[RBW] Hunqa with Albastaches

Per a couple of recent threads on Albastaches and too-fat tires, I've recently trimmed down the Hunqapillar for the winter commute. I removed the rear rack and set up the Toplight Line Plus light on a homemade temporary bracket until I find a more elegant solution, but I really like this bike with

[RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

James, I am in Berkeley and would love to check your set out. Franklyn -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Doug you crack me up :-) ~Hugh On Saturday, September 7, 2013 11:11:07 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > I just tell people the 20th century was very good to me so I'll just stay > there, thank you. One may have to attain a "certain age" for that to be > believable. > > dougP > > On Saturday, Septe

Re: [RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

That drivetrain is AWESOME! On 9/7/13, Ron Mc wrote: > hi guys - thanks - this is on my go-fast. I actually have quite a > hodge-podge, and quite proud of how well it all works together. Currently > running a '79 Shimano 600 EX RD with 8-speed freewheel, 9-speed hollow-pin > chain and Daytona "

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

How about the saddle kool aid? Or even the weight weenie kool aid? or the TDF kool aid? Save 5 or 6 ounces on your saddle over a Brooks. Buy all the padded pants and diapers you now need. Then all the salves that you need. This is cutting edge technology, or is it kool aid? I'll say it a

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

I am totally drunk on the Rivendell Kool Aid...because for me, it just works. I mean, my Sam is awesome and totally comfortable as is my Roadeo. They are just great bikes...really. So I am okay with the Riv Kool Aid label. I use clipless on the Roadeo though. I love my Sidi shoes and the pe

[RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

hi guys - thanks - this is on my go-fast. I actually have quite a hodge-podge, and quite proud of how well it all works together. Currently running a '79 Shimano 600 EX RD with 8-speed freewheel, 9-speed hollow-pin chain and Daytona "10-speed" FD ($17 on ebay), "10 speed" Campy Centaur cranks

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Heellloo... Amazing how adaptable the engine is! On 9/7/13, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Welcome Back, CT, me and the other Ents have missed you! > > - Jim / cyclofiend.com > > On Saturday, September 7, 2013 5:42:04 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Follow up: Tod

[RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

I run three bikes with 10 speed front derailleurs and 9 speed everything else. All it means is you have to trim the front a little more than usual when you are moving to the beginning or end of the cassette. Mind you it isn't Campy but I really don't see that as a problem. On Friday, Septembe

[RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

I would tend to think that should work, but cannot say for certain. The bugaboo with using a 9 speed in a 10 sprocket system would come at the sprockets. - Jim On Friday, September 6, 2013 10:54:34 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > If you're using a 9- speed chain and friction shifting, can you al

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Welcome Back, CT, me and the other Ents have missed you! - Jim / cyclofiend.com On Saturday, September 7, 2013 5:42:04 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Follow up: Today was my first significant ride on the new Quickbeam. > About 25 miles. Bit of climbing, long, mild descent, some flatish

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis. 56cm - $1600 - North Seattle

Do you have pix? What type of h'bars? Fenders? Dave On Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, suzanne whitehead wrote: > Beautiful all around bicycle. Lugged steel frame, Standard Rivendell build > includes 26" wheels, Shimano 7-speed w/ Deore rear, Sugino XT triple, > Bar-end shif

Re: [RBW] Re: Car free Crater Lake

Awesome photos! I've seen many a digital filter try to recreate this look but none compare. As a Eugene native, this is a great time capsule to a time before I was born. Some things just don't change much! I will try to make it to this event. Sean Eugene, OR -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Hi Corwin, I find myself in a peculiar position as my stable includes everything from vintage steel to electronic shifting "krabon" and spans mountain, cross and road race and touring... periodically I am around folks who are disparaging about the other clans/tribes in our bike nation, and depe

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

I get the same thing when out on my Hilsen. My response is a pleasant smile as I wish them an enjoyable ride. If the person is on a bike all hope for them is not lost. We must stay the course and hope for the best. On Thursday, September 5, 2013, Corwin Booth wrote: > I was trying to think of s

[RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

I backed the Kickstarter for Magnic's and have a set - I have not installed them yet, but have held the "light-pod" next to a spinning rim and it lights up "like magic" ! I'm happy to install them on one of my bikes and provide photos/video/answers - and/or make it available for interested folk

[RBW] Re: Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

Sounds Rad! As far as I know i'll be able to make it out! On Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:24:13 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Hey Folks- > > I've had this idea since doing a mixed terrain ride down in Manny's home > stomping grounds in the Southern East Bay, back in the beginning of June.

[RBW] WTB - Hey Ho a Bleriot ( 57cm Frame/Fork)

Hey ya Looking for that Bleriot 57cm Frame and Fork (might consider the whole package) to use as a second bike. Let me know if you would like the extra money and freed up space. I've posted once or twice before but am still looking so please bear with me as I will probably keep posting every

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Ain't climbing on a singlespeed (or close thereto) fun? It's one of my favorite parts of cycling (short hills, be it understood). And you adapt so amazingly to using a single gear on vastly different terrains. Climbing in a 60" gear (40/18X27") is a great experience. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 6:42

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

There's a Fargo FS locally I've been really looking at, but think it might be too solid a build for what I want. A Vaya might be just the trick... On 9/7/13, Eric Platt wrote: > Interesting. As I said many times in past, never found the Fargo > ponderous. In fact, for me and my riding style, it

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Follow up: Today was my first significant ride on the new Quickbeam. About 25 miles. Bit of climbing, long, mild descent, some flatish singletrack. My favorite Saturday morning loop in other words! And I must say, the Quickbeam performed FLAWLESSLY. Up the hills kinda' slowly in 40X18, standing no

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

Interesting. As I said many times in past, never found the Fargo ponderous. In fact, for me and my riding style, it was the exact opposite. Still miss that bike. But it was making me do stupid things that were wrecking the hands (again). As for when is a tire too fat? Hard to say. Maybe anyt

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

"Go eff' yourself " works well for me but then again, I am in Philadelphia, so that's how we communicate.. On Thursday, September 5, 2013 4:33:04 PM UTC-4, Corwin Booth wrote: > > I was trying to think of some clever reference to the Electric Kool Aid > Acid Test, but failed. > > Probably th

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

So far, Patrick's photos have shown up correct on my computers. And they're fine on my HTC phone, also. Just checked to make sure. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ditto on the iPad, in every case. > That said, t

[RBW] Re: Celebrity Riv Sighting

In other words it sounds perfect! I drove it last year and thought that windy nature slows down most vehicles so the lack of any shoulder is not an issue. I'd bring some 40mm plus tires and haul camping gear to stay at each lake for a night. ~mike -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

Just to be sure all understand: the improvement from the Freds is both lighter weight and lower rolling resistance -- at least, I guess it is l r r that makes me want a higher gear, that in turn due to a very thin casing. I assume that a good part of the new "lively" feeling is due to the lower wei

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

the biggest difference light weight makes is not rolling resistance, but is low intertia and acceleration. When you hump to change speeds or nose into a hill, you accelerate and change speed with much less effort - much quicker. But that effect of low tire weight is something you can really f

[RBW] Re: Celebrity Riv Sighting

Okay, treading delicately off-topic... The road from Huntington to Kaiser is initially smooth and wide, then becomes extremely narrow and mosty-paved. By the top, you're dealing with sand and gravel. From there onto Florence or Edison, it's rough in many spots - but could be ridden on anything

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 650b, 60cm, complete bike

Photos are uploaded at http://www.flickr.com/photos/94248582@N06/ On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 10:38:56 PM UTC-5, J G wrote: > > I am the original owner of this beautiful, rare, Toyo built, Saluki 60cm, > 650b with centerpull brakes. I am selling it as a complete bike which is > how I purc

[RBW] WTB: Tubus Luna or Fly (for my Sam H.)

If you have a Fly or a Luna rack lying about unused, I'd like to try it on my Sam. Prefer stainless but would be happy with silver chromoly, too. Please let me know off list. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Mixing threads here, hows about this one? Is it Grant's personal build? Seriously -- if you can be serious about something like this -- someone must have been drinking acid-laced Koolaid (rather than the Jim Jones kind) to come up with this. Perhaps it's ironic? Patrick "Ouch, in so many ways" Mo

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

I'm guessing -- the cause is far less known than the effect -- but I would guess it is due to the much lighter weight (360 grams versus 800 for the "Lite" version of the Big Apple -- tho' that is a 60 mm one while the FFs are 50 mm), and the very, very supple casing. The difference in the casings,

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

I'm with Patrick in that my favorite setup is 25mm in front and 27-28mm in the rear. But again, lightweight, soft casings with "some" puncture protection. Kicked up the pressure on my Challenge tubulars this morning and rolled downhill with my friends on their tandem for the first time. (The

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

On 09/07/2013 05:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: One more remark on the difference between the two: The FFs make the ponderous Fargo seem like a different bike -- far more "lively", and I routinely ride a gear higher without trying to push things. I may in fact re-arrange the cassette. In view o

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

One more remark on the difference between the two: The FFs make the ponderous Fargo seem like a different bike -- far more "lively", and I routinely ride a gear higher without trying to push things. I may in fact re-arrange the cassette. There is a huge difference in ride between even the BA Lites

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

"Grip is limited." Schwalbe is comparing it to knobbies like the Racing Ralph. I can say from experience that the grip of the FFs is better than the grip of the BA on dirt -- not like a full knobby, but better than the BA. On pavement I can't tell any difference -- though my handling skills are poo

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

I have been riding them now for a couple of weeks on dirt in goathead country, USA, with Stans. No flats. Just now I flicked out a big ugly one: a bit of "fizzle" until I spun the tire -- no more air leak. The same thing on Tuesday, this time the other tire. And I am sure I have picked up many more

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

"But beware: Furious Fred is not an allrounder, its grip is limited and risk of punctures is high." That's from Schwalbe's own literature! I'm not looking for a racing tire; I'm looking for a touring tire. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Bertin753 wrote: > Anne-Forget the Big Apples. They are v

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

👍😊 On Sep 7, 2013, at 11:11 AM, dougP wrote: > I just tell people the 20th century was very good to me so I'll just stay > there, thank you. One may have to attain a "certain age" for that to be > believable. > > dougP > > On Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:13:17 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

for me it's easy - if my bike wasn't comfort, I wouldn't ride it. I couldn't ride most of the club bikes these days, and I believe too many people my age are being sold bikes that will give them cervical strain. I also don't want to wear a bib. On Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:06:13 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

My favorite "suggestion" was from a bloke looking at my Quickbeam. He suggested I would be faster if I switched to clipless pedals. I pointed out that I would be even faster with derailers. On 9/7/13, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Finished up a small group ride today. I was 2d into the finish, behind

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Finished up a small group ride today. I was 2d into the finish, behind a "normal" kit on a Specialized. Had another Specialized behind me then a Scott, all in spandex with micro tool bags. I was on a Ram with 37mm tires, an Out Your Backdoor 6 way saddle bag and a frame pump. Patagonia hiking shoe

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

Anne-Forget the Big Apples. They are very nice tires, but IMO the Furious Freds are worth the premium ($60 ea shipped from Wiggle). Add Stan's if you need flat protection. As well as the BAs roll, the FFs roll even better-I think they roll as well as the much narrower (35 mm) Kojaks; the FF 26e

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

How about this reply: "What do you suggest I switch to and why is it important to you that I do so?" Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2013, at 1:33 PM, Corwin Booth wrote: > I was trying to think of some clever reference to the Electric Kool Aid Acid > Test, but failed. > > Probably the *only*

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

Forget about this rule, that rule any and all rules .. even no rules ;) Really ... just forget about everything that does not serve you to the Highest Degree of Goodness . and Be the Truth :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

I just tell people the 20th century was very good to me so I'll just stay there, thank you. One may have to attain a "certain age" for that to be believable. dougP On Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:13:17 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: > > Not so much in San Jose, Ca, area. > Generally folks who know

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

Eric, did you run the Big Apple 2.0s with fenders on the Atlantis? I'm still wondering if they'd fit on my Atlantis. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM, EricP wrote: > At 225 pounds, and often carrying things on the bike, I find that > anything less than 35mm is just too narrow for me. Funny, beca

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

Not so much in San Jose, Ca, area. Generally folks who know Rivendell, even those on (gasp) carbon fiber bikes know about and appreciate my custom Riv. In those rare cases that I'm asked if I'm a retro-grouch or why I'm riding such ancient technology my reply is that 'it's a great riding bike.'

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

Ditto on the iPad, in every case. That said, the saddle recovery is pretty great, and the bike is beautiful. Philip www.biketinker.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

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

I really like the Resist Nomads that measure a bit larger than 40mm, but I notice a negative effect on handling with them. A lot more wheel flop over the 35mm Paselas I normally use. The extra mass and geometry change, while not much on paper, has quite an impact in the real world. So I like everyt

[RBW] Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

h! super likely i will make 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 gro

[RBW] Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride-- Sunday, October 6th

Hey Folks- I've had this idea since doing a mixed terrain ride down in Manny's home stomping grounds in the Southern East Bay, back in the beginning of June. Manny stopped by the shop where I work the other day to kick my ass into gear about it Northern East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride: Sunday, Oc

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

I manually flipped the pic of the bike so that -- I thought and hoped -- it would appear right side up in that other time/space/culture continuum. No good, I guess. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Tom Harrop wrote: > If it helps... on Google Chrome on my Mac OS computer the thumbnails in > your

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

If it helps... on Google Chrome on my Mac OS computer the thumbnails in your original post were upside down. When clicked, the full-size images were right-side-up. In your most recent post, the first two thumbnails and full-size images are right-side-up, but the thumbnail AND full-size image fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

Came out looking right on my gs4 On Sep 7, 2013 11:00 AM, "Leslie" wrote: > iPhone? > > > Every camera has a shutter button on the upper right, but Apple tells you > "you're holding it upside down". Some things know to flip an Apple pic, > some don't.. > > > > > > > On Friday, September 6,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

iPhone? Every camera has a shutter button on the upper right, but Apple tells you "you're holding it upside down". Some things know to flip an Apple pic, some don't.. On Friday, September 6, 2013 8:22:10 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Yeah, we don't have no stinkin' space tim

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

As in being "casually deliberate" -- example, when you've killed yourself hauling in a distant rider and, putting on a burst of speed to pass him impressively, you casually lift a finger in greeting and murmur "nice bike" -- carefully suppressing your gasping and your impulse to gag with fatigue.

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Bike Evolutionary Succession

It certainly was meant to cover loaded touring, but was always viewed (as any RBW bicycle is) as more versatile than that - the initial Atlantis flyers show the variety of setups (and even feature non-drop bars when that was very, very far from mainstream on bike setups.) http://cyclofiend.com/

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike Evolutionary Succession

On Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:08:02 PM UTC-7, Bicyclebill wrote: > > This is all great stuff and fun reading. Am I missing something or is the > Bleriot being overlooked? I think it preceded the Saluki into the 650B > realm. > No. The Saluki was first and the Bleriot was based on that des

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

I enjoyed reading the rules, mostly because it enumerated a lot of the silly stuff we obsessed about back when I raced (and I'm sure the racers still obsess about). Stuff like Tan Lines , No Mirrors , Saddle must b

[RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

I was trying to think of some clever reference to the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, but failed. Probably the *only* think I don't like about riding my Hilsen are the occasional snarky comments about having imbibed in the Petersen Kool Aid. Never mind that everyone knows that we drink miruvor, or

[RBW] Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

I've used a timbuk2 backpack that has 2500 cubic inches of space. Volume will be his problem rather than weight. My backpack weight was about 15 pounds and I could barely close the thing because the sleeping bag and sleeping pad took up a lot of room, didn't carry a tent or cooking stuff. See i

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis. 56cm - $1600 - North Seattle

Beautiful all around bicycle. Lugged steel frame, Standard Rivendell build includes 26" wheels, Shimano 7-speed w/ Deore rear, Sugino XT triple, Bar-end shifters. Paint in very good condition. Includes fenders. More information http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Atlantis-p/f-atlantis.htm -- You

[RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

where do you live and ride in thailand? we live in sisaket in winter and ride gravel/dirt farm roads a lot On Friday, January 28, 2011 1:30:25 AM UTC-8, Earl Grey wrote: > > I'd say when it doesn't fit under a fender, or becomes so heavy that > acceleration and climbing are seriously affected.

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike Evolutionary Succession

This is all great stuff and fun reading. Am I missing something or is the Bleriot being overlooked? I think it preceded the Saluki into the 650B realm. On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1:46:16 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote: > > I'd appreciate a reply from anyone who could point me to an "evolut

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

For a little more context, I live at the top of 84 in Woodside and I commute to work everyday (was Palo Alto, now Redwood City). This SimpleOne was my first Rivendell, but when I moved to Woodside I largely stopped riding it and purchased an Atlantis. A single speed in the mountains isn't exact

Re: [RBW] Rivs and Yakima Racks

Thanks guys-I feel better. Brian On Thursday, September 5, 2013 3:15:49 PM UTC-4, William wrote: > > Eric is right. > > I've filed off the lawyer lips on every bike that has had them, and I use > a Yakima rack every day to clamp my fork tips. > > On Thursday, September 5, 2013 9:07:55 AM UT

Re: [RBW] Nitto Campee rear rack FS

Bump for a great guy, Scott is my old roomie, and is a freelance designer moving to the UK. Get a great rack, and help a solid fella out to boot! Can't be better... Sam in Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

This is a rule that is always true and should be applied to Rivendell's caps. Me, I add an extra touch of cool (or dork) by folding the last half-inch of stock caps over to shorten the visor. Or perhaps I just have a low brow. " 1. The visor. This is the most important part. Visors should be s

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

#11 is the one that bothers me, that I don't find as funny, but the story that goes with it is kinda amusing... #29 and #30 (saddlebags and framepumps), and #33 and #50 (shaved legs and faces), yeah, I bust on those. On Friday, September 6, 2013 9:55:34 PM UTC-4, William wrote: > > My bigg