Andrew, I had a Marks' rack up front and it worked well. I used the
curved short struts as you'll see in the photo. I also used an old
Blackburn rear rack up front, but had to make a bracket to mount to
the front dropout eyelets. You can see that one in the same Flickr set
as the Nitto photo. I don
I got some nice suggestions for small bags new from stores and I
appreciate those as well. Still looking though.
On May 5, 9:04 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I am looking for a smallish type of Saddle bag. I am trying not to
> spend a tonmaybe a Sacksville XS, Keven's bag or a Carradice
> Zippe
Not mine but I saw this on ebay. Never built up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Bleriot-59-cm-Frame-650B-Never-Built-No-Rsrv-/110529557218?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item19bc1332e2#ht_720wt_1167
On Apr 22, 12:45 am, Me wrote:
> Smart-ass. ;-)
>
> -Scott
>
> On Apr 21, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/194
Sounds similar.
Aaron Thomas wrote:
An undeniably cool name and worthy woman to commemorate, but perhaps a
mixed message for a bike. At least one biographer quotes her as saying
to her daughter:
"You must not ride too much on your bicycle."
See (p. 5
oops...I take it back :)
On May 7, 2010, at 12:57 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote:
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Yet another Albatross makeover. I just finished a phase 1 re-hab of a
nice old Raleigh Sprite. This one fits me really well, and I like the
overall look so far. I have some new brakes on order from Riv to
upgrade the original steel calipers, and will add a single ring Sugino
crankset once I work ou
Nicely done, Marty. I sure like that color. Makes me want a root-beer float!
From: Marty
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 5:49:47 AM
Subject: [RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes
Yet another Albatross makeover. I just finished a p
Well, maybe the Simple One ought to be nomenclature free?
But I draw the line at the headbadge, it ain't a Rivendell without a
cool headbadge!
I'm convinced that Rivendell is appreciative of the expertise I offer
in such matters.
-JimD
On May 6, 2010, at 9:31 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
You
The correct answer is, as always, "Blunderbuss".
-W
On May 5, 1:20 pm, Bridgestone wrote:
> "Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike"
>
> 10. Travelino
>
> 9. Henri Torres
>
> 8. Vagabondo
>
> 7. Hugonaut
>
> 6. Velocipes
>
> 5. Navigador
>
> 4. Luis Rotundus
>
> 3. F. Murray Abraham
>
> 2. Un
Marty:
What are you doing with these lovely old repurposed bikes? Are you
keeping them or fixing and selling?
On May 7, 7:49 am, Marty wrote:
> Yet another Albatross makeover. I just finished a phase 1 re-hab of a
> nice old Raleigh Sprite. This one fits me really well, and I like the
> overall
You can use a Tubus Tara low-rider with a Nitto Mini front rack, which
I think is a good combo.The mounting points on the top of the fork
crown can be used to mount a Nitto (or other) rear rack.
On May 7, 6:53 am, Marty wrote:
> Andrew, I had a Marks' rack up front and it worked well. I used
Thanks Jim / all for the considered replies.
I have visitors this weekend and can't spend a lot of time in the
garage so took the bike to Wally's Bicycle Works, the preferred LBS.
A little disheartening in that anyone not familiar with a standard Riv
build has to work through the unfamiliar "Fran
The Raleigh will be kept since it's my size. The Rockhopper will go to
my Son in Law for towing our Grandson. The minty MB-1 will be sold in
case anyone is interested. ; ) Basically, when you can get some of
these old bikes for less than $50.00, it's hard to pass them up.
Marty
On May 7, 10:48 a
Bridgestone XO-2 for $80, Giant Quasar for $50, Raleigh Super Course Mk II
for $125. All re-furbed with a at least a few parts from Rivendell and lent
or sold. I just love old cheap bikes.
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on 5/7/10 8:57 AM, Mitch Browne at mitch.bro...@gmail.com wrote:
> A little disheartening in that anyone not familiar with a standard Riv
> build has to work through the unfamiliar "Frankenstein" setup.
Not with ya on that one. If they refer to that as a "Frankenstein setup",
I'd research some ot
Johnathan Swift is rife with options as well
Houyhnhnm, Brobdingnag, or my personal favorite:
Balnibarbi
In Gullivers Travels, Balnibarbi is a fictional country where
"science" is utilized for foolish ends
In Biology, the Balnibarbi is an extinct genus of wait for
it trilobite!
On Ma
Marty and Jon: Sounds like a great hobby.
On May 7, 11:45 am, Marty wrote:
> The Raleigh will be kept since it's my size. The Rockhopper will go to
> my Son in Law for towing our Grandson. The minty MB-1 will be sold in
> case anyone is interested. ; ) Basically, when you can get some of
> these
Pon Farr.. for a Tandem perhaps?
On May 6, 10:33 pm, James Warren wrote:
> Yeah, but I'm pouring it on anyway. I'm going to call Rivendell and demand
> the following:
>
> "Pon Farr"
>
> What is it? I know some of you know. If not:
>
> http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Pon_farr
>
> -Jim W. (LLAP)
Hey all,
My friend and I are going to do a short camping/hostel tour from Portland
Oregon to Santa Cruz CA this July. He will be on his Atlantis, and me on my
Saluki.
We plan to ride the well traveled pacific coast route. Does anyone have any
tips about places to stop, current road conditions,
It's not *that* short.
You have the bikes for it, so take the wonderful Unknown Coast
alternate route from Ferndale.
(Google Maps shows that part of that route, Mattole Road on the coast,
is fifty feet out at sea. It isn't.) Another superior (but tough)
alternate route is King Ridge Road just nort
Sounds like fun. I will be in Reedsport along the coast in early
august, and am thinking about riding up or riding back (and get ride
in a car from friends for the other leg), any experience you can share
after your July tour will be highly appreciated.
Franklyn
On May 7, 1:32 pm, Anne Paulson w
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 1:56 PM, franklyn wrote:
> Sounds like fun. I will be in Reedsport along the coast in early
> august, and am thinking about riding up or riding back (and get ride
> in a car from friends for the other leg), any experience you can share
> after your July tour will be highly a
Not a californian, so have limited experience, but recently (April)
drove the coastal route from our sons home in SF to Ft Bragg.
Here's the pluses: we found Ft Bragg to be a delightful town. We
stayed at a very nice and affordale B&B, the Atrium, and really
enjoyed visiting the Medicino Coasta
It certainly is! But I have other things going on this time of year to
distract me. Like this:
http://tinyurl.com/3524tfm
I'd say organic gardening is a Rivish hobby too, don't you think?
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I would strongly recommend against anyone riding south to north in
CA-- not that it isnt do-able, just that it probably isnt gonna be a
lotta fun, unless you like riding into strong winds. Get the
Mountaineers book about cycling the Pacific Coast and read the first
few chapters- at least then you
Minnehaha just came out with a new bag about the size of a kevin's
bag, maybe a touch bigger, and it is only $27.
http://www.ecovelo.info/2010/01/31/a-pair-of-new-saddle-bags/
Only place I've seen it is vo.
s
On May 7, 6:03 am, Johnny Alien wrote:
> I got some nice suggestions for small bags new
Jason:
+1 for Bicycling the Pacific Coast. It's based on camping & lists
plenty of resources. Oregon especially has tons of hker/biker sites @
$4/day/person, as of last summer. You can make a 25 mile day or a 70
mile day & still find a place to sleep. In Oregon, don't miss Cannon
Beach (Seasid
> I'd say organic gardening is a Rivish hobby too, don't you think?
Definitely. Especially so given the attention to detail and flair
your pictures demonstrate. Lovely garden.
On May 7, 4:36 pm, Marty wrote:
> It certainly is! But I have other things going on this time of year to
> distract me
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>> I'd say organic gardening is a Rivish hobby too, don't you think?
>
> Definitely. Especially so given the attention to detail and flair
> your pictures demonstrate. Lovely garden.
No kidding.
That's just gorgeous.
-sv
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Mitch:
You've got a tough one. That's the standard crank Riv uses on tons of
bikes, & came on my Atlantis with 24/36/46 rings that went around 20k
miles. The granny is still original but I've used 34 & 44 rings
(something laying around); 36 & 48, and lately 36 & 46. On crankset
discussions here
I took a shot at it, but I'm already outbid.
On May 7, 4:04 am, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Not mine but I saw this on ebay. Never built up.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Bleriot-59-cm-Frame-650B-Never-Built-No...
>
> On Apr 22, 12:45 am, Me wrote:
>
>
>
> > Smart-ass. ;-)
>
> > -Scott
>
> > On
Yeah I saw that but I am not hip to it not having a post attachment.
I don't like the little bags swinging around.
On May 7, 5:37 pm, scott wrote:
> Minnehaha just came out with a new bag about the size of a kevin's
> bag, maybe a touch bigger, and it is only
> $27.http://www.ecovelo.info/2010/0
My guess is it will at least go for close to what Rivendell used to
sell them for. These are great frames.
On May 7, 6:11 pm, William wrote:
> I took a shot at it, but I'm already outbid.
>
> On May 7, 4:04 am, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Not mine but I saw this on ebay. Never built up.
How much was that? $750?
On May 7, 3:16 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> My guess is it will at least go for close to what Rivendell used to
> sell them for. These are great frames.
>
> On May 7, 6:11 pm, William wrote:
>
>
>
> > I took a shot at it, but I'm already outbid.
>
> > On May 7, 4:04 am, J
So now that I have been fitted to a 59 AHH...I believe the Bleriot is
no longer going to be needed.
It is currently disassembled, but could potentially be built complete
semi to suit.
Before I go building it, I thought I might drop a line here.
55 frame
Chris King classic / dyad rims
Moustache /
Yep, $750
On May 7, 6:29 pm, William wrote:
> How much was that? $750?
>
> On May 7, 3:16 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > My guess is it will at least go for close to what Rivendell used to
> > sell them for. These are great frames.
>
> > On May 7, 6:11 pm, William wrote:
>
> > > I took
Byron yields several hints as well. Each of the following have
contextual relevance to cycling related themes.
The Giaour
Sardanapalus
Mazeppa
The Corsair
Childe Harold
I like the idea of a Riv-name with "The" in it.
On May 7, 1:01 pm, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Pon Farr.. for a Tandem perhaps?
>
Oh, that's excellent. Can you only ride it every 7 years?
-Original Message-
>From: RoadieRyan
>Pon Farr.. for a Tandem perhaps?
>
>On May 6, 10:33 pm, James Warren wrote:
>> Yeah, but I'm pouring it on anyway. I'm going to call Rivendell and demand
>> the following:
>>
>> "Pon Fa
Mitch:
One additional thought: is the chain 6/7/8 speed width or 9 speed?
I've never had one in my hands but I'm told 9 speed chains are
narrower than the old standard. My thought is perhaps if 9 speed it's
not working correctly with the chainrings if they're standard
thickness for wider chain.
On Fri, 2010-05-07 at 16:26 -0700, doug peterson wrote:
> Mitch:
>
> One additional thought: is the chain 6/7/8 speed width or 9 speed?
> I've never had one in my hands but I'm told 9 speed chains are
> narrower than the old standard. My thought is perhaps if 9 speed it's
> not working correctly
I'm probably going to sell mine. I'm not far away from a custom being
built and as much as I like the Bleriot my custom will be a 650b
allrounder and I think I'll be getting a little redundant. I wanted to
or figured I'd sell the complete bike but I might consider parting it
out. What the Hey, the
Or more. Wouldn't surprise me either way.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On May 7, 6:03�pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Yep, $750
>
> On May 7, 6:29�pm, William wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > How much was that? �$750?
>
> > On May 7, 3:16�pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
>
> > > My guess is it will at least go for close to
I suppose/guess/reckon/hope you mean Lesli
;)
-L
On May 6, 11:10 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Chris Cullum wrote:
> > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 6:10 PM, cyclotourist
> > wrote:
> > > Interesting observation: There were several responders, but all were
> > g
1) A recent thread mentioned chains falling off to the inside on an
Atlantis and gouging the paint on the chain stay. I read about the
NGear Jump Stop and wondered if anyone had tried it:
http://www.ebikestop.com/n_gear_jump_stop_349mm_1_38-CH2057.php
2) The Rivendell website says that the Shi
**ok, so this Bomba i have is pretty lovely, but i'm at a loss as to
how all the eyelets and screwintoable bits there are on the fork could
best be used.**
I think most people get a dynamo hub and mount Christmas tree lights
on all those eyelets. :)
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ah, so the perfect burning man bike, then :)
On May 7, 2010, at 6:41 PM, happyriding wrote:
> **ok, so this Bomba i have is pretty lovely, but i'm at a loss as to
> how all the eyelets and screwintoable bits there are on the fork could
> best be used.**
>
> I think most people get a dynamo hub a
First, I owe Jim / Cyclofiend an apology and a little defense of
Wally's LBS. Walter is a great guy and never used "Frankenstein" in
referencing the Riv setup, that came from my creative mind imagining
what he might be thinking going over the unusal setup and was a poor
choice of word on my part .
The hostel at Pigeon Point is just as nice as the Montara one. I
suggest you plan a stop in San Francisco. First of all, SF is one of
the world's great cities, but also if you ride from SP Taylor State
Park just east of Point Reyes Station all the way through San
Francisco to Montara, it makes a l
I've used Jump Stops for over 10 years, and they are outstanding. You
can all but remove the derailleur's inner limit screw, and you still
won't throw the chain.
On May 7, 7:35 pm, happyriding wrote:
> 1) A recent thread mentioned chains falling off to the inside on an
> Atlantis and gouging th
Yeah, that's the one!
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 6:25 PM, Leslie wrote:
> I suppose/guess/reckon/hope you mean Lesli
>
> ;)
>
>
> -L
>
>
>
>
>
> On May 6, 11:10 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Chris Cullum
> wrote:
> > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 6:10 PM, cyclotourist
Funny, I couldn't give the damned things away when they were still
available. Too many internet discount places selling them $15 over
cost.
On May 7, 6:03 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> Yep, $750
>
> On May 7, 6:29 pm, William wrote:
>
>
>
> > How much was that? $750?
>
> > On May 7, 3:16 pm, Johnny
If you swing through Ft. Bragg, the North Coast Brewing Company makes
some of the best microbrew I've had anywhere. There are several nice
state parks for camping along the coast in that area, though they are
prone to be pretty damp when the morning for rolls in.
Further north, the Samoa Cookhous
I've only done the Arcata to SFO section ( Airport to Airport) but it
was the best trip of my life. There are many Brewpubs along the way,
including Lost Coast, Eel River and North Coast to name a few. The
Avenue of the Giants section was most memorable for me as well as the
downhill from Legget Hi
I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med
basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I
wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez,
you can't see the front tire...etc.
But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - i
I completely agree, Joel. I have been running this combo for about 8 months
now, and it is super great for commuting. It's opened up the world of
running errands at lunch and carrying odd payloads when I randomly need to.
Thanks for the tape tip - don't know why I haven't tried that. Guess I go
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