[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

> one observation... the world of steel bikes, Nitto, and non carbon > silver components is very small compared the bicycle world as a > whole I imagine the relatively small size of the steel bike world is why people tend to lump its practitioners together. There are big differences in the Riv a

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

> Jitensha is actually pre-Rivendell, so if anything, Rivendell is a "Me > too Jitensha". :) > Grant wrote somewhere that he used to hang out at Jitensha, and that > was where he knew "Pineapple Bob" of the Bridgestone catalog fame. That is my understanding. The BOBs may have to chime in here, bu

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

I put 36h RhynoLites on my commuter and they are almost absurdly strong. I'm 240, with a heavy, old steel MTB and a commuting load, and I regularly have to ride off curbs on a part of my route that is along a road under construction. No problem whatsoever on these rims. A 48h might as well be made

[RBW] Re: LS Green Rivendell Jeresy XXXXL

Has this item been sold yet? On Feb 1, 3:31 pm, Richard Merkin wrote: > I have a pic and will email itIm really only curious but if > somebody gives a crazy offer it's theirs.  I have never worn it and > bought it from riv, it did somehow develop a couple very small holes > but my wife who is

[RBW] Re: Fat tire comparison table (26" and 700C)

Agree... The EZ Rides are a nice, durable, reasonably low-resistance tire... They remind me of observed trials tires, with their tightly- spaced, slightly flattened knobbies... I have put these on a few bikes. In fact, even though I have turned into somewhat of a Schwalbe groupie (with more pairs

[RBW] Fat tire comparison table with rolling resistance measurements

Hhm, thought this would be of more interest. Perhaps the title wasn't descriptive enough. Interesting to note that the plain Marathons apparently have less resistance than the Supremes, and the Marathon Racers really are fast. Cheers, Gernot On Feb 4, 12:56 am, Earl Grey wrote: > These tests a

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

Gary I weigh 205 and I run the stock 26" rims on my Long Haul Trucker with Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (26x50). As I wrote in another post, the fatter tires are now my choice for all loaded tours. I know you didn't ask about your choice of 40h rims, but I thought I might add some unsolicited advic

[RBW] Re: Fat tire comparison table (26" and 700C)

Well, they did, in 700x40C and 45C for sure, but are discontinued in the States, but apparently still available in Europe? Gernot On Feb 4, 10:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Agree... The EZ Rides are a nice, durable, reasonably low-resistance > tire... They remind me of observed trials tires,

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels. I weigh about 190lbs .If you use good stiff rims ( Dyad's in my case), thr right spokes and fat tires a 36 hole rim is plenty. ~Mike On Feb 4, 7:29 am, Dave Craig wrote: > Gary > >

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

Certainly both Riv and VO try to find their own niches in this small part of the cycling business, but I find a lot of commonality between the two. I think Grant seems to favor the tried and true proven stuff while VO seems to like to experiment with new versions using cheaper Taiwanese mfgers ~M

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

The 7:55 is usually really crowded at the start, but that's what I'll aim for. Andy On Feb 3, 10:26 pm, rcnute wrote: > Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35 > a.m. > > I personally would prefer the 7:55 time. > > Anyone prefer different? > > Ryan > > On Feb 3, 10:19

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

> I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've > done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels. It is a matter of preference. 40h rims are not more expensive than 36h. A lot of choices on what goes into the panniers are going to have far more impact on weight than 4 spoke

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

Can anything sum up the two shops better than the "soap swap"? "Grant gave me a bar of the pine tar soap he sells. I can't say I was taken by the scent, reminiscent of a forest fire, though it's very very effective and definitely manly. I sent Grant a chunk of Savon de Marseille, an artisanal and

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

> I think Grant seems to favor the tried and true proven stuff > while VO seems to like to experiment with new versions using cheaper > Taiwanese mfgers VO experiments with manufacturers, true. But most of the VO branded components are highly derivative. Most VO racks, brakes, brake levers, cran

[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

Jitensha is a design studio. Hiroshi is somewhat legendary, as a designer, in the Japanese style of classic Frenchy cyclotouring and randonneuring bicycles and Italian-esque road machines. Its a fantastic place, but not a "bike shop." Been on Bancroft for 30 years, Grant hung out there when he wo

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

Joel I agree. It is a matter of preference. I love having nice parts on my bikes whenever possible. Perhaps you are also right that the weight of 4 more spokes is insignificant. I haven't compared the weights of my 40h and 36h rear wheels, so I don't know. I also agree that choosing what goes into

[RBW] Re: Fat tire comparison table (26" and 700C)

Yes I can attest to the speed of the 38mm Schwalbe M Racer, I was very impressed. I've sold my Hillborne that had them, but I 'd like to pick up the 30 or 35's for either my Ram or Coho Randonneuse in the future. The Schwalbe M Supreme came out with much rolling resistance than I thought it would?

[RBW] Re: Tech Feature: The Work Of Wheel Energy | Cyclingnews.com

I think the notion that the racing world is driven by lemming like conformance is simply not true. The major teams and manufacturers test and analysis the performance of their equipment, including tires, to achieve the results needed for a particular race. Here's a link to an article that shows s

Re: [RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

On Fri, 2011-02-04 at 07:49 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote: > > I certainly do not think having 40h wheels are a critical for my > completing a tour. But overkill meaning what? Not like I have lost > anything having them. As my 40h wheels are built around smooth > rolling Maxicar hubs, I get a plush

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

Dave: > However, aren't 40h hubs (Phil or otherwise) generally quite a bit more > expensive than 36h Shimano XT's? That is a good point. While 40h rims are not more expensive, if you are buying new hubs the market for 40h is small enough you will pay premium. NOS (and even good condition used

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

I'm hoping to come up from Portland and would prefer the early ferry as well. Joyce On Feb 3, 11:26 pm, rcnute wrote: > Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35 > a.m. > > I personally would prefer the 7:55 time. > > Anyone prefer different? > > Ryan > > On Feb 3, 10:

Re: [RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

I have a set of 40h Phil Wood/Velocity Dyad wheels that Jim (Hiawatha Cyclery) built for me last summer on my Atlantis. I've put hundreds of miles on them now; many of which have been on gravel and even a few light trails. These wheels seem completely "bomb proof" so far. And I'm around 230 pounds

[RBW] Re: Tech Feature: The Work Of Wheel Energy | Cyclingnews.com

It's encouraging that some of these myths are being challenged and Cervleo looks like they are taking a scientific approach to some aspects of their equipment. No one would deny though that there is a marketing perspective that creeps into some decisions because that is what pays the bills... the s

[RBW] Protovelo with paint

As many of you know, I've been happily riding my Nobilette-made Protovelo since 2008 in RCP. Time for paint! I was originally considering Pea-Sage Green, seriously considered one- color Navy, and went with chocolate brown and creme accents - as it is a Rivendell after all, if a prototype. Perhap

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

Yeah I dig the 7:55 ferry. On Feb 3, 10:26 pm, rcnute wrote: > Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35 > a.m. > > I personally would prefer the 7:55 time. > > Anyone prefer different? > > Ryan > > On Feb 3, 10:19 am, Rob Harrison wrote: > > > I just registered. Last ti

[RBW] Re: Pasela sidewall failure: Damage or manufacturing defect?

I've owned lots of Paselas over the years and only had sidewall trouble with one, a 700/28 Tourguard folding that I bought a couple of summers ago. It immediately developed a bulge that grew over the course of a 70 or so mile ride. I was able to exchange it as defective though, and the replacemen

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

> Of course, those Maxicar hubs use freewheels, and they're not as easy to > find as cassettes, either. If one failed on a tour you might be hard > pressed to find a replacement -- even more so if French threaded. I have been a mad MaxiCar collector (horder?) for years now. The two wheel sets I

Re: [RBW] Protovelo with paint

Very nice. I love the ghetto-fab background! --Eric N On Feb 4, 2011, at 10:57 AM, Esteban wrote: > As many of you know, I've been happily riding my Nobilette-made > Protovelo since 2008 in RCP. Time for paint! > > I was originally considering Pea-Sage Green, seriously considered one- > colo

[RBW] Re: Protovelo with paint

As the kids say: That's SICK! It looks similar to my buddy Doug's AHH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/4842039336/in/set-72157624493476161/ On Feb 4, 10:57 am, Esteban wrote: > As many of you know, I've been happily riding my Nobilette-made > Protovelo since 2008 in RCP.  Time for

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

Some think 40 and 48 holes are excessive for loaded touring. Indeed, many have crossed the country with 36 holes. Also, many get along without health insurance. I crossed the U.S.A. with 40 front and 48 rear and never gave the wheels a thought. I knew that if one or even two spokes broke I had insu

[RBW] Re: New Touring Wheelset question

There is a difference between 26" and 700C wheels and a difference between box and V shaped rims. A 26" wheel will always be stronger than a 700c wheel with the same # of spokes and equal wheel building skill. A V shaped rim will always be stronger than a box rim of similar metal. A 700C, 36 spo

[RBW] Re: Pasela sidewall failure: Damage or manufacturing defect?

This confirms my experience. I have had great luck with some pasellas and not so much with other. The side walls on the Tserve are much more reliable. I have wondered if ultraviolet exposure effects the roly-poly, speedblend, and pasella side walls? michael On Feb 3, 9:38 am, Mike wrote: > I'

[RBW] Re: Protovelo with paint

On Feb 4, 10:57 am, Esteban wrote: > Perhaps professorial? You should have had it painted tweed. Or rather, wrapped in the fabric used on the NS bags. I imagine that you'll be putting white Hertes on it? Beautiful bike. I'm glad you held onto it. --mike -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Protovelo with paint

You must be rollin" in bikes to have a Nobilette built commuter! the blue looks especially nice against the brown. So you'll have a commuter, brevet bike, travel bike, single speed, and your Kogswell. what about a racked camper or all-rounder? Or an off road dedicated machine? I'm guessing there

Re: [RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

Speaking of Pineapple Bob and Jitensha—check out this recent story (in the comments) about a sticker that ended up on my new-to-me Ebisu . -nathan On Thu, Feb 3,

[RBW] New Wool Synaptic Cycles Cycling Caps

I apologize for the commercialness of this announcement, but I designed these with y'all in mind (the logo was even designed by our a fellow Riv/Bober-Jon Grant): See the description and pics here: http://synapticcycles.com/2011/02/new-wool-cycling-caps/ Please contact me directly if interes

Re: [RBW] Protovelo with paint

It's a perfect color for 'coffee rides'. -JimD How bout a photo in front of your favorite coffee spot. On Feb 4, 2011, at 10:57 AM Feb 4, 2011, Esteban wrote: As many of you know, I've been happily riding my Nobilette-made Protovelo since 2008 in RCP. Time for paint! I was originally conside

[RBW] Atlantis seatpost binder bolt & nut size

For a nice quiet winter project, I took apart my Atlantis to clean it really well and somehow managed to misplace the seatpost binder bolt and nut. I know, you would have thought I'd have put all of the small parts in little zip loc bags and marked each of them with a Sharpie where they went, righ

[RBW] Re: Protovelo with paint

I was ready to list a never built up 64cm custom protevolo Nobilette built powder coated frame on eBay today until I saw how great this freshly painted brown beauty looks. Now second guessing by plan, what to do what to do. Thanks for inspiring me to the point of confusion. Wish I was shorter or

[RBW] new sweaters/vests

http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/324 For the rivhq gang - does anyone know the type of sheep the wool comes from? Inquiring minds (like my knitting significant other) want to know. I'm curious where they're being made. Love the ben franklin sweater. Will probably buy 2 of them just for m

[RBW] Re: Protovelo with paint

While I think the RPC is really cool, the new paint is beautiful! I would have never thought of dark brown with blue decals; but it's unique and very nice combination. On Feb 4, 1:57 pm, Esteban wrote: > As many of you know, I've been happily riding my Nobilette-made > Protovelo since 2008 in RC