[RBW] Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Brian Hanson
I finally got the hang of getting a video set up on doing a diamond pattern bar wrap. Have a look if you are interested in this style. I would love your feedback on how to make this more helpful. http://wp.me/p1kJzU-4K Brian Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I've admired your (and other diamond wrapped bars). The video is great. Perhaps it's time to give it a try myself. --Smitty On Friday, December 28, 2012 12:51:45 AM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: > > I finally got the hang of getting a video set up on doing a diamond > pattern bar wrap. Have a look if

[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?

2012-12-28 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Well kids, The weather forecast for Jan 1 is looking pretty good, so I say we should do a PDX Riv ride. Here's what I have in mind... New Year's Day Taco Ride! Going off of Leaf "Mike" Slayer's suggestion... meet downtown, ride up to Pittock Mansion, across Skyline to Forest Park, and down to

[RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Mojo
Jon, I have a black Acorn Boxy Rando Bag for sale. * http://www.acornbags.com/boxybag.html* $150 shipped USPS Priority to the continental USA. *http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/8275948654/in/photostream/*

[RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Greg J
Jon, I also have a very lightly used Baggins Hobo bag I'm not using. I will be going on a family trip for a week, but if you haven't found one by then (or if you can wait), let me know. Greg On Sunday, December 23, 2012 6:02:35 PM UTC-8, Jon Kaplan wrote: > > I'm looking for a used Baggins h

[RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Greg J
Actually, as I think about it, mine is made by Carradice and is the green color. Carradice made it for a while before there were delivery issues, at which time Riv went to the Baggins line made in the US. Greg On Friday, December 28, 2012 10:55:52 AM UTC-8, Greg J wrote: > > Jon, > > I also ha

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?

2012-12-28 Thread sebseb
Tom, I used a 7´speed cassette (i think it was 13-34 which I bought at ROSE in Germany) during the last years an the big steps between the gears worked really fine for me. I don´t see a problem to combine the links from two chains with a chain tool, have done that in the past (even using differ

[RBW] Re: FS? 57 Rivendell Road

2012-12-28 Thread sebseb
if the frameset only would be for sale one dayit might be interesting for me...what length is the top tube? standart or short? regards -seb. On Monday, December 3, 2012 10:23:18 PM UTC+1, bikenut46 wrote: > > I have too many bikes and am considering lightening my collection. I have > a 57mm Ri

[RBW] introduction and first question....

2012-12-28 Thread sebseb
Dear Forum, I am a new member and would like to say hello and ask for a first advice at the same time. I just found your group as I was doing some research to replace my japanese touring frame which I lost in an accident some time ago. I found the mid 80's frame which I had very well adapted to

[RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Iron Rider
Hi all, The building of my A.H.H. seems to be stalling out over rim selection. Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes? And a related question, has anyone built up one of these for use by a Clydesdale? I am well over 200lbs and am looking for a strong reli

[RBW] f.s. 53cm bleriot (Minneapolis)

2012-12-28 Thread dylan alverson
Hi, I'm selling a 53cm bleriot its in great shape overall I bought it and built it up for my girlfriend but it doesnt' fit her quite right so we're getting rid of it. I bought the frame used it has some normal wear and tear and a small handlebar ding in the toptube otherwise great shape.

[RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Leslie
Kirk Pacenti has a 650b box rim, the PL23. Anthony at Longleaf has Velocity A23 made in 650b, a Dyad-like rim; I built up a set on 36h. A hard-to-find rim in the US, a Rigida Sphinx is supposed to be a solid rim, too. Velocity also has the Twin Hollow, but I'd go w/ the Synergy over it. I hav

[RBW] introduction and first question....

2012-12-28 Thread Leslie
Look closely at the A Homer Hilsen, I think it might suit you -- 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/-/F4_5McMsdU4J. To post to this grou

Re: [RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Scott Henry
No help on the rim, but when the h%ll did 200plus really become clydesdale? Seriously, I'm at least 225 pounds and at 6 foot I just seem to be normal around my parts. Scott "I can still get by with low spoke wheels too" Henry On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Steven Frederick
Yeah, those Carradice-made versions are nice. Rivendell design features and Carradice quality and weather resistance. I have a saddle bag/hobo bar bag combo. Mine aren't for sale but you can see them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/4300021077/ Steve On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 1:5

Re: [RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-12-28 at 16:15 -0500, Scott Henry wrote: > No help on the rim, but when the h%ll did 200plus really become > clydesdale? > Seriously, I'm at least 225 pounds and at 6 foot I just seem to be > normal around my parts. Well, there used to be a radio show in the 1940s/1950s, a detective s

[RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Tony Lockhart
Great video and excellent soundtrack! I really liked how you slowly started out the process, incorporated written directions, and then included a time-lapse section. It's nice to see the process as 5-6 diamonds are created. I'm wondering if you ran into any issues while reaching the bends of th

[RBW] Re: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread RJM
I went with the Dyad 36 hole rim and Phil "Rivy" freewheel hub when I had wheels built for my Hillborne. Rich built them and they have been nothing short of incredible, haven't been out of true yet and I rode probably at least 5000 miles on them this year. My vote goes for the dyad laced to a g

[RBW] A Friends New Hilborne

2012-12-28 Thread Kelly
The sale on the mis-paited hilbornes caught a Susan's attention and she ordered it. She is also learning to do much of the work herself. She had borrowed or Holdsworth for a tour earlier this year with Dawn and I. Here are some photos of the first and second iterations of the bike. Sti

[RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

2012-12-28 Thread Kelly
If you are looking for the 4 pannier setup I would look at the Atlantis and the Hilborne. Good sales going on those currently. The A Homer Hilsen will also fill the bill though not as well in the heavily loaded areas in my opinion. The Atlantis is Canti and the Hilborne is side pull. I ju

[RBW] A Friends New Hilborne

2012-12-28 Thread Michael Rivers
Great ride! The color looks fabulous and she looks like she wants to go miles and miles. That Holdsworth is sweet, too... Michael -- 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.g

[RBW] Re: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Michael Rivers
This is my AHH, 60cm with a rear wheel built by Rich at HOW. Phil Rivy 36 spoke almost dish less with a seven speed freewheel. Rim is a Synergy 700c. I weigh 210 on a good day, and routinely put 25 lbs of camera equipment and stuff in the rear basket. Alba bars keep my weight back and I consider

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Brian Hanson
I use more muscle and inside overlap when going around curves. I gave up doing the diamond pattern on the curves as it never looked quite right - they get squished. Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM, Tony Lockhart wrote: > Great video and excellent soundtrack! I really liked ho

[RBW] FS: Rivendell/Wald "Huge" Basket

2012-12-28 Thread cyclotourist
A bit too huge for me. I need the smaller one. Anyone want this for cost including shipping? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bskt.htm Includes original Rivendell box and packaging material: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8320013024/in/photostream/ $21 (paypal fees) and it's yours!

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell/Wald "Huge" Basket

2012-12-28 Thread cyclotourist
Basket has been spoken for! On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > A bit too huge for me. I need the smaller one. Anyone want this for cost > including shipping? > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bskt.htm > > Includes original Rivendell box and packaging material: > http://www

[RBW] Re: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Mike Schiller
The Dyads have not been made in 650B recently. The A23 is the closest replacement and was made in a special batch for Longleaf Bicyles. I also have a set of 650B Dyads and they seem like a good rim. ~mike On Friday, December 28, 2012 1:42:56 PM UTC-8, RJM wrote: > > I went with the Dyad 36 h

[RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

2012-12-28 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Ditto what Leslie said. I've only had my A. Homer Hilsen a little over a year but it's proven itself to be a great bike. 40mm tires + fenders + luggage. Here's a picfrom a 4 day tour I did in September. This is a normal rack and gives plen

Re: [RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Bill M.
Campy only guarantees their wheels to 180 lb. I the world of racing cyclists, more than that = Clyde! Bill (180 lb. and holding...) On Friday, December 28, 2012 1:15:12 PM UTC-8, Skenry wrote: > > No help on the rim, but when the h%ll did 200plus really become clydesdale? > Seriously, I'm at le

Re: [RBW] Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Jim M.
On Friday, December 28, 2012 1:15:12 PM UTC-8, Skenry wrote: > > No help on the rim, but when the h%ll did 200plus really become clydesdale? > > In mountain bike racing, the Clydesdale class is for those greater than 200 lbs. As to 650b rims for rim brakes, there is also the Weinman ZAC19. Stan's

[RBW] Re: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?

2012-12-28 Thread Michael
> > You could call Rivendell and ask then what they would recommend. > Looks like their build kits are Deore/Synergy. > -- 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/ms

[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

2012-12-28 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for the pics and the update. Sounds like alot of fun you all have > been having on these rides. > > I wish I could go on these rides with you all, but I live on the East > Coast. > > Too bad. I have a brother-in-law who lives in the SF area. Maybe next time I am out that way I'l

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-28 Thread allenmichael
I'm planning on being there at 9:30, coming from Ocean Beach, SF. On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:05:50 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another > thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * > http://tinyurl.com/b

[RBW] Re: introduction and first question....

2012-12-28 Thread dougP
Sebastian: >From your description of your previous bike & your use, a Ram would fill the bill. One of the hallmarks of all Rivendells is versatility, so even though the Ram is on the "sporty" side it's still a good tourer. Since you liked your adapted 80s era sport-tourer, you would be impres

[RBW] How to clean a Nitto stem (or other aluminum parts)?

2012-12-28 Thread Jared Volpe
I got my hands on some used Nitto stems that I want to try out and a couple are a bit dirty. I want to bring them back to their prior glory. Any suggestions out there? -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Ce n'est pas un Quickbeam

2012-12-28 Thread Tony
Hey Horace, I like all your pics - Please post from time to time. Tony On Dec 27, 7:14 pm, Horace wrote: > There's a mural of the view from Mount Diablo in the building where I work. > I thought it would be funny to take a picture of my Quickbeam in front of > it. > > http://www.flickr.com/phot

[RBW] Re: How waterproof are the Sackvilles?

2012-12-28 Thread MobileBill
I don't mean to get into a bragging war with the folks in Seattle, but Mobile is literally the rainiest city in the U.S. at 67 inches per year (Seattle gets a drizzly 38 inches or so). And we regularly get two and three inch in a couple of hour kind of deluges (Grant now has some inklng of this). D

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Alex Moll
Awww - shucks! I was just gonna have you wrap my bars for me . . . GREAT video - I sorta get it, though it still seems a bit magical. Thanks for doing that. Cheers, Alex On Friday, December 28, 2012 2:33:51 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: > > I use more muscle and inside overlap when going around cu

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Brian Hanson
I'll do a wrap if you make one of those cool bike stands for me :) Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Alex Moll wrote: > Awww - shucks! I was just gonna have you wrap my bars for me . . . > > GREAT video - I sorta get it, though it still seems a bit magical. > > Thanks for doing

[RBW] How to clean a Nitto stem (or other aluminum parts)?

2012-12-28 Thread Aaron Young
Simichrome works pretty well. http://www.amazon.com/Simichrome-Polish-50-Gram-1-76/dp/B000BGOC0W -Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Friday, December 28, 2012, Jared Volpe wrote: > I got my hands on some used Nitto stems that I want to try out and a > couple are a bit dirty. I want to bring them back