Re: [RBW] Clem L as an ebike frame?

2020-05-20 Thread Chris
Get a rear rack and mount the battery there. I have a large downtube battery mounted on a Riv similarly and it works great. I have ridden bikes with downrube batteries mounted to the frame and the weight distribution when mounted to a rear rack isn't very different, especially on my Atlantis.

[RBW] FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-25 Thread Chris
dle bar, Mustache bar, a rear and front racks shortly. Thanks, Chris Trowbridge -- 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: FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-25 Thread Chris
Link to pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pdq9Ny6ro6daVDVL9. I will be sure to clean these up a little better before shipping! On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:31:02 PM UTC-7 Chris wrote: > Hi All - I am parting with some things that have been collecting dust in > my parts bin f

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-26 Thread Chris
- Sold* - *B&M Lumotec IQ Cyo Senso Plus $50* - 1 -B&M Top Light Line PLUS rear dyno lights (1 sold, 1 remaining) - Paul Love Lever 2.5 Left side $75 - *Shimano DH-D72Hub dynamo 32 spoke w/ centerlock $55 - Sold* On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:49:08 PM UTC-7 Chris wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-26 Thread Chris
The *Shimano DH-D72Hub dynamo 32 spoke w/ centerlock $55 is still available as well. * On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 8:30:57 AM UTC-7 Chris wrote: > Quick update of what has sold and what is still available. I will get > info, pics, and priced for the derailleurs, racks, etc. I will be s

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-26 Thread Chris
Sorry to keep spamming the group, but I made a mistake...the dynohub is spoken and paid for! On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:35:55 AM UTC-7 Chris wrote: > The *Shimano DH-D72Hub dynamo 32 spoke w/ centerlock $55 is still > available as well. * > > On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 8:30

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Components bits, B&M Dynamo lights, Shimano hub Dynamo

2022-05-29 Thread Chris
2.5 Left side $75 - *Shimano DH-D72Hub dynamo 32 spoke w/ centerlock $55 - Sold* On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:19:30 PM UTC-7 Chris wrote: > Sorry to keep spamming the group, but I made a mistake...the dynohub is > spoken and paid for! > > On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at

[RBW] FS: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

2013-08-17 Thread Chris
Nitto Lugged Seatpost (Used) 27.2 x 250 $135 shipped to CONUS Photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/sets/72157635117685492/ Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes , front and rear (New) $95 Shipped to CONUS Tha

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

2013-08-17 Thread Chris
Nitto seatpost has been sold. Thanks! On Saturday, August 17, 2013 7:35:04 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Nitto Lugged Seatpost <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp3.htm> (Used) > 27.2 x 250 > $135 shipped to CONUS > Photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/s

[RBW] FS Price Reduced: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

2013-08-21 Thread Chris
Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm>, front and rear (New) $85 Shipped to CONUS <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K29oJX7QF2E/UhVQhULmnVI/BMQ/viZOW6xNDjw/s1600/cx70.jpg> On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:19:57 AM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: FS Price Reduced: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

2013-08-21 Thread Chris
Brakes have been sold. Thanks! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7:43:16 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm>, > front and rear (New) > $85 Shipped to CONUS > > > <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K29oJ

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Catalogs

2013-09-02 Thread chris
Catalogs Sold On Monday, September 2, 2013 6:07:24 PM UTC-7, chris wrote: > > # 5 Summer Winter 1999 > # 6 Spring Summer 2000 > # 7 Fall Winter 2000 > # 8 Spring 2001 > # 9 Summer 2001 > > Spring 2002 > Summer Fall 2003 > Spring Summer 2003 > Spring Summer 2004 &

[RBW] Re: FS: Deore XT Rear Derailer & Royal Gran Compe Brake Set

2013-09-11 Thread chris
Brakes sold, Derailer pending. On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:57:37 PM UTC-7, chris wrote: > > Shimano Deore XT Rear Derailer > Model MD739 > 8 Speed, but according to some literature it can run 9 > Max: 32T > Total Capacity: 33T > Pulleys (sealed, ceramic) run smooth with

Re: [RBW] Re: attaching wires from the dyno to the bike frame.

2013-10-16 Thread Chris
The racers tape I bought online was a disappointment. It would not stick to the frame. I'm not sure if I bought the wrong stuff, a bad batch, or I need to clean and prep the frame tubes better prior to application. If anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it. Dynamo wires bug me!

[RBW] FS: Nitto Platrack and Jack Brown Blue

2013-10-19 Thread Chris
Nitto Platrack (brand new) In original plastic packaging. Never been installed. Includes the rack, pair of struts, hardware and installation instruction. $130, shipped to Continental USA Jack Brown Blue

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Platrack and Jack Brown Blue

2013-10-24 Thread Chris
The tires are sold. Platrack is still available. I'm open to reasonable offers. Thanks! On Saturday, October 19, 2013 8:23:10 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Nitto Platrack <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r10disc.htm> (brand new) > In original plastic packaging. Never been

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Platrack and Jack Brown Blue

2013-11-03 Thread Chris
Price reduced to $100 shipped or $90 local pick (in NYC). Please reply offline. Thanks! On Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:13:50 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > The tires are sold. Platrack is still available. I'm open to reasonable > offers. Thanks! > > On Saturday, October

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Platrack and Jack Brown Blue

2013-11-13 Thread Chris
Last call for $90 (shipped within CONUS), before it goes back to storage. Thanks! On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:50:14 PM UTC-5, Chris wrote: > > Price reduced to $100 shipped or $90 local pick (in NYC). > > Please reply offline. Thanks! > > On Thursday, October 24, 201

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Platrack and Jack Brown Blue

2014-04-23 Thread Chris
Both the rack and tires are sold. Thanks! On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 2:20:36 PM UTC-4, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > have you still got that Platrack? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Heads up on a Bleriot for sale...

2009-10-29 Thread Chris
Not mine, don't know the seller... http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65965 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Re: Heads up on a Bleriot for sale...

2009-10-29 Thread Chris
DOH! Just saw this was already posted by the owner... fell free to delete... On Oct 29, 10:41 am, Chris wrote: > Not mine, don't know the seller... > > http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65965 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-26 Thread Chris
eight isn't the end all/be all of bike riding, but it matters! I'll always have a steel bike or two and I still really want an Orange Ram, but I'll tell you what....Carbon is the future. Chris **disclaimor: My Riv and Salsa were weighed with the bathroom scale method** On Mar 24,

[RBW] Re: Query about RBW models

2009-03-26 Thread Chris
Is RBW still selling the Legolas? Since it's not on the site, I wonder On Mar 24, 4:37 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Speaking o' the Legolas, anybody know why it was spec'd with a > threadless setup? > > On Mar 24, 12:01 pm, boomer wrote: > > > > > I'm new to the Rivendell line of bikes, so

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-27 Thread Chris
ne and I will always have a steel bike. All I can say is that Look rode an climbed better than either my well tuned Riv or my well tuned Salsa... The proof is in the ride At least IMHO. :) Chris Addict of all things Bike! On Mar 27, 9:26 am, Eric Daume wrote: > It just depends on your ba

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-27 Thread Chris
"Eric Platt St. Paul, MN (who also has a black bike, with black fenders and a black Brooks). " Are you the Bike Ninja? :D http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2009-03-11 http://www.cafepress.com/yehudamoon/6528912 On Mar 27, 11:47 am, EricP wrote: > I'll resoundly disagree.  If well design

[RBW] Re: Query about RBW models

2009-03-28 Thread Chris
so, are they still being sold? On Mar 28, 5:58 am, John at Rivendell wrote: > Great summary, Jim! > > Cheers, > > John > > On Mar 24, 9:35 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > > on 3/24/09 4:38 AM, GeorgeS at chobur...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Is it my imagination, or are a number of the RBW frames es

[RBW] Re: Compact Frames (drifted from weights in the real world)

2009-03-28 Thread Chris
while I agree asthetics are important... so is comfort. So when you're designing a bike for lightweight (not Rivs...), compact geometry kind of makes sense. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Look at the Hillborne, there are only a few sizes available and I know that's for economic reaso

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Chris
Any guesses how much it will go for? I'm going to go with $2850. Chris On Apr 3, 7:54 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > I think this counts as rivendell-ish: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150336604999 > > Supposedly a 1993 xo-1 s

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-07 Thread Chris
two days left and it's at $1284. My guess is the bids will be crazy the last day and especially the last hour! I hate the sniping programs that bid at the last minute On Apr 4, 12:53 pm, benzzoy wrote: > CycloFiend wrote: > > on 4/3/09 9:15 AM, Ken Yokanovich at reflector.collec...@gmai

[RBW] Re: San Diego Custom Bicycle Show - this weekend, Riv ride Sunday

2009-04-07 Thread Chris
a few of us do! On Apr 7, 6:54 am, David Estes wrote: > uhhm, kids > > On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 6:50 AM, Dave C wrote: > > > > > > > > > I would be interested in joining a ride with kids and trailers.  I > > have two little girls and a Riv-riding wife who I want to spend time > > with

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-18 Thread Chris
I didn't read through all the topics, but check out the following: Desalvo Cycles, Hampsten (Andy H.) Cycles, Gunnar/Waterford the list is endless for custom steel builders that can build you a 17 or 18 pound steel bike that will cruise. Chris On Apr 18, 5:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-18 Thread Chris
That's a nice riding bike, I test rode one here in San Diego... On Apr 18, 1:37 pm, David Estes wrote: > How 'bout a Look > 566 > ? > > On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > > > > > > on 4/18/09 7:03

[RBW] Re: mixing it up by the pacific

2009-07-13 Thread Chris
"Lots of the lycra & logos crowd.." Whoa, easy there fella! :) Glad to hear to you had a great trip, that's a nice area to ride around. Looking forward to Esteban's planned ride in the SD area when it works out, haven't seen you guys in a while (been wearing my l

[RBW] 57cm Bleriot

2009-08-05 Thread Chris
So, I'm contemplating selling my Bleriot... I wish I'd had gone for the 55cm instead of the 57cm, oh well... Anyway, I had Riv build this up for me last fall, the build is as follows: 57cm Bleriot f/f/105 h.s. Rich-built wheels with LX hubs and Col de la Vie tires, fatty rumpkins and maxy fastys

[RBW] Re: 57cm Bleriot

2009-08-09 Thread Chris
The bike is still for sale if anyone is interested... On Aug 5, 10:04 am, Chris wrote: > So, I'm contemplating selling my Bleriot...  I wish I'd had gone for > the 55cm instead of the 57cm, oh well... > > Anyway, I had Riv build this up for me last fall, the build i

[RBW] Re: standover height

2009-08-09 Thread Chris
What Jim said is pretty right on... I will add though that going to a standover height higher than you think you need may result in a longer top tube than you want... This happened to me when I bought my Bleriot. To each their own, of course but I know I wish I would have gone with the 55 instead

[RBW] Re: 2009 Current Classics Calendar Update

2008-12-17 Thread Chris
1 calendar ordered! Thanks On Dec 17, 12:46 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Hey all - > > Just wanted to update those who had ordered the 2009 Current Classic > Calendars that the printer finally got them out the door today, so I should > be mailing them out this weekend. > > The first print run is most

[RBW] WTB- 650 Maxey Fastey Tires

2008-12-17 Thread Chris
Anyone have any they want to part with? I thought I had a set on the 'bay, but got sniped... Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: WTB- 650 Maxey Fastey Tires

2008-12-17 Thread Chris
FOUND! I had a reply within about 5 minutes of posting, thanks Bruce! Chris On Dec 17, 5:26 pm, Chris wrote: > Anyone have any they want to part with? I thought I had a set on the > 'bay, but got sniped... > Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You receive

[RBW] Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-20 Thread Chris
nce. The Saluki did have more ornate lugs. Anyway, I pointed Jim to this group, hope he finds it. Chris BTW- I reached my yearly goal of 1500 miles today! :) I realize 1500 isn't much, but this was my first serious year of riding... I'm

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-20 Thread Chris
e Riv site. Chris On Dec 20, 1:02 pm, "PATRICK MOORE" wrote: > Congrats on 1500. I often am reluctant to ride when I'm tired or busy, > thinking that if I can't ride hard for at least 20 miles (road) or 15 miles > (dirt roads) it "doesn't count" -- a st

[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-20 Thread Chris
I can tell you the Fatty Rumpkins fit on the Velocity rims just fine. On Dec 20, 12:53 pm, Bruce wrote: > What rim width does a red balloon, err, Hetre need?  Will the Velocity > Synergy 650B wheel handle it? > > > From: RodC > > After riding Fatty Rumpkins and

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-20 Thread Chris
Esteban, That sounds good to me, I'll be back after the new year as well. I know I met a guy in Encinitas one that said he rode an Atlantis I think... Chris On Dec 20, 8:58 pm, Esteban wrote: > Congrats on the mileage.  We need to get a little San Diego ride > together - maybe up to

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-21 Thread Chris
ido & ridden from there.  Downtown for an overnight or loops > back to Oceanside.  Basically north county for you guys.  Might be fun to > explore further south.  Keep me in the loop. > > dougP > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: NAHBS Indianapolis

2008-12-22 Thread Chris
hese guys: http://www.cibaride.org/ Or these guys are two of the exhibitors that will be at the show and are in Indy http://www.lugoftheirish.com/Shamrock_Cycles-_Hand_Built_Frames_from_the_Mountains_of_Indiana/Home.html http://www.donwalkercycles.com/Welcome.html Chris On Dec 22, 9:20 am, Joel

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-22 Thread Chris
It starts in Ranch Bernardo (Poway area) and finishes in downtoen Escondido...sounds good to me Chris On Dec 22, 12:44 pm, rinjin wrote: > Keep us posted if this idea gains traction. My brother lives in O'side > and I've ridden there with him a few times. Some very nice rides i

[RBW] Re: NAHBS Indianapolis

2008-12-22 Thread Chris
Jim, I wish I could bring my Bleriot, but I fear the airline prices might be a little high... We should try and have a RBW List get together... On Dec 22, 3:09 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Thanks all for the input. I found a bike map online that indicates a > number of greenways and

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-23 Thread Chris
n" gigs. > > > > The course is probably posted & we can figure it out.  Coming up soon. > > > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-25 Thread Chris
half Of *David Estes > > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:40 PM > > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today! > > > Between the 4th and 11th works fine for me... > > > On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 6:44 PM, Chris

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Rambouillet and misc.

2008-12-26 Thread Chris
Case, That sounds like a great bike at a great price, only wish it was a bit smaller! Good Luck on a great bike! Chris On Dec 25, 8:56 pm, casevh wrote: > Due to health issues, I have not been able to ride my Rambouillet. It > belongs on the road, so I'm trying to find it

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-26 Thread Chris
Doug's idea sounds good to me also. As far as milage, I'm good to up to about 50 as long as we don't do any heinous climbs... Chris On Dec 26, 6:42 pm, Esteban wrote: > Doug's Option A sounds pretty good - I've never ridden East from up > there, and it seems c

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-27 Thread Chris
cial thing then a hammerfest. (I hope) Chris F On Dec 27, 2:25 pm, "David Estes" wrote: > We're a busy bunch... > > On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 1:52 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > >  Wow!  Leave you guys alone for 12 hours & see what happens!  I haven't > > me

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-27 Thread Chris
ride up the river trail, with the option > of doing some more demanding terrain on the return trip IF we want to. > > On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 4:54 PM, Chris wrote: > > > Ok, I responded on the flicker group as well. To the SS guys and any > > who may be timid about the le

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-27 Thread Chris
David, That's exactly what I was thinking! We need to make this a regular thing, might even have to make a trek into the wilds of the OC! :0 Chris F On Dec 27, 6:28 pm, "David Estes" wrote: > Jim, if this works out, it might be nice to have a socal get together every > coup

[RBW] Went to Rivendell today!

2008-12-31 Thread Chris
ver in the area, it is definetly worth the trip over to Walnut Creek! Chris in San Diego --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Went to Rivendell today!

2009-01-01 Thread Chris
lso spent a little money at Box Dog.  Velo Cult gets most of my > > business in San Diego, with Adams Ave. as a second.   Too bad I didn't > > run into you Chris - It will have to wait until Sunday. > > > On Jan 1, 9:05 am, Esteban wrote: > > > How funny - I w

[RBW] Great Calander Jim!

2009-01-02 Thread Chris
endar/index.html Chris in San Diego --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Great Calander Jim!

2009-01-02 Thread Chris
apparently I can't spell Calendar.:) On Jan 2, 6:39 pm, Chris wrote: > All, > If you haven't ordered the Cyclofiend Current Classics Calander yet, > do it! I got mine today and it is beautiful! WOW! The Hilson on the > cover has the most awesome lighting and back

[RBW] Re: Sunday 1/4/09 Rivendellian ride!

2009-01-04 Thread Chris
! I'm sure pictures will follow shortly. Chris in San Diego On Jan 3, 9:01 pm, Esteban wrote: > Made it back down to San Diego in one piece, and am excited for the > ride.  Documentation to come. > > On Jan 3, 9:00 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > > on 1/3/09 8

[RBW] Re: Sunday 1/4/09 Rivendellian ride!

2009-01-05 Thread Chris
right, Walnut Creek riding style with those bars...right on! Altough I was done by the end, I had a really great time and can't wait till the next one! Chris On Jan 5, 9:39 am, "David Estes" wrote: > Yes, uprights didn't slow him down one bit (says the Lantern Rouge of the >

[RBW] Re: Hillbourne With Paint

2009-01-07 Thread Chris
The color and frame look great! I'll have to say I was a little envious of all the braze-ons compared to my Bleriot, almost wish I'd waited longer to get the Sam... Oh well! :) On Jan 7, 6:51 am, Rick wrote: > In addition to any structural issues, that 6 degree slope makes it > possible to fit a

[RBW] Another Cool Way Riv is Contributing!

2009-01-07 Thread Chris
!), you still get up to $100 matching credit on anything for your contribution. Very Cool of Riv! Chris Dad to two beautiful daughters! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot and Quickbeam

2009-01-09 Thread Chris
I mentioned the QB to my wife and got a flat out "this is NOT a good time for us to buy another bike!"...oh well, I tried. On Jan 8, 9:35 pm, Esteban wrote: > Dude, if I was a size 56, I would buy both bikes, quit my job, and > ride all day and night.  What great bikes, seriously! > > On Jan 8,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot and Quickbeam

2009-01-09 Thread Chris
 Trust me, I just tried it and got caught. > > On Jan 9, 11:24 am, "David Estes" wrote: > > > > > See, you made the first mistake of "mentioning" it... > > > On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:50 AM, Chris wrote: > > > > I mentioned the QB t

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bleriot and Quickbeam

2009-01-09 Thread Chris
f > > sight, out of (her) mind.  Or maybe you could build a secret panel in > > your house like where Han & Co. hid in the Millennium Falcon? > > > On Jan 9, 9:32 am, Chris wrote: > > > especially since we use the garage for getting into the house 90% of > >

[RBW] WTB- Keven's Bag

2009-01-09 Thread Chris
Anyone have a Keven's bag seat bag (or similar) they're wanting to get rid of? I put a Brook's saddle on my Salsa cross bike and the old bag won't fit (and wouldn't look right anyway!). I have a sweet Velo- Orange croissant bag on my Riv that is just a big too big for t

[RBW] Re: Just how do you pronounce BOMBADIL?

2009-01-13 Thread Chris
When I was Riv a few weeks back, Keven pronounced it Bomb-ba-dill (like the pickle). On Jan 12, 1:49 pm, "Seth Vidal" wrote: > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Schroederpc wrote: > > > I know this is silly, but it's been bugging the heck out of me lately > > and I can't find an answer on Google

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

2009-01-17 Thread Chris
Wasn't that called the Rambouillet? On Jan 17, 1:23 pm, James Warren wrote: > Patrick, I agree. I think the Rivendell offerings are amazing, but nothing is > perfect. If it were possible, I would love if Rivendell added just one more > bike to their line-up, basically one like the Heron road,

[RBW] Re: Nighttime Ride Videos

2009-01-17 Thread Chris
Yes, but when you are alone or the last one in the line...you want annoying so the cars will notice you IMHO On Jan 17, 10:00 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:  That one > on the left is *really* annoying. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: February '09 SoCal Rivendell Ride

2009-01-19 Thread Chris
You know I'm there! :) On Jan 18, 9:27 pm, David Estes wrote: > Hey there good people,  solidifying around the date of Saturday, February > 21st... hope that is workable for you! > > Here is a proposed route:  http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Feb-Riv-Ride > > Conversation is taking place >

[RBW] Re: Anyone re-raked their fork?

2009-01-21 Thread Chris
Check out what David Kirk has to say as well: http://www.kirkframeworks.com/Fitting.htm This is also very interesting reading from David: http://www.kirkframeworks.com/Flex.htm Chris On Jan 21, 6:34 am, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Hey Ryan, > > FWIW, as you think about re-r

[RBW] Re: Glued Headbadges?

2009-02-01 Thread Chris
The headbadge on my Bleriot is glued and, I agree that it would have been much nicer to have it screwed or at least glued so there wasn't a gap... But, if that's the only thing I can complain about On Feb 1, 12:59 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > The Riv badges, at least on product

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

2009-02-01 Thread Chris
McNamara wrote: > On Jan 31, 2009, at 3:56 AM, Chris B wrote: > > > A nathema of carbon?!! > > ROTFL! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
to the cycling world by people buying $10k bikes with electrinic shifting, I dare say we'd have a LOT less choices. Chris (I like Lance's bikes!) On Feb 16, 7:49 am, Horace wrote: > On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 6:55 AM, Todd Olsen wrote: > > > I believe this is very inter

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
actually pay over $3k for it? :) (The old coot part was joke people...) Chris On Feb 16, 9:31 am, Horace wrote: > I have raced, and I enjoy owning and riding racing bikes. And you're right, > I think people should stop putting down racers, wannabe racers, or > lycra-wearing skinny-

[RBW] Re: Was (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System), now Riv is tech modern

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
can appreciate the technology (self adjusting=less maintenance) and if that what floats your boat then why not? Chris On Feb 16, 1:30 pm, James Warren wrote: > Chris, > It's hard to tell specifically what you are referring to when you say   > "buying 30 year old techno

[RBW] Re: Was (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System), now Riv is tech modern

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
s who. > > On Feb 16, 4:23 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > > On Mon, 2009-02-16 at 13:54 -0800, Chris wrote: > > >  Now, if you are a Cat 1 or 2 racer (or pro obviously), electric > > > shifting might just give that little edge to get that last shift a > &g

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
I'd like to hear replies to this: "Now to the question of if the commen rider needs electric shifting? Whether you need electric DA or regular DA (or Ultegra for that matter) is no different than buying the AHH instead of a Hillborne or a Saluki instead of a Bleriot. Both bike are designed to do

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
On Feb 16, 4:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > I have no doubt whatsoever that my Salukihttp://www.freewebs.com/palincss/ > is much prettier than a Bleriot.   > > What's that got to do with electric shifting?  You will note, there's no > electric shifting on my Saluki, although it indeed has an

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-16 Thread Chris
fenders, and are designed to be functional clones; so if you’re torn---as many people seem to be---that’s understandable. The following is intended to help, but no guarantees." >From here: https://www.rivbike.com/assets/full//0011/A So, they are the same bike...just one had more prestig

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-17 Thread Chris
certain frame or wheelset or component because we have the means and it feels good. But, in the end that used Schwinn Varsity would have done just fine for our needs. (Nice Varsity in the other thread BTW!) Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

2009-02-17 Thread Chris
Hmm, I didn't realize this...thanks Dylan! I'm really wanting to go with Sram on my cross bike anyway! :) On Feb 17, 12:18 pm, wile wrote: > I'm with Jim on this one.  I think higher price usually means parts > are stronger and will last longer (though they may also weigh less). > I used to beli

[RBW] Pictures from the start of stage 8 of the Tour of CA

2009-02-22 Thread Chris
Thought you guys might enjoy some pics from the ToC: http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7425581_M8TqG#478621440_mLaeX --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Pictures from the start of stage 8 of the Tour of CA

2009-02-22 Thread Chris
I don't think I'll be at the finish, I really don't want to mess with the crowds... On Feb 22, 1:28 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Chris: > > You're really covering ground this weekend.  Will you have the finish up by > 6? > > dougP > > &

[RBW] Re: Pictures from the start of stage 8 of the Tour of CA

2009-02-22 Thread Chris
[RBW] Re: Pictures from the start of stage 8 of the Tour of CA > > I'm just wondering when Rivendell is going to start selling those team > cars with the extra bikes :) > > On Feb 22, 1:16 pm, Chris wrote: > > Thought you guys might enjoy some pics from the > ToC:http://t

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can

2009-02-22 Thread Chris
Hel all, Here are my measly few pictures I took... Chris On Feb 22, 4:24 pm, Esteban wrote: > Seriously - David lead us on an epic, fun, and collegial ride through > all sorts of terrain.  It was a perfect day and the most fun I've had > on a bike in a while.  My mind wishes it w

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can

2009-02-22 Thread Chris
I guess a link would help, huh? http://threeflys.smugmug.com/gallery/7428706_kr4D9#478835282_PQUGi On Feb 22, 6:48 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Estaban: > > Great shots!  Now we get to see David and his bike, too.  The photos off > road are so much more interesting than what we usually get aroun

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can

2009-02-23 Thread Chris
ere just too tired to take pictures of? > Jim D. Massachusetts > > --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Chris wrote: > From: Chris > Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders Feb. Ride is in the can > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10:45 PM > >

[RBW] Re: The Bleriot has landed!

2009-02-26 Thread Chris
ampy front with bar ends As I said, give Jim a call...maybe if you're not too pickey he may have some odds and ends laying around. I would HIGHLY suggest the LX equipped wheels that Rich at Riv builds, mine have been bombproof! Chris (BTW- don't tell the Hilson riders this, but I

[RBW] Re: Was Nitto failure #2, Now King

2009-03-07 Thread Chris
I went with the VO cages as well last fall and couldn't be happier with them, I think they are a great value. On Mar 7, 6:49 pm, Bruce wrote: > I've ordered, but not yet received 2 cages from V-O for the now finished Riv > build. > > http://www.velo-orange.com/vomoststwabo.html > > I have a pai

[RBW] WTB Feeler- Orange Rambo 56cm

2009-03-11 Thread Chris
Hey all, Not sure if I can pull it off, it would depend on price but... I'm looking for an orange Rambo in 56cm, anyone have one? Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil

2009-03-11 Thread Chris
Sorry to hear my Rivendell Brother! Chris On Mar 11, 2:36 pm, David Estes wrote: > Ah hell Marty... deepest condolences. > > David > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Marty wrote: > > > This is a very tough post for me. I just found out today that

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the best 28-30 mm 700c tire for fast riding on p avement?

2012-04-19 Thread Chris
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the Clement Strada LGG 120 tpi in 28mm is a very nice tire that is really durable... http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=40175&category=178 On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 2:20:43 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote: > > finally anot

[RBW] Grant at the New Amsterdam Bike Show

2012-04-20 Thread Chris
Grant mentioned in his Blug that he'll be at the New Amsterdam Bike Show next weekend in New York. Will he speak or have book signing at the show? I've looked through the show's web site, but couldn't even find a general schedule. Does anyone know his schedule at the show? -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

2012-05-16 Thread Chris
Please let us know how this turns out. One question: how do you prove owner to the police or eBay? Did you have to register your bike with the city? Thanks! Chris On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:21:37 PM UTC-4, Taylor wrote: > > I did claim it, and replaced it with a Boulder Bicycle. I

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack & Fenders

2012-05-16 Thread Chris
efault picture<http://www.rivbike.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=R1&PhotoNumber=2>. Then we can use the opening at the tip of the board to secure fender. It's really a much more ideal spot as it's much closer to the fender. Chris On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:33:5

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack & Fenders

2012-05-21 Thread Chris
t what I had in mind. Apparently you didn't attempt to > bring the rack any lower. The spacer looks pretty wide, what did you use? > I'm thinking wine cork. > > Michael > > On Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:08:51 AM UTC-4, Chris wrote: >> >> I did it on my wife&

[RBW] FS - Sugino XD2 Crank Set, Triple 46x36x24, 172.5mm

2012-06-11 Thread Chris
Sugino XD2 crank set , triple 46x36x24, 172.5mm (used). $80 shipped. Here are some photos. The set has a very small blemish

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino XD2 Crank Set, Triple 46x36x24, 172.5mm

2012-06-12 Thread Chris
Crank set is sold. Thanks! On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:48:09 AM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Sugino XD2 crank set <http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr1.htm>, triple > 46x36x24, 172.5mm (used). $80 shipped. > Here are some > photos<http://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N0

[RBW] FS - Sugino XD2 Triple, 170 mm

2012-08-01 Thread Chris
Sugino XD2 crank set , triple 46x36x24, 170 mm Brand new chain rings with lightly used arms. The left arm has some scuff marks and the driver side is like-new. Here are so

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