Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread Joe Bunik
Earl Warren Moon Unit? On 5/6/10, Grant Petersen wrote: > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. > > Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? > > LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. > > There's only so much time, only so many lug

[RBW] Re: slowing down

2010-05-08 Thread happyriding
How awful! On the bright side, she is still alive, and you can be thankful for that. Her next sport is going to be swimming. As soon as she is able to get around on crutches, get her into a pool. She can maintain her cardiovascular fitness by swimming laps. Then it's a matter of rehabbing tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-08 Thread cyclotourist
Action pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4569672041/in/pool-socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:26 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Lee rode a Bridgstone MB-1 last weekend round the mountains in East San > Diego Co, and the Big Apples were great for him.

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-08 Thread cyclotourist
Lee rode a Bridgstone MB-1 last weekend round the mountains in East San Diego Co, and the Big Apples were great for him. He had Albatross type bars which led to some hand fatigue, but the tires seemed to perform flawlessly. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM, stevep33 wrote: > I haven't tried it ei

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread charlie
Something with Diablo in it ! You guys are always riding there. Or maybe Willy B. Walnut or something with the word Dapper in it! There's a bunch of quirky, unspoken for, names out there I'm sure. On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > I th

Re: [RBW] headset stack height?

2010-05-08 Thread Horace
There is no choice. If you have a tall steerer tube, you need the spacers. If you want less height, you have to cut the steerer and use fewer spacers. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM, happyriding wrote: > Hi, > > I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall > headset: > >

[RBW] Re: slowing down

2010-05-08 Thread Pondero
Wow, how tragic! I'm happy to hear of the potential for a full recovery, and hope you guys will keep that tour plan alive. Maybe the long term anticipation will motivate the recovery. Best wishes. On May 8, 7:52 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > As some of you know, my wife and I have been planning a

[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-08 Thread stevep33
I haven't tried it either, but I just order myself some Big Apples today. 26x2.3's The Big Apples sound perfect for mixed road/trail rides. I can't stand the sluggishness of knobbies on the road, and the trails near me don't require too much traction...Big Apples sound perfect. The Rivideo

[RBW] slowing down

2010-05-08 Thread jandrews_nyc
As some of you know, my wife and I have been planning a cyclotouring trip from New York City to Montreal with camping in the Adirondacks and Vermont along the way. I've received a lot of very helpful information on this list and want to thank everyone who has given me suggestions. We were slated

Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar

2010-05-08 Thread Bruce
Thanks for the link. Great looking bike From: P Merryman To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 5:57:40 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar Sorry I'm a month late posting, I'm "catching up" on a few months of non-lurking. Anyway, wan

[RBW] headset stack height?

2010-05-08 Thread happyriding
Hi, I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall headset: http://tinyurl.com/23rzeqm Does the steerer go all the way up into the spacers? Can you add as many spacers as you want as long as you have enough steerer length? Thanks. -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection

2010-05-08 Thread SFF
Clif/Brian, I have a cargo net too. I use the net and the bag as a triple option 1) Net over basket (small load) 2) Shopsack in basket (med load) 3) Shopsack with cargo net over the top (large load). Joel Enjoying the return of spring this weekend in Round Rock, Texas. (Weird isn't it Clif!) On

Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar

2010-05-08 Thread P Merryman
Sorry I'm a month late posting, I'm "catching up" on a few months of non-lurking. Anyway, wanted to point out that, if I'm reading this right, Riv has done it before. From the web-archive.org of the Riv site: http://web.archive.org/web/20030804115752/www.rivendellbicycles.com/gallery/bigbike/big

[RBW] Re: setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
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[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread alford
Nessmuk or Sairy Gamp for a touring bike. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

[RBW] 58 Ram on SF Bay Area CL - Not Mine

2010-05-08 Thread Marty
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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars

2010-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The point of my post (point? point? we don't need no stinking point!) is that experimentum trumps theoria every time. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > For 15 years I have manfully resisted the "don't worry about tt, st angle > and bar height compensate" message from Grant.

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars

2010-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
For 15 years I have manfully resisted the "don't worry about tt, st angle and bar height compensate" message from Grant. I asked for a 56-57 cm c-c tt on my customs and set them up with 8 cm stems and bars 4-5 cm below saddle; very, very nice. Then I got, seriatim, a medium (17"!!) Monocog 29er wit

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-08 Thread JL
Thanks to everyone for all the great tips! Some of these will definitely make it on our list. On May 7, 1:18 pm, J L wrote: > Hey all, > > My friend and I are going to do a short camping/hostel tour from Portland > Oregon to Santa Cruz CA this July.  He will be on his Atlantis, and me on my >

[RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars

2010-05-08 Thread happyriding
Whoops. It looks like the top of my post got bungled. Here is what it should look like: On May 5, 3:53 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > > It seems to me that because of the long top tubes most of Rivendells > > frames are not designed for drop bars. With the long top tubes you > > need bars that co

[RBW] Re: Riv frames work great with drop bars

2010-05-08 Thread happyriding
On May 5, 3:53 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > > It seems to me that because of the long top tubes most of Rivendells > > frames are not designed for drop bars. With the long top tubes you > > need bars that come back towards you to provide a comfortable reach. > Not here. I've read that article se

Re: [RBW] Big Apples off-road

2010-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I use the 60s off road all the time for two reasons, first because my off road rides also include a lot of pavement and there is nothing in cycling more horrible than grimly, despairingly driving a fat, soft, 29" knobby along pavement against a strong headwind; and second, because the BAs shrug off

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread Mike
I've said it before and I'll probably say it again, I love the LOTR inspired Riv names and wish they could continue using them but I guess New Line Cinema put the kibosh on that. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To pos

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread newenglandbike
I always thought 'The Balrog' would be a good name for one of their heavier-duty machines. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread Ken Mattina
Okay I'll play. Porgie Tirebiter! On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 10:45 AM, muckum wrote: > Rasputin ! > > On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > > > I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. > > > > Larry Matthews, for a youngst

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread muckum
Rasputin ! On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. > > Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? > > LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. > > There's only so much time, only so many lugs. >

[RBW] Big Apples off-road

2010-05-08 Thread Rene Sterental
Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him doing so and Grant said he loves them. Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? René -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection

2010-05-08 Thread Cycletex
BTW - another way to quiet down the sack is to attach the side latches on the bottom rung of the basket to add tension and then throw a basket net over the top. Not worth it around town but it's nice to get rid of some of the rattle on longer rides. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF wrote: > I'm running a

[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection

2010-05-08 Thread Cycletex
I'm running the same setup on my Atlantis and you're right, it makes a great around town configuration but I'll add that I also ride road rides with the same combination and love it. It's really nice to have the extra capacity the sack gives you and you can stop by the market on the way home and to

[RBW] For Sale: 55cm Bleriot

2010-05-08 Thread jinxed
OK it's on the block: Frame / Fork / Headset / Nitto Seatpost - $650 plus actual shipping. Complete bike (minus seat)- $1350 plus shipping. - Chris King classic hubs / Dyad wheels / 3x double butted spokes. - Choice of Fatty Rumpkins or Maxy Fastys - Choice of Moustache bars or 42 drops - 9spd sh

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread Tim McNamara
I would suggest using local-to-Rivendell place names, maybe in a different language. They seem less contrived to me and would avoid possible copyright issues, etc., using made-up (or real) peoples' names (or the potential embarrassment if said real person turns out to be a child molester o

[RBW] Re: setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread benzzoy
On May 8, 7:15 am, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > > I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to > pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes.  My current setup > is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters.  Should > I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2

Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread Bruce
I have 2 wheelsets for my Ram. The RBW stock set with the Shimano 12 - 27 9 speed, and a Rich Built Phil/Velocity set with a 7 speed FW on it. No issues at all with bar end shifters to swap wheels out. From: J. Burkhalter To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sat, May

Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread cyclotourist
Hi Jay, I swap out wheelsets with 11-30 and 12-32 with no problem. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:15 AM, J. Burkhalter wrote: > Howdy all, > > I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to > pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup > is a 12-27 9-speed

Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/8/10 7:15 AM, J. Burkhalter at burk...@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to > pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup > is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should > I buy a similar 12-27 c

Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Ach, I can't resist playing this silly game. If they won't use Inigo Montoya, I say use Forrest Gump. Utterly straighforward, quirky and fast. -- 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-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/7/10 2:42 PM, doug peterson at dougpn...@cox.net wrote: > The Fisherman's Wharf Hostel in San Francisco is the better one. They > can take bikes while the downtown one doesn't have room. My vote would be to use the Marin Headlands one - http://www.norcalhostels.org/marin/ - Jim -- Jim E

Re: [RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I used to have one bike and three wheelsets (offroad, commuting and fast -- I *was* fast back then) with very different gearing but all 7 speed XT (this was 20 years ago). All shifted equally well on the same bike. (All the wheels used the same rims, too, so that I did not have to adjust brakes wh

Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread James Warren
I've got one: "Uluru". It's the Aborniginal name of Ayer's Rock in the Australian Outback.("We carry in our hearts the true country, and that cannot be stolen.")-Original Message- From: Errin Vasquez Sent: May 6, 2010 1:51 PM To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Subject: Re: [RBW] Riv'

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/7/10 7:03 PM, Mitch Browne at mitch.bro...@gmail.com wrote: > I plan on keeping a copy of Jim's methodical problem solving approach > for reference Y'know, as I was riding home yesterday, it struck me that I left out another quick drivetrain troubleshooting tip: Put the bike in the stand an

Re: [RBW] Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-08 Thread Errin Vasquez
What about George Washington Hayduke? On May 6, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. Larry Matthews, for a youngster's bike? LaToya Jackson, for a women's bike. There's only so much

[RBW] setting up a 2nd wheelset. cassette question

2010-05-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
Howdy all, I'm putting together a second wheelset for my Ram to enable me to pretty quickly swap between 2 different tire sizes. My current setup is a 12-27 9-speed dura-ace cassette with dt Silver shifters. Should I buy a similar 12-27 cassette for the 2nd wheelset, or can i get away with a muc

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-08 Thread Johnny Alien
That whole deal was a shame. Especially since the Bleriot is such a nice bike. I got mine way after it was discontinued and while I got a deal on it I still didn't get the price that the discount places were offering. Those were long gone. If I recall when I got one you had a great deal on one bu

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-08 Thread Austin Andrews
+1 to Another superior (but tough) alternate route is King Ridge Road just north of the Russian River- you head up (and I do mean up) from Stewarts Point to Tin Barn Road, then head south along the ridge. Bring plenty of water. If you want directions from Mendicino to SF via mostly dirt (the roads