[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree
My vote would be for the Bay Area. I would be up to organizing a casual QB/S1/SS ride on a weekday before the Jamboree. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Announcing Rivendell Grin Fundo!
I'm in! Pretty much in the same boat across the board. I'm looking for a sleeping bag tomorrow and will borrow the rest of the gear from a buddy. I want to take my S1 which is my only Riv bike but I don't have the bike legs on a trip like this. So now I have to pick a bike from the stable which are either under geared or under racked. Borrowing a bike was tempting. I'm struggling with how much water to bring so any suggestions would be helpful. As for food - I'd be happy just eating a Super Burrito but don't know if that would keep or travel well. Maybe just a bunch of bars, fruit & nuts. I'm still debating on the Nesbit - I enjoy/require coffee in the morning but debating if I can just get by with an instant Starbucks pack and just have it cold. Whiskey - Yes! I'll bring something along as well. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: My miniature AHH
Here's my wife's newly built AHH. She was torn between this and a Betty. We just couldn't pass on the price on the Hilsen. A basket or small saddlebag will go on next. http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0091009/photos/livepake/9532582297/ AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread
I have a 20.5 lbs SimpleOne with magnesium bottom bracket, Brooks titanium, Paul levers and cantis, JB greens, Phil 36h (can probably drop some weight with 32 WI), cut Nitto seatpost. Minimizing the weight was just for kicks as the bike is regulated to family rides on the Iron Horse trail. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB - Quickbeam 56cm
I know it's a long shot but looking to buy an Orange Quickbeam 56cm. Already have an SO but wanted to have a lighter weight dedicated fixed gear. Please respond off list Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hvkE61wbzGgJ. 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: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..
56cm Quickbeams! Everything and anything Paul, Phil & White Industries. My bike is the one splurge and I want to eventually put a Paul crank and seat post on my SO. I'd love to purchase them from Riv but will probably go to Bens or EBay when it's time to replace them. Something similar to Rapha's City line or Outlier would be nice too. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PkOt2l3KTh4J. 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: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..
56cm Quickbeams! Everything and anything Paul, Phil & White Industries. My bike is the one splurge and I want to eventually put a Paul crank and seat post on my SO. I'd love to purchase them from Riv but will probably go to Bens or EBay when it's time to replace them. Something similar to Rapha's City line or Outlier would be nice too. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/S8fbVa6X2GIJ. 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] Last Call Quickbeam
I was lucky enough to pick up one of the "Last Call" orange Quickbeams yesterday. This is the one bike that I've wanted since I discovered RBW awhile back. My plan is to strip the lightweight components off of the Simple1 and keep the QB as light as possible. I'll build the S1 back up as a farmers market bike with spare parts. It'll be a summer of Riv SS riding. Enmoot anyone? AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Last Call Quickbeam
Phil Wood bolt on hubs allows me to drop the rear wheel without adjusting the fenders. AD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks
Hi all, Thank you all for your input on front rack compatibility with a canti- brake bike. I now have a Nitto mini front rack (and Honjo fenders) mounted on my ride (see link to photos). The Nitto just looks impeccably made, with nicer welds than the VO, if that counts for anything (I'm not sure it does). http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/5388732538/in/photostream/ As far as the fenders go, I came out of Jitensha Studio with what I thought were extra long 650B fenders. Maybe something was lost in translation and these are meant for 700c? Or maybe that's just the look of the extra long. Do you think these could pose a danger in the course of my every day riding? I do run fire trails on weekends... In all, I'm enjoying the new additions. I've got my ear tuned for any clanks or clatters, and so far, none. I love how the bike handles in the turns and on hills, very steady. Thanks gang, Adam On Jan 10, 9:10 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Tubus are indeed fine racks... My only gripe with my Tubus Logo was > that the top (main) platform was very narrow, compared to theNitto > BigRack. Anything I put on the Logo seemed tippy, and unstable. I > don't understand where Tubus is coming from with this design; in fact > I believe you build therackplatform to be as wide as possible > without it becoming heavy or unwieldy. > > On Jan 10, 10:14 am, hobie wrote: > > > > > > > > > Don't forget Tubus in stainless still. Tubus might be stronger or more > > rigid. > > > On Jan 7, 1:54 am, Adam wrote: > > > > Thought I'd use the rebate to throw on afrontrack... > > > > Could anyone speak to whether theNittoTwo-Strut TopRackis > > > compatible with canti brakes? > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-two-strut-top-rack/20-190 > > > > I was planning to sit the small loafer upfront...so then any reason > > > I'd choose the Two-Strut, which seems to manage a good amount of > > > weight, v. the MiniFrontRack, which handles a smaller load and has > > > one strut? > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/mini-front-nitto/20-020 > > > > Concerned about weight in thefront, especially when I'm on longish > > > rides--frequent biking in the Oakland and Berkeley hills and it can be > > > plenty windy. > > > > Any thoughts appreciated-- > > > > Best, > > > Adam- 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: Nitto Front Racks
Hey all, Thanks for the input on front racks. My setup now includes a mini front rack for the loafer and fenders: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/5388732538/in/photostream/ Thanks gang, Adam On Monday, January 10, 2011 9:10:43 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Tubus are indeed fine racks... My only gripe with my Tubus Logo was > that the top (main) platform was very narrow, compared to the Nitto > Big Rack. Anything I put on the Logo seemed tippy, and unstable. I > don't understand where Tubus is coming from with this design; in fact > I believe you build the rack platform to be as wide as possible > without it becoming heavy or unwieldy. > > > > On Jan 10, 10:14 am, hobie wrote: > > Don't forget Tubus in stainless still. Tubus might be stronger or more > > rigid. > > > > On Jan 7, 1:54 am, Adam wrote: > > > > > > > > > Thought I'd use the rebate to throw on a front rack... > > > > > Could anyone speak to whether the Nitto Two-Strut Top Rack is > > > compatible with canti brakes? > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-two-strut-top-rack/20-190 > > > > > I was planning to sit the small loafer up front...so then any reason > > > I'd choose the Two-Strut, which seems to manage a good amount of > > > weight, v. the Mini Front Rack, which handles a smaller load and has > > > one strut? > > > > >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/mini-front-nitto/20-020 > > > > > Concerned about weight in the front, especially when I'm on longish > > > rides--frequent biking in the Oakland and Berkeley hills and it can be > > > plenty windy. > > > > > Any thoughts appreciated-- > > > > > Best, > > > Adam- 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: Nitto Front Racks
Thanks all for the encouraging words. To answer some of these questions: @ Thomas: the cream head tube is not standard. I knew from the beginning it was an extra expense that I was going to spring for. Riv luckily had an unpainted 48cm frame in stock which knocked down the price a little... So yes, those are Honjos, and they are extra long. Whaddya think? Does it look funny? It's possible they were meant to be extra long on 700c tires (mine are 650B). Are there any guiding principles on how much coverage fenders should provide, etc? I did a lot of flickr searching and these are possibly the longest I've seen. Although if you look at Jan Heine's randonneurs from an online sample page of Bicycle Quarterly or in the Reader, his are pretty long too. @ William: yes, I may just use some spacers in there...I'm a little clueless about what makes a good fender line other than just eyeballing it but I am game for making the right tweaks if anyone has suggestions... @ Minh: yes, I've got the fender mounted to both the Nitto platform and I'm also using the fork crown daruma. Hope these comments are helpful-- Best, Adam -- 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] Orange Sam in Dupont Circle
On a visit to DC from Oakland this week. Yesterday I walked by an orange Sam just like mine in Dupont Circle. Hanging out at Kramer's while I write this. Is that one of you guys? Good to see that striking orange amidst all of the other bikes. I noted a few Public bikes out here as well. Happy riding, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Thanksgiving ride through Napa
Hey all, Took a nice ride with family through Napa last weekend and snapped a quick photo. This is my first ride out with the SOMA B Line 38mm tires and Shimano 3N71 hub: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/6442207405/in/photostream In case you're wondering, the handlebar angle is a little off since I had just swapped out brakes and levers. I am enjoying the Tektro CR720s far more than the IRD Cafam cantilevers I had on the original build, which squealed no matter what I did. See ya at the garage sale. I'm up for a ride! Best, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8eh88NYFvFEJ. 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.
