This is a follow up to the post "Visit to RBWHQ and Sam Hillborne
purchase" (It's a little long but I wanted to include everything I
wish I'd known when I started looking at the Hillborne)
After much resistance my wife got me to take a Sam Hillborne for a
test ride and the next thing I knew I'd ha
In the recent thread about TIG-welded Rivendells, comments were made about
the BLT's. Bruce didn't instigate the conversation.
I think it's fair that he be allowed to address those comments before we
wrap the discussion up.
If folks have further comments or questions concerning the BLT's, they
s
Jim,
There used to be a couple of fully twined bikes in the marina (on the
boards near the yachts) in sausalito. Cruisers. Fully wrapped and
knotted. Great stuff, if they are still there, someone with some
serious time and boat rope skills.
Tarik
On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 9:14 PM, CycloFiend wrote
It's not a twelve step program, but here's a place to share images of twined
(and shellacked) bicycle bits -
http://www.flickr.com/groups/biketwine
Yep, a group for twine lovers and those folks who think they may have lost
it... ;^)
- Jim (Inspired by Manny's uploads this evening)
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And the Rivendell content here is...
On Dec 13, 7:57 pm, "Bruce Gordon" wrote:
> I have been reading discussions about my new Taiwanese BLT's on several
> groups Both the RBW owners bunch and the tour...@bikelist.org.
> So I decided to try to clear some facts up and post to both groups.
> Fir
So, who went to the garage sale today and what did you get? I want to
get there next week but couldn't today.
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Just go ahead and buy the bleriot elsewhere cheaper then. Oh wait...
On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 6:48 PM, cm wrote:
> I love the fact that they are charging $1000 for the Bleriot frame.
> This alone would stop me from every buying anything from them. How do
> they justify it?
>
> Cheers!
> cm
>
> --
I just ordered some of these Gore Bike Wear Radiator gloves from REI:
http://www.rei.com/product/789290
Yes, not RBW related directly but it's getting cold here in
Illadelphia!
On Dec 13, 8:13 pm, Ray Shine wrote:
> Oh, OK! I was looking at those on the web site. Thanks for the report.
>
> Ray
I love the fact that they are charging $1000 for the Bleriot frame.
This alone would stop me from every buying anything from them. How do
they justify it?
Cheers!
cm
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Oh, OK! I was looking at those on the web site. Thanks for the report.
Ray
--- On Sun, 12/13/09, EricP wrote:
From: EricP
Subject: [RBW] Re: ST Glove review - Rivendell winter gloves
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 2:44 PM
Ooops. You and Steve got me on that. Thes
I have been reading discussions about my new Taiwanese BLT's on several
groups Both the RBW owners bunch and the tour...@bikelist.org.
So I decided to try to clear some facts up and post to both groups.
First - someone said they thought the BLT would be a "Tank".
I used 2 bikes for the weighing and
I might have missed something more important than I what I saw in your
original post; but as I see it, your main objective is to use bigger
tires with fenders. Have you tried or considered using a center pull
brake first before adjusting the brake bridge and putting on canti
studs? In my experience
Thanks for the quick review Eric.
I suffer from cold (numb) fingers while riding in the winter...didn't
know RBW had these. I've ordered a pair and we will see how they do!
Thanks!
Angus
On Dec 13, 2:32 pm, EricP wrote:
> Mind you, this is not a full on, long term review. Just have done tw
As a Ram/Atlantis/AHH owner who is currently attempting to turn his Quickbeam
into a 3x5 derailler-shifter bike, I sympathize with the people who like having
multiple overlapping-function bikes. :)
-Jim W.
(maybe I'm an addict)
-Original Message-
>From: Angus
>Beth,
>
>Don't you own
Beth,
Don't you own a green Rivendell with cantilevers...perhaps an All-
Rounder.
Angus
On Dec 13, 11:56 am, b hamon wrote:
> When I ordered my 1999 Custom LongLow, I knew a few things at the time:
>
> --I wanted to be able to run 32mm tires with fenders;
> --I wanted long-reach side-pull brake
Tarik said: "Making a frame work for you again is the best part about
owning a
steel bike."
I wholeheartedly agree. And Jim's comment that my desired changes are
relatively few for having had the frame just over a decade are a
testament to both my self-knowledge as a bicycle rider and Grant's
abil
Ooops. You and Steve got me on that. These are the winter ST gloves
on the Rivendell website. (Am trying to hold to the list charter and
only talking about stuff sold by Riv.)
Anyway, wanted to add that the gloves are puffy. Not thin "high tech"
style gloves. So the hands are a bit more encum
Thanks for the kind words, Ryan.
Yes original WTB dirtdrop handlebars and Nitto dirtdrop stem.
Funny thing I went through two framesets and maybe 6 or 7 builds before I
could get the bike just right.
I started with a roadified Atlantis and ended up with a touring rig.
Ken
On Sun, Dec 13, 2009
OK, I give. What are "ST gloves?"
--- On Sun, 12/13/09, EricP wrote:
From: EricP
Subject: [RBW] ST Glove review
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 12:32 PM
Mind you, this is not a full on, long term review. Just have done two
rides with these gloves so far. Yesterday wa
on 12/13/09 9:56 AM, b hamon at periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote:
(snipped)
> It's the classic dilemma of not knowing then what I know now, and wanting to
> change it.
That's actually pretty minimal change for ten years of riding the same bike.
At the time, 700C x 32 tires were pretty much an outlier
Does Waterford do this kind of stuff?
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Mind you, this is not a full on, long term review. Just have done two
rides with these gloves so far. Yesterday was in the mid 20's with
not a ton of bad wind. Rode 24 miles and the fingers stayed toasty
warm. In fact, almost too warm as the hands were a touch sweaty at
the end.
But how about
Of course, I MEANT to write my BB is 10 1/8" after a 650B conversion...
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Beth, and others contemplating this, as general advice for this type of
thing,
if you do know a framebuilder or have one nearby, you can usually call and
schedule a time to drop off your frame for simple quick repairs. If you just
want a few braze ons and no paint, many builders will slip you in t
Or perhaps 650A ? As an interim measure-
Both the Sun CR-18 and the Col de la Vie are available in ISO590 from
Harris. A set of the 55-73mm dual pivot brakes /might/ work with the
brake bridge where it is.
You would lose about 1cm BB height, and 3mm trail, or so.
On Dec 13, 11:24 am, doc wro
Yup.
On Dec 13, 10:50 am, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Ryan
>
> Did they still have the Bleriots prices at a grand? According to
> Riv's sizing the 57 would be the sweet spot for me and the one at
> Aaron's is the only one I know about. I guess it doesn't make too
> much difference what the price is as
I did this (650B) on my 1st year Riv road, and it worked out great. The Longlow
and the road have similar geometry
>From Grant's write up cited on Cyclofiend:
"The the RIVENDELL LONG LOW...similar to road, but slightly shallower head tube
and made for longer reach brakes. Reach went from high f
BB's already pretty low probably.
-Original Message-
>
>650B?
>
>On Dec 13, 12:56 pm, b hamon wrote:
>> When I ordered my 1999 Custom LongLow, I knew a few things at the time:
>>
>> --I wanted to be able to run 32mm tires with fenders;
>> --I wanted long-reach side-pull brakes because
650B?
On Dec 13, 12:56 pm, b hamon wrote:
> When I ordered my 1999 Custom LongLow, I knew a few things at the time:
>
> --I wanted to be able to run 32mm tires with fenders;
> --I wanted long-reach side-pull brakes because I was still a young mechanic
> and fund them easier to adjust out on the
The fella who acquired my Bleriot had canti posts added and the fork
re-raked. I think he spent maybe a hundred bucks; at any rate it was
cheaper than I thought it would be. I bet if you called Tony P. he
could refer you to someone good if he hasn't the time.
Ryan
On Dec 13, 10:03 am, cyclotouri
Ryan
Did they still have the Bleriots prices at a grand? According to
Riv's sizing the 57 would be the sweet spot for me and the one at
Aaron's is the only one I know about. I guess it doesn't make too
much difference what the price is as I don't have much in the new bike
fund but just curious.
I offer two suggestions to all posters to any list. First, hang on
to your sense of humor. Too many postings and comments are made with
tongue in cheek and elicit too many offended responses. Second, if
you do feel offended, before responding, ask yourself, did the poster
intend to be offensive
Ken
Nice Set up on the Atlantis -is that a Dirtdrop stem and handlebar
combo? looks good
On Dec 12, 8:05 pm, Ken Mattina wrote:
> Funny you would say that.
>
> I bought my Atlantis at Aaron's. I have a 79cm pbh and he put me on a 51cm
> bike with a very tall nitto stem.
>
> Within 6 months I d
I'd ask the builders you know if they take on quick jobs like canti-bosses
and if not, who they would recommend locally (someone in PDX has to have
some torch time available!!!).
FWIW, I talked to Mark Nobilette about adding a kick-stand plate and he said
no big deal, just ship the frame over and
When I ordered my 1999 Custom LongLow, I knew a few things at the time:
--I wanted to be able to run 32mm tires with fenders;
--I wanted long-reach side-pull brakes because I was still a young mechanic and
fund them easier to adjust out on the road than cantis;
--The bike would be a rear-loader.
Any chance of a Sam Hillborne Fickr page on the Cyclofiend Site any
time soon?
ps.
Great updates, thank you
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That is hilarious. Thanks for passing it out. I could totally see
someone doing something like that with rando gear after a PBP or other
1200k fail.
"The last items I am including are a National Champion Skin-suit and
a bottle of Champagne. I stole the national champion skin-suit from my
wife.
Hi Z,
Wheels are yours! Paypal? If so my acct. is nawr...@comcast.net
This is a great deal on a great wheel set, you will love them.
Thanks,
Dave
Fort Collins, CO
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From: "Z"
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:36:4
I'm sure he doesn't expect to get a real bid - he didn't even put the
bike sizes in the original text. Nice way to vent some frustration,
though!
On Dec 12, 10:20 pm, rcnute wrote:
> Inside cyclocross joke maybe? Something is rotten in Denmark.
>
> On Dec 12, 9:13 pm, Cycletex wrote:
>
>
>
> >
Great stuff out there, CycloFiend. Keep up the good work!
From: CycloFiend
To: rbw group
Sent: Sat, December 12, 2009 10:34:31 PM
Subject: [RBW] State of the List - 12/12/09
State of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owner's Bunch Mailing List
Dave,
If the wheels are still available, I am interested.
Stephen
From: "nawr...@comcast.net"
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, December 13, 2009 6:10:50 AM
Subject: Re: [RBW] FS Items
Hi All,
Some clarifications and price adjustments.
I pay
That is funny! Maybe sad. Have seen racing types go through that
type of situation before.
Confession - will occasionally get that way myself with my music
playing and wanting to sell off all the guitars, etc. Never taken it
to that extreme.
Wonder if there would have been more interest if the
Hmm. Looking through the photos I see a few that look like the frame
is too small. But in looking at the owner, sometimes a reason seems
to suggest itself (i.e. short torso and drop bars). Or a used bike.
All my bikes (including two Rivendells) are "too small". Each for a
reason. And on each
Did you read the Q and A's below the bid? Hilarious!
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Hi All,
Some clarifications and price adjustments.
I pay shipping.
Paypal preffered.
Thanks,
Dave
Fort Collins, CO
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Wade:
Welcome to the list, and what a great brother you have! The most my sibs have
sent my way is a "re-cycled" key chain.(the red one here:
http://www.olivebarn.com/recycled-colorful-key-chains.html) To answer your
question:
The typical rivvie build includes a a Nitto Technomic stem. If you
Personally, I am happier on larger frames, with just a handful of seat post
sticking out than a small frame with extra long stem and skyscraper seatpost.
It seems the bikes handle better too.
From: rob markwardt
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Sat, December 12,
Jim, thank you for the site. You are doing a great job. -- Rene
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