[RBW] Re: Thoughts and experiences with 48cm Noodles?

I am 6ft, 89cm PBH and ride a 62cm Riv Road and Legolas. I love the fit of these bikes. But my LHT is a 60cm and with its longish top tube I like its fit. When I built up the LHT, I decided to try the wacky Noodle bar that sweeps subtly back towards you. I bought a 46cm and loved it. Loved it so m

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Both of you own an Atlantis? Sheesh, Life is Good! On Feb 26, 9:56 am, doug peterson wrote: > Since this is a "non-scientific tire test" I'll throw in some data to > confuse the issue further.  My wife is a small, light person who's > ridden for a long time on an aluminum Trek with 700c wheels &

[RBW] All Rounder on Chicago CL

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[RBW] Re: Were you "RIV" before you realized it?

Nice saddlebag!. I would argue that back in the day, if those days were pre-1984 or so, we were all Bobish. After 1984 the cycling industry moved away from verstility towards specificity, from small shops to large factories. Of course most cyclists went with them but for a small fringe strange gro

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

If you are looking at an Atlantis, then you are likely in tune with the Riv philosophy. That may not be necessarily true if you were looking at a Roadeo for instance. The folks have many decades experience fitting thousands of mostly happy folks to fine bikes. I suggest you can trust their judgment

[RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference?

Well I don't live in a hilly town like San Francisco, but I do have hills and even a few mountains to climb here in Colorado. I built my Q from scratch and have settled on 39/45 chainrings and a 17/21 dingle in back with a 23 on the flip side. This gives me gears of 72 62 58 50 & 46-flipped, tire

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo frame. Now what?

Is it just me? Or is there something about a bare frame that just begs the imagination? Have fun! On Mar 28, 12:20 pm, Bike Hermit wrote: > > > > H

[RBW] Re: How's the wind in your region?

"If the Low passes to your north, the wind will blow; to the south it will snow." So goes one of those weather sayings. Gusts in the 50-75mph range this morning in western Colorado with the cold front. You get the dry cold front this afternoon in ABQ, the best wind maker of them all. This looks l

[RBW] Re: Beausage and Beaunction

> I am surprised by the many photos I see of bikes that are showroom > floor clean. Either they are not ridden, or, more likely, the owners > spend as much time cleaning them as riding them. Now I do live in a > dry climate... Quite the assumption Patrick. Cleaning a bike takes about as much time

[RBW] Re: Beausage and Beaunction

That is the Legolas group, and only the newest two pictures, and two bags, are my bike. On Apr 7, 6:42 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > Five pictures of the Legolas, five different saddle bags! Forget about > cleaning, when do you find time to organize your bag collection?  :) > > O

[RBW] Re: Wind! (Again)

I remember the grime that would come out of my nose and ears after a lovely spring ride in Las Cruces. And the chain, forget it. I would just replace it come June as the insufferable heat settled in. Sigh, those were the days my friend. On Apr 9, 4:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The NWS advised "g

[RBW] Re:

If the 'handle' connects the seat and down tube (unlike the cool fold- down handle that Rob showed us), wouldn't this also diminish bottom bracket flex? Until a few years ago I would have thought that would be a good thing. Now with the whole planing concept, I am just confused. As I have found in

[RBW] Grant's April 10 post Options

Huh, that's interesting. I never touched the Subject line in my post above On Apr 11, 10:07 am, Mojo wrote: > If the 'handle' connects the seat and down tube (unlike the cool fold- > down handle that Rob showed us), wouldn't this also diminish bottom > bracket

[RBW] Re: Flickr Legola group

> I would think they > could sell boat loads of these, especially if they threw a few eyelets on I think it is written in the sacred Rivendell text that all their bikes will have eyelets. Legolai have a single set front and rear. I am really enjoying mine, and don't get why more people haven't sto

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

My winter projects were completed during the winter, and I like the results. Ever since I received my Riv Road custom in 2001, I have had Ultegra brifters on it, the first brifters I had owned. But the last few years, I have disliked the shape of hoods. I bought some used Campy Veloce brifters (in

[RBW] Re: Flickr Legola group

Thanks for the info Jim. So now they are measuring tube thickness to the nearest 0.05 mm? Really? On Apr 15, 9:13 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > There were 3 runs of Legolas. The first 30 were by Nobilette, and then > 2 runs from Waterford. Mark and Grant both said there are "around 80" > total. > > As fo

[RBW] Re: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?

Yes, pull up with force and off to the side. The highest value of several attempts will be the closest to your true PBH. You can't measure too high. On Apr 23, 7:16 pm, Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > I am thinking of purchasing a new Rivendell for the wider tires tires > (currently ride a "Cream

[RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

Well, that's an elegant solution. Congratulations. My Bertoud touring is straight and true after ~600 miles. I think it is overtaking the B17 as my favorite saddle. On Apr 27, 11:20 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Update on Berthoud Saddle twisting problem... > > The "solution" piece was mailed to me

[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?

I am (6ft, 89PBH) another advocate for drop bars with their many hand positions and the ease to body shift for differing effort or aerodynamics. My current favorite is the Noodle I have three bikes with 46cm Noodles, and one with 44cm and wish the ratio was reversed. I have a Priest bar on my 3spee

[RBW] Re: Marathon Racer vs Ruffy Tuffy

I have used the 700X35 & 26X1.5 Marathon Racer (MR) and the 28mm Ruffy Tuffy (RT) (is there any other size RT?). It is hard to compare tires of such different size. Both tires ride harsh at pressures of ~70-75psi in the MR and ~80-85 in the RT. Both have been quite flat resistent for me. The MR see

[RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

As Pete said, the A520 SPD provides broader foot support that I find more comfortable on longer rides. The step up from that pedal is the A600 http://tinyurl.com/3r7dsn9 though I can't tell the difference between the two when I am riding. I like the A530 on my touring/cargo bike. If I start to fee

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

After reading all the replies here by all you old farts, I realized I am one too. Started riding seriously in High School in 1972 on drop bars, the only bar available except on those English Racers. I have a Priest (Riv pre-Albatross) bar on my towny 3 speed (yes an English Racer: 1966 Robin Hood)

[RBW] Re: Appropriate Answers to Questions on any Bike Forum

I enjoyed that Jim. Thanks in sunny hot breezy not-yet-smoky Albuquack after a ride to Sandia Crest on the Legolas On Jun 16, 1:23 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > A link to this site was recently posted on another Google groups forum > (Internet-BOB). > > http://surlybikes.com/blog/some_answers_to_just_a

[RBW] Re: New SimpleOne owners, how are you liking the Dos Eno?

My Q has been in single speed mode, vs fixed gear mode, for more than a year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/2760281945/in/set-72157607471577085 I am using the 17-19 Dos Eno and that would work for you, though it would be quite low gearing. I am using the 17-19 with a 39-45 up front whic

[RBW] Re: New SimpleOne owners, how are you liking the Dos Eno?

s a true single speed, no flops or Dos Eno, but that > may always change.  I'm not getting younger.  It does coast. > > Hey Mojo!  Interesting to see that Quickbeam color!  Was that stock? > What year?  On my monitor it looks a bit like the S1.  I guess you > have a different v

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

I have that magic 7 stable. I really want to downsize but can't bear to do it yet. Towny (1966 Robin Hood 3 speed) ATB (Salsa Ala Carte) Allrounder (Riv 1996) Road (Riv 2001 custom) Single (2006? Quickbeam) Tour/cargo (2007 Surly LHT) Cross (2010 Legolas). The towny and Single are extra and overla

[RBW] Re: New SimpleOne owners, how are you liking the Dos Eno?

Back in The Day, we rode fixed in the winter for training; supless and all that nonsense. The gear of choice was a 42X16 = 71 gear inches, because that was our small chainring. (Everybody I knew used 42X52or53 chainrings, even in flat-road challenged Colorado.) So when I was choosing my gearing I s

[RBW] Re: New SimpleOne owners, how are you liking the Dos Eno?

Back in The Day, we rode fixed in the winter for training; supless and all that nonsense. The gear of choice was a 42X16 = 71 gear inches, because that was our small chainring. (Everybody I knew used 42X52or53 chainrings, even in flat-road challenged Colorado.) So when I was choosing my gearing I s

[RBW] Re: Summer Riding

I took off work at 4PM on solstice and rode home. Ate a PBJ and filled the water bottles on my favorite bike, then headed out at 5PM for my first over&back of the Colorado National Monument. http://www.nps.gov/colm/photosmultimedia/index.htm The east side climb was in the sun with temps in the low

[RBW] Re: Saddle Comparison - Brooks B17, Swift and Berthoud Touring

I like the Berthoud Touring, for rides up to about 50-60 miles. For those longer rides, the B17 just shines. The Berthoud is flatter than the B17 across the top. I have my Berthoud set up just slightly nose up. All my bikes are handlebar height equal to or up to inch below saddle height. I tried a

[RBW] Re: new (to me) Atlantis

Looks Great Forrest. It just screams adventure. May you get it dirty often and don't spare the paint! On Jun 25, 9:26 am, Forrest wrote: > Took a break in my morning errands to snap a few pics of my new (to > me) 58 cm Atlantis. Trying a compact double crank on it (46/34). > Really liking the Aco

[RBW] Re: B17

Oh my, now that you point it out, this whole thread is really funny! My black one is showing some asymetrical wear. The tan one is turning a richer brown every summer. The eyes on the green one are stretched a bit; otherwise, she's perfect. But I can't bear to part with any of them. Sorry! On J

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Happy belated birthday Manny! The pictures are great. They remind me of watching the Friends TV show and wondering what's wrong with my friends by comparison! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: > My idea of a great birthday? > Do the things I love with the f

[RBW] Re: Lifetime of Tange Bottom Bracket

Oops, for accuracy sake and to not exagerate, my Salsa is a 2006 model. On Friday, September 6, 2013 10:11:45 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: > I don't know yet I have a 2001 Custom with a Tange BB (or is it > Shimano?... no matter they're the same), with unknown but many miles

[RBW] Re: Lifetime of Tange Bottom Bracket

I don't know yet I have a 2001 Custom with a Tange BB (or is it Shimano?... no matter they're the same), with unknown but many miles on it (rough estimate 35,000-50,000 miles). It is a fair day bike but has been caught in several drenching thunderstorms. Anyway the BB is still running smoot

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

I have a low normal RD on my LHT used with friction downtube Simplex shifters and 8speed cassette. I have said here before that the 8 speed shifting is too easy, and I will likely replace it with 9speed when I wear out this chain. I do like it on a touring bike; if the cable ever broke it woul

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

> > For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and > winter riding. > http://www.sporthill.com/products2011.php?ProductGroup=2100 They are warm > into the 20s, teens without significant winds, and to zero with a light > nylon shell. For down to -30F I use light wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

Oh and for downhill skiing, I just pull a pair of robust Patagonia shell pants over these. On Saturday, October 5, 2013 6:51:33 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: > For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and >> winter riding. >> http://www.sporthill.

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Here I am on my 2001 Curt road custom during the 2012 Ride the Rockies near the summit of Ute Pass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Ute Pass. Ute Pass is just west of Divide, CO, > and not near the Gore Range. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Sunday, October 27, 2013 3:54:17 PM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: >> >> Here I am on my 2001 Curt road custom during the 2012 Ride the >> Rockies near the summit

[RBW] Re: Saddlebags vs Revelate bags

My offroad riding buddies all carry packs. I ride with a rack and trunk bag, and strap on panniers for overnights+. Apparently I am hopelessly outdated. So be it. I have that equipment and don't plan to buy another set of bags to fit the latest trends, dagnabit! -- You received this messag

[RBW] I Love Autumn Bike Rides

This was a quick little ride after work until dark this week.Its a trail here in Grand Junction between the Colorado River and the Colorado National Monument. It became just a delightful ride with lovely light and a descent in the dark. -

[RBW] Re: I Love Autumn Bike Rides

Tom Matchakbuilt a low-trail replacement, and the front rack. I could not match the custom copper paint, no matter how hard I tried. On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 6:26:32 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > Beautiful! >>

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Day Ride

Sounds great Patrick, thanks for sharing. But I think Ute Pass is on the Great Divide route in Summit County :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

[RBW] Re: Flash CO Pikes Peak Ride

Wish I could join you, but I have to work through the weekend. Saturday may be the last good mountain ride day of the year. The storm system passing through on Sunday was looking more impressive, producing significant mountain snows. On Monday, November 11, 2013 5:55:01 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patr

[RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike

Of course any Shimano brifter will work with your Shimano derailer and cassette. By any brifter, I mean compatible with the number of cogs you are running. Also Campy brifters will work with a jtek shiftmate. Or a 10speed Campy brifter will work with an

Re: [RBW] Re: Brifters on a country bike

I too have used Ultegra, Veloce, & Athena brifters on Noodles without any issue. At the same time I have used Ritchey Logic and TA cranks, again without any issues. On Monday, March 10, 2014 11:37:52 AM UTC-6, Joan wrote: > > I've been running Shimano Ultegra brifters on Noodles for over 5 years

[RBW] WTT: my Nitto Noodle 46cm for your 44cm Noodle

What you get is an extra 2cm of Noodle goodness along with heat treating. Unfortunately what you also get is some light zigzag removal scratches on the right side of the sleeve because I can be a mechanical idiot. See picture 3 below. No crashes, no non-factory bends, perfectly functional. Can

[RBW] Re: WTT: my Nitto Noodle 46cm for your 44cm Noodle...Trade made

My too wide Noodles have found a new home where they can be appreciated. Thanks! On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:09:15 PM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: > What you get is an extra 2cm of Noodle goodness along with heat treating. > Unfortunately what you also get is some light zigzag removal scratc

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I messaged this to just Patrick, but am sharing with all now. The Berthoud does break in and get much much better. Patience! I am a B17 guy since 1995, but have grown frustrated with inconsistencies and relatively short saddle life. I tried the *Berthoud touring*

[RBW] Re: Non Brooks Saddle recommendations please.

I have found the long-discontinued Avocet O2 women's saddle works great for my offroad bike. It has a flat back and a mid-profile dip like the B17. It is a bit wider and shorter than the B17 but works well for my butt. For reference, I am 6ft, 195lbs, 34 inch waisted pants. I hesitated to mention

[RBW] Re: While we're on the subject of wool..

Good on ya Bruce. Impressive! Wanna share with us how you did it? And if you say ride more and eat less, I will mope and go eat a piece of pie -- 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-

[RBW] All-Rounder shopping and the Christmas spirit

I don't do the night shift well. In spite of feeling all humbuggy, I got out in the afternoon to do some Christmas shopping. Several acts of kindness turned it into a special day. Read it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/5265783630/in/set-72157607471577085/ -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: Looking for good routes in CO, CA, UT

Dave is right, Ft Collins has some great riding. We have a few fun trails here on the West Slope of Colorado http://www.gjmountainbiking.com/ If you are driving through Utah on I-70, there are many many opportunities. Of course there is the Moab area, but closer to the Interstate is the San Rafael

[RBW] Transformed steering, a custom Tom Matchak fork for my poor-man's Atlantis: the LHT

Posted over on the Surly group. Tom Matchak was a pleasure to work with. Recommended. http://groups.google.com/group/surlylht/browse_thread/thread/dc8f29816ec15de3 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

Rene, B17s work very well for me. I first bought one from early Rivendell back in 1995 for my Robin Hood 3speed http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/3993215438/in/set-72157607471577085/ After a few years, I realized it was the most comfortable saddle I had ridden, and bought another for my ro

[RBW] Re: Skewers?

Shimano skewers are nearly impossible to beat mechanically. Any internal cam wins over external. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html On Jan 8, 11:32 am, Marty wrote: > I need a pair of skewers for my next build - using Phil/Riv hubs. > Looking for a nice clean design, and no plastic. Anyone

[RBW] Re: Most interesting Riv Reader Articles

It was back in the mid 90s when I picked up a Bridgestone catalog and read a great article about an american made baseball mitt. That kinda blew my mind and led me to join the new Bridgestone Owners Bunch back then. Of course the Rivendell Readers remained in the wide-range view of topics, but I w

[RBW] Re: 26 inch light?

I too like the Marathon Racers, for good puncture protection, what feels like good rolling efficiency, and excellent wear. But they do have a harsher ride than non-TG Paselas. I am riding them on my 26" wheeled AllRounder & my 700c LHT and will replace them if/when they wear out. On Jan 27, 5:44 

[RBW] Re: game changer dyno hub, bikes, cars, being green etc.

http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-439/Son-20R-32-hole%2C/Detail andnicestreamofconsciousnesscharlie! -- 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 unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Riv Shirt - a set on Flickr

I got one with my custom frameset in 2001. On Feb 15, 8:51 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > A friend of mine sent me this cool Rivendell T-shirt: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626063332138/ > > I don't remember seeing these in the catalog, but it's a very nice shirt with > the

[RBW] Re: Worst Selling Superstars

I will third the cotton stubby hat. I throw it in a bag for emergencies, like sun/rain/bugs in my eyes. Keeps the sun off my 'solar sex panel' (John Hiatt lyrics). Great even for those spring- like ski days. Other Riv hats just don't fit my 7 3/4" head. And I love my Brand V Grab Sack. Its my man

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

As Angus said if its smokin' it ain't good or safe. I would use a safer lower temperature and just leave the chain in longer so that the metal warms and expands and allows better penetration. or there is this really cool stuff called ProLink Pro Gold... On Feb 22, 3:56 am, Angus wrote: > Gernot,

[RBW] I am an idiot; can I salvage my Nitto rack?

So I have the front Nitto rack http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks?a=1&page=4 and I have buggered the threads on the fork crown extension portion enough where it is no longer holding tight (probably unnecesary note to you: don't use those presta head round bolts as washers on this

[RBW] Re: I am an idiot; can I salvage my Nitto rack?

o > > rack has plenty of extra thread length. > > > Hope this helps, good luck! > > > Angus > > > On Sep 20, 4:52 am, Mojo wrote: > > > > So I have the front Nitto > > > rackhttp://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks?a=1&page=4

[RBW] Re: I am an idiot; can I salvage my Nitto rack?

on google) > > > If the threads are too damaged in one area to allow the nut to > > tighten, you may be able to use a short stack of washers to move the > > nut onto a section of threads that are less/undamaged.  My front Nitto > > rack has plenty of extra thr

[RBW] Re: Reader-recommended running shoes

I bought a pair of Vetruvian running shoes after that article. They are made for pronators (foot tends to roll to inside, typically a low soft arch), not supinators such as me (foot tends to roll to outside, typically with a high rigid arch). So the heel of the midsole is made a bit stiffer on the

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

OK I am going to swim against the current here and say plastics are great outdoor clothing. This statement is coming from a 53 yr old retrogrouch who has played in the mountains and deserts his entire life. I love my wool sweaters and socks and undershirts. But when it gets seriously hot or cold,

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

and thinner) and 3 (newer and more robust). On Oct 3, 7:40 pm, Mojo wrote: > OK I am going to swim against the current here and say plastics are > great outdoor clothing. This statement is coming from a 53 yr old > retrogrouch who has played in the mountains and deserts his entire >

[RBW] Review of the Sackville ShopSack

I received my ShopSack http://www.rivbike.com/#product=20-205 from Riv Headquarters just a few days ago. It was meant to go in this basket http://tinyurl.com/y85bqvu First impression: nice bag! simple, front reflector, robust canves, YKK zipper, USA made; I will probably have to will it to one

[RBW] Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

I like this group. I learn alot and like to know there is a community out there that ride and understand functional bikes beyond the racing scene. I also have an intentional naive trust of list members. I have occasionally bought, sold, and traded items, often with items passing in the mail. Rece

[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

> I'm guessing that this topic is serving as a fair warning trying to inspire > the nameless individual into communication... Indeed. I have written to him again, and am giving him until tomorrow morning to respond. I can imagine him being out of town or having computer problems so he cannot re

[RBW] Re: Review of the Sackville ShopSack

The last sentence was meant to read "It would be a great addition to a basket that was permanently mounted to a rack." --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Update: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

Here is an update on this situation. For two weeks, this individual did not respond when I sent him direct emails, but he did respond yestereday when I wrote to him through his original message sent to this group. Both correspondence show the same email-address for him, but perhaps he can't receiv

[RBW] Re: Update: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

Well if you are still reading this string, you must be interested in how a trade in good faith can go bad. Below is the email exchange between Johnny and I, chronology from bottom to top. The two email clients that Johnny is talking about are my login here: Mojo and my email address from home

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

It was wonderful to sell off all my old Look pedals/shoes/cleats a few years back (along with my tubular tires and wheels). Now I use solely (get it?) SPD or platform. Shimano A520 on my main road bikes. Very supportive for long rides. For mixed riding on my Allrounder and Quickbeam (commute/err

[RBW] Re: riv vapor barriers

I was hoping to hear some reviews too. I have an outdoorsy friend who has tried his vapor barrier with mixed results here in the Colorado mountains. I think Grant's discussion of how to use it, under the product description, is quite useful. But I am a little intimidated to just take a summer bag

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I thought they were perfect for my Quickbeam, an odd quirky bike in its own right. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/2760281945/in/set-72157607471577085/ But I wouldn't think to put them on my other bikes. Besides the RuffyTuffy sure rides harsh. As soon as I wear the Speedblends out I wil

[RBW] Re: 1st generation Rivendell Mountain Bike and Colorado 2010 summer rendevous

What a nice offer. I would love to come over from Grand Junction. I have a first generation Allrounder that I use for lots of double track and some single track use. My fatter bike is a Salsa Ala Carte, boingy front. On Oct 16, 9:24 am, Kip Otteson wrote: > Does anyone have a first generation Ri

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

Big Agnes http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Specs/Bag addresses this issue by providing only a sleeve in the bottom of their bags to hold the pad. Their semi-rectangular bags are very comfortable for tossing and turning. On Oct 14, 6:48 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > As an avid backpacker, and one who o

[RBW] Re: Some Ti for Atlantis/Bombadil?

This late summer I sat down on my Ti B17 after a little out-of-saddle jam over a hill and heard a click and tinkle as something hit the road. I went back and saw a piece of metal on the road, and thought perhaps I had just brushed it with my tire. Then I noticed my saddle was squishy. I stopped an

[RBW] Re: Riding shorts liners

I tend to do long rides in Voler cycling shorts that fit well and don't cost as much as other lycra brands. But a gusseted short with either capilene boxers such as this for hot weather http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/mens-active-classic-boxers?p=45096-0-660 or wool for not so hot weather

[RBW] Re: Light Rivendell! And a lot of flats.

Up here in Western Colorado too Patrick. The dying vines are letting los diablitos loose. The gusty cold front that sweeps through ABQ Wednesday morning won't help. Remember these? http://tinyurl.com/yhmkhtq I think I might buy a pair or two. On Oct 27, 11:52 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Gofast

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

I distinctly remember Grant sending out an email a few years back saying the sharp edges of seatposts like the A/C would void the warranty of broken Brooks rails. At least that is how I remember it. Me, being the reckless daredevil adrenalin junkie that I am, have kept my 80s era A/C post on my Qu

[RBW] Re: FS: Ahearne custom

Good luck Ron. Glad to hear your wife's cancer has been slain. My mom is breast cancer free since 1980. My dad has chosen hospice after being diagnosed with cancer starting in his lungs, then on to liver, bones prostate It is a profound time to help him. There are many more jokes and stories

[RBW] Re: Why is Quickbeam a complete bike only?

They used to be offered as complete bikes,or frame only (I am from the school that the fork IS the frame). I ordered my green as frame only. I suppose their are just a few Qs available right now and they are built up. On Nov 7, 8:16 am, stevep33 wrote: > Just curious, does anyone know why you ca

[RBW] Re: XT hubs vs LX hubs?

I have both and can't tell a bit of difference on the bike. I have heard the LX occasionally comes too dry and too tight from the factory. So I loosen the cones and apply more grease and adjust just right. LX and XT are both quality hubs that will last forever, if maintained. Only you can decide i

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 58cm For Sale on eBay

Hi MM, Not to pile on with Newenglandbike's comments, but I too am 6 foot with a 89.2cm PBH. I ride 60-62cm road bikes, including a 60cm LHT (I couldn't justify the cost of an Atlantis for my hauling bike). Your bike's saddle height visually looks like a good fit, perhaps even on the small side o

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 58cm For Sale on eBay

I could be in the circus. :) > > On Nov 10, 7:32 am, Mojo wrote: --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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.

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

There is a Tweed Ride report this Monday evening on NPR's All Things Considered On Nov 16, 8:09 am, Bob wrote: > Bodes well for Mr. Petersen's business: > > http://bit.ly/2r8us3 > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Protecting the top tube from brake cable

I use 3 groups of 3 donuts across the top tube, and they stay put with no migration at all. But perhaps it is my cables. I think I am currently using teflon coated (black) Nashbar cables. On Nov 17, 11:44 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > I have used the rubber doughnuts on a different bike (Indy Fab Planet

[RBW] Re: fenders and short reach brakes

Bruce, My early '96 AllRounder has the Riv turtleneck, but it was a frame option at the time. I believe that is how it was with the first generation frames, an upcharge for the headtube extension. On Nov 20, 6:01 am, Bruce wrote: > Angus: > > Do you recall if the head tube on your '95 was extend

[RBW] Re: status of Atlantis?

Just a little ways down this Group list of topics is Grant's email on this and other RBW topics: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/e18372969e893597# or http://tinyurl.com/yblo7cg On Nov 30, 12:29 am, happyriding wrote: > Hi, > > Can someone give me a run dow

[RBW] Re: A poll: Long distance riding with uprights?

I am with James. Drop bars offer variety, with positions ranging from upright to aggressive. For me this is less about getting aero (though there is that). It is about being able to pull on the bars during strong efforts such as climbing, and have multiple hand/body positions. Cycling is repetitive

[RBW] Re: Italvega Super Special available in Asheville, NC

I raced an Italvega back in 1980-81. It was a good sturdy italian- style bike: Columbus tubing/Campy dropouts of course, reliable handling, road geometry (that is, not the tighter wheelbase/higher BB of the crit-specific bikes that became more popular in the mid 80s), and lug work that was a little

[RBW] The Bicycle Conspiracy

This: http://www.denverpost.com/election2010/ci_15673894?source=email and scientific proof: http://www.mail-archive.com/bik...@danenet.org/msg06690.html -- 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] Re: The Bicycle Conspiracy

with a fixed second link On Aug 5, 4:07 pm, Mojo wrote: > This: > > http://www.denverpost.com/election2010/ci_15673894?source=email > > and scientific proof: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/bik...@danenet.org/msg06690.html -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Riv Road sizing

Hi David, My '01 61.5cm/24inch Riv Road has an 85.5cm mid-toptube standover height. This with 10mm BB drop and RollyPoly tires. 1.5cm standover difference between your and mine is alot! I am guessing you are riding big cushy tires? On Aug 7, 11:14 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Just measured my '01

[RBW] Re: Vitruvian Shoes

I found that if you supinate, that is your ankles tend to roll outward as you walk, then Vitruvians are not for you. The inner half of the heel is more firm, the outer half softer. On Aug 18, 6:23 am, Bruce wrote: > I got a pair of these based on a list recommendation and enjoy them for > cyclin

[RBW] For Sale: Atlantis 61 cm frameset

I have it up on the Seattle Craigslist, along with a couple pictures. I'd like to find a local buyer rather than deal with packing and shipping. I had it built up for a summer, and liked it but it was a bit too large for me. Asking $1500. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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