[RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

[Tim Whalen]

Sold mine and regret it.  Anyone have or know of one for sale?  I prefer
frame only but will consider a complete bike.

Thanks,
Tim Whalen

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[RBW] Follow up re WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks all for the ideas and help.  Found two.  One owner decided to keep
his and since I have sold a couple which I now wish I had I sure
understand.  The other deal just didn't come to fruition.  So, I am still in
the market if anyone has or hears of one but in the mean time I guess I'll
just re-build up my Atlantis in a nice low geared and upright mode to noodle
around town with when I am not sports car'ing it with the Roadeo.  (Oops,
"noodle".  No noodle bar pun intended.)

Anyway, thanks again.
Cheers,
Tim

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[RBW] Romulus geometry chart?

[Tim Whalen]

I've searched the archives and Rivendell's site with no luck.  Anyone have a
geometry chart for the Romulus?
Thanks,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Romulus geometry chart?

[Tim Whalen]

LOL!  Thanks much Seth!  Tim

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM, Seth Vidal  wrote:

> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> >
> > I've searched the archives and Rivendell's site with no luck.  Anyone
> have a
> > geometry chart for the Romulus?
> > Thanks,
> > Tim
> >
>
>
> http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/romflyer/04.html
>
> and yes it is pretty much just like the boo-yay.
>
> great bike.
>
> buy it - don't look back.
> -sv
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Re: [RBW] Romulus geometry chart?

[Tim Whalen]

Shhh

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Seth Vidal  wrote:

> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> > LOL!  Thanks much Seth!  Tim
> >
>
>
> and for comparison:
> http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/ram_17.jpg
>
> seriously, get it.
>
> I bought a used frame/fork for my brother for xmas one year - and
> liked it enough I got one for myself, too. :)
>
> -sv
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Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus geometry chart?

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks for the help with geometries and suggesting the Legolas!  It was fun
to research a Rivendell I had never paid attention to.  This group is not
only helpful but a pleasure.  Seth, you ought to be Rivendell's VP for
sales!
Good riding,
Tim

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Michael_S wrote:

> here is a the later model geometry
> http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf
>
> the 54-56 have 52mm rake.
>
> ~Mike
>
> On Apr 15, 6:13 pm, Jason Hartman  wrote:
> > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Seth Vidal  wrote:
> > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Tim Whalen 
> wrote:
> > > > LOL!  Thanks much Seth!  Tim
> >
> > > and for comparison:
> > >http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/ram_17.jpg
> >
> > > I have not looked thoroughly in the web archive, but I
> >
> > think at some point the Rambouillet front end geometry changed
> > to 72 degree head angle with a 55mm fork rake.
> >
> > Jay Hartman
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Re: [RBW] Re: good experience buying romulus from rbw owners bunch forum

[Tim Whalen]

Me too!  I had a great experience buying my sought after Rambouilet from Don
Pearsall in NM.  I also appreciate all the help many on the list gave me,
spontaneously linking to geometry charts for the Rambouillet and Romulus for
example.  A very pleasant experience all around.  Thanks!
Tim

On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM, Bryan Edgar  wrote:

> I'll chime in on this topic as well.  I bought Rick Houston's 64cm
> Quickbeam a couple of weeks ago.  Great guy and great bike!  I feel
> like I bought a bike and made a friend at the same time.  Here's the
> bike: http://tinyurl.com/3zm5uby
>
> Bryan
>
>
> On May 2, 10:07 pm, Ray Shine  wrote:
> > Yeah, great group. I have purchased two bikes from list members, and LOTS
> of components and other bling.  I trust all of 'em. Much better than the
> 'bay.
> >
> > >
> > >From: rex 
> > >To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> > >Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 6:50 PM
> > >Subject: [RBW] good experience buying romulus from rbw owners bunch
> forum
> >
> > >hi everyone!
> > >i just recieved a 59cm rivendell romulus that i bought from fellow
> > >list member mike williams, and it is great. im very glad to be a part
> > >of such a great group of trustworthy people. my transaction went very
> > >smoothly and my bike was packaged very well. cheers to mike!
> > >thanks for your time
> > >joe rex kelly
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Re: [RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?

[Tim Whalen]

I'd love to see a pic of your QB with those bars.  (I am in the midst of bar
decisions for my new used Rambouillet.)
Tim

On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Cycletex  wrote:

> Put the Jitensha Studio flat bars on my Quickbeam a couple weeks ago.
> Love them. A lot.
> http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatbar05.html
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sulphur Mtn Ride Report

[Tim Whalen]

Very nice.  What tires are you running?
Tim

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Zack  wrote:

> That descent looks like a blast.
>
> On May 26, 10:31 am, rperks  wrote:
> > Yesterday I made it out for a few, five actually, hours to ride a loop
> > up and over Sulphur Mountain down to Santa Paula and back home to
> > Ventura.  The ride is just under 50 miles and 4000 feet of total
> > climbing.  Almost a quarter of that is dirt, and about half is no or
> > little traffic.  The day was perfect.  The Roadeo did everything it is
> > supposed to, the motor had a little more trouble.  The only thing I
> > would change is getting out of the house a little earlier to beat the
> > heat and wind.  Full ride report and pictures here:
> >
> > http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/05/26/sulphur-mountain-loop-through-sa...
> > orhttp://wp.me/p19mfs-nX
> >
> > Some of you may remember parts of this ride we did as a group a while
> > back.  It is sill just as nice back there.  If any of you are planning
> > on being in the Ventura area feel free to drop me a line.
> >
> > Rob
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sulphur Mtn Ride Report

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks.

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM, rperks  wrote:

> Jack Brown Green
>
> They have faired quite well on our California fire  roads.  I finally
> wore out my first rear after a year and a half and 5000 mile or so.
> Great tires IMO
>
> Rob
>
>
> On May 26, 7:51 am, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> > Very nice.  What tires are you running?
> > Tim
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Zack  wrote:
> > > That descent looks like a blast.
> >
> > > On May 26, 10:31 am, rperks  wrote:
> > > > Yesterday I made it out for a few, five actually, hours to ride a
> loop
> > > > up and over Sulphur Mountain down to Santa Paula and back home to
> > > > Ventura.  The ride is just under 50 miles and 4000 feet of total
> > > > climbing.  Almost a quarter of that is dirt, and about half is no or
> > > > little traffic.  The day was perfect.  The Roadeo did everything it
> is
> > > > supposed to, the motor had a little more trouble.  The only thing I
> > > > would change is getting out of the house a little earlier to beat the
> > > > heat and wind.  Full ride report and pictures here:
> >
> > > >
> http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/05/26/sulphur-mountain-loop-through-sa...
> > > > orhttp://wp.me/p19mfs-nX
> >
> > > > Some of you may remember parts of this ride we did as a group a while
> > > > back.  It is sill just as nice back there.  If any of you are
> planning
> > > > on being in the Ventura area feel free to drop me a line.
> >
> > > > Rob
> > > > -http://oceanaircycles.com/
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Re: [RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

[Tim Whalen]

I recently bought my second set of Shimano PD MX 30 flat pedals because i
was tired of swapping them from bike to bike.  One set is on my mountain
bike that I ride on all kinds of terrain and the new set is on my
Rambouillet.  I've used them with my Quickbeam too though not fixed.  I
haven't done any comparisons with clipped in performance but wouldn't be
surprised to find the same as Charlie did.  I have also ridden them with
sandals and usually use an approach shoe.  I never notice any inefficiency
or poor contact and that includes on rough single track and a long hard into
the wind dirt road push today.
Tim





On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM, MichaelH  wrote:

> Thanks for sharing your experience Charlie.  I tested out the Grip
> Kings over the weekend and plan to give them another try, but found
> the lack of contact disconcerting.  At 66 I'm no longer too concerned
> about how fast I'm going, but there is a sense of blending man and
> machine that I get from toe clips that i don't get from totally
> clipless pedals.  Plus, perhaps, after 25 years of being clipped in my
> pedaling style seems pretty dependent on some form of clips.  I'm open
> to learning to cycle in sneakers and love riding in my keen commuters.
>
> michael
>
> On Jun 1, 6:56 pm, charlie  wrote:
> > You've probably heard/read this before but you might want to just try
> > riding un-attached. I gave up attached pedaling about seven years ago
> > and once my leg muscles were retrained I found it liberating and I
> > kept track of my times on familiar routes with no average time
> > differences.  In fact, some of my fastest were with my Teva sandals
> > and BMX style platform pedals. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for
> > fixed gear pedaling but for everything else I do. At first I had a few
> > foot slips because my legs had become "lazy" being attached but I soon
> > adapted and haven't been sorry since, not even once..plus I get to
> > wear any shoes even my work boots when I'm riding places where I
> > happen to want work boots on. I used to get those hot spots too which
> > is why I quit using clip ins and even my old school slotted cleats and
> > toe clips.too many foot problems.
> >
> > On Jun 1, 12:48 pm, MichaelH  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > About a decade ago I discovered Speedplay Frog Pedals and fell in love
> > > with them.  I have recommended them to many people and everybody who
> > > wanted an easy on and easy on the knees pedal loved them.  Gradually
> > > all my bikes got them.  But now I am developing a cronic hot spot on
> > > the ball of my foot and suspect that always using the same pedal might
> > > be a contributor, so have decided to go for some variety.  I have an
> > > old pair of useable Campy rat traps but like the idea of the wider MKS
> > > body on their touring pedal  But I see they also make a platform
> > > pedal, the GR 9.  I will probably ride these with sneakers or Keen
> > > Sandals, and large toe clips.  I have a large, size 13, foot.
> >
> > > Has anyone used both of these?  What was your experience?
> >
> > > Michael
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[RBW] NOS Freewheel Cache

[Tim Whalen]

Newly sensitized to freewheels by the recent discussion here, I noticed a
cache of some at a local bike shop.  There are 6 - 8 Shimano 7 speeds,
mostly 14-28 I think with a couple 14-34 widerangers and about 6 Suntour 5
speeds around 14-28.  Prices were $20 - $22.  No idea if this a find or not
but put it out in case.

Criterium Cycles, Colorado Springs, 719-599-0149.

Hope this is helpful,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Chain Tensioners

[Tim Whalen]

David,

It's been a few years but I've used the Shimano Alfine chain tensioner with
good results.  I have a new Paul Melvin which I never used for reasons I
can't recall but it is beautifully made.  I might have had trouble adjusting
to chain line but looking at it now it appears  to be just a matter of
moving spacers.  It might be prudent though to check your application with
Paul if going in that direction.  Seems to me I tried the Surly and didn't
like it but I don't really remember so that's helpful, huh?

I don't know why I am hanging on to these so if you'd like one I'll sell the
Paul for $55 shipped and the Alfine for $20 shipped, OBO.  Both USPS
priority mail.
Best,
Tim

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM, cyclotourist wrote:

> Surly, Paul and Soulcraft all make different styles of chain tensioners.
> I'm kinda' leaning toward the Soulcraft Convert, does anyone have experience
> with this or the others?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Holiday weekend Rides?

[Tim Whalen]

Very nice Rob.  I agree with you about the Roadeo.  I am riding mine more
and more on dirt roads and trails.  One set of wheels with GB Cypres for
smooth and quick pavement, one with cx tires makes for an incredibly
versatile and responsive bike.  What tires were you running there?
Tim

On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Michael_S  wrote:

> That's one awesome ride Rob. Everytime I drive down the 101 grade into SLO
> I look across at that old Stagecoach rd and wonder.
>
> someday I'll get up there to ride when I'm semi-retired!   and soon I
> hope.
>
> ~mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.

[Tim Whalen]

Hi Clayton,

I am very sorry to hear all of that.  I have a lot of spine damage and for
a while was forced by back pain to a recumbent, both two wheelers and
trikes.  I don't like them as much as an upright but they are super
comfortable and it is riding and is enjoyable.  After some years I was able
to get back onto my uprights and now ride a Roadeo, a Fargo on bike trails
and a suspended 29'er on mellow single track.

>From your description it sounds like recumbents might be worth a try and
might either let you get back to the Atlantis full time eventually or keep
riding it some of the time by mixing it up.

All the best for sure,
Tim


On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:30 PM, blakcloud  wrote:

> I am with Jim M. on this one. A complete new position on the bike where
> less weight is going to the hands is in order. I have the Albatross bars
> and on my three other bikes I have Ergons, which are the best grips I have
> ever used. On the Albatross, I used padded bar tape for the grip. The
> reason is I hated the cable from the bar end when I used cork grips, this
> way it is wrapped under the tape. Nicer feel for my hands.
>
> Lately I have been seeing in photos that people are starting to use Ergons
> with Alba bars which look great to me. Don't know if I could live with the
> bar end cable under the grip again but it might be worth a try.
>
> On Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:12:56 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote:
>>
>> Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright
>> and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips
>> too. Where are you? Maybe there is a list member nearby who can let you try
>> those bars.
>>
>> jim m
>> wc ca
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[RBW] No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

[Tim Whalen]

Justin,

Thanks!  You saved me. I am withdrawing this sale as I actually can use
both a QB and SO for the coming year due to split location. So, watch this
space a year from now...maybe.

Bill, I had Cinelli on the mind when I wrote that as had just wrapped the
bars.  Are they Hutchinsons maybe?  I'll try to look when I get the chance.

Good riding all!
Tim


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> I would buy this if I could. And I already have one! My favorite bike!
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Re: [RBW] Re: No longer for sale: 58 CM Simpleone

[Tim Whalen]

"Some of your best moves are the ones you do not make."

Agreed.  Nice wisdom Bill, thanks.

Cheers,
Tim


On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Ha!  I was just eager to learn about Cinelli tires.  I don't know what
> they really are.  I was thinking up other C-brand tire makers:  Clement?
>  Continental?  Challenge?
>
> Anyway, I'm glad you are keeping it.  Some of your best moves are the ones
> you do not make.
>
>
> On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 9:33:46 AM UTC-7, Tim W wrote:
>
>> Justin,
>>
>> Thanks!  You saved me. I am withdrawing this sale as I actually can use
>> both a QB and SO for the coming year due to split location. So, watch this
>> space a year from now...maybe.
>>
>> Bill, I had Cinelli on the mind when I wrote that as had just wrapped the
>> bars.  Are they Hutchinsons maybe?  I'll try to look when I get the chance.
>>
>> Good riding all!
>> Tim
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM,  wrote:
>>
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>>>
>>> -J
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Re: [RBW] Jtek Shiftmate, your experiences

[Tim Whalen]

Jim,

I use one with Campy 9 speed brifters and a Shimano rear D and have for
years with no problems.  My experience is that I bought the one recommended
for my combo per their site, set it up, and have paid absolutely zero
attention to it since.  Like I said, years of use.

Tim


On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Jim Bronson  wrote:

> I searched the past posts on the web interface of this group for topics
> related to the Shiftmate.
>
> Although I found some posts about the shiftmate within threads, the usual
> responses within the threads were something along the lines of "Oh I have
> xyz setup on my bike with the shiftmate and it works great".  There wasn't
> a thread specific to the Shiftmate.
>
> So I was thinking we could have a thread dedicated specifically to the
> Shiftmate.
>
> After mulling over the responses from the 650b thread I started about
> converting my custom Rivendell, I think the simplest way of doing it, with
> the least amount of parts changes, is to get a Shiftmate.  I currently have
> a full 9 speed Campy setup with Campy bar-ends that I like.  I can get a
> Shimano 650b rear wheel and Shimano 9 speed 12-32 cassette for around
> $130.  Then put the Shiftmate on there and should be good to go without
> further changes.
>
> At least- if the hype about the Shiftmate is to be believed.
>
> What are your experiences with it?  Which model are you using with what
> drivetrain?  How hard is it to set up?  Is it set-it-and-forget-it, or does
> it require constant fiddling?  How about the shift quality?
>
> I have a long cage silver Chorus derailer on my Riv.  If I assume it can
> handle the 32T cog and leave it in place, I need a model 1 according to the
> Jtek site.  But if there are problems with the Chorus derailer and I switch
> to a Shimano derailer rated for 32T, then I would need a model 4 according
> to the Jtek site.  I certainly don't want to have to buy it twice.
>
> Anyway, any input is appreciated.
>
> -Jim
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Re: [RBW] Re: TA Carmina BB recommendation - Atlantis

[Tim Whalen]

Agree.  Went through something similar myself this morning with my Atlantis
and an attempt at a different crank set and got immediate clarity with a
short phone call to Mark at Riv.


On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 7:21 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> I would recommend calling/emailing RBW about this. My recollection is that
> they spec relatively short BB's for the Atlantis because somehow the
> design/length of the chainstays creates more room than you might expect on
> a trail/tour-type bicycle.
>
> Joe Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
>
> On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:21:48 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
>
>>
>> With the Latest version of the Carmina 24/36/48 Triple on the
>> Bombadil I used a 115mm Tange which is the length that Bilenky recommended
>> .  I'm pretty sure I used a 1 or 1.5mm spacer on the driveside.
>>
>> Pete White's recommendations are based on PW BB's, which I believe the
>> taper sits just a hare deeper into the crank arms than Tange.
>> Here's someone used a SKF BB with a Carmina Triple on a road bike and
>> used a 110. With the Atlantis,  the 113 or 115 would be fine.  SKF's are
>> adjustable too for chainline.
>> http://nihonmaru.blogspot.com/**2011/08/phoenix-project-ta-**
>> specialites-carmina.html
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Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

[Tim Whalen]

In addition to the above:

Studded tires keep you upright even on unseen black ice.  I have Nokians
that I like a lot.

Wind protection for all sensitive parts.  Patagonia used to sell a
windproof brief that worked great.

I've used vapor barrier socks on my feet and neoprene overshoes for really
cold.  I think VB socks would be enough for the 20's.

Tim


On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Bill Gibson  wrote:

> Those days are over for me for now, but I know that a light, breathable
> Balaclava goes a long way. See: 
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ac20.ht
> m
> I also use an old synthetic fleece one from Patagucci.
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM, Matthew J  wrote:
>
>> Hands, feet and ears need a lot of attention.  180s work for my ears.
>>  Many models fit easily under the helmet..  Lobster claw gloves are great
>> when it gets real cold. Alpaca socks are comfortable and very warm.
>>
>> If you can afford it, Schoeller fabric jackets:
>> http://shop.searchandstate.com/collections/all/products/s1-j-riding-jacketand
>>  pants: (Swrve, Outlier, Mission Workshop, etc. all have good choices)
>> keep you warm but let perspiration escape.  Many of the pants look better
>> some of my auto driving colleagues' corporate casual attire.
>>
>>
>> On Monday, November 11, 2013 10:24:33 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>>>
>>> Just curious.
>>>
>>> My commute may get longer soon.
>>> I had been doing partial commutes of 5.6 miles from a park-n-ride, but
>>> would like to work up to the full 16 mile one-way commute one day.
>>> A change in my family's work schedule (3 of us with two cars) may
>>> necessitate this sometimes.
>>>
>>> Any Riv-peeps' cold weather tips? Gets down into the 20's here in the
>>> winter.
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[RBW] Cycling Scotsdale AZ?

[Tim Whalen]

Hi Folks,

I may be in Scottsdale for a few days and am wondering whether to bring my
Quickbeam or my Roadeo.   I am grateful for any thoughts on this and where
to ride.

Thanks,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Fixing a Flat

[Tim Whalen]

That is great!  Thanks,
Tim

On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Eric Norris  wrote:

> From a recent trip to Berkeley--interesting frieze showing some demonic
> workers fixing a flat. The building was apparently an auto dealership back
> in the day; it was most recently a video megastore and is now vacant.
>
> http://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/pictures/134904
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[RBW] FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, $1400 OBO Shipped

[Tim Whalen]

Hi all, after months of normal bike selling indecision and second guessing
I am putting this Rambouillet up for sale.

I bought this from the original owner, another list member, but have ended
up riding only my Roadeo.  I will email you detailed pics if you are
interested.  Professionally packing and shipping included in the price.

Mostly Ultegra build with details listed below.  Many new parts as noted,
rest have normal wear but are fully functional and good for many many more
miles.

Ultegra triple crank, 172.5 mm, 48, 42, 28, with Shimano middle ring and
unknown but good inner and outer chainrings
Ultegra front and rear Derailleurs
Shimano HG 27-12 9 speed cassette
Suntour bar end shifters
Wheels are Ultegra hubs with 32 spoke Open Pro rims and new Jack Brown
Green tires - true and fast, I love 'em
Nitto 65 seatpost
Nitto Noodles, 46 cm
Nitto Technomic 5 cm stem
Shimano brake levers with Tektro cross levers
New SR Respiro saddle
New SKS fenders
MKS GR9 pedals and half toe clips
New bar tape with gel pads underneath
I don't know what kind the brakes are, seems to me they are an IRD
predecessor I got from Rivendell some years back.  They work great.
Original Harris Cyclery decal.

Paint is very good with a couple of minor chips/scratches and a small chain
suck scrape that I can see.  The one flaw this bike has is a shallow dimple
under the paint in the right side of the top tube.  It came to the original
owner that way and is a minor cosmetic flaw with no impact on the integrity
of the tube.  Detailed close ups available.

Great riding highly versatile bike, as you already know.

Tim
Colorado Springs






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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, $1400 OBO Shipped

[Tim Whalen]

Just got home to measure.  With the Jack Browns stand over is 83.2 at the
center of the top tube so 82.1 with a smaller tire makes sense too.
Tim

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[RBW] Price Reduced - FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, Now $1300 Shipped

[Tim Whalen]

Some nibbles but no bites so I've cut the price to $1300.  Thanks for
looking, Tim



Hi all, after normal bike selling indecision and second guessing am putting
this Rambouillet up for sale.

I bought this from the original owner, another list member, but have ended
up only riding my Roadeo.  I will email you detailed pics if you are
interested.  Professionally packing and shipping included in the price.

Mostly Ultegra build with details listed below.  Many new parts as noted,
rest have normal wear  but are fully functional and good for many more
miles.

Ultegra triple crank, 172.5 mm, 48, 42, 28, with Shimano middle ring and
unknown but good inner and outer chainrings
Ultegra front and rear Derailleurs
Shimano HG 27-12 9 speed cassette
Suntour bar end shifters
Wheels are Ultegra hubs with 32 spoke Open Pro rims and new Jack Brown
Green tires - true and fast, I love them
Nitto 65 seatpost
Nitto Noodles, 46 cm
Nitto Technomic 5 cm stem
Shimano brake levers with Tektro cross levers
New SR Respiro saddle
New SKS fenders
MKS GR9 pedals and half toe clips
New bar tape with gel pads underneath
I don't know what kind the brakes are, seems to me they are an IRD
predecessor I got from Rivendell some years back.  They work great.
Original Harris Cyclery decal.

Paint is very good with a couple of minor chips/scratches and a small chain
suck scrape that I can see.  The one flaw this bike has is a shallow dimple
in the right side of the top tube.  It came to the original owner that way
and is a minor cosmetic flaw with no impact on the integrity of the tube.
Detailed close ups available.

Great riding highly versatile bike, as you already know.

Tim
Colorado Springs





   

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Re: [RBW] New Mexico listmembers?

[Tim Whalen]

As Patrick said, I am back in Santa Fe.  I did a hard four hour dirt ride
today to celebrate the summer solstice, climbing several thousand feet to
over 10,000' ASL, out of water the last hour plus on the way back to the
start.  It was pushing 100 in the sun I'd guess, well into the 90's for
sure.

Yep it was hard but still it was just riding.  If I'd planned ahead I could
have started earlier, planned my route and water tighter and those would
have made it more pleasant, but it was still fun and I'm glad I did it.  In
some ways perhaps the dry heat here is more manageable then the wetter heat
back east.  35 miles in the 90's is a lot anywhere I'd say.
Tim
Santa Fe

On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Michael Hechmer  wrote:

> OK, Im a pure interloper from the VT. I have been to NM twice and
> absolutely loved the state, but have a question.  Today it was in the hi
> 90's here in northern VT and I rode 35 miles while scheleping between
> meetings.  By the time I arrived back home I was  toastfried
> chicken wilted spinach.  Wiped out & dragging my butt.  How do you
> guy's ride that close to the sun?
>
> Michael
> Westford, VT
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 6:10:57 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Yes, Don too -- tho' I thought he was ibob.
>>
>> At least some of us are manly enough to ride in the sun -- did a
>> rather chore-like 15 miler early this afternoon trying to explore the
>> sand roads on the north west mesa -- north of Paseo de Volcan -- only
>> to find that the sand was deeper than is pleasant, the washboard
>> deeper than tolerable, the scenery more trashy than bucolic and the
>> directions more mazy than inviting. Will have to find other west mesa
>> roads to ride. At least I got in some miles of climbing against a
>> strong headwind! It's the bosque for me from now on, unless it's early
>> morning or until the city closes it for fire safety.
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Ryan Watson  wrote:
>> > What about Don? Are you still here?
>> > Unless it cools down, any ride I organize will start after sunset!
>> >
>> > Ryan in Albuquerque
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Jun 20, 2012, at 14:51, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
>> >
>> >> I think I know of three NM riders post onlist: there's Tim [Lastname]
>> >> in Santa Fe who recently posted a sale; Ryan Watson in ABQ (who is
>> >> usually Out of State riding brevets), and myself in ABQ.
>> >>
>> >> Then there are, also, Tarik Saleh who may not be on this list but is
>> >> worthy of it; Jamie; and one or two or three others who were on or
>> >> loosely affiliated with the iBob list if not on this list. One taught
>> >> at St. John's College and had or has a cycling blog.
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone give an accurate census? Any interest in a group ride? I'd
>> >> be interested in going to Santa Fe or perhaps having Ryan map out a
>> >> ride in the east mountains.
>> >>
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[RBW] WTB: 59 cm Roadeo

[Tim Whalen]

I am thinking about gong to the next size up from my 57 Roadeo.  Anyone
have a 59 frame and fork they are interested in selling?

Tim

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[RBW] Bump - WTB 59 Roadeo

[Tim Whalen]

Hi,

Interested in a used frame and fork if anyone has one they might like to
sell.

Cheers,
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[RBW] Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

[Tim Whalen]

Hi All,

I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a
deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding
with it.  I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel.  I'd love to get it
set up so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed to
do so, but also need to keep enough top end to ride safely on streets with
cars.  I'd also like to avoid flipping the wheel to get to an even lower
outer freewheel.

So, any thoughts about how I could modify my current gearing to favor easy
climbing yet still have a bike that was geared high enough to be rideable
on streets downtown?

Thanks in advance.

Tim
Still wanting it all in
Colorado Springs

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam gearing for hills and weak knee?

[Tim Whalen]

Joe, Your snark comment made me laugh, thanks, and thanks for looking up
the RR.  I'll dig it out.

Thanks also Ray, Eric, Larry and Jim.  All of your good ideas give me a lot
to research and experiment with.  I think there is a solution in there
somewhere and really appreciate your help!

Good riding,
Tim



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> Ah, found it. RR36. The derailered QB was a 40/24 with an 18 freewheel. It
> did have a front derailer, but that seems like a needless complication to
> me.
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Re: [RBW] Anyone Regret Selling a Bike?

[Tim Whalen]

Yep, me too!  Especially my 58 Orange Rambouillet.  OTH, I've sold some and
it made sense and was without regret, and will sell again.

Tim

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM, David Blessing  wrote:

> Yep, I have regretted selling many bikes.  I have over the years bought
> and sold many, many bikes and in doing so, I have accumulated quite a
> collection of Riv. or Riv-like bicycles.  I do not regret the selling of my
> early/middle adult biking career bicycles:  Kestrel, Klein road; but I
> still regret selling my RB-T and my XO-2.  The bikes I have today more than
> make up for the Bridgestones, but I still miss them.  Maybe I just need to
> buy a new Rivendell to medicate the pain.  Cheers.  david blessing
>
>
> On Dec 30, 2011, at 11:47 PM, Mattt wrote:
>
> Hey Folks,
>  
> I am contemplating selling my Quickbeam I recently purchased from John on
> the Forum.  It is in great condition and has barely been ridden.  I am
> thinking about selling it because I only rode it a few times, don't see
> riding it much for a while, and could use the cash.  I get my riding time
> in mostly commuting and what I use my Sam for.  The regret part I think
> about is will I in a few years change my cycling routine and have a need
> for the Quickbeam.  I don't know, tough call.  
>  
> The main I posted this is wondering if anyone in the group regretted
> selling a bike.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo or RB1?

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Patrick,

I can well understand your desire to get the "right" bike and spend no more
than the "right" amount of money doing so.  Perhaps though your question is
moving into a kind of bicycle metaphysics where there really is no
completely rational way of deciding?  That being said (asked?) I'll try to
help with my own completely subjective Roadeo experience.  ;-)

Subjectively then:  My Roadeo's ride is somehow more energetic/responsive
than a Rambouillet's, and I love that ride too.  It's a beautiful bike,
feels great to ride, and I wouldn't be too fast to discount those wider
tires either.  I ride mine sometimes with 35'ish xc tires on the packed
dirt Santa Fe trail and it's a fast blast.  I bet you might find the same
on the Bosque.

Plus I imagine you could always sell it just fine.  This being the Riv
forum, maybe the useful philosophical question for you is isn't life too
short not to try this end of the Rivendell bicycle spectrum?

Good luck with your excellent quandary!
Tim Whalen

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> Ah, I get it: mine came across as denying the superiority of the Roadeo
> with the various models listed as counter examples. Sorry; I merely wanted
> Kelly to be more clear about his reasons.
>
> I've long thought of a Roadeo but the cost also makes me wonder if it is
> really so much better than RB1, Calfee, etc etc etc (all used), or for that
> matter a, say, new Dave Porter.
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 7:31 AM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
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>> I'm puzzled: baiting? Not the slightest intention of doing that. I do
>> want to know why Roadeo owners prefer that bike to other road bikes.
>>
>> Anyone?
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 10:20 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
>>
>>> Well then Patrick maybe you should try the ugly bike fitness forum.  I'm
>>> sorry last I looked I was in a Rivendell owners forums where Riv's need not
>>> be defended.   Really you think anyone else on here can give you a review
>>> of how a Roadeo will fit you?  Do you really think a 20lb bike is too heavy
>>> for you 28mm tires?
>>>
>>> Consider your baiting a success.. and thanks for the laugh.. :)
>>>
>>> Happy New Year
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: my death valley ride report (in progress)

[Tim Whalen]

Jim,

Likewise and I am tempted by the pub bike I saw on your site.
Unfortunately, if I leave Colorado this month I am afraid it won't be in
the direction of even more winter.  ;-)

I see that you have looks like a B67 paired with drop bars.  I've thought
of the same for my Atlantis and so wonder how you are finding the combo?

Thanks,
Tim

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 10:12 AM, dougP  wrote:

> Jim:
>
> Thanks for posting; sounds like the perfect adventure for my
> Atlantis.  I'm going to encourage a local mutual friend to get a
> detailed download from you when he returns from his winter vacation,
> sporting a tropical tan.
>
> dougP
>
> On Jan 19, 7:16 am, jimD  wrote:
> > Jim,
> > Great ride report.
> > I've ridden centuries in Death Valley and it is a fantastic place to
> ride.
> > Water is the great challenge.
> > The place is so dry that I never felt that I was sweating I just
> accumulated salt crystals on my skin.
> > Thanks,
> > JimD
> >
> > On Jan 18, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > I wasn't riding a Rivendell, but my Surly Troll is steel and has
> generous tire clearance. I still have a few chapters to write, but there
> are now four posts to get you started (a little scrolling may be required):
> >
> > >http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/
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Re: [RBW] Re: my death valley ride report (in progress)

[Tim Whalen]

Yep, few things more hard to predict than saddles I bet.  I've had great
luck with a B67 and upright bars so will try with drops. Thanks, Jim.
Tim

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:

> On Thu, 2012-01-19 at 10:45 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> > Tim, I ride a B67 exclusively, regardless of what type of handlebar or
> > how high the handlebar is above (or below) the saddle. This seems to
> > violate the "conventional wisdom" about Brooks saddles, but the B67 is
> > the only saddle I've tried that isn't uncomfortable (to me) after a
> > long day of riding. I have friends who've tried the B67 or other wider
> > saddles, and hated them. One friend even thinks the B17 is too wide.
> > YMMV.
> >
>
> Indeed, your mileage varies as your anatomy varies.  They make the B.17N
> narrow edition because some folks have narrower rear ends than others.
>
> Some find the B.67 comfortable, others find it the opposite.  I bought
> one to use on my Kogswell P/R Porteur, couldn't stand it for even half a
> block.  An old Brooks Team Pro I had laying around turned out to be very
> comfortable, but although the saddle was almost 20 years old, it
> continued to bleed dye into the seat of my tan shorts, and so had to go.
> I now use an old B.17 Honey on the bike, but curiously enough although
> it was fine on a drop-barred Rambouillet it's OK for short distances but
> not really all that pleasant on the Porteur.  I still marvel at how nice
> that Team Pro was; by all conventional wisdom it should not have been.
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Re: [RBW] Re: longevity

[Tim Whalen]

Obviously he was riding a Rivendell!

On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Montclair BobbyB  wrote:

> ...proving that "90 is the new 40"...
>
> On Feb 17, 3:14 pm, Mike  wrote:
> > "An amateur road racer, Marchand competed in the Bordeaux-Paris race
> > at the age of 90 when he completed the 600 kms in 36 hours."
> > Impressive.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Bike lust.

[Tim Whalen]

Patrick,

All I know is the Atlantis.  I've got 60mm Big Apples on my 58 right now
with plenty of clearance and I've run fairly knobby 2.2s or so.  I can look
in the am for clearance details with the BAs if you like.  I think you
would love the Atlantis for everything you do.
Regards,
Tim

On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:23 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:

> So, ye of multiple Riv fat tire bike knowledge: compare ye the Hunq,
> the Bomb and the Atl and describe the ride differences on- and
> off-road in excruciating and unmitigated detail.
>
> I see that the Bomb takes 60s with room to spare and that the Atl don't;
> Hunq?
>
> Would love to have a Riv to replace the Fargo -- wld even forgo (he
> he) disk brakes -- but no g-d double tts!!
>
> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Steve  wrote:
> > Personally, I think the Hunqapillar has replaced the Atlantis as my
> ultimate
> > goal. I don't know exactly why, maybe it's that extra bit of ruggedness +
> > the Diagatube.
> >
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/5043949624/in/pool-1358127@N23/
> >
> > I know how you feel.
> >
> > On Monday, March 12, 2012 12:48:32 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
> >>
> >> Have you ever happened across a photo of a bike that makes your blood
> boil
> >> in a good way?
> >>
> >> One that makes you want to build one just like it and ride it around the
> >> world...for the rest of your life.
> >>
> >> I stumbled on this one in the flickriver and it has my Hilsen on the
> verge
> >> of being sold off for an Atlantis.
> >>
> >> Hopefully this is someone here so they know I think this is one of the
> >> best Rivendells I've laid eyes on.
> >>
> >> Rivendell Atlantis
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Re: [RBW] Today's Riv-ish Lytro Photo

[Tim Whalen]

Eric,

Nice QB!   I am also intrigued by the Lycro.  Had not heard of them.  How
do you like it?
Tim

On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:

> Yes and yes. S3X three-speed fixed gear hub and Sturmey Archer's own
> bar-end shifter.
>
> –Eric N
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> On Mar 17, 2012, at 2:47 PM, Joe Bartoe  wrote:
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>  Eric-
>
> It that the internal geared fixie. Guessing that's the shifter on the bar
> end.
>
> Joe
>
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> Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:04:24 -0700
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> https://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/pictures/44086
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[RBW] Riding near Annapolis?

[Tim Whalen]

Hi all,

I am spending some time in Annapolis MD next month and would greatly
appreciate any tips about good rides or other biking info for the area.

Also, I am thinking about bringing my Quickbeam as I am imagining it to be
pretty flat like riding D.C. is. Is that right?

Thanks in Advance,
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Re: [RBW] Riding near Annapolis?

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks Michael!  Tim


On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Michael  wrote:

> Annapolis Trails:
> There is the Baltimore Annapolis trail that runs from Annapolis to BWI
> Airport. I have only done 10 miles from BWI down towards Annapolis, but it
> was as flat as flat gets around here. Like Florida flat- except for
> crossing overpasses. Shaded, too. There is a way to hook this up from BWI
> to  the Grist Mill Trail that goes into Catonsville,MD. Can get you about
> 30 miles one way from Annapolis to Catonsville. But once you get off trails
> around here in Baltimore or Howard Counties, it's rolling terrain virtually
> everywhere for road riding.
>
> DCTrails:
> The Capitol Crescent Trail goes from Georgetown DC to Bethesda MD (10
> miles one way?). It's a gradual uphill all the way to Bethesda, all
> downhill back. Hardly noticeable incline.
>
> Across the river from Georgetown, there are trails that go 40miles into
> Virginia I have heard of but never ridden them.
>
> Also, The National Mall is just around the corner from Grorgetown if you
> want a nice walk/ride around the Capitol and other monuments and museums.
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[RBW] Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

[Tim Whalen]

I can't tell if these are the exact same frame built different places or
what?

Does anyone know what is different between the two, if anything?

Thanks,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks everybody!  Somehow I have ended up with one of each both 58cm,
(notice the passive voice - I am sure I had nothing to do with it) and am
considering getting rid of one.  Or of both and riding my Atlantis single
speed which I have done before and enjoyed.

Micjhael, I am sure you would get hooked.  There is something about riding
a single speed for sure.

Thanks again all!
Tim


On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Michael  wrote:

> I would love to try a Quick or Simple. But I'd need some low gearing like
>> 34t up front. It still wouldn't be low enough for some of the hills around
>> here.
>>
>
> I am pretty sure I would get hooked on it.
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[RBW] Looking for a Rivendell frame for my sister

[Tim Whalen]

Well, excellent!  My sister wants to start riding again after a long
break.  I've got everything I need for her bike except a frame.  I would
love to put her on a Rivendell but it needs to be used.  Her PBH is 76 -
77'ish.

I am planning an upright build with B67, and Alba or flattish bars.

If you have a frame that would fit her plese let me know.

Thanks,
Tim
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Re: [RBW] FS: Nobilette Hand-Built Frame/Fork (Reynolds 853, Lugged, Custom Geometry, 60-62 cm), $1300

[Tim Whalen]

Nice.  I just had the pleasure of meeting Mark and seeing his own similar
bike when he put S&S couplings on my Roadeo.  Great guy and craftsman.

Tim


On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM, Joshua Finkler wrote:

> figured i'd post this for rivendell fans before i released it to the ebay
> wolves.  it would be very pleasing to me to know that this bike ended up in
> the hands of someone who was going to actually ride it and not just keep it
> as a show-piece.  functional objects should function...
>
> -
>
> i have for sale my mark nobilette hand-built lugged touring frame.  i am
> the second owner, and believe that the bike was built in either 2010 or
> 2011.   i just completed this year's 'ride the rockies' tour on it and it
> was an absolute pleasure to tour on; long, low, and somehow both stable and
> responsive.  it is without a doubt the finest bike i have ever owned or
> ridden.
>
> it is also, sadly, too tall for me.  my pants inseam is 31" and my max
> measured pbh is 33".  the standover on the bike is 34" in front of the
> saddle.  the top tube height didn't give me any trouble on the tour, but i
> know that if i keep riding it the day would come.  i am selling the frame
> and fork to fund part of the cost of having mark build me a shorter version
> of the same bike.  the geometry probably makes it a 60 or a 62 cm frame,
> but it would be better if you check that the measurements below would work
> for your body.
>
> when i got the bike it was set up as a casual mountain bike, moustache
> bars, etc.  i don't think the previous owner had ridden it much; he sold it
> to me because he was closing on a house and needed the money.  i rebuilt it
> as a touring rig w/ drop bars and the usuals.  i've attached a few photos
> of both configurations.  details and measurements as follows; i'm happy to
> get more measurements and answer questions for interested parties.
>
> reynolds 853 tubing
> henry james investment cast dropouts
> metallic gold-colored with cream-colored filed lugwork
> integrated chain rest, pump peg, rack mounts
> canti bosses and standard/sidepull holes (fork crown has detent for
> sidepulls but would need to be drilled if you aren't going to use
> cantis/vbrakes)
> can handle wide tires no problem, i have rivendell jack browns on it now
> with lots of room to spare
>
> standover height: 34" forward of saddle nose, 36" right at the steertube,
> stem height @ top of stack: 38"
> seat height min: 34"
> wheelbase: 42"
> bottom bracket height: 10 3/4"
> chainstay length: 17 5/8"
> top tube length c-to-c:  22"
> seattube diameter: 27.2 mm
>
> has a very few chips in the paint, no chain suck or other majors, easily a
> 9.5/10.  i will be happy to send detailed photos of chips to serious
> parties.
>
> nobilette's invoice for the frame/fork/paint was $2600.
>
> i just installed a new chris king threaded headset, has about 600 miles on
> it
>
> i would like to get $1300 for the frame and fork; i think that half of new
> for a nearly new bike is a very fair price.  i will leave the chris king
> headset on for $1400; the headset has less than 600 miles on it.  i will
> also leave it built up until it is sold in case an interested party would
> like to take it for good long ride before they commit.  in fact, i would
> really like this.
>
> i also have several other items which might be a nice fit with the bike,
> if you're interested make me an offer for the additional bits as well.
>
> --matching orange brooks b17 saddle, brand new
> --nitto moustache bars and 10cm dirt drop stem, both 26.0mm, excellent
> condition
> --campagnolo veloce v-brakes, incredibly rare and fantastic brakes,
> excellent condition, probably deserve some new pads
>
> you can reach me by replying to this post or directly at
> jfink...@wildblue.net
>
> --josh
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Re: [RBW] Re: help finding Maynard Hershon piece, esp online

[Tim Whalen]

Great tip on the bell,thanks!  I've started running red blinking lights
front and rear in the daylight and it does seem to help.


On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 6:13 AM, Ron Mc  wrote:

> A couple of things I've discovered.  A Japanese Crane bell makes
> pedestrians smile.  A good blinking tail light wakes drivers from their
> oblivion.  Sometime they will drive so safely that they won't pass when you
> want them to.  In the end, weight wins on the right of way.  As far as the
> article goes - following a car into parking lot to edify the driver -
> that's some stupid $&!# right there, guys.
>
> On Friday, June 28, 2013 9:49:59 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>>
>> Looks like RR's #'s 37 and 38. 37's article is the one posted in a reply
>>> above. 38 is a sequel talking about where he scouts for a friendlier
>>> cycling milieu I think.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard on Sierra to the Sea

[Tim Whalen]

I saw that comment too, in what incidentally seemed to me to be pretty much
a waste of an issue.  In any case, I found myself thinking of it again
yesterday while riding some steep stuff at about 9500' ASL.  So thanks Eric
for reminding me to go dig out my old triple and look at replacing my
mountain bike's current mountain double with it.

Cheers,
Tim


On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 6:15 PM, Eric Platt  wrote:

> And yet, in the latest issue of Dirt Rag (a mountain bike focused
> magazine), the mechanic column had a quote along the lines of "the only
> thing dumber than a triple on a mountain bike, is a triple on a road
> bike."  Seems like a lot of folks are thinking that way.
>
> Now, for non-loaded touring, on the hills I have ridden, a compact with a
> 32/42 (or 44) up front and a 12-36 rear might be fine.  Then again, for a
> long climb either out east or west, would probably want a 24 up front,
> along with the 36 in the back.
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
>> People who ride compact doubles chose those bikes. Sometimes just
>> riding by them on a steep hill in your comfortable triple is enough to
>> make them rethink whether their gearing is what they want. People
>> sometimes buy the bike for the fitness they wish they had, instead of
>> the fitness they actually have.
>>
>> I rode Sierra to the Sea with a friend. He is one of those
>> technophiles who wants everything new, and he has some kind of
>> whizbang titanium bike, with some kind of superlight wheels (one of
>> whose hubs cracked during the ride, and of course there was no way to
>> fix it, so he just continued on with what he said was considerable
>> drag). He had what to me seemed to be absurdly high gears given the
>> ride, although he did not do the steepest hills I did. I think his low
>> was probably twice as high as my ridiculously low low. But after the
>> ride, he emailed me about getting lower gears. Good choice.
>>
>> It would be great if we could get a Riv contingent on Sierra to the
>> Sea. We could show another riding esthetic, opposed to the go-go-go
>> esthetic that some of the fast riders have. Nothing wrong with going
>> fast, or wanting to go fast, as your entire purpose of riding, if
>> that's the way you feel. But it doesn't hurt to show people another
>> way of thinking about riding.
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 4:10 PM, dougP  wrote:
>> > Thanks for the write-up.  I plan to mark my calendar for next year
>> (never
>> > too early to plan).  That's a wonderful area for cycling.
>> >
>> > Last year, a charity I'm involved in did a week long tour through that
>> area,
>> > and Sweetwater Springs was an optional route.  We also used some
>> interesting
>> > hills in the Napa Valley.  The only grumbles we heard were from folks
>> with
>> > compact doubles and standard racing bike gearing who were unhappy about
>> the
>> > hills.  Since most of the event crew rides 30+ lb touring bikes, we
>> found it
>> > difficult to be truly compassionate about "the problem".
>> >
>> > dougP
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:20:09 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Last week I was on the (very fine) Sierra to the Sea ride put on by
>> >> Almaden Cycle Touring Club.  It was tons of fun. Rivendell was
>> >> represented by me, and also JimD. The first night, I hopefully
>> >> snuggled my British racing green Roadeo next to JimD's orange custom,
>> >> hoping that in the morning I'd see a little red Betty Foy, but alas, I
>> >> was disappointed. That was pretty much the only disappointment of the
>> >> entire trip, though. The food was super and plentiful, and somehow
>> >> ACTC managed to route us across the entire state of California on
>> >> fabulous roads.
>> >>
>> >> Some of those roads were rough: Dogtown Road in the Sierra foothills,
>> >> some Delta roads and the fabulous Coleman Valley Road in Sonoma County
>> >> spring to mind. My Roadeo with Rolly Polys purred like a kitten. The
>> >> Jack Browns might have even been a better choice.
>> >>
>> >> Overheard:
>> >>
>> >> Rider #1: My neck gets so sore sometimes when I'm riding, I have to
>> >> look down for a while instead of looking ahead.
>> >>
>> >> Rider #2: Me too, even though I know it's not that safe.
>> >>
>> >> Me: Have you tried raising your handlebars?
>> >>
>> >> Rider #1: ?? You mean tilting them?
>> >>
>> >> Me: No, just moving them up higher.
>> >>
>> >> Rider #1: (puzzled) I don't think you can do that on my bike.
>> >>
>> >> Jim Warren showed up to say hello and ask about the ride, on his Hunqa
>> >> with the Big Bens. The two riders with me were obviously appalled at
>> >> the the idea that someone might try the ride with Big Bens. ("But
>> >> they're so heavy!") In fact, Big Bens would be great.
>> >>
>> >> In addition to the idea that bikes need to be shod with 23 mm or 25 mm
>> >> tires, a number of the Sierra to the Sea riders apparently subscribed
>> >> to the common belief that extra clothing

[RBW] Chain failure question

[Tim Whalen]

Hi All,

Yesterday the Campagnolo chain on my Roadeo broke, fortunately as I was
leaving a stop sign right by my house at the end of a ride so there was no
problem of any sort.  It looks like the pin pulled out of one the links on
one side; there was no sign of anything wrong that I noticed before I
realized I was pedaling thin air.

I don't recall this ever happening to me and so before I just reattach it a
link shorter or put a quick link in where the failed link was, I wanted to
see if anyone has any thoughts or experience.  My only concern with
repairing it of course is if one link could fail maybe so could another.
I'd guess the chain has at most a couple of thousand miles on it and I've
been pretty good about keeping it lubed.

So, fix or trash?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Chain failure question

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks everybody.  It certainly is the most prudent thing to simply get a
new chain. I confess that I am puzzled about why it failed in the first
place and in a perverse way that makes it harder for me to decide.  It
doesn't seem that one bad link should be predictive of the others but who
knows?
Best,
Tim

On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Hoffsta  wrote:

> Last time this happened to me, (brand new SRAM 971 with less than 20
> miles), I removed it from my primary bike but kept it for use on a seldom
> used, short trip bike and replaced the bad link with a master link. It's
> been fine on that bike after a few hundred easy miles. If your chain only
> has a couple thousand on it, I'd keep it for a backup as it likely still
> has lots of life left, but as mentioned, you'll probably sleep better at
> night if it's not on your primary long distance bike.
>
> Sean
> Eugene, OR
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 6:59:49 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
>> Chains are cheap. I would replace it--certainly better than dealing with
>> injuries if the next pin breaks when you're riding at speed.
>>
>> --Eric N.
>>
>> On Aug 28, 2012, at 6:54 PM, Tim Whalen  wrote:
>>
>> > Hi All,
>> >
>> > Yesterday the Campagnolo chain on my Roadeo broke, fortunately as I was
>> leaving a stop sign right by my house at the end of a ride so there was no
>> problem of any sort.  It looks like the pin pulled out of one the links on
>> one side; there was no sign of anything wrong that I noticed before I
>> realized I was pedaling thin air.
>> >
>> > I don't recall this ever happening to me and so before I just reattach
>> it a link shorter or put a quick link in where the failed link was, I
>> wanted to see if anyone has any thoughts or experience.  My only concern
>> with repairing it of course is if one link could fail maybe so could
>> another.  I'd guess the chain has at most a couple of thousand miles on it
>> and I've been pretty good about keeping it lubed.
>> >
>> > So, fix or trash?
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance,
>> > Tim
>> >
>> >
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[RBW] Max tires on a Rambouillet? - thanks everybody!

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks to all for the responses to my question.  Very helpful and I really
appreciate it.

Thanks!
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Re: [RBW] Re: Max tire on a Rambouillet?

[Tim Whalen]

Thanks!  Looks comfy.

On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:16 PM, reynoldslugs  wrote:

>
> a better shot:
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274348308/in/set-72157627837620505/
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Re: [RBW] Component Question

[Tim Whalen]

Or use JTEC shiftmates to marry Campy with Shimano/SRAM for rear D's.  I've
got a Campy brifter working fine with a long cage XTR derailleur on my newly
set up Atlantis dirt roader.  The front one works fine with the front
Ultegra triple D without JTEC intervention.

Tim

On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:27 PM, Rene Sterental  wrote:

> AFIK, rear hub width is irrelevant. You can use MTB components on any road
> frame. Usual caveats apply such as making sure shifters are the same brand
> as the rear derailer and so on...
>
> René
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Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale Atlantis

[Tim Whalen]

Dear Michael,

Very moving, thank you for telling the story.  I am sorry for your loss, and
the world's loss as obviously your daughter would have contributed a lot in
many ways.  Best of luck selling the Atlantis.

Tim Whalen

On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Michael Lee  wrote:

> I don't mind sharing all I can. This forum was suggested to me by Mr. John
> Bennett from Rivendell Bicycle Works but I was a little shy and unsure with
> my first post. I am located 100 miles from a tree on the plains of eastern
> New Mexico. The only good thing about our location is if your dog runs away,
> you can watch it for a week. Clovis, New Mexico, not exactly the biking hub
> of the planet. I could have the bike packed semi-professionally packed or as
> I told one member, my wife and I wouldn't mind visiting Pullman, Wa again
> and delivering it to that area. We are also close to Santa Fe, Albuquerque,
> Taos, Lubbock, Amarillo and of course Roswell.
>
> Here is a newspaper link that tells some of  story.
> http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/33569
>
> As I said originally my only goal is for my daughter to continue to touch
> other lives and further her desire to help others. Grants from her
> fellowship will help fund Doctoral graduate students who share her goals of
> sustainable agriculture and improving world wide food security. First and
> foremost she was our daughter; she knitted, sewed and quilted with her
> mother, made me cookies, cobbler and called for automobile advice. In her
> spare time she was a scientist bent on changing the world. Washington State
> University gave a 24 year old's life a purpose. My purpose is to further her
> goals. This is not about money for me.
>
> I realize you only asked for me to share my location and hope I didn't
> share too much, but it was  therapeutic.
>
> Michael Lee
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Minh  wrote:
>
>> Michael,
>>
>> Not sure where you are located, but if you share your location,
>> someone on the list may be able to meet you and help you with the
>> intricacies of sizing the bike and taking some pictures.  The folks
>> here are more interested about bikes selling at a fair price then in
>> absolute bargains.  And for a good cause i'm sure someone would be
>> willing to help.
>>
>> On Aug 1, 6:56 pm, Michael Lee  wrote:
>> > My daughter's pride and joy. She inherited from her Uncle. She lost a
>> > battle with cancer 12/31/2010, and I know little about this bike. I
>> > want the money to go to a fellowship established in her honor at
>> > Washington State University.
>> >
>> > Help me sell this for her. Please contact me for information and
>> > pictures. Ask me questions and tell me how to find the answers and
>> > I'll try. It has been suggested I sell it for $2500.
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Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

[Tim Whalen]

I have long considered dates to be the original powerbar, and will eat them
but have to be pretty darn desperate before I'll eat any bar.  Obviously
though many people are just the opposite.  What I do like for long ride
refueling is a ham sandwich, or two, made with the best ham and bread I can
find, with olive oil on the bread.  I can feel the rejuvenation when the
sandwich hits a half or or so after eating.

Tim

On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM, Minh  wrote:

> I went looking for a Larabar recipies and found this
> http://www.healthhabits.ca/2010/06/18/homemade-larabar-recipes/
> i was curious how this woman eats 2 bars per workout!  How long does
> she work out, are these bars less calories then regular energy bars?
>
> They do not look appetizing (i find very few bars appetizing looking),
> but i'm willing to try them, i like the no additional sugar part.
> However i have this sneaking suspicion that there is an ethnic/basic
> equivalent of these bars.  I find it hard to believe that no-one
> before Larabars came up with this recipe of dates and nuts...
>
> On Aug 14, 9:07 pm, Eric Daume  wrote:
> > I make some trail mix with raw almonds, raisins, unsweetened coconut, and
> > chocolate chips or (ideally, if I have any around) dark chocolate. I'm
> not
> > sure how well it works as fuel, but it's darn tasty.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM, reynoldslugs 
> wrote:
> > > Sorry to resuscitate a dying thread, but here goes:
> >
> > > I like the way the Taubes/Paleo makes me feel - -won't rehash.
> > > Problem I have is long rides - - 4 to 12 hours.  I have not figured
> > > out the "Taubesian" foods work to keep you going during the ride, or
> > > how to handle that feeling of post-ride starvation.
> >
> > > What do you eat during the ride, and how do you handle the post-ride
> > > meal?
> >
> > > I don't think I should be putting Candy Bars in my Candy Bar Bag, but
> > > hard boiled eggs and raw broccoli aren't getting me through the long
> > > days.
> >
> > > Any suggestions?
> >
> > > Thanks.  I know this post is not really Rivendell related, and the
> > > "Candy Bar Bag" humor is weak.
> >
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[RBW] Carrying yoga mat on your Rivendell?

[Tim Whalen]

Hi,

I've tried a couple of sort of adhoc ways of carrying my yoga mat on my Riv
but they have been awkward.  Does anyone have an easy and safe method for
carrying theirs?  I'd rather ride to class but end up driving because of
that awkward pound or so of rubber mat.
Cheers,
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Re: [RBW] Carrying yoga mat on your Rivendell?

[Tim Whalen]

Platrack looks very possible, thanks as I had never paid any attention to it
before.  Andrew thanks too for the sling idea but I want to get it on the
bike so I will be as rested and loose for class as possible upon arrival.
;-)Does anyone know if a platrack will work on a Nitto  R14?
Tim

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 3:30 PM, andrew hill  wrote:

> how about in a cross-shoulder sling?  :)
>
> On Aug 27, 2011, at 1:57 PM, Tim Whalen wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've tried a couple of sort of adhoc ways of carrying my yoga mat on my
> Riv but they have been awkward.  Does anyone have an easy and safe method
> for carrying theirs?  I'd rather ride to class but end up driving because of
> that awkward pound or so of rubber mat.
> > Cheers,
> > Tim
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Re: [RBW] Folders and silliness

[Tim Whalen]

Patrick,

Interesting trike but GREAT truck!

Tim

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:

> Silly:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5645664698918426562
>
> A workman folding trike. Must raise the gear from the current 40".
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol5Dfs7jqFI
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Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Land's End road in western Colorado

[Tim Whalen]

Me too.  I'd sure be tempted to head over from Colorado Springs, it looks
great.  More and more dirt roads are about all I want to ride.
Tim

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM, jinxed  wrote:

> So nice!
>
> Next time you decide to run it...drop a line! I would certainly make time
> to come up from Denver for a beauty like that.
>
> I've done a bunch of mountain biking in GJ, but never taken in
> the fantastic rides like this.
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Re: [RBW] Need Help Finding a "Bicycling" to Buy

[Tim Whalen]

Jim,

I found it by going to www.bicycling.com and then putting roadeo into the
site search feature.  There's two reviews there, one of the bike that was
cited here and an earlier one of the frame alone.
Tim

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> On Wed, 2011-09-07 at 14:02 -0700, James Warren wrote:
> > I want to read the Roadeo review. This sounds silly, but I tried Barnes
> and Noble and some other newsstands, and I just can't find a copy of
> Bicycling magazine. My LBS doesn't stock it. A big store (Helen's) might
> have it, but they are far away.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
>
> Many public libraries subscribe to it.
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Re: [RBW] Need Help Finding a "Bicycling" to Buy

[Tim Whalen]

Excellent!

On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM, James Warren wrote:

> Thank you Tim! That works.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Whalen **
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> Subject: Re: [RBW] Need Help Finding a "Bicycling" to Buy
>
> Jim,
>
> I found it by going to www.bicycling.com and then putting roadeo into the
> site search feature.  There's two reviews there, one of the bike that was
> cited here and an earlier one of the frame alone.
> Tim
>
> On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 2011-09-07 at 14:02 -0700, James Warren wrote:
>> > I want to read the Roadeo review. This sounds silly, but I tried Barnes
>> and Noble and some other newsstands, and I just can't find a copy of
>> Bicycling magazine. My LBS doesn't stock it. A big store (Helen's) might
>> have it, but they are far away.
>> >
>> > Any suggestions?
>>
>> Many public libraries subscribe to it.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Any tricyclists onlist?

[Tim Whalen]

Patrick,

I've owned and ridden a couple of ICE trikes.  What do you want to know?
Tim

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> I've got my eye on a trike in Seattle and I've got some questions and
> would be grateful for any experienced (emphasis!) answers and advice.
>
>
> Thanks.
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Re: [RBW] Any tricyclists onlist?

[Tim Whalen]

Patrick,

My ICE is 35 pounds or so.  Given the heavier seat and frame on a tadpole,
I'd say the advertised weight for your Delta is plausible.Tim

On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:

> Thanks for all the replies. My possible trike is a Ken Rogers "Delta"
> upright; old British iron. My main concern is its left hand drive
> (only the left wheel is driven): I've read that this is Bad for US
> cambers, but the seller who is in Seattle says it wasn't for him, and
> our roads here in NM are generally not very high crowned. But ...
>
> Curious: what does a lowriding tadpole weigh? The seller says that the
> KR, built with SunTour Exage and medium end late '80s parts weighs 32
> lb -- a hell of a lot lighter than my Worksman (just carried home a
> big load of boxes from the PO for Mom).
>
> On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM, John Blish  wrote:
> > I ride a Catrike Expedition, CTE1610, a tadpole style with 20" font
> wheels and a 26" rear.  9 speed triple crank w/ disc brakes and Schwalbe
> Marathon Racers.
> >
> > Trikes are a lot of fun with very quick, tight steering and the smaller
> diameter wheels allow you to experience pavement irregularities more
> profoundly than with bigger diameter wheels.
> >
> > John
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > On Sep 16, 2011, at 11:49 AM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
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> >> I've got my eye on a trike in Seattle and I've got some questions and
> >> would be grateful for any experienced (emphasis!) answers and advice.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks.
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Re: [RBW] Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

[Tim Whalen]

Steve,

That looks really good, thanks for calling it to my attention. I can't find
the dimensions on their website.  Do you know what it measures for H, W, L?
Thanks,
Tim

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Steve Wimberg wrote:

> Hi Garth,
>
> I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through UPS and on Air France
> with this bike box.
>
>
> http://www.crateworks.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=crateworks&Product_Code=Pro_XLC
>
> The frame just fits lengthwise, such that I have to detach the rear
> derailer to have it lay flat.  The box has held up and the bike has made the
> trips just fine (except when Air France neglected to actually put it on the
> plane, but that's another story).
>
> Not sure how the Ram compares to the Bombadil, but this is what I have
> used.
>
> Steve
>
>
> On Sep 17, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Garth wrote:
>
>   I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any dedicated bike containers
> that would fit a 60cm. Bombadil ? ... (or any large and long bike)  There's
> always the boxes, but I'd rather use something more sturdy if i could.  I'm
> trying to figure something out for air travel. The frame height is no
> problem ... but the extra long wheelbase may be an issue for some
> containers. I have zero experience in air travel with a bike .
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Re: [RBW] Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

[Tim Whalen]

Garth,  thanks for the dimensions link.  Tim

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM, robert zeidler wrote:

> What's the biggest frame you think will fit?
>
> RGZ
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Steve Wimberg 
> wrote:
> > Hi Garth,
> > I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through UPS and on Air
> France
> > with this bike box.
> >
> http://www.crateworks.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=crateworks&Product_Code=Pro_XLC
> > The frame just fits lengthwise, such that I have to detach the rear
> derailer
> > to have it lay flat.  The box has held up and the bike has made the trips
> > just fine (except when Air France neglected to actually put it on the
> plane,
> > but that's another story).
> > Not sure how the Ram compares to the Bombadil, but this is what I have
> used.
> > Steve
> >
> > On Sep 17, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Garth wrote:
> >
> >   I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any dedicated bike
> containers
> > that would fit a 60cm. Bombadil ? ... (or any large and long bike)
> There's
> > always the boxes, but I'd rather use something more sturdy if i could.
> I'm
> > trying to figure something out for air travel. The frame height is no
> > problem ... but the extra long wheelbase may be an issue for some
> > containers. I have zero experience in air travel with a bike .
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[RBW] FS: Hennessy Hammock

[Tim Whalen]

This is a brand new never slept in UltraLite Explorer A-sym that I bought in
2007 or 2008.   I set it up once to see what it was like but then never had
the occasion to use it.  It has the snakeskins for easy stowing.  The same
or very similar model sells for $219 on their website.  I'll sell this for
$130 shipped USPS.

Regards,
Tim

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[RBW] It is sold, thanks! FS: Hennessy Hammock

[Tim Whalen]

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Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Subject: FS: Hennessy Hammock
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com


This is a brand new never slept in UltraLite Explorer A-sym that I bought in
2007 or 2008.   I set it up once to see what it was like but then never had
the occasion to use it.  It has the snakeskins for easy stowing.  The same
or very similar model sells for $219 on their website.  I'll sell this for
$130 shipped USPS.

Regards,
Tim

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Re: [RBW] Re: Winter bike trails in northern Virginia

[Tim Whalen]

Kevin,

C. 1995 I bike commuted pretty much year round from near the Braddock Metro
station to the Pentagon.  So that was a mile or so of streets through Old
Town and then the path along the Potomac.  As I recall it was usually pretty
doable; I certainly remember riding on many cold days (and still use the
same windproof tights).  I don't remember what tires I used but probably
studded.  For sure that is all I would use now in the cold because even if
roads and trails are clear, there is always the danger of black ice in the
shady spots.  My Nokian studded tires roll right over that stuff even if I
am late seeing it.

Hope this helps,
Tim

On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM, kevin lindsey wrote:

> Sorry - I meant 41mm Fatties, not 41 cm.
>
> On Oct 23, 12:46 pm, kevin lindsey  wrote:
> > A question for those few fellow Rivendellers in northern Virginia:
> > I'm currently commuting from Mount Vernon to Tyson's Corner on the
> > Mount Vernon and W&OD bike trails.  Is it possible to continue doing
> > so all winter?  Do the trails become icy and unmanageable?  If so,
> > when?  Are they ever cleared of snow?  What tires do you recommend for
> > winter conditions here?  (FYI, I ride a Bleriot that currently sports
> > 41cm Fatty Rumpkins.)
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Kevin
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Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

[Tim Whalen]

Mine are similar:

1.  Build my 58cm Rambouillet to cover all of my riding except for mtn
biking.  It'll have two sets of wheels, one with Grand Bois Cypres for good
roads and the other with CX tires for rougher stuff and rail trails/dirt
roads.

2.  Reluctantly get my much beloved 57cm Roadeo and 58cm Atlantis ready for
sale, and then carry through as I've been putting this off for months.

3.  Then clean out all the accumulated parts, etc.  Donate as much as
possible to the local bike clinic and sell Riv interest stuff here.

4.  Ride at every opportunity - off in a few minutes for a rail trail ride
on my QB w/cx tires.

5.  Be grateful for what I got - Happy Thanksgiving.

Tim
Colorado Springs

On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 8:58 AM, brian feltovich wrote:

> 1. Find someone who needs a lovely 1984 Stumpjumper (lugged, biplane,
> slack, etc) for their winter project! Make me an offer!
>
> 2. Sell another bike, possibly the couplered Rawland.
>
> 3. Clear out a bunch of bike parts: bars, saddles, derailleurs, brakes,
> etc.
>
> Sense a theme here? Create space in garage for new projects!!!
>
> Brian
> Park City
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Re: [RBW] WTB: Atlantis, 58cm

[Tim Whalen]

Hi Eric,

I am getting ready to sell one and can speed up getting ready.  It's a 58
frame that I want to sell as a complete bike.  Currently set up with big
tires and Salsa dirt drops as a gravel road/monster cross but of course
easy enough to change the tires.  if you are interested I can give you a
build list later this evening and pics in the am.
Best,
Tim

On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:07 PM, ericnp  wrote:

> Hello. I'm looking for a used 58 cm Atlantis. If you have one and
> would like to sell it, please let me know. Thanks, Eric
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