Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build
On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 1:49 AM, Wade Vidal wrote: > > Thanks it was a fun evening working on it. The seat is serfas that my > brother gave me. I'm thinking about a black b-17. The wheels are bontrager > race lites ( take offs from my wife's bike when she got a new wheel set). I > wasn't sure about the wheels at first but I think they look pretty good they > just need some new tires. A black b-17 would look nice - but the serfas matches pretty well. Those cranks do look good. I know it's not as elegant as a quill stem but that adapter and threadless stem looks pretty good in this picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/4215342856/sizes/l/in/photostream/ well done on the build. -sv -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam
Ray, i.e., I was thinking about just the seat tube "Q" would be enough. The gold in the lettering might just complement the gold/yellow tape and gold brake cable housing. Your thoughts? Ron On Dec 25, 9:52 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > I'm with i.e. Sure looks good sans decals! > > --- On Fri, 12/25/09, i.e. wrote: > > From: i.e. > Subject: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Friday, December 25, 2009, 9:42 PM > > Wow! > > Are you sure you want to put decals on that ride? It's absolutely > gorgeous as-is. > > Congrats! > -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build
on 12/25/09 10:31 PM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote: > I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to test > ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to my > brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components for > christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would be > appreciated. Looks like you've got it going well. I wouldn't be afraid to go bigger on the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. Enjoy every bit of the journey! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam
That sounds like a good idea. That would be just enough. (Just between us, I have never liked the scalloped "Quickbeam" decal. Too gaudy, imho. If I ever repaint my QB, that will not appear on my new paint job.) You are keeping the head badge, I assume. --- On Sat, 12/26/09, Ron MH wrote: From: Ron MH Subject: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6:49 AM Ray, i.e., I was thinking about just the seat tube "Q" would be enough. The gold in the lettering might just complement the gold/yellow tape and gold brake cable housing. Your thoughts? Ron On Dec 25, 9:52 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > I'm with i.e. Sure looks good sans decals! > > --- On Fri, 12/25/09, i.e. wrote: > > From: i.e. > Subject: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Friday, December 25, 2009, 9:42 PM > > Wow! > > Are you sure you want to put decals on that ride? It's absolutely > gorgeous as-is. > > Congrats! > -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build
On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 7:22 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 12/25/09 10:31 PM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote: > > > I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to > test > > ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to > my > > brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components > for > > christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would > be > > appreciated. > > Looks like you've got it going well. I wouldn't be afraid to go bigger on > the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air > volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. > > Enjoy every bit of the journey! > > - J > > The Romulus can fit 35mm tires (w/ or w/out knobbies) quite well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4123007019/ I bet it will turn into a different bike with fat tires! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build
the tires are little narrow I'm going to start with 28mm paselas and see how they do. - Original Message - From: "CycloFiend" To: Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build > on 12/25/09 10:31 PM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote: > >> I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to >> test >> ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to >> my >> brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components >> for >> christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would >> be >> appreciated. > > Looks like you've got it going well. I wouldn't be afraid to go bigger on > the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air > volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. > > Enjoy every bit of the journey! > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > > "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I > follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." > -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam
I'm with you -- I think that would look really nice. Besides, the decal will be on top of the clearcoat, so it's no problem if you change your mind. I say go for it! Isaac On Dec 26, 8:49 am, Ron MH wrote: > Ray, i.e., > > I was thinking about just the seat tube "Q" would be enough. The gold > in the lettering might just complement the gold/yellow tape and gold > brake cable housing. > > Your thoughts? > > Ron > > On Dec 25, 9:52 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > > > > > I'm with i.e. Sure looks good sans decals! > > > --- On Fri, 12/25/09, i.e. wrote: > > > From: i.e. > > Subject: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam > > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > > Date: Friday, December 25, 2009, 9:42 PM > > > Wow! > > > Are you sure you want to put decals on that ride? It's absolutely > > gorgeous as-is. > > > Congrats!- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build
Remember the crowd you're dealing with here... home of the fat-tire (tyre) fetish! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:41 AM, Wade Vidal wrote: > the tires are little narrow I'm going to start with 28mm paselas and see > how > they do. > - Original Message - > From: "CycloFiend" > To: > Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:22 AM > Subject: Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build > > > > on 12/25/09 10:31 PM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote: > > > >> I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to > >> test > >> ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to > >> my > >> brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components > >> for > >> christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input > would > >> be > >> appreciated. > > > > Looks like you've got it going well. I wouldn't be afraid to go bigger > on > > the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air > > volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. > > > > Enjoy every bit of the journey! > > > > - J > > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > > > > > "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I > > follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." > > -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" > > > > -- > > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: christmas day canti rom build
Sharp bike! Canti Roms are prized for their fender-able clearance. I have 28mm, 32mm, and 35mm Paselas that I switch out on the Romulus. I run the 28s with fenders, and the 35s just proved their mettle off road in Chino Hills with David and And, and I've been riding them on my "roadie" route on PCH since then. They are revelatory for the Rom. As cushy as my 650B CdlVs on the road and quite capable on fire roads. I don't know if I'll take them off! For me, the difference in appearance and rolling quality between the 28s and 32s are negligible - the 32s are *far* less uncomfortable, though. And that bike is just asking for the 35s! With fenders. Congrats on the bike. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Dec 26, 8:41 am, "Wade Vidal" wrote: > the tires are little narrow I'm going to start with 28mm paselas and see how > they do. > > > > - Original Message - > From: "CycloFiend" > To: > Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:22 AM > Subject: Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build > > > on 12/25/09 10:31 PM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote: > > >> I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to > >> test > >> ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to > >> my > >> brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components > >> for > >> christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would > >> be > >> appreciated. > > > Looks like you've got it going well. I wouldn't be afraid to go bigger on > > the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air > > volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. > > > Enjoy every bit of the journey! > > > - J > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > > "I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I > > follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me." > > -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" > > > -- > > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] The Evolution of Riv Road Bike Versatility
My brother and I did a little errand ride on our Rivendell road bikes on Christmas Eve. He was on his Road Standard, running 23mm Continental Grand Prix 4000s and I on the Romulus with 35mm Paselas. His Road is set-up very light, and the Romulus is nearing its heaviest but most trail-worthy incarnation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4214822048/ I sometimes consider proposing a trade, but it is nice to have the ability to run those 35s! Seems like the Roadeo is the logical next step in the evolution in Rivendell's "road" bike thinking - and a nice way to split the difference between the Riv Road and Rom/Rams. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Christmas Day Ride; Ibex El Fitto Knicker Review
Hope you all had a great holiday and managed to get a ride in, as well. Looking forward to reading the ride reports of others, especially with new Christmas loot! Here's my report: I rode my Canti-Rom from my home in San Francisco to my oldest son's home in San Mateo for family Christmas dinner. My wife drove down in the car, so I came home with her last night. I've been mostly riding my Quickbeam and jamis commuter, and had not been on the Rom for several weeks. It was fun feeling like I was on a "fast" road bike, again. I decided to ride down the peninsula via the Presidio, Aquatic Park, Embarcadero, SFO, and the Bay Trail. Got as far as Crissy Field in the Presidio before I stopped to take my first photo of a jolly police officer riding a real reindeer! That's when I discovered that my camera battery was dying, although I thought I had charged it. Anyway, I managed one or two shots with it before it quit, the rest of the pix are with the iPhone. Best I could do. After the cop on the reindeer, I rode down along Embarcadero to ATT&T Park where I bumped into a fellow I had not seen since I retired 6 years ago. He was just walking along and I was surprised to see him after all these years. We chatted for about 45 minutes. That set me back, time wise, as my wife had given me strict orders not to arrive at the family gathering any later than 1500 hours. As luck would have it, I was right down the street from the CalTrain station. I have a CalTrain schedule app on my iPhone, and a quick glance of it revealed that I could catch the next train south that was leaving in seven minutes! I rode down, bought the ticket and rode the train as far as San Bruno. That covered about seven miles, and caught me up with the ride schedule. >From San Bruno CalTrain, I continued on my previously planned route and made it to the festivities with 15 minutes to spare. I freshened up, changed clothes (My wife brought down my duffel with the party clothes inside), and had a great evening. The Ibex El Fitto Knickers worked really well. I like my Swobo knickers a smidge better fit-wise, but these are a very close second. I also really like the wind panels that they have across the front of the knees. Those really do block the chilly air. The elastic bands on the calves tended to allow the bottom of each leg to rise more than I like, but it wasn't enough to dissuade me from using these again. The workmanship is superb, and the fit very nice around the thighs and butt. Good riding gear. Here are a few pix, including the cop on a reindeer! http://www.flickr.com/photos/8581...@n03/sets/72157623073460738/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
I had some cool pins (this one is Assoc of Caffienated Wheelmen) on the lil loafter but the backs kept coming off with Road vibration resulting in the pin dropping off the bike so its unadorned right now. Anyone have suggestions for this problem? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryans_rando/3656577484/in/set-72157620434382218/ On Dec 25, 1:56 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > I agree it's not that bright. The big red rectangle is really just a > reflector and there is a small non-blinky light below it. I think it > looks good but I have the blinky on the bag for extra visibility. > > On Dec 25, 1:50 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > > > > > How do you like that taillight? I'm tempted to buy one (assume it's a > > Spanninga), but I have one on my Electra that looks like that, and > > it's not very bright. > > > \Eric > > > On Dec 25, 2009, at 1:46 PM, rob markwardt > > wrote: > > > > oh, and this one... > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502...@n00/3565041470/in/set-721576063... > > > > On Dec 25, 1:44 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > > >> All I have is a blinky on one of mine. > > > >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502...@n00/4197524091/in/photostream/ > > > >> On Dec 25, 1:05 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > > > >>> on 12/25/09 12:00 PM, Eric Norris at campyonly...@me.com wrote: > > > >>> OK ... one last post, then my beautiful wife and I are off to > > >>> Disneyland! > > > >>> What's on *your* seat bag? I've posted photos of a few of mine ... > > > >>>http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623068544986/ > > > >>> Add 'em here - > > > >>>http://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclesaddlebags/ > > > >>> - J > > > >>> -- > > >>> Jim Edgar > > >>> cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > >>> Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > >>> Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > >>> Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > >>> Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/ > > >>> guidelines > > > >>> "There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette never > > >>> would have > > >>> done that, and somehow because she did think about it like it was > > >>> something > > >>> alive." > > > >>> William Gibson - "Virtual Light"- Hide quoted text - > > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > > -- > > > > 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- > > > bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en > > > .- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Christmas Day Ride; Ibex El Fitto Knicker Review
great story nice pictures! On Dec 26, 9:22 am, Ray wrote: > Hope you all had a great holiday and managed to get a ride in, as > well. Looking forward to reading the ride reports of others, > especially with new Christmas loot! Here's my report: > > I rode my Canti-Rom from my home in San Francisco to my oldest son's > home in San Mateo for family Christmas dinner. My wife drove down in > the car, so I came home with her last night. > > I've been mostly riding my Quickbeam and jamis commuter, and had not > been on the Rom for several weeks. It was fun feeling like I was on a > "fast" road bike, again. I decided to ride down the peninsula via the > Presidio, Aquatic Park, Embarcadero, SFO, and the Bay Trail. Got as > far as Crissy Field in the Presidio before I stopped to take my first > photo of a jolly police officer riding a real reindeer! That's when I > discovered that my camera battery was dying, although I thought I had > charged it. Anyway, I managed one or two shots with it before it > quit, the rest of the pix are with the iPhone. Best I could do. > > After the cop on the reindeer, I rode down along Embarcadero to ATT&T > Park where I bumped into a fellow I had not seen since I retired 6 > years ago. He was just walking along and I was surprised to see him > after all these years. We chatted for about 45 minutes. That set me > back, time wise, as my wife had given me strict orders not to arrive > at the family gathering any later than 1500 hours. As luck would have > it, I was right down the street from the CalTrain station. I have a > CalTrain schedule app on my iPhone, and a quick glance of it revealed > that I could catch the next train south that was leaving in seven > minutes! I rode down, bought the ticket and rode the train as far as > San Bruno. That covered about seven miles, and caught me up with the > ride schedule. > > From San Bruno CalTrain, I continued on my previously planned route > and made it to the festivities with 15 minutes to spare. I freshened > up, changed clothes (My wife brought down my duffel with the party > clothes inside), and had a great evening. > > The Ibex El Fitto Knickers worked really well. I like my Swobo > knickers a smidge better fit-wise, but these are a very close second. > I also really like the wind panels that they have across the front of > the knees. Those really do block the chilly air. The elastic bands > on the calves tended to allow the bottom of each leg to rise more than > I like, but it wasn't enough to dissuade me from using these again. > The workmanship is superb, and the fit very nice around the thighs and > butt. Good riding gear. > > Here are a few pix, including the cop on a reindeer! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/8581...@n03/sets/72157623073460738/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] The Evolution of Riv Road Bike Versatility
Esteban's Romulus is one of my favorites. the photo of it against a darker blue painted wall is in fact a wallpaper in my Webshots rotation. My Riv Road is about the same blue (you know, the early light blue that they came in) and this morning, I took it on a 40 mile ride at 32F over coarse and hilly rural roads. The MaxyFastys (33.4 mm) made the bike truly a dream to ride over rough roads.My aluminum framed companions were not quite so happy with their own mounts. The bike is converted to 650B which is how I can use them, and going that route is another option in the "evolution" of road bike thinking. It will take fatter tires still, should I want them. If I wanted to race the bike (zero chance of that, as anyone who has ridden with me can attest) I'd put on 32 mm Cypres at max pressure, or possibly the upcoming 38 mm Pari-Moto tire from Pascenti. (yes, it is supposed to be a fast fat tire) Tailwinds From: Esteban To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sat, December 26, 2009 11:18:18 AM Subject: [RBW] The Evolution of Riv Road Bike Versatility I sometimes consider proposing a trade, but it is nice to have the ability to run those 35s! Seems like the Roadeo is the logical next step in the evolution in Rivendell's "road" bike thinking - and a nice way to split the difference between the Riv Road and Rom/Rams. Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling
Hi Everyone! Grant Petersen wrote an article titled "S20Os: Bicycle Camping for the Time Challenged" that was published in Adventure Cycling's Adventure Cyclist magazine in January of 2007. The link to the article is here: http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/Petersen_S240s.pdf If you're not familiar with Adventure Cycling, in my opinion, they are a very BOBish organization. They're all about getting people on bikes - in fact, their mission statement is " to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery." While the organization is the only one I know of that has guided "expedition"- type trips, they also have shorter organized tours along with a 45,000 mile network of mapped routes in the US. The routes are both point-to- point and loops, and you can make a ton of loops out of the point-to- point routes. They're good people with a good mission, have been at it since 1974, and support the same sort of things that we do here. Their mission and vision statements are here: http://www.adventurecycling.org/whoweare/mission.cfm I hope that all of you are able to ride all you want to in the coming year. Best, Wally -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
on 12/26/09 10:06 AM, RoadieRyan at rya...@hotmail.com wrote: > I had some cool pins (this one is Assoc of Caffienated Wheelmen) on > the lil loafter but the backs kept coming off with Road vibration > resulting in the pin dropping off the bike so its unadorned right > now. Anyone have suggestions for this problem? > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryans_rando/3656577484/in/set-72157620434382218/ Tiny drop of blue Loctite? Haven't tried it, but I've lost a few pins off one of my backpacks over the years. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling
Thanks for the link! René -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Jim -- many of us are also members of this group: tour...@bikelist.org. As you and others probably know, that group of folks seem to get tangenital quite often, and the discourse eventually devolves into sniping and snits, etc. The latest string involves weapons, and other decidedly non-touring aspects. I just wanted to express to you how much I appreciate your holding this group pretty much on course. I am one prone to tangents and sidebars, so I know of what I speak. You're doing a great job! And kudos to the other list members who seem to stayed focused and informative. RS -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
hereh, here! On Dec 26, 11:20 am, Ray wrote: > Jim -- many of us are also members of this group: > tour...@bikelist.org. > > As you and others probably know, that group of folks seem to get > tangenital quite often, and the discourse eventually devolves into > sniping and snits, etc. The latest string involves weapons, and other > decidedly non-touring aspects. > > I just wanted to express to you how much I appreciate your holding > this group pretty much on course. I am one prone to tangents and > sidebars, so I know of what I speak. You're doing a great job! > > And kudos to the other list members who seem to stayed focused and > informative. > > RS -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Agree completely! Fantastic job by CF. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
My gofast, with *canvas* Country Bag. http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5419635940706430738 Patrick "It's OK, I was raised a Catholic" Moore On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > OK ... one last post, then my beautiful wife and I are off to Disneyland! > > What's on *your* seat bag? I've posted photos of a few of mine ... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623068544986/ > > Thought it would be fun to see how others on this list adorn their bikes. > > --Eric > www.wheelsnorth.org > www.campyonly.com > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
While I still subscribe to other groups, I pretty much only post here as it feels like home :-) Kudos and a happy Boxing Day! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Big Paulie wrote: > Agree completely! Fantastic job by CF. > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Yes, without a doubt let's thank Cyclofiend. I'd also like to say thanks to group members for, by and large, keeping discussions relevant, intelligent, and mature. This is a great group of folks here and like David said, "it feels like home". Oh, and of course, thanks to the folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works. --mike -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Thanks, Cyclofiend, for all your work. Patrick "just got 3 pr of wool socks and ordered a SON front wheel from Rich" Moore On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 3:18 PM, Mike wrote: > Yes, without a doubt let's thank Cyclofiend. I'd also like to say > thanks to group members for, by and large, keeping discussions > relevant, intelligent, and mature. This is a great group of folks here > and like David said, "it feels like home". > > Oh, and of course, thanks to the folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works. > > --mike > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: christmas day canti rom build
Wade your first build is looking excellent! My advice would be to take your time and if you run into issues use your resources. I rely on (in no real order); this forum, Sheldon Brown's site, Park tools site for videos and good tech breakdowns of "how tos" and "Zinn and the Art of road bike Maintenance". It can be tough to walk away when you get stuck -to clear your mind (especially when you are so close to the first ride you can taste it) but I have never regretted walking away and coming back later, i am almost always amazed how "easy" the issue that was blocking me is to resolve with a little time away. Looks like a super sweet ride hope you get many miles of smiles RR Abike and light-hearted, I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose. (with apologies to W.Whitman) On Dec 25, 10:31 pm, "Wade Vidal" wrote: > I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to test > ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to my > brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components for > christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would be > appreciated. > > Wade -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
In a message dated 12/26/2009 5:18:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mjawn...@gmail.com writes: Yes, without a doubt let's thank Cyclofiend. I'd also like to say thanks to group members for, by and large, keeping discussions relevant, intelligent, and mature. This is a great group of folks here and like David said, "it feels like home". Couldn't agree more. Yesterday, in between playing Wii games with my daughter, I read the Christmas day ride posts and felt this group really "is family". Oh, and of course, thanks to the folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works. Still don't like the "Roadeo" name (no offence), but love you guys! Bill Louisville, Ky -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
Not sure where to send you locally, but where I live the local flag and banner shop (Elmer's) sells hard rubbery-plastic pinbacks that hold pins on more firmly than the original metal backs do. There's also a metal pinback that's spring-loaded and grips better than the originals. (My Caffeinated Wheelmen pin came with this version and so far no problems). Good luck --Beth On Dec 26, 10:06 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > I had some cool pins (this one is Assoc of Caffienated Wheelmen) on > the lil loafter but the backs kept coming off with Road vibration > resulting in the pin dropping off the bike so its unadorned right > now. Anyone have suggestions for this problem? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
Here's my oldest saddlebag, purchased in 1998 or so when Carradice briefly ran out of the black fabric and made up a forest green run for Rivendell to sell. I decided to go ahead and buy the green one rather than wait who-knows-how-long for the black bags to return: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/3352745506/ And yes, I *earned* those "Camper" and "Biker" merit badges (back when the earth cooled). Found them in my box of Girl Scout memoribilia a couple of years ago and decided to add them to the bag. I'd love to add a Rivendell Weekend patch to the lot someday... --Beth On Dec 25, 12:00 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > What's on *your* seat bag? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Christmas day Honjo Installation.
Got my little brother some honjo fenders for christmas. Took some time to get on but well worth it. No leather washers but don't think it's really needed. Expect better pictures when the weather is better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157622871781771/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Christmas day Honjo Installation.
Re: image 1981 -- I presume those red PJs are wool! --- On Sat, 12/26/09, manueljohnacosta wrote: From: manueljohnacosta Subject: [RBW] Christmas day Honjo Installation. To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Saturday, December 26, 2009, 3:35 PM Got my little brother some honjo fenders for christmas. Took some time to get on but well worth it. No leather washers but don't think it's really needed. Expect better pictures when the weather is better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157622871781771/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Christmas day Honjo Installation.
In a message dated 12/26/2009 6:43:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, r.sh...@sbcglobal.net writes: I presume those red PJs are wool! At least MUSA! -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Christmas day Honjo Installation.
Sorry they aren't wool. Their from Jcrew -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: christmas day canti rom build
Ryan you are absolutely right about walking away. I was having lot of trouble setting up the brakes and that was the last thing I needed to do before the first test ride. I took a break and came back to it and now they working pretty well. I got to make my test ride in the dark but it was still fun to get it going. here are some more pics with the brakes on http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/?saved=1 - Original Message - From: "RoadieRyan" To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:41 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: christmas day canti rom build Wade your first build is looking excellent! My advice would be to take your time and if you run into issues use your resources. I rely on (in no real order); this forum, Sheldon Brown's site, Park tools site for videos and good tech breakdowns of "how tos" and "Zinn and the Art of road bike Maintenance". It can be tough to walk away when you get stuck -to clear your mind (especially when you are so close to the first ride you can taste it) but I have never regretted walking away and coming back later, i am almost always amazed how "easy" the issue that was blocking me is to resolve with a little time away. Looks like a super sweet ride hope you get many miles of smiles RR Abike and light-hearted, I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose. (with apologies to W.Whitman) On Dec 25, 10:31 pm, "Wade Vidal" wrote: > I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to test > ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to my > brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components > for christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would > be appreciated. > > Wade -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr
I am quite proud of the Award Medallion on the tail of this Seat Bag. A prestigious award, after many hours on the Death Ride and the Gran Fondo, courtesty Doc Gianetto, Sonoma County's own Dr. Ferrari. Scroll down to the last pic: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc719-maxbeach1109.html TTM -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Christmas day Honjo Installation.
Nice to see someone who has the GUTS to ride an upgrade bike in his/ her PJs Angus On Dec 26, 5:35 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Got my little brother some honjo fenders for christmas. Took some time > to get on but well worth it. No leather washers but don't think it's > really needed. Expect better pictures when the weather is better. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157622871781771/ -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: christmas day canti rom build
Beautiful bike Wade! I love the silvery color...I had a silver Rivendell once...and I will have one again as soon a a repaint rears it's head. Angus On Dec 26, 12:31 am, "Wade Vidal" wrote: > I finally got to start my romulus build today. With any luck I get to test > ride it tomorrow. This is my first build and first rivendell thanks to my > brother for the frame (and tech support) and my wife for the components for > christmas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45895...@n02/. Any input would be > appreciated. > > Wade -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Kudos indeed!!! This is the first group where I felt comfortable enough to start posting and asking questions, and I must say checking it daily is something I always look forward to! René On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM, wrote: > > > In a message dated 12/26/2009 5:18:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > mjawn...@gmail.com writes: > > Yes, without a doubt let's thank Cyclofiend. I'd also like to say > thanks to group members for, by and large, keeping discussions > relevant, intelligent, and mature. This is a great group of folks here > and like David said, "it feels like home". > > >Couldn't agree more. Yesterday, in between playing Wii games with my > daughter, I read the Christmas day ride posts and felt this group really "is > family". > > > > Oh, and of course, thanks to the folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works. > > > Still don't like the "Roadeo" name (no offence), but love you guys! > Bill > Louisville, Ky > > > > > -- > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Thanks for all the hard work. This time, I really, really, promise to post pics of my Atlantis on the site, just as soon as I get back from my next trip :). Seriously, this is a great site with wonderful people. Lugs for all & all for lugs! dougP On Dec 26, 7:44 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Kudos indeed!!! > > This is the first group where I felt comfortable enough to start posting and > asking questions, and I must say checking it daily is something I always > look forward to! > > René > > > > On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM, wrote: > > > In a message dated 12/26/2009 5:18:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > > mjawn...@gmail.com writes: > > > Yes, without a doubt let's thank Cyclofiend. I'd also like to say > > thanks to group members for, by and large, keeping discussions > > relevant, intelligent, and mature. This is a great group of folks here > > and like David said, "it feels like home". > > > Couldn't agree more. Yesterday, in between playing Wii games with my > > daughter, I read the Christmas day ride posts and felt this group really "is > > family". > > > Oh, and of course, thanks to the folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works. > > > Still don't like the "Roadeo" name (no offence), but love you guys! > > Bill > > Louisville, Ky > > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] B-17 vs. Champion Flyer
After having taken a couple of rides on and off-road with my Bombadil, and after seeing many pictures of Bombadil and Atlantis bikes with sprung saddles, I've begun wondering if putting a Champion Flyer saddle on the Bombadil is a good move. Obviously on the road the B-17 feels fine, but off-road you have to always stand up when going over rough stuff. How do others here feel about the Champion Flyer and what would be the pros/cons of doing such a move? What are the advantages of using one for on-road riding/touring? Thanks all! René -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: B-17 vs. Champion Flyer
I have a Champion Flyer on my commuter. I doubt I'd buy another one. While you can still attach a large saddle bag to the saddle, because of the springs you can't attach a smaller bag such as a Barley or XS Sackville. It's also very heavy. I find B-17s to be pretty darn comfy without the springs. --mike -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] B-17 vs. Champion Flyer
I have one for sale if you or anyone else is interested... $60 + shipping to find out if it works for you!!! What a bargain! I find the springs are nice and take a little bit of the edge off, but the tops are too soft for my taste (different leather than B17???). On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > After having taken a couple of rides on and off-road with my Bombadil, and > after seeing many pictures of Bombadil and Atlantis bikes with sprung > saddles, I've begun wondering if putting a Champion Flyer saddle on the > Bombadil is a good move. Obviously on the road the B-17 feels fine, but > off-road you have to always stand up when going over rough stuff. > > How do others here feel about the Champion Flyer and what would be the > pros/cons of doing such a move? What are the advantages of using one for > on-road riding/touring? > > Thanks all! > > René > > -- > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] B-17 vs. Champion Flyer
I have both; the B-17 on my Quickbeam, which I have set up with Noodle bars to give me the most variety of position possible, and the Champion Flyer on a 1997 Cannondale F-900 with Albatross bars set up for more upright "city" riding, which, however, allows me to lean forward on the bends of the Albatross bars, if I don't need brakes. The Cannondale has a suspension fork, and the springs in the saddle give me a fully "suspended" ride. It's really just fine for rough dirt roads and city lumps, allowing me to stay seated on bigger bumps in the road, especially on longer rides when I sit upright more, and ride more leisurely. I can ride all day on the Quickbeam, though, just about anywhere. My muscles provide suspension, of course, on big and small bumps, on both bikes. Recent research, and experience, shows that a lot of rider energy goes into adapting to rough roads. This research shows that suspension works best when it's closest to the road: tires first, then frame, then saddle and bars. I'm surprised that more rough riders haven't adopted a sprung saddle, even on top of a full-suspension frame and fat tires for really rough trails. Tires have limits, and suspended frames have stiction, while saddle springs have no stiction, like tires, and easily absorb high frequency vibrations, and even though they have limits in the amplitude of the shocks they can absorb. And really, I have no use for complicated mechanical suspension where I want to ride a bike. I'd just as soon walk and smell the creosote brush as ride a fully suspended bike on a really technical trail (for me) these days. In other words, of course, the Champion Flyer would be a fine choice for a Bombadil! Why not? Cost & weight isn't the factor it might be for lesser frames. The only caveat might be the variable quality of Brooks leather these days. I've had good luck with mine, but really thick leather seems to be found on Berthoud saddles, which don't come with springs so far as I know. On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 9:31 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > After having taken a couple of rides on and off-road with my Bombadil, and > after seeing many pictures of Bombadil and Atlantis bikes with sprung > saddles, I've begun wondering if putting a Champion Flyer saddle on the > Bombadil is a good move. Obviously on the road the B-17 feels fine, but > off-road you have to always stand up when going over rough stuff. > How do others here feel about the Champion Flyer and what would be the > pros/cons of doing such a move? What are the advantages of using one for > on-road riding/touring? > Thanks all! > René > > -- > > 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Year end summary and initial Bombadil feedback...
I'm getting ready to leave for a family vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, so there won't be any more riding for me this year unless I manage to do some convincing and we rent some beach cruisers to ride there... What a year this one has been, and I'm only talking about cycling; no other serious stuff for now. After a very difficult cycling 2008, where the year went by and I wasn't able to accomplish any of my personal cycling and weight loss goals, 2009 was much better. I managed to get into a pretty steady biking commute to work, either riding one way in the morning (12.5 miles) and taking Caltrain back home in the evening (4 miles+train) when I wasn't traveling, which was pretty often in the second half of the year. I discovered Rivendell and closed the year with an A. Homer Hilsen and a Bombadil, having sold a Gunnar CrossHairs and a Cannondale F500 that just couldn't fit me no matter how hard I tried. Still on the judgement table, an almost brand new (100 miles or so) full carbon and 16.5 lbs Specialized Roubaix SL2 with a combo of Sram Red components that I can't quite fit in comfortably after riding the Rivendells. Waiting for the spring to see how much I can get for it. Managed to loose about 20 pounds (not continuously) over the 12 month span, but regained about 2 - 3 pounds during the holidays. I start the year full of excitement about continuing to commute regularly (and overcome my resistance to ride in the rain), continue to lose weight and becoming fitter now that I can ride pretty comfortably so I can start introducing some longer rides (Ray must think I'm bluffing, but I really want to ride with him from San Francisco to Palo Alto) and really hoping I'll be able to join any local Rivendell rides as well as get started with the newly (for me) discovered concept of the S24O. Now to the Bombadil report... I've ridden the Bombadil with 29er knobby tires on mountain biking trails twice, although I must say those trails are quite mild. Once in Arrastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, and the second time in China Camp. Both times the rides were a blast, and I was very surprised at how comfortable, compliant and secure I felt on the Bombadil. I rode with Moustache handlebars and must say that I really love them on the dirt. The trails were compact and the Bombadil tracked beautifully. Over rocks and other rough spots, I just stood on the pedals and flowed with the bike in a way I must say just felt perfect. I then switched wheels and rode with 40mm Marathon Extreme tires on the road and some dirt trails around Stanford (Lagunita). On the pavement, the bike rolled very smoothly and quietly; there was no hint of noise from the tires and they felt very smooth and with little rolling resistance. I never tried the previous Marathon XT tires, but I must say these are great. Off road, the bike handled perfectly and even while going through some short steep climbs where I had to stand on the pedals to clear them, the bike never hesitated nor the tires slipped. I'm seriously considering leaving those tires permanently on the bike, as it seems the Bombadil is going to be my bike for trail riding and not really technical mountain biking as I'll use my dual suspension trail bike for the more technical riding, at least for now. We'll have to see if I end up avoiding the dual suspension bike in favor of the Bombadil or not. I may also try the Marathon Supremes in the 700 x 2.0 version, but am not sure about that yet. Riding the Moustache bars on the road has produced some hand pain/discomfort so I've been playing with both the tilt and the height of the bars to address that. It seems I've finally got it to a point where the discomfort is minimized, but all I've done are 1 hour rides these past few days so I don't know how my hands would fare on longer rides on the road. With its ultimate use goal as it appears to be shaping up, when I get back from my family vacation, I'll put steel fenders on the Bombadil and report back. I didn't quite like how the Cascadia fenders looked, so I didn't install them and since they didn't have any safety releases as I had expected, then there doesn't seem to be any point in keeping them. I'll either return them or put them for sale if I can't return them. So far, my best cycling highlight of the year, as you can all surmise, was my discovery and introduction to the Rivendell philosophy of cycling, and to its bikes. Being close to Walnut Creek and having the privilege of visiting them, pestering them and asking lots of questions is like icing on a delicious cake. They have been great with me and always put up with my questions with a smile. The support I've found in this group complements the whole experience in an unbelievable way that I couldn't have hoped to find anywhere else. Happy New Year everyone!!! René PS.- Check out the 3 pictures one of my friends took on the ride to China Camp: http://tinyurl.com/yctakx2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th
