Well...it's shiny...and it's not black.
My preference is for the look that forged brakes have.
Angus
On Jul 28, 6:16 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.velo-orange.com/grco610cncbr.html
Those things are saucy. A Dia Compe center pull brakeset that looks
much nicer than
This must be if Jim is wrong day
By looking at the picture of the derailleur the upper pivot and upper
jockey pulley are in different places. Look at the picture and
imagine a shorter chain, it would rotate the cage counter-clockwise,
pulling the upper jockey pulley away from the cog.
Angus
Roy,
I had the same issue with my 26 inch wheeled All-Rounder. I used two
corks as fender spacers at the lower front of the rear fender to get
even fender spacing to the tire (26x2.0) and found I didn't need the
spring-thingie.
Angus
On Jul 28, 9:25 pm, Roy Yates roydya...@gmail.com wrote
business trip.
Angus
On Jul 29, 9:28 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
Wasn't minding my edits this a.m. Meant to say:
Are you just putting the cork between the bike and fender with no
bolt inside?
And to Roy's point, a photo if possible would be much appreciated.
Thanks
and smile :-)
Hope this helps!
Angus
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4845585399/in/photostream/
On Jul 31, 5:59 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I'll take a picture today (thought I had one) and post it.
I used the spring clip that came with the fenders, but spaced it out
of the time.
Angus
On Jul 31, 8:45 am, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice idea! Do you pull out the corks when you want to remove the rear
wheel, or do you have vertical dropouts?
On Saturday, July 31, 2010, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Here we go. Just took
is nice. This is turning into one of my favorite
bicycles.
Angus
On Jun 27, 5:19 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Back in the day I had a silver Rivendell Cyclocross bike, I really
enjoyed the color. A good bike.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2007/cx025-anguslemon0407.html
So when I
If you take a look at the enlarged pictures, it looks like the leather
is already cracking around the rear rivetshmmm.
Angus
On Aug 1, 3:40 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
Joel,
Without dragging this discussion too much further, one comment I'd
make pertaining to the item
Thanks Rene. I haven't re-taped the bars yet...still new paint and 10
year old bar tape!
Angus
On Aug 3, 9:13 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Beautiful bike. Post pictures with the bar taped, I didn't miss them, did I?
As a new Atlantis owner, I have to say that I just love
Nice color...a cream headtube would be great too!
On Aug 3, 11:32 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Try this:http://tiny.cc/maphy
Ryan
On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Wow, I love this color! I don't think I've seen a Rivendell like
this. http://tiny.cc/wreyu
Tom Slick 26x1.4 to Pasela 26x1 1/4) negated the speed
difference. I've since gotten over the speed thing.
I have had, at a time, all my Rivendells set up with the same reach,
bar height etc...made for an easy comparison.
Angus
On Aug 2, 7:54 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
having a few
for me.
Very well put Charlie!
Angus
On Aug 4, 10:46 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
I live in the foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington State.no
matter where I go I have steep hills, its quite aggravating really. My
gearing is 22x32x44 32-12 if that tells you anything.
I'd
together. If it were easy, everyone would do it!
Angus
On Aug 6, 3:49 pm, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
When installing some CR720's today on the Bombadil, I found out they
conflict big time with a Marks front rack, mounted at the braze-ons
below the canti bosses. This is not good. When
can go back if I need to.
Angus
On Aug 6, 9:30 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I bought that romulus from andrew on the list and I hadn't had much
chance to ride it due to family drama but recently I was riding it
more and I wasn't entirely comfortable, but I couldn't figure out what
To add a radius to the bend you can bend them over a dowel/wood broom
handle. I do it in the vise ala the video except with a dowel in
there too.
I don't think it would be a problem in this case, but aluminum doesn't
like sharp corners too much.
Angus
On Aug 7, 9:31 am, J. Burkhalter burk
Michael,
I have run a Rambouillet with tires measuring just less than 25mm
wide. I have not had a shimmy on this bike at any time.
Angus
On Aug 7, 2:37 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
In five years of riding my Rambouillet I have never experienced any
front end shimmy - until
tube with my leg stopped the shimmy. I
don't view that as a problem at all.
I'm not sure this proves anything...other than perhaps a lack of good
judgment on my part.
Angus
On Aug 8, 5:41 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sun, 2010-08-08 at 15:31 -0700, Bob Cooper wrote:
If I
I've discovered some of my favorite roads by getting lost.
Funny how you can find things by being lost!
Angus
On Aug 8, 7:06 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Went out for a bit of a ride today and decided to veer from my charted
course to see what this one hill I'd heard about was like
David,
I have had rims, in the past, wear unevenly next to the spokes.
I agree with time, check the brake pads for cleanliness.
Angus
On Aug 13, 9:53 pm, carnerda...@bellsouth.net
carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote:
My 650B Sam Hillborne has Velocity Synergy rims and Shimano Deore V-
brakes
Thanks for organizing this Marty.
I've had many a memorable ride on my 26 wheeled Rivendell All-
Rounder.
Angus
On Aug 14, 8:45 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
I started a group for All Rounder lovers, but here's the deal: 26
wheeled version only. I know this bike evolved into other models
Angus
On Aug 15, 5:46 pm, carnerda...@bellsouth.net
carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote:
First, thanks to all who have shared their experience, observations and
advice.
Here are the brake
pads:http://www.flickr.com/photos/carner/4892840374/http://www.flickr.com/photos/carner/4892244553/
I removed
Marty,
What good luck!
I like the picture of the factory pouring out black smoke...not
something we would advertise today :-)
Enjoy the unique home!
Angus
On Aug 15, 2:06 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Link to the proof here:
http://tinyurl.com/23gk9au
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Michael,
I believe Grant recently posted that he would make larger Atlantis
sizes as a special order.
I own a 64cm Atlantis and love it!
Angus
On Aug 15, 1:31 pm, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
Over the years, Rivendell has trimmed its offering of larger sizes,
independent of tire size
types of bicycles
do.
Angus
On Aug 21, 10:27 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
I'm going with Eric on this one. I have bikes with both 170 and 175
and can't tell any difference at all. Maybe we share a similar riding
style. There are areas where a lack of sensitivity simplifies life
William,
We put a child stoker kit on the back of our tandem...and found that
little kids can virtually fall asleep and yet not fall off the bike.
Angus
On Aug 21, 11:29 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the kind words. My two kids (9 and 7 years old) have
gotten really
Some of those pictures bring back memories...I spend many a mile on
the Santa-Anna River Trail.
Thanks for posting these David!
Angus
On Aug 28, 8:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking
anti-inflammatories
Beautiful pictures of two beautiful frames Bryan...thank you.
Two or one...I'll take one thanks.
Angus
On Sep 1, 1:04 pm, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
Taiwanese made Maxway, the other
Carl,
I have 26x2.0 on my All-Rounder and used the WIDE 26x65 SKS fenders
from RBW. Tires are 26x2.0 Panaracer Ribmos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4739412549/
As stated on the RBW site they really are quite large, that helps in
the wet.
Angus
On Sep 4, 4:05 am, Carl Otto
a short while to get used to it.
I wanted something durable to ride to work on an these seem to do the
job.
Angus
On Sep 4, 10:43 am, Carl Otto Wollin carlottowol...@hotmail.com
wrote:
Hello Angus
Thank you for your comments!
How are the Panaracer Ribmos for touring, what are the actual
Thank you for sharing this with us Jan.
It does feel like an era of great bicycles people has slipped away
from us a bit this year.
Angus
On Sep 7, 5:39 pm, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
Jean Desbois, builder of many of the finest Rene Herse frames and
components, died last week
, the Brompton is much faster but I
perfer to ride the All-Rounder.
Angus
On Sep 15, 9:32 pm, Kip Otteson kip.otte...@gmail.com wrote:
I noticed yesterday that my kickstand was sitting at a very awkward
angle. I moved it a little and I could see that my kickstand plate
was ripping off of my frame
I recently went to a double on the Rambouillette, but have no desire
to do so on a bike that will end up carrying any significant load.
Angus
On Sep 16, 2:01 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sep 15, 2010, at 10:39 PM, charlie wrote:
I need a wide range triple and I am not afraid
After I was asked what was in the case and charged accordingly...DOH...
(pre baggage fees) I did curb side baggage check with a $10 bill/tip
clearly visible in my handno fees! I guess you could call that a
win-win.
Angus
On Sep 17, 1:02 pm, NickBull nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote:
I just
You gotta love a list where 700cx30mm is skinny
Angus
On Sep 18, 12:34 am, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote:
Mike,
Have you considered the Schwalbe Marathon Racers in the 700cx30mm
size? They're on my short list of next skinny tires to try.
Ron
On Sep 17, 9:34 pm, Michael_S mikeybi
Lynne,
My All-Rounder has 135mm rear spacing, I remove the axles from the
front and rear Phil Wood Hubs when I pack the bike. Otherwise, just
like yours, it's a bit of a pain.
Mine is a 59cm but with 26 wheels...which helps.
Angus
On Sep 19, 2:25 pm, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote:
I
That is a stunning bike David!
Those Joe Bell paint job are certainly nice.
Angus
On Sep 19, 5:37 pm, David Sprunger sprun...@gmail.com wrote:
Rivendellers,
For two years, I've promised to scrub the beausage off my bike and
take some updated pictures. I have finally done so
This is my favorite part of the whole thread
I'll probably re-visit the
idea when it's time to re-paint.
Not thought of a new bike, basic assumption that this bike is good and
will be around for a long time.
I love it!
Angus
On Sep 19, 4:15 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
I
I believe the only Rivendell I have with lawyer lips is the
Quickbeam...somehow they seem to have worn off...so I touched up the
raw area with orange paint. :-)
Angus
On Sep 20, 6:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Neither my Hillborne nor my Bombadil has lawyer lips. My wife's Yves
No, but Rivendell was able to special order me one...only took a few
days.
Angus
On Sep 21, 3:46 pm, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote:
Does anyone have a rear Nitto wire guard that they are not using and
want to sell? Thanx Ride On.
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I have a Tara (elder model according to the web site) but have not
use the ergo/nova. I have used the Tara on both 700c and 26 wheeled
Rivendells.
I like the Tara very much. I have no desire to change.
Angus
On Sep 26, 12:22 pm, canali jwcoll...@hotmail.com wrote:
looking to buy tubus
http://rivendellmountainworks.com/thanks.html
Mentions Grant.
Angus
On Sep 27, 12:19 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv Reader I once
read. Can somebody
Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Some large cities can be amazingly good places to ride.
Angus
On Sep 28, 6:34 pm, Fai Mao i.am.fai@gmail.com wrote:
Hong Kong is not known as a bicycle friendly place or a place where
you go to see natural beauty. But my daily commute is absolutely
And a square taper too!
Looks good...loose the logo.
Angus
On Sep 28, 9:36 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Saw this over at somafeed and since the subject has come up here wrt
to cyclofiend breaking his cranks:
http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/09/sowhat-do-ya-think.html
maybe
Justin,
I friction shift with 6, 7 and 8 speed rear clusters with Silver,
Simplex Retro-frtiction and Suntour Bar Cons shifters.
If the Silver's are jumping gears they have probably loosened,
applying a bit of bees was to the threads seems to help.
Angus
On Oct 3, 3:31 pm, Justin August
My All-Rounder, which I traveled with prior to applying frame saver
had/developed a film of rust over the insides of the tubes. Grant
said to frame saver it and it would be no problem...he was
right...I've had the bike for over 12 years now without a problem
13 more to go!
Angus
On Oct 6, 3
Thanks for the link Jim.
I like the way Jim D has mounted his lights.
I'm about 75% of the way done with a triple CREE LED light...it's
turning out a ton cheaper than most commercial systems.
Angus
On Oct 9, 6:01 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 10/7/10 3:41 PM, Tim McNamara
Know yourself, Be yourself, Improve yourself
I like that Joel...hope the S24O goes well...they usually do even when
they don't.
Angus
On Oct 9, 12:00 pm, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote:
I'm heading out the door in a few minutes to start my 4th ever Sam
Hillborne enabled S24O. Everything
with.
I cycle to improve the quality of my life...being happy, healthy and
challenged...thanks to the Rivendell Owners Bunch for being part of
that.
Angus
On Oct 12, 11:48 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
you read the diatribe on planing on IBOB forum... downright nasty.
~Mike
it!
Angus
On Oct 13, 9:30 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Yeah, each visitor should be presented with appropriate warnings and
disclaimers... Rivendell Bicycle Works is not responsible for your
inability to control your emotional response to these bicycles, nor
are we
then it is still like surfing over a loose surface.
I my previous life we had a very steep, very loose hill that had about
a 50% success rate...ce la vie!
Angus
On Oct 13, 7:04 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Advice sought about riding in the gravel:
Conventional wisdom has
to the
previously mentioned total lack of traction, the contest was
abandoned.
Maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all.
Angus
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David,
I tried Moustache bars but never got used to them. I was allways
wishing for drop bars.
That's what makes this all so interesting...different things work best
for different people.
Angus
On Oct 10, 2:07 pm, David T. davidtren...@yahoo.ca wrote:
I am gradually getting my Quickbeam
for the drops which makes a big difference for
me.
Angus
On Oct 15, 8:16 am, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote:
I ran mustache bars on my Quickbeam almost the whole time I had it.
Overall, I prefer the noodles but I like the 'stache bars a lot too.
The 'stache bars are better (IMO
A nice thing about bicycles; one can (I have) nickel and dime his/her
way into a dream bike...purchasing bits as money is saved.
This Sam Hillborne is a beautiful bike. :-)
Angus
On Oct 15, 10:02 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote:
Beautiful bike. It's not often you see a Riv where
Justin,
I would like the BM IQ Fly if no one else has asked for it.
Thanks!
Angus
On Oct 16, 10:40 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Prices don't include shipping from 19143. Pictures available upon
request.
Rivendell Ribbit Brakes original pads still - $40
Faux TA front
If the fender was warped right out of the box I would send it back.
I've un warped them in the past, it was straight, but not pretty!
I 2nd the vote for a bit more fender to tire clearance than
necessary...additional overlap at the sides helps the fender work
better in the rain.
Angus
On Oct 18
the stays and
it uncrowded the area around the dropout.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4847125706/
I also went up one fender size (width) and it is much easier than
fiddling around with tight clearances.
Angus
On Oct 18, 9:49 am, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm
.
They were about $20 each. Perhaps I should burry a horde in the
backyard
Angus
On Oct 21, 7:02 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
Yes, fellow cyclists. The time approaches. The rumors have begun, of
course. You've read them here and elsewhere. Soon, more signs will
appear
Leave the hole open. I've had water accumulate in the BB of frames
before. If there isn't a hole in the BB shell, now I drill one.
Angus
On Oct 23, 6:28 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been wondering the same thing, in preparation of building up a Romulus.
good to know i can
The lining of derailleur cable housing is usually thicker than the
stuff I've seen that covers exposed brake/derailleur cables.
Angus
On Oct 23, 5:27 pm, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.com wrote:
Problem solved (I think). The local bike shop gave me six inches of
thin (about 1/4 diameter
Thanks for the reminder John...order placed.
On Oct 29, 12:46 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
We've had a super slow week, and yesterday was the slowest day of all.
Grant wrote this last night:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/303
Dave thought of this a little while
race I was furiously ringing cow bells in the middle of a
climb...as he passed by he huffed Dude...don't every f*$in do
this!...we never saw the single speed cross bike again.
Angus
On Oct 31, 5:46 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't SSers usually have their own grouping? So even
It'll rarely be a perfect matchgo for contrast...or do what I did,
which is give up entirely.
Angus
On Nov 12, 11:12 pm, chef mois...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hello. First time post here. I've been reading for a while though:)
Thanks for all the info, its been great. I'm installing interrupters
, in the dark, getting cold,
thinking that the Atlantis is one of my favorite bikes of all
time...if I had to pick just one bike it would be this one. It rode
great loaded down with food and it rode great with empty panniers.
What a nice bike.
Angus
On Nov 13, 9:02 pm, doug peterson dougpn
with less insulation works better than a non-
windproof glove with more. YMMV.
Angus
On Nov 12, 3:49 pm, james meine...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all,
I've been enjoying my Hillborne a lot this Autumn but with Winter
coming I'm thinking about my hands. Last Winter they got cold often
and I think
RB0363 - 64cm Orange received as a frame early 2003.
Angus
On Nov 18, 2:21 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 11/18/10 9:40 AM, NickBull at nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote:
But the SN's must not be precisely sequential, or at least something
is off since SN #1163 is greater
This sounds like a very good option.
I've only found one place in the US selling the S2C (coaster brake).
I'll try my LBS as I don't really want the coaster brake.
Anyone else know where to get these?
Thanks!
Angus
On Nov 21, 9:50 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
Hi
FWIW:
My LBS can order the Sturmey Archer two speed hubs from QBP.
I'm going to build it with a Mavic Open Sport rim to match the
existing Quickbeam rims.
The cogs, $3 each...certainly the cheapest part of this project. :-)
It will be interesting to see how well this works.
Angus
On Nov 23
That looks really nice Steve!
How did you attach the SuperFlash rear light?...it almost looks like
it us capture by the quick release.
Thanks
Angus
On Nov 27, 6:27 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
wrote:
My orange one's RB0202, still spiffily sporting the white tape/saddle combo
wrong).
Angus
On Nov 27, 3:33 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote:
I guess I just got done with my winter project. It involved building
2 wheels and rigging up lights. First time wheelbuilding. Used a
Schmidt generator hub, Velocity Chukker rims, DT double butted
spokes. Front
At least I learned what FUD means... (I had to Google it)
:-)
Angus
On Dec 1, 4:35 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
Perhaps this would be a good time to let this thread end.
If you still have questions or feel the need to comment further, please take
it off list.
thanks
the same
folks!
Never done the Rohloff thing myself.
Angus
On Dec 1, 9:01 am, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote:
I am doing some research for a friend who intends to build up either a
Quickbeam or Simpleone with a Rohloff 14 speed hub. He and I recently
did a mini tour down to Half Moon Bay
bit fits inside the fork
crown, the larger diameter bit ends up outside the fork crown.
Angus
On Dec 7, 7:32 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Gernot
I don't know. I have much more than 1-2mm of threads engaged as
pictured. I'm perfectly fine with the state of the assembly I've
got
Forrest,
I have tried both and prefer drops...I never got used to the mustache
bars.
Nothing wrong with having an accumulation (collection implies it was
intentional) of bars and stems.
Angus
On Dec 9, 5:11 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote:
If you have (or had) an Atlantis, do (did) you
Flash and CatEye LD-1100), then she saw the reflective triangle, both
well before she saw me.
I try and light up to the stupid level...if someone hits me they are
going to look stupid explaining to the police that they didn't see
me.
Stay safe.
Angus
On Dec 10, 4:54 pm, Ray Shine r.sh
inflated at about the same rate as my hands
warmed up :-). Turns out the tire would deflate at about the same
rate than my fingers would loose feeling...one more pump up session
and I was at work.
Worked out just fine in the end.
Angus
On Dec 12, 4:14 pm, David T. davidtren...@yahoo.ca wrote:
Hey
Matthew,
That is truly a beautiful bike...glad you're keeping it.
I am fortunate enough to also have a 64cm Atlantis, it is one of my
favorite bicycles. Rode it to work yesterday.
Angus
On Dec 16, 12:12 am, mkrbec mkr...@gmail.com wrote:
The Atlantis is no longer for sale, I've decided
Nice looking Quickbeam Clyde.
Also thanks for the link to South West Frameworks...I live in East
Texas too and didn't know about them.
Angus
On Dec 18, 6:17 pm, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks!
Found pic of frame here:http://southwestframeworks.com/home%20page.htm
Go
for them, but not for me.
Angus
On Dec 23, 11:08 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been commuting on my Saluki through a series of rain storms here
in Northern Calif.
I like tires with tan sidewalls to my eye they look greatt but in
persistent rainy conditions they turn mucky gray
Mike,
I have 32mm Paselas and SKS fenders on my Rambouillet (using old Campy
sidepulls)
Angus
On Dec 24, 11:11 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
with the front end clearance tire clearance issues on my Ram I'm
seriously considering having canti studs added. I was going to repaint
Ray,
That takes the cake!
Merry Christmass everyone!
Angus
On Dec 24, 11:30 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote:
Zip tied duct tape mud flaps half way through their second winter
(okay a No Cal winter):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wrebb/5289538488/
A good rugged bike deserves good
Beautiful picture!
I want to pain my next bike that shade of blue.
Angus
On Dec 24, 7:13 pm, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote:
Aloha everyone and happy holidays. The rains finally let up here and
we've been treated to a lovely Xmas so far. My Quickbeam is a bit on
the filthy
Happy Holidays everyone!
Hope y'all get some time to ride (or play with) your Rivendell today.
Angus Who takes a short Christmas afternoon bike ride each year
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Very well stated!
That's exactly how I feel about my time with RBW/ROB..another avenue
of cycling.
Angus
On Dec 25, 11:04 am, kavalk kav...@yahoo.com wrote:
I feel compelled to express my gratitude to the
Rivendell bicycle group. I've been on bikes
seemingly for ever (like most of you). I
I recall wrapping telephone wire (thin single strand copper stuff)
around the wheels of my Schwinn Varsity during a school snow day. It
helped the traction a bit, but certainly made the rim brakes lock up
easily!
Angus
On Dec 28, 12:14 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
Forgive me
bad back bike.
Low bars...I'm beyond that now :-)
Angus Middle age has benefits...a tolerant back isn't one of them
On Dec 29, 11:42 pm, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
I wonder if any of you have had a custom frame that you rode for years and
more recently have found that the top tube
I would call and ask Rivendell
I have an 89cm PBH and ride 64cm frames with short stems (80-100mm).
We are all different, I'm sure Grant and his crew have a lot more
experience fitting people to their bikes than I do.
Angus
On Dec 30, 12:09 am, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote
this time) ride starting
from my front door.
6. Continue searching out other East Texas riding areas.
7. Continue to support RBW and my LBS.
8. Finish that DIY LED light I started.
9. Solve the Atlantis BB clunk
10. Eliminate the Rambouillet gear noise
Happy New Year!
Angus
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You received
Beautiful bike! I particularly like the color.
Angus
On Dec 30, 3:33 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote:
My bicycle came alive today, and we were synchronized. It was a great
feeling. Euphoria hit and and drivers kept staring. Maybe it's was
because of the big fellow in the red rain-coat
I'm liking the Don't fall off Not get hit by a car goals.
Angus
On Jan 1, 7:41 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
Bike goal:
Not get hit by a car.
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I spent 21 years in LA...it vowed, that if snow ever stuck to the
ground I would retreat to my rooftop with a video camera.
On Jan 2, 4:32 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
Lucky I got in a 20 miler this morning on the Ram, temp was about
45F. Cuz' now we are getting some heavy
not a 2011 goal.
Angus
On Jan 2, 10:30 pm, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote:
I would list each of these resolutions as my own for 2011...
1. Be better about proactive maintenance on my bikes.
2. Thin down the herd so I stay on top of said maintenance.
3. Get a decent garage heater to make winter
cent of useful life from them...probably to a fault.
Angus who is not yet convinced that all 'cracks' in the sidewalls are
all bad
On Jan 3, 2:24 pm, Michael Shaljian mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote:
I've had a set of Jack Browns on my Quickbeam since getting it in May
'09, and I've probably got near
If it were mine I would ride it.
Looks nice!
Angus
On Jan 4, 11:17 am, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
In the tradition of poking the collective knowledge of the group, i
would like opinions on whether you would ride this chain ring. I
bought this superbe pro crankset for my new
I use a Spanninga too...not very bright compared to the Planet Bike
Super Flash or the PDW Radbot 1000.
Angus
On Jan 7, 10:01 pm, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote:
After commuting home in the dark and rain this evening (Seattle) it
occurred to me that, even with a nice Princeton-tech
I loved, and still love, the Trans-Atlantic Clubroom (or a name
reasonably close to that)
Angus
On Jan 7, 8:42 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com
wrote:
To all who read them, what has been the most interesting article
you've read in a Riv Reader?
I haven't read many, but I
Chris,
Thank you for doing this, good stuff.
I hope I age as well as Tom!
Angus
On Jan 8, 11:45 pm, AdventureCORPS adventureco...@gmail.com wrote:
In December, 2010 there was some discussion on the Classic Rendezvous
(CR) email group about Tom Ritchey, the frame-builder and component
floor is
easy to clean up.
I don't find the Element particularly comfortable, but it's good
enough, has plenty of leg/head room and is very versatile.
Angus
On Jan 15, 6:01 am, zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
This is the second suggestion for the Element. You find plenty of front seat
comfort too
removable and the low
riders were removable. I added two small tabs to make it fit the
front fork of my All-Rounder (rack didn't align with the fork end
eyelets).
I found the rack that I have to be quite flexible with a front load,
the current Front Campee looks much better.
Angus
On Jan 14, 12
Patrick,
Thank you for posting this...the article was enlightening.
Angus Who just finished a bowl of home-made stake and ale pie
On Jan 15, 7:44 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry, Jim, but I think this worth passing
one:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepa-s-iyer/a-foodies
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