[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)

[Tim Smith]

The bike is still for sale, and everyone who emailed me will get the
specs and
photos, early next week when I have access to my files and the bike
again. Have
been dealing with a medical emergency this week.

Sorry about the delay.

Tim


On May 24, 7:55 pm, Tim Smith  wrote:
> I have a 59 cm custom for (tearful) sale. For medical
> reasons, my rides are very short these days, and it doesn't look like
> I'll be doing much touring--which is what this bike is set up
> for--anytime in the foreseeable future.
>
> Anyhow, asking $1990, packing and shipping extra. (Or pick it up if
> you live in the California Bay Area.)
>
> The custom was built in 2005 by Curt Goodrich, painted maroon (Imron
> 143) by Joe Bell. It's in pretty good condition--some beausage--a few
> scratches and one small dent in the drive side seat stay (thanks
> DHL!). Has a triple up front and 8-speed cassette in the back, with
> very low gears. Dia-Compe centerpull brakes with brazed-on studs and
> KoolStop pads.
>
> Extras include Ortlieb bags, a Tubus Duo rack with taillight, Berthoud
> stainless steel fenders
> and a Berthoud handle bar bag with its supporting rack. This is a
> complete touring bike,
> and if it fits you, you are ready to go! Or you could strip off the
> touring gear,
> and have a really great bike for day rides.
>
> Email me for complete specs and pictures.

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[RBW] Re: Decision Potential

[Thomas Lynn Skean]

Now, *that's* encouraging news! Thanks!

Presuming then that standover might be okay...

If the effective top tube length is only 1.5cm longer than the
Hillborne (the RBW geometry PDF has the Hunqapillar at 62.5cm vs the
Hillborne's 61cm), then I'm confident the Hunqapillar would fit
overall with my current cockpits; the bar being a little further
forward won't bother me. If it's actually 3cm longer (64cm vs 61cm, as
hinted at some point in this thread) then I'm a little more concerned
about it.

But it's looking up! Definitely in the "worth consideration" category.

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean

On May 26, 4:59 pm, jamison brosseau 
wrote:
> Hey so, I have an 89cm pbh.  i am six feet tall.  i have a 63 cm
> homer, a 61 atlantis and a 60 cm bombadil.  if i were to choose a
> hunquapillar i would get a 58, to account for the larger tires and
> such ( the same reason i have a 61 atlantis.  I can lift all of my
> bikes about 1-1.5 inches off the ground, but i seldom do this cause in
> the real world i rarely if ever need to do this.  anyhow i was just at
> RIV last week and test rode some bikes, and did in fact ride the 62 cm
> hunq.  i didn't lift it up, and the top tube was up there but i was
> able to straddle it with flat feet, and the ride was fantastic, it
> felt great.  the have that whole crotch worrier scenario on there site
> if it doesn't worry you then go for the 62.  i live in nyc and love
> having the bomba with the huge tires, it may not seem necessary , but
> the ride is awesome, and i find myself choosing the fat tires for city
> riding most of the time.
>
> On May 26, 4:09 pm, erik jensen  wrote:
>
>
>
> > i'm 93cm pbh, btw
>
> > On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM, William  wrote:
> > > CUS-TOM!
> > > CUS-TOM!
> > > CUS-TOM!
>
> > > On May 25, 3:55 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean 
> > > wrote:
> > > > Well if that's true then I'll probably go for the second Hillborne.
> > > > But at least one place on the RBW web-site puts him at a 89 PBH and
> > > > says he got the Hunqapillar as a "mountain bike". I don't need (or
> > > > want) the "extra" standover that "mountain biking" would suggest.
>
> > > > But all of the numbers are close enogh that only actually straddling
> > > > one would tell. The idea of a second Hillborne appeals to me enough
> > > > that it makes unusually precise demands on the Hunqapillar
> > > > alternative.
>
> > > > Yours,
> > > > Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> > > > On May 25, 5:03 pm, Zack  wrote:
>
> > > > > Also, I think that Keven has a 91 cm pbh (lol that I know that) and he
> > > > > has the 58.  Food for thought.  It seems like the writeup strongly
> > > > > suggests that the correct size for you would be 58 cm.
>
> > > > > On May 25, 6:15 am, Thomas Lynn Skean 
> > > > > wrote:
>
> > > > > > Oh, and I forgot to mention... RBW's geometry PDF says the 62cm
> > > > > > Hunqapillar has a standover of 90.6cm.
>
> > > > > > That's close enough to warrant a real world test before deciding.
>
> > > > > > Yours,
> > > > > > Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> > > > > > On May 24, 1:53 pm, dweendaddy  wrote:
>
> > > > > > > I am around the same size as you and have been looking longingly 
> > > > > > > at
> > > > > > > Hunqas. According to the Riv site:
> > > > > > > 5-9" to 5-11: 54cm
> > > > > > > Long-legged 5-10" to 6-1: 58cm
> > > > > > > Long legged 6ft to 6-4.4: 62cm
>
> > > > > > > Just wondering - why are you thinking 62 vs 58? If you want it do
> > > be
> > > > > > > maximally different than the Sam, you might want to put big tires
> > > on
> > > > > > > it and then, according to the site:
> > > > > > > 62cm Hunqa: 91.5-100cm PBH (Saddle hight 82-90cm, standover on
> > > biggest
> > > > > > > tire is 91.5cm)
>
> > > > > > > Now I like big bikes, but having a standover taller than my PBH is
> > > > > > > stretching it, so to speak!
>
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Tan Handlebar Bag

[Thomas Lynn Skean]

Hi!

The Duluth Pack web site's display of bike bags is very disconcerting.
Does anyone else find it odd? They seem to have the candy bar bag
floating or resting on the cable housing. The "hobo"-style bag is
shown as a saddle bag, connected to nothing. And perhaps for good
reason; it looks like it's straps are too far apart for saddle loops.

Since first sight I've thought that the photographer had never
actually used a bag on a bicycle. Or even given ituch thought.

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
P.S.
I have a Duluth pack "Field Satchel" which, with the addition of two
leather straps, actually makes a decent pannier.

On May 26, 11:13 pm, rperks  wrote:
> Deluth put the pockets on the wrong side, depending on your
> perspective.  - Rob
>
> On May 26, 7:03 pm, Ken Mattina  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Duluth Pack has them in several colors including tan.
>
> >http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/hobo-bag-bike-bag.html
>
> > On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:
> > > Looking for a bag like this but in tan:
>
> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626779260644/
>
> > > I need
> > > a bag that mounts so that the top of the bag is level with the top of the
> > > bars, and that allows me to get into the bag while riding.
>
> > > Got one?
>
> > > --Eric
> > > campyonly...@me.com
> > >www.campyonly.com
> > >www.wheelsnorth.org
>
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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm

[Erik C]

Link isn't working for me.

On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric  wrote:
> Here's my ad on Chicago's CL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og
>
> I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep
> the drivetrain...
>
> Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not
> include shipping/PayPal fees.

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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm

[Erik C]

guessing this is your link ? 
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2404015596.html

On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric  wrote:
> Here's my ad on Chicago's CL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og
>
> I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep
> the drivetrain...
>
> Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not
> include shipping/PayPal fees.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Oddball very cheap lugged steel bike for one of you super tall folks

[William]

This bike is truly huge.  No garden variety tall guy will be able to
work with it.

On May 26, 9:11 pm, Jeremy Till  wrote:
> Hah! I was thinking about it...i'm 6'3" with long legs...but that
> standover equals my PBH, which i remember being rather painful to
> measure.  No way!
>
> On May 26, 8:44 pm, William  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > 7'0" might be too tall.  I was thinking somebody 6'6" to 6'9".  The
> > standover is 37" (94cm)
>
> > On May 26, 8:05 pm, Stephen S  wrote:
>
> > > My brother in law might be interested. He is 7'0". Think he might be
> > > tall enough, or will the bike be too small for him?
>
> > > Stephen
>
> > > On May 26, 5:02 pm, William  wrote:
>
> > > > This bike made it through the Harding Bike Sale.  We had a few who
> > > > wanted it but were not tall enough for it.  Let me know if you are
> > > > tall enough for a 69cm lugged steel frame.  $80 is still the price,
> > > > which goes to the Harding Elementary School PTA.
>
> > > > Photos on my 
> > > > flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626644105631/
>
> > > > On May 20, 12:50 pm, William  wrote:
>
> > > > > My kids go to Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito.  I'm a member
> > > > > of the Dad's Club, an offshoot of the PTA that is more about getting
> > > > > stuff done than it is about having meetings.  This weekend is our
> > > > > first annual bike sale.  We took donation bikes from the community,
> > > > > fixed up the bikes and are now selling them back to the community.  I
> > > > > wanted to broadcast to the group three items:
>
> > > > > 1.  If you have a bike you want to get rid of, don't want to sell it,
> > > > > and live in the bay area, let me know, and I'll take your donation and
> > > > > give you a tax deduction receipt
> > > > > 2.  If you need a cheap 16" wheel bike for a kid in your life, let me
> > > > > know.  We got a lot of those.
> > > > > 3.  If you are SUPER tall and want abeater, we got a 27" frame Fuji
> > > > > Valite that might be hard to sell this weekend.  Seriously, its a 69cm
> > > > > frame size, 27 inches.  The derailers were both toast, so I set it up
> > > > > with straight bars and a Quickbeam like double.  There are two gears
> > > > > that work with the horizontal dropouts: a small ring--big cog climbing
> > > > > gear and a big ring--small cog cruising gear.  We'll probably hang a
> > > > > $80 price tag on it.  Let me know if you want a super tallbeater.  It
> > > > > is totally ready to set up as a geared bike again.  If it was my size
> > > > > I'd use it to build a retro-direct like in the Riv video.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn medium saddle bag (used once)

[Lesli]

The bag has sold.

Thanks,

LL

On May 22, 11:25 am, Lynne Fitz  wrote:
> you know, I bought one of those Carradice Bagman supports, and it is
> all good now.
>
> On May 22, 8:38 am, Lesli  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Up for sale is anAcornMedium Saddlebag-Tan canvas w/ Honey Brown
> > Leather
>
> > I purchased this new fromAcornand mounted once to my saddle.
> > Unfortunately, the saddlebag is too large for my tiny, 50cm frame (bag
> > taps on fender).
>
> > Selling for 75.00 plus 8.00 for shipping
>
> >  Here's the description from theAcornsite.
>
> >http://www.acornbags.com/medbag.html

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[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)

[tdusky]

Photos please!

Tom Dusky
Huntington Woods, MI

On May 27, 4:00 am, Tim Smith  wrote:
> The bike is still for sale, and everyone who emailed me will get the
> specs and
> photos, early next week when I have access to my files and the bike
> again. Have
> been dealing with a medical emergency this week.
>
> Sorry about the delay.
>
> Tim
>
> On May 24, 7:55 pm, Tim Smith  wrote:
>
>
>
> > I have a 59 cm custom for (tearful) sale. For medical
> > reasons, my rides are very short these days, and it doesn't look like
> > I'll be doing much touring--which is what this bike is set up
> > for--anytime in the foreseeable future.
>
> > Anyhow, asking $1990, packing and shipping extra. (Or pick it up if
> > you live in the California Bay Area.)
>
> > The custom was built in 2005 by Curt Goodrich, painted maroon (Imron
> > 143) by Joe Bell. It's in pretty good condition--some beausage--a few
> > scratches and one small dent in the drive side seat stay (thanks
> > DHL!). Has a triple up front and 8-speed cassette in the back, with
> > very low gears. Dia-Compe centerpull brakes with brazed-on studs and
> > KoolStop pads.
>
> > Extras include Ortlieb bags, a Tubus Duo rack with taillight, Berthoud
> > stainless steel fenders
> > and a Berthoud handle bar bag with its supporting rack. This is a
> > complete touring bike,
> > and if it fits you, you are ready to go! Or you could strip off the
> > touring gear,
> > and have a really great bike for day rides.
>
> > Email me for complete specs and pictures.

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[RBW] Re: You have received a YouTube video!

[Amit Singh]

Nice Job Eric.

Your movies and photos make me want to relocate to California. And I
have a ton of Detroit <3.

On May 26, 1:07 pm, doug peterson  wrote:
> Eric:
>
> That's was really fun to watch!  The music is a nice touch & the maps
> really help to understand the course.
>
> dougP
>
> On May 25, 7:12 pm, Way Rebb  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Nice video, you're getting good at putting these together.  I enjoyed
> > watching.  That ride would be a three, maybe four, day trip for me. :)
>
> > Regards,
> > Ray
>
> > On May 23, 11:19 am, Eric Norris  wrote:
>
> > > Saw several other riders on Rivs on this year's Davis Double, including 
> > > another rider on a pretty green Riv Road Standard.
>
> > > Here's my video of the ride:
>
> > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDjrxtbDi8U&sns=em
>
> > > --Eric Norris
> > > Sent from the iPad 2- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -

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[RBW] Re: Decision Potential

[Brett Lindenbach]

jeezus, the agony!  tls, you still haven't shared with us how you happen to 
be in this fortunate position of requiring a second bike, possibly even if 
it duplicates what you already own.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Inquiry re Sagging Selle AnAtomica

[robert zeidler]

I just got a Hunqa w/ a sprung Brooks and can comfortably ride it w/
regular shorts, no padding etc.  That being said, on a B-17 et al, try
taking some tension out of it at first and then cranking in the turns
as needed.  Conforms to your bones a bit easier.  Don't forget the
Proofide from time to time.  YMMV.

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> Damn, every time I get on a Brooks-type saddle, I regret that I can't
> get comfortable on them, particularly the B17 and copies; even the Pro
> was sub-par. The best I've ridden was a wide-ass, sprung saddle on a
> hotrodded Electra Ticino fixie, but I was sitting bolt upright on
> that. I might have to buy a roadster just so that I can have at least
> one comfortable Brooks.
>
> On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 5:25 AM, robert zeidler
>  wrote:
>> Looks damn comfy to me  Ever see a 30 year old B17 or Pro?  It's like
>> putting on your favorite pair of jeans.
>>
>> RGZ
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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm

[Eric]

Better linky: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2404015596.html

On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric  wrote:
> Here's my ad on Chicago's CL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og
>
> I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep
> the drivetrain...
>
> Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not
> include shipping/PayPal fees.

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Tan Handlebar Bag

[SteveF]

On May 27, 7:50 am, Thomas Lynn Skean 
wrote:
> Hi!
>
> The Duluth Pack web site's display of bike bags is very disconcerting.

There's a story there--briefly, they made bags for Rivendell (designed
by Rivendell) but the contract/partnership was dissolved.  Duluth
continues to make the bags and sell them under their own name but as
you observed, they don't seem to know much about them other than how
to make them...

Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI

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[RBW] WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

[Lesli]

Anyone have a B-17  they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized
Toupe?  Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring.  I'm a Selle An
Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the
next month.  On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult
to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue
complaints).  I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions,
etc.  I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my
saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of
my rides.

I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails
thinking that synthetic padding might the answer.  After one try, it's
up for trade/sale to interested parties.  What was I thinking?!  I
missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle.

Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles?

LL

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Re: [RBW] WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

[Rene Sterental]

Hi there!

I have a couple of B17 saddles I'm going to pit up for sale, all I'm
basically like new conditions. I switched to the Berthoud Touring
saddle and find it more comfortable since it's flat on top and like
the shape a bit more as well. With the new stiffener I've had no
twisting at all.

I have a black with copper rails/rivets, I have a narrow one in black
with standard rivets and I believe I have a brown titanium one as
well. I may have another one, but in need to check as I've already
sold a couple and cannot quite remember what I have left.

Contact me offline if you're interested.

Rene

Sent from my iPhone 4

On May 27, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Lesli  wrote:

> Anyone have a B-17  they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized
> Toupe?  Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring.  I'm a Selle An
> Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the
> next month.  On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult
> to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue
> complaints).  I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions,
> etc.  I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my
> saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of
> my rides.
>
> I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails
> thinking that synthetic padding might the answer.  After one try, it's
> up for trade/sale to interested parties.  What was I thinking?!  I
> missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle.
>
> Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles?
>
> LL
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[RBW] Re: FS: Oddball very cheap lugged steel bike for one of you super tall folks

[Stephen S]

It's all good. Good luck finding a tall but not too tall guy =)

Stephen

On May 26, 8:44 pm, William  wrote:
> 7'0" might be too tall.  I was thinking somebody 6'6" to 6'9".  The
> standover is 37" (94cm)
>
> On May 26, 8:05 pm, Stephen S  wrote:
>
> > My brother in law might be interested. He is 7'0". Think he might be
> > tall enough, or will the bike be too small for him?
>
> > Stephen
>
> > On May 26, 5:02 pm, William  wrote:
>
> > > This bike made it through the Harding Bike Sale.  We had a few who
> > > wanted it but were not tall enough for it.  Let me know if you are
> > > tall enough for a 69cm lugged steel frame.  $80 is still the price,
> > > which goes to the Harding Elementary School PTA.
>
> > > Photos on my 
> > > flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626644105631/
>
> > > On May 20, 12:50 pm, William  wrote:
>
> > > > My kids go to Harding Elementary School in El Cerrito.  I'm a member
> > > > of the Dad's Club, an offshoot of the PTA that is more about getting
> > > > stuff done than it is about having meetings.  This weekend is our
> > > > first annual bike sale.  We took donation bikes from the community,
> > > > fixed up the bikes and are now selling them back to the community.  I
> > > > wanted to broadcast to the group three items:
>
> > > > 1.  If you have a bike you want to get rid of, don't want to sell it,
> > > > and live in the bay area, let me know, and I'll take your donation and
> > > > give you a tax deduction receipt
> > > > 2.  If you need a cheap 16" wheel bike for a kid in your life, let me
> > > > know.  We got a lot of those.
> > > > 3.  If you are SUPER tall and want abeater, we got a 27" frame Fuji
> > > > Valite that might be hard to sell this weekend.  Seriously, its a 69cm
> > > > frame size, 27 inches.  The derailers were both toast, so I set it up
> > > > with straight bars and a Quickbeam like double.  There are two gears
> > > > that work with the horizontal dropouts: a small ring--big cog climbing
> > > > gear and a big ring--small cog cruising gear.  We'll probably hang a
> > > > $80 price tag on it.  Let me know if you want a super tallbeater.  It
> > > > is totally ready to set up as a geared bike again.  If it was my size
> > > > I'd use it to build a retro-direct like in the Riv video.

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[RBW] Our Memorial Day Hours and Special Offer

[John Bennett]

Dear Friends on the Forum,

We are open Saturday the 28th, but closed Monday, the 30th.

It was Memorial Day 2002 that Mark fired up the Company Grill for the
very first time. We will miss his BBQing, but the last couple of years
have been slow on Memorial Day, so we're going to try closing, and
just see how it goes.

We have a special web-only offer to ease our anxiety about not being
here. Read about it here:

http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/360

And have a great weekend.

John at RBW

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

[eflayer]

i just removed a b17 from a bike and replaced it with a wtb pure v
saddle. me and my butt buddy seem very pleased at this time. we like
the b17...and we are thinking maybe the wtb is a nice alternate.

On May 27, 12:43 pm, Rene Sterental  wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> I have a couple of B17 saddles I'm going to pit up for sale, all I'm
> basically like new conditions. I switched to the Berthoud Touring
> saddle and find it more comfortable since it's flat on top and like
> the shape a bit more as well. With the new stiffener I've had no
> twisting at all.
>
> I have a black with copper rails/rivets, I have a narrow one in black
> with standard rivets and I believe I have a brown titanium one as
> well. I may have another one, but in need to check as I've already
> sold a couple and cannot quite remember what I have left.
>
> Contact me offline if you're interested.
>
> Rene
>
> Sent from my iPhone 4
>
> On May 27, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Lesli  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Anyone have a B-17  they'd like to sell or trade for a new Specialized
> > Toupe?  Experimenting with saddles for randonneuring.  I'm a Selle An
> > Atomica fan but I want to experiment with some different shapes in the
> > next month.  On longer rides, in 600k range, I'm finding it difficult
> > to stay comfortable in this saddle (the usual soft tissue
> > complaints).  I've experimented with up/down, fore aft positions,
> > etc.  I'm a long distance cyclist and I'm beginning to think that my
> > saddle issues will never quite be resolved giving the abnormality of
> > my rides.
>
> > I made a silly purchase of a Specialized Toupe with chromo rails
> > thinking that synthetic padding might the answer.  After one try, it's
> > up for trade/sale to interested parties.  What was I thinking?!  I
> > missed that hard back platform of a traditional leather saddle.
>
> > Any comments on comfort level of the new Berthoud saddles?
>
> > LL
>
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[RBW] Re: 59 cm Riv custom (Curt Goodrich)

[Tim Smith]

I posted s couple of photos of the bike when new on flickr at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11901252@N06/sets/72157626820508070

I'll post more of the bike as it is now early next week.

Tim

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[RBW] My Quickbeam is finally complete!

[Rocky B]

Here's a pic of my QB from my crappy camera phone:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45300901@N04/5766307666/in/photostream

Two things...
1) Riding fixed is fun and its a great workout - I've been riding the
QB fixed for over a month now.
2) Midge bars are very comfy -  I'm loving the short reach and shallow
drops a lot.


Rocky




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Re: [RBW] My Quickbeam is finally complete!

[PATRICK MOORE]

Coming back to a road-y bike (Herse) with multiple speeds and
freewheel after so many years of nuthin'-but-fixed I must say that
having even a 2X5 drivetrain (the Herse has a 42/32 X 13-28 Ultra six,
in fact) is, as the man said in the Four Yorkshiremen sketch,
"Loooxury!". I did an out-and-about ramble today of 22 miles on the
Herse, ending up with a load of about 20 lb to carry up a 1 mile long,
steep hill against a headwind (most of it ridden, I say, in the 32/20
and only bailing to the 32/24 on the last few hundred steepest yards;
avoided the 32/28 altogether!) and I must say that it was a relief to
have lower gears to shift to.

On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM, Rocky B  wrote:
> Here's a pic of my QB from my crappy camera phone:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45300901@N04/5766307666/in/photostream
>
> Two things...
> 1) Riding fixed is fun and its a great workout - I've been riding the
> QB fixed for over a month now.
> 2) Midge bars are very comfy -  I'm loving the short reach and shallow
> drops a lot.
>
>
> Rocky
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks B 17 (Saddle lament)

[Seth Vidal]

On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 5:55 PM, eflayer  wrote:
> i just removed a b17 from a bike and replaced it with a wtb pure v
> saddle. me and my butt buddy seem very pleased at this time. we like
> the b17...and we are thinking maybe the wtb is a nice alternate.
>



I have one of the wtb speed v saddles and for the $25 it is definitely
worth the shot. I've been pretty comfortable on it for a couple
hundred miles now.

we'll see how it works for the longer haul.

-sv

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[RBW] Re: FS Atlantis, Phil Wood, Son hub, Nitto seat post...all kinds of new stuff

[Andrew]

Seatpost is sold, thanks!

On May 26, 12:40 am, Andrew  wrote:
> Light and shifters sold.
>
> On May 24, 7:49 pm, Forrest  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Wow, I could really wish this Atlantis frame weren't for sale . . . so
> > tempting . . . so beautiful.  -- Forrest
>
> > On May 24, 4:53 pm, Andrew  wrote:
>
> > > Shifters are sold
>
> > > On May 23, 1:04 pm, Andrew  wrote:
>
> > > > Selling off my project, please check the manufacturer websites for
> > > > more info. Shipping is not included in the prices:
>
> > > > 1. Atlantis 58cm Frame and Fork and Ultegra Headset. Its a Toyo built
> > > > one, can't get these anymore. Totally brand new. Still has the
> > > > seatpost insert. Has one of the nicest paintjobs I have seen on an
> > > > Atlantis. $1700
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0050.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 2. Phil Wood Rear 135mm touring cassette hub. Brand new. 135mm spacing
> > > > and 36 holes. Best touring hub there is. $295
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0042.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 3. Dynamo 700c Wheelset. Brand new. Shimano Dynamo lx front hub, lx
> > > > rear hub. 36h front and rear with Mavic A319. $250 for both.
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0045.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 4. Son Delux Dynamo hub. 36h silver polished. Brand new. These work
> > > > with 700c and a led light. $235
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0035.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 5. Son Edelux dynamo headlight. Beautiful light, the best. $165
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0038.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 6.NittoJaguar Seatpost. Prettiest and strongest seatpost made by
> > > >Nitto. 27.2mm width, 44 rails (standard not track) and 250mm length.
> > > > Brand new. Check out that wrapping. $125
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0029.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 7. Sugino Alpina 172.5 Triple. 48-36-24. High polish sleeker version
> > > > of the XD with a wider range. Had to special order these, not sure if
> > > > you can get them anywhere. Brand New. 10 speed compatible. $175
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0017-1.jpghttp://i19...
>
> > > > 8. Panaracer 35mm tourguard, set of 2. Brand new. $45
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0039.jpghttp://i19.p...
>
> > > > 9. Shimano Barend shifters for 8 speed. Brand new $65
>
> > > >http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0019-2.jpghttp://i19...

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