[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Beautiful build Scott, love the pallet and those fenders are amazing. I am sure you wife will have miles of smiles on the Betty Ryan West Seattle On Feb 23, 10:32 am, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on > Flickr:http://www.flick

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

My 2 Cents, got a cheap Kalloy and could not keep it adjusted, it was one bolt and no matter how much I cranked the bolt it would not stay in place for more than a couple rides, of course my being 5'11" and 240 (at the time) was probably part of the issue. I have used a VO 2 bolt post for the last

[RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

I use my kleen Kanteens on Novara alloy cages and they fit fine the only issues being some rattle, that is easily solved by slipping a pearl izumi sock over the bottle -no more rattle- and its a great use for those synthetic socks I no longer use since I discovered wool ;-) Thusly http://www.flick

[RBW] Re: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.

If your into 9 speeds Probike kit has the Shimano 9 speed DA for $76 including cables and no shipping or tax charge to the states http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1089 On Mar 7, 9:45 am, doug peterson wrote: > Charlie: > > If you make those washers out of brass, I'm interested.  Rega

[RBW] Re: Wife's new Atlantis

I have always liked the Atlantis green but that red is just gorgeous! Wow. A very lovely bike I am sure it will give your wife miles of smiles. Ryan On Mar 18, 12:09 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Ok so since Dawn hasn't posted I can't help but share this beauty! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tk

[RBW] Re: New, custom, minimalist ss rack for Riv commuter

Wow that is a slick looking rack, very nice - love the paint on that bike too. On Mar 20, 9:20 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5586195366486... > > Lighter than the already very light Fly and very stiff. I'll not put more > than 25 lb on it anywa

[RBW] Re: Soma/Riv Bike

I was in SF on business and lucked into enough time to take Bart out to Walnut Creek to visit Riv. I was fortunate enough to be able to ride the very Soma pictured in the Riv PDF. When I came back after a spin my face was hurting...from smiling so much. I would order one in a heartbeat if I had

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

"72 Cinelli? Molto Bene! got any pictures of it up on the internets? I saw a beautiful vintage Cinelli Super Corsa at the Seattle bike show in February it looked fast and smooth just sitting there. Ryan On Apr 8, 1:41 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > My guess is that any standard 2-prong remover will w

[RBW] Re: A weekend in the Methow Valley

I have camped many times at the North Cascades Ranger station in Marblemount and hiked around Diablo and Colonial creek areas but have never ridden my bike there - its on the bucket list. Looks like you had a great time and wonderful early fall weather. On Sunday, September 22, 2013 11:33:50 P

[RBW] '80s Peugeot built for off road riding, limited Riv content

Tom, I always like to see stories about getting classic steel bikes back on the road. It's always a bit surprising how much clearance a lot the 10/12 speeds have, I have run 37mm with fenders on a vintage Nishiki, Chapeau on your build. I especially like the use of the Nexus rear hub. Ryan -

[RBW] Re: Aspen Gold 3-day trip

I will echo what the others have said those pictures are stunning - chapeau to your Daughter On Thursday, October 3, 2013 5:48:41 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > As my wife reminded me upon my return, I've been trying to get out and > immerse myself in Colorado's glorious aspen colors for ov

[RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

Bill, my first reaction to the diacompe rack was also - it's so tiny it's cute. Ended up using it as a basket support on my sister-in-laws bike. I have been refurbishing old 10 speeds for the last few years and have found center pulls as good or better than side pulls. Ryan S -- You received

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bike repair books?

+1 on Zinn mines got lots of greasy finger prints on it.. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To p

[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

Converted my Handsome Devil from a Sugino XD triple to a compact double to finally a single chain ring 1x9 set up 36t chain ring and 12-36t 9 speed cassette. The gear inch range from 27.2 to 81.5 works well for hilly West Seattle and I have had so few issues with chain drops that the Paul chain

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

Kevin - nice looking rig how do you like your VO PH so far? On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:47:21 PM UTC-7, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: > > > On my VO Passhunter: > > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: 33.3 vs 35 (Jack Brown vs Paselas)

Mattew, I ran Pasela's 700x35c on my Handsome Devil for quite some time, with fenders, and really liked them although a while ago I lost my mind, removed my fenders and crammed some 700x47c Continental touring plus' on the Devil and have been enjoying my poor mans fat bike, or is that fat mans

[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

Hi Patrick I made this switch on my Handsome devil about 3 years ago and love it, I have rarely found I miss the high end and the low is low enough to get me up most of the hills here in hilly west Seattle, I am a gear inches fan since finding Sheldon Browns gear calculator and I set up my bike

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

Hmmm Char burger. As a kid growing up in Portland the family often took trips through the gorge on the way to visit family in Eastern Washington and we would regularly stop at Char Burger in Hood River -yum. On Monday, April 14, 2014 12:41:14 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Or: How I fell

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

Hmmm Char burger. As a kid growing up in Portland the family often took trips through the gorge on the way to visit family in Eastern Washington and we would regularly stop at Char Burger in Hood River -yum. On Monday, April 14, 2014 12:41:14 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Or: How I fell

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrats -new bike day is the best. And as someone who went from 700x38c to 700x47c tires I saw go as fat as you can, its a blast. On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: The 10 most beautiful bikes

Anyone else see the irony of this being posted in the BBC's Auto section.. On Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:17:27 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > At least according to the BBC. I would have included Pat's Betty. > http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140821-the-10-most-beautiful-bicycles > > M

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Yeah for new bike day - what a sweet ride. I too like the original Hunqa Grey and red combo but the cream is classic and looks great. Chapeau On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:42:50 AM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturd

Re: [RBW] Portland

The STP (Seattle to Portland ride) used to end there before they re- routed it to downtown when the started working on the St Johns bridge back in 2003 or so. Lovely setting. On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:09:48 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > So appropriate that the area under the bridge is

[RBW] Re: OT: Oregon Bound

Hi Michael, I will let others speak to the cycling routes but I will make a couple suggestions for your Oregon Trip: - In Portland you should look up, use, Velo Cult not only are they a full service shop, more than capable of doing your assembly work, but the a

[RBW] Re: Roadini

Is it just me or does anyone else look at the name Roadini and think of Jawas shouting Utini ! ?yeah probably just me. Looking forward to see the design On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 8:34:34 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The new Riv email intro

[RBW] Re: Roadini

You are in fact lucky sir! I missed the boat on the Bleriot and it haunts me to this day... ok maybe not haunt but it does bum me out and I hope that someday a 57 or 59 comes my way. On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 4:20:34 AM UTC-7, islaysteve wrote: > > And, as someone recently asked on the facebo

[RBW] Re: Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

Agreed without a doubt. Red Square sounds fine to me although meeting where we can get some Coffee would be nice say http://www.zokacoffee.com/locations.html although I am no expert on good bean in the U district so chime in if you have a better place. Ryan S On Nov 17, 10:01 pm, rcnute wrote

[RBW] Re: Splats and 'Cho

Can't be Moon you can see too much of that dude's face LOL http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2010-11-15 On Nov 20, 7:53 am, "Bill M." wrote: > Yehuda?  Is that you? > > http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3854/22-139m.jpg > > On Nov 18, 4:25 pm, scott wrote: > > > > > They u

[RBW] Re: Seattle Snow Commute

Chapeau Brian and Ryan on the snow commute! I bailed on the commute entirely and worked from home today and based on the traffic reports I was hearing alot of car and bus commuters wish they would have had your commute. Hope you get there and back safe and sound tomorrow, it was pretty icy in spo

[RBW] Re: Arctic Blast 2010!

Thanks for posting the pxi/video Rob - that's more riding that I got done this week. Looks like you had more snow in Wallingford that we did over here in West Seattle. BTW 7 year-olds rock, my girl will be 8 in January On Nov 24, 6:49 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > Thanks. Blondie is mine...7 years

[RBW] Re: Last Minute Decision to Ride the Headlands

Love those spontaneous rides. Great pics and a lovely Bleriot Ray. Certainly a day to be grateful; I am very lucky local loop that includes; a ride through a wooded park, along the Puget Sound, views of the Olympic range, views of Seattle and on a really good day views of Mt Rainier. La Dolce V

[RBW] Re: Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

I am in see you at Zoka On Nov 26, 1:26 am, amoll68 wrote: > I'll be there, but would appreciate some intel in the morning on local > conditions - so I know for sure which bike to bring. I think most of > the snow will be gone by then . . . but would appreciate a > confirmation. > > Thanks, and s

[RBW] Re: How do you wrap the bars like this????

Ace For a diamond wrap (Harlequin) try this site with step by step http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/articles/diamondweave/ On Nov 26, 8:02 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 11/25/10 4:10 PM, ace2962 at ace2...@aol.com wrote: > >    Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find instructions o

[RBW] Re: How do you wrap the bars like this????

Oops I realize I just repeated a link Jim already included - I bow before the vast knowledge of the CycloFiend ;-) On Nov 26, 8:02 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 11/25/10 4:10 PM, ace2962 at ace2...@aol.com wrote: > >    Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find instructions on > wrap

[RBW] Re: Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

Agreed lots of fun, next time I will have to finish up with group and get a pint! Enjoyed meeting all of you and checking out the great bikes. Looking forward to the 1.11.11 ride RyanS On Nov 26, 11:22 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > Indeed, a very enjoyable day, ending up with great conversation an

[RBW] Re: Riv Custom Road report: upgrade to 7-speed friction shifting

Larry that is a beaut! thanks for posting and enjoy On Nov 28, 6:17 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Larry, it looks like a number of people selected your photo.  It is > both a beautiful bike and a stunning shot.  Well done, but three > years?  That's more patience than I can imagine.  On topic with

[RBW] Re: My first new Rivendell (ok Hillborne)

+1 on V brakes with the Tektro road levers. I have them set up with some Avid V brakes on my Handsome Devil. Overall I still prefer sidepulls for set up and adjustment but I like the V's over the Canti's. R On Nov 29, 12:07 am, Daniel M wrote: > Can I also chime in in favor of V-brakes with Te

[RBW] Re: metallic green 59 AHH frame on RBW site now

I agree its a nice frame but I am confused by the word "Special" when that Frame is the same price as a regular AHH. I realize its a custom paint job but since it was "orphaned" and is in the specials section I would expect it to be priced lower than a normal AHH. Perhaps I have misinterpreted th

[RBW] Re: Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary?

Interesting you bring this up. I have commuted to work by bike Monday through Thursday in the dark and wet, I work hard to be visible (ligths fore and aft, yellow reflective rain slicker, helmet light etc..) and am astounded by the number of cyclist who ride after dark with little or no lighting a

[RBW] Re: Brave, Foolish, or maybe necessary?

BB You took the words right out of my mouth- shared responsibility. NEBike I do not absolve Motorist of blame, people (myself included) do need to slow down when its dark put down the cell phone and pay attention. But IMHO riding a bike in the dark with no lights and dark clothing greatly increas

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos today at Riv HQ

Very Cool I have been hoping for an update for months -thanks for the post. It appears to have a 1 inch head tube with quill stem is that the case...? On Dec 11, 4:04 pm, eflayer wrote: > pretty sure i rode this one first today: > > https://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/364/original_oct1visus.

[RBW] Re: 'Round the Mountain Ride 12-12-10 - a set on Flickr

eerie but cool, glad someone was riding today, I was shop vacing water out of the basement- damn you winter rains! Ryan Seattle On Dec 12, 1:17 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Today's wool/leather/lugged steel ride led us to the Napa County backcountry: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/set

[RBW] Re: Pics of new Samuel Hillborne

White tires, orange single tube frame and sidepulls - verry nice. Enjoy On Dec 20, 10:17 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Success! > > And those tires look AWESOME on it!!! > > > > On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 3:55 AM, JimP wrote: > > I think I have it now. Fingers crossed! > > >http://www.flickr.c

[RBW] Re: Was Seattle New Years, Now: Ride Idea for 11 years from now

I will plan on that - really enjoyed the last ride. Ryan On Dec 27, 10:27 am, James Warren wrote: > If you use military time, 22:22 is an actual time on the clock. But it's less > than two hours before midnight. > > On Dec 27, 2010, at 10:20 AM, doug peterson wrote: > > > Always good to plan ah

[RBW] Re: Was Seattle New Years, Now: Ride Idea for 11 years from now

Doh! Just remembered I will be at the Coast for New Years day so Enjoy the ride Riv folks On Dec 27, 10:27 am, James Warren wrote: > If you use military time, 22:22 is an actual time on the clock. But it's less > than two hours before midnight. > > On Dec 27, 2010, at 10:20 AM, doug peterson wr

[RBW] Re: Fenders for Roadeo

Sounds like the fender nut option is a good one but if you are running 700x28c tires you could also do the Planet bike SpeedEZ fenders, I had a pair on a Cannondale and they go on pretty easy and not messing with brakes http://ecom1.planetbike.com/7017.html On Dec 29, 1:38 pm, rperks wrote: > Ge

[RBW] Re: Two-wheeled Donation - a nice twist on the classic "in your name" gift.

Very cool. Kona bikes does a similar deal with their Africa bikes- http://www.konaafricabike.com/ ok slim Riv content but the bikes are Steel framed. On Jan 4, 9:59 am, Marty wrote: > Back at work now, and opened a card from a supplier that must like > bikes as much as I do. They donated to Uni

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

I can only speak to the Pasela's but I am running 700x35c wire beads with Tour Guard and I love them. I have run them at 85 psi and at less than 60 and they run fine either way. I ride on alot of rough pavement in West Seattle and into downtown and they really smooth things out. I too found a g

[RBW] Fender mounted battery powered taillight suggestions?

After commuting home in the dark and rain this evening (Seattle) it occurred to me that, even with a nice Princeton-tech swerve n the seat stay and modest tail pack and back of helmet tail lights, a nice bright rear fender mounted tail light would not be a bad idea. I like the look of the PDW Rad

[RBW] Re: Fender mounted battery powered taillight suggestions?

Thanks for the suggestions all, I now have the FenderBot on my Amazon wish list. On Jan 7, 8:01 pm, RoadieRyan wrote: > After commuting home in the dark and rain this evening (Seattle) it > occurred to me that, even with a nice Princeton-tech swerve n the seat > stay and modest tail

[RBW] Sighting: Bleriot at the Beverage pub in West Seattle Sunday

Riding with my Daughter on Sunday I happened to see a beautiful Bleriot at Beverage, how's that for alliterative, and in particular it had a very handsome set of rear panniers. Does that belong to a list member? if so what kind of Panniers? the new ones from Riv? Ryan -- You received this mess

[RBW] Trip to Rivendell - Rode the San Marcos/AMOS prototype

I was in SF for some business training this week and fortune smiled on me as class let out early Friday afternoon leaving me with enough time to get from Downtown SF out to Walnut creek via BART and back before my evening flight. It was well worth the trip. Grant and Keven were in the showroom an

[RBW] Re: Do Employers Encourage Bike Commuting? (Was Rivbike Editorial)

Agree with JimD, the cyclo-commute is not convenient but I try not to let that stop me and frankly things are pretty well set up for me to ride: -I am fortunate to live fairly close to where I work < 7miles, -have shower/locker facilities available to me in my office building -a safe place to lock

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

Did someone say "donuts" ? hmm I might have to consider riding this year, my last venture on CH was in 2004. On Jan 23, 11:31 am, rcnute wrote: > Yup!  Every year.  I'm bringing my porteur bike with coffee and > doughnuts for all. > > Ryan > > On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt wrote: > > > Any Se

[RBW] Re: Heron Road

Oh man you lucky son of a gun, congrats1 Ryan "I am not jealous" Surface On Jan 31, 6:17 am, "Bill M." wrote: > Wow.  Just... wow.  Nice find. > > On Jan 30, 11:21 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > When we met I told him he'd better pull the ad before his phone > > started ringing off the hook with cal

[RBW] 55cm Bleriot on Ebay -Phoenix

For anyone interested stumbled across this tonight http://tinyurl.com/4sqep52 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

When I sold my go fast, it only took me 10 years to figure out that it was probably too small for me, at first I rode my steel bike with no computer but while I was haunting the used parts bins at Recycled Cycles in Seattle's university district I stumbled across a wireless cateye with a dead batte

[RBW] Re: Red Glorius stolen in Saint Paul

Major Suckage One good thing out of this is the power of the internet unleashed for good. Hope it turns up soon and I hope ^%$# bike thief gets nabbed. On Sep 17, 1:04 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 4:01 PM, cm wrote: > > > That is terrible.. Lets help it gets recovered quick

[RBW] Re: Red Glorius stolen in Saint Paul

Is there a CSI Twin Cities? On Sep 17, 1:04 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 4:01 PM, cm wrote: > > > That is terrible.. Lets help it gets recovered quickly. > > > It seems like someone would need to know what they were looking at to > > steal that bike. That said, I have seen mo

[RBW] Re: Exhibit in Seattle this week: The Art of the Constructeur Bicycle

I was fortunate to get a ride in on Saturday afternoon that included a stop at II Vecchio, gorgeous bikes. Jan thanks for organizing this, it was a real treat to see all those classy bikes in person. Ausgezeichnet! or perhaps more approriately très bon ! Your new book is now on my xmas list ;-)

[RBW] Re: Rivendell and competitive cycling!

LOL too funny ya know come to think of it he would probably have fewer mechanicals on a Roadeo spec'd by Riv. And the Roadeo could have a cool "World Champion" special paintjob for andWait I am taking this waaay too seriously On Sep 28, 6:18 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > It would help to

[RBW] Re: The Great Debate: Green versus Orange Sam Hillborne

Orange. If you had asked me before I saw it I would have said Green for sure but the Orange is so damn gorgeous, especially Adam's shots on Ecovelo On Oct 1, 9:51 am, Steve Park wrote: > Orange.  The green is very nice, but the orange is perfect. > > Rivendell does orange better than any other

[RBW] Re: Bike rentals/demos in Seattle

/Bicycling.aspx RoadieRyan On Oct 1, 2:58 pm, rcnute wrote: > Willkommen in Seattle. > > Recycled Cycles in the University District rents > bikes.http://www.recycledcycles.com/ > > Elliott Bay Bicycles (downtown) might--it's a fun place to stop anyway > and look.  http://

[RBW] Re: Children of Atlantis

Not throw things off course but Soma has just come out with a very nice (by the looks of it) touring frame. The Soma Saga http://somafab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introducing-soma-saga.html no I don't work for them but I do lust after their frames. Kent if I was in the position of chosing between th

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

Scammers Suck! Good luck Mojo I hope it all works out On Oct 9, 8:09 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Although I am all for outing scoundrels, I know that things do very > occasionally get lost in the mail, AND that emails sometimes get dumped into > spam boxes. It is rare but still possible that thi

[RBW] Re: Added Some Photos to Flickr

Always nice to see some lugged goodness thanks for sharing On Oct 8, 4:27 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Cool, good to know that Jitensha is actually open occasionally!  I've only > been lucky enough to gaze through the windows :-) > > > > > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM, JimD wrote: > > Oops.I

[RBW] Re: mounting a bottle dynamo on a fork? (with cantilevers)

Eric I notice you are using Schwables with the nice sidewall ribbing for a dynamo, I have one I am thinking of hooking up to my wife's bike but her tires are smooth wall. Anyone have any experience/opinions on how well the bottle dynamo works with a "smooth sidewall" versus a ribbed one? Thanks

[RBW] Re: Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars

Very nice Bryan love the long reach calipers, like you guys did on a green Sam as I recall, leaves your canti studs as "rack supports" I am definitely in the Orange Sam camp, I like it more every time I see it and I would not describe myself as a lover of orange but it just looks so sharp on this

[RBW] Re: OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas

That stinks! I hope your ride organizer gets it back. I will be extra careful to lock up my Handsome Devil here in Seattle. On Oct 16, 1:52 pm, Cycletex wrote: > Heads up on a stolen 60cm Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas. > > Cream colored frame, tiagra rear derailleur, dura ace downtube > shif

[RBW] Re: OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas

as the drunk thief managed to > > > crash it right in front of a cop and then couldn't successfully > > > explain where he got it: > > >http://www.atxbs.com/?q=node/2304#comments > > > Aaron > > > > On Oct 16, 2009, at 7:14 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas

ub crawls on bikes...which can be a lot of > fun) say you can be ticketed for riding under the influence on a > public road. > > Angus > > On Oct 20, 3:11 pm, RoadieRyan wrote: > > > > > Glad to hear the Handsome Devil was recovered!  A big hurrah for > > stupi

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam!

Devin, very nice build hope you will post again when you have applied the finishing touches. Looking like a candidate for cyclofiend.com Love the inverse lever look btw. My best friend, since well the 70's, is 6' 8" (6' 9" with the afro) and I have been thinking about building up a townie

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

www.campyonly.com > > > >www.wheelsnorth.org > > > > > On Oct 13, 2009, at 8:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > More pics of the headbadge on the painted frame (scroll down to > > bottom): > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/

[RBW] Re: Anyone checked out this pump?

+2 on the Lezyne I have been using the PressureDrive S and really like it, the design is smart and fills up a tire fast and hey that even had a blue one that matched my bike ;-) But seriously if you have ever had the " I have pumped a zillion strokes with this *&^%$ mini pump and my tire still

[RBW] Re: Anyone checked out this pump?

e) source? Neither nearest nor > dearest (= favorite) LBSes have them. > > > > > > On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > > +2 on the Lezyne > > > I have been using the PressureDrive S and really like it,  the design > > is smart and fills u

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

MM As far as the circus thing, I am with ya brotha. I am 5' 11" with a 30 inch inseam and a PBH around 83mm so I don't really fit the "norm" either when I read generalizations around what should fit a 6 footer. I recently purchased a modest Steel frameset (Handsome Devil) and wavered between t

[RBW] Re: Sacramento Tweed Ride

I say Guv'nor looks like a crackin' good time! Thanks for sharing the pics maybe a Tweed ride will spring up in Seattle in 2010. Hmm tweed, biking, beer what's not to like On Nov 10, 5:53 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > Nice! > > There are over 300 pics in the Flickr pool so far, and not one of me >

[RBW] Re: Sackville Quick Review + Photos

Gorgeous shots as usual Alan On Nov 16, 8:18 am, Jim Cloud wrote: > Nice review of the Sackville bags and photos of a well equipped Sam > Hillborne bike!  The medium SaddleSack mounted on an R14 Nitto rack > obviously works quite well. > > Jim > > On Nov 15, 5:28 am, EcoVelo wrote: > > > > > Fo

[RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam

Its a beauty! very nice build. I am sure there are QB purists out there that would shudder but to me both the QB and IGH are about keeping it simple so a marriage of the two makes lots of sense to me.Interested to hear more about the efficency versus a derailleur set up. I *may* be moving t

[RBW] Re: Today's Photos--With Link

Love RE cycles and feel fortunate to have them within driving, or riding, distance. They are great for when you need that one piece to complete a rebuilt or want something that just needs to work but doesn't have to be new and shiny. And they are one of the few shops that have more than just fancy

[RBW] Re: Internal Hub Efficiency: What the Experts Say

I find the most inefficient part of my setup is the guy doing the pedaling. With exception made to racing where such margins can be the difference between comparable atheletes, so says Lance, I think worrying about the IGH being 2 -5% less efficient is akin to a clydesdale like myself insisting t

[RBW] Re: Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne purchase

I have been eyeing that Bleriot myself, if you don't mind me asking where does your Husband come in PBH wise? And I second Manny thanks for sharing the photos and the Experience. One of these days I've got to get there. Ryan (Seattle) On Nov 24, 12:40 am, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Pictures or s

[RBW] Re: Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne purchase

ast week to test out the fenders RR The number of bikes you think you need is always X=N+1 where N= the number you currently have in the quiver ;-) On Nov 24, 11:27 am, Dan Abelson wrote: > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 12:40 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > I have been eyeing that Bleriot myself

[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....

Big Bad (in a good way) and Beautiful -very nice AHH. Looks big enough for my 6'9" best friend with the 40 inch inseam. Personally I like the single top tube look on a road bike. RR On Nov 25, 9:30 am, japhilip wrote: > Here's a pic of my 67 Hilsen.  Single top tube.  http://tinyurl.com/yfu9t

[RBW] Re: Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne purchase

sale in my size as well. > > Dan Abelson > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:27 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > Thanks for the info Cheryl I am a 83 and according to Riv I should be > > looking at a 57 although it appears I could go a size up or down from > > that.  I have n

[RBW] Re: Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne purchase

Whew - my bank account is safe too. On Nov 25, 3:16 pm, Dan Abelson wrote: > On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > Dan I am a helper its what I do ;-)  and just to make it eaiser here > > is a link to the frame at Hiawatha > > >http://www.hiawathacy

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot

Manny First off I gotta say I am a little jealous of your build. Very classy with the Campy bits. I have had my eye on the Bleriot since just before they stopped selling them. I ended up going with a less lugged steel frame from Handsome cycles since I had a set of 700c wheels to use and the fr

[RBW] Re: Riv frames 2010

I second Nicole, not a member but have purchased in the last year and signed up on the website and recieved the recent email On Nov 29, 5:50 pm, "Nicole E." wrote: > I did get the Rivendell Crew email, but I'm not an official due-paying > member, so I gather that getting that email means either t

Re: Fw: [RBW] A bicycle for my fifty something year old mother.

Austin Good for your Mom for getting out and riding and for looking to stretch her cycling and good for you for supporting her! I used a "found on the side of the road" Mixte as the basis for building my Wife a bike for her birthday. It was a Schwinn Mesa Runner from the Mid 80s, or at least tha

[RBW] Re: 62cm Upgraded Quickbeam for "Sale"

Dang if I wasn't to short and too broke I would be all over this -what a beaut! and great cause. As a West Seattleite I applaud your support of Val who builds awesome wheels at Aaron's. Bravo hope someone snaps this up On Dec 5, 1:14 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 1:00 PM,

[RBW] Re: Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

David One other resource. Go to http://www.rideyourbike.com/ my local west seattle bike shop. They specialize in IGH. In the header pull down services and go to internal gears and there is an email address to send questions too although Jims suggestion of going to the source is a good one. G

[RBW] Re: 8-Speed Jtek Bar End Shifter

I did see a interesting solution from an LBS for drop bar IGH combo. They put an extention on the end of the right drop and attached the twist shifter to the extenstion so the twist shift was where a barend would be. It actually looked pretty nice. On Dec 6, 2:35 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > On De

[RBW] Re: New Bombadil group on flickr

Matt pretty powerful post you went from 1 member to 13 in 2 days! nice shots by the way On Dec 6, 10:52 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Thanks Dave, those are awesome!   That's a sweet set-up you've got > there.    As far as quantity goes, post 'em all!   Looks like Jim's > Bombadil page on cyclofie

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Arrived Ten Minutes Ago!

Brah your face must be hurting from all that smiling! I am not sure if I am more Jealous of your new QB or the fact that you are in Hawaii! For context its been in the 20s and into the teens hear in the Pacific NW for the last week. In Seattle we crumble once the temps go outside our 50 to 85 de

[RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

Ken Nice Set up on the Atlantis -is that a Dirtdrop stem and handlebar combo? looks good On Dec 12, 8:05 pm, Ken Mattina wrote: > Funny you would say that. > > I bought my Atlantis at Aaron's.  I have a 79cm pbh and he put me on a 51cm > bike with a very tall nitto stem. > > Within 6 months I d

[RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

Ryan Did they still have the Bleriots prices at a grand? According to Riv's sizing the 57 would be the sweet spot for me and the one at Aaron's is the only one I know about. I guess it doesn't make too much difference what the price is as I don't have much in the new bike fund but just curious.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

The scarcity principle at work, Aaron must have read his Adam Smith. In my not my off handed monitoring of Bleriot availablity I have seen 3 55cm become available in the last month or so and only one 57 cm (on this list) . I wouldn't be surprised, or begrude them, if ABW raised the price on the Al

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for a triathlon and a visit to RBWHQ (My first Riv!)

Luck Bastard indeed Beautiful, Bike Savy and she talks you INTO buying lugged steel goodness! DUDE! Thanks for sharing the story and the pics of your new Sam, be sure to ring your bell and politely say "on your left" as you pass the riders in full aero on their tri bars. Perhaps you could inst

[RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

Brian thanks for posting very sharp build definitely a "walk back for a longer look" bike if I passed it parked infront of a coffee shop. Who knows as a fellow Seattleite I may cross your path. Love the front light solution -brilliant -gives me some ideas about my own lights and also drinking some

[RBW] Re: OT Can someone reccomend a bike shop on the east side of seattle?

I will second Sammaish cycles Also up on the Issaquah Plateau is Pacific cycles http://www.pacbicycle.com/index.html you might want to call first to be sure you can get the One inch quill stem On Dec 20, 8:35 pm, Joshua Kruck wrote: > Thank you both for the responses! > > On Dec 20, 2:44 pm, J

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