[RBW] FS: NIB Sachs 8 speed freewheel

Sachs 8 speed freewheel. Teeth 12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28. Model LY 99. Made in France, no longer manufactured. Well made and durable with crimped teeth for easier shifting. Brand new, never used, NOS. 50.00 includes shipping Lesli Larson Eugene, OR --~--~-~--~~~

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

Just stick with those three-speeds, Eric :-) On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:07 AM, EricP wrote: > > I agree with Steve's last point. My "other" rear derailleur is on an > old mountain bike with thumb shifters. My two Riv bikes have reverse > rise and bar ends. So I don't have any problems shi

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

Wow, 13 models of bike stands, I'm impressed!!! Cool to know! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 3:34 AM, Pete wrote: > > That is probably the sensible thing to do. Riv and other US > manufacturers have have learned from the Europeans and started to fit > such plate on some models so there seem to be a ne

[RBW] Re: Distraction: Fixed gear bike features & benefits

Brilliant! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunchbreath/3589866463/in/photostream/ > > Riv-related content: the bike illustrated is lugged and steel. The > saddle is leather. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

I was hoping you could make it! I started a discussion on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622071145760/ The 12th is great for me! O

[RBW] More Employee Bikes (no, not those employee bikes...)

A while back there was the post showing all the Surlys in the Moots (not Riv!) lot. Seven has posted some of their employee bikes and they look surprisingly practical and some look very Riv-ish (bags, fenders, lights, high handlebars, Brooks,racks). I love Seven bikes and think it is great that em

Re: [BOB] [RBW] Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

Russ is pretty cool. He takes (took as he's on extended tour now) that thing just about everywhere! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM, Doug Peterson wrote: > David: > > Great write-up & photos. Looks like the group grows with each ride! And > the variety of bikes. > That cargo bike on Mulholla

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

It's pretty much the for sure ride, we just need to work on dates, meeting point (car and mass-transit convenient), specific route w/ alts, and most importantly food and beer stops. Folks who have specific knowledge need to throw their $.02 into the plan!! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Roadmas

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

You won the three speed Brompton class, that's for sure! I needed more sunblock as well... again, next time! REALLY glad you could make it and we could coordinate this over a couple thousand miles!!! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM, EricP wrote: > > Great ride. And fun to meet everyone in per

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

They could have at least stopped by and said "hi!" On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html > > H...

[RBW] Re: Homer on tour

Right on Mike! Great shots of a great adventure. Thanks for sharing... -Jay Denver, CO On Aug 17, 11:55 am, Mike wrote: > Yesterday my friend Dylan and I finished up 8 days of cyclotouring > through WA and OR. We managed to roll through portions of Gifford > Pinchot NF, Mt Hood NF, Deschutes

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

If the dirt Mulholland ride occurs within the first 2 weeks of September (5th-6th, 12th-13th), count me in. Otherwise I'm out of town. On Aug 17, 1:53 pm, Esteban wrote: > We had a great group of people - I was worried the city riding might > be a little rough with traffic, but everything seemed

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

+1 for Boulevard Bikes, West Town Bikes, and Yojimbo's Garage. :) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 un

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html H That's kinda close to home. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - ht

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Hi! I'm the lurker. I don't have a Riv (yet) but I just moved to Chicago and I am really appreciative of the bike routes listed. Say hi to me if you see a fat guy on a Rawlands or a SOMA on the streets or a black Orange P7 riding the Palos Hills forest trails. Tino On Aug 17, 3:25 pm, Joe wr

[RBW] V-Brand holier than cow BarBox Bag has arrived; a first impression review

It's intelligently simpler (to make, and in design) and boxier than my Baggins Hobo bag. Costs probably half or less what the Hobo would probably now cost. A little bigger mouth which opens in direction for quick grabs while underway and shouldn't dump contents while bouncing along unzipped, and i

[RBW] Re: Homer on tour

More photos from the tour: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/collections/72157622069748782/ --mike --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] FS: Nitto stuff, a GB tire

Folks, here's what's left from my previous email. • Shimano BR-4550 sidepull standard reach (45-57mm) brakes $30 • 44cm Nitto Soba bar $45 • Nitto Lugged Stem (9cm) $140 • brand new Grand Bois Ourson tire (one tire) $58 To those who bought stuff, it shipped this evening. Thanks, Gino --~--

[RBW] Re: Homer on tour

Hey Brian, I'm not really sure how much weight the bike was carrying. I used small Ortlieb panniers that contained, a lightweight sleeping bag and pad, some lightweight clothes, food, and some odds and ends. On the rear rack platform I had my tent and poles in a stuff sack. The complete tent is su

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Hey Terry, Good to “meet” you again – I was the mystery rider on the green QB and my friend Debra was riding her Glorius. There definitely IS a growing population of Rivendell owners in Chicago – it’s a great city for living without a car and getting around via bike and/or public transportation.

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

Ha - I'll have to bikely it. Tours from the north before the event, or down south after are interesting. But having ridden Rough Riders stuff (with Dustin), I'm not sure I'll have much left after these two days. PLAN ON THIS - it should be mixed-terrain epic. On Aug 17, 1:03 pm, Dustin Sharp

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Rapid Transit is a good shop in Chicago, too. Lots of interesting bikes and components - from folders to Riv-ish parts. On Aug 17, 2:20 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Totally agree.  I'm looking at the blue Chicago bike map, and though I > > could find some serpentine path through the southwest si

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

> Totally agree. I'm looking at the blue Chicago bike map, and though I > could find some serpentine path through the southwest side, I see how > it could be daunting. Going out of the way north or east to hit > better-known routes might be preferable. Either way, sounds like I > ought to get a

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

We had a great group of people - I was worried the city riding might be a little rough with traffic, but everything seemed to work out right. Most of us will take a little sunburn with us as a keepsake. The next San Diego ride - maybe later in the fall, will likely explore some of our fire roads

[RBW] Re: Eugene OR to Pacific coast

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > The just former college student AND friends who live in Corvallis > assure me that Amtrak does not stop in Corvallis. > But do they slow down a good bit? -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message be

[RBW] Distraction: Fixed gear bike features & benefits

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunchbreath/3589866463/in/photostream/ Riv-related content: the bike illustrated is lugged and steel. The saddle is leather. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Eugene OR to Pacific coast

The just former college student AND friends who live in Corvallis assure me that Amtrak does not stop in Corvallis. On Aug 17, 10:56 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > Anne > > Its probably my Oregon State Univ bias (go Beavs) but if you scroll a > little North of the route Wally supplie,  you will see the

[RBW] Re: Homer on tour

Mike - how much weight on the Hilsen? Was it wobbly in specific situations? Interested in more detail as I'll be doing this sort of thing with a Hilsen. BTW - great trip photos. Looks like it was a great time! Brian On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Mike wrote: > > Yesterday my friend Dylan

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

Is the ride back down to SoCal posted somewhere? > From: Gino Zahnd > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:56:54 -0700 > To: > Subject: [RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally > > > I'll likely be around. > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM, David Estes wrote: >> I couldn't do the ride back south,

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

I'll likely be around. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM, David Estes wrote: > I couldn't do the ride back south, but am VERY excited about the weekend! > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 9:58 PM, Esteban wrote: >> >> I'm planning on it!  I spoke with Chris about it last month, and I >> think it will be

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

On Aug 17, 1:13 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Second the recommendation for Boulevard Bikes.  A great shop with a > great bunch of workers.  The excellent and very unique Lula Cafe is > right next door for you to enjoy while repairs are underway. Right! Dunlays on the Square around the corner i

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

> Rich, there are several really great shops in Chicago. I personally > spend my time & money at Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square. It's a low- > key easy-going place. Second the recommendation for Boulevard Bikes. A great shop with a great bunch of workers. The excellent and very unique Lula C

[RBW] Re: Eugene OR to Pacific coast

Anne Its probably my Oregon State Univ bias (go Beavs) but if you scroll a little North of the route Wally supplie, you will see the Alesa Hwy (34) which runs from the lovely college town of Corvallis to Waldport ( a bit North of Florence) It has been a "few" years since I have been on that roa

[RBW] Homer on tour

Yesterday my friend Dylan and I finished up 8 days of cyclotouring through WA and OR. We managed to roll through portions of Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt Hood NF, Deschutes NF and the Willamette NF. We totally veered from our planned route which would have kept us in and around the GPNF but due to poor

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

On Aug 16, 10:33 pm, Esteban wrote: looks beautiful! mid-70s sounds chilly for SoCal, but that must make wonderful riding weather, no? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

RE: [BOB] [RBW] Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

David: Great write-up & photos. Looks like the group grows with each ride! And the variety of bikes. That cargo bike on Mulholland is quite an achievement. Looks like a lot of gear for what sounds like an S24O or maybe just the challenge of carrying it. We gotta get you & your camera on the

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Wow, this is great! There are a bunch of Rivs out here! I wonder what would happen if they were all in the same place at the same time - will they oscillate in friendly ways or anything? (I jest, of course.) I've got a silver Quickbeam, which is a great bike as you know. I just recently finis

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Rich: The Southwest side of Chicago and Southwest suburbs between Chicago and Joliet are heavily industrial, with multiple rail yards, a river, canal and other bike hazards to boot. I think you may be better off putting the bikes on the Metra train which goes from downtown Joliet to Union Statio

[RBW] Re: What Does Your Mayor Commute On?

Vancouver's mayor rides a Rocky Mountain with slicks and a rigid fork. Not sure how often he actually does this, but he's a young, fit guy and claims to have a strong bicycle agenda for our city. http://communities.canada.com/vannet/blogs/12thandcambie/archive/2008/11/17/gregor-robertson-rides-b

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

Seth: I think Rapid Rise is the Shimano trade name for "low normal", meaning when the cable tension is relaxed, the "normal" position of the derailleur is at the low gear (big cog). I don't actually see the "Rapid Rise" term used much in, say, the QBP catalog, where "low normal" seems to be the pr

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > > OH CRAP! > > Can't we recall messages!! I meant to say "high normal" instead of > "low normal" instead of "traditional rise!" Get it?? > > Ok, now I'll just slink off and have another cup of coffee. > hah! Don't feel bad. I've found 'high'

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

OH CRAP! Can't we recall messages!! I meant to say "high normal" instead of "low normal" instead of "traditional rise!" Get it?? Ok, now I'll just slink off and have another cup of coffee. Dave On Aug 17, 8:18 am, Dave Craig wrote: > FYI: I should not have written, "traditional rise" in my ea

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

FYI: I should not have written, "traditional rise" in my earlier post. There's no such animal. I should have written "low normal" instead. On Aug 17, 8:15 am, Dave Craig wrote: > From the Shimano website: > > "RAPID RISE Rear Derailleur: Extension coils spring put the derailleur > in the low gea

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

That is probably the sensible thing to do. Riv and other US manufacturers have have learned from the Europeans and started to fit such plate on some models so there seem to be a need for it. Besides, you get to pick your favorite colour! :P After my experience with the ESGE-Pletscher I tried to g

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

>From the Shimano website: "RAPID RISE Rear Derailleur: Extension coils spring put the derailleur in the low gear direction for easier down-shifting." The terms are synonyms. Dave On Aug 17, 6:07 am, EricP wrote: > I agree with Steve's last point.  My "other" rear derailleur is on an > old mo

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > > I have two bikes with rapid rise on bar ends and thumbies, > respectively. I have another bike with traditional rise and downtube > shifters. Although I use bikes as my primary mode of transportation, I > still mess up on occasion after sever

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

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.

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

Sounds like you had a great ride. If you are doing Mulholland in September I'm in Bruce Los Angeles --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

do it. DO IT!! be smart about your gearing and you'll be fine. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 unsu

[RBW] FS: Custom Steel CX Frame (or complete bike), Nitto Periscopa stem, Huret DuoPar, more to come

Hi, A few things here and a bit more coming in September. The fleet and parts inventory has gotten a bit large. Nitto Periscopa stem, mounted but never ridden. $36 shipped Lot of four Huret DuoPar rear ders. Complete, one is new $75 shipped Ever thought about a Legolas but not quite ready to ma

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

I have two bikes with rapid rise on bar ends and thumbies, respectively. I have another bike with traditional rise and downtube shifters. Although I use bikes as my primary mode of transportation, I still mess up on occasion after several years of riding this mix. Ya know, I had to order a new Qui

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

On Aug 17, 7:26 am, MichaelH wrote: thanks, Michael - and everyone else who had a look! I did the century (approx. 110mi., 16,000ft. of climbing) - but the 60 mile (still very hilly) and 35 mile (a little more genteel) rides are also quite scenic and all three routes overlap a few times, so you

[RBW] Re: Eugene OR to Pacific coast

Hello Anne! Definitely don't take 126 - there is a very nice, low traffic, high scenery alternative that goes just to the north of 126. Adventure Cycling uses this alternate, which is Oregon 36. Here is the route: http://tinyurl.com/qs2ojx (this is a link to a map in Google Maps). Basically you

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

Thanks for posting the pics. Now more than ever I want to sort out how to make that ride. Hasn't come together the past two years. Might be able to finally make it in 2010! Folks always come back with such great stories and the route is superb! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

Great ride. And fun to meet everyone in person. Thanks for hosting me on the ride. Definite challenge for me. Will eventually get my photos posted. Unfortunately, the camera switched settings so none of the Sunset Cliffs photos turned out. Guess that will give me an excuse to try to find it a

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

Great pictures! It's funny how you start to recognize people by their bikes. Missed the ride this year, but your pictures reminded me of how great the D2R2 is. Some brutal climbs, but well worth it. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

I agree with Steve's last point. My "other" rear derailleur is on an old mountain bike with thumb shifters. My two Riv bikes have reverse rise and bar ends. So I don't have any problems shifting. Of course, when I got back into cycling after my long layoff, some of the first derailleurs I used

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

Patrick, That's a really fine set of photos. You have a good eye for composition. I have wanted to do the D2R2 ride for a few years but have never fit it in. This year with foot surgery, a family funeral & my daughters wedding, (not to forget constant rain & road construction too) I'm no wher

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

On Sun, 2009-08-16 at 23:28 -0700, rob markwardt wrote: > I've had one for about 8 months now and have had no mechanical > problems with it, but about 1 or 2 times a ride I kind of go into a > "HUH" moment. I know you have to go "backwards" but the mind has 30+ > years of doing it the old way. I

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

Thanks for sharing the pictures Patrick. That looks like a great ride (with some great bikes). Angus On Aug 16, 2:37 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > I lost count of rivendells - 3 rams, at least 2 AHHs, a slick looking > hillborne, a rom, etc.  sweet bikes, perfectly suited for a beautiful > (and

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

Terry and Rocky and the rest of Chicago's Rivfolk: Glad to hear there is Riv interest in that great city of yours. My partner and I will be dawdling up from Saint Louis early next month, I on my trusty Atlantis and she on her Trek. Coming from Joliet we are not sure of the best strategy for get

[RBW] Re: One great idea

The "700C" Free Radical is just the 26" FR with the canti studs moved up. I gather that that with 26" you can fit a big tire, Fat Frank, Big Apple etc. With 700C is is more like 38cm and then without room to fit a fender very well if desired. A round indentation in that back tube would resolve th