Re: [RBW] Frank Jones brake choices

Thanks all! I also spoke without Will @ RBW today and he strongly recommended the 559s as well. I think I’ll go that route. On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 7:27 PM ted wrote: > I’ll probably end up with the 559s. I prefer the side pull cable route in > the rear over using a seat

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

A surprise resolution to this thread! I just ordered the blue 59 Frank Jones Sr that went on the 'web specials' today. That's the Rivendell single speed frame I actually wanted when I got this Quickbeam. Very excited! This also means I'll have a very nice condition 60cm green Quickbeam for sale.

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Racking

Thank you all for all the detailed recommendations and thoughts! Tough decisions on this little but important aspect of the build. :) Bill: thanks for cautioning the M12 with those brake types. I wonder if I could mabe get it to work by 'cold setting' the rack like so?

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Coffee Porn Video

Or we could start a similar gathering in San Francisco. Stow Lake? On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote: I guess I will have to ask to join such fine gatherings next time I visit Portland to find out the quality of the beverages, which I hope to be soon. Franklyn

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

I rode the 60cm Cheviot yesterday for a short spin (Esteban: I must've just missed you!). The Cheviot was a really nice ride. A bit more stable and steady than my Gomez; due to the longer wheelbase and the engine an inch towards the back design evolution. It's gonna be a great bike. The RBBH shop

[RBW] Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

Aside from the paint and country of origin, are there any tangible differences (geometry, fork, tubing, etc) between the Quickbeam and SimpleOne? I've ridden a QB and liked it, but have never tested a SimpleOne so I don't know how they compare. That sale is tempting. -nathan -- You received

Re: [RBW] Visit and ride at RBW

I may join y'all. I'll know in a few days. -nathan On Monday, September 12, 2011, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Seems like the 50+ contingent (speaking for myself only) will meet around 12:30 - 1:00pm to ensure we don't feel pressured to walk too fast uphill if needed... and still

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

Interesting comparison photos of RM-013, -014, and Noodle here: http://biketouringnews.com/bike-stuff/touring-bike-handlebars/nitto-dirt-drop-handlebars/ -nathan On Sep 12, 2011, at 9:44 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: There is also the RM-014 available which has a wider flare.

[RBW] Nice rides around Boonville, CA?

Since a lot of folks on this list live in the bay area, I thought I'd ask if anyone knows of any nice routes for a day ride (10-50 miles) in or around Boonville, CA (Mendocino County)? Thanks! -nathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

I do enjoy the Cyprés on my Ebisu, but was hoping for something a bit wider for my Pelican which hauls heavy cargo and commutes on the bumpy torn up streets of downtown San Francisco. After everyone's praise of the Kojak I decided to try em out in 700x35 on the Pelican, replacing 35mm Paselas.

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

How do these compare to the 700 x 35 Pasela? -nathan On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 6:37 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Another vote for Kojaks. I run 700 x 35's (actually measure about 31.5mm on Velocity Dyads) as the sporty tire on my Sam and really like them. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

I've finally got my stable down to two! I couldn't comfortably fit more in my new apartment. 1. Ebisu All-Purpose (58cm) - randonneuse 2. Box Dog Pelican (60cm) - porteur/commute/touring/trails (coming soon) My lady's bikes: 1. Rivendell Saluki (50cm) 2. Vintage Motobecane mixte, upgraded to

[RBW] 11 for 9 stem trade

I'd like to trade my 11cm/26.0 Technomic Deluxe for a 9cm/26.0cm Technomic or Dynamic. Anyone interested? -nathan -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

That's correct – I got it from Wiggle: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-fly-rear-rack/ The On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 9:21 PM, benzzoy benz...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm not Nathan, but that looks a bit like the rare-in-the-USA silver Tubus Fly rack. On Apr 5, 3:57 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

Here's my girlfriend's pink Saluki: http://flickr.com/photos/natan/5485711321/ She's been enjoying it for commuting and the occasional long ride. -nathan On Apr 5, 2011, at 5:57 AM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Bring on the ladies' bikes! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

+1 to the added benefit of a decaleur with the Acorn rando bag. I'd used the bag without a decaleur on a Mark's Rack before, but on a subsequent bike build I opted to go for Nitto M-13 + VO threaded decaleur. I was surprised at how much more stable and solid the bag felt with the addition of

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

Agreed. Here's a nice black one I spotted in SF: http://flic.kr/p/77MSSb -nathan On Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM, Philip Williamson wrote: I saw a black Atlantis frame at Rivendell a few years ago, and pictures of it built up after. Super-sharp! Philip Philip Williamson

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color

of the frame's geometry, but it looks fine to me, and I'm okay with it because I know the bike fits me. My standover clearance is comfortable but not excessive at all. Best wishes choosing. -- Forrest On Mar 4, 12:17 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: It's beautiful. I'm tempted

Re: [RBW] New Sam Auction Color

It's beautiful. I'm tempted… but is a 56cm Sam too small for me? I'm 5'11, 88 PBH, SH usually around 77-78. Would that result in a lotta seatpost showing / would a 60cm Sam fit me better? -nathan On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM, scott wrote: Holy Smokes! I think the Sam Riv is auctioning

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color

: Go for it, nathan! I'm at PBH 87 and ride a 56 Sam. I rode the 60, and I'm very glad I chose the 56. Here's a photo of my 56 Sam with a SH of about 76. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5306857139/in/set-72157625582849057/ On Mar 4, 10:17 am, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color

/bullmoose-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/moustache-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/noodle-bike.jpg (All the configurations have a Dirt Drop 100 stem.) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 4, 12:17 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

Speaking of Pineapple Bob and Jitensha—check out this recent storyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/boxdogbikes/5373227717/in/faves-natan/ (in the comments) about a sticker that ended up on my new-to-me Ebisuhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/sets/72157625746148803/detail/ . -nathan On Thu, Feb 3,

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR Pt. Reyes Lighouse 200K report

Agreed, it was great ride, good company, and a wonderful day: http://flic.kr/p/9cAUEz. Always a pleasure to ride with you, Esteban! Unfortunately I was still sick and in poor shape, so I bailed out at mile 75. Looking forward to the next SFR 200K in a few weeks! -nathan On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at

[RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

In answer to my previously unanswered question, I used empiricism to find that Hetres (and probably fenders?) do in fact fit on a 50cm Saluki. Photographic evidence: http://flic.kr/p/8ZHDW7 Now to choose an appropriate fender… -nathan On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 12:40 PM, nathan spindel nath

Re: [RBW] Re: Smaller Saluki clearance

. I tried Hetres on a Bleriot but I think they accentuate the wheel flop too much. Ryan On Dec 9, 2:19 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: In answer to my previously unanswered question, I used empiricism to find that Hetres (and probably fenders?) do in fact fit on a 50cm Saluki

Re: [RBW] Re: SF Weekend?

A couple blocks from your show is one of my favorite coffee spots in town: Sightglass Coffee. I might stop by to meet y'all on Saturday and check out the field bag in person. :) -nathan On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Lesli lesli.lar...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the food tips. We're

[RBW] Smaller Saluki clearance

50cm Saluki with Silver brakes - does anyone know if it'll fit Hetres and fenders? I've heard the more average sized Saluki's can do this, but I'm not sure if a smaller one can… -nathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?

Here's Grant's tandem, for inspiration: http://flic.kr/p/MyDRh -nathan On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Commuter

Nice build, Bryan. What model rear rack model is that, and is it pannier capable? -nathan On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: Here is the latest Betty Foy Build for a customer in DC:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Commuter

Nevermind, I figured it out: it's a Nitto R14, which isn't for panniers (says RBW). -nathan On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 12:53 PM, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Nice build, Bryan. What model rear rack model is that, and is it pannier capable? -nathan On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Re: [RBW] Tent advice needed for S24O?

Jeff, I asked a similar question a few weeks ago, and a bunch of people including some folks at RBW, chimed in: http://bit.ly/9mqgPL. Be sure to click the Newer link to read all the responses. -nathan On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote: I am researching a

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of nathan spindel Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 10:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions Ah, you're right, William. The Saluki is indeed 135mm and the VO wheels

[RBW] FS: 57cm Romulus frame

I'm selling my 57cm Romulus frame (which I bought a while back from Franklyn) on Craigslist at http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1991186580.html. I'd greatly prefer to sell local (bay area) – but if nobody nearby bites then I'd consider shipping it. -nathan -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Romulus frame

should add the brakes into the Romulus sale. -nathan On Oct 5, 2010, at 9:23 PM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote: what's happening to all the parts? are you getting something serious as a replacement? On Oct 5, 8:37 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling my 57cm Romulus frame

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

are looking at $270+. If you take 5% back as a Riv member, then you are dead even with $260 shipped (no tax if you buy from Universal Cycles). Handspun also has the dynamo option, which Riv does not offer at the budget level. Franklyn On Oct 3, 8:52 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

I ended up going with the VO Diagonale / 105 wheels from my LBS — it ended up being the best value with the local bike coalition discount and no need to pay shipping. The lady also likes the polish on the rims. ;) -nathan On Oct 4, 2010, at 6:20 AM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote: I agree,

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

Ah, you're right, William. The Saluki is indeed 135mm and the VO wheels are 130mm - oops. I'll be able to figure something out. -nathan On Oct 4, 2010, at 6:50 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I thought the Saluki was 135mm spacing? nathan spindel wrote: I ended up going

Re: [RBW] Re: Garage Sale

I also had a wonderful time at the sale, and on the following ride! Thanks to RBW and to all the customers for a great day. I was one of those lucky few who picked up a frame – I got a beautiful pink 50cm Saluki for my lady: http://flic.kr/p/8G63Ad. Very excited to build it up for her as a road

[RBW] Saluki build decisions

Yesterday at the RBW garage sale I picked up a 50cm 650B Saluki frame. I'm going to build it up as a road bike / occasional light S24O hauler. The rider will be a lightweight 5'5 lady, so it'll be able to carry a 10-20 lb load just fine. I have much of the build planned out (Noodles w/ bar-ends,

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

.  They both fit fine under Berthoud 65mm fenders.  I have a cantilever brake Saluki so that might make a little bit of room available width wise. for the fenders. -Jason On Oct 3, 11:16 am, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday at the RBW garage sale I picked up a 50cm 650B Saluki

[RBW] Re: Tent suggestions

Thanks so much for all your tent recommendations! Now I have a lot of good options to research. :) -nathan -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: B17 vs Team Pro... any direct comparison wisdom?

I bought a new Brooks Team Pro nine months ago for the RB-1 and it didn't have loops. The Viva loops work just fine on it: http://flic.kr/p/7GTbYE/. -nathan On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 4:46 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-09-15 at 16:37 -0700, Earl Grey wrote: I had a b17,

[RBW] Tent suggestions

What's your favorite two-person tent for bike camping? I'm looking for a tent that's somewhat light ( 5 lbs?), warm enough for most California spring/summer/fall nights, and sets up easily. -nathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] My First S24O

Sounds like a wonderful trip, Rob! Great photos as well. I also completed my first successful S24O this past weekend in Marin. A few of us rode to Samuel P. Taylor State Park (near Point Reyes). Here's a photo of my bike loaded up: http://flic.kr/p/8x1wQX. It's funny that you mentioned swapping

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-rack for Dia Compe 750 centerpulls

Indeed! I was inspired by Señor Protorio: http://flic.kr/p/6c2Xsk I liked that setup, though keep in mind when you're sitting upright with Albatross bars it takes a little more effort to lean over and down to reach into the handlebar bag. It's definitely doable and no big deal, but something to

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

I like Grant's similar solution to this, found on the Shifting page on rivbike.com: If you're grinding slowly up a hill and suddenly find that you need to shift: 1. Point your bike across the road (traverse) to lessen the slope. 2. Pedal hard for a stroke to get up a small bit of speed. 3. Pedal

Re: [RBW] Schwinn Paramount 700c Conversion Country Bike

Beautiful bike and upgrades, Jim. Can you comment at all to the difference in ride quality before and after these changes? -nathan On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I had a post, a while back, regarding questions about the Rivendell Silver/Tektro R556 brakes,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

Your talk of locks and paint chips reminds me that I'd really like to see Rivendell sell a [tweed] Sackville u-lock cozy. Mmmm. Or maybe I should just figure out how to acquire a couple of these: http://flic.kr/p/79a1qC. -nathan On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM, jamison brosseau

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report and photos from much-discussed SFR 115K Populaire

Looks like a wonderful ride, Esteban! Thanks for the photos and the writeup. I ended up having a doozy of a couple days beforehand, sleep bike repair wise, and ended up not being able to make it. My new rule is to not do any bike repair the night before an event. :) Luckily I was able to still

[RBW] Silver shifter break apart diagram

Last night I gave a hard frustrated whack to a stuck bar-end pod and the shifter itself broke apart into a number of parts - oops. I can't figure out how to put it back together, but I swore somewhere I've seen a break apart diagram of how the shifter itself works. Does anyone have that diagram or

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver shifter break apart diagram

.  Riv could probably fax you one or I could, if i remember to bring it to work with me.  Did the parts that sit inside come out. Michael On Jul 16, 3:26 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Last night I gave a hard frustrated whack to a stuck bar-end pod and the shifter itself broke

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver shifter break apart diagram

-0700, nathan spindel wrote: I found the diagram they came with, but it only illustrated the pieces between the shifter and the pod. What I'm looking for is a diagram of the parts internal to the shifter. I'm very much afraid broken apart can just as well be spelled broken.  That little triangular

Re: [RBW] Re: SFRandonneurs Fall Populaire - July 17th

I'll be there on my lilac white RB-1! See you guys there. -nathan On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:28 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Reminder to all Bay Area folks, this coming Sat. is the ride, hope to see you folks out there. On Jul 1, 3:42 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Jim, I

Re: [RBW] Tire and Bar Tape Color Help

Nice find! I have a 1990 RB-1 and was bummed out to find I couldn't fit the 30mm Cyprès so I resorted to Roll-y Pol-y's and have been enjoying them (with no flats so far). Some photos of that bike are at http://bit.ly/d2UAZ1. Like Gernot I'm also curious to try the Challenge Parigi-Roubaix's…

Re: [RBW] Tire and Bar Tape Color Help

Also, the dark piney green tape is beautiful. Check it out on Harry's bike here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/haircow/4452169287/, IIRC he had one coat of amber shellac on it. I think it'd look great on your silver RB-2. -nathan On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Johnny Alien

Re: [RBW] Staff bikes updated

Speaking of interesting bikes with double top tubes, here's the first double top tubed Quickbeam I've seen: http://yfrog.com/hqcm2pj and http://yfrog.com/mhl1smj. It was a standard Quickbeam that broke, and when it was brought to RBW for repair they agreed to add a second top tube. -nathan On

Re: [RBW] my new Roadeo RCP

Kim, what a beautiful bike! Enjoy it. Looks like a blast to ride. Patrick, what about the 185's do you prefer over the Noodle's? Is it that you dislike the Noodle flat ramp? -nathan On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 12:09 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely; and exactly my size. I'd swap

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Romulus $1150

It's funny you mention that, Ryan. I bought Frankyln's 57 Rom and put about 1,500 miles on it, and in the next few weeks I'll be cleaning/tuning it up and selling it. I'll try to sell it locally (bay area) first, probably around $1300. I _really_ love the bike, but it's just too small for me. I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Photo on Rivendell site

Nope, they're two different places. The Surly is in Virginia, the other one is my bike (Romulus) taken in Woodside on Canada Road. :) -nathan On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 12:31 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Figured it was just two different bikes at the same horse farm. Must be a known place

Re: [RBW] SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

I'm down! I might have a new-to-me '84 Sequoia converted to SS by then – otherwise I'll take along a geared bike and try not to shift. :) -nathan On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 1:19 PM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for a fixed/SS ride

Re: [RBW] Did you ride your Rivendell to work on Friday?

I rode my RB-1 on Bike to Work Day too! Lee, the fella recently posting about the beautiful green QB he just acquired, snapped a photo of me smiling on the ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_lee/4629916533/. We rode with the SF2G group, there were over 200 people on the 40 mile ride from

[RBW] WTT 57cm Romulus for a 59-60 Ram/Rom/Saluki/Hilsen

Shot in the dark: does anyone have a 59-60cm Rambouillet, Romulus, Saluki, or Hilsen that's too big for them and wants to trade for my 57cm Romulus + maybe a few hundred bucks? After a while of trying to make my 57cm Rom fit well (a stretch at 5'11 / 86 PBH) I've finally decided that it's time to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

-Teit On 3 Maj, 22:06, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Is Jobst's book still the de facto resource for learning the craft of wheelbuilding? Any other suggested resources? I think I'll make building a lighter set of wheels for my RB-1 as a summer project. :) -nathan On May 3, 2010

Re: [RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

Is Jobst's book still the de facto resource for learning the craft of wheelbuilding? Any other suggested resources? I think I'll make building a lighter set of wheels for my RB-1 as a summer project. :) -nathan On May 3, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Good on ya. Building

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Rivendell Romulus

I've asked about the tire clearance limits of the Rom before and almost everyone says with fenders, no bigger than 32s. Although _maybe_ this changes with the new Paul Racer M…? It sounds like a Hillborne or Hilsen would fit your needs, Rob. :) -nathan On Apr 20, 2010, at 11:28 AM, Rob

Re: [RBW] Lower d'bars

Very interesting, Esteban. :) I lower the bars from time to time, but only a few cm's below the saddle, not as low as that though! I'll have to try it out, now. Did you adjust the saddle at all in response to the different position? -nathan On Apr 17, 2010, at 9:47 AM, Esteban

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet white out!

Interesting. I have the same bag with those same loops on a Brooks Team Pro but I can't get the bag as vertical either: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400788086/in/set-72157623013628085/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400782996/in/set-72157623013628085/ Maybe it's due to the different

Re: [RBW] Racer M Alive!

Do you think these brakes will enable new Ram fender/tire capabilities that weren't possible before with the stock Tektro calipers…? -nathan On Friday, March 26, 2010, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the heads up, I've been thinking of treating my '03 Rambouillet to some new

Re: [RBW] Matching bar-wrap to Sam H. accent color.

Here's a photo of the eggplant tape with four coats of VO amber shellac: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400018765/in/set-72157623013628085/ Prior to shellacking the tape was lighter in color to the purple of the frame, and after shellacking it got darker and more brown. I probably should've

Re: [RBW] Matching bar-wrap to Sam H. accent color.

bike. ;) -nathan On Friday, March 26, 2010, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Nathan Thanks for that.  I always though of that RB-1 color as blue.  Do you see it purple?  Super nice build either way (even with the plentitude of twine). On Mar 26, 11:25 am, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Chris K's Roadeo

Why do you prefer DT to bar-end? I'm curious. -nathan On Thursday, March 18, 2010, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

, 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 nath...@gmail.com wrote: Why do you prefer DT to bar-end? I'm curious. -nathan On Thursday, March 18, 2010, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Hiawatha poster

I don't know, but I would like to share this awesome related photo I recently found: Fédérico Ezquerra, 25 years old in 1934 Tour de France: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationaalarchief/3675431792/sizes/o/ -nathan On Thursday, March 11, 2010, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking

Re: [RBW] Portland Commuter?

Rick, have you thought about trying IGH's on your 'beams? That seems like a great (perfect?) commuter setup. -nathan On Mar 11, 2010, at 10:11 AM, Rick rp.hous...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, thought I'd throw this out to the group: My wife and I have identical Quickbeams--mine's a 64cm, and she

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?

While it may sound crazy, I often find myself in the highest gear on most of my bikes. I'm not a racer, but I really do enjoy a lower cadence mash on the flats and downhills and the occasional low grade hill. I also like being able to overtake the SF fixie riders who pedal at insanely high

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

And for bonus points, does anyone have an idea of the thicknesses on my '90 RB-1? The brochure just says Ishiwata 022E quad-butted. I'm curious. :) -nathan On Mar 4, 2010, at 9:11 AM, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Thanks for finding that... 8/6/8 for the larger sizes makes sense.

Re: [RBW] Front Rack with Paul Racer Braze-ons?

You could also go the route of a custom Pass Stow rack like so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradleyallen/4127543058/. It's custom made to fit around Paul canti brakes on a Quickbeam. -nathan On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Anyone try this, or know of anyone who

[RBW] Cross levers only on a moustache bar

I'm wondering if any of you have tried using only cross (aka interrupter) levers on a moustache bar. How'd it work out? The look of standard road brake levers mounted horizontally on m'bars just rubs me the wrong way… they appear big, awkward, somewhat non-elegant. I imagine a set of silver cross

Re: [RBW] Re: Cross levers only on a moustache bar

Ah, I didn't realize the cross lever would likely stick out awkwardly – thanks Jim! Non-aero levers, eh Rob? I was eyeing the Gran Compe levers VO recently started selling… those + macchiato elkhide grip may make for a nice combo. Just having Paul E-levers sounds visually pleasing but really

Re: [RBW] Re: Cross levers only on a moustache bar

don't know how that might feel functionally. You might want reverse levers in the bar ends, unless you need that spot for shifter. Or maybe get a bar like an Albatross? jim m wc ca On Mar 1, 2:53 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, I didn't realize the cross lever would likely

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire swapping (I've become a size queen)

…it could look something like this! http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/515613230/ -nathan On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 7:53 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Our Co-Motion Double Espresso tandem, while having the best name in all bikedom, only fits about a 33-34mm 700c tire on the

Re: [RBW] Cashmere Riding Jersey?

Definitely. I also recently started riding with a simple cashmere sweater that was given to me as a gift (I have no clue how much it costed) and I've found it to be perfect for rides in the 40s to low 50s. I like how thin, minimal, and warm it is. Unfortunately the sweater is black, but feeling

Re: [RBW] SFR Two Rock/Valley Ford 200K Ride Report

Nice report, Esteban. It was a great ride, and it was nice to pedal along with other first time randonneurs! :) I'm glad you took photos, since I couldn't find my camera that morning while busily packing my boxy bag full of food and rushing off to the bridge in the early morning darkness. Who's

Re: [RBW] s420

You're probably thinking of S24O, short for Sub-24 Hour Overnight. Here's a nice primer: http://www.rivbike.com/article/bike_camping/camping_vs_touring. -nathan On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 9:34 PM, dpco dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: can you guys give me the definition of s420 ? don c. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Rainy Day Rack Job Was: Rack on Rambouillet

If one is willing, a front rack with P-clamps would work just on a Ram, like it did on my Sequoia with Acorn bag: http://bit.ly/8xe5TG -nathan On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: The Acorn bag needs a front rack, which the Ram doesn't have braze-ons for. Riv is

Re: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

Larry, can you comment as to the ride quality and flat-ability differences between the Ruffy Tuffy and the Cypress? I'm currently considering between the two and haven't read any head-on comparisons between em. -nathan On Jan 15, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: 32mm Tires on A Rambouillet

palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 14:03 -0800, nathan spindel wrote: Larry, can you comment as to the ride quality and flat-ability differences between the Ruffy Tuffy and the Cypress? I'm currently considering between the two and haven't read any head-on comparisons between em. What

Re: [RBW] New Riv Reader 42

http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2008-02-11 -nathan On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 5:17 AM, Mark mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know when Grant will come out of hibernation, sober up, wake up, break free from his writers block, or whatever else may be his excuse and produce the long

Re: [RBW] Christmas Loot Pre-Ride Briefing

Speaking of, yesterday I did a beautiful ride on my Romulus from San Francisco to Cupertino via PCH, Skyline, Sawyer Camp Trail, Cañada, etc. Thanks to Ray for the Sawyer Camp Trail recommendation, it was just awesome! Apparently it's often very busy but it was fairly empty on Christmas Eve. :)

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for members on converting Tekro/Silver brakes for nutted mounting

And if you're in the bay area, Box Dog Bikes in SF sells these nutted brakes at a better price than VO does ($20 cheaper IIRC). -nathan On Dec 16, 2009, at 8:57 AM, William Henderson william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote: I've been through this nonsense. I bought a cheap front Tektro brake

Re: [RBW] Anyone running Hetres + 50mm Berthouds on a Saluki or other 650B Riv?

You guys are lucky the Rivs have such generous clearance. Last weekend I had to shelve the Hetres on a 650B conversion ('84 58cm Sequoia) in order to add fenders. The VO Zeppelins didn't fit (too wide for the fork), but 45mm Honjos + Col de la Vies did. Fortunately it's still pretty:

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving Ride with Quickbeam, Now Routes South on San Mateo Peninsula

Ray, thanks so much for these routes! I'll definitely put them to use. I don't think there's a problem with the list: my email to you was off list, so that's why your response didn't show up on the list. Either way, thanks again for the routes. :) -nathan On Nov 27, 2009, at 9:54 AM, Ray

Re: [RBW] My Bleriot

That's a great story and bike, Manny. The ghetto light mount reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask this list: has anyone found a nice battery powered light that elegantly mounts to the front center of a Mark's Rack? I know I could rig up a handlebar light to the side of the

Re: [RBW] My Bleriot

Thanks, Rene. That is interesting, but what I'm hoping for is a classy looking light that mounts right up to the tab on the rack… surely one must exist? -nathan On Nov 25, 2009, at 12:10 PM, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Nathan, I have found a great solution, although I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bar

I'm really digging my new Acorn Bags Boxy Rando Bag so far: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/tags/acornbags/. It's solid, attractive, stiff, and mounts easily to a Mark's Rack. All the pockets are quick and easy to get to. I wish it was a tiny bit larger so I could fit a small laptop, but oh

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question... AHH with 9 vs 10 speeds...

FWIW, I've been impressed so far with the 11-32 8 speed SRAM PG-850 cassette. Very wide range, smooth shifting w/ XTR deraileur Silver bar-ends, solid, and cheap - only $20 at my LBS. If you're concerned about price, it seems the most affordable option is to climb slightly easier hills four a

[RBW] Re: Upcoming Trip/Making Friends/Tire Question

An anecdote from some bay area riding. Yesterday I rode with three friends through Vallejo Napa (picture at http://bit.ly/2rA7m9). Nice bikes: an Atlantis, Quickbeam, my recently finished 650B Sequoia, and a 90's Novara Randonee. We hit a small but thick patch of goatheads and: - Will's

[RBW] Gluing cork grips

Does anyone have a favorite glue to use for cork grips on handlebars? If it makes a difference, I'll be using it w/ the Portugese tree cork grips and aluminum Albatross bars. -nathan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's Rack

Thanks, I emailed him/her. That's very close to me. :) -nathan On Nov 3, 2009, at 9:04 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1449145165.html Mark's Rack on CL. On Nov 1, 9:58 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Riv does

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack

I'm in the market for a Mark's Rack (with the p-clamps if you have 'em). Let me know if you want to sell yours. -nathan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

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