[RBW] FS: Saddlesacks/Banana Sack

[johnb]

I have 2 Small Saddlesacks in grey grid and 1 Banana Sack in green. All are 
in good condition. I am selling them because my bikes are 51/52 and they 
just don't fit without rubbing. One of the Saddlesacks has some tarnish on 
some of the buttons (you can see it in the pictures.) Pricing is:
- Saddlesack (Tarnish) - $40 
- Saddlesack - $50
- Banana Sack - $40

Shipping is extra. I prefer Priority Mail but am flexible.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Saddlesacks/Banana Sack

[johnb]

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0w59UlCq9VxPM 


Help if I actually attach the pictures...

On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:35:37 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:

> I have 2 Small Saddlesacks in grey grid and 1 Banana Sack in green. All 
> are in good condition. I am selling them because my bikes are 51/52 and 
> they just don't fit without rubbing. One of the Saddlesacks has some 
> tarnish on some of the buttons (you can see it in the pictures.) Pricing is:
> - Saddlesack (Tarnish) - $40 
> - Saddlesack - $50
> - Banana Sack - $40
>
> Shipping is extra. I prefer Priority Mail but am flexible.
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Saddlesacks/Banana Sack

[johnb]

Sold!
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 6:32:29 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> PM sent
>
> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:36:52 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>
>> https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0w59UlCq9VxPM 
>>
>>
>> Help if I actually attach the pictures...
>>
>> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:35:37 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>
>>> I have 2 Small Saddlesacks in grey grid and 1 Banana Sack in green. All 
>>> are in good condition. I am selling them because my bikes are 51/52 and 
>>> they just don't fit without rubbing. One of the Saddlesacks has some 
>>> tarnish on some of the buttons (you can see it in the pictures.) Pricing is:
>>> - Saddlesack (Tarnish) - $40 
>>> - Saddlesack - $50
>>> - Banana Sack - $40
>>>
>>> Shipping is extra. I prefer Priority Mail but am flexible.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 53cm $2500/obo

[johnb]

Due to a progressive medical issue, my beloved Rivs have to go. First up, a 
53cm Sam Hillborne that includes:

   - New Albion cranks 46/30
   - Paul brake levers
   - Tektro brakes
   - Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
   - 9-speed cassette
   - Acera derailleur 
   - Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
   - Albatross handlebars 
   - Paul thumbies 

Will be professionally packed by bike shop. Next up, 51cm Atlantis

Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

[johnb]

Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of 
Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. I bought 
the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers word and 
quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6"  with a 28" 
inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I barely clear the TT..

I forgot the Crank Brothers Stamp pedals.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:50:22 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks Doug for the insight! I'll give Riv a call tomorrow and ask them 
> about the PBH range for the 52, though I suspect that would be my size in 
> this model given the other geometry :) 
>
> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:53:36 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> I see on Bike Insights that Rivendell made a size 52 in 2009. I don't 
>> know how accurate those numbers are on that website though. If the numbers 
>> are accurate, they show a 57 effective top tube and 650b wheels. That is a 
>> nice looking build with nice parts.
>> Doug
>>
>> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:39:03 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Good evening John. I'm sorry to hear about your reasons for selling and 
>>> hope all is well, but I am very interested in this lovely Hillborne. I just 
>>> wanted to double-check the size on it before I commit. The listing says 
>>> 53cm but I can't seem to find Rivendell's dimensions on a 53cm: on their 
>>> site they have 51cm or 54cm. Could you please confirm if it is 54cm or 
>>> indeed 53cm? I have a PBH of 83.8, which puts me in a 54cm, but I'm sure a 
>>> 53 would be fine too.  
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>> Robert 
>>>
>>> On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9:13:42 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>>
>>>> Due to a progressive medical issue, my beloved Rivs have to go. First 
>>>> up, a 53cm Sam Hillborne that includes:
>>>>
>>>>- New Albion cranks 46/30
>>>>- Paul brake levers
>>>>- Tektro brakes
>>>>- Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
>>>>- 9-speed cassette
>>>>- Acera derailleur 
>>>>- Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
>>>>- Albatross handlebars 
>>>>- Paul thumbies 
>>>>
>>>> Will be professionally packed by bike shop. Next up, 51cm Atlantis
>>>>
>>>> Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w
>>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

[johnb]

It is a blue-grey.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:40:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:

> Aww, bummer :( Thanks for the info Johnny
>
> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:33:10 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame.
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 
>>> in the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement 
>>> seems too big to be a 48. Unless they had sage frames in the 2017 run of 
>>> 51's, that is, but I'm not sure when the color switch happened. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:32:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm thinking that this is a size 51 maybe since Riv uses the seat tube 
>>>> measurement for the listed sizes.
>>>> Doug
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:23:55 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for those measurements. I'm trying to determine if this is 
>>>>> indeed the 52cm frame, but alas this older geometry chart 
>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfiN1kOxVrthdc6eScUF9fP5n-BvRBILbBMYiEg5LM4/edit#gid=0>
>>>>>  doesn't 
>>>>> show those two measurements you gave. I hate to trouble you further, but 
>>>>> would it be possible to measure the top tube? That should determine 
>>>>> definitively which it is, as that chart does have that measurement.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:02:29 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to 
>>>>>> top of Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. 
>>>>>> I 
>>>>>> bought the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers 
>>>>>> word and quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6" 
>>>>>>  with a 28" inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I 
>>>>>> barely 
>>>>>> clear the TT..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I forgot the Crank Brothers Stamp pedals.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:50:22 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks Doug for the insight! I'll give Riv a call tomorrow and ask 
>>>>>>> them about the PBH range for the 52, though I suspect that would be my 
>>>>>>> size 
>>>>>>> in this model given the other geometry :) 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:53:36 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I see on Bike Insights that Rivendell made a size 52 in 2009. I 
>>>>>>>> don't know how accurate those numbers are on that website though. If 
>>>>>>>> the 
>>>>>>>> numbers are accurate, they show a 57 effective top tube and 650b 
>>>>>>>> wheels. 
>>>>>>>> That is a nice looking build with nice parts.
>>>>>>>> Doug
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:39:03 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com 
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Good evening John. I'm sorry to hear about your reasons for 
>>>>>>>>> selling and hope all is well, but I am very interested in this lovely 
>>>>>>>>> Hillborne. I just wanted to double-check the size on it before I 
>>>>>>>>> commit. 
>>>>>>>>> The listing says 53cm but I can't seem to find Rivendell's dimensions 
>>>>>>>>> on a 
>>>>>>>>> 53cm: on their site they have 51cm or 54cm. Could you please confirm 
>>>>>>>>> if it 
>>>>>>>>> is 54cm or indeed 53cm? I have a PBH of 83.8, which puts me in a 
>>>>>>>>> 54cm, but 
>>>>>>>>> I'm sure a 53 would be fine too.  
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> All the best,
>>>>>>>>> Robert 
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9:13:42 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Due to a progressive medical issue, my beloved Rivs have to go. 
>>>>>>>>>> First up, a 53cm Sam Hillborne that includes:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>- New Albion cranks 46/30
>>>>>>>>>>- Paul brake levers
>>>>>>>>>>- Tektro brakes
>>>>>>>>>>- Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
>>>>>>>>>>- 9-speed cassette
>>>>>>>>>>- Acera derailleur 
>>>>>>>>>>- Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
>>>>>>>>>>- Albatross handlebars 
>>>>>>>>>>- Paul thumbies 
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Will be professionally packed by bike shop. Next up, 51cm Atlantis
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>

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[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 51/52 (?)cm $2000/OBO

[johnb]

This is a report of this 
(https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ecnmO2IgLLw). New price 
same bike. I am vague on the size since there was a spirited discussion in 
the original posting.  

Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of 
Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. I bought 
the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers word and 
quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6"  with a 28" 
inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I barely clear the TT.

Build includes:

   - New Albion cranks 46/30
   - Paul brake levers
   - Tektro brakes
   - Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
   - 9-speed cassette
   - Acera derailleur 
   - Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
   - Albatross handlebars 
   - Paul thumbies 

Will be professionally packed by bike shop. 

Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51/52 (?)cm $1500

[johnb]

Let’s drop this to $1500 +shipping. 
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 8:39:08 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:

> This is a report of this (
> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ecnmO2IgLLw). New price 
> same bike. I am vague on the size since there was a spirited discussion in 
> the original posting.  
>
> Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of 
> Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. I bought 
> the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers word and 
> quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6"  with a 28" 
> inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I barely clear the TT.
>
> Build includes:
>
>- New Albion cranks 46/30
>- Paul brake levers
>- Tektro brakes
>- Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
>- 9-speed cassette
>- Acera derailleur 
>- Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
>- Albatross handlebars 
>- Paul thumbies 
>
> Will be professionally packed by bike shop. 
>
> Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51/52 (?)cm $1500

[johnb]

sold

On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:03:31 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:

>
> Let’s drop this to $1500 +shipping. 
> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 8:39:08 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>
>> This is a report of this (
>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ecnmO2IgLLw). New price 
>> same bike. I am vague on the size since there was a spirited discussion in 
>> the original posting.  
>>
>> Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to top of 
>> Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. I bought 
>> the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers word and 
>> quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6"  with a 28" 
>> inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I barely clear the TT.
>>
>> Build includes:
>>
>>- New Albion cranks 46/30
>>- Paul brake levers
>>- Tektro brakes
>>- Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 tires
>>- 9-speed cassette
>>- Acera derailleur 
>>- Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
>>- Albatross handlebars 
>>- Paul thumbies 
>>
>> Will be professionally packed by bike shop. 
>>
>> Photos: https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm $200/obo

[johnb]

Sold

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:14:21 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:

> It is a blue-grey.
>
> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:40:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Aww, bummer :( Thanks for the info Johnny
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:33:10 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> I believe that is blue not sage. Blue was available as a 51 frame.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:08:03 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Doug, thanks again for some insight. It seems they didn't make a 51 
>>>> in the 2009 sage frame runs, it went from 48 to 52 and that measurement 
>>>> seems too big to be a 48. Unless they had sage frames in the 2017 run of 
>>>> 51's, that is, but I'm not sure when the color switch happened. 
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:32:56 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'm thinking that this is a size 51 maybe since Riv uses the seat tube 
>>>>> measurement for the listed sizes.
>>>>> Doug
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:23:55 PM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you for those measurements. I'm trying to determine if this is 
>>>>>> indeed the 52cm frame, but alas this older geometry chart 
>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfiN1kOxVrthdc6eScUF9fP5n-BvRBILbBMYiEg5LM4/edit#gid=0>
>>>>>>  doesn't 
>>>>>> show those two measurements you gave. I hate to trouble you further, but 
>>>>>> would it be possible to measure the top tube? That should determine 
>>>>>> definitively which it is, as that chart does have that measurement.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:02:29 PM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Measurement from center of BB to top of TT is 20". Center of BB to 
>>>>>>> top of Seat Tube is 20.25". Same for TT. I apologize for the confusion. 
>>>>>>> I 
>>>>>>> bought the bike 3rd hand and never measured it. I just took the sellers 
>>>>>>> word and quite honestly I could have just misremembered it.  I am 5'6" 
>>>>>>>  with a 28" inseam. I have Compass 650Bx48 tires on the bike and I 
>>>>>>> barely 
>>>>>>> clear the TT..
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I forgot the Crank Brothers Stamp pedals.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:50:22 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com 
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks Doug for the insight! I'll give Riv a call tomorrow and ask 
>>>>>>>> them about the PBH range for the 52, though I suspect that would be my 
>>>>>>>> size 
>>>>>>>> in this model given the other geometry :) 
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:53:36 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I see on Bike Insights that Rivendell made a size 52 in 2009. I 
>>>>>>>>> don't know how accurate those numbers are on that website though. If 
>>>>>>>>> the 
>>>>>>>>> numbers are accurate, they show a 57 effective top tube and 650b 
>>>>>>>>> wheels. 
>>>>>>>>> That is a nice looking build with nice parts.
>>>>>>>>> Doug
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:39:03 AM UTC-4 nca...@gmail.com 
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Good evening John. I'm sorry to hear about your reasons for 
>>>>>>>>>> selling and hope all is well, but I am very interested in this 
>>>>>>>>>> lovely 
>>>>>>>>>> Hillborne. I just wanted to double-check the size on it before I 
>>>>>>>>>> commit. 
>>>>>>>>>> The listing says 53cm but I can't seem to find Rivendell's 
>>>>>>>>>> dimensions on a 
>>>>>>>>>> 53cm: on their site they have 51cm or 54cm. Could you please confirm 
>>>>>>>>>> if it 
>>>>>>>>>> is 54cm or indeed 53cm? I have a PBH of 83.8, which puts me in a 
>>>>>>>>>> 54cm, but 
>>>>>>>>>> I'm sure a 53 would be fine too.  
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> All the best,
>>>>>>>>>> Robert 
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9:13:42 AM UTC-4 johnb wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Due to a progressive medical issue, my beloved Rivs have to go. 
>>>>>>>>>>> First up, a 53cm Sam Hillborne that includes:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>- New Albion cranks 46/30
>>>>>>>>>>>- Paul brake levers
>>>>>>>>>>>- Tektro brakes
>>>>>>>>>>>- Hand built (velocity/Velo Orange) wheels/Rene Herse 48 
>>>>>>>>>>>tires
>>>>>>>>>>>- 9-speed cassette
>>>>>>>>>>>- Acera derailleur 
>>>>>>>>>>>- Cambium Special Edition C-17 with orange rivets
>>>>>>>>>>>- Albatross handlebars 
>>>>>>>>>>>- Paul thumbies 
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Will be professionally packed by bike shop. Next up, 51cm 
>>>>>>>>>>> Atlantis
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Photos: 
>>>>>>>>>>> https://share.icloud.com/photos/075HDkT5H9Rkyy65vqo4lel2w
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>

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[RBW] FS: Ultradynamico 650B tires

[johnb]

I have 1 JFF Rose and 1 JFF Cava. They are just a smidgen too wide for the 
Bilenky and my Atlantis takes 26”. $80/pair or $45 each plus shipping. I 
have put around 50 miles on them. 

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[RBW] Re: Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

[johnb]

Jan,

I think a objective view (as much as that can be accomplished) would
be interesting. I always look forward to the magazine, read it cover
to cover, and even if I don't agree with you I enjoy the magazine
immensely. I personally thought the Tedx video was interesting, well
done even, and caused me to ponder the subject more.  While it did not
cause me to stop wearing a helmet on my commute or fast rides, I will
admit that I do ride around the neighborhood <10mph without a helmet
when just on a Sunday 'stroll.' I will keep a note on squirrels going
forward though. Who knew?

@James, if you see Momentum in your local bike store. Do NOT look at
it. You are not going to like it...

On Mar 16, 12:10 pm, Jan Heine  wrote:
> >  to get people on bicycles, you don't want to force them to wear a helmet
> >  and imply that they are doing something more dangerous than driving.
>
> The same arguments were made when Preston Tucker wanted to include
> seatbelts in his cars. His board thought it implied that Tucker cars
> were unsafe. (Instead, it was Volvo who introduced seatbelts. I guess
> they weren't afraid that their cars might be considered unsafe.)
>
> Today, most of us use seatbelts, because we are aware of the risks of
> driving. Seatbelts don't keep people from driving. It seems to make
> little sense to pretend that riding bikes is risk-free. Do we really
> want to foster a teenage-like feeling of invincibility in cyclists?
> (Like my neighbor 20 years ago, who took up cycling in middle age.
> She loved it, riding against the flow of traffic, helmet-free on an
> old bike with no real brakes.)
>
> The bigger issue that nobody addresses is simple: A seatbelt or a
> helmet is your last line of defense. Accident avoidance through
> competent driving/riding is a much more important component of your
> safety. With cars, our focus on technology over driver education has
> had the U.S. slip from the safest country for drivers to one of the
> least safe. (However, that statistic in the NY Times was per driver,
> not per miles, and Americans drive more... so one might want to
> correct for that.)
>
> At Bicycle Quarterly, we are considering looking at the statistics
> and figuring out whether helmets make riding safer, whether risk
> compensation really is a factor, etc. I believe there is a need for
> real data, rather than opinion, on the subject. It's not that hard to
> figure this out, especially when you compare different countries and
> populations. But of course, like most quasi-religious topics, it
> would be a hotly debated issue. What do you guys think?
>
> Jan Heine
> Editor
> Bicycle Quarterlyhttp://www.bikequarterly.com
>
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[RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference?

[johnb]

Mine is also set up like Matt and Rays. I love the versatility. I rode
across NC with this set up.

On Mar 22, 9:14 am, Ray Shine  wrote:
> My QB is set up like Matt's. I rarely use the flip-side 22. I like to climb 
> Mt. Tam. I ride from SF to Mill Valley in the 40x18. I flip the wheel then 
> ride up in the 22. At the peak, I flip back and ride home in the 40x16. I 
> have, however, made the climb several times in the 32x18. I could probably 
> get by without the flip-side 22, truth be known.
>
> One other set-up point. I had drops on the QB for the longest time, then last 
> season switched to Alba bars. That's OK for around the city, but not for 
> longer rides on the QB as I am so often required to stand and pedal. I'm 
> switching back to drops soon.
>
> 
> From: newenglandbike 
> To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:37 AM
> Subject: [RBW] Re: What's your freewheel preference?
>
> Just remembered I also have a 22t fw on the other side, which is great
> for when you need to ride up the occasional wall.
>
> On Mar 22, 6:35 am, newenglandbike  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I have a white industries Dos Eno freewheel, and the stock 32/40t
> > crankset on my Quickbeam.    The only time I usually shift is at the
> > bottom of a long & otherwise grueling hill near my work, and I go from
> > 40/16 to 32/19, which is great for the hill.    But shifting lower is
> > also great for riding the trails around here.    You can order the Dos
> > Eno FW at rivendell's site:
>
> >http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/white-industries-freewheel/13-082
>
> > -Matt
>
> > On Mar 22, 3:01 am, CycloFiend  wrote:
>
> > > on 3/21/11 7:19 PM, Lemon at davidboydle...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > > > Hello.  I have a SimpleOne with my name on it, so I'm starting to plan
> > > > the build.  This'll be my first single-speed, and I have a question
> > > > (or three) for those among the group who ride Quickbeams:  what's your
> > > > freewheel preference?  Two cog or single cog?  16t?  19?  Or something
> > > > in between?  I imagine it'd matter where one rides... in my case, Bay
> > > > Area... mostly Oakland/SF, so if you ride your QB in and around
> > > > similar topography, I would love to hear about your freewheel
> > > > preference.
>
> > > Excellent!
>
> > > I'm set up with the stock 18T freewheel and the two standard chainrings 
> > > (40T
> > > and 32T).   I put on a 14T fixed sprocket which only really works with the
> > > 40T. I've found that climbing in fixed mode vs coastable is worth a tooth 
> > > or
> > > two.
>
> > >http://cyclofiend.com/ssg/2007/ssg017r3-cyclofiend0107.html
>
> > > - J
>
> > > --
> > > Jim Edgar
> > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net
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> > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes
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> > > "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first 
> > > hand
> > > that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the
> > > young roads."
>
> > > -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life"
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[RBW] New Atlantis

[johnb]

So I pulled the trigger on Friday and purchased a new Atlantis. In my
extended conversations with Keven and Vince @ Rivbike, they were
encouraging me to think beyond Noodle bars and specifically to the
Albatross bar. I plan to use this bike for commuting to work on very
hilly terrain @ 8 miles each way, local bike rides of about 50 miles
on the weekend, supported and self-supported touring. I would truly
like for this bike to be a jack of all trades. I have an Albatross on
a QB that I ride to the store and like it quite a bit and I think it
would be great for commuting but am concerned with the longer rides
with this bar. Any experience with this set up? Anyone try to use two
different bars with quick connects for the cables (I saw one of these
on cyclofiend site and thought it was a brilliant idea)?

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[RBW] Re: New Atlantis

[johnb]

Steve,

Just curious why?

On May 2, 4:10 pm, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 13:06 -0700, johnb wrote:
> > So I pulled the trigger on Friday and purchased a new Atlantis. In my
> > extended conversations with Keven and Vince @ Rivbike, they were
> > encouraging me to think beyond Noodle bars and specifically to the
> > Albatross bar. I plan to use this bike for commuting to work on very
> > hilly terrain @ 8 miles each way, local bike rides of about 50 miles
> > on the weekend, supported and self-supported touring. I would truly
> > like for this bike to be a jack of all trades. I have an Albatross on
> > a QB that I ride to the store and like it quite a bit and I think it
> > would be great for commuting but am concerned with the longer rides
> > with this bar. Any experience with this set up? Anyone try to use two
> > different bars with quick connects for the cables (I saw one of these
> > on cyclofiend site and thought it was a brilliant idea)?
>
> I don't like upright bars on hills at all.

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[RBW] Re: New Atlantis

[johnb]

Thoughts on Cantilever versus V-brakes? I have a LHT with the Tektro
720s on it and I would not get them again. I feel they are difficult
to adjust and they are okay at stopping the bike.

Since this is a 50th b-day gift to myself, I have been looking at the
Paul brakes. Any experience with either the touring Cantis or the
Motolites?

On May 3, 8:30 am, "Scott G."  wrote:
> Soma is selling the M-bars grandad, the Lauterwasser.
> I just put them on the WmJ Hood, with Genny levers.
> The bars have more drop than M-bars.
> Around town they feel good, haven't done a long ride
> with them yet.
>
> http://store.somafab.com/solahacr.html

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[RBW] Re: wanted: anyone wishing to depart with 54 rambo or similar sport tourer/rando?

[johnb]

Joe,

Are you in a hurry? I am going to be posting my 54cm Rambouillet in
the next couple of weeks. I also am same height and have a 52cm QB.
The Rambouillet has S&S couplers and will come with the suitcase. It
is a custom blue and white color scheme (since I had to repaint after
the cut). The couplers were put in by Bilenky of Philadelphia. The
bike was bought brand new in 2006.

On May 8, 11:44 pm, canali  wrote:
> hey just looking for a quality sport touring frame (that can take
> fenders and 28 or 32 tires) without having to buy newI have a 53
> Riv atlantis...need 53ish tti stand 5'6"
>
> cheers
> joe

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[RBW] FS: Black Rose Messenger bag $75/OBO

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link to review and pictures - 
http://midatlbike.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/black-rose-messenger-bag/

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[RBW] FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41

[johnb]

I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So
$75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last
season for about 15 rides total.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/

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[RBW] FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

As I noted in previous posts, I have recently purchased an Atlantis.
This is part of a goal to find a bike that handles my commutes and
touring well. Between my girlfriend and I we have seven bikes which is
more than I wish to maintain. So I am thinning my part of the herd.
Here is bike 1

2006 54cm Rambouillet (Coleman green formerly)
S&S couplers installed by Bilenky of Philadelphia
Custom paint
Completely stock build with the following exceptions
Silver sidepulls
Connex 920 chain
SRAM 11x32 rear cassette
Brooks handlebar tape
Acorn Roll bag with tool for couplers and any 700c tubes I have left
since I will no longer have any 700c bikes
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x38 with about 200 miles on them (they
still have the center 'bead')
rear light
suitcase and packing tubes plus printed instructions on how to get the
bike into the suitcase.

It does not come with the Brooks saddle. This baby is perfectly formed
to my butt.

There are a couple of minor paint dings that I have tried to capture
in the pictures. The chain became jammed between the chain stay and
the inner cog once and chewed up the paint in there pretty good and I
tried to capture that as well. All spots have been touched up with
Testers paint that matches pretty well. I will add that to the
shipment.

The bike will ship in the suitcase and shipping should be around $90
on UPS.

Here are pictures - 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694043428/

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

what an idiot.. $1500 + shipping

On May 10, 9:28 pm, johnb  wrote:
> As I noted in previous posts, I have recently purchased an Atlantis.
> This is part of a goal to find a bike that handles my commutes and
> touring well. Between my girlfriend and I we have seven bikes which is
> more than I wish to maintain. So I am thinning my part of the herd.
> Here is bike 1
>
> 2006 54cm Rambouillet (Coleman green formerly)
> S&S couplers installed by Bilenky of Philadelphia
> Custom paint
> Completely stock build with the following exceptions
> Silver sidepulls
> Connex 920 chain
> SRAM 11x32 rear cassette
> Brooks handlebar tape
> Acorn Roll bag with tool for couplers and any 700c tubes I have left
> since I will no longer have any 700c bikes
> Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x38 with about 200 miles on them (they
> still have the center 'bead')
> rear light
> suitcase and packing tubes plus printed instructions on how to get the
> bike into the suitcase.
>
> It does not come with the Brooks saddle. This baby is perfectly formed
> to my butt.
>
> There are a couple of minor paint dings that I have tried to capture
> in the pictures. The chain became jammed between the chain stay and
> the inner cog once and chewed up the paint in there pretty good and I
> tried to capture that as well. All spots have been touched up with
> Testers paint that matches pretty well. I will add that to the
> shipment.
>
> The bike will ship in the suitcase and shipping should be around $90
> on UPS.
>
> Here are pictures 
> -http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694043428/
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions.

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

Sold

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[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41

[johnb]

To be clear, I wear an 8 usually but these are tight. They are
beautiful and extremely well made but you need some small feet...

On May 11, 8:32 am, sjauch  wrote:
> Unfortunately these are too small for me. Can I ask what about them
> you didn't like? I've been thinking about ordering a pair.
>
> On May 10, 9:14 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
>
>
> > I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So
> > $75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last
> > season for about 15 rides total.
>
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/

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[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti Sportivo Classic shoes size 41

[johnb]

sold

On May 11, 9:35 am, johnb  wrote:
> To be clear, I wear an 8 usually but these are tight. They are
> beautiful and extremely well made but you need some small feet...
>
> On May 11, 8:32 am, sjauch  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Unfortunately these are too small for me. Can I ask what about them
> > you didn't like? I've been thinking about ordering a pair.
>
> > On May 10, 9:14 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > I have tried to love these shoes but they have not loved me back... So
> > > $75/OBO + $10 to ship to CONUS and they are yours. I used them last
> > > season for about 15 rides total.
>
> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694012760/

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

Buyer backed out. This bike is for sale again.

On May 11, 7:23 am, johnb  wrote:
> Sold

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

They need to be not inflated to get past the brakes.

On May 10, 9:40 pm, Ken Mattina  wrote:
> Beauty.
>
> How did you squeeze 38mm marathon supremes in there?
>
> Ken
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM, andrew hill  wrote:
> > nice bike. someone is going to be happy with that!
>
> > andrew
>
> > On May 10, 2011, at 6:30 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > > what an idiot.. $1500 + shipping
>
> > > On May 10, 9:28 pm, johnb  wrote:
> > >> As I noted in previous posts, I have recently purchased an Atlantis.
> > >> This is part of a goal to find a bike that handles my commutes and
> > >> touring well. Between my girlfriend and I we have seven bikes which is
> > >> more than I wish to maintain. So I am thinning my part of the herd.
> > >> Here is bike 1
>
> > >> 2006 54cm Rambouillet (Coleman green formerly)
> > >> S&S couplers installed by Bilenky of Philadelphia
> > >> Custom paint
> > >> Completely stock build with the following exceptions
> > >> Silver sidepulls
> > >> Connex 920 chain
> > >> SRAM 11x32 rear cassette
> > >> Brooks handlebar tape
> > >> Acorn Roll bag with tool for couplers and any 700c tubes I have left
> > >> since I will no longer have any 700c bikes
> > >> Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x38 with about 200 miles on them (they
> > >> still have the center 'bead')
> > >> rear light
> > >> suitcase and packing tubes plus printed instructions on how to get the
> > >> bike into the suitcase.
>
> > >> It does not come with the Brooks saddle. This baby is perfectly formed
> > >> to my butt.
>
> > >> There are a couple of minor paint dings that I have tried to capture
> > >> in the pictures. The chain became jammed between the chain stay and
> > >> the inner cog once and chewed up the paint in there pretty good and I
> > >> tried to capture that as well. All spots have been touched up with
> > >> Testers paint that matches pretty well. I will add that to the
> > >> shipment.
>
> > >> The bike will ship in the suitcase and shipping should be around $90
> > >> on UPS.
>
> > >> Here are pictures -
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694043428/
>
> > >> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
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[RBW] Re: Baltimore Rambouillet

[johnb]

Bargain was posted here first. No takers. Now sold.

I have a 52cm QB coming next week as I cull the herd.

On May 13, 8:15 am, 42MuskhamSt  wrote:
> Not mine.  There is a bargain for someone.
>
> http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/2376962591.html

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

[johnb]

I believe the bike is sold.

On May 12, 6:44 am, johnb  wrote:
> They need to be not inflated to get past the brakes.
>
> On May 10, 9:40 pm, Ken Mattina  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Beauty.
>
> > How did you squeeze 38mm marathon supremes in there?
>
> > Ken
>
> > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM, andrew hill  wrote:
> > > nice bike. someone is going to be happy with that!
>
> > > andrew
>
> > > On May 10, 2011, at 6:30 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > > > what an idiot.. $1500 + shipping
>
> > > > On May 10, 9:28 pm, johnb  wrote:
> > > >> As I noted in previous posts, I have recently purchased an Atlantis.
> > > >> This is part of a goal to find a bike that handles my commutes and
> > > >> touring well. Between my girlfriend and I we have seven bikes which is
> > > >> more than I wish to maintain. So I am thinning my part of the herd.
> > > >> Here is bike 1
>
> > > >> 2006 54cm Rambouillet (Coleman green formerly)
> > > >> S&S couplers installed by Bilenky of Philadelphia
> > > >> Custom paint
> > > >> Completely stock build with the following exceptions
> > > >> Silver sidepulls
> > > >> Connex 920 chain
> > > >> SRAM 11x32 rear cassette
> > > >> Brooks handlebar tape
> > > >> Acorn Roll bag with tool for couplers and any 700c tubes I have left
> > > >> since I will no longer have any 700c bikes
> > > >> Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x38 with about 200 miles on them (they
> > > >> still have the center 'bead')
> > > >> rear light
> > > >> suitcase and packing tubes plus printed instructions on how to get the
> > > >> bike into the suitcase.
>
> > > >> It does not come with the Brooks saddle. This baby is perfectly formed
> > > >> to my butt.
>
> > > >> There are a couple of minor paint dings that I have tried to capture
> > > >> in the pictures. The chain became jammed between the chain stay and
> > > >> the inner cog once and chewed up the paint in there pretty good and I
> > > >> tried to capture that as well. All spots have been touched up with
> > > >> Testers paint that matches pretty well. I will add that to the
> > > >> shipment.
>
> > > >> The bike will ship in the suitcase and shipping should be around $90
> > > >> on UPS.
>
> > > >> Here are pictures -
> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626694043428/
>
> > > >> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
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[RBW] FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

[johnb]

As part of the pruning of the bicycle collection, I am selling a two-
year old Quickbeam. Atlantis less than six weeks away...

Photos are http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/
72157626621477823/">here.

Here is a link to the QB's geometry - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
(Note they do not show the 52) My PBH is 78cm and this bike fits quite
nicely with the Col de Vies on it. While I would be happy to measure
the basics and you can ask me nitty gritty questions like what is the
head tube angle but I may not be able to provide the answer...

Again, it is a stock build (you would think after last week's sale I
would know exactly what is on the bike but no...)

Specs:

- 52cm frame
- Sugino XD2 crank set (40x32)
- White Industries Duo (17x19)
- Velo-Orange hammered fenders
- Col de Vie tires
- No saddle
- Grip King pedals
- Silver brakes
- Albatross bars/cork grips/Mt Bike brake levers
- Nitto stem (10cm?) /seat tube
- Mark's rack/basket

Price: $1200/OBO + shipping unless you are local to Baltimore/DC.

Bike will move to Craigslist in Baltimore on Thursday evening.

Bike has never been in an accident. Was ridden maybe 2K miles total
(550 in one week in NC in 2009). As noted above, happy to answer any
and all questions as best I can.

john

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

[johnb]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626621477823/

Better link to pictures...

On May 17, 9:31 pm, johnb  wrote:
> As part of the pruning of the bicycle collection, I am selling a two-
> year old Quickbeam. Atlantis less than six weeks away...
>
> Photos are http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/
> 72157626621477823/">here.
>
> Here is a link to the QB's geometry -http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
> (Note they do not show the 52) My PBH is 78cm and this bike fits quite
> nicely with the Col de Vies on it. While I would be happy to measure
> the basics and you can ask me nitty gritty questions like what is the
> head tube angle but I may not be able to provide the answer...
>
> Again, it is a stock build (you would think after last week's sale I
> would know exactly what is on the bike but no...)
>
> Specs:
>
> - 52cm frame
> - Sugino XD2 crank set (40x32)
> - White Industries Duo (17x19)
> - Velo-Orange hammered fenders
> - Col de Vie tires
> - No saddle
> - Grip King pedals
> - Silver brakes
> - Albatross bars/cork grips/Mt Bike brake levers
> - Nitto stem (10cm?) /seat tube
> - Mark's rack/basket
>
> Price: $1200/OBO + shipping unless you are local to Baltimore/DC.
>
> Bike will move to Craigslist in Baltimore on Thursday evening.
>
> Bike has never been in an accident. Was ridden maybe 2K miles total
> (550 in one week in NC in 2009). As noted above, happy to answer any
> and all questions as best I can.
>
> john

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

[johnb]

It is where it leaned against the bike rack at work. Kept the paint
better.

On May 18, 12:57 am, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> What's up with the black tape on the toptube?
>
> Joe Bernard
> Fairfield, CA.
>
> On May 17, 7:33 pm, manueljohnacosta 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Great bike for a great price. Coodios to the lucky person to snatch
> > the beauty.
>
> > On May 17, 6:34 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626621477823/
>
> > > Better link to pictures...
>
> > > On May 17, 9:31 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > > As part of the pruning of the bicycle collection, I am selling a two-
> > > > year old Quickbeam. Atlantis less than six weeks away...
>
> > > > Photos are http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/
> > > > 72157626621477823/">here.
>
> > > > Here is a link to the QB's geometry 
> > > > -http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
> > > > (Note they do not show the 52) My PBH is 78cm and this bike fits quite
> > > > nicely with the Col de Vies on it. While I would be happy to measure
> > > > the basics and you can ask me nitty gritty questions like what is the
> > > > head tube angle but I may not be able to provide the answer...
>
> > > > Again, it is a stock build (you would think after last week's sale I
> > > > would know exactly what is on the bike but no...)
>
> > > > Specs:
>
> > > > - 52cm frame
> > > > - Sugino XD2 crank set (40x32)
> > > > - White Industries Duo (17x19)
> > > > - Velo-Orange hammered fenders
> > > > - Col de Vie tires
> > > > - No saddle
> > > > - Grip King pedals
> > > > - Silver brakes
> > > > - Albatross bars/cork grips/Mt Bike brake levers
> > > > - Nitto stem (10cm?) /seat tube
> > > > - Mark's rack/basket
>
> > > > Price: $1200/OBO + shipping unless you are local to Baltimore/DC.
>
> > > > Bike will move to Craigslist in Baltimore on Thursday evening.
>
> > > > Bike has never been in an accident. Was ridden maybe 2K miles total
> > > > (550 in one week in NC in 2009). As noted above, happy to answer any
> > > > and all questions as best I can.
>
> > > > john- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -

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[RBW] Re: Herse in just-about final form

[johnb]

Very nice bike!

On May 18, 9:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv...
>
> Rivendell-esque if not Rivendellian.
>
> --
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>
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> But in you is the Presence that will be
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[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

[johnb]

Still available. Now $1000 shipped.

On May 18, 10:04 am, johnb  wrote:
> It is where it leaned against the bike rack at work. Kept the paint
> better.
>
> On May 18, 12:57 am, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>
>
>
> > What's up with the black tape on the toptube?
>
> > Joe Bernard
> > Fairfield, CA.
>
> > On May 17, 7:33 pm, manueljohnacosta 
> > wrote:
>
> > > Great bike for a great price. Coodios to the lucky person to snatch
> > > the beauty.
>
> > > On May 17, 6:34 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157626621477823/
>
> > > > Better link to pictures...
>
> > > > On May 17, 9:31 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > > > As part of the pruning of the bicycle collection, I am selling a two-
> > > > > year old Quickbeam. Atlantis less than six weeks away...
>
> > > > > Photos are http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/
> > > > > 72157626621477823/">here.
>
> > > > > Here is a link to the QB's geometry 
> > > > > -http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
> > > > > (Note they do not show the 52) My PBH is 78cm and this bike fits quite
> > > > > nicely with the Col de Vies on it. While I would be happy to measure
> > > > > the basics and you can ask me nitty gritty questions like what is the
> > > > > head tube angle but I may not be able to provide the answer...
>
> > > > > Again, it is a stock build (you would think after last week's sale I
> > > > > would know exactly what is on the bike but no...)
>
> > > > > Specs:
>
> > > > > - 52cm frame
> > > > > - Sugino XD2 crank set (40x32)
> > > > > - White Industries Duo (17x19)
> > > > > - Velo-Orange hammered fenders
> > > > > - Col de Vie tires
> > > > > - No saddle
> > > > > - Grip King pedals
> > > > > - Silver brakes
> > > > > - Albatross bars/cork grips/Mt Bike brake levers
> > > > > - Nitto stem (10cm?) /seat tube
> > > > > - Mark's rack/basket
>
> > > > > Price: $1200/OBO + shipping unless you are local to Baltimore/DC.
>
> > > > > Bike will move to Craigslist in Baltimore on Thursday evening.
>
> > > > > Bike has never been in an accident. Was ridden maybe 2K miles total
> > > > > (550 in one week in NC in 2009). As noted above, happy to answer any
> > > > > and all questions as best I can.
>
> > > > > john- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -

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[RBW] For Trade: Swift Industries "Little Dear" Saddlebag for Keven's Bag

[johnb]

I am interested. 

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[RBW] FS: 2 Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddles

[johnb]

I have two of these. For me, they are amazingly comfortable till about 40 
miles then less so. But that is my butt. My misfortune is your fortune in 
this case.
They are both black/copper rivets. One is 3 months old. The other is 8-9 
months old. They are each $60 with $10 shipping. If you buy both, it is 
$100 with free shipping. Both are in great shape. Will post pictures if 
desired but they pretty much look like the saddles on the site.

john

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddles

[johnb]

Both sold pending Paypal.

On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:52:49 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote:
>
> I'll take one or both if the other deals fall through. 
>
> Brian Hanson
> Seattle, WA
>

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[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

[johnb]

I have the Compass 26" tires and would highly recommend Compass (Grand 
Bois) tires. They are amazingly cushy and fast. One flat in thousands of 
miles of riding.

On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:53:50 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
> So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they are OK 
> they definitely are sluggish compared to other tires I have used. I would 
> like to stay with a fatter tire on this bike but would like something a 
> little swifter. It doesn't really need to be road racer fast or anything 
> but something designed to be a little faster would be nice. My restrictions 
> are that I need a 650B tire and I would prefer to get ones that are all 
> black. I am flexible with the second one. Are Pari Motos my main choice? 
> Are they strong enough for occasional rail to trail use?  If possible I 
> would like to stay that wide or wider. Any suggestions?

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[RBW] Re: A Riv-ish Mapping GPS...?

[johnb]

I have had the 500 and now have the 810 and they are both great.

On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:00:30 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
>  if there is such a thing.  Anyway just saw this announcement from 
> Garmin about their new Edge Touring GPS/computer.  I don't use a GPS other 
> than one on my phone right now but I'd kept an eye on the Garmin Edge line 
> for a while.  I liked the loop route generator feature, guess you can 
> always do that stuff yourself, or just bring a paper map.  If I end up 
> getting one I think this one is hi on the list.  Do you use a GPS often?
>
> Garmin's announcement;
>
> http://garmin.blogs.com/pr/2013/08/-garmin-edge-touring-and-edge-touring-plus-new-gps-devices-designed-for-navigating-by-bike.html#.Uh9h5JJmYUE
> A preview by Ray Maker:
> http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/garmin-touring-computer.html
>
> Tony
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[RBW] Re: Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

[johnb]

I have a pair of flat Woodie's fenders 
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157633795911335/). I agree 
with all the comments pro and most of the negative ones also. They look 
amazing. I found them incredibly easy to install. They do a decent job in 
moderate rainfall and if it is raining harder than that, there is nothing 
that is going to keep the bike from getting drenched IMHO.  I also thought 
that Woody was easy to deal with and a prompt shipper.

On Monday, October 14, 2013 8:14:37 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote:
>
>  
>>
> Thanks for all the helpful responses, pro and con; much to think about. 
>  Tom, Andrew and Doc thanks for the photos; those are some beautiful bikes 
> and fenders.  Doc, I have looked at your Surly LHT photos many times as I 
> was building mine, and embarrassingly, I never noticed the wood fenders. 
>  They blend in nicely and there are so many cool parts on that Surly. 
>  Andrew, those fenders your dad made are really beautiful and classy.  Tom, 
> the Quickbeam with the Woody's fenders is exquisite. 
> All the responses have helped me understand the compromises and 
> trade-offs. 
> Many thanks again for the thoughtful responses.  
> Safe cycling,
> Erl 
>

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[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

[johnb]

I have the 1.75" Compass tires on my Atlantis and the 1.5" Compass on the 
Rambouillet. I cannot say enough good things about the ride. Excellent! 
Durability seems pretty good. I have had one flat on the Atlantis and a 
highway with steel from a steel belt puncturing the rear tire (of 
course...). Other than that, no flats in 2+ years with the Atlantis (maybe 
3500 miles).

On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:26:05 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote:
>
> I just did a picture comparison between the two. They have exactly the 
> same tread. Both are made in Japan. Both claim low rolling resistance. 
> Soma's are cheaper by about ten to 20 bucks and come in terracotta and 
> cream as well as black. I think Compass tires and the Somas are the same 
> tire, made by Panaracer. Does anyone know for sure?
> The terra cotta would look groovy on my olive green Atlantis.;)
>

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[RBW] Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

[johnb]

I have two saddles and one saddle bag
- 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not for 
me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn
- 2006 B-17 Professional with copper rivets. Very good shape. Lovingly 
maintained. $60 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9dJ53
- Little Dear free with shipping to good home. Say $10. http://flic.kr/p/iQStem

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[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

[johnb]

Brooks B-17 gone.

On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:59:13 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
>
> I have two saddles and one saddle bag
> - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not 
> for me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn
> - 2006 B-17 Professional with copper rivets. Very good shape. Lovingly 
> maintained. $60 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9dJ53
> - Little Dear free with shipping to good home. Say $10. 
> http://flic.kr/p/iQStem

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[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

[johnb]

Offers as such pending on Swift and Little Dear.

john

On Monday, March 17, 2014 4:13:54 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
>
> Brooks B-17 gone.
>
> On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:59:13 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
>>
>> I have two saddles and one saddle bag
>> - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not 
>> for me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn
>> - 2006 B-17 Professional with copper rivets. Very good shape. Lovingly 
>> maintained. $60 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9dJ53
>> - Little Dear free with shipping to good home. Say $10. 
>> http://flic.kr/p/iQStem
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

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Brooks Swift is back on the market.

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[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

[johnb]

I have one on my Atlantis and find it very comfortable. I have ridden B-17s 
for a long time and find this one well worth recommending.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 1:07:09 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Anyone here have experience with Berthoud Saddles? From what I can tell 
> they are thicker, better quality, and more comfortable than Brooks are, 
> sounding like what people say of Brooks from 30 years ago. Boulder cycles 
> also has a 6 month saddle guarantee, which is attractive.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
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[RBW] Cycle North Carolina on a Quickbeam

[johnb]

Just a quick update on my trip across NC that I posted a QB question
about earlier. I rode the entire state on 32/40x16/18. The first two
days, I rode 32x18 but on the first day on the Blue Ridge Parkway, I
think I probably could have ridden the 40x18 since most of that day
was straightforward minimal grade climbing. I spun out badly on the
downhills till I figured out that coasting was the best option. Day
Two was very steep but short climbs and definitely needed the 32x18
combo. Middle three days, I used the 40x18 and the last two I went to
40x16. On the whole, it worked well. I could climb with most people
but lost out on the downhills. I completed the entire ride including
the century in reasonable time (for me) and while not even close to
the front of the pack, I maintained about a 14mph average.

I used the Acorn Roll bag in the back and the Acorn Rando bag in the
front. I really liked the Rando bag. It could easily hold two jackets/
warmers, tube, some tools, some food, a camera and a phone with room
to spare. It was very easy to mount and all the pockets were very easy
to get to. I cannot comment on the Roll bag since I had no mechanical
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[RBW] Re: Cycle North Carolina on a Quickbeam

[johnb]

No pushing but I did not set any land speed records on day 2
either :-)

On Oct 6, 12:37 pm, usuk2007  wrote:
> Yes sounds like a great trip. The QB is a great touring bike if you
> know the route and plan your gearing appropriately.
> I have an emergency 22t freewheel on the flip side of my hub for
> really steep stuff, but I still had to push on my last trip.
> Did you have to resort to that anywhere?
>
> On Oct 5, 11:55 pm, rcnute  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Nice job.  Sounds like loads 'o fun.
>
> > On Oct 5, 6:46 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > Just a quick update on my trip across NC that I posted a QB question
> > > about earlier. I rode the entire state on 32/40x16/18. The first two
> > > days, I rode 32x18 but on the first day on the Blue Ridge Parkway, I
> > > think I probably could have ridden the 40x18 since most of that day
> > > was straightforward minimal grade climbing. I spun out badly on the
> > > downhills till I figured out that coasting was the best option. Day
> > > Two was very steep but short climbs and definitely needed the 32x18
> > > combo. Middle three days, I used the 40x18 and the last two I went to
> > > 40x16. On the whole, it worked well. I could climb with most people
> > > but lost out on the downhills. I completed the entire ride including
> > > the century in reasonable time (for me) and while not even close to
> > > the front of the pack, I maintained about a 14mph average.
>
> > > I used the Acorn Roll bag in the back and the Acorn Rando bag in the
> > > front. I really liked the Rando bag. It could easily hold two jackets/
> > > warmers, tube, some tools, some food, a camera and a phone with room
> > > to spare. It was very easy to mount and all the pockets were very easy
> > > to get to. I cannot comment on the Roll bag since I had no mechanical
> > > problems. I got a lot of positive comments on both bags.
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[RBW] Re: Cycle North Carolina on a Quickbeam

[johnb]

Quick update with links to:
-  larger review of Cycle North Carolina 2009 ride -
http://jbusteed.typepad.com/bikeblog/2009/10/cnc-summary.html
- review of bike/equipment (Quickbeam, Acorn bags) -
http://jbusteed.typepad.com/bikeblog/2009/10/2009-bike-reviews-part-1.html

On Oct 7, 10:51 am, johnb  wrote:
> No pushing but I did not set any land speed records on day 2
> either :-)
>
> On Oct 6, 12:37 pm, usuk2007  wrote:
>
> > Yes sounds like a great trip. The QB is a great touring bike if you
> > know the route and plan your gearing appropriately.
> > I have an emergency 22t freewheel on the flip side of my hub for
> > really steep stuff, but I still had to push on my last trip.
> > Did you have to resort to that anywhere?
>
> > On Oct 5, 11:55 pm, rcnute  wrote:
>
> > > Nice job.  Sounds like loads 'o fun.
>
> > > On Oct 5, 6:46 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > > Just a quick update on my trip across NC that I posted a QB question
> > > > about earlier. I rode the entire state on 32/40x16/18. The first two
> > > > days, I rode 32x18 but on the first day on the Blue Ridge Parkway, I
> > > > think I probably could have ridden the 40x18 since most of that day
> > > > was straightforward minimal grade climbing. I spun out badly on the
> > > > downhills till I figured out that coasting was the best option. Day
> > > > Two was very steep but short climbs and definitely needed the 32x18
> > > > combo. Middle three days, I used the 40x18 and the last two I went to
> > > > 40x16. On the whole, it worked well. I could climb with most people
> > > > but lost out on the downhills. I completed the entire ride including
> > > > the century in reasonable time (for me) and while not even close to
> > > > the front of the pack, I maintained about a 14mph average.
>
> > > > I used the Acorn Roll bag in the back and the Acorn Rando bag in the
> > > > front. I really liked the Rando bag. It could easily hold two jackets/
> > > > warmers, tube, some tools, some food, a camera and a phone with room
> > > > to spare. It was very easy to mount and all the pockets were very easy
> > > > to get to. I cannot comment on the Roll bag since I had no mechanical
> > > > problems. I got a lot of positive comments on both bags.
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[RBW] Tubus rear rack recommendations

[johnb]

I have a 52 cm 650b QB that I love and have been commuting with. I am
looking for a rear rack to help with grocery shopping, etc.

Thanks in advance!
John
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[RBW] Floor pump

[johnb]

Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
will

a) last longer than 4-5 years
b) be serviceable if necessary

I am sure people have some favorites out there!

thanks!
john
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[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....

[johnb]

Acorn out of CA makes great bags and they have a handlebar bag that
affixes to the bar and you can purchase a shoulder strap for off bike.

http://acornbags.bigcartel.com/product/handlebar-bag

On Nov 11, 8:19 pm, Lesli  wrote:
> If price point is not a serious issue, try Guu-Watnabe in Tokyo:
>
> http://www.guu-watanabe.com/english.htm
>
> Bags can be purchased via paypal
>
> Some models available through wallbike.com
>
> From what I know, the shop can pretty much draw up your custom dream
> bag (send them drawings).
>
> Lesli Larson
> Eugene, OR
>
> On Nov 11, 4:58 pm, "Bill M."  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Google sez:
> > 295 Euros = 442.08700 U.S. dollars
> > Bill sez:
> > "Yowza!"
>
> > On Nov 11, 1:50 pm, Surf  wrote:
>
> > > William...This is 
> > > nice!http://www.brooksengland.com/en/News_Page.aspx?id=090929.065518.50
>
> > > SurF
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[RBW] Best fenders for a QB

[johnb]

I have a 52cm QB that I would like to replace the current single stay
SKS fenders that don't really work with the rear wheel sliding back
and forth. I could actually go on and on about their limitations...

So with the idea that the fender must be adjusted somewhat frequently
to deal with the wheel adjustments, would the two stay SKS like Riv
sells be the best choice? I am assuming that metal fenders would just
suck at this.

john
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[RBW] Re: Best fenders for a QB

[johnb]

Nice Saluki!

Yes I have sidepull/6650b config.

On Jan 9, 10:33 am, "Frederick, Steve" 
wrote:
> Hey, John-I have a 52cm Quickbeam, too!  Is yours the sidepull/650b-wheeled 
> version?  Mine is, and I'm putting SKS P-50's on it.  I've used them on my 
> Saluki and they give good coverage and a decent fenderline with 650bX38-40mm 
> tires.  I plan to either use the SKS quick release plugs in the rear or just 
> leave them a little more open than ideal and sacrifice fender line for rear 
> wheel removal capability...
>
> P-50''s are labled for either 26" or 700c wheels, so you could probably use 
> them even if yours is 700c.
>
> Here's a pic of my Saluki with P-50s on:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4091331216/
>
> It's a little short in front but otherwise it's fine.  In fact I think I'm 
> going to take these fenders for the QB and upgrade the Saluki to some 
> Berthouds or other metal fenders!
>
> Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI  
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of johnb
> Sent: Sat 1/9/2010 10:24 AM
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Subject: [RBW] Best fenders for a QB
>
> I have a 52cm QB that I would like to replace the current single stay
> SKS fenders that don't really work with the rear wheel sliding back
> and forth. I could actually go on and on about their limitations...
>
> So with the idea that the fender must be adjusted somewhat frequently
> to deal with the wheel adjustments, would the two stay SKS like Riv
> sells be the best choice? I am assuming that metal fenders would just
> suck at this.
>
> john
>
>
>
>  winmail.dat
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[RBW] Re: Best fenders for a QB

[johnb]

Anyone ever try the Soma Fab fenders?

On Jan 9, 11:42 am, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> I have track ends only one fendered bike, my Monocog -- the other fenders
> are on bikes with horizontals -- and I solved my problem with the PB
> Cascadias by simply cutting the rear short (at the leading edge) so that it
> stops just far enough aft to keep my be'hind (accent first syllable) and
> Nelson dry.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 8:24 AM, johnb  wrote:
> > I have a 52cm QB that I would like to replace the current single stay
> > SKS fenders that don't really work with the rear wheel sliding back
> > and forth. I could actually go on and on about their limitations...
>
> > So with the idea that the fender must be adjusted somewhat frequently
> > to deal with the wheel adjustments, would the two stay SKS like Riv
> > sells be the best choice? I am assuming that metal fenders would just
> > suck at this.
>
> > john
>
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[RBW] Re: Best fenders for a QB

[johnb]

Great bike! What is the front bag on your QB?

On Jan 9, 1:39 pm, Bill Gibson  wrote:
> I put Berthouds on, and they work well, but the flaring rear fender
> has the potential to trap and jam a stick or something. I had to
> carefully shave off any bolts protruding inside the fenders with a
> dremel-type grinder and hand filing to provide enough room for
> different gear combinations, and the stock combination doesn't work as
> well as my current setup with a low provided by the big cog on a White
> Industries 2-cog freewheel and the small stock chainring, and my usual
> gear with the small rear and "big" front. I cruise at 15-16 mph and go
> long. I feel like I could circle the planet on that bike and never
> break down...so long as I don't abuse the legs!
>
> Pix 
> here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/59585...@n00/3687574407/in/set-721576057...
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Esteban  wrote:
> > Well...I *do* live in San Diego!  :)  Here's another with crap fender
> > lines:
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3887418406/
>
> > I think the Woodys work very well.  Because they don't have a lip,
> > they're not going to be as effective as SKS or metal fenders in really
> > wet conditions, but they'll keep the stripe off your back and your
> > bike clean in normal conditions  They are really flexible and easy to
> > move back if you change gears on the QB.  I usually keep a British
> > Dumbbell with me if I want to move the fenders back from the stays.  I
> > took them off because I need to decide on a front rack (mini vs. M12)
> > before I drill the front fender, and I need to work on my seat-stay
> > attachment point on the Woodys too.  If the wood fenders are not
> > secured at all points, they will bounce around and when they hit the
> > bike, sound like wooden diving boards - -bing.
>
> > I have SKS 45s on the bike right now to try them out... but they are
> > harder to adjust conpared with the Woodies. They *will* keep you dry.
>
> > I would LOVE to put Honjos or Berthouds on this bike... But I just
> > can't get my head around how I'd remove the wheel or change gears.
>
> > Esteban
> > San Diego, Calif.
>
> > On Jan 9, 9:45 am, "Allingham II, Thomas J"
> >  wrote:
> >> But I notice that on Protorio's Quickbeam set, there are no other pictures 
> >> with the Woody's -- maybe they didn't work out.
>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
> >> [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, 
> >> Thomas J
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 12:38 PM
> >> To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'
> >> Subject: RE: [RBW] Best fenders for a QB
>
> >> I just put Woody's fendershttp://www.woodysfenders.comonmy Quickbeam, and 
> >> left the rear stays long so I can just pull the bottom rear of the fender 
> >> rearward (the wood is very flexible) to get the tire out.  Saw the idea 
> >> for the wood fenders to solve this problem 
> >> here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3471738520/
> >> Haven't tried it on the road yet, but in the garage it works perfectly.  
> >> These fenders look really great with Riv tweed flaps, too, as you can see 
> >> in some examples on the Woody's website gallery.
>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
> >> [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of johnb
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:25 AM
> >> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> >> Subject: [RBW] Best fenders for a QB
>
> >> I have a 52cm QB that I would like to replace the current single stay SKS 
> >> fenders that don't really work with the rear wheel sliding back and forth. 
> >> I could actually go on and on about their limitations...
>
> >> So with the idea that the fender must be adjusted somewhat frequently to 
> >> deal with the wheel adjustments, would the two stay SKS like Riv sells be 
> >> the best choice? I am assuming that metal fenders would just suck at this.
>
> >> john
>
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[RBW] Re: East Coast Riv

[johnb]

You could count me in also

52cm QB
54cm Rambouillet

john

On Jan 12, 9:39 am, Leslie  wrote:
> Whatever it ends up being, put me down for   it'd be a good thing
> to support RBW from this side of the continent
>
> -L
>
> On Jan 12, 9:33 am, Seth Vidal  wrote:
>
> > On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
>
> >  wrote:
> > > +1 for the ride suggestion, and like Michael I would love to meet up with 
> > > anyone who's considering a bike.  Current Rivs: 56cm Bombadil (in 
> > > rebuilding process), 60cm Quickbeam.  61cm Homer coming soon.
>
> > I'm also glad to let someone try out if they're looking for a riv.
> > 58cm atlantis.
>
> > > And as Seth noted when he coined the term, ECWLARBW doesn't trip lightly 
> > > off the tongue.  We need a more pronounceable acronym!
>
> > ECRD: East Coast Rivendell Diaspora
>
> > ECRA: East Coast Rivendell Ambassadors
>
> > :)
> > -sv
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[RBW] Re: Birthday Ride...on a Quickbeam

[johnb]

Beautiful bike and since it is up to 30 today here I am a bit jealous
of your ride...

What type of fenders are those? It looks like you modified the back
one and added a mudflap.

On Jan 12, 3:35 am, "Robert F. Harrison"  wrote:
> Today (1/11) was my 52nd birthday which, quite frankly, seems unbelievable.
> Still it's true. :-) I treated myself to a sunset ride on the waterfront
> here and I just had to take a few shots of my Quickbeam. I'm sorry they
> aren't better but I only had my iPhone with me. It started as a quick check
> ride to see if I'd banished a creaking sound and then became a couple of
> miles, then a couple miles more, then...well I won't say it was the longest
> ride I've ever taken, but it was certainly pretty.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157623069404241/
>
> It was a very pleasant evening here in Honolulu and I'm really quite
> grateful to have ended up at 52 able to ride lovely bikes like this.
>
> This QB was my Xmas/BD present to myself this year...I wonder what I'll get
> next year? :-)
>
> Aloha! Bob
>
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[RBW] Re: Swift Industries Panniers

[johnb]

Ray,

I have the rear panniers in waxed cotton and I would heartily
recommend them. They are very well built, waterproof (at least in the
one storm they have been in), and quite stylish. Martina and Jason
were great to work with.

john

On Oct 19, 1:14 pm, Ray  wrote:
> It was a recent post by another list member that coaxed me over to
> Swift Industries where I found the Mini- panniers in waxed canvas.  I
> really like the style and the versatile design.  Does anyone else on
> this list have any first-hand experience or knowledge about these
> products, particularly the waxed canvas models?  Any other comments
> also appreciated.  Here's the link:
>
> http://swiftindustries.wordpress.com/choose-your-colors/new-mini-pann...

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[RBW] Re: 650b Rambouillet

[johnb]

I have a 54cm that the toe clip thing has occurred enough that I am
curious if this might actually work.

On Jan 13, 2:03 pm, Larry Powers  wrote:
> I think my spring project is to get 32 mm tires working on my Rambouillet by 
> changing the current Shimano brakes for Tektro R538's.  If I can get this to 
> work then the Rambouillet would be everything I need in a bike.  I currently 
> run 32mm Pasellas on my Quickbeam and for general purpose use they are great.
>
> Larry Powers
>
> Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
>
> Subject: [RBW] 650b Rambouillet
> From: rthrstrum...@gmail.com
> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:17:29 -0800
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b 
> conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone let me 
> know if this is not true.
>
> Larry Powers
> [lots of replies, mostly that it's not possible, or not desirable...]
>
> Larry:
>
> I did this with my 68cm Redwood (functionally identical to the Rambouillet), 
> because I found that 40-42 mm Hetres would fit. This makes the drop 
> equivalent to a 21-23 mm tire -- not that different from the 28mm tire around 
> which the Ram was built. I also ride 175mm cranks on this bike, and sometimes 
> pedal through corners. Not a big deal, no problems with pedal strike. I did 
> the conversion because 32mm tires with fenders simply aren't big enough for 
> my 190lbs and commuting load and the terrible, terrible streets here. The 
> Hetres make a huge difference. I also find that  I like the handling of the 
> bike better with these much wider tires, and that it's more comfortable, 
> although the bike is so comfortable with narrower tires to begin with that 
> for this reason alone the change wasn't necessary. There's also a lot more 
> fender clearance with the Hetres on this bike -- I kept having to readjust my 
> anonymous old Japanese metal fenders when I was running 700C/32s.
>
> So I think the change might be quite helpful for anyone who needs much wider 
> tires, and probably not necessary for others. It just depends on your weight 
> and local road conditions.
>
> One caveat: I do find that the greater diameter of 700C/37mm Paselas causes 
> them to handle gaps in the pavement and potholes (the ones one can't avoid) 
> better than the 650Bs, even with Hetres - this even while the Hetres are 
> otherwise more comfortable. (I say "I find.." because this is simply an 
> impression -- others undoubtedly have other impressions) Somehow the larger 
> diameter wheels feel more proportional to me, at 6'6"/190, and to the height 
> of my bike.
>
> Art
> Tacoma
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[RBW] FS: Sidi Giau SPD bike shoes - 43

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They were worn 1 season and come with SuperFeet inserts. $40 +
shipping.
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[RBW] Favorite shoes

[johnb]

In the new Riv Reader, Grant notes four shoes that he liked for
riding. The Dromartis look great but are probably out of my budget...
For comfort, my favorites with a pair of single strap Carnac's that I
bought on sale in the mid-90s that continue to this day on someone
else's feet along with the rest of the bike. Unfortunately for me, I
don't use Look style pedals anymore so I have been searching for the
best SPD and 'regular' shoes since then. I can tell you a lot of
brands I don't like but I have not found anything that is really
comfortable for day/week long rides.

Thoughts?

Best Regards,
john busteed
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[RBW] Re: Rainy Day Rack Job Was: Rack on Rambouillet

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I also have the Acorn Rambo front bag and a Mark's Mini Rack and the
combo works excellent!

On Jan 25, 7:36 am, MichaelH  wrote:
> I have a Mark's Mini Rack and an Acorn bag on my Rambouillet.  Works
> great.
> Michael
>
> On Jan 24, 10:50 pm, Esteban  wrote:
>
>
>
> > The Acorn bag needs a front rack, which the Ram doesn't have braze-ons
> > for.
>
> > Riv is coming out with a Sackville rando bag that mounts to the
> > h'bars.  It's been briefly discussed here, but I"d wait till the
> > official word comes out, which should be soon,
>
> > Esteban
> > San Diego, Calif.
>
> > On Jan 24, 1:43 pm, Bruce  wrote:
>
> > > All this talk about Ram racking got me out in the garage, since it is 
> > > raining to beat the band here in central AL today. I put a V-O 
> > > constructeur rear rack on my Saluki, and am pretty happy with the result. 
> > > Too crummy to take it outside for pictures, but it looks nice with 
> > > Baggins  L'il Loafer in front, Baggins Keven bag under the seat and the 
> > > rack (which will hold bigger bags when needed, or stuff on its top.
>
> > > Installation was pretty straightforward. I used some faucet washers to 
> > > dampen any vibration on the screws passing through the fender.
>
> > > Tailwinds
>
> > > bruce

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[RBW] Re: Cross Levers Only?

[johnb]

If you do this, I would love to see pictures of it.

john

On Feb 18, 6:54 am, Marty  wrote:
> So I'm thinking out loud here: Any reason not to set up some noodles
> with cross levers up top and tandem stoker levers where normal brake
> levers would be? Could even combine that with thumbies for an ultra
> compact command center, and avoid those long wrap-around cables from
> bar-end shifters that seem to always interfere with a rando bag out
> front. I like the idea of varied positions on the noodles, but would
> like to eliminate redundant braking and use the cross levers alone -
> not as interrupters. Only down side I suppose is in emergencies when
> you happen to be in the drops, or riding the hoods. Any other reasons
> not to try this set up?
>
> Marty

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[RBW] FS: 170mm TA pro-vis cranks

[johnb]

Bought from Velo-Orange last February. Two inner chain rings: 28 and
34. The set is a year old and probably has about 2000 miles on it (28
chain ring).  $225 + $10 to ship in CONUS.

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[RBW] Re: FS: 170mm TA pro-vis cranks

[johnb]

sold.

On Feb 28, 8:26 pm, johnb  wrote:
> Bought from Velo-Orange last February. Two inner chain rings: 28 and
> 34. The set is a year old and probably has about 2000 miles on it (28
> chain ring).  $225 + $10 to ship in CONUS.

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS - Observations - Longish Post

[johnb]

It was my first NAHBS so maybe I was looking at it with different
eyes. There were definitely some over the top bikes there and some
racing bikes that did not interest me at all. But I got to see a lot
of bikes that I have seen pictures of and heard described in BQ or on
the web. ANT, Capricorn, Clockworks (sharing the booth with
Capricorn), Cielo (they were showing their bike from the Oregon
Manifest), Bilenky, Velo-Orange, Peter Mooney, and Banjo Brothers
stood out amongst the crowd. I found a builder right here in Baltimore
that I did not even know existed.

It looked like a good crowd on Saturday. In the afternoon it was
downright crowded in some of the booths. I thought that the Capricorn
rack/Bailey bag works bag was a great commuter/errand set up. Dromarti
was there with their beautiful classic cycling shoes. Lucky for me
they were just showing them...

I really enjoyed the show.

john

On Mar 1, 9:26 am, Marty  wrote:
> Agree with your thoughts Scott. There was plenty of good stuff there.
> Real good stuff. I understand why a show environment demands a glam
> factor well above the bar, and I was pleased to see some builders
> including some of the more grounded examples of their work in the mix.
> It was a little bunched up in many booths, and that made it more
> difficult to appreciate the good stuff when it was found -- but that's
> show biz. I'll be checking web sites for a more intimate look at what
> I may have missed.
>
> On Mar 1, 9:16 am, "Scott G."  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Dinucci won best lugged bike, simple long point lugs, very well
> > executed.
>
> > Tom Kellog had an elegantly detailed rando bike, well thought out
> > version
> > of a decaleur integrated into the rack, with a locking q/r.
>
> > Not every lugged bike was channeling Hetchins, I look on the bikes
> > as masterpieces in the old sense of the word, showing what they can
> > do,
> > with a bit of show to catch the eye of the punters. Not what you would
> > order for an everyday bike.
>
> > I came home from the show to the Bicycling mag buyers guide.
> > Think of someone has been looking at Bicycling for their view
> > of what a bike is, vs. what they see at NAHBS. That there is
> > a world of bikes that is not defined by lighter/stiffer than last
> > years bike. To see the wonderful diversity of peoples vision
> > of bikes, that is what makes the show for me.

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[RBW] FS: Riv hat

[johnb]

I have a wool Rivendell cycling hat in orange. Very cool looking but
does not fit my fat head. $15 covers hat and shipping to CONUS.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Riv hat

[johnb]

I believe this has been sold.

On Mar 4, 12:17 pm, johnb  wrote:
> I have a wool Rivendell cycling hat in orange. Very cool looking but
> does not fit my fat head. $15 covers hat and shipping to CONUS.

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[RBW] Can you get a light wool pullover into a saddlesack XS?

[johnb]

Along with tools and a tube or two?

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[RBW] Re: Spring 2010 VBQ on the way

[johnb]

You can with an iPad :-)

On Apr 6, 6:50 pm, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> On Mon, 2010-04-05 at 21:27 -0700, doug peterson wrote:
> > Paper is good.  It's wonderful to find BQ drop thru the mail slot, a
> > bit like Christmas but 4X per year.  An e-mail notice that "your new
> > BQ is now available in PDF" wouldn't be the same.  Your current mix
> > and balance of topics suits me.  I've learned a lot of interesting
> > stuff reading BQ.
>
> Can't read a PDF in bed or in the bathroom.

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[RBW] Tektro CR720 canti brakes

[johnb]

Anyone have experience with these? Do they interfere with a rear/front
rack? Good/suck? I am assuming since Riv carries them that they do not
suck but would like other opinions.

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[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 canti brakes

[johnb]

Alas, I was not able to keep the rear one because of bag rub...  I
could have screwed with it more but chose not to.


On Jun 23, 5:27 pm, Ginz  wrote:
> I, too, am a CR720 convert.  I find that the straddle carrier must be
> set fairly high with drop levers, and will clear a mini front rack and
> fender.   With flat-bar mtb levers, the straddle carrier must go even
> higher.  I'm using koolstop Mountain pads.
>
> Occasionally I get some shudder in front, but I haven't even tried to
> address that yet.   I would recommend these to anyone.

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[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x35

[johnb]

Used for about 100 miles. $80 for the pair shipped/OBO

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[RBW] FS: Tubus Vega rack

[johnb]

Bought from Peter White in the spring. $80 including shipping.

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tubus_racks.asp#Luna (Vega is the next
one down with no link).

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[RBW] FS: 700c x 40 Berthoud stainless fenders

[johnb]

I have a pair of one-year old fenders + mounting hardware that I am
interested in selling. $25 + $10 to ship assuming continental US.

I had them on my 54cm Rambouillet but they don't travel so well but
the rest of the bike does.
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[RBW] Re: FS: 700c x 40 Berthoud stainless fenders

[johnb]

These have been drilled to fit my bike so your bike should be close to
the same size or you are going to need to drill new holes in the
fenders which for most people would be a deal breaker.

On Jul 20, 8:33 am, johnb  wrote:
> I have a pair of one-year old fenders + mounting hardware that I am
> interested in selling. $25 + $10 to ship assuming continental US.
>
> I had them on my 54cm Rambouillet but they don't travel so well but
> the rest of the bike does.
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[RBW] Re: FS: 700c x 40 Berthoud stainless fenders

[johnb]

sold

On Jul 21, 3:24 pm, johnb  wrote:
> These have been drilled to fit my bike so your bike should be close to
> the same size or you are going to need to drill new holes in the
> fenders which for most people would be a deal breaker.
>
> On Jul 20, 8:33 am, johnb  wrote:
>
> > I have a pair of one-year old fenders + mounting hardware that I am
> > interested in selling. $25 + $10 to ship assuming continental US.
>
> > I had them on my 54cm Rambouillet but they don't travel so well but
> > the rest of the bike does.
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[RBW] Re: brand V bags

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I really liked it also but am wondering if the straps attaching the
the brakes would be irritating in the long run.

On Jul 28, 12:00 pm, JoelMatthews  wrote:
> The Bar Box has my attention.  I am putting together my latest touring
> bike (an odd obsession of mine).
>
> I was going to use my Ortlieb Ultimate 5 handlebar bag.  It is nice,
> but using it requires you to install a mount on the stem and leave it
> there. On shorter rides when you don't necessarily need a handlebar
> bag, you always have the mount to look at.   If you want to use the
> bag on another bike, it needs to have its own mount.
>
> The cotton velcro straps on the Bar Box are a low tech but very handy
> solution.
>
> On Jul 27, 5:48 pm, J L  wrote:
>
>
>
> > For those of us who have been waiting: Two bags in stock on the riv website,
> > not front page yet but I am sure they will cycle on to it.  I remember
> > seeing a prototype for a third one  so I bet there is another on the way.
> > Check out the pics under "bags and racks".
>
> > I would like to point out the irony of the brand v seat bag hanging from a
> > Brooks saddle.  :)
> > I bet no one had a non leather saddle to hang it from anyway.
>
> > They did excellent work as always.
>
> > .
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[RBW] Carradice Barley bag in green - $50 shipped

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The bag was purchased last summer from Wallingford Bikes and is in
good shape. I am going with a smaller bag.
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[RBW] Re: Carradice Barley bag in green - $50 shipped

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sold.

On Aug 5, 10:30 am, johnb  wrote:
> The bag was purchased last summer from Wallingford Bikes and is in
> good shape. I am going with a smaller bag.
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[RBW] Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

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I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

Yes fall ride.

On Aug 16, 10:31 pm, "J. Burkhalter"  wrote:
> Are you considering the Cycle North Carolina fall ride?
>
> -Jay
> Denver, CO
>
> On Aug 16, 7:23 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
>
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
standard set-up in front.

On Aug 17, 10:53 am, Bill Connell  wrote:
> On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
>
> Nah, no rocks. Local rider Ken Yokanovich raced the TransIowa on his
> fixed Quickbeam (350 miles, 1/2 or more gravel). Load and gear right
> for the terrain and you'll be fine.
>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

FWIW, I will have a small tool bag in back and a Berthoud handlebar
bag in front. Probably 3lbs of gear plus my fat ass... I am carrying a
camera, phone, wallet, and any 'fall' gear that gets stripped off in
the afternoon. Probably not more than 3 lbs total.

On Aug 18, 5:11 pm, Dave Craig  wrote:
> I hope it's ok if I weigh in here, I just bought a Quickbeam and I'm
> interested in this discussion.
>
> In touring, I've found the low end to be the limitation and the
> dividing line between pain and pleasure. So much depends on your
> fitness, the terrain and the weight you will be carrying as well as
> your tolerance for walking instead of riding. If it was me (and it
> will be soon) I would pack my proposed gear, load up the bike and then
> try riding for the day in similar terrain. I'd then gear the bike
> based on the results of my "experiment."
>
> Looks to me like you are already geared pretty low with the 32/22. The
> stock cranks will accommodate rings down to a 34/24 and you have a
> total of about 8t in dropout adjustability to work with. So, the
> widest/lowest range you could get would be 34/26 with a 22t in back -
> that's about 42 and 32 gear inches. As a point of comparison, for my
> loaded touring on a geared bike, I shoot for a low of around 20" for
> long days with lots of hills although I find that I deal with most of
> the hills with gearing in the 30's (again, with a full touring load).
> It seems like you could certainly gear low enough to do the job while
> protecting your knees, as long as you pack light. Pack really light
> and you could gear higher so that you are not a spinning fool on the
> flats!
>
> I hope that's helpful. I'm looking forward to hearing about your tour.
>
> Dave
>
> On Aug 18, 12:24 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
> > standard set-up in front.
>
> > On Aug 17, 10:53 am, Bill Connell  wrote:
>
> > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > > > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
>
> > > Nah, no rocks. Local rider Ken Yokanovich raced the TransIowa on his
> > > fixed Quickbeam (350 miles, 1/2 or more gravel). Load and gear right
> > > for the terrain and you'll be fine.
>
> > > --
> > > Bill Connell
> > > St. Paul, MN
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

I did the ride last year on my Rambouillet and it was fine. I was
thinking about getting a 18t or 16t and have the REI boys swap it out
once we are out of the mountains on day 2 (assuming it is like last
year where the first day started hilly and then was rolling and day 2
was all rolling).

I am going to take it on a 40-50 mile ride this weekend and see how it
goes.

On Aug 19, 9:19 pm, Ray Shine  wrote:
> This is an interesting thread.  I just today took my Quickbeam in for a 
> re-gearing prior to a ride I am planning in mountainous country.  I requested 
> that she be rigged up in a manner similar to the combination suggested by 
> Dave Craig. 
>
> Box Dog Bikes in San Francisco is going to do the job.  I had to make an 
> appointment two weeks out because parts needed to be ordered, but once I get 
> the bike there and back, I'll report again. 
>
> I currently have the stock chain wheels up front, and run a White Industries 
> 18/16 duo freewheel on the rear, with a White Ind. 20 free on the flip side.  
> This combination has suited my riding style very well over the last few 
> years, and I rarely flip into the 20 tooth, and almost as rarely hang the 
> chain over the rear 16.  I'd say that 80% of my QB riding here and in Marin 
> and the peninsula is done in the 40x18.
>
> For the trip I have planned I know that I will need lower gears, so I ordered 
> a 34/26 set for chain rings, and am switching out the White Industries 20 
> tooth for a 22, which is the part on order.  I am going lightly loaded with 
> rear panniers only, MKS touring pedals and PowerGrip straps attached thereto, 
> no fenders, and a set of new Jack Brown blue labels. 
>
> I'm looking forward to the trip.  I know how much climbing I will have in 
> Nevada, and likewise know how slow I'll be on the straight and levels, such 
> as they are.  Anyway, I was originally planning on riding this trip on my 
> Romulus, but decided to try it on the QB instead.  I just hope the weather 
> holds. I'll keep everyone posted…
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Wed, 8/19/09, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
>
> From: PATRICK MOORE 
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 5:43 PM
>
> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 1:24 PM, johnb  wrote:
>
> Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
>
> standard set-up in front.
>
> On Aug 17, 10:53 am, Bill Connell  wrote:
>
> > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
>
> Do let us know how it goes, and what your gearing was, and how it worked. I 
> ride all fixed all the time (except off road where it is ss) but mostly 
> shortish urban and suburban routes. I've toyed with the idea of longer and 
> loaded rides fixed, and I've thought that, if I undertook such a ride, I'd 
> want a double ring and double cog setup, so that I could get, say, a 67 or 70 
> " cruising gear from, say, a 44X18 or 17, and have a bailout gear from a 
> 38X24 or 43" or 36X23 or 42" gear. 
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

Clive,

I just started to follow your blog. Great blog and great writeup for
your trip.  Off topic but you still like your Acorn bag?

john

On Aug 21, 12:19 am, Ray Shine  wrote:
> Curious what pedal/shoe combo you used on this tour.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Thu, 8/20/09, usuk2007  wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007 
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: "RBW Owners Bunch" 
> Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 9:03 PM
>
> The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
> England on mine, go for it!
>
> http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
>
> On Aug 16, 9:23 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

[johnb]

You have a great blog. I really liked the writeup on the Acorn bag.

On Aug 21, 12:03 am, usuk2007  wrote:
> The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
> England on mine, go for it!
>
> http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
>
> On Aug 16, 9:23 pm, johnb  wrote:
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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[RBW] Quickbeam brake question

[johnb]

I have a new 52cm QB that comes with Silver sidepull brakes. When I
apply the rear brake, I get a heavy vibration throughout the frame/
seat.

I have
- checked the brakes installation and it seems fine.
- cleaned the rim
- checked toe-in

Thoughts? Anyone else run into this with a small frame?
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[RBW] Re: QB on NYT

[johnb]

will let you know how practical after I get mine and try it for a week
or so.

On Aug 26, 12:50 am, William Henderson 
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/business/smallbusiness/23venture.ht...
>
> Looks like a cool bag maker as well.  I like that some of her bags
> have purse straps so you can take your bag of stuff with you when you
> lock up outside.
>
> wc.
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[RBW] FS: Berthoud Model 22 Front bag/Velo-Orange Decaleur and a Baggins Banana Bag

[johnb]

The Berthoud bag is 1 year old with slightly faded black exterior and
some grease marks and missing the elastic hold-down on the top flap.
It comes with a Velo-Orange decaleur. I am looking for $150 including
shipping.

I also have a baggins banana bag that is probably 3 years old. I am
looking for $40 including shipping.

I have some pictures here - http://bit.ly/1KfuwY
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[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud Model 22 Front bag/Velo-Orange Decaleur and a Baggins Banana Bag

[johnb]

that was fast. everything is gone.

On Sep 10, 8:41 pm, johnb  wrote:
> The Berthoud bag is 1 year old with slightly faded black exterior and
> some grease marks and missing the elastic hold-down on the top flap.
> It comes with a Velo-Orange decaleur. I am looking for $150 including
> shipping.
>
> I also have a baggins banana bag that is probably 3 years old. I am
> looking for $40 including shipping.
>
> I have some pictures here -http://bit.ly/1KfuwY
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[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

[johnb]

Classic Shaving - great shaving supplies for a retrogrouch shave
http://bit.ly/HsG9M
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[RBW] FS: 2 Nitto touring bottle cages

[johnb]

I have 2 Nitto Touring bottle cages for sale. They were purchased  two
years ago. I would like to sell them as a package for $35 + shipping.
They are $45 new each.

Thanks
john
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[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Nitto touring bottle cages

[johnb]

done

On Sep 8, 1:37 pm, Eric Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
> --Eric
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> On Sep 8, 2008, at 10:30 AM, johnb wrote:
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>
>
> > I have 2 Nitto Touring bottle cages for sale. They were purchased  two
> > years ago. I would like to sell them as a package for $35 + shipping.
> > They are $45 new each.
>
> > Thanks
> > john
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[RBW] Saddlebags and smaller bikes

[johnb]

I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26" wheels with 
a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and 
the saddle sack is medium, the bag rubs back and forth throughout the ride 
against the fender. When I put a rear rack on, it silences the bag but also 
cuts 30% of its capacity out since it gets a bit smushed... For the moment, 
I am tolerating the back and forth but there are days it bugs the — well 
lets just say it gets on my nerves.

So my question, are there good canvas saddlebags that hold tools, tube, 
sunscreen and assorted sundries that will fit in my frame?

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[RBW] Re: Saddlebags and smaller bikes

[johnb]

sorry I have a small saddle sack and it still rubs.

On Thursday, June 7, 2012 1:26:55 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
>
> I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26" wheels with 
> a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and 
> the saddle sack is medium, the bag rubs back and forth throughout the ride 
> against the fender. When I put a rear rack on, it silences the bag but also 
> cuts 30% of its capacity out since it gets a bit smushed... For the moment, 
> I am tolerating the back and forth but there are days it bugs the — well 
> lets just say it gets on my nerves.
>
> So my question, are there good canvas saddlebags that hold tools, tube, 
> sunscreen and assorted sundries that will fit in my frame?
>

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[RBW] 52cm Silver Quickbeam for sale in Sacramento

[johnb]

650B?

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Re: [RBW] 650b Atlantis?

[johnb]

Anyone ever do it with a smaller one? I have a 52...

Though I just got the Compass 26" tires. They ride amazingly well.


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[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

[johnb]

Patrick, 

I have a melon head (7 1/2) and love Rothera Cycling hats 
- http://www.rotheracycling.com

Great fit, look good, pretty rain resistant, well made (used to be in 
Philly and now located in Austin). I have three. Two thumbs way up.

john

On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 2:11:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> "Best" in reference to the following criteria, in order of their 
> importance to ME:
>
> 1. Stay on very large head with a lot of thick hair. (Riv caps don't stay 
> on well -- too shallow? When I had a pony tail, I'd add a loop behind to go 
> under the tail, this acting as an anchor. I no longer have a 'tail, but I 
> do have long hair.)
> 2. Short bill. (I do fold the bills to shorten them, but would prefer not 
> to. My customs have 4 cm bills, which is about right. Riv caps have bills 
> way too long.)
> 3. Well made -- thickish, absorbent fabric, good elastic, good seams. (RIv 
> is good here.)
> 4. Sightly (as opposed to unsightly); defined as a happy mean between 
> excessively tweedish and excessively roady-ish (ancient team logos and 
> colors are great; Molteni outstanding). (Riv is good here, but would prefer 
> more variety in logo.)
> 5. Not yuppie priced. (RIv good here.)
>
> I've used Rivs, customs (little package dot com) and Nashbar's retros 
> (Molteni!) as well as Walz (their winter cap is great; not so much their 
> summer ones -- don't stay on my head! The Nashbars are the best (for me) so 
> far, but they are rather cheaply made.
>
> Anything giving 1 thru 3 is worth considering.
>
> Thanks.
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[RBW] FS: Swift Little Dear

[johnb]

I have a moderately used Swift Industries Little Dear that does not fit on 
my smallish Atlantis with a rear rack. I am asking $40 shipped to CONUS. 
Pictures are here 
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