Re: [RBW] Rivendell Romulus

[Horace]

That is a crazy good deal.

On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM, Brent  wrote:

>
>I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in
> good condition with some Honjo hammered fenders, Nitto front rack, Nitto
> crystal seat post and Shimano side pull brakes - the headset is Shimano
> 105. All for 400.00. It seems like a decent price especially since I doubt
> I will come across anything Rivendell locally here in Vancouver, B.C. The
> owner also threw in some leather handlebar tape. Anyway, I guess I will be
> looking for some parts to build it up. This makes it my second Rivendell
> along with a Bleriot I purchased early this year.
>
>
>
>   Brent Avery
>
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[RBW] Ce n'est pas un Quickbeam

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There's a mural of the view from Mount Diablo in the building where I work.
I thought it would be funny to take a picture of my Quickbeam in front of
it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7850806@N06/8316938644

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Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

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80% turnout! That's awesome.

I dropped my ballot off on my way to work. And, since I bike to work
every day, that means my vote was delivered via Quickbeam.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 10:02 AM, johnb  wrote:
> Read this after alas.
>
> GF and I rode to polling place in MD. Cold but sunny. Parking lot was packed
> (80% turnout in MD) so bike parking right next to the school received many
> comments. Some were even positive...
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Re: [RBW] S240's and Lyme disease question.

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I guess it carries the same risk as camping in other circumstances. I go
camping a couple of times a year, and we have no shortage of ticks out here
in California either. I use a tent and set it up away from brush.

H.
On Oct 18, 2012 2:43 PM, "lungimsam"  wrote:

> I see vids and read about S240's/touring. Sounds like alot of fun.
>
> But are you all concerned about getting Lyme Disease (tic-borne) from
> sleeping on the ground outdoors?
>
> Here in Maryland, Lyme disease seems to run rampant. I know several
> people, who have had it, along with their family members. So I would
> imagine that sleeping on the ground nights could be very risky here in MD.
>
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Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

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We did this to our Honda Fit. The Class 1 hitch has a maximum
recommended vertical load of 200lb, so the salesman at the shop
recommended that we use the lightest possible rack. We would have
preferred a tray rack, but we settled for the Thule Helium rack for
two bikes.

H.

On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Scot Brooks  wrote:
> I'm going to be picking up a little Class 1 trailer hitch and bike rack for
> my Honda Fit, and I'm hoping for some advice. The hitch is easy, but the
> selection of racks is a little overwhelming, even with the reviews and all
> that.
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone has specifically gone this route and found
> something they'd happily recommend. Thanks all!
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Re: [RBW] 60cm Romulus in Chicago - Nearly new!

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On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Seth Vidal  wrote:

> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Horace  wrote:
> > Also, the Romulus with caliper brakes was only available for one year in
> > 2003. Since 61cm is not an unusually large size, my guess is that
> Rivendell
> > didn't have one lying around to sell in 2007. Of course, time is hard to
> > judge for us humans, so when he says he bought it 5 years ago, maybe he
> > meant he bought it 9 years ago.
> >
>
> Well it wasn't  5 yrs ago - but they did sell one maybe a couple years
> back when they found a complete one in the attic that they had
> forgotten.
>
> I almost bought it myself.
>
> made me twitchy to think about :)
>
>
Should've gotten it. It's the most awesome bike I've ever had. :-)

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Re: [RBW] 60cm Romulus in Chicago - Nearly new!

[Horace]

Also, the Romulus with caliper brakes was only available for one year in
2003. Since 61cm is not an unusually large size, my guess is that Rivendell
didn't have one lying around to sell in 2007. Of course, time is hard to
judge for us humans, so when he says he bought it 5 years ago, maybe he
meant he bought it 9 years ago.

Horace.

On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM, John Blish  wrote:

> It is a nice looking bike judging from the generic pictures, but also take
> into account that the most anyone ever paid for a Romulus directly from
> RBW, as he claims this one is, was $1550, plus shipping, which is
> considerably less than what he is asking.
>
> -jb
>
> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM, John Blish  wrote:
>
>> The ad may be completely legit and the bike the property of the seller
>> but Romulus did not come in a 60.  They came in odd sizes - 57, 59, etc.
>>
>> -jb
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 6:20 AM, Marty  wrote:
>>
>>> Beautiful bike.
>>>
>>> http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/3205772126.html
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[RBW] Appropriate technology

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Sometimes it is questionable whether carbon fiber is appropriate for a
given use.

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbon-fiber-toilet-bowl/

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Re: [RBW] Advice on Camelbacks

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On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:

> (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term)
> on your back on a hot day?

Yes. Okay in cooler weather.

> 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold?

Yes. Prevention is to take it apart to clean, and to store it in the freezer.

> 3) What brand and model do y'all recommend, if any?

If you just want capacity, I'd recommend bottles of water in a pannier
or trunk rack as a better alternative.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Was your RIV sizing right on?

[Horace]

Riv's sizing charts assume that you'll want your handlebars near or
above saddle height. If you're between sizes, and you prefer your bars
a lot lower than the saddle, choose the smaller size.


On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:28 PM, lungimsam  wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> When you got your Riv's, how was their sizing recommendation for you?
>
> I am planning on getting a RIV sometime, and was wondering if I should
> go by what they recommend (I hear usually larger), or go with my gut
> (smaller).
>
> What's your advice?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Friction Shifting and Riding Tips?

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On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Zack  wrote:

>
> I will also tighten the silvers up again.  It does seem like I have to *
> really* have them tight in order for them not to slip on the Sam.  I had
> a Salsa Casseroll that had silvers which was not nearly as finnicky.
>
>
I had this issue on my Romulus a while back -- I couldn't seem to tighten
the Silver shifter enough. It turns out that the square-hole washer was not
seated well against the frame, and that was preventing proper adjustment of
the shifter. I filed down the washer a little and it was fine after that.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Pricing Advice on Romulus

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On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Kevin Abbott wrote:

>
> I am the second owner, so I'm not sure what the year is, but it is the
> earlier model with sidepull brakes.


It came out in 2003, and was only made for one year.

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Re: [RBW] Downtube Bosses

[Horace]

Depending on the location of the cable stops, clamp-on shifters might not
be a problem at all.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7850806@N06/6822567370

On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 8:55 AM, Ryan Ray  wrote:

> I'm trying to move to down tube shifters on a bike that doesn't have
> bosses. I do have cable stops right where the bosses would be. It seems
> like these would get in the way of clamp on shifters right? Do I just need
> to get the replaced by a frame builder?
>
> Also: looking to buy some down tube shifters if anyone has some
> retroflection, power ratchet, or 8 speed shamans...
>
> - Ryan
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Re: [RBW] Rando Advice

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On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 9:09 AM, Smitty-A-Go-Go <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote:


> What sort of foods do people eat?
>

Whatever food you want to eat is okay, but do NOT eat something new.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Any weight difference in Romulus/Rambouillet?

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Yes, but after taking kerning into account, the difference is much less.

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:36 AM, William  wrote:
> The much longer name : Rambouillet, means a much heavier decal, negating a
> significant part of the weight savings.
>
> Don't even get me started on headbadges!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Trail Recommendation Database?

[Horace]

When I lived in Berkeley, my favorite mixed-terrain route was to take
the seaview trail from Inspiration Point up to Grizzly Peak. The
on-road parts of the ride varied, but it was typical to go up Spruce
and come down Claremont or Tunnel. No Rivendells back then, so I did
it on a 700c hybrid Miyata.

Horace.

On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 7:51 AM, TSW  wrote:
> Yes- my first 'country bike' ride.  It started out pretty downhill,
> then rolling hills.  Must do again, or try variants; head further
> east, or the Marin headlands, etc.  It's nice to be cruising along in
> the wilderness, no car traffic.
>
> Tse-Sung
>
> On Jan 2, 5:07 pm, René Sterental  wrote:
>> I'll have to try this ride sometime... seems like a lot of fun!
>>
>> René
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM, TSW  wrote:
>> > hi all,
>> > Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where
>> > people have posted or can post trail recommendations?  Could be a
>> > thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps?  I know there must be
>> > online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv-
>> > ish- country biking and all that- a mix of road and not terribly
>> > technical off-road.
>>
>> > TIA,
>> > Tse-Sung
>> > Berkeley
>>
>> > ps- yesterday, in our neck o' the woods, I started at Inspiration
>> > Point in Tilden and took a trail down into Wildcat Canyon, then took
>> > the Wildcat Creek trail all the way to the Alvarado Staging Area in El
>> > Sobrante.  A really nice ride.  Met some very nice dogs too :-)
>>
>> > More:
>>
>> >http://g.co/maps/dq3c7
>>
>> > Hit the "3D" button on the left, to fly it.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Frame clearance between Ram and Cani-Rom the same?

[Horace]

Before altering the frame, you might consider modifying the fenders.

http://circlingbits.blogspot.com/2008/03/tight-squeeze-fenders-with-reacharound.html

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Rocky B  wrote:
> I would like my Ram to be able to fit Jack Brown tires AND fenders.
> Does anybody know if converting my Ram to a "Canti-Ram" allow me to
> run this tire/fender combination?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Flat Tire Help

[Horace]

Are you tightening the nut lock all the way to the rim? If so, stop doing that.


On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Sean Whelan  wrote:
> Several years ago, I was using a traditional brass Silca presta pump head (of 
> the sort that you can buy from Harris Cyclery). It is a great pump head, but 
> it has no locking mechanism, so it is full on secure with no release. In 
> fact, it locked so tightly on to the threaded Presta valves that I often 
> suffered flats at the seam where the valve joins the tube. Not necessarily at 
> the time of inflation.
>
> I switched pump heads to a less "tight" fit - including ones with a lever. 
> (Serfas, SKS, etc.) and the flat problem went away.
>
> When you pump up, is there a lot of friction to remove the pump head?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean
>
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>> From: Philip Williamson 
>> Subject: [RBW] Re: Flat Tire Help
>> To: "RBW Owners Bunch" 
>> Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 10:36 AM
>> I had a string of tubes failing at
>> the valve stem. I think it was
>> caused by the tube creeping when the tire pressure was too
>> low.
>> Sometimes it was a hole, sometimes it was more like the
>> valve attachem
>> started peeling up. Hard to patch a tube that close to the
>> valve stem.
>>
>> Do you see your valve stems cocked over at an angle? That's
>> what I was
>> seeing on my mountain bike. I started being more careful
>> about proper
>> inflation, and started using the dork nuts instead of
>> keeping them for
>> M6 spacers. I haven't had that problem since.
>>
>>  Philip
>> Philip Williamson
>> www.biketinker.com
>>
>>
>> On Dec 15, 5:25 am, Michael Hechmer 
>> wrote:
>> > Yikes, front tire flats are scary; I hope these were
>> slow leaks.  Is the
>> > stem breaking away from the tube?  Are you using
>> tubes with threaded stems
>> > and a locknut?  I know a lot of mechanics throw away
>> that locknut, claiming
>> > its superfluous, but I believe it helps to keep the
>> tube in position, at
>> > least during installation.  Do you have, or can you
>> borrow a different
>> > front wheel and test your rim hypothesis?
>> >
>> > michael
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Re: [RBW] Odd New Bike (HS)

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On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 2:18 PM, William  wrote:
>
> I'm trying to take a clue from the horizontal rear dropout WITH a rear
> derailer tab.  Horizontal implies we're moving the wheel around, but the
> derailer tab implies we wont have to move the wheel around to take up chain
> slack.  I wonder...
>

I thought about this too, but it could be that the only horizontal
dropouts available for the prototype happened to have a derailleur
hanger. I noticed that there are downtube shifter bosses also. So, um,
I have no clue.

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Re: [RBW] Romulus for sale

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It'll hold its resale value, so it's not like the money's really gone.


On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Seth Vidal  wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 3:43 PM,   wrote:
>> Have to tell myself to steady, steady as heart beats faster and palms
>> begin to sweat :)
>
>
> Do it. You know you want it.
>
> It's good to have a backup...
>
> or two.
>
> -sv
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Re: [RBW] S24O Packing & securing load

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I tried out an adjustable bungee cord for securing my tent on top of
my rear rack for my latest trip (this past weekend).  I thought it did
a better job than other solutions I'd tried, which mainly involved a
cargo net and many smaller bungee cords.

Here's the one I used:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-3039DAT-CamLok-Adjustable/dp/B0009V1WUM


On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM, opa...@gmail.com  wrote:
> I'm looking for how-to tips, tricks, guide, (good pictures would be very
> helpful) for packing and securing a S24O load on my Riv.  I've tried to make
> out details from the tiny pictures on Riv's site but they simply aren't
> close-up enough.   I have an Atlantis, front Wald basket, rear IRC rack, and
> a Carradice Nelson longflap.   Plan on carrying sleeping pad & bag, small
> tent, usual accoutrements for a one night outing.  No, I don't have anyone
> nearby that does S240's or, touring, for that matter, to learn from.   I
> discovered quickly that while I can pack a car tight & tidy for a vacation,
> loading a bike up is another matter.  For instance, if I move the tent to
> just behind the seat on the rear rack, and then put the Carradice bag behind
> it (for easy access) - how do I attach the bag to the rack?  (it normally
> attaches to the seat)..for that matter what is the standard way to secure
> big stuff to the rack when not using panniers?  Bungee cords?...3/8" braided
> rope?...giant velcro strips?   By the way I'm looking for neat, simple ways,
> not massive ugly knots etc.
>
> Cheers,
> Robert Opalko
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Re: [RBW] RBW Owners Bunch Bay Area Mt Diablo Ride / Camp Sept 24-25th

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Had a great time. Thanks, everyone!

More photos:
http://goo.gl/7aGNm

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Re: [RBW] Best/Favorite/Most Radical Cantilever Brakes

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After trying a few different cantilevers on my Quickbeam, I finally
settled on using V-brakes. I did have to switch levers to do this. I
know that many people on this list disdain V-brakes, but I find that
they are excellent for braking, especially in wet weather, and I don't
have any problems modulating the stopping power. I also find them
easier to set up and adjust than cantilevers.


On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Daniel  wrote:
> I have me a pair of them newfangled XT "low profile" cantis on a bike
> and am doggone dis'pointed in them.
>
> The time has come for me to take the bull by the horns and find me
> some replacements.
>
> I have experience with the Tektro CR720s and am generally pleased with
> them. If I decide to drop more coinage, is there another, better high
> profile canti. Certainly everything Paul is "top shelf" and the Bruce
> Gordon cantis are the most beautiful I've ever seen.
>
> Should I just keep it simple and go the the Tektro or is there any
> advantage going with something else?
>
> Any/all opinions are much uh-preciated.
>
> Daniel
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Re: [RBW] Re: Friction

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On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM, Patrick in VT  wrote:
>
> Still, I love 9spd dura ace indexing downtube shifters - just some
> about the "click/pop" super positive engagement on those.

These are excellent. I put them on my Romulus years back and I swore
if they gave me the least bit of trouble, I'd go back to friction. But
they've been great.

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Re: [RBW] slipping Silver shifter

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I had this problem with the silver shifter on the downtube, no matter
how much I tightened it.

I finally traced the problem to the fact that the square-hole washer
that sits on the frame was slightly too thick for my shifter boss. I
sanded it down a little bit with a Dremel tool, and that solved the
problem.


On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 2:05 PM, mho  wrote:
> I have the downtube Silver shifter.  The shifter that controls the
> front derailleur slips ever so slightly every 3 minutes or so.  I
> don't get ghost shifts, but I do get annoying chain rub on the front
> derailleur cage.
> Trimming it every 3 minutes is annoying.  Any tips on preventing the
> slip?
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Re: [RBW] Folders and silliness

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Well, it's hard to argue with THAT. :-)

Still looks useful to me with the low gear, though.

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> It's mine and I say it *is* silly. And geared too low. Will change
> that; perhaps a high 80s time trial gear.
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Horace  wrote:
>> Probably not so silly, if you think about why someone would want such
>> a thing. To move bulky, heavy items short distances? To carry
>> something too heavy for one person, and awkward for two people to
>> carry? To deliver something from your truck in the parking lot around
>> to the back of a large warehouse? Low gear makes perfect sense. Trike
>> makes perfect sense. Folder makes perfect sense.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 3:26 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
>>> Silly: 
>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5645664698918426562
>>>
>>> A workman folding trike. Must raise the gear from the current 40".
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol5Dfs7jqFI
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Re: [RBW] Folders and silliness

[Horace]

Probably not so silly, if you think about why someone would want such
a thing. To move bulky, heavy items short distances? To carry
something too heavy for one person, and awkward for two people to
carry? To deliver something from your truck in the parking lot around
to the back of a large warehouse? Low gear makes perfect sense. Trike
makes perfect sense. Folder makes perfect sense.


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> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5645664698918426562
>
> A workman folding trike. Must raise the gear from the current 40".
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol5Dfs7jqFI
>
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Re: [RBW] Ride from Rivendell to Mt Diablo

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The bike directions from google maps look like a decent route for this:

http://goo.gl/Ziwq7

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM, James Valiensi  wrote:
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> Does anyone know the route from Rivendell/Main Street to Mt. Diablo on bike?
> I intend to ride it tomorrow morning. I have done it before with the
> Rivendell gang, but it was a twisted route that I can't remember.
> Thanks!
> James Valiensi, PE
> Northridge, CA
> H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796
>
>
> On Aug 18, 2011, at 6:42 AM, Marty wrote:
>
> Planning a trip to Rivendell in a couple weeks, and looked up the BART
> station. Fun to see that a photo from Rivendell popped right up on the page!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/6056089662/in/photostream
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> Now, if only they could put together a garage sale for Friday the 26th...
>
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Re: [RBW] Help - can't ride for the lack of a bolt

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It's a metric M6 bolt and nut, 20mm.

You can probably get this at the local hardware store -- it's a common size.

On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 2:48 AM, Jay  wrote:

> I've been up since 4 after a 16 hour flight yesterday, excited to put
> my new to me Sam together and take it for a test ride.
>
> It's almost done but I can't ride it because the bike shop failed to
> include the bolt that keeps the seat post from slipping in to the
> frame.
>
> Do I just walk into a local shop and ask for a generic seat post
> binder bolt? 5mm? 6mm? What do I tell them?
>
> I could bring the bike down there but the logistics of that are more
> than I care to deal with at the moment. I would ride it, but ... you
> see the problem.
>
> I'm sure this is an easy fix and I am hoping to avoid a wild goose
> chase for the wrong bolt.
>
> Anybody?
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Re: [RBW] Downtube shifter diehards vs. downtube shifter experimenters

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I noticed this about large frames too. I ride a 59cm with the bars a couple
inches below saddle height;  the reach to DT shifters is about the same as
it is for bar ends. So I prefer them on the downtube (7-speed friction and
9-speed indexed).

Horace.


On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Rex Kerr  wrote:

> Interesting question.  I'm also curious how much frame size has to do with
> DT shifter preferences.
>
> I ride a ~67 cm frame and the reach to DT shifters is insane, making me
> uncomfortable using them. For this reason I have a strong preference for
> barend shifters.  I'm curious if this is true for other tall riders.
>
> -Rex
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM, Forrest  wrote:
>
>> Among those of you who now use downtube shifters (or have in the past),
>> how many of you are confirmed fans of downtube shifting, and how many of you
>> tried it as an experiment but then switched to a different shifting system
>> that you felt was better? Oh, and any thoughts re downtube indexed vs.
>> downtube friction would be welcome.
>>
>> Thanks,  -- Forrest (Iowa City)
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Re: [RBW] Re: Recomended paths to ride around RBWHQ and surrounding areas?

[Horace]

Also, the Krebs cycle maps available in local bike shops are a good
resource.

On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik  wrote:

> On 8/2/11, Jim M.  wrote:
> >
> > Then get a copy of "Roads to Ride" by Grant Peterson. You'll have to
> > look in used books for that.
>
> By who now? Who is this 'Petersen' [sic] ??? ;-)
>
> R2R is a good gazetteer of Contra Costa and Marin country rural roads,
> which can be stitched together into any number of loops. It doesn't
> seem like much has changed them in 20 years (except maybe in the
> farmlands out east of Diablo). Vol. 2 covers the peninsula, I need to
> get that one someday.
>
> =- Joe Bunik
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Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B

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650C and 650B are certainly close enough in diameter that you could use the
same tube; but most 650C tires are narrow racing tires, so that's probably
all the bike shop had. You probably want something like this:

http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/inner-tube-650b/10-066

But someone else also mentioned that you can use a 26" tube and that would
be pretty close too.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Horace  wrote:

> The problem isn't with the "650" part of the sizing. If you stick 650x18
> tubes into 650x36 tires, yes, the tubes will seem thin.
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM, kevin lindsey wrote:
>
>> No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between
>> 650 and 650B tubes?  I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my
>> Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm
>> 650Bs.
>> Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia?
>> Thanks,
>> Kevin
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Re: [RBW] 650 vs. 650B

[Horace]

The problem isn't with the "650" part of the sizing. If you stick 650x18
tubes into 650x36 tires, yes, the tubes will seem thin.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM, kevin lindsey wrote:

> No doubt a dumb question, but here goes: is there a difference between
> 650 and 650B tubes?  I just bought three sets of 650x18s for my
> Bleriot, only to find that they look suspiciously thin for my 36mm
> 650Bs.
> Anyone know where I can buy 650B tubes in northern Virginia?
> Thanks,
> Kevin
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Re: [RBW] Cross levers on 46cm Noodle bars?

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I have the interrupter levers on three road bikes, two of them on Nitto
Noodles. I recommend them unconditionally. I probably use them less than 10
percent of the time, but they are simply great to have. There are almost no
drawbacks, except that they may interfere with a handlebar bag.

Horace.

On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Jay  wrote:

> I bought Forrest's Sam Hillborne and am having it built for commuting
> in a mix of interurban roads and city traffic and the occasional tour.
> Coming from a sordid MTB past, I currently commute on an old steel
> mountain bike with slicks. I ordered the Nitto Noodle bars on faith,
> never having actually used drop bars before.
> I'm wondering if it wouldn't be a good idea to go with cross style
> interrupter levers either in addition to or instead of the drop bar
> brake levers for better control in traffic.
> Or is it just a matter of getting used to the drop bar levers?
>
> Thanks,
> Jay
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Re: [RBW] Reader's up

[Horace]

The details on the seat lugs on page 40 are really neat. I had never noticed
the reinforcement on the stress relief hole, but it's brilliant.


On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Leslie  wrote:

> http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/rivendell-readers/24-072
>
>
> -L
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Re: [RBW] Odometer only? (Jones counter)

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http://www.jonescounter.com/

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Rex Kerr  wrote:
> Does anybody know of a source for a simple bicycle odometer that doesn't
> include speed?  Something like an old Jones counter would be great
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jones_Counter
> I like knowing how far I've ridden to keep track of yearly mileage, total
> mileage on the particular bike, maintenance, and sometimes navigation, but I
> hate having the speed always displayed in my face -- I'd rather NOT know how
> fast I'm going (or not going), and choose not to have speedometers on most
> of my bikes (I have on on my touring bike for the clock & odometer for
> navigation).
> If not a manual odometer...  any suggestions for a small and simple bike
> computer that could be mounted on the rear triangle, yet be inconspicuous?
> Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Re: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?

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Was unaware of
National Poetry Month.
Thanks for the heads up.

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Re: [RBW] VO Wingnuts

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On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Amit Singh  wrote:

> http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-stainless-wingnuts.html
>
> Retro-Grouch-ish or Fetish-ism?  :)
>
>
Are those the only choices? Maybe someone prefers to use a solid axle.

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Re: [RBW] Route from San Jose to Santa Cruz

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My preferred route is to take the Los Gatos Creek trail up to
Lexington Reservoir, take Alma Bridge Road along the east side of the
reservoir, and take Old Santa Cruz highway to Summit Road, to Soquel
San Jose Road, and take that down to Soquel. There is a fair amount of
traffic on Soquel San Jose Road as you approach Soquel.

The Google Maps route takes you down Mountain Charlie, which I've gone
up, but not down. It's narrow, steep, and has rough pavement. It's a
popular route northbound (its steep grades attract a lot of climbers),
but I don't hear of people taking it in the southbound direction much.

I've taken Highway 9 too. It is okay early on weekend mornings, but
there is quite a bit more traffic than Old Santa Cruz Highway/Soquel
San Jose.

Horace.


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> For those familiar with routes in the South (San Francisco) Bay area,
> can you recommend a route from San Jose to Santa Cruz? My wife and I
> are taking the train down to San Jose then riding to Santa Cruz to
> stay overnight. Google suggests a route that includes Los Gatos Creek
> Trail and kind of goes along the highway (17). I also found a route
> that goes to Saratoga, then up to the ridge on Big Basin Way and then
> follows HWY 9 to Santa Cruz.
>
> We would like to avoid cars as much as possible, and enjoy some good
> scenery. Since we are staying at a hotel, we won't be carrying too
> much stuff. I am thinking about taking my Bleriot, which has just
> received a VO front constructeur rack and a Campagne bag (I had
> sitting around). She will probably take her Trek 620.
>
> It should be fun.
>
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Re: [RBW] RBW style bike security

[Horace]

A good approach is to use both a U-lock AND a cable with its own lock.
Thus, a thief would require two different sets of tools to steal the
bike, and would likely just pick an easier target.

Bike theft was a big annoyance when I lived in Berkeley. Things got
better when I moved to the suburbs.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Oh snap! Now you can buy the ultimate crankset!

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On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Mike S  wrote:
> So, in terms of $ per lb., how far off is that from a brick of gold
> buillion?
>

It is about 1/60th the price of gold.

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Re: [RBW] Generator lighting questions

[Horace]

On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM, b hamon  wrote:

> Unscientific poll:
>
> a. Rear light mounted to fender -- how many of you have mounted one to a
> (gasp!) plastic fender and how long did it last there before getting beaten
> up beyond repair?
>

Nope -- battery blinky attached to rack.


> b. Wiring: for those kids not cool enough to have it routed internally, do
> you like it mounted on top or underside of tubing?
>

n/a


> c. Front light mounting: How many of you don't normally use a small front
> rack but specifically installed one to protect the headlight? And how many
> of you just went with a fork crown mount sans rack?
>

Went with the fork crown mount sans rack, but if that didn't work out I was
totally prepared to mount a front rack.

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Re: [RBW] Tubus Fly for trunk bag?

[Horace]

I use an Arkel Tailrider on a Tubus Fly on my Romulus. The Fly is too narrow
for most trunk racks, but if you call up Arkel, they'll make a Tailrider
with extra-long straps that will enable it to work with the Fly (they'll
charge a few bucks more). Additionally, the Tailrider is sufficiently
low-profile and stiff to work with the narrow platform of the Fly. I've been
happy with this setup, but lately I just throw an Ortleib Front Roller on
the rack for the extra capacity and easier access. I don't worry much about
aerodynamics.

You can see from the following photo that I was able to mount the Fly to the
seatstay eyelet on my Romulus:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7850...@n06/5215665883/

Horace.

On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 2:13 PM, doug peterson  wrote:

> Has anyone used a Tubus Fly for a trunk bag?  I'm thinking of it on my
> wife's Atlantis.  My concerns are whether it's too narrow at the front
> for adequate support and if it can be mounted to the seat stay
> eyelets. The only time I've seen one in the flesh was on James'
> Nishiki a few weeks ago & it looks really elegant.  Plan B is the
> Vega.
>
> dougP
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Re: [RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

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On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Horace  wrote:

> Definitely get a good U-lock. I've had a bike stolen that was u-locked to a
> parking meter in downtown Berkeley (a number of years ago).
>
>
(In the middle of the day while I was at work.)

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Re: [RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

[Horace]

Definitely get a good U-lock. I've had a bike stolen that was u-locked to a
parking meter in downtown Berkeley (a number of years ago).


On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM, erik jensen  wrote:

> Get a good u-lock, I might use a too-heavy one at night (new york krypto)
> but prefer knowing at least the frame will be there for me while I'm inside
> a concert or otherwise. Use a good locking skewer for the other unlocked
> wheel (you can save money by splitting it up across a couple bikes, and just
> locking different wheels). Leave as little room as possible for squeezing a
> pump into the ulock. My messenger buddy uses skewers on both, a the smallest
> possible ulock--barely clears his frame and a parking meter. That's a good
> way to go, too, but harder sometimes with racked bicycles.
>
> At this point, the worst that could happen is theft of your seat.
>
> I throw a plastic bag over mine during the night, and will do the same with
> a seatbag. Seems to do the trick well enough, though of course you can get
> particularly unlucky--in any town.
>
> I used to do the auxilary cable technique to secure my junk, until I saw
> somebody saw through one with a serrated knife in about 30 seconds. Since
> then, I just keep it all dirty and park where there are eyes on the street.
>
> I've had plenty of lights stolen, but just the cheap kind (well, 30 dollars
> isn't super-cheap, but it isn't a phil hub). Knock on wood, never a bicycle.
>
> ~erik
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>> Interesting and excellent point!  Particularly a concern in a high theft
>> area.  I don't have that problem, at least not hugely...
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Lee  wrote:
>>
>>> Hey David. Hmmm, I've known about the Sheldon locking strategy and the
>>> only thing that concerns me is someone who doesn't know much about
>>> bikes coming by and undoing my quick releases and trying to remove the
>>> frame and finding out it can't be done. Then, just dropping the frame
>>> to the pavement. I'm worried that the person might damage the frame/
>>> wheel when tugging or when ditching the attempt. I don't know if this
>>> has every happened to anyone in the real world, though.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Lee
>>>
>>> On Nov 11, 9:18 am, cyclotourist  wrote:
>>> > Lee, what are your thoughts on the seat tube lock point vs. rear wheel
>>> lock
>>> > point (aka Sheldon technique<
>>> http://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html>)?
>>> >
>>> > I typically do the Sheldon, but have always wondered if it's good
>>> enough...
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Lee  wrote:
>>> > > Just to follow-up, I took some pics of my locked up QB outside of my
>>> > > lab. Note that my workplace is secluded, remote, and well-trafficked
>>> > > by people, and it's on a pretty secluded campus with hundreds of
>>> > > barely locked bikes everywhere. So, my work lock and cable are less
>>> > > beefy than their counterparts at home, which I use when running
>>> around
>>> > > San Francisco.
>>> >
>>> > > The pics:
>>> > >http://tinyurl.com/286ywhb
>>> > >http://tinyurl.com/2bymylj
>>> >
>>> > > Best,
>>> > > Lee
>>> >
>>> > > On Nov 10, 11:39 pm, Lee  wrote:
>>> > > > Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South
>>> Bay
>>> > > > areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a
>>> > > > cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end
>>> > > > bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak
>>> > > > locks--cable locks in particular. Ironically, in this way, cable
>>> locks
>>> > > > act as an attractant in my opinion, regardless of the bike. On any
>>> > > > given weekend morning I can walk the streets near my apartment and
>>> > > > find part of a cable lock on the sidewalk or in the gutter.
>>> >
>>> > > > I ride my Quickbeam as my daily bike, and I do lock it up outside
>>> > > > during the work day, as well as out in the city during the weekend
>>> and
>>> > > > nights. It's outfitted with a B-17 Special and either a Phil hub or
>>> > > > Shimano dynamo hub front wheel. In the latter case, I'll also have
>>> a
>>> > > > B&M Cyo mounted to a small front rack. And, I usually have a tool
>>> > > > pouch hung from the saddle and a SuperFlash mounted on the seat
>>> stay.
>>> > > > My locking solution is a heavy cable through both wheels and the
>>> > > > saddle rails, which is then locked along with the frame to a bike
>>> rack
>>> > > > with a Kryptonite u-lock. I think it's the Evolution. I usually
>>> take
>>> > > > my tool pouch if it's night. During the day, depending on the area,
>>> I
>>> > > > may leave it on my bike. I always leave the SuperFlash and Cyo on
>>> my
>>> > > > bike regardless of time or place.
>>> >
>>> > > > The only thing I feel really secure about this set-up is the frame
>>> and
>>> > > > u-lock situation. I take my chances with the heavy cable, hoping
>>> that
>>> > > > a bike thief won't try to get through that 

Re: [RBW] Riding backwards.

[Horace]

awesome!

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> http://www.youtube.com/user/RivBikeWorks#p/a/u/1/Wml2dlvaZzM
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> From the great folks at rivendell
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Re: [RBW] Looking for Small Part for Non-Aero Brake Levers

[Horace]

Something like this?

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Cable/Casing&sc=Ferrules&tc=5mm%20Inside%20Diameter&item_id=DC-B94&id=62785008213

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Greg  wrote:

> This probably won't make sense to anyone except those who are familiar
> with older non-aero levers.
>
> I have a set of the older Shimano 600 non-aero brake levers (the ones
> with the holes in the levers).  But it seems I have lost the little
> piece of metal stop that fits under the hood, where the non-aero cable
> would sit on.  This is a vaguely cone-shaped small ferrule (for lack
> of a better word) that sits on the tip of the brake lever body, which
> is then covered by the hood.  Without this piece, the cable just falls
> into empty space.
>
> Anyhow, if anyone knows what I'm talking about, and has a suggestion
> on a hack that would do the job (keep the housing in place), pls let
> me know.
>
> Greg
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Re: [RBW] worlds collide

[Horace]

On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Seth Vidal  wrote:

> Just read grant's new post about deraillers:
> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/297
>
> And I did a little looking into the microshift deraillers.
>
> And I found this:
> http://www.microshift.biz/pviewitem1.asp?sn=791&area=51&cat=184#
>
> Now it's only funny to me or to others who might work in my field -
> but I used to help build the centos OS and the idea of having a centos
> derailler by microshift amuses me to no end.
>
>
That is really funny. Obscure, but funny.

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Re: [RBW] 7 speed hub

[Horace]

Thanks for the link. Actually looking for something with available cassettes
too.

"...unless you already have the proper cassette, this hub will not be a good
choice."

On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Bruce  wrote:

>
> http://loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Hub&sc=Complete%20Rear%20Hubs&tc=&item_id=ST-XCC32&id=1318111733
>
> For $12.95 you can experiment with a 7 speed uniglide casette. Don't know
> if it will work.
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> Who is looking for some NOS 7-speed hubs.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Haiku returns

[Horace]

Alas, what I meant:
7- and 8-speed cassettes
Are soon dinosaurs.

Horace,
Who is looking for some NOS 7-speed hubs.

On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean <
thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote:

> I choose to take this to mean...
>
> 8-speed cassettes spin
> As 7-cogged freewheels coast
> 'Til mountains crumble
>
> I prefer your rhythm while hoping for my outcome! :)
>
> Yours, apologetically,
> Thomas Lynn Skean
> Who is heavily invested in his 7-speed Phil FW hub and 8-speed
> shifters
>
>
>
> On Oct 8, 1:11 pm, Horace  wrote:
> > Product lines do fade
> > And mountains will turn to dust
> > Like 8-speed cassettes
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Marty  wrote:
> > > More than a year since
> > > Haiku graced this humble bunch
> > > Time to fuel the fire!
> >
> > > I have a couple to get started. One bemoaning the location of the Riv
> > > Garage Sale, and another reflecting on parallelility vs.
> > > diagonatility.
> >
> > > HQ Garage Sales
> > > leave many out in the cold.
> > > We yearn for those deals.
> >
> > > Diaga or not,
> > > Bomba and Hunqa play like
> > > brothers in the dirt.
> >
> > > Marty
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Re: [RBW] Haiku returns

[Horace]

Product lines do fade
And mountains will turn to dust
Like 8-speed cassettes


On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Marty  wrote:

> More than a year since
> Haiku graced this humble bunch
> Time to fuel the fire!
>
> I have a couple to get started. One bemoaning the location of the Riv
> Garage Sale, and another reflecting on parallelility vs.
> diagonatility.
>
> HQ Garage Sales
> leave many out in the cold.
> We yearn for those deals.
>
> Diaga or not,
> Bomba and Hunqa play like
> brothers in the dirt.
>
> Marty
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Re: [RBW] Ebay alert: 62 & 55 Quickbeams

[Horace]

That first one is not, in fact, a Quickbeam.


On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Jim M.  wrote:

> 55 -
> http://cgi.ebay.com/rivendell-quickbeam-custom-/190452202049?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item2c57d5fa41
>
> 62 -
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Quickbeam-frame-and-fork-62cm-/110591469664?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item19bfc3e860
>
>
> I love my QB so much I think everyone should get one.
>
> NFI
>
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> wc ca
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Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue

[Horace]

http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-trousers


On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM, jim_OLP  wrote:

> Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for
> cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the
> circus.  I mean pants, not lycra tights.  And not rain pants, which
> tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange.  I
> want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't
> flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain,
> preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle.  I need pockets
> too.
>
> Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen.
>
> I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch.  Just too
> conspicuous. "Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get
> them?"
>
> It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex
> tights.
>
> Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without
> the 2-tone color scheme?
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Does your Rivendell have lawyer lips?

[Horace]

The regular Roms had them. Rambouillets from the same time period did not.


On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM, James Warren wrote:

>
> For some reason, the QB's had them and so did the Canti-Roms. I'm not sure
> about the regular Roms and Redwoods.
>
> I think that outside of those mentioned above, other Rivendells have not
> had that "feature".
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: William 
> >Sent: Sep 20, 2010 4:11 PM
> >To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> >Subject: [RBW] Does your Rivendell have lawyer lips?
> >
> >Neither my Hillborne nor my Bombadil has lawyer lips.  My wife's Yves
> >Gomez.I forget.  I'll check.  I noticed in the youtube video on
> >how to install the Nitto Big Front rack that it look like that Big
> >Bomba with the winged fork tips does have lawyer lips.  Does yours?
> >Do you care one way or the other?
> >
> >On one hand I'm glad that my Hillborne doesn't have them, because I
> >take the front wheel off really often to put it on the roof rack.  On
> >the other hand, I'm nervous that my Hillborne doesn't have them,
> >because I'm afraid that the roof rack QR skewer won't hold the bike
> >tightly enough.  What a dilemma!
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Re: [RBW] Roadeos and Downtube Shifters

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http://www.xo-1.org/2010_03_01_archive.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ny-s_0BbP2k/TCrhFcazt_I/B_o/GJETLa8A48E/s1600/DSC04537.JPG

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Jon Grant  wrote:

> Moot point, right? I mean, I thought the Roadeo didn't have the proper
> bosses for downtube shifters. It looks to me like all thatąs there are
> cable
> guides. Like the Blériot. I own a Blériot, and I consider the lack of
> downtube shifter bosses its single fault.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sacramento Blogger Profiles His & Her Quickbeams

[Horace]

With the SKS fenders:

1) Don't cut down the fender stays after installation.
2) Instead of putting the plastic caps on the fender stays, I ground
all the edges off the tips with a dremel tool.
3) I carry an 8mm wrench as part of my tool kit (I started carrying
the Park MT-1 tool).

To fix a flat I loosen the fender stays with the 8mm wrench and the
rear wheel comes out fine; after the wheel is back on, I re-tighten
the stays.


On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 9:32 AM, sanjoser  wrote:
> ok, this brings up a question.
>
> I took the fenders off my quickbeam after one
> miserable experience fixing a roadside flat on the rear wheel.
> the rear fender extends just low enough to make taking
> the rear wheel out of the horizontal dropout a major pain.
> so, my question is: how do you fix rear wheel flats with fenders?
>
> - ts
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Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

[Horace]

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM, cyclotourist 
 wrote:

>
> So are straight razors that hard to use?  I only shave every couple days or
> maybe weekly, and safety/disposable/electrics just can't handle that.   I
> figured straight is the only way to go, but damn they're expensive.


You can probably use an open-comb double-edge safety razor, like this:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/337255.htm

If you really want to try a straight razor without the huge up-front
investment cost, you can try one with disposable blades:
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-SRW-Stainless-Razor-120/dp/B002ONHBBW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=beauty&qid=1281588364&sr=8-4

I've tried a similar version to this, and went back to my safety razor. The
straight razor gave a really close shave, but it was too scary for me.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

[Horace]

I knew this topic would eventually show up on the list. :-)

The odd arms race in multi-blade cartridge razors mirrors the constant
increase in bicycle cassette sizes from 5-speed to 6- to 7- to 8- to 9- to
10- to 11- 

In 2004 The Onion ran an article making fun of this, predicting that
eventually there would be five-blade cartridges.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/
(salty language warning)

Campy and Shimano are up to, what, 11 speeds now? Is that not ridiculous?

I use a Merkur classic safety razor and it is like a fine single-speed bike.


On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 2:22 PM, S.Cutshall  wrote:

> Odd?  Unrelated?  I think not [Rivendell sells Porto-Shaving-Cream,
> so... ].
>
> I am not one to shave often.  When I do it's for two distinct reasons:
>
> 1.  I look up, while brushing teeth, and jump with fright at what I
> see looking back at me in the mirror.
>
> Or...
>
> 2.  My wife and/or daughter tell me to [because I repulse them].
>
> Fair enough.
>
> For years, and because I have a 'Stache, I've simply used an 'lectric
> trimmer [no, not an actual electric shaver--more of an electric beard
> trimmer] and it leaves a fair amount of stubble... so I am not really
> ever -that- shaved right after I shave.
>
> So, I grew [pun] tired of the stubbled look and began a search for a
> non-electric shaver that doesn't look an Apple product or like a Casio
> "Baby-G" wristwatch, or is not disposable... and it took a minute
> too.  And then I found a site called "Classic Shaving"... wow, the
> choices were about as endless as looking for a new tire pump on a walk
> through Interbike.
>
> In the end, I selected a nice German shaver, a Merkur [just like my
> dad used when I was a youngster], some blades, a nice brush, mug and
> some cream.  Cost around $160.00 for the whole setup, but I figure
> it'll save money over time, space in land fills and I can have a
> better shave [when I remember to do it].
>
> Anyway else here shave 'Old Skool'?
>
> Was tempted to enter my toes into the world of Straight Razors but the
> prices for those [plus all the additional accessories] -and the
> thoughts of all the failures while in the Learning Curve stage Re:
> loss of facial skin- put the kibosh on that.
>
> PS--> Guess this could be a Lady-Topic too [but I doubt many women
> would own up to having facial hair that needs shaving].
>
> -Scott
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Re: [RBW] what a difference a cm makes

[Horace]

I use a Sharpie. I've found that the proper height varies a bit from year to
year depending on my level of fitness and flexibility, and the type of shoes
and shorts I'm wearing. But it's usually a difference of a few millimeters
at most. A centimeter sounds huge to me, so it does not surprise me that you
notice a dramatic difference there.

Horace.

On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Seth Vidal  wrote:

> I bought that romulus from andrew on the list and I hadn't had much
> chance to ride it due to family drama but recently I was riding it
> more and I wasn't entirely comfortable, but I couldn't figure out what
> was going on. Then I was reading BQ and read the article about health,
> bike-fit and training guides from long ago and tried out the 'heel on
> the pedal are your hips rocking' test. In fact, yes, my hips were
> rocking. So I dropped the saddle height about 1 cm and left everything
> else alone.
>
> WOW, what a difference it made. Everything feels 'right' and lined up.
> The bike feels dramatically faster and comfortable and it's freaking
> me out a little bit. :)
>
> Now - here's a silly question for everyone. If you have a bike where
> you routinely have to move things around to do work on it or to
> transport it - what do y'all use to mark your seatpost height? I'm not
> sure I want to score it - I've tried 'permanent' magic markers but
> they aren't so permanent on aluminum. :)
>
> any other ideas?
>
> -sv
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Re: [RBW] Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits

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You've exceeded the capacity of the derailleur.

You said it was rated at 38t, and you have 43t total. The behavior you
describe is expected. Well, expected by me. Other people may have
differing ideas of how rear derailleur capacity is stated.

The top left section of this page discusses it:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailleur.html


On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Garth  wrote:
> Greetings,   I finally got my Bombadil going, I'm using a vintage
> Deore RD-MT60 
> http://www.velobase.com/velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3f73f16c-1a7e-46c5-ab73-f21755e71b08
>
> The capacity is rated at 38t. I'm using a 24/36/48 and 13/32 FW for 43
> total. The issue I'm having is when in the 24t ring, and either the 28
> or 32t cog, the pulley wheels are too close to the cogs. When spinning
> forward, I don't notice it, but if I spin the pedal backwards, the
> pulleys make a grinding noise, as they are right up against the cogs.
> I have the angle screw at the max, but it helped only slightly with
> the 28t cog, but not the 32. My chain length is proper.
>
> Having this wide of range of gearing is new to me, so my first
> assumption is that I've exceeded the capacity of the RD.  If anyone
> has an answer, I'd appreciate it.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

[Horace]

And it should be made of titanium.

http://www.paragonmachineworks.com/storename/paragonmachineworks/dept/261321/ItemDetail-10464131.aspx

Okay, not a pedal wrench, but it could be modified.

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM, doug peterson  wrote:
> What this world needs is a 15 mm pedal wrench on one end with a bottle
> opener on the other.  When was the last time you found a 9/16"
> spindle?
>
> I have a nice collection of cheap cork screws, gathered on various
> tours.  Can you believe 6 wine drinking cyclists & NO ONE thought to
> bring one?  Guess we're not the wine snobs we make out to be.
>
> dougP
>
> On Jul 26, 5:59 pm, cyclotourist  wrote:
>> No corkscrew 
>> required.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 4:42 PM, MichaelH  wrote:
>> > Jeez, do all of you travel without a corkscrew!  I did that once and
>> > found myself in the Maine woods trying to open a cabernet with a screw
>> > driver.  I swore never again.  Now I always include a swiss army knife
>> > in my tool kit.  There's only so much civilization I leave behind when
>> > I tour.
>>
>> > michael
>>
>> > On Jul 26, 7:07 pm, William  wrote:
>> > > Who you calling hypercracker?
>>
>> > > Bring a hypercracker.
>>
>> > >http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/stein-mini-lock/
>>
>> > > On Jul 26, 3:54 pm, cm  wrote:
>>
>> > > > I'd bring a leatherman, a bike tool, some chain lube, patch kit, 3
>> > > > spare tubes, chain pin, folding tire, and a GOOD bike pump that has a
>> > > > gauge.
>>
>> > > > To me that would be a dream tool/ repair kit. Get really comfortable
>> > > > with the patch kit and it will save you some $$$ and pump your tires
>> > > > up every morning.
>>
>> > > > I hope you are going North to South!!!
>>
>> > > > Cheers,
>> > > > cm
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Re: [RBW] Re: Touring gear list advice

[Horace]

One more good thing about the FiberFix replacement spoke is that it
does not require cassette removal to use. And it comes with a spoke
wrench.

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:29 AM, JoelMatthews  wrote:
> Agree with the others, good mini-pump is better than CO2 for longer
> trips.
>
> Fortunately I have not had to use it, but I pack this spoke repair
> device called FiberFix:
>
> http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fiberfix.htm
>
> Peter White sells them.  I trust he would not if he did not think it a
> good temporary solution.  On the Pacific Trail you will not be more
> than a few hours from a bike store.  This should help you limp to
> maintenance.
>
> On Jul 26, 10:21 am, doug peterson  wrote:
>> +1 for the pump.  I've lent my pump to plenty of riders who've run out
>> of cartridges.
>>
>> A separate spoke wrench is easier to use than the one in a multi-
>> toool. Since the rear drive side spokes are the ones most likely to
>> fail, the tool for removing your cluster (FW or cassette) is needed
>> for on-road spoke replacement.  OTH, a well built, touring grade wheel
>> should be able to limp to the next LBS with a broken spoke.
>>
>> dougP
>>
>> On Jul 26, 7:52 am, Anne Paulson  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Angus  wrote:
>> > > This is what I do:
>> > > Pump not CO2 (you won't run out of cartridges and you can top up the
>> > > tire pressure over time)
>> > > Tools:  Just enough to tighten/adjust every fastener on the bike (may
>> > > be one small multi-tool) + small chain breaker (if not in multi-tool)
>> > > + tire levers
>> > > Spares:  Tubes (2) + spokes (3-4) + zip ties + duct tape (a foot or so
>> > > wrapped around a small wood dowel) + patch kit + tire boot + 2 bolts
>> > > that can replace rack bolts + 2 brake pads (if you think you'll wear
>> > > them out) + chain master link, derailleur & brake cables if you want.
>>
>> > That's pretty much what I bring also, except I don't bring spokes or 
>> > cables.
>>
>> > I also bring a spare folding tire, and of course a bottle of chain
>> > lube and a rag.
>>
>> > CO2 cartridges don't fit in with the Riv esthetic, I don't think,
>> > whether on tour or just riding around.
>>
>> > --
>> > -- Anne Paulson
>>
>> > My hovercraft is full of eels- Hide quoted text -
>>
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Re: [RBW] Rivendell beater option: $120 new lugged steel Raleigh with fenders, basket, kickstand, etc.

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On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 5:47 AM, Earl Grey  wrote:
>
> I was just surprised that I got no responses to my reply to the Riv
> beater thread, but I did respond rather late...

I enjoyed reading about your Thai Raleigh. However, the description of
the Raleigh is pretty far removed from what I consider to be the
essential characteristics of a Rivendell.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise

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Also, don't try anything new the day of the event -- don't eat or
drink anything you haven't already had on a training ride.

Horace.

On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM, rcnute  wrote:
> Sip when thirsty.  Eat a little bit every 25 miles.  If you feel like
> you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down.  Enjoy!
>
> Ryan
>
> On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54  wrote:
>> Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend.  Longest ride this
>> year for me.  I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I
>> don't bonk.    Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Grant super slick Camera strap!

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On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Jim Cloud  wrote:

> I'm sure that the strap in the photo that Grant is using is available
> from various sources.  Your can find one here, for example:
> http://www.adorama.com/OTBCHE.html.  The camera that he's using, on
> the other hand, might be more difficult to pick up.  It's a classic
> Leica M3 rangefinder 35mm camera.  No digibox for Grant!
>
>
 Does not look like an M3. Maybe a Zeiss Ikon.

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Re: [RBW] Tektro CR720s on a Quickbeam

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On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Philip Williamson
 wrote:
> I just changed out the stock Quickbeam brakes for Tektro CR720s, a
> presumable upgrade.
>
> However, the brakes have fore-aft play on the canti bosses, and make a
> 'tank'ing noise when plucked. The bike makes the exact same noise when
> I jink to the left.
>
> So the bosses seem a shade too long for the brakes, both front and
> rear
>
> Has anyone else noticed this with the CR720?
> Should I add a thin washer under the nut? Under the brake?
> Is this the reason I get brake chatter on the front, or is that the
> pads still being brand new?
> Would moving the spring-end to the tighter hole keep the brakes from
> rattling as much?
>
> Also, regarding braking power, they seem the same as the old brakes.
> They're high profile, so I've got a high cable yoke. It can't get much
> higher. I want a stronger front brake with a higher yoke, since I
> can't lower the stock low-profile brake's yoke any further, due to the
> M12's mounting rod.

Have you considered V-brakes? I tried the CR720 on my Quickbeam for a
couple of years too, but recently switched to Avid Single Digit
V-brakes (requires different levers or a Travel Agent). They do have a
lot of stopping power.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] New Single Speed

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On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Richard Merkin  wrote:
> Is Riv reintroducing the Qbeam, or a something similar?
>
>

It will be called the SimpleOne:

http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/181

"Same geometry, basically same frame and lugs and crown and bb and
dropouts and everything, but made in Taiwan, so it costs less."

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Snob in Rivendell!

[Horace]

No, you had posted that to the bicyclelifestyle group. I thought the
resulting outrage was amusing. Some people neither recognize nor
appreciate talented writing.

Horace.


On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:25 PM, MichaelH  wrote:
> Say what! The first, last, and only time I left a link to Bikesnob on
> this site I got publicly flamed.  None the less, I wish well him well.
>
> michael
>
> On Jun 7, 4:06 pm, manueljohnacosta 
> wrote:
>> Eben Weiss book is on sale at Rivendell! Not bad of a book, I do say
>> so myself. Good quick read, glad that Grant wrote a review of that
>> book. Interesting to say the least. Curious on anyone opinions on this
>> book?
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Re: [RBW] Bike Snob in Rivendell!

[Horace]

No opinions on the book yet (I do plan to buy it), but wanted to point
out that bikesnob will be in the Bay Area in a couple weeks to promote
his book.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/bikesnob/


On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 1:06 PM, manueljohnacosta
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> so myself. Good quick read, glad that Grant wrote a review of that
> book. Interesting to say the least. Curious on anyone opinions on this
> book?
>
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Re: [RBW] Centering Hub Axles

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It doesn't matter if the hub is centered on the axle exactly. The rim
is centered between the flanges, and the cone nuts will always be a
set distance from the flanges because they seat into the bearing cups.
As long as the end of the axle doesn't stick out so much that it
interferes with your quick release, you should be good. Just eyeball
it.

If you're really fastidious, though, a Vernier caliper will measure to
one tenth of a millimeter and cost about $10. They're great to have
around for other bike maintenance tasks (especially to answer the
question, "is this crown race ISO or JIS?").

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27932

Horace.


On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Ray  wrote:
> Short version: I had the rear hub axle of the Atlantis apart and had
> carefully laid out the parts on a cookie tin in the order that I had
> removed each from the axle, including the ball bearings.  I had left
> one cone on the axle, just as the books and videoes all recommend.
> Over skips my four-year-old granddaughter to see what's happening with
> grandpa. She naturally grabs the edge of tin to lift her head over to
> see, and … well, you can imagine the rest of the story.
>
> It took a while, but I managed to locate every piece, including all 18
> ball bearings. (A magnet duct-taped to stick worked really well for
> this recovery mission.  It also helped that each bearing was still
> greased and not anxious to roll all over the garage floor.) I down-
> loaded the schematic of the hub from the Shimano site, and in-fact had
> recovered all the various bits and pieces. I threw everything into a
> can of Orange, scrubbed, then rinsed and sun dried on the deck.  Then,
> all a-fluster (still angry at myself for being so careless knowing the
> kids were here), and without thinking, I removed the one cone from the
> axle to carefully clean all the threads.  They sure do look shiny and
> great now, but I soon realized that I can't readily center my axle/
> wheel without a whole bunch of trial and error adjusting… on, off… on,
> off… etc.
>
> Tips, techniques, and short-cuts VERY MUCH appreciated…
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Re: [RBW] Bullmoose, Thumbies and Rapid Rise

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On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Ginz  wrote:
>
> Assuming the thumbies will be indexed and positioned on top of the
> bar, will I be able to flick the right lever forward?  If so, wouldn't
> I want that motion to be a shift to a larger cog?  If I can only shift
> the lever in one direction without taking my hand off the bar,
> wouldn't I want that to be a downshift?  When I am looking for an
> easier gear (ie. riding up hill in the wrong gear), I'm thinking I
> won't want to take my hand off the bar.  For this reason, is a top-
> normal der more appropriate?

Assuming indexed thumbies, on the tops of the bars, using a Rapid Rise
rear derailleur will do the opposite of what you want. That is,
pushing the right lever forward will cause the bike to go into a
higher gear. My wife's bike is set up this way (with a Rapid Rise rear
derailleur) and that's how it works.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Re: paul's racer brakes vs cantis questions

[Horace]

What where they called when they were sitting around the bike builder's
shop? What was the label on the box that they came in Sorry, too amusing
not to ask.

Horace.

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Patrick in VT  wrote:

>
>
> On May 17, 3:35 pm, "S.Cutshall"  wrote:
> > True, dat... but they attach via cantilever posts [which were
> > originally conceived for attaching cantilever brakes and not
> > centerpulls].
>
> hmm, but if you tried to run cantilever brakes on "these" cantilever
> posts, it wouldn't work out so well.
>
> and in that sense, it is perhaps a misnomer to call them "cantilever"
> posts.
>
> are there any epistemologists on this list?  can a cantilever post
> *be* a cantilever post if a cantilever brake can't be used on it?
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Re: [RBW] Re: What do you think is behind the new limited sizes at RBW?

[Horace]

Also, probably using American-sourced acetylene (and oxygen!) to do the
brazing.

On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Me  wrote:

> Not really knowing for certain...
>
> but I am thinking the flux used to braze the frames, well the Japanese
> frames will have Japanese flux and the Ameri-Consin frames, it'll be
> American flux.
>
> Beware, The Flux.
>
> -Scott
>
> On May 13, 1:58 pm, GeorgeS  wrote:
> > Is there any difference (tubing, angles, etc.) between the Japanese
> > Atlantis and the one now being made in Wisconsin?
> > GeorgeS
> >
> > On May 13, 8:42 am, JoelMatthews  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > > corrrection, WAS made in Japan, now moved to Waterloo, WI
> >
> > > Missed that.
> >
> > > As Mark says, with production closer by, Riv may have some more
> > > flexibility with sizes and add ons.
> >
> > > Interesting the way things work sometime.  Who would have thought 10
> > > years ago moving production back to the U.S. would save money.
> >
> > > On May 13, 8:21 am, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> >
> > > > On Thu, 2010-05-13 at 06:07 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > > > > Global economics.
> >
> > > > > The Atlantis is made in Japan.
> >
> > > > corrrection, WAS made in Japan, now moved to Waterloo, WI
> >
> > > > >   Dollar to Yen has not favored Riv
> > > > > buying and holding a lot of the frames.  As a result, Riv is moving
> > > > > more to the Taiwan made frames.
> >
> > > > and for the higher end stuff, back to Waterloo, as it was in the
> > > > beginning
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Re: [RBW] headset stack height?

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There is no choice. If you have a tall steerer tube, you need the spacers.
If you want less height, you have to cut the steerer and use fewer spacers.

On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM, happyriding  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall
> headset:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/23rzeqm
>
> Does the steerer go all the way up into the spacers?  Can you add as
> many spacers as you want as long as you have enough steerer length?
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none

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I don't think so, since the front is never indexed.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 5:52 PM, amoll68  wrote:

> Not 100% sure about this, but didn't ramps/pins come about because of
> indexed shifting?
>
> I've got a few bikes with old TA rings (thin), and they shift great in
> friction mode.
>
> Alex
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Re: [RBW] S24O for a complete newbie!

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You might consider an Esbit or alcohol stove to boil water to make hot
chocolate or tea. Doesn't take much room, and it might be nice to have
something warm.

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Re: [RBW] In Praise of Jitensha Bars

[Horace]

Very nice looking. Did you use the same length stem?

Horace.

On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM, i.e.  wrote:

> I love my Quickbeam.  I've been riding it as a daily commuter in San
> Francisco since I bought it last fall, with some weekend trips across
> the bridge and into Marin.  The Beam came set-up with noodle bars,
> which I really like.  For most of my riding, though, which involves
> tearing around the city and hauling groceries, I found myself wanting
> to try out a more upright position.
>
> Enter the Jitensha bars...
>
> I loved the Quickbeam before, yeah, but the new bars have taken it to
> another level altogether.  Upright, but still fast feeling with
> incredible control, even with a loaded front basket.  There far enough
> out that I can still get decent leverage when climbing out of the
> saddle.  Anyway, if you're considering going a little swept back and
> upright, but don't want to go as far as the albatross bars, I highly
> recommend giving the Jitensha's a shot.  Here're a couple of shots:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/gogglz/4483314830/in/set-72157623750965348/
>
> isaac
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Re: [RBW] Adding grommet holes to steel bikes question

[Horace]

On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Christopher Paul wrote:

> Greetings 2 all,
>
> Is it ok to have front rack holes drilled into a steel fork ?  Also,
> is it ok to drill holes for a water bottle cage on the bottom of a
> steel down tube for a 3rd water bottle?
>
>
Don't drill the downtube. The tubing wall is less than a millimeter thick.
You wouldn't be able to tap it for threads. I doubt the fork tubing is much
thicker either, if at all.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B17 Pre-aged vs. standard

[Horace]

Yeah, that's the way it is for me too. There are small indentations in the
saddle where my sit bones land. If I were to try a different saddle, I'd
measure the distance between those: it's probably useful information.



On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Bruce  wrote:

> I always use the rear shelf to ride on. Riding in the middle of the saddle
> causes that discomforting feeling I t'aint going to talk about... :)
>
> Btw, makes no difference if it's Brooks or Selle Anatomoica, with/without
> the cut out. The bones are always aft on the landing pad.
>
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> *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Brooks B17 Pre-aged vs. standard
>
> Does anyone else ride on the "middle" of the saddle?
>
> I thought the whole idea of a Brooks is to put your weight onto your
> sitbones so that no weight is on the soft tissue of your perineum.
> Sitting on the middle of the saddle would seem to make that impossible
> so that your weight is always on soft tissue.
>
>
> On Mar 29, 4:56 am, happyriding  wrote:
>
> >
> > I never pay attention to the back of a saddle.  You don't sit on the
> > back of a saddle; you sit on the middle of the saddle.  So I try to
> > line up my saddle so the middle is flat.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Where are you and when will you take the fenders off for the dry season?

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>
> Fenders help for more than just rain...


True!

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2009/05/indignity-of-commuting-by-bicycle_12.html

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Re: [RBW] Where are you and when will you take the fenders off for the dry season?

[Horace]

San Jose (CA). I leave the fenders on my Quickbeam year-round. Most of my
bikes do not have fenders, though.

Horace.

On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM, William  wrote:

> Do you celebrate the changing seasons by annually pulling off the
> fenders for the summer and putting them back on for the winter?  When
> do you do it?  By feel, by date, or in reaction to the threat of
> weather?  Or do you leave them on year-round?
>
> I live in El Cerrito, CA (just north of Berkeley).  We had a little
> rain this week, but I am tempted to take off the fenders from my
> Hillborne pretty soon.  It's freaking gorgeous out.  I got the bike
> last December, so I've never seen it built up without fenders.
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Re: [RBW] Hilarious Linguistic Observation

[Horace]

And the ram. :-)

On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Marty  wrote:

> Happened to notice how many models have an "il" in them: Two hils, a
> pil, an'a dil. (Not to mention the old wil) That's almost a whole sac
> vil!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

[Horace]

Nice looking bike! I remember test riding one of those when they came out,
but it wasn't different enough from my Univega at the time to justify
buying. I eventually got a Columbus SL Guerciotti, and then... 14 years
later, a Romulus.

As far as the downtube shifters go -- once you're used to them, it's a
non-issue. Kind of like driving a manual transmission car. If you're happy
with barends, though, those are fine too. I left the barends on my Romulus
for the first year and a half, but when I changed the handlebar tape, I put
on DT shifters.

Horace.


On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM, nathan spindel  wrote:

> Thanks for revealing your reasons for liking DT shifters. They make sense.
>
> I was curious because I'm still trying to get used to DT shifting on my
> recently built RB-1 (see photo at <http://bit.ly/cv0R5m>) after spending a
> year with just bar-ends on my Romulus. Personally I still prefer the
> convenience and stability of reaching for the bar-end and am not yet fully
> comfortable balancing while reaching down for the DTs (and not grabbing the
> wheel by mistake, ouch)… but I'll give myself a few more months of learning
> before considering bar-end-ing 'em. :)
>
> -nathan
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Horace  wrote:
>
>> They allow for cleaner cable routing; the cables are shorter, and it keeps
>> the handlebars neat; they're less likely to bump into my knees; they're less
>> likely to get damaged in a crash or fall; they allow for easier handlebar
>> swaps; they're compatible with a wider array of old shift levers; the cable
>> routing won't rub against the head tube and wear the paint off; they're less
>> expensive, lighter, and better looking.
>>
>> Moreover, on a mid- to small-sized frame, with the handlebars slightly
>> below saddle height and riding on the hoods, reaching to the handlebar ends
>> is about the same as the distance reaching to the downtube shifters (I ride
>> a 59).
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:54 AM, rperks  wrote:
>>
>>> you can always screw on a nice set of stops to use bar ends, while
>>> retaining the option fot DT.
>>>
>>> Dt is less to go wrong, keeps the cables out of the way of a bag, and
>>> weighs less if you care about that kind of stuff.
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>> On Mar 18, 11:26 am, nathan spindel  wrote:
>>> > Why do you prefer DT to bar-end? I'm curious.
>>> >
>>> > -nathan
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Thursday, March 18, 2010, JoelMatthews 
>>> wrote:
>>> > > I'll be darned.  Riv built one with DT shifters.  When first
>>> > > introduced, I sent an e-mail to Mark asking whether a DT option would
>>> > > be available.  Response was quick and short: no.  So I put in an
>>> order
>>> > > for a Spectrum 30th Anniversary.
>>> >
>>> > > Oh well.
>>> >
>>> > > On Mar 18, 1:11 am, rcnute  wrote:
>>> > >> Hot stuff comin' through!  http://www.xo-1.org/
>>> >
>>> > >> Ryan
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Re: [RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

[Horace]

They allow for cleaner cable routing; the cables are shorter, and it keeps
the handlebars neat; they're less likely to bump into my knees; they're less
likely to get damaged in a crash or fall; they allow for easier handlebar
swaps; they're compatible with a wider array of old shift levers; the cable
routing won't rub against the head tube and wear the paint off; they're less
expensive, lighter, and better looking.

Moreover, on a mid- to small-sized frame, with the handlebars slightly below
saddle height and riding on the hoods, reaching to the handlebar ends is
about the same as the distance reaching to the downtube shifters (I ride a
59).


On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:54 AM, rperks  wrote:

> you can always screw on a nice set of stops to use bar ends, while
> retaining the option fot DT.
>
> Dt is less to go wrong, keeps the cables out of the way of a bag, and
> weighs less if you care about that kind of stuff.
>
> Rob
>
> On Mar 18, 11:26 am, nathan spindel  wrote:
> > Why do you prefer DT to bar-end? I'm curious.
> >
> > -nathan
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, March 18, 2010, JoelMatthews  wrote:
> > > I'll be darned.  Riv built one with DT shifters.  When first
> > > introduced, I sent an e-mail to Mark asking whether a DT option would
> > > be available.  Response was quick and short: no.  So I put in an order
> > > for a Spectrum 30th Anniversary.
> >
> > > Oh well.
> >
> > > On Mar 18, 1:11 am, rcnute  wrote:
> > >> Hot stuff comin' through!  http://www.xo-1.org/
> >
> > >> Ryan
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Re: [RBW] Re: google maps

[Horace]

There is a big yellow box and a link on the left side of the screen that
says:

*"Bicycling directions are in beta.*
*
*
*Use caution and please report unmapped bike routes, streets that aren't
suited for cycling, and other problems here."*

The reporting form allows you to specify which part of the directions is in
error, and what is wrong with it.

If you want the service to get better, and you have local information --
then improve it!

On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:43 AM, GeorgeS  wrote:

> To try out the new feature, I asked for a bike route from New Orleans
> to Hammond which is on the North side of Lake Ponchartrain.  It routed
> me across the lake on the causeway which is an elevated, divided lane
> highway with a 65mph speed limit.  There is no bike lane and bicycles
> are not allowed on the causeway.  Hmmm.
> GeorgeS
>
> On Mar 11, 10:55 pm, Dave Minyard  wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > Google maps has a new feature still in beta...it will give directions for
> > bicycling. I haven't messed with it much but seems like a good idea if it
> > works well. I did check it against a ride that I like to do and it was
> real
> > close to how I prefer. Check it out.
> >
> > Dave Minyard
> > Santa Maria, Ca.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Carboon Bashing- was: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

[Horace]

I don't think anybody suggests that EVERY carbon frame or fork will fail in
the next XX years. In fact, probably a TINY fraction of a percent MIGHT.

I also don't think that EVERY Toyota on the road is going to accelerate
unexpectedly and uncontrollably within the next XX years either.

The point is that if the consequences are severe enough, then it's not much
fun playing the numbers game.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo

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Date: Jul 9 2009, 1:21 pm

Subject: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

To: RBW Owners Bunch



> Newlite Roadbike. TheROADEO<---final name, final spelling, thanks

for all your input and don't take offense.


> This is really Mark's bike, by which I mean he asked for it/suggested

it as a bike for clubbies. He's a club rider a couple of days a week,

and rides his cross bikes--which to me are light enough, at 19-20lb,

even with fatty tires (and he's still the fastest by a good margin,

and the humblest). But he sees his fellow clubbies buying road bikes

with carbon this and that, and was thinking hmm, they should get a

nice lugged steel bike, and if we made it light enough and roadynuff

they probably would.

Originally,'twas gunnabe for short reach brakes, but nobody here

really rides with those anymore, so, with some input from Jay's,

they'll use standard reach brakes, which means...about 56mm reach,

about like the 'bouillet.

TUBING: The goal is a clubbie bike, so it's going to be clubbie light,

and it should, ideally, be ridding by somebody who is, if not clubbie

light, at least knows how to ride light. A Nureyev-like 225-pounder

who lifts over bumps and veers around pothholes and rides 32mm tires

at 85psi rides lighter than a Nagurski-like 150-pounder who rides 23mm

tires at 115psi and hits everything with a stiff body and locked arms.

So, it's hard to give this bike a weight limit. I should point out

that you aren't buying an engine with this bike; you're supplying the

engine, and it's good to somewhat match the engine's weight with the

frame's weight.

OK: Up to 57cm, the main tube butts are 0.65, with 0.4bellies. Bigger

than that, 0.8 butts with 0.6bellies. It's superstrong heat-treated

steel, so strength isn't much of an issue. Flex is more of an issue,

but nobody really anymore believes that flexless frames are the goal

(I never have). A more rigid frame matters if you're toting weight,

but not as much if you aren't, and as we introduce this as a

superlight clubbie-bike, its flex-under-a-touring-load shouldn't

matter.

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Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle Blog

[Horace]

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 7:42 PM, cyclotourist wrote:

>  That means we (Rivendellians/ibobs/retrogrouches) don't interest 45% of
> the population.


Not true! We don't interest 99.999% of the population. :-) LOL.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Where 'O Where is the SimpleOne?

[Horace]

Doh!! That was the best one!!

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:

> The SimpleOne is on hold for now.
>
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Re: [RBW] Trail (I know, I know) and handlebar width

[Horace]

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Earl Grey  wrote:

>
> Here is the question: :)
>
> I have a 44cm noodle that I am about to put on the Sphinx, but am
> wondering if it would be better to move the 46 noodle from the Sam to
> the Sphinx and use the 44 noodle on the Sam, to partially compensate
> for their different handling characteristics?
>
>
They're different bikes. They'll ride differently. Don't compromise the
handling of the Sam to try to make the two bikes handle similarly.

Horace.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Samuel P. Taylor Park S240 route suggestions?

[Horace]

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:49 PM, Earl Grey  wrote:

>
> PS: Don't leave your Stilton unattended, even for a second. The
> raccoons are just waiting for such an opportunity. (And yes, I speak
> from experience).
>
>
For camping in Marin, shouldn't one be carrying Point Reyes Blue rather than
Stilton? ;-)

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Re: [RBW] TCO in general..

[Horace]

I think that for people who think TCO is an issue -- it is, and I don't try
to change their minds. But I think if someone is wondering whether it's
going to be an issue for them... it probably isn't.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bikepacking article in Reader

[Horace]

What are you guys talking about?

On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 10:27 PM, CycloFiend wrote:

> on 1/29/10 5:20 PM, rcnute at rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > Jim, is this Riv-centric enough to go on the Cyclofiend website?  If
> > so let me know and I can send you the .jpgs.
>
> If you've got the scans, I've got the disk space ;^)
>
> - J
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Re: [RBW] RBW and Smile Train

[Horace]

Good grief -- those guys continue to amaze me. Kudos to them. Maybe I'll buy
a new bike this year.


On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 7:01 AM, Mike  wrote:

> I imagine that a fair amount of you are like me and check the
> Rivendell website daily, but for those of you who don't there is a new
> post about Smile Train donations. This is really cool. Just one more
> reason why Rivendell is the best bicycle company in the world.
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/188
>
> --mike
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Re: [RBW] A poll: Long distance riding with uprights?

[Horace]

I've used Zoom Brahma bars on rides up to 100 miles, but I'm not sure if
that is the kind of "upright" you're talking about. It's more of a flat bar
with a built-in extension. I also have "H" bars on the front of my tandem,
which I've also ridden on rides up to 100 miles.

Most of my bikes have drop bars, though.

Horace.

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 9:54 AM, b hamon  wrote:

> Just curious how many Riv riders do their longer-distance (40+ miles) with
> upright handlebars? And among these, how many have only upright bars on
> their bikes?
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Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Chainring Clearance

[Horace]

It's pretty tight. But I figured, as long as there was _some_ clearance, it
didn't matter to me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7850...@n06/4189629392/

Horace.


On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:

> Just wondering how much clearance other QBs have between the inner
> chainring and the chainstay on their stock bikes (first gen).
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Re: [RBW] Re: calendars?

[Horace]

I'm sure it will be in good taste.


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> Will the bicycles be nude?
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Re: [RBW] Yuba cargo bike pics

[Horace]

That's pretty cool. I probably couldn't get that gate into my car!

Horace.

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 2:40 AM, Kip Otteson  wrote:

> This post is only for those who get excited by using bikes as trucks
> or SUVs.  I love this bike.  The Yuba Mundo is a wonderful machine for
> anyone with a grand laying around.  The Riv connection are the John's
> Irish Straps holding stuff down.  (I love those things.)
>
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> In Thailand, where people carry ridiculous loads on all sorts of
> contraptions, we got our share of stares on the main road.
>
> My son and I dropped off the gate at the organic garden we are
> building at our school.
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> bike stuff with his son, even if it's not on our Rivendells.
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Re: [RBW] Fork dropouts: lawyer lip

[Horace]

My non-canti Romulus and Quickbeam both have the safety tabs on the fork
tips. I don't mind the extra time it takes to remove a wheel, but I really
resent having to haul the extra weight around.

Horace.

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> My Canti Rom has a lip.
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Re: [RBW] Re: lightest rear rack

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On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM, jim_OLP  wrote:

>
>  Tubus "fly": also very expensive.
>
>
Well I was going to point out the Tubus Airy, but I guess you wouldn't like
that either. Looks like a great rack, though!! I have the Luna, and I think
it's great. A little narrow for a trunk bag, but I use panniers.

Horace.

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