[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 15, 2009, at 10:47 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:25 PM, cm wrote: > > 1) In a scientific test (at least sorta), attempting to isolate all > other factors, a modern carbon "superbike" saved the average pro > cyclist 18 seconds in a 3 km uphill time trial vs a 25

[RBW] What Does Your Mayor Commute On?

2009-08-16 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
I just came across a picture of Salt Lake's Mayor with his mustache bar equipped Riv. Ralph has been really good to the riders in this town. http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/blog-1824-becker-on-draft.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Zefal Lock n' Roll v. magnets

2009-08-16 Thread Ryan Watson
On Aug 15, 2009, at 22:40, Z I wrote: > > Thanks for checking that out for me Ian. I felt like it would be a > long shot that a magnet would open them up. Seems like it would be an > obvious ploy for any professional bike thief, so they'd design against > that. On the other hand, I suppose the

[RBW] Re: Zefal Lock n' Roll v. magnets

2009-08-16 Thread EricP
I wasn't able to get mine to loosen by twisting. But did have an issue with my set. Because of the fenders/rack on the Sam Hillborne, couldn't get the levers level with the ground. This meant the only way to open them was to flip the bike at a weird angle. Too much hassle on this particular b

[RBW] Baggins Bag and Support for Sale - $80

2009-08-16 Thread Eric Norris
My wandering Baggins Bag has let me know it's time to move on. He's looking for new adventures on a new bike. Not sure of the model, but it measures 11" wide by 9" deep by 6" high. Long flap and straps let you pack it with a lot of stuff. Hand made by Duluth Bags. As shown in the photos

[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread Joe Bartoe
"It has nothing to do with familiarity with equipment. You don't need a scientific test to do the calculation. You just need a tiny bit of physics. Let's say I have a Roadeo at 20 pounds, and my best friend, who weighs exactly the same as I do, has a Ridiculous bike at 15 pounds (which he d

[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread Joe Bartoe
The "classic" moniker can mean more than lugs. Can't a bike be classic in it's design and function. Hampsten, for example, builds some bikes that incorporate a lot of the design elements espoused by Rivendell, but they do so with Ti or carbon or fillet-brazed steel. Joe > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2

[RBW] Re: Zefal Lock n' Roll v. magnets

2009-08-16 Thread Rick
Haven't tried the magnet trick, but mine don't open with aggressive twisting. Rick. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

2009-08-16 Thread Patrick in VT
I lost count of rivendells - 3 rams, at least 2 AHHs, a slick looking hillborne, a rom, etc. sweet bikes, perfectly suited for a beautiful (and hard) day of cycling during D2R2 in Deerfield, MA this weekend. tons of other nice steel too - weigle, sachs, vanilla, kirk, igleheart, serotta, indepe

[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread Rick
Like it. Really, actually, like it. A complete quiver: Bleriot/ Hillborne, Bombadil/Atlantis, Roadeo/Legolas. Theoretically speaking, of course. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

2009-08-16 Thread J. Burkhalter
Great shots! Thanks for sharing. I sure hope to make it over there one of these years. -Jay Denver, CO On Aug 16, 1:37 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > I lost count of rivendells - 3 rams, at least 2 AHHs, a slick looking > hillborne, a rom, etc.  sweet bikes, perfectly suited for a beautiful > (an

[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2009-08-16 at 10:11 -0700, Joe Bartoe wrote: > > The "classic" moniker can mean more than lugs. Of course it can. It doesn't get any more "classic" than Jack Taylor, and that marque was known for fillet brazing. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Baggins Bag Has a New Home

2009-08-16 Thread Eric Norris
Baggins is off a new adventure. Thanks to everyone who responded. --Eric www.wheelsnorth.org www.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] offer printed RRs + BQs, for RRs on CD

2009-08-16 Thread LF
RBW bunchees: I offer Rivendell Readers: 13-18, 20, 22-40 (2 copies of #18, 3 copies of #20), AND BIcycle Quarterly: Vol. 2 #2-4, Vol.3 #1-4, Vol.4 #1-4, Vol.5 #1-4, Vol.6 # 1-4, Vol. 7 #1, as a TRADE for Rivendell Readers on original CD -- the last 3 discs containing RR 12-35. (I have the dis

[RBW] printed RRs & BQs gone

2009-08-16 Thread LF
That was quick. Thanks, Larry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: A Little Roadeo Preview - Q&A with GP

2009-08-16 Thread benzzoy
On Aug 15, 10:57 am, James Valiensi wrote: > Richie and Peg, are using the tube set they helped develop for Columbus. > Here is the specs: > [snip] > This should yield a frame less than 4-lbs. I wonder if Grant will consent to building a custom with the PegoRichie tubing, if said custom fits wi

[RBW] Re: One great idea

2009-08-16 Thread cpatrickcummings
You make the process sound so delicate. Would it be necessary? I guess if you had a pretty fat tire on there, but I have 41mm Hetres on a 650b wheel on a 26" kit and haven't had fit issues. Got the brake hooked up and the angle leaves a little to be desired. The straddle wire winds up with a l

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

2009-08-16 Thread Solomander
Nice pix. Looks like an awesome ride. Joel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g

[RBW] WTT Hobo bag and FS mini front rack

2009-08-16 Thread colin p. cummings
trade a hobo bag for a new (or almost new, very unused) set of Jack Browns, preferably the beefier ones (green? blue?). Also for sale a Nitto mini front rack, the one that bolts into the brake bolt spot on the fork. All hardware included. $70 shipped. cheers, colin cummings amarillo, tx --~-

[RBW] Re: What Does Your Mayor Commute On?

2009-08-16 Thread Steve Wimberg
Our guy is trying too... http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/08/25/menino_puts_new_spin_on_getting_around_the_hub/ Steve On Aug 16, 2009, at 10:23 AM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: > > I just came across a picture of Salt Lake's Mayor with his mustache > bar equipped Riv. > > Ralph h

[RBW] Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread johnb
I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 T

[RBW] Hi from Chicago

2009-08-16 Thread terryg
Hello world, I just had to de-lurk for a brief moment. I've been reading here for months, enjoying the tech talk, ride reports, pics, banter, news, what- have-you. I finally actually joined the group, and maybe I'll able to contribute as well as all y'all. If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ra

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

2009-08-16 Thread Pete
The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker than most tube sets. But I must tell you I had a very disappointing experience of the ESGE- Pletscher double stand. Mounted a new one to my converted MTB-tourer made from Tange Prestige, not the ul-light version, for a six month tour from Singapore

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread Cycletex
No rocks! Do it. We want to hear about it! Clif On Aug 16, 8:23 pm, johnb wrote: > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: WTT Hobo bag and FS mini front rack

2009-08-16 Thread LF
On Aug 16, 6:56 pm, "colin p. cummings" wrote: > trade a hobo bag for a new (or almost new, very unused) set of Jack > Browns, preferably the beefier ones (green?  blue?).  Also for sale a > Nitto mini front rack, the one that bolts into the brake bolt spot on > the fork.  All hardware included

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread Eric
Cross state? How about cross country (California to Kansas) or across France (PBP)? Fixed. It *can* be done, if you're willing to work for it. --Eric Norris Sent from my iPhone 3G*S* On Aug 16, 2009, at 6:23 PM, johnb wrote: > > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread CycloFiend
on 8/16/09 6:23 PM, johnb at jbust...@gmail.com wrote: > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head. If it's comfortable and you've got the gears and the motor, I'd think it to be a fine idea. From a mechanical standpoint, there's not a whole lot to go wrong with a setu

[RBW] Eugene OR to Pacific coast

2009-08-16 Thread Anne Paulson
A few years ago, I took Amtrak to Eugene with my toddler son. We rode over to the coast and biked back to California. Now that little toddler has turned into a college freshman andI need something to keep my mind off missing him. So, back to Eugene to ride down to California. The last time, I took

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread J. Burkhalter
Are you considering the Cycle North Carolina fall ride? -Jay Denver, CO On Aug 16, 7:23 pm, johnb wrote: > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

2009-08-16 Thread Rocky B
Howdy Terry! I own a QB (silver model) and an AHH and my wife owns a Bleriot. :) Your Fellow Chicagoan, Rocky --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send e

[RBW] Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

2009-08-16 Thread Esteban
Photos! http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157621935319991/ Ten brave souls faced mid-70s temperatures with a mild ocean breeze and rode 47+ miles of city/path terrain, with once fun slice of urban single track thrown in. San Diego was designed as a "city of villages," and we visi

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam

2009-08-16 Thread johnb
Yes fall ride. On Aug 16, 10:31 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Are you considering the Cycle North Carolina fall ride? > > -Jay > Denver, CO > > On Aug 16, 7:23 pm, johnb wrote: > > > > > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head. --~--~-~--~~~-

[RBW] roadeo

2009-08-16 Thread dpco
i own a 60cm rambouillet. i love the geo and fit of my "ram". will the roadeo have similar fit( relative to setback and toptube length)? don c. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

2009-08-16 Thread Rob Sindelar
On Aug 16, 3:27 pm, terryg wrote: > If you're in Chicago, say howdy!  I ran into two (count 'em, two!) > Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave.  A green QB and a great > Glorius.  They were traveling together.  I was on my AHH, with a > growler of Piece Anniversay Ale tied in to my small Sackville

[RBW] Re: NOS dirt drop handlebars at RBW

2009-08-16 Thread William Henderson
Dern if these bars don't have me curious (does Grant know how good he is at making things into cult items?). I like my noodles fine but have recently been considering getting wider ones. I'm tall but fairly narrow shouldered, and I'm wondering if the narrow-tops/wide- flares might fit better. C

[RBW] Re: NOS dirt drop handlebars at RBW

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
W- I have five sets. Four are mounted, and one in storage. Best bars evah! I don't think they're wider on top than noodles (46cm) but the flare is a bit wider on the bottom. The flare is really nice for riding in the drops. I'm experimenting w/ a tall/shorter stem to see how it works for, and

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
Anyone have plans for next July??? http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html I'm hoping I can fit this into my schedule, and a few of us can meet up there!!! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong wi

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

2009-08-16 Thread Esteban
I'm planning on it! I spoke with Chris about it last month, and I think it will be exceptional. There's also an interesting ride from there down to Southern California... On Aug 16, 9:52 pm, David Estes wrote: > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-ra

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
I couldn't do the ride back south, but am VERY excited about the weekend! On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 9:58 PM, Esteban wrote: > > I'm planning on it! I spoke with Chris about it last month, and I > think it will be exceptional. > > There's also an interesting ride from there down to Southern > Cali

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
A FANTASTIC ride! An impressive route that took in the highlights of San Diego. Thanks for organizing and leading this, Esteban! I saw a much different side of the city than I've ever known! More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157621936379889/ As mentioned, a tentat

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

2009-08-16 Thread james black
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:33, Esteban wrote: > Photos!  http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157621935319991/ That looks like it was a most pleasant excursion. The Cycles Noel is a real beauty! Is there a date selected for next month's ride? I'm interested. James Black Los Angeles

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM, james black wrote: > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:33, Esteban wrote: > > Photos! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157621935319991/ > > That looks like it was a most pleasant excursion. > > The Cycles Noel is a real beauty! > > Is there a date se

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
Yikes! In the near future I want to send my All Rounder to Mark N. and have a plate put on. Pretty easy to get that done, it's then having it re-painted that kills ya'! DE On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Pete wrote: > > The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker than most tube sets. >

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Rob Sindelar wrote: > > On Aug 16, 3:27 pm, terryg wrote: > > If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ran into two (count 'em, two!) > > Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave. A green QB and a great > > Glorius. They were traveling together. I was on my AHH, with a

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on thoughtful steel bikes. I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our bikes, that was pretty much the extent of ferrous framesets in San Diego! On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Solomander wrote:

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

2009-08-16 Thread David Estes
And one Bleriot! On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:55 PM, David Estes wrote: > Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on > thoughtful steel bikes. > > I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our > bikes, that was pretty much the extent of ferro

[RBW] Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

2009-08-16 Thread rob markwardt
I've had one for about 8 months now and have had no mechanical problems with it, but about 1 or 2 times a ride I kind of go into a "HUH" moment. I know you have to go "backwards" but the mind has 30+ years of doing it the old way. It's especially bad when I've got to think quickly...i.e. bombin