[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

I have a pair of the touring VO pedals and like them quite a bit. They feel very similar to the MKS touring pedals (which I have on 4 bikes) but are lighter and, unlike the MKS, you don't have to overhaul them as soon as you buy them. On Oct 14, 4:45 pm, Mike wrote: > Hey Joel, have you tried th

[RBW] Re: Sackville Shopsack!

I confess to being a fan of most of the current Sackville line (though the SaddleSack Small and the SlickerSack have not yet found their way to me and I am not attracted to the "grid" series). So it is no surprise that I greatly appreciate the ShopSack Medium I have used a few times now. And I ful

[RBW] Re: Sackville Shopsack!

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 19:03, Ryan Watson wrote: > I got mine a few days ago and it's pretty neat. > Perfect fit in the large Wald basket. > I'm using it folded in on itself as a sort of "basket liner". > http://www.flickr.com/photos/7556...@n06/4012913670/ Nice! Another smart design from Riven

[RBW] Tire size

I know that RBW geometry chart recommends 32mm as the minimum tire size for the AHH, but I was wondering if anybody has used or is using a smaller tire than 32mm on their AHH. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

> > > I will never forget my first century attempt, in 1973 wearing athletic > > > shoes (we called them "sneakers" in those days) with my Campagnolo > > > Record quill pedals. (I also wore shorts made from cut-off denim > > > trousers with briefs underneath, and did not wear gloves.) > > > > >

[RBW] Sackville Shopsack!

I got mine a few days ago and it's pretty neat. Perfect fit in the large Wald basket. I'm using it folded in on itself as a sort of "basket liner". http://www.flickr.com/photos/7556...@n06/4012913670/ Most of the time I'll just toss stuff in as is, but I'll have the option of zipping it up prop

[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

I've not tried them. In my opinion, the VO look better, as I prefer all silver components. It does not seem likely a $40.00 pedal is as smooth as the $110.00 NJS approved pedal, however. Good bearings are expensive. On Oct 14, 6:45 pm, Mike wrote: > Hey Joel, have you tried the VO pedals. Th

[RBW] Re: Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars

The brake choice came down to the decision by the customer. He had a definite preference for caliper brakes, so since we could (by the skin of our teeth) make them work with the fenders, we went with them (and we had a pair of Shimano canti's waiting in the wings just in case.) The skewers (and

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

As an avid backpacker, and one who once sewed his own quilt (not so neat of a result) I can explain why quilts are so handy and practical.  If one uses a down sleeping bag in the traditional manner, he or she loses almost all of the thermo value underneath the sleeping body as the weight of the

[RBW] Re: Stolen RB-T

And if you catch 'em... And if you find the thief... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4pCaXX4sCo On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Frank wrote: > > Changed topic for relevance. > > On Oct 14, 10:23 am, BEN STAGGS wrote: > > Green RB-T with Carradice and Ostrich bags stolen from me in Denver, >

[RBW] Re: rbw-owners-bunch - 26 new messages in 9 topics - digest

Sorry to hear about this. I don't live in Denver but I hope you get it back (and that somebody nails the d***bag who stole it). If you don't mind my asking, how was it stolen while on your way somewhere?You weren't mugged or something, I hope? On Oct 14, 1:23 pm, BEN STAGGS wrote: > Gree

[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

Hey Joel, have you tried the VO pedals. They seem nice and I wonder how they compare with the MKS pedals. --mike On Oct 14, 2:34 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > I have a set of the MKS RX-1 track pedals.  I set them up with Bruce > Gordon half clips on my city bike.  Riding with smooth soled shoes wa

[RBW] Stolen RB-T

Changed topic for relevance. On Oct 14, 10:23 am, BEN STAGGS wrote: > Green RB-T with Carradice and Ostrich bags stolen from me in Denver, Colo. if > anyone sees this bike it is stolen. Happened this morning on my way to > work/school. Bike is a 1994 version in dark green. > > sincerely yours,

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 15:12 -0700, ToddBS wrote: > > On Oct 14, 7:26 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 03:42 -0700, ToddBS wrote: > > > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > In a word, "float". > > > > > I have infinite float on my current pedals. > > > > If yo

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

On Oct 14, 7:26 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 03:42 -0700, ToddBS wrote: > > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > In a word, "float".   > > > I have infinite float on my current pedals. > > If you like step-on pedals, that's fine.  There are several very nice >

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

My wife rides the 35 mm version and really likes them. They look best on a bike with a single color paint job. She always got lots of good comments about them. Too bad we can't get them anymore. Michael On Oct 14, 5:54 pm, bfd wrote: > On Oct 14, 9:49 am, bfd wrote: > > > On Oct 14, 7:34 am,

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

On Oct 14, 9:49 am, bfd wrote: > On Oct 14, 7:34 am, Larry Powers wrote:> They always > seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars.  I never saw how they > fit in with the Rivendell philosophy of classic bikes. > > You must have missed the RR that explained Grant's reasoning for >

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

well, I went to shimano spd's a while back (646), but I did it because I'm a left leg amputee, and I really can't hold my leg on a plain old pedal. in fact, last year I even abandoned a shoe and mounted the spd cleat directly on my artificial foot under the heel, which I'd recommend to any amputee

[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

I have a set of the MKS RX-1 track pedals. I set them up with Bruce Gordon half clips on my city bike. Riding with smooth soled shoes was no problem. But when I wore a pair of sneakers with tread lines that went from side to side, the tread would catch on the pedal. I think the best pedal for

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

Since you asked for other reccomendations, look at :http:// www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=28&p_id=1121729 I have two seasons with this bag. Sleeps like a rectangle, weighs 1.9lbs. packs to the size of a large coffee can. Rated at 30 degrees and I've used it from 80 degrees down to below

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I like speedblends. They did not last for long in the 700c size though. Luckily I bought mine when I could. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2993057643_23fffde217_b.jpg There was a time a few years ago that Target was selling them for $20 each. I missed that boat. On Oct 14, 5:11 pm, Ryan Wa

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 11:07PM, "Seth Vidal" wrote: > >Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they >get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with >speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool. Don't know the answer, but I'v

[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

I never found Grip Kings to be that grippy. There have been times when I thought Slip KIngs would be a better name for them. Same with the MKS touring pedals. Part of it was just getting used to the pedals after so many years using "clipless". I've found the the MKS touring pedals are a little mor

[RBW] Re: grip kings with toe clips

You would want to have a very smooth shoe sole with that set up. Getting your foot in and out of toe clips where the pedal has a grippy surface can be a bit of a challenge. No problem on long rides. But on rides where you start and stop often it can be a bit of a pain. On Oct 14, 2:54 pm, Mike

[RBW] grip kings with toe clips

I came across this on Flickr. Interesting. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rainypeakcyclery/3856643772/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Roadeo art

http://www.flickr.com/photos/absenter/4012286946/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/absenter/4011521641/ and for some off topic goodness! http://www.flickr.com/photos/absenter/4012282124/ On Oct 14, 12:30 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Nice. Russ Pickett in Chico (a.k.a. Joe Bell North) is an equal to Joe

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

Yes, they'd be popular with that crowd. For example, a friend's bike: . I get comments on my speedblends () all the time from SF fixie riders. -nathan On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 7:37 AM, Bill Connell wrot

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I had them on my QB until I switched to fatter tires. They rode well and I got lots of compliments. I sold them at a swap meet and actually had dueling bids for them. The guy who won was going to get rims to match for his fixie. I'd use them again if I hadn't tried Jack Brown's, which are my favor

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

maybe they would catch on in the bmx world. those folks would look cool on tv riding bikes with speedblends during the xgames. On Oct 14, 9:49 am, bfd wrote: > On Oct 14, 7:34 am, Larry Powers wrote:> They always > seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars.  I never saw how they

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

Nice. Russ Pickett in Chico (a.k.a. Joe Bell North) is an equal to Joe Bell, for those interested in the best. -Gino On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > I realize the Roadeo on the Riv site is just a prototype, but FWIW Joe Bell > would never let a messy masking job like that

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > > The sew-your-own gear IS a cool idea. I also like the idea of growing all my > own food. Neither of them are likely to happen though unless I find myself > unemployed! > > Dustin > Yup, agreed Dustin. I resigned myself to the idea that I

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

The sew-your-own gear IS a cool idea. I also like the idea of growing all my own food. Neither of them are likely to happen though unless I find myself unemployed! Dustin > From: Stuart Fletcher > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:54:15 -0700 > To: > Subject: [RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping B

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

And speaking of colors... I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who isn't crazy about owning a white bike. What color combinations for the frame itself will look good with that red decal? (Now.. where on earth did I stash that last set of long-reach brakes?..) -Jim K. On Oct 14, 11:51 am,

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

Ray Jardine is a big quilt advocate. There's a bunch of info on his site here: http://www.rayjardine.com/ray-way/Quilt-Kit/index.htm or (same thing): http://bit.ly/2Cn3hv I've never used a quilt instead of a sleeping bag but I'm really interested in trying it out. (I also like Ray Jardine's

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

Agree, Joe Bell is amazing. A friend just got a Kirk bike with a JB paint job and it's wonderful. The Roadeo paint job actually looks better then the one on my custom colored (more money) Hilsen. Bill In a message dated 10/14/2009 12:25:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, campyonly...@me.com

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

To me it looks like the sun rising over the mountains, which are blue because they are in the distance. On Oct 14, 12:31 pm, rperks wrote: > I agree that it has the potential to be beautiful, but I am on the > list for a rodeo and will likely be costomizing my head badge if this > is what they a

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

On Oct 14, 7:34 am, Larry Powers wrote: > They always seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars.  I never > saw how they fit in with the Rivendell philosophy of classic bikes. > You must have missed the RR that explained Grant's reasoning for selling these tires. Apparently, he cam

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I got them when I purchased the Quickbeam and thought they looked great...for about a week and then have hid them away in the basement. Someday, when I get the urge to get a tattoo or an earring or want to have a parrot sit on my shoulder I'll use them again. I did find they're a great w

[RBW] Re: Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars

Very nice Bryan love the long reach calipers, like you guys did on a green Sam as I recall, leaves your canti studs as "rack supports" I am definitely in the Orange Sam camp, I like it more every time I see it and I would not describe myself as a lover of orange but it just looks so sharp on this

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

Hey, this is some great feedback on the painting process. Does anyone know how to contact the El Duke Degreaser guy? I really like the green Hilsen shown on Flickr. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles wrote: > > In the spirit of the Fall season here in North Carolina, we took our > latest build-up outside of the photo studio for some EcoVelo inspired > photos.  Since we couldn't quite capture Alan's photographic skill, we > decided

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

I agree that it has the potential to be beautiful, but I am on the list for a rodeo and will likely be costomizing my head badge if this is what they are. The broken circle of the sun is rising over the edge of the blue sky? What are now the green hills are in the foreground, and the now blue ar

[RBW] ULine Bike Box

While scanning a shipping materials catalog in today's office mail, I spotted this item which may be useful to listmembers http://tinyurl.com/ygcnrdc --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

That's just unbelievably good. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:25 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Roadeo art I realize the

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

I realize the Roadeo on the Riv site is just a prototype, but FWIW Joe Bell would never let a messy masking job like that leave his shop. Here's a sample of his lug masking--the dividing line between the colors runs exactly down the middle of the lip of the lug. Simply amazing. http://ca

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

but how about some custom Rivendell clothespins and playing cards to stick in the spokes? On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with > speedblend sidewalls - I

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

Those quilts are a really cool idea, but I have a hard time seeing how they would cover as well as a sleeping bag. On Oct 13, 12:16 pm, usuk2007 wrote: > Take a look at > > www.jacksrbetter.com > > They do a nice line of down sleeping quilts. They pack down small and > don't cost as much as many

[RBW] Orange Hillborne with Albatross Bars

In the spirit of the Fall season here in North Carolina, we took our latest build-up outside of the photo studio for some EcoVelo inspired photos. Since we couldn't quite capture Alan's photographic skill, we decided just to take a lot of photos: http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/rb-gal

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I thought they were perfect for my Quickbeam, an odd quirky bike in its own right. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/2760281945/in/set-72157607471577085/ But I wouldn't think to put them on my other bikes. Besides the RuffyTuffy sure rides harsh. As soon as I wear the Speedblends out I wil

[RBW] Re: Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L

Looks like it's spoken for :-) On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Really nice lightweight wool, no piling. One 15mm spot on front due to a > moth feast. It has a quick-fix darning job on it there that you can take > out do better on. Ever so slightly shrunk for the stated

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I liked 'em too, gave a set as a gift once, and they're still in use. I think they were just a bit too expensive (and maybe too wide) to catch on with the hipster fixie set, or Grant could have made a killing there. Even classic bikes can use a bit of frivolous fun. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

They always seemed to me to be to bikes what spinners are to cars. I never saw how they fit in with the Rivendell philosophy of classic bikes. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:05:17 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: whate

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

Nice red! I like that satiny finish--reminiscent of the finish on my first "real," road bike, a '93 Trek 1100... Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cycl

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I thought they looked awesome. Standing still, or otherwise. On Oct 14, 10:01 am, eflayer wrote: > I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over > very well.  I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you > the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

I'm thinking the idea of a pinwheel treatment to tires did not go over very well. I thought they looked dorky when standing still, and you the rider, could not see the "blend" while you were riding the the bike. On Oct 13, 10:07 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > Just curious - did speedblends just go out

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth (seeking Imron chart in San Diego area)

Chris- I used Imron #44403 to paint a Bianchi in the 50s/60s style. See the pics on Jim's Current Classics web site: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc159-dougway0906.html There's a link to an Imron color chart on Eric Norris' Campy Only web site: http://www.campyonly.com/images/joebell/im

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

Violently yanking this thread in a direction more interesting to Moi, I ask *those of you who have used both (the rest of ya keep silent): Which do you like better, Look Keos or Speedplay X2s, and why? Be thorough and complete in your reply. Extra credit for good penmanship. (I'll let those of yo

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM, rperks wrote: > > Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver?  Silver > clouds I understand.  If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra > shade of green should be on the hills?  Just seems kind of off, not > sure why.  When I saw it not filled

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

What was the actual name of this color? Kind of a metallic olive/sage green. > I think all the Salukis were painted here in the States? T what's-inside-the-baby's-diaper olive. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver? Silver clouds I understand. If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra shade of green should be on the hills? Just seems kind of off, not sure why. When I saw it not filled in I thought immediately of my local ride up into the hill

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

Glad to see the back of them. Maybe most people thought like me and they just didn't sell well On Oct 14, 1:07 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they > get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with > speedblend sidewalls

[RBW] Re: Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L

Hey David send the ibec wool top our way. I would send this message off the group but haven't found how. Send your email to akesl...@pacific.net Thanks, Steve - Original Message - From: cyclotourist To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:47 PM Subject: [RBW

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

On Tue, 2009-10-13 at 19:42 -0700, cyclotourist wrote: > I think all the Salukis were painted here in the States? That's why > they were offered with three colors Initially, two colors: silver and what's-inside-the-baby's-diaper olive. Neither appealed to me. I'm not sure if some arrived painte

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

On Wed, 2009-10-14 at 03:42 -0700, ToddBS wrote: > On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > In a word, "float". > > I have infinite float on my current pedals. If you like step-on pedals, that's fine. There are several very nice ones on the market. They don't work for me, other than f

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

On Oct 13, 6:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > In a word, "float".   I have infinite float on my current pedals. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] FS Quickbeam Wheels

Im selling my quickbeam wheels for $225 plus shipping, with the quick release skewers. They have a few hundred miles on them but still work great. Let me know if you are interested --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo