Thanks! I have an email into Ed Litton. FYI, I asked Riv too: Give Steve
Rex a call. He's local (Sacramento), reasonable, and unbelievably fast.
We use him for our repairs. http://www.rexcycles.com/;
On Monday, October 22, 2012 8:57:38 AM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote:
I'd say Ed Litton is the go to
Looks like I might be going to Sacramento for a repair. Do you know of any
painters or powder coaters there?
On Monday, October 22, 2012 1:01:37 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
great questions! it is an older bombadil with the double top tube.
green. used. kind of beat up. a little
But easy to surgically cut out necessary clearances, without compromising
structural integrity -- a plus for wooden fenders
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Peter M: One paint shop on the East Coast is Airglow in Atlanta. I had a
bike (pre-Rivendell era for me) painted there and I was very pleased with
the work, as well as the price. The wait was a bit long, and recall that
someone on this forum also had a bike painted by Airglow and was
I'm the Airglow customer who had to wait longer than expected. It was a 1st
year Riv Road. I am very happy with the final product, although it took
some persistent encouragement on my part to get the job finished within my
lifetime. I recommend the work done by Hill Clarke (the painter there) as
Max,
Thank you for the photos.
Simply beautiful! elegant simplicity!
Looks to be realfast n' quick, but very comfy for long fun rides.
I have been having a vicarious love affair with this bike ever since first
seeing the photos you loaded to Jim's site several years hence (at least).
How
Hi All,
I recently had the headset replaced on my beloved X01 (pumpkin). The
mechanic, for some reason cut the steerer tube instead of using spacer for
the new headset. Long story short, he cut it too short and it now does not
fit on on 52 cm frame.
If there is anyone out there in need of a
Nick Legan, formerly of VeloNews, approaches it differently
(http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/11/bikes-and-tech/ask-nick/ask-nick-team-tactics-chain-lengths-choosing-a-new-bike-and-more_197660):
Here’s my chain sizing method for a road bike (with entirely compatible
gearing and derailleurs).
I think I'll stick with the older ones I have and ride them through the
winter, and probably try and track down some newer ones come spring. Thanks
everyone for the info and advice!
On Monday, October 22, 2012 9:12:04 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote:
If you decide you want a pair of the new ones from
Sorry. Correction. I meant $350.00
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The only thing I'd caution on bullmoose bars is to echo Jeremy's statement
that there were a ton of variations - there were both well crafted and
incredibly dangerous versions. Take a moment to examine the insides, check
the welds and look for stress cracks under good light. If that bullmoose
If you didn't see GP's column from yesterday, take a break and read it.
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/34108841116/calling-all
If you are moved to do so, take a moment or two and act.
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Apparently the tick that got me didn't get the memo about the 24-hour
waiting period! My doctor confirms that there are known cases of
transmission in less than 24 hours. The CDC website says that in most
cases the tick has to be attached for 36 to 48 hours. You have to be
careful how you
On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 6:05 PM, CHRIS REINO creino1...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
I recently had the headset replaced on my beloved X01 (pumpkin). The
mechanic, for some reason cut the steerer tube instead of using spacer for
the new headset. Long story short, he cut it too short and it now
As someone who had to visit the terminal ward in the hospital for a few
years when my father in law was dying from I can attest that anything to
brighten up the room or mood can be a huge lift. I have some vintage NYC
post cards I got recently, will do my best with a bike pic (I am an awful
Jim, thanks for passing this along, and Grant, thanks for the post card
idea. I went through the process of my wife dying from breast cancer and,
yes, even the simplest things would serve to lift her spirits. I'm treating
a patient now who has been an avid cyclist and is in the late stages of
Mine is in the mail. Thanks Jim.
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:16:46 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
If you didn't see GP's column from yesterday, take a break and read it.
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/34108841116/calling-all
If you are moved to do so, take a moment or two and act.
I can't wait for the trunksacks in tan!
I own both in Olive Grid Grey so I would have to have a set in tan!
Ha!
On Oct 18, 9:32 am, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
Saw that; one reason why I'd kept going w/ Acorns over Sackvilles was the
lack of tan; my kids have nicknamed me
sent mine out today. great idea.
i am a terrible artist as well, but i think it came out ok.
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Mailed today. My return address stamper includes an image of a bike. That
was my picture. I also indulged my love of wet ink and added a few words.
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote:
sent mine out today. great idea.
i am a terrible artist as well, but i think it
http://www.bbb.org/indianapolis/business-reviews/bicycles-wholesale-and-manufacturers/bicycleeverything-com-in-indianapolis-in-90006346/
run far away. They will happily take your money, then it will be up to you
to get it back.
On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 3:55:03 PM UTC-5, Daniel wrote:
any time you want to know about an online vendor. in google search type
their name then better business bureau. This means something.
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:45:41 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
If they have a 39mm set coming out in November can't you just wait a month?
I am sure the bleriot can run 39s,even with fenders.
On Oct 23, 2012 6:46 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
any time you want to know about an online vendor. in google search type
their name then better business
Yes, I will just wait until Riv has the new ones.
Still waiting to get the Bleriot bac from the shop, too.
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Am I the only Riv-sort who doesn't own a postcard? I don't think I've ever
purchased one in my 50 years. They would have them at Rite Aid, right?
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 3:40:22 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:
Mailed today. My return address stamper includes an
You can get some from RBW: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m82.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Am I the only Riv-sort who doesn't own a postcard? I don't think I've ever
purchased one in my 50 years. They would have them at Rite Aid, right?
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oops. wrong link. Here's the correct one:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m83.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote:
You can get some from RBW: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m82.htm
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com
On Tue, 2012-10-23 at 18:50 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote:
If they have a 39mm set coming out in November can't you just wait a
month? I am sure the bleriot can run 39s,even with fenders.
I ran Hetres on my Saluki, and a friend of mine who is on this list uses
Hetres on her Bleriot, both with
I suggested that, he said he needed better flat protection. I have
personally never going the hetres lacking in this department though,
personally.
On Oct 23, 2012 7:21 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Tue, 2012-10-23 at 18:50 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote:
If they have a 39mm set
Ah, thanks. I looked for those on the site last night, but somehow missed
them. I need some pedals, too, so I'll get an order in tonight.
Joe
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 4:07:23 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote:
oops. wrong link. Here's the correct one:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m83.htm
On
I have never found them lacking damn autocorrect. Hetres rock!
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 7:23 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
I suggested that, he said he needed better flat protection. I have
personally never going the hetres lacking in this department though,
personally.
On
The post office had bicycle themed stamps a while back. I'm using my
favorite, the touring rider.
dougP
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:16:46 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
If you didn't see GP's column from yesterday, take a break and read it.
The best I could do for a riv-themed stamp was the USS Constitution, which
kind of looks like the ship on the Atlantis head badge.
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Interesting lyme disease fact: California, birthplace of the S240, has a
statistically significant lower incidence of lyme disease, thanks to a
lizard--the Western Fence Lizard--which is common in the area, and whose
blood contains a protein that kills the lyme disease bacterium. So when
our
Looking for a set of nutted mount, Tektro, dual pivot road brakes. 47-57mm
reach. I have cash and an XT rapid rise rear derailer that has about 50
miles on it if you need one.
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I also didn't have a postcard but I used a half of a plain greeting card, and sent it in an envelope today - with bike drawing of course (though my drawing has not advanced past 5th grade).JoanOn 10/23/12, Joe Bernardjoerem...@gmail.com wrote:Ah, thanks. I looked for those on the site last night,
Where do you all get your Hetres?
Anyplace selling for less than $120/pair?
I would like to try them sometime, or the Cyprii.
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Got mine at long leaf. They do pop up used from time to time on the list
and ebay/CL.
On Oct 23, 2012 11:35 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Where do you all get your Hetres?
Anyplace selling for less than $120/pair?
I would like to try them sometime, or the Cyprii.
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Enjoying these riv readers I just got. The new scans in the cork. Looks
like a fun treasure-trove of un-racing info. I am looking forward to
reading and learning. I am especially looking forward to the mechanics
stuff it looks like may be in there. I saw one article about how to install
a
Are you both a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan?
Was wondering about the SanFran cultural/possible generational link.
I am a Marylander. But a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan.
Listening to You're my Best Friend while cycling on quiet roads in the
Spring is such a nice
The last few have used color. Btw, the headset article is RR 27..I was just
reading that the other night. Enjoy the typos! There were a* lot* in the
early days.
It's interesting to see someone discover these now. Many of us remember the
days on the iBob List when the Readers came out 4 or 5
On Oct 23, 2012, at 11:13 PM, lungimsam wrote:
Are you both a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan?
Was wondering about the SanFran cultural/possible generational link.
I am a Marylander. But a Rivendell owner and Jefferson Airplane fan.
Listening to You're my Best Friend while
I like them so far.
But the scans aren't that great. Grainy, and the print is not crisp and a
little on the grey side.
But still no problem to read and looks like lots of fun stuff.
I am just glad you can get them all in one spot.
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Actually, the early ones kinda looked like that on paper, too.
Joe
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 10:10:46 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
I like them so far.
But the scans aren't that great. Grainy, and the print is not crisp and a
little on the grey side.
But still no problem to read and looks
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