Re: [RBW] Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

I asked the the question a long time ago at RBW and the answer was negative. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 23, 2011, at 2:52 AM, archangel wrote: > I have a fairly new AHH and occasionally find myself combining riding > with light rail for my commute to work. My concern is that on the > tr

[RBW] S24O Packing & securing load

I'm looking for how-to tips, tricks, guide, (good pictures would be very helpful) for packing and securing a S24O load on my Riv. I've tried to make out details from the tiny pictures on Riv's site but they simply aren't close-up enough. I have an Atlantis, front Wald basket, rear IRC rack, a

[RBW] S24O Packing & securing load

I am packing for an s24o this weekend for he first time and what worked for me is to still attach the bag normally but not run the closing straps through both sides of the buckle. Basically, just enough to close them and have the metal bit go into the hole. Then have the tent strapped behind th

[RBW] S24O Packing & securing load

Oh and I am using lots of bungee cords to make sure it s tight. Stephen -- 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/-/N2Le9eYjlZoJ. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on Grey's Anatomy

So did anyone catch it? I only made it 15 minutes into the show...had to turn it off. -- 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/-/M4UmrojY43cJ.

[RBW] Re: Year of Rol-y Pol-y introduction

Boy I could've sworn they came stock on my Heron Road that I bought in 1999. It was late '99, though so maybe they were available by then. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit ht

Re: [RBW] Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

The wheel will tend to stretch into an ellipse after several months of doing this. Seriously, I hang my bikes in my garage from hooks by their front wheels and have done for ~9 years and none are out of round yet. Don't worry Patrick "this brings to mind Salvador Dali-esque images of taffy-like w

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing & securing load

Robert, Maybe you're overthinking this, but bungees are fine for securing to the rack. It sounds like the problem you have is that you cannot put something on top of the rear rack and attach the saddle sack. Depending on the sleeping pad (or is it the tent) you can mount that on the under-side o

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing & securing load

That's the beauty of an S24O. If you try a load configuration and it is less than perfect, then you know for next time to try something different. Bring a few extra bungees, or Rivendell irish straps or REI webbing with fastek buckles or a ball of twine and a pocketknife. If anything gets loo

[RBW] wtt: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen for 56cm Atlantis

Looking to try out a 56cm Atlantis...anyone looking to try out a 59cm A. Homer Hilsen...let's talk! -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing & securing load

One thing that has worked for me is to pack my tent poles separately from the rest of the tent. The tent can go in a pannier or saddle bag and the poles get lashed to whatever. Jay On Sep 23, 2:16 pm, "opa...@gmail.com" wrote: > I'm looking for how-to tips, tricks, guide, (good pictures would be

[RBW] Fitting on the Sam Hillborne

Need someone who owns a HIllborne who can tell me what the real standover is on the 56cm. Called Riv and was told that it would be a bit too big for someone with a 84cm pbh but have heard from other people that it should be fine with just a few cm clearance. I ride a 58cm raleigh international righ

[RBW] Re: Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

This question is always interesting to me- I've wondered it myself. So the question is, is compression on the rim better than tension (hook) when not rolling? If you think a bike standing in the corner, the wheels are bearing approximately half the bike's weight, in compression. On a hook, it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

on 9/23/11 9:29 AM, TSW at tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: > This question is always interesting to me- I've wondered it myself. > > So the question is, is compression on the rim better than tension > (hook) when not rolling? If you think a bike standing in the corner, > the wheels are bearing approx

[RBW] Re: Fitting on the Sam Hillborne

I'm an 87, and I owned a 56 Sam. With Jack Browns I found the standover to be right at the 83.4 they claim. I can't see a particular reason a true 85 would have a problem with a 56 Sam, especially considering Grant himself ran a 60 Sam for a while with few complaints or issues besides that it

Re: [RBW] Fitting on the Sam Hillborne

I had a 56 Sam.. and I've got an 84.5 pbh.. standover wasn't a problem on the Sam, and I'm long-waisted so the tt fit was pretty good too (i'm about 5'11). This was with 40mm Schwalbe Mara Supremes. For comparison, a 52 Bombadil, 59 Canti-Rom, and a 58 SimpleOne all fit better than the 56 Sam.

Re: [RBW] Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

Hi Garth, I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through UPS and on Air France with this bike box. http://www.crateworks.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=crateworks&Product_Code=Pro_XLC The frame just fits lengthwise, such that I have to detach the rear derailer to have it lay fl

Re: [RBW] Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

On Friday, September 23, 2011, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The wheel will tend to stretch into an ellipse after several months of > doing this. > The solution is to go out and rotate the wheel by one spoke slot each morning... alternatively rotate to the opposite side, then split the difference, then

Re: [RBW] Fitting on the Sam Hillborne

I have a PBH of 82.5 and am 5' 10" and have a 56cm Hillborne. I don't have a lot of clearance but I like the fit I have on it and I love the relaxed geometry. By the way I'm about the same weight as you also. I think a 56 would fit you fine On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Peter M wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH

Religiously following this protocol you will eventually end up with a 48" (and very skinny) diameter wheel. Patrick "taffy-brain" Moore On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM, Rex Kerr wrote: > > On Friday, September 23, 2011, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >> >> The wheel will tend to stretch into an ellipse af

[RBW] Re: Foss Tubes

OK, I now have the right size tube in my possession, but am still perplexed about what to do with the role of two sided tape. What have others done - glued it to the rim tape, replaced the rim tape, glued it to the inside of the tire, created another dust catcher on a shelf, or tossed it out?

Re: [RBW] Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

Steve, That looks really good, thanks for calling it to my attention. I can't find the dimensions on their website. Do you know what it measures for H, W, L? Thanks, Tim On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Steve Wimberg wrote: > Hi Garth, > > I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell on Grey's Anatomy

I agree. About as awful programming as I have ever tried to watch. On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM, jinxed wrote: > I only made it 15 minutes into the show...had to turn it off. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Heading to Walnut Creek

Dawn (the wife) and I will be in Walnut Creek Oct 1st through Oct 5th if anyone would like to get together. Kelly -- 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/rb

[RBW] I need "green" help! No not money or enviro-tips: the paint color "green"

After some repairs at the "factory" in Walnut Creek, I am having my Rivendell Redwood repainted. I would love links to green painted Rivendells IF there is also a picture link AND a name or code identifying the color of green. I've been on the Joe Bell website and I think there are around a dozen

[RBW] Re: Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

UPS it ahead of time. Or better yet, Amtrak if the station locations work out. It will likely be cheaper than airline fees, and you can insure it against loss and damage. The biggest advantage is not having to lug a heavy, awkward package through a crowded airport, wrestle it onto public transit

Re: [RBW] I need "green" help! No not money or enviro-tips: the paint color "green"

On Fri, 2011-09-23 at 15:22 -0700, Derek Simmons wrote: > After some repairs at the "factory" in Walnut Creek, I am having my > Rivendell Redwood repainted. I would love links to green painted > Rivendells IF there is also a picture link AND a name or code > identifying the color of green. Fairw

[RBW] Re: Air Travel With a 60cm. Bombadil ... Or other large and long bikes

Garth: I concur with Jim's suggestion. I've shipped my 58 cm Atlantis quite a bit. Internationally, of course you need to deal with the airlines but as noted above, non-US carriers are friendlier than US. There are also lots of code share flights so for instance Lufthansa may take your bike, Un

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing & securing load

On of the most useful things for packing is the cargo net. Stretchy cord stuff of some kind, a hook at each corner. For an S24O, 2 panniers hold everything but my comfy, cushy, sleeping pad, & that gets lashed onto the rear rack with the cargo net. Nets are also hand for stuffing odd bits under

Re: [RBW] I need "green" help! No not money or enviro-tips: the paint color "green"

Steve: Thanks: you've gotten off to a great start with a couple of beautiful examples. I left a comment on your Flickr site. Anybody out there know the color of green on the "Emerald" Rivendell at this Flickr link? http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157625808579123/comments/ Derek

[RBW] Re: Foss Tubes

The blue tape is rim liner. I took off the old liner, cleaned up the rim a bit and put on the new. Besides being a really nice shade of blue I figured it's all engineered to work together (and engineers don't do goofy things). I even looked around the net a bit before I bought them which led to t

Re: [RBW] Heading to Walnut Creek

Are you interested in riding or just getting together? I'm thinking that you could borrow a couple of bikes from RBW on Saturday morning and we could all go for a ride. I wouldn't mind driving over with my son. After tomorrow's S24O climb in Mt. Diablo, I'll either say never again or will be eager

Re: [RBW] Re: Foss Tubes

Engineers don't do goofy things, but then they hand it off to the marketing department... On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM, Way Rebb wrote: > The blue tape is rim liner. I took off the old liner, cleaned up the > rim a bit and put on the new. Besides being a really nice shade of > blue I figure

Re: [RBW] Heading to Walnut Creek

Rene, the climb on Mt Diablo isn't going to be a big hard thing. You'll take your time, you'll make it, you'll have fun enjoying the view and seeing the sun go down, it'll be great. > After tomorrow's S24O climb in Mt. Diablo, I'll either say never again > or will be eager to bring my son along

[RBW] Re: Foss Tubes

Oops, I meant to put a smily thing or an LOL after the engineer comment. :) On Sep 23, 6:43 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Engineers don't do goofy things, but then they hand it off to the marketing > department... > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM, Way Rebb wrote: > > The blue tape

Re: [RBW] Heading to Walnut Creek

That is the plan! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 23, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > Rene, the climb on Mt Diablo isn't going to be a big hard thing. > You'll take your time, you'll make it, you'll have fun enjoying the > view and seeing the sun go down, it'll be great. > >> After tomorro

Re: [RBW] Heading to Walnut Creek

Well we land at SFO at 10:00 and staying at mt diablo inn or something. Yes we plan on riding.. Enjoy your ride since I doubt we can get there that fast. You'll be fine Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this

[RBW] Re: S24O Packing & securing load

Learn how to tie some knots and bring some rope. Previous trips http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623688777100/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623462389672/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623299331702/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/manny