[RBW] Just Ride

2016-08-09 Thread Richard L
The writer doesn't use fenders, but .. http://redkiteprayer.com/2016/07/friday-group-ride-322/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Is there a practical alternative to a Roadeo for lightweight yet comfortable build?

2016-03-13 Thread Richard L
In addition to the Gunnar mentioned, a Waterford 22-series lugged bike is about the same price as a Roadeo, depending on the options. You won't get the Rivendell niceties but you will get what you are looking for. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Texas Rivendell Riders

2015-12-04 Thread Richard L
It's been awhile, but there was an employee at Mellow Johnny's bike shop who rode a Hungapillar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

2015-11-19 Thread Richard L
You might be able to build what you want with Miche cassette cogs. IRD also has an 12-32 11-speed cassette but not with the cogs you want. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: What bar for a Bontrager Race Lite?

2015-11-01 Thread Richard L
Wallingford, www.wallbike.com carries a few sizes of 1" Kalloy threadless stems. They're not Nitto quality, but you might find one that works for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Rodeo build

2015-10-18 Thread Richard L
I really like your Roadeo and the build. There was a Roadeo with flat bars on the Rivendell Blug a while back. The bars might have been MAP's instead of Albatross'. A high performance road bike with flat bars? Horrors, what would some of the other forums dedicated to road bikes think?

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

2015-09-16 Thread Richard L
My question is out of curiosity. Just wondering if members' experiences are the same as what I've read elsewhere. As with the vast majority of Rivendell owners, I have only good to say about Rivendell. I'm currently not looking for another bike, and if I was it would be a Waterford-built

[RBW] Waterford Paint

2015-09-16 Thread Richard L
I've read on several other forums that Waterford paint jobs leave something to be desired. Complaints vary, with the most common being that the paint does not hold up well, and chips and scratches very easily. Although beausage is the sign of a bike that is ridden, I wonder if the members

[RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

2015-07-12 Thread Richard L
How about this as a saddle option? There's also a new wider option. Have not used either one. http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/saddles/microfiber-touring-saddle.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Feedback + Are Sugino Cranks STI Compatible ??

2015-07-08 Thread Richard L
By STI, I'm guessing you mean integrated shifters and brake levers? If so, my dated experience with 9-speed STI and a 46t chain ring was that front derailleur shifting was poor and the drive train was plagued with constant noise. After several mechanics could not fix the problem, switching to

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Comparison: Albatross, MAP/Ahearne, Jitensha, VO Postino

2015-06-06 Thread Richard L.
The Jitensha bars are nice. The bars have no rise, and if you are going to mount the shifters and levers near the grips, it's a little cramped. You might have to use grip-shift length grips or shorten the common 130mm length grips. The lighter version Jitensha bars are even shorter. If you

[RBW] Re: WTB: 26.2mm seatpost

2015-05-25 Thread Richard L.
Try Wallingford Bikes? http://www.wallbike.com/kalloy/parts/straight-top-alloy-seatpost-0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: 1988 or 1989 Bridgestone Trail MB-4 rehab questions

2015-05-25 Thread Richard L.
You've found a nice looking bike. You might like the MAP handlebars. http://www.ahearnecycles.com/shop/ahearnemap-handlebar?category=Handlebars Enjoy the bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: What is your preferred position for Paul Thumbies on Alba's?

2015-05-25 Thread Richard L.
Thanks Ron. Your set up looks great. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: What is your preferred position for Paul Thumbies on Alba's?

2015-05-23 Thread Richard L.
Ron, Are your MAP bars the newer wider version? Thanks, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-14 Thread Richard L.
The Spring 2015 Bicycle Quarterly indicates there will be a Compass 35 - 622 tire, the Bon Jon Pass. The tire's not yet shown on the Compass web site, and there is no availability date in the magazine. Other new tire offerings per the magazine are: 55-559, Rat Trap Pass (Extralight only);

[RBW] Re: Ahearne/MAP All rounder Bars

2015-03-07 Thread Richard L.
I swapped from a 100mm/+17 degrees to a 110mm/+17 degrees stem when I went from Mark's drop bars to the Map/Ahearne bars, and did not change the spacer height (20mm). I like the bars a lot, and with my increasing lack of flexibility am much more comfortable with the upright position.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul touring canti's

2015-03-06 Thread Richard L.
If it's an option that works for you, Paul sells direct, and ships to Canada. http://www.paulcomp.com/touringcanti.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Kids' Riv-esque Bike

2015-01-29 Thread Richard L.
The Soma kid's frameset has 20 wheels. Depending on the parts selected, it might be a little pricey for a kid's bike. http://store.somafab.com/sobakirofrse.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Lon Haldeman's Rivendell

2015-01-20 Thread Richard L.
In mid-2002 when I ordered my Rivendell custom, the standard fork crown is on the Rivendell in the background. When I received the bike, the fork crown was the same as on Lon's green bike. I called Rivendell and was told that I had received the custom cut fork crown at no extra charge. I

[RBW] Re: A bike for Mom

2015-01-20 Thread Richard L.
The bike looks great. What a nice labor of love for your mom. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Old Steel Bicycles

2014-11-29 Thread Richard L.
Where does Freddie Hoffman fit in with the record number of miles on a bike? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Hoffman Freddie was featured in one or two Rivendell Readers, and I think one of Freddie's first bikes was a department store model or Schwinn Voyager with Wald handlebars.

[RBW] Re: Matching CablesTo First Gen Sam

2014-09-30 Thread Richard L.
Although I've not seen the combination you are describing, some Jagwire dealers will have a sample ring of most of the Jagwire cable colors, including the Pro Gold Medal braided cable. Good luck. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: New to the group, New Hunqapillar on the way!

2014-09-05 Thread Richard L.
Welcome. I saw my first Hungapillar (single top tube} last week in Austin, Texas. The bike was owned by a local bike shop employee and was built up in classic Rivendell fashion, down tube friction shifters, etc. All Rivendell's have distinctive head badges, but I really liked the

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-09-04 Thread Richard L.
The Compass Chinook Pass EL is now my favorite 700c x 28 tire. Everything Jan Heine says the tire is. Wish the bike I have them on would fit 32's or bigger. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-09-01 Thread Richard L.
I switched from Tektro long reach dual pivots to Paul's bolt-on center pulls. The Tektro stock pads were replaced with Kool-Stop salmon pads. I think the center pulls were more powerful and modulated better. Maybe the wider 650b x 32 tires have something to do with the difference?

[RBW] Re: Riv friendly shops in Austin or San Antonio, Tx

2014-08-28 Thread Richard L.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Riv friendly shops in Austin or San Antonio, Tx

2014-08-26 Thread Richard L.
Looking for Rivendell friendly shops in either Austin, Tx or San Antonio, Tx . Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous

2014-08-25 Thread Richard L.
Avery, Your Hilsen looks great with either bar, just different. To help you with your racer past, maybe you should find a Roadeo for your drop bars, and leave the Albatross on your Hilsen. Don't worry, you won't have to sign up for Frame Swappers Anonymous. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Anyone running a TA Zephyr Light (compact double) crankset on their Rambouillet?

2014-08-19 Thread Richard L.
Here's a link to Peter White's website about the Zephyr Light website. http://peterwhitecycles.com/zephyrlight.asp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: Road vs. Mountain quill stems: why?

2013-10-03 Thread Richard L
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:53:39 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: I like a straight line from the headset to the bars, rather than the road stem detour, both aesthetically and functionally. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: New rig and Sunday afternoon ride

2013-06-24 Thread Richard L
Great looking bike. The Plain paint job along with the older Rivendell add a bit of understated elegance. Enjoy! Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Replacement chainrings

2013-05-25 Thread Richard L
Peter White Cycles, peterwhitecycles.com, carries Specialites TA chainrings in lots of sizes. They are expensive, but work well and are well made. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:53:47 PM UTC-5, Arthur Lewy wrote: I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer

[RBW] Items For Sale

2013-03-05 Thread Richard L
All new, never installed. Nitto Mark's Handlebar, 26.0mm x 44cm (c-c), silver - $60 Nitto Pearl Stem, 25.4mm x 100mm x -17 degrees rise, silver - $50 Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, zero setback, 27.2mm x 240mm, silver - $85 Prices include shipping CONUS. Offers considered. Personal checks ok.