[RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

Ask and ye shall receive: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-tall-stack-threadless-stem-31-8-rise.html On Nov 13, 8:10 pm, eflayer wrote: > both of the bikes pictured in this thread are built up with a lot of > spacers under the threadless stem. both framesets are gorgeous, so > don't get

Re: [RBW] Grip King Ulti-mod!

Grip King Supremes, awesome! On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:30 PM, William wrote: > Like a lot of people, getting a Riv included for me the epiphany that > pedaling free is a great option. I do ride with toe clips and with > clipless pedals sometimes, but I pedal free exclusively for commuting > an

Re: [RBW] Nov SoCal Riv Ride

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM, james black wrote: > On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 19:54, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Lots of pics here: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157625260156685/with/5173157081/ > > Another great SoCal Riv Ride! Thanks, David, for the great photos, and > t

[RBW] Grip King Ulti-mod!

Like a lot of people, getting a Riv included for me the epiphany that pedaling free is a great option. I do ride with toe clips and with clipless pedals sometimes, but I pedal free exclusively for commuting and S24O's and a lot of my road riding. I love the MKS sneaker pedals. I want to like the

Re: [RBW] Nov SoCal Riv Ride

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 19:54, cyclotourist wrote: > Lots of pics here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157625260156685/with/5173157081/ Another great SoCal Riv Ride! Thanks, David, for the great photos, and to everybody for a fine time. We covered a lot of miles and altitude,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis versatilty

Doug - regardless of bike, that sounds like a perfect week! I'm with you on the greatness of the Atlantis though, and I've got two to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/5020392429/ :) On Nov 13, 7:02 pm, doug peterson wrote: > During today's So Cal Rivendell Riders ride up

[RBW] Re: Nov SoCal Riv Ride

Sorry I had to miss it - I'd never heard of this area! Maybe next year! Looks like an absolute blast, as I know how these things can be. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Nov 13, 7:54 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > The short:  Good times! > > The medium:  Five riders from five counties.  The ride did no

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

what i was taking about here at Raleigh: http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/steel-road/port-townsend-11/ On Nov 13, 8:10 pm, eflayer wrote: > both of the bikes pictured in this thread are built up with a lot of > spacers under the threadless stem. both framesets are gorgeous, so > don't get me wron

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

For what it's worth, I found 7 coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye amber shellac (www.epinions.com/Paint-Zinsser_Bulls_Eye_Amber_Shellac_1_Pt) on the tan cork tape (http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/cork- handlebar-tape/16-130) to be a touch lighter than the B17 honey: www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/357

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

both of the bikes pictured in this thread are built up with a lot of spacers under the threadless stem. both framesets are gorgeous, so don't get me wrong. and when i see the spacers i ask why not more seat and headtube lengthor it justifies my preference for sloping top tubes...or it speaks t

[RBW] Nov SoCal Riv Ride

The short: Good times! The medium: Five riders from five counties. The ride did not disappoint. The intent was to get all the way to Santiago Peak, the highest point in Orange County. Didn't quite make it, but still almost 30 miles with gazillions of feet of climbing. VERY well maintained fir

[RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

Greg: I'd give the S&S route a second & probably a third thought. Domestically, you can Fed Ex or UPS a bike for a lot less than the airlines charge. I recently sent a 58 cm LHT from Flagstaff, AZ to St Paul, MN for around $65. Internationally, you have to figure out where you're going, then res

[RBW] Re: Atlantis versatilty

Doug, I participated in the 2nd annual Tyler TX "Cranksgiving" ride on my Atlantis. A group of cyclist donated/hauled 502 lbs of food to the local Salvation Army. I typically commute on my Atlantis and added the front rack, front panniers, food and away we go. I was riding home from "Cranksgivi

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

It'll rarely be a perfect matchgo for contrast...or do what I did, which is give up entirely. Angus On Nov 12, 11:12 pm, chef wrote: > Hello. First time post here. I've been reading for a while though:) > Thanks for all the info, its been great. I'm installing interrupters > on my hilsen and

[RBW] Atlantis versatilty

During today's So Cal Rivendell Riders ride up Silverado Cyn to (just below) Modjeska Peak, down to Modejeska Cyn & back via Santiago, it occurred to me that in the the last week my Atlanis has been on a S24O (last Sat & Sun), carrying camping gear; a quick overnight lodging tour (Mon & Tues) to Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

Very nice, but that's a cross bike. How does it ride and handle compared to the R? On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 7:22 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > The Roadeo's brother has a 1x9.  And driveside pics. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2009/cx049-maxie0309.html > > -- > You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

The Roadeo's brother has a 1x9. And driveside pics. http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2009/cx049-maxie0309.html -- 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 unsubscri

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:45 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > uhh > driveside pictures.   Dang, I knew I would forget something. I was going to say I want one. I'd build it up as a gofast, no-holds-barred lightweight, a coastie/multispeed counterpart to my Riv fixie gofast. May be a double in

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Ride, new pictures

uhh driveside pictures. Dang, I knew I would forget something. I'll do the ride again tomorrow and snap some to post. My bad, as they say in the vernacular. RL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Ride, new pictures

Bo pictures of the drivetrain side? From: reynoldslugs To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sat, November 13, 2010 7:02:34 PM Subject: [RBW] Roadeo Ride, new pictures Finally getting some Roadeo time in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625377490164

[RBW] Roadeo Ride, new pictures

Finally getting some Roadeo time in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563...@n06/sets/72157625377490164/ A lot of parts came from a Colnago Masterlight. There's no comparison between the two bikes, really. The Roadeo with Rivendell geometry is a delight to ride. The Colnago is a really beautiful

[RBW] Grand Cru Crankset Install

As promised, photos from my installation of a Grand Cru double crankset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157625259220961/ Enjoy. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

I agree with Jim. Unless you plan to travel a *lot*, the cost of setting a bike up with S&S couplers is very high, both in dollar and effort. When I traveled to France, I put my Quickbeam in a hardshell bike case (Air France didn't charge for bikes in '07, not sure if they do now), and when I

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

Haha, you're funny... Wait a sec, where do you work? On Nov 13, 10:08 am, jose wrote: > Peter - your strategy looks insecure; you forgot to Irish strap the > rear wheel.  :) > > On Nov 13, 8:56 am, Peter Andrews wrote: > > > > > I just use a couple of Irish straps to lock mine up.  Works perfec

[RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

Add a few photos to the All Rounder Flickr group when you get a chance gregb. We love to see Rivs! BTW - did I read an earlier post of yours that suggested the bike is built around 27" wheels? That seems odd. http://tinyurl.com/2cnxwba Marty On Nov 13, 3:41 pm, carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

I'm a maybe. I like the cargo bike ride idea. Mobile Brian Hanson On Nov 13, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Rob Harrison wrote: > Hey folks! > > The first Seattle Riv Ride was a blast. Let's do another! > > When: Friday November 26th > Where: TBD... I'm going to start by following up on Stewart's sugge

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

Doesn't the M mean it was match built, 1999 - 2000 or so? Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone -Original Message- From: Mojo Sender: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:25:00 To: RBW Owners Bunch Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Help w

[RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

If memory serves there were just a few frames completed in 1994 and all the 94-95 (-96?) were wateford built. JB didn't start painting Rivendell frames until later, I will stab a guess at 1998 or 99. My 1996 A/R was Waterford built&painted, my 2001 Road was Curt built JB painted. On Nov 13, 9:40 a

[RBW] Re: Help with Serial Numbers

Before you go through the considerable expense of adding couplers, consider that in the world of airline luggage fees today, you are as likely as not to be charged $200 per bike per trip even with coupled bikes that don't exceed normal luggage size limits. The rules on this are seemingly unclear, a

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

I just tried a friends unlined Dearskin,Elkskin chopper mitts w. wool mitten inserts. The best I've ever tried for cold weather. Dulth Pack has a nice pair. On Nov 12, 4:49 pm, james wrote: > Hey all, > > I've been enjoying my Hillborne a lot this Autumn but with Winter > coming I'm thinking abo

[RBW] Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

Hey folks! The first Seattle Riv Ride was a blast. Let's do another! When: Friday November 26th Where: TBD... I'm going to start by following up on Stewart's suggestion, and say we could catch the Cargo Bike Buy-Nothing Day Ride and see some interesting bikes:

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

My go-to cold weather hand protection has always been a simple glove made from gore windstopper fleece, of which there are many brands. Here's an example from OR at REI: http://www.rei.com/product/787060 Of course, only being fleece with no kind of shell, they will get wet if it's actively snowin

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

I think that yellow with amber hits the honey look very well but that orange looked good as well. Red with amber is going to be closer to a deep ox blood color. I would also suggest waiting between coats and checking it out. I have found that 4 coats starts to hit too glossy status with me but ot

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

The U.S. military Arctic mittens aren't bad, and they're quite inexpensive. Inner wool mitten, combined with an outer leather mitten that has wool on the top, and a long nylon gaiter. There are two basic versions: full mittens and then a set that has a index finger separate. They usually cost ab

[RBW] Help with Serial Numbers

I (finally... sheesh I am lazy!!) looked at the serial number on my Riv. AR 25 M if I am reading it correctly. I think that means it was the 25th allrounder made? puts it at about 1994? What else could I learn about this (newish to me) bike. I am considering having it cut in half to put some S&

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

The usual advice for a *near* match with a honey Brooks is to treat tan cork or yellow cloth with amber shellac. Actually, white cloth treated with amber shellac will give the same result as will yellow cloth. If your honey Brooks has a lot of miles on it and has darkened substantially, then any

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

I purchased some cheap rubber coated knit gloves at the grocery store and they are fine enough down to about 30 degrees at which point I stop riding on the roads at higher speeds due to the ice that you can't see.. I don't want to have to prove to myself if helmets are worth wearing. The faster

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

Peter - your strategy looks insecure; you forgot to Irish strap the rear wheel. :) On Nov 13, 8:56 am, Peter Andrews wrote: > I just use a couple of Irish straps to lock mine up.  Works perfectly. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/4981513112/ > > On Nov 12, 11:19 pm, jose wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

I just use a couple of Irish straps to lock mine up. Works perfectly. http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/4981513112/ On Nov 12, 11:19 pm, jose wrote: > Ha! Thanks for all the info guys. > > I think I'll go with Sheldon's method for low security stops, and > Lee's lock up method for lon

[RBW] Re: Ultimate Cycling Mitts (Bicycle Porn)

According to Velo News, the leather used in the Dromarti's gloves/ mitts is hand worked in Somerset, England: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/05/bikes-tech/the-retro-and-the-modern-at-sea-otter_114479/attachment/p4150085 These gloves are obviously very pricey, but the quality compares well wit

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

Craft Thermal Split Finger mitts. It's a lobster claw - sort of a mitten, sort of a glove. Perfect for cold cold riding. On Nov 13, 10:36 am, MichaelH wrote: > Depends on what you mean by winter!  I use a pair of Smartwool > "Springgloves", which have a leather palm, until temps go down to > ab

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

Depends on what you mean by winter! I use a pair of Smartwool "Springgloves", which have a leather palm, until temps go down to about 30 degrees. After that I add a thin pair of Smartwool glove liners, which gets me down just below 20. After that I move to liners and lobster claws. Michael On

[RBW] Re: Photos: 64cm Waterford built Hillborne

@ Andrew, Yes, the is the Sugino Alpina Triple. Looks good and works very well. I never felt the Sugino 500T was in any way "sloppy" when shifting, but the Alpina is definitely better. Of course, is about $80 more. @ kuma, I think you get whatever fork they give you ... and you're happy with it

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

Am also happy with the Wiggy gloves that Rivendell sells. But after seeing Dan's link, might have to buy some of those choppers. Will be using them today on the first snow ride of the season. Coming down pretty good right now. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 12, 11:02 pm, mike wrote: > It's no

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

Amber shellac and yellow tressostar is what I used on this Atlantis (forward of the grips) and on the Expedition / Ideale seat (gray bike) I was experimenting with recycled inner tube covered with shellaced yellow tressostar. http://picasaweb.google.com/101826465968646315137/LatestBikes?authkey=Gv

Re: [RBW] matching saddle and handlebar tape

Just cinelli tan cork coated with amber shellac does it well. I don't remember how many coats, but you can do one coat a day until you are there. I think the cork is worth it for the cushion and feel, and I think it gives it a more substantial look. Mine came out really well in appearance with

[RBW] Re: matching saddle and handlebar tape

I would suggest either orange or red Tressostar tape and four coats of amber shellac. Newbaum's tape might work just as well, but i haven't tried it. In any event, here's what four coats of amber shellac on orange Tressostar looks like with a honey B17 Special: http://tinyurl.com/26592op Good luc