. I take it Craigslist is the usual place one finds these kinds of things. Are there any other places in NYC (or nearby) we might also find such a beater? Extra points if the beater has Rivish accoutrements such as fenders and fattish tires. She would probably be happier with something other than a fixie. As a side note, given that this is move-in weekend and we are in NYC - does anyone have a good recommendation for a tandem rental in Manhattan? Thanks in advance, Corwin -- 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/-/I3QsioRzxk4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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-bunch@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.
