Congratulations on picking up such a neat bike. I'll add to the quotes
StatrixBob provided, with the description below which is from the Riv site,
and a post here on the ROB by Grant about the differences below that.
The HTA on the QB is 72.5 if you go by the geometry chart, and I think
We should all abide.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
> For people getting fussy about the Unracer product descriptions, I look to
> The Dude for a response:
>
> Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
>
> --mike
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On Thu, 2013-05-30 at 14:01 -0700, Julian wrote:
> College Park Bikes and Mt. Airy Bikes can be pretty Rivish -- I
> believe they're dealers,
former dealers
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I had both (the SimpleOne has since decamped to D.C., as my son's commuter).
If I rode them back to back, the QB felt a tad quicker/lighter on its feet, the
SO a bit more laid-back and comfy. SO had 38mm Marathons, QB Jack Brown
Greens, which probably accounted for most of the difference. SO
I liked in the podcast interview, Grant reinforcing the idea of comfort is
what makes you choose to ride. Comfort bike has a connotation all its own,
and most of the connotations are negative to 99% of the riders out there.
City bike, touring bike - all these have become defined genres somethi
ps - and people who really want to race should be riding racing bikes
On Friday, May 31, 2013 7:30:08 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I liked in the podcast interview, Grant reinforcing the idea of comfort is
> what makes you choose to ride. Comfort bike has a connotation all its own,
> and most of
"Sooner or later, we're all just old men in funny clothes." T. Bone Wolk
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:31:07 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote:
> I was poking around the RBW site last night and noticed there are some new
> small items--Unracer pins, key fobs and magnets. I love the product
> description wh
Great photos! I've been drooling over the the x100 and similar cameras
since they first came out. Their compactness reminds me the light and
unencumbered feel of my old film cameras, while I love my DSLRs and lenses
sometimes I yearn for simplicity. Your B&Ws are gorgeous, great tonality,
they
I purchased my Rambouillet in 2007, since sold, through Coventry Cycles
here in Portland. After pulling the trigger I had to wait only a week for
them to build it up. Rivendell would have likely been a month or so wait.
The Hilsen had just come out and waits for that were longer. A little over
The FujiFilm X cameras particularly the X100 and X100S make great cameras to
use when riding.
Thanks very much for the kudos on the photos. Almost all the pictures are made
from raw files processed in LightRoom.
I can't praise Paso Robles enough as a great place to ride. Lots of 'country
bike'
The x100 looks like a great camera, but my personal rules about digital cameras
and cycling require that I only carry a camera that I wouldn't mind dropping
while riding. At upwards of $1,000, the x100 wouldn't meet that test for me.
I generally carry cameras that I paid $100 or less for, and th
+1
…now I'm off to start my day's silliness.
On May 30, 2013, at 7:07 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I think looking silly is part of the human condition. :-)
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 6:40 AM, jeffrey kane wrote:
> Fussy? I don't know ...it is funny though ... but I al
Welcome John!
Hunqapillar and Betty side-by-side should look very wonderful.
I can hardly wait to see photos of your bikes.
> Perhaps I better make another trip over there soon before I get any
> crankier and my wife makes me sleep outside on a way-longer-than24o.
I would definitely like to know
We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the
fence about coming to this, we'd love to have you come out. Feel free to
bring a spouse, friend or kid.
Daytime forecast looks great. There's a small chance of precipitation
Saturday night so if anyone was thinking to forg
I too am otherwise occupied on the 9th. I always have a great time on
Shawn's rides. He has a knack for finding hidden short cuts, pass throughs,
and alley ways.
--Smitty
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:27:32 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote:
>
> Hello folks-
>
>
> Just wanted to let you all know
So the first car just left the driveway on their way to Norfolk. We'll get
out of here about 1pm when I get off work.
Went for another loaded ride last night.. bike is just so sweet. I had my
wife hide the other camera and lenses so I wouldn't be tempted.. in my mind
I keep thinking "what's
The sad similarity between the two bikes is that neither are being made
anymore.
Bryan
>
>
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Yes, you gotta admit he's damn funny...
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:31:58 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
>
> I like that. "Why not use some *more* spokes, Lesnik?"
>
> On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:01:46 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, May 24, 2013 4:11:59 PM UTC-7, Dave Rivbike wrote:
>>>
>>
Welcome. I look forward to seeing your photos.
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, jphillip...@me.com wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I've wearied of lurking and decided to introduce myself. I'm not an
> RBW owner as of yet, but I have a Hunqapillar on order along with a Betty
> Foy for my wife.
>
"Save a 2lbs by not taking coffee and french press.. NOT in this LIFE TIME"
Ha! You are a man after my own heart!
Having a 50cm frame, I am envious for how much you can get between your
seat and rear rack and between your handlebars and front rack! However, it
would be a DISASTER for me for I
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 5:55 AM, doc wrote:
> "Sooner or later, we're all just old men in funny clothes." T. Bone Wolk
>
>
Whaddaya mean WE, white man?
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Sorry. I seem to have managed to leave all the useful information out of my
posts. I'm in Oakland, CA.
On Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:15:37 AM UTC-7, jim wrote:
>
> Wow localed? I meant where are you located?
>
> Jim
>
> On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:22:47 AM UTC-5, jim wrote:
>>
>> where are you lo
Holy Cow! The are fantastic! Thanks.
On Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:30:30 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:
>
> OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running a
> store...but I think it's a go.
>
> Some additional items have been added and a concept tee if interest is
> there.
>
> I may
If you are brevet-curious:
http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/summer-2013-115k-populaire.htm
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I'd be interested in knowing rim/spoke spec, as well as price,
including shipping if you're willing to ship. I know you'd prefer
local, but sometimes local doesn't work and somebody in NJ has paypal
funds burning a hole in his pocket (ahem!).
Paul Brodek
Hillsdale, NJ USA
Quoting jar351 :
Fabulous! Placed my order! Thanks so much for this labor of love. Riv
Chica Warrior
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Well, most people are going to buy a bike so they can ride with the
group of folks that they ride with or associate themselves with. If I
were (only) a fast club rider and wanted to use my bike for commuting
too, then I can understand the idea of getting a "light" bike.
What's not appreciated or g
Laundry? Change of clothes? Full sized sleeping pad? Food other than boiled
or grilled? *Shakes head utterly baffled* What's the point of leaving home
if you take it with you? Grin.
For me, it was a revelation that I could, on the bike, bring a real tent
and my Kelly Kettle and enough clothing
To each his own, of course, but I figure I've got more than a couple
thousand bucks into a bicycle that is always just one small oil slick
or attention-defecit driver away from crashing and burning, so I'm not
going to forgo the awesomeness of a Fuji X100/S or X10/X20 for fear of
dropping. Y
I know that gearing is always a very individual thing, with fitness
level and terrain and target speed and load and more mixed in. With
11/12t cogs, it's all about how you define "standard chainring sizes."
I've pretty much entirely abandoned triples for compact doubles, and
34/46 or 34/48 ar
Would the exusting worn chain work with the new cassette?
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You may have posted Oakland, I didn't look too hard.
Would you take $160 shipped?
happy Friday!!
Jim
On Friday, May 31, 2013 1:10:32 AM UTC-5, jar351 wrote:
>
> Sorry. I seem to have managed to leave all the useful information out of
> my posts. I'm in Oakland, CA.
>
> On Thursday, May 30, 2013
My favorite two bikes are my Rambouillet and my Quickbeam. Both are excellent
bikes and what is it they have in common?
Neither is made anymore. At my advanced years and barring a sudden impact, I
should be able to keep both going until I can't ride anymore.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:13:29 AM UTC-7, Paul Brodek wrote:
>
> I know that gearing is always a very individual thing, with fitness level
> and terrain and target speed and load and more mixed in. With 11/12t cogs,
> it's all about how you define "standard chainring sizes."
>
> I've pretty mu
An email from Brian greeted me this morning - my frame arrives next
week!!!
Time to plan my long way home from Walnut Creek, pack the camera and pick
the inaugural pedals!
Grip Kings?...or Gripsters?...Grip Kings?...or Gripsters?...hmmm...
Hopefully the Betty Foy isn't too far behind!
Hap
Fenders, lighting, racked and bagged. Great setup on the beam.
On Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:56:21 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Enjoy:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8898125228/#
>
> --Eric
> campyo...@me.com
> www.campyonly.com
> www.wheelsnorth.org
> Blog: http://campy
+1 on the sauerkraut juice!
John
On Monday, May 6, 2013 7:34:17 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>
> If you like 'em, try pickle juice or sauerkraut juice. Dilute to taste, or
> bring the jar!
>
> On Monday, May 6, 2013 10:15:44 AM UTC-4, Scott G. wrote:
>>
>> Nunn, works for me, no sugar.
>>
>>
Update now that I have had a chance to ride with the 5-10's on VP pedals.
Big thumbs up so far. The combination of the sticky rubber of the shoe and
the pins on the pedal give a super solid feel during all types of pedaling
e.g. cruising, high cadence, out of the saddle, and climbing.
Highly re
I'd ask White. I run their road crank on my Ram (44/30) and absolutely
love it. They look much better than they do in photographs and the
shifting is fabulous. I also run a davinci crank, which is made by White,
along with White rings, which unfortunately are no longer available, on the
tand
In case you were wondering...
Here's some sneak peak pictures.
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3
Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be there. Ride afterwards
could be an option.
-Manny
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Did you get a picture of Lesnik's spoke boxes?
Cheers,
David
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> In case you were wondering...
> Here's some sneak peak pictures.
> http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3
>
> Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be there. Ride afterwards
> cou
Not to dis Campy but decided to swap out my older Campy SR seatposts for
Nitto S-83 2-bolts on my Rivs because I did have the rails on one of my
B-17's break on my X0-1 (which had a 27.0 mm 96 vintage Campy record
diameter and this is the bike I generally commute to work on. Fortunately
no inj
Dirty clothes every day? Hard, uncomfortable pad? Giving up the delicious
food I like? *Shakes head utterly baffled*? What's the point of being
uncomfortable and suffering? If I wanted to be uncomfortable, I wouldn't
have bought a Rivendell.
I think I'd like touring with Kelly. We have the same to
If you go much larger on the largest cog, you're going to need a longer
chain so may as well put on a new one with the new cassette.
dougP
On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:15:51 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
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> Would the exusting worn chain work with the new cassette?
>
>
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Ordered many parts for my new to me Atlantis. I think I hit the double entry
threshold if I remember the original contest wording. ;)
If I were fortunate to win, I would be selecting a bike for my wife to ride.
Her choice.
Not surprised to hear you had a great customer service experience!
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store
Did you get a picture of Lesnik's spoke boxes?Cheer
I love it, Anne and Kelly! Grin. Actually, I'm completely comfortable. If
warm enough, I sleep without a pad, just using a pad big enough to keep my
core warm when it's 40 or less at night (which it nearly always is in the
CO mountains). But then I sleep on hard wood floors with a wool blanket f
I put in an order over the weekend. I bought some tires and some other
stuff, and decided to check out the MUSA knickers. I carefully made sure
that I was over the limit even if the knickers were going back-- which they
are. I'm sure those knickers are fine, but they will not be joining my
wardrobe
I plan to head down around 8-9 in the AM if anyone needs transport from the
Seattle end.
Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA
On May 31, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the fence
> about coming to this,
Hello Takashi,
I have been admiring your photos for months. And I love those fenders!
Thank you for sharing the photos from your rides. They are beautiful!
Looking forward to your more of your photos,
John
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:38 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I have
Very nice looking!!
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Replacing my wife's Brooks saddle, and a new JB green for me, took us over
the line... it's her chance for a beautiful Betty Foy!
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I wrote to Brian. He said to use the mountain VBC crank which uses the ENO
arms. The road VBC will not work I with the Hunq's chain stays.
Thanks for the replies.
Christian
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And this may be heresy but you can have your cake and eat it too by joining
supported tours.
In a few weeks I'll start Sierra 2 the Sea. Rode it a couple of years ago and
had a blast.
JimD (Mr. Wimpy)
On May 31, 2013, at 3:22 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> Dirty clothes every day? Hard, uncomfort
it's pretty close to my house, but we'll be out riding all day saturday.
then a lot of family stuff sunday.
are the hours and dates posted somewhere?
On Friday, May 31, 2013 2:54:55 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> In case you were wondering...
> Here's some sneak peak pictures.
> http://flic.k
Don't worry little new Atlantis, you too will grow up to roll along with the
Bleriot:
http://flic.kr/p/ez74pT
Kristy
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I have a Microshift Triple FD braze on with mounting clamp. I used on my Sam
last summer and then upgraded to a XT. If you are interested, let me know.
Price is flexible. It worked fine but the XT is better.
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12 - 7 pm Ely. I'll drop you a care package and if you get a chance pick it
up.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 6:47:37 PM UTC-7, Ely Rodriguez wrote:
>
> it's pretty close to my house, but we'll be out riding all day saturday.
> then a lot of family stuff sunday.
> are the hours and dates posted somew
Still happening. For those that are interested here's the some pictures of
the last one.
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEcMF1g
Proposed route.
http://goo.gl/maps/rDEcp
Last time we only got to castro valley before having a huge lunch and
calling it quits.
On Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:36:59 PM UTC-7, Man
Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day. Might be doing
some camping that night though if youre interested, kinda leaving last
minute from SF, prolly around 7ish and maybe heading to the Headlands to
sleep outside! If the weather continues to be slightly warm, it could
ma
Mike. Will told me about it. I'll be there too.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:24:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
>
> Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day. Might be doing
> some camping that night though if youre interested, kinda leaving last
> minute from SF, prolly
For Camping?thats radness!
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:25 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> Mike. Will told me about it. I'll be there too.
>
>
> On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:24:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote:
>
>> Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day. Might be
>> doing some c
I hope the Atlantis gets a little dirtier than the Bleriot, thing looks
like it just rolled out of the showroom!
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 9:43 PM, wrote:
> Don't worry little new Atlantis, you too will grow up to roll along with
> the Bleriot:
>
> http://flic.kr/p/ez74pT
>
> Kristy
>
> Sent from
I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of fun.
But I have to figure a means of transport, since the earliest BART only
gets to Embarcadero at 6:32. Anyone with a van driving over from the East
Bay that morning?
- Andrew, Berkeley
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Well one of these days Dawn will have to speak up / sign up as she rides all
these things with me on her Atlantis.
We just finished an 8 hour drive with high winds and rain. First day on ride
tomorrow .. High off 59 with 20 mph winds.
North northwest... Since we are riding west northwest doesn't
Well one of these days Dawn will have to speak up / sign up as she rides all
these things with me on her Atlantis.
We just finished an 8 hour drive with high winds and rain. First day on ride
tomorrow .. High off 59 with 20 mph winds.
North northwest... Since we are riding west northwest doesn't
I'll be going. Does anyone have any used Grand bois they have lying around
that are willing to sell? Curious about what the jazz is about the whole
thing tire thing.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:51:11 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote:
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> I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of
Ah, I see that earliest BART (Dublin-Pleasanton line) is actually 6:26.
Might be possible to get to the Toll Plaza in time...
On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:51:11 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote:
>
> I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of
> fun.
>
> But I have to figure a means
I'll be in NYC that day, otherwise I would do this ride. SFR is a great group
to ride with.
–Eric N
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On May 31, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> If you are brevet-curious:
>
> http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/summer-2013-115k-populaire.htm
>
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A B17 Select, extra bracket for my recently purchased Cygolite (awesome
light which charges off your laptop), 8cm DirtDrop stem, four rolls of
Newbaum's maroon bar tape (I mistakenly ordered eggplant last time).
I'd love to tell you which frame I would pick if I won, but I change my
mind ever
Like this:
[URL=http://s398.photobucket.com/user/lungimsam/media/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/lungimsam/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Would make it easier than scaling down photos to p
>
> PS- it posts the pic for viewing directly to the thread post when it works.
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subscriptions as a run-on url hyperlink (made even more unwieldy by
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Image attachment, or even pasted directly into "rtf"-email works just fine.
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Walnut Creek, CA
On 5/31/13, Michael
Will that make two Rivs on Sierra to the Sea? 'Cause I'm doing it too, and
the prolog too because if I'm going to ride from the Sierra to the Sea, I'm
darned well going to start on the far side of the Sierra.
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 6:40 PM, jimD wrote:
> And this may be heresy but you can have
On the one hand, the weight is not terribly important - the bike carries it
after all. On the other hand, a little less weight is an excellent thing.
Much easier on the back wheel on dirt roads. On my travels, I've had the
bike up to 15kg for the bike, 25kg (55lb) for basic kit, 12kg for water
A pair of the tan Little-Big Bens for my wife's Betty, and a Brooks Flyer
Select for me. Not sure which frame we'll choose - Sam for our kid? Betty
for me?
Nick W.
On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:00:39 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> A B17 Select, extra bracket for my recently purchased Cygolite
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