Re: [RBW] Re: Airless tires: What's old is new, with a cushy twist

I have seen this company doing this too: http://energyreturnwheel.com/ -- 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...@googlegr

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 67cm A. Homer Hilsen

Every time I see someone looking for a 66cm+ frame I can't help but suggest a DirtySixer bike. www.dirtysixer.com :-) -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: WTB: 68cm Atlantis

You will have to test ride the DirtySixer one day... cause at our size, the 36" wheels makes a perfectly proportional bike. ... just saying. :-) On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 7:26:04 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: > > > Tires and wheels look small enough on 700c and with the compass 700x38's > out there I

[RBW] Re: WTB 64cm Hillborne or 67 Hilsen

Try a DirtySixer... -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: New-to-me 64 cm Bomba MTB build

What you moved to Montpellier? I'm from there! Go ride around the Salagou lake, it's an amazing landscape. And keep in mind that the only real MTB for real tall people is the DirtySixer. I build them (6'6" here)! :-) On Sunday, September 21, 2014 7:46:35 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi all,

[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem

I have the CoMotion shifter that comes in 31.8mm to attach close to the stem (on 31.8 bars of course). I really like this one, its sturdy and offer a really good grip. Maybe useless if you're thinking of a bike with quil stem tho... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH

Hi Jim sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm extremely interested in feedback from you and other tall riders, I'm just not sure a wheel size available for more than 10 years and now having new lighter tires available (thus online) make it esoteric. You can use 29" tubes in a 36" wheel by the way. Of cour

Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH

Patrick, the 36" cruiser bike you mention were novelty bike built by Coker, who were the pioneers in 36" wheels. These bikes were built for normal sized riders (hence their ugly proportions) and suffer from toe overlap even with ridiculous small cranks. They are heavy and not road or trail worth

Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH

ISO is 787. Tires are available and 2.25" created by VeeRuber. I'm working in a road tire. Of course they are not available at your LBS but I never had the need to change a tire in the wild after 2 years and thousands of hard miles (and two flats) on road, trails and even raced (sea otter). I

Re: [RBW] My 71 cm AHH

I wonder how you can judge something without riding it. I have ridden the 71cm Rivendell bring 6'6" with 99cm inseam. I have worked for years on the 36" wheel bikes (my company is DirtySixer) to make a safer and more stable ride. More comfortable. More efficient with proportionate cranks. The

[RBW] My 71 cm AHH

When you're tall enough for a 71cm (even a 68 or 66), you should look into a 36er. Better proportions, better stability etc. Let me know if you need attest ride, I'm in the Bay Area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

Abcyclehank wrote: > > Where o Where have all the large bike hunters gone. Deals, Deals > everywhere right now, and still no one buying. I think they are saving up for a real big bike, a DirtySixer !!! :-) -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

Best deal ever! If I wasn't sold to the church of 36" wheels, I'd get that one for me. :-) On Sunday, March 2, 2014 10:47:22 AM UTC-8, Kelly wrote: > > Just a reminder this bike is still for sale.. :) 1500.00 will all items > shown in picture including water bottle and pump... if it's in the ph

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

Congrats Hank. How many of these "tall" bikes do you have now? PS: you know that over 66cm frame you need a 36er. I hope one day I can make you ride mine. :-P David-who-had-your-Bill-Davidson-for-some-time On Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:10:31 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Mission accomp

[RBW] Re: Tall Riders Group! Auction of potential interest to you guys!

That's an awesome bike that I've been eyeing on a flickR set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26208450@N02/6334874063/ On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:15:19 PM UTC-7, robert zeidler wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/290961052104?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 > > Thanks for l

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendells 68cm - three of them sort of

Good luck on the sale. If I wasn't building my own bike for tall with proportionate wheels, I'd jump on the Quickbeam! :-) www.dirtysixer.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Amit's Great-Grandfather's bike???

what, an integrated headset? :-) On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:12:56 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > I'd ride that! > > On Wednesday, 10 April 2013 17:58:15 UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Could it be?!? >> >> http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1901-2/c1900-double-top-tube-29-eadie-track-racer/

[RBW] Re: Hey I know this tall fello

> > Hey Amit, sorry we missed yo on sunday, we were surfing in Santa Cruz! >>> >> :-( -- 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+unsu

[RBW] FS 68cm Quickbeam

Beautiful bike! Hard not to jump on this one (well maybe having paid almost that amount in a deposit for my new 36er is the reason why)! Good luck but I'm sure it will sell fast -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Aesthetic w/ too tall a head > tube? That doesn't worry me, and w/ a small stoker the 650b actually offers > subjectively better looks in the back, so... :) > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, IL > > > > On Friday, February 8, 2013 2:34:07 PM UTC-6, davidfrench wrote

[RBW] Re: Any Riv tandem riders--tire width?

Julian, I'm 6f6 and my stoker 5f10 and we just bought a used Trek T100 to play around the idea of a tandem I put 45c on it (Resist with gum wall... wrong idea they're too fragile) and changed bars/seats. It's great! But at our size, I wouldn't go with 650b. Why did you chose 650b for your Bilenk

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?

With the new Surly Krampus (29+) with Rabbit Hole rims (50mm large) and Knrad tires (29x3) I thought the new tire coming from Schwable would be a Big Apple in 80c > > That would be awesome! :-) PS: Schwable: make it black, white and brown please! -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis in SF

Will keep an eye on my daily ride in bart too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis in SF

Will keep an eye on my daily ride in bart too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?

Like Bobby, I think Schwable is going too far price wise. This is the same amount of $ as for a good front motorcycle tyre... -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Super Motos -- anyone?

Like Bobby, I think Schwable is going too far price wise. This is the same amount of $ as for a good front motorcycle tyre... -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Fattest/supplest 700c tires for my S1

Mike, please post some pics of your QB with the R&R! -- 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/-/6wyygF2LVE0J. To post to this group, send emai

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse book now shipping!

I wish I could have help you with french copy! :-) On Friday, January 11, 2013 6:44:08 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: > > The new René Herse book has arrived in Seattle and is now shipping. > Last week, we already presented the first copy of the book (shipped by > air) to Lyli Herse, the daughter o

[RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

I have some Chrome and they are really nice. City, mountain bike, they do great. And comes in 14 which is pretty nice The other brand I like is DZR, from san Francisco. They have the spd sole ready, but if you don't cut out the sole, you can use them as is. The day you really want spd you just h

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Bleriot $1650 in SF Craigslist

"This bike (...) has even accompanied me on a bike camping trip with Grant P." That is worth half the price. Collector! -- 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/ms

[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

Amit, I hate you! :-) That said, as a photographer, if I can give you an advice when shooting your bikes, is to go as far away from the bike and zoom in (dunno if you use a point and shoot or a dslr...) Wide angle lenses makes everything look weird. Then flex those knees, and try to be leveled/c

[RBW] Re: To owners of 66cm Quickbeams - You're getting very, very sleepy...

... and to the owners of a 68cm (Quickbeam or Bombadil) I'm also asking you to sell it to me! :-) On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:37:32 AM UTC-7, Cycletex wrote: > > Ok. I'm not going to hyptonize you and force you to sell me your Quickbeam > - but - if you're already thinking about selling it.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

Andrew, a post without a pictures is like a kiss without a mustache (bars)! :-) This makes me want a Quickbeam (or Bombadill, or Hunqa) even harder. I picked-up 4 tires at Bruce yesterday. They will go for now on my Ventana. Bruce is an amazing guy! We had a lovely hour chatting with him. Cheers

[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

> > www.ecovelo.info > -- 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/-/rgksSd_YR-cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@google

[RBW] Re: Tall Riders attention!!!!!

a link maybe? :-) On Monday, June 25, 2012 2:55:06 PM UTC-7, z-man wrote: > > I've placed a tall-boys Zinn frame on ebay for auction. It will fit a > wide variety of rider heights, as the pictures and description will > show. > > Thanks for looking, more to come. > > RGZ > -- You received

[RBW] Re: Tall Feller's Union Request

Have you tried to contact Ventana? On Friday, June 22, 2012 12:31:31 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Hey there - > > As I've mentioned in passing, I'm working as bicycle mentor this > summer with the local cycling advocacy group - (Marin County bicycle > Coalition - http://marinbike.or

[RBW] WTB a 68cm Riv (CA)

All right, I'm decided to stop fooling around. I missed several 68cm Riv here and there (QuickBeam, Atlantis... not seen yet a Bombadil) for reasonable price (understand sub $1000 for frames/fork). I'm 6f6 and 99cm inseam. I'm putting for sale all the tall frames I have (Soma 66cm, Bill Davidson 68

[RBW] Re: Riv article in new Momentum Magazine

> > >> I was just going through all the pages to be sure and post the same >> answer as Peter. It's an ad not an article. I like Grant's ads by the way! >> > There's anyway a Soma San Marcos reviewed in 5 sentence in the middle of the magazine. :-) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF

Hi Andrew, Sorry about that, I had my Brooks stolen this winter downtown SF too. I'll keep an eye on CL and post pics if you can. -- 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.goo

[RBW] Looking for a 68cm Atlantis

Did you make enough room in the garage for a new bicycle? :-) Good luck and i'll keep an eye open for you. Cheers David -- 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] Re: How long did your Brooks saddle take to break in?

I'd have loved to bring my opinion and say how bad my brooks felt under my butt for miles and miles but some bastard saved me from the pain of this useless hype and stole it downtown SF while i was at the movie theater for Tintin with the kid... I wish long long miles of butt pain to the one who

Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?

Is this thing a tricycle? What don't lean like a bike is not a bike! :-) -- 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/-/Rg2FltRjVSAJ. To post to th

[RBW] bridgestone for sale in SF

I'm not affiliated to the seller in any way. I just though some of you might be imterested http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2890330408.html -- 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:/

Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?

Patrick, what about this one: http://images.caradisiac.com/images/3/1/9/9/33199/S0-J-aime-du-jour-Citroen-Tube-vs-Renault-Estafette-135216.jpg Citroen Tub! :-) I saw one in San Francisco. I guess it belong to a bike shop in Russian Hill... This is the perfect vehicle (and pardon me even if I'm fre

[RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?

> > Hi, very late on the topic, but for a -used- solution, I bought a VW > Eurovan from 2001 (I wasn't in the market for new vehicle which is fine > cause VW stopped importing those). > I put a hitch and a 4-bikes rack from Hollywood in the back. Works great and there's even room for my wife's

[RBW] Re: Bleirot on EBAY

... was already drooling on the 67cm Homer Hilsen... but way out of my league... :( On Mar 13, 4:13 am, Bruce Baker wrote: > Very nice Bleirot and SOMA San Marcos for sale on ebay!! > > http://www.ebay.com/sch/Bicycles-Frames-/33503/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=... -- You received this message becaus

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

http://www.searchtempest.com/ :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups

[RBW] Re: Can I rant just a minute?

Very refreshing ! we live in a business society where if you can't compare the size of your engine -cough- you need some marketing BS -weight for example but limited to- to show off with your new plastic bike. If they were applying this (reducing weight) to cars, maybe the american car industry won

[RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

Hi Ray, I'm glad you're ok. Pics of the rim are really scary. It makes me think that I'll have a look at mine ! I sometimes ride this hill (living in SF) and man, it could have been worst if you were speeding. Take care ! David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Wrong bike / riders...where is this?

Thanks for the link, it's always good to read this kind of rant ! :) On Oct 28, 9:38 pm, Geoff wrote: > Hi, is this it?- > > Copying the Wrong Bikes and Riders, by Grant > Petersenhttp://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GVlWJIsgiWAJ:web... -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

AWESOME ! I have a 72cm Bill Davidson, and I need to make some adjustments to the riding position to really feel at home. Sometime I think it's too big for me (which I'd never though I could think about a bike, when for years I was crumpled on tiny 25") but this one, man... that IS really too big f

[RBW] Re: Attention tall riders

Why not posting a link there too ? http://groups.google.com/group/large-bicycles?hl=en :-) Cheers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: Marty's Bombadil

Very nice bike. What frame size is it ? On Jul 17, 2:38 pm, Marty wrote: > Re-posting this as I had some Google issues this morning, and wanted to > start clean now that it seem to be working. My apologies for the do-over. > > My Bombadil is on the road, and is everything I expected it to be = p

[RBW] Re: Soma/Riv Bike

maybe here : http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/01/rivendell-collaborates-with-soma-on.html On Apr 1, 4:59 pm, rcnute wrote: > True, but I figured summer 2011--maybe? > > Ryan > > On Apr 1, 1:53 pm, William wrote: > > > > > Hopefully March 19,2010 is not really the latest.  :) > > > Calling Mer