[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread JoelMatthews
> I recall recently seeing a posting of someone out riding their Rambouillet. > Amazing! Perhaps in California, or even the relatively balmy East Coast from New York south. Here in the upper Midwest we have been buried with snow heavily seasoned by very cold temps. Most of the city streets in C

[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

2008-12-25 Thread MichaelH
What are you talking about, cold? Michael Westford, VT On Dec 24, 9:23 pm, Will wrote: > Happy holidays everyone. Since the perimeter of the island of > Manhattan is now mostly bike paths, it's possible to circle the island > by bike with minimal street use. Best time of year? Now, when it's >

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread George Schick
" ... Here in the upper Midwest we have been buried with snow heavily seasoned by very cold temps. Most of the city streets in Chicago are so packed there is only about 2/3rds of the pavement showing. And that pavement showing is covered with snow clumps ice, and enough salt to turn Lake Michiga

[RBW] Re: Thanks to the RBW Owners Bunch

2008-12-25 Thread Dead Mike
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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread David Estes
On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 4:46 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > I recall recently seeing a posting of someone out riding their > Rambouillet. > > Amazing! > > Perhaps in California, or even the relatively balmy East Coast from > New York south. Hey, we have to brave the elements, too! Its 55F out...

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread Mike
I'm stuck working today. I noodled into work on my Surly with 700c x 44 WTB Mutano Raptors. They worked well in the slushy icyness. Picking a good line through the slush was almost like riding singletrack. The Albatross bars I put on the bike last week worked well in the snow. As for planing... W

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread James Dinneen
When we talk about riding outside, I think it would be a good idea to say what state we are from.  Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Thu, 12/25/08, Mike wrote: From: Mike Subject: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site! To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Thursday, December 25, 2008, 1:26 PM I

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-25 Thread Doug Peterson
I'm available any time. Are you guys free during the week or only weekends? Where does everyone live? I'm in Irvine. BTW, that last day of the tour will be interesting. The climb up Mt Palomar will be the place to be but Highland Valley Rd, just east of Rancho Bernardo, should also be good. Ma

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-25 Thread David Estes
I'm available anytime as well... but am guessing weekend would be better for most normal people... I am definitely not one of those... David "uh-oh, it's raining outside, can't go for a ride now" Estes Redlands, CA On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 12:23 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > I'm available any time

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-25 Thread Mike
Oh right. I'm in Portland Oregon where we've gotten snow daily for the past week. Obviously it's not as much as those in other parts of the country but it's a lot for us. Because it isn't really a yearly occurence the city has very limited resources for dealing with it. The Mutano Raptors worked

[RBW] FS: 52cm Rivendell All Rounder

2008-12-25 Thread RonLau
Found this on SF Craigslist. Don't know the seller but possible someone here. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/969020866.html " This is one of the earliest All Rounders made: Waterford built. It has seen little use as it was originally an occasional commuter bike and has been garaged for yea

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell All Rounder

2008-12-25 Thread hihi
Can someone who knows please go over the differences between the all rounder and the Atlantis. I've done some searching but can't seem to find a concise answer. I have an Atlantis but want a second bike that's slightly quicker handling for unloaded rides but that's comfortable too. Thanks. On

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell All Rounder

2008-12-25 Thread David Estes
Hi hihi, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the original Waterford built Rivendell All Rounders were closer to the current AHH bikes, but w/ canti brakes. Conversely, you could say they are like the Atlanti but with lighter tubing. I would guess this or any AR would meet your needs just s

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell All Rounder

2008-12-25 Thread rcnute
I want it! If anyone here knows the seller and would be willing to facilitate if necessary, please drop me a line. rcn...@hotmail.com Thanks! Ryan On Dec 25, 1:06 pm, RonLau wrote: > Found this on SF Craigslist.  Don't know the seller but possible > someone here. > > http://sfbay.craigslist.

[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

2008-12-25 Thread Peter Flint
Don't know exactly what route Will took, but I circumnavigated NYC on my Atlantis last year before some of the most recent sections of bike path opened and I estimated the distance at around 30 miles, give or take a couple miles. There are decidedly rough sections and on-street detours, especiall

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-25 Thread Chris
unfortunatly , I'm one of those guys that have a job so the weekend is best for me. BTW- what kind of ride are we talking here, as far as milage/elevation? On Dec 25, 12:32 pm, "David Estes" wrote: > I'm available anytime as well... but am guessing weekend would be better for > most normal peopl

[RBW] FS: Noodle bars, Nitto stem, Tektro R200 brake levers, Kucharik wool hat

2008-12-25 Thread Andrew Karre
Nitto Noddle Bars in excellent used condition, 46 cm: $40 plus $5 shipping Nitto Technomic (not deluxe) stem, 12 cm: $20 plus $5 shipping Tektro R200 brake levers (these are the ones shaped like Campy Ergo levers, identical to Cane Creek levers): Basically new: $17 plus $5 shipping. Kucharik merin

[RBW] FS: 64cm Rambouillet and misc.

2008-12-25 Thread casevh
Due to health issues, I have not been able to ride my Rambouillet. It belongs on the road, so I'm trying to find it a good home. Asking $1500 for the bike: 64 cm, green, 46 c-to-c Noodle handlebars, Brooks B-17 saddle, Honjo hammered fenders, Zefal frame pump, Spanninga tail light mounted on rear

[RBW] Re: ride report: circling Manhattan on a Ramb

2008-12-25 Thread David Estes
This ride intrigues me to no end... sounds like a really cool way to get out and about. On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Peter Flint wrote: > > Don't know exactly what route Will took, but I circumnavigated NYC on > my Atlantis last year before some of the most recent sections of bike > path open

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-25 Thread David Estes
Three cheers for the gainfully employed Can't speak for other SoCalians, but I was thinking Oceanside to somewhere in S.D.??? Or San Clemente to Oceanside and back. Guess it'll depend if more O.C. people jump on board vs. S.D. folk. I've got about three-five IE people that can Metrolink dow