[RBW] Re: Cork, Tape, and Shellac

Another thing that he does which I think is really telling about the kind of person he is: When your bike is complete he ships it to you and asks for the remainder of the payment - on the honor system. He says he has only been burned once with a non-paying customer. That's the kind of every-day

[RBW] Re: Like Riding a Bicycle

Thank you for sharing this Aaron. A poster of photo #2 (boy and french bread on the back of a bicycle) hung in my parents home for many years (my mother was a french teacher). Fond memories. Angus On May 20, 12:06 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: > At the risk of earning an off-topic reprimand, this ph

[RBW] Re: Jim M's Rivendell Legolas in the CX Gallery

I see pictures of a bike like this and realize all over again why I like these bikes so much. On May 18, 4:38 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > Three updates to the CX Gallery today, with Jim's fine bronze Legolas > proudly at #63 - > > http://cyclofiend.com/cx/2010/cx063-jimmather0510.html > > - Jim "cont

Re: [RBW] Re: the "fire trails" of the upper midwest

On Wed, 2010-05-19 at 19:51 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I didn't mean to start a discussion of the semantics of unpaved rural > road terminology, but I did learn a few things about the western fire > roads. So thanks. Considering the importance of fire roads to the whole Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build Question - SRAM Apex, anyone?

A JTek Shiftmate will probably allow the use of 10 speed SRAM brifters with a 9 speed cassette. I use one to shift 8 speed Campy over an 8 speed Shimano cassette, works well. Bill On May 19, 11:23 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On May 19, 1:34 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > I don't think you can,

[RBW] Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

I'll be riding 80 miles in the Real Ale Ride out of Blanco, Texas Saturday and am sitting, staring at my Atlantis wondering whether I should leave it alone and ride in be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon mode or remove the accouterments, change the 37c Paselas for 32's and ride in "ultra sleek" rac

Re: [RBW] Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Cycletex wrote: > I'll be riding 80 miles in the Real Ale Ride out of Blanco, Texas > Saturday and am sitting, staring at my Atlantis wondering whether I > should leave it alone and ride in be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon > mode or remove the accouterments, ch

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build Question - SRAM Apex, anyone?

The Apex stuff looks really interesting, and I'm considering putting it on the frame that I built that is currently at the painters. The main question I have is...the brakes don't look like they are short reach; I wonder if they are something other than 39-49? There's nothing on the SRAM site tha

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

Go with comfort, ride the 37s. Let people know there are alternatives to plastic bikes and 23s. Then again, the idea of using 32s is probably pretty mind blowing to many riders. Whatever tires you choose it sounds like a nice ride. Enjoy! --mike -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: WTB: Legolas - 58 or so

Hi Brian, I bought my 62cm Legolas last fall, and am very happy with it. It is made of the same tubing as the Roadeo I believe, though different geometry of course. It has a zippy, light feel (planing?) that encourages me to jump and hammer. And it climbs very well. I do wish it had been designed

[RBW] Re: Like Riding a Bicycle

Isn't the dude in #09 on the list? Stand up and be counted! On May 20, 3:10 am, Angus wrote: > Thank you for sharing this Aaron. > > A poster of photo #2 (boy and french bread on the back of a bicycle) > hung in my parents home for many years (my mother was a french > teacher). > > Fond memories

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

37s, and thumb your noses at the gofasters by carrying a baguette, a bouquet of flowers and a transistor radio in the basket. On May 20, 8:18 am, Mike wrote: > Go with comfort, ride the 37s. Let people know there are alternatives > to plastic bikes and 23s. Then again, the idea of using 32s is >

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

Forget the baskets. With a high approaching 90 and South winds 10-15 G25mph, carry extra water and get somewhat aero. http://tinyurl.com/28zbgmr I think 32mm tires are plenty cush for reasonable pavement. And if you can go a bit faster and accelerate a bit easier, it increases your chances of hangi

[RBW] Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

Anyone using a medium Saddle Sack with a Top Rack? I'd like to fine tune my commuting setup and I like that bag but I'd want it sitting on a rack. From the looks of the photos it has the leather tab to slide over the upright on the top rack but I wonder if the seat tabs are long enough to reach t

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

I just faced the similar questions with my Sam Hillborne for a century. I'd intended to swap out the Jack Browns for 30cc Grand Bois and remove the fenders and the racks. Ultimately, I just removed the rear rack (a touring rack) and left the rest of the bling on and enjoyed my century ride. This

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

Leave it as-is; that's its natural configuration, right? Why change? In be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon mode your Atlantis will have more character than most of the other bikes in the event. Besides, it'd be kinda hard for an Atlantis to assume "ultra sleek" racing mode. I have a set of lig

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

Hmmm... evangelizing sounds good. I could put my soapbox in the basket to boot. Just got back from my LBS where the owner pointed out that without the basket I won't have anywhere to carry the beer. Food (or beverage) for thought... On May 20, 11:28 am, "Darin G." wrote: > I just faced the simila

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

I think it's time to splurge on a new Roadeo! ~Mike~ On May 20, 9:37 am, Cycletex wrote: > Hmmm... evangelizing sounds good. I could put my soapbox in the basket > to boot. Just got back from my LBS where the owner pointed out that > without the basket I won't have anywhere to carry the beer. Fo

[RBW] Re: Sachs/SRAM Freewheels .... Any out there?

Thanks to Doug for sparing me some 13-28's. If anyone else has some Sachs FW's, or spare cogs, or even broken bodies with the cogs, send me email. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Atlantis - Bombadil comparison

On May 19, 8:54 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > Ok. So, I think we were both making the same error, though on different > aspects of the problem. > > In your photo, you are showing the 6.5 _extension_ as a 6.5 _reach_ > > The extension would be at a 90 degree angle from the quill.. Yes, you are correc

Re: [RBW] Re: the "fire trails" of the upper midwest

on 5/20/10 4:32 AM, Steve Palincsar at palin...@his.com wrote: > On Wed, 2010-05-19 at 19:51 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: >> I didn't mean to start a discussion of the semantics of unpaved rural >> road terminology, but I did learn a few things about the western fire >> roads. So tha

Re: [RBW] WTB: Legolas - 58 or so

on 5/19/10 2:20 PM, John Speare at johnspe...@gmail.com wrote: > Just curious -- does/will Rivendell still make this bike? I know there > are none up there now, but has Grant mentioned doing more runs of > these in some email/post/comment anywhere? Or has the Legolas gone the > way of the Quickbeam

[RBW] New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr set: http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be hap

Re: [RBW] New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Hi Lee, Here is how I set up mine. Has two speeds coasting and one speed fixed. All with perfect chainline. http://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/4474775806/ Hope this helps. Clayton On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Lee wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

I use a white industries 16/19 freewheel with the stock 40/32 front chainring setup that came with it from Riv. I'm very happy with the setup and use the 16 and the 19 about equally depending on what kind of riding I'm planning on doing for the day. I haven't needed to change the gearing in the m

Re: [RBW] New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

on 5/20/10 10:27 AM, Lee at leec...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a > while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I > picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr > set: > > http://tinyurl.com/2ct

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Congratulations. My Quickbeam was one of my favorite bicycles. Many a fond memory. Love the color. If I did it again, I'd do it exactly the same way. With no desire to switch gears other than annual switch to lower gearing for plowing through snow in the winter. Fixed, single ring/cog. Phil Wo

Re: [RBW] Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

Darin, I've been using mine with the Nitto R-14 rack to support it. It really didn't need the extra support, but it was rubbing on the top of the steel fender and marring it so I put the rack. Since the rack's top guide is a bit further back, it pulls the bag back a bit and the leather strap that

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

I have this set-up, and it works very well, with one addition: the Nitto quick release Saddlebag Grip. Before I had the grip, I attached it directly to the saddle and zip-tied the bottom of the bag to the rack and it was solid as could be. When I got the grip, I ditched the zip ties, but any swayin

Re: [RBW] Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

I'll have to try it with the Saddlebag Grip! On 5/20/10, Burton wrote: > I have this set-up, and it works very well, with one addition: the > Nitto quick release Saddlebag Grip. Before I had the grip, I attached > it directly to the saddle and zip-tied the bottom of the bag to the > rack and it w

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

I use my medium for commuting with a Bagman Expedition support with quick release. You can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/4474806697/in/photostream/ After I took that photo, I realized that the Bagman bolt was loose, which is why the bag looks low. I have since added locti

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Congratulations. That's a nice color. I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile. I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in 36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the

[RBW] Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

I've had my bleriot for 2 years and my quickbeam for 1 year. I bought the quickbeam to essentially be a simpler, single-speed version of my bleriot. Since then the quickbeam has become my preferred bike. I find that I'm (empirically) more efficient on my quickbeam and don't tire as easily. Afte

[RBW] Re: Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

It is true that even in an equivalent gear that a derailleur system has more drag than a single gear setup because of imperfect chainline and the drag of the derailleur pulleys, but I sincerely doubt that just this drag is significant enough to manifest itself as fatigue over a 50 mile ride that ot

Re: [RBW] Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

I think some of it has to do with the fact that you have to commit or walk on a single speed. Whereas on the geared bike you can always gear down and take it easy. I would imagine there are many times on the quickbeam where you shift down if you could but you don't because you can't, so you end up

[RBW] Re: Saluki

I am not worried about the 650b availability yet... I like the size. On May 19, 7:46 am, terryg wrote: > and welcome to 650B! > > Beware there may be a slippery slope ahead > > On May 18, 10:48 pm, Calm54 wrote: > > > Thanks! > > On May 18, 4:41 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > > Welcome to

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki

On Thu, 2010-05-20 at 15:28 -0700, Calm54 wrote: > I am not worried about the 650b availability yet... I like the size. I think the "slippery slope" in question has to do with your ending up with more than one 650B bike, not with questions of tire availability. I started with a Saluki, too, and n

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

So, looking at the photos it looks like the leather tab on the bag slides over the "lip" at the front of the rack and you secure it to the tabs on the back of the saddle, but not around the seat post, much the way the large bag is displayed on Riv's website. Is it stable without the zip ties? I r

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

Nice photos, btw. D.G. On May 20, 2:32 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Darin, > > I've been using mine with the Nitto R-14 rack to support it. It really > didn't need the extra support, but it was rubbing on the top of the steel > fender and marring it so I put the rack. Since the rack's top guide i

[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"

LBS + 1 I was going to point that out too- beer ride = beer available= 6 pack = basket = smile and jealousy from Carbon racy bike riders... ..grumble grumble my Madone-Tarmac-Look555 won't carry any beer- Damn! On May 20, 9:37 am, Cycletex wrote: > Hmmm... evangelizing sounds good. I could

[RBW] Re: Saluki

Good point and welcomed info on the Pari Motos. On May 20, 3:35 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Thu, 2010-05-20 at 15:28 -0700, Calm54 wrote: > > I am not worried about the 650b availability yet...  I like the size. > > I think the "slippery slope" in question has to do with your ending up > with

Re: [RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

Thanks! I put the zip ties more for paranoid security than for stability. I didn't tighten them too much either. I'm pretty sure that it will work perfectly fine without them, and I think the setup's "wonderfulness" will certainly be enhanced by adding the saddlebag grip and no zip ties as describ

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub? Best, Lee On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig wrote: > Congratulations. That's a nice color. > >

[RBW] FS: Mavic 32 H Open Pro - Ultegra front/32H Open Pro - PowerTap Pro+ rear Wheelset

Around 200 miles on the rims, <100 on the PowerTap - remains from my Pre-Rivendell days. Have no use for them now. No computer, as I continue to use my Garmin Edge 705. Compatible with any ANT+ computer. Perhaps for a Roadeoite out there who is Sirius about training. Price: $850 + shipping OSBO..

Re: [RBW] Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Clayton Scott wrote: > Whereas on the geared bike you can always gear down and take it easy. > How, exactly, does this make you more tired? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Pari - motos reach the Heart of Dixie

Turns out my pair arrived yesterday, but alert neighbors snatched the box left on my doorstep while I was out of town for a 1 day business trip up to MN. They brought it by tonight. Too late to ride, but I put them on a '95 Rivendell Road which was built up as a 650B last year. They replace Maxy

Re: [RBW] Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

I could imagine going up in a hill in a granny gear spinning frantically being more exhausting than muscling up it. It it might be mentally more fatiguing too. On downhills you might be tempted to pedal in a bigger gear on the geared bike as opposed to coasting on the SS. On Thu, May 20, 20

[RBW] Re: Bleriot vs. Quickbeam efficiency

Your body position is the same on both bikes? Sometimes even a small fore/aft saddle adjustment will make a big difference in pedaling power. On May 20, 5:13 pm, Tyler wrote: > I've had my bleriot for 2 years and my quickbeam for 1 year.  I bought > the quickbeam to essentially be a simpler, sing

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

That's a fine looking bike, Lee. I'm running the stock chainring setup (40-32) with a White Ind. DOS 16-19 freewheel in back and a 16t fixed cog on the flip side. I ride the bike 80% of the time fixed 40x16. Jim is right about the noisy Sugino chainrings. My 40t is somewhat squeaky even with a per

[RBW] Re: Medium Saddle Sack and Top Rack

I agree that your setup is the very definition of utilitarian. Your posts and pictures were helpful. I have a small trunksack now and like how it slides onto the front rack slick as a whistle. It also seem indestructible, and reminds me of Filson duck-hunting coats, the kind you inherit from you

[RBW] Sackville ShopSack bags?

Anyone know when the medium grey bags will be in stock? My rei lunch bag is deteriorating. -- 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

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm chainline with a single cog. A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom bracket lines up well,