date:20140119

Bill the harlequin at the grip is pure genius for looks and extra
thickness. That blue is as sharp as a 70's tux, too! :)

cc


On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:

 Sorry for double posting, but since I'm super enthusiastic about my
 Albatross setup and since this is the thread for Alba enthusiasm, here's
 mine:

 http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2832/12025060886_e9ba4d94b9_z.jpg

 That's Newbaums Light blue pre shellac.  Harlequin at the grip, regular
 around the curves


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:48:20 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 tonight might be monochrome harlequin wrap night on my new albatross
 cockpit.

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Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

2014-01-19 Thread qwerty

I don't think it's been mentioned, but towards the end of the lifespan
of the AR, it morphed a bit from the original/XO style. I recall
ordering my AR back in late summer of 2000, and at that time,
discussing my deliberations with Grant about going with the AR or
waiting a short while for an Atlantis. At that time, the design for a
AR in my size (60cm) was for a 700c wheel size. It was also to be
built by Curt Goodrich. Grant said there wouldn't be all that much
difference in the two, but having the custom Goodrich build, fit,
lugs, etc, would make the bike more unique and special. Once again,
I'm glad I listened to Grant's advice, and my AR is the best bike I've
ever ridden. When I periodically go though my mental downsizing
exercise, the AR is always at the top of my list for keepers.

Mike G.

On 1/19/14, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:

I may have a good memory for weird little things which leads to 1,000 words,
but Addison's pictures really tell the All Rounder story. Awesome:

http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/01/rivendell-allrounder-jack-of-all.html?q=allrounder

And as to the OP's question about which current models are closest to the
All Rounder, here are pictures of my own Hillborne and Atlantis answering
that question. Those two models are closest to the AR even though the
current Hillborne has sidepulls. The canti-Hillbornes were very similar to
an Atlantis - just a little bit less clearance. My sidepull one still fits
700x43 no problem, probably with no room for a fender:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/sets/72157625850005210/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/7587346416/in/set-72157630614961962

On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:27 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote:

I like the nicely written history of the AR. As the proud owner of a late
90s era Allrounder I'd like to throw this out there for some evidence of
just how aptly it is named. I've had loads of fun on this bike and also
been meticulous about keeping it in good shape so 15 years on it looks
remarkably like new. Touring, roadish, monster cross, commuting, it does
an amazing job. I just did a query on my blog of all the posts about my
all rounder so there should be various links on the left hand side.

http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/search?q=allrounder

cheers,

Addison Wilhite, M.A.

Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology

“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”

Educator: Professional Portfolio

Blogger: Reno Rambler

Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian
Advisory Committee

Ryan

On Saturday, January 18, 2014 4:20:28 PM UTC-8, Ryan wrote:
Wow 2 ! X0-1's in one spot. I've only ever seen 1 other X0-1 in
Winnipeg...a fellow who's a friend of mine...My 20 year-old X0-1 still
gets lots of compliments. I'd never get rid of it,

I bought the A/R to be the ne plus ultra X0-1 because I liked the design
of the original X0-1 so much. Once I got it I hardly rode any of my other
bikes.

so I guess I'm the owner of the great-great and great grandfather of the
SH and AHH.

And, Mr.Warren and Mr. Cyclofiend, your encyclopaedic knowledge of all
things Rivendell is impressive.

On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:06:20 PM UTC-6, James Warren wrote:

That was a fun ride in March of 2010. There were two orange XO-1's with
dummy levers on mustache bars, yet modified from the stock setup:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4512459117/in/photostream/

On Jan 18, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote:

twins from a different time? my Hillborne and an XO
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4513103792/

~mike

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Re: [RBW] Whoh-a-tross

Aaron:

I do have Boscos on my other bike, a too-small-for-me Rock Hopper, and they
work great. Because the Hilsen is sized right for me, I didn't need the
extreme rise that comes with the boscos, and I wanted to try a different
bar for variety. Lucky for me, the Albas turned out to be just the ticket.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/11919714474/

One more thing: I'm really glad I lengthened the stem (10 to 12cm) because
the sweep back is pretty far. In addition, the forward crook on the Albas
makes for a good sprint/aero position when you just wanna fly.

I rode around all day yesterday and it was great riding upright--it just
seems like you *see* more. Big win for mindful cycling.


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 Chris,

 Those look great, and I love (like love love) that color of bar tape.
  Just curious why you went with Albatross instead of Bosco bars?

 -Aaron Young
 The Dalles, OR



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 I wondered whether I'd be able to use albatross bars on my 5-6 hour
 weekend rides.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/12021993526/

 Enthusiastically, yes.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell sighting in Prolly isnt Probably

2014-01-19 Thread Shoji Takahashi

Thanks for sharing. some great pics.

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 2:26:40 AM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 One of my all time favorite  photographers is John Watson blogger of 
 Prolly is Probably. His composition and ability to capture key moments of 
 rides is truly inspiring.

 While stuck waiting for wrestlers at a wrestling tournament I was going 
 through my instagram feed and where I recognized a bike I knew.
 Sure enough it's Jareds bike on John's feed in very familiar territory 
 Mt.Diablo!

 Here's the link to the ride report. Super hard first day climbing out of 
 Oakland and up to green Rancho.


 http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2014/01/rad-reportage-going-awol-in-the-diablo-range/#9



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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Hugh Smitham

I'm not intentionally trying to be mean but in what other environment would
an obese person wear tight Lycra spandex? Maybe a yoga class but that's
indoors and more or less private. If bicycle racing has lauded it self for
(and this is highly questionable and been answered by Grant and others on
this forum) advancing the sport then this ubiquitous use of Lycra deflates
some of that supposed claim. There needs to be BBH store in every major
urban center to re-educate the masses of non-racers acting like racers.
Let's stop the insanity. Disclaimer: I think you should wear what feels
comfortable to you I'll just avert my gaze in another direction.

Ron, you were just too close to the group and well sometimes you eat the
bar and sometimes the bar eats you. What would have been their response
had you laughed back at them? Anyways knickers are cool or warm depending
on your geographic location and sense of style.

~Hugh

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein

http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

 something else crossing the club ride yesterday - a pair of large women.
  I had already peeled my windbreaker, but was still wearing my knee socks,
 and they would get swapped for merino footies at my halfway stop.  But this
 woman looked at me and burst out laughing at my togs - knickers, knee
 socks, a red merino long-sleeve with a yellow tee over it - it really
 wasn't for them to see me, it was for pickup trucks.  The club leader
 always wears crazy hats - yesterday it was a headdress of colored feathers
 like a comic bird crest.  I guess she thought I was part of the show.  I
 would have cried for her, but her spandex was already crying.


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:13:40 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:

 I remember the low, narrow, aero position. Almost 15 years ago I commuted
 for 2-3 years or so on a too -small (56 cm c-c) mid '60s Bottechia that I
 had built up as my second fixie with custom Salsa upjutter to get the bar
 high enough (a lot lower than I could tolerate now, it must be said). The
 bike was light and nimble, and with the levers placed more or less a la
 Grant (ie, far up on the curves) I could get low and narrow while gripping
 the hoods. Nelson longflap on the back. Good times.





 On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote:

  I do love my M bars - they have a nice aero spot on them I dug into
 this morning climbing that mile against a 15mph headwind.  I'm spending a
 lot more time in 80 gear on this wheelset.





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[RBW] Re: All rounder

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Lampe 2

I'm enjoying this thread as it allows me to learn about yet another 
Rivendell that was long gone by the time I discovered RBW.  

I am just enthralled with 55mm Big Apples on 26 rims and now I'm setting 
my long-term sights on a good bike to utilize that combo.   Right now I've 
got them on my old 1995 Trek 730 hybrid (a 700c bike) and it's an absolute 
blast to ride!  The problem is.no brakes, for obvious reasons.  I have 
a cheap aftermarket fork on it and I'm seriously considering having the 
canti studs moved to accommodate brakes for 26 wheels.  The geometry of 
this bike is surprisingly close to the Riv All-Rounder and I can see why 
people love those All-Rounders so much.   The geometry is fairly nimble yet 
the wide tires give it a surprising amount of stability.   Sort of 
oxy-moronic in it's handling.   In contrast, my 700c bike with 40mm Duremes 
feels twitchy and unstable.  

The XO-1 seems to sporty for my tastes and the Atlantis seems a bit too 
slanted toward touring but the All-Rounder sounds just about perfect for 
what I'm looking for in a bike.  

 

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[RBW] Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

2014-01-19 Thread RoadieRyan

Michael, if you wanted to go a slightly different route I have a NIB Zefal HPX 
light that mounts to the water bottle bosses. If interested I would let it go 
for $15 plus sh (med flat rate box) you can ping me off list at 
ryansub...@gmail.com

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Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

2014-01-19 Thread James Warren


Another little detail is that the name All Rounder only had definition in a 
capital-letter sense in the time before the bikes marked Rivendell were 
considered custom.

The very first Riv offerings in the 90's (Road, All-Rounder, the rare Mountain, 
and later the Longlow) were all their fanciest frames and all had standard 
geometry charts. They were not custom.

The All Rounder, non-custom bike had a geometry chart that eventually said 700C 
for the bigger sizes, 26 inch for the smaller sizes (59 cm being the cutoff I 
think.) There were set sizes and it wasn't advertised to be customizable.

Then came the Atlantis, and that's really when the 
Rivs-with-fun-names-on-the-downtube-that-didn't-say-Rivendell started to become 
the norm. Sometime around this, Grant announced that the bikes called Rivendell 
are all considered custom now and it became clear that there would be two tiers 
of Riv frame offereings.

Henceforth with the fancier pure Rivendells, you could still get something that 
met all the characteristics of an all rounder but there was now no geometry 
chart to give it that name as a model name. And as a custom, I'm guessing the 
wheel-size was determined on a case-by-case basis (with some limitations 
imposed by Rivendell.)

So all-rounders still exist in the same way that Bombadils still exist. (You 
have to be willing to go custom.)

-Jim W.


On Jan 19, 2014, at 10:46 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:

 I'm enjoying this thread as it allows me to learn about yet another Rivendell 
 that was long gone by the time I discovered RBW. 
 
 I am just enthralled with 55mm Big Apples on 26 rims and now I'm setting my 
 long-term sights on a good bike to utilize that combo.   Right now I've got 
 them on my old 1995 Trek 730 hybrid (a 700c bike) and it's an absolute blast 
 to ride!  The problem is.no brakes, for obvious reasons.  I have a cheap 
 aftermarket fork on it and I'm seriously considering having the canti studs 
 moved to accommodate brakes for 26 wheels.  The geometry of this bike is 
 surprisingly close to the Riv All-Rounder and I can see why people love those 
 All-Rounders so much.   The geometry is fairly nimble yet the wide tires give 
 it a surprising amount of stability.   Sort of oxy-moronic in it's handling.  
  In contrast, my 700c bike with 40mm Duremes feels twitchy and unstable. 
 
 The XO-1 seems to sporty for my tastes and the Atlantis seems a bit too 
 slanted toward touring but the All-Rounder sounds just about perfect for what 
 I'm looking for in a bike. 
 
  
 
 
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Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

2014-01-19 Thread Bruce Herbitter

Rivs have always undergone fairly frequent change. Part of that is a 
result of the production scheme (all fab is outsourced, which leads to 
changes in price and availability) and part is due to new ideas 
occurring to the designer or being brought to his attention. As he has 
often said, the RBW ethos stays in every bike they make. I don;t think 
any of them is a bad bike or a Edsel of the bike world. Some are 
better suited to some riders or conditions than others.


Tailwinds




On 1/19/2014 1:20 PM, James Warren wrote:


Another little detail is that the name All Rounder only had definition 
in a capital-letter sense in the time before the bikes marked 
Rivendell were considered custom.


The very first Riv offerings in the 90's (Road, All-Rounder, the rare 
Mountain, and later the Longlow) were all their fanciest frames and 
all had standard geometry charts. They were not custom.


The All Rounder, non-custom bike had a geometry chart that eventually 
said 700C for the bigger sizes, 26 inch for the smaller sizes (59 cm 
being the cutoff I think.) There were set sizes and it wasn't 
advertised to be customizable.


Then came the Atlantis, and that's really when the 
Rivs-with-fun-names-on-the-downtube-that-didn't-say-Rivendell started 
to become the norm. Sometime around this, Grant announced that the 
bikes called Rivendell are all considered custom now and it became 
clear that there would be two tiers of Riv frame offereings.


Henceforth with the fancier pure Rivendells, you could still get 
something that met all the characteristics of an all rounder but there 
was now no geometry chart to give it that name as a model name. And as 
a custom, I'm guessing the wheel-size was determined on a case-by-case 
basis (with some limitations imposed by Rivendell.)


So all-rounders still exist in the same way that Bombadils still 
exist. (You have to be willing to go custom.)


-Jim W.



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Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

And that's the ticket Bruce!

I agree with the Riv philosophy that choice doesn't always equal good; that
if some disaster happened and you could only have one bike for the rest of
your life, you'd be perfectly happy with a Riv, no matter if it's a AR,
custom, Atlantis...

I mean that's the point, right? Every bike except the Roadeo is
deliberately versatile.

Of course since we have choices those questions will always rise up, but at
some point you gotta just ride.


On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Rivs have always undergone fairly frequent change. Part of that is a
 result of the production scheme (all fab is outsourced, which leads to
 changes in price and availability) and part is due to new ideas occurring
 to the designer or being brought to his attention. As he has often said,
 the RBW ethos stays in every bike they make. I don;t think any of them is a
 bad bike or a Edsel of the bike world. Some are better suited to some
 riders or conditions than others.

 Tailwinds





 On 1/19/2014 1:20 PM, James Warren wrote:


 Another little detail is that the name All Rounder only had definition in
 a capital-letter sense in the time before the bikes marked Rivendell were
 considered custom.

 The very first Riv offerings in the 90's (Road, All-Rounder, the rare
 Mountain, and later the Longlow) were all their fanciest frames and all had
 standard geometry charts. They were not custom.

 The All Rounder, non-custom bike had a geometry chart that eventually
 said 700C for the bigger sizes, 26 inch for the smaller sizes (59 cm being
 the cutoff I think.) There were set sizes and it wasn't advertised to be
 customizable.

 Then came the Atlantis, and that's really when the
 Rivs-with-fun-names-on-the-downtube-that-didn't-say-Rivendell started to
 become the norm. Sometime around this, Grant announced that the bikes
 called Rivendell are all considered custom now and it became clear that
 there would be two tiers of Riv frame offereings.

 Henceforth with the fancier pure Rivendells, you could still get
 something that met all the characteristics of an all rounder but there was
 now no geometry chart to give it that name as a model name. And as a
 custom, I'm guessing the wheel-size was determined on a case-by-case basis
 (with some limitations imposed by Rivendell.)

 So all-rounders still exist in the same way that Bombadils still exist.
 (You have to be willing to go custom.)

 -Jim W.


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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread RJM

Sumo wrestling comes to mind. 

Heck, WWF comes to mind. 



On Sunday, January 19, 2014 12:38:25 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:

 I'm not intentionally trying to be mean but in what other environment 
 would an obese person wear tight Lycra spandex? Maybe a yoga class but 
 that's indoors and more or less private. If bicycle racing has lauded it 
 self for (and this is highly questionable and been answered by Grant and 
 others on this forum) advancing the sport then this ubiquitous use of Lycra 
 deflates some of that supposed claim. There needs to be BBH store in every 
 major urban center to re-educate the masses of non-racers acting like 
 racers. Let's stop the insanity. Disclaimer: I think you should wear what 
 feels comfortable to you I'll just avert my gaze in another direction. 

 Ron, you were just too close to the group and well sometimes you eat the 
 bar and sometimes the bar eats you. What would have been their response 
 had you laughed back at them? Anyways knickers are cool or warm depending 
 on your geographic location and sense of style.

 ~Hugh

 “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
 moving.” ― Albert Einstein

 http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




 On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com 
 javascript:wrote:

 something else crossing the club ride yesterday - a pair of large women. 
  I had already peeled my windbreaker, but was still wearing my knee socks, 
 and they would get swapped for merino footies at my halfway stop.  But this 
 woman looked at me and burst out laughing at my togs - knickers, knee 
 socks, a red merino long-sleeve with a yellow tee over it - it really 
 wasn't for them to see me, it was for pickup trucks.  The club leader 
 always wears crazy hats - yesterday it was a headdress of colored feathers 
 like a comic bird crest.  I guess she thought I was part of the show.  I 
 would have cried for her, but her spandex was already crying.  


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:13:40 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:

 I remember the low, narrow, aero position. Almost 15 years ago I 
 commuted for 2-3 years or so on a too -small (56 cm c-c) mid '60s Bottechia 
 that I had built up as my second fixie with custom Salsa upjutter to get 
 the bar high enough (a lot lower than I could tolerate now, it must be 
 said). The bike was light and nimble, and with the levers placed more or 
 less a la Grant (ie, far up on the curves) I could get low and narrow while 
 gripping the hoods. Nelson longflap on the back. Good times.





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  I do love my M bars - they have a nice aero spot on them I dug into 
 this morning climbing that mile against a 15mph headwind.  I'm spending a 
 lot more time in 80 gear on this wheelset.  





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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Ron Mc

It just didn't skin my teeth - I thought the whole thing was funny.  Just 
got in from a ride - crossed San Antonio to the Frankenbike meet.  Had some 
good Mexican food - south of downtown even. 
The Frankenbike is a hoot.  A half-acre of tables selling old parts, 
frames, old bikes.  It's a lot of fun.  Hadn't been to one since last April 
and it's really taken off - grown a lot larger.  But that visit last April, 
my old Raleigh is famous there.  Everyone remembered me and there were a 
lot of old Raleighs for show - none for sale - they were all for show and 
tell - they were the personal bikes of the guys running the tables.  So I 
guess that's being an influence, too.  

Another time we were on a trail and two girls were talking how they hated 
their saddles and were going to buy (more) new ones - they were both up to 
chamois plus double gel pads.  My daughter was there with her load hauler 
and canvas shorts.  I showed them her B68S, but they were unimpressed.  

Absolutely, wear what's comfortable, But I still like starting with a comfy 
bike.  

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 2:32:45 PM UTC-6, RJM wrote:

 Sumo wrestling comes to mind. 

 Heck, WWF comes to mind. 



 On Sunday, January 19, 2014 12:38:25 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:

 I'm not intentionally trying to be mean but in what other environment 
 would an obese person wear tight Lycra spandex? Maybe a yoga class but 
 that's indoors and more or less private. If bicycle racing has lauded it 
 self for (and this is highly questionable and been answered by Grant and 
 others on this forum) advancing the sport then this ubiquitous use of Lycra 
 deflates some of that supposed claim. There needs to be BBH store in every 
 major urban center to re-educate the masses of non-racers acting like 
 racers. Let's stop the insanity. Disclaimer: I think you should wear 
 what feels comfortable to you I'll just avert my gaze in another direction. 

 Ron, you were just too close to the group and well sometimes you eat the 
 bar and sometimes the bar eats you. What would have been their response 
 had you laughed back at them? Anyways knickers are cool or warm depending 
 on your geographic location and sense of style.

 ~Hugh

 “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep 
 moving.” ― Albert Einstein

 http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




 On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote:

 something else crossing the club ride yesterday - a pair of large women. 
  I had already peeled my windbreaker, but was still wearing my knee socks, 
 and they would get swapped for merino footies at my halfway stop.  But this 
 woman looked at me and burst out laughing at my togs - knickers, knee 
 socks, a red merino long-sleeve with a yellow tee over it - it really 
 wasn't for them to see me, it was for pickup trucks.  The club leader 
 always wears crazy hats - yesterday it was a headdress of colored feathers 
 like a comic bird crest.  I guess she thought I was part of the show.  I 
 would have cried for her, but her spandex was already crying.  


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:13:40 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:

 I remember the low, narrow, aero position. Almost 15 years ago I 
 commuted for 2-3 years or so on a too -small (56 cm c-c) mid '60s 
 Bottechia 
 that I had built up as my second fixie with custom Salsa upjutter to get 
 the bar high enough (a lot lower than I could tolerate now, it must be 
 said). The bike was light and nimble, and with the levers placed more or 
 less a la Grant (ie, far up on the curves) I could get low and narrow 
 while 
 gripping the hoods. Nelson longflap on the back. Good times.





 On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote:

  I do love my M bars - they have a nice aero spot on them I dug into 
 this morning climbing that mile against a 15mph headwind.  I'm spending a 
 lot more time in 80 gear on this wheelset.  





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Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

2014-01-19 Thread Patrick Moore

That is certainly a lot prettier than any XO I've seen! Nice color.

My late '94 (ordered; delivered early '95) road custom was built around the
AR design, but with geometry tweaked and tubing and lugs all road spec'd --
I was segueing from a roadified XO-1.

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 http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/search?q=allrounder

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Re: [RBW] Re: rumor has it there's a 56 'beamer on sf craigslist

There's a 54 on the bay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360840834497

Cheers,
David

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On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 8:37 AM, Metin Uz uz.me...@gmail.com wrote:

 It was listed as 54, but is actually a 56. I stopped by yesterday on the
 way home after riding the Santa Rosa 200K on my Bob Jackson fixed gear.
 First thing that struck me was how much heavier the QB felt. It's a nice
 bike, but I would much prefer to get just the frame/fork. I hope we can
 find a good compromise...

 --Metin


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:16:50 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:

 Ha! Pretty sure I spotted/cataloged that one in the wild back in '09

 go here - scroll down:
 http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/

 saddle and bars look pretty much the same.  photo was with my phone at
 the time, which had a hinge in it, so any visual imperfections are likely
 hardware based...

 - J

 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:35:46 AM UTC-8, rcnute wrote:

 Looks neat!  http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4292311064.html

 Ryan

 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:32:25 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 and by 56 'beamer I mean 56cm Quickbeam.  Metin, maybe this one is
 teed up for you to buy?  I'm on my phone, and can't easily post the link.

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Re: [RBW] All rounder

Hey, I have an All-Rounder! It's a 61.5, so has 700C wheels. Build by
Joe/Joe in 2001. You may have seen it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157602592825848/

I feel mine is built a bit more like an AHH with cantis. Or an Atlantis
with a little lighter tubing and tighter tire clearances. Somewhere between
those two. As they were fully custom by that point, really no two are alike.


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On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Bill Fulford bill.fulfor...@gmail.comwrote:

 It's snowing again in Maine and although I got a short ride in this
 morning I'm beginning to get a bad case of cabin fever. I was looking
 through my favorites on Flickr and was impressed by several photos of the
 all rounder. I came to rivendell after this model and know very little
 about it. What I'm most curious about is which current production model is
 most like the all rounder? Any insights would be appreciated.  Bill

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Re: [RBW] Now this is something we should bring back!!

I had a Raleigh with that once. Very nice feature.

Cheers,
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On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 7:40 AM, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote:

 Now here is something I wouldn't mind retrofitting on my Sam!!


 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Locking-Fork-with-2-Keys-60s-70s-Bike-Excellent-Condition-Rare-/141167346581?pt=US_Forkshash=item20de3ac395

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[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

2014-01-19 Thread Matthew J

 so a bull-batross

A name GP would love!


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[RBW] Michelin Pro-Tek tubes... anyone try them?

http://www.bicyclebuys.com/item/0601465/michelin-a3-protek-max-700x35-42-self-sealing-tube-presta

After a fun outing spent clearing out goatheads today, the topic turned to
these tubes. Gimmicky or do they work? Stans sealant worked great BTW, so
did having thick touring tires and being the last one up the hill!

Proof of a good time: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/12039011594/


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[RBW] Re: Michelin Pro-Tek tubes... anyone try them?

2014-01-19 Thread Deacon Patrick

Go slow to go fast!

I am curious to see the answer as I'm riding Smart Sams this year, which 
have less protection than Duremes.

With abandon,
Patrick

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 http://www.bicyclebuys.com/item/0601465/michelin-a3-protek-max-700x35-42-self-sealing-tube-presta

 After a fun outing spent clearing out goatheads today, the topic turned to 
 these tubes. Gimmicky or do they work? Stans sealant worked great BTW, so 
 did having thick touring tires and being the last one up the hill!

 Proof of a good time: 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/12039011594/


 Cheers,
 David

 it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal



  

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[RBW] Cheviot!?

2014-01-19 Thread Christopher Mungioli

So what's the story with the new Cheviot?  There still isn't a description 
up on the site, and just from looking at pictures its hard to tell what 
makes it that much different from a betty foy, so why the change?   Anyone 
have the details? 

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[RBW] ISO 51-52cm used touring Riv, Heron, Soma or 80s touring

2014-01-19 Thread JimM

Greetings,
I joined this group a while ago, but have never posted.  Anyway, I'm 
looking for a touring machine for my financee (51-52cm) and haven't seen 
much on ebay or the local craigslist, so thought I'd give this forum a try. 
While it would be ideal to get an Atlantis or Sam, we're also interested in 
a Bleriot, canti Saluki, or even some of the cantilevered touring bikes of 
the mid 80s.

Thanks,
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[RBW] Re: Now this is something we should bring back!!

2014-01-19 Thread Jason Cloutier

Brian Chapman of Chapman Cycles in Providence, RI, has built a very nice 
touring bike with a fork lock.  Photos of the lock don't show up on his 
website http://www.chapmancycles.com but if you look closely at the bike 
with the trailer here 
http://www.chapmancycles.com/2013/09/le-cirque-du-cyclisme/ you can see the 
fork lock on the back of the head tube.

Jason Cloutier
Pawtucket, RI

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote:

 Now here is something I wouldn't mind retrofitting on my Sam!!


 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Locking-Fork-with-2-Keys-60s-70s-Bike-Excellent-Condition-Rare-/141167346581?pt=US_Forkshash=item20de3ac395

 I have never seen this before but is certainly a nice concept.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Daniel D.

That's the bottom line, My thought when I see overweight people out in 
lycra riding their race bikes is good for them

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:38:25 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

  Disclaimer: I think you should wear what feels comfortable to you 

 ~Hugh

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 moving.” ― Albert Einstein

 http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




 On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com 
 javascript:wrote:

 something else crossing the club ride yesterday - a pair of large women. 
  I had already peeled my windbreaker, but was still wearing my knee socks, 
 and they would get swapped for merino footies at my halfway stop.  But this 
 woman looked at me and burst out laughing at my togs - knickers, knee 
 socks, a red merino long-sleeve with a yellow tee over it - it really 
 wasn't for them to see me, it was for pickup trucks.  The club leader 
 always wears crazy hats - yesterday it was a headdress of colored feathers 
 like a comic bird crest.  I guess she thought I was part of the show.  I 
 would have cried for her, but her spandex was already crying.  


 On Saturday, January 18, 2014 5:13:40 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:

 I remember the low, narrow, aero position. Almost 15 years ago I 
 commuted for 2-3 years or so on a too -small (56 cm c-c) mid '60s Bottechia 
 that I had built up as my second fixie with custom Salsa upjutter to get 
 the bar high enough (a lot lower than I could tolerate now, it must be 
 said). The bike was light and nimble, and with the levers placed more or 
 less a la Grant (ie, far up on the curves) I could get low and narrow while 
 gripping the hoods. Nelson longflap on the back. Good times.





 On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote:

  I do love my M bars - they have a nice aero spot on them I dug into 
 this morning climbing that mile against a 15mph headwind.  I'm spending a 
 lot more time in 80 gear on this wheelset.  





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[RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

2014-01-19 Thread Jason Cloutier

Michael,

That's not a gumwall tire, it's a skinwall tire.  A true gumwall tire has a 
layer of rubber covering the sidewalls from bead to bead.  The sidewalls 
are covered with gum colored rubber without carbon black added, thus the 
name.  My old Schwinn Varsity had gumwall tires.  My Surly has skinwall 
tires.  From a distance both look similar since the sidewalls are a similar 
color.

Skinwall tires are fabric with a strip of rubber tread and some thin skin 
of rubber or latex to protect the fabric.  Sometimes the sidewalls are tan, 
black, dark brown or various other colors.

Somewhere in time we've lost the meaning of bicycle terms  Gumwall vs. 
skinwall is a good example.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is something we should bring back!!

2014-01-19 Thread Patrick Moore

The big question: do they prevent theft?


On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 3:50 PM, Jason Cloutier vel...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Brian Chapman of Chapman Cycles in Providence, RI, has built a very nice
 touring bike with a fork lock.  Photos of the lock don't show up on his
 website http://www.chapmancycles.com but if you look closely at the bike
 with the trailer here
 http://www.chapmancycles.com/2013/09/le-cirque-du-cyclisme/ you can see
 the fork lock on the back of the head tube.

 Jason Cloutier
 Pawtucket, RI

 On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote:

 Now here is something I wouldn't mind retrofitting on my Sam!!

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Locking-Fork-
 with-2-Keys-60s-70s-Bike-Excellent-Condition-Rare-/
 141167346581?pt=US_Forkshash=item20de3ac395

 I have never seen this before but is certainly a nice concept.
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[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

2014-01-19 Thread Michael



 Hi Roadie Ryan,

Is it under 12 long? 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Toshi Takeuchi

Daniel,

I think that's exactly right.  They are out there on their bike, so
that's great, but I do worry about those that think they have to wear
lycra to go out on a ride, so they don't ride.  That would be a shame.

Toshi


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 That's the bottom line, My thought when I see overweight people out in lycra
 riding their race bikes is good for them


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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Hugh Smitham

Daniel,

I think it's awesome that they're out on a bike...I do think it's weird
that they feel compelled to wear tight fitting clothing to get out and ride
a bike for what ever reason, maybe it's a need to fit in isn't that our
nature as human beings to fit in? It's sort of a built in survival thing.
If I'm being truly honest I feel it boarders on  the ridiculous. I'm skinny
and I always felt sort of weird running around with a super hero outfit
where you could sort of see my junk. I since have seen the light and
realize I can wear regular clothes to enjoy a bike ride and not subject
folks to unseemly protrusions. Just so you know I'm attempting to be self
deprecating here. My comments are 90% meant for humorous purposes only and
a dash of reality thrown in.

I do really feel for folks that are overweight it happen IMHO to be a
recent cultural thing eating crap food being sedentary watching sports and
others being active on the TV and in some cases it's a medical condition
that requires a physician supervision.

Furthermore and seriously other overweight folks may see the Lycra wearing
variety and think there is no way in hell I'm gonna wear that to ride a
bike and just give up on a fantastic activity. Racing has infected the
overall consciousness IMO negatively. It's this stupid competitive chip we
carry around that prevents a bulk of society to slow down and enjoy the
ride. There my rant is over for now, but I reserve the right to get chippy
again.

~Hugh

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein

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 Daniel,

 I think that's exactly right.  They are out there on their bike, so
 that's great, but I do worry about those that think they have to wear
 lycra to go out on a ride, so they don't ride.  That would be a shame.

 Toshi


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  That's the bottom line, My thought when I see overweight people out in
 lycra
  riding their race bikes is good for them
 

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[RBW] Re: Now this is something we should bring back!!

2014-01-19 Thread ascpgh

My grandfather had a Raleigh that same color, with that fork. I used to 
ride it when I visited them in Phoenix, my first experience with a Brooks 
saddle too. I would ride that thing for hours into the desert, mostly north 
on what became 99th Avenue, past what became Lake Pleasant. Ah, the strange 
reminders of misspent youth.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsbuirgh

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:40:59 AM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote:

 Now here is something I wouldn't mind retrofitting on my Sam!!


 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Locking-Fork-with-2-Keys-60s-70s-Bike-Excellent-Condition-Rare-/141167346581?pt=US_Forkshash=item20de3ac395

 I have never seen this before but is certainly a nice concept.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-19 Thread Eric Platt

This is the reason I haven't worn visible lycra in years. (Confession - do
wear Novara padded short liners, and those have lycra.)

Even in more baggy clothing I wear feel like I'm a bear on a trike in a
circus most of the time.

Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


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 Daniel,

 I think that's exactly right.  They are out there on their bike, so
 that's great, but I do worry about those that think they have to wear
 lycra to go out on a ride, so they don't ride.  That would be a shame.

 Toshi


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[RBW] Today's Ride

2014-01-19 Thread Larry Powers

Today was 35 degrees and windy.  I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of dirt 
and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 35mm tires.  
On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back.  Well I guessed 
wrong today.  The dirt road follows the Connecticut River and it has the river 
on one side and open farm fields on the other.  Add the muddy conditions and it 
made for a good resistance workout.  Given the cold that gets here tomorrow 
this is probably my last ride for awhile. 

My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough.

Love the bike and the jersey.  Two of the best products that Riv made and are 
no more.  

Larry Powers 

 

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Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-01-19 Thread Jim M.

The poll is closed and the date will be July 12th. If you look at the poll, 
apparently Betty Foy herself cast the last vote and will be making a 
celebrity appearance. 

I am very sorry about the date not working for everyone. I would like to 
say that there will always be someone from the list who is willing to take 
you on a ride if you come to RBW country.

Keep your eyes open for further updates.

Happy trails,
jim m
wc, ca

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[RBW] That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

After an unnecessary, self-imposed delay I finally replaced the aging TA
Axix BB on my Atlantis with a cheap, new Shimano UN55 unit... what a
noticeable and wonderful change! Im happy to report that the 127mm axle
worked fine w/ my TA Zephyr crank and the wide Atlantis chainstays. The
Axix is a nice looking bit of metal but either the replaceable cartridge
bearings are ready for replacement or its somewhat complicated installation
requirements proved to much for me... or both. Either way the new BB is
silent, smooth and makes me very happy!

To inaugurate the new component I got in a spirited (for me) 35 mile round
trip up the Capitol Crescent Trail to meet up with list-member Erl in
Bethesda. The bagels, coffee and conversation were well worth the trip! I
also satisfied my curiosity for the 26 wheeled Atlanti by getting to size
myself up on Erl's 56cm Atlantis... I'm not sure I'll ever fully grasp the
art of bike sizing. It sure seems like I'd be perfectly capable of being
comfortable for long distances on that 56cm 26 wheeled frame.

Couple pictures below, more on my blog -
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/01/that-new-bottom-bracket-feeling-cct-ride.html

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1p7c2dwa_do/UtyYmtMWzoI/DFc/0s-X2eO-y2c/s1600/DSC_2535.jpg

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Re: [RBW] That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

Awesome!

New inexpensive often beats worn fancy. :)

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Couple pictures below, more on my blog -
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/01/that-new-bottom-bracket-feeling-cct-ride.html

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1p7c2dwa_do/UtyYmtMWzoI/DFc/0s-X2eO-y2c/s1600/DSC_2535.jpg

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[RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-19 Thread hsmitham

Tony,

Isn't it amazing what a small inexpensive part can do for your ride and the
fact we meet people online and then meet in person and enjoy a ride
together.

I'd have liked to see you standing next to Erl's Atlantis as a comparison
to your 62 cm.

~Hugh

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Couple pictures below, more on my blog -
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/01/that-new-bottom-bracket-feeling-cct-ride.html

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1p7c2dwa_do/UtyYmtMWzoI/DFc/0s-X2eO-y2c/s1600/DSC_2535.jpg

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[RBW] Re: Today's Ride

2014-01-19 Thread hsmitham

Larry,

Thanks for the share and glad your enjoying your Riv and wooly warm. Stay 
warm.

~Hugh

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:35:37 PM UTC-8, Larry Powers wrote:

 Today was 35 degrees and windy.  I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of 
 dirt and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 
 35mm tires.  On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back.  
 Well I guessed wrong today.  The dirt road follows the Connecticut River 
 and it has the river on one side and open farm fields on the other.  Add 
 the muddy conditions and it made for a good resistance workout.  Given the 
 cold that gets here tomorrow this is probably my last ride for awhile. 

 My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough.

 Love the bike and the jersey.  Two of the best products that Riv made and 
 are no more.  

 Larry Powers 
  
 Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
  

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Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

Hugh,

That would have been a good photo to take, I'll do it next time.  Mine is
actually a 64...

As good as the electronic correspondence is here I have really enjoyed the
handful of rides and face to face meetings.  As a matter of fact I also met
Steve Palinscar on Saturday for a group ride with a local Alexandria civic
group, pictures if that to follow!

Tony

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[RBW] Re: Today's Ride

Nice mixed surface ride!!  I'm glad you braved the cold.

Tony

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[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

2014-01-19 Thread RoadieRyan

13.5 fully compressed although this pump is meant to be mounted via a 
water-bottle mount

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 4:37:04 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:


 Hi Roadie Ryan,

 Is it under 12 long? 


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[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-19 Thread dougP

Check the Blug.

dougP

On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:50:33 PM UTC-8, Christopher Mungioli wrote:

 So what's the story with the new Cheviot?  There still isn't a description 
 up on the site, and just from looking at pictures its hard to tell what 
 makes it that much different from a betty foy, so why the change?   Anyone 
 have the details? 


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[RBW] Re: Today's Ride

2014-01-19 Thread dougP

Larry:

Glad you were able to squeeze in a ride before real cold.  35F sounds 
pretty cold to me but it sounds like you've got the gear to stay 
comfortable.  

dougP

On Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:35:37 PM UTC-8, Larry Powers wrote:

 Today was 35 degrees and windy.  I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of 
 dirt and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 
 35mm tires.  On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back.  
 Well I guessed wrong today.  The dirt road follows the Connecticut River 
 and it has the river on one side and open farm fields on the other.  Add 
 the muddy conditions and it made for a good resistance workout.  Given the 
 cold that gets here tomorrow this is probably my last ride for awhile. 

 My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough.

 Love the bike and the jersey.  Two of the best products that Riv made and 
 are no more.  

 Larry Powers 
  
 Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
  

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[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

2014-01-19 Thread Michael



 Hi Ryan,


Thanks for the very kind offer and the measurement.
For now, I am thinking to go full size frame pump, or something small 
enough to go into my Pendle bag, outta sight, which means about 11.5 inches.
I really appreciate the offer though and will keep it in mind.

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[RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

2014-01-19 Thread Michael



 Awesome mechanical ability to change your own bb there. Very cool.

I have never messed with a drivetrain before, other than shifters and cable 
set up.

Great riding on the CC trail. And the sweet thing is you probably got to 
ride trails from your place all the way there. Did you go from Arlington 
trails, through Georgetown, onto to the CC trail?.

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Re: [RBW] Re: That new-bottom bracket feeling! (And a great Sat ride)

Hey Michael,  yep I took 4 mile run to mount Vernon trail to the 14th st
bridge and then followed the river side paths up to Georgetown... Great
ride, lots of people out enjoying the weather.

I took a great class, the park tool school via Spokes in Belle Haven this
time last year, great intro to the full bike.  I'd definitely recommend it
if you can make the time.

Tony

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[RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-19 Thread Eric Norris

Inspired by the ride of the 42mm Grand Bois Hetres on my Bleriot, I spent a 
couple of hours today changing out the tires on my Quickbeam from the 700x28 
size I've been using forever to a set of 700x35s (Paselas, purchased from 
another member of this list).

Changing the tires was no big deal. The bulk of the time was spent adjusting 
the fenders to fit around the fatter rubber. That involved, among other things, 
using a Dremel to cut off the protruding end of the daruma bolt that holds the 
front fender onto the fork crown. Yes, the 35s needed every millimeter of 
clearance I could get (the rear wheel wouldn't even spin when I first put it 
in, due to a lack of clearance, even though the 28s had gobs of room).

Results are in the photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157639957181314/

I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, other that a spin up and down the block, 
but from an appearance standpoint alone it was worth it. The fatter tires 
certainly fill out the fenders much better.

Ride report once I've had a chance to get it on the road.

--Eric
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Re: [RBW] From the Ground Up - First Test Ride

2014-01-19 Thread Tom Virgil

Did a bit of cable trimming.  Some refinements. 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/sets/72157639955881155/ Not 
done yet.  But I am enjoying the process.

Best regards,

Tom

On Sunday, January 5, 2014 8:42:57 AM UTC-8, Joan wrote:

 Beautiful bike and build.  Question: it seems that there's an unusual 
 curve to the rear derailleur cable housing.  It's hard to tell from the 
 pictures but can you explain what and why that is.  Or, is it just the 
 angle of the shots?
 Thanks, Joan
   
  
  
 On 01/05/14, Tom Virgiltevi...@gmail.com javascript: wrote:
  
  Sorry I didn't get this done to ride with the SoCal guys this morning. 
  Musta been good.  I put away Christmas decorations at the behest of dear 
 wife.  But I was good and got it done early.

 I have not had time to add comments to flickr.  But will.  So here is the 
 state of things on the first ride.  Garmin says I am faster on this 
 bikehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/sets/72157639415730156/than 
 my carbon fibre with no load,  That is exactly what I expected.

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[RBW] Hawks Ride!

2014-01-19 Thread Brian Hanson

I know my friends in the bay area may not want to hear about this, but I
had a glorious ride to the stadium today to watch the game.  Riv content -
I was on my Albastache’d Hunqapillar wearing my jeans, five tens, and
Seahawks jersey!  The ride home was even better…

Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA

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[RBW] Re: FS items

2014-01-19 Thread Rich Powers

Thank you to those who purchased an item or two!  Here is the update -  and
added 2 24x1.75 tubes.

Take a look- A few pictures at this link of all the sale items
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdqbicycles/sets/72157639296322953/

Paypal personal preferred or check is fine as well.   Please contact me if
you have any questions. Shipping extra at actual cost or some noted as
included.  Feel free to combine items and make me an offer.

Mountain Bike Wheel set
I pair of used-but true-straight 26” mtb wheels.  They have 32 DT spokes
with a rear shimano hub-not sure of the model-but would guess lx?  It is a
shimano parallax style hub 135 mm wide.  The front was a then fancy machine
tech OS hub -blue color. The weels include the quick-release skewers and
the shown 8 spd cassette that is dirty-but decent shape.   The rims are
drilled for presta tubes (the small valves-but can be drilled for
schrade(the larger car style), they have cloth velox rim strips installed
and do not appear to have any cracks or dings on the rims that I can see.
Not much else to say-but could be a good project or repair set.  $75 plus
shipping

2 new in box 24 x 1.5-1.75 schrader $6 for the pair

Axiom rear rack trunk bag. it had a quick release system for easy on and
off the rack used- great shape- clean $15

Shimano pedal wrench TL-PD30 for taking some shimano pedals appart. $14
mailed

Shimano Bar-end shifters  model- Dura-Ace SL-BS77 Double/Triple 9-Speed
 $95 mailed

Cane Creek SCR-5 Aero Brake Lever Set Silver $34 mailed

BOOKS
Lance Armstrong: Images of a Champion by Armstrong, Lance published by
Rodale Books Hardcover Hardcover – June 23, 2004 $9

Bicycles: Le Biciclette (Bella Cosa series) (Paperback) by Fermo Galbiati
$30

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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-19 Thread Robert F. Harrison

I ruin my QB on 35mm paselas and love 'em. Waiting on your first ride
report.

Aloha,
Bob
On Jan 19, 2014 7:25 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:

 Inspired by the ride of the 42mm Grand Bois Hetres on my Bleriot, I spent
 a couple of hours today changing out the tires on my Quickbeam from the
 700x28 size I've been using forever to a set of 700x35s (Paselas, purchased
 from another member of this list).

 Changing the tires was no big deal. The bulk of the time was spent
 adjusting the fenders to fit around the fatter rubber. That involved, among
 other things, using a Dremel to cut off the protruding end of the daruma
 bolt that holds the front fender onto the fork crown. Yes, the 35s needed
 every millimeter of clearance I could get (the rear wheel wouldn't even
 spin when I first put it in, due to a lack of clearance, even though the
 28s had gobs of room).

 Results are in the photos here:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157639957181314/

 I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, other that a spin up and down the
 block, but from an appearance standpoint alone it was worth it. The fatter
 tires certainly fill out the fenders much better.

 Ride report once I've had a chance to get it on the road.

 --Eric
 campyonly...@me.com
 www.campyonly.com
 www.wheelsnorth.org
 Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com
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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr