Re: [RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

I give a +1 to this. I added racks to 2 older Motobecane and Peugeot frames that did not have barrel braze-ons. I used the Tubus adaptor clamps. It's a robust solution and, in my view, may work better many original braze-ons since you can place them precisely where they are most effective for th

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: O'Neill Park in Orange County California

Complete with Patrick O'Brian! Tea in the grog mug so as to not debauch any sloths? -Mike in chilly Htfd, CT -- 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

Re: [RBW] Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

I like this guy's approach to replacement forks: http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/Replacement%20Fork On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Well, it's been three weeks since my blue 58cm Rambouillet was stolen. > I had a couple leads, but nothing ever panned out

[RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet of climbing, 1970s steel, and 3 speeds. Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/9yAK9sPXIKc —Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- Yo

Re: [RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

Good video, thanks, but GREAT choice of music Can't beat the Endless Summer, especially as I'm stuck in 6 inches of fresh snow today! Scott On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet > of climbing, 1970s st

[RBW] Re: First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

Which bike is going to Paris with you? On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 9:36:51 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > My first video of 2015! 200K on Patrick’s Motobecane—128 miles, 5,000 feet > of climbing, 1970s steel, and 3 speeds. > > Here’s the link: http://youtu.be/9yAK9sPXIKc > > —Eric N > campyo

Re: [RBW] Re: First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

My Blériot. The Motobecane is fun and fast, but I'm aiming for a little more comfort this time. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com Twitter @CampyOnlyGuy Blog: CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > On Jan 6, 2015, at 11:19 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Which bike is going to Paris with you? > >> On Tuesday, Januar

Re: [RBW] Re: First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

Monsieur Bleriot should feel right at home. Now if you did a Paris-Brest-Paris-Cambrai-Paris to visit Louis Bleriot's birthplace, now *that *would be epic. It's only another 250k (each way). On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 12:21:04 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > My Blériot. The Motobecane is f

[RBW] 59cm Roadeo for sale

I have a 59cm Roadeo, light metallic blue, Campy shifters and deraillers, Tekro brakes, Nitto Noodles, Tallux stem, Crystal seatpost. The wheels are Record hubs with Velocity Aerohead rims in silver and Rolly Polly tires. I am the first owner and live in Lodi, California. The bike has rarely see

[RBW] Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento -> Marin?

Can anyone help with delivery, Sac -> Marin? I have a bike stashed and languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This is a non-urgent situation. Thanks for any assistance, Peter -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

If you were putting knobbies on an Atlantis, for mixed terrain fun, what tire would you pick? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- 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] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

i dont know if i would go full knobby or slick in the middle with knobs on the side. Odd Trick Fights Diabetes "Unique" Proven Method To Control Blood Sugar In 3 Weeks. Watch Video. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/54ac5981deee65

[RBW] 59cm Roadeo for sale

Hey Don: sounds like a killer deal, wouldn't mind taking a look. kulrich1 (at) gmail(dot) com -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

The Fat Franks are not knobbies but they look so fun On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 1:53 PM, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > i dont know if i would go full knobby or slick in the middle with knobs on > the side. > > Odd Trick Fights Diabetes > "U

[RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

Anne, the Ritchey Speedmax Beta's roll pretty well on pave' and dirt. I ran a set on a dropbar Stumpjuper for a whole and was happy with them. http://ritcheylogic.com/mountain/tires/speedmax-beta-mountain-tire.html ~mi

[RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

Riv has the Smart Sams, which I've used in 700 and they ride well. Asking about knobbies opens up a whole can of worms. Do you think the mix is more toward dirt or road? What kind of dirt -- soft, rocky, rooty? Do you want to go towards a faster, lighter tire, or more bombproof? jim m wc ca O

Re: [RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

Fat Franks are great tires, like a Very Big Apple. But their tread isn't knobby enough for sloppy surfaces; they're great gravel or dry dirt tires. For a Schwalbe knobby, the Smart Sam looks like a winner. Available in 55 and 60 mm widths in 559/26" diameter. Schwalbe's Nobby Nic looks a little

[RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

I love my Smart Sams (700c/29er) on my Hunqaillar. I ride a wide range of surfaces with them, from miles of paved, to packed dirt, loose dirt, trails, muddy (but not soggy mud) and pockets of really loose gravel and sand, snow. They do poorest in the looser stuff, excellent on all the rest, tho

Re: [RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

So I did enjoy the 42mm wide Cazaderos, because of the smooth center thread and knobs on the sides. I also found the Clement MSO to be a very nice mixed tire. Not sure any of these are available in 26". The Panaracer Driver Pro looks very interesting too, I think that comes in a 26". The center is

[RBW] Re: This is what Bikes do..

Manny's pictures always make me envious that I don't have many neato bikey friends. On Saturday, December 27, 2014 6:15:59 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > ... Provide experiences to share with old friends, family and new friend > alike. > I hope your holidays not only included lots of ridi

Re: [RBW] Re: This is what Bikes do..

They're hiding there in that beautiful city of yours somewhere. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Manny's pictures always make me envious that I don't have many neato bikey > friends. > > > > On Saturday, December 27, 2014 6:15:59 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > >> ... Prov

[RBW] All (Nitto) must go?

Surely I'm reading the latest not-spam update from RBW incorrectly... they're not pushing out and letting go all Nitto items, right? All must go! While supplies last... - Andrew "worried", Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: All (Nitto) must go?

No no no. We just got a shipment. As for "all must go" sometimes I channel my local mattress commercials when I send those. Up next: "free delivery and disposal of your old bicycle with coupon code!" Thanks for your concern, but Nitto is here to stay. If we sell out, we'll get more pro

[RBW] Re: All (Nitto) must go?

My take is the coupon is good on in-stock stuff "while supplies last". The piece above that talks about Nitto's expertise in making stuff that's both functional and beautiful. I'll bet Nitto & Rivendell have a long, long future together. dougP On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:06:40 PM UTC-8, BS

Re: [RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

Jealous, the weather was crap down here in Texas on NYD. Although we did do a nice 200K on Saturday the 3rd, if a bit cold to start - about 37F, but warmed up to around the lower 60s under a brilliant sunny sky. 8:30 is a fast time. Is that typical for you? Our group on the 3rd finished in 10:1

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Proof of concept ride! The 1-3" dusting ended up being a bit more of a storm than most expected this morning but I had a BLAST getting to work. I underestimated how much extra work riding in the snow would be, any more snow and I'd probably wish I had gears. The Xo-3 did fantastic, drive ch

[RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

Those look promising, fairly light weight. Mike how did they roll on SoCal dirt? Are they fast on pavement? I've been running the WTB "All Terrains" their okay decent on loose dirt and moderately fast on pavement, I won't be breaking any land speed records. I'm a bit disappointed that the side

Re: [RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

Eric: are you running the S3x with a freewheel, or with a fixed cog? Pretty! Must be CA. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Jealous, the weather was crap down here in Texas on NYD. Although we > did do a nice 200K on Saturday the 3rd, if a bit cold to start - about > 37F, but

[RBW] Re: 59cm Roadeo for sale

I know this bike well, you won't find one that has been better cared for. Too big for me... Bill On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:36:40 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: > > I have a 59cm Roadeo, light metallic blue, Campy shifters and deraillers, > Tekro brakes, Nitto Noodles, Tallux stem, Crystal se

Re: [RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

The Cazadero would be perfect-- since Old Cazadero is just the riding I have in mind. Alas, I don't see a 26" Cazadero. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 2:55 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > So I did enjoy the 42mm wide Cazaderos, because of the smooth center thread > and knobs on the sides. I also found the Clemen

[RBW] Re: All (Nitto) must go?

Whew! I will be needing a lugged stem this year, and was concerned. - Andrew "A Winnebago--Hell, a herd of Winnebago's: we're giving 'em away", Berkeley On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:16:53 PM UTC-8, Dave @ Riv wrote: > > No no no. We just got a shipment. > > As for "all must go" sometimes

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

I can speak to the virtues of both these gadgets, as I am using both to attach my Bruce Gordon racks to my Raleigh International. Bruce uses flat-steel rails to attach his rear rack, and advocates the better-grade Nitto P-clamps (and includes them with the new racks...but really, ecch. If I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Tony, Great pics and write-up. Bravo on biking today! I was wishing I had been biking while I sat in gridlocked traffic at 6:15am today. A snowplow took out a power pole and blocked all traffic lanes on Connecticut Avenue. Good times! I definitely need studded tires for my bike. Today's com

Re: [RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

If it can handle it, the Schwalbe Racing Ralph 55mm. Have used the same tire on my 29er and they are excellent both on and off road. Oh, and they are light. Downside is not much flat protection, but did I mention they are light? Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Anne Pauls

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Great pics, Tony! Yes, you'll likely find that snow resistance varies with type and temperature and freeze/thaw cycle, etc. There is a reason Inuit have over 30 words for snow -- each flavor is a vastly different experience! Grin. Enjoy! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Nice for being out. I'm at the point of chickening out of riding these past few days. We did get up to +8F today. Lots of black ice. Even though I have studded tires, the cars don't. Snow can be fun. Or, once it packs to a hard icy surface, not so much. At least to me. Eric Platt St. Paul, M

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

Thanks Erl, I was wondering if you were riding today... The riding while it is still snowing hard was pretty fun! Patrick I was thinking if all your great pictures when I decided to stop and take those shots this morning. Your winter wonderland trail photos are always inspiring!! -- You rec

[RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

Anne - I put Rock&Roads on my AHH and loved them for road (they had a pleasing whooshing sound) and dirt and sand ( though in limited amts). Gave up on them because of not being able to solve fender issues. I live in Portland!! Then I got the Continental Cyclecross speed tire- it has a file tread

Re: [RBW] Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

When I saw the title of this thread, that's what I was thinking too. On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 9:19 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Winter set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA > > Summer set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA > > Fall set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA > > Spring set up: https://flic.kr/p/pHHLXA >

[RBW] How long does the rivbike.com $75+ free shipping via USPS take?

Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email that the items had shipped on 12/29 but haven't seen them yet. Granted there was a holiday thrown in there so maybe I should expect longer. Just trying to set my expectations, I guess. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber

[RBW] Re: How long does the rivbike.com $75+ free shipping via USPS take?

Email Jenny. She'll let you know what to expect. My expectations are all skewed. I live in the Bay Area and more often than not I get stuff the next day. On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 6:14:28 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the ema

[RBW] Re: Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

they are a great mixed terrain tire for 26" wheels. They measured about 48mm on my 22mm wide rims. I've ridden Smart Sams, good on dirt but slow on pavement. ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] 59cm Roadeo for sale

Gawd. It's my size. A really, really good price. I don't need to see pictures to know it's right. I already have seven bikes. I don't NEED another one. Must be strong. Somebody please jump on this and save me from the wrath of the House Minister of Finance should I cave in a moment of weakness

Re: [RBW] How long does the rivbike.com $75+ free shipping via USPS take?

I wouldn't worry. UPS didn't move stuff over the last weekend. They handle the package until handoff to the post office. Eric Platt On January 6, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Just curious, wondering if I should get worried or not. Got the email that the items had shipped on 12/29 but

Re: [RBW] First Chance 200K Brevet: The Video

In this incarnation, it has a White Industries freewheel. Much nicer to be able to coast down the hills--maybe I'm getting a little smarter in my old age. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 6, 2015, at 4:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Eric: are

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

On 01/06/2015 07:27 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: In the evening commute the Mount Vernon Trail proved to be pretty treacherous with a crusty and bumpy ice surface but the tires still held up well. More than anything the evening ride took a ton of concentration. That's the way of it here. Had

[RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

I have Maxxis Holy Rollers on mine. I got a good deal on a pair of used ones and I like the way they look. I'm a knobby novice, but admit they roll better on pavement than I expected. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

Re: [RBW] 59cm Roadeo for sale

The Minister of Finance can often be swayed by a well placed recommendation from the Minister of Health. An investment in a healthy populace pays off dividends over time. The long-view is needed in these matters. On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 6:31 PM, Bill wrote: > Gawd. It's my size. A really, really

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Sackville, Swift, Edelux, Ortlieb, Dyanamo Wheelset, etc

Saddlesack Large and Nitto R14 claimed as well. Updated list and prices: - Nitto Campee front rack with removable lowrider mounts, the fancy one. Like this . $170 - Dynamo wheelset, hand built. Sanyo hub, black. Deo

Re: [RBW] Knobbies for 26" Atlantis

My $.02: Thunder Burts are really fast on road, and have a good edge profile for dirt. They wear quickly though. They have a flat profile, so dig in really well in the dirt, but feel a bit sketchy at high speed road cornering. LIke 'em a lot and very happy with them in 650B size! I've never used

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

I also use both types of Tubus clamps, and I really like them. One distinguishing feature: each type can be left on the bike if the rack is taken off. They use separate bolts for the clamping and the rack mount, so it's easy to remove and replace the rack. I've used the mid-fork clamps on my Ri

[RBW] WTT: Nitto M-18 for a Mark's Rack M1

I bought an M-18 about a month ago for a front rack but have instead decided to mount it on the rear as a saddlebag support. Looking for an M1 Mark's Rack to work with all the rack mounts on the rear of my quickbeam. Bay Area local trade preferred but can ship. Let me know if you have a spa

[RBW] FS: Albastache bars, Grand Bois Hetre tires (pair), Pletscher rack

A few items for sale, pickup local in Bay Area: Albastache Bars - $65, bought new a few weeks ago for a quickbeam build but decided to go w/ Jitensha bars instead. Paid $88 new (They're ~$80 with the new Nitto discount for January on the newsletter), installed them, wrapped them, rode them arou