Dave, should the title of this post be "2012" rebates? I just checked my
gift certificate balance, and it shows $0.00, though I have made purchases
via the website, and in person at RBWHQ, this year, this month, even.
I hope the system works out, and RBW stays afloat. It's nice to get a
rebate, su
Vince is the master of the Attic, eh? I got to lay my hands on that frame,
and was quite tempted by it, until I found a used 66cm Orange Quickbeam,
which is a perfect fit for me. You'll be fine on the 64, don't worry at all.
And yes, Orange is definitely the fastest colour.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On
I got in a nice shopping ride on the LongLow this morning, after riding
only the QuickBeam for a few weeks. Apart from the freaky feeling when I
stopped pedaling and coasted along, the main difference I noticed was more
relaxed handling, maybe "less quick" steering is the way to describe it.
Anyway
Given that it makes one feel like King of all they survey, and we know the
King is always dressed in dapper tweed, how about "Lord Tweedsmuir" or just
"L. Tweedsmuir"?
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I'm digging the QB with a 40-16 fixed setup, for the gently-sloped flats of
Berkeley, and will try a 18T fixed cog on the other side of the hub, so see
how that fares on steeper slopes (like Tunnel Road). It's not too bad
standing up and posting on hills, just shows up the weakness in the motor
(me
Here's the link to the cartridge BB page that references the 107mm BB for
all Rivendells in combination with the XD2 crank:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bbc.htm
I realized later, that the QB probably came with a wider BB in order to get
its inner ring out from the chainstay. I'm running a sin
Overdue update: I swapped out the old Shimano UN40 BB (68x113) for a new
UN54 68x107 today. I gained a steel leftside cup, and a much better
chainline on the Quickbeam. Back in early November, when I found the old
cracked cup, I just put in a new plastic cup. It promptly cracked upon
install, but a
I read it, but can't quite believe it: Do people really return worn-out
socks to RBW for refunds? I mean, sock fibers hold dirt, dirt is abrasive,
and it stands to reason that socks will eventually "thin out" after some
period. That's just a fact, and it doesn't seem right to demand a refund
after
I got *another* delivery from RBW yesterday, some odds 'n ends, bars of
soap, and RR 41, to help fill out my collection of Readers. Like an old man
awakening from a long happy slumber, I have come to realize I've missed a
few things over the past couple years, and the cessation of the (mailed)
Rive
Link wires are available in different sizes. See Sheldon Brown's site for
info
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html#ca
But can't your wire slip out of the non-anchored side, to allow your brakes
to fully open?
Beyond that, why not eschew the link wire altogether and use a simple
Great ride, great video! And all in a fixed gear, wow. I guess it helps to
have the train schedules as absolute motivators to get there in time.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
> From last Friday:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=143MqQlB1A8
>
> Riv conte
I've blown front tires on steep descents, due to over-heated rims (scary
crashes). But never a rim itself. I agree with Grant, it's most likely your
rim was compromised by a stress riser in the form of some grit on your
brake pad. That, or the seam on the rim was defective in the first place.
- An
After scoring a Nitto Racing cage at the RBW garage sale today, I took off
for a couple laps on the mountain. It was hecka breezy out, and lots of
downed debris from the trees near Rock City, making for slippery road
surface. Something I noticed was that, after a few weeks riding the
fixed-gear Qui
I mount my (non-aero) brake levers further out on the moustache bars than
generally suggested, and this has an effect of putting the levers a bit
further away from the bar, given the way the bars curve. I'm using Shimano
600s on the Quickbeam, and old SunTours on the LongLow.
- Andrew, Berkely
On
I saw a Nitto Platrack in person today, carrying an ample load. *Very
nice!*It was on a beautiful A. Hilson Homer, ridden by a fellow
getting cash at
the Wells ATM near my office. He commented on how simple it was to decouple
the platrack, and didn't mind the difference in handling at all. I would
Cyclofiend's site has cached RBW geometry for some older models:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html
And great update, Dave!
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM, Dave Rivbike wrote:
> > I posted as a google doc, but
(and yes, I know the cable ends in the images are too long, and not
finished off properly. I've taped them out of the way until I settle on
final adjustments).
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Andrew Johnson wrote:
> Do the simple Shimano CT91-style cantilevers wo
Sounds great, and the fall colours must have been sweet to ride through.
Tell us more about your bars:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/6373721393/in/set-72157628074460921/
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:
> I rode my AHH in the November Populaire 1
Do the simple Shimano CT91-style cantilevers work better with the pads in
tight to the arms, or with the pads as far away from the arms as possible?
It seems in the latter case, the arms are sticking further out, for a
higher profile - but perhaps at expense of more squeal, since the pads are
wobbl
I need to resurrect my old Novara XR, so I can have something to ride 'n
lock. The LongLow and the Quickbeam are simply too dear to let out of my
sight, unattended.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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It worked just fine for me, last night. FireFox 8.0 on windoze XP.
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I added a nice dose of beausage to my Quickbeam yesterday, and right in
front of another Riv-rider, too. The small rack on the front makes the
wheel flop over more easily, and the bike tipped over until the top tube
hit the stucco... ouch! A nice bruise, up high, visible... but I can live
with it,
Good points, Greg. I've just tonight been going through some old RRs and
catalogues... confirmed I still have all from the first few years, and only
missing a couple of later issues (they must be around here somewhere!)
But this thread has been a trove of nuggets on the "early" years of Riv
frames
Anyone have a Nitto Dirt Drop "80" stem to sell? Ideally, close to Berkeley?
I want to experiment with stems for the moustache bars on my QuickBeam, but
hesitate to buy new only to find it doesn't work out.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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My '98 canti LongLow (Joe/Joe):
http://diesel.smugmug.com/Shiny-Things/Rivendell-LongLow/
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM, Forrest wrote:
> RBW did indeed build several canti LongLows. You can see at least one on
> cyclofiend's Current Classics site. -- Forrest (Iowa City)
Anyone know the right touchup paint for an Orange Quickbeam?
- Andrew, Berkeley
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Patrick,
I used to own a lovely BMW Airhead, an '87 R80. It had the smoothest motor
you could imagine, with lightweight wrist pins and Cariillo rods... not as
"vintage" as some Beemers, but still plenty of soul, and fairly easy
maintenance. Yes, they do take maintenance, which you should lovingly
I was over at RBW today, getting some brake parts and Newbaum's, and had a
chance to talk to a fellow Quickbeam owner, who happens also to be a fellow
motorcyclist. He rides a late 70's Ducati, and I ride a BMW 1150 GS. I
noted how easy it is to slip back and forth between cultures, one
motorized,
Agree. It's easy enough to "air down" a dozen or two psi, for off-road, and
then pump back up when returning to pavement. Softer tires have a larger
contact patch.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
> If it's not a "tech
Up for sale is a wide Noodle Bar (48cm outside to outside, and 46cm apart
at the tips of the levers), along with Shimano Tiagra levers. These were
put on the frame at Rivendell, where the previous owner bought the bike out
of the showroom. They're in very good condition, showing very minimal use.
I'm going to watch mine for a few weeks, and see if any slop or play
develops. It is tight (torqued) on the right side, and the left side,
though cracked) is serving to hold the spindle centered in the BB. I'll put
some out of the saddle stomping on it, and see how it fares.
It just seems a terrib
A quick comment to say the 66cm Quickbeam arrived, and I've been tending to
its bits and quirks. New tires (Jack Browns), new wheels (Dyad Velocity,
built by Rich Lesnick), and my pedals and seat, plus a 16t cog on the
rear... and I took it for a spin today, mt first time on a fixed-gear bike.
Oh,
I am working over the new 66cm Quickbeam, and saw the cranks were flopping,
which turned out to be from a loose BB. It's a sealed cartridge Shimano
unit, had been installed by Riv. I guess the rings came loose, and the
previous owner hadn't noticed.
BUT... the left side ring is plastic, is that no
Is there a known match for Quickbeam Orange?
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I like moustache bars, have 'em on two bikes already, and probably going to
put them on the Quickbeam that's coming. I especially love the Suntour
Superbe levers on my '98 LongLow. Ah, but those were the last of the last,
no longer to be found. What are good alternatives now for non-aero levers,
if
I wish I could find a great non-cleated cycling shoe - something with a very
thin but stiff sole, for my MKS touring pedals, and have wondered about the
new Merrills. This review shows just how flexible they are, do those really
work well for cycling?
http://www.myfivefingers.com/merrell-true-glov
Outstanding! I have to say, I can't remember the last time I carried three
cases of IPA on my bicycle, let alone on the front rack! :^)
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >And your 60cm Quickbeam fits your 95 PBH just fin
Thanks, all, for your input. It fascinates me to read of the wide variety of
body shapes and PBH that fit to different frame sizes.
I closed today on a clean 66cm QB, and will update some of its bits when it
arrives. Stronger wheels are the first upgrade, Alba bars second, though
based on Grant's
Thanks. And your 60cm Quickbeam fits your 95 PBH just fine? Not too small,
or do you have the bars and seat up high?
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I like having two rings. I've gone years without shifting, and then
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