[RBW] Re: Gray Shimano derailer cable housing busted
Travis, thanks for the info. Do you have a basket on that bike? Upon closer inspection, I believe that contact between the housing and my rattan basket caused the plastic to wear through which caused the rupture. See a photo of the other spot where the housing contacted the basket: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985681/ I will replace the right side housing shortly, since it shows the same wear. I also swapped and turned the washers that came with the Silver shifters so that the little hook now prevents excess lever travel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985783/ Cheers, Gernot On Mar 22, 1:44 am, Travis wrote: > Oh oh oh! I had exactly the same thing happen in the exactly the same > way with some brand new Jagwire derailleur housing, I mean exactly. I > believe it just has to do with the way derailleur housing is built. > The strands of wires inside are all running parallel to the cable, and > if you put enough tension on the cable at a bend it will pull through > those strands in order to straighten itself. > > To prevent repeat episodes, I set my front derailleur shifter up so > that it is physically restricted by the shifter pod at the exact point > at which the front derailleur is hitting the limit screw for the big > ring. So, when I'm in the big ring my bar-end shifter is pointing > upward, and when I'm in the small ring my shifter is parallel to the > ground. I don't think it looks quite as nice this way, but I got over > it quick and never have to worry about busting the housing. -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t crankset on my Quickbeam.The only time I usually shift is at the bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill.But shifting lower is also great for riding the trails around here.You can order the Dos Eno FW at rivendell's site: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082 -Matt On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Hello. I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan > > the build. This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams: what's your > > freewheel preference? Two cog or single cog? 16t? 19? Or something > > in between? I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel > > preference. > > Excellent! > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings (40T > and 32T). I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with the > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth or > two. > > http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the > young roads." > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
Just remembered I also have a 22t fw on the other side, which is great for when you need to ride up the occasional wall. On Mar 22, 6:35 am, newenglandbike wrote: > I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t > crankset on my Quickbeam. The only time I usually shift is at the > bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from > 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill. But shifting lower is > also great for riding the trails around here. You can order the Dos > Eno FW at rivendell's site: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082 > > -Matt > > On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Hello. I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan > > > the build. This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question > > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams: what's your > > > freewheel preference? Two cog or single cog? 16t? 19? Or something > > > in between? I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay > > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around > > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel > > > preference. > > > Excellent! > > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings (40T > > and 32T). I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with the > > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth or > > two. > > >http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html > > > - J > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand > > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the > > young roads." > > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" -- 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 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: por que no "quickbeam"? y brake cambio
(nostalgic sigh) I miss the "Progress Report". Not complainin'. Just sayin'. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 22, 12:40 am, grant wrote: > ...an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at how bikes are named and made... -- 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 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: simpleone
Yes! *That* is how I feel about my Hillborne. And in my case, the two Hillbornes I expect to have this time next year will be the only bikes I have. (Of course, I'll still have five interchangeable cockpits and more bike bags than I'm going to acknowledge to anyone other than my therapist. So it's not like I won't have any variety.) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 22, 1:56 am, CycloFiend wrote: > ... > The SimPleone is the only bicycle I've considered getting just to make sure > I have a backup to a bicycle I already have. > ... > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > "Nigel did some work for some of the other riders at Allied, onces who still > rode metal. He hadn't liked it when Chevette had gone for a paper frame." > -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- 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 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] simpleone
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/21/11 5:35 PM, jandrews_nyc at jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: > > > The SimPleone is the only bicycle I've considered getting just to make sure > I have a backup to a bicycle I already have. > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > I agree wholeheartedly. I love my Quickbeam and I would consider getting a SimpleOne as a backup. Fortunately for my pocketbook, my Quickbeam is a 54 and the SimpleOne will not come that small. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
My QB is set up like Matt's. I rarely use the flip-side 22. I like to climb Mt. Tam. I ride from SF to Mill Valley in the 40x18. I flip the wheel then ride up in the 22. At the peak, I flip back and ride home in the 40x16. I have, however, made the climb several times in the 32x18. I could probably get by without the flip-side 22, truth be known. One other set-up point. I had drops on the QB for the longest time, then last season switched to Alba bars. That's OK for around the city, but not for longer rides on the QB as I am so often required to stand and pedal. I'm switching back to drops soon. From: newenglandbike To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:37 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference? Just remembered I also have a 22t fw on the other side, which is great for when you need to ride up the occasional wall. On Mar 22, 6:35 am, newenglandbike wrote: > I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t > crankset on my Quickbeam. The only time I usually shift is at the > bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from > 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill. But shifting lower is > also great for riding the trails around here. You can order the Dos > Eno FW at rivendell's site: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082 > > -Matt > > On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Hello. I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan > > > the build. This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question > > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams: what's your > > > freewheel preference? Two cog or single cog? 16t? 19? Or something > > > in between? I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay > > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around > > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel > > > preference. > > > Excellent! > > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings (40T > > and 32T). I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with the > > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth or > > two. > > >http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html > > > - J > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand > > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the > > young roads." > > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" -- 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 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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in fixed. -- 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 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: simpleone
Thanks for all the responses. I guess I didn't know that the QB was a LOTR referencebut I'm generally clueless when it comes to that sort of thing. Grant certainly cleared things up...and I'm still going to get one. I was a bit psyched about the centerpull or sidepull option only b/c I think I could buy up in frame size and run 650b...which would be amazing. One issue...I already have a dark slimy green bike with no cream headtube...it's my Hillborne. This could make things confusing in the middle of the night. -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife Dawn. Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. Kelly Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I > have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to figure > out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly Sleeper > fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure what color > would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > K. > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying a > bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 > years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > Thanks > > K. > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Khalid: > > Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > NEVER steered me wrong. > > Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > RL > > -- > 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
I know that every person must make up their own minds about such things, but I have to throw in here that I've seen several standard-colored Atlantises/Atlanti(?) in the wild in full touring mode, and they are spectacular looking. I have a great stable of bikes right now, which fit my current needs. However, there are two bikes that keep calling my name. One of them is a 26-inch wheeled Atlantis in the sea-foamy blueish green, outfitted as a camper. I love the notion of riding up the West Coast on such a set-up, or, crawling up some pass into the Sierras. Sizing is easy compared to color selection--good luck with it! :) Best, Lee SF, CA On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I > have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to figure > out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly Sleeper > fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > K. > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying >> a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 >> years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it >> today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong >> bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. >> >> Thanks >> >> K. >> >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: >> >>> >>> Khalid: >>> >>> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the >>> Rivendell, and follow their advice. >>> >>> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven >>> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- >>> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size >>> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at >>> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have >>> NEVER steered me wrong. >>> >>> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really >>> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, >>> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... >>> >>> RL >>> >>> -- >>> 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
The ratio options you get with a 16/19 in the rear and a single 40 up front is roughly the same as if you had a 32/40 double up front and a single 16t in the rear, but... if you consider effective rear-end length, going with a 16/19 in the rear and single up front will mean only about a 3/8" difference in eff. length when you change gears, vs. a using a single in the rear and 32/40 up front, which produces about a 1" difference. Of course this is probably only of concern if you tend to ride wheelies a lot, and prefer a more consistent balance point... -Matt On Mar 22, 9:36 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over > gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just > have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and > only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in > fixed. -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
I run the standard front rings (40/32) and an 18t FW. A few months back I purchased an IRD FW through Soma. It really nice and a bit cheaper than the White Industries FW. I rarely flip the wheel or adjust the gearing. In fact, I've only used the 32t ring once. I climb through Forest Park in 40-18 no problem and even did the 14 mile climb to the top of Larch Mountain in that gearing and it was fine. http://store.somafab.com/irdsispfr.html My rear hub is a Surly fixed/free. I have an 18t fixed cog on it. I've used that once for a 30 mile ride. I'm not a fan of riding fixed. I can see how it might be great for climbing but otherwise, just too much of a pain in the ass for the way I like to ride. And yes, I probably should have gone with a 16t cog or smaller but really, it's a moot point because regardless of the cog size I won't be ridding fixed anytime soon. --mike On Mar 22, 6:36 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over > gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just > have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and > only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in > fixed. -- 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 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] FS: 64cm Silver Quickbeam
Well, I've tried to sell the bike before (my knees haven't gotten any better), but didn't get what I wanted--so I thought I'd wait until Spring and try again; I live in Sacramento, and would prefer not to ship the bike, but will consider doing so (Riv told me I'd be able to have one of their crack troops pack it for me for $60 bucks--thanks, Mark!) As the ad says, if I don't sell the bike complete, I'll dismantle it and try to sell the frame and parts separately through eBay--so if you're wanting just the frame, hold tight and cross your fingers. Here's the ad: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2279525240.html Thanks, Rick -- 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 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] Q-factor Question
I replaced the crank on my Xtracycle, and it turned out to be a disaster. My replacement has a Q-factor of 195 mm. I don't think I'm particularly sensitive to Q-factor, but that's decidedly uncomfortable. I'm not sure what went wrong. Rather than clog up the listserv, I told the full story on my blog: http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/q-factor-misadventure.html If anyone has the time to read through it, I would appreciate any advice. At least my Rivendell has a TA Zephyr crankset, so I'll never try a similar replacement job. Thanks, Paul Cooley Santa Fe, NM -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
Rex: isn't that the hard way to get a derailleur bike? Wouldn't it make more sense to use a hub gear? I keep thinking that I ought to get a multispeed rear wheel for at least one of my fixies, but it would be a hub gear wheel that I could, largely, just shove in the dropouts and ride. FWIW, I find rolling terrain the most fun when riding fixed. I do have larger flip cogs on all my fixeds for long and steeper hills (over 1 mile with no respite, say); for shorter hills I stand or, at need, walk. I'd suggest trying the terrain with what you have, first -- you might find it easier than you thought. One big secret to hills is pacing yourself. On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:45 PM, rex wrote: > my quickbeam likes very slightly rolling ohio quite nicely with a 16t > and 40/32 and 700x35(31) paselas. i bet for hilly terrain youd need a > higher gear though. speaking of which, can any one recommend a good 5 > speed freewheel? im thinking of getting a 120mm freewheel hub/shifter/ > derailer setup for my more hilly excursions. thanks and good luck with > the simpleone. if its like the quickbeam then im sure youre gonna > love it. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
Mine is also set up like Matt and Rays. I love the versatility. I rode across NC with this set up. On Mar 22, 9:14 am, Ray Shine wrote: > My QB is set up like Matt's. I rarely use the flip-side 22. I like to climb > Mt. Tam. I ride from SF to Mill Valley in the 40x18. I flip the wheel then > ride up in the 22. At the peak, I flip back and ride home in the 40x16. I > have, however, made the climb several times in the 32x18. I could probably > get by without the flip-side 22, truth be known. > > One other set-up point. I had drops on the QB for the longest time, then last > season switched to Alba bars. That's OK for around the city, but not for > longer rides on the QB as I am so often required to stand and pedal. I'm > switching back to drops soon. > > > From: newenglandbike > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:37 AM > Subject: [RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference? > > Just remembered I also have a 22t fw on the other side, which is great > for when you need to ride up the occasional wall. > > On Mar 22, 6:35 am, newenglandbike wrote: > > > > > > > I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t > > crankset on my Quickbeam. The only time I usually shift is at the > > bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from > > 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill. But shifting lower is > > also great for riding the trails around here. You can order the Dos > > Eno FW at rivendell's site: > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082 > > > -Matt > > > On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > Hello. I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan > > > > the build. This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question > > > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams: what's your > > > > freewheel preference? Two cog or single cog? 16t? 19? Or something > > > > in between? I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay > > > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around > > > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel > > > > preference. > > > > Excellent! > > > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings > > > (40T > > > and 32T). I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with the > > > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth > > > or > > > two. > > > >http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html > > > > - J > > > > -- > > > Jim Edgar > > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first > > > hand > > > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the > > > young roads." > > > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" > > -- > 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 to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://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-bunch@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: FS: 64cm Silver Quickbeam
Looks great, Rick. Not my size, but I definitely favor the silver QBs. Good luck, Rick. -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
single chainring up front. 44t. single white industries freewheel in the rear. 17t. keep it simple. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Mike wrote: > I run the standard front rings (40/32) and an 18t FW. A few months > back I purchased an IRD FW through Soma. It really nice and a bit > cheaper than the White Industries FW. I rarely flip the wheel or > adjust the gearing. In fact, I've only used the 32t ring once. I climb > through Forest Park in 40-18 no problem and even did the 14 mile climb > to the top of Larch Mountain in that gearing and it was fine. > > http://store.somafab.com/irdsispfr.html > > My rear hub is a Surly fixed/free. I have an 18t fixed cog on it. I've > used that once for a 30 mile ride. I'm not a fan of riding fixed. I > can see how it might be great for climbing but otherwise, just too > much of a pain in the ass for the way I like to ride. And yes, I > probably should have gone with a 16t cog or smaller but really, it's a > moot point because regardless of the cog size I won't be ridding fixed > anytime soon. > > --mike > > On Mar 22, 6:36 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over > > gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just > > have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and > > only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in > > fixed. > > -- > 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 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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue on the A Homer Hilson. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife > Dawn. > > Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can > spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. > > Kelly > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > >I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that > I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly > Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > K. > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying >> a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 >> years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it >> today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong >> bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. >> >> Thanks >> >> K. >> >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: >> >>> >>> Khalid: >>> >>> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the >>> Rivendell, and follow their advice. >>> >>> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven >>> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- >>> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size >>> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at >>> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have >>> NEVER steered me wrong. >>> >>> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really >>> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, >>> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... >>> >>> RL >>> >>> -- >>> 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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-bunch@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: New, custom, minimalist ss rack for Riv commuter
Doug: I don't know; he seems to like racks but all seem to be customs. You might contact him On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Patrick: > > That is nicely done, very tasteful. Does your rack maker do this as a > regular part of his business or is he interested in doing customs? > The work looks beautiful. > > I have a Nitto big rack on the back of the Atlantis. While > functional, it does look look like a bridge, with the corner bracing & > generally rectangular look. I've often mused on something simpler, > but need to support perhaps 30 lbs at the max. Mass produced racks > seem to be at the extremes, designed either for a 10 lb trunk bag or > 50 lbs touring load. > > dougP > > 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 anyway. I found that it is 1 cm too close to the rear > > fender at the fender's apogee, where the hooks/clips on the Ortliebs > contact > > the fender. I cut material from the hooks and, for good measure dimpled > the > > fender where the forward hooks contacted it, this last probably not > > necessary. I plan to bolt a battery light of some sort at the tail end of > > the rack; a hole is provided. Learn by experience: one more cm would have > > made all this unnecessary; my fault for not thinking of it. > > > > One little issue: the rack struts (nicely lugged at the attachment point) > > are about 1 cm wide so that even the 1 cm long eyebolt for Berthoud type > > fenders is too short. Does anyone know if one can get, say, 12.5 mm > > eyebolts? Alternatively, I could use regular 1 cm eyebolts to mount the > rack > > -- the struts flatten at the mounting point -- so that the eyebolt would > > serve the two purposes. Will these be strong enough? > > > > Right now I am using P or R clips from VO attached at the strut-to-frame > > mounting points. > > > > -- > > Patrick Moore > > Albuquerque, NM > > For professional resumes, contact > > Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: FS: 64cm Silver Quickbeam
Thanks! I wish it was smaller--if it was a 58, I'm sure I would have sold it last year--but it is what it is. :-D Take care, Rick -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
On Mar 22, 11:40 am, PATRICK MOORE > I keep thinking that I ought to get a multispeed rear wheel for at least one > of my fixies, but it would be a hub gear wheel that I could, largely, just > shove in the dropouts and ride. Sturmey AW hubs are at the local Goodwill, you just have to haul away the bike. I had a Trek 412 setup with an AW for a while, the gearing is not as dumb as you'd think, at least for a club rider. The evil neutral problem would show up sometimes. The current AW-NIG, have no neutral. A Rohloff grade FM hub, that actually would stay in low gear would be great. -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
Your favorite color!! I never liked that green either. On Mar 21, 2:22 pm, Khalid Mateen wrote: > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I > have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to figure > out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly Sleeper > fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > K.On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying > > a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 > > years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > > today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > > bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > > Thanks > > > K. > > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > >> Khalid: > > >> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > >> Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > >> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > >> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > >> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > >> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > >> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > >> NEVER steered me wrong. > > >> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > >> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > >> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > >> RL > > >> -- > >> 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 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-bunch@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: FS: 64cm Silver Quickbeam
That would be the perfect commuter for my buddy Doug. I sent him the link. He's not in the market, but might be in the market in a few hours ;) On Mar 22, 9:46 am, Rick Houston wrote: > Thanks! > > I wish it was smaller--if it was a 58, I'm sure I would have sold it > last year--but it is what it is. :-D > > Take care, > Rick -- 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 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] Homer does take fenders and Hetres
A few different times I've seen people post inquiries about whether a particular 650B bike will take fenders and Hetres. I finally got around to running that combo on my Hilsen. I didn't have any particular doubts that it would work, but since I hadn't actually done it, I didn't claim it. Here's photo documentation of the A. Homer Hilsen with Hetres and fenders. They are plastic SKS fenders. I would have run metal ones, but BSNYC said yesterday that metal fenders would make me pretentious, and since I avoid pretentiousness at all costs (ahem), and since take all my cycling instruction from BSNYC, I stuck with plastic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5550706094/ -- 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 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: Japanese Atlantis vs Wisconsin Waterford Atlantis
I have very vague recollections that Grant posted in the news/blog column at Riv's webpage that the last run of Toyo Atlati would have some special touches that wouldn't be seen again. Just little nicities of paint or features--I can not recall the specifics. No differences in quality between the two builders/sources of frames otherwise I shouldn't think... Steve -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
Just to point out, while the standard atlantis color, you are not likely to run into very many atlantis while out and about. -- 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 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] Michelin World Tour Tire
I'm wondering if anyone in the group has had recent experience with the Michelin World Tour tire that they'd like to share? I began riding off-road in Tucson many years ago, before the advent of mountain bikes, when that style of riding was referred to as "Rough Stuff" by the Brits. I was using a 27" wheel size (on my Paramount) with a Michelin tire that may have been the World Tour, although I don't remember the name of the tire. These tires performed very well riding on both paved and off-road surfaces and handled the gnarly stuff quite well The unpaved roads around the Tucson area, that are graded, will eat Gran Bois tires for lunch. The thin sidewalls simply don't stand up to the sharp rocks that occur on these roads (Jan Heine states this on his website, referring to one Tucson area rider who has found the Gran Bois too fragile for these roads: http://www.compasscycle.com/TireTerrain.html . ) I'm thinking about getting a set of 700x35c tires to try out on my Rivendell Road Standard and I'm considering the Michelin World Tour. Any comments, based on riding experiences, would be appreciated. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
Khalid: It's unlikely you'll run into many other Atlantises. I'm coming up on 8 years with mine & I can recall only once crossing paths with another one accidently. We had one other guy in our SoCal Riv group with one but he moved. We've got a couple of other guys who say they have them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. It's a fairly small pack, all things considered. OTH, the blue you reference would look great on an Atlantis. By its nature, a touring bike should be bit understated, IMHO. For instance, I love the Hillborne orange as a color but I would be a bit nervous leaving it locked up outside the market if I was touring far from home. Consider the extra time & expense for custom paint as well. Plus if you go with the standard color you don't have to agonize over paint chips (Kelly: how much effort did your wife expend finding the "right red?") dougP On Mar 22, 7:48 am, Khalid Mateen wrote: > She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink > about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green > color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get > something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue on > the A Homer Hilson. > > > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > > Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife > > Dawn. > > > Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can > > spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. > > > Kelly > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that > > I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > > figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly > > Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > > K. > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying > >> a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 > >> years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > >> today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > >> bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > >> Thanks > > >> K. > > >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > >>> Khalid: > > >>> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > >>> Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > >>> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > >>> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > >>> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > >>> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > >>> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > >>> NEVER steered me wrong. > > >>> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > >>> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > >>> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > >>> RL > > >>> -- > >>> 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
Doug is right, Khalid. I came upon just one other Atlantis while riding the Western Express in '09. That said, few people knew of it or of Rivendell. Lots of Surly LHTs out there. With front and rear panniers, front rack bag, and rear rack holding gear, the glam bits of the Atlantis didn't readily catch one's eye, either. From: doug peterson To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:57 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis Khalid: It's unlikely you'll run into many other Atlantises. I'm coming up on 8 years with mine & I can recall only once crossing paths with another one accidently. We had one other guy in our SoCal Riv group with one but he moved. We've got a couple of other guys who say they have them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. It's a fairly small pack, all things considered. OTH, the blue you reference would look great on an Atlantis. By its nature, a touring bike should be bit understated, IMHO. For instance, I love the Hillborne orange as a color but I would be a bit nervous leaving it locked up outside the market if I was touring far from home. Consider the extra time & expense for custom paint as well. Plus if you go with the standard color you don't have to agonize over paint chips (Kelly: how much effort did your wife expend finding the "right red?") dougP On Mar 22, 7:48 am, Khalid Mateen wrote: > She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink > about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green > color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get > something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue on > the A Homer Hilson. > > > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > > Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife > > Dawn. > > > Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can > > spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. > > > Kelly > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that > > I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > > figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly > > Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > > K. > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying > >> a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 > >> years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > >> today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > >> bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > >> Thanks > > >> K. > > >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > >>> Khalid: > > >>> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > >>> Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > >>> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > >>> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > >>> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > >>> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > >>> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > >>> NEVER steered me wrong. > > >>> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > >>> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > >>> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > >>> RL > > >>> -- > >>> 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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 - > > - Sho
[RBW] Re: Michelin World Tour Tire
There a lot of tuff "City" tires out there that do well off road. I've had good success with the Jack Brown Greens, even though Grant suggests the Blue version for more rough rides. The Panaracer Urban Max is a 32mm tire similar to the Pasela with sturdier sidewalls that works well too. You have to watch the weight on some of the City tires, the World Tour is heavier than both I've mentioned yet is probably not any tougher. ~Mike On Mar 22, 12:43 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > I'm wondering if anyone in the group has had recent experience with > the Michelin World Tour tire that they'd like to share? I began > riding off-road in Tucson many years ago, before the advent of > mountain bikes, when that style of riding was referred to as "Rough > Stuff" by the Brits. I was using a 27" wheel size (on my Paramount) > with a Michelin tire that may have been the World Tour, although I > don't remember the name of the tire. > > These tires performed very well riding on both paved and off-road > surfaces and handled the gnarly stuff quite well > > The unpaved roads around the Tucson area, that are graded, will eat > Gran Bois tires for lunch. The thin sidewalls simply don't stand up > to the sharp rocks that occur on these roads (Jan Heine states this on > his website, referring to one Tucson area rider who has found the Gran > Bois too fragile for these roads: > http://www.compasscycle.com/TireTerrain.html > . ) > > I'm thinking about getting a set of 700x35c tires to try out on my > Rivendell Road Standard and I'm considering the Michelin World Tour. > Any comments, based on riding experiences, would be appreciated. > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
If Khalid is considering the frameset that I'm thinking about, then there is ZERO extra expense and little extra time. Riv has an unpainted 58 in stock right now. The price includes whatever color you want and it takes about a month to get it done. If they need to order your frame from Waterford, it's still the same price and it's still any color you want (within Riv parameters of course). That takes about 3 months. It's only an upcharge if they only had a painted one and you wanted that bike to be a different color and wanted it comparatively fast, then they'd charge you cost for the repaint. On Mar 22, 1:12 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > Doug is right, Khalid. I came upon just one other Atlantis while riding the > Western Express in '09. That said, few people knew of it or of Rivendell. > Lots of Surly LHTs out there. With front and rear panniers, front rack bag, > and rear rack holding gear, the glam bits of the Atlantis didn't readily > catch one's eye, either. > > > From: doug peterson > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:57 PM > Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis > > Khalid: > > It's unlikely you'll run into many other Atlantises. I'm coming up on > 8 years with mine & I can recall only once crossing paths with another > one accidently. We had one other guy in our SoCal Riv group with one > but he moved. We've got a couple of other guys who say they have > them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. It's a fairly > small pack, all things considered. > > OTH, the blue you reference would look great on an Atlantis. By its > nature, a touring bike should be bit understated, IMHO. For instance, > I love the Hillborne orange as a color but I would be a bit nervous > leaving it locked up outside the market if I was touring far from > home. > > Consider the extra time & expense for custom paint as well. Plus if > you go with the standard color you don't have to agonize over paint > chips (Kelly: how much effort did your wife expend finding the "right > red?") > > dougP > > On Mar 22, 7:48 am, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > > > > She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink > > about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green > > color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get > > something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue on > > the A Homer Hilson. > > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > > > Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife > > > Dawn. > > > > Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can > > > spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. > > > > Kelly > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > > > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that > > > I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > > > figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is > > > Kelly > > > Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > > > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > > > K. > > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > > >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on > > >> buying > > >> a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was > > >> 19 > > >> years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > > >> today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > > >> bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > > >> Thanks > > > >> K. > > > >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs > > >> wrote: > > > >>> Khalid: > > > >>> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > > >>> Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > > >>> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > > >>> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > > >>> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > > >>> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > > >>> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > > >>> NEVER steered me wrong. > > > >>> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > > >>> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > > >>> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > > >>> RL > > > >>> -- > > >>> 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 to > > >>> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > >>> For more options, visit this group at > > >>>http://groups.google.com/gro
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis
Doug, you have the wrong friends. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/4269441605/#/photos/32919632@N04/4269441605/lightbox/ That's mine in the middle. Right to left are a 53cm, my 56 cm, list member John Philip's (his picture too) which is a bit larger. On Mar 22, 2011, at 3:57 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Khalid: > > It's unlikely you'll run into many other Atlantises. I'm coming up on > 8 years with mine & I can recall only once crossing paths with another > one accidently. We had one other guy in our SoCal Riv group with one > but he moved. We've got a couple of other guys who say they have > them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. It's a fairly > small pack, all things considered. > > OTH, the blue you reference would look great on an Atlantis. By its > nature, a touring bike should be bit understated, IMHO. For instance, > I love the Hillborne orange as a color but I would be a bit nervous > leaving it locked up outside the market if I was touring far from > home. > > Consider the extra time & expense for custom paint as well. Plus if > you go with the standard color you don't have to agonize over paint > chips (Kelly: how much effort did your wife expend finding the "right > red?") > > dougP > > On Mar 22, 7:48 am, Khalid Mateen wrote: >> She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink >> about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green >> color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get >> something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue on >> the A Homer Hilson. >> >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: >>> Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife >>> Dawn. >> >>> Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can >>> spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. >> >>> Kelly >> >>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: >> >>>I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that >>> I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to >>> figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly >>> Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure >>> what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. >> >>> K. >>> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: >> I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on buying a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was 19 years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. >> Thanks >> K. >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: >> > Khalid: >> > Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > Rivendell, and follow their advice. >> > I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > NEVER steered me wrong. >> > Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... >> > RL >> > -- > 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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 s
[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Silver Quickbeam
Sold! Wow. Thanks, Bryan! -- 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 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: What's your freewheel preference?
Changing the gearing on the rear will have more impact than on the front (due to the 2.5~3:1 drive ratio), although with the price of the WI Dos freewheel,it might be cheaper to just run two rings. I have a 16/19 Dos with a 34/40 front setup on (not quite a QB) Surly Crosscheck that gives me a range of useful gears. You could do even better with the QB, due to the longer track ends. I find that changing gears like this is easy enough that I actually do it (for instance, when riding into then with the wind), vs a flip/flop hub, which is such a pain to change, I rarely do it. Eric Dublin, OH On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over > gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just > have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and > only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in > fixed. > > -- > 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 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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
Mine's the same as Matt, stock 32/40 with the a Dos Eno 16/19 in the rear. I have a flip side 22 in back as well which has come in handy on one stretch with a really long hill when I'm loaded down with camping gear. Other than that I don't use the 22 much. I used to ride pretty much everywhere in 40/16 but of late have opted for 40/19 as it seems easier in city traffic. Once I get out of town I use 40/16 though. While I mostly am a commuter I've had my QB out on metric century and century rides and probably enjoyed myself more than folks who spent the whole time shifting. :-) Aloha! On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:35 AM, newenglandbike wrote: > I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t > crankset on my Quickbeam.The only time I usually shift is at the > bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from > 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill.But shifting lower is > also great for riding the trails around here.You can order the Dos > Eno FW at rivendell's site: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082 > > > -Matt > > > On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > Hello. I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan > > > the build. This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question > > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams: what's your > > > freewheel preference? Two cog or single cog? 16t? 19? Or something > > > in between? I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay > > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around > > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel > > > preference. > > > > Excellent! > > > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings > (40T > > and 32T). I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with > the > > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth > or > > two. > > > > http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html > > > > - J > > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > > Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com > > > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first > hand > > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the > > young roads." > > > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" > > -- > 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 to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
Thomas: And nicely loaded up, too. The caption could be "Atlantises at work". Maybe I'm hanging with the wrong crowd? They do tend to agonize about tires... dougP On Mar 22, 2:25 pm, Thomas Nezovich wrote: > Doug, you have the wrong friends. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/4269441605/#/photos/3291963... > That's mine in the middle. Right to left are a 53cm, my 56 cm, list member > John Philip's (his picture too) which is a bit larger. > On Mar 22, 2011, at 3:57 PM, doug peterson wrote: > > > > > Khalid: > > > It's unlikely you'll run into many other Atlantises. I'm coming up on > > 8 years with mine & I can recall only once crossing paths with another > > one accidently. We had one other guy in our SoCal Riv group with one > > but he moved. We've got a couple of other guys who say they have > > them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. It's a fairly > > small pack, all things considered. > > > OTH, the blue you reference would look great on an Atlantis. By its > > nature, a touring bike should be bit understated, IMHO. For instance, > > I love the Hillborne orange as a color but I would be a bit nervous > > leaving it locked up outside the market if I was touring far from > > home. > > > Consider the extra time & expense for custom paint as well. Plus if > > you go with the standard color you don't have to agonize over paint > > chips (Kelly: how much effort did your wife expend finding the "right > > red?") > > > dougP > > > On Mar 22, 7:48 am, Khalid Mateen wrote: > >> She has a nice Atlantis bicycle. Looking at the red bicycle made me rethink > >> about getting another color besides the blues green. I like the blue green > >> color but I figure every atlantis as that color out and I wanted to get > >> something a little different from the pack. I am leaning toward the blue > >> on > >> the A Homer Hilson. > > >> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > >>> Hey number one rule .. Always blame the woman.. In this case my wife > >>> Dawn. > > >>> Note: she reads this forum but hasn't registered and can't post.. So I can > >>> spew my male chauvinist pigdom freely. > > >>> Kelly > > >>> Sent from my iPhone > > >>> On Mar 21, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > >>> I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that > >>> I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > >>> figure out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is > >>> Kelly > >>> Sleeper fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > >>> what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > >>> K. > >>> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on > buying > a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was > 19 > years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride it > today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a strong > bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > Thanks > > K. > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs > wrote: > > > Khalid: > > > Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > > Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > > I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > > Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > > obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > > or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > > Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > > NEVER steered me wrong. > > > Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > > well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > > so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > > RL > > > -- > > 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 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-bunch@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
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis
Guilty as charged. -Original Message- >From: doug peterson >We've got a couple of other guys who say they have >them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. -- 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 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] Homer does take fenders and Hetres
Ahem! :-) I guess I'm not pretending to be unpretentious... and I do love my Honjo and Berthoud fenders way more than the plastic ones I used to have... :-) Still, you gave me a great laugh on an otherwise stressful afternoon and that is worth something! Nice Homer! 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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
Khalid, I remember how much I struggled to choose the color of my Atlantis, but here is my story... :-) When I went to Walnut Creek the very first time to see for myself what the Rivendell concept was all about, they had me test ride a Homer, an Atlantis and a Sam. I hated the Atlantis color on the spot and wasn't too hot about the Homer color but loved the Sam green. Still, I chose to get the Homer and had the choice between the Waterford or Toyo frames. I liked the Waterford blue a lot more than the Toyo blue which is darker and not as "lively", and brought the frame home. During those first two weeks, I realized that I was loving that Waterford blue more and more every day, that there was something incredibly special about it that I couldn't quite figure out. A few months later I decided I also wanted the new Bombadil, and having the choice of color, after a lot of struggling I ordered it in the darkest green I could find on the catalog. My idea was to have a bike that almost looked black, but when the light shone on it would let you catch the glimpse of the green. I didn't want a black bike. I selected my color from the chart and after I received the frame realized that while dark green, it wasn't the exact match from the catalog and that the painter finds a match from whatever is available at the time and/or the perception from the catalog is just never going to match the perception of the actual frame color. I still loved it and rode it for about 6 months when it became patently obvious that it was too large (read long top tube and minimal vertical clearance) for me and not wanting to go to the next smaller size which would have required 650B wheels (I had already purchased two sets of Dyad wheels from Rick) I decided that the Homer fit was what I wanted and since the Atlantis had the exact same geometry as the Homer, I decided to order one. Now, in the meantime, I had come to realize that in contrast to the effect the blue Homer color had on me, over time I was growing less satisfied with the dark green Bombadil color. What to do? I really didn't like that Atlantis color... but then I realized, after looking at some and going to RBW a couple of times, that I would have never chosen the blue Homer color upfront, but that Grant's knoweldge on bike colors (or whoever chose those colors) had matured over time to a point where those colors were having that effect on me in a subtle yet very powerful way. I hadn't had a choice on the Homer, and decided to just go with the default Atlantis color as well. I can tell you that it has had the same effect on me as the original blue Homer had. The more I see it, the more I love it! And again, the Waterford hue has that special "vibrance" that the Toyo paint seems to lack IMHO. Very subjective but very clear to me. I've seen other frames with colors that I love when I see the photo, but none that I can say I feel would have the same effect of slowly gaining it and increasing it over time. Then again, I have to say that I still "hate" the gray color that was chosen for the Hunqa but really like both Sam colors, green and orange. My advice to be discarded is to choose the original color as it is as unique as the bike itself! And I want someone that knows what an Atlantis or a Homer is to be able to recognize it by its color as well. No go crazy trying to choose a color!!! René PS.- The new owner of my Bombadil absolutely loves its color and I actually sold him the matching green B-17 saddle as well. I was approached by another guy who also fell in love with that color from looking at my photos and wanted to get my permission to request it from RBW (very nice of him!). I contacted Keven to get the actual code for the color I had selected and gave it to him and as far as I know, he did order it in that exact same color. It just goes to show that only you have to love the color you choose and everyone else's preferences are theirs... On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Guilty as charged. > > > -Original Message- > >From: doug peterson > > >We've got a couple of other guys who say they have > >them :) but they keep bringing other Rivs to our rides. > > -- > 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 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-bunch@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: Gray Shimano derailer cable housing busted
Hi Gernot, I did not have a basket on that bike and there was no visible wear on the plastic coating of my housing. However, I'm sure wear like yours certainly doesn't help. Perhaps you could try putting a little bit of heat shrink tubing (can be found in the electrical dept. of hardware stores) on your replacement cable housing to protect them at that wear point. I also think you're on the right track with that washer on your shifters. Way to kick that problem in the pants! By the way, I've admired your photo sets in the past. Beautiful! I'm jealous of your local. How do you feel about visitors, haha? Best, Travis On Mar 22, 3:14 am, Earl Grey wrote: > Travis, > > thanks for the info. Do you have a basket on that bike? Upon closer > inspection, I believe that contact between the housing and my rattan > basket caused the plastic to wear through which caused the rupture. > See a photo of the other spot where the housing contacted the basket: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985681/ > > I will replace the right side housing shortly, since it shows the same > wear. I also swapped and turned the washers that came with the Silver > shifters so that the little hook now prevents excess lever travel: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985783/ > > Cheers, > > Gernot > > On Mar 22, 1:44 am, Travis wrote: > > > Oh oh oh! I had exactly the same thing happen in the exactly the same > > way with some brand new Jagwire derailleur housing, I mean exactly. I > > believe it just has to do with the way derailleur housing is built. > > The strands of wires inside are all running parallel to the cable, and > > if you put enough tension on the cable at a bend it will pull through > > those strands in order to straighten itself. > > > To prevent repeat episodes, I set my front derailleur shifter up so > > that it is physically restricted by the shifter pod at the exact point > > at which the front derailleur is hitting the limit screw for the big > > ring. So, when I'm in the big ring my bar-end shifter is pointing > > upward, and when I'm in the small ring my shifter is parallel to the > > ground. I don't think it looks quite as nice this way, but I got over > > it quick and never have to worry about busting the housing. -- 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 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] Sugino crank set configuration question
Hi all, I know the Sugino crank set that Riv and VeloOrange sell comes in 24/34/46 and 26/36/48 configurations; I have the first one on the Atlantis and the second one on the Homer. Do these cranks also take a more roadie 30/40/53 or similar configuration? If so, which rings should I get and where from? I'm trying to see if I can replace a Tigra crankset 30/39/53 with a much prettier and nicer in my opinion Sugino. Thanks for the input! 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-bunch@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] FS: 2009, 17" (med), much modified Redline Monocog frameset plus bits, photos.
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5587060875774564658 No rim brake posts; fender mounts; rack mounts; new powdercoat. Make offer. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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] Homer does take fenders and Hetres
Am I pretentious if I have Berthoud fenders hanging on the wall to be installed later? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Berthoud -- 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 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] Small bags for sale
$40 shipped CONUS: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5587067976045798914 $30 shipped CONUS: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5587067988315563410 -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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] Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago and I came across some leather paint that was a shockingly close match to the Sam Hillborne Orange. Of course I had to buy this and paint the trim of my leather bags. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5551793532/in/photostream/ -- 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 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: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
Very nice touch. With your custom made leather panniers and the added color trim, the overall look of the Sam is quite distinctive. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Mar 22, 5:45 pm, Benedikt wrote: > I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago > and I came across some leather paint that was a shockingly close match > to the Sam Hillborne Orange. Of course I had to buy this and paint > the trim of my leather bags. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5551793532/in/photostream/ -- 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 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: Homer does take fenders and Hetres
those fenders look narrow to me or is it just my obvious lack of style? Just out of curiosity, how much room do you have at the tightest point? I'd love to shoehorn some fenders on my Ram with JB's. On Mar 22, 5:38 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Am I pretentious if I have > Berthoud fenders hanging on the wall to be installed later? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 22, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > > > Berthoud- 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-bunch@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: Today's brevet.
Mmno. :-) I have yet to successfully complete a 400! Plus, we've got the Fitzsimmons Family Heritage Tour to Ireland this summer; I've only got so many weeks I can take off without pay (says the contractor). But the bike is going to Ireland with me, for when the spousal unit is golfing. What about you, shiny new red bike and all? On Mar 21, 6:36 am, Mike wrote: > > Hey Lynne, are you doing PBP this year? > > --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-bunch@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: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
I like those panniers. What are they? The color touch is very nice too. René On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > Very nice touch. With your custom made leather panniers and the added > color trim, the overall look of the Sam is quite distinctive. > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ > > On Mar 22, 5:45 pm, Benedikt wrote: > > I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago > > and I came across some leather paint that was a shockingly close match > > to the Sam Hillborne Orange. Of course I had to buy this and paint > > the trim of my leather bags. > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5551793532/in/photostream/ > > -- > 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 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-bunch@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] Schwalbe 700C X 50mm tires on Velocity Chukker rims
I got a pinch flat on my Hunqapillar while riding tonight. I managed to change the flat under a rare street light only to have it go flat again about 1/2 mile down the road. So I gave up and called my wife to ask her to pick me up. While pushing my bike down the road while waiting for my ride, the tire actually came off the rim. My Schwalbe tire seems a bit too big for my rim. It is tricky to pump up the tire from flat without it popping off the rim. Does anyone else have this rim/tire combo? If so, does the tire seem excessively loose to you? Thanks, Ernie -- 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 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: Sugino crank set configuration question
Hey Rene The Tiagra you mention I believe is 130/74 BCD and the Sugino is 110/74 BCD Here's a link to Harris Cyclery/ Sheldon Brown re: chainring sizing for 110BCD http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/chainrings/110.html Alternately you could try a Sugino Alpina compact double. Recently I installed one on one of my bikes and I couldn't be happier Best EJG On Mar 22, 7:56 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > I know the Sugino crank set that Riv and VeloOrange sell comes in 24/34/46 > and 26/36/48 configurations; I have the first one on the Atlantis and the > second one on the Homer. Do these cranks also take a more roadie 30/40/53 or > similar configuration? If so, which rings should I get and where from? > > I'm trying to see if I can replace a Tigra crankset 30/39/53 with a much > prettier and nicer in my opinion Sugino. > > Thanks for the input! > > 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-bunch@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: Small bags for sale -- Grey bag claimed.
The grey bag has been claimed. The black one remains. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > $40 shipped CONUS: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5587067976045798914 > > $30 shipped CONUS: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5587067988315563410 > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com > > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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] Commuter bicycle weight
I futzed long and hard to fit the new/old/excessively cool grandfather generation Lamufa panniers on the commuter today; added kit in the rear pockets -- 2 tubes, Rema patch kit, 2 plastic tire levers, Park T-Bone tool, leather tire boot, Swiss army knife, seat cover, a couple of loops of leather shoelace (the Lamufas require tying down in several places), 4 quarters and a rare Andrew Jackson dollar coin -- and found that the setup, with PB frame pump in L, weighs 25 lb just about on the dot -- fenders, SON20R, two rear battery lights, bell, two Iris cages (no bottles), Cateye computer. I'm not sure that I will keep the Lamufas: astoundingly cool tho' they be, they are very definitely less practical than my small Ortliebs. But for now ... (The pair of Ortliebs would add another lb to the mix.) -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
Bikes have been very, very rare on the ground at GW for the last year or two; even the old Huffy and Sears and JC Higgins coaster brake bikes are rare, let alone 3 speeds and derailleur bikes. All I've seen for the last year or so is bottom feeder, pseud-Mountain Bikes -- the kind with Astabulas or steel "cotterless" cranks. Very odd. I don't know if the fixie/city bike fad has emptied the waters or if resellers have clued in as they have done for cowboy boots. Every time I think about such a wheel, I bethink myself and realize that I have the solution in one of my parts boxes: a Surley Dingle 2-fer cog, 17/20, to put on the flip side of my hubs. That would give me 66" and 56" gears in addition to the standard 75" on the gofast, 65" and 55" on the Riv commuter. I already have a Dingle on the Motobecane where the 17t is the main cog (for a 67" gear) and where I've not yet bothered to shift to the 20 (57"). On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Scott G. wrote: > > > On Mar 22, 11:40 am, PATRICK MOORE > > I keep thinking that I ought to get a multispeed rear wheel for at least > one > > of my fixies, but it would be a hub gear wheel that I could, largely, > just > > shove in the dropouts and ride. > > Sturmey AW hubs are at the local Goodwill, you just have to haul away > the bike. > > I had a Trek 412 setup with an AW for a while, the gearing is not as > dumb as you'd > think, at least for a club rider. The evil neutral problem would show > up sometimes. > > The current AW-NIG, have no neutral. > A Rohloff grade FM hub, that actually would stay in low gear would be > great. > > -- > 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 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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
Forgot to add that I've used AWs myself, gearing 3d to about 70" and using 2d and 1st as 53" and 39" climbing gears. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Scott G. wrote: > > > On Mar 22, 11:40 am, PATRICK MOORE > > I keep thinking that I ought to get a multispeed rear wheel for at least > one > > of my fixies, but it would be a hub gear wheel that I could, largely, > just > > shove in the dropouts and ride. > > Sturmey AW hubs are at the local Goodwill, you just have to haul away > the bike. > > I had a Trek 412 setup with an AW for a while, the gearing is not as > dumb as you'd > think, at least for a club rider. The evil neutral problem would show > up sometimes. > > The current AW-NIG, have no neutral. > A Rohloff grade FM hub, that actually would stay in low gear would be > great. > > -- > 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 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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: What's your freewheel preference?
I've learned that the easiest headwind gear (west 24 gusts to 40 today here in ABQ as I headed home 7 or 8 miles directly into the west wind) is to learn to ride in the hooks. My speed home today didn't drop below 12.5 mph, and that very briefly, on the flats, despite my feeling under the weather -- pollen season here. I averaged 15.2 with grocery store stop, taking it easy, 69" fixed (tho of that 7/8 miles at least 3 were downhill). That said, yes, having the cogs on the same side is far easier than flipping the wheel. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > Changing the gearing on the rear will have more impact than on the front > (due to the 2.5~3:1 drive ratio), although with the price of the WI Dos > freewheel,it might be cheaper to just run two rings. > > I have a 16/19 Dos with a 34/40 front setup on (not quite a QB) Surly > Crosscheck that gives me a range of useful gears. You could do even better > with the QB, due to the longer track ends. > > I find that changing gears like this is easy enough that I actually do it > (for instance, when riding into then with the wind), vs a flip/flop hub, > which is such a pain to change, I rarely do it. > > Eric > Dublin, OH > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > >> So, after reading these posts, I'm sensing that it's best to not "over >> gear" this bike. Would it be smarter to run a 40/32 up front and just >> have a single free cog in the backor run a 16/19 White Ind Dos and >> only a nice single speed crankset up front? I am not interested in >> fixed. >> >> -- >> >> 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 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-bunch@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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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] Schwalbe 700C X 50mm tires on Velocity Chukker rims
I don't have that tire combo, but the 60 mm Big Apples on my Fargo fit so loosely on the SnoCat SL rims that they, literally, fall off the rims when installing them unless you carefully hold them in place when you start pumping them up. I just continually check the beads as I pump and once you are alert to the problem you can deal with it without much problem. Pump, check, pump, check and so forth. I don't pump mine to more than about 20/25 and usually more like 14/18; once the tube expands enough to push against the tire casing, this at no more than 10 psi, no problem with the bead staying in place. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM, ewb wrote: > I got a pinch flat on my Hunqapillar while riding tonight. I managed > to change the flat under a rare street light only to have it go flat > again about 1/2 mile down the road. So I gave up and called my wife > to ask her to pick me up. While pushing my bike down the road while > waiting for my ride, the tire actually came off the rim. My Schwalbe > tire seems a bit too big for my rim. It is tricky to pump up the tire > from flat without it popping off the rim. Does anyone else have this > rim/tire combo? If so, does the tire seem excessively loose to you? > > Thanks, > Ernie > > -- > 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 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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
The panniers are something of my own design. It started with that smaller bag under the seat and some scrap leather I had and then I couldn't stop myself. On Mar 22, 6:45 pm, Brett Lindenbach wrote: > Are those custom leather panniers, or modified horse panniers? They look > crazy cool. -- 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 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: Commuter bicycle weight
Post some pics of those Lamufas. On Mar 22, 8:21 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I futzed long and hard to fit the new/old/excessively cool grandfather > generation Lamufa panniers on the commuter today; added kit in the rear > pockets -- 2 tubes, Rema patch kit, 2 plastic tire levers, Park T-Bone tool, > leather tire boot, Swiss army knife, seat cover, a couple of loops of > leather shoelace (the Lamufas require tying down in several places), 4 > quarters and a rare Andrew Jackson dollar coin -- and found that the setup, > with PB frame pump in L, weighs 25 lb just about on the dot -- fenders, > SON20R, two rear battery lights, bell, two Iris cages (no bottles), Cateye > computer. > > I'm not sure that I will keep the Lamufas: astoundingly cool tho' they be, > they are very definitely less practical than my small Ortliebs. But for now > ... (The pair of Ortliebs would add another lb to the mix.) > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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: Rivendell Atlantis
Ok, I think Khalid is steered on the right track, and I don't want to distract from that, but, whilst I've been reading through several of the comments in this thread, I kept remembering 'em, too, and wanted to go re-read 'em. So... Back in August of '09, was this: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/148 earliest I found regarding the end of Toyo Atlanti... (and I like the mention where, because of limited At-sizes at the time, G said, if you needed bigger, order a Bombadil and they'd paint it in At colors and sticker it, 'because that is what it is'.(Which, is part of my justification of ordering a Bombadil when I feel like I should own an Atlantis, just-because, but don't...) December of '09, this http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/172 mentioned calling if you wanted a Toyo Atlantis. But the one I really wanted to find was from January of '10, http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/181 which talks about the 'Samurai-like details". Now, I feel I should mention, it does say that future ones are Wford... but, it was just after this timeframe that there started to be a bit of confusion, wondering if the Atlantis was going away, not just being 'source-relocated'. Right after that, methinks, is when G posted up to clarify that the Atlantis wasn't going away, it *is* permanent, but, was just coming from Wford instead. FWIW -- 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 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: Sugino crank set configuration question
If you end up buying a new XD-2 to swop out the rings, you can also get the cheaper XD-300 which is identical except it has steel rings, or get an XD-2 and save the nice rings as replacements for your other XD-2s. Gernot On Mar 23, 9:17 am, ejg wrote: > Hey Rene > > The Tiagra you mention I believe is 130/74 BCD and the Sugino is > 110/74 BCD > > Here's a link to Harris Cyclery/ Sheldon Brown re: chainring sizing > for 110BCDhttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/chainrings/110.html > > Alternately you could try a Sugino Alpina compact double. Recently I > installed one on one of my bikes and I couldn't be happier > > Best > EJG > > On Mar 22, 7:56 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > > > Hi all, > > > I know the Sugino crank set that Riv and VeloOrange sell comes in 24/34/46 > > and 26/36/48 configurations; I have the first one on the Atlantis and the > > second one on the Homer. Do these cranks also take a more roadie 30/40/53 or > > similar configuration? If so, which rings should I get and where from? > > > I'm trying to see if I can replace a Tigra crankset 30/39/53 with a much > > prettier and nicer in my opinion Sugino. > > > Thanks for the input! > > > 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-bunch@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: Commuter bicycle weight
Oh yeah and I'm digging that rack too! On Mar 22, 9:34 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Here you > go:https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5587128500250... > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Benedikt wrote: > > > > > Post some pics of those Lamufas. > > > On Mar 22, 8:21 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > I futzed long and hard to fit the new/old/excessively cool grandfather > > > generation Lamufa panniers on the commuter today; added kit in the rear > > > pockets -- 2 tubes, Rema patch kit, 2 plastic tire levers, Park T-Bone > > tool, > > > leather tire boot, Swiss army knife, seat cover, a couple of loops of > > > leather shoelace (the Lamufas require tying down in several places), 4 > > > quarters and a rare Andrew Jackson dollar coin -- and found that the > > setup, > > > with PB frame pump in L, weighs 25 lb just about on the dot -- fenders, > > > SON20R, two rear battery lights, bell, two Iris cages (no bottles), > > Cateye > > > computer. > > > > I'm not sure that I will keep the Lamufas: astoundingly cool tho' they > > be, > > > they are very definitely less practical than my small Ortliebs. But for > > now > > > ... (The pair of Ortliebs would add another lb to the mix.) > > > > -- > > > Patrick Moore > > > Albuquerque, NM > > > For professional resumes, contact > > > Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-bunch@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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com > > LAFUMAS 1.jpg > 74KViewDownload > > LAFUMAS 2.jpg > 62KViewDownload -- 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 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: Gray Shimano derailer cable housing busted
We love visitors. Come on over and let's go for a ride. And thanks for the shrink tubing tip. Gernot On Mar 23, 6:54 am, Travis wrote: > Hi Gernot, > > I did not have a basket on that bike and there was no visible wear on > the plastic coating of my housing. However, I'm sure wear like yours > certainly doesn't help. Perhaps you could try putting a little bit of > heat shrink tubing (can be found in the electrical dept. of hardware > stores) on your replacement cable housing to protect them at that wear > point. I also think you're on the right track with that washer on your > shifters. Way to kick that problem in the pants! > > By the way, I've admired your photo sets in the past. Beautiful! I'm > jealous of your local. How do you feel about visitors, haha? > > Best, > Travis > > On Mar 22, 3:14 am, Earl Grey wrote: > > > > > Travis, > > > thanks for the info. Do you have a basket on that bike? Upon closer > > inspection, I believe that contact between the housing and my rattan > > basket caused the plastic to wear through which caused the rupture. > > See a photo of the other spot where the housing contacted the basket: > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985681/ > > > I will replace the right side housing shortly, since it shows the same > > wear. I also swapped and turned the washers that came with the Silver > > shifters so that the little hook now prevents excess lever travel: > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/5548985783/ > > > Cheers, > > > Gernot > > > On Mar 22, 1:44 am, Travis wrote: > > > > Oh oh oh! I had exactly the same thing happen in the exactly the same > > > way with some brand new Jagwire derailleur housing, I mean exactly. I > > > believe it just has to do with the way derailleur housing is built. > > > The strands of wires inside are all running parallel to the cable, and > > > if you put enough tension on the cable at a bend it will pull through > > > those strands in order to straighten itself. > > > > To prevent repeat episodes, I set my front derailleur shifter up so > > > that it is physically restricted by the shifter pod at the exact point > > > at which the front derailleur is hitting the limit screw for the big > > > ring. So, when I'm in the big ring my bar-end shifter is pointing > > > upward, and when I'm in the small ring my shifter is parallel to the > > > ground. I don't think it looks quite as nice this way, but I got over > > > it quick and never have to worry about busting the housing. -- 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 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: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
Oh for anyone that might be interested that's Angelus Brand acrylic leather paint. The color is just "orange". On Mar 22, 5:45 pm, Benedikt wrote: > I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago > and I came across some leather paint that was a shockingly close match > to the Sam Hillborne Orange. Of course I had to buy this and paint > the trim of my leather bags. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5551793532/in/photostream/ -- 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 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: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint
Are those custom leather panniers, or modified horse panniers? They look crazy cool. -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
I asked John about what you are talking about. Not necessarily that the colors of Toyo were not as impressive than the Waterford but I did notice in looking at the site that when you look at the last photos on Atlantis, the colors appear more vibrant versus the older photos. Even when when you look at the A Homer Hilson, the second and third photos, the color looks more vibrant than the others. John told me it was because they took the original pictures using a 200 dollar camera and the newer ones were done professionally using a 48000 dollar camera. If you check it out, blue does not look as dark and on the Atlantis, it looks lighter and not as dull than the first couple of ones. It could be just the camera. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Khalid, > > I remember how much I struggled to choose the color of my Atlantis, but > here is my story... :-) > > When I went to Walnut Creek the very first time to see for myself what the > Rivendell concept was all about, they had me test ride a Homer, an Atlantis > and a Sam. I hated the Atlantis color on the spot and wasn't too hot about > the Homer color but loved the Sam green. Still, I chose to get the Homer and > had the choice between the Waterford or Toyo frames. I liked the Waterford > blue a lot more than the Toyo blue which is darker and not as "lively", and > brought the frame home. During those first two weeks, I realized that I was > loving that Waterford blue more and more every day, that there was something > incredibly special about it that I couldn't quite figure out. > > A few months later I decided I also wanted the new Bombadil, and having the > choice of color, after a lot of struggling I ordered it in the darkest green > I could find on the catalog. My idea was to have a bike that almost looked > black, but when the light shone on it would let you catch the glimpse of the > green. I didn't want a black bike. I selected my color from the chart and > after I received the frame realized that while dark green, it wasn't the > exact match from the catalog and that the painter finds a match from > whatever is available at the time and/or the perception from the catalog is > just never going to match the perception of the actual frame color. I still > loved it and rode it for about 6 months when it became patently obvious that > it was too large (read long top tube and minimal vertical clearance) for me > and not wanting to go to the next smaller size which would have required > 650B wheels (I had already purchased two sets of Dyad wheels from Rick) I > decided that the Homer fit was what I wanted and since the Atlantis had the > exact same geometry as the Homer, I decided to order one. > > Now, in the meantime, I had come to realize that in contrast to the effect > the blue Homer color had on me, over time I was growing less satisfied with > the dark green Bombadil color. What to do? I really didn't like that > Atlantis color... but then I realized, after looking at some and going to > RBW a couple of times, that I would have never chosen the blue Homer color > upfront, but that Grant's knoweldge on bike colors (or whoever chose those > colors) had matured over time to a point where those colors were having that > effect on me in a subtle yet very powerful way. I hadn't had a choice on the > Homer, and decided to just go with the default Atlantis color as well. > > I can tell you that it has had the same effect on me as the original blue > Homer had. The more I see it, the more I love it! And again, the Waterford > hue has that special "vibrance" that the Toyo paint seems to lack IMHO. Very > subjective but very clear to me. > > I've seen other frames with colors that I love when I see the photo, but > none that I can say I feel would have the same effect of slowly gaining it > and increasing it over time. Then again, I have to say that I still "hate" > the gray color that was chosen for the Hunqa but really like both Sam > colors, green and orange. > > My advice to be discarded is to choose the original color as it is as > unique as the bike itself! And I want someone that knows what an Atlantis or > a Homer is to be able to recognize it by its color as well. > > No go crazy trying to choose a color!!! > > René > > PS.- The new owner of my Bombadil absolutely loves its color and I actually > sold him the matching green B-17 saddle as well. I was approached by another > guy who also fell in love with that color from looking at my photos and > wanted to get my permission to request it from RBW (very nice of him!). I > contacted Keven to get the actual code for the color I had selected and gave > it to him and as far as I know, he did order it in that exact same color. It > just goes to show that only you have to love the color you choose and > everyone else's preferences are theirs... > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM, James Warren > wrote: > >> >> Guilty as charged. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> >From:
[RBW] FS: Stem and Clamp
1. Stem: In excellent condition,a Terry T Stem. 65mm length and 20 degree rise. 210 mm quill. 25.4 bar clamp. This has a single bolt rather than the face plate ala the Terry website. Unisex appearance-- see cyclofiend.com in Single Speed section for pictures, the first submission. It's near the end of 2010's SS. $15 USPS included. 2. Shimano FD Braze-on adpater clamp. QBP 31.8 w/o Wheels Mfg shims, 28.6 w/shims. Shiny and in very good condition, some evidence of a FD attached. $10 USPS incl. Please contact off-list if you are interested. -- 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 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: Q-factor Question
The moral of the story: just get the Sugino ;) You could measure the distance from the centerline of the bike to the middle chainring. According to Sheldon Brown, the official distance is 47.5 mm. Perhaps yours is farther out? That q factor is SUPER huge in any case. Even if you used the shortest spindle on the market (103 mm), you would still have a q factor of (195-17) 178 mm. In other words, those cranks are terrible regardless of the bb used. Chad Urbana, IL On Mar 22, 10:21 am, pcooley wrote: > I replaced the crank on my Xtracycle, and it turned out to be a > disaster. My replacement has a Q-factor of 195 mm. I don't think I'm > particularly sensitive to Q-factor, but that's decidedly > uncomfortable. I'm not sure what went wrong. Rather than clog up the > listserv, I told the full story on my > blog:http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/q-factor-misadventure.html > > If anyone has the time to read through it, I would appreciate any > advice. > > At least my Rivendell has a TA Zephyr crankset, so I'll never try a > similar replacement job. > > Thanks, > > Paul Cooley > Santa Fe, NM -- 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 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: Rivendell Atlantis
I do not hate the color at all. The greenish blue is nice but I guess I do not want to be the norm and get a bicycle that has the same color as every other Atlantis. K. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Benedikt wrote: > Your favorite color!! I never liked that green either. > > On Mar 21, 2:22 pm, Khalid Mateen wrote: > > I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis. I told him that I > > have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me. Now I am trying to > figure > > out does if I want it another color beside bluesh green. It is Kelly > Sleeper > > fault for showing me that red Atlantis. Now I am trying to figure > > what color would be nice on a touring bicycle. > > > > K.On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Khalid Mateen > wrote: > > > I am going to call them. I just needed to feel assured somewhat on > buying > > > a bicycle that I have not tested. The last time I bought a bicycle was > 19 > > > years ago. I save up 400 dollars to purchase my own bike. Still ride > it > > > today but I want to get into bicycle touring/camping and I need a > strong > > > bicycle for the weight I am going to carry. > > > > > Thanks > > > > > K. > > > > > On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM, reynoldslugs >wrote: > > > > >> Khalid: > > > > >> Welcome to the group. Bottom line: set your mind at ease, call the > > >> Rivendell, and follow their advice. > > > > >> I have a lot of bikes, maybe six customs and maybe six or seven > > >> Rivendell models. Like a lot of riders, sometimes I become silly- > > >> obsessed with a centimeter or two, here and there, on the frame size > > >> or top tube. Before buying a frame, I always talk to the fellows at > > >> Rivendell HQ and follow their advice about frame size. They have > > >> NEVER steered me wrong. > > > > >> Each Rivendell model I have - - including an Atlantis - - fits really > > >> well, and rides like a pleasant dream. Yesterday was St Paddy's day, > > >> so I rode an Emerald Green Road Custom - - so fun... > > > > >> RL > > > > >> -- > > >> 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 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-bunch@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-bunch@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.
