Hi Jose. I live in San Francisco and frequent the East and South Bay
areas regularly. Here's my two cents: Definitely do not rely on a
cable lock in the Bay Area. Of course, thieves will target high-end
bikes and components, but I think even more so, they target weak
locks--cable locks in particula
on 11/9/10 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote:
> I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just
> recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding
> a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if
> any had a
One detail that no one else has mentioned
The first tandem my wife and I purchased was a custom steel Dennis
Bushnell. It had the lively handling that I preferred in my singles
bikes, but one needed to wrestle it around, and the slightest movement
from my wife would affect the steering.
We r
Really? No one? $40. Pretty cheap for a really nice and simple bike
computer.
On Nov 7, 5:13 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Everyone that i talked to told me this was the computer to get if you
> didnt need to geek out with a computer. It looks fantastic I just
> decided not to use one at all.
>
>
On Nov 9, 10:02 am, kuma wrote:
>
> XT hubs also come in 40 spoke configurations
Unfortunately, this isn't the case.
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Your were correct about 80=50 tires.
Nice to know I can build quick change on the bars.
This is coming together better than I thought.
Thanks
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On Nov 10, 2:43 pm, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Kelly:
>
> Nice choice!!!
>
> I (and several others on this forum) have used the DaVinci cable
> spl
I measured several times I have short legs and a longer upper body.
Test rode a 52 Bombadil fits perfect and the owner has almost the same
body type as I do he is 5'10" and has an 80 PBH.
Saluki - 56 or 54 maybe
Sam Hillborne - 52
Bombadil - 52
A Homer Hilsen - 56
I love em all and would ride em
That's the size I tried and it fit me too. And I'm only 5'3. Your wife
is one lucky girl. :)
On Nov 10, 7:42 am, Rick wrote:
> She's 5'7" and the bike is a 58. With some minor tweaking, it feels
> pretty good for me, and I'm 6'. It's a great bike, and I definitely
> endorse the mixte experience
Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm
curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are.
In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with
bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No
one there pays too much attenti
After 30 years of riding we jumped into a 26" wheeled touring tandem
this year.
http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100076
So far the only downside has been that my wife almost never wants to
ride her single any more.
We went custom Bilenky, because we wanted the S&S couplers and
Bilenkey's custom pri
On Wed, 2010-11-10 at 11:49 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> I think it's a bad idea to do such a wheel size conversion on a
> tandem. Pedal strike is highly undesirable on a tandem, and dangerous.
Certainly true, but you'd want to use a Hetre on a tandem, and that's
only 2mm smaller i
I see you are a member of the dusty tandem club as well! Welcome!
On Nov 10, 3:31 pm, William wrote:
> Do I actually have to ride the really awesome tandem I already have in
> order to qualify to fantasize over a 650B lugged tandem?
>
> On Nov 10, 3:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
> > FWIW, my ex
Do I actually have to ride the really awesome tandem I already have in
order to qualify to fantasize over a 650B lugged tandem?
On Nov 10, 3:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> FWIW, my ex-wife and I bought a used KHS mtb tandem that had been
> converted to 622X28 or so using short reach calipers; this
FWIW, my ex-wife and I bought a used KHS mtb tandem that had been
converted to 622X28 or so using short reach calipers; this for touring
-- don't ask me why. I converted it back to 559 using short V brakes.
Now I am engaged in a heartrending custody battle trying to get it
back so my daughter and
On Nov 10, 1:59 pm, "eddie...@gmail.com" wrote:
>Still hope Grant is willing to make a tandem someday -- maybe he
> would contract with an existing custom builder to make one to his
> specs.
>
But isn't that what Grant does - contracts with custom builders (name
anyone of about dozen builders) o
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 5:25 PM, Will wrote:
> I've got a classic Santana tandem that I've fixed up in Rivish
> fashion. We love to ride it but don't have a lot of room for it and
> have to store it at a friend's house, so it doesn't get used very
> often. I'd consider parting with it if I knew it
I've got a classic Santana tandem that I've fixed up in Rivish
fashion. We love to ride it but don't have a lot of room for it and
have to store it at a friend's house, so it doesn't get used very
often. I'd consider parting with it if I knew it was going to a good
home.
Let me know if you are int
No argument. We love the performance, but they have an industrial
look. Still hope Grant is willing to make a tandem someday -- maybe he
would contract with an existing custom builder to make one to his
specs.
On Nov 10, 4:01 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 3:59 PM, eddie...@gma
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 3:59 PM, eddie...@gmail.com wrote:
> Jumping in here -- front & rear disk brakes open up 650b options
> without having to buy a custom. We have an '05 Cannondale MTB disk
> tandem that we used with 700x28s for awhile before going back to
> 559/26" wheels for fatter tires.
Jumping in here -- front & rear disk brakes open up 650b options
without having to buy a custom. We have an '05 Cannondale MTB disk
tandem that we used with 700x28s for awhile before going back to
559/26" wheels for fatter tires. When I get the motivation, the next
wheelset will be 650b. Until the
Kelly:
Nice choice!!!
I (and several others on this forum) have used the DaVinci cable
splitters to quickly switch between bar setups. It will require
dedicating brakes and shifters to each bar setup, and you will need to
purchase the necessary splitters and extra cables to configure it
properly
Here's a link to her flickr photos if interested:
http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/photos/lovely_bicycle/
On Nov 10, 12:28 pm, TJ Ramb wrote:
> http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/11/born-for-hills-review-of-riven...
>
> the link was broken for me so I recreated it.
>
> nicely written but photos
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/11/born-for-hills-review-of-rivendell-sam.html
the link was broken for me so I recreated it.
nicely written but photos IMHO are outstanding
On Nov 10, 4:35 pm, Way Rebb wrote:
> On Nov 7, 9:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
>
> > Dunno if everyone saw this but my sig
I think it's a bad idea to do such a wheel size conversion on a
tandem. Pedal strike is highly undesirable on a tandem, and dangerous.
On Nov 10, 12:26 pm, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> To bring this a bit more on topic, I wonder if a 700c, sidepull-braked tandem
> would work well as a 650b conv
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:21 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Bob Brown would be on my short list for anything!
>
> But I'd rather see someone make a production tandem w/ fitting big
> 650b wheels.
>
Agreed. The stoker and I have figured we want a tandem that's more or
less like an AHH.
With
Bob Brown would be on my short list for anything!
But I'd rather see someone make a production tandem w/ fitting big
650b wheels.
On Nov 10, 11:18 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:15 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com
>
> wrote:
> > I would LOVE a Rivendell tandem built around 650 B w
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:15 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
> I would LOVE a Rivendell tandem built around 650 B wheels, built
> around 40mm Hetre tires, but w/ clearance to fit Quasi Motos (50mm) if
> so desired...
>
>
+1.
but it sounds like if I want a lugged tandem for 650b wheels I'll nee
I would LOVE a Rivendell tandem built around 650 B wheels, built
around 40mm Hetre tires, but w/ clearance to fit Quasi Motos (50mm) if
so desired...
On Nov 10, 10:26 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> To bring this a bit more on topic, I wonder if a 700c, sidepull-braked tandem
> would work well
Here's Grant's tandem, for inspiration: http://flic.kr/p/MyDRh
-nathan
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta <
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just
> recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that ridi
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:38 AM, SFF wrote:
> Option two, as suggested by my wife - get ~500 sq ft of space (an
> apartment) away from the house where I can store my bikes, my record
> collection, and myself. Ouch!
> Joel
> (Know yourself, etc...but also know your wife!...)
>
That is the best s
Nice, stiff. Hardly used. Bought it for now sold Monocog. Fits 29ers
(and 26ers, tho' will stand high). $25 + shipping CONUS.
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I'm going through a similar process. My Bombadil has a bullmoose bar
setup, and I am piecing together the drop bar setup. I tried the dirt
drop and it was too high and not enough horizontal reach for road
riding. I then mapped out all my bikes on drafting paper using the
frame drawing tutorial t
You will need a shorter stem with the m-bars than with drops, so what
I do is have an appropriate stem, bars, and levers taped up and ready
to switch. Just undo the brake cables, switch stem set-ups, connect
the cables and you're ready to go.
jim m
wc ca
On Nov 9, 4:56 pm, Kelly wrote:
>
> Now I
To bring this a bit more on topic, I wonder if a 700c, sidepull-braked tandem
would work well as a 650b conversion? Our CoMotion has 26" wheels and
cantis--it rolls great on pavement or dirt with Pasela 1.75"s
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Cantis
On Nov 9, 10:08 pm, Mike wrote:
> Wow, that sounds great. Looking forward to pictures although I imagine
> that can't compete with your anticipation about riding it. What will
> you do for brakes? Cantis or Vs?
>
> On Nov 9, 5:28 pm, jennings wrote:
>
>
>
> > Plan on setting it up more so
I think I figured out where I can find space in the garage. Our
community will be moving to a new recycling system starting Jan 1st,
so I can do away with my garage recycling space. Pretty sure I can
hang 3 bikes in this area. The only problem I have with the garage
space is when the garage door is
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:20 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I'm speechless
>
>
Found your new winter project?
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Manny asked a bicycle related question of wise Rivendell owners. That
doesn't seem too offensive.
I'll reply off-line, however.
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On Nov 9, 11:26 pm, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just
> recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time
Here's what's on SF Craigslist today:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/bik?query=tandem&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=
For under $1000, there is a Santana, a Paramount, a Burley, and a
Cannondale. I had an older steel fillet-brazed Santana like the one on
CL. It is a great bike, up there in quality
Here is the link to the mention of a riv tandem:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/284
On Nov 10, 9:13 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> +1
> They're GREAT! Don't forget Co-Motion along w/ Burley and Santana.
> Hard to find models that take fat 700c tires as we tend to like, so you
> might want to l
My wife and I have ridden tandems and triplets for over 30 years. We
still have our orginal jack Taylor and I believe it still has the best
components with a tandem campy crankset and phil hubs and bottom brackets.
the derailers have been upgraded as the years have past. About 15 years
ago we ma
I'm speechless
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 6:59 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Sean Whelan wrote:
>
>> I use this one: *http://tinyurl.com/twobikerack*
>
>
>
> I was thinking of something like this:
>
>
> http://tandemgeek.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/garage-redo-part-4
+1
They're GREAT! Don't forget Co-Motion along w/ Burley and Santana.
Hard to find models that take fat 700c tires as we tend to like, so you
might want to look at 26" if you're planning on riding trails with it (which
is AWESOME BTW!).
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed
I will agree with most of what was said below but I will add that Cannondale
tandems still seem to be one of the best values for the dollar in a new tandem.
My stoker (wife) reports that the ride is much harsher on the C'dale then our
lugged steel Bilenky Tandem. The thudbuster seat post sof
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Sean Whelan wrote:
> I use this one: *http://tinyurl.com/twobikerack*
I was thinking of something like this:
http://tandemgeek.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/garage-redo-part-4-before-after-shots/
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 9:52 AM
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM, SFF wrote
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM, SFF wrote:
> 3>Okay, this is serious. Need to find a secure storage location for my
> Riv bikes. With my wife's Betty Foy coming in a week or so, I'll have
> 3. Too many to keep in the house. Need to carve out space in the
> garage and come up with some way to sec
Winter Plans:
1>Get out of the vintage bike business. Sell the two I have and be
done with it.
2>Improve my bike mech skills (what few I have). REI has regular
classes - need to sign up.
3>Okay, this is serious. Need to find a secure storage location for my
Riv bikes. With my wife's Betty Foy comin
She's 5'7" and the bike is a 58. With some minor tweaking, it feels
pretty good for me, and I'm 6'. It's a great bike, and I definitely
endorse the mixte experience; it just feels so solid in a way I
guess I didn't expect. Almost wish I would have gone with the big
back rack, I certainly wo
Subject lines like this always crack me up... "Wanted: Saluki, Sam
Hillborne or Bombadil complete bike or frame only"...
Well yeah... doesn't everyone? :)
BB
On Nov 10, 7:12 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> Do you have a frame size in mind? Your PBH sounds a little low for your
> height--my PB
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just
> recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding
> a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if
> any had any suggestions on ta
Do you have a frame size in mind? Your PBH sounds a little low for your
height--my PBH is a smidgen higher than yours but I'm only 5'7".
Steve
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Yeah but grant did say somewhere semi-recently that he hasn't ruled
out a tandem in the future. Imagine the price tag on that.
On Nov 10, 12:38 am, David Faller wrote:
> Riv doesn't make a tandem, so it's probably not really "On Topic"...
>
> On 11/9/2010 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote:
>
>
>
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