[RBW] Re: slipping Silver shifter

2011-09-09 Thread grant
In the dark agest, sometimes on bikes with DT shifter bosses, the brass from brazing gets sucked up into the hole for the boss, making it impossible to tighten ANY wing-bolt. In the olde dayes, you'd just cut off some of the wing bolt, so it wouldn't bottom out. There's nothing peculiar about the S

[RBW] a Silver shifter question

2011-09-09 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Hi, all. If I start with a full set of Shimano bar-ends shifters (SL-BS64 "Ultegra" 8-speeds, if it matters), use what's needed to mount the shifters themselves on Paul Thumbies and put them in service, I'm left with *some* Shimano bar-end-mount-oriented stuff. Is that left-over Shimano stuf

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread reynoldslugs
I have a number of other Rivendell models - - Atlantis, Rambouillet, Road Custom, Quickbeam, Legolas. The Roadeo is my favorite road bike. For anything less than trail riding, it is a perfect bike. Pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157625765337223/ I will check the

RE: [RBW] Re: New Rivendell Tee Shirts?

2011-09-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
That is just about perfect. Captures the Riv essence. Well done. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jinxed Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 2:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW

RE: [RBW] New Rivendell Tee Shirts?

2011-09-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Favorite car model name: Dodge Ram From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 2:00 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] New Rivendell Tee Shirts?

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread Joe Bernard
You have *six *Rivendells?! Joe "!" Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- 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/-/vKMbG0Tz0QkJ. To post to this group, se

RE: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Guilty as charged (sort of). But my therapist says I'm making progress. I have 3 fully rideable Rivs: a Quickbeam commuter, an Atlantis tourer, and a Hilsen fo-fast (as a slow guy can go). I have a Bombadil near the end of a long rebuild into a Rohloff/SON beast, but my imperfect mechanical sk

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread reynoldslugs
well, I think so. If you count Herons, I might have one or two more. Each is built up, happy, rides well, and has its own personality. The prettiest are the custom (below) and the Roadeo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157625808579123/ RL -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread Eric Norris
Nice! I'll be reconfiguring my Riv Road this weekend to be much like yours, changing out the Ergo levers with standard brake levers and downtube friction shifting. I had great luck with this setup on PBP, so I'm giving it a try on my Riv. The biggest plus was better performance in terms of hand

[RBW] Re: Coupled Ram on DC Craigslist

2011-09-09 Thread johnb
As the previous owner of the bike, it is a custom blue/white highlights paint job over the original camper green due to the S&S couplers. Seller is a nice guy. He bought the bike back in late June. On Sep 8, 8:43 pm, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > It's a great bike and a very attractive price. Looks li

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread Mojo
RL, Can you describe how it rides different than the Legolas? These bikes have virtually the same tubes but different geometry, I think mainly the BB drop/height. And the Legolas has a bit more trail. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Not a Riv, but since Riv is one of the few brave companies providing TALL bikes, I thought this may be of interest to someone here: http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-you-really-really-tall.html Besides, it's lugged. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Need Help Finding a "Bicycling" to Buy

2011-09-09 Thread Philip Williamson
I thought the term "iconoclast" should have been sufficient. Philip On Sep 8, 9:37 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > You probably walked right past it. Bicycling has drastically changed it's > title font recently. > > Did you know Grant is an "iconoclastic legend"? I'll bet that made his teeth > hurt.

Re: [RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Not a Riv, but since Riv is one of the few brave companies providing TALL > bikes, I thought this may be of interest to someone here: > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-you-really-really-tall.html > > Wow. That'

[RBW] Re: a Silver shifter question

2011-09-09 Thread William
the one and only piece you will be missing is the flat steel washer part with the large square hole in it. That piece comes with the barcon adapters that Riv sells. The equivalent piece that comes with the Silver downtube shifters has the large square hole, but it isn't flat and round. It has

Re: [RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread William
I wonder if a dexterous small guy could actually climb INTO the main triangle, ducking under the top tube, reach way over his head to the bars and ride it. That would be EPIC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

[RBW] Re: a Silver shifter question

2011-09-09 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Ah-ha! I understand completely. That makes perfect sense. Thanks so much! 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/

Re: [RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread tarik saleh
On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Not a Riv, but since Riv is one of the few brave companies providing TALL > bikes, I thought this may be of interest to someone here: > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-you-really-really-tall.html > > Besides, it

[RBW] WTB: Highrider front rack.

2011-09-09 Thread willbur
Hi, I'm looking for a Nitto "highrider" front rack; gearing up for a dirt tour! Anyone out there who's willing to sell theirs? Please reply off-list: willburcito@gmail. Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

[RBW] 57 Bleriot on ebay

2011-09-09 Thread jeffrey kane
not mine but I remember someone here pining after one ... can't seem to access the old post, however: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200650842851?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1127 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Exustar Touring Shoes

2011-09-09 Thread Bill Lucas
Robert, I have been using these for about 1.5 years. They have been working well for me. I started to use them after all my old cleated shoes wore out. The soles are thick. If you use toe clips, then you will have to change to deep clips. Otherwise, the your toes are pinched. This was true fo

[RBW] FS: Tires

2011-09-09 Thread ELM
Greetings friends, I have a few sets of tires that I’m not going to use and would like to ship out. Pacenti Pari-Moto 650b x 38 Have about 25 - 30 miles on them and are as new. $100 shipped. Pacenti Quasi-Moto 650b x pretty big These too have about 30 miles and they were all in winter snow. Bas

[RBW] Re: slipping Silver shifter

2011-09-09 Thread mho
Thanks to all for the tips. I will make an attempt this weekend. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Part-Time Bike Packer Needed

2011-09-09 Thread John Bennett
Dear Forum Friends, Our bike packer, Mile, has headed back to school full-time, leaving an opening in our line-up. Vince has been filling in, but he has limited availability, since he's a student, too. We posted the job at the local community college, but haven't found the right applicant yet. I

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell Tee Shirts?

2011-09-09 Thread Jack Warman
>> Most shops, even with those fancy fit-kits, will put you in a t-shirt that is *way* too small. Indeed. I shoved a book under my armpits and sent them my measurements. The size they gave me was bigger than anything I'd worn before. I was skeptical but I trusted the advice of everyone on this

[RBW] Re: FS: Touring items- Like-new Ortlieb Bike Packer + Panniers & Used Nitto Big Back Rack

2011-09-09 Thread Ginz
Mike, I apologize if I already asked, but is that big back rack the small size or the large size? Thanks, Eric -- 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 unsub

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Questions

2011-09-09 Thread rperks
The IIRC the Legolas also has a 73deg seat tube as opposed tto the roadeo 72deg, and you are correct on the trail with a mm or 3 less rake on the fork. I thought long and hard on this as the last of the Legolas were still availible in my size when I ordered my Roadeo. The Lower BB, seat tube angl

[RBW] Re: 57 Bleriot on ebay

2011-09-09 Thread boomer
It was rcnute. Are you there? On Sep 9, 7:48 am, jeffrey kane wrote: > not mine but I remember someone here pining after one ... can't seem > to access the old post, however: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/200650842851?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid... -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: 57 Bleriot on ebay

2011-09-09 Thread boomer
Sent an email to rcnute. On Sep 9, 12:36 pm, boomer wrote: > It was rcnute. > > Are you there? > > On Sep 9, 7:48 am, jeffrey kane wrote: > > > > > > > > > not mine but I remember someone here pining after one ... can't seem > > to access the old post, however: > > >http://www.ebay.com/itm/20065

Re: [RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread nawrock
Now there would be a good use for a TRIPLE top tube, use it like a ladder! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: "William" To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 11:59:09 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] If a 72

Re: [RBW] If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread Shaun Meehan
That thing's got Bob Martin's name all over it Jim! Have you told him about it? Shaun Meehan On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 2:50 PM, wrote: > Now there would be a good use for a TRIPLE top tube, use it like a ladder! > > > > Dave Nawrocki > > Fort Collins, CO > > -- > > *F

[RBW] Re: If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread Marty
FYI - One more Flickr group for Tall Riders here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/tallriders/ Maybe there should be a special-special group for those 1meter+ PBH types. (you know who you are) At only 92cm, I'm starting to feel rather short. Marty -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: 57 Bleriot on ebay

2011-09-09 Thread rcnute
Shh! Keep on the QT! :) Ryan On Sep 9, 12:38 pm, boomer wrote: > Sent an email to rcnute. > > On Sep 9, 12:36 pm, boomer wrote: > > > It was rcnute. > > > Are you there? > > > On Sep 9, 7:48 am, jeffrey kane wrote: > > > > not mine but I remember someone here pining after one ... can't seem

Re: [RBW] Nice rides around Boonville, CA?

2011-09-09 Thread erik jensen
35mm is fine. bigger is nice, there are some long descents where the extra traction would be enjoyable, but i road it loaded on 40mm schwalbes On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Fish Rock is definitely on my "to do" list for rides in that area. A very > challenging ride would

[RBW] plethoric touring photos

2011-09-09 Thread erik jensen
hey bobs and rbdub'rs, last month i did a ride north to south, following bil paul's 1991 route guide "the pacific crest trail." beautiful roads and trails: rode my atlantis (like always). i'm getting photos up onto my blog, at bikenoir.blogspot.com, and figured it might be of interest to some of

Re: [RBW] plethoric touring photos

2011-09-09 Thread Ray Shine
Beautiful! Great year to make the trip, too. From: erik jensen To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, September 9, 2011 4:21:29 PM Subject: [RBW] plethoric touring photos hey bobs and rbdub'rs, last month i did a ride north to south, following bi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Touring items- Like-new Ortlieb Bike Packer + Panniers & Used Nitto Big Back Rack

2011-09-09 Thread David Soderberg
Interested in buying the panniers. are they still available? david On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Ginz wrote: > Mike, > > I apologize if I already asked, but is that big back rack the small > size or the large size? > > Thanks, > Eric > > -- > You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Exustar Touring Shoes

2011-09-09 Thread dan gee
I have been using mine for about two years now (with SPD cleats). They've held up really well - the only damage is that the leather has gotten chewed up on the toes from fixing flats on the road. Otherwise, they're still stiff and comfortable. -Dan On Sep 8, 9:05 pm, robert peterson wrote: > Anyo

[RBW] Re: If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-09 Thread benzzoy
On Sep 9, 10:59 am, William wrote: > I wonder if a dexterous small guy could actually climb INTO the main > triangle, ducking under the top tube, reach way over his head to the bars > and ride it.  That would be EPIC But would that be too much of an extrapolation to Grant's "Higher handlebar is b

[RBW] Riding on the hoods: New Fork needed?

2011-09-09 Thread mizrachi
The most comfortable position on my 60cm LHT is behind the hoods by a few inches. Riding on the hoods themselves, as I do on my road bike, i feel a bit stretched out. As the steering tube has been cut and I can't raise my bars any more than they already are (with the two or three spacers in there

[RBW] Re: Riding on the hoods: New Fork needed?

2011-09-09 Thread charlie
Is the 60cm too big then? If you hover on the edge a smaller frame might be better or a new fork with a taller steer tube. All the larger size LHT's have the same length steer tube 56,58,60,62 no difference. Sell or trade your 60cm for a used or new frame that is your correct size with an uncut ste

[RBW] Re: Riding on the hoods: New Fork needed?

2011-09-09 Thread mizrachi
The 60cm LHT feels great aside from feeling a bit stretched out on the hoods. I'm 6.05' with a pbh of 88.9 so I think I could fit either a 58 or a 60 but given the type of riding I do and the Riv sizing philosophy privileging the larger frame, I went with the 60cm. And again, the bike is really c