on 9/7/10 3:10 PM, Johnny Alien at johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
>> Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
>> components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
>
> I wouldn't but it seems close to my Bleriot or on the cheaper end a
> Hilb
on 9/7/10 11:19 AM, Philip Williamson at philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
> That's it. Two-time personal best.
> Single-sided double-fixed drivetrain. 39/42 rings, 17/21 Surly
> "dingle" cog.
Are ye flippin'? Or just slidin'?
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sure send pics and more details of your allrounderhow old etc.
I'm 5'6", inseam is 79...top tube ideally would be 53 (c-c) vs on my
current (53") atlantis which shows it more like 54.5+)
...even with the dirt drop on my noodles, i'm not natura
i have a set of north road bars id be willing to sell. $50 shipped and
they are yours.
On Sep 6, 1:31 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Excellent info!! So the Northroad handlebar will fit mountain levers
> and look at least similar. Anyone use these bars?
>
> http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_pa
That's a cool idea. Before I read it, I was going to say go to Marin County and
climb Mt. Tam on one of the dirt roads like Railroad Grade or Old Railroad
Grade (I forget which is which). Old Stage Road is also nice and resting at the
West Point Inn is great. Mt. Tam has very good riding for a
You can see the summit of Mt Tam from the summit of Mt Diablo and vice
versa. According to Google Maps, you could do a part bike/part ferry
journey from one peak to the other with only ~60 miles of riding.
That would be epic.
On Sep 7, 9:03 pm, "Bill M." wrote:
> Diablo is the obvious choice. B
Diablo is the obvious choice. BART is also right by Riv World
Headquarters, so you could head across the Bay and ride from SF over
the Golden Gate to Marin and ride Mt. Tam.
Bill Mennuti
On Sep 7, 5:50 pm, jinxed wrote:
> Where would you go?
>
> I am going to be in the area this Thursday throug
Ditto what Joe said.
I have a custom that is pretty much like a Roadeo. My bike uses Silver
brakes and mostly I ride JackBrown greens.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/sets/72157604146015375/
I'm pretty much a club ride, century sort of rider and think you won't
go wrong with a Road
Ask the shop. Tons of places. 3 bears road. a good dirt ride is to
briones or if your planning to go towards the mt diablo go through
shell ridge. I'm pretty sure someone at the shop can draw you a map,
either way have a good ride.
On Sep 7, 6:42 pm, eflayer wrote:
> Get out to the town of Clayto
Get out to the town of Clayton and go out and back up Morgan
Territory:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Territory
On Sep 7, 6:10 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Have fun!!! Don't forget your credit card!
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 5:50 PM, jinxed wrote:
> > Where would you go?
>
> > I am
Johnny, I think it's almost unanimous. You know what you must do. Seriously, if
you can swing it, I say go for the Roadeo rather than wait for the used Ram
(assuming it's between those two). It is by all accounts a great bike and can
easily be set up for comfort. Its chainstay in my size is abo
Have fun!!! Don't forget your credit card!
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 5:50 PM, jinxed wrote:
> Where would you go?
>
> I am going to be in the area this Thursday through till next Wednesday
> and want to set aside a day for a ride. I already spoke to Jay at
> Rivendell and taking a demo is no probl
Yes: http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf
and
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/173/original_roadeogeo_for_site.pdf
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Rambouillets show up from time to time in my size in good shape. They
> have similar geome
Without reading anyone else's answers, I say Roadeo.
It's the closest to the Rambouillet that you are after. And it seems to be
better in the tire clearance department, since it seems the Roadeo can handle
Jack Browns and fenders.
Yeah, Roadeo. Fits the long road rides you described. Your Bleri
Where would you go?
I am going to be in the area this Thursday through till next Wednesday
and want to set aside a day for a ride. I already spoke to Jay at
Rivendell and taking a demo is no problem.
My initial thought was to ride in/near/up Mt. Diablo. I have seen so
many beautiful pictures of t
Whew! Too small for me. Otherwise, I agree. Probably the best
bike. And I owned the '84 (and '83) models.
Riv content - the article on converting old mountain bikes in the
Rivendell Reader used a 1985 Stumpjumper.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sep 6, 1:35 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> Fargo SO
Rambouillets show up from time to time in my size in good shape. They
have similar geometry to Roadeo's?
On Sep 7, 7:46 pm, William wrote:
> It sounds like I'd +1 the Roadeo or Rambu course, then.
>
> On Sep 7, 4:40 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>
>
> > > Are you going to use drop bars on this next
It sounds like I'd +1 the Roadeo or Rambu course, then.
On Sep 7, 4:40 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> > Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
> > bar bike now?
>
> My Bleriot has drops, my MB-2 has Bullmoose. Drops are my favorite
> bars so at least for now I don't thi
> Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
> bar bike now?
My Bleriot has drops, my MB-2 has Bullmoose. Drops are my favorite
bars so at least for now I don't think I would choose anything else.
$2k is not a deal breaker. It sounds like you guys confirm my initial
f
I have been cycling for almost 40 years and have ridden a lot of bikes
and a lot of miles. I have never owned one that was more of a joy, on
the long club rides that you describe, than my Rambouillet. If you
can find a good used one, go for it; if not, I wouldn't hesitate to
buy a Rodeo. The Eb
Roadeo. Grant doesn't design an uncomfortable bike. All the other
bikes overlap with each other much more.
To be honest, I was never afraid to take my Romulus on any terrain.
Riv makes some robust bikes. The Bleriot really can do anything. I'd
do a heavy tour on it.
So, Roadeo is your ticket.
I have recently converted my Rambouillet from the stock Sugino triple
to the White VCB, with 44/30 rings and an 11-28, 9 spd cassette. I am
thrilled with them. They look much better in real life than in the
White web photos, and they work wonderfully. This CD gives me a
straight forward shifting
Are you going to use drop bars on this next Riv? Do you have a drop
bar bike now?
On Sep 7, 3:10 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> > Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
> > components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
>
> I wouldn't but i
I've got a nice Carradice Bike Bureau for sale. It's a drive-side
model, very low miles, excellent condition. Just like the photo on
PJW's website.
It's not stinky, no dog fur (nothing against Fido!), no Phil grease,
never been crashed. Hell, it's hardly been used at all. You'll be
very pleased. $
Thanks all. I bought a pair from a lister at much less than "$30 plus
shipping". I'm happy with that.
I've used them a few times on touring bikes as 'drop ins' if you
remember those. I mount them pointing inwards right at the ends of
the drops. It adds a hand position that I find super benefic
SOLD
On Sep 7, 6:12 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Brand new in the package. Got it as a gift and don't need it. Brand
> new with warranty etc. $42 shipped.
>
> http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=19&item=DS-1
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If they DO offer retail sales to the public you won't get much of a
deal from them.
Another thought is to simply find a pair of stubby bar-ends and cut
them down to suit.
Beth
On Sep 7, 1:49 pm, Garth wrote:
> They're called a Dia Compe D
Jean Desbois, builder of many of the finest Rene Herse frames and
components, died last week near Paris, France. He was cremated
yesterday, Sept. 6, 2010, in the presence of a small circle of family
and friends.
Desbois was the chief framebuilder for Rene Herse during the 1940s and
1950s, when the
A warm and much appreciated welcome was extended to me today by Joan Oppel and
Steve Palincsar of our list and the Oxon Hill, MD bike club. Great weather and
a
lovely, peaceful, and mostly FLAT route, which I appreciated after Sunday's Up
and down both sides of the Shenandoah Valley in the "Tou
Brand new in the package. Got it as a gift and don't need it. Brand
new with warranty etc. $42 shipped.
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=19&item=DS-1
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Another similar option is the Middleburn RS7 Duo. You can set it up
with 44-29 chainrings. Silver crank and black or hardcoated
chainrings like the White VBC.
I've been contemplating either for my new Coho Randonneuse. Decisions,
descisions
~Mike~
On Sep 7, 1:58 pm, reynoldslugs wrote:
> I
> Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
> components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
I wouldn't but it seems close to my Bleriot or on the cheaper end a
Hilborne.
I was leaning toward the Roadeo and only was questioning the long ri
Don't rule out the Hilsen for long distance comfort. Set it up with fasty
components and you'll have a durable and comfortable way to get around.
From: Johnny Alien
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 4:28:08 PM
Subject: [RBW] Help me choose a R
It sounds like the Roadeo is the way to go. You have other bikes that fill
other niches, but the one that seems to best fit the type of riding you
describe is the Roadeo. I have a Riv custom that is almost a copy of the Roadeo
geometry. Mine doesn't allow for Jack Browns and fenders, but will a
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the
> process of saving up right now but would like to know which one I
> should aim for. My Bleriot covers my "all around" bike for trails and
> general riding. I don't do alot of
I'd say Roadeo. You have the other end and middle of the spectrum
covered. Rambouillet and Roadeos have almost exact same geometry, I
think the Roadeo has a 1cm longer chainstay, that's it.
On Sep 7, 2:28 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the
I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the
process of saving up right now but would like to know which one I
should aim for. My Bleriot covers my "all around" bike for trails and
general riding. I don't do alot of touring and don't really plan to
so I don't need anything he
I have been using a 28-42 on a custom Pereira for a year or two.
Pictures here on Jim's website:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc690-davidbeach0909.html
I'm very happy with the crank. I am 200 lbs and torque very hard on
18%+ climbs, and have had zero problems with this drivetrain. The
cass
Here's a link to some photos on Flickr:
http://tinyurl.com/2alqx2h
On Sep 5, 7:13 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> are you going to post a picture? not that I can fit that size but I'm
> interested in your paint color.
>
> ~Mike~
>
> On Sep 5, 12:51 pm, rudi wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just purchased the most re
On Sep 7, 12:51 pm, Peter Andrews wrote:
> I've just put some White Ind. mountain VBC cranks on my Bombadil.
> Exact same chainrings, with a different q-factor for wider mountain
> chain stays. 46 and 30 is exactly what I wanted for a compact
> double. They don't quite fall in line with Riv's
They're called a Dia Compe DC138 "hand rest"
http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product_View.asp?nid=803
Try calling these guys ... http://www.merrysales.com/
SJS Cycles has them in the UK, but about the same price.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=23301&changecurrency=USD
It seems that's
I've just put some White Ind. mountain VBC cranks on my Bombadil.
Exact same chainrings, with a different q-factor for wider mountain
chain stays. 46 and 30 is exactly what I wanted for a compact
double. They don't quite fall in line with Riv's philosophy (black
anodized rings, chrome polished ar
These seem like they should be easy to make. I'd say go to your lbs
and ask for a couple lengths of scrap steer tube cut from a 11/8"
fork, then two endcaps. Then take two brake bands from old parts
brakes and run the bolt through the endcap into the brake bands and
tighten. You may want to file gr
I'd like to buy a set of these dummy levers.
http://www.velo-orange.com/diacokngr.html
But I just can't get my brain around $30 plus shipping. I'm used to
$10 from back in the 80's. Maybe I should adjust for inflation and
suck it up, but I wanted to give it a shot here. I'm not interested
in d
Good Technique! I like my dingle too for its ease of gear change. But
a flip-flop takes me forever, so much so that I will grunt quite a bit
uphill before I go for the low gear on the other side.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/2760281945/in/set-72157607471577085/
On Sep 7, 12:19 pm, Phi
We should have a youtube battle of gearswitching between all you
Quickbeam owners! that would be epic!
On Sep 7, 11:19 am, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> That's it. Two-time personal best.
> Single-sided double-fixed drivetrain. 39/42 rings, 17/21 Surly
> "dingle" cog.
>
> Philip Williamsonwww.biket
Not everything posted on the board is spot on rbw topics. This is
hardly more tangential than the folks posting S24Os, which I very much
enjoy. I admit it's a rather ridiculous use of a pretty pricey
bicycle.
The relative safety is probably somewhat dependent on the path and the
dogs; we went a
That's it. Two-time personal best.
Single-sided double-fixed drivetrain. 39/42 rings, 17/21 Surly
"dingle" cog.
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
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I like them too. So far just a few hundred miles on them. I use them with an
ENO 44 ring that links to the the Rohloff speedhub.
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:53 AM, Ken Mattina wrote:
> I've got a 46-28 on my Lyon and I think that it's the cat's meow.
>
> Ken
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:39 A
I've got a 46-28 on my Lyon and I think that it's the cat's meow.
Ken
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Tom Norwood wrote:
> I have one on my custom Ebisu. I've been using it for about four years. I
> really like it. I wanted a 46/30 double and it allowed me to do that. I've
> had no problem
I have one on my custom Ebisu. I've been using it for about four years. I
really like it. I wanted a 46/30 double and it allowed me to do that. I've
had no problems with it at all and have thousands of miles on it in Seattle
weather. (i.e. it's seen plenty of rain!)
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 2:0
thanks for that, KenGrant also thinks the size is OK
truthfully I haven't been out riding on it much this yr (or doing any
cycling)
...so perhaps the stretchout is just a bit 'abnormal' feeling to my
body.
...this said, however, I am thinking of getting a moustache bar on it
to pull me back
We should talk - I have an all rounder that is absolutely mint... I am
not really even sure what size it is, but I think it is a touch small
for me...I am a complete newby to this group so bear with me: what
measurements would you like, what pictures etc. I have no idea
whether the bikes we are di
Hey there all, does anyone have a 61cm Atlantis they are trying to
sell. I have a 56cm Atlantis I am trying to sell or trade. Thanks, Mike
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