[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

I'm reading between the lines here but it seems to me that the chart indicates an old fat guy can ride a bike frame meant for a lighter rider if he is a careful rider, which I am. ( I understand the liability thing too) I have several thousand miles on a glued steel and aluminum frame from a maker

[RBW] Re: Modified An-Atomica Titanico

Your lacing job looks great! The laced SA looks like a wider, cut out version of a Swift (Swifts look great IMO). Congrats on having the nerve to take a drill to such a pricey saddle. I have had my SA Titanico Watershed for a couple of weeks now, and I find myself thinking about exactly the sam

[RBW] Re: wool clothing repair?

on 1/17/09 9:09 PM, b hamon at periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: > > I have a vintage wool warmup suit from the 70's in surprisingly good > condition. I wear the [trainer] top regularly as a sweater; the tights not so > much. However, the tights are showing wear at the crotch seam and I'd like to >

[RBW] wool clothing repair?

I have a vintage wool warmup suit from the 70's in surprisingly good condition. I wear the [trainer] top regularly as a sweater; the tights not so much. However, the tights are showing wear at the crotch seam and I'd like to know if someone out there offers a professional repair service for woo

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

I have a Ram, and love it - absolutely. Its Grant-designed, fast, versatile, sharp, quick, and nimble in ways that my 650B Protovelo isn't. I would hope the Rom/Ram would stay in the line-up, but Jim has a good point. Roadies - or folks shopping for a "road" bike, think these are just old (ever

[RBW] Re: Nighttime Ride Videos

He showed up with an el cheapo headlight and a barely visible blinky, but it *was* his first nighttime ride. We all gave him plenty of advice, and he said we would be going to the bike shop the next day to stock up. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Jan 1

[RBW] Re: Rivs & Mac's

John: Thanks for the heads up. Did not think of that at all. I will make some calls. On Jan 17, 9:49 pm, "John Speare" wrote: > On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > >  I could  give my All-Rounder to a homeless guy but it wouldn't really > > work any > > > better for hi

[RBW] Re: Rivs & Mac's

On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > I could give my All-Rounder to a homeless guy but it wouldn't really > work any > > better for him than giving him an inexpensive, used-but-serviceable > > mountain bike. > > That is exactly the problem I am running into with my redunda

[RBW] Re: Nighttime Ride Videos

Yes, but when you are alone or the last one in the line...you want annoying so the cars will notice you IMHO On Jan 17, 10:00 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:  That one > on the left is *really* annoying. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Modified An-Atomica Titanico

If you haven't tried one, or if you have, and like many, found the saddle splayed a bit in the center, I had experienced the same. Note how it had lost its 'figure', as compared with a Brooks B-17CS: http://flickr.com/photos/sea-fisherman/3205439336/ I stitched it up (it is, BTW, the WC model):

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

Saying this bike is the Ram is missing the point--Aaron has a Rom, and writes the RB is noticeably zippier. Having had both a Rom and an RB-1, I would have to agree. My Rom just never felt very sprightly. Eric On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > I fully concur with Patrick

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Riv Rambouillet and parts

Ugh. Why couldn't you have posted this 3 weeks ago? Just my size. I'm building a Saluki up myself. Can I just say how much I hate putting this thing together? Not fun at all, particularly the fenders and racks. I'd rather just have yours :-) John On Jan 17, 3:35 pm, "Brian Griffith" wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

I'm not saying that such a bike would be undesirable, just that it would have a lot of competition in the market, and it would be hard to sell. A few years ago, we sold Atlantis and Rambouillet/Romulus side by side. Atlantis outsold the Ramb/Rom probably 2:1. I seem to recall reading Riv sales fig

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > There are a lot of road bikes for 25 mm tires on the market. If Riv > was to get into that market, they'd be in the position of having to > justify the product in a sea of lighter bikes that cost less.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

On Sat, 2009-01-17 at 15:24 -0800, David Faller wrote: > That's what I was thinking. Rambouillete was made in Japan. I think up until now only the Bleriot has been made in Taiwan. The Romulus, although Japanese, is probably closer to what Chris describes. The Ram doesn't exactly have "understa

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

That's what I was thinking. - Original Message - From: Chris To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates Wasn't that called the Rambouillet? On Jan 17, 1:23 pm, James Warren wrote: > Patri

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

Wasn't that called the Rambouillet? On Jan 17, 1:23 pm, James Warren wrote: > Patrick, I agree. I think the Rivendell offerings are amazing, but nothing is > perfect. If it were possible, I would love if Rivendell added just one more > bike to their line-up, basically one like the Heron road,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

There are a lot of road bikes for 25 mm tires on the market. If Riv was to get into that market, they'd be in the position of having to justify the product in a sea of lighter bikes that cost less. The current Riv models are not aimed at the weight-weenie roadie crowd, and have less competition as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

I fully concur with Patrick and James. I've recently come into possession of an old RB-2 (a hand-me-down from a generous friend). By Rivendell's high standards, the lugwork is kind of cheap in comparison. But, man, does that bike smoke! As the proud owner of a Romulus, my allegiance has been slow

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 2:23 PM, James Warren wrote: > Patrick, I agree. I think the Rivendell offerings are amazing, but > nothing is perfect. If it were possible, I would love if Rivendell added > just one more bike to their line-up, basically one like the Heron road, with > that sport geometry

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

Patrick, I agree. I think the Rivendell offerings are amazing, but nothing is perfect. If it were possible, I would love if Rivendell added just one more bike to their line-up, basically one like the Heron road, with that sport geometry you mention, and nice understated looks and a resonably low

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

With the not-so-recent proliferation of high bars, retentionless pedals, fat tires, load capacity, and so on, does Riv have any model that in basic theme if not details corresponds to the RB-1, that is, a decently priced, unpretentious, well performing sport bike? My last Riv was '03 and it as well

[RBW] FS: 62cm Riv Rambouillet and parts

Hello all, For sale, my 62cm Riv Rambouillet, orange. Beautiful condition, fully framesavered & waxed. Shows some scratches from being ridden but no dings, etc. Currently fully built with the following parts. Available as frame/fork/hs or complete. All prices OBO, not including shipping. Thanks,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

on 1/17/09 10:56 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: > It'd be nice if there was a way on the website to see what things have > changed or been added recently. It'd be convenient for knowing about > things like this. They've been pretty good about giving updates in the two columns, both of

[RBW] Virtual Bike Lane

Hello All- I don't know if this is old news or not, but check out this interesting lighting scheme: I'm pretty sure it would get drivers' attention. Cheers- Mike in frigid So. Boston, Mass --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this me

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM, James Warren wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=none > > Note the Quickbeam and the new Which Bike For What Chart. I like it. > > Atlantis/Ram/Rom/Redwood: that's so 2003. Things change - embrace it. > > Now it's Atlantis/Homer/

[RBW] Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=none Note the Quickbeam and the new Which Bike For What Chart. I like it. Atlantis/Ram/Rom/Redwood: that's so 2003. Things change - embrace it. Now it's Atlantis/Homer/Sam/Bombadil/Betty/QB The new regime has more versatility than the

[RBW] Re: Nighttime Ride Videos

On Fri, 2009-01-16 at 19:25 -0800, Eric Norris wrote: > From a club ride last night: > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTJPigW-WYE > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbVbkcZsz4 > In that second one, it's easy to see the truth of Pamela Blalock's constant criticism of blinkies as voiced o

[RBW] Re: Any opinions on Sachs shifters?

Thanks for the links. I chickened out on the bike in the end, or at least for now, until I find out in a few weeks if I'm getting paid this year. On Jan 16, 3:57 am, fenderbender wrote: > Not sure what you would gain, but you could keep the parts as is and > just convert the leavers. The Ergo br

[RBW] Re: Nighttime Ride Videos

Fellow in the back in the second video MAY have had a light clipped to his jacket, but he sure wasn't very visible. Scary! Dr. Bill On Jan 16, 10:25 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > From a club ride last night: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTJPigW-WYE > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbVbkcZ

[RBW] Re: Call for Bicycle Photos & Descriptionn

I'd like to thank you and everyone that contributes! Visit regularly and look forward to every new update. Think it should be considered as a cultural accomplishment and it's importance can't be over estimate! Please do continue adding more articles, RR and others. I'll join my modest steel bike-h

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Delivered!

I believe it's an automotive double-face trim tape of some kind. Very strong stuff. And don't worry about some dentist coming along and ripping off your badge, it took some real effort to work the floss up and down the badge, but then again I don't floss every day. Good news is that I'll likely ne

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Delivered!

I believe it's an automotive double-face trim tape of some kind. Very strong stuff. And don't worry about some dentist coming along and ripping off your badge, it took some real effort to work the floss up and down the badge, but then again I don't flos every day. Good news is that I'll likely nev

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Delivered!

What do you use to glue one? Rene valbu...@ix.netcom.com EarthLink Revolves Around You. > [Original Message] > From: k5osx > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Date: 1/16/2009 10:52:26 PM > Subject: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Delivered! > > > > > On Jan 16, 7:51 am, Marty wrote: > > Thanks to a hot tip from Ke