[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
Here's the bike with the fattys on it.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/6860650144_3fd1cbb6d8_c.jpg That's a beautiful bike for sure! Nice metallic color. I'm a fan of Fizik Microtex bartape, usually over their gel pads and there are a couple of metallic colors that would look fantastic on that bike. Try the metal red or blue, or maybe the light blue. Or go understated with one of the European market-only browns? http://www.fizik.com/accessories/bartapes/Bar-Tape/ Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTT - Mustache/Dream bars for Albas; Technomic and Dirt Drop stems.
Looking for the same quill length. The Dynamic looks a bit short on rise. Sorry! I should add that all of the above stems and bars are 26.0mm clamp diameter. The 10cm Technomic/Tallux stem is gone. Still eager to swap bars. On Feb 6, 10:43 pm, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I have a brand new in bag Nitto Dynamic 13cm stem if you want to trade for the 10cm Technomic you have. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son
John, You have my deepest condolences. I hope you and your family heal from this tragedy. -L On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 3:50:40 PM UTC-5, John wrote: We were lucky to have a sunny day in the 60's here in NE Alabama yesterday. I took a nice long ride on my Ram to visit my 16 year-old son, Alex. Sadly, that ride was to the cemetary because Alex accidentally killed himself a week ago today while playing the choking game. If you have kids or young adults in your life, please talk to them about the dangers of this practice. We had talked to Alex about this, but when you're 16 the concept of death is tough to grasp. Alex was a happy, well-adjusted, smart young man who made one last tragic mistake. Please talk to your famiy so this doesn't happen again. Thanks for your support while my family struggles through this. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] No Bombadil????
I was checking the website today and noticed no bombadil. Say it aint so, joe. Say it aint so. This saddens me as the next bike I was thinking of getting after I get my Roadeo built up was the bombadil. I guess the Hunqapillar can do most of what the Bomb does though. Anybody know the scoop? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????
I just went there myself and had a sad, there is a small note on the bottom of the page though. Where's the Bombadil? It's still available, but somewhat semi-custom. Contact br...@rivbike.com for pricing. Around $3k. I guess it makes sense with the Hunq coming in a more friendly price point and having alot of the capabilities, albeit not the awesome 650bness. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:31 AM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I was checking the website today and noticed no bombadil. Say it aint so, joe. Say it aint so. This saddens me as the next bike I was thinking of getting after I get my Roadeo built up was the bombadil. I guess the Hunqapillar can do most of what the Bomb does though. Anybody know the scoop? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????
Not to pat myself on the back but I predicted this a while ago, its just steep climb from the Hunq to the Bombadil and probably a niche market. That said I love my Bombadil, only one more week until its back from paint. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I just went there myself and had a sad, there is a small note on the bottom of the page though. Where's the Bombadil? It's still available, but somewhat semi-custom. Contact br...@rivbike.com for pricing. Around $3k. I guess it makes sense with the Hunq coming in a more friendly price point and having alot of the capabilities, albeit not the awesome 650bness. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:31 AM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I was checking the website today and noticed no bombadil. Say it aint so, joe. Say it aint so. This saddens me as the next bike I was thinking of getting after I get my Roadeo built up was the bombadil. I guess the Hunqapillar can do most of what the Bomb does though. Anybody know the scoop? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son
John, Thank you for sharing. I cannot imagine what you are feeling. I'm so sorry. Alex just earned my two kids an extra hug tonight. Scott On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: John, You have my deepest condolences. I hope you and your family heal from this tragedy. -L On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 3:50:40 PM UTC-5, John wrote: We were lucky to have a sunny day in the 60's here in NE Alabama yesterday. I took a nice long ride on my Ram to visit my 16 year-old son, Alex. Sadly, that ride was to the cemetary because Alex accidentally killed himself a week ago today while playing the choking game. If you have kids or young adults in your life, please talk to them about the dangers of this practice. We had talked to Alex about this, but when you're 16 the concept of death is tough to grasp. Alex was a happy, well-adjusted, smart young man who made one last tragic mistake. Please talk to your famiy so this doesn't happen again. Thanks for your support while my family struggles through this. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
LHT is perfectly functional bike, very well balanced, but not the lugged goodness of the Hunq. I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. It is strange that the clearances werent at least in the high 50s but for my usage its great. I do still have my MB2 however if I ever want to go all MTBing, which the older I get is less appealing. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I guess they were building them to order anyway... It's also their only bike for tall riders other than the AHH. I wouldn't fit on a Hunq (or a Surly). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Attaching SKS style front fender to a recessed brake bolt nut (Betty Foy)
Out of curiosity what type of steering damper do you use/recommend? Thanks, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
And my Bomba has clearance for 60 mm big apples with fenders and room to spare. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
They killed the Bomba with the Hunq really. With a $500 difference between it and a full custom, why not just get the custom and tweak it exactly as you want ? BTW ... the TT really isn't that long. The Hunq TT is even longer, at least comparing the 60cm Bomba to the 62cm Hunq. The specs page was incorrect, according to what Keven told me.Either way the TT's are perfect for upright bars, where you need a longer TT and stem . The original Atlantis frame had a longer TT than the current ones, they should have kept it as it was :) All that said, they could have kept the Bomba as a production bike . It started out at just over $1000, then just skyrocketed to 3K. Head scratching lol. But now the Hunq appears to be going the same path .. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] No Bombadil????
Just saw the note. It is good that they are keeping it on a limited basis, I think it is a cool bike. You know, my size for a bombadil would be the 48cm, so I think the pricing would still be in the lower 2k mark. I like the Bombadil name, but like the headbadge of the Hunqapillar more. Go figure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
LHT wouldn't really be ideal for what I would want a Bombadil for, which would be a singletrack trailriding bike. I asked Brian a few months ago (before I ordered the Roadeo) about getting either a Hunq or Bomb. He said he rides his Hunq all over the trails and it does great. I may go that route when I get the money to get another Riv. I may just save up for a custom mountain mixte in 650b though. That would rock. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:20:42 AM UTC-6, Mike wrote: I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
I much prefer wider tires - our current Bushnell is running 26x1.5s - but that's nothing compared to how much my dear stoker prefers the wider tires. The real issue is having it designed to actually play well with those wider tires - just increasing the width on a bike designed for 25c tires whacks the handling. -Ken On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:53 AM, Salween owen%livingrivers@gtempaccount.com wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Anne and I have a Co-motion Mocha, a model built with road geometry and 26 wheels. We run Panaracer Pasela 1.75 on everything from pavement to mild singletrack and they work great. There's room for slightly bigger tires or fenders--it's not built with tons of clearance but it ain't bad. CoMotion's experience with twofers really shows-it rides and handles a lot nicer than the old Cannondale MTB tandem we had. If you want fat tires, maybe a disc braked, 700c model would make for a good 650b conversion? It's an idea I've toyed with... Steve On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:53 AM, Salween owen%livingrivers@gtempaccount.com wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
BTW ... The Bomba was intended and is for rough riding :-) http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil/index.html http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr39_pg44.jpg http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr39_pg45.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Having ridden my 2TT Bomba (60cm), for the past 2-3 years, I've never been able to place it in any one category. Granted mine is sized and configured as more of a roadish bike, I'd say it stands alone as a unique breed unto itself. I'd never consider taking my Bomba on the same rocky and technical trails I typically ride my mountain bike on, but I seldom hesitate to load it up with gear and take it off-road through moderately rough terrain, out for leisurely spins, to the store or my favorite pub, or on a road ride with my go-fast friends... *(although I do have to keep reminding them, Guys... why don't you just slow down and ENJOY the ride, please?...)* Nah, the Bombadil ain't the MB, and I don't think of it as a road bike OR a mountain bike...*it simply ain't like any other bike... * BB On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:20:42 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote: I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
MBB knows what's up. I'm delighted with my Bombadil. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:39:44 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Having ridden my 2TT Bomba (60cm), for the past 2-3 years, I've never been able to place it in any one category. Granted mine is sized and configured as more of a roadish bike, I'd say it stands alone as a unique breed unto itself. I'd never consider taking my Bomba on the same rocky and technical trails I typically ride my mountain bike on, but I seldom hesitate to load it up with gear and take it off-road through moderately rough terrain, out for leisurely spins, to the store or my favorite pub, or on a road ride with my go-fast friends... *(although I do have to keep reminding them, Guys... why don't you just slow down and ENJOY the ride, please?...)* Nah, the Bombadil ain't the MB, and I don't think of it as a road bike OR a mountain bike...*it simply ain't like any other bike... * BB On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:20:42 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote: I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
Now, that's a Rivendell. I wouldn't change a damn thing - totally dialed in. Woodchippers would give you more drop, but if you find the Moustache bars acceptable, they provide many more hand positions. With drop bar MTB bars, you're in the hooks almost exclusively. On Monday, February 4, 2013 4:42:15 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: Over the last 5-6 months I have spent the majority of miles on the cross bike. Did some racing, but mainly a bunch of mixed path/singletrack riding. I have enjoyed it so much, and surprisingly become very comfortable with drop bars off road. That said, I am thinking of switching up the All Rounder for the upcoming spring-summer season. I've been riding it with my go to mustache bar setup, and some 40mm marathonesque Bontrager tires. Essentially X01 in nature. I'm thinking about throwing back on the fatty knobs and switching to something like a woodchipper drop bar with some new style canecreek levers. Sort of a monstercross I guess? I keep wanting to add some (additional) color to the bike with the bar wrap, but the yellow of the frame is an extremely STRONG hue to get along with. I've tried black, white, and natural cork, but meh. I was considering trying to find one of those green brooks and matching the bars. Maybe a dk.green / celery green harlequin would be cool?? Hit me up on your woodchipper thoughts and aesthetic preponderances! Here's the bike with the fattys on it.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/6860650144_3fd1cbb6d8_c.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Nah, the Bombadil ain't the MB, and I don't think of it as a road bike OR a mountain bike...it simply ain't like any other bike... True of a lot of Rivendells, it seems to me. Bomba, for sure. The (I-hope-still-on-the-horizon) Appaloosa, for sure. Quickbeam, for sure. But even the more conventional Riv bikes are in important ways different from (and for me, better) than their genre and sub-genre counterparts. Granted, my experience is not anywhere near as wide-ranging as many on this list. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:56 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil MBB knows what's up. I'm delighted with my Bombadil. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:39:44 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Having ridden my 2TT Bomba (60cm), for the past 2-3 years, I've never been able to place it in any one category. Granted mine is sized and configured as more of a roadish bike, I'd say it stands alone as a unique breed unto itself. I'd never consider taking my Bomba on the same rocky and technical trails I typically ride my mountain bike on, but I seldom hesitate to load it up with gear and take it off-road through moderately rough terrain, out for leisurely spins, to the store or my favorite pub, or on a road ride with my go-fast friends... (although I do have to keep reminding them, Guys... why don't you just slow down and ENJOY the ride, please?...) Nah, the Bombadil ain't the MB, and I don't think of it as a road bike OR a mountain bike...it simply ain't like any other bike... BB On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:20:42 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote: I always felt they kinda missed the boat with the Bombadil. Originally I figured it would just be a slightly altered version of the Bridgestone MB, maybe with more braze-ons and heavy duty tubing. The TT lengths seemed exceptionally long for the given sizes and the clearances didn't seem to be as wide as they should be. The extra tubes seemed odd at first but now I'm fine with them. The Hunqa seems a better thought out bike in terms of sizing and clearances. I realize a lot of this is subjective. All that said, about 2 yrs ago I was close to pulling the trigger on a Hunqa, had the funds and green light from my wife, but instead went with an LHT. I've been happy with the LHT but there are times I wish I had gone with the Hunqa... --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
The Midges give me 4 hand positions including the very relaxing flats position. Patrick Moore iPhone On Feb 7, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Now, that's a Rivendell. I wouldn't change a damn thing - totally dialed in. Woodchippers would give you more drop, but if you find the Moustache bars acceptable, they provide many more hand positions. With drop bar MTB bars, you're in the hooks almost exclusively. On Monday, February 4, 2013 4:42:15 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: Over the last 5-6 months I have spent the majority of miles on the cross bike. Did some racing, but mainly a bunch of mixed path/singletrack riding. I have enjoyed it so much, and surprisingly become very comfortable with drop bars off road. That said, I am thinking of switching up the All Rounder for the upcoming spring-summer season. I've been riding it with my go to mustache bar setup, and some 40mm marathonesque Bontrager tires. Essentially X01 in nature. I'm thinking about throwing back on the fatty knobs and switching to something like a woodchipper drop bar with some new style canecreek levers. Sort of a monstercross I guess? I keep wanting to add some (additional) color to the bike with the bar wrap, but the yellow of the frame is an extremely STRONG hue to get along with. I've tried black, white, and natural cork, but meh. I was considering trying to find one of those green brooks and matching the bars. Maybe a dk.green / celery green harlequin would be cool?? Hit me up on your woodchipper thoughts and aesthetic preponderances! Here's the bike with the fattys on it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).
*http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592*http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592 Note the trough rim well running at the bottom of the rim. An odd shape for a rim well. The rim tape doesn't fill this, and was wondering what effect, if any, this has on the tire/wheel performance, with the tube shaped so strangely when inflated, being settled into that trough. Maybe Jan will do a rim well study one day. I know he did one in reference to bead seating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
I'm with Esteban-- I love how the All-Rounder looks with Moustache bars. If you're comfortable on them now, I'd say keep 'em. Consider yourself lucky--a lot of people just don't find them comfortable. Woodchippers are cool bars for the right bike (something like a Salsa Fargo, Singular Gryphon, or custom Matt Chester drop bar fixed gear monstercrosser) but aesthetically I find them a bit weird, they don't jive with the classic level TT design of an early Riv. In any case, as others have pointed out, it can be difficult to get them to play well with certain quill stems. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:57:35 AM UTC-8, Esteban wrote: Now, that's a Rivendell. I wouldn't change a damn thing - totally dialed in. Woodchippers would give you more drop, but if you find the Moustache bars acceptable, they provide many more hand positions. With drop bar MTB bars, you're in the hooks almost exclusively. On Monday, February 4, 2013 4:42:15 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: Over the last 5-6 months I have spent the majority of miles on the cross bike. Did some racing, but mainly a bunch of mixed path/singletrack riding. I have enjoyed it so much, and surprisingly become very comfortable with drop bars off road. That said, I am thinking of switching up the All Rounder for the upcoming spring-summer season. I've been riding it with my go to mustache bar setup, and some 40mm marathonesque Bontrager tires. Essentially X01 in nature. I'm thinking about throwing back on the fatty knobs and switching to something like a woodchipper drop bar with some new style canecreek levers. Sort of a monstercross I guess? I keep wanting to add some (additional) color to the bike with the bar wrap, but the yellow of the frame is an extremely STRONG hue to get along with. I've tried black, white, and natural cork, but meh. I was considering trying to find one of those green brooks and matching the bars. Maybe a dk.green / celery green harlequin would be cool?? Hit me up on your woodchipper thoughts and aesthetic preponderances! Here's the bike with the fattys on it.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/6860650144_3fd1cbb6d8_c.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 5:38:54 PM UTC-8, Erin R wrote: Pudge,I'm newer to this page and would sure appreciate knowing where you found your celery green handle bar tape, and maybe a brand name if possible. Its really pretty. Thank you so very much. Erin Soma still has the Japanese cloth tape: http://store.somafab.com/vivatape.html They call the color olive, not celery. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).
Actually, this is a fairly common design for single-wall rims. With such rims, you don't need rim tape that goes from wall to wall, just one that is wide enough to go between the two hollows and cover the spoke heads. That provides a somewhat even platform, but in any case I doubt it has any significant effect on tire performance. Tubes are flexible enough that they fill pretty much any space without any problems or change in feel, for a given tire pressure. As far as I know, the only rim parameter that does change how a tire will feel is rim width, as this changes the profile of the tire significantly. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:11:03 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: *http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592*http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=592 Note the trough rim well running at the bottom of the rim. An odd shape for a rim well. The rim tape doesn't fill this, and was wondering what effect, if any, this has on the tire/wheel performance, with the tube shaped so strangely when inflated, being settled into that trough. Maybe Jan will do a rim well study one day. I know he did one in reference to bead seating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son
John, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have two children that are 30 and 28 and everyday I count my blessings that they are safe and healthy. My condolences to your family and may God Bless. Bruce On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: John, Thank you for sharing. I cannot imagine what you are feeling. I'm so sorry. Alex just earned my two kids an extra hug tonight. Scott On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: John, You have my deepest condolences. I hope you and your family heal from this tragedy. -L On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 3:50:40 PM UTC-5, John wrote: We were lucky to have a sunny day in the 60's here in NE Alabama yesterday. I took a nice long ride on my Ram to visit my 16 year-old son, Alex. Sadly, that ride was to the cemetary because Alex accidentally killed himself a week ago today while playing the choking game. If you have kids or young adults in your life, please talk to them about the dangers of this practice. We had talked to Alex about this, but when you're 16 the concept of death is tough to grasp. Alex was a happy, well-adjusted, smart young man who made one last tragic mistake. Please talk to your famiy so this doesn't happen again. Thanks for your support while my family struggles through this. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Twin Hollow odd rim well performance question (the rim, not the question, ha ha!).
Well, a typical single-wall rim is lighter and flexier than a typical double-wall rim. For all the talk about frame flex, planing, etc, not to mention tire weight and suppleness, perhaps something could be said for a similar batch of effects from flexy single wall rims. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
PS: here's my slightly modified Santana Arriva. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/twowheelflight/4707219723/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Jim, that is AWESOME!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
That is stupendous! Could you not get some more chain rings on it, though? Is that threadless stem + dirt drop + albatross at the back? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Sadly my Ibis Touche won't take much wider than a Jack Brown. I have Jack Browns on there now, and a set of 35mm Paselas in the stash. If I could wave my magic wand at the rear triangle to make room for 45mm tires, I would. The fork is ready to take fatties. I guess all I need is to move the bridges and squish the chainstays, which is a maneuver any number of framebuilders could execute for me. On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10:53:35 PM UTC-8, Salween wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
We like Pasela Tourguard 700 x 32s for most of our tandeming. Our old Co-Motion Speedster from 2006 accepted those tires with fenders but not 35s. To run bigger tires we recently upgraded to modified Co-Motion Java. They changed it a couple of years ago from a 26/559 wheel model to 700c/29er. Rides great with the same 700 x 32s, but can take up to 700 x 50mm+ if we wish. Co-Motion bills the Java as a touring/offroad tandem. We added a lateral tube to stiffen the frame some more, though Dwan said the Java is already stiffer than the Speedster. The ride is still pretty nice, and it doesn't flex as much when we stand up. Ed Washington, DC On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:53:35 AM UTC-5, Salween wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Geometry charts
After some fruitless web searching, I'm stumped - does anyone have access to Riv Wilbury geometry charts? -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Geometry charts
From the Riv Reader index: http://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=295 I can see there's a Wilbury/Glorious article in RR#34. You probably got that far. Aside from that, I bet one of the usual suspects would give you the info you seek with the right phone call and/or email. Bill On Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:27:47 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: After some fruitless web searching, I’m stumped – does anyone have access to Riv Wilbury geometry charts? -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
The Bridgestone MBs weren't designed around suspension forks. I had an MB2 for years with a Softride suspension stem which was great. I never expected the Bombadil to be a bike for a suspension fork, just expected it to be different than what was released. I liked the original prototype that was posted in one of the RRs. As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. Perhaps I'm wrong. It just seems if you were gonna make a mountain bike you'd want it to be able to handle a tire that size with clearance for mud. And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Geometry charts
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:27:47 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: After some fruitless web searching, I’m stumped – does anyone have access to Riv Wilbury geometry charts? They might be somwhere on Jim's site: www.cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTT - Mustache/Dream bars for Albas; Technomic and Dirt Drop stems.
C.J., I have a steel Alba and a 135mm Cinelli circa mid 80s I could use as trade. Any interest? Regards, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Fender Install Help (Fender Wedge)
Ok, so in the middle of winter tweaking, has anyone installed a fender wedge, http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-520/Fender-Wedge-for-underside/Detail on a Hillborne? I can't figure out how to position it to get it to fit, i'd like to replace the rubber washer and get the fender a little tighter in that one spot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. My Bombadil easily handles 2.25 knobbies. Not with fenders, but if I'm running big knobs I don't want fenders. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I'd never consider taking my Bomba on the same rocky and technical trails I typically ride my mountain bike on, Why not? The Bomba is a stronger mtb than anything from the '80s or early '90s, and it's certainly as good as any rigid mtb made today. I used to have a full-squish mtb, and I have a lightweight rigid SS 29er. I take my Bomba everywhere I'd take either of those bikes. With a rigid bike, I won't ride as fast over some rough spots, and I'll walk down some drops I could ride with suspension. The next iteration of my Bomba will include drop bars and Hetres, to see what kind of rando bike it can be. The flexibility of the Riv designs is a bunch of the fun for me. happy trails jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. Suspension most likely is here to stay for racing, but all rigid MTBs are making a strong come back of late. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Fork crown fender mount - which Rivs?
Any Riv models come with one of those fork fender mounts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Considering selling: my 59 Bleriot frame/fork
Kyle, I missed your post. email me off list and I'll get you some pics. colinthehip...@gmail.com On Friday, February 1, 2013 12:57:59 PM UTC-6, Kyle Adkins wrote: Do you have pictures of the framed. I am interested -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:36:43 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. Suspension most likely is here to stay for racing, but all rigid MTBs are making a strong come back of late. For downhill, there is the Rivendell Sauron: http://sheldonbrown.com/nanodrive/rivendell-sauron.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
With nanodrive! On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:59:05 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 1:36:43 PM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: I dont think the Bombadil was ever intended as a DH or all terrain bike especialy since its a fully rigid frame and all but more of a rough stuff bike. Suspension most likely is here to stay for racing, but all rigid MTBs are making a strong come back of late. For downhill, there is the Rivendell Sauron: http://sheldonbrown.com/nanodrive/rivendell-sauron.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. We used it in a 300 km brevet, and set a course record for that (hilly) course on it. I rode Paris-Brest-Paris on a 1946 René Herse tandem with 38 mm tires, but that was only because 42s weren't available then... Photo of the Bilenky is here: http://www.bikequarterly.com/test_bikes.html And the Herse tandem is here: http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pbpcornervillagemed.jpg Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ride to Visit My Son
Extremely moved by your loss, awareness, motivation to inform and educate at a time so proximate to your loss. I work with kids in a setting providing the opportunity to talk about choices and consequences. Your son will continue to influence others as a result and you should find peace in that at this time of utter loss. Andy Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Ride to Visit My Son
John: Words fail me - I can't express my deep sadness and regret over the loss of your son. And I can't imagine how you found the courage to talk about it so soon after that loss - but please know that your determination to speak up will help others. I'll be talking to my almost 13 year old daughter tonight, and the conversation will be real and concrete because you found a way to try to help others. Thank you. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 3:51 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Ride to Visit My Son We were lucky to have a sunny day in the 60's here in NE Alabama yesterday. I took a nice long ride on my Ram to visit my 16 year-old son, Alex. Sadly, that ride was to the cemetary because Alex accidentally killed himself a week ago today while playing the choking game. If you have kids or young adults in your life, please talk to them about the dangers of this practice. We had talked to Alex about this, but when you're 16 the concept of death is tough to grasp. Alex was a happy, well-adjusted, smart young man who made one last tragic mistake. Please talk to your famiy so this doesn't happen again. Thanks for your support while my family struggles through this. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! What? Patrick's not a creation of our collective subconscious? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013
Aloha all... I'll be riding in the JBK Haleiwa Metric Century again this year at the end of April. For those who may not know it's a ride around the north shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The route is generally lovely, mostly flat, and one of my favorite places to ride - I do it fairly often without the whole group thing. Thing is, I got to chatting with a friend and now he wants to do it and is probably going to ride his fixie (not a Rivendell but he's getting closer and closer, his fixie now has a basket). I've ridden the route (with and without the whole group bit) many times on my Quickbeam, my Bike Friday NWT, and never on my Hunqapillar (though I've done other long rides on it). If I ride the QB I'll more or less match my friend. If I ride my BF I can say I'm working out the bugs for my second RAGBRAI later this year. If I ride my Hunq it'll be a new experience. Just for fun I threw together a survey and decided to give everyone a chance to pick my bike. To be fair I'm sending this to the Bike Friday list as well. ;-) Help me choose my bike...(with pictures) Bike Choice Survey http://www.statrix.com/whichbike.htm Aloha! -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
*And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me.* The Bombadil has a slightly shorter TT relative to ST than the Hunqapillar, so I'd prefer it for running drop bars. That's what I have on mine (Nitto Noodles). I also have 2.3 Pacenti Neo-Motos on it, and while the chainstay clearance is a little close, they work great. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 3:37:20 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: The Bridgestone MBs weren't designed around suspension forks. I had an MB2 for years with a Softride suspension stem which was great. I never expected the Bombadil to be a bike for a suspension fork, just expected it to be different than what was released. I liked the original prototype that was posted in one of the RRs. As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. Perhaps I'm wrong. It just seems if you were gonna make a mountain bike you'd want it to be able to handle a tire that size with clearance for mud. And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
That being said, I do agree that the Hunqapillar is a killer bike which offers all of the awesomeness of the Bombadil, so the lineup still has the O.G. mountain bike category covered even without the B. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:56:34 PM UTC-5, Matt Beebe wrote: *And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me.* The Bombadil has a slightly shorter TT relative to ST than the Hunqapillar, so I'd prefer it for running drop bars. That's what I have on mine (Nitto Noodles). I also have 2.3 Pacenti Neo-Motos on it, and while the chainstay clearance is a little close, they work great. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 3:37:20 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: The Bridgestone MBs weren't designed around suspension forks. I had an MB2 for years with a Softride suspension stem which was great. I never expected the Bombadil to be a bike for a suspension fork, just expected it to be different than what was released. I liked the original prototype that was posted in one of the RRs. As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. Perhaps I'm wrong. It just seems if you were gonna make a mountain bike you'd want it to be able to handle a tire that size with clearance for mud. And yeah, as I said, the sizing stuff is somewhat subjective. The Hunqapillar works better for me than the Bombadil, especially for running drop bars. But that's just me. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick) hosted me for a very nice ride along the Bosque in ABQ when I was there a couple of years ago on a business trip. Very nice guy, whoever he is. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 7, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
On Thu, 2013-02-07 at 14:07 -0800, Jan Heine wrote: Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. And, tying this to the current blog entry, that Bilenky was at NAHBS and in fact, if memory serves, was a winner. We used it in a 300 km brevet, and set a course record for that (hilly) course on it. I rode Paris-Brest-Paris on a 1946 René Herse tandem with 38 mm tires, but that was only because 42s weren't available then... Photo of the Bilenky is here: http://www.bikequarterly.com/test_bikes.html And the Herse tandem is here: http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pbpcornervillagemed.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Rodeo-danna!
OK, try to stop me from buying one o' these bandannas! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/az3-rdo.htm HA! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2338768467/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick) hosted me for a very nice ride along the Bosque in ABQ when I was there a couple of years ago on a business trip. Very nice guy, whoever he is. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 7, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??
OK...well the woodchippers are crossed off. I took a trip across town today to visit a LBS that carries a bunch of Salsa / Surly goodies and they had several bikes set up with the WC bars. I really liked the top position, and the hoods, but the drops were way outside my ideal. Too wide and too angled toward the ground. I might try to find something with a Midge set up and check those out. I like the idea that the drops are shallow, but basically level. The brake hoods should still offer a good flat position and effectively widen and pull back my hands vs the mustache. It would also add the comfy top position the m-bar lacks. I'll never part with the mustache because I do like it tried and true. BUT I had a flat bar set up I liked before I tried the m-bar, so it's always good to try new things. So far, the mustache has won out against; Noodles, Soma ARC, Bullmoose, and Albatross configurations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 60cm Bombadil
I am offering my 60cm Bombadil for sale. Frame, fork headset for now, (the diagatube version) but some other parts from the current build may follow. It is flawless in every way, no different than the day it arrived here in Chicago. Gorgeous silver paint. Nothing to do with the recent notice that this model has been taken out of the line of production Rivs. Asking $2,250 plus shipping, or you can pick it up. Pics of the recent build here - with eggplant-wrapped Noodles. I will consider a package deal if you want it complete as shown, but I'm planning to transfer the kit to another bike at the moment. Reply offline if you have questions. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/sets/72157625382429018/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 3:37:20 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: As for clearance, I seem to remember that it couldn't handle a 2.25 tire. Perhaps I'm wrong. It just seems if you were gonna make a mountain bike you'd want it to be able to handle a tire that size with clearance for mud. Mike, When the first Bombadil came out, true, the 650b tires available were up through about a 42 or so; just after the Bombadil arrived, the Quasimoto also arrived, and was about as big as you could comfortably run on it... it's a 650b that's right at a 2.0. Some were even shoeing Neomotos in there in the 2.1 variant, but it was very close and tight. When the Bombadil was revised into the diagonal version, the clearance was greatly increased. I've run 2.3 Neomotos with SKS fenders and still had lots of clearance. The Bombadil's clearance is now massive. Here's an early pic, before I adjusted the fenders... I could still see daylight over the tops of the tires under the fenders... these are Pacenti's 2.3's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/set-72157623199721925/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Tom H: The stoker bar set-up is a dirt drop stem with Nitto North Road bar, attached by a clamp-on quill receptor thing that QBP used to sell under, I think, the Problem Solvers brand. I actually have another North Road bar attached via threadless stem on the back for whomever rides on the Xtracycle. The North Road bar is preferable to the Alba in this case, because the people using those bars are 3, 5, and 7 years old, and they prefer narrower bars. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 12:26:56 PM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: That is stupendous! Could you not get some more chain rings on it, though? Is that threadless stem + dirt drop + albatross at the back? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil
Wow! Never expected you to let that one go that's a sweet frame! I was drooling over yours while waiting on mine to arrive... Have to admit, I don't think I could ever let my Bomba go... Good luck! I'd expect this to not last -L On Thursday, February 7, 2013 7:05:41 PM UTC-5, Marty wrote: I am offering my 60cm Bombadil for sale. Frame, fork headset for now, (the diagatube version) but some other parts from the current build may follow. It is flawless in every way, no different than the day it arrived here in Chicago. Gorgeous silver paint. Nothing to do with the recent notice that this model has been taken out of the line of production Rivs. Asking $2,250 plus shipping, or you can pick it up. Pics of the recent build here - with eggplant-wrapped Noodles. I will consider a package deal if you want it complete as shown, but I'm planning to transfer the kit to another bike at the moment. Reply offline if you have questions. Thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/sets/72157625382429018/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
Hey! That's my Morobecane! –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:45 PM, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2338768467/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick) hosted me for a very nice ride along the Bosque in ABQ when I was there a couple of years ago on a business trip. Very nice guy, whoever he is. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 7, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
Liesl -- just saw this (5:41 pm), not at home; would have liked to get together. Are you free Friday? What are you doing in ABQ? Patrick back into the collective imagination Moore Patrick Moore iPhone On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo set.http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/sets/72157622638063409/with/4087204970/ I already had a Bleriot when I added the Bomba planning to use it more off-road. As it turned out I could never come to terms with the Bomba as MTB. For whatever reason I wrestled with it going up technical ascents. Tried a few different bar set ups with only minor improvement. That said it became just a beefed up version of the Bleriot. Ultimately I sold both and ended up on the All Rounder I have now. My impression? 650B arguably is the perfect All Round size. I rode my Bleriot very comfortably on pavement and pretty rough singletrack with Fatty Rumpkins. Did I need the extra beefyness of the Bomba...not really. Would I have liked a bit more clearance to run an optional full fat tire? Yep. When I looked at at the two bikes, I always kept wanting to mix them. The simpler frame of the Bleriot, the canti bosses of the Bomba, but with a bit more room. The All Rounder I'm on is pretty darn close, and I often wonder how it would feel with 650b. But with it's gobs of clearance, I can stick a full on 2.3 in there and bounce down the trail so the fun is all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I'll say this much for the Bombadil, I like the name most out of all the LOTR inspired names. It seems perfect for a mountain bike, one designed not so much for ripping down trails at mach V or hitting jumps, but for rambling around in the woods. The headbadge is great too although I like the Hunqa's headbadge a little more. That's great that the tire clearance on the Bombadil was increased. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
If one is on a timetable, Co-Motion is turning tandems around relatively quickly. With a number of custom modifications and couplers, ours got to us in about 6 weeks after design approval. We have friends who are getting a 650b custom tandem for use with Hetres from Co-Motion, also expected in weeks. We have other friends who have waited more than a year on their 650b Bilenky tandem with no progress yet. That's not incredibly long for a custom shop with high demand, but it's something to keep in mind. Ed Washington, DC On Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:07:31 PM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote: Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. We used it in a 300 km brevet, and set a course record for that (hilly) course on it. I rode Paris-Brest-Paris on a 1946 René Herse tandem with 38 mm tires, but that was only because 42s weren't available then... Photo of the Bilenky is here: http://www.bikequarterly.com/test_bikes.html And the Herse tandem is here: http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pbpcornervillagemed.jpg Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:02:39 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo set.http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/sets/72157622638063409/with/4087204970/ I spent a LOT of time looking at those photos, waiting on my frame, before I knew that the clearance had been upgraded. I don't do 'technical' stuff, most of my riding is fireroads, rails-to-trails, etc.; but, not lightly... the Bomba is great for, whatever you need it to do at least, w/in my range of expectations. Sure, if I was going to try to fly through a rock-garden, I'd be looking for suspension, but, that's not my kind of riding -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Our Bilenky was designed and set up for touring. We run Marathon Racers, 26x1.6 and really like them. I highly recommend Bilenky's work, and, if you are getting a tandem definitely go either 26 or 650b. Our fully loaded tandem, with us on it, weighs well over 400 lbs and handles like a dream. We couldn't be happier with it. Michael On Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:07:31 PM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote: Speaking of Bilenky, we tested one of their tandems. It was equipped with 42 mm Grand Bois Hetre tires. We used it in a 300 km brevet, and set a course record for that (hilly) course on it. I rode Paris-Brest-Paris on a 1946 René Herse tandem with 38 mm tires, but that was only because 42s weren't available then... Photo of the Bilenky is here: http://www.bikequarterly.com/test_bikes.html And the Herse tandem is here: http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pbpcornervillagemed.jpg Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Well...it's both actually. I think I mixed them up...the Neo-Moto's maxed out the frame. I had Quasi-Motos on order and was waiting on them when my buddy and I started wondering id the Neo's would fit. He had a set on his wheels, so we threw them in to see. I rode them for a couple weeks till the Quasi's came in. That picture set shows the bike with both models. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 6:46:46 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: But those are neo motos in your pics, jinxed. On Feb 7, 2013 8:02 PM, jinxed hbc...@yahoo.com javascript: wrote: Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo set.http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/sets/72157622638063409/with/4087204970/ I already had a Bleriot when I added the Bomba planning to use it more off-road. As it turned out I could never come to terms with the Bomba as MTB. For whatever reason I wrestled with it going up technical ascents. Tried a few different bar set ups with only minor improvement. That said it became just a beefed up version of the Bleriot. Ultimately I sold both and ended up on the All Rounder I have now. My impression? 650B arguably is the perfect All Round size. I rode my Bleriot very comfortably on pavement and pretty rough singletrack with Fatty Rumpkins. Did I need the extra beefyness of the Bomba...not really. Would I have liked a bit more clearance to run an optional full fat tire? Yep. When I looked at at the two bikes, I always kept wanting to mix them. The simpler frame of the Bleriot, the canti bosses of the Bomba, but with a bit more room. The All Rounder I'm on is pretty darn close, and I often wonder how it would feel with 650b. But with it's gobs of clearance, I can stick a full on 2.3 in there and bounce down the trail so the fun is all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
We recently bought a used Mercian that has marathons on it which I think measure a touch over 40. Not much clearance, how many mm do folks consider minimum clearance? The bike rides very nicely. Those stout schwalbes are not supple fast tires but we aren't fast either and the ride is quite comfortable. I asked the seller about the smaller tires that seem so prevalent for road tandems. We concurred that that was just crazy. On Feb 6, 10:53 pm, Salween owen%livingrivers@gtempaccount.com wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I don't think of my Bombadil as a mnt. bike, more like a park bike. For the way I ride it it works great. With 200 bullmoose bars on my 52 frame the reach is good, so for me the top tube is none too long. As others have noted there are two different flavors of the Bombadil. After the Hunkapilar came out the design changed to a diagatube and the extra seat stays were added. The tire clearance was opened up quite a bit too. One part of the clearance puzzle was a new crown which I don't think had been developed when the Bombadil was first developed. I believe the steep price increase traces to the added seat stays that meet the diagatube at the seat tube. There is significant extra work there. I was talking to one of the guys there a while back and was told that Waterford refused to keep doing the stays and that joint, so they had to send the frames to Mark N to geat em completed before sending them to paint. On Feb 7, 6:32 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Well...it's both actually. I think I mixed them up...the Neo-Moto's maxed out the frame. I had Quasi-Motos on order and was waiting on them when my buddy and I started wondering id the Neo's would fit. He had a set on his wheels, so we threw them in to see. I rode them for a couple weeks till the Quasi's came in. That picture set shows the bike with both models. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 6:46:46 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: But those are neo motos in your pics, jinxed. On Feb 7, 2013 8:02 PM, jinxed hbc...@yahoo.com javascript: wrote: Yep. I had an early Bomba and the Quasi-Motos were max cap for the frame. I had no plans to run fenders so it didnt matter to me, but if I had whacked a rim out of true...well the rubbing would commence. Check this photo set.http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/sets/72157622638063409/with... I already had a Bleriot when I added the Bomba planning to use it more off-road. As it turned out I could never come to terms with the Bomba as MTB. For whatever reason I wrestled with it going up technical ascents. Tried a few different bar set ups with only minor improvement. That said it became just a beefed up version of the Bleriot. Ultimately I sold both and ended up on the All Rounder I have now. My impression? 650B arguably is the perfect All Round size. I rode my Bleriot very comfortably on pavement and pretty rough singletrack with Fatty Rumpkins. Did I need the extra beefyness of the Bomba...not really. Would I have liked a bit more clearance to run an optional full fat tire? Yep. When I looked at at the two bikes, I always kept wanting to mix them. The simpler frame of the Bleriot, the canti bosses of the Bomba, but with a bit more room. The All Rounder I'm on is pretty darn close, and I often wonder how it would feel with 650b. But with it's gobs of clearance, I can stick a full on 2.3 in there and bounce down the trail so the fun is all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visithttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013
I posted my vote for the Quickbeam out of consideration of your riding buddy. Whatever you choose, you guys have a great ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Geometry charts
Glorious/Wilbury sizing chart sez: 50cm - riders up to 5'51/2 56cm - 5'101/2 60cm- riders 5'10 to 6'3 or so. PS- look for something in your email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] JBK Haleiwa Metric Century 2013
So far it's 8 for the QB, 7 for the Hunq, 2 for the Friday. The fellow I'm going with is about 15 years younger than I am, but I have a lot more experience with distance, at least in the last few years. I'll be happy on any of the bikes. It's a couple of months off so once I see which way the vote is trending I'll spend more time on that bike. But I really won't be training for it as I ride daily anyway and often ride several miles out of my way just because. ;-) This is one of those rides that is a shame to speed through anyway... But aren't they all? Aloha! Bob On Feb 7, 2013 5:04 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: I posted my vote for the Quickbeam out of consideration of your riding buddy. Whatever you choose, you guys have a great ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Geometry charts
I tried to send you the reader, but wouldn't work. They don't give a geo chart in the reader - only sizing references and tube diameters and butt dimension. Big 'ol article about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Geometry charts
let me clarify: 50cm - riders up to about 5' 51/2 56cm - riders up to 5'10 1/2 60cm- riders 5'10 to 6'3 or so. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
I kinda agree..Mather last thing I think of is mountain bike when on my Bombadil. It's Tour Bike nervona. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Fender Install Help (Fender Wedge)
I use them on my bikes. I assume you have the daruma already in place and the original flat metal washer + rubber washer, correct? The wedge replaces the metal washer and should fit inside the fork steerer (narrow diameter section) and the thinner edge on the front to help,accomodate the fender's curvature, although in my experience on the Riv bikes you still need to pull the front upwards a bit. If your bike has canti brakes it'll fit perfectly. If your bike has center pull brakes, you'll need to file the front section of the narrower circle as the long nut that tightens the brake pushes it forward and prevents it from fitting inside the steerer. Depending on the clearances, you'll use the black rubber washer or others to close the gap. Let me know if still have questions. René On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Minh wrote: Ok, so in the middle of winter tweaking, has anyone installed a fender wedge, http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-520/Fender-Wedge-for-underside/Detailon a Hillborne? I can't figure out how to position it to get it to fit, i'd like to replace the rubber washer and get the fender a little tighter in that one spot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript:;. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comjavascript:; . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Calling All Patrick Moores!
Hey Patrick, I have a little time tomorrow afternoon and then I'm outa here. Here on business. Email me off line and maybe we can come up with a plan in the morning. liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: 650b singlespeed/fixed Synergy wheelset
Hey Brad, which Surly hubs are they? By any chance the Ultra New Hubs: withe the hollow axel? Any pics? On Monday, February 4, 2013 11:50:21 AM UTC-5, Brad Mitchell wrote: Bump. Really need to sell these, as they are the last piece of gear I need to sell to buy a new frame (!). So I'm knocking these down to $225 which includes shipping to the lower 48. Or make me an offer I can't refuse... Brad On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:59:25 PM UTC-6, Brad Mitchell wrote: After moving some things around this week I've ended up with an extra set of 650b single speed wheels I need to sell. Velocity Synergy 32h rims, Surly fixed/free hubs. Very low miles, in great condition, true, etc. Front hub measures 100mm, rear is 130mm. Asking $250 which includes shipping to the lower 48. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rodeo-danna!
Pretty good. Just a matter of time before they get some Rivendell specific bananas. I smell limited Rivendell printed bananas from various of drawing sources from the crew members. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rodeo-danna!
I always carry a big Western bandananananana in my jersey or rear pant's pocket: summer for sweat, winter for that awkward nose appearance (my nose comes from my Filipino half and, as my perfectly and entirely WASP father used to say, you don't have the nose to hide anything). I get mine for $1/each at Walgreen's or at Goodwill. But I'd pay a slight premium for a Rivendell model. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Pretty good. Just a matter of time before they get some Rivendell specific bananas. I smell limited Rivendell printed bananas from various of drawing sources from the crew members. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Calling All Patrick Moores!
That's not a flat! I was only checking bearing tension. Or rim trueness. Or something. March, 2008, right? We should have another go sometime. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM, tarik saleh tariksa...@gmail.com wrote: He totally exists, but if he tells you he never flats, well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2338768467/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For the record, Patrick *does* exist. I think. Patrick (or at least, someone who *said* he was Patrick) hosted me for a very nice ride along the Bosque in ABQ when I was there a couple of years ago on a business trip. Very nice guy, whoever he is. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 7, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey Patrick, I'm here in ABQ for a blink. Whatcha doin after 5:00? I'm at a downtown hotel. Perhaps we could meet in the flesh and I could report back to the group and confirm that you do in fact exist! liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?
Having looked for a long time at R+E tandems I have to ask... Why wouldn't you go with them? The price point they seem to be able to hit for a semi-custom tandem frame is pretty fantastic. Why not get one and enjoy it? We have 32mm panaracer's on our burley paso doble. That's a tight fit with fenders but it is doable. I'd love to move to an R+E with either 650b wheels or able to comfortably fit a larger 700c. -sv On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:53 AM, Salween owen%livingrivers@gtempaccount.com wrote: Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime will be getting one elsewhere. Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their tire clearances don't seem to push as far north as nearly all Riv singles. So wondering if there are any tandem riders here and what tire widths they prefer. On my Sam I ride 33/35mm tires often on marginal roads. So wondering what that might translate to on a 700c tandem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design that allows it to be a mtb when I want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Nervona? Sounds like a Target house brand. Patrick aiming for Nirvana Moore On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design that allows it to be a mtb when I want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
Isnt this another case of where a bike comes out and says it can take x size tires and we all groan and say we want x+1 size tires to fit it? I know I spent countless hours trying to get the Hetres just right on the Homer, when I could have just gone with 38s and been happy, such is life, always wanting more. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:24 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Nervona? Sounds like a Target house brand. Patrick aiming for Nirvana Moore On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design that allows it to be a mtb when I want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips and a little wear on the inside left chainstay from tire rub I guess. I sometimes squeezed 42s, so that is my only guess. There is also some shellac residue on the headtube and a little on the DT and TT. Headset is FSA almost brand new, oldish BB but still is smooth.Asking $1100+ shipping, which is now way less than half of the newly priced AHH frames which would be roughly $2500 including tax :) Would like to sell in the Bay Area if possible.-Mike http://www.flickr.com/photos/92673144@N02/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Additional spikes for Grip Kings
Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: No Bombadil????
And to put it in perspective, I went riding with my friend who decided that 700x25's would be a cool new thing to try on his Colnago (Taiwan-made I believe). The 700x25's didn't fit! On Feb 7, 2013, at 9:29 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: Isnt this another case of where a bike comes out and says it can take x size tires and we all groan and say we want x+1 size tires to fit it? I know I spent countless hours trying to get the Hetres just right on the Homer, when I could have just gone with 38s and been happy, such is life, always wanting more. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:24 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Nervona? Sounds like a Target house brand. Patrick aiming for Nirvana Moore On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: It's Tour Bike nervona. Yes, I agree. But I also like the flexibility of the design that allows it to be a mtb when I want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - 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 unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB bar end shifters
Anyone have a set of bar end shifters that they want to get rid of? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil
Thanks for your input everyone! This was totally helpful. Got the bike back on the road today and it is awesome. Went with the chainring guard, a 40t and a 24t all from Riv. On Monday, January 21, 2013 7:15:38 PM UTC-8, Jared Volpe wrote: So I want to do a 40/24 double mod with a Sugino double FD. Any suggestions out there? Stainless? Aluminium? More than 24t on the granny? Lessons learned? Chainrings you are happy with? I've been talking offline with Keven (original inspiration?), lister Jeremy (who is going to help me out once i dial in the parts/setup) and lister Zach who made the mod himself... but I wanted to open it up to the group. Thanks! Jared -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
