Well.I am 260 pounds now maybe 265 darn it and I ride 36 spoke
rear and front wheels and have for over 14,000 miles. If you use
wider tires maybe 38-40mm and are careful I'll bet you could ride on
smooth roads without too much strain on the frame however an Atlantis
or a Bombadil would be
I'm on the list for more than a year now. I spoke to Mark the last
time I was at RBWHQ and he said my number will be up at the end of the
year. I am somewhat surprised because I had expected a longer wait
when I first signed up. Regardless, I'm very excited, and have both a
running list of what
price is $5.95, shipped continental US. thats just what it costs to
ship them. I am giving them up for adoption. Recommend they be
retired to well swept roads.
Too many flats for me. Mostly thorns on Mission Blvd on my commute.
I needed something more reliable, am currently trying Panaracer Pa
Need to work on captions, but here are photos from today's ride on my
Riv Road:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157622649791244/
Needless to say, we had perfect weather in the upper 70s. Apologies
to those on this list suffering through cold/rain/both.
--Eric
campyonly...@m
So as some of you know, I'm selling my Riv on E-Bay.
Just had a question: Do you think a Saluki is appropriate for a 300-lb
rider? 36 spokes in the rear, 32 in the front. I know Sheldon Brown
rode a bike with a 24-spoke front, and he was a big guy too.
John
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On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Weird Harold wrote:
>
> I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this:
>
> "There are some things I want to do, and one thing in particular that
> I want to do that will be terribly misunderstood by just about
> everybody with an internet connec
Maybe it has something to do with the 6th photo, scrolling left to
right, on the Rivendell home page...
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I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this:
"There are some things I want to do, and one thing in particular that
I want to do that will be terribly misunderstood by just about
everybody with an internet connection and a smattering of bike
knowledge and historical perspectiv
Selling my 59 (center to top) Bridgestone RB-1. Everybody here knows
about these bikes. It has dura ace shifters and rear derailleur,
shimano 600 cranks. The brakes and levers are campy and I'm pretty
sure not original. I think its a 1992 but not entirely sure. It used
to have the green and red s
What would be 'designed around an internally geared hub' any more
than a Quickbeam with an extra cable stop (for which you can use a
canti-hanger on the QB as shown in RR 37)?
:D
On Oct 23, 9:43 am, Mike wrote:
> Hard to say whose bike will arrive first but they'll both be great.
> Mike F.
Sorry for not following the list etiquette.
1) I am the sole owner
2) I bought the frame a year or so ago, set it up with the best
components possible, including White Industry rear hub, dynohub in the
front, E3 light, Velocity Synergy rims, Campy triple crankset, XTR
rear derailleur, Honjo hamm
I'm looking for a silver 27.0 seat post: Thomson, Campagnolo, etc.
Thanks.
Sam
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> guess one would use an IRD freewheel with the Phil hub.
Perhaps. Some great NOS Regina and Suntour Winner Ultra freewheels
show up on eBay regularly. Worth considering.
On Oct 23, 12:28 pm, Horace wrote:
> On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at
Interesting, I just ordered a P/R(minus fenders, headset, seatpost and
bb) from Longleaf for $500. Oh well, at least Anthony(at Longleaf)
seems like good person to do business with.
On Oct 23, 6:55 pm, Andrew wrote:
> I have no affiliation to the seller but this shop is selling Kogswell
> p/r 6
RBW has never shown any inclination to get into IGH bikes, and I'm ok
with that.
On Oct 23, 8:43 am, Mike wrote:
> Hard to say whose bike will arrive first but they'll both be great.
> Mike F. has a good thing going with his bikes. As someone pointed out
> he did a blog post about taking on cust
Very excellent choice. I also have the pre-aged B68 in brown color on my
mixte Soma Buena Vista. I almost didn't want to install the saddle for fear
that it may mar its "beauty." It's not only beautiful but it is very
comfortable. The most important thing to remember is NOT to put proofide wax
on
So Brad, I imagine you paid the price that a custom sold for at the
time you placed the order right? Congrats on the impending arrival of
the bike and be sure to post some pictures of it.
It's really too bad that Rivendell never got together a frame shop
like Bilenky, Indpenpendent or Mercian. Bu
I have no affiliation to the seller but this shop is selling Kogswell
p/r 650b frame and forks for $325 and will throw in a bottom bracket.
They dont include the fenders, headset and seatpost. They have all
sizes.
http://www.paulsbicyclerepair.com/
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You can order all of the Rivendell readers in pdf format (on DVDs) on
the website. I ordered the first 20 RRs in this format, and it was
well worth it.
On Oct 23, 6:26 pm, "William F. House"
wrote:
> How did you pick up the entire run of the Reader? I see some for sale
> for $4 each on rivbike
How did you pick up the entire run of the Reader? I see some for sale
for $4 each on rivbike, but no mention of how to get the entire run.
How much does that run? Is it printed or all pdf?
Thanks!
On Oct 23, 11:04 am, Jeff wrote:
> but after picking up the entire run of the
> Reader, I realized
Neat frame.
On Oct 23, 11:15 am, Bronson wrote:
> Yes, it's mine. I can get pictures of the frame/fork only if
> interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Bronson
>
> On Oct 23, 10:59 am, CycloFiend wrote:
>
>
>
> > on 10/23/09 9:49 AM, Bronson at bronson.si...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > > See craigslist: http:/
Yes, it's mine. I can get pictures of the frame/fork only if
interested.
Thanks,
Bronson
On Oct 23, 10:59 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 10/23/09 9:49 AM, Bronson at bronson.si...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
> > See craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1433717977.html
>
> > $2050
>
> Yours?
I'm in the queue. Have been for 2 years. Mark N. is still building the
frames. I am getting a 700c drop barred Riv with clearance for 38s
with fenders. The build will be Riv spec including silver velocity
rims, King hubs, sidepull brakes, DA bar-end shifters, Nitto bar-stem-
post, etc. The color (
I think Bronson is new to the forum so lets give him the benefit of
the doubt. Bronson, subject lines for sale items should start with FS
and if you are going to link to a craigslist ad state that its yours
and give a little info on it.
On Oct 23, 10:59 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 10/23/09 9:49 A
Good to know! I just put in an order for a "pre-aged dark tan" B-68 to
go with my 650B Albatross'd Specialized Sequoia.
-nathan
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Rene Valbuena wrote:
>
> I had the experience of using both saddles with the albatross bar and I
> ended up keeping the B68. It's way
I had the experience of using both saddles with the albatross bar and I
ended up keeping the B68. It's way more comfortable when you are on an
upright position which you will be with the albatross bar. I eventually sold
the Champion Flyer.
-- Rene
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From: rbw-owners-bunc
On Fri, 2009-10-23 at 07:05 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > I wonder if Rivendell well ever have a bike designed around an
> > internal hub.
>
> Not sure. If they did, I wonder if they would also design a more
> narrow bottom bracket to allow use of an American style single piece
> crank? I spok
I've done both the one and two day Seattle to Portland rides over the
past several years in MUSA shorts and knickers. That ride is in July,
and I've worn either the Devold wool boxer-briefs or Ibex briefs
underneath, using Brooks B-17 or Selle Anatomica saddles, Rivendell
bikes (Quickbeam, AHH, S
Good. The more choices the better. I was going with Garth's report
above on cancelling the XR.
On Oct 23, 12:38 pm, gunnara wrote:
> just read a bit on the Schwalbe site, they just mention the duremo to
> close a gap in the marathon line, the new xrs are
> thesehttp://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/
I recently put a B-68 on my Dad's new bike. I didn't get to test
ride it much, but when I did it felt *way* comfortable compared to all
but the most broken-in, ass-molded B17.
On Oct 23, 1:47 pm, nathan spindel wrote:
> To add a twist: any opinions about Flyer vs. B-68 (wider but unsprung)
>
Nice. Looks like there are some serious switchbacks to carve through
on the way back down :)
On Oct 23, 6:17 am, Kip Otteson wrote:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/39159...@n08/sets/72157622644709288/
>
> Here are some shots of another ride in the area called Doi Suthep.
> It's the ride to a m
Go with a Brooks B135.Keep the albatros bars...you will love
it!
Surf
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on 10/23/09 9:49 AM, Bronson at bronson.si...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> See craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1433717977.html
>
> $2050
Yours?
Also, ad states frame/fork only, so it isn't the complete bike as pictured.
--
Jim Edgar
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Cyclofiend Bicycle Pho
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:
> I have two bikes with B17 saddles. One has Noodles, and the other has
> Albatross bars. Both are fairly level with the seat, but the Alba's are
> closer, so I'm much more upright. I'm curious about the general feeling
> around where folks
To add a twist: any opinions about Flyer vs. B-68 (wider but unsprung)
for a men's Albatross'd bike?
-nathan
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Angus wrote:
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> Brian,
>
> FWIW
>
> I have bikes with similar set ups, after changing from drop bars to
> Albatross bars on an All-Rounder I also chan
just read a bit on the Schwalbe site, they just mention the duremo to
close a gap in the marathon line, the new xrs are these
http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/startseite/?gesamt=438&flash=1&ID_Land=38&ID_Sprache=2&ID_Seite=126&PHPSESSID=eb0324b90db20f94e42b56515984f097
Marathon extreme and -plustour
Brian,
FWIW
I have bikes with similar set ups, after changing from drop bars to
Albatross bars on an All-Rounder I also changed the saddle from a B-17
to a Flyer (basically a sprung B-17). The upright seating postion
works better for me with a sprung saddle, with drop bars I'm ok either
way.
See craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1433717977.html
$2050
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I have five pairs of MUSA shorts, pants, knickers and I have a
corresponding number of Andiamo briefs. Rivendell doesn't carry them
anymore and I was wondering if anybody has done long rides in the wool
briefs or boxers they sell now. I have done some shorter stuff in
wicking boxers under the MU
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39159...@n08/sets/72157622644709288/
Here are some shots of another ride in the area called Doi Suthep.
It's the ride to a monastery that overlooks Chiang Mai. Wonderful
stuff.
On Oct 16, 12:59 am, newenglandbike wrote:
> Wow, that uphillrideyou describe in Thailan
In addition to looking at the Rivs.probably will end up as an
Atlantis or a Bombabut does anyone own or have ridden an
A.N.T. Bike? Look well made, but have never seen one in person or met
anyone who owns one. Any comments?
Surf
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On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
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> On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Horace wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Jeff wrote:
> >>
> >> 7 speed dishless Phil wheels
> >
> > Is this with a freewheel or freehub? Does Rivendell sell these built up?
> I
> > think
Who is doing the custom Rivendells these days? It isn't still Mark
Nobilette, is it? My impression is that he is pretty busy with his bikes
and the Rene Hearse bikes...
Doug
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 6:47 AM, Mike wrote:
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> So I'm curious if anyone on this list is waiting on a custom
> Rivend
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Horace wrote:
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> On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Jeff wrote:
>>
>> 7 speed dishless Phil wheels
>
> Is this with a freewheel or freehub? Does Rivendell sell these built up? I
> think I want this.
These would be the freewheel hub that Riv had Phil make for t
I have two bikes with B17 saddles. One has Noodles, and the other has
Albatross bars. Both are fairly level with the seat, but the Alba's are
closer, so I'm much more upright. I'm curious about the general feeling
around where folks move to a "springer" saddle like the B66. For those who
look a
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Jeff wrote:
> 7 speed dishless Phil wheels
Is this with a freewheel or freehub? Does Rivendell sell these built up? I
think I want this.
Horace.
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Hi there, I have a Brooks B17 honey colored saddle, with minimal
beausage, and would like to trade it for a black one in similar
condition, anyone ready for fall tones instead of monochrome?
Pictures at: http://bit.ly/4akGRj
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I'm in the queue for a randonneur style frame. I put in the paper
work in May and am about 1/3 paid off (hopefully 1/2 after next month)
so I'm glad there's a good long wait remaining. For the longest time
I thought I wanted a Herse, but after picking up the entire run of the
Reader, I realized
Large butternut squash MUSA pants - $25
Only ridden on Brooks saddles at a sedate pace.
Knickerizable for comfort.
Preference given to San Francisco or East Bay buyers, thus avoidance
mailage hassles, but for a couple of bucks extra I will ship.
Respond off board to soqer...@gmail.com
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> I wonder if Rivendell well ever have a bike designed around an
> internal hub.
Not sure. If they did, I wonder if they would also design a more
narrow bottom bracket to allow use of an American style single piece
crank? I spoke with Mike about this at NAHBS this year. If you are
only going t
So I'm curious if anyone on this list is waiting on a custom
Rivendell? If so, what kind of bike are you having built and what's
the wait. I'm just curious. Per the Rivendell website it says waits
are now like a year or so which is shorter than it was a few years
ago.
--mike
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Hard to say whose bike will arrive first but they'll both be great.
Mike F. has a good thing going with his bikes. As someone pointed out
he did a blog post about taking on custom work. Seems like he has a
great plan for avoiding long waits. I'll be curious to see what his
prices are. I'm sure his
On Oct 23, 1:50 am, rob markwardt wrote:
> They probably are...but, then I've got to change fenders, or frame!
the 650b grand bois cypres is worth it too. at my weight (155lbs.),
the cypres is plenty big and comfortable and i find it to be a
lighter, sportier tire compared to the hetre.
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> Lugs may take longer than TIG welding, but since I ordered a stock
> size and colored Bombadil there's a chance that all they have to do is
> grab a frame off the rack. It's not a fair contest, but it may not be
> rigged the way it appears.
Yes. It is important to note that while Mike can pro
> They wore like iron, but weren't the wonderful ride. So, I
> don't get what's so wonderful to be about the Dureme to be. According
> to their chart, less speed, slightly more durable, heavier, more
> expensive. Don't get me wrong, Schwalbe makes A LOT of tires and lots
> of choices and that's
I spent quite a bit of time yesterday looking at the ones mentioned
here and others. I think I'm still going to wind up with a pair of
Oakley wrap-arounds, though something a bit less radical than the
Jawbone. I would really like to have just one pair of frames to keep
track of, but when you wan
I feel this morning the need to clarify something. I know Ken, and he
is a much better, stronger, faster rider than I will ever be. His
observations are probably the correct ones.
As my opinion is based on not being a real serious rider, it's not
worth anything.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Oct
In looking through Mike's pictures on his blog and Flikr it seems like
he is wearing that Riv cap in at least half of the pictures of him.
Talking to him over a soccer game sounds like a great way to while
away a few hours (though if I were in Foxborough it would be to cheer
for the Crew!) He has
I just finished a tour with Paul Neos on the front and Ortlieb Panniers. No
problem on my rig.
RS
--- On Fri, 10/23/09, Angus wrote:
From: Angus
Subject: [RBW] Re: Paul Neo Retros
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 2:33 AM
I have used Mafac cantilevers; no problem with
I don't know if this has been discussed here but the Dureme is to
be the "replacement" for the soon to be discontinued XR.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/board/message/?o=RrzKj&thread_id=139958&v=B&page=1&nested=0#140097
The Scwalbe global site already has the XR off the site.
http://
I have 35mm Paselas that measure...36mm.
I have 37mm Paselas that measure...36mm
Hmmm
My 32mm Paseleas measure about 30mm.
There is a significant size jump from 32 to 35mm Paselas.
Angus
On Oct 22, 8:02 am, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are inde
I have used Mafac cantilevers; no problem with Low-Riders.
Angus
On Oct 23, 2:20 am, Andrew wrote:
> Do front Paul Neo Retros interfere with front panniers?
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I have NeoRetros, but only the Rivendell style basket on the
front,looked at some pictures though
With lowriders and smaller panniers no problem, with really long,
high mounted panniers they could interfer a little bit at least when
being opened, or being taken of. Depends on your style of pannie
Do front Paul Neo Retros interfere with front panniers?
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