Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Brian Hanson
Have you had problems with handlebars touching or making 3 bikes unworkable? I read a review that states you can't fit 3 MTB flat-bar bikes without interference. This one looks like a keeper if I can get at least 2 mtb and 1 road on it? Brian Seattle, WA On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:13 AM, sancru

[RBW] Re: Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
> > I stopped using frogs, and went to MKS Touring pedals (*wide enough for > foot - no rolling off*), and MKS Medium deep toe clips - no straps. > > This keeps my *feet glued to the pedals on rough descents*, and helps me *wind up the pedal to the position I want when at stops*. Easy in-out

Re: [RBW] Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Brian Campbell
My AHH has 46/30, Electra Ticino crank, VO rings and 10 speed, 11-34 rear cassette. Using an indexed 10 speed bar end shifter. Works great. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/005-2.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/007-2.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/byla

[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson (Rivendell) book event + ride! 9/23 ~ Naperville, IL

2012-09-25 Thread Eric Peterson
I was at the talk as well. Didn't go on the ride because I had errands to run (on bike of course). It looked like he had a good turnout for the ride as well as the talk. The talk was kind of unpolished and rambling - which I liked. Some interesting things I found out was that Grant still does

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Philip Williamson
Or just run a 40 or 44t chainring and a 9 speed cassette and never think about it again... With 54cm chainstays, would you need a longer-than-stock chain to run a 52t ring and 34t cog? Philip (a Quickbeamer) Williamson www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:49:39 PM UTC-7, Joe Be

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Joe Bernard
I doubt most people will actually stick-shift it. They'll probably get off and swap to the other chainring by hand like Quickbeamers do. I live at the top of a big hill so I'd start in the big ring, then stop and hand-shift at the turnaround. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, September 25,

[RBW] Grant needs a Riv in AZ.

2012-09-25 Thread Joe Bernard
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- 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/-/NaPz_q2MaE4J. To post to this group, send emai

Re: [RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Rex Kerr
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Give it a little nudge, almost a kick, and it will come around. It may > bump to a stop on your leg. However: don't be too enthusiastic, don't > use too much force, especially with "beartrap" pedals. > I have far too many negative memor

Re: [RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2012-09-25 at 15:56 -0700, Rex Kerr wrote: > Starting up again after a stop! I've become accustomed to just > stopping with my feet in whatever position I want. I put my weight on > the dominant leg as I lower myself off the saddle and put my other > foot on the ground to finally stop. P

Re: [RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Joe Broach
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Rex Kerr wrote: > Actually, that's part of my problem. I ride in sandals (always have, even > with the frogs -- rode Shimano SPD sandals) and grabbing the rough pedal > with my toe requires a bit more caution. :-) Oh, yeah. I get that lesson at the start of ever

[RBW] Re: Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Kelly
Well just as finding the right clipless pedal was important, finding the right platform pedal is important too. After going to BMX style / size pedals I've found my sweat spot for my size 13's. The shoe hasn't really mattered everything from flimsy sandals to dress shoes. That's me.. I too j

[RBW] Re: Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
As a recent convert back to platforms I suffered with the same issue. After about a month of picking my pedal up with my toe I realized that if I came to a stop a little further forward than I wanted to be and then rolled the bike back with my foot on the lead off pedal it would be in the right

Re: [RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Rex Kerr
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > I just stop with my pedal foot (right, for me) at 2 o'clock, ready for > takeoff. Just use the brakes like you were about to start a trackstand > (I still can't do one!), and put the off foot down. Easily mastered > mini-trick. > I tried that.

Re: [RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Joe Broach
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Rex Kerr wrote: > So, is there some easy technique that I never learned in my childhood years > when I last used platform pedals [...] I just stop with my pedal foot (right, for me) at 2 o'clock, ready for takeoff. Just use the brakes like you were about to start

Re: [RBW] Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread René Sterental
With 9 speeds you can even go 12-36 in the back. But you'll need a Shadow type MTB RD although you can make it work on a non-shadow type by either reversing or getting a longer B-screw. I've done both on my Rivs. That should be low enough based on your description. René On Tuesday, September 25,

[RBW] WTB: SlickerSack for platrack

2012-09-25 Thread Adam Kimball
Hi all, Anyone have one of the discontinued slickersacks that fits on the platrack? I should have bought one long ago but didn't. Now I can't. If you have one that you don't use, let me know. I'm interested. Thanks, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread islaysteve
Beautiful bike, glad to hear that you're so happy with it. No doubt, well-designed but unconventional geometry. I do have an issue with shift with stick/finger/whatever. Really? How long is that going to last? Downtube/suicide shifter I could see, if available of course. Just my opinion, a

[RBW] Help with platform pedals...

2012-09-25 Thread Rex Kerr
My continuing saga with platform pedals... [question follows long spiel] As I've stated before, I have been a long time user of Speedplay Frog clipless pedals, which I had no reason to dislike. That said, the "wear any shoes and just jump on the bike" argument is quite compelling, so I decided to

[RBW] Re: RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Sounds like a good group of people! On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:24:23 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > OK, now you've gon public! And Mike & I will hold you to it...plus > Jim, Andy, Dustin, Esteban. > > Road Trip to Redlands. > > dougP > > On Sep 25, 3:02 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" >

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2012-09-25 at 15:01 -0700, lungimsam wrote: > I have bar-end shifters. > > Shimano 10speed SIS/Friction for RD. > Shimano Friction on the FD. > > I do not tour, but carry commuting loads of less than 10lbs on rear > rack. > > It is just that the 34 x 27 is too

[RBW] Re: RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread dougP
OK, now you've gon public! And Mike & I will hold you to it...plus Jim, Andy, Dustin, Esteban. Road Trip to Redlands. dougP On Sep 25, 3:02 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > Oh yeah, on the to-do list. > > Mike already mentioned it would be a good Riv Rider Ride a bit back. Now I > kno

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread dougP
Yes, going to a 32 or 34 would be a noticeable change. The caution is to be aware the RD may not be able to handle it. I was shocked when my buddy's set-up worked. But nothing lost if it can't handle the large cog, at that point you change the RD as well. Changing cranks can get somewhat involv

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Dan McNamara
The Sugino is a really beautiful crankset. Pricey but at least it includes the BB. And it is low Q for those who care. On my wife's Betty Foy I put a 40/26 + chain ring guard on a used XD2 crank that I had picked up from someone here. Works great with a wide cassette - I used the 12-36 HG61. Dan

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread reynoldslugs
Wide Range doubles are the bee's knees, the tops, the Coliseum. My favorite is the new Sugino, here it is on a Della Santa in 26-40, witha SRAM 11-36 rear cassette. It's pretty expensive, but shifts wonderfully: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/7146507619/in/set-72157629609638106 and:

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

2012-09-25 Thread ian connelly
A friend told me that Matthew G was working at a Berkeley shop maybe as recently as two years ago. I think it was Velo Sport, but don't quote me on it. Also, I notice there's a Kogswell Yahoo group still going: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/KOG/ On Monday, September 24, 2012 1:15:02 PM U

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread Hoffsta
This should give you a pretty good primer... http://vimeo.com/34667745 -- 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/-/fagkaxAWhSsJ. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

2012-09-25 Thread Kieran J
I used to deal in the world of musical instruments, and the "relic" theme was mostly contained to some new model Stratocasters and Telecasters modeled after '50's and '60s originals. Mostly classic guitars meant to "look" road-worn. I always thought the notion of faking 40 years of honest (and

[RBW] Re: FS oddsnsods

2012-09-25 Thread allenmichael
send me an email or give me a call. Michael Allen 415 283 7579 allenmich...@mac.com On Monday, September 24, 2012 1:22:17 PM UTC-7, Tex69 wrote: > > Uncut. I like my bars high. Suspension-adjusted fork also makes for higher > front end. > > Tim > -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:01:20 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > > Would going to a 32 or 34 cassette in the rear make that much of a > difference? > >> >> > > Yes! Will be a noticeable difference. Go w/ the 34. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Oh yeah, on the to-do list. Mike already mentioned it would be a good Riv Rider Ride a bit back. Now I know the route, it's gonna' have to happen! On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2:56:11 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > David: > > You have friends who would have joined you on this, even on short >

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
> > I have bar-end shifters. > > Shimano 10speed SIS/Friction for RD. > Shimano Friction on the FD. > I do not tour, but carry commuting loads of less than 10lbs on rear rack. It is just that the 34 x 27 is too hard for me on local hills. Would going to a 32 or 34 cassette in the rear make

[RBW] Re: RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread dougP
David: You have friends who would have joined you on this, even on short notice! Now that you've got it wired, pick a date & let's do it. Have Atlantis, will travel. dougP On Sep 25, 12:56 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > I had a great ride this last Sunday. Haven't been able to get out

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Norman
I would be happier if Rivendell could still sell bikes with Rivendellian/LOTR names (if they wanted to.) On Sep 25, 3:46 pm, Peter Morgano wrote: > I have owned Rivendells from both Toyo and Waterford and cannot tell a > difference, honestly. They were all beautiful with top notch > craftsmanship

Re: [RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-25 Thread Zack
I stick shifted my Sam when i ruined my front derailer and was waiting a few weeks to replace it. I didn't dedicate a stick, i left it up to the world to provide me a stick when I needed it. I also didn't shift much. Funny how we learn to make do. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread dougP
The 34 is the smallest ring on a 110 BCD. Perhaps you can get low enough by changing cassette and possibly RD. Check Harris as they usually have a nice selection of wide range cassettes. One of my buds got an 11-32 9 speed from them and it works (amazingly) with his short cage Ultegra RD & STI.

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread justinaugust
What does tire repair look like on the road with tubeless? Boot it and tube it? -Justin in Philly On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:19:05 PM UTC-4, William wrote: > > Tubeless is purported to stop flats in two ways. First, there is nothing > to pinch, so pinch flats are impossible. This allows

[RBW] Re: RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread Michael_S
yea... well just schedule it. I'd love to see some pine trees! ~mike Carlsbad Ca. > > If anyone is in the area, it's a real good outing. Maybe work out > something for a SoCal Riv get together!!! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Michael_S
After trying and liking a 46-32-22 on my 650B bike, I converted my 700C road bike to a 44-29. I've been super happy with both and with 11-30 8 speed cassette's they work great for me. For some reason this combo is just great. I never used the 22 granny on the 650B bike yet, but with full pannie

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread dougP
Great photos; looks super comfortable. When you get to the fenders, think about how cool that bike would look with color matched fenders. What a cruiser! dougP On Sep 25, 12:06 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though -- working on >

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Peter Pesce
Hooray! Pics! Fantastic bike. That thing just oozes comfort! -Pete in CT On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:06:43 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though -- > working on the right fender/tire/brake combo), and took it for its maiden > voyage/fi

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Matt Beebe
Gorgeous bike, man. thank you for posting. On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:06:43 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though -- > working on the right fender/tire/brake combo), and took it for its maiden > voyage/first commute. What a great

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Peter Pesce
One thing you could do more cheaply than a new crank is go with a 34 t cassette in back. You might have an MTB derailer lying around, and even if your buying new the cassette and RD woould be less than a new crank, unless of course you insist on Ultegra quality. -"Big Cog" Pete (mind your spel

Re: [RBW] First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Lyle Bogart
54+? Holy Moly, that's about 9cm longer than on my Atlantis! I bet that's a cushy ride. . . once again, gorgeous bike! Enjoy! lyle On 25 September 2012 16:06, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > ** > Thanks! Just measured the chainstays -- they're even longer than I

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Jim Mather
On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 1:13 PM, William wrote: > Your Ultegra cranks won't take a 30. You'll be buying a new crankset to go > to a true compact double. I run compact doubles on three bikes. The smallest the Ultegra compact double will take is a 34 (well, maybe 33). Like William said, you will

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

2012-09-25 Thread Liesl
not to be confused with the 'Resurrectio', which was /is a decal set you can get for a ressurected old trek, raleigh, etc... I think the renovelo was/is a riv that had been in, say, a crash and had been repaired by riv and offered for sale as such? On Friday, September 21, 2012 11:24:03 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread William
Tubeless is purported to stop flats in two ways. First, there is nothing to pinch, so pinch flats are impossible. This allows us to run even lower pressures without worry. Second, the sealant is supposed to seal around anything that pokes your tire. I've only been running 650B tubeless for

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread William
Your Ultegra cranks won't take a 30. You'll be buying a new crankset to go to a true compact double. I run compact doubles on three bikes. My commuter has a chainguard+42+26 on a 130/74 BCD in front with a 6 speed 13x24 freewheel in back. My Hilsen has a 44/30 on 94mm BCD in front with a 9

RE: [RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
A friend of mine had a pair of Rock 'n' Roads on his '80s MTB and told me he LOVED them -- some real trail traction without any road buzz. So I tried them and liked them a lot -- my commute is mostly packed gravel or dirt trails, and they seemed a little better suited to it than the Marathons.

RE: [RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Sugino XD-2 (the Quickbeam version, with the 40-32 rings on the middle and inner, and a guard on the outer position). As others have said in different threads, no FD -- you gotta shift with your finger or a stick or whatnot (maybe I'll use my daughter's old Hogwarts wand!). ___

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread justinaugust
I have a compact double with a 34/48 and a custom cassette in the back that goes from 12 up to 30 in evenly spaced 2-3 tooth increments with a 34 plastered on afterwards. Great for the combination of flats and hills. -J On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:49:53 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > My u

RE: [RBW] First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Thanks! Just measured the chainstays -- they're even longer than I would have guessed, effectively 54+ cm, with rear wheel all the way back in the horizontal drops. Hence, I'm guessing, the extremely cushy ride. But surprisingly (or maybe not, given the tentacular diagastays), it handles weig

[RBW] RR: Riding to Angeuls Oaks via back roads

2012-09-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I had a great ride this last Sunday. Haven't been able to get out for a ride like this in a long time. Weather was perfect and I felt great! Five hours to go 40 miles, but that's a whole other story... :-) I rode my All-Rounder up there and performed flawlessly. I've been considering puttin

[RBW] Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
My used Bleriot came with an Ultegra drivetrain. Compact double 34 x 50, 11-27 in the back. It is a little too much for me on the hilly areas around where I live. So I was thinking I could just put smaller rings on the front. 30 x 46? Lower the front derailer a little? *Was wondering what

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Brewster Fong
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:31:07 AM UTC-7, stee...@gmail.com wrote: > > Rivendell framesets made by Toyo - price be damned: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/38991087@N05/4482258943/in/photostream/ > http://www.handmadebikes.net/toyo-framebuilding-dynasty.html > Why? Is there something

Re: [RBW] First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Lyle Bogart
Gorgeous bike! Perhaps I missed it in the previous thread about the build of this, but just how long are those chainstays? There's still a whole lotta bike behind the seat! Cheers! lyle On 25 September 2012 15:06, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > ** > Finally got

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread William
LEGOLAS! On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:31:07 AM UTC-7, stee...@gmail.com wrote: > > Rivendell framesets made by Toyo - price be damned: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/38991087@N05/4482258943/in/photostream/ > http://www.handmadebikes.net/toyo-framebuilding-dynasty.html > > > > > > On Tue, S

[RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
Do the Marathons feel draggy? Or do they roll nicely? I am leaning towards the Marathons, just because I feel they may be the better made tire. Nothing against the Soma's but I think they are Panaracer. And All three of my Panaracer tires have splits in the sidewalls when new.

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
> > What crankset is that on the front? > -- 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/-/7jPKk0YWNeAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread lungimsam
> > Beautiful! > What happened to the Marathons it came with? > > -- 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/-/GtptE_98Y7oJ. To post to this

[RBW] First commute -- Mystery Bike!

2012-09-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Finally got the Mystery Bike built up (still no fenders, though -- working on the right fender/tire/brake combo), and took it for its maiden voyage/first commute. What a great bike! A couple of pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8023681452/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.c

[RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread rcnute
For commuting I use B-Lines from April-September and Marathons from October-March. So I can avoid possibly changing flats in the rain in Seattle. (My B-Lines are not flat prone but Marathons are indestructible and I think they ride pretty well in 650b.) Ryan On Sep 24, 3:55 pm, lungimsam wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread Peter Morgano
How does tubeless stop flats? Not being snarky, I just am not that familiar with the whole tubeless system. On Sep 25, 2012 2:13 PM, "Hoffsta" wrote: > Go Hetre and Stan's Tubeless if you want the best ride and zero concerns > about flats. > > > > On Monday, September 24, 2012 3:55:00 PM UTC-7, l

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread steel lugs
Rivendell framesets made by Toyo - price be damned: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38991087@N05/4482258943/in/photostream/ http://www.handmadebikes.net/toyo-framebuilding-dynasty.html On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Brad Mitchell wrote: > Really miss the seersucker and railroad shirts. If or

[RBW] WTT: tires

2012-09-25 Thread rex
hi i have a set of irc mythos cx 700cx42 tires in good condition id like to trade/sell. i got them from a list member for my quickbeam, but they dont fit under the fenders and i dont want to remove the fenders just to have knobby tires. ideally id like to trade them for a set of knobby mtn bike

[RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread sancruz
I have the Saris Thelma 3 on the back of my VW wagon, and it works flawlessly! The rack is easily removed from the hitch by unthreading a single bolt. When its on the car, but not in use, it folds up 90 degrees to nest against the back of the car. Its super simple to put the bikes onto the r

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Bill Lucas
I would hope for a new Rambouillet. Also, larger (~64cm) bicycles with single top tubes. Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Saturday, September 22, 2012 7:27:43 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Kinda sad that I missed out on what I believe was the "Golden Years" of > Rivendell products. Not sayin

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Brad Mitchell
Really miss the seersucker and railroad shirts. If or when they come back, i'm definitely stocking up and buying a couple of each of them.. -- 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://gr

[RBW] Re: 650b Marathing vs. 650b Soma Xpress

2012-09-25 Thread Hoffsta
Go Hetre and Stan's Tubeless if you want the best ride and zero concerns about flats. On Monday, September 24, 2012 3:55:00 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Does it have puncture or sidewall protection? > I need them for commuting and want to avoid flats and that sorta thing. > >> -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: Any commuters here?

2012-09-25 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I took ownership of an AHH in June and have average five 25 mile legs / week; sometimes round-trip by bike, sometimes round-trip by train, sometimes one way each. My Riv replaced a Merlin Agilis and it didn't impact my commute time at all BUT it is much more a pleasant ride on the Riv. Long I

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

2012-09-25 Thread steel lugs
Was hopeful Longleaf Bicycles would successfully take over the production of Kogswell framesets, but it is unclear if this project has officially been called off... http://www.longleafbicycles.com/2009/11/650b-frameset-news-part-1-of-2/ On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Scott Henry wrote: > Ah

[RBW] WTB/WTT: 46cm Noodle Bars

2012-09-25 Thread Brian Campbell
Looking for a set of 46cm Noodles. Have some stuff to trade or paypal. Please let me know. -- 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/-/EAkGubaX

[RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Jim
You might want to explore the possibility of a 2" receiver. That might give you a more solid base for the rack. I have a used one ( make unknown) but a good feature is the use of a bolt to secure the bike rack to the receiver. Jim D Massachusetts On Monday, September 24, 2012 12:

Re: [RBW] Re: Max tire on a Rambouillet?

2012-09-25 Thread Tim Whalen
Thanks! Looks comfy. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:16 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > a better shot: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274348308/in/set-72157627837620505/ > > Max Beach > Sonoma County, CA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Bruce Baker
Check out this KUAT rack. http://kuatracks.com/products/bike/alpha/ On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > I decided to post since I saw the maker Softride come up, though my post > won't relate to the original question. But if you have a pickup, the > Softride tailgate pad is the b

Re: [RBW] Minoura seatpost grabber

2012-09-25 Thread René Sterental
Thanks! Just placed an order for one. René On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Leslie wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl022.htm > > I already had a bike stand; but when I saw the Minoura stand that RBW > has, I noticed the seatpost grabber, and really liked it. At that point, > RBW sai

[RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Ron Mc
I decided to post since I saw the maker Softride come up, though my post won't relate to the original question. But if you have a pickup, the Softride tailgate pad is the best thing since sliced and buttered bread. $80 if you hunt around online - OK, e-trailer. Have hauled one to five bikes

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Liesl
plaid seersucker shirts Rivendell Riders Brooks B17 old school design Baggins saddle bags cloisonne (how do your spell THAT?) fridge magnets luscious all-wool grey monkey socks and low stripey socks that wore out in the heels and I don't even care; still wearing mine with holes ...and glad I

Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread René Sterental
If your bikes have fenders and you don't want to hang them from the top tubes (I don't!), then there are only three options in the market for tray based hitch racks: Yakima Stickup 2 - This is the one I upgraded to from the Thule (see below) mainly for its curved arm to help clear curbs and drivew

Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Bruce Baker
No It wouldn't work on fenders. The hook clamps onto the tire to hold the bike in place On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Kelly wrote: > Does that mount work on fenders? I was afraid it would been them. Steel > fenders anyway. > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Rob
I went through this selection process a year or so ago. I settled on a Softride Dura for my wife's station wagon, based on wanting something that folded down to allow access to the hatch, and I thought getting the backs on a rear rack would be easier than lifting them up onto a roof rack. I fou

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Dave
This happens only because the OP said "Things I wish RBW STILL sold", and was probably intended to ruminate about beloved and bygone products. A few people misread this as applying to products that are, in fact, still available, just not at RBW. On 9/25/2012 7:09 AM, Zack wrote: to the perso

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread opa...@gmail.com
Those little coin holders with the bike badge logos on them. I always wanted one with the Atlantis logo but I have an AHH one at least. -- 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://group

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Zack
to the person who mentioned paul component stuff, i think they can get it if you ask. -- 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/-/69LjLm4jXN8J.

Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Kelly
Does that mount work on fenders? I was afraid it would been them. Steel fenders anyway. Kelly -- 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/-/A1f

[RBW] Minoura seatpost grabber

2012-09-25 Thread Leslie
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl022.htm I already had a bike stand; but when I saw the Minoura stand that RBW has, I noticed the seatpost grabber, and really liked it. At that point, RBW said they couldn't get those, that they had a lot of requests for them but couldn't get those alone. T

Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks

2012-09-25 Thread Bruce Baker
I have had a thule drop down hitch rack for about ten years. This is the one that the wheels set in trays and it is secured in back with a rim strap and in front with an adjustable hook in the front. I have had no porblem with it and use it 4 times a week. If I was going to buy a new one I would

Re: [RBW] Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Beth sold me a pair of those. An excellent cooler-weather product. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, September 23, 2012 6:53:55 PM UTC-7, Phil Bickford wrote: > Speaking of Wooly Warm, I'd like another pair of their wool pants. My > pair has been through two rebuildings and could use replac