[RBW] Rivendell Bicycle Owners Bunch on facebook

Hey all - As a bit of an offshoot of this list, I had pulled together a Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127003115064 Thought it might help for folks trying to connect on rides and such. Have no idea if anyone is particularly interested in a FB vector, but thought I'd fl

[RBW] Re: Atlantis with a suspension fork

On Jan 27, 12:03 pm, Timothy Whalen wrote: > Clayton, > > I've thought about doing the same thing to my Atlantis. Where are you > finding a White Bros. shock with 1" steerer? > Thanks, > Tim > Hi Tim Look on their webpage, they sell them last time I looked.The fork would be too long for an

[RBW] Re: Atlantis with Quadra...

I was kind of shocked when I got the fork and found that the elastomers felt fresh. It had been sitting around forever. Back in the day, in the 80's, I worked for YETI cycles and they hooked me up with a bike with a Manitou elastomer fork. The elastomers went bad within two years and I replaced th

[RBW] Re: Atlantis with a suspension fork

Thanks! After Jim's words on how it could change handling etc. I am thinking it may be just too much of a leap into the unknown. Tim On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 6:45 AM, clayton wrote: > > > > On Jan 27, 12:03 pm, Timothy Whalen wrote: > > Clayton, > > > > I've thought about doing the same thing t

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

On Jan 27, 2009, at 10:55 PM, JL wrote: > > There is a handy link through Waterford that details the dating for > Waterford built bicycles. - AFAIK Riv's, Herons, etc included. > I posted the serial number from my '96 road standard backwards the > other day. I re-read it and it is D96059, or t

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

On Jan 27, 6:43 pm, David Estes wrote: > JS=Joe Stark, no matter what the year was (I think). Do the Match-built frames include an "M" in their number? I assume so because it would make sense; my All-Rounder number include AR, a number and M. Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood IRD hubs???

Nope. No difference, though the updated version of the IRD freewheels seems to work just fine. They fit all english-threaded freewheel hubs. Beth On Jan 27, 10:36 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > I was confused about that myself, but it looks like they have updated > their website... --~--~-~--~--

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

Yes, I believe so. Who was the match builder and what happened to him? DE On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM, wrote: > > On Jan 27, 6:43 pm, David Estes wrote: > > JS=Joe Stark, no matter what the year was (I think). > > Do the Match-built frames include an "M" in their number? I assume so > bec

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

Curt Goodrich built Rivendells for Match. On Jan 28, 10:07 am, David Estes wrote: > Yes, I believe so.  Who was the match builder and what happened to him? > > DE > > On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM, wrote: > > > On Jan 27, 6:43 pm, David Estes wrote: > > > JS=Joe Stark, no matter what the yea

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

I have 40/32 crank and 16/18 and 22 freewheels on my QB. 90% of the time I'm in 40/16. 32/22 is for tough hills. I rarely use the other combos. I'll be credit card touring through England on it in late spring so I might use more of the gears then, http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/England2009 -

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bicycle Owners Bunch on facebook

Thanks, I will join the FB group. As my bleriot is new to me, I am new to FB, so at least something will be up on my profile. Rick. On Jan 28, 3:48 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Hey all - > > As a bit of an offshoot of this list, I had pulled together a Facebook Group > -http://www.facebook.com/grou

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:54 PM, John Ferguson wrote: > More difficult is wiring the taillight. Originally I had considered a > battery-operated taillight, but I found a great Luxor hammered- > aluminum headlight that, with a little cleaning and a few minor > modifications, works great. Perhaps

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

Sorry, should have said "down tube" instead of "seat tube" in my wiring description. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@goog

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

My gearing set up may set a record for biggest wienie. What can I say, I'm 100kg and ride some steep hills. "stock" chainrings - 32/40. Flip flop rear hub = 17 fixed gear cog, and on the other side (let me introduce you to my leetle fren), a White Industries 23 tooth single cog freewheel. The

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

> On Jan 27, 3:30 pm, "colin p. cummings" > wrote: >> As a survey of sorts, how many QB owners out there do much gear >> changing on a regular or semi-regular basis? I just bought a used QB >> frame and am wondering if a 4-gear configuration would be worth it. I >> live in a pretty flat place (

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs. Bridgestone sizing

On Jan 27, 7:29 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > SOMA sells silver, 26 mm clamp stems in 17 and 40 degree slopes, > though relatively few sizes are in stock at the moment.   My LBS carries that stem. Its not really silver. More like a silver- white paint and its definitely not polished like the Nitto. H

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

I'm trying very hard to picture how you've done this--do you have any pictures? John On Jan 28, 12:51 pm, Glenn Ammons wrote: > On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:54 PM, John Ferguson wrote: > > More difficult is wiring the taillight. Originally I had considered a > > battery-operated taillight, but I

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

Glen, Did you drill the frame or did it come ready to run internal wiring? I ask because I have a similar frame that is going to get a fender mounted taillight, but it isn't drilled or anything. I'm not sure I have the stomach for drilling holes in a new frame, but I'm curious... Thanks, Doug

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

This is why I use two battery-powered taillights. The chances of both of them dying on the same ride are minimal. Two different flashing patterns might also get noticed better than one. -Wesley On Jan 27, 6:24 pm, mark wrote: > I thought the day of the wired taillight was over until I found mys

[RBW] Photos of wiring

I just took and posted a few photos of my wiring. The wiring photos are at the end of the photo set. Sure, there are probably neater ways to route the wire, but this way works fine for me and will give you an idea of what this routing looks like. By the way, I like having the wired tailli

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

Two words: Spare batteries I replace batteries with freshly charged ones when my taillights start looking dim or flashing slowly. On long brevets or similar situations, I carry a set of spares with me. --Eric Norris Sent from my iPhone 3G On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:34 PM, Invisible wrote: >

[RBW] Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

First what's for sale: 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped Nitto big back rack (57cm + bikes).$110 shipped Carradice grocery panniers$215 pair, $115 apiece And the question: what kind of bars are on Phillip Williamson's QB on cyclofiend.com? It says WTB drop bars, but I don't know if WTB

[RBW] Ooops, the link for photos of my wiring

I forgot to paste in the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44745...@n00/sets/72157611786912729/ Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NM http://carfreefamily.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 4:54 PM, colin p. cummings wrote: > > First what's for sale: > > 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped > Nitto big back rack (57cm + bikes).$110 shipped > Carradice grocery panniers$215 pair, $115 apiece > > And the question: what kind of bars are on Phillip Williamso

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM, colin p. cummings wrote: > > First what's for sale: > > 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped > Nitto big back rack (57cm + bikes).$110 shipped > Carradice grocery panniers$215 pair, $115 apiece Are all of these new or used? thanks -sv --~--~-~--~-

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

on 1/28/09 2:54 PM, colin p. cummings at colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: > > First what's for sale: > > 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped > Nitto big back rack (57cm + bikes).$110 shipped > Carradice grocery panniers$215 pair, $115 apiece > > And the question: what kind of bars are on

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

It's a brand. Ray --- On Wed, 1/28/09, colin p. cummings wrote: From: colin p. cummings Subject: [RBW] Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows) To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 2:54 PM First what's for sale: 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped Nit

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

Colin, I'll take the Noodles. Ryan rcn...@hotmail.com On Jan 28, 2:54 pm, "colin p. cummings" wrote: > First what's for sale: > > 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped > Nitto big back rack (57cm + bikes).$110 shipped > Carradice grocery panniers$215 pair, $115 apiece > > And the question:

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

OK, thanks. Thought it was someone in the Riven-verse. Things seem to have turned out ok for him! On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > Curt Goodrich built Rivendells for Match. > > On Jan 28, 10:07 am, David Estes wrote: > > Yes, I bel

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

Noodles and rack are sold... Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX On Jan 28, 5:51 pm, rcnute wrote: > Colin, I'll take the Noodles. > > Ryan > rcn...@hotmail.com > > On Jan 28, 2:54 pm, "colin p. cummings" > wrote: > > > First what's for sale: > > > 46cm Nitto Noodles.$45 shipped > > Nitto

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

Warning: Dirt-Drop geek out to follow. As others have noted those are the Wilderness Trail Bikes Dirt Drop bars, widely regarded as the archetypal form of the flared-out drop bars popular on mountain bikes during the 1980's and early 1990's. Nitto also made such bars, although theirs didn't have

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Glen, > > Did you drill the frame or did it come ready to run internal wiring? I ask > because I have a similar frame that is going to get a fender mounted > taillight, but it isn't drilled or anything. I'm not sure I have the > stomach f

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

FYI, you are not able to run/rub/rock bar end sifters on Gary bars w/out consumer based modification ... > As others have noted those are the Wilderness Trail Bikes Dirt Drop > bars, widely regarded as the archetypal form of the flared-out

[RBW] Re: Wiring advice

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:58 PM, John Ferguson wrote: > > I'm trying very hard to picture how you've done this--do you have any > pictures? They don't show everything I described, but there are some photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/glenn.ammons/VeloOrangeCyclotouriste# These photos

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

This has been only part of the story. When Rivendell opened up, they had an agreement with Waterford to build their frames. Initially the frames were not customs, they were made in a range of sizes. Rivendell had a guy named Gary Boulanger who worked at Waterford doing frame prep, pack

[RBW] shifter opinions

Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by which. Any opinions? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

Nice recap! A lovely Winter's Read :-) There were also several "anonymous" builders that came in to play either before or after the match (small-case) bikes. Richard Sachs built a couple for sure (friend has a "RS" frame!). Mark Nobilette starting building frames to help Curt manage the load.

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

I've used both. I really like the Silvers. I like that they're longer and the action on them is great. --mike On Jan 28, 4:42 pm, chris love wrote: > Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar > ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by > wh

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

How many gears? I don't like friction with nine speed or higher drivetrains On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM, chris love wrote: > > Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar > ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by > which. Any opinio

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

I think the silver and shimano shifters are the same length - it's an optical illusion. I like Shimano because the little rubbery cover over the lever feels good in-hand and is less pointy when I jam my leg into it when I hop off the saddle carelessly. Also, the indexed option is handy. Silvers l

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

I prefer Silvers. I think it's easier to find the gear with them. On Jan 28, 4:42 pm, chris love wrote: > Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar > ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by > which. Any opinions? --~--~-~--~~-

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

> How many gears?  I don't like friction with nine speed or higher > drivetrains I'm running an 8 speed (12-28)... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

on 1/28/09 4:42 PM, chris love at melvinl...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar > ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by > which. Any opinions? Silvers. Then if you want to go to a downtube setup down the r