[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm S&S Coupled Saluki in Portland-East

Bilenky Bicycles (phila.) can install S&S couplers for your Riv if you want. /my Saluki is nicer anyway! On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:29:03 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Oh my, someone buy this so I can live vicariously through you... > > http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/bik/292

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 2:41:39 AM UTC-4, Ablejack wrote: > > Gilles Berthoud also makes an interesting cover (and saddles). It is > simply latex rubber and stretches to fit snugly on the saddle. Completely > waterproof. > /and yes, use fenders unless you're racing. > > On Tuesday, March

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

Gilles Berthoud also makes an interesting cover (and saddles). It is simply latex rubber and stretches to fit snugly on the saddle. Completely waterproof. /and yes, use fenders unless you're racing. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:34:21 AM UTC-4, JL wrote: > > What is the best way to protect a le

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm S&S Coupled Saluki in Portland-East

I had the same reaction! "Agh!" Philip On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:38:47 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: > > o...nice one. > > > I have messed with several coupled bikes over the years but for some > reason the sight of > THISis

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

Makes sense to me as well.Being 257 I'd probably come in about 25 minutes slower in the climb the article mentioned. That settles it, I'm losing my racing fantasies right now plus I'd probably break one of those lightweight road bikes anyway. On Mar 27, 8:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://

Re: [RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

http://bikeraceinfo.com/tech/weight.html This makes sense to me. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:10 PM, charlie wrote: > This is oddI own a mid 80's race bike Flandria built with Campy > parts and skinny 25mm tires. I think it tips the scale at around 22 > pounds but the frame is way too light for

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

This is oddI own a mid 80's race bike Flandria built with Campy parts and skinny 25mm tires. I think it tips the scale at around 22 pounds but the frame is way too light for me and the tires too narrow. On smooth flat pavement its pretty fast but honestly I don't think any faster than one of my

Re: [RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

There are Volvo station wagons, and then there are Volvo station wagons ... On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Burton wrote: > I think of my 650B Sam as a Volvo station wagon. > > I don't really know for going fast, but as my commute bike I always > thought t

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

RJM- funny-i have the exact same dimensions as you. 5'6" 79 pbh and i agree w that statement. ive never had a 700c bike that didn't have toeverlap --i had a cross check that had foot overlap not just toe. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:46:17 PM UTC-4, RJM wrote: > > I ride a 48 Sam Hillborne, ha

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

I own one of the original green Sams, 56. I'm very close to you in height and build. 5'10", PBH 87. I run Mavic A719s with Jack Brown Blue tires. This bike is a wonderful commuter, set up with Noodles and a small front rack and large rear. I have done two centuries on it. I also have a Ro

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

I ride a 48 Sam Hillborne, have a 79 PBH and am 5'6", so not tall. I really think Riv really does design bikes for shorter people, along with the taller people too. You just have to get used to riding 26" or 650b wheels, which shouldn't be an issue if you are short. No toe overlap with my Sam

[RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

Thanks everybody for the comments. I really like the Pari Motos, they are fast tires and feel great, I can't really say I have had any issues with the handling or performance. I have a brand new set of Pari Motos sitting in the bike room, but may keep them for "events" like some longer organiz

Re: [RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

It's a secret club - we buy and sell 64+ frames on the special sideband discussion frequency. - Andrew, Berkeley On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > That's funny as I notice all the bikes for sale tend to be in the 56-58cm > range rather than my preferred 61cm size! > Why do t

Re: [RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

That's funny as I notice all the bikes for sale tend to be in the 56-58cm range rather than my preferred 61cm size! Why do the tall people not sell their used Rivendells is my lament! :-) On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM, murphyjrfk wrote: > it's certainly off topic. i'm short--i say average--b

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

Well hellooo Betty... What a beauty!!! Perfect size too... On Mar 27, 1:40 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > Not a Foy owner, but I do own a Gomez (same thing) that I really like for > commuting and errands. Great design. Yours looks really nice. Enjoy! > > > From: Will

Re: [RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot

On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 8:06 PM, Kris wrote: > My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is > hanging on a hook all day.  I am the original owner and purchased > directly from QBP when I worked at a shop.  I am only selling to > finance the purchase of a Salsa Fargo. > > I am t

[RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

I've got Hetres on my Sam with fenders and they are fantastic. I get about 5,000 miles out of them, with very few flats, maybe one every 2,000 miles on the pair. I ride on the shoulder with the road debris, on single track, whatever, and they're just about perfect in everything but deep mud. I use

[RBW] Re: French Nitto Stems

No. You can "make" one w/ some sand paper and time. Not that tough. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:57:14 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Does anybody know if Nitto offers stems in a size to fit a French steerer? > > --Eric N > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

I think of my 650B Sam as a Volvo station wagon. I don't really know for going fast, but as my commute bike I always thought the Sam was relatively fast. I could squeeze out my 25 mile commute in just a smudge under an hour and fifteen minutes, fully loaded with laptop, tools, clothes, whatever. T

[RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

On Mar 27, 8:00 pm, RonaTD wrote: > am having a dickens of a > itinerary getting them to mount straight on Velocity rims. Argh. iOS spell correction and aging eyesight. Sorry about that. I meant a dickens of a time, not itinerary. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

On Mar 27, 11:49 am, Esteban wrote: > I love, love the Pari-motos - but they're not an everyday tire.  Light as a > feather, and built that way too. > I'm only one data point, but I've done a solo 600k, a 400k brevet, and a whole lot of daily commuting on a pair of Pari Motos and I've had only

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

JL i've wondered that too and have to believe it's true based on size not just finances. i tend to think anyone over 6"2+ has to make some serious concessions if they want an off the rack bike so to speak. being not so tall has it's perks. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:48:12 PM UTC-4, JL wrote:

Re: [RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

Patrick, that was perfect. i laughed and laughed and laughed. only thing i wish is that i would have thought of that. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:31:11 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Anecdote: Carlos Romulo, > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_P._Romulo, was, as were most > Filipinos of th

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

In short (hehe) I have two things to say on this subject: 1) Rivendell probably has a higher proportion of riders that are over 6' (rounded for ease of explanation) than other bike companies because, as Rex pointed out, they make production bicycles that fit people of that stature. Conversely, ot

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

+1 for the Aardvark. Rugged, gets the job done & fits well. dougP On Mar 27, 12:29 am, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these > days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm > > I have a couple of actual Brooks covers but I generally don't use them if I >

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

My wife is measurably taller than 5' (but not much) and feels her 47 cm Atlantis fits her perfectly. With 1.25" x 26" tires, she has little clearance to spare. dougP On Mar 27, 5:36 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM, murphyjrfk wrote: > > but it seems like the average heigh

[RBW] Rivendell Roadeo 59cm on ebay, not mine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Roadeo-Bike-Frame-59cm-New-/150787007075?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item231b9b2263 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owner

Re: [RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM, murphyjrfk wrote: > but it seems like the average height- based off the frames that pop up for > sale or the photos posted-of a rivendell rider is about 8 feet tall--some > guys are just born lucky i suppose. > Those of us on the other end of the spectrum would t

Re: [RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

Anecdote: Carlos Romulo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_P._Romulo, was, as were most Filipinos of the old generations, very short -- my mother,b. 1923, was 5'4" and (her words) "towered" above her male peers. The story goes that Romulo was entertaining a group of American brass and one tall T

[RBW] Lytro - campyonlyguy - Photos from the Bike Room

You can spot more than a few Riv-ish bikes and accessories in these "living picture" shots from my bike room: http://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/stories/14641 Enjoy! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

it's certainly off topic. i'm short--i say average--but my roommates in college were always quick to point out the harvard study saying short guys are doomed to be poor. you can't buy happiness-but you can buy riv's which will make you happy for almost forever--so in bike sense you can. and i'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 18:14 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > UV??!! Saddles???!!! You are kidding, right? Lends a whole new meaning to the term "ass hat"... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

UV??!! Saddles???!!! You are kidding, right? Patrick Moore, tanning his skin at 5,000+ feet in ABQ, NM. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > That's a good point, Jim. > > I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for > daily transportation gets. I k

[RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot

My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is hanging on a hook all day. I am the original owner and purchased directly from QBP when I worked at a shop. I am only selling to finance the purchase of a Salsa Fargo. I am the original owner and it's in great condition. It has th

[RBW] New Portland bike shop

Eric - we must have walked out the door together and not known it - I passed Chris King on my way out too - carrying a 6-pack of PBR, no less. -- Michael Mann http://baiku-velomann.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

My girlfriend's first-gen Hillborne has Hetre's on it and there is plenty of room for fenders (though she doesn't use fenders). On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:53:19 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 08:11 -0700, RJM wrote: > > I am looking for some alternatives to Pari Mo

[RBW] WTT: my 59/700C AHH for your 58/650B AHH

I have been suitably inspired by other threads on the list. Sound interesting? Drop me a line off-list... Mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/7215762685182/ -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To vi

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 13:26 -0700, rcnute wrote: > I've heard of tire liners but never used them. Anyone tried these? I > wonder if they would help with Pari-Motos. I've never used them either, but I've always heard how badly they affect ride. As for any flat protection qualities, I myself neve

[RBW] Re: 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

I've heard of tire liners but never used them. Anyone tried these? I wonder if they would help with Pari-Motos. Ryan On Mar 27, 12:53 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 08:11 -0700, RJM wrote: > > I am looking for some alternatives to Pari Motos for my Sam.  I have > > been hav

[RBW] Re: Hi Oh (Quick) Silver!

I've never seen that on a Quickbeam, but I've never looked, either. I should put a "Thanks, Sheldon" sticker on every one of my bikes... I believe the Quickbeam was inspired by Sheldon Brown's bikes and philosophy, except for the rear-facing dropouts ("track ends"). I'm glad of them, since big t

[RBW] A couple of 36 hole vintage Campagnolo hubs for sale on ebay

Campy hubs front and rear. Starting at $1. 126mm freewheel type 36 hole. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260990691481?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1156 http://www.ebay.com/itm/260990695021?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1361 -- You r

Re: [RBW] 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 08:11 -0700, RJM wrote: > I am looking for some alternatives to Pari Motos for my Sam. I have > been having a problem with flats with these tires, and they seem like > they are wearing out quicker than I would like. Looking for something > that will still have some performanc

[RBW] Stolen Salsa Chili con Crosso (San Juan Capistrano)

Please, be on the look out for a stolen Salsa Chili con Crosso 60 cm Grey/Blue Dura Ace/ DI2 components with Ultegra Crank Shimano PRO labeled stem/ handlebar If you see it, please report it and call the owner (Tyler: 828-337-2165) Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@

Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

ryan what size Serfas cover fits the B17, the standard SCB-1 or the hybrid SCB-2? mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3

[RBW] Yay Goines!

We've got several David Lance Goines posters in our house. When an earlier BLUG hinted that the artist of the new forthcoming Riv poster was special, I was really hoping it would be DLG. Today's BLUG confirms it is. I'm really pumped. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: AHH 56, 57 compare & contrast?

I could have gone 58 650B or 59 700C. I went 58 650B, and I am very happy I did. I use it as a sporty brevet bike, and the pavement quality in the SF Bay Area is mixed. I really like the ability to run wide cushy tires that still roll very fast when I'm going to be on the bike for 9 hours or

Re: [RBW] AHH 56, 57 compare & contrast?

Seriously? On Friday, March 23, 2012, ted wrote: > The A. Homer Hilsen is available in 56 and 58 for 650b wheels, and in > 57 and 59 for 700c wheels. > So some sizes of folks would fit both 650b and 700c AHHs. > I would like to know AHHs with the different wheel sizes in this > overlap region com

[RBW] FS: Trek 1984 620 Frame and Fork, rack and cages (24" frame)

Earlier in the year i purchased this Trek from list-member Marty, and I'm afraid it's just too big for me. If you're looking for a fine (larger) frame and fork, please give this one your consideration. I have left the original silver Blackburn rack and cages attached. Currently, the original S

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

One more advantage is that a B-17 looks like a an old Avocet with the Serfas cover on while the other ones just look like a brooks with a cover on it. May help with theft prevention. - Ryan On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:56:33 AM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: > > If you plan on riding with the cove

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

If you plan on riding with the cover on there is only one cover I like: https://www.serfas.com/products/view/203/referer:products%7Cindex%7Csaddles%7Creactive-gel-saddles Here is what a saddle looks like with one of the hard, heavy covers: http://www.velofred.com/images/reviews/1313713525.jpg

[RBW] Re: My "Grilver" AHH

Darn, I meant "enemy" On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:48:35 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > Yeah, truth be told at first, I was a bit miffed that it wasn't "exactly" > as I had ordered it. Then I realized that "perfect is the enemey of good > enough" and moved on. It is by far, my favorite b

[RBW] Re: My "Grilver" AHH

Yeah, truth be told at first, I was a bit miffed that it wasn't "exactly" as I had ordered it. Then I realized that "perfect is the enemey of good enough" and moved on. It is by far, my favorite bike and I could not be happier with how it turned out. Lesson learned,. Lighten up! On Tuesday, M

RE: [RBW] Re: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle

Free Range is good too. Riv dealer too. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Lawnsbyt [tklawn...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 201

Re: [RBW] New Betty Foy

Not a Foy owner, but I do own a Gomez (same thing) that I really like for commuting and errands. Great design. Yours looks really nice. Enjoy! From: William To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, March 27, 2012 9:42:44 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] New Betty

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake

Re: [RBW] No Longer in the Dark

I'll take the Candy Bar bag. --Eric N On Mar 27, 2012, at 8:42 AM, "joe.huddles...@hotmail.com" wrote: > Good morning IROBS. > For you consideration, the following is looking for new homes/users. > Everything is in ++good to VG condition/working. Please contact off- > list if curiousity pique

[RBW] Re: My "Grilver" AHH

Riv is so on a roll with colors in the last couple of years. The Roadeo/Hunqa grey with red or orange, the last two Hillborne's, Simpleone, and now this accidental choice. I find very often that when I relax my grip a bit that serendipity will trickle in. And that has made all the difference.

Re: [RBW] No Longer in the Dark

I'll take the Banana bags, too. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM, joe.huddles...@hotmail.com wrote: > Good morning IROBS. >  For you consideration, the following is looking for new homes/users. > Everything is in ++good to VG condition/working. Please contact off- > list if curiousity piqued. Pics

Re: [RBW] No Longer in the Dark

I mean, The NR headight and the rear blinkies. Thanks. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I'll take the NR, blinkies > > On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM, joe.huddles...@hotmail.com > wrote: >> Good morning IROBS. >>  For you consideration, the following is looking for new h

Re: [RBW] No Longer in the Dark

I'll take the NR, blinkies On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM, joe.huddles...@hotmail.com wrote: > Good morning IROBS. >  For you consideration, the following is looking for new homes/users. > Everything is in ++good to VG condition/working. Please contact off- > list if curiousity piqued. Pics no p

Re: [RBW] That Ebay Thing

I have watched things sell for prices above retail many times on eBay for currently available items. People get caught up in the bidding and the competition to "shop victoriously." A wise person told me once that the winner of almost any auction is the person most willing to overpay. -- You

[RBW] Re: I'm selling my wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay

Can I pick it up in Seattle if I'm the winning bidder? On Thursday, March 22, 2012 5:25:13 PM UTC-7, Tom Norwood wrote: > > I'm selling two wool Rivendell Jerseys on ebay. These are the original > Woolistic Rivendell Jerseys from back in the day, both are medium, they are > in really good shape

Re: [RBW] 650b Alternatives to Pari Motos.

I can't say enough good things about the Grand Bois Hetres. I also found the Pari-motos to be too flat prone for regular use. The Hetres roll almost as smooth but been much better for flat resistance and longevity for me. Best I've ever ridden, actually. Ryan in Albuquerque On Mar 27, 2012,

[RBW] frameset trade: 1988 Miyata 1000 57 cm for a 1985 Trek 720 56 cm

Hi all: I'd like to propose a frameset trade. It doesn't involve Rivendells, but i think you might still be interested. (For the record, i ride a 2006 Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm.) I have an excellent condition 1988 Miyata 1000 57 cm frameset (http:// www.miyatacatalogs.com/2007/12/miyata-catalog

[RBW] Moderators

Everytime I post it takes days for it to show/be approved. What's the delay? -- 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

[RBW] Re: What a difference a week (or two) makes...

I have a set of neo retros for the front (w/ the special bolts for mounting a front rack) and a set of Paul touring cantis for the rear. Let me know if you want some pictures. On Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:09:44 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: > > Definitely fatter tires; those 1.1s look so skinny! May

[RBW] Re: What a difference a week (or two) makes...

Imo, I use the Michelin Country Rock tire in 26 x 1.75 which works for everything you have described and then some. Long wearing, reasonable weight, good rolling on multi surfaces. Plus, they only run about $15- $20 each plus shipping. Just my .02! On Mar 22, 4:53 pm, jinxed wrote: > So 2 weeks a

[RBW] Re: Trouble posting

Same problem here. Discouraging. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

I had a blow out during inflation. I'm not sure if I had something twisted or what, but it scared the hell out of me. I found them difficult to mount compared to a standard tube. Not a fan. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Still looking for 64 SH, 62 Hunq, 64 Bomba, 67 AHH

Anyone looking to do some spring cleaning? I'm getting desparate! On Mar 2, 1:17 pm, Jared Volpe wrote: > I'm sold.  I just don't have the money for a new one right now. So I'm > looking for a used Riv. If I don't find one soon I'm going to break > down and buy a 64cm Surly LHT but it will likel

[RBW] Re: Riv'd Up for Spring

Love that bike. - Ryan On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:19:47 PM UTC-7, Marty wrote: > > Just out of the Winter woodshed - my trusty Stumpjumper - now with > Bullmoose and Big Apples. Been gathering up all the right deer-head parts > for the resurrection, and it's close. Need to re-dish the rear w

[RBW] Re: Curiosity is Killing Me

It sounds like it's time to make a day trip to Harris Cyclery or Rivendell HQ. You'll probably have to take a red eye back to NYC for the trip to SFO, but that'll give you more time. Maybe you can hit up Jitensha in Berkeley also. Not to complicate things even more, but have you considered

[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

On Mar 27, 3:29 am, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these > days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm Like Steve, I use and vouch for these as well. Only able to compare with elastic bowl covers and drug store shower caps (single tasteful colors onl

[RBW] Re: Pine Tar Testimony

Great review, Frank! Please do post it on the Riv site here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/goo1.htm Fun to read eloquent odes to soap. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 63cm A. Homer Hilsen & 52cm RB-1

I've parted out the AHH. F/F/HS, Dura Ace 7400 front/rear derailers, Riv Silver shifters/shift cables are packed and ready to ship. $1450 + actual shipping cost via Fedex ground. Wheelset $450 shipped TA crankset $185 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

There is a very easy way to tell if you have a proper crankset for your bike. Look at the photo. Do your chainrings match those on either of these Salukis? If so you have chosen well. -

[RBW] Re: Two Atlanti going to the 'Bay.

I never saw the red Atlantis auction... any chance you still have it? On Feb 8, 1:25 pm, Elton Pope-Lance wrote: > Listees, > > A last chance before these go to eBay, with free shipping ConUS to list > members. > > - Atlantis #1 is a 58cm frameset in red with 105 headset installed.  NIB.   > $19

Re: [RBW] Re: That Ebay Thing

Well, Its not just Riv items, I currently have about a dozen things for sale on eBay and with 2 days to go, I'm raking it in. Two items are going for more than retail and one item is getting close. My stuff is bike and fire department related items and I was just trying to start cleaning out my ba

[RBW] Re: What a difference a week (or two) makes...

Beautiful. / I think you might do well to consider the Mafacs. The forged aluminum is stronger than the Paul machined stuff. And the French-ness has more élan in my opinion. However I currently run the Paul retro/touring set-up on a bike and they are fine. All the kids seem to like them too.

[RBW] WTB Bstone RB1....long shot i know.

looking for, or have been for a really long time, a 53cm RB1 color doesn't matter niether does year. i promise to ride it daily and use it. figure it can't hurt to ask. thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

[RBW] Re: That Ebay Thing

I believe there's a not insignificant portion of the bicycle enthusiast community who look to ebay, craigslist, swap meets, etc, first, and only deal with retail bicycle outlets as a last resort. We certainly see it on the repair end, where people do horrific things to "fix" minor mechanicals or fi

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

Beautiful. I have the light blue one and love it. I have ridden it constantly since I got it last May and have over 2500 miles on it already. Get fenders if you want to ride in the rain. On Mar 25, 11:01 pm, Jamie wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.

A related question: How often should Frame Saver be applied to the interior of the frame (assuming that it was applied during the build- up of the bike)? I've never re-applied? Does it need to be? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Hi Oh (Quick) Silver!

Funny, has a sticker behind the crank that says "Thanks Sheldon". Wonder what that story is On Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:18:24 AM UTC-4, Marty wrote: > > Quicksilver. Quickbeam. What's in a name? This one has a pretty nice > selection of parts, although the price may be a stretch. No

[RBW] Re: A gooey mess all over my Supremes

Verdict: Don't put any of that crap in your tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NVGcrMmFcEIJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] My "Grilver" AHH

I got this frame about a year ago and built up with the following parts: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76454470@N05/ 61cm AHH Nitto Noodles 46cm Nitto Lugged Stem 100mm Brooks Imperial Nitto 65 Seat post Paul Racer Brakes Electra Tincino Crank w. VO 46/30 rings Honjo La Paeon fenders Mavic Open Pr

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

Your CK hubs won't play well with Campy. Campy cassettes won't fit, and they can't be converted. Shimano/SRAM cassette spacing is slightly different from Campy's so the shifting may not be quite right if you mix them. If you want modern brifters and touring gears take a look at SRAM Apex, or

[RBW] Re: New HC poster

Does anybody have a 2010 version that they would like to sell? I have 2011 and now 2012 and my obsessive compulsive gene is starting to twitch... Thanks. Adam DownEast On Mar 21, 12:56 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this

[RBW] Re: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle

Aaron's in West Seattle has always done awesome work for my Riv On Mar 21, 3:40 pm, Ryan Ray wrote: > Ive had my fenders installed for me as I didn't want to mess them up and > guess what? My local bike shop in Seattle (who I love) messed them up. They > charged me allot and still only charged me

[RBW] Re: Curiosity is Killing Me

Setback seatposts are the norm with a Brooks, no problem there. Just guessing from the photos, but if you're really an 84 PBH I'd say your saddle was too low. Got a picture of you on the bike? A 56 Sam is effectively bigger than the 58 Saluki you thought was too big. You'd be left with nearly z

[RBW] Re: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!

Funny. I did one of Jim's lift-a-bike-to-the-left moves just this morning! I thought after such a dramatic display of accommodation, I'd get a little wave or something from the motorist. Nope. That's alright. Better than having someone seething behind me. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Fatty Rumpkin

Sam's pony was named Bill. As am I. On Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:52:09 AM UTC-7, stevef wrote: > > Wasn't it Sam's pony? I need to read them again I guess. (yay!) > > Steve > > On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 1:47 AM, Tom Harrop wrote: > >> This may be incorrect, but I recall that a friend who stud

[RBW] Re: What eye protection do y'all use when riding?

Wearing some kind of UV blocking lens when spending long hours in bright sun is a good idea. These days, I wear prescription progressive bifocals (so I can see clearly in the distance and still read a map, phone, computer, etc.), with photochromic lenses (darken in the sun). One odd thing wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

I like the one Brooks sells. Don't put too much stock in my opinion for wet-weather riding though, it doesn't happen very frequently. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM, Earl Grey wrote: > Here in the tropi

[RBW] AHH 56, 57 compare & contrast?

The A. Homer Hilsen is available in 56 and 58 for 650b wheels, and in 57 and 59 for 700c wheels. So some sizes of folks would fit both 650b and 700c AHHs. I would like to know AHHs with the different wheel sizes in this overlap region compare. Can some of you all please help me out with that? Anybo

[RBW] Re: Fatty Rumpkin

Maybe nobody wants to ride 'lumpy' tires? Bill On Mar 22, 7:40 am, "colin p. cummings" wrote: > I only recently read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and just the other > week was re-reading book 1 when I noticed Fatty Lumpkin, Tom > Bombadil's little horse/pony.  Anyone know why Riv calls their t

[RBW] Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

Sean: I think a Sam would be a great choice for your needs. I'm of similar mind and size: 46 years, 6'1" with a 88 pbh. I ride a 60 Sam. Its a little tight when standing over it but i dont do that much. When I'm in the saddle its the most comfortable bike I've ever had. Right now I've got it set

[RBW] Re: Fatty Rumpkin

Nobody would want to ride 'lumpy' tires. Bill Stockton, CA On Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:40:33 AM UTC-7, colin p. cummings wrote: > > I only recently read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and just the other > week was re-reading book 1 when I noticed Fatty Lumpkin, Tom > Bombadil's little horse

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

CK hubs are nice but they may not play nicely with a Campy group. See: http://chrisking.com/node/40 Modern Campy parts may not give you the gearing range you want for touring, they are pretty much focused on the sport/racing end of cycling. 34/29 is as low as a current Campy group will handle.

[RBW] No Longer in the Dark

Good morning IROBS. For you consideration, the following is looking for new homes/users. Everything is in ++good to VG condition/working. Please contact off- list if curiousity piqued. Pics no problem. 1. (2) first generation Riv Duluth Banana Seat Bags. Khaki and olive green canvas. Some beausa

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