[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Tom Harrop
Yes please! It looks like a long Bombadil to me. Same fork crown as my Bombadil, canti/v-brake posts, room for big tyres. Wonder what sizes they'll offer...? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Bruce Herbitter
For shorter rides I'm with Cecily on Keen sandals. For longer ones Keen cycling sandals without cleats. Thinner or thicker wool socks based on weather. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Dansko sandals for every day (though I'm not sure they make a men's

Re: [RBW] Photos of old-school and new-fangled coexisting

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
I like the flaming hot cheetos myself. Thanks for the photos On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:20:35 PM UTC-5, Z wrote: Nice, Eric. I've been meaning to pedal through Cathedral Valley one of these days. So many rafting trips that I rarely have time to bike! It's a hard knock life in SE

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
Deac, you have to forgive those of us who scratch around for our morning caffeine. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:43:32 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Aye. It's a bad thing with my brain injury. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:40:46 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote:

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
Merrell Sport sandals - great arch support (I have ice skate feet with tall arches) - they weigh nothing and the soles grip Grip Kings in the rain. I've been wearing variations on these for a dozen years, hunt them down in Europe if I must, and always have new shoes in the queue.

[RBW] ernf...@gmail.com

2014-03-12 Thread David Sprunger
Corwin, I would buy the 18t freewheel if it is still available. Thanks, David Sprunger Fargo, ND On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:35 PM, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: Latest list with still lower prices: Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam.

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
JL and Anne, I think the Octopus stays on Liesl's custom was a frame size constraint, but made for a gorgeous work of art. This one is already in my size, and its killing me... On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:33:38 PM UTC-5, JL wrote: No tentacular stays? Cost saving measure? Jason On

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
good information, but otherwise a classy way to rig the light. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:23:38 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Feb 14 the Blug featured a post about mounting the Edelux II headlight to Mark's Rack. As you can see, this is an upside-down mount. However, as far

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Jan Heine
Steve is right - the photo shows an Edelux I for hanging mounting – the thinner black ring at the front is a dead-giveaway. The Blug post with its link to the Edelux II product page could mislead readers into thinking they could just attach a standard Edelux II that way, but that would not work

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Garth
Hey Ron, is the middle part of the Merrell sandal very stiff ? If you place your feet on the pedals midfoot, does it bend alot when you stand or does it stay relatively flat ? BTW, I saw these @ rei-outlet for $36 if they have your size.

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och, naught to apologize for, Ron. I just suspect my coffee experiment has come to a halt. Now that's disappointing. If the benefits I was feeling was due to the small amount of caffeine in the decaf, then I'm paying a price long term to feel better short term. I'll stick to trail riding! Grin.

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
Garth, I ride Merrells on my grip kings, both Sandals and Proterra. Love them. They give me great support on platforms for long rides on my load-hauler (made a 4000 calorie ride last summer with a 2300' climb). They don't fit in the clips on my go-fast bike, which loads on the ball of my

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Chris Lampe 2
Looks like an MTB to me as well. Bullmoose handlebar (I thinkgoing from memory because I can't access the blog from work), canti-studs and 29'er knobbies On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:29:31 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: Check it out in all it's blue-ness!

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Michael and Garth, Help me understand the need for a stiff sole? I ride barefoot, with a mid foot stance, on VP Vice pedals and have no issues due to flex, and all kinds of benefits. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/10077255616/in/set-72157636166222556/ With abandon, Patrick On

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
Deac, I tried riding basic tennis shoes in my toe clips on my go-fast. It was no problem for short rides, but for long rides or strenuous climbs, my arches and heels would be hurting for a day. This is because the shoe flexes and some of your energy is going into straining your foot. With

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Looks like a new version of the Hunq to me. Much longer chain stays though. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:26:23 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: Looks like a new version of the Hunq to me. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Orphan Espresso Lido 2 arrived last night. Box and all packaging are definitely mainly recycled content. Plus one before opening. On assembly can definitely say this is not a touring manual grinder. Unless of course you are one of those hard core complete loaded trailer tourers. Lido2

[RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
The article makes good points, though possibly off topic for this forum. The United States is far more tolerant of vehicular mishaps than most first world nations. This tolerance is especially bewildering when manifest in densely populated urban areas including New York, Boston, and SF. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread James Warren
Longer chainstays were reported to be the plan last summer for upcoming Hunqs. I can't see the full clearance in the photos and the fact that they are calling it a prototype is still confusing me though. If they hadn't said prototype, I would be guessing that this is the new version of the

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
You're using a mid-foot stance, Ron? Because if I always rode a forefoot stance, I'm not sure I'd like it as much. I suspect the difference is not the shape of our feet, but the reality that I go barefoot as much as possible and so have strong muscles and tendons (they took 3 years of

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Ron Mc
Definitely ride mid-foot on the grip kings - seems to be what they were made for - but the point I was making is riding forefoot on shoes without support induces strain in my foot. Our feet are obviously different. I have no strain with the right shoes for the job. I answered Garth's

Re: [RBW] Chilly Hilly and 1st Brevet

2014-03-12 Thread stonehog
Ibex makes some great wool bib shorts... Brian On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:34:18 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Where did you get wool bibs? On Monday, March 10, 2014, stonehog ston...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I use wool for the most part - three layers up top (2 light, one medium)

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Anton Tutter
Perhaps because it can control a taillight? ;-) Anton On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:05:15 AM UTC-4, Jan Heine wrote: The version for hanging mounting is still months away – it appears that demand for the standard Edelux II has the good people at Schmidt in Germany more than busy! Jan

RE: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Superfluous? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Mulcahy Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:52 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug? A little superfluous for my tastes...Not my

[RBW] FS: Nitto Noodle and Soma HWY One (+ XTR derailleur)

2014-03-12 Thread Sean Cleary
Soma bar is sold, should be delivered to Luke today. Nitto Noodle bar still available. Also selling my vintage, good condition SHIMANO XTR M-FD900 8-speed triple front derailleur: 34.9 clamp. $20 plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Clayton
I love Rivendell, but ick. I don't get it. I'd rather see a lugged, disc brake equipped 29+ for bikepacking. With a high enough BB to run 29er 2.0s. The ultimate touring bike, by Rivendell, as it should be. I'd have two wheel sets, one super fat and one not so fat. Quick change with discs. I

[RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-12 Thread Garth
Worms . . .. . . a big giant Can O' Worms ! ! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread iamkeith
By octopus stays, are you guys referring to the twin, Joe Breeze-style diaga-tubes? If so, I agree that those were much more beautiful on Liesl's frame, than the single diagatube.Seems like it could potentially save MORE cost too, by eliminating one big and rather intricate lug. On

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
No, Robert Z posted a link to the identical auction that you just linked to in the OP to this thread. His post was on March 9th. Same auction, ending in 3 hours. At this point somebody could buy it, part it out and double their money. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:40:25 PM UTC-7, Kieran J

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's got Keven all over it. There was a provocative reference to forthcoming long-chainstayed model(s) in the Riv People movie that Jay produced (search Riv People on Vimeo). Grant attributed all of that to Keven. The Cheviut and now this one both have that attribute. On Tuesday, March

[RBW] F/S CRANKS

2014-03-12 Thread Charlie
CRANKS FOR SALE STRONGLIGHT MODEL 93 ARMS W/CAPS - 170 LENGTH - PEDAL THREAD 14 X 1.25 mm $50 SHIPPED IN MEDIUM USPS BOX TO LOWER 48 U.S.A. STATES STRONGLIGHT CRRANK MODEL 49D 170 ARM LENGTH - 52-40 CHAINRINGS - PEDAL THREAD 14 X 1.25mm $120 SHIPPED IN MEDIUM USPS BOX TO LOWER 48 U.S.A.

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread David Banzer
They could... But I'd hope making money is not anyone's motivation as this one is my size. I intend to bid on it and ride it if I win. David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread JL
Starting sometime in 2011 or 2012 Grant had some frames built with a second set of chainstays that extended from the added diagonal tube. These extra chainstays eventually morphed into a decorative option where the stays bent whimsically in opposing directions. The tentacular stays made it onto

Re: [RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
though possibly off topic for this forum. On the contrary..bikes, pedestrians, cars roadways on point. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Matthew J

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nice! Best of luck to you David. I will watch with interest. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 10:05:39 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: They could... But I'd hope making money is not anyone's motivation as this one is my size. I intend to bid on it and ride it if I win. David -- You

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Kieran J
Ah yes, I see it now. I was looking at an older, different post, which pointed to this auction (same seller): Redwood #1http://www.ebay.com/itm/65cm-Rivendell-Redwood-Bicycle-/291086585595?_trksid=p2056016.l4276#ht_139wt_1175 Maybe the seller had two similar Redwoods? I like this latest

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread RJM
I hope they make smaller models and they don't have the diagonal tube, which is not needed when going smaller. I don't see this bike as a mountain bike, but rather a cruiser/commuter/rails to trails bike. They make an excellent mountain bike in the Hunqapillar and Bombadil already. On

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread RJM
I don't ever see Riv embracing disk brakes. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 10:48:31 AM UTC-5, Clayton wrote: I love Rivendell, but ick. I don't get it. I'd rather see a lugged, disc brake equipped 29+ for bikepacking. With a high enough BB to run 29er 2.0s. The ultimate touring bike, by

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Scott Henry
What is nice about disk brakes is simply their versatility. Build that frame for disk brakes and you give the most go anywhere, do anything bike on the road. Run 700 narrow, 29'er wide, 650b, 26 by-anything. All on the same frame and all without having to adjust anything. I see versatility

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Here's a link to the video Rivendell People: https://vimeo.com/57271334 The reference from Grant on chain-stay length is ~28 minutes. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:03:39 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: That's got Keven all over it. There was a provocative reference to forthcoming

Re: [RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question

2014-03-12 Thread Steven Frederick
Riv has bent/bendable struts available-just pick the length you need: http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/149.htm Nitto racks come with both bent and straight struts included, FWIW. Maybe a local to you lister has some you can get without paying shipping? Steve On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM,

[RBW] Re: F/S CRANKS

2014-03-12 Thread Charlie
SHIMANO DEORE XT M737 CRANK $140 SHIPPED On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:05:02 PM UTC-4, Charlie wrote: CRANKS FOR SALE STRONGLIGHT MODEL 93 ARMS W/CAPS - 170 LENGTH - PEDAL THREAD 14 X 1.25 mm $50 SHIPPED IN MEDIUM USPS BOX TO LOWER 48 U.S.A. STATES STRONGLIGHT CRRANK MODEL 49D 170

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread oldmangabe
It reminds me of the Breezer bikes that Joe built way back. Particularly the ones he and Steve Potts used when touring in New Zealand. I've always really liked those bikes and the design, it is smart overall design if the materials used allow for the design. Otherwise it just seems to be

[RBW] Re: 650b Roadeo

2014-03-12 Thread Bill
(Sigh) ... Another dream bike that will never happen. It just made souch sense too. -- 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] Re: 650b Roadeo

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
You can still make it happen. A custom Riv that has the geometry of a 650B Hilsen, the tubing of a Roadeo, with cantilever brakes would be SICK Well worth pursuing as a custom. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:39:03 AM UTC-7, Bill wrote: (Sigh) ... Another dream bike that will never

[RBW] Re: 650b Roadeo

2014-03-12 Thread stevef
I didn't really think I could get a Roadeo done this way but it would be a cool bike. Yeah, maybe a custom down the road... Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Run 700 narrow, 29'er wide, 650b, 26 by-anything. All on the same frame and all without having to adjust anything Possible in theory but certainly not something a bike company such as Riv would want to do. Wheel diameter tire width has a significant impact on a bike's ride quality and

[RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
I have a build concept for a SimpleBeam kind of thing. The steep hill I live on completely rules out a singlespeed for the uphill part, and rules out riding fixed for the downhill part. Still, I notice that for my commute I use a particular small handful of gears. It makes me think that it

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Scott Henry
Wheel diameter tire width has a significant impact on a bike's ride quality and handling. There is no way a frame can be designed to work well with multiple wheel diameters. To an extent, yes. To an extent, this is also the man who gave the XO-1 the ability to take a 26x1slick to a 26x2 knobby

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Garth
Disc brakes for Riv ? Me thinks not also. They have their cons too, just like every brake. This does not make it the best brake for all conditions, let alone the best brake. This article expresses some cons http://www.rodbikes.com/articles/brakes.html On Wednesday, March 12,

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Scott Henry
I use a 42x18 on a 700x28 wheel. There are a few uphills where it gets rough, but then I just walk. Its pretty standard gearing. I'm too old for a 42x16 anymore. I have to figure that for most of us, our bikes back in the day usually came with a 42x21 low gear.So a 42x18 fixed is pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread clayton bailey
Someday, disc brakes will be old school and Rivendell will embrace them. I might be dead then, but if Rivendell lives on, it will happen... Seriously, If I remember correctly, Grant has not ruled them out. He just hasn't found a need for them yet as the bikes they currently sell don't NEED

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Bill. I ride my QB fixed at 41x16 (66 gear inches on 650Bx36mm, 165mm cranks). I also use a 16/19 WI Dos freewheel (66/55.6 gear inches) when I ride on trails. The 41x19 has gotten me up a lot of trails in the Headlands, just for reference sakes. YMMV though because my quads are burly like a

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Thanks and thanks. This has me liking my 35/38 idea. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread iamkeith
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:58:00 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: There is no way a frame can be designed to work well with multiple wheel diameters. A bike designed with a specific wheel size range in mind will work best with that wheel size range and design. Well as I see it,

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread David Banzer
Woohoo!! On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:49:01 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: Ah yes, I see it now. I was looking at an older, different post, which pointed to this auction (same seller): Redwood

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Tim Gavin
Nice bike, at a nice price. Can't beat that! Congrats and enjoy the ride. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:58 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: Woohoo!! On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:49:01 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: Ah yes, I see it

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread JL
Bill, Your math and plan seem spot on! FWIW the dos eno freewheels come in a 2 tooth difference. 16/18, 17/19, or 20/22. If you have a secret vender for a 16/19 (or greater) let me know. I would buy one in a heartbeat. I have recently gotten back into single speed riding and on my Trek I

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread JL
Oh. I spoke too quickly. I used a popular internet search tool and found the 16/19 freewheels. White industries no longer lists the size but it can still be had. Jason (soon to have a two speed single speed) SF,CA On Mar 12, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
this is also the man who gave the XO-1 the ability to take a 26x1slick to a 26x2 knobby Many mountain bikes of that era could do this. helpful in the reemergence of the 650b wheel to stick in all those 27 and 700c frames. Yes. But I recall in his articles on the process GP had a checklist

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
(Of course I say this as someone who still prefers cantis and who doesn't really expect it to happen either. Fun to think about, though) My skepticism is coming from the perspective of owning an Atlantis type bike with discs and not finding the wheel change optimal at all. I also was

[RBW] Re: Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Be interested in hearing what you wind up using and how it works. Here in flat Chicago my daily rider is 46x17 with 700x32. Starting with a full load of groceries can be a pain at times, but once it is going I'm fine. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 2:10:04 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: I have

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Lee Chae
JL: Riv sells them! On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:10 PM, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Oh. I spoke too quickly. I used a popular internet search tool and found the 16/19 freewheels. White industries no longer lists the size but it can still be had. Jason (soon to have a two speed single

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread iamkeith
Funny you should mention that. From what I understand, the technology of the Avid mechanical brakes hasn't changed a bit since they were released, and the BB7 is still always held as the benchmark. However another rumor I'd heard recently - yet again fueled by fat bikes - is that TRP is

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Jason White Industries has them. You just have to ask for it. They describe it in the context of their double/double system here: http://whiteind.com/double-double-system.html On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 1:10:32 PM UTC-7, JL wrote: Oh. I spoke too quickly. I used a popular internet

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Kieran J
Haha, you'll love it. Congrats :-) KJ On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 3:58:22 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: Woohoo!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: 'Nother 65 Redwood

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Very very good On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:58:22 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: Woohoo!! On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:49:01 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: Ah yes, I see it now. I was looking at an older, different post, which pointed

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
From what I understand, the technology of the Avid mechanical brakes hasn't changed a bit since they were released, and the BB7 is still always held as the benchmark. Haven't followed Avid since selling the Oswald. I was thinking about the new SRAM and Shimano road hydraulics which are

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Speaking of White - avoid or at least be careful with the easy off pedal crank arms. I got a set for my light touring bike, thinking it would make it easier to board Amtrak and the local heavy rail commuter trains. Last fall on a trip to the Spoon River Valley area of Central Illinois I

Re: [RBW] Re: rear rack mounting question

2014-03-12 Thread Dave
Thanks for the ideas everyone. I have those bent struts from my purchase of the rack, but will likely need to do more bending. Or some combo of the ideas here. Haven't gotten a chance to mess with the rack mounting since Sunday, but hope to have a chance by the weekend. On Wednesday, March

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Evan Baird
Not to beat a dead horse, but there are several solutions which allow you to mount the light the right way up. Wouldn't you want to light positioned further forward anyway? http://harriscyclery.net/product/m.a.p.-fender-mount-for-headlight-3607.htm

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread JL
Lee, Thanks! On Mar 12, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Lee Chae leec...@stanford.edu wrote: JL: Riv sells them! On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:10 PM, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Oh. I spoke too quickly. I used a popular internet search tool and found the 16/19 freewheels. White industries no

[RBW] Re: For Sale 56cm Simpleone

2014-03-12 Thread Richard Rios
Hi All, Also wanted to mention I am open to trades plus cash either way for the bike. Looking for Riv bike / frame (open to model so long as it is a Rivendell :) for someone with a 85cm PBH. ( I think I got it right this time...99.9% sure) So as per Rivendell's Bike sizing chart 58.5-60 for

[RBW] Re: 650b Roadeo

2014-03-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I believe it's technically feasible..you should be able to find center-pull brakes with enough reach to get the pads down to a 650B rim. But I suspect one ride on a 700c Roadeo would disabuse you of any notion that you need this option. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Re: [RBW] 650b Roadeo

2014-03-12 Thread Anne Paulson
How is a 650B bike that takes 38mm tires a Roadeo? I'm not denigrating the bike-- it sounds fine. But how would it be a Roadeo, which is supposed to be more or less a road-only bike that takes (for Rivendell) narrower tires? I have a Jack Brown on the rear of my Roadeo right now. It doesn't look

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Leslie
http://m.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351739256/in/set-72157623199721925/lightbox/ -- 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] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread hsmitham
Didn't these just come out? And here we have a brand new one up for sale already on SF CL. Like to know the story behind this quick turn around. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Err and the link http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4365568477.html ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:50 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Big tax bill? Pissed off wife? Both? :) On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:55:35 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Err and the link http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4365568477.html ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Maybe too big or too small. But yes tax season or spousal pressure seems like the usual suspects. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Choice b is my only motivation for selling anything... On Mar 12, 2014 8:02 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe too big or too small. But yes tax season or spousal pressure seems like the usual suspects. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

2014-03-12 Thread Kellie Stapleton
I'm fairly new to RBW; I've had my Sam just over a year. So how does this go?…. an unnamed prototype? Does this mean it IS going into production and will be a new model? Or is interest garnered from HQ rides and reading all our posts? On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 8:29:31 PM UTC-7, Christopher

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread blakcloud
Rob Perks from Ocean Air Cycles has a creative set up which you can seehere.http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/8718438496/ -- 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,

[RBW] Re: New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread eflayer
I think he might do bike builds for people he knows. Not sure if he does this as a favor or he is paid to do it...or both. Think he built it to check it out, not so much to make it a daily driver. Apparently, it is not destined to be in his collection. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:50:59 PM

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Doug Litchfield
Hello Bill, May I proffer this.. First, the much maligned in some circles, Sturmey S3X . Quick fiddling with Sheldon's gear calculator yield gearing similar to the one you mention *For 700 X 32 / 32-622 tire with 170 mm cranks**With Custom Sprocket(s) Cassette**With Sturmey-Archer 3-speed

[RBW] Re: New Albion on SF CL?

2014-03-12 Thread Brewster Fong
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:34:56 PM UTC-7, eflayer wrote: I think he might do bike builds for people he knows. Not sure if he does this as a favor or he is paid to do it...or both. Yeah, this guy is on the Paceline (formerly Serotta) forum and lives in SF. He's talked about this build

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

2014-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
thanks doug. i'm pretty sure that fixed is not in my future, but you never know -- 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] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

2014-03-12 Thread Eric
Mounting this light to my old touring bike and Homer Hilsen was often been the bane of my existence and I gave it up. The only time I will mount this light again is when my new custom tourer has a DEDICATED light mount constructed on the custom front rack. No more jerry-rigging for me too

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Deore LX RD-T661 SGS MTB Rear Derailleur 9-speed

2014-03-12 Thread eflayer
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:23:29 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: Riv used to sell these, but are now few and far between. I have had one of these stashed in a drawer for a while. Think I was attracted as it is an all silver look. It was installed once, but never ridden as I believe I changed

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Deore LX RD-T661 SGS MTB Rear Derailleur 9-speed

2014-03-12 Thread eflayer
sold. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:23:29 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: Riv used to sell these, but are now few and far between. I have had one of these stashed in a drawer for a while. Think I was attracted as it is an all silver look. It was installed once, but never ridden as I believe I

[RBW] WTB:56cm Altantis or 57 AllRounder

2014-03-12 Thread Scott Shelton
Hello, Anyone want to let one of these bikes or framesets ? Cheers -- 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] What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Hudson Doerge
+1 for chacos! They may be thick and heavy, but they stick to my pedals and feel comfortable even on long rides. They take some getting used to, but after six years on one pair I can definitely give them my stamp of approval. Also huge plus for the ability to resole and restrap them if need be.

[RBW] Re: f.s. nitto, phil wood and more

2014-03-12 Thread dylan alverson
40 hole phil wood hub set sold the rest I'm dropping some prices on On Monday, March 10, 2014 1:26:25 PM UTC-5, dylan alverson wrote: Hi Here are a few things taking up space in my basement I am open to trades if any one has a pair of sugino px cranks or berthoud panniers we can work out

[RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b

2014-03-12 Thread Michael Fleischman
Beautiful Build. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] f.s. nitto, phil wood and more

2014-03-12 Thread dylan alverson
I'm in minneapolis for local pickup and I will accept offers Thanks -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell represents in SFGate

2014-03-12 Thread Madam Xylene
Hello All I just joined this group. Thanks for the kind comments regarding SF Gate spread. I just got my AHH (AKA Big Guy) last July. Cheers Eileen On Sunday, March 2, 2014 9:58:06 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: SFGate has a feature on bicycle style, a big photo spread. Congrats to Eileen and her

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-12 Thread Michael Fleischman
Chacos! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

2014-03-12 Thread Skip Richmond
Where are the box dog bikes of multnomah county? the american cyclerys of the river city? the hand-made leather-bound bridge-city bag n racks? i ain't talkin this portland design works chump-swag i'm talking the real deal, hand-hammered, nickel-plated good stuff. tired of relying on mail order

[RBW] Re: Mounting lights to racks

2014-03-12 Thread Econojames
I should have mentioned that this light (as many of you no doubt know) has a shaped rectangular beam that looks pretty ridiculous and is not completely usable unless the light is mounted so that the beam is horizontal, which was the impetus for the domed washer part of this mounting.

[RBW] Re: Mounting lights to racks

2014-03-12 Thread Econojames
Minh, that light is a BM IQ Cyo that I regrettably haven't used much; the light that *does* get used is an Edelux. I use a similar mounting with the Edelux, with no problems for three years now. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 9:18:11 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: James, Welcome to the group, neat

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