Hey folks,
First off, anyone in the Portland metro with a 59+/-1cm Riv with the
handlebars about the height of the saddle which you would be willing
and able to allow me to test ride in the next couple or few days
please, *please* respond off-list.
Next, the real purpose of this email is I'm cons
on 9/22/10 7:23 PM, jandrews_nyc at jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
> the one on frame specials page of the Riv site..
> Why is it still available?...
> like, what's wrong with it?
...still 2 cm's too small for me. I keep hoping it will get a short growth
spurt.
- J
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Whew, sorry I'm coming in late to the conversation... I just finished my 24
almonds.
What did I miss?
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 6:54 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
> Well, lets not get carried away. The guy does have his moments.
> Sometimes his comments on fixed-gear culture are dead-on. But his
> main
Just found out that my wife tried to pick it up for me for my birthday
last week. I got a weekend travel bag instead.
She knows my quest for a 58cm Quickbeam well.
On Sep 22, 7:29 pm, andrew hill wrote:
> it's a hair too small for me, or i'd be all over it. literally.
>
> On Sep 22, 2010,
I've seen it up close and nothing's wrong with it. It's a real beaut',
and much better looking live than in that photo. I think they haven't
pushed it much so maybe not enough people are aware of it. Or maybe
there just aren't any single speeders looking for a 56cm frame right
now. If you're tempte
John,
The Riv site says cash only on the barrel head. Is that literally cash
only or will you take plastic or checks. I'll have cash but not
thousands ;)
I'll be driving up from San Luis Obispo Friday.
Cheers, Mitch
On Sep 22, 1:45 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> But only if they give me a discount
it's a hair too small for me, or i'd be all over it. literally.
On Sep 22, 2010, at 7:23 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> the one on frame specials page of the Riv site..
> Why is it still available?...
> like, what's wrong with it?
>
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Well, lets not get carried away. The guy does have his moments.
Sometimes his comments on fixed-gear culture are dead-on. But his
main thing is adolescent or, perhaps, pre-adolescent, locker room
humor (an obsession with bodily secretions, masturbation, etc.). And,
of course, he has a problem wi
> 1) It will be a bit newer.
> 2) You get clearance for Jack Browns with fenders. Ram can't do that.
> 3) You can go threadless if you want (may be irrelevant depending on your
> pref).
> 4) More choices of color
> 5) Slightly shorter chainstay (if I remember your intended uses correctly)
Some go
A Ram with a double and a lighter wheel/tire set, and lightweight saddle can be
had at about 21 lbs. I actually went back up a couple for comfort. Mine now is
23.5 lbs with Selle Anatomica saddle, and stock wheels and 32 mm Panaracer
Pasela TGs. Br ends, 2 cages, and MKS pedals included.
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You're right about the weight, at least from my experience. Both bikes are
light enough and great. But I say go with the Roadeo, because:
1) It will be a bit newer.
2) You get clearance for Jack Browns with fenders. Ram can't do that.
3) You can go threadless if you want (may be irrelevant depen
> As someone who does the same - it is not frowned upon. It is a sign
> that you are not a shill for said company.
So that makes it legit...
> If you find the comment offensive - consider yourself square in the
> 'fop' category!
Right again...
Peace,
Bobby "52-year-old-fop-who-still-believes-i
"1. That it's generally considered bad form to be critical of a
sponsor, literally inches away from a sponsor's ad... smooth... "
As someone who does the same - it is not frowned upon. It is a sign
that you are not a shill for said company.
If you find the comment offensive - consider yourself sq
He has to make fun of everything he mentions to avoid the appearance
of favoritism. But you can still tell he appreciates well designed
bikes that serve a purpose by hiding complements in his remarks. I
think he once said that Rivendell bikes are favored by male cyclists
in their fifties. He fol
Strange,
His blog usually reminds me more of Dorothy Parker. Cruel. Funny
sometimes, but still cruel. On the other hand, did find the book
quite humorous. And in a more gentle, Wodehouse way.
And, yes, I do have thin skin.
Eric Platt
(who does realize this thread has nothing at all to do wit
The dimensions of the two bikes are nearly identical, and I believe
the larger sizes (>56) use the same diameter tubing (8-5-8).
There might be a small bit of extra clearance for fenders on the
Roadeo, but I believe that's about it. So you're talking ounces at
most. Grab the Ram, an establish
> I ride an Atlantis so I'm the last guy to ask about weight,
> performance, etc. But to your question about the Roadeo being
> significantly lighter than a Ram, if you were a true weight weenie,
> you wouldn't be looking at either.
Yeah I am not a weight weenie really just want something on the
Johnny:
There was a thread here about a year ago entitled "is the Ram the
perfect Riv?" or something similar. It was long and quite detailed
and worth digging up.
I ride an Atlantis so I'm the last guy to ask about weight,
performance, etc. But to your question about the Roadeo being
significan
Bumping an older thread.
Say that I found a really nice condition used Rambo in my size. Say
it's a great price and from a very nice dealer.
Is it worth the extra cash and time to go with the Roadeo. Is it
really a ton lighter and will that matter.
The Rambouillet would be run with light compon
But it's cross-chaining! Bike Snob would DISAPPROVE!!
I kid I kid.
On Sep 22, 4:37 pm, James Warren wrote:
> Rick,
> Your Atlantis is the bomb! (Not literally, and not Bombadiliterally either.)
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/4689767208/in/photostream/
>
> Makes me want to tak
Rick,
Your Atlantis is the bomb! (Not literally, and not Bombadiliterally either.)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/4689767208/in/photostream/
Makes me want to take off on a bike for a couple years.
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>From: Rick
>Sent: Sep 22, 2010 2:04 PM
>To: RBW Owners B
I don't agree with this observation. The contributions on this list over the
years have provided some of the most practical sets of information and advice I
have ever seen on the topic of the best way for my bike to take me as far as I
want it to take me.
-Original Message-
>
>and peo
I had a similar problem with the silver brakes on my AHH when new. I
was using Ultegra levers and they definitely felt mushy. After some
months and putting in a lot of miles on the bike, I noticed that the
problem had completely disappeared. The bike would stop on a dime
with very little flexy f
I do a bit of both. For commuting purposes on Bleriot, most of the
weight is the laptop and files up front, clothes and stuff are behind
the seat:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441...@n00/4637721608/
That Nitto rack on the back has been swapped for a mini, and is now at
home on the Atlantis; on
Don't forget Wodehouse now, Jeeves...
From: PATRICK MOORE
He carries on the tradition
of Waugh (Evelyn), Huxley (Aldous) and Theroux (Paul), in his own way
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Im glad I'm not the only one @ HMS prowling this list! I enjoy
looking at both Steve's Surly, Tom's Kogswell/Sam, and making the cage
an all around pleasant place to park.
On Sep 21, 11:50 am, tomm wrote:
> I know your bike too!
>
> Haven't seen your Ram in there ever though. Thad sometimes r
But only if they give me a discount off list!
On Sep 22, 3:24 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > Well, if they have a 58 650B Hilsen on sale and someone wants to act
> > as my buyer, I am good for a percentage of the savings off list. You
> > read i
> I mean, "fop chariot" is funny.
Yeah. But I recall him saying as much, albeit worded differently 3
years ago.
> Heaping scorn on those who ride a $5-10k crabon road bike while not knowing
> how to fix a flat is funny.
Again, a point worth making. But making again and again and again?
On Se
IMO, once every week or two keeps it fresh. I mean, "fop chariot" is
funny. Heaping scorn on those who ride a $5-10k crabon road bike while
not knowing how to fix a flat is funny. And yes, the whole country is
being taken over by "Generally Not Knowing How To Do Stuff" and that
needs being said. Th
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Well, if they have a 58 650B Hilsen on sale and someone wants to act
> as my buyer, I am good for a percentage of the savings off list. You
> read it here.
>
Note to Grant or John <--- you can get Joel to pay you to
let him buy a b
Well, if they have a 58 650B Hilsen on sale and someone wants to act
as my buyer, I am good for a percentage of the savings off list. You
read it here.
On Sep 22, 2:53 pm, Garth wrote:
> I wish I was in CA for the weekend or the week . month .
> year or maybe just visit and sta
> That is the exact reason to read it, man! He carries on the tradition
> of Waugh (Evelyn), Huxley (Aldous) and Theroux (Paul), in his own way
> and in his own sphere.
The first year or so his blog was amusing. I stopped reading it as it
became very repetitive.
To me, BSNYC is the Jack Bauer of
I wish I was in CA for the weekend or the week . month .
year or maybe just visit and stay .
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Storm, Marks' rack will suit you fine. I also have a frame that won't
allow a Mini rack due to a threaded fork crown. I could go drillin'
but I don't think so! Mark's rack will fit any bike, and that's a big
plus for many. As far as the weight load . I don't know . how
much are you going
and people on this site, do sometimes take which normal clothes to
wear while riding a bike pretty far. the normal clothes talk does
take on a techish vibe at times. Voltaire made fun of everyone all
the time too. it has a pretty rich history. being overly sensitive
may make one seem more foppi
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Michael_S wrote:
. I
> still cannot believe people read his blog which makes fun of other
> people for sport.
That is the exact reason to read it, man! He carries on the tradition
of Waugh (Evelyn), Huxley (Aldous) and Theroux (Paul), in his own way
and in his
Bikesnob loves to ridicule his sponsors. He's never more cruel to
Rapha than when he has an event scheduled at their store. It's all
good fun.
On Sep 22, 10:25 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Funny comment... but BS is forgetting 2 things:
>
> 1. That it's generally considered bad form to be crit
Well I guess I did learn something today. The word fop means “term for
a foolish man over-concerned with his appearance and clothes”
In the context that the BS uses it seems inappropriate since the Riv
way is to wear everyday clothes for cycling and not some lycra based
billboard.
or perhaps he i
I've been using a Platrack/SlickerSack combo since March of this year and I
almost love it. There's only one teeny problem and it's with the SlickerSack
not the rack.
I'd really like to see slight longer straps for holding the bag to the rack
and the use of double snaps.
Instead of straps with ju
Funny comment... but BS is forgetting 2 things:
1. That it's generally considered bad form to be critical of a
sponsor, literally inches away from a sponsor's ad... smooth...
2. Without the beautiful "gratuitous lugs", my Riv would likely become
a "flop chariot"
Perhaps too much car exhaust, I'm
Deets here-
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/287
Hope to see you for either/or/both.
John at RBW HQ
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Hey Bill, thanks for the review and photos. On my QB I'm just using
the Nitto mini-rack with a small Wald basket and the Sackville
ShopSack. It's great. I've been using it for work daily. I did
purchase a Nitto Platrack for my Hilsen which I used on 3 day bike
camping trip last week and was pretty
"fop chariot" -- so BSNYC describes Rivendell bicycles. Am proud owner of two.
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Bill,
Now that it's been a year with your Platrack and Slicker Sack, do you
have any longitudinal experiences to report? (I'm planning to
reconfigure one of my bikes for more front loads.)
Thanks,
David Sprunger
Fargo, ND
On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
> I just received one
"... always buy the Mini when you can."
Right now there doesn't seem to be a single one available in the USA.
Lots of Googling, going down blind alleys, under rocks, behind bushes,
yielded nothing. Does anyone here have a used one available (if so,
contact me off list), or know of a vendor with s
After getting a few emails asking for just the frame and fork, Bb,
headset and seatpost, I will sell those for $875.
On Sep 21, 5:51 pm, Andrew wrote:
> Selling my 56cm green Sam Hillborne frame. Was going to build it for
> my girlfriend but the standover does not work for her. I bought this
> Fr
Jim:
In the past 2 years I've built up a few sets of Sturmey Archer 8 speed
drum hub wheels... I really like these hubs, and so far the quality of
these hubs has been excellent, so good luck with yours. I plan to do
something similar as what you're doing, so I'd love to hear your
experience with
Agreed, William said it perfectly!
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Thanks Angus
On Sep 21, 10:18 pm, Angus wrote:
> No, but Rivendell was able to special order me one...only took a few
> days.
>
> Angus
>
> On Sep 21, 3:46 pm, hobie wrote:
>
>
>
> > Does anyone have a rear Nitto wire guard that they are not using and
> > want to sell? Thanx Ride On.- Hide quote
Thanks Philip.
I'm considering this 5-speed hub for the QB:
http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/4/id/34/specs/1
If I'm reading it right, if I set this up with a 22 tooth cog in back, the
lowest gear will act like that divided by .625, in other words, the lowest gear
in back will a
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