Re: [RBW] Interrupteur levers and cloth-over-cork on the Sam

2012-09-17 Thread Stonehog
Nice job, Scot! Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Sep 16, 2012, at 7:07 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: Here's the evidence photo http://imgur.com/6oYKY I finally got around to doing a couple of things on the SH that I've been putting off because of laziness. Just thought I'd

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Hi Peter, Thanks, I would be interested. Do you know what the reach is on these brakes? Will they work for the Hilsen? Per the geometry chart, the Hilsen effective brake reach is 65. David Charlotte, NC On Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:02:38 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: David I (think) I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread Matthew J
I have Dura Ace hubs re-spaced to 135mm w/ a longer axle and a spacer. Try some Velocity A23 rims, they're they cool new thing on the market. Then some Challenge Parigi-Roubaix (29mm)... give that a try and see if you're happy! What he says, or possibly the Grand Bois Cypres. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Squeezing your 135 OL rear down 5 mm won't hurt a thing. I once squoze a 126 mm rear end down to 110 with no ill effects that I could discern. On Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com wrote: My current wheels are Velocity Synergy rims with Shimano XT hubs and db spokes. For

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread Peter Pesce
David- The 610 maxes out at 61mm, so it probably won't work. Sounds like the 750 would be perfect, though. According to VeloBase the range on the 750's is 60-78mm. I had the 750's on my sidepull Sam for a while and they were really nice. They fit nicely over a 45mm fender with no pinching and

[RBW] FS: Berthoud 786 gray saddlebag

2012-09-17 Thread Michael Scholten
Retails for $115 from Peter White. Like new, $90 shipped. Not the kickflix version, but I think there is an adapter. Thanks, Michael Scholten Grand Rapids, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Pete, Thanks for that great information! David Charlotte, NC On Monday, September 17, 2012 9:44:59 AM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: David- The 610 maxes out at 61mm, so it probably won't work. Sounds like the 750 would be perfect, though. According to VeloBase the range on the 750's is

[RBW] Re: Steel is real as opposed to it being imaginary.

2012-09-17 Thread charlie
Great bicycle photos and the grappling stuff is pretty cool too. On Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:45:47 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Picked up my Hillborne at Rivendell HQ after being in a minor mishap. http://flic.kr/p/d5H1A1 The great folks fixed it with no problem. Apparently

Re: [RBW] Another coroplast bar bag

2012-09-17 Thread Philip Williamson
I love this. I had a Marin Smart Rail sign for a long time that I was going to make a box out of. I patched a hole in the chicken coop roof with it instead. I like the idea of starting from scratch and screenprinting bogus slogans on coroplast, then making a box out of it. One could even design

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread charlie
I use the Showers Pass touring jacket and some rain paints I purchased at REI on sale for $80 (reg. $130). I use outdoor wear rubber duck boots when I know it will rain hard but admit that I try to avoid those days. http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?freeText=Duck+Bootsqs=3006414_pmd_google Your

[RBW] Re: Coral on my head

2012-09-17 Thread BSWP
I bought a Bern Brentwood, in size XXXL, through Erik's bike shop in MN. They had the lowest price ($72), free shipping, but most importantly - they carried the triple-extra large size. REI only goes up to XL. http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/2012-Brentwood-Helmet/PR3C6170/Product I got the gloss

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread Scot Brooks
Nothing like riding in Bean boots, Charlie! Maybe it's my Downeast upbringing talking, but it's the best! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread Liesl
I do like my Carradice Poncho even though several miles in hard rain will give me damp shoulders. The cape is like a bike tent keeping everything under it, bags and all, relatively dry. And you can wear anything at all under it. I particularly like it in sleet and slushy snow. liesl --

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread Lyle Bogart
I really like the rain jacket from these folks: http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Waterproof-Breathable-Rain-Jackets.html I've an old pair of rain pants (REI maybe?) but am replacing those this autumn with their rain pants: http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Waterproof-Breathable-Rain-Pants.html

[RBW] Re: FS: 53cm Heron Wayfarer F/F/HS $700 + shipping

2012-09-17 Thread danmc
I have gotten a few questions about the stand over. It is 78.5cm with 32mm Paselas at the middle of the TT. Dan Marin On Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:43:38 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote: Decided to sell the Heron that I was going to build out for my wife for touring - but she is too hooked on

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen brake question

2012-09-17 Thread David Spranger
Official word from Rivendell is that the Dia-Compe 750 will work on the Hilsen frame. Thanks for everyone's input. David Charlotte, NC On Monday, September 17, 2012 11:28:55 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Pete, Thanks for that great information! David Charlotte, NC On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread charlie
Thanks for the link Lyle..this looks like a great place for me to get proper sized shorts and pants for bicycling too. On Monday, September 17, 2012 11:16:40 AM UTC-7, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: I really like the rain jacket from these folks:

Re: [RBW] FS: 53cm Heron Wayfarer F/F/HS $700 + shipping

2012-09-17 Thread Christopher Paul
ha ha! I completely can relate to that feeling! On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 7:25 PM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote: Must resist. I hate when people sell nice bikes in my size, especially when I don't need any more bikes right now. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:43

[RBW] Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread William
I read the blog by Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles in Point Reyes Station. Recently Mike linked to a Vimeo bio of Tom Ritchey. It was done by Jay Bird Films. Not a big surprise to see that is Jay Ritchey of former Rivendell fame. Go have a look if you are so inclined. It gave me a

Re: [RBW] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-17 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I use the PV-8 on my AHH and so far so good. Can't say about water resistance, since I've never ridden it in the rain yet (installed this year and haven't made it to the rainy season yet.) Toshi in Oakland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-17 Thread Stonehog
I have and like both, as well as the helmet cover. They are built well, MUSA, and rely on large hidden vents instead of breathable fabric. I've worn the combo on a rain/snow 35 degree 200k this spring and only had wet hands. For light Seattle rain for my 10mile commute, I just use a shell

Re: [RBW] Re: Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-17 Thread Joe Bernard
My guess is the Hilsen is the sportier ride. I've owned a Romulus and a Hilsen, and they felt like the same bike to me. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, September 17, 2012 6:38:01 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Squeezing your 135 OL rear down 5 mm won't hurt a thing. I once squoze a

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Awesome I know some of those spots. Jay did an amazing job. kudos. On Monday, September 17, 2012 1:23:50 PM UTC-7, William wrote: I read the blog by Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles in Point Reyes Station. Recently Mike linked to a Vimeo bio of Tom Ritchey. It was done by Jay Bird

[RBW] Hey I know this guy. He built my wheels!

2012-09-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Gah! So awesome! Thanks for Will for pointing this out. Amazing film by Jay about Rich! http://vimeo.com/49212143 SOO cool! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] FS: Sam H., 60cm, Orange canti version

2012-09-17 Thread LF
Got pics? What is included? Back channel is fine. Best, Larry -- 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/-/pqcAY0l7rp4J. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread Michael_S
Tom Ritchey was such a key figure in the start of mountain biking and a remarkable athlete. I didn't realize ( until I looked it up) that he is the same age as me. To have been building frames so early and so well is a true gift. I still remember the '89 Worlds that Don Myrah won. I had just

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread Leslie
How did I not realize that Jay is Tom's son before now?!?! What else has whooshed right past my head?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Hey I know this guy. He built my wheels!

2012-09-17 Thread Leslie
He built my sets too! What is funny, I'm gettIng to where I feel I know these people I've not yet met (I did get to meet Grant, but want to meet everyone, actually...) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Leslie apparently one of those untold things at Rivendell. No one acknowledges it nor do that make a big deal about it. I thought it was a big deal when I found out about it. On Monday, September 17, 2012 8:34:58 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: How did I not realize that Jay is Tom's son before

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

2012-09-17 Thread dougP
Makes you wonder what other interesting connections exist at RBW. Lot of Bay Area bike people in that age bracket. Maybe a link between the woodsie bike some Rivs? Sounds like the same mission, i.e., versatility, off-road or on pavement. My Atlantis has never surprised me off-road. dougP On

[RBW] What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

2012-09-17 Thread lungimsam
I was wondering what you all use to secure the seatpost and saddle on your bike from theft? I appreciate any siggestions. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

2012-09-17 Thread cyclotourist
I don't do it, but if you want secure use a bike chain inside an old inner tube. Use a chain tool to assemble it around the rails and upper seat stay. Like this but w/ the inner tube around it to protect the finish: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frogmob/4682845850/ On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM,