[RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
There's an orange 62 that's been haunting Craigslist and EBay for quite a while. Search "Rivendell jaxed". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Michael Hechmer
Brother Beaker, that's heart braking. Truly. Have you decided to let your son live? I would love to be able to help you but I am certainly not willing to part with my Ram. Do check with both you auto and homeowners insurance, unless you have very large deductibles. Let us know how this wor

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Michael Hechmer
I think it depends on whether it's important to you to live in a world where workers are paid a living wage, work in a safe environment, have access to health care and can look forward to a secure life after their working years are over. Sometimes the "bargains" we get are with the devil. mic

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for summer-weight wool?

2011-07-26 Thread hobie
Brian. NYC just had a big heatwave pass through last week. I was riding the Riv wool t-shirt w. the back pocket in the web specials section of their site. The tee is is very well made. I found it to be a bit heavy for the high temps and humidity in this area. The Smartwool microweight t shirts

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Pondero
Not to be contrary, but I think it SHOULD cost what someone is willing to pay. In other words, both parties should be satisfied with the exchange. That's the beauty of the whole mutually beneficial economy thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread newenglandbike
Well said Michael. -Matt On Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:59:04 AM UTC-4, MichaelH wrote: > > I think it depends on whether it's important to you to live in a world > where workers are paid a living wage, work in a safe environment, have > access to health care and can look forward to a secure life

[RBW] Cracked B.17 Tension Bolt-- What to do?

2011-07-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I replaced one. it *was* a bit tricky. I even had to saw the old one into two pieces "in situ" in order to be able to remove it. A Dremel would've made it easier to do that. But I'm not terribly "handy". So if I could do it, most people probably can too. In my case, there were at least 270+ rea

[RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread rperks
While very nice the new crop, GB and Craft, of brazed stems from nitto make the lugged stems look like a deal at $165. Lucky for me these are shorter than I need, 25.4 clamp size is not often in my stable, and temptation is not a burden. Rob On Jul 25, 5:32 pm, William wrote: > Really tempti

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for summer-weight wool?

2011-07-26 Thread malarz
Well yeah, at a $175 it'd better be good!!! How about something at a price point for the other 95% of us? ken On Jul 25, 7:28 pm, bilb wrote: > rapha lightweight jersey is totally awesome. > > > > > > > > Esteban wrote: > > Woolistic lightweight ss jersey works well.  Smartwool and Icebreaker

Re: [RBW] Cracked B.17 Tension Bolt-- What to do?

2011-07-26 Thread Ken Freeman
I don't know the construction exactly, but you could just take the saddle to your local hardware store and see if they can help you fit a replacement bolt. I'd suggest a stainless steel Allen head bolt. If this approach is reasonable, I'd expect to pay about $3.00 max for the bolt, associated washe

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Leslie
A) It's been awhile since I've been by there, but last I was, Mountain Sports Ltd in Bristol, VA, had a couple of Rambouillet frames left. (276) 466-8988http://www.mountainsportsltd.com/biking.php B) I know it's not the same, but, if I didn't have my Rambouillet, I'd order a Roadeo. -

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
The rims are two large in diameter. It is nearly impossible to get the tires on the CR18's even in the shop with heavy irons and impossible on the road with plastic tire irons. On the ZAC's it is hard to get the tires on but it is not terrible. The bead won't seat in the rim though. There

RE: [RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
The twing hollow isn't bad looking. I am leaning towards the VO rims since this is a touring a trail bike. I may then get the Twin Hollows to build up a backup set of rims. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:02:33

RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Larry Powers
I would look at the Homer Hilson if you are looking for a good all around bike. I love my Rambouillet but if I missed out on the, I would be looking at the Hilson for a randoneuriung/club ride/light touring bike. My one complaint about the Rambouillet is that It won't take 32mm tires (with fe

Re: RE: [RBW] Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
Yep, that orange ram has been around for at least 6 months. Is a beauty too. Sorry about your loss. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for summer-weight wool?

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
Wool is expensive, the rapha jersey is only a bit more than the ibex ones. It's worth the premium though. (Living in Vermont, I have the benefit of going to the ibex tent sale, where I can pick up the year's wool on the cheap). The 17.5 micron ibex shirts are my favorite for super hot weather

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
It should cost a price which allows the businesses that create the parts to sustain themselves. I think that Rivendells are probably priced too low. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
I had this same quandary in May. I went to Riv, which was awesome and fun and totally worth it, and rode them both. They are both fantastic bikes. I ended up going with the Hillborne just because it felt more like bikes that I am used to riding (only way, way better). For the record, I am

[RBW] Re: Favorite Tools

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
The bondhus screw driver handle allen wrenches are my favorite too Eric, have made adding and removing water bottle cages and racks much easier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https

[RBW] Re: Cracked B.17 Tension Bolt-- What to do?

2011-07-26 Thread Peter Pesce
In the absolute worst case, you can always send it back to Brooks and have them repair it. It won't be free, but you won't have lost your well-broken-in saddle either. I'm sure even if you tried a DIY and botched it (not a major botch, but a minor one) Brooks would bail you out in the end. They

Re: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I think they all ought to be free for me and much more expensive for anyone else, at least until after I have made my choice. How the hell can you answer this question except in very general terms, to wit that it ought to reflect, seriatim, the cost of the materials, the labor of the skilled artis

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Bill Carter
It does seem impossible to disassociate what any product "should cost" - whether bicycles, widgets or cans of tomato soup - from what the consumer is able and willing to pay. Without the demand side of the equation, there would be no supply, at least not for long, and the given product would disap

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Tools

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If anyone is interested in the grandaddy multi-tool, the Cool Tool, complete with headset, bb (old cup 'n' cone type) and crank bolt socket in the cutest little leather pouch (home made), I have one I'll sell for a reasonable price -- and don't ask me to define reasonable here; we shall have to wor

Re: [RBW] 3 days in and around the Mt Hood NF

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Beautiful; thanks for the photos. It might just inspire me to do a bit of camping myself in northern NM; tho' I shall have to choose between the newly skinny-shod Fargo and the Herse; probably the former. On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 7:16 PM, Mike wrote: > Got in a few hours ago from 3 days of solo bi

Re: [RBW] Cracked B.17 Tension Bolt-- What to do?

2011-07-26 Thread Tim McNamara
No and no. On Jul 25, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Mike On A Bike wrote: > I'm wondering if I might have contributed to this failure by a) > grabbing it under the nose to walk it up stairs (to avoid ruining > dynohub cable) and b) tightening the tension bolt a half turn about 3 > months ago because it felt

Re: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Tim McNamara
There is no way to determine "how much a bike should cost." On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:35 AM, JL wrote: > What is a fair price for a bike? Not how much is a person willing to > pay. Not how much can a bike be sold for. How much SHOULD a bike (or > different types of bikes) cost? There is a wide

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Zack
Often there are costs that are "externalized" - i.e. not included in the sale price. This is the case with the cheapie bikes that are mass produced for department stores by people working in miserable conditions, for ridiculously low wages, in factories that pollute the world. All of that has

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Oh, to be able to go to Riv! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5usqFVsod_kJ. To post to this group, send em

RE: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
"Plonk." Don't think I've seen that word since I finished the last Rumpole book. It's a good one. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:56 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@g

[RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread benzzoy
Although nice, the 25.4 clamp size precludes use with my favorite handlebar - Soba/Noodle. Actually, I'm not entirely sure why there is a need for decaleurs. An ideal design for me would be something like the Acorn Boxy Rando bag with its velcro straps, coupled to a rack that is sized for the mor

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for summer-weight wool?

2011-07-26 Thread Peter Pesce
It's pretty common to find Ibex, Icebreaker and Smartwool stuff on sale with a bit of patience. Probably easier in August! Ibex quality is great, but their sizing and cut is often a bit odd, so it's important to try before you buy if possible. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Brett Lindenbach
i believe that it was finally sold after the owner parted it out... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120746107328 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.goog

[RBW] Re: Favorite Tools

2011-07-26 Thread benzzoy
On Jul 25, 5:35 pm, Brewster Fong wrote: > As for tools, if you have Campy or Shimano hubs or any other with ball > bearing and cup & cone,  then you must get Campy cone wrenches: > > http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I4Snyzw2IMM/TQzmirh_XRI/FqY/rzL26lZ... Unfortunately, the last two generation o

[RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread Brett Lindenbach
most dex are a form of quick-release, you just pick up your bag and walk away. no need to unstrap it, but at a considerable cost. btw, i recently purchased a vo headset-mounted dec and didn't like it. i would be willing to trade or sell it to anyone interested. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread dan gee
> I think that Rivendells are probably priced too low. Considering that you can get a full custom US-made bike made for a few hundred less than any of the non-Taiwainese stock bikes, I'm going to respectfully disagree here. Obviously people are willing to pay that much, but those prices put Rivs o

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Jeff H
I am also in the process of making the same decison: Hunq or Hilborne.. my PBH is around 85... budget is $3500... use is off and on road... I was there yesterday, Mon. July 25, prepared to make a decision leaning a bit more to the Hillborne when I was made aware of a couple changes on the Hillbor

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Brother Beaker
Thanks for the referral, but he apparently parted the bike out when he couldn't get his price for the full build. On Jul 26, 1:40 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > There's an orange 62 that's been haunting Craigslist and EBay for quite a > while. Search "Rivendell jaxed". -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 62cm Rambouillet

2011-07-26 Thread Brother Beaker
I do have coverage, less a $250 deductible. The best news is that it covers replacement value. (Frankly, that's the only way I can afford to be looking.) If I can't find a Ram, I will have to decide what bike is the closest in ride and then convince the insurance company that the new bike is an

Re: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Also called "vin *tres* ordinaire. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: > "Plonk."  Don't think I've seen that word since I finished the last Rumpole > book.  It's a good one. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

RE: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Or (in my case) "swill." Has the same salutary effect on my thought processes, though, no matter what you call it. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11:47 AM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 7/26/11 6:41 AM, dan gee at dmg...@gmail.com wrote: >> I think that Rivendells are probably priced too low. > > Considering that you can get a full custom US-made bike made for a few > hundred less than any of the non-Taiwainese stock bikes, I'm going to > respectfully disagree here. Obviously

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Leslie
I don't think the sidepull/cantilever difference is so much in performance, but in clearance: If you have a really fat knobby tire, you might have to deflate it to get it out of a sidepull, even one with a quick-release to widen the mouth; whereas a cantilever or a v-brake is going to open up

[RBW] Re: 650b Rim Woes

2011-07-26 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I feel your pain, Larry... I had fit problems with my ZAC 19s, and struggled to find reasonably-priced, good 650B wheels... it was a big hassle (going back 2-3 years) and I finally gave up. And I'm still not entirely convinced I'd build any wheels other than 26 or 700c, based on my experience. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Bruce Baker
I don't think any of you should over analyze this buy one of each!! If any of you are interested in the old green Sam Hillborne Mountain sports in Bristol, TN has some frames. I bought a 56 cm from them about 6 months ago. They bought alot of frames when they first came out. On Tue, Jul 26, 201

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Bill Carter
On Jul 26, 12:39 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 7/26/11 6:41 AM, dan gee at dmg...@gmail.com wrote: > IPerhaps there can be no modern equivilent of the Heron because it is a flawed concept (wait a second - I do really like the bikes - I'm trying to make a larger point here...). From a buyer's persp

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Bruce Baker
Hey everybody Mountainsports is in VA not TN. Mountain Sports is located at 1021 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201. Get Directions Phone *276.466.8988* Store Hours Monday - Friday: 10 am - 7

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2011-07-26 at 08:16 -0700, benzzoy wrote: > Although nice, the 25.4 clamp size precludes use with my favorite > handlebar - Soba/Noodle. > > Actually, I'm not entirely sure why there is a need for decaleurs. An > ideal design for me would be something like the Acorn Boxy Rando bag > with

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Bruce Baker wrote: > Hey everybody Mountainsports is in VA not TN. > Mountain Sports is located at 1021 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201. > Get Directions > Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA are the same city. MSL is on the VA side of state street, true - but

Re: [RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Tim McNamara
There have been some of those- the joint venture with Soma and the joint venture with QBP (albeit that was 650B which might have limited the market). But the problem is labor cost. Having built one frame under the guidance of a friend who has a frame building business, the labor involved is co

Re: [RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread James Black
On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 08:16, benzzoy wrote: > Actually, I'm not entirely sure why there is a need for decaleurs.  An > ideal design for me would be something like the Acorn Boxy Rando bag > with its velcro straps, coupled to a rack that is sized for the more- > wide-than-long dimensions of such

Re: [RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 7/26/11 10:20 AM, Bill Carter at bcarter...@charter.net wrote: > What am I missing here? Doesn't the original concept of the Heron > still live on in bikes like the Bleriot, the Sam and the new SOMA San > Marcos? They all sell (or sold) at close to the same price point as > the Heron frames d

[RBW] Packing for a non-cooking 7-day tour

2011-07-26 Thread Esteban
Here's what I brought on the Protovelo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/5978258089/in/set-72157627241318088/ And what I'd change for next time: http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/7-day-tour-what-i-brought/ There's really not much difference here than with an S24O. 35-40-lbs is

[RBW] Re: 3 days in and around the Mt Hood NF

2011-07-26 Thread velomann
Nice pictures and inspiring trip report - I'm getting ready to do a 2- night trip sometime mid-August and may cover similar ground, or a Vernonia/Astoria/head south along the coast/Little Nestucca kind of loop. Did you consider coming back through Hood River and the old Columbia Highway? Also, is y

[RBW] FS: Yellow Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle

2011-07-26 Thread Johnny Alien
This came on my Bridgestone MB-1 and I am going to put a Brooks on it. A few people here expressed that they liked it so I figured I would post it here for sale. It is the Max Flite Gel saddle in yellow. New I think these sold for around $160. This one is in good shape. It has a few darker ma

[RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Peter Pesce
It should cost as much as the market will bear. Bike building is a for-profit enterprise, not a charity, and there is no morally-correct value to a bike. That being said, I do agree that there is a place for value judgments in HOW a company makes the bike and sells it, that involves labor practic

[RBW] SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread Minh
So i've been noodling a SimpleOne/Quickbeam for a few months now, i still might end up with either, thought a QB in my size never seems to come up anymore. But while i'm noodling that i really have to research my alternatives, i'm not up to speed on what's the best options for a single-speed frame

Re: [RBW] SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread nawrock
Get the SO, you will not regret it!  It is awesome! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "Minh" To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 2:01:24 PM Subject: [RBW] SO/Quickbeam options So i've been noodling a SimpleOne

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Thanks for all the responses, everybody, it's been very helpful. I've avoided the topic, but many of you realize I'm minutes away from RBW, and are promoting test rides, which may seem obvious. I won't bore you with the details, but my situation makes that difficult (Google Aspergers if you're

Re: [RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread David Faller
Agreed. What the market will bear. When you come right down to it, the topic applies to anything that is for sale and is ridiculous to call it a RBW list topic just because it speculates on the value of bikes. How is the original post not "off topic" when it really has nothing specifically t

Re: [RBW] How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Ken Freeman
Synonymous with "scrumfy?" On Tuesday, July 26, 2011, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Also called "vin *tres* ordinaire. > > On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J > wrote: >> "Plonk." Don't think I've seen that word since I finished the last Rumpole book. It's a good one. >> > > -- >

[RBW] Re: SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread Jim M.
On Jul 26, 1:01 pm, Minh wrote: >But while i'm noodling that i really have to > research my alternatives, i'm not up to speed on what's the best > options for a single-speed frame at the moment.   The best option for a single speed is a SimpleOne (or Quickbeam if you can find one). Nothing else c

Re: [RBW] Re: Headset Issue

2011-07-26 Thread erik jensen
depends where you live. On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Most shop kids have never seen a threaded headset. > > -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this gro

[RBW] Rivendell official bicycle carrying machine

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5633778760726969778 602cc of massive torque to move its Hummer-like 755 kg. Makes a chuffing noise like a Model T. Can carry 4 bikes upright if alternated fr/r. Next on my "project" list: an early model DS. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM

Re: [RBW] Rivendell official bicycle carrying machine

2011-07-26 Thread Lyle Bogart
THAT is a thing of beauty! On 26 July 2011 18:01, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5633778760726969778 > > 602cc of massive torque to move its Hummer-like 755 kg. Makes a > chuffing noise like a Model T. Can carry 4 bikes upright if alternated > fr/r

Re: [RBW] Rivendell official bicycle carrying machine

2011-07-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Wait 'til I get some big, smiley face decals for it. Oh, and a Rivendell bumper sticker. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM, Lyle Bogart wrote: > THAT is a thing of beauty! > > On 26 July 2011 18:01, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >> >> >> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5633778760726

Re: [RBW] Rivendell official bicycle carrying machine

2011-07-26 Thread islaysteve
That's awesome, Patrick. I'd love to have one. What year is it? That's quite a modern-looking window behind the cab. You can keep the smiley faces; Riv sticker's OK. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussi

Re: [RBW] Re: How much should a bike cost?

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
I've been on the BOB List off and on for 11 years. This is the very tired "are Rivendell's over priced" topic debated there many times, disguised as a generic "what bikes cost" thread that doesn't even belong here. I recently picked up an old Cannondale MTB for $50 that needed wheels and leve

[RBW] Re: FS: Yellow Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle

2011-07-26 Thread Johnny Alien
If anyone wants this feel free to shoot an offer. I have no need for it at all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cMbpDn0UTAwJ. To p

[RBW] Re: FS: Yellow Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle

2011-07-26 Thread Bill M.
I'm familiar with the newer versions of these, but this one is different. Do you have a photo that shows the top of the saddle? What I would like to see is the shape of the cutout. Thanks, Bill Mennuti On Jul 26, 4:40 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > If anyone wants this feel free to shoot an offer.

Re: [RBW] SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread Eric Daume
The Surly Crosscheck is a better fit than the Steamroller: - canti brakes - bigger tire clearance (as much or more than a QB) - angled dropouts so you can adjust the gearing without screwing up the brake adjustment It's possible I'm biased, since I'm a CC owner :) Another option to check out is

[RBW] Re: FS: Yellow Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle

2011-07-26 Thread Johnny Alien
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/f58f514d.jpg?t=1311727415 http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/99350493.jpg?t=1311727430 These look a little darker than it is as it is dark and I am using inside light. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread cm
I dont think there is anything that compares to the SO without going custom (and the price difference would be substantial). I agonized over this for a few months before deciding on the custom. I have never had a custom bike and the SO was still on the horizon at the time. If i had know it would

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Norman
I'm 5'8" and have a PBH of 80. I have and love my 52 Sam (Waterford.) There's plenty of standover room and allows for higher bars (I have drops on it.) If I had unlimited cash (and storage), I'd think about getting a Hunq. or Bombadil, and probably an Atlantis. But for one bike, I'm glad I made

[RBW] Re: SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread EricP
SimpleOne is canti/V brake. Otherwise, also agree with Cross Check (again, biased as I have one). Takes bigger tires than the SimpleOne, easily 40 w/fenders. 45 or more? without. Personally also like the higher bottom bracket and slightly shorter stays. Oh, yeah, and you can do this radical t

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Nah, my mountain biking would be reserved for gentle trails. I have an old Cannondale if I ever want to fall over on singletrack at China Camp again. And long distance is happily reserved for a big ole recumbent trike seat. It looks like I'll still be resorting to picking a color..assuming I eve

[RBW] Re: SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread RoadieRyan
Well I would think the SO offers a great choice but since others have thrown out Surly, and Salsa I will mention that the Handsome Devil from Handsome cycles much like the CC and Salsa has drop outs to accommodate the single speed option. I have only run my HD geared but it has been a great bike f

[RBW] Re: FS: Yellow Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle

2011-07-26 Thread Johnny Alien
Gone. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/g0CJvr3YrmQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread R Gonet
I have decided to sell my 61 cm. orange QB. I need to itemize the accessories and decide on the price, but if you're at all interested, contact me off-list at richard.go...@earthlink.net. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To p

[RBW] Re: SO/Quickbeam options

2011-07-26 Thread charlie
Here is mine all Riv'ed out... well mostly, I prefer the Rando bars. I waited years to purchase a QB now SimpleOne and I am very happy I made the decision for the SO. The SO actually has a little thicker tubing which is good for me in that I am a careful but heavier rider. The bike is still quite l

[RBW] Re: 3 days in and around the Mt Hood NF

2011-07-26 Thread Mike
Hey Mike, It would have been nice to come back through Hood River but I wouldn't want to ride on Hwy 30 which you have to do for quite a few miles between Hood River and the Old Columbia Highway. It would be great if it someday went all the way through. I was using 700x35 tires. The gravel descent

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread charlie
Ya know its odd how some of us prefer cantis and others side/center pulls..I really like the ease of set up and brake pad switching of the side/centerpull brakes over cantis. I've owned/own both and don't see a difference in performance for the way I ride. Cantis seem fine for a bike make for r

Re: [RBW] Rivendell official bicycle carrying machine

2011-07-26 Thread Rene Sterental
You're a funny guy! Sent from my iPad On Jul 26, 2011, at 3:51 PM, islaysteve wrote: That's awesome, Patrick. I'd love to have one. What year is it? That's quite a modern-looking window behind the cab. You can keep the smiley faces; Riv sticker's OK. -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
My preference for cantis is purely from familiarity; I can set them up in my sleep. I've also developed a bit of nostalgia for the "CNC era" selection shown in the BikePro Buyer's Guide..the stuff that was flushed by the arrival of XTR V-brakes. Incidentally, in spite of the fact that V-brakes

[RBW] Re: Have you seen the Grand Bois stem/decaleur

2011-07-26 Thread William
Who sells the Nitto lugged stem for $165? Riv asks $215 and in my experience they are not marking things up all that much. 25.4mm is a shortcoming for me as well, but it's a great looking stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Porsche green, eh? That's funny, I just emailed Grant a couple days ago that the color reminded me of Pescarolo, a team that runs a car in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After reading your post, I Googled "Porsche green", and came up with a vast "green Porsches" collection. Yep, it looks like a mid-'6