Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

Really looks nice. I also liked that bar tape. It didn't last as long for me as Brooks tape does, but it costs less too. On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Brent wrote: >I finally put everything together and went on some rides - although > i have been spoiled by the Hetres on the Blerio

Re: [RBW] Re-Introduction

Hi Dave. It's a Zimbale saddle bag, which I have come to realize is an Asian (Korea?) company that basically copies Carradice. I have some remorse over that (not the Asian part, the copying of Carradice). I take solace in the fact the saddle bag seems to me to be their one bag that I couldn't fi

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

Someday when the technology has proven itself, maybe we'll get a disc brake Riv! Wheel size changes will be trivial! On Monday, April 22, 2013 11:33:03 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > > On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:42:59 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: >> >> >> I have to admit, I'm now starting to wonder, just

Re: [RBW] FS: 62 CM Ebisu All purpose

Thanks to everyone who shoed an interest in the Ebisu. Too many for me to try to respond personally to each, my apologies for that. It has been sold. Thanks also for the kind words about the bike (and shop) As for retirement, oddly I actually ride the singles less. My commute was 30 miles a

[RBW] Re: A Mini-State O' The List Report - Topic Drift and a Note on Tone

"I doubt there are more than a handful of Rivendell owners who haven't cycled for years and owned numerous bikes before taking the plunge." I certainly fit into this category. I hadn't bicycled at all since my brain injury at the end of 2002, though I rode a recumbent trike for a few years. Whe

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

> > Nice bike. > Congratulations! > > What do you mean by "old age". How did the longer stems effect you? I am thinking of going to a shorter stem myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: A Mini-State O' The List Report - Topic Drift and a Note on Tone

Me too. I thought about a bike around 2000 or 2001, after returning from a scout hike with my son that nearly killed me. I knew I needed a fun way to work on fitness and my 1st bike was a self bribe to get off the couch. It was a steel framed Trek Navigator (rail trail bike). The cycling bug bit ha

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

No offense, Jim, but I would be very surprised. Light-and-limber Bomba looks great. On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:06:44 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Someday when the technology has proven itself, maybe we'll get a disc > brake Riv! Wheel size changes will be trivial! > >

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Romulus

Very nice setup. I didn't know there were 6cm stems; I'm running a 7 cm Tallux stem but wish I could go shorter. René On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Michael wrote: > Nice bike. >> Congratulations! >> >> > What do you mean by "old age". How did the longer stems effect you? > I am thinking of going t

[RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

I've always felt that shimmy was related to an unbalanced wheel. We routinely balance our automobile wheels, why would a bike be different? I think as we move to fatter tires (more mass) we will need to address the balance issue. I think the frame discussion is irrelevant. Will -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

Wheel balance on bikes is a red herring. The mass differences are too small and the RPMs of a bike wheel are too slow. I have another anecdote that I don't have time to write at this time (at work, should be working...) which should help demonstrate this. On Apr 23, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Will wro

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

Hello All! Water is available at the camp site. Cheers, keven On Monday, April 22, 2013 10:18:23 PM UTC-7, Reid wrote: > > Hey Keven -- Does the camping site have water or do we need bring our own? > > Thanks, > Reid > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

Well, after removing the tire from the new wheel, remounting the tire to ensure a perfect seal, and matching up the valve to the label for future testing, and ensuring that the wheel was perfectly centered in the fork, I got out for some more testing. One thing that has changed since my initia

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

I was joking, of course, but there was murmuring in the early Bombadil days about the possibility of a disc brake option... I have no recollection about who was doing the murmuring. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

This is my Atlantis I bought new in '98 or so. I recently rebuilt it with Deore XT 10 spe

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Why not try a headtube color that approximates the honey of the saddle, the panniers or the bar tape? On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 2:31 PM, clayton wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Hi Clayton, Looks like a super workhorse, military-spec, explorer bike. What a nice color your honey B-17 turned out. I'd probably leave the color as is-- maybe put the head badge back on, or even get a custom one made. Maybe try Bosco hbars? Happy riding, shoji On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

On Tue, 2013-04-23 at 14:37 -0500, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Why not try a headtube color that approximates the honey of the > saddle, the panniers or the bar tape? That saddle isn't going to stay that color very long. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

I dunno... Jan Heine has this to say: http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/the-downsides-of-wide-tires/ Will On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:12:08 AM UTC-5, Tim McNamara wrote: > > Wheel balance on bikes is a red herring. The mass differences are too > small and the RPMs of a bike wheel are t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

Michael - Perhaps I should say " older age" at 56 but the main reason is some deterioration in my neck so I need to be more upright as I just cannot stretch out as much. I never did use a very long stem when I was younger, my Sabatini originally came with a Cinelli 100mm but had to try a 80mm

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

I constantly scour Vancouver Craigslist for any mention of Rivendell bikes and have always come up empty handed. Congratulations on that find! On Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:31:02 PM UTC-7, Brent wrote: > > >I just picked up a 59 cm Romulus, alittle worse for wear but still in > good condition

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

Shimmy is typically very speed dependent. When ride-buddy JimG was diagnosing his issue on a non-RBW bike, it shimmied in a very predictable pattern when using a front bag, rear load and unloaded. ). They were not equivalent speeds - 15, 18 and 21 mph IIRC. It's also extremely center of gra

[RBW] FS - misc parts

I picked up a box of misc parts and sifted out the set of things I don't really care about. 2 - 10sp cassettes one is 12-25 the other is 11 or 12 - 26. One of them has a missing lockring. $20 each 1 pair of crank bros eggbeaters pedals - good shape - $25 1 pair of crank bros candy c pedals

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Great color. It doesn't need a headtube color, though the Atlantis head badge is plenty classy. Awesome you don't own a car! Best, Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Technomic Deluxe/Tallux 9cm

Anyone have one in the garage? I am set up to send Paypal. One caveat is that I would need you to ship to Thailand. If you're looking for an 11 cm tallux, maybe we could trade? Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

I think it looks nice the way it is, but I also appreciate the cream head tubes of the regular Atlantis paint scheme. You could try putting masking tape in the area where you would paint, and then step back a few yards to get an idea of what a cream or ivory colored head tube might look like again

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Nice bike, looks like a quality powder coat. I personally if it was all built up would leave it. That hand made frame bag is the boss! On Apr 23, 2013 7:38 PM, "Aaron Young" <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think it looks nice the way it is, but I also appreciate the cream head > tubes of the regular

[RBW] A new power option for touring and commuting. I really like this.

Check this out. What does everyone think? I see lots of advantages over a generator hub. It can be removed easily when not needed. All the electronics are already dialed, no need for extra stuff. Light, simple and hidden under your pannier http://www.gizmag.com/siva-cycle-atom-phone-cha

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Great idea. I never would have thought of that. On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 4:38:13 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: > > I think it looks nice the way it is, but I also appreciate the cream head > tubes of the regular Atlantis paint scheme. You could try putting masking > tape in the area where you

Re: [RBW] Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 4:38:13 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: > > I think it looks nice the way it is, but I also appreciate the cream head > tubes of the regular Atlantis paint scheme. You could try putting masking > tape in the area where you would paint, and then step back a few yards to > ge

Re: [RBW] A new power option for touring and commuting. I really like this.

Not bad for what it does, but what it doesn't do is power lights like a dynohub does. The Luxos U does both of these things, and is an amazing light, from the tests online. I personally wouldn't buy anything from someone who rides/endorses riding into a herd of people on the sidewalk though, I just

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

I am fairly sure the clearance increased with the second generation of Bombadils. On Monday, April 22, 2013 9:33:03 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > > On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:42:59 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: >> >> >> I have to admit, I'm now starting to wonder, just how big of a tire would >> fit

[RBW] Joe Bunik please contact me

Patrick Moore iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rb

[RBW] Re: Bombadil experiment

> > Very cool experiment! > And you didn't even have to buy new brakes. So convenient! > > Let us know how you like it after a while trying it out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Understanding Silver Shifters video

> > Oh, cool! Thanks for the tip. Great to know it can be easily replaced if > needed. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+u

[RBW] Re: Pictures of the worlds most perfect Atlantis (for me). Should I paint the head tube ivory?

Hey Clayton -- Curious about the long, relatively narrow frame bag that you made. Is that just for as much general "stuff" as you can stuff in there, or is it fitted for something specific? Nice setup. I like it! A real touring Atlantis. Reid -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Yet another post on shimmy

I once replaced a front wheel with a similar "professionally built" wheel on a road bike with 27" wheels. Suddenly the bike shimmied. After much aggravation, I found that the newly built wheel had "settled in," meaning it had become the tiniest bit "flexy." Another wheel builder tightened it up

[RBW] wtb: Riv Rambouillet 58cm frameset (any color other than orange!)

Hey there! I'm looking for a 58cm Rambouillet in any color other than orange. Not picky on paint condition but nothing with dings/dents. Otherwise let's make a deal!! Thanks!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Spring Commutes

I've been riding the past few days in the nice sunny Seattle spring on my Hunqa and Homer with some new combos. Here are some pics of the current iteration of the Hunqapillar with Midge bars and Resist Nomad tires. I like the Midges so far, and the best thing is they allow room for the large Wald

[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

Looks like you can get the noBS version for about half the price. http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/nobs-700c Looks like the premium price on the Atlas is for the finish work. On Friday, April 19, 2013 10:24:20 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > They sure look nice, but the $107

Re: [RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

And there ya' go... that looks like a winner for the heavy duty crowd. Cheers, David On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:27 PM, Ken Yokanovich < reflector.collec...@gmail.com> wrote: > Looks like you can get the noBS version for about half the price. > http://velocity-dev.com/index.php/product/rims/nob

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

Cecily - the fact was since I had the Bleriot ( I had just built it up ) I was not even thinking of another Rivendell at the time but it has become a habit of checking Craigslist for the possibility of finding something worthwhile in a vintage touring or road bike, but when I saw the Romulus a

[RBW] Re: New Riv owner -- this time, with pictures!

That is the great advantage to owing something like a Rivendell - you can enjoy looking at it almost as much as riding it. The seat lug in particular has a very vintage design to it. Isn't it great to find a Rivendell locally and just when you thought it could never happen? On Monday, April 1

[RBW] Re: Craigslist mistake delivers a new Bleriot.

Always great to see some of the out of production models - I have a 59 cm so I suppose that makes me partial to Bleriots. I am still trying to find out how many were actually produced, perhaps 1200 or so in the two odd years they were made? I also imagine not too many were in your size. On Tu

[RBW] Re: A new power option for touring and commuting. I really like this.

Cool idea, I just backed it. Thanks for the link. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:32:42 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: > > Check this out. What does everyone think? I see lots of advantages over a > generator hub. It can be removed easily when not needed. All the > electronics

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus

Wow! Beautiful bike. And I don't even want to think about what a bargain you got. Congratulations! >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-