[RBW] Re: Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

No, they've got a little security pin thing in the middle. Not quite as much of a "unique key" as a pitlock, but definitely not something in the average tool box. --Smitty On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:30:36 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > But, does a regular torx bit work on the torx head b

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

How does the last weekend look for folks? It would probably be Sunday the 27th? Brian Hanson On Dec 30, 2012, at 12:45 PM, Rob wrote: > Excellent! Guess I better get the garage cleaned up! :) > > I'm going to bail on my downtube shifter experiment, and the shellac over > cork hasn't held up

[RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

Rene, Thank you for sharing your pictures. That is an amazing collection of bikes and bags. What a beautiful part of the world you live in! Jay On Jan 11, 5:39 am, Peter Morgano wrote: > Oh you youngsters and your rambles. If I am home a few minutes late I have > a young lady who thinks I went

[RBW] Re: Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

> > But, does a regular torx bit work on the torx head bolts? > -- 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/-/uUv3QVi1bYsJ. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

Oh you youngsters and your rambles. If I am home a few minutes late I have a young lady who thinks I went to the zoo or toy store without her, haha. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Make sure you take time to ride the unbeaten path and go ex

[RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

> > Make sure you take time to ride the unbeaten path and go exploring. I've > found some of my coolest rides from my commute home. It also breaks up the > bordem sometimes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

Re: [RBW] Re: Luxos B dynamo light user review

Hi Nick, There is no doubt that you can ride much faster with the Luxos and get much better illumination in contrast with the Cyo. However, I believe it would be less than adequate on a 40 mph descent because although the road may be illuminated, the hotspot will be off the road, and I would not

[RBW] Re: Luxos B dynamo light user review

Hi, Toshi, The main place where the Cyo is less adequate than I'd like is on a 40mph twisting mountainous descent in the dark. On the straight parts it is fine. But for the curves, I need to use a helmet light so that I can look "around" the corner to see where the road is going. I had hoped

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

Unrequested reply: Yes, the King Iris cages work wonderfully for SS bottles. No rattling at all. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Robert Harrison wrote: > I love it. But I also have a question. Do those bottle cages do a good job > with the Klean Kanteens? I have a set of the bottles I almost ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

I love it. But I also have a question. Do those bottle cages do a good job with the Klean Kanteens? I have a set of the bottles I almost never use because of the rattling around. On long rides I do use them but cover them in a sock which I wet down for that 'swamp cooler' effect. Aloha, Bob

[RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

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Re: [RBW] WTT. 110 Nitto Technomic for 100 or 90

OK. Might have that too. Let me look around. Dan On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Michael Williams wrote: > hey group, I have a 110mm Technomic 26.0 that I would like to trade > for a 100 or 90 26.0 or 25.4.Thank you -Mike > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

Ah, yes! Thanks for reminding me... On Thursday, January 10, 2013, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm pretty sure I got this link for torx security head > boltsoff this here Riv > list a while back. > > > -- Sent from Gm

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

> I road that thing around the parking lot and it's unique in the way it > feels. Nothing MTN about it at all, smaller tubes, not very similar to the > beefy Bomba IMO. It has the diga-tube, but if you saw them side by > side.Not similar to any of the other Riv bikes. -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

> I wish I hadn't seen those gold Riv decals on the bare metal frame. Now I > want those. -- 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/-/X

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

I kinda giggle with this frame a high-ish end frame made so minimalist you gotta do mods to it just to add fenders lol. > 99 bottles of beer on the wall take one down and pass it around > ;) ;) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

I took a few quick pics of a Pitlock seat tube lock on my Hunq. I've got the same on my Quickbeam. There may better way of putting this on, but it works and I haven't lost my saddle yet. I also don't find it unattractive but, of course, tastes vary so if you hate it…good enough. :-) http://w

[RBW] Re: Atlantis commute...

Pics are private Rene. We can't see them. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 1:32:48 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > I started work this week and with my new 2013 goals, have started > commuting every other day to build up slowly. I commute from Palo Alto to > San Jose (California) and ride my bike from m

[RBW] WTT. 110 Nitto Technomic for 100 or 90

hey group, I have a 110mm Technomic 26.0 that I would like to trade for a 100 or 90 26.0 or 25.4.Thank you -Mike -- 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

[RBW] Re: Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

I'm pretty sure I got this link for torx security head boltsoff this here Riv list a while back. --Smitty On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 9:02:30 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Thinking about getting pitlocks for my seatpost and saddle (yes, t

RE: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Peter, I'm not sure Bruce has an e-mail. Phone is (609) 242-0665. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Morgano Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 8:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from

RE: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Rene, you won't regret this color - it's even better in person, and especially in the sun. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of René Sterental Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 8:30 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RB

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

Yeah, what Bill said... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 4:15 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods Brewster wrote: "I'm confused as to what had to go?

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

That is exactly what I'm planning to do at some point... Use the nut on one side and the bolt head on the other side so the Pitlock applies its force on those two elements. Haven't gotten around to do it, as I rarely leave the bike locked. Based on my new 2013 goals of just riding more, the candida

[RBW] Atlantis commute...

I started work this week and with my new 2013 goals, have started commuting every other day to build up slowly. I commute from Palo Alto to San Jose (California) and ride my bike from my house to Downtown Palo Alto where I board the train to Downtown San Jose and then ride to work via the newly pav

[RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

Brewster wrote: "I'm confused as to what had to go? Are you saying that a Bruce Gordon Rock n' Roads can't fit fenders and that you had to sell it to get your mystery bike?" What Pudge meant was that he had been running Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road tires on his Mystery bike. But, the Mystery bi

RE: [RBW] Mystery Bike mods

I might have been able to fit R + R plus fenders, but not Longboards, and wider fenders don't play well with the Tektro R559 sidepulls that are on the bike. I suspect you could get a fender wide enough to handle the R + R tires if you replaced the sidepulls with some Paul Racers, and I actually

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

B: No, I was referring to the Bruce G Rock 'n' Road tires that were formerly on the Mystery Bike (not to a BG Rock 'n' Road ). I loved them, but couldn't make fenders work with them on that bike (at least not without substantial fiddling, and even then no guarantees), so I put the somewhat sk

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

I have not seen a Pitlock seatpost skewer. Is it possible to slip a spacer or collar over the skewer? Basically cut the head off an M5 bolt and drill it out to turn it into a sleeve for the Pitlock to apply pressure to? Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, January 10, 2013 6:04:32 AM UTC-8,

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

Very nice!!! On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > A wine cork fender spacer. Nice! > > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, CA. > > On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > >> I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much >> as I loved the Br

[RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

A wine cork fender spacer. Nice! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much > as I loved the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Roads, they had to go. Here are a few > pics of Mystery Bik

[RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much > as I loved the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Roads, they had to go. > I'm confused as to what had to go? Are you saying that a Bruce Gordon Rock n' Roads can't f

Re: [RBW] Mystery Bike mods

GREAT looking bike! I'm surprised it doesn't have a fender mount on the bridge. Life of an early innovator :-) So can't fit R&R + fenders? Could you fit 50mm Big Apples? On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > I decided it was silly to h

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

Thanks! "Stately and fast all at the same time" - a consummation devoutly to be wished. I've only ridden this a couple of miles as now set up, but it's definitely sweet. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cyclofiend Jim Sent: Thursd

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

Ride my bike more for fitness. MTB! Continue commuting to work 4 out of 5 days - 10 miles each way. For the mental health of it! Randonees Bike camp a few times locally Summer adventure tour Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Sunday, January 6, 2013 8:47:08 AM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: > > Dawn and

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:57:00 PM UTC-8, El Sapo wrote: > I like the bare metal look alot. Is that clear paint or clear powder over > the bare metal? Is there any color diference at the lugs? Can you see the > material used to connect the tubes to the lugs? > > I also wonder if you've

[RBW] Re: Anyone else ride their Rivendells at MAX Bar height?

I've always felt that if a person needs a super tall stem jacked to the minimum insert line, then s/he would do well to ride a larger frame size. If a larger frame size results in no standover and/or an unpleasant stretched-out feeling, then maybe a different bike brand/model is needed. On Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Oh, and dont let my wife see that Nishiki or she will want me to re-finish hers, its so nicely finished with the matching fenders and "cute' bags as she would say. Wifes Nishiki mixte currently a dark pewter metallic, which is lovely but well used. There is always mothers day! On Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Thomas, Yeah Bruce seems like a straight shooter who does pretty good work. I only wish I had a car to drive it out there rather than wasting money with UPS for shipping and risking having them screw it up. All of my friends are hippy liberals who own either fixies or cargo bikes so no help there

RE: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Peter: I had two frames painted by Bruce, both for less than $200, and both came out great. One was a 1985 MB-2 (sort of Riv content?), here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/6708095501/in/set-72157628383880621 The other was an early '80s (I think) Nishiki mixte frameset that he repa

[RBW] Re: Anyone else ride their Rivendells at MAX Bar height?

I ride my dirt drop at max height, with the printed words on the stem just inside of the tube. D On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 8:29:39 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote: > > I ride my tallux maxed out. Love it! > > On Thursday, January 3, 2013 1:38:57 PM UTC+7, Michael wrote: >> >> Or is it just me (for no

RE: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

I had a clearcoat (Riv called it Raw Clear Powdercoat) over bare metal Bombadil http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/4249456177/in/set-72157624552118742/ , which has now been repainted http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/4815169169/in/set-72157624552118742/ , as it was showing some r

[RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

Good Gracious! That is a gorgeous looking setup! Looks stately and fast all at the same time. - Jim On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much > as I loved the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Roads, they had

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Here are some close images of the clear powder coat on an early Bombadil prototype - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc452-bombadilproto0208.html GP's early Hilsen proto also had a similar finish - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/507828696/ Most of the clear powder frames I've seen

[RBW] Re: Anyone else ride their Rivendells at MAX Bar height?

I ride my tallux maxed out. Love it! On Thursday, January 3, 2013 1:38:57 PM UTC+7, Michael wrote: > > Or is it just me (for now) (apologies for the wimpy saddle bag. Can't wait > to get a more sizeable one): > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

Hi I'm a almost a new Riv owner, sold my Cervelo R3 carbon bike so I could purchase a A.A.H. It's been four months since I sold the bike and am getting close to finally getting on my new Riv. My riding plans are to at first try a commute to work which would be round trip 35 miles, perhaps do t

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Lynne - Am also sorry to hear about your Bleriot and glad you're OK... Like Tom, I also went with Pewter/Cream when I special ordered my Rambouillet and haven't couldn't be more satisfied with how well it came out. http://www.flickr.com/photos/38991087@N05/4482258943/in/photostream Have fun with

[RBW] WTB: Sugino XD triple 175 mm arms

Hey there, Just wondering if anyone has a spare Sugino triple sitting around. I am just about done with a project and trying to use all second-hand parts. Looking for one with 175 mm arms and a 24-36-48 set up, although I'd be okay with a 26 and/or 46 for the inner/outer. Please message me

Re: [RBW] Color Question from an Indecisive Person

I like the bare metal look alot. Is that clear paint or clear powder over the bare metal? Is there any color diference at the lugs? Can you see the material used to connect the tubes to the lugs? I've seen bare metal fillet brazed bikes and the color difference between the steel tubes and the "

[RBW] Re: New frame specials up on rivbike

There's a note on the Hillborne page that says the next batch will go to 55 cm and a note in yesterdays e-mail that the 55 cm Betty Foy is 650B but is there additional information that the 55 cm Sam Hillborne will be 650B? On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 9:04:23 AM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > s

[RBW] Re: Ride report: A week in northern Lao on my hillborne

A few post-ride thoughts: Grant is truly wise!!! 1. I would do it with platforms and regular shoes next time. Time ATAC's and mtb shoes were too uncomfortable within a context of five straight 8-hour days, and you wouldn't need to schlepp an extra pair of footwear. 2. Would not use a chamois

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam FS

sold yet? still available? On Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:58:32 AM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: > > -- 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/-/ubkm

Re: [RBW] Ride report: A week in northern Lao on my hillborne

I definitely found myself hankering after a hunq on this ride. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 12:12:19 AM UTC+7, Jim M. wrote: > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM, Paul Y > > wrote: > >I'd much prefer a 2" tire on my next visit. > > > > Looks like a great ride! Thanks for documenting it for u

RE: [RBW] Mystery Bike mods

I know who a few of the other owners are, but I ain't outin' nobody! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Mather Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 12:05 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [

Re: [RBW] Mystery Bike mods

On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: > I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much as I > loved the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Roads, they had to go. Here are a few pics > of Mystery Bike v. 2.0, with brown Schwalbe Delta Cruisers and Longboards.

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Hey Riv listers. Here's a great resource for colors: http://paintref.com/paintref/index.shtml. The site provides color codes, samples, and sometimes pics, for a large number of automobile makes and years. So, if you've always liked the baby blue on a '67 Mustang or the cool color range on 1970s Bee

[RBW] Mystery Bike mods

I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much as I loved the Bruce Gordon Rock 'n' Roads, they had to go. Here are a few pics of Mystery Bike v. 2.0, with brown Schwalbe Delta Cruisers and Longboards. Cleaned up the wiring for the lights, another coat of shellac on ba

RE: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Lynne: Last to the party, but so sorry to hear about (and SEE, on Flickr - yikes!) your Bleriot. So glad you're OK. I had my Bombadil painted by Bilenky - it came out absolutely beautiful. Re color, I honestly think it's hard to go wrong with Riv frames, especially with the cream headtube, b

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

I agree. I use pitlocks on both wheels on my Atlantis. But when I applied the pitlock on the seat post, the seat post kept slipping. Yeah, I could've clamped down harder on the pitlock, but the amount of pressure seemed a bit much to make it work. Maybe I'm being overly cautious, but I stopped u

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Lynne, after looking at those buckled top and down tubes maybe best to just move on and get a Sam or Betty/Gomez. Then again I know how personally invested people can be in a bike but just my 2 cents. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Yowza, that pic of a squished fork gave

Re: [RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

Yowza, that pic of a squished fork gave me a sad. I am glad you are ok. I guess since you already shelled out for the couplers it would pay to have it re-done. I know Bilenky will do a once color finish for a good price. There are a few paints pretty close to what you had but again there are just s

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

Riv seatpost collars are counterbored on each end, one for the bolt head, and the other for a hex nut, which is pretty and elegant and functional. The pitlock ends do not fit into this counterbore. That is what I meant when I said pitlock wasn't easily compatible with Riv seat collars. Sure, you

[RBW] Re: Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

They are designed to work with a collar clamp. The pit side holder (probably not an official term) has grooves in it. So it probably will rub off some of the paint. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 11:02:30 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: > > Thinking about getting pitlocks for my seatpost and saddle (y

Re: [RBW] Do Pitlocks scratch paint on your seat tube collar?

Same here. Use them on all my Riv bikes seatposts with no issues. I do put a washer each side of the pitlock before installing. Yes, I do loose a little paint, but I think it is worth it for piece of mind when I lock up. David Charlotte, NC On Thursday, January 10, 2013 1:05:45 AM UTC-5, Statri

Re: [RBW] ISO: 57cm A. Homer Hilsen

Thanks, Dan. I gave this option some consideration last night. Ultimately, my decision was to pursue the 1.5cm longer TT. I hope that your bike will find a perfect match soon. Chris On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 6:56:35 PM UTC-6, Dan wrote: > > I am selling my 55cm AHH (the 55 takes 700C whee