thank you for those beautiful pictures.
don c.
On Apr 15, 10:53 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Took my Riv Road for a little ride tonight on Low Gap Road out of
> Ukiah, CA. The pavement ended, but my bike and I kept going. Saw at
> least six deer.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/s
Congratulations on your new find. I found my Ram at Saturday Cycles 2
years ago and couldn't be happier with the bike and the service that
they provided.
On Apr 15, 6:48 pm, eflayer2 wrote:
> I owned one of these when first available. I sold it due to other
> competing bikes in the herd. Sinc
Great finds.
OK, folks. If you see a NOS Bleriot or anything, and you don't want it
- Post It Here First!
On Apr 16, 5:59 am, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
> Congratulations on your new find. I found my Ram at Saturday Cycles 2
> years ago and couldn't be happier with the bike and the service th
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Esteban wrote:
>
> Great finds.
> OK, folks. If you see a NOS Bleriot or anything, and you don't want it
> - Post It Here First!
>
Doesn't the Country Bike Shop still have some Bleriots sitting around?
When I was at Mountain Sports Ltd in Bristol, VA in January
Thank-you, Doug! All the best, John
On Apr 15, 12:40 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote:
> John:
>
> Well, there is a Rivendell philosophy (as with most businesses), and I
> happen to like it just fine. I'm putting my own spin on it but something
> like "sensible bikes and related stuff that you're real
Eric
Very nice. How far did you go on Low Gap? Low Gap eventually join
Comptche Ukiah Road and then it heads to the coast. How much of it was
unpaved? I haven't been on that road in years!
Franklyn
On Apr 16, 3:44 am, dpco wrote:
> thank you for those beautiful pictures.
> don c.
>
> On Apr 15
Version 1 of the TrekAR is up. The sun came out today and I was
itching to open the pasture gate and let it out. Rides as good as it
looks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306...@n07/3447009893/in/set-72157615116858932/
On Apr 15, 6:19 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Marty:
>
> That frame is in great
About five miles on the dirt part. I had to turn around because itbwad
getting late. Looking at a map, I could have been there for hours.
--Eric Norris
Sent from my iPhone 3G
On Apr 16, 2009, at 8:14 AM, franklyn wrote:
>
> Eric
>
> Very nice. How far did you go on Low Gap? Low Gap eventuall
Hey Marty-
Just looked at the pictures of your Trek 850 you posted. It looks
fantastic and the original paint is in remarkable shape. Great job!
In the picture of my old Trek 950 I sent you, the tires were Ritchey Tom
Slicks. I like the Avocet Cross tires, although they are hard to find.
I'm trying to figure out the right frame size for a possible next
bike-project. I want a "Rivendell fit" with bars about level with
saddle, and somewhere around "a fistful" of seatpost showing. I'm
about 5ft 10in tall; PBH is 86cm in bare feet, 87cm in my SPD bike
shoes; preferred crank length i
I'm about your size and couldn't decide between a 59 or 61 AHH and ended up
getting the 61 after talking to Grant. In hindsight I probably could have
ridden either one. On my frame with the bars about the same height with the
seat, the Nitto Tech Deluxe handlebar stem is at max height and the Ni
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM, jim g wrote:
>
> I'm trying to figure out the right frame size for a possible next
> bike-project. I want a "Rivendell fit" with bars about level with
> saddle, and somewhere around "a fistful" of seatpost showing. I'm
> about 5ft 10in tall; PBH is 86cm in bare
I'm 5'10" in bare feet on a level, hard surface, but I have an Asian build
so my legs are definitely shorter than yours, since my saddles are about 73
cm high from the center of the spindle.. I have been sized for a 60 but
generally prefer 57s or 58s depending on the height of the head tube. But
wi
Jim,
I've got an 89cm pubic bone height and 79cm saddle height. I have
three 64cm Rivendell's. I have no crotch to top tube clearance on any
of them...it's not a problem.
This is actually a bit bigger than RBW sizing suggests.
I'd probably be OK on a 62 as well.
Angus
On Apr 16, 1:49 pm, ji
When I found my Bleriot at Saturday, Mark Kennedy still had another in
stock. Don't remember what size and don't know if he still has it.
On Apr 15, 5:48 pm, eflayer2 wrote:
> I owned one of these when first available. I sold it due to other
> competing bikes in the herd. Since sold old hardt
Eric:
What time of day did you shoot those photos? Lighting is beautiful.
dougP
_
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:53 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject:
Jim -
You've documented some of the specifics - and perhaps contradictions -
of Riv sizing. Some of it depends. I've seen folks ride an Atlantis
a size smaller because they want a lower top tube to straddle on fully
loaded tours.
I'm an 88 pbh, and ride both my 62cm 650B Protovelo and 62cm Quic
I am thinning out my bikes. Selling a Frame and fork plus stronglight
headset 54cm 1996 road standard. Solid blue, 1st gen Sachs lugs, some
tiny chips in the paint but that is to be expected (dropouts, etc.) no
dents dings or rust. $900 +shipping / or best offer / trades.
contact me off list.
-
i finally broke down and installed nitto "noodle" bars on my
rambouillet. WOW! the flat spot on the top of the bars behind my campy
ergo shifters is perfect for resting my hands without the pressure
points. why did i wait so long?
don
--~--~-~--~~~---~--~~
You recei
Jim:
When I bought my Atlantis, Riv suggested I go with 61 and I was confident a
58 would fit. 6 years later, I'm perfectly happy with the 58, with 10 cm
Nitto stem and 175 Sugino cranks. I've had various UJBs, Treks, etc. from
56 to 58 and been fine.
I pulled my file and Riv had an Atlantis f
what were you using before?
From: dpco
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 4:40:00 PM
Subject: [RBW] noodle bars
i finally broke down and installed nitto "noodle" bars on my
rambouillet. WOW! the flat spot on the top of the bars behind my cam
Don:
No good discovery goes unpunished. Once you've Noodled, you can't go back.
I got Noodles on my Atlantis just because I needed something and Riv's
discussion of them made sense. I'd always been pretty indifferent to h'bars
before that. Now anything else feels goofy, uncomfortable, and plai
Jim - it will also be easier to get a Riv fit if you just buy one ;)
On Apr 16, 2:59 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote:
> Jim:
>
> When I bought my Atlantis, Riv suggested I go with 61 and I was confident a
> 58 would fit. 6 years later, I'm perfectly happy with the 58, with 10 cm
> Nitto stem and 175
i purchased my "ram" frameset about 4 years ago after a lengthy
conversation, in person, with grant. like the noodle bars, i stayed
from purchasing a brooks. well, concerning the b-17, i broke down
about a month after riding my ram and haven't ridden another saddle
since. all my bikes have b-17's.
I am 5'11' and I have a 86.4 cm PBH. I currently ride a Long Haul
Trucker which is similar to an Atlantis and I chose a 58cm. I use
175mm arms now and ride with Crank Bros. 50/50 pedals and Tevas
mostly, skate shoes or my Redwing boots. I have a shorter reach than
most and I use a 90 mm stem len
On Apr 16, 5:06 pm, charlie wrote:
> I am 5'11' and I have a 86.4 cm PBH. I currently ride a Long Haul
> Trucker which is similar to an Atlantis and I chose a 58cm. I use
> 175mm arms now and ride with Crank Bros. 50/50 pedals and Tevas
> mostly, skate shoes or my Redwing boots. I have a short
It was just before sunset. Very nice time of day.
--Eric Norris
Sent from my iPhone 3G
On Apr 16, 2009, at 2:15 PM, Doug Peterson wrote:
> Eric:
>
>
>
> What time of day did you shoot those photos? Lighting is beautiful.
>
>
>
> dougP
>
>
>
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:
I've seen and ridden this bike first hand. It is a great frame for a
great price. Anyone who would buy it won't be disappointed. I would
buy it but it is to small for me.
On Apr 16, 2:36 pm, JL wrote:
> I am thinning out my bikes. Selling a Frame and fork plus stronglight
> headset 54cm 1996 ro
Very strange. I emailed Simon at All Weather Sports in Anchorage last week
about using Snowcats for sand, and he replied the next day saying that they
would do very well. So I email him back saying, "Sell me a pair, please,"
and despite repeated calls and emails, and despite getting my LBS to fax
t
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
> Don:
>
> No good discovery goes unpunished. Once you've Noodled, you can't go back.
I tried Noodles and didn't like them; too deep and too long. I replaced them
with similarly wide Salsa Bell Laps which I find much more to my liking.
Th
The Noodles are without question on of Grant's best designs. They're the
most comfortable drop bars I've ever used. It's funny how just a few little
tweaks can make such a big difference!
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patrick,
i agree about saddle position, but my case is unique. i have rotated scoliosis,
degenerate disc disease, and severe arthritis. if i sit too upright, i put too
much pressure on my lower back, so, i try to balance my position on my bike
between too low and too high. i do a lot of core w
Don: I wasn't pooh pooh-ing them, just expressing another opinion on my own
behalf. I'm glad you find them comfortable!
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Donald Compton
wrote:
>
>
> patrick,
> i agree about saddle position, but my case is unique. i have rotated
> scoliosis, degenerate disc diseas
checked with Country Bikes today. They do have a few Bleriots in
stock.
On Apr 16, 1:27 pm, eflayer2 wrote:
> When I found my Bleriot at Saturday, Mark Kennedy still had another in
> stock. Don't remember what size and don't know if he still has it.
>
> On Apr 15, 5:48 pm, eflayer2 wrote:
>
>
How about checking in on Frazz? Often biking content w/in along with
some good insight.
http://comics.com/frazz/
On Apr 15, 1:07 pm, Mike Irwin wrote:
> Great idea.
>
> On Apr 15, 11:00 am, Esteban wrote:
>
> > (new link):
>
> > As an homage to Yehuda, I've created a Van Sweringen Owners bunch
Wide noodles are great for long days. I have them on 3 bikes and will
never use any other
drop bar. I also have some Albatross bars on my shopping bike and they
are perfect for
upright riding through traffic. Can't do the moustache bars though.
On Apr 16, 5:40 pm, dpco wrote:
> i finally broke d
Patrick makes an important point. Bars, saddles and pedals all work
together. Your entire weight is supported on your butt, two feet and two
hands, and distributed among those 5 points. Toss in medical constraints
(back, knees, wrists, etc.) and it's a multi-variate challenge. Love my
Noodles,
Love that guy! Recall one from several years back where Ms Plainwell shows
up at school, late, problem with car or something, bad hair, just starting
off horribly. In the 3rd panel Frazz says the fact his STI seems a bit off
today doesn't seem so important now.
dougP
-Original Message-
I was more excited today than the day I got my first car. Today was
the day that I put the finishing touches on my Rivendell Protovelo
650b and took it for the first spin.
I'm so jazzed. I had to eat an overstuffed burrito just to calm me
down a bit. (Nothing like a belly full of rice, beans and
Beautiful!
Randy
Mike Irwin wrote:
> I was more excited today than the day I got my first car. Today was
> the day that I put the finishing touches on my Rivendell Protovelo
> 650b and took it for the first spin.
>
> I'm so jazzed. I had to eat an overstuffed burrito just to calm me
> down a bit
patrick,
i didn't take it that way. i was just trying to explain my situation
to the crowd. believe me, i see so many positions on bikes, some look
totally wrong, but you can't judge a book by its' cover. thank god
that we have rivendell and grant.
don
On Apr 16, 6:48 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
I just put Big Apples (700x50) on my Quickbeam:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3448531380/in/pool-quickbeam
It's a tight fit, especially on the chain stays but it's working fine.
I could probably get fenders on too but I'm not going to try that for
a while. These tires are a really co
Phase two of the "Noodle Discovery Train" is finding the right width.
I ended up getting three pairs, 42-44-46, and swapped them back and
forth until I came to the conclusion that I indeed liked the 42's
best.
The wider bars worked well, but my pinkys got numb on long tides. No
amount of moving t
That's awesome. I just saw the photo of the tire clearance before I
saw this post. I didn't click into the description and was wondering
about the tires. I bet that's a sweet ride.
On Apr 16, 10:20 pm, fiddlr40 wrote:
> I just put Big Apples (700x50) on my Quickbeam:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/ph
Agreed, looks like a perfect go anywhere all day bike!
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 7:58 PM, Randy Graves wrote:
>
> Beautiful!
>
> Randy
>
> Mike Irwin wrote:
> > I was more excited today than the day I got my first car. Today was
> > the day that I put the finishing touches on my Rivendell Protovel
Having the perfect fit is no joke. As I took off from my driveway, it
felt as comfortable as an old, broken in baseball glove. I noticed
that about the QB too, but not to this extent. Mind you, it was only 3
miles, but it felt like I could ride all day...and I was in a flannel
shirt, Carhartt jean
Sounds like you should have kept going!
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Mike Irwin
wrote:
>
> Having the perfect fit is no joke. As I took off from my driveway, it
> felt as comfortable as an old, broken in baseball glove. I noticed
> that about the QB too, but not to this extent. Mind you, it w
while i was at the"headquarters" purchasing my noodle bars, i
purchased a set of "jack browns". if i am going to used them on my
ram, i will have to use riv's silver brakes. my rims are narrow and i
will need the brakes to open a lot.
don
On Apr 16, 8:22 pm, Big Paulie wrote:
> Phase two of the
Yeathe seat post sticks up about three inches from the clamp
but on a Riv you'd get maybe an inch and a half more due to the
absence of the clamp. The measurement is from the top of the clamp to
the bottom of the curve of a S83 post. I left my steer tube uncut so
that gives me a noodle ba
Someone was recently asking about a source for NOS Bleriots. I can
tell you where there are three... Dream Cycle on Commercial Drive in
Vancouver. http://www.dream-cycle.com Two 57s and a 59. I know
this because that's where my Saluki was conceived and built very
recently. The owner, Darren
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM, dpco wrote:
>
> patrick,
> i didn't take it that way. i was just trying to explain my situation
> to the crowd. believe me, i see so many positions on bikes, some look
> totally wrong, but you can't judge a book by its' cover. thank god
> that we have rivendell an
If the QB took 60s with fenders and air between them, I'd buy a QB in a
minute. Too bad it's not made for truly fat tires. (I need the 60s for our
sand.)
On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM, fiddlr40 wrote:
>
> I just put Big Apples (700x50) on my Quickbeam:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...
Careful, tires stretch. If these photos were taken soon after install,
I wouldn't be surprised if they hit the frame/fork in a few days.
On Apr 16, 10:20 pm, fiddlr40 wrote:
> I just put Big Apples (700x50) on my Quickbeam:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3448531380/in/pool-quickbe
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