Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

In all sincerity, you really do not belong in a public forum. A public forum is a place where people share experiences, ideas and musings. Your solution was to get a new frame. You appear to think every post thereafter should have been a rehash of your post. There is absolutely no reason t

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

Even relatively little things can be somewhat unnerving when you've parted with so much cash for a new frame.I'm glad to hear it is sorted out now-Rivendell has a reputation for being really good about stuff like that and for valuing their customers.Here's to finally getting your bi

Re: [RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

For me raising the bars too much increased my hand/arm discomfort. It felt like I was trying to push through the bars to get my hands lower so I had more pressure on my hands. The fact that you have trouble when climbing reinforces this to me--your bars are higher in relation to your saddle, and

[RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

I may have been the guy who recommended the Gola Harrier to Joe. My favorite bike shoe, though not easy to find, has the thicker and stiffer sole you are looking for. When compared to other soccer shoes like the Adidas Samba, I find the Gola sole to be stiffer more rigid in a good way. -- You r

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

Great documentary... I didn't realize Tom had built so many bikes at such a young age. When I'm out visiting my friend near Santa Rosa, and we do our ride in Annadel State Park, I plan to take his old Ritchey Ascent (fully rigid) again... It's still an awesome bike some 27 years later. And I t

[RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Many here are often lamenting the lack of good kids bikes. Apparently Linus showed a couple of new kid's models at Interbike this week: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A3RfCWhCYAAXeq7.jpg:large

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

THANKS Pete! Linus looks to be filling quite a niche. I'm wishing them the best! On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 7:33 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > > > Many here are often lamenting the lack of good kid

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Whaaat! My Daughter would flip over the little red one. Real 3 piece crank and decent component group is hard to find in a "classic" looking kids bike. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Just found another pic on Urban Velo. http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/interbike_2012_148.jpg Not 3-piece cranks, unfortunately On Friday, September 21, 2012 10:38:04 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Whaaat! My Daughter would flip over the little red one. Real 3 piece

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Disappointing since those one pieces are just so heavy and unreliable/hard to adjust but if the price is right we shall see. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Just found another pic on Urban Velo. > > > http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/interbike_2012

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

I disagree: One piece cranks are easy to adjust and reliable enough...and best of all for a kids bike, they're pretty much indestructible! Of course, if I get these bikes for my kids, I'll be upgrading to Rene Herse cranks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Hmm, It has honestly been a while since I rode one but I just remember the locknut always coming loose when me and my brother would go out for a long ride and it spilling loose balls everywhere when I went to work on it, but maybe it was user error. The upshot was I learned how to wrench a bike and

[RBW] Re: Grant on a blog (not bike related blog)

I actually wore one this summer to do yard work in the sweltering heat. If soaked in cool water (and, better yet, put in the freezer for 10 minutes!) it makes working outdoors much more bearable! On Friday, September 21, 2012 12:00:45 AM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Since I m

Re: [RBW] New Kid's Bikes

Yep, it's not only a crank, but an educational tool! ;) -- 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/-/gpIG0LM477YJ. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

Yep, I'm pretty sure you're the one, and you're right about the stiff sole. It's excellent for pedaling, and borderline *too* stiff as a walking-around-all-day shoe. But I only use it for biking/walking. It's perfect for that. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, September 21, 2012 6:01:21 AM

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

I have one of these frames sitting in my basement, I think its a 54 but I could check, if anyone is interested in it or wants pictures, let me know. > > James -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the we

Re: [RBW] Lotta good Rivish stuff for sale

forrest, no rush but did you ship the 2 Acorn bags? mike goldman warwick,r.i. Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/505cbb067684e3b061ac7st04duc -

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

*What I Learned From This Thread* (too little too late). I won't try to put an unshod wheel into a bare frame if the dropouts need spreading. It's easy with a built bike, less so without. If I think people are missing crucial facts, I'll reiterate gently, in different terms, with more specifics

[RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

I just had DZR recommended to me this weekend by someone who has the Chrome shoes and likes the DZRs better, at least with the cleats in. http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/09/25/interbike-2010-cool-new-shoes-from-dzr/ Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:49:10 AM UTC-7, david

Re: [RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

If one uses spd-compatible shoes for cycling, why not use spd pedals too? Some have very large platforms. Just curious. I thought the whole point of non-retention was to be free of special shoes, no? On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Yep, I'm pretty sure you're the one, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

I find this advice to push the saddle back rather curious... When I built up my AHH I took this advice into account and bought a setback seatpost... for a few months I wondered why I felt so slow and weak and couldn't get comfortable on the bike... until one day it hit me, when I shoved the saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

Rex: do you sit up pretty straight to pedal? I'm curious because my experience is exactly your opposite. I felt that I was "losing the stroke" at TDC, this with a forward seatpost, and Grant told me to shove it back -- and it worked wonderfully. I look at old DL1s and Dutch roadsters on which peop

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

Even a correctly spaced, fully built bike takes some familiarity before dropping a rear wheel in comes easily. It took me a while (way back when) to get the hang of getting it past the derailer without some frustration. If this kind of thing is new to you, even the built bike with narrow spacin

Re: [RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

Forgot to add this, from Sheldon. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Rex: do you sit up pretty straight to pedal? I'm curious because my > experience is exactly your opposite. I felt that I was "losing the stroke" > at TDC, this with a forward seatpost, and Grant told me to

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

I agree that a bike should have a mascot, but IMO the mascot should be found while riding the bike. My touring bike's mascot is a small plastic frog, which I zip tied to the top of the stem... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexkerr/6724309713/in/photostream My AHH doesn't have a mascot yet... O

Re: [RBW] Re: Ancient Rivendell

The strut looks permanent... how would you remove them from the stem clamp? On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 9:04 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > I'd ride it! > > > On Monday, September 10, 2012 3:00:14 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > >> A local bar held a Vintage Bike Ral

Re: [RBW] Re: Need shoe recommendations for riding.

Recently bought a pair of Ecco Andrews. Nice looking comfortable shoe made in Slovakia. Have not had the pair long enough to make any claims to durability but am so far quite happy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view

[RBW] Re: Grant on a blog (not bike related blog)

> > > *Looks like lotsa cool uses for neckerchiefs*: Turnoquit (sp) in a pinch. Front wheel stabilizer for a car rack. Run thru spokes and then tie to down tube. I have read that a little lavender oil on a neckerchief helps calm anxious dogs. Tie around head/brow for headband use. I think

[RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

> > I use the NITTO 65 seatpost, which has not much setback. I have the B17 > all the way back on it. > This setup seems to have taken the weight off my hands, and I feel fine > pedalling. > I can take me hands off the bars, and can still keep from falling forward > with only a little foot pres

[RBW] OK...dumb question...how do the Silver Shifters really work?

I use ratchet wrenches, and they all have a button to press or depress to change the direction of the ratchet to allow movement in one direction and allow grip or non-movement in another. The Silvers do not move under hard pedaling (like traditional friction shifters) which is their benefit, bu

[RBW] Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

Hello everyone, You all have been around Riv-culture longer than I. I was wondering what your opinion is of Rivendell having a custom line of factory relic-ed (beausaged, in Riv-speak) frames one day. Is there a market for it? Let me explain: In the guitar and bass instrument retail world, ma

RE: [RBW] Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

Sounds like the beginnings of a whole new profession; "Le Beausagier"? "Products Rendered "Vintage" While-U-Wait! Bicycles. Guitars, Denim Clothing; Etc. U-Name-It, We Maim It!" "... And you said little Jimmy would never amount to anything!." Jeeez! _

[RBW] Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

Just let me ride it for a few months, and it'll be beat to Hell. You'll love it, and I won't charge much. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Jay Bird Films

I came to this late, sometimes the combination of work, riding and other activities and responsibilities make it hard to follow all the threads here. So glad I looked into this threat. That was a great film, thanks for posting the link. --mike -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Grant on a blog (not bike related blog)

On Friday, September 21, 2012 6:20:27 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > >> > *and the uncontested number 1 use for > neckerchiefs:.drumroll. > * > Use it to secure your Sasquatch doll or Manny Acosta action figure on > your Albat

[RBW] Re: OK...dumb question...how do the Silver Shifters really work?

> > I have Shimano's, not Silvers. > But: > Here is an installation video from Rivendell that might help: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9P4Xu5tr2Q Just a few thoughts based dealing with my Shimano's that may or may not apply to Silvers. If these don't apply to Silvers - sorry. Just

[RBW] Re: New Quickbeam! Pictures!

> > Nice Quickbeam!! > Rivendells are awesome! > > Wish I could handle a single speed, but alas, my knees couldn't take it! -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

My answer to your notion of a market for factory beausaged Rivendells is "I certainly hope not". Not knowing anything about the musical instrument world does not prevent me from offering the opinion that this entire concept sounds pretentious in the extreme. I envision this rich guy with this "ne

[RBW] Re: Grant on a blog (not bike related blog)

"Whoa!! There's a Manny Acosta action figure? Where do I get one! :-)" It comes with a camera :)! dougP On Sep 21, 8:14 pm, Reid wrote: > On Friday, September 21, 2012 6:20:27 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > >  *and the uncontested number 1 use for > > neckerchiefs:.drumro

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

Nah, a lugged steel frame with cream panels; adorned with silver parts, a quill stem, and friction shifters; is pretentious enough. ;-) Joe Bernard Pretentiously residing in Vallejo, CA. On Friday, September 21, 2012 8:26:42 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > My answer to your notion of a market for fa

[RBW] Re: OK...dumb question...how do the Silver Shifters really work?

The only thing I know about Power-Ratchets is that they mysteriously get you into the right gear in either direction every dang time, fluidly and silently. If indexing came first, Power-Ratchets would have been considered the equivalent of synchromesh being introduced to clunky post-war automob

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:17 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: > I won't try to put an unshod wheel into a bare frame if the dropouts need > spreading. It's easy with a built bike, less so without. What would make it easier with a fully-assembled bike? If anything, I would expect it to be marginally

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

Rivendell did something along the terms of a renovelo forgot what happened to it. Let me dig through so pictures. .. -- 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/r

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

I wouldn't do it to a bike but my new acorn bag has been sitting out in the back yard all summer to give it a little weathering. In grade school I also used to scuff up my new shoes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post t

[RBW] Re: Relic-ed guitars and Pre-Beausaged Rivendells...

I'm OCD so I like my bikes as pristine as possible, although I can understand and accept beausage if said beausage is obtained in the line of duty. Battle scars if you will. To me, however ugly I find beausage (remember: OCD), they at least remind me of the times and good times I had with the b

[RBW] Re: Winter travel in Riv country

Here you go Jim. https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200374047968755502347.000496280ca9ff8fb3e06&msa=0 On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:38:17 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > I'm going to visit the SF area this winter. I plan to live mostly outside > on my bike or in my tent