[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-09 Thread Andrew
I did a similar ride 10 years ago from Seattle to San Francisco. The hiker biker sites were great and super cheap. The freeways in Oregon have huge shoulders and are great to ride on. Highway 1 in California gets a little dicey, had a lot of potholes and can be washed out. It makes up for it by be

[RBW] Riding to Kaʻaʻawa on Oahu

2010-05-09 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Today Iʻd planned on riding my Quickbeam out to Haleiwa (about 80 miles I think) and taking the sag wagon home (all our buses have bike racks so you can get back from most anywhere). As it turns out I dilly-dallied far too long this morning and didnʻt leave the house till after 10am. As Iʻd planned

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Potential Sale of 1985 Trek 720

2010-05-09 Thread Bob
Will do. I took it for a nice ride yesterday, and it is so unbelievably cush--a real flexy-flyer. I worked in a bike shop when I was in college, and we were moving this model at a pretty brisk pace, even at a pretty stiff price, new. This was the one that the guy who was riding across the country

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

2010-05-09 Thread Bob
Front loads make a lot of sense, and provide a better overall weight distribution. Back in the day the wisdom was that a front load needed to be carried as low as possible for stability, but I put some heavy stuff in front baskets routinely, and have never had a problem with wobble or any of the p

[RBW] Re: slowing down

2010-05-09 Thread MichaelH
Sorry to hear this news. And to make matters worse it seems like the worst possible time of year for a break. You'll also be running around taking care of her and other extra duties. When I came home after foot surgery last year my wife said I could have three wishes. I said, thanks, can I have

[RBW] Re: slowing down

2010-05-09 Thread Will
Jason: Sorry to hear it. I had been looking forward to a ride report and photos, especially to hear how you liked doing such a tour on your 37mm-Pasela-equipped Hillborne. Don't know the circumstances of her accident, but I recently learned that in 2005, there were 120 pedestrians and 21 bicyclist

[RBW] Re: headset stack height?

2010-05-09 Thread Bill M.
Not to threadjack, but that's a bike that's big enough to justify the diagonal tube. Interesting that Grant added mid-stays on this one, but not on the current designs. Bill On May 8, 5:12 pm, happyriding wrote: > Hi, > > I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall > h

Re: [RBW] Riding to Kaʻaʻawa on Oahu

2010-05-09 Thread cyclotourist
Good stuff on the islands! On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:34 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > Today Iʻd planned on riding my Quickbeam out to Haleiwa (about 80 miles I > think) and taking the sag wagon home (all our buses have bike racks so you > can get back from most anywhere). As it turns out I dilly

Re: [RBW] Riding to Kaʻaʻawa on Oahu

2010-05-09 Thread Eric Norris
Nice video! Brings back memories of the time in 1993 that I rode the Oahu Perimeter Ride. I had never been to Hawaii before, but I saw the entire island in one day. I'll never forget the advice we got from a local who, when asked how we could get back to the course (we were slightly lost) said,

Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar

2010-05-09 Thread James Warren
To my untrained eye, this looks better than horizontal.Thanks Pete!-Jim W.-Original Message- From: P Merryman Sent: May 8, 2010 6:57 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Diagonapillar Sorry I'm a month late posting, I'm "catching up" on a few months of non-lurki

[RBW] Re: headset stack height?

2010-05-09 Thread MichaelH
Isn't that a pretty bike! The diagonal tube not only strengths this big guy, but makes it look more proportional. The stack height transitions nicely between the head tube and the stem. The alternative would be either a much longer and heavier head tube or a very high stem. Unfortunately, for t

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-09 Thread CCX
I'd vote for hayduke On May 6, 2:51 pm, Errin Vasquez wrote: > What about George Washington Hayduke? > > On May 6, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > > > > > > > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > > I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. > > > Larry Matth

Re: [RBW] Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-09 Thread Gino Zahnd
Jason - Current road conditions would be useless right now given that it's May, and you're going in July. :-) Use Krebs maps, and AC maps. They're both good for different reasons. Krebs are the best, though. The Pacific Coast book is ok. Here are pics of my tour on that route, on my Saluki: htt

[RBW] WTB 58cm QuickBeam..

2010-05-09 Thread andrew hill
just sticking my "i want a quickbeam" post back in.. looking for a 58cm QB, and for some reason i'm not too enthralled (emthralled?) by the green color, so would prefer some other color (silver? or red!) .. i'd also be really into any frameset about the same size that i could make a single sp

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Got my Big Apples LIte Skin 2.3 tires but found out that the rear one doesn't fit with my rear Berthoud fender.I've seen pictures that show these tires with fenders on other Bombadils (I think), so am wondering if there is any particular trick. Perhaps the combination with the Nitto Big Rear Rack d

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Got the Big Front Rack and tried to mount it on the Bombadil yesterday morning before heading out on my pilot S24O. To my dismay I was unable to mount it; the front brakes (Paul Neo-Retros) did not allow the rack to align with the upper braze-ons. I couldn't figure out a way around it in the limite

[RBW] Re: Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-09 Thread Me
Gino- Thanks for this detailed response. Chloe and me are considering this exact tour, actually we are reconsidering our initial plan for PDX 'front door' to Cannon Beach... and looking at 'adding' a lil' more mileage to it by going PDX Front Door to Cannon Beach --> to San Fran and Rivendell HQ

Re: [RBW] Saluki/Atlantis summer tour advice

2010-05-09 Thread Anne Paulson
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > Regarding Anne's advice, the Lost Coast detour is amazingly beautiful, > and it's also some of the hardest/hilliest riding you'll ever do. It > is epic. It adds an entire day to the route; it's that hilly. And with > loaded bikes, it goes by

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Oh, oh, oh, I want some! 200 gr lighter and (to quote the mfr) no reduction in puncture resistance! They are too big for your bike. Sell them to me. Seriously, I'll takem offyur hands. I love my regular BAs on my 45 mm rims, but man!, they reqruire patience, determination and a hole heck of a lot

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm going to go out and ride my Monocog 29er in just a minute, but first another word: note what the man says about the BA LS's being *as good* as a top o' line susp fork for big hits and **better** for small hits. And this is at a rock hard 1.8 bar/26 psi!! And for such wide and flat resistant ti

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Patrick, I got mine from Wallingford coupled with the recommended by Schwalbe, 19A tubes. I'll report when I get a chance to ride them. It's Sunday afternoon and I'm at work... at least I got to do my pilot S240 yesterday with my son and a friend. Will send a short report soon :-) René -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Please do report. And are the 19A tubes a particular size or are they light? I just weighed one of my Contis or whatevers and it is a full 8 oz. I know what goes on my next month's purchase budget. And, I am serious about taking them off your hands if you decide they are too big. Patrick Moore,

[RBW] MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread Johnny Alien
I saw an old thread with this exact topic but can't bump an old thread so I will start a new one. I am trying to see if a bike that isn't local might work for me size wise. It is a Bridgestone MB and I am unfamiliar with mountain bike frame sizing. I know that it is supposed to be smaller than a

Re: [RBW] MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread cyclotourist
49 should be just right. I'm 6" and the 49 MB2 I had was too small for me. They do have long top tubes, so check that measurement and make sure it'll work for you. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > I saw an old thread with this exact topic but can't bump an old thread > so I

[RBW] Re: MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread Johnny Alien
I am not sure how long of a top tube I would need. It looks like a very different measurement than the road bike/country bikes I have. I am thinking that 49 might be good...perhaps a tiny bit on the high end but maybe exactly right. The next size down seems like it would be too small. On May 9,

[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread EricP
Have not ridden my 26" 2.0 Big Apples on technical singletrack, but can't see why not. As long as it is hardpacked. Did a 35 mile ride on a limestone trail two weeks ago. They are cushy. Even though I probably run them too firm. Will have to let some air out and see how they ride. Last time I

[RBW] Re: MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread newenglandbike
I think the 49 cm would work fine.The old Bridgestone catalog's recommend about 1-2" of difference between PBH and standover height for road bikes, but 3-4" for mountain bikes- so an extra 2" of clearance (which it looks like you would have). On May 9, 8:08 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > I saw

[RBW] Re: MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Also I had a 1994 XO-3 (which was the top of the line XO that year) in a 52 frame. That also had 26" wheels and similar to a mountain bike style. The standover looks to be the same as the 49 MB (although I have no idea how that is possible). Seems like it might be a little big for a mountain bik

Re: [RBW] Re: MB Sizing Question

2010-05-09 Thread cyclotourist
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > I am not sure how long of a top tube I would need. It looks like a > very different measurement than the road bike/country bikes I have. > > I am thinking that 49 might be good...perhaps a tiny bit on the high > end but maybe exactly right. T

[RBW] Re: WTB 58cm QuickBeam..

2010-05-09 Thread Liesl
I don't have a quickbeam for sale, but thought you might be interested in how I made my own QB out of a protobleriot frame (51cm sandblasted clear-coat). I had rich build rear wheel with a white eno hub. Works like a charm. Light, mindless, comfortable commuter. You could do the same with any r

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Patrick, According to Schwalbe, the 19 or 19A tubes are the right size for the Big Apples (29x2.35). The 19A is a lighter version, and it was the only one Wallingford had so I got those. So far, I love the Schwalbe tubes; they hold air very long and seem to be excellent. Haven't had any problems w

[RBW] WTB - Tan Canvas Lil Loafer

2010-05-09 Thread Pondero
Anyone willing to part with a tan canvas lil loafer? Worn is fine as long as it is reasonably clean and fully functional. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-09 Thread TJ Ramb
leopold chaffcutter On May 9, 4:36 am, CCX wrote: > I'd vote for hayduke > > On May 6, 2:51 pm, Errin Vasquez wrote: > > > > > What about George Washington Hayduke? > > > On May 6, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > > > > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > > > I think

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-09 Thread Jeremy Till
For an S24O-specific bike: The Rev. James T. Oughtenbach (get it? out n' back?) I get rights! or at least a frameset for cheap On May 6, 1:45 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > I think Jerry Van Dyke might beat both of those, though. > > Larry

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

2010-05-09 Thread RoadieRyan
Very Sharp Marty I have a 1960s era Raleigh Sports 3 speed in the queue of bike projects, it was $20 I couldn't pass it up! Same brown color so your sprite is very inspiring On May 7, 5:49 am, Marty wrote: > Yet another Albatross makeover. I just finished a phase 1 re-hab of a > nice old Raleig

[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Well, "off-road" covers a lot of ground, so to speak. On a dry trail with scattered rocks as the main obstacles, or on a groomed but unpaved trail, the BAs at lowish pressure would be ok or even great. On the Minnesota River Bottoms, where I often ride, muddy, slippery roots protrude at acute angle

[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-09 Thread terryg
I ride a 58cm LHT as my daily bike here in Chicago, and I ride a 58cm 650B Hilsen, set up for brevets and meandering. There's always a "downer" moment after I spend a weekend on long rides on the AHH and the smoothness there, when getting back on the LHT and the less- smoothness there. (Don't get

[RBW] For Sale: Quickbeam 56cm

2010-05-09 Thread Ken
Hello All, I am new to this group. Honestly I joined because I am thinking of selling my quickbeam and I would like to see if there is interest. I'd like to sell it complete. Again I am testing the waters, I don't want to waste anyone's time but I would like comments as I know what I have into it

[RBW] wtb: Rivendell Bleriot - 57cm

2010-05-09 Thread Eric
wtb: Riv Bleriot - 57cm. Frame/fork or complete. Thanks! -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+

Re: [RBW] headset stack height?

2010-05-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/8/10 8:10 PM, Horace at max...@sdf.lonestar.org replied to: >> I was looking at this picture of a large custom Rivendell with a tall >> headset: >> >> http://tinyurl.com/23rzeqm with > There is no choice. If you have a tall steerer tube, you need the spacers. If > you want less height, you hav

Re: [RBW] Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/8/10 9:56 AM, Rene Sterental at orthie...@gmail.com wrote: > Has anyone used Big Apples off-road? I believe Jay's video shows him > doing so and Grant said he loves them. > > Anyone else? Comarisons with knobbies? I'm not running BA's yet, but over the past couple years, I've been spending

[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Me
Me smells a Pug-Purchase in your future: 4" wide tires suit -ALL- occasions [even when nothing more than cracking yourself/others up on group fast rides]. -Scott On May 9, 10:49 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 5/8/10 9:56 AM, Rene Sterental at orthie...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Has anyone used Big App

[RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread Me
Forgot to add though: if you are not into answering a lot of questions about your bike, a bike that rolls 4" wide rubber shouldn't be in one's future. -Scott On May 9, 11:02 pm, Me wrote: > Me smells a Pug-Purchase in your future: > > 4" wide tires suit -ALL- occasions [even when nothing more

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apples off-road

2010-05-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/9/10 11:02 PM, Me at clotht...@gmail.com wrote: > Me smells a Pug-Purchase in your future: > > 4" wide tires suit -ALL- occasions [even when nothing more than > cracking yourself/others up on group fast rides]. I loves me the Pug. ;^) In the garage of my dreams, there is a space for the Pu

Re: [RBW] LaToya etc

2010-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
Who, Io? On 5/6/10, Joe Bernard wrote: > FTR, The Faithful have a tendency to believe you. That's gotta drive > you crazy. > > On May 6, 6:18 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: >> FTR, wasn't Sirius. >> >> -- >> Grant >> Rivendell Bicycle Workswww.rivbike.com >> 925 933 7304 >> >> -- >> You received this