Re: [RBW] Lovely Bicycle Blog
Paul wrote: While doing a search on the Riv Sam Hillbourne bike I stumbled across this blog as the writer of the blog had recently become the owner of a Sam Hillbourne frame. http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/ Perhaps it has been mentioned on list before. I found it very interesting and thought I would pass it on. ...At any rate I find the the perspective from a lady and also someone fairly new to cycling adds a lot to the mix. It seems to me the feminine perspective can help balance the plentiful high testosterone fueled viewpoints of the guys. Plus she is a talented photographer and artist and has some great pics of bikes on her site. Paul C Paul, I too like her blog and find it creative and refreshing. Thank you for posting it. I am sending it on to a few of my cycling women friends. Lisa -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)
Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2010-01-03 at 19:26 -0800, beth h wrote: Title Nine has some very nice stuff, but is generally a massive bummer if you're a woman of size. And according to their sizing charts, I apparently qualify as a woman of size. Then they must cater primarily to stick insects. You are many things, but a woman of size ain't one of them, imho. This is a common problem. People who look at me would mostly think I'm a normal sized woman, I'm not 'big' by anyone's standard, and I'm 5'5. But when buying cycling or athletic clothes I usually have to get XL for the bottoms (and L for most tops). Imagine, I actually have hips ...and a butt! LOL! They come in handy for working one's way through a crowd. Lynne- I don't look ethereal enough for the Title Nine catalog either. And I'd probably wouldn't be fashionably 'tweedy/rumply' enough for any Riv catalog. ;) Lisa -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)
I buy her all of her cycling gear. The last thing I bought her was a Terry cycling skort thing. It works well and she likes it but I want to get something much less involved. No built in liner, etc. She also doesn't like lycra or how it looks. Anyway, it seems like all the Riv gear is oriented towards men. Anybody know of Musa type stuff that is made for women? I'll get her going on some wool tops from Riv, but the bottoms are not as flattering. Anyone's wives or girlfriends have any recommendations? She's not a fashion person at all, but the more I can get her stuff that works the more she'll ride. Thanks. Kip Otteson Kip, I too recommend Ibex.com I also recommend she get over to TeamEstrogen.com for the largest selection of woemn's biking and other sports wear found anywhere- they also have the world's best customer service and all the women there can answer her fit/function questions very well. The only thing I wonder about is why are you choosing clothes for her? ?? Let her ask some recommendations on the phone from the VERY experienced and helpful women over at both Ibex and Team Estrogen and let her decide what she'd like to try. Some women who 'don't like lycra' seem to like knickers ok. I like the Ibex Shak merino tops. Their wool heavy tights are nice too, as are their El Fitto wool biking knickers. I like most of the SheBeest tights, knickers, and shorts from TE, also their Louis Garneau brands of bottoms. Both sites have choices for loose pants that move well for biking and don't look like 'tights'. Does she only want to wear skirts/skorts for biking? TE has LOTS of those to choose from. Lisa -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A bicycle for my fifty something year old mother.
Austin, to me it sounds like your mother needs two bikes. One set up with rack/panniers for grocery shopping. and one that's maybe less heavy with lots of hill climbing gears that she can go 30-50 miles on. She obviously doesn't need a heavy mtn bike for 40 mile paved road rides, and she will not want to take the rack/panniers on and off every time she goes to the store for groceries. Even a nice hybrid might be pretty uncomfortable on 30-40 mile rides...especially the straight bars. She does *not* sound like some old lady who needs a beach cruiser to tootle round her cul-de-sac in the suburbs. She sounds like she wants to put some miles on. (I'm 55 by the way) I'd recommend a lighter weight steel touring bike with maybe 25width kevlar tires and mountain range gearing. that'll do any kind of ride for her. Maybe she could just dedicate her current bike for groceries then, and have a nice rack and grocery bag panniers on it. Lisa -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Featured in YouTube Video
Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles wrote: And while the content of the video is targeted to the novice rider (and not really applicable to our group)... I was a novice rider when I got my Rambouillet and joined this list. My Ramb was the first bike I had since I was 13 years old...which was 42 years ago. :) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: betty foy questions
Seth Vidal wrote: 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there anyway to get one of the generic rbw headbadges instead of the betty foy headbadge? What, you got something against space aliens? ;) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.
I own two bikes, both are steel. My first was a 54cm Rambouillet, which despite all our tweaks still leaves me feeling unbalanced and with some elbow pain. I set it up with rack and panniers to use as an errand bike now. After 2 years I got a custom made TIG-welded Luna steel bike, which I feel supremely comfortable on. Went with TIG rather than lugs to allow the builder to be unconstrained by the lug anglescomfort rather than looks was my highest priority. I guess the Riv geometry is not exactly women-specific (at least when it comes to me), since I know of at least one man my height (5'5) who rides the same size Ramb as mine and who is very comfortable on it. There are a LOT of women riders out there, and many of them are into steel bikes, lugged included. But it seems to me (from years of reading the largest online biking forum for women) that many of these women do seem to have a hard time finding stock bikes (steel or otherwise) that fit them well- over and over they run into the too-long reach issue. For them, the choices come down to either a custom bike or a stock women-specific geometry bike, of which there are now quite a few on the market (and I'm not talking about a man's bike simply shrunken down and painted pink here). I'm lucky I was able to afford to get a custom Luna made. Interestingly, my Luna is exactly the same length as my Ramb (the tires touch the ground in the exact same two spots), but the fit is vastly different. That said, I know there *are* women riding around in total comfort on their Rivs...maybe they don't all live in California? :) Lisa David Estes wrote: Speaking of women riders, what's the deal with the SoCal Rivendell Appreciation Society Sausage-fest? I see LOTS of women riding bikes everywhere, but lugged steel on dirt roads does not seem to attract them. One woman for 1/3 of one ride does not satisfy Title IX. DE On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 5:31 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com mailto:cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Uhmmm, Lesli, now is the time to chime in... On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu mailto:dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: I wonder what we'd find if this question were answered by women. None have responded thusfar to this thread. ARE there any female members of this group?? cut As I consider my female bicycling buddies, students and acquaintences, I realize that none of them have more than two bikes and that most have just one. Do women think the all-rounder is a myth? I have to wonder whether they even care. DC -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.
Ryan Watson wrote: A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get more chicks into cycling? The best response was stop calling them chicks! My own take on some guy asking about how to get more chicks into cycling? would be: to stop thinking that it takes men to get women into cycling. ;) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: women's bikes
I have both a Rambouillet and a custom Luna, both beautiful bikes, both pictured here: http://harmonias.com/bikes/ Though my husband's two Rivendells fit him perfectly, my Ramb is not a perfect fit for me, thus i got a custom Luna from Margo Conover, which fits me like a glove and is supremely comfortable for me, and I set up my Ramb as my errand bike with rack etc. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: women's bikes
I doubt a SweetPea bike would be any cheaper than a Luna, plus the waiting list could well be longer. Lovin' my Luna.mm Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: QB in NYT
John Geiger wrote: Saw this this morning. NIce color picture. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/business/smallbusiness/23venture.html?_r=1ref=business Pretty soon the NYT will have to start making bike bags too. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Brooks Upgrade Service
Todd Olsen wrote: has anyone had any experience with the Brooks Upgrade Service offered by Selle An Atomica? Thanks, Todd Olsen FWIWA woman on the women's biking forum had a cut-out put in her Brooks by Selle-A-A, and the frame of the Brooks saddle BROKE shortly afterwards. Here's a picture: *http://tinyurl.com/mvk23f You can see the crack right below where the rail connects to the frame. Lisa * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] FS: Shimano9speedbar-end shifters+brakelevers+NittoStem
I'm selling the three items described below. Shipping is included as specified. PAYPAL PAYMENT ONLY please. NO RETURNS. Parcel Post will be used to ship unless you want to pay extra for faster shipping. If you buy all 3 items together I will take off $10 from total price. If I get an offer to buy all three together before tomorrow I will give preference to that buyer first. Thanks! Lisa FS: Shimano R400 brake lever set, used. This set has typical light wear and dings from 2 years' use, but they work just fine. It is the Shimano R400 (Tiagra/Sora level) brake lever set- silver levers with black rubber hoods. Here is a picture of the item (new): http://www.bikeparts.com/search_resu...p?ID=BPC317811 I'm selling the set for $30 which includes standard shipping I will pay to anywhere in the continental U.S. No returns, no overseas/international. Paypal payment only. Thanks! __ FS: Shimano Dura-Ace/9speed Bar-end shifters, used. This set has typical light wear and dings from 2 years' use, but they work just fine. Shimano Dura-Ace level SL-BS77 Bar-end shifter set. NOTE: 9 Speed. Does NOT include any barrel adjusters. Here is a picture of the item (new): http://www.bikeparts.com/search_resu...p?ID=BPC308309 I'm selling the set for $60 which includes standard shipping I will pay to anywhere in the continental U.S. No returns, no overseas/international. Paypal payment only. Thanks! FS: Nitto Technomic(tall) Stem, 50mm, used Here is a picture and description of the item, new: http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=418 These are beautiful, Japanese-made forged aluminum stems with an extra tall column (225 mm overall.) Not as flexible as you were when you bought your bike? Want a more upright position without sacrificing the versatility of your drop bars? This is the ticket! These allow you to raise your handlebars about 2 1/2 higher than traditional stems. My used stem is the 26mm clamp, which fits most modern road bikes. I used it only for about 6 months- it has very slight wear that is typical for that amount of usage. Not only can it be adjusted taller than usual, but this is a short reach stem of 50mm that brings your handlebars closer to you in addition to raising them higher. The reach proved to be just a bit too short for me, so I wound up buying a 70mm instead. It's a very handsome and beautifully made stem, especially appropriate for 'retro look' bikes. My 50mm stem is shorter reach than the one pictured, but you get the idea. I'm selling the stem for $45 which includes standard shipping that I will pay to anywhere in the continental U.S. No returns, no overseas/international. Paypal payment only. Thanks! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: seat bag support
Roger and Carolyn SKALLERUD wrote: I need a seatbag support to level my Carradice Nelson and Baggins Little Joe on a Bleriot and Riv. When they are attached to the seat and seatpost stuff keeps falling out of the pockets on the Carradice, I need to level it up, what works best? Roger Skallerud South Dakota I have a Nelson bag and a Little Joe too. Personally, I really like the Bagman to keep the bags up off my tires (I have 54cm frames so not lots of room there). http://www.wallbike.com/racks/bagman.html When Wallingford is out of stock, I get the Bagman Sport model directly from Carradice in England, it arrives cheap and fast. Not sure if they are in stock now or not. I see them come up on Ebay sometimes too. Here's the Bagman holding up my Little Joe bag on my Rivendell: http://harmonias.com/bikes/L_Ramb_1.jpg And on my Luna bike: http://harmonias.com/bikes/Luna_1.jpg Works great holding up the Nelson as well- just don't fill it completely with bricks. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Gloves are basically to protect your palms and hand nerves from damage if you fall and wind up skidding on the asphalt. I sometimes wonder why people want/need extra padding and cushioning in their gloves. If you have too much weight on your hands while riding I would not think the solution is to add more padding or gelsimilar to how extra padded cushy saddles do not do a particularly good job of solving saddle pain either. If you have enough weight on your hands to cause pain or numbness, you might want to look at why that is and attempt to adjust your weight distribution in some way. Just a thought. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: No Rivendell merit badge for you
beth h wrote: I was eleven when I completed the badge, and well on my way to loving bicycles forever. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/3352745506/ Beth I love your saddlebag and badges and stickers. :) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover
chrom...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I've used the Saran bowl covers topped with the Caradice saddle cover. Works very well keeping everything dry. But now I can no longer find the Saran bowl covers. Sources? Jan Google bowl covers or saran bowl covers or plastic bowl covers and you'll find dozens of sources. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover
On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 6:59 AM, Will wpm...@gmail.com wrote: I know, nothing works as well as a plastic bag and duct tape -- just looking for something slightly more elegant. Thx. The Brooks cover is not so rain proof, as others have noted. I sprayed mine thoroughly with a water repellent spray, but have yet to test it out in rain after spraying it. As to elegance- some might argue that something that functions perfectly is innately elegant. ;) I always keep one of those infernal plastic grocery bags in my Little Joe saddle bag. Not only does it make a great rain cover (and the two handle loops can tie below the saddle to cinch it in place) ...but it also comes in handy for just about any odd thing you might have to pick up or carry home. A surprise bonus of morels or a puffball perhaps? I once found a baby painted turtle in the middle of the highway with no water in sight, so I put him in the bag and later released him into a pond with others of his kind. I sure didn't want turtle pee all over the inside of my Little Joe! (hmmm...where else but a bike list would you hear a sentence like that? ...and has anyone ever even uttered that sentence before in the history of mankind?) Lisa -- Lisa Appalachian Dulcimer noter drone blog: http://dulcimer-noter-drone.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: custom color opinion wanted
Stephen wrote: Wow, thanks for all the feedback. No one thinks its at all flat or drab? Without depth or interest? I know its just a color, not a personality... It's what I'd call rich, no way flat or drab. Without interest?!?- um, it's about the most interesting color on a bike that I've seen sincewell, since I chose my butternut/eggnog color on my custom Luna a year ago. I can envision it with a dark brown Brooks and brown leather bar tape. It's an amazing color, really. You'll be the envy of everyone! :) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wool Cycling Hat
erik jensen wrote: She'll ask for your circumference as well as the distance from the top of each ear over the top of the head. In case you're from France. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Online Rivendell-ish Resources
Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles wrote: Hey All, I would like a little help putting together a little online guide. This guide will highlight some of the best Internet resources available to cyclists interested in Rivendells, Waterfords, classic lugged steel bikes, etc. It is aimed more at the recreational (like randoneurs and touring) rather than competitive cyclist. I enjoy the blog Car Free Days: http://carfreedays.com/ It's not about lugged steel bikes, but it *is* about living a biking lifestyle every day, choosing bikes over cars on a practical working basis, using them as a family means of transportation, healthy and green choice, etc. Lots of good practical biking tips for hauling stuff on your bike, biking with your kids or hauling your kids, adapting bikes for certain uses, etc. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Online Rivendell-ish Resources
Bruce wrote: Am I alone on RBW in also reading BikeSnobNYC? I regularly 'rub' BSNY. ;) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Cool pic of Jimmy and Rosalynn's bikes
Rick wrote: Thankfully, these were not the bicycles stolen in January. http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/01/12/jimmy_carter_bicycle.html So maybe the Carters are back to riding their 'rolling junk' now? ;D Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but as close as I can get!
Looks beautiful! It's great to see an old well made bike brought back for a whole second life. Nice job. A closeup photo of the headtube with lugs would be nice- does it have any logo or headbadge there? I agree with David Estes about rotating the bars up to make the ramps levelbut then you'd probably have to slide the hoods down a little and that would waste your whole careful bar wrapping and shellacking job. :( I'm curious about what paint you used as well, but without a closeup photo it's hard to see paint details anyway. ;) Lisa Benji wrote: Hello all, I've worked pretty hard, with very little money, to take an old frame and make it look new. I'm curious to see what you all think, let me know. http://www.flickr.com/photos/benjib/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Derailleurs in the Tour
Patrick, I find a little chapstick helps cut down on wind drag. ;) Lisa PATRICK MOORE wrote: On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net mailto:dougpn...@cox.net wrote: You ever notice how Patrick always includes the wind direction, velocity gear on his fixed gear ride reports? What a sensitive guy. It's the only way I can excuse my average speed. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?
Wow, I can really relate to THAT, Anne! :D Lisa Anne Paulson wrote: Easier climbing? Lately when I do club rides on nice days, I ride my Klein with 28mm tires. There's a huge difference between that and the 32mm tires (plus a generator hub) on my Atlantis, and I climb a lot faster on the Klein. What difference does climbing a hill eight minutes faster make? For me, not that much, but for the friend waiting for me at the top, quite a lot. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars
Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Yes, my limited experience, with maybe 3 or 4 Riv Mixtes, is that many women find them too stretched out even with A-bars and anything but the stubbiest stem. Wow, I didn't know that. Sadly ironic, considering that many people think of mixtes as 'women's' bikes. I found steering on my Ramb to be too jittery with a really short stem. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars
Yes, these things can be difficult balancing acts. I could never get my weight far back enough to feel balanced, even with the saddle shoved all the way back, extra short reach handlebar, and 5mm stem. =8-o The 5 stem proved to be just too short and resulted in wobble for me (especially scary on steep hills in narrow lanes with traffic) despite several months of trying to get used to it. We tweaked for 2 years and got the Ramb about as good as it could get to fit me. In the end, I had a custom TIG-welded steel bike made to my measurements and proportions, upon which I feel marvelously weight balanced, and I fixed my Ramb up as my trusty errand/grocery bike and use it for short utility ridesa working bike. I like having two bikes for different uses now! :D Lisa Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: To be clear, it may not be 100% the fault of the design. One common but misguided fix for a stretched out position is to move the saddle forward. This shifts weight onto the hands, and actually makes the problem worse, especially with A-bars, which don't have a great position for supporting weight. Still, I think these bikes would be improved if they had a normal length effective top-tube. It would be easy enough to get a longer stem, when necessary, but I don't think it would be necessary all that often. Obviously, compared to Grant, I am an egg, so there is probably something I'm missing. I don't know much about jittery handling with a shorter stem. Probably true in your case, but I wouldn't extend it as a general rule. Lots of people can't get comfortable without a short stem. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Was Sackville bags now Lil Loafer volume
PATRICK MOORE wrote: When I regularly commuted to an office job, I included a brake cable and a few patches and a little tiny glass bottle of rubber glue. Not sure why, since my commute was no more than 20 miles even if I took the detour; usually 15 one way (and half that on bus on return.) Oh, and sometimes a power bar or two. Or something to eat. Bandaids? Chapstick? TP? Is this for a century? Patrick no sunblock, no helmet, no gloves, no padded shorts, no plastic jerseys, no sunglasses except in allergy season, no multiple gears either Moore Power Bars are for dweebs and yuppies.;) I'm assuming from your sig line that you bring that brake cable to floss with after lunch. ;D Lisa don't get between me and my chapstick --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Collective nouns for Riv's bikes
I vote for a murder of Rivendells. As in crows. OR A pod of Rivendells. As in whales. Might be particularly appropriate for a group of Atlantises. (Atlantii?) When my husband and I are riding our Rivs together, we call it a brace of rivendells...but that only applies to a pair. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shifter opinions
Jim Bronson wrote: What I have found that I do prefer is (gasp) anatomic bars. Since I am very tall, I ride in the drops a lot when it's windy and that is a sure reciepe on the Nitto Noodles for numb hands. I don't have nearly as many problems with my Ritchey anatomic bars. But alas they do not come in bright silver. Same here. My hands used to get cramps riding in the drops on Noodle bars- the curve was uncomfortable for me. My small hands just love my ergonomic Salsa Poco bars and my 9 speed short-reach brifters, so I put that setup on both my bikes. Black bars: tape as close to the stem as possible before the cable want to emerge, and then allow the cable to go off where it wants to and tape/twine an additional inch further in after that, sans cable, towards the stem as close as you want. When you run out of tape switch to twine. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: And yet another question...
John Ferguson wrote: I'm starting to realize that I'm asking more questions than anyone else; I hope I'm not irritating anyone. I hereby promise to contribute something useful when I actually know what I'm talking about. John Oh, don't do that John. A forum isn't much fun at all when everyone knows everything. ;) Beware, do not become a Nigel Smythe tweed valve cap cover collector! Remember the definition of an expert: An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything a//bout nothing. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Rivs Mac's
To extend the questions... how many ride Rivendells and also play music of some sort (not necessarily at the same time)? We have 3 rivs. I play banjo and mountain dulcimer, he plays fiddle. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Bombadil Delivered!
Rick wrote: That flat black is a perfect fit for the bombadil's manly profile, great choice. It looks like a semi-gloss/satin finish to me in appearance, not flat. Looks nice though. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!
All you need do to remedy (2) above is to not chop the steerer down all the way, leaving a little space both above and below the stem for spacers. Or, if you're really picky, use an NVO stem system: http://www.nvocomponents.com/ -Jim G Their motion graphic gives a whole new slant on 'bike porn'.=8-o Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Shifter location
George Schick wrote: Seems like DT shifters also train you to shift only when you really need to - I've ridden along with people who have brifter-equipped bikes and all I ever heard was shifting going on for the slightest little rise or drop in elevation. I had bar end shifters on my Rambouillet for 2 years while it was my only bike. I noticed that over the course of two years I slowly began to shift less often for slight elevation variations. Part of this is because I got a little stronger. I think that many of these riders who shift obsessively are likely to be less experienced riders or just weekend short-ride type riders who have not put in a lot of mileage. I suspect they will shift less frequently as they ride more. Keep in mind that most novice riders these days are buying bikes that typically have brifters. That includes novice riders full-out clad in racing kits as well. ;) I think if these novices were starting on bar end or DT shifters they'd still be shifting more frequently than necessary. I just finished changing my Ramb's bar-ends to brifters (for several reasons) and I don't think I am shifting much more often than I did on my bar ends. I have the same gearing setup as before, and I tend to have my favorite gears already 'assigned' in my head for certain segments and hills of my common routes. I expect as I continue to get stronger I will continue to shift less often. Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
