[RBW] Do Pacenti Quasi-Motos fit on a Bleriot?

yea or nea -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Orr Springs Road, Mendocino County

Looks like an Acorn Bag... On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > Eric: > > > > Nice photos. New front bag? Looks good, what is it? > > > > I’ve lived here all my life and California still amazes me in springtime. > Headed to San Francisco on Friday to start a coastal tour so

[RBW] Re: To Sell Or Not To Sell With DirtDrops?

Thanks John: The problem I see with selling the parts off separately is the real fear of being stuck with a frame that no one will want, and I won't have room for; to that end, I'm going to have to sell the bike as is-- except for the handlebars (unless I think they'll help me sell it!) eBay has

[RBW] Re: Nitto Rando Bar dimensions?

Based on Douglas Brooks' enthusiastic endorsements I used Nitto Randonneur Bars on my Romulus for ~2 years, liked them just fine. The Rando bars were good but for me didn't offer any significant advantages over the Nitto Noodles. I've put Noodles on my Riv Custom mainly because I think they

[RBW] Re: Bottom bracket and the Bleriot

I just got finished building my Bleriot. I installed a Sugino 48/34 double on a 110 bb. When the chain was crossed from small ring in front to small cog in rear, the chain would rub on the inside of the large front ring. I know you should not do cross chaining, but that was the case with this in

[RBW] Re: Orr Springs Road, Mendocino County

Eric: Nice photos. New front bag? Looks good, what is it? I've lived here all my life and California still amazes me in springtime. Headed to San Francisco on Friday to start a coastal tour south. Getting excited. dougP _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mail

[RBW] Gloves have been claimed

What I said. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM Professional Resumes. Contact resumespecialt...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Orr Springs Road, Mendocino County

Nice --- bike, route, and leg musculature. What is that handlebar bag? And what is the headlight? What gear do you use for an extended 10% grade? What is all that green stuff? Patrick Moore, who is still a gear nerd even though he has only one per bike, now, in sandy and dry Albuquerque, NM On We

[RBW] Orr Springs Road, Mendocino County

At the suggestion of another member of this list, I headed out Orr Springs Road from the city of Ukiah tonight. I didn't have time to get too far, but I made it about 12 miles from town--a long climb that included (according to the signs) 4 miles of 10% grade. Photos are here: http://www.f

[RBW] Re: Ribbit Brake little thingys

On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Esteban wrote: > > I'm planning on swapping between Albatross bars and Noodles on my > Protovelo, and four little pieces of metal would make it a lot > easier. > > I have Ribbit brakes on this bike, which I love, and like other low- > profile Mafac-look-a-likes, t

[RBW] Re: HTA question

Here's how I see it. You can't have a steep head angle, a short top tube and room for wide tires with fenders all at the same time lest the tire hit the down tube, or at least be too prone to hitting the rider's feet. So, Salukis and Sams have shallow head angles and long top tubes to accomodate

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

One time on a camping trip, my (the young teenaged) daughter tried to force a shift too late on a steep little pitch and bent a chain link. She was pretty upset and thought she'd be walking back to camp. I calmed her down, pulled out a chain tool, took out the bad link and we were on our way in a

[RBW] Re: To Sell Or Not To Sell With DirtDrops?

On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 12:59 PM, David Estes wrote: > > A, tempting me again > > I'd sell it w/out the DD's.  Not so much to get rich, but knowing someone out > there might really want them (I have three sets myself) but not want the > whole bike. > > DE > I agree with David. Actuall

[RBW] Re: Bottom bracket and the Bleriot

110 should work. On Apr 29, 4:26 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I have a 110mm bottom bracket and am wondering whether it will work > with the Sugino XD2 triple on the Bleriot. Or does it require a 113? > > In the crankset description on RBW, it says: > > "On road bikes with straight (normal) chain s

[RBW] Ribbit Brake little thingys

I'm planning on swapping between Albatross bars and Noodles on my Protovelo, and four little pieces of metal would make it a lot easier. I have Ribbit brakes on this bike, which I love, and like other low- profile Mafac-look-a-likes, there are little cylinders on either side of the hanger cable t

[RBW] Bottom bracket and the Bleriot

I have a 110mm bottom bracket and am wondering whether it will work with the Sugino XD2 triple on the Bleriot. Or does it require a 113? In the crankset description on RBW, it says: "On road bikes with straight (normal) chain stays, mount it on a 107 to 110mm bb. If your bike has bowed-out chain

[RBW] Free for postage: PI "Journey" glove, new, Medium, navy and gray

I've received so much free from listmembers here and on the Boblist that I want to return the favor now and again. First come first served; remember they are Mediums; they are not gel; and please defer to those who might be low on gloves or otherwise needy, *if* you have drawers full or make six fi

[RBW] Re: Those aren't fat tires; *these* are fat tires

On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Bruce wrote: > I can't make out the decal on the down tube. Is that an example of Sheldon > Brown's Rivendell Sauron? > It's certainly not elfin! Just discovered on last 1/2 mile of pavement home that I can drop pressure in front to 15, rear to 20, and still hav

[RBW] Re: Okay, now I'm really jealous

All three builds look great. I'm surprised that I like the one with the moustache bars. Thanks Eric for pointing out the new pictures. --mike --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Those aren't fat tires; *these* are fat tires

I should yank this post back On Topic by saying that I was thinking, as I rode just now, if I could ever think of getting another Custom -- say, a modified Bombadil -- on which to put these wheels, and by which to get more of that Rivendell Ride that I've come to know and love. We'll see. (The fra

[RBW] Re: Adventures of the Bombadil Build

Guilty. But . . . they don't really match . . . one is square at the end and the other one is rounded . . . oh, the asymmetry! . . . some one stop me before I rack again!! On Apr 29, 12:45 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Apr 29, 2009, at 11:17 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > > > We had a Riv/Nitto > > rea

[RBW] Re: Those aren't fat tires; *these* are fat tires

I can't make out the decal on the down tube. Is that an example of Sheldon Brown's Rivendell Sauron? From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:31:54 PM Subject: [RBW] Those aren't fat tires; *these* are fat tires (Said in a C

[RBW] Re: To Sell Or Not To Sell With DirtDrops?

A, tempting me again I'd sell it w/out the DD's. Not so much to get rich, but knowing someone out there might really want them (I have three sets myself) but not want the whole bike. DE On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM, Rick wrote: > > Hi--as some people will note, I've had various de

[RBW] Re: Adventures of the Bombadil Build

On Apr 29, 2009, at 11:17 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > We had a Riv/Nitto > rear rack on my wife's bike, so I grabbed that and switched out the > Tubus on the rear in order to balance the look of the bike with silver > racks front and rear (YOU ALL understand, right?). Rackmatcher. --~--~-~

[RBW] Those aren't fat tires; *these* are fat tires

(Said in a Crocodile Dundee voice.) http://picasaweb.google.com/bertin531/ODDSANDENDS#5329818580184880578 and before and after. I am sitting at a caff (as the Brits call them) in the middle of a 20 mile off road ride, of which, by the time I get home, some 12 to 14 miles will have been over sand

[RBW] To Sell Or Not To Sell With DirtDrops?

Hi--as some people will note, I've had various degrees of, "should I sell it or not" when contemplating my old Waterford 1400 Mountain Bike...and now, because of storage limitations, I'm going to sell it. Finally! I'm going to put it on eBay next week once I get it back to the old "Rivendell" set

[RBW] Re: Okay, now I'm really jealous

You want unique? My friend, have I got a deal for you! On Apr 29, 12:15 pm, EricP wrote: > Was just checking the Riv website to see if there were any updates to > the Sam Hillborne.  Yup.  There are now photos of three (that's right, > 3) more built up bikes.  Arrgh!  I'm excited and frustrated

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

I have had a fair number of chains break for one reason or another over the years. Most were due to not using the "right" pin for the shimano chains when they went to the special pins. I try to avoid using the "special pin" chains and use the masterlink types almost exclusively, thus this failure

[RBW] Re: Okay, now I'm really jealous

Eric: If you find any Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in 35 x 700 let me know. My LBS here in So Cal is coming up empty and the Usual Suspects are out too. There's something about stock on June 20 on Schwalbe's website but unclear what happens then. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

Similar thing happened to one of my touring buds a couple of weeks ago. It was a 9 speed and he's a big guy who pounds the pedals. First time was on a climb and he was able to take out the offending link to get going. Later in the same ride it started making noise on a flat section and he found

[RBW] FW: Southern Tier - Cross Country Bicycle Ride - Episode 1 ready

Video on global warming and water awareness, shot during cross country ride. About an hour but time well spent. dougP - Original Message - From: Jeff Hyland To: Undisclosed recipients: Sent: Monday, March 30,

[RBW] Okay, now I'm really jealous

Was just checking the Riv website to see if there were any updates to the Sam Hillborne. Yup. There are now photos of three (that's right, 3) more built up bikes. Arrgh! I'm excited and frustrated at the same time. Excited because this will be my first home build of a bike since purchasing a

[RBW] Adventures of the Bombadil Build

Hi, Bunch: I hope this post isn't too long . . . I'm getting my new Bombadil ready for a longish, self-contained, summer tour. I did the build myself with parts robbed from my other bikes and some new stuff I thought I'd try out. The bike has been on the road for the past couple of weeks. I'll p

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

I'm with Patrick on this. In the old days before master links were common, you installed chains by driving the pin in the right amount, and if you were off a bit, the pin would gradually work its way to one side and the chain would come apart. In my long and unglorious career as a bike rider, I be

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

What I should have said is that the sideplates at three different places on the chain had started to peel back. The idea of a bent tooth on a chain ring is an interesting suggestion. He did have a crash a month or so before the ride when the chain broke. I'll pass that on. Thanks. On Apr 29,

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM, GeorgeS wrote: > > My son has a Romulus he purchased about six months ago. Several weeks > ago he was out on a long ride and his chain broke. I have been riding > bikes a long time and I've never had a chain actually break in use and > I've never known anyone wh

[RBW] Re: Query Concerning Chain Problem

I actually just had the same thing happen to me. I caught it before the chain actually broke but one of the plates had come off the pin as you describe. I think it was caused because one of the screws holding the rear rack on was too long and was actually going right through the eyelet (or whateve