[RBW] Re: Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

Sounds like another overnight adventure! Who's down to sleep on the other peak of Diablo? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+un

[RBW] Re: 64?cm alrounder fs

Frame set only -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Photos of old-school and new-fangled coexisting

I usually forget to photograph when I make bikings, but not this time. A few shotsof a beer/cheetoh-fueled, splashy, snowy, icy, rocky, gritty ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] FS - 64cm Atlantis

Peter, Thanks! I was running the standard light mount to the fork crown till I installed the Nitto canti front rack... so I took two of the handlebar brackets that come clamped onto the wald baskets, straightened and shortened them, drilled them, and mounted them to the front of the wald bask

Re: [RBW] FS - 64cm Atlantis

Tony, too tall for me but a great deal for someone. Question, which mount are ypu using for the light? I am puzzling over which one will work with canti brakes the best. Yours seems to work well. On Jan 30, 2014 7:08 PM, "Tony DeFilippo" wrote: > With a pending purchase of a 60cm Saluki I need to

RE: [RBW] Re: Roadeo first ride impressions

Thank you, Tony! I have long arms (and legs for that matter) and the reach to the hypothetical downtube shifters is natural for me when riding on the hoods. As far as the stem is concerned, it is a Nitto Deluxe with a 110cm extension. Based on what I know about the San Marcos, the Roadeo has

[RBW] Re: Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

Likely they'll be sticking to the paved roads & will miss all the interesting stuff we see in the photos from list members. Their loss. dougP On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:41:16 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > OMG! Lycra-clad racers will be climbing to the top of Rivendell’s own > Mount Di

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

My wife is 5'-2" and rides a 47 cm Atlantis. The TT is around 51 cm, c-c. I didn't try to account for the slightly sloping top tube. On the blug Riv mentions having 47 cm Salukis. That would make a really nice road bike. dougP On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:14:16 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson

Re: [RBW] Re: Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

Ah, Milford. I spent many a youthful summer day at Silver Sands. (And at Connecticut Post too, but that doesn't sound as nice.) I imagine there's some decent riding when you get north of there, through Orange and into Woodbridge and Bethany. Or maybe just one summer day ride out to Charles Island (

[RBW] Re: Roadeo first ride impressions

Beautiful bike, Paul. A few years ago, I thought that a Soma San Marcos would give be enough of a Riv fix to get me by for a while. Since I bought the Atlantis last Summer, I have been tempted to see what the other end of the Riv spectrum is like. At 6', 170 lbs, and 89 PBH, it is nice to kno

RE: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

We ride a Bilenky lugged steel tandem. We also have an aluminum Cannondale and my wife (stoker) says the steel bike is much more comfortable. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:39:50 -0800 > From: john11.2...@gmail.c

[RBW] Re: Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

Thanks for the input guys. Ted, I'll try to get up to RI for some of those Sunday rides. They sound great. And Shawn, I'm is KC native in Milford now. I tell Toto quite often that "we're not in Kansas anymore." It's much different here but it has been a wonderful experience! -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

The Salsa Vaya is also worth a look. It uses 26 inch wheels in the smaller sizes. Dan Abelson On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > And for the list: The technical discussion in Riv Reader #26 is Grant's > treastise on this subject. "How handlebar height affects how far the bar

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

And for the list: The technical discussion in Riv Reader #26 is Grant's treastise on this subject. "How handlebar height affects how far the bars are from you, and why that means top tube length is something you shouldn't harp on." On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > The smalle

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

> > Thanks, Eunice! > Stokercam is really cool. Fun pics! Thanks for the info. I live in Ellicott City, Maryland and I know where Mt. Airy Bikes is. I have only been there once though, but not inside. My wife is a 5'3", 11mph, casual commuter, and I thought it would be fun to "bring her along

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

The smaller San Marcos frames also have 650b wheels, which gives Grant even more wiggle room to design a slack seat angle. Like Anne said, the seat tube is longer because the seat tube angle really is that relaxed. Longer chainstays helps a designer too. In smaller frames, short chainstays + big

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

As a stoker, I have to chime in. I've tried like 5-6 different tandems and here's what I know: It does make a difference in how fast you want to go- the lightest frame will go very fast. However- you really have to check your brakes because when you go downhill on a tandem, you go much, much fa

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

There's definitely a way to make the seat tube angle 71.5 on all the bikes, and since Grant likes a seat tube angle of 71.5, and he's the designer, that's what the bikes have. But notice, if you make the seat tube angle more relaxed on a smaller bike, that necessarily moves the saddle backwards an

[RBW] FS - 64cm Atlantis

With a pending purchase of a 60cm Saluki I need to sell off this gorgeous yet slightly too big for me Atlantis. Is this the Atlantis you've been waiting for?!? A Toyo built (#678) frame that Keven at Riv told me is probably from 2003-2004 timeframe. I am the second owner and it was reportedly

[RBW] Re: Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

For a moment I thought there was some kind of detonation that took out Spandexers. Effete as some of them might be, I wouldn't want to see anything happen to them. Tom On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:41:16 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > OMG! Lycra-clad racers will be climbing to the top of

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Hi Anne, I'm 5'2 (and 1/2 or so). Somewhat shorter legs; longer torso than is standard for women, I suspect. I've found that road bikes with effective top tubes between 50.5cm and 52cm can all work. Anything longer than that, and no... I had a 48cm Sam. Unquestionably too big. It had a 54cm

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Re. the Soma San Marcos, I think the geometry figures with respect to the seat-tube angle are incorrect -- there's just no way that every size frame has a seat-tube angle of 71.5! And I've NEVER seen a small road bike where that's even possible. -- Liz On Thursday, January 30, 2014 4:51:58 PM

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

Wow! I didn't know tandemming was so complex. I really don't know anything about them and thought the two could just hop on and ride. Definitely sounds like research for this project will be needed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: From Sadness to Happiness - I'm Riding Again!

Cecily, any time you feel like riding in a dress for the cussedness of it, you do it! Next time I come up with a particular fetching outfit and ride for the cussedness of it, I'm gonna think of you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Soma Fab makes their ES road frame in sizes down to a 47. http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/es She could get one built up at American Cyclery in SF. It will fit 32mm tires and can get built with reasonable gearing. mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

In the SF Bay Area, there are a couple (a few?) Ibis tandems on Craigslist right now. And some cheaper Santana ones. A cool old British one. Maryland looks a little bleaker: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/4272347660.html http://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/4295097541.html Philip www.bike

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

Wow! I didn't know tandemming was so complex. I really don't know anything about them and thought the two could just hop on and ride. Definitely sounds like research for this project will be needed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Here's Jimmy's graphic to explain the principle of how "a shorter top tube can feel longer" in GIF form. http://www.biketinker.com/2011/bike-resources/bike-fit-geometry-relationships/ Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:40:49 PM UTC-8, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Correct--

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

I haven't fit checked 38mm tires on the San Marcos yet, but I intend to with my Lierre-clad wheels. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Possibly, Anne, but thanks to you she will at least know there is an > option less, though more happily, traveled. > > With abandon, > Pat

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne on Craigslist in central Oklahoma

My Hillborne is off the market. I had no offers and not surprised. I was asking a lot, but I had to for what I have in it. I had to get my money's worth or what was "value" to me. I have no problem keeping for another summer of riding...and probably more in the future. I learned an import

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

As has been pointed out having the stoker coast is only possible only the DaVinci independent coasting system. OK I guess, and many people like it but I wouldn't recommend it. Do a lot of research before you buy because a lot of what you take for granted about riding a single is not applicable

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

My little brother (not a Riv rider... yet.) and his wife took a purple Santana tandem on RAGBRAI last year. They made it without killing each other. I'll keep an eye out for your Lavender Limo. Tim > > RAGBRAI is going to be flat and short this year, so we hope to ride the > Tandem for the fir

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

A few years ago, Grant mentioned a Riv tandem, but he wasn't sure that there would be enough demand because of the cost. We bought a used custom 1996 Santana Noventa (fillet brazed Columbus Nivacrom) built for a couple in Denver, CO. I had a hard time finding a used tandem that would give me

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Possibly, Anne, but thanks to you she will at least know there is an option less, though more happily, traveled. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, January 30, 2014 2:07:24 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Thanks, Elizabeth. Excellent explanation. > > This woman needs to go over to Rivendell an

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Thanks Anne, et al, for starting this thread. My 'life partner' (about 5'2") has had a 51cm/26" wheel Rambouillet for a decade, which she loves. I finally got it set up right for her (a few years back) with short reach drops and a *5* cm stem -- no way to make the top tube shorter! I've been lo

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

Very late to the game here. Apologies if the dust has settled and the wagon train has moved on. Just wanted to say I placed an order from Riv this afternoon after debating an Ebay purchase for the same item at virtually the same price. I thought the advantage to Ebay was the ability to use PayP

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Anne my friend Stack and Reach are the numbers that allow you to make those comparisons. Trek lists them directly. For Riv we have to calculate them Trek: Stack = 52.7cm Reach = 36.4cm San Marcos 51: Stack = 53.9cm Reach = 38.8cm San Marcos 47: Stack = 50.0cm Reach = 38.6cm The reach on

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

good one on the Pacer recommendation, Jim! Have a short friend who loves hers. Crosscheck too? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-

RE: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

What’s the standover on your Saluki, Liesl? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Liesl Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 4:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman Liz, you're na

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Surly Pacer is available in small sizes. On Thursday, January 30, 2014 1:14:16 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: > > A new member of my bike club posted that she wants to buy a new road > bike. She doesn't have much experience on the road. So I suggested > some issues she ought to think about. > >

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Thanks, Elizabeth. Excellent explanation. This woman needs to go over to Rivendell and test ride some bikes. But I'm pretty sure she won't. She'll follow the herd and buy a carbon bike that only fits 25 cm tires, and has a steep seat tube that throws her forward. Because weight. Seems to me those

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

People of "normal" height seem not to have to worry about seat-tube angles! For those of us who are height-challenged, it makes a lot of difference. As Rivendell has noted since the beginning, it's very hard to make a small bike with 700c wheels and a comfortable seat-tube angle. Most road bik

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

I have a 1993 Burley tandem with cantilevers. I am running 700x32 and upgraded the bike to a freehub setup and 9 speed. Also got longer seatposts, a threaded stem extension and 48cm noodles. We enjoy this bike but I wouldn't recommend it if you have other options. It's very heavy, probably 50lbs

Re: [RBW] WTB or trade: your dusty 55 or 58cm BOSCO

Hey: What model h-bars are they? I have a brand new in the wrapping set of 55 Boscos (the $65 ones.) I am interested! Cheers, Patrick Shea On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:38 AM, lukeheller wrote: > Trying to help my bro-in-law get free on his bike I gave him last year. > He's been running Jeff jones

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Correct-- angle between seat tube and the ground (i.e., 90 degrees is vertical, and the Trek has a closer to vertical seat post than the San Marcos). The bigger angle BY ITSELF would bring the rider closer to the handlebars, BUT the rider would [generally] move the saddle backward to get a more

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

Rachel and I had too great a height difference (captain SH 83cm, stoker 63cm) for a production tandem, so we were in custom or Bike Friday waters. We went Bike Friday in the end. If we were to do it over, I think we would find the tallest frame the stoker could straddle and then hack the captain's

[RBW] Re: Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

It's the Epogen Tour of California! On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:41:16 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > OMG! Lycra-clad racers will be climbing to the top of Rivendell’s own > Mount Diablo on May 13! > > http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/cities/mt-diablo-st-park.html > > --Eric Norri

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

I didn't catch the re-listing. A few sizes too small for me as well, praise the briny depths! On Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:05:11 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > ...and it's relisted at $1275. Thank LOB it's small for me > > On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:17:51 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.c

[RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Doesn't the handlebar height change effective reach? This makes it all more important to talk to the folks at Rivendell. They can guide her based on PBH. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Hang on a sec. The seat tube angle is the angle from seat tube to ground, right? So a bigger angle should move the saddle forward and make reach shorter, right? Seems like it would unweight the rear wheel, though. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Hi Anne, > The 51cm So

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Hi Anne, The 51cm Soma San Marcos has a 55-cm effective top tube. With seat tube angle of 71.5 degrees. (The 47cm San Marcos has 53.5-cm effective top tube with seat tube angle of 71.5 degrees.) The 47cm Trek Domane has a 50.9-cm effective top tube. However, the seat tube angle is 74.6 degrees!

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

...and it's relisted at $1275. Thank LOB it's small for me On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:17:51 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I love tandems, and so does my Glorius-riding stoker! That said, I highly > doubt she would want to sit on the back of one for a century. There's no > such

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

My buddy last year sold his too large (for his new wife) Cannondale tandem, and bought a great smaller used steel Santana. They're both very happy with the bike and we ride together frequently, which keeps me chasing them very hard down hills. They trained last summer to ride Donner Pass in th

[RBW] Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

OMG! Lycra-clad racers will be climbing to the top of Rivendell's own Mount Diablo on May 13! http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/cities/mt-diablo-st-park.html --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Fli

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

I don't know this woman personally. If I did, we'd be making the trip to Walnut Creek! She's a member of my bike club, Western Wheelers. My bike club is filled with wonderful people who love to ride, but mostly they are riding these racing-type bikes. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 11:36 AM, Liesl wrote

Re: [RBW] FS: 68 CM Quickbeam. 1500.00

That would be the perfect bike to cruise around the San Diego harbor on...! On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:17:54 AM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > Great price! Oh the trouble I would get into. I just > can't > > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Kelly >wrote: > >> Bump - >> >> I

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

A 47cm 'Luki would be an fantastic bike!!! Something w/ 650B wheels would best in that size to avoid TCO. Also right now on ebay is this incredibly awesome bike: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131105366157 On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:27:03 AM UTC-8, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > The Blug notes

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

I'm confused. The Riv chart says the Soma San Marcos has a 55 cm top tube for a 51 cm frame. Is that the actual top tube length c-c and effective top tube is shorter? I'm trying to compare this bike: http://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bikes/road/endurance_race/domane_4_series/domane_4_3_wsd#/int/en/m

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

Hi Anne, I'm 5'2" and have a 75cm PBH. 50/51 Rivs fit perfectly; specifically my 50 saluki and 51 protobleriot. The little Hunq I rode at Riv also fit well (not sure what size Hunq's come in). Given the little frames at Riv, I would see if you can get your friend to go visit with you under t

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

The Blug notes that there's a stash of small bike frames-- even a 47-cm Saluki. It might be worthwhile for her to talk to Riv-- they also seem quite good at steering folks to other venues if the price and/or style would better suit the customer. --shoji On Thursday, January 30, 2014 2:14:16 PM

[RBW] Re: From Sadness to Happiness - I'm Riding Again!

Hi Ron, So happy to hear that about your mom! I'm not afraid of the knee replacement. The sooner they do it, the better, as far as I'm concerned. My only obstacle is the ridiculously long wait times for this surgery in British Columbia. On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:57:42 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc

Re: [RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

I recently bought my girlfriend a Soma San Marcos. She's about 5'4", and the 51cm fits her pretty well. It has a 51cm top tube. It's available in a 47 as well, which would probably fit your friend perfectly. The San Marcos is the lightest current Riv, except for the Roadeo. Plus, the color is

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

I love tandems, and so does my Glorius-riding stoker! That said, I highly doubt she would want to sit on the back of one for a century. There's no such thing as "not pedalling" unless you have a Da Vinci type independent system http://www.davincitandems.com/dv2.html Used Santanas are the most c

Re: [RBW] FS: 68 CM Quickbeam. 1500.00

Great price! Oh the trouble I would get into. I just can't On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Kelly wrote: > Bump - > > It doesn't make since to me.. but then... > Anyway.. Frame, crank, headset and seat post, original wheels .. or the > ones by themselves in the photos... > >

[RBW] Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

A new member of my bike club posted that she wants to buy a new road bike. She doesn't have much experience on the road. So I suggested some issues she ought to think about. Now she returns saying that she is trying to decide between two Trek carbon bikes, one of them a 47 cm and the other a 50 cm

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

I'm partial to Corellian products. Some may consider them antiquated or "pieces of junk," but just like Rivendells, they are thoughtfully designed and infintely uprgradeable. On Thursday, January 30, 2014 7:37:28 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: > > On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

The new one looks a bit sleeker and runs on and updated (Focus) chassis, but has plenty of space for bikes and camping gear... "The long-wheelbase van features 130.6 cu. ft. of cargo space and can accommodate items up to seven feet long, five feet wide and nearly four feet tall." On Thu, Jan 3

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32t or 34t 7 speed freewheel. Any good options?

The Shimano is as good as any. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

And could I put Albas on the back for my stoker wife? I am going to do the Six Pillars Century ride in Maryland this year, Lord willing. They have a 37 miler my wife might be interested in. I told her if we had a tandem she could go on the full century with me and just stop pedalling whenever

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

Actually this is all about bike transport... and vehicles like the Transit do play a critical role... I hope Ford doesn't fuddle with it too much... longer wheelbase, yes, more power, yes... more mass-appeal and trim options?... uh uh...I hope not. Leave that 'commercial/utility' look alone, I

Re: [RBW] FS: 68 CM Quickbeam. 1500.00

Bump - It doesn't make since to me.. but then... Anyway.. Frame, crank, headset and seat post, original wheels .. or the ones by themselves in the photos... No fenders, saddle, lights, dyno wheel set racks, bag handlebars or stem. 1200.00 -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

Make no mistake, David... Nothing in the Galaxy comes close to the Beta... It was worth the 3 month wait... BB On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs. > Good for them! > > Cheers, >

[RBW] Re: Biking around Franklin, TN?

Doug, I am in Nashville and would love to meet up for a ride this summer. I don't get out for long rides much, but I hear there are a lot of rides in the Franklin, Leiper's Fork, Santa Fe (pron. Santa Fee!), Fly and other towns in Williamson and Hickman Counties. Up here in Davidson county (wh

[RBW] Re: Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

Not really much to add here, since it's been years that I've lived in the Constitution State (almost 14, to be exact). But Tim, if you are in the "New Haven area", you should check out the Devil's Gear Bike Shop. And there is the Elm City Cycling. http://elmcitycycling.org/ And as someone who g

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

It veers off topic, but I'm in the market for a new bike hauler and the revised/2014 Ford Transit Connect is the top contender. The van version has tons of room for bikes and gear in the back, drives like a Focus, and gets around 30mpg hwy. http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transitconnect-com

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

He writes, hopefully... :) On 1/30/2014 10:13 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: As this thread winds down, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

+1 on the Honda Element as a rockin' bike mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

As this thread winds down, I wanted to address a couple o' list/group/bunch-specific comments which cropped up and caught my eye: - There will be no vote regarding the continuation of WTB of FS posts. The reason I added the "Transactions - Buy - Sell - Trade" tag was so that folks could ignore

Re: [RBW] 64?cm alrounder fs

Components van be 1/2 or more of the cost, so what is on your bike? On 1/29/2014 10:49 PM, mpotts...@att.net wrote: I am getting ready to sell my alrounder. It is a 1998 or so, dark green, plain lugs, Waterford made and 64cm? Time to thin the fleet and this one is going. It's in great shape.

[RBW] Re: 64?cm alrounder fs

Pictures? 26" wheels I take it? --mike On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:49:57 PM UTC-8, mpot...@att.net wrote: > > I am getting ready to sell my alrounder. It is a 1998 or so, dark green, > plain lugs, Waterford made and 64cm? Time to thin the fleet and this one > is going. It's in great shap

[RBW] Re: WTB: Front lowrider rack

I have a nearly new (used for one camping trip in 2013). I also have the Tubus clamps to mount on a fork without mid-blade braze-on. Plus I'm close(ish) to you in Omaha. PM me of you are interested and I can send you pics. Cheers. On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 3:44:59 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote:

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

I don't post here often (because *eep* I do not own a Rivendell!) but I just wanted to chime in that the sentiment expressed by Jim "I suspect those transactions…are still a small eddy compared the flow of goods from Walnut Creek" seems so totally on the mark to me that I wanted to endorse it.

[RBW] 64?cm alrounder fs

I am getting ready to sell my alrounder. It is a 1998 or so, dark green, plain lugs, Waterford made and 64cm? Time to thin the fleet and this one is going. It's in great shape. Anybody have an idea of value? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Hotlantis

See there's the bike that needs hot pink bar tape and orange jersey On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:13:08 PM UTC-6, tarik...@gmail.com wrote: > > All sorts of good from bilenky's flickr stream: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/26208450@N02/12208374003/ > anyone's here? > > laters > > Tarik > > > -

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs. > Good for them! > ROTFL!!! There's a particular Firespray that I'd like to have. -L -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

Wow, Montclairbobbyb. If money was no object THAT is the company I'd get it from! I just looked them up. The NV rack would be perfect. In fact, I'm remembering this for when I need the 4 bike system. I think I have to have it! I began assembly with the crumby instruction manual yesterday. I didn

Re: [RBW] From Sadness to Happiness - I'm Riding Again!

Glad to hear it! On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:26 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Thanks to the miracles of modern science and physiotherapy, I'm back > riding my bike a lot sooner than expected! I'll still need a knee > replacement eventually, but I was referred to a sports medicine physician > who ha

Re: [RBW] Roadeo first ride impressions

Ron, that Moser is gorgeous! Very nice. Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs. Good for them! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:11 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > +1 on trailer hitch... I use mine all the time, whether for bike rack, >

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

+1 on trailer hitch... I use mine all the time, whether for bike rack, cargo platform, cargo trailer, etc... They just make sense, and I think every car should have one. But I swear... my NEXT car is gonna be a pick-m-up truck for sure!!! For now, I've got the next best thing; a Honda Element

Re: [RBW] Re: SAN FRANCISCO Sunrise Coffee Club, Tuesday 1/28 7am @ Wave Organ

Great pictures! Thanks. Jason, I might at least try to go out into my unheated garage this weekend and take something for a spin. Our streak of temperature below zero is just about over. Its going to be in the 20s today and some say over freezing by Saturday. For the past few weeks my winter

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

For any who own pickup trucks, this is a killer and inexpensive option - SoftRide tailgate pad it will easily fit four bikes across the back of the truck

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

My preference is to put my bike(s) inside the vehicle as well, to the extent that I look for vehicles with that capability when I buy them. On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > Our family's one car is a Honda Odyssey, the same car Leah has. We > bought it because at the time m

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32t or 34t 7 speed freewheel. Any good options?

as long as we're at it, here's the gear chart for Doug's suggestion - Very useful gear set with no cliffs anywhere, hill climbers on every chainring, and narrow 50s/60s, where we spend most of our time. Chainline at the extremes might be tough, but the Microshift derailleur looks like it has

Re: [RBW] Re: Noooo!!! I could have ordered something else! Hot Pink Newbaums

there's no reason we cant unrace in aqua, hot pink and orange - seems like we need a Fiesta around here On Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:26:14 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > And of course, Deutsche Telekom raced in pink kits for years. > > But we're unracers here... > > > On 1/30/2014 5:00 AM

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

take photos, please On Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:14:19 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > It's *definitely* going down as the last one I'm in for a while. Somebody > mentioned "winter on RBW", and although we haven't had much of one here, I > still haven't been able to ride much lately. It sho

Re: [RBW] Re: Noooo!!! I could have ordered something else! Hot Pink Newbaums

And of course, Deutsche Telekom raced in pink kits for years. But we're unracers here... On 1/30/2014 5:00 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: Back in my racing years I rode (and still do occasionally) a custom Marinoni which was painted lavender and pink. Whenever someone made a sarcastic comment I

[RBW] Re: Noooo!!! I could have ordered something else! Hot Pink Newbaums

Back in my racing years I rode (and still do occasionally) a custom Marinoni which was painted lavender and pink. Whenever someone made a sarcastic comment I would simply shrug and say, "It takes a very secure man to ride a pink bicycle." Welcome to the club. Michael On Wednesday, January 29