Re: [RBW] Best/Worst

Shawn: If all else fails, try mounting the German mirror on your non-drive-side fork. That's what I did. The mirror started out on my (North Road) bars but I couldn't get a clear view behind me unless I leaned far out of the way. Now I just glance downward. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Sykesville, MD 30-miler on Sam today.

@Tony, Anytime you want just let me know and let's do it! We can always bail if its too tough. But it's really not that bad. Somehow the return trip felt much easier. Or, we can do the Grist Mill/B&A trail and/or BWI loop some time, which is near me and very flat like the trails in Arlington. W

[RBW] Whoh-a-tross

I've been wanting to switch from 46 Noodles to Albas or Boscos for some time now. I had a chance to put some 52 Boscos on my Bay Area bike, and it's been so fun it's only accelerated my desire to go upright with the Hilsen. Not to mention Coconut Bill came up to Portland with his Albatross'd 47 Hil

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

I'll throw my 2 cents in that I've been rolling a 26" Aeroheat now for around 4 years, built by Jim Thill, and have had no problems to speak of. I then had a rear wheel built last year with an Aeroheat that already had a spoke break, but to no fault of the rim. I'm a solid Clydesdale and have u

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

Considering the title, I expected a story of woe (as in whoa!) with an Albatross playing the villain. Glad to hear it is actually the "Wha-ho-a-tross!" Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 18, 2014 2:00:14 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > I've been wanting to switch from 46

[RBW] Whoh-a-tross

Looks phenomenal Chris. I flare my levers out a bit as well. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

Chris that sounds similar to my recent experience w/ the Atlantis, I'm loving the Alba's! Nice job w/ the shellac. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Sykesville, MD 30-miler on Sam today.

We often do the BWI loop, B&A and routes Patapsco Park/Grist Mill. Be glad to arrange for the 3 or 4 of us to do one of these rides together one day. Our email contacts: nlsei...@gmail.com and jbust...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Music

> > That was pretty cool! > Oddly, the narration sounded like a dead on Keanu Reeves ala Neo monolog to me. "I know music-fu" -- 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

Re: [RBW] Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

Tried that combo on my Mystery Bike, and it is too tight (and as others on this list have remarked, I'm more willing than most to tolerate a tight fit). Too bad, too -- that Rock 'n' Road is a great tire. Very grippy with the knobby tread, but still very quiet on pavement. On Jan 17, 2014, at 1

[RBW] Re: One Fish, Two Fish, Three Cross, Four Cross?

More crosses increases the tangent of each spoke and distributes the stresses among more of the components (rim, hub flange, spokes) but if a flange isn't large enough to do a four cross without beginning to bump other spoke heads, the exercise is pointless. Forty spokes alone may increase dura

Re: [RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

We've come half-circle on appearances. In the 70s/80s, gumwalls looked techy, edgy and fast. Now, it's blackwalls that look techy, edgy and fast, while gumwalls (or challenge tan rubber) look traditional and laid back. On Friday, January 17, 2014 8:00:59 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

I can relate. Just changed my bars last weekend On Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:00:14 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > I've been wanting to switch from 46

Re: [RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

I'm slowly collecting parts to Alba-ize my bike. Only things missing are some shiftilators. Can go w/ Paul Thumbies, but holding out for some XT seven speed thumb shifters w/ the hidden eight indent. I had some but foolishly sold them. Anybody have a set lying around that needs a new home? Cheers

Re: [RBW] Whoh-a-tross

I feel the same way about with the Albas even after five months. Curtis "who has rolled with the Coconut's 47 AHH on his 67 AHH" On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Christopher Chen wrote: > I've been wanting to switch from 46 Noodles to Albas or Boscos for some > time now. I had a chance to put som

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

> > It looks really classy, Chris! > a good reminder for me to get shellacking. Proof of shredding > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

I generally favor frame-mounted pumps for high pressure tires. Various brands, but Blackburn usually makes a good product. However, I've had good results with the "Quicker" mini pump. It will pump up a high pressure tire, and with a lower-pressure, high volume tire it works even better. Fits ea

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

> > So will any mini pump allow inflation of a wide tire to 50 psi in less > than 200 pumps (ballpark for both of these numbers)? > > Or is that just a dream, and I should go for full size frame pump? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

I just installed the longboards on a Betty with Fatty Bumkins, which are about 40.5. I wouldn't think any bigger tire would fit. Michael On Friday, January 17, 2014 11:10:43 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote: > > Anyone running Longboards (P45) with BG RnR tires? The tires are knobby > 43s and the Riv si

[RBW] rumor has it there's a 56 'beamer on sf craigslist

and by "56 'beamer" I mean 56cm Quickbeam. Metin, maybe this one is teed up for you to buy? I'm on my phone, and can't easily post the link. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: rumor has it there's a 56 'beamer on sf craigslist

Looks neat! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4292311064.html Ryan On Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:32:25 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > and by "56 'beamer" I mean 56cm Quickbeam. Metin, maybe this one is teed > up for you to buy? I'm on my phone, and can't easily post the link. -- You

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

tonight might be "monochrome harlequin wrap night" on my new albatross cockpit. -- 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...@

[RBW] Re: Mixte frame design question

Andrew, If your still looking for the answer its because the late run 60cm Betties has a higher head tube. Kevin and Vince had explained to me that for the taller riders were maxing out the stem length and it looked sometimes off. So the after a certain run all off the 60cm bettys were made to

[RBW] FS in Seattle only. Park PRS-3 OS workstand

Hey folks, I've moved from my big house to a row house on capitol hill. There's no room for a 100lb workstand. Really nice and solid with some rusting on the base plate from being in my unheated garage. I've used to work on my Atlantis so there's the connection. $250 OBO. I haven't put on

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

And what do people use to lube their frame pumps? thanks ef Vancouver On Friday, 17 January 2014 09:32:19 UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > > *Was wondering what you all like to use on the road.* Frame pumps? Minis? > Any minis you find work good on high volume tires? > -- You received this mess

[RBW] All rounder

It's snowing again in Maine and although I got a short ride in this morning I'm beginning to get a bad case of cabin fever. I was looking through my favorites on Flickr and was impressed by several photos of the all rounder. I came to rivendell after this model and know very little about it. Wha

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

Much like Joe Bernard, I hate carrying frame pumps in the along-the-top tube position for all the reasons he states. However, I do love frame pumps over most other alternatives. As long as I can find an alternate position for a full size pump (behind the seat tube, along the seat stay, or even

[RBW] Re: Best/Worst

Quote: > The German Mirror... Man, I really want to like that thing. I can't get it > positioned so that I can see behind me without leaning my body out of the > way. The bolt that fixes the mirror position rattled out and was lost after > a week of riding. The damn thing knocks into everythi

Re: [RBW] Re: School me on Panaracer gumwall casing design.

Re: vintage MTB gumwalls The '88 Schwinn Project KOM-10 I picked up recently still had on the original Project KOM tires. They look a bit better than this pair (ended with 0 bids, go figure) on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261272704228 However, the rubber is really

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

Sounds interesting. How and where does the pump attach to the frame? On Friday, January 17, 2014 4:01:02 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: > > Road morph...absolutely -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

That's the Road Morph, I mean. On Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:50:08 AM UTC-8, john wrote: > > Sounds interesting. How and where does the pump attach to the frame? > > On Friday, January 17, 2014 4:01:02 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: >> >> Road morph...absolutely > > -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: All rounder

>From an All Rounder owner...the closest current model would be the Atlantis. Others may correct me, but I believe it is the direct descendant of the AR. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

On my 20-mi creek bottom ride this morning, the club was out again, and I saw my same large gentleman - he has leaned out a bit, though he was still pedaling a little slow. He has moved his bars up higher, and he was wearing baggy clothes. He smiled and waved at me - I smiled and waved back.

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

> > I use 40.5mm wide 650b tires with P45's and that is pushin' it width-wise. > Any wider and they look like they'd be peekin' out 'da sides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

I set up my AHH with Alba's right before it got traded for an All Rounder. I really enjoyed the hand placement, but noticed the upright position did not play nice with my saddle. I messed with the adjustment trying to get it comfortable again, but didn't get it dialed before moving it on. I sti

[RBW] Re: All rounder

Yes - that is the generally accepted pedigree: B'stone XO begat Rivendell A/R begat Rivenedell Atlantis begat Rivendell Sam Hillborne (canti) - J On Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:55:23 AM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: > > From an All Rounder owner...the closest current model would be the > Atlantis. Ot

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

Thatsa nice-a! I can't get comfortable with M-bars, but the pic, and all the scuttlebutt about Albatrosses, makes me want to build a singletrack bike with -- what is a proper generic term? -- "upright" bars, at about the same height. On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > [] >

[RBW] Re: rumor has it there's a 56 'beamer on sf craigslist

Ha! Pretty sure I spotted/cataloged that one "in the wild" back in '09 go here - scroll down: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/ saddle and bars look pretty much the same. photo was with my phone at the time, which had a hinge in it, so any visual imperfections are likely hardware based...

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

But isn't the Atlantis designed much more for loads and off road terrain? The XOs -- certainly the XO-1 -- were certainly more road biased than dirt biased, John Stamstead notwithstanding. It seems to me that the Sam Hill is much more genetically similar to the XOs than the Atlantis, as far as I u

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike & Coffee Porn Video

Or we could start a similar gathering in San Francisco. Stow Lake? On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM, franklyn wrote: > I guess I will have to ask to join such fine gatherings next time I visit > Portland to find out the quality of the beverages, which I hope to be soon. > > Franklyn > > > On Fri

[RBW] Re: One Fish, Two Fish, Three Cross, Four Cross?

A lot of it has to do with how hard you ride. I know 135 pounders that eat wheels like free nachos and 17 stone riders who dance like gauzy ghosts and never bend a rim. If you are hard on wheels, then 40 might be necessary. I've never spoken with a wheelbuilder who felt strongly that 4 cross

Re: [RBW] All rounder

Short answer: Atlantis Long answer: the start of Riv featured three frames to be offered: Road, All Rounder, and Mountain. With nothing else to compare to, Riv fans in the beginning who had been Bridgestone fans naturally mapped each of these forthcoming Riv offerings to their predecessors, t

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

That's too Biblical. Needs to be more Elfish.: - ) On Jan 18, 2014, at 11:09 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Yes - that is the generally accepted pedigree: > > B'stone XO > begat > Rivendell A/R > begat > Rivenedell Atlantis > begat > Rivendell Sam Hillborne (canti) > > - J > > > On Saturd

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

Just tracing the lineage, which is of course influenced by the other branches. GP has stated a number of times that the A/R stemmed from the XO. (And around the Bay Area, spotting XO's on the trails was not an outlier, but at that time, seeing an MB with drop bars wasn't odd either...) The Atl

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

A bike with long chain stays, like all Rivs, fit frame pumps pretty well behind the seat tube. I use a shorter Zefal HPx2 on my old Nashbar (by Maruishi) and Topeak Master Blasters on the Road and Ram. I do use a Road morph with the little presser foot on the Saluki, but I've tied it to the rear ra

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

I've put lithium car grease lightly on the shaft of pumps. Old pumps with rust spots on the rods... On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM, ericf3 wrote: > And what do people use to lube their frame pumps? > > thanks > > ef > Vancouver > > On Friday, 17 January 2014 09:32:19 UTC-8, Michael wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

Thanks Patrick, I really upgraded the old Raleigh buying the Phil wheelset that Bob L. listed right after Christmas. I had been rolling on my 30+y-o Zeus/Rigida 27s. Timing was perfect. A guy was looking for a fly rod built by Dwight Lyons and I had one to sell, so I offered the same amount

[RBW] Carradice Bags, Nitto and Carradice Quick Release, King Cage, Velo-Orange, Saddlesack

Hey RBW, cleaning out the closet of some seldom used pieces. Pictures here Carradice Zipped Roll - $40 (great condition) Carradice Camper Longflap - $70 (used frequently, still in good shape) Carradice SQR - $40 Nitto Saddlebag Grip R50 - $80 VO Grand Cru Seatpost

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

Thanks all for the confirmation, guess I'll have to settle for silver. On Friday, January 17, 2014 11:10:43 PM UTC-5, rw1911 wrote: > > Anyone running Longboards (P45) with BG RnR tires? The tires are knobby > 43s and the Riv site says the longboards will fit up to a 45, but I think > it may

Re: [RBW] All rounder

Jim: Thanks for the thoughtful, complete explanation. I always admire your depth of knowledge of Rivendell history. The printed Atlantis flyers show the bike in various formats, i.e., touring, mountain, commuter, so it's obvious the designer had versatility as a strong requirement. That all

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

Toshi, would you say the Mini Morph is equally good as the Road Morph, only smaller? In other words, is there a disadvantage to the Mini? Is there a noticeable difference in ability to pump up a tube? Thanks, John On Friday, January 17, 2014 12:46:58 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: > > FWIW, for those

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

As for lubing pumps, I'd use your favorite bearing grease on pumps with metal tubes and leather seals, but many modern pumps use plastic seals, and bearing grease might cause premature crumbling. I'd choose silicone grease for modern plastic seals. I often find I have to wipe off the innards of my

[RBW] Re: All rounder

twins from a different time? my Hillborne and an XO http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4513103792/ ~mike -- 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 em

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

However, I've had good results with the "Quicker" mini pump. It will pump up a high pressure tire, and with a lower-pressure, high volume tire it works even better. Fits easily into a seat bag to keep the frame free of unnecessary clutter. Consistent with my experience. A very good pump. --

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

That was a fun ride in March of 2010. There were two orange XO-1's with dummy levers on mustache bars, yet modified from the stock setup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4512459117/in/photostream/ On Jan 18, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > twins from a different time? my

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I remember the low, narrow, aero position. Almost 15 years ago I commuted for 2-3 years or so on a too -small (56 cm c-c) mid '60s Bottechia that I had built up as my second fixie with custom Salsa upjutter to get the bar high enough (a lot lower than I could tolerate now, it must be said). The bik

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

+1. I have one in the repair kit on all (4) of my bikes. On Friday, January 17, 2014 3:46:58 PM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: > > FWIW, for those of you who are into mini pumps, there is a Topeak > mini-morph, which I use with my Roadeo and I just wrap it up in my > Mark's wrap and am good to go. It has

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

Wow 2 ! X0-1's in one spot. I've only ever seen 1 other X0-1 in Winnipeg...a fellow who's a friend of mine...My 20 year-old X0-1 still gets lots of compliments. I'd never get rid of it, I bought the A/R to be the ne plus ultra X0-1 because I liked the design of the original X0-1 so much. Once I

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

@ Mike Schiller: I could be mistaken, but I think the Aeroheat came first; Velocity decided to roll it as a touring/29'er tire afterwards, but wanted to separate it so people wanting the usual 26" MTB rims wouldn't order the wrong one -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: All rounder

Not really surprising but my XO-1 felt totally different than my Atlantis. They really are their own beasts though of course XO-1 is the granddaddy. Ryan On Saturday, January 18, 2014 4:20:28 PM UTC-8, Ryan wrote: > > Wow 2 ! X0-1's in one spot. I've only ever seen 1 other X0-1 in > Winnipeg..

[RBW] Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

OK, so, thanks to the other thread asking about Riv riders and their preferred pumps, I thought I would get one frame pump for now, just to get on the road, and I will research the much more complex minis at leisure. Now, my Sam TT measurement of 51.5 (inside seat tube to inside head tube measu

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

> > I himmed and hawed over the two colors myself. > I think both look just as good. I am surprised no cream in the P50. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

> > PS - the silver is a *brushed aluminum* finish under the clear plastic of > the fender. Hard to see the brushed texture in online pics. But it is > beautiful in person. Gives them a nice textured look. > Cream is a flat colored fender. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Whoh-a-tross

I wondered whether I'd be able to use albatross bars on my 5-6 hour weekend rides. http://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/12021993526/ Enthusiastically, yes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

I have no idea what size my pump is for my 62 Hunqapillar, but it is good and snug (no wiggle or rattle: it's silent), requiring an intentional amount of compression to get it on. With this, I've never had it come off sen on the rougher trails I ride. So long as you can compress it on there, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Off-Pavent Rides... Come to Redlands this Spring!

The RSR is now even on the face time: https://www.facebook.com/events/253431688149599 Just rode an alternative section today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/12021253736/ I think you're going to like it! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun

[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

Hello Michael, Here is the table from the Rivendell site: No. 2 fits tube gaps 42cm - 46cm No. 3 fits tube gaps 46cm - 52cm No. 4 fits tube gaps 50cm - 56cm Here is a link to the page. My 52 Samuel Hillborne runs a legacy HPX (all black) that I purch

[RBW] Re: Poll for SF Bay Area National Gathering Date

good one, David... but lets not give anything away. -- 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

[RBW] Rainbow 200

Just saw this post. I was in town for something else so I flew down with my Rivendell Road bike (circ 1995). It was a beautiful day and a great route. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Rainbow 200

Pictures, pictures, pictures!!! :-) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Andy Speier wrote: > Just saw this post. I was in town for something else so I flew down with > my Rivendell Road bike (circ 1995). It was a beautiful

[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

> > Thanks, Y'all. > On the Zefal site, they give diff't measurements which put my 51.5 ST/HT i-i measurement only into the Size 4, unless I am misunderstanding the charts and Zefal is talking *frame* *sizes*, not* ST:HT i-i dimension*measurements, like RBW does. Maybe I'll call RBW and see

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

> > Thanks for the info, everyone. I really appreciate it! > I kind of like peg mount frame fitting pumps, and the types available in the US seem limited to a handful, which makes for easy decision making. So I have decided to get the Zefal HPX for now, as I am sure it will make it much easier

[RBW] Lots more Windsor photos, plus a first for me: a harlequin wrap

Thanks to several helpful how-to resources that I saw first here on the RBW group, I decided to try a harlequin wrap. An idea that I floated years ago, but have never seen in person is a monochrome harlequin wrap on the grip area. You get the great looking pattern and the great smooth grip ar

[RBW] Rivendell sighting in Prolly isnt Probably

One of my all time favorite photographers is John Watson blogger of Prolly is Probably. His composition and ability to capture key moments of rides is truly inspiring. While stuck waiting for wrestlers at a wrestling tournament I was going through my instagram feed and where I recognized a bik

[RBW] Re: Riv SKS longboard fenders and BG Rock n Road tires

OK, so after some Googling, I've determined that the Longboard not available in a P50, cream or otherwise. It looks like the standard (shorter) SKS is the only option available? Can I assume adding a long flap to the bottom front will net the same result? On Friday, January 17, 2014 11:10:43