Re: [RBW] Looking for a 54cm rambouillet
Mine is an orange 62cm, currently fit with Continental Gatorskin 32s (caliper measures them at 29 mm) with some Honjo H27 fenders. Can't speak to clearance variations between the frame sizes. Few caliper choices were available when it debuted so it's only limited in comparison to current tires. I'll look around if I start feeling wider tire lust, but I'm still good with this. https://plus.google.com/photos/109160474815391208206/albums/5910070344477760609?authkey=CPibubXxl-b3ag Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, September 26, 2014 11:59:38 AM UTC-4, Jason Leach wrote: Rod, That bike you describe is very worthy. I had that same model once upon a time. I would like to point out that even if 32/33mm tires can fit under fender on this bike. It is far from ideal; most fenders wont work, the brake choice matters as well a few smaller factors. I eventually switched to 28mm tires under fenders or 32 without (larger can fit). All of the factors had to line up in a certain way for the fender and 32+ to fit and it was troublesome for me to keep the setup just so. Jason SF,CA On Sep 25, 2014, at 4:07 PM, rod...@verizon.net javascript: rod...@verizon.net javascript: wrote: Hello All, I am searching for a 54cm.blue/white Rambo to compliment my lonely Sam Hillborne. Just had the privilege of seeing one in my town of Catonsviile, Md. The geometry looks very similar to my 1983 Holdsworth Mistral but with greater clearances for 33mm tires and fenders. Thank you, Rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Looking for a 54cm rambouillet
My wife has a blue 60 ram with panaracer 32s, sks fenders, and tektro brakes and it seems like there is plenty of room under there for those. It's a great bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Frankenstein Bike
I meant to post when it happened but a week or so ago I was riding by Wrigley field before a game, on my regular commute, when I was approached by a tailgater who made the observation that I must have taken an old road bike and made it hybrid. I was riding a year old 2TT Sam Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Frankenstein Bike
My...what a handsome monster you have there! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
Likely he was focusing on the bars and bag and red whatever it wrapped around your bars, and nothing to do with the bike itself. It's younique :) in the way FrankyStein is younique ! One sees a monster, another sees a masterpiece , and they are both correct in their assumptions. On Friday, September 26, 2014 11:42:06 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
Ha! Well, Frankenstein was the doctor, so (presuming intelligence on the part of the commenter) he is clearly saying it's a smart bike! Grin. Unless he's referring to Frankenstein's monster and pictures him green, and the assortment of different looking attachments, calls it Frankenstein. Sardonic grin. I'd bet on some version of the later. Either way, a good problem to have! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
I think he saw your bike in all it's beauty and was at a loss for words It's truly a thing of beauty only appreciated by a bicycle enthusiast . On Friday, September 26, 2014 9:42:06 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
It's alive! Yes it is. We know that's a great bike. When in doubt, assume the best of folks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Looking for a 54cm rambouillet
Andy, your bike is dee-lightful On Saturday, September 27, 2014 2:04:49 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote: Mine is an orange 62cm, currently fit with Continental Gatorskin 32s (caliper measures them at 29 mm) with some Honjo H27 fenders. Can't speak to clearance variations between the frame sizes. Few caliper choices were available when it debuted so it's only limited in comparison to current tires. I'll look around if I start feeling wider tire lust, but I'm still good with this. https://plus.google.com/photos/109160474815391208206/albums/5910070344477760609?authkey=CPibubXxl-b3ag Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, September 26, 2014 11:59:38 AM UTC-4, Jason Leach wrote: Rod, That bike you describe is very worthy. I had that same model once upon a time. I would like to point out that even if 32/33mm tires can fit under fender on this bike. It is far from ideal; most fenders wont work, the brake choice matters as well a few smaller factors. I eventually switched to 28mm tires under fenders or 32 without (larger can fit). All of the factors had to line up in a certain way for the fender and 32+ to fit and it was troublesome for me to keep the setup just so. Jason SF,CA On Sep 25, 2014, at 4:07 PM, rod...@verizon.net rod...@verizon.net wrote: Hello All, I am searching for a 54cm.blue/white Rambo to compliment my lonely Sam Hillborne. Just had the privilege of seeing one in my town of Catonsviile, Md. The geometry looks very similar to my 1983 Holdsworth Mistral but with greater clearances for 33mm tires and fenders. Thank you, Rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's
Shimano does make a cheaper version of the CX-70 called the CX-50. On Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:59:46 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I'm looking for some new Canti's and specifically want a set that will open nice and wide to avoid having to deflate large tires when putting the wheel in and out. Riv sells the Shimano CX-70 that do this well apparently. Are there other suggestions though as those are $120 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
Hugh, I think you responded perfectly. Matt On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's
A friend of mine just set up a carbon cyclocross bike. He set it up all Campy, including these brakes: Campy Cross http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Campagnolo-CX-Brakes-Cantilever-Front-Rear-Black-Cyclocross-Cross-Bike-/331327054763?pt=US_Brakeshash=item4d24a1a3ab The pads are shortish, road-length ones, which helps. The other thing that was notable on my friend's bike is that the canti-posts on his frame and fork were really tall. They held the brakes far away from the fork blades and seatstays. It was the combination of the tall posts and the short brakepads that made his brakepads totally clear the frame and open super wide. Any tire his frame will take will clear, fully inflated. There's an advantage to having short posts. They flex less. The advantage to long posts is you can get super fat tires through more easily. On Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:59:46 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I'm looking for some new Canti's and specifically want a set that will open nice and wide to avoid having to deflate large tires when putting the wheel in and out. Riv sells the Shimano CX-70 that do this well apparently. Are there other suggestions though as those are $120 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Adventures
Eric, Looking through your pictures I see you may have ridden Hwy 49 between Placerville (Hangtown) and Cool. If so, I'd imagine that to be an adventure requiring nerves of steel. Occasionally I'll go on group rides with the Placerville Bike Shop just to get some experience on these roads, but for the most part they scare me and I avoid them. Any comments or helpful tips? Matt On Friday, September 26, 2014 4:34:35 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: From today's ride: Coffee ride to Weatherstone in Sacramento. http://flic.kr/p/ppEJoz by Campy Only https://www.flickr.com/35176895@N03 on Flickr. Just follow this link to see and comment on this photo: http://flic.kr/p/ppEJoz –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm
I'm selling my Rivendell Atlantis 64cm Custom Joe Bell Paint Job. Never toured with just road around town. Looks like new. Paint has about three very small pin head size nicks around top of fork crown (see photos) Very small amount of chain rub near chainring. Everything like new. I thought I'd tour with it butJust picked up another Riv more in my size 68cm. It's in perfect shape. Here's a list of what's on the bike: Sugino XD2 Triple 46x36x24 with 175mm Crank Arms (Pedals Not Included In Sell) Tektro Cantilever with new Kool Stop Salmon Pads New 9 Speed Cassette Nitto Tallux Stem and Riser 13cm Nitto Albatross Handle Bars Shimano Brake Levers Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar Ends New Chain Nitto 83 Seat Post (Brooks Saddle Not Included In Sell) SKS/ESGE Longboard Silver Fender P65 Almost New Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700cx50 (less than 100 miles) Velocity Synergy 36h Front and Rear Rims Hand Build by Rich Lesnik Shimano XT Front Hub Shimano LX Rear Hub Nitto Front and Rear Campee Racks Shimano XT Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 Front Derailleur Price: $2800.00 Text me with questions. 480-652-3199 Will ship. Buyer to pay for packing and actual shipping charges. I'm in northern San Diego This Atlantis looks new and rides like a dream More photo's here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/68919265@N06/ https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KocE9UA1iug/VCWewJaVzqI/APs/l7l_QGI1onE/s1600/photo%2B2.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CJIxjpsMaYg/VCWe5cokfAI/AP0/5fFVzfAPDBg/s1600/photo%2B1-4.JPG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!
Three flats in two years from goatheads running the Marathon + smartguard on my Hilsen. In all cases, they just missed the main tread, entering where the tread meets the sidewall. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!
Years back I rode my bike through a field of goatheads at Brannan Island State Park in the California Delta. No point in pulling the little buggers (100's!). Just took off the tires tubes and threw them away. Cheaper to replace than to use many dozen patch kits! Not to mention hours of my time. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!
Eric, I live in Lodi in Central California. Its a wine grape growing region and we have a lot of 2 lane country roads. Also 15 miles east we have a lot of hills. In both areas there are a lot of poorly maintained road surfaces. I have been riding the Grand Bois Cerfs 700x28 for years. They're expensive but last twice as long as the old 23 and 25 highend tires I have used in the past. I run 60lbs and 70lbs front and rear on A23 rims. I am trying the new Compass 700x32 normal weight currently and really like them. I have been running 50lbs,60lbs front rear. I have never had a pinch flat on any of these tires. I weight about 175. Don On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:16:31 AM UTC-7, Eric Peterson wrote: I too have a Roadeo but have been riding 25s in IL,WI,MN. Don, where do you ride? Compass tires seem worth looking into! --Eric in Illinois -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
The green and the bricolage together make a case for Riv aesthetic=frankenbike. I think your Homer looks fantastic. Meanwhile, it was striking enough that a stranger felt the need to comment, in what I'd see as an unsophisticated, but sincerely engaged way, which is generally well-intentioned. I've been riding my bike across campus in my return to grad school and a stout, athletic guy marched up to me in a manner half-menacing. He reached out and swatted at my bars (Albas with cork grips, cloth tape that my daughter has painted, twine, etc.). Then he said, Sweet bars, dude. You didn't get those around here, huh? On Friday, September 26, 2014 10:42:06 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Matching CablesTo First Gen Sam
I need to replace the cables on my first generation Sam Hillborne. I like the look of the Jagwire Road Pro Gold Medal braided cable and was wondering if it is a good match to the gold decals on the green Sam. The decals are more of a bronze than gold to my eyes so I'm afraid it clash. Anyone look into this combination or have a better suggestion? Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Waterford, Bridgestone, and Rawland - Chris King, Phil Wood, etc.
Hi all! I am clearing a few bikes to make a bit of room, and hopefully soon have enough funds for a Sam Hillborne (let me know if you have a 56cm!). All bikes are steel, for someone around 5'8. 66.7% are lugged, 100% are fine bikes. Please contact off-list, will happily ship at expense of buyer. SF Bay Area local highly preferred. -- Waterford R2200 - Seat tube: 56cm c-t; Top Tube: 56 cm c-c Chris King Headset, Deda Zero100 110mm threadless stem, Ritchey Pro Evocurve handlebars 44cm Thomson Seatpost Ultegra 600 to Mavic Open Pro Wheelset, Gatorskin rear, Ultrasport front Ultegra rear derailleur, Campagnolo Racing T front derailleur 9 speed Ultegra shifters Sram Truvativ Elita road triple Reynolds 853 tubes, hand cut stainless steel lugs, Waterford straight blade fork, Henry James Dropouts, and custom fade wet paint. Unique with threadless fork, lugged construction, and a steep/quick road race geometry. The Henry James drop outs are elegant and smooth. Stainless steel lugs cost $300+ extra, because of the extremely difficult brazing involved. This is a pure road bike. The bottom bracket is the stiffest I've ever felt in a steel bike. Very responsive short chainstays and overall aggressive geometry. Advertised for $1,250 on Craigslist, discount for forum members. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4687527504.html -- Bridgestone MB-1 Frameset, 18 st, 22.5 tt, Ritchey logic headset (freshly regreased) Phil Wood Wheelset, new 7 speed freewheel. Schwalbe Marathon 26 x 2.00 tires Avid SD7 V-Brakes, Deore XT brake levers Nitto Fillet Brazed bullmoose bars. Shimano Deore thumb shifters, triple crankset, DX rear derailleur. (Ergon grips not included, will throw in brand new grips) Asking $750 as-is on Craigslist (discount for forum memberS), will negotiate price if you let me keep a few of these parts, again discounted for forum members. The short chainstays and beautifully-lugged Tange Prestige frameset make a fun and lively all-rounder. The handlebars are WIDE and the stiffest threaded stem you can find, and retail for $150 alone. Bike was just torn down, cleaned, framesaved, then built again with a fresh chain and freewheel. Ready for fenders, the dirt, or any other challenge you throw at it. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4687543479.html --- Rawland disc Sogn frameset in Medium-Large Frameset + Orbit MX headset + stem + Salsa Woodchipper Handlebars + Avid Road bb7's for $550. Recently cleaned and framesaved, headset regreased. Super sweet bike, designed to switch between 650b / 27.5 and 700c / 29 without drastically affecting the handling. This is accomplished by fat clearance and disc brakes. Tall headtube brings the drop bars high and close, similar to a Salsa Fargo but with a much more beautiful fork and livelier tubing. Seriously, what a gorgeous fork. Build 2 wheelsets, a fat 650b for the dirt, and a medium slick 700c for the road. Do it all, the Rawland will smile. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4687554040.html -- Thank you all!! -Captain Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
a bike only it's creator could love. I do prefer the white Hetres on it myself, red tires are not my cup of tea. Who cares anyway,..just ride! ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's
I once put this question to the guys at Paul's. They claim (know or believe?) that if you move the canti front pads forward of the fork blades you increase the possibility of shudder. I have found that replacing the long pads with shortys makes no discernible difference in braking and widens the opening by 4 or 5 mm. The tip of the rubber still hits the fork on my Pauls as compared to the fat of the cartridge. Michael On Thursday, September 25, 2014 11:59:46 PM UTC-4, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I'm looking for some new Canti's and specifically want a set that will open nice and wide to avoid having to deflate large tires when putting the wheel in and out. Riv sells the Shimano CX-70 that do this well apparently. Are there other suggestions though as those are $120 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question
The Berthoud quill decaleurs only come in two lengths 91 and 121 mm which, even with the hinging capability do not fit on all bikes. Berthoud makes some shorter extensions but those come with the solid clamp for two-bolt threadless stems. All the US distributers only sell the 4 different models, no mixing and matching unless you buy one of each if you want to fine tune the length.I had a frame/rack builder make a custom extension to fit my bike, using the rest of the Berthoud parts. It was much cheaper than buying two full decaleurs see this https://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/14890705388/ The other custom bag maker to contact is Ely at Ruthworks, also a NorCal based person. Both do beautiful work. If you like the Berthoud bags, get the larger one and a Berthoud decaleur, I think it will fit given your bike dimensions, if not, having a custom extension is fairly inexpensive to have made. ~mike Carlsbad ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's
http://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/cantistraightpull.jpg Here's some old designs. Number 5 gives you lots of clearance for wheel removal. Number 6 eliminates post flex completely, but try to get your fat tire out. I pulled this from the BQ blog, obviously. On Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:33:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: A friend of mine just set up a carbon cyclocross bike. He set it up all Campy, including these brakes: Campy Cross http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Campagnolo-CX-Brakes-Cantilever-Front-Rear-Black-Cyclocross-Cross-Bike-/331327054763?pt=US_Brakeshash=item4d24a1a3ab The pads are shortish, road-length ones, which helps. The other thing that was notable on my friend's bike is that the canti-posts on his frame and fork were really tall. They held the brakes far away from the fork blades and seatstays. It was the combination of the tall posts and the short brakepads that made his brakepads totally clear the frame and open super wide. Any tire his frame will take will clear, fully inflated. There's an advantage to having short posts. They flex less. The advantage to long posts is you can get super fat tires through more easily. On Thursday, September 25, 2014 8:59:46 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I'm looking for some new Canti's and specifically want a set that will open nice and wide to avoid having to deflate large tires when putting the wheel in and out. Riv sells the Shimano CX-70 that do this well apparently. Are there other suggestions though as those are $120 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm
That is a gorgeous, gorgeous bike! Just love it! Any comments on the 50mm Supremes? I like those tires a lot, and now that they're in a full-sized model, they sound great! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Gregg V. rfhgr...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling my Rivendell Atlantis 64cm Custom Joe Bell Paint Job. Never toured with just road around town. Looks like new. Paint has about three very small pin head size nicks around top of fork crown (see photos) Very small amount of chain rub near chainring. Everything like new. I thought I'd tour with it butJust picked up another Riv more in my size 68cm. It's in perfect shape. Here's a list of what's on the bike: Sugino XD2 Triple 46x36x24 with 175mm Crank Arms (Pedals Not Included In Sell) Tektro Cantilever with new Kool Stop Salmon Pads New 9 Speed Cassette Nitto Tallux Stem and Riser 13cm Nitto Albatross Handle Bars Shimano Brake Levers Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar Ends New Chain Nitto 83 Seat Post (Brooks Saddle Not Included In Sell) SKS/ESGE Longboard Silver Fender P65 Almost New Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700cx50 (less than 100 miles) Velocity Synergy 36h Front and Rear Rims Hand Build by Rich Lesnik Shimano XT Front Hub Shimano LX Rear Hub Nitto Front and Rear Campee Racks Shimano XT Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 Front Derailleur Price: $2800.00 Text me with questions. 480-652-3199 Will ship. Buyer to pay for packing and actual shipping charges. I'm in northern San Diego This Atlantis looks new and rides like a dream More photo's here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/68919265@N06/ https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KocE9UA1iug/VCWewJaVzqI/APs/l7l_QGI1onE/s1600/photo%2B2.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CJIxjpsMaYg/VCWe5cokfAI/AP0/5fFVzfAPDBg/s1600/photo%2B1-4.JPG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow Compass tires - 3200 mile review
[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question
there is some mixing and matching from boulder. boulder sells the quill stem center pieces separately. so you can buy the decaleur you need based only on expension. if that happens to be a faceplate type model, no problem. just buy an extra center piece for a quill stem. it costs more than one complete decaleur, but a lot less than two. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
That he knew enough to include ...nice parts in his comment, but seemed to think the bike itself odd seems weird. After all, you're not likely to see Sugino cranks or Nitto bars on a MCRB. Hugh, you were probably along the hipster part of Colorado Blvd. The guy knew something, just not enough (grin). dougP On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fred Matheny roadbikerider.com Compass tire review...on a Roadeo!
On 09/26/2014 07:38 PM, Don Compton wrote: Eric, I live in Lodi in Central California. Its a wine grape growing region and we have a lot of 2 lane country roads. Also 15 miles east we have a lot of hills. In both areas there are a lot of poorly maintained road surfaces. I have been riding the Grand Bois Cerfs 700x28 for years. They're expensive but last twice as long as the old 23 and 25 highend tires I have used in the past. I run 60lbs and 70lbs front and rear on A23 rims. I am trying the new Compass 700x32 normal weight currently and really like them. I have been running 50lbs,60lbs front rear. I have never had a pinch flat on any of these tires. I weight about 175. The Compass 28mm tires should last a lot longer than the Cerf 28s. The Cerf is a great riding tire, but it has an event tread: very, very thin. Mine only lasted around 1300 miles (compared to 6,000 miles for the 30 mm Cypres). Best part is, there's no penalty for this additional wear: the whatever-Pass 28mm tires ride every bit as nice as the Cerfs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's
Cool Stop makes Cross Canti pads (shorter) in both Threaded and Smooth Stud varieties. http://www.koolstop.com/english/crosspad.html http://www.koolstop.com/english/crosspad_ct.html I have actually flipped the no-catridge pads like the Eagle2 around and put the long side out the front with no problems. I did file off the toe in wedge part first. -Dave On Thursday, September 25, 2014 11:59:46 PM UTC-4, AaronY wrote: Hey Bunch, I'm looking for some new Canti's and specifically want a set that will open nice and wide to avoid having to deflate large tires when putting the wheel in and out. Riv sells the Shimano CX-70 that do this well apparently. Are there other suggestions though as those are $120 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally
Anne, The fat bikes were fun. The new Ice Cream Truck is the best of the bunch. Well, except for a Ventana with a shocked fork. However, when all was said and done, if I were to buy a new fatbike, it would be an ECR. That is more my preference in both handling and comfort while riding. We spent the rest of the afternoon riding the Missisippi river bottoms. Basically hardpacked sand/mud with occasional stretches of sand. There were a couple of Rivendells on that ride, but most of the riders were on fatbikes or other Surly bikes. (I rode my Surly Ogre with 2.3 inch tires and someone else was on a Surly Troll.) Unfortunately, due to job (yesterday) and band practice (tomorrow) am unable to make the other events. Jim or someone else will need to post a report. All in all, a fun day. Even if I wasn't on my Rivendell. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Hey country bike people, report back to us how you like the fat bikes in the demos. On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 6:21 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: That's great news, Jim! My girlfriend and I are excited for the demo. We'll meet you at HC tonight! Tim On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Surly loaned me several fat bikes. Four Ice Cream Trucks and a couple Moonlanders in various sizes. We will add these to the HC family fat bike stable, and have lots of bikes available to demo. 9am 9/27 Saturday morning. Meet at HC to ride to the demo site, or just go to the parking lot near the interpretive center at Fort Snelling state park. On Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:52:35 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Hey, I finally posted some details about the rally next weekend. Hope to see many of you there. tell your friends! http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/09/country-bike-rally-details.html On Thursday, September 11, 2014 1:48:15 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Ha, I enjoy the drive across northern Wisconsin! Too bad you can't make it, Michael. On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 3:35:52 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: Jim, Alas Pat and I need to bow out of this event, although we are sorry to miss it. It turns out that after a very,very, busy summer neither one of us was up for the 4 days of driving to from St Paul. We have made the trip before. The road through Ontario is really only worth seeing once and after you leave Green Bay (the bay not the city) northern Wisconsin is dreadfully boring. We need to relax more, spend and drive less. We will drive one day through scenic southern NE and then take the tandem to Block Island ( 6 hours off the coast of RI) for two days. Michael On Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:05:41 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Been chatting with some friends, and I think it might be fun to have a fatbike demo on one of the days. Fat bikes have nothing to do with Rivendell, but they are about as country as bikes get. Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm
Awesome bike! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 26, 2014, at 10:29 AM, Gregg V. rfhgr...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling my Rivendell Atlantis 64cm Custom Joe Bell Paint Job. Never toured with just road around town. Looks like new. Paint has about three very small pin head size nicks around top of fork crown (see photos) Very small amount of chain rub near chainring. Everything like new. I thought I'd tour with it butJust picked up another Riv more in my size 68cm. It's in perfect shape. Here's a list of what's on the bike: Sugino XD2 Triple 46x36x24 with 175mm Crank Arms (Pedals Not Included In Sell) Tektro Cantilever with new Kool Stop Salmon Pads New 9 Speed Cassette Nitto Tallux Stem and Riser 13cm Nitto Albatross Handle Bars Shimano Brake Levers Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar Ends New Chain Nitto 83 Seat Post (Brooks Saddle Not Included In Sell) SKS/ESGE Longboard Silver Fender P65 Almost New Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700cx50 (less than 100 miles) Velocity Synergy 36h Front and Rear Rims Hand Build by Rich Lesnik Shimano XT Front Hub Shimano LX Rear Hub Nitto Front and Rear Campee Racks Shimano XT Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 Front Derailleur Price: $2800.00 Text me with questions. 480-652-3199 Will ship. Buyer to pay for packing and actual shipping charges. I'm in northern San Diego This Atlantis looks new and rides like a dream More photo's here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/68919265@N06/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Two for the big boys
Sold and Sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike
Dear friend Hugh, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term gobsmacked. I am. More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and highly optimized for you. I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for some errand, eating, and having a rest cure before heading back. I do this between Del Mar Heights and the Swami's or 101 diner restaurants in Encinitas. It accounts for a lot of miles on the Sam and these are some of my favorite rides. Best regards, Tom On Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42:06 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I'm off on Friday's while the rest of humanity in Los Angeles is madly rushing to get home in petrol-chemical bubbles. I decided to do a ramble over Pasadena way mail some letters go to Vroman's book store and have a bite to eat. While resting a spell a fellow walks up to me and say's that's a great Frankenstein bike but with nice parts. I didn't know entirely how to respond? I could have gone through the litany of what makes this bike special and the Rivendell ethos. Instead I just said thank you. Interesting perceptions out there regarding bicycles. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IqXjyHNEb70/VCYxrLARJjI/BHQ/hF7AE63ps8A/s1600/Hilsen%2B%26%2BFountain.jpg ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question
I wish... I emailed Mike K a few times about this. He can't get the solid center sections right now for the quill stem. And his distributor won't break up a set it gets from Berthoud. nice try. but no dice. On Saturday, September 27, 2014 12:05:40 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: there is some mixing and matching from boulder. boulder sells the quill stem center pieces separately. so you can buy the decaleur you need based only on expension. if that happens to be a faceplate type model, no problem. just buy an extra center piece for a quill stem. It costs more than one complete decaleur, but a lot less than two. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
