Re: [RBW] Riv Rally East Countdown - Only 4 weeks away!!!

Just realized, the 8th is Mother's Day. Won't be making it. Sent from my iPad On Apr 9, 2011, at 4:10 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Riv Rally East is nearly upon us! All are welcome to join us, not > just Riv owners (Fri night, May 6 through Sun May 8 in Wellsboro PA / > Pine Creek Gorge).

[RBW] Re: building wheels

I've now built 4 wheels (and completely retensioned a 5th) on using sheldon's instructions. I've been lucky that I've also been living in places that have good bike shops or co-ops that have wheelbuilding tools open to the public (Missing Link in Berkeley, CA; Bike Kitchens in San Francisco and Sa

[RBW] Re: building wheels

I built up my first 2 last year (also via instructions per Sheldon). All I have is a mid range truing stand, not mounted to anything and a spoke wrench. Got the wheel perfectly true, the dish near perfect and the spoke tension close. My local bike shop, where I bought some of the parts, checked b

[RBW] FS/T: Moustache bars, Nitto Jaguar track seatpost, DuraAce derailer, Silver shifters, Tektro levers + more

Pics here: http://gallery.me.com/rha2/100160 All prices include UPS ground or USPS First Class shipping within CONUS. If the price on something seems off make an offer! For Sale or Trade • Nitto NJ-SP72 TRACK STYLE seatpost. Like the Jaguar in all respects except fits narrow Kierin rails. Moun

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

It IS a handle. A customer wrote-sent a link to a bike with a built-in lever-action lifter handleand it seemed neat but kind of hatchet vs fly. When I go up stairs with a bike, I grab the downtube just ahead of the crank, and tilt---works fine, one of many ways that do. But the handle thing see

[RBW] Dang-- My 64cm Atlantis Was Stolen

Hey friends, I wanted to spread the word about my stolen Atlantis. It was stolen in San Francisco, but then spotted at the Oakland Coliseum Swap Meet. Unfortunately, someone got to it there before me and it was sold (sans Sackville Sacks) for $280 there to someone who I believe was going to resell

Re: [RBW] First sorta long ride of the year

On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM, EricP wrote: > Finally got out for a 45 miler on the Sam Hillborne on Saturday. Rode > north and east from home to the town of Stillwater, MN. > > . . . > > > Eric, Sounds like a nice ride. Good seeing you going the other way. I did pretty much the same ride o

[RBW] bikebuilding video

This was done, showing one of Soulcraft's frames being made; nice video, definitely worth a watch, but, I'd loved to see someone do a version of this with a Rivendell... http://gizmodo.com/#!5790581/this-is-one-sexy-custom-bike+building-video -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

There was an issue of This Is Fly a year or two ago, had a similar concept, where someone was carrying their rods from hole to hole via bike. I suppose, there are places where that might work, but, in my neck of the woods, because of the woods, I sure wouldn't want one of my flyrods sticking up of

[RBW] Re: 2011 San Diego Bicycle Show Foto Set

Thanks for posting the photos, as I was north riding the SFR 400k. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 10, 11:59 am, James Valiensi wrote: > Rebolledo > Very nice fellow. One of machines was reviewed in Bicycle Quarterly. I > overheard him tell a visitor the bike costs $5500, as built. Hella' of

[RBW] Re: building wheels

I agree with you completely. I've also built at least a dozen wheels following Sheldon Brown. Yep, the Brandt book is a bit confusing. We all miss Sheldon Brown. Don in Montara On Apr 10, 12:58 pm, MSmith wrote: > Hands down the best description of the process ever written: > >

[RBW] First sorta long ride of the year

Finally got out for a 45 miler on the Sam Hillborne on Saturday. Rode north and east from home to the town of Stillwater, MN. Wanted to get some miles on the bike. Plus needed to get climbing. A number of tolerable sized hills between here and there. Well, at least for those of us who live in

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

If you watch the video, the kid whacks grandpa on the head with the hook end of the pole after they head to the stream. But they do seem to work on a Hunq or Bomba style bike... From: EricP To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 8:08:14 PM Subject: [

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

If I tried those, my leg would probably snap a pole getting on or off the bike. Like others, figured Grant had come up with a lifting assist device. As to the shoulder strap idea, that was done on a lot of mountain bikes in the first "boom". Good idea, but many found the best place to carry the

[RBW] Re: I Hunqafied my Hillborne

It was weird taking the fenders off, Eric. I even took off the kickstand, which is a first since I bought it. I moved the kickstand to the Bombadil. It does look a little nekkid, but now when I look at it I'm reminded of Jay's Hillborne. The trails are pretty darn bumpy and my honey B-17 is pre

[RBW] Re: I Hunqafied my Hillborne

That extra tire clearance is probably the only reason I sometimes dream about an orange Hillborne to go with my green. It's a good bike, but the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 40s are about as wide as I'm comfortable with right now. Will say I'm officially jealous of your setup. Still not sure I coul

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

here ya go... http://www.bikefisherman.com/ From: Roger To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 7:16:18 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post Fishing pole mounts don't seem that strange for a Rivendell accessory to me. Seems like a natural for t

[RBW] Re: Dreadful bag mis-matching

Oh now, it's not that bad. You'll just be going to heck, at the worst. Nice looking build, too. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 10, 12:21 pm, Forrest wrote: > Very possibly, Ken!  If so, I probably should mount a hand-basket on > my front rack . . .   -- fm > > On Apr 10, 10:58 am, Ken Mattina

[RBW] Re: building wheels

+1 on missing Sheldon. I've only used the Brandt book, simply because I can sit down with it. If he reprinted just the instructional part in a lay-flat booklet, I'd buy that and sell the big book of theory on to someone else. I've built 7 or 8 wheels, none with dish - all fronts, fixed, or internal

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

Fishing pole mounts don't seem that strange for a Rivendell accessory to me. Seems like a natural for the ethos of a country bike, actually. On Apr 10, 2:02 pm, charlie wrote: > He's doing something like Bob Dylan did..doing off the wall stuff > for no particular reason and somehow it catches

[RBW] Re: building wheels

Nobody really needed me to pile on, but yet, for a step by step reference Sheldon wrote the easiest to use instructions. I pull out Brandt if I want some theory or in-depth explanations. I remember when I finished grad school and could hardly read for pleasure at all, Sheldon and a few other techn

Re: [RBW] building wheels

I will second what the others have said for Sheldon as a resource. I would also recommend Roger Musson's ebook http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php On Apr 10, 2011, at 2:29 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > I want to build up a wheelset for my Hillborne. > I have a heavy duty touring set, b

[RBW] Re: hunqapillar movement image (rbwlist exclusive)

I was tricked into watching this video, here i thought i'd see some hot hunqa action and instead i got awesome singletracking action :) great stuff. -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: I Hunqafied my Hillborne

man the Sam looks so different without fenders (and the clearances are huge!), really wish someone would put 50's on just so we know :) but i think it might work On Apr 9, 9:42 pm, William wrote: > We were speculating whether a Hillborne would take Marathon Duremes in > a 50.  That motivated

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

He's doing something like Bob Dylan did..doing off the wall stuff for no particular reason and somehow it catches onnext on the list will be fishing pole mounts or a bicycle powered baseball pitching attachment ! ; ) Or maybe he just didn't explain it all the way. Grant rocks! On Apr

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

there was a model or two of bianchi cx bikes in the late 80s or early 90s that had a strap that attached from two bosses on the seat tube and downtube. it was for shouldering in cx racing. but I dont think that's what grants doing... On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Forrest wrote: > I'm with yo

[RBW] Re: WTB: Pacenti Quasi motos or Neomoto's

Greetings, I have a pair of line-new Quasi's that I would sell. They have been ridden about 25 miles total, but all of the miles were in winter through snow so there is really no wear on them. These are great tires. In case you're wondering, I built a 650b wheelset for an old stumpjumper. Then

[RBW] Re: building wheels

Amen to Sheldon Brown's method (although even Sheldon himself cited Brandt as the definitive source of wheelbuilding information and technique)... I've built a few dozen wheels over the last few years and taught others via Sheldon's method... God bless the man! BB On Apr 10, 4:04 pm, "J. Burkhalt

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

Looked to me like a lifting handle. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "Nigel did some work for some of

[RBW] Re: building wheels

On Apr 10, 12:29 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Can anyone recommend a resource for > learning the right way? > I assume I'll have to invest in some new tools and a truing stand. Hey Jason, I'll second Sheldon's how-to resource. I still use it as a reference when I build up a wheel. When I was tea

Re: [RBW] Re: building wheels

Hands down the best description of the process ever written: I've built about a dozen wheels following these instructions. All the information you'll ever need to know on the subject. The Brandt book is far, far, too in depth and confusing (in my op

[RBW] Re: I Hunqafied my Hillborne

I took it through leg 1 of the trail route to work. Wildcat Canyon is all clay, and in the spring time it's either hard as cement or ankle deep peanut butter. There were still a few of those wet wallows, so we're a couple weeks away from being able to clean that section. That said, the Hillborne

[RBW] Re: building wheels

On Apr 10, 2:29 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: >Can anyone recommend a resource for learning the right way? A friend with wheelbuilding experience is the ideal resource. Jobst Brandt's "The Bicycle Wheel" is the DIY bible. Sheldon Brown's website also features a good step by step. -- You received t

[RBW] Re: 2011 San Diego Bicycle Show Foto Set

Rebolledo Very nice fellow. One of machines was reviewed in Bicycle Quarterly. I overheard him tell a visitor the bike costs $5500, as built. Hella' of a deal compared to the $13,000 plastic bike in another booth! Thanks for looking. James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

Test-fitting some parts, and getting it up on two wheels (and two legs) for the first time. Here's the link to the updated set, and the build list so far: http://tinyurl.com/3ty2wvx Marty On Apr 8, 9:03 am, SteveF wrote: > Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons.  Had one of those in

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

it's a handle. for to carry with. On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Forrest wrote: > I'm with you, Aaron -- could use more info . . . -- Forrest > > > On Apr 10, 1:15 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > Maybe I'm missing something (or just need more coffee this morning), but > I > > can't figure out t

[RBW] building wheels

I want to build up a wheelset for my Hillborne. I have a heavy duty touring set, but want to build something spritely ...with 32 spokes max. but ...I've never done it before. Can anyone recommend a resource for learning the right way? I assume I'll have to invest in some new tools and a truing sta

[RBW] Re: Grant's April 10 post

I'm with you, Aaron -- could use more info . . . -- Forrest On Apr 10, 1:15 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Maybe I'm missing something (or just need more coffee this morning), but I > can't figure out the purpose of the orange bar tape on his Hilsen. Is it to > increase bottom bracket stiffness? Is

[RBW] Grant's April 10 post

Maybe I'm missing something (or just need more coffee this morning), but I can't figure out the purpose of the orange bar tape on his Hilsen. Is it to increase bottom bracket stiffness? Is it a premonition of more frame triangulation to come, à la the "Diagonapiller"? A belated April Fool's jok

[RBW] Re: hunqapillar movement image (rbwlist exclusive)

Love it!!! On Apr 10, 5:06 am, Forrest wrote: > As my college-aged son would say, "Dank!" > > On Apr 9, 11:50 pm, Michael Williams > wrote: > > > > > yo Erik, good work man!   Ive always enjoyed your photos, sweet video! > > > On Sat, Apr 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM, erik jensen wrote: > > > hopefully y

[RBW] Re: Dreadful bag mis-matching

Very possibly, Ken! If so, I probably should mount a hand-basket on my front rack . . . -- fm On Apr 10, 10:58 am, Ken Mattina wrote: > You're going to hell > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Forrest wrote: > > I am aesthetically challenged, and I don't care.  -- Forrest > >

[RBW] Re: Dreadful bag mis-matching

Hey Fred, your bikes look great. I especially like the SH set-up--a nice standard Riv build. I'm looking forward to setting up my Hilsen similar to your SH. Perfect for rambling. I'm not a fan of the grid grey although others seem to like them well enough so I guess it's good they're out there to

Re: [RBW] Dreadful bag mis-matching

You're going to hell On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Forrest wrote: > I am aesthetically challenged, and I don't care. -- Forrest > > http://flic.kr/p/9xoKQy > http://flic.kr/p/9xoFoW > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Countdown - Only 4 weeks away!!!

Me thinksI won't be able to make it. That's TOSRV weekend. Sorry. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: hiawatha posters

On Apr 8, 9:09 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > I just got the new one back from the framers. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5602012856/ > > I'll get them hung on that wall sometime soon, I swear. :) > > thanks to Jim Thill at HC for the posters. > > -sv Those do look great! I have my "ride gr

[RBW] 2011 San Diego Bicycle Show Foto Set

For those who are interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157626464425398/ James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Dreadful bag mis-matching

I am aesthetically challenged, and I don't care. -- Forrest http://flic.kr/p/9xoKQy http://flic.kr/p/9xoFoW -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: hunqapillar movement image (rbwlist exclusive)

As my college-aged son would say, "Dank!" On Apr 9, 11:50 pm, Michael Williams wrote: > yo Erik, good work man!   Ive always enjoyed your photos, sweet video! > > > > > > > > On Sat, Apr 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM, erik jensen wrote: > > hopefully y'all are enjoying the spring. > > > here's a short "ed