Re: [RBW] Re: Stuff that's worked for me this year, and stuff that hasn't, a hodge-podge review with Rivish content.

Hi Tony, I made a drawing (took me a minute to realize you were addressing me - I haven't answered to "Phil" in 25 years). http://www.biketinker.com/2013/projects/light-bracket-mounted-to-a-basket/ I have the basket, but not the mount or the need (I modified my E6 to hang upside-down under the

Re: [RBW] Re: Stuff that's worked for me this year, and stuff that hasn't, a hodge-podge review with Rivish content.

Philip: Looks great. I figured an enterprising tinkerer could also fashion a sandwich out of flat steel/aluminum stock so they could grab two parallel sets of basket wires. As I have the front tab, all this thinking is purely academic. :) cc On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 1:03 AM, Philip Williamson < p

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

LCG? #baffled philip www.biketinker.com On Saturday, December 7, 2013 8:44:13 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Yes, Takashi, rough climbs standing can be tricky. Do enough of them (or a > few long ones) and there is a rhythm you develop when standing that makes > it flow much smoother, with

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

Lowest Common Gear. So low, it's a whole character less than walk. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia On Sunday, December 8, 2013 8:42:30 PM UTC+11, Philip Williamson wrote: > > LCG? > #baffled > > philip > www.biketinker.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

Sometimes it's nice to be a silverback. Having hashed this out in 1986, my answer is twofold. "Mountain bike" = fat tire knobs + (intended) location*. That's it. My Quickbeam has been a mountain bike for brief periods, but now it is not. Probably it will be again. My Bontrager is always a mount

Re: [RBW] Cycling in Paris during the German Occupation

I know the war years were hard on the French people, but looking at those pictures of the streets of Paris not clogged with autos is really something. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 11:41:01 AM UTC-6, Jan Heine wrote: > > I hadn't really thought about bicycles as a tool for resistance in today's

Re: [RBW] Speaking of yet another ebay anomaly..

Every now and then I will message these type of sellers saying I really like their item but wonder if they will ever sell one for people without a Rivendell ;). So far none the sellers have shared my question / their response with the general readers. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:33:51 PM U

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

My daughter was learning fractions when I was teaching her trail riding. I explained the hills were no problem because "what's the one gear everyone has on their bike no matter what?" Answer: getting off and walking. "Oh! We just use the lowest common gear!" Here she is, in full LCG: http://w

Re: [RBW] Cycling in Paris during the German Occupation

I didn't realize the occupation was such a driving force on the evolution of lightweight bicycles, but it certainly makes sense. On Sunday, December 8, 2013 7:26:24 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: > > I know the war years were hard on the French people, but looking at those > pictures of the street

Re: [RBW] Cycling in Paris during the German Occupation

So true; the Place de la Concorde not an ocean of cars and some bleating horns? Not so bad in of itself. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, December 8, 2013 8:26:24 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > I know the war years were hard on the French people, but looking at those > pictures of the stree

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bikes Books and Hatchet Openig Party

Just a bump. Camping in cold weather is much more satisfying when you can make a fire. But since Mt.Diablo already had a fire a couple of months ago and I don't want to be known as that guy who burnt down Diablo... I reserved campground at juniper campgrounds. If anyone would like to join in I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

This owns the internets today. The rest of us just need to go home. On 12/8/13, Philip Williamson wrote: > Sometimes it's nice to be a silverback. Having hashed this out in 1986, my > answer is twofold. > "Mountain bike" = fat tire knobs + (intended) location*. > > That's it. My Quickbeam has be

[RBW] Re: Just Got Our English Riding Jackets

Liesl, Congratulations on your wedding! Has Warhorse has been delivered to you? Eager to see some photos! On Friday, December 6, 2013 9:46:48 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > ...yes, there will be pictures of Riv Chica Warrior on her Proto-palloosa > custom with English Riding Jacket and hatchet... >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling in Paris during the German Occupation

The resilience of the French people is certainly on display. So is their ingenuity, which brought many "modern" innovations to market 60 to 70 years ago: recumbent bicycles, small wheels, lightweight bicycle trailers, etc. Doubtless if it were possible to check out the bikes even closer there w

[RBW] FS: DZR Urban Bike Shoe

I have a pair of black *DZR* Jetlag Nero bike shoes, size 39 (EU), slip on (with a top strap to make it tighter). They're very nice looking, comfortable, and you can use them with or without cleats (2 hole). Only worn twice, clean, in excellent condition.. Just not a fan of black. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bikes Books and Hatchet Openig Party

Aren't burn bananas known as "The Dav"? On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Just a bump. > Camping in cold weather is much more satisfying when you can make a fire. > But since Mt.Diablo already had a fire a couple of months ago and I don't > want to be known as that guy who b

[RBW] FS: variety of Schwalbe 700c tires

Time to clear space to test out some new tires. All prices include shipping within the continental United States. Folks who can pick up the tires in San Francisco can subtract $10 per set. 1) 700 x 38 Little Big Bens - never mounted. $60/set of 2 2) Marathon Supreme folding 700 x 35 - one ti

[RBW] FS Tektro R559 Silver Recessed Pair

Selling a pair of caliper brakes... New in box 559s. Same as sold by Rivendell. No problems, just turns out I don't need them. Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/111008098@N08/sets/72157638477880964/ $52 delivered CONUS. Paypal ok. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

I would have bought a SimpleOne except the bike did not come in my size79 PBH and I found Rivendell right when the Quickbeam was discontinued. I would like to see a bike basically like the SimpleOne but in Rambouillet orange with a cream headtube and the braze-ons for a rear rack. I would l

[RBW] Re: FS Tektro R559 Silver Recessed Pair

yes? I'll buy them. On Sunday, December 8, 2013 8:37:29 AM UTC-8, Phobos wrote: > > Selling a pair of caliper brakes... New in box 559s. Same as sold by > Rivendell. No problems, just turns out I don't need them. > Pics: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/111008098@N08/sets/72157638477880964/ >

[RBW] What is a mountain bike?

Not directly related to the Hunquapillar, but interesting in a Rivendellianisticishianesquetic way or, at very least, quasi-crypto-Rivendellian. Ish. And it's local, land of red 'n' green. http://gypsybytrade.wordpress.com/ Patrick Moore, contemplating a lugged, more-rake fork from Chauncey for h

[RBW] FS: cbO racks,brooks,bags / honjo 700c

I offer up a couple things to bay area folks, sorry no shipping. Honjo 700x45c fenders with stays, no clips or daruma. Great for 700x28c tires/ can work with 700x32 given the right vertical clearance is already there. $50 Bridgestone cb0. Tig welded, paint is old and ugly. Vertical drop outs,

[RBW] Re: FS Feeler: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm complete

On Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:02:09 PM UTC-8, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Howdy Everyone! > > I have a 57cm complete Bleriot that I am getting ready to sell. I thought

[RBW] Re: FS: variety of Schwalbe 700c tires

Update: Little Big Bens are sold. All Marathons remain - buy all 3 sets as a holiday special for $250 shipped! On Sunday, December 8, 2013 10:09:25 AM UTC-8, gordo wrote: > > Time to clear space to test out some new tires. All prices include > shipping within the continental United States. Fo

[RBW] Re: FS Tektro R559 Silver Recessed Pair

SOLD! On Sunday, December 8, 2013 11:37:29 AM UTC-5, Phobos wrote: > > Selling a pair of caliper brakes... New in box 559s. Same as sold by > Rivendell. No problems, just turns out I don't need them. > Pics: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/111008098@N08/sets/72157638477880964/ > > $52 delivere

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

> > Great thread. > Number one that has worked for me is friction shifting. I always hated index shifting, always thought it temperamental and going out of adjustment at just the wrong time. I love the simplicity of friction shifting and the silver shifters work great in all forms I have trie

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Patrick Deacon, John's suggested link for Rothera Cycling hats might fit your Scottisness...tartan and McAllister patterned caps for your wee noggin. ~Hugh On Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:09:07 AM UTC-8, johnb wrote: > > Patrick, > > I have