[RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW
Thanks Jim for the thoughts. The saddle isn't new, so maybe I'll try a very small angled change on it and see how it goes. On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:28:37 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: The sliding is definitely a issue with a new Brooks saddle, especially if you have been using the more prevalent commercial synthetic types. Subtle changes go a long way on saddle adjustment. Also, after a few rides, your hip bones (ichial protruberanceshttps://www.google.com/search?hl=enclient=firefox-ahs=F75rls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialsa=Xei=cBXiT-WZFc6A2QWQ5JTMCwved=0CAcQvgUoAAq=ichial+protruberancesnfpr=1) will indent the saddle a bit. As for the shoulder issue, the change from drops to arc bars is pretty significant. It will feel different and may result in some direct soreness as the joints get used to a different angle and stresses. Sharp pains are no good, but a touch of adjustment is natural. You may want to experiment a bit with the angle set up on the bars as well. I tweaked my moustache bars slightly downward and it made a significant difference. If you over-angle your wrists, everything north of that has to compensate, which could lead to some shoulder or neck issues. Bring a wrench and trust your body to know what's right. Congrats, by the way! - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bNh72Fpbn64J. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
I'd be interested. If the standover size is 79.5cm that is a 55 frame, my size for Bleriot. On Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:06:26 PM UTC-4, Justin August wrote: Funny... I have 56ish Bleriot tha I may be selling if it doesn't turn into the spare bike... -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kAl-8Rm2t7IJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
Funny... I have 56ish Bleriot tha I may be selling if it doesn't turn into the spare bike... -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kz4RXU9KaT8J. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
learned quite a bit by doing this work by myself. Removed my STI shifters and brake interrupters, along with the cabling and housing, and a stem riser and replaced the stock volpe drop-bars with albatross bars with shimano MTB brake levers and silver shifters. Got everything working just great, glued on some cork grips, twined and shellac'd and am totally enjoying my new ride. Friction shifters are smooth as could be and make a whole lot more sense to me than STI does. Only glitch I ran into was not realizing exactly where the front derailleur cable should fit, so when i first attached it the front shifting was very difficult to do. All better now thanks to some web-sleuthing. Will try to take and post a photo tomorrow from my commute... On Monday, June 11, 2012 3:53:30 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on friction shifting with power-ratchet shifters..I presume you've been shifting index on your Volpe. I thought I would never adapt to friction, but kind of stumbled into it when I bought a couple of bikes with the old Suntour shifters (bar-ends on one, thumbies on another). I figured I would deal with it because that's what they came with, but would prefer indexing if given the choice. Until I bought a couple more bikes with clicks. Nope. Now the loud, clunky index shift drives me crazy. I love the silent, smooth action of power ratchets, and find it just about impossible to miss a shift. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, June 11, 2012 8:41:41 AM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: now let's just see how funky this volpe will look with albatross bars :) Ordered albatross bars, cork grips, silver bar end shifters, brake levers, and cabling…. On Jun 10, 8:47 pm, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_YCMFogiBKMJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gd5AUvFzknA/T-Hyr2Ij3zI/CBc/63ZAQGiHv7o/s1600/photo-3.JPG first time commuting on non-clipless pedals since 2004. felt real niceuntil my shoelaces got caught in the gears! The ride has changed remarkably - and almost entirely for the better. I'm sliding forward a bit on the seat - which may be correctable by giving a backwards tilt to the saddle. Also a bit of discomfort on the tops of my shoulders. Better than the discomfort in my shoulder blades I had with drops, but surprised that I was still feeling any. On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 7:44:22 PM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: learned quite a bit by doing this work by myself. Removed my STI shifters and brake interrupters, along with the cabling and housing, and a stem riser and replaced the stock volpe drop-bars with albatross bars with shimano MTB brake levers and silver shifters. Got everything working just great, glued on some cork grips, twined and shellac'd and am totally enjoying my new ride. Friction shifters are smooth as could be and make a whole lot more sense to me than STI does. Only glitch I ran into was not realizing exactly where the front derailleur cable should fit, so when i first attached it the front shifting was very difficult to do. All better now thanks to some web-sleuthing. Will try to take and post a photo tomorrow from my commute... On Monday, June 11, 2012 3:53:30 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on friction shifting with power-ratchet shifters..I presume you've been shifting index on your Volpe. I thought I would never adapt to friction, but kind of stumbled into it when I bought a couple of bikes with the old Suntour shifters (bar-ends on one, thumbies on another). I figured I would deal with it because that's what they came with, but would prefer indexing if given the choice. Until I bought a couple more bikes with clicks. Nope. Now the loud, clunky index shift drives me crazy. I love the silent, smooth action of power ratchets, and find it just about impossible to miss a shift. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, June 11, 2012 8:41:41 AM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: now let's just see how funky this volpe will look with albatross bars :) Ordered albatross bars, cork grips, silver bar end shifters, brake levers, and cabling…. On Jun 10, 8:47 pm, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit
[RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW
The sliding is definitely a issue with a new Brooks saddle, especially if you have been using the more prevalent commercial synthetic types. Subtle changes go a long way on saddle adjustment. Also, after a few rides, your hip bones (ichial protruberanceshttps://www.google.com/search?hl=enclient=firefox-ahs=F75rls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialsa=Xei=cBXiT-WZFc6A2QWQ5JTMCwved=0CAcQvgUoAAq=ichial+protruberancesnfpr=1) will indent the saddle a bit. As for the shoulder issue, the change from drops to arc bars is pretty significant. It will feel different and may result in some direct soreness as the joints get used to a different angle and stresses. Sharp pains are no good, but a touch of adjustment is natural. You may want to experiment a bit with the angle set up on the bars as well. I tweaked my moustache bars slightly downward and it made a significant difference. If you over-angle your wrists, everything north of that has to compensate, which could lead to some shoulder or neck issues. Bring a wrench and trust your body to know what's right. Congrats, by the way! - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Y1ry10j09ScJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
newbie here too. recently fell in love with rivendells am dreaming/scheming ways to call one mine. soon. hello there all. djm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sh60grV9hfMJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW
Hello to you. You are about to make a wise choice in bicycles. I really don't think you could own a better bicycle than a Rivendell. There's a wealth of of information here. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 9:13 PM, djm davidjamesmille...@gmail.com wrote: newbie here too. recently fell in love with rivendells am dreaming/scheming ways to call one mine. soon. hello there all. djm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sh60grV9hfMJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW
Dang, hit send too quick. Good luck on your choice. Best, Clyde (Rambouillet, Hillborne, Quickbeam) Canter I think I spelled Rambouillet correctly. On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.comwrote: Hello to you. You are about to make a wise choice in bicycles. I really don't think you could own a better bicycle than a Rivendell. There's a wealth of of information here. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 9:13 PM, djm davidjamesmille...@gmail.com wrote: newbie here too. recently fell in love with rivendells am dreaming/scheming ways to call one mine. soon. hello there all. djm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sh60grV9hfMJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie here, and to RBW
Charlie, you might enjoy the pics of my '83! Nice bike--the frameset and some parts were my first successful ebay bid...in the late 90's as I recall. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/4538780377/in/set-72157628236685415/ Steve On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 11:47 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- 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. -- 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
now let's just see how funky this volpe will look with albatross bars :) Ordered albatross bars, cork grips, silver bar end shifters, brake levers, and cabling…. On Jun 10, 8:47 pm, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on friction shifting with power-ratchet shifters..I presume you've been shifting index on your Volpe. I thought I would never adapt to friction, but kind of stumbled into it when I bought a couple of bikes with the old Suntour shifters (bar-ends on one, thumbies on another). I figured I would deal with it because that's what they came with, but would prefer indexing if given the choice. Until I bought a couple more bikes with clicks. Nope. Now the loud, clunky index shift drives me crazy. I love the silent, smooth action of power ratchets, and find it just about impossible to miss a shift. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, June 11, 2012 8:41:41 AM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: now let's just see how funky this volpe will look with albatross bars :) Ordered albatross bars, cork grips, silver bar end shifters, brake levers, and cabling…. On Jun 10, 8:47 pm, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/knVU-yGxcZwJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
Another reason why I love the shop. Hard sells are not in anyone vocabulary. Instead of trying sell you a brand new bike, they offered a cheaper way of making the bike more useful. Welcome to the group! On Saturday, June 9, 2012 8:02:34 PM UTC-7, lumpy wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/aiGRIzv0rvcJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
My first nice bicycle was a Bianchi Campione D'Itatlia in about 1982. Grant is right on that's a good bicycle and with a few mods you will get comfy. You'll then have something to ride while you save for a Rivendell. This will also give you time to figure out what you want. Time will always refine your tastes and needs. Tis a good decision you are making. On Jun 9, 8:02 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: so got a chance to meet Grant this afternoon for a quick spin on a 56 Sam Hillborne and a look at what can be done to make my Bianchi Volpe a bit more comfy. Very nice experience there with everyone - Grant assured me that the Volpe is an excellent bike, and gave the suggestion of albatross bars with a longer stem to get me more upright. I think it's worth a shot, and while it is a further investment in a bike I don't yet truly love.Grant's conviction that the volpe can and will serve me well has me with a $200+ shopping cart on rivbike.com oh, and my PBH was more accurately measured at just below 85. On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
Pretty sure a 56. Heading to RBW tomorrow and should know better then. I measured my PBH at just under 81cm and I'm just over 5'8 On Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:48:49 PM UTC-7, pb wrote: What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/KIXhkk3nZ58J. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
Welcome to the group! A fount of information and opinions–much of it even quite useful! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/01JE9WlMH1wJ. 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: Newbie here, and to RBW
What size do you ride/need? :-) On Jun 6, 3:52 pm, lumpy davele...@gmail.com wrote: Hey now, Looks like a fun group here. I live in the bay area and am taking my first trip out to Rivendell this weekend to take a look at some of these beauties in person. I currently ride a Bianchi Volpe, and even with a stem extender can't get the more upright comfort I'm looking for. Doubtful if I can afford a Rivendell this weekend, but I'm certainly going to start saving and scouring craigslist! Mostly a commuter, with occasional longer rides. Commute is 18 miles round trip, and a longer ride for me these days is 20-30. I've ridden steel frames since I started biking in 2003, but mostly on a Marin aggressive bike...only switching to a bianchi last year. Looking forward to learning how comfortable a bike can actually be ;) Dave -- 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.
