Re: [RBW] Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQ&L today!

The threaded fork on the green Legolas is blowing my mind a bit. I remember they were advertised as threadless only. The norm was not to have the option, like with the Roadeo. But maybe they changed their mind. Or maybe that green one was made more recently in the secret production mode. On D

Re: [RBW] Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQ&L today!

Very fancy lugs on that unbuilt Legolas. Could it be a LINO (Legolas in Name Only)? --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy On Dec 23, 2013, at 4:15 PM, Cyclofiend Jim

Re: [RBW] Loosen your valve nuts if you haven't in a while...

First thing I do when I take a new tube out of the box is throw away the valve nut. It has no purpose other than to hold the valve in place for the first few pump strokes, after which air pressure in the tube takes over. I use my finger to hold the valve for those first few seconds. Or, I suppo

[RBW] Loosen your valve nuts if you haven't in a while...

Occasionally my bike's tube valve nuts *get stuck* on my *Velocity Synergy and Twin Holla' rims* and cannot be removed by hand. Don't know why this happens, but they cannot be turned without pliers/wrench to get them off. Once the initial turn is made, they spin free on the stem - no problem, So

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Great shot of the campfire! I got to do a shorter day ride on the trail leaving downtown Ventura and heading up to Ojai earlier in the fall. Neat place, interesting transition as you pass the oil else and task farm before getting up to the hills! If love to have time on a subsequent trip for

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

Yep.Just wanted to make sure. Maybe since it's just not me, there'll be more thought given to it. Keven and Grant have both discouraged talk about 650B conversions with the Hunq, for all the reasons Bill Lindsay laid out, and then some. Take a look at the 52, 54 or 56 Bomb compared to similar m

[RBW] Seeking 29 x 2.1 Smart Sams

Can anyone recommend where I might get 29 x 2.1 Smart Sams, ideally with Greenguard or other flat protection? Amazon’s prices suddenly jumped and they are out of the Greenguard and Rivendell doesn’t carry the 29 x 2.1. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org --

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

let me agree back that an affordable rivendell 650b mountain bike would be kickass -- 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

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

> > You mean you laced them yourself and everything? > Far 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.c

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

> > What width do they measure on those 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 th

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

On Monday, December 23, 2013 11:19:50 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Don't get me wrong, I think a 650B monster cross would be a great bike. I > own a 650B monstercross and I really like it. > > My point is that a 700c Hunqapillar is already a 29er. It is made to > clear 700x55 tires. The

[RBW] Re: Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQ&L today!

On Monday, December 23, 2013 8:47:37 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote: > > Some sweet bikes there. > > I've never heard of a Riv CX model, I thought the Legolas filled that > spot? What's the difference between the CX and Legolas? > It's a Rivendell Custom cyclocross bike. Custom lugs instead of the on

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

Couldn't agree with you more Pete, especially related to chunky tubing, 2TT's, and curvy triangle bits. I just really hope another run happens, hopefully in an awesome 2-tone color setup. The bike is good as is. Tony On Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:39:41 PM UTC-8, Peter Pesce wrote: > > Ag

[RBW] Re: Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQ&L today!

Some sweet bikes there. I've never heard of a Riv CX model, I thought the Legolas filled that spot? What's the difference between the CX and Legolas? On Monday, December 23, 2013 7:15:26 PM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Finally made my way east for a holiday visit to Rivendell Bicycle Works

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

Not too far off topic. Yesterday it was a beautiful mid-December afternoon and unseasonably warm here in the Bay Area. Since the 49ers weren't playing until this evening, I decided to take a ride over the bridge into the Marin Headlands. I've not done that in a couple of months. I chose to take

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

Cecily, Hope your body heals to catch up with the exuberance of your spirit. You're in my thoughts. --Smitty -- 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

[RBW] Six - Count 'em! - SIX CX Bikes at RBWHQ&L today!

Finally made my way east for a holiday visit to Rivendell Bicycle Works (both the showroom and the new downtown retail storefront - "Rivendell Book Bike & Hatchet"). After hanging out and catching up a bit, Mark and Dave brought to my attention that spread around the parking lot and lounge were

[RBW] Re: Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

Certainly a bike that would get a 2nd look. Will keep my eyes open as I travel the MUPS, through ways, and back alleys of SE. --Smitty -- 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: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Thanks Smitty. More to come. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A lbert Einstein On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Good show... enjoyed

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Good show… enjoyed the pics. --Smitty -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

I think those are all good points, Pete. When this topic popped up, it struck me that I didn't want to skew the conversation by talking about my own bias towards the Quickbeam design. It seemed to me (and still does) that the Quickbeam/Simpleone is one of the great designs that Grant has co

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

> > Thanks Ted! > I really appreciate your time and help, as I do everyone's here. Thanks for measuring. I will double check my Sam horizontally. That looks like the SO is a 1cm shorter reach. That would be perfect for me. Did you measure c-c or just from the inside edges of the seatpost and he

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

I'd love to have them if they are still available. EJG (Jason) On Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:02:48 PM UTC-5, Linkbeak wrote: > > I am thinning the printed herd and would like these to go to someone who > wants them. I have 13 issues of Bicycle Quarterly from Winter 2008 (vol. 7 > no. 2) throu

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

Nice Wheels but……, if you can afford nice wheels, and you can afford a load of carbs…. you can afford a decent beer. Michael currently enjoying a decent chardoney and waiting out the 4th straight day of freezing rain. On Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:32:29 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Spent a

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

I'm pretty sure that camp is Upper Santa Inez trail camp. There are a multitude of nice dirt roads and trails in that drainage. Bryan Conant has an excellent trail map of that whole area. Plenty of places for s24o's and multi-day trips in the future. ~mike -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Question

I'm still riding my original pair of Pari-Motos, which now have about 1,900 flat free miles on them. They won't wear like a Conti Ultra, but they're very nice for what they are. On 12/20/2013 7:52 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: In my experience, the Pari Moto is a fast, comfortable tire. It is

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

I fully agree with Pete. My Quickbeam needs a new top tube. At this point it's not cost-effective to replace it. So, I'd jump at a chance to replace the frame set. But, I want a similar bike - No double top tubes (a solution in search of a problem IMHO) or other "extras" like kickstand plates. I

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne on Craigslist in central Oklahoma

Too bad it's not working out for them, as they put some time and $$$ into setting it up very thoughtfully. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > Yeah, I hadn't read the components list before I posted t

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne on Craigslist in central Oklahoma

Yeah, I hadn't read the components list before I posted this here but once I did I was impressed. This is obviously someone who takes his bikes seriously. On Monday, December 23, 2013 10:53:44 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > VERY nice build on that bike. > > Cheers, > David > > "i

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

Here's a picture overlay that shows how seat tube angle can make different sized bikes fit similarly. http://www.biketinker.com/2011/bike-resources/bike-fit-geometry-relationships/ Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne on Craigslist in central Oklahoma

VERY nice build on that bike. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 7:11 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > I check Craigslist throughout the day for interesting bicycles and to my > surprise, the first bike that came up today was a double to

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

Don't get me wrong, I think a 650B monster cross would be a great bike. I own a 650B monstercross and I really like it. My point is that a 700c Hunqapillar is already a 29er. It is made to clear 700x55 tires. The BB drop is correct for 700x55. Estimating that as a 366mm radius tire, if yo

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

On Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:58:34 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > There would be a lot more to it than just "lowering the canti-studs". > If you were wanting to, say, take a 26" Atlantis to 650b (other than using Motolites for Hetres as has been done), then yeah, you might have some clea

Re: [RBW] Schmidt Lighting System FS

Ah, OK, thank you for letting me know. C On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Curtis: > > Sorry, but the set has been sold. > > --Eric > > > On Dec 23, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Curtis Schmitt > wrote: > > Hi Eric, > I'd like to buy the full kit to ship to zip 07030. I can send PayP

Re: [RBW] Schmidt Lighting System FS

Hi Eric, I'd like to buy the full kit to ship to zip 07030. I can send PayPal ASAP. Curtis On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Offered for sale is a complete lighting system for your 700C-sized road > bike. Used but in excellent condition. > > Included are a front wheel built

Re: [RBW] Schmidt Lighting System FS

Curtis: Sorry, but the set has been sold. --Eric On Dec 23, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > Hi Eric, > I'd like to buy the full kit to ship to zip 07030. I can send PayPal ASAP. > > Curtis > > > On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Offered for sale is a complete

[RBW] Sam Hillborne on Craigslist in central Oklahoma

I check Craigslist throughout the day for interesting bicycles and to my surprise, the first bike that came up today was a double top-tube Sam Hillborne here in Oklahoma City. I'm in no way affiliated with the seller but thought someone in this region might be interested. http://oklahomacity

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Bike, Beer, and Fire. Sounds like a great name for a store. On Monday, December 23, 2013, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Tent, Guinness, Brown Rice, Fire, Bike... Good times !! > > On Sunday, December 22, 2013 3:35:34 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: >> >> Just got back from Ojai/Ventura on a whirlwind over

[RBW] Re: Bike #1

Nice... extra points for fender pinstriping. Is that a Roadmaster?? On Friday, December 20, 2013 11:52:23 PM UTC-5, rob markwardt wrote: > > I finally found the source of all my madness. Bike #1 of who knows how > many. I don't think it's lugged but check out that fork crown and > fenders...a

Re: [RBW] Grant-ish Fix?

Would love to see more pics of that setup on the Qbeam??? BTW that Superbe is a beaut!!... has the classic Raleigh Heron cranks... love it. BB On Saturday, December 21, 2013 5:14:52 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > The pulley carries the shift cable to a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub. You > can

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Tent, Guinness, Brown Rice, Fire, Bike... Good times !! On Sunday, December 22, 2013 3:35:34 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Just got back from Ojai/Ventura on a whirlwind overnighter...Friday > morning picked up Evan in Canyon Country and drove out to the Matilija > drainage off Hwy 33 above Ojai

[RBW] Re: Budget Rivbike still in the works?

Haven't heard anything specific to that bike but just a few weeks ago Grant mentioned exciting bike news coming up soon but he hasn't mentioned anything since. I'm sure they are plenty busy with the opening and operation of RBBH. On Monday, December 23, 2013 1:17:48 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote