Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-12-01 Thread René Sterental
With my big head, the only frames that fit comfortably are the Bolle Vigilantes. I used reading add-ons that would adhere to the inside of the lens and turn it into a bifocal, but cannot find the good ones I used to have and what I've found doesn't adhere well. So, I've gone with the Bolle insert

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Orange Quickbeam

2011-12-01 Thread Mike
Whoa, for a second there I thought I had posted my QB to CL while I was asleep. I've been thinking of doing it. I wonder if they'll end up selling it. Hopefully I won't sell mine, I know I'll regret it... --mike On Nov 30, 8:21 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: > No affiliation, just thought it might

[RBW] Re: Halfmitts

2011-12-01 Thread Mike
I've kind of been thinking of picking up some HM and some splats. The splats especially as they seem perfect for my 4 mile commute. The other day my feet got soaked pedaling to work. I wouldn't mind a pair of those MUSA rain pants but they're just so pricey. I like the orange. But really, my LLBean

[RBW] Re: updated geometry chart

2011-12-01 Thread Leslie
Dave, Awesome! Along the lines of what Seth said, I like the idea of the historic data. I do realize that you need to focus on current bikes versus historic bikes (you don't want people calling up to order a new Ram), though I noticed you can have multiple sheets. So it might work to have

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Rivendell Garage Sale This Saturday, December 3.

2011-12-01 Thread Manuel Acosta
Always up for a ride in walnut creek. I might plan to ride to the ranger station and then down to rock city then finish through wall point. On Nov 30, 7:06 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > I wouldn't make the trek over unless there was a ride involved!  What > do you have in mind?  I doubt I'm up for the s

[RBW] Re: updated geometry chart

2011-12-01 Thread Roger
This is indeed one of those things about storing data on a website; it is so much more ephemeral than having a paper copy - and can be gone or changed at a keystroke. I applaud however much Rivendell can use their site as an archive for those of us who want to revisit 'obsolete' information, but I

[RBW] Helping out a fellow RBW and IBob

2011-12-01 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Everyone, As some of you may or may not know, one of the regular contributors to this list Jon "Papa" Grant is a graphic illustrator extraordinaire who has worked on the graphics that many of us see on the Rivendell bikes-Riv Customs, Bleriot, etc. Recently, he has done several drawings of

RE: [RBW] Helping out a fellow RBW and IBob

2011-12-01 Thread Joe Bartoe
Sorry, forgot to mention that all prices include shipping on these items. Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 From: jbar...@hotmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Eyewear for cyclists

2011-12-01 Thread pb
I bought Oakley scrips about three months ago, and I really, really, really like them. They look a little Oakley, but they also disappear when I'm wearing them, if you know what I mean -- I forget I have them on. I did spend quite a bit on the lenses -- progressive and photochromic (transitional)

Re: [RBW] updated geometry chart

2011-12-01 Thread Andrew Johnson
Cyclofiend's site has cached RBW geometry for some older models: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html And great update, Dave! - Andrew, Berkeley On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM, Dave Rivbike wrote: > > I posted as a google doc, but

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread Anne Paulson
I stupidly waited to order these, and now they're unavailable from The Bike Biz. Velo Orange is no longer selling them either. Anyone know another supplier? On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > Anne, >  Get a WTB saddle and a set of the loops like these: > > http://www.thebi

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread Joe Bunik
Those Viva clips look very hackable! I am thinking just a fender "R"-clip and maybe, what, a binder clip? An old pair brake/tire guides? =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 12/1/11, Anne Paulson wrote: > I stupidly waited to order these, and now they're unavailable from The > Bike Biz. Velo Orang

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread Joe Bunik
oops, forgot to paste: http://www.thebikebiz.com/v/vspfiles/photos/COM-ACC-VIA01-4.jpg =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread Jim Mather
One UK seller has a set: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Viva-Bolt-on-Cycle-Saddle-Bag-Loops-stainless-steel-/200548186673?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2eb19a7a31 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread tarik saleh
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > I stupidly waited to order these, and now they're unavailable from The > Bike Biz. Velo Orange is no longer selling them either. Anyone know > another supplier? > I have not had good experience with the viva loops, they do not tighten down

[RBW] Re: updated geometry chart

2011-12-01 Thread Dave Rivbike
Thanks for the comments. Glad you all like my color coding. We have rivbike.ORG to be a sort of archive like you mention. I back up the BLUG locally each month and can push it to .org if tumblr goes down Old pics, random pdf stuff (although I like googledocs for that so they're searchable) will li

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Orange Quickbeam

2011-12-01 Thread rcnute
I did, so I'm getting another one. Ryan On Dec 1, 6:40 am, Mike wrote: > Whoa, for a second there I thought I had posted my QB to CL while I > was asleep. I've been thinking of doing it. I wonder if they'll end up > selling it. Hopefully I won't sell mine, I know I'll regret it... > > --mike > >

[RBW] Video: The Post Thanksgiving Day Ride 2011

2011-12-01 Thread Eric Norris
>From last Friday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=143MqQlB1A8 Riv content: I rode my Riv-ish fixed gear Motobecane (Brooks, Carradice, Sturmey-Archer). --Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] What's the deal with that hole in seatstay bridges?

2011-12-01 Thread opa...@gmail.com
I'm putting some new SKS Longboards on my wife's Novara Randonee. I love the new cream ones and am thinking about a set for my Atlantis (I have the pinstriped grey ones on it). I've put these on before on my Atlantis, read the SKS instructions, watched the Riv video on installing them, but of

[RBW] Re: What's the deal with that hole in seatstay bridges?

2011-12-01 Thread benzzoy
Threaded seatstay holes that face "down" are arguably more appropriate for fenders, or at least for the fancy ones like Honjos. With these fancy fenders, you will drill a hole in the fender at the appropriate location and then attach the fender to the frame using only one bolt; Neat, elegant and s

[RBW] What's the deal with that hole in seatstay bridges?

2011-12-01 Thread Minh
A picture might help. http://flic.kr/p/aP39b6 -- 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/-/MC86O0k7Ws8J. To post to this group, send email to rb

[RBW] Re: What's the deal with that hole in seatstay bridges?

2011-12-01 Thread Phil Brown
On Dec 1, 6:47 pm, benzzoy wrote: > I don't even know if it is advisable to mount plastic fenders directly > without brackets.  In my experience, plastic fenders are significant > heavier than aluminum fenders, so I imagine extra reinforcements to > spread the load and reduce stress will be nece

Re: [RBW] Non-leather saddle with saddlebag loops

2011-12-01 Thread James Black
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 11:24, tarik saleh wrote: > I have not had good experience with the viva loops, they do not > tighten down on the rails well after a while. Anecdotally I have heard > this can happen immediately. I agree with all that. I used the Viva loops, they slipped immediately. I trie