[RBW] Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

2011-05-13 Thread SteveF
I have an 8cm, “short quill,” Dirt drop stem on my B-stone and I’d like to be able to get the bars a little lower. (quill is in as far as it’ll go) Anyone interested in trading for an 8cm Technomic Deluxe? (26mm bar clamp is what I have/need) You can see the stem in my flick’r pics of the Bstone

[RBW] Baltimore Rambouillet

2011-05-13 Thread 42MuskhamSt
Not mine. There is a bargain for someone. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/2376962591.html -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Zack
First, an admission: I have been a member of the "RBW Owners Bunch" for the past few years, but haven't actually owned a Rivendell. Until now. This is my long-ish account of my first Riv experience. I recently finished grad school, and wanted to reward myself for two years of missing out on som

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

2011-05-13 Thread Ginz
Steve, Is that a 48cm? I had the same exact problem with my 48cm XO-2. The headtube was too short for a dirt drop and I couldn't get enough height out of it! I'm now a believer in headtube extensions. Great looking bike, btw. Ginz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

2011-05-13 Thread Patrick in VT
On May 11, 6:13 pm, islaysteve wrote: > I'm running the Niftys at the max. > pressure of 75 psi and they feel plenty comfy to me. yowsa! niftys at 75psi feel like my 23mm 700c road tires at 100psi. and that's not an exaggeration. running wider tires at max pressure defeats the purpose, in my o

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Michael_S
Pretty awesome story Zack. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed with your Sam. Of course that orange paint job is beautiful but the Navy sounds like it will make it one of a kind. ~mike On May 13, 6:07 am, Zack wrote: > First, an admission:  I have been a member of the "RBW Owners Bunch" > for the

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Zack
Yep, I love the orange too - just thought the navy would be a nice touch. It is the same color as the Bombadils used to be. On May 13, 9:59 am, Michael_S wrote: > Pretty awesome story Zack. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed with > your Sam. Of course that orange paint job is beautiful but the Na

[RBW] Re: Baltimore Rambouillet

2011-05-13 Thread johnb
Bargain was posted here first. No takers. Now sold. I have a 52cm QB coming next week as I cull the herd. On May 13, 8:15 am, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > Not mine.  There is a bargain for someone. > > http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/2376962591.html -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: FS: 2006 Riv Rambouillet 54cm

2011-05-13 Thread johnb
I believe the bike is sold. On May 12, 6:44 am, johnb wrote: > They need to be not inflated to get past the brakes. > > On May 10, 9:40 pm, Ken Mattina wrote: > > > > > Beauty. > > > How did you squeeze 38mm marathon supremes in there? > > > Ken > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM, andrew hill

[RBW] FS: Rear Wheel

2011-05-13 Thread jandrews_nyc
Hi, I have this old rear wheel that was built up using a mashup of parts 700c 36 hole Super Champion "Gentleman" Rim on a Avocet hub with a Suntour 13t-26t 6 speed freewheel all snugged in by an old school steel Specialized branded skewer. It's all boxed up ready to ship. $75 plus actual shi

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Bombadil Complete or Frame & Fork

2011-05-13 Thread williwoods
Frame & Fork Sold. I will now take offers on parts. Some of the parts I will be keeping though. On May 12, 1:11 pm, williwoods wrote: > Still on the chopping block unfortunately > > I am the 3rd Owner of this Frame, Fork and Wheels. They were barely > used by the first owner and the 2n

[RBW] Re: WTB: 650b wheels

2011-05-13 Thread Skip
I have a riv budget front wheel. $75 including shipping. No tire On May 8, 4:35 pm, colinDL wrote: > long shot, I would guess, but looking for some used 650b wheels, > shimano 8/9/10, 135 spaced rear.  thanks for any help on this, trying > to get this dang bike built up without spending a fortune

[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

2011-05-13 Thread islaysteve
Well, different strokes, I guess. My Bleriot, on the whole, feels MUCH nicer than my former pure road bike with 23's at 100+ psi. This was one of my goals, and it's why I'm loving this bike so much. I decided to go with the max pressure initially because I was concerned about rolling resistance

[RBW] VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Minh
Does anyone have one of these with pictures? I'm considering it for a bike, but not sure how it attaches at the fork crown (will it work with sidepulls?) and the bike does not have fenders so i can't attach the rack to those. Any other comments overall about the rack would be appreciated. -- Yo

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

2011-05-13 Thread SteveF
It's a 52cm, but yeah--same sort of issue. I've had Tech Deluxes on there before so I know it'll work fine... On May 13, 9:13 am, Ginz wrote: > Steve, > > Is that a 48cm?  I had the same exact problem with my 48cm XO-2.  The > headtube was too short for a dirt drop and I couldn't get enough > he

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

2011-05-13 Thread SteveF
That's a Bertoud small saddlebag from Wallingford: http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/handlebar-bags/gb288-small-saddlebag On May 13, 2:40 pm, rb wrote: > Nice bike!  What bag is that on the handlebars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

2011-05-13 Thread williwoods
Cages: Nitto R and Electra/Nitto knockoff cage $50 for Nitto $15 for Electra Stem: Specialized/Nitto Dirt Drop $20 Bars: Sycip Singles Bar $25 Shifters: Shimano 8 speed and Paul mounts mounted upside down. $80 (recently switched to silver mounts) Brakes: Shimano XT High Profile and VO Hangers $30

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

2011-05-13 Thread williwoods
Shipping is not included for these items. btw. On May 13, 12:01 pm, williwoods wrote: > Cages: Nitto R and Electra/Nitto knockoff cage $50 for Nitto $15 for > Electra > Stem: Specialized/Nitto Dirt Drop $20 > Bars: Sycip Singles Bar $25 > Shifters: Shimano 8 speed and Paul mounts mounted upsi

Re: [RBW] VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2011-05-13 at 11:36 -0700, Minh wrote: > Does anyone have one of these with pictures? I'm considering it for a > bike, but not sure how it attaches at the fork crown (will it work > with sidepulls?) and the bike does not have fenders so i can't attach > the rack to those. > > Any other co

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Minh
Steve, Thanks, I've seen those and maybe i'm more of a visual person but i was hoping to find pictures or real world experience with them. Also it doesn't mention anywhere how it works with sidepulls (i've only see pictures with canti's where the fork crown bolt is already exposed). i would also

RE: [RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I don't have pictures, but I installed on one a 1970s Motobecane with Honjo fenders and DIDN'T anchor the rack to the fenders -- no problems. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Friday, May 13, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

2011-05-13 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Steve. I think you are in for a real treat when, down the line, you try out your first 38mm or so 650B tire. I feel so much difference between my old sets of Nifty Swiftys and the Soma B-lines, Hetres, and Lierres--even the Col de la Vies. On that note, I recommend the Grand Bois Lierres as a f

[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

2011-05-13 Thread SteveF
Honestly, any discussion of tire size/pressure is only half way there if it doesn't include rider weight and (to a lesser degree) road surface/conditions... On May 13, 3:37 pm, Lee Chae wrote: > Hi Steve. I think you are in for a real treat when, down the line, you > try out your first 38mm or so

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

2011-05-13 Thread RJM
I will take the wheels, bar, shifters and thumbies. On May 13, 2:01 pm, williwoods wrote: > Cages: Nitto R and Electra/Nitto knockoff cage $50 for Nitto $15 for > Electra > Stem: Specialized/Nitto Dirt Drop $20 > Bars: Sycip Singles Bar $25 > Shifters: Shimano 8 speed and Paul mounts mounted upsi

[RBW] Re: Fast 650B Tire Options

2011-05-13 Thread Patrick in VT
On May 13, 1:44 pm, islaysteve wrote: > Well, different strokes,  I guess.  My Bleriot, on the whole, feels > MUCH nicer than my former pure road bike with 23's at 100+ psi.  This > was one of my goals, and it's why I'm loving this bike so much.  I > decided to go with the max pressure initially b

[RBW] My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Roger
Is there such a thing as a Taiwan 64cm? I had thought that size was only made at Waterford. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Zack
I think that there are 64s in the new green batch, but I could have misunderstood. We were originally talking about 60cms because I was off on my PBH, so is possible, if not likely, that I have wires crossed. Sorry for any confusion! On May 13, 4:50 pm, Roger wrote: > Is there such a thing as a

[RBW] Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread andrew hill
Ok.. I'm sure some of you can relate. You think.. nice! A new Rivendell frame for ~ $1K. I can build a less-expensive bike than what I've already got, and it's not that bad... feels totally justifiable. And this one is a single speed - how much will it cost even with a couple of nice part

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

2011-05-13 Thread williwoods
You can have the wheels, all the other parts are sold that you were after. On May 13, 12:50 pm, RJM wrote: > I will take the wheels, bar, shifters and thumbies. > > On May 13, 2:01 pm, williwoods wrote: > > > > > Cages: Nitto R and Electra/Nitto knockoff cage $50 for Nitto $15 for > > Electra >

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

2011-05-13 Thread williwoods
Stem, Bars and shifters are sold. waiting to hear back about the wheels from RJM On May 13, 3:06 pm, williwoods wrote: > You can have the wheels, all the other parts are sold that you were > after. > > On May 13, 12:50 pm, RJM wrote: > > > > > I will take the wheels, bar, shifters and thumbies.

[RBW] Re: Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread Ron MH
Andrew, sounds like a good set up. I'd make one change, though. Instead of a free/free rear hub, I'd go for either free/fixed or fixed/ fixed. The reason is, you can always put a freewheel on a fixed hub but you can never put a fixed cog on a freewheel hub. You limit your options by going free/free

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread Roger
More curious than anything else. I'm not sure but I thInk only Waterfords have undertubes, and a 64cm monotube would have a quite long head tube for current Rivthink. I recently rode a 64cm Hillborne and it felt nice and big compared to my 65cm Mercian, which has a much shorter headtube and a

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Jeremy Till
Hi Minh- I installed one on an old Takara touring frame I built up as a fixed gear. The rack attaches to the fork crown via a thick metal (think it's steel) strap, which is bent 90 deg at one end and drilled regularly along it's length. The idea is you bolt the bent end to your fork crown at its

[RBW] Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...

2011-05-13 Thread S.Cutshall
Hopefully I am correct in assuming those sizes were produced in the Bleriot line? I have a 59 and it is too big... I have tried and tried to make it work for me, I cannot. A trade would be best but I doubt such circumstances of luck & timing exist... so if someone has one in either a 57 or 55 I'd

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread rob markwardt
Here's a bunch. I've got a new one in my garage but haven't attempted to mount it. http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?m=pool&w=879085@N24&q=porteur+rack On May 13, 11:36 am, Minh wrote: > Does anyone have one of these with pictures?  I'm considering it for a > bike, but not sure how it att

[RBW] Re: Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread charlie
I have my 60cm on order and have many of the parts I will use for it on a converted old Raleigh. I have a 16/19 freewheel and 36/39 chainrings along with Sugino crank arms, Nitto bar and stem with brake levers, B17, Old Campagnolo seat post, SKS fenders, Panaracer 35mm tires etc. I'll be getting so

[RBW] 57 Riv Custom in Chicago

2011-05-13 Thread Marty
Not mine,and no interest for me (too small) - just passing along. Listed yesterday. Great deal. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2377823398.html -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...

2011-05-13 Thread Rick
I am your man. We have the inverse (converse?) issue. I'll email you. On May 13, 8:52 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > Hopefully I am correct in assuming those sizes were produced in the > Bleriot line? > > I have a 59 and it is too big... I have tried and tried to make it > work for me, I cannot. > >

[RBW] Re: Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread rex
on the contrary, ive been riding my quickbeam with a fixed/free setup on the free/free suzue hub, and so far zero problems. totally doable. the secret is in having two excellent brakes. obviously(?) much safer with a lockring but if yer not skidding to a stop i doubt it matters. got my advice from

[RBW] Re: Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread mike
I've got one on order since January... 62 cm Interface: --- bars/stem TBD Depends on the fit. I have a couple of drops and one old MTB bar and assorted stems in the parts bin. One combo will work. I'm leaning toward some sort of drops. Nitto Humble Seatpost Saddle - got a couple of t

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 57 or 55cm Bleriot...

2011-05-13 Thread jandrews_nyc
Howdy, I have a excellent condition 55cm Bleriot that I have been building up and finally getting a chance to ride. It's been a super fun project but the bike is too small. I've made it work for me, but I know having a larger frame is necessary. I'm looking specifically for a 59cm Bleriot. Here

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread islaysteve
Zack, great write-up and congratulations on your new Sam! The colors you chose sound nice, will look forward to pix. When I was considering a Sam, I also wanted a cream head tube, no question. But I got a Bleriot instead, and so I got my cream head tube. Have fun anticipating, and of course r

[RBW] Re: Stem swap-my DD for your TD?

2011-05-13 Thread rb
Nice bike! What bag is that on the handlebars? -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr.

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Lee
On May 13, 11:36 am, Minh wrote: > Does anyone have one of these with pictures?  I'm considering it for a > bike, but not sure how it attaches at the fork crown (will it work > with sidepulls?) and the bike does not have fenders so i can't attach > the rack to those. > > Any other comments overall

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-13 Thread Tim McNamara
I'm not surprised about flex, looking at the photos on the VO site. The rack lacks good triangulation laterally- the legs should be attached to the outer rails rather than to the next inside rail. This has always bothered me about this design and is why I haven't bought one. With greater late

[RBW] Re: Simple dreaming

2011-05-13 Thread benzzoy
Not that I'm anti-Ti or anything, but after using a bunch of Ti- spindled square-tapered BB, including the White Industries version, I would recommend against them unless you're trying to break some sort of weight record (and clearly with Phil Wood hubs, you're not). Ti- spindled square-tapered BB

[RBW] Re: My Riv Experience

2011-05-13 Thread manueljohnacosta
Congrats on the new bike! Riv HQ always has that impression on people. You have to be a special kind of person to work at Rivendell. Something in the water... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Friday the 13th

2011-05-13 Thread manueljohnacosta
With the dread of losing my job hanging over my head and my lost wallet somewhere in Milpitas I find it amazing that I can brighten up my mood with just a simple bike ride home. Pictures proved that I like taking pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626591058217/ -Manny "