Re: [RBW] Great American Bike Tour 1975

2011-09-05 Thread Khalid Mateen
Thanks for sharing. I like watching videos of the seventies. I get a nostagic feeling from looking at the haircuts, the way video screens were actually shown back then and how nice the people were then. It is kind of disappointing that JC Penny does not promote something like that. Like a Great

Re: [RBW] What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-17 Thread Khalid Mateen
I think you are right. If you are doing long distances, your body wants calories and it will look towards anything for those calories, even starchy carbohydrates. I think starchy carbohydrates are appropiate in this instance because your body insulin may go up, but the sugar in the blood is

Re: [RBW] Cycling in style

2011-08-07 Thread Khalid Mateen
The outfits look nice but it looks hot where that many layers of clothes on in spring conditions. I would be sweating alot if I were tweed in those conditions. K On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 1:54 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Check out this video on YouTube. More wool and steel than

Re: [RBW] Nitto Touring Bar on Atlantis - First impressions...

2011-06-08 Thread Khalid Mateen
The bars are trekking bars but they swoop down in the front like mustache bars. These touring bars look like a combination of trekking and moustache bars. K On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I just installed the Nitto Touring Bar aka Butterfly or

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

2011-05-16 Thread Khalid Mateen
Anyone try th Grand Bois randonneuring handlebars? Heard they are pretty good. K. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:02 PM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have the Nitto Rando bars also and will use them on my New Simple One..just keep in mind that at the hoods they are much narrower.

[RBW] Rivendell Reader

2011-05-04 Thread Khalid Mateen
Anyone get a PDF rivendell Reader but could not read it? Just got one but cant read. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [RBW] other riv riders riding in the 5 boro?

2011-04-29 Thread Khalid Mateen
I wont be there but if you do it next year, I will be there. I always wanted to try the 5 borough ride. 42 miles. Do you take a day off on Monday when you do that ride? LOL K. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: i will be participating in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?

2011-04-24 Thread Khalid Mateen
That is the best idea I have ever heard of for measuring the PBH on your own. The framing square should be long enough for you to get accurate measurements. You can get an assistant to just mark a wall with a pencil were you are squaring and measure from the wall to get your PBH. Good idea. K.

Re: [RBW] Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?

2011-04-24 Thread Khalid Mateen
I think if you are sure that standing over your Rambouillet and the top tube is approximately 80cm, then I would get another assistant to double check your measurements with a ruler. It could be an error in the assistant not measuring correctly. In which case, check and double check to make sure

Re: [RBW] Re: Dang-- My 64cm Atlantis Was Stolen

2011-04-12 Thread Khalid Mateen
I hope you get your bike back Jordan. I am on the east coast so I cannot do much from here. When you get your BoxDog Pelican frame, let us know how it rides. K. On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks everyone for the sympathy and ESPECIALLY for keeping a

Re: [RBW] Riding the Atlantis

2011-04-06 Thread Khalid Mateen
brace the bicycle when moving at high speeds? No disrespect to you cyclofiend. Not trying to start a debate but looking for people input. K. On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 3:13 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/5/11 8:05 AM, Khalid Mateen at krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I know

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding the Atlantis

2011-04-06 Thread Khalid Mateen
as where the load is placed. Among my touring buds, some prefer front, some prefer rear, some don't care. It's quite individual. dougP On Apr 5, 8:05 am, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: Morning Everyone: I know that the Atlantis is design for rear loading more than front loading

[RBW] Riding the Atlantis

2011-04-05 Thread Khalid Mateen
Morning Everyone: I know that the Atlantis is design for rear loading more than front loading but do any of you guys fight with the instability of front loading on a Atlantis? Thanks K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] bikeovernights.org

2011-04-01 Thread Khalid Mateen
I heard about this yesterday from the email I get from Traveling Two which is a website on bicycle touring. Nice site. Hope it grows. K. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Did anyone see the (new?) Adventure Cycling site, http://bikeovernights.org?

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-03-28 Thread Khalid Mateen
Rene, it seems that the rails have twisted. At least that is the only thing in my mind that makes sense. I am not a saddle designer but there may be something about your riding position on the saddle that causes it to twist like that that. The rails that stretch and support your bottom from

Re: [RBW] Framesaver Time?

2011-03-24 Thread Khalid Mateen
Doesnt RBW apply frame saver to all its frames? Also, if you find that it is rusting like that and you want to rust proof it again. Does it mean you have to take the whole bicycle apart? K. On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Good man, for riding a Riv

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-23 Thread Khalid Mateen
I asked John about what you are talking about. Not necessarily that the colors of Toyo were not as impressive than the Waterford but I did notice in looking at the site that when you look at the last photos on Atlantis, the colors appear more vibrant versus the older photos. Even when when you

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-23 Thread Khalid Mateen
either. On Mar 21, 2:22 pm, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly Sleeper

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-22 Thread Khalid Mateen
. Kelly Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to figure out does if I want it another color beside

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-21 Thread Khalid Mateen
color would be nice on a touring bicycle. K. On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 years ago. I save up 400

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Khalid Mateen
wanted the bars 3-4 cm higher than the saddle, I'd go with the 61. On Mar 18, 10:41 am, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I check it. I am either getting a 58cm frame or a 61 cm frame. I wont know until I talk to them. K. On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Khalid Mateen
of the Brooks. ALso, it is alot more expensive than the Brooks ($225 at PeterWhite Cycles). It may be worth it if you get alot of wear and tear out of the saddle and parts can be easily replaced. Thanks Khalid Mateen On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 3:12 AM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Japanese Atlantis vs Wisconsin Waterford Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Khalid Mateen
I do not want to start a fiery debate about this but what makes japanese atlantis built bicycle superior to the American made ones? Just curious. When there was an announcement that Rivendell would no longer have the Toyo plant build their bicycles, people with money to spare went after the last

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-19 Thread Khalid Mateen
://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf Norman On Mar 18, 1:01 pm, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I do not know what sizes will fit me on a Rivendell. They do not have the sizing on the frame based on a PBH anymore. I am about the same height as you. I am 5'-10/2

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-19 Thread Khalid Mateen
I check it. I am either getting a 58cm frame or a 61 cm frame. I wont know until I talk to them. K. On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: on 3/18/11 9:01 AM, Khalid Mateen at krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I do not know what sizes will fit me on a Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-18 Thread Khalid Mateen
I am actually in NJ. On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 9:55 PM, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone: I am new to this forum and I have a question to ask about ordering an Atlantis. I have taken my PBH but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-18 Thread Khalid Mateen
I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-18 Thread Khalid Mateen
. dougP On Mar 17, 6:55 pm, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone: I am new to this forum and I have a question to ask about ordering an Atlantis. I have taken my PBH but I am no where near Walnut Creek California. I am on the east coast of the US and no where near

[RBW] Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-17 Thread Khalid Mateen
Hello everyone: I am new to this forum and I have a question to ask about ordering an Atlantis. I have taken my PBH but I am no where near Walnut Creek California. I am on the east coast of the US and no where near a Rivendell Dealer. Can you tell me, your experience of bicycle fit when