[RBW] Re: bombadil fork / racks?

2010-05-07 Thread Marty
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

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Small Saddle Bag

2010-05-07 Thread Johnny Alien
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread Johnny Alien
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread carnerda...@bellsouth.net
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread Annette Lein
oops...I take it back :) On May 7, 2010, at 12:57 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote: -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread Marty
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

Re: [RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread Ray Shine
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread JimD
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

[RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread Invisible
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

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread JoelMatthews
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

[RBW] Re: bombadil fork / racks?

2010-05-07 Thread newenglandbike
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

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread Mitch Browne
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

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread Marty
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

[RBW] WAS: Albatross Love NOW: Cheap Old Bikes

2010-05-07 Thread Jon Grant
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. -- Jon ³Papa² Grant Illustration + Information Graphics Austin, Texas jgr...@papagrant.com 512-284-9599 Draw

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread CycloFiend
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

[RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread William
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

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread JoelMatthews
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

[RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread 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 Farr" > > What is it? I know some of you know. If not: > > http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Pon_farr > > -Jim W. (LLAP)

[RBW] Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread J L
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,

Re: [RBW] Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread Anne Paulson
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

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread franklyn
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread Anne Paulson
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

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread MichaelH
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

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread Marty
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? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread cm
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

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Small Saddle Bag

2010-05-07 Thread scott
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

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread doug peterson
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

[RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread JoelMatthews
> 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-05-07 Thread Seth Vidal
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 -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread doug peterson
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread William
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

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Small Saddle Bag

2010-05-07 Thread Johnny Alien
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread Johnny Alien
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.

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread William
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

[RBW] Going to sell my 55 Bleriot I think.

2010-05-07 Thread jinxed
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 /

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread Johnny Alien
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

[RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread William
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? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-07 Thread James Warren
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

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread doug peterson
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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread Frankwurst
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread EricP
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

[RBW] Re: [BOB] FS: Women's clothing, Swobo & Descente - price reduced, buy now! buy, buy, buy, buy

2010-05-07 Thread Leslie
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

[RBW] gizmo advice: 1) chain keeper, 2) quick release cable stop

2010-05-07 Thread happyriding
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

[RBW] Re: bombadil fork / racks?

2010-05-07 Thread happyriding
**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. :) -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: bombadil fork / racks?

2010-05-07 Thread andrew hill
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

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD Chain Problem - Sudden

2010-05-07 Thread Mitch Browne
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 .

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread Anne Paulson
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

[RBW] Re: gizmo advice: 1) chain keeper, 2) quick release cable stop

2010-05-07 Thread M. Chandler
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

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] FS: Women's clothing, Swobo & Descente - price reduced, buy now! buy, buy, buy, buy

2010-05-07 Thread cyclotourist
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

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-07 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread Bill M.
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

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-07 Thread Michael_S
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

[RBW] Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection

2010-05-07 Thread SFF
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

Re: [RBW] Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection

2010-05-07 Thread Brian Hanson
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