Thank you!!-Original Message-
From: PATRICK MOORE
Sent: Dec 26, 2009 2:19 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Thanks, Cyclofiend, for all your work. Patrick "just got 3 pr of wool socks and ordered a SON front whee
But the interesting thing is that the Roadeo will not split the difference
tire-wise. I've raved about my Ram over and over, but a Roadeo outdoes it in
the tire clearance with fenders department. A Jack Brown with fenders can be
done on the Roadeo, but not the Ram. The Roadeo's going to be an am
700x33 Jack Browns on a Ram/Rom make it the best road bike and turned me into a
Jack Brown preacher.
The canti-Rom and those tires are made for each other.
-Jim W.
-Original Message-
>From: Wade Vidal
>Sent: Dec 26, 2009 8:41 AM
>To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>Subject: Re: [RB
I did a 30 miler today down along Lake Washington in Seattle and around
Seward Park. I found the VO Porteur bars to be comfortable for this
distance and didn't experience any numbness. I used all the hand positions
(probably about 4 or so). I do have some mild tendinitis right now from
"mousing"
I think just the seat-tube Q would look great. Buena idea!
Philip
On Dec 26, 6:49 am, Ron MH wrote:
> Ray, i.e.,
>
> I was thinking about just the seat tube "Q" would be enough. The gold
> in the lettering might just complement the gold/yellow tape and gold
> brake cable housing.
>
> Your thoug
On Dec 27, 9:19 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 12/26/09 11:20 AM, Ray at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
> > I just wanted to express to you how much I appreciate your holding
> > this group pretty much on course. I am one prone to tangents and
> > sidebars, so I know of what I speak. You're doing a
Love the photos with the toys, Christmas bags, etc., in the
background. Looks like you just un-wrapped a neat present! Add
another vote for plumper tires - comfort (and flat resistance) is
king. Looking good. What are you thinking about in the rack'n'bag
area? No Riv is complete without luggag
thanks I'll try putting the seat back farther. I'm still working on the fit my
LBS has a fit stem I'm gonna try this week to get it dialed in. The bars are
44cm Moda's (not sure of the model) my Brother gave me they work nicely and I
like the silver color. I'm thinking about going with dark bl
I wondered about pushing that saddle back more, too... That's gonna be a fine
ride! I look forward to the bar tape completion. BTW, which bars are those?
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From: Seth Vidal
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 5:52 PM
Subje
On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM, Wade Vidal wrote:
> test ride pics and short video thanks for all the encouraging words and
> advice. I hope to have it road worthy by next weekend.
>
I think you're right about the shorter stem. Swap out that spare one I
sent you for something shorter - maybe
+1 for the "lantern". Very nice indeed!
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Dec 27, 11:06 am, beth h wrote:
> OMG! I LOVE it! Want one! --Beth
>
> On Dec 26, 5:36 pm, reynoldslugs wrote:
>
>
>
> > I am quite proud of the Award Medallion on the tail of this Seat Bag.
> >http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc719-
test ride pics and short video thanks for all the encouraging words and
advice. I hope to have it road worthy by next weekend.
Wade
- Original Message -
From: Wade Vidal
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 1:31 AM
Subject: [RBW] christmas
I have the blue cloth tape as well. I think it is a great match for
the decals once it has been coated with clear shellac.
I also recommend using black hemp twine. I bought mine from a fabric
store (Joanne's House of Fabric). I made the twine a bit darker by
using a permanent marker on it before I
Nice looking set up!
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Congratulations! My only experience with blue tape is Velox cloth
bar tape, but I've had good results with it, so I'd recommend it.
With clear shellac, it becomes a dark blue very similar to the blue of
the Quickbeam decals.
On Dec 27, 6:45 pm, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> I bought the last 52c
I bought the last 52cm silver Quickbeam for Rivendell last week! I was posting
to the 650b list and surfing the web, trying to find a 650b-wheeled fixed gear
frame "like a Quickbeam," when a fellow kindly pointed out that the smaller
sized Quickbeams from the last batch had 650b wheels. How th
You gotta' be quick around these parts!!!
On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Wow! I have barely landed in Dallas on my way to Ft. Lauderdale, am
> reading all the comments regarding my question on the sprung saddles,
> see your offer and as I read through the thread I see
Wow! I have barely landed in Dallas on my way to Ft. Lauderdale, am
reading all the comments regarding my question on the sprung saddles,
see your offer and as I read through the thread I see someone else
already jumped at the chance!
I'm not sure if I'll like riding the Flyer as I have found I se
Saddle has been sold, thanks for the interest!
You can see what you missed out on here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/
On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I have one for sale if you or anyone else is interested... $60 + shipping
> to find out if it works for you!!!
I have a Swift on my custom Riv.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/3041950359/in/set-72157604146015375/
It works great for me and has become my favorite saddle.
These days I have my bars ~ 1 cm lower than the saddle.
For me the B-17 is a bit wide.
As far as the special edition goes I'd pas
on 12/26/09 11:20 AM, Ray at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> I just wanted to express to you how much I appreciate your holding
> this group pretty much on course. I am one prone to tangents and
> sidebars, so I know of what I speak. You're doing a great job!
>
> And kudos to the other list membe
OMG! I LOVE it! Want one! --Beth
On Dec 26, 5:36 pm, reynoldslugs wrote:
> I am quite proud of the Award Medallion on the tail of this Seat Bag.
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc719-maxbeach1109.html
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> > ... the pin dropping off the bike so its unadorned right
> > now. Anyone have suggestions for this problem?
> Tiny drop of blue Loctite?
Actually, I'd try something stronger. Blue loctite is for threads.
There's a green compound that fills larger gaps (and smells funny, I'm
told); you could
on 12/27/09 8:28 AM, Wade Vidal at wvwheel...@comcast.net wrote:
> Does anyone have any experience with this saddle?
(changed to tinyurl)
http://tinyurl.com/brooks-swift-blue
> Is the special edition worth the upcharge? I really like it b/c of the blue
> leather.
I've been riding a Swift for t
What Patrick said, the part about saddle position fore and aft.
applies.
That said, I prefer a sprung saddle for all my upright city riding.
When I built up my Xtracycle I installed a flyer, which was perfect
for the close, swept-back handlebars and the very upright position on
that bike.
I liked
I like the Flyer a lot for certain bikes. If the bike already has a
cushy ride then it's probably overkill. I use the Flyer to smooth out
the kick from an otherwise stiff bike. or put another way, to soften
the ride. The spring action is rather subtle, however. After awhile I
don't notice it unles
Does anyone have any experience with this saddle?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brooks-Swift-Saddle-BLUE-Leather-London-EHBPC-Limited_W0QQitemZ300374421102QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45efb5ee6e
Is the special edition worth the upcharge? I really like it b/c of the blue
leather.
EXCELLENT!
Once you try Rivendell, you just can't go back!
On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:26 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> I'm getting ready to leave for a family vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, so
> there won't be any more riding for me this year unless I manage to do some
> convincing and we rent some b
Yup. And if you are hurrying to get your donations in by year's end,
remember to hit that paypal button. Running this board costs money
and takes time that could otherwise be devoted to money making and
fun.
(OT, but while you are at it, give a thought of doing the same for
Wikipedia. Wiki is e
Anytime, Rene! I love riding on the peninsula, and I ride CalTrain often (I
have a CalTrain schedule app on my iPhone) Although I am officially retired, I
do have two other part-time jobs, each with its own office space. Fortunately,
both offices are within blocks of Downtown CalTrain. Just g
I use a flyer on my commuter with uprights. I like it, as it takes just enough
of the rough stuff off. I ride on 35s on the commuter, all pavement, of
course. For a period of time I had it mounted on my Atlantis with uprights and
35s, and that was OK, too. But, I briefly mounted it on my Qu
I used a Flyer briefly on a mountain bike and found it more suited to a more
upright position that I favor even off road (I used Nitto Dirt Drops set
higher than drops on my road bikes). I also had to find a weird seatpost
with a dogleg in it to get the Flyer back far enough. I've since found that
Rene,
I use B-17s on my Rivedell's with drop bars and found that with
Albatross bars the Flyer is a nice saddle to have.
I have used the Flyer when touring with drop bars but really noticed
the difference in a more upright position with Albatross bars and/or
off road.
When using saddle bars with
You should check out the trails at Redwood Park in Oakland! Or get out
in the hills around Tilden. The East Bay has some of the best cycling!
On Dec 27, 2:26 am, Rene Sterental wrote:
> I'm getting ready to leave for a family vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, so there
> won't be any more riding for me
I have a pre-aged Flyer on my Soma DoubleCross set up with noodlebars.
I love it. I haven't used a B17 but in Philly I thank god for my 35c
Schwalbes and the sprung saddle every time I ride. For a while I had
one of the used Selle-Anatomica saddles that Riv was selling on there
but I moved that to
Will agree with David on this. Had a Flyer on my Atlantis and it
seemed too "mushy". The Atlantis is set up with Albatross bars.
Combination of upright sitting and sprung saddle just got things too
bouncy. Oh, and the Atlantis has Big Apple tires. Comfy, yes. But
was really difficult to pedal
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