[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-28 Thread rw1911
Looks pretty tight, but a nice bike that would probably be difficult to give up over to a few millimeters of rubber. Look at it this way... with only 3mm of clearance, it greatly limits the amount of debris that could actually lock up a wheel. How about some full bike pics? On Oct 27, 7:06 pm,

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Bruce Herbitter
http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/sawbill_trail.html http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/biking/candy-bar-bag-bike-bag.html http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/bags-panniers/vo-baguette-saddle-or-handlebar-bag.html On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:11 AM, lungimsam wrote: > Any more af

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread Steve Park
How many Legoli did they make? Count me in the running if anyone offers a 55 -- 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/-/1ZMyHMzscBkJ. To post

[RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread charlie
Rivendell frames are supposedly designed with a bias towards rear loading rather than front..hence the emphasis on saddle bags over large front box style bags butGrant seems to load his bike with a front basket and a rear saddlebag. There has been quite a bit of discussion in other

[RBW] OT: Ritchey Touring Bike 1978(?)

2012-10-28 Thread Brian Campbell
Well in keeping with the Riv inspired requirement, this bike has 46cm Noodles, Brooks Select Saddle, Suntour (silver) DT micro Ratchet shifters and a six speed freewheel. I ended up with it due to a forgotten ebay search. It popped up and I bought it because it is the perfect match to the Ritch

[RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread BSWP
I notice the weight, but it's not detrimental. Yesterday I rode home from TJ's with two bottles of wine, a quart of milk, a quart of OJ, three pounds of nuts and cheese, a pound of salami, and pound of coffee, all in the Sackville shopsack in my small Wald basket on the Nitto mini rack (on the

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread islaysteve
Lung: On the one hand, I certainly understand where you're coming from as I've been looking at bags for over a year and cost is definitely a factor. But (and not to be overly-critical of your post), I think it's kind of pushing the boundaries of the forum to ask for a lower-priced competitor.

[RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread RJM
I ride with a Sackville Barsack on my Hillborne and really like it. My usual setup on the bike is the sackville tool roll under the seat containing all my tools, tubes, pump and patches along with the barsack up front containing clothing, any food and maybe a spare bottle of water if I am on a

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-28 Thread Mike
What about using something a bit smaller like a Challenge Paris Roubaix. I think those measure 29mm or so. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread Jim Mather
The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes, fork blades and chain stays. The Legolas downtube is slightly heavier at .7/.5/.7 vs .65/.45/65 for the Roadeo. There were around 80 built according to Mark and Grant. It is definitely a race-worthy bike. jim m wc ca On Sat, Oct

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread lungimsam
> > Thanks for the leads, FullyLugged. I appreciate it. > > Believe it or not, it looks like they have removed my post. I don't see it anymore. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit htt

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread lungimsam
> > Sorry if I offended anyone. > > I thought the forum was for discussing their bikes, and related culture. I > didn't realize we were to stay within the confines of Rivendell products > for Rivendell BW store purchase only. > > Again, sorry if I offended anyone. > -- You received this

[RBW] FS: 2 Acorn bags - handlebar bag and large saddlebag

2012-10-28 Thread John Blish
Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans, I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale. The Acorn site is here: http://www.acornbags.com/index.html These bags are not exactly like any of the current offerings but are very close to the large saddlebag: http://www.acornbags.com/lgbag.html and the handlebar bag

Re: [RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I think that how "well" a bike handles with front -- or rear -- load depends in good part -- not all by any means -- on both the positioning of the rider and the tolerance of the rider for a given feel or lack of another given feel. That said, it also depends on how the load is carried: forward or

[RBW] FS: Off Topic - Great Bicycling Camera

2012-10-28 Thread jimD
I'm reluctantly selling my Canon Power Shot S90. Some of my favorite bicycling pictures have been made with this camera. See: https://picasaweb.google.com/104293211198065589843/CanonPowerShotS90# My Riv Custom has been photographed in places like Crater Lake and here locally, Stevens Canyon. Cam

Re: [RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I meant to say: I know, too, that many Riv riders carry big loads in baskets ... I was not making a moral judgment! On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I know that too many Riv riders carry big loads in baskets (ie, > forward and high) to claim that Rivs don't carry front loa

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Oy the drama, I feel like I am with my Jewish grandmother. It was a legit question, if people didn't want to answer than they shouldn't have. On Oct 28, 2012 2:24 PM, "lungimsam" wrote: > Sorry if I offended anyone. >> > > >> I thought the forum was for discussing their bikes, and related culture

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I personally see nothing at all offensive in Lung's post. [Aside: will y'all sign off with your names? At least your first or Christian names? It's awkward to reply otherwise.] Anyway, nothing at all offensive in my opinion -- after all, $210 including shipping for a medium saddlebag is expensive!

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If this question has been answered, can you or y'all point me to the source? If not: How does the Roadeo and Legolas tubing compare to that of a medium (58) size Rambouillet? On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Jim Mather wrote: > The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes,

Re: [RBW] OT: Ritchey Touring Bike 1978(?)

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Damn' purty! What'd it cost you? Patrick "six is all you need, anyway" Moore On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Well in keeping with the Riv inspired requirement, this bike has 46cm > Noodles, Brooks Select Saddle, Suntour (silver) DT micro Ratchet shifters > and a six spee

Re: [RBW] Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread jimD
Dr. Douglas Brooks is his very articulate writing has characterized Rivendell bikes as 'resourceful'. I take this to mean that he finds Rivendell designs to be adaptable. This has been my experience with my Custom and Saluki. Generally I ride with seat bags. On longer rides or during the inclem

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread Jim Mather
Archived at Cyclofiend: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr23_pg40md.jpg Also here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/rambouillet$20tubing/rbw-owners-bunch/7aMRdZHqqfA/B_El_5yHvb0J On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > If this questio

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread JL
The rule of thumbs around here is to keep with Rivendell products and philosophy. One of the great things about this group has been the ability to stay on those specific topics and post less superfluous information for everyone to wade through. I have seen a steep increase of off-topic genera

Re: [RBW] FS: Grid gray Sackville small SaddleSack and more

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The Junior is IMO the ideal day bag for temperate weather rides. It is big enough for a full toolkit, a bit of food, an extra bottle, and will still swallow your jacket and arm warmers when it warms up. A Riv woolywarm full ls sweater will fit, too, but take up most of the room. I myself just got

Re: [RBW] FS: Grid gray Sackville small SaddleSack and more

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Forgot to add: Melanie: learn from my woeful experience: I've owned and sold -- bought dear and sold cheap -- too many bags and racks to count, only to find that, next year, I really, really want one of those I sold. Beware! On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The Junior is IM

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread islaysteve
Sorry if I threw this one to the wolves, but I didn't remove the post. I see a fine line between discussing related products that we use/have used/are considering on our Rivs or Rivish bikes AND shopping for the lowest common denominator. I'm not even sure if the OP crossed my personal line.

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread jimD
Shucks, Let's talk about helmets. JimD On Oct 28, 2012, at 2:04 PM, islaysteve wrote: > Sorry if I threw this one to the wolves, but I didn't remove the post. I see > a fine line between discussing related products that we use/have used/are > considering on our Rivs or Rivish bikes AND shopping

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Acorn bags - handlebar bag and large saddlebag

2012-10-28 Thread Frankwurst
I'll take them John If I can figure out how to email you. Thanks,' Frank On Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:30:10 PM UTC-5, 59Romulus wrote: > Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans, > > I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale. > > The Acorn site is here: > > http://www.acornbags.com/index.html > > These bags

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Ha, I would rather talk religion than helmets. I believe my actual name is attached to this profile. Saint Peter, first pope, makes no matter, I am an unapologetic athiest. Time to hunker down for the storm here people. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 5:09 PM, jimD wrote: > Shucks, Let's talk about hel

Re: [RBW] OT: Ritchey Touring Bike 1978(?)

2012-10-28 Thread Brian Campbell
Whole thing as it stands, was less than a Sam frame. -- 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/-/OlrkW9lrQosJ. To post to this group, send email

Re: [RBW] OT: Ritchey Touring Bike 1978(?)

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Lucky dog! On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Whole thing as it stands, was less than a Sam frame. > > -- > 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.goo

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'll pray for you. Patrick "hands folded, head bowed, eyes rolled heavenward" Moore, who does say a brief prayer before he rides sans helmet (how's THAT for controversy!) On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Ha, I would rather talk religion than helmets. I believe my actual na

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Acorn bags - handlebar bag and large saddlebag

2012-10-28 Thread John Blish
Hi Acorn Fans, The bags have been sold as a set. Thanks sincerely for the interest that was shown. John On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM, John Blish wrote: > Hi iBOBs, Rivendell Fans, > > I have a matched pair of Acorn bags for sale. > > The Acorn site is here: > > http://www.acornbags.com/i

[RBW] WTB nitto big front rack

2012-10-28 Thread JL
Hey all, I am looking for a nitto big front rack or similar large platform or porter style rack. Cosmetics are not super important. It is going on a CB-0 (with fat 26inch wheels) that I use as a commute/errand bike. Thanks. Reply offlist please. JL in SF CA. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2012-10-28 at 15:32 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I'll pray for you. > > Patrick "hands folded, head bowed, eyes rolled heavenward" Moore, who > does say a brief prayer before he rides sans helmet (how's THAT for > controversy!) GLENDOWER I can call spirits from the vasty deep.

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread dougP
Couple of things: The $50 price point is unrealistic for most bags with character. Over the last few years, generic black ballistic nylon bags produced in high volume have shot past that level. Re: disappearing posts: Google Groups seems to be undergoing a prolonged transition from old to

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-28 Thread reynoldslugs
Bobs, First, someone requested full monty pics. Here is an old set of this bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157625808579123/ Since posting this set of pictures, the bike now wears a Selle AnAtomica saddle, new bar tape, and of course the new Tektros and Jack Browns.

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Here's an old controversy: Duluth Pack and Frost River both made Baggins Bags for Riv years ago. In fact, both of the linked handlebar bags started life as the Riv/Baggins Candy Bar bag, if I recall correctly. Of course, nowadays it would be the beef jerky bag, or something similarly low in carb

[RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

2012-10-28 Thread dougP
The short answer is "Yes, but" How much weight; balance front v rear; riding style; rider's ability to adapt all play into it. There is no formula that predicts an individual outcome. As Jim points out, the archives contain long discussions about this very subject in minute detail. Ge

[RBW] Re: A miles only cyclecomputer??

2012-10-28 Thread dougP
There's a lot of us that would love to have a single function device. The market, however, seems to offer only instruments with wider capabilities. I seem to either lose or break a computer every few years, and don't miss it for a long time. It is handy when one is touring unknown country an

[RBW] Shifters for Albatross bars?

2012-10-28 Thread Mike
So I'm getting ready to convert my Surly Cross Check from drop bars to Albatross bars. I've had this bike set-up so many different ways over the years and I think I've finally accepted that I prefer it with bars other than drops. I previously had Albatross bars on it but it was a singlespeed. As I

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Keep in mind that many items, including bikes, sold by RBW change specs with pretty regular frequency for any number of reasons. The pre-release write up on Cyclofiend linked below is not exactly how they turned out. For example, the inital color was orange, not beeswax, Japanese tubes were used,

[RBW] Rear Fender Light - Installation Questions

2012-10-28 Thread Kelly
Light I'm installing is a Busch & Müller 4D Lite Plus. I put one of these on a Long Board against recommendations and it seems to work fine. Bright and more than capable of being the only rear light. Now I'm ready to put this on my AHH with Berthoud fenders. Anyway I was looking for conduit

[RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

2012-10-28 Thread Andy.M
Anyone want to buy this: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3368317287.html so that I can buy the Legolas? -Andy (crossing my fingers) On Oct 27, 10:22 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Not mine, no connection, just love the most elusive Rivendell! > > www.ebay.com/itm/150934574490 > > -- > Cheers,

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Ok, my Dyno knowlege is only of bottle dynamos and bulb style lights. I want to get a Shimano NH72 wheel from longleaf for my Bombadil since I find I am out more and more in the dark and wil sometimes forget to charge the NiteRider. I was looking at one of the LED lights Peter White sells for dayt

[RBW] Re: Shifters for Albatross bars?

2012-10-28 Thread Garth
Thumbshifters for me with Tektro bar end brake levers is the Cats Meow for this Cat :) I tried the bar end shifters and they're okay and all, but I dislike mtb brake levers with a passion on the Albatross bars because they take too much usable bar space for my hands . With thumbshifters and ba

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-28 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
If you're looking for something a smidgen smaller than the Challenge PRs, try the Grand Bois Cerf Green. While Compass Bicycles had them listed as 29mm, I've found that these fit my Colnago Master whereas the PRs didn't. Same wheel and pressure (Campagnolo Neutrons) and both sets of tires were

[RBW] Re: Shifters for Albatross bars?

2012-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
I used Silver BES on Albas. Very convenient, but a little crowded when making sharp turns or dismounting. Albas have much sweepback, and BES exacerbates this. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, October 28, 2012 5:47:39 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > Thumbshifters for me with Tektro bar end brake l

[RBW] WTT advice: Help with stem measurements

2012-10-28 Thread MobileBill
I'll pass along this piece of advice: For those who put high mileage on triples, you might find your middle chainring showing excessive wear rather too frequently. After wearing out two chainrings, I bought the stainless steel chain ring from Surly and couldn't be happier. No ramps, no pins, and

[RBW] FS: 59.5cm Canti Long Low, Nitto Stem, Grand Bois Randonner Bars

2012-10-28 Thread Chris Halasz
Double Joe Canti Long Low, 59.5cm C-T, ST 58.5 C-C TT, $850 GB Randonneur Bars (best drop bars I have ever used; just went back to A-Bars): $85 Nitto Tech Deluxe 9cm: $45 All prices include shipping, CONUS only please. Pics to prove it's not too good to be true: http://www.flickr.com/photos/se

[RBW] Re: WTT advice: Help with stem measurements

2012-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
>From the bolt to the middle of the clamp. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, October 28, 2012 6:01:26 PM UTC-7, MobileBill wrote: > I'll pass along this piece of advice: For those who put high mileage on > triples, you might find your middle chainring showing excessive wear rather > too fre

[RBW] Re: Shifters for Albatross bars?

2012-10-28 Thread Mike
On Oct 28, 5:55 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > I used Silver BES on Albas. Very convenient, but a little crowded when > making sharp turns or dismounting. Albas have much sweepback, and BES > exacerbates this. > > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, CA. Good point Joe. I have a feeling I'll just go with the thumbsh

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

2012-10-28 Thread justinaugust
Looks like a great candidate for a 650b conversion! -- 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/-/Xd-_aMyOHwkJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: WTB (because I want to try) Albatross bar or cockpit for new to me Bombadil

2012-10-28 Thread Jared Volpe
bump? On Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:15:38 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote: > > Yup, I'm the proud owner of a 64cm green double top tube Bombadil. > Pictures to come for the curious. But in the meantime I'm looking for a > used Albatross bar or full cockpit. Currently has the Surly/Nitto 1x1 bar >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB (because I want to try) Albatross bar or cockpit for new to me Bombadil

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
There was a whole setup for sale on ebay for a while...maybe try to set up an alert for "rivendell" so you can obsess over stuff for sale like I do, haha. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Jared Volpe wrote: > bump? > > > On Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:15:38 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote: >> >> Y

[RBW] "These are my riding clothes"

2012-10-28 Thread Aaron Young
Had a nice experience at work the other day. I had "suited up" for my ride home in my MUSA knickers and a WoolyWarm Buttonup sweater over a long sleeve button up shirt with my everyday shoes and was on my way out when I ended up in conversation with a coworker and fellow cyclist about cycling; plac

[RBW] albatross bar cockpit set up opinons

2012-10-28 Thread Jared Volpe
getting ready to set up the bombadil with albatross bars. wondering if anyone can chime in on what brake levers and shifters they like and what configurations they like the best. Would love to see pics too! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread grant
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Re: [RBW] A miles only cyclecomputer??

2012-10-28 Thread René Sterental
IF you own an iPhone 4S or 5, which include the new Bluetooth spec, you can buy the Wahoo Blue SC Speed/Cadence sensor. Then, if you really don't ever want to see speed or cadence, and just track distance, download the Wahoo odometer app. The sensor will keep the distance internally whether or not

Re: [RBW] Rear Fender Light - Installation Questions

2012-10-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Someone recommended gluing the wire inside the fender with silicone caulking material -- I guess the idea is that you can more easily remove it that if using, say, one of those rubbery Goop type adhesives. Others have pried up the folded-over edge of the fender, run the wire through, and folded it

[RBW] Best advice for better riding. Explore!

2012-10-28 Thread Manuel Acosta
Typical day of riding with Mr, Sean Hipkin, bike boxer of thy Rivendell. Little bit of dirt, add a little bit of mud, good amount of climbing, a couple of creek crosses, throw in a rope swing and handful of golf balls in the ride and you can call it a day. Doesn't really matter how or what yo

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Joe Bernard
"Affordable" is always a judgment call. I understand we all can't always pony up the price for that nice Riv thing we want, but I don't think their stuff is overpriced for what you get, and where it comes from. Grant could probably have his bags made in China, lower the price, and still make a