[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes

Right now I'm thinking of converting the "jump bmx" to a geared bike, then I have a old 600A framethat barely fits a 650c Nexus

[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes

That is awesome! On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Frank wrote: > > Here's a photograph for reference: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/3653653035/ > > > On Jun 23, 8:32 am, Frank wrote: > > My almost-9 year old rides a 42cm Surly LHT with GripKing pedals and > > (added) interruptor cro

[RBW] Re: actual width of pasela on synergy rim

Seth, the Synergies measure 23mm, and CR-18 measure 22.5mm. If that is close enough for anecdotal, then 35mm Paselas measure an actual 36.5mm width on the CR-18s... DE On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > Anyone know what the actual width of a pasela 35 and 37 on the > veloc

[RBW] Re: Childrens bikes

I'm really thinking a IGH is a great way to go with kids. Only a single shifter, and nothing for them to break (relatively). I have a Nexus 7 on a 650b rim just waiting to go on a bike! DE On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Gary wrote: > > Hello Horace, > > They are a bit big for her but she's

[RBW] Re: Fw: Employee bikes

flickr to the rescue! On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 6/24/09 9:14 PM, relistan at relis...@gmail.com wrote: > > Yeah, sorry, I didn't see Moots anywhere in the first post and the > > name doesn't mean anything to me, anyway, so seeing one of the bikes > > in the photo

[RBW] Re: Tires for Gravel

Yep, Pasela 35 or 37 are fine on gravel, but the sidewalls are a touch delicate. Marathons might be a better choice for lots and lots of gravel, especially if it's sharp like crushed cinder (railroad bed type) rock. Cheers, DE On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 5:30 PM, EricP wrote: > > Another vote for

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

direct link: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/05/minimalist-cyclo-touring.html On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > > Strictly speaking, I interpret the term "Light Touring" as a credit > card tour with a handlebar bag and small panniers or saddlebag. Chris > Kulczycki of Ve

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

Tough call what with the Yen being so strong. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Mike wrote: > > I hope Rivendell will bring back the inflatable touring clown. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/hammarhead/3579194276/ > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~-

[RBW] SoCal June S24O

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157620523556167/ Four riders starting at from disparate points in SoCal, converging on Crystal Cove/El Moro State Park. I railed to Irvine and then rode west and south with Doug. We discussed the secret knowledge of OC which is pretty cool, then q

[RBW] Re: Since I Just Alluded to It On My Sig Line...

A man, that sucks... so sorry to hear it :-( David On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Ethan Bickford wrote: > > Ouchy. I hope you make a speedy and complete recovery! > > I got doored a few years ago. Took the corner of the car door right in > the crook of my arm (not quite the arm pit but clo

[RBW] Re: Glorious setup...

Hi Steve, when I had upright bars, I found a really tall/short Nitto Technomic (non-dlx) worked really well. You didn't say what kind of stem you have, but maybe try that first??? DE On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Steve Schermerhorn < s_schermerh...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I've been riding my 58

[RBW] Re: A new blog.

Satan sucks, but his buddy Loki can throw one hell of a party! On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 7:51 AM, Cycletex wrote: > > Just what this world needs. A new bike blog. > > http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ > > Most posts composed aboard my Quickbeam while slowly going mad from > the sound of

[RBW] Re: Light touring and Hilsens

When I see the first picture, all I can think of is Hanz and Franz, ready to Pump... you up! :-) On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > > Those Brits are hardy souls. There's another tale, in a boo

[RBW] Re: Glorious setup...

back more to achieve a completely comfy pedal position in the > upright riding position. > -Steve > > On Jul 2, 2:27 am, David Estes wrote: > > Hi Steve, when I had upright bars, I found a really tall/short Nitto > > Technomic (non-dlx) worked really well. You didn'

[RBW] Re: SLO TV tower loop

Doug, sounds like a great ride! That's my favorite kind of a ride, just meandering up some trails and seeing what there is to see. I should try bring some food along as well!! Dave "Guilty pleasure in tripping out double-squish MTB riders" Estes On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM, doug peterson

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with. That was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to change my pedaling style and be quite conscious of how I was pedaling.I would say find a narrower Q pedalset (SRAM Rival if it's a double is pretty narrow),

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 4:16 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Wed, 2009-07-08 at 20:57 -0700, David Estes wrote: > > My 61cm Bleriot was the only bike I've had pedal strike problems with. > > That was with XD2 cranks, 175 I think. Very annoying as I had to > > ch

[RBW] mixing it up by the pacific

Just returned from an annual family vacation in San Clemente. The town has a huge bike culture, with everyone seemingly on a bike. Lots of the lycra & logos crowd, but the vast majority were just folks in shorts and a jersey/t-shirt riding along. I was able to get out for three 20 milers, one sa

[RBW] Re: mixing it up by the pacific

d. 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 lycra > and logos...) > > Chris > > On Jul 13, 10:46 am, David Estes wrote: > > Just returned from an annual family vacation in San Cle

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell/Grant article?

Thanks for posting that, it's a good one! I loved, loved, loved the "progress report" articles that were in the early readers. Very insightful into the trials and tribulations of running a small business. I like Grant's articles and editorials, but really enjoy his responses to the original RBW

[RBW] Re: triathlete road rage?

Hah, great story! And I agree with you, she was indeed Courageous for riding with such an affliction. Good for her for getting out of the half way house for the day! My fun story form yesterday: At a LBS that's not longer to L to me, but a pretty good place. The guy working there started cussi

[RBW] Re: Should I be worried?

Green QB with a funny paint crack on the top tube: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3724839654/ Just started developing sometime this Spring after having the bike for several years. No crashes, hard hits, just regular riding (including trails, potholes and curbs, but never hitting them h

[RBW] Re: Should I be worried?

, esp. if it was overheated during brazing. > > On Jul 15, 1:34 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Green QB with a funny paint crack on the top tube: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3724839654/ > > > > Just started developing sometime this Spring after having the bi

[RBW] Re: triathlete road rage?

On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 7:24 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > (snipped) > > If someone sees a group consistently courteous and having one heckuva fun > time, the other not so much, they'll eventually figure it out. > > It gets back to the issue that came up in the Grant's writing thread - > those > thing

[RBW] Re: triathlete road rage?

age? Either > that or she's a speed skater in the off season. > > A long ride that concludes with some bratwurst at the local brew haus > sounds good. Maybe David Estes can hook that up for one of the So Cal > Riv gatherings. David, any ideas? > > On Jul 17, 8:05 pm, ch

[RBW] Re: Pasela Question

Can I draft you? On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Mike wrote: > > I've been using 700x35 Protex T-Serves on my Hilsen for the past > couple of weeks and I'm really happy with them. To me they seem to > offer the same ride as Pasela Tourguards. I'm hoping that the > sidewalls will hold up better

[RBW] Re: Pasela Question

May your kindness be re-paid sevenfold. :-) As to Paselas, yes, their sidewalls are a bit delicate (Tourguard and regular). DE On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM, doug peterson wrote: > > The mention of sidewall cuts reminds me that the stock Paselas > suffered mightily from off roading. Never

[RBW] Re: Pasela Question

On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > May your kindness be re-paid sevenfold. :-) > > > > As to Paselas, yes, their sidewalls are a bit delicate (Tourguard and > > regular). > > D

[RBW] Re: Pasela Question

On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > I think so. I went Pasela -> Marathon -> Pasela. Marathons had more > volume > > but road "heavy". Paselas just feel great (I have 35mm

[RBW] Re: BIG AHH on ebay

Total SCAM! Listed in Minneapolis, but then says pay in Euros. Don't bid on ebay, don't contact through ebay... yeah, no way. It was listed previously. I reported it to ebay already, would encourage more people to do so as well. DE On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 8:28 PM, cm wrote: > > There is a

[RBW] Re: BIG AHH on ebay

It'll be back Notice all the directions about emailing off ebay was a JPEG or GIF, not searchable text. DE On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM, Bruce wrote: > I see this morning that the listing has been removed. > > ------ > *From:* David Estes &

[RBW] Re: Blériot spotting in NYC

No worries, there's no crabon on it. On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 7:58 AM, Bruce wrote: > I don't recognize the brake hoods. Which are those? > > You need a rugged touriung bike just to haul all the steel security! Great > looking ride, and hopefully the street sign won't "cred" the paint job when >

[RBW] Re: Tour pics.

Steve, love the Rambouillet story! Looks like a great time out there on the roads! DE On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:48 AM, SteveF wrote: > > Hi folks! I did a supported tour put on annually by my local cycling > club a couple of weeks ago--it was fun, good weather, friendly folks. > Didn't even h

[RBW] Re: Rivendell racks

I'm sensing a movement towards front-loading luggage/racks from Rivendell... DE On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM, Mike wrote: > > It also seems to put panniers way out there. It looks like there is > some room for adjustment. And I agree, mounting on fork braze-ons > would probably be better. >

[RBW] Saluki FS - not mine

http://sfbay.en.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1296164564.html Beautiful... someone buy it now! Wish it was a 62... but maybe glad it's not! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym

[RBW] Re: Saluki FS - not mine

You should only feel responsible if you turned him onto the Ducati :-) DE On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Corwin Zechar wrote: > > This is not my Saluki - but I know the guy who is selling it. > > The sale was apparently motivated by the purchase of a Ducati 916. > > He has an XO-1 and

[RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags?

It's best if you just accept yourself as you are... Here you're with friends: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bagmatchers/ On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 2:48 PM, David Faller wrote: > "Bag matching" is treatable. We feel your pain! > > - Original Message - > *From:* Bridgestone > *To:* RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags?

You can do both, you know... :-) On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 5:28 AM, Bridgestone wrote: > > I really don't carry that much stuff on my bike. But assembling a > collection of matched Baggins bags fills a whole in my heart. And if I > can't find that bag, I'm turnin' to alcohol. > > > > > -- Cheer

[RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags?

Point taken... On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:32 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Mon, 2009-08-03 at 07:10 -0700, David Estes wrote: > > You can do both, you know... > > Yes, but can you fill the whole hole that way? > > > > > :-) > > > > On Mo

[RBW] Re: weight of the tweed on some of the bags

It's hard to be a Bag-Matcher and a Weight-Weenie, but not impossible! BIG ;-) DE On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Esteban wrote: > > Yes - the double entendre of your post was irresistible. > > On Aug 3, 11:42 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Esteban wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Best Bag ever

But you could if you had skinny enough pants! On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM, grant wrote: > > The TROUBLE with Tribbles and online discussions is that (this is an > observation, not a knock)--that when somebody suggests something, herm > doesn't know whether or not something like this is alrea

[RBW] Re: S24O in Austin

Hah! Love the Grant Petersen tags!!! On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Beardpapa wrote: > > Here are some photos from last night's S24O in Austin. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideon/sets/7215762180909/ > > We rode from East Austin to Emmal Long Park (approx 60 miles round > trip). No Rive

[RBW] Re: cycling watercolor?

Best ever! I hope my ninos will want to do as much! DE On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM, beth h wrote: > > > > Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up > > and sold as blank note cards? > > > > Agreed. I'd buy

[RBW] Re: cycling watercolor?

And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los Gabachos is what you get from me On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM, David Estes wrote: > Best ever! > > I hope my ninos will want to do as much! > > DE > > > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 a

[RBW] Re: cycling watercolor?

Now I'm getting hungry Where's the ramen???!!! On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM, David Estes wrote: > > And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los > > Gabachos is what you get

[RBW] Re: Bombadil prototype on SF craigslist

Love it! Would be cool to get one w/out the double top tube. My size, too Hm On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 2:27 PM, rcnute wrote: > > It's like a beautiful beast. > > On Aug 6, 1:25 pm, fiddlr40 wrote: > > Just noticed this:http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1309166233.html > > > > 56cm, si

[RBW] Re: Bombadil prototype on SF craigslist

ery > nice bike. (Oh, yeah. Then it would give me a chance to ride a bike > I'd never see otherwise.) > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Aug 6, 10:34�pm, David Estes wrote: > > Love it! �Would be cool to get one w/out the double top tube. �My size, > > too

[RBW] Re: Basket installation question

Pedal clip straps would work good, and easy to take on/off. DE On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 7:52 AM, cm wrote: > > I havent had very good luck with zip ties-- they seem to break and > when they do it leads to others breaking and then you have complete > catastrophic failure. I have used several diff

[RBW] Quickbeam FS on ebay

Not mine, but a good deal: *http://tinyurl.com/60cmQBonebay* If anyone is thinking about a QB, this is a good time to jump into the pool & drink the Kool-Aid... everybody's doing it, it feels fine! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is some

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam FS on ebay

eness from my > very understanding better half. > > The item appears to have been sold already. Show's over, everyone go > back to dreaming of the simplicity of single-ringed bliss on a > practically designed bike. > > On Aug 10, 12:52 am, David Estes wrote: > > Not mine

[RBW] Re: Southern California Riv Ride Sunday - Tour de San Diego 9:30am

This sounds like it's going to be a beautiful ride, hope some folks can show. I'll be on my QB, which I don't ride enough! DE On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Esteban wrote: > > So, this Sunday, there will be a meeting of the Southern California > Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation Society and we'

[RBW] Re: Happily Pedaling Free (finally)

The protruding "teeth" on the Sneaker Pedals do wear out over time. They get rounded down and then the pedal is kind of slippery. Mine are in this condition, and a foot has slipped a couple times. Wearing ether Vans or Tevas, not sure which. Still great pedals though! David On Fri, Aug 14, 20

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

Yes, clamp ons fit fine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/336996048/ DE On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 7:12 AM, eflayer wrote: > > Will a Pletscher or Greenfield kickstand clamp on the chainstays right > behind the seat tube? I know you can get those clunky ones that mount > at the rear of th

[RBW] Re: Southern California Riv Ride Sunday - Tour de San Diego 9:30am

Hopefully my Brompton will be able to handle > everything. My two test rides out here were acceptable. > > Did you know there are hills in this area? > > Let's hope all the marathon stuff is gone by the time we get there. > (Some sort of run on Point Loma going to Cabrillo.) &

[RBW] Re: NOS dirt drop handlebars at RBW

W- I have five sets. Four are mounted, and one in storage. Best bars evah! I don't think they're wider on top than noodles (46cm) but the flare is a bit wider on the bottom. The flare is really nice for riding in the drops. I'm experimenting w/ a tall/shorter stem to see how it works for, and

[RBW] Rough Riders Rally

Anyone have plans for next July??? http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html I'm hoping I can fit this into my schedule, and a few of us can meet up there!!! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong wi

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

de from there down to Southern > California... > > On Aug 16, 9:52 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html > > > > I'm hoping I can fit this into my schedule,

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

A FANTASTIC ride! An impressive route that took in the highlights of San Diego. Thanks for organizing and leading this, Esteban! I saw a much different side of the city than I've ever known! More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157621936379889/ As mentioned, a tentat

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM, james black wrote: > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:33, Esteban wrote: > > Photos! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157621935319991/ > > That looks like it was a most pleasant excursion. > > The Cycles Noel is a real beauty! > > Is there a date se

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

Yikes! In the near future I want to send my All Rounder to Mark N. and have a plate put on. Pretty easy to get that done, it's then having it re-painted that kills ya'! DE On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Pete wrote: > > The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker than most tube sets. >

[RBW] Re: Hi from Chicago

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Rob Sindelar wrote: > > On Aug 16, 3:27 pm, terryg wrote: > > If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ran into two (count 'em, two!) > > Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave. A green QB and a great > > Glorius. They were traveling together. I was on my AHH, with a

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on thoughtful steel bikes. I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our bikes, that was pretty much the extent of ferrous framesets in San Diego! On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Solomander wrote:

[RBW] Re: D2R2 - sweet ride, sweet bikes

And one Bleriot! On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:55 PM, David Estes wrote: > Awesome ride indeed! Looks fantastic and great to read of so many folks on > thoughtful steel bikes. > > I believe we saw one steel Serotta on our ride today. Other than our > bikes, that was pretty muc

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

They could have at least stopped by and said "hi!" On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-r

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

You won the three speed Brompton class, that's for sure! I needed more sunblock as well... again, next time! REALLY glad you could make it and we could coordinate this over a couple thousand miles!!! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM, EricP wrote: > > Great ride. And fun to meet everyone in per

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

It's pretty much the for sure ride, we just need to work on dates, meeting point (car and mass-transit convenient), specific route w/ alts, and most importantly food and beer stops. Folks who have specific knowledge need to throw their $.02 into the plan!! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Roadmas

Re: [BOB] [RBW] Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

, than even you could photo. > > > dougP > > > -Original Message- > From: internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org > [mailto:internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of David Estes > Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:16 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch; iBoberinos > Subjec

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

I was hoping you could make it! I started a discussion on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622071145760/ The 12th is great for me! O

[RBW] Re: Distraction: Fixed gear bike features & benefits

Brilliant! On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunchbreath/3589866463/in/photostream/ > > Riv-related content: the bike illustrated is lugged and steel. The > saddle is leather. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

or it. But I think they > are worth a look: > http://www.hebie.de/Home.1.0.html?&L=1 > > Clever Cycles spec them so they seem to be available in the US: > http://clevercycles.com/store/?c=web2.173 > > They also make a durable one leg stand that mount to the rear stays > but i

[RBW] Re: Do you ever really get used to a Rapid Rise derailleur?

Just stick with those three-speeds, Eric :-) On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:07 AM, EricP wrote: > > I agree with Steve's last point. My "other" rear derailleur is on an > old mountain bike with thumb shifters. My two Riv bikes have reverse > rise and bar ends. So I don't have any problems shi

[RBW] Re: Tour de San Diego Ride Report - So Cal Rive Ride

r part of the ride. Too busy trying to keep > up. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > > On Aug 17, 10:46�pm, David Estes wrote: > > You won the three speed Brompton class, that's for sure! > > > > I needed more sunblock as well... again, next time! >

[RBW] Re: Talk about a shoe ruse...

Yeah, he got a huge plug from that. On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM, cm wrote: > > Christopher McDougall, the author was on the Daily Show the other > night (8.18). > > > http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/246932/thu-august-20-2009-betsy-mccaughey > > It was sort of interesting- he blames

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

maybe fit up those bumpy tires? > > dougP > > On Aug 17, 8:44 pm, David Estes wrote: > > They could have at least stopped by and said "hi!" > > > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM, CycloFiend >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > &g

[RBW] Re: End of the Atlantis?!?

Doug's the champion Atlantis utilizer, by the way! Any bike, anywhere! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3666863547/in/set-72157620523556167/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3298444195/in/set-72157614275209826/ On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 5:48 PM, doug peterson wrote: > > Came in

[RBW] Re: Another Gorgeous RBW Site Image

I like the photo of the t.v. showing some (vintage?) racing. It had a nice feel to it. On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Esteban wrote: > > Yea - that's a nice one. The new ones have been particularly good - I > imagine new visitors will get some great riding ideas from 'em. > > On Aug 23, 7:08

[RBW] Re: Another Gorgeous RBW Site Image

the last 5 years or > so, and it's in the showroom here above the door, still. I am a > prolific but bad photographer, who knows the secret to success is > volume. I'll put the trackgirlphoto up tomorrow. > G > > On Aug 23, 8:00 pm, David Estes wrote: > > I like

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Sighting in Austin

Fame!! On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Cycletex wrote: > > Sighted a sweet Quickbeam in this multi-media montage covering the > Social Cycling ATX Thursday night urban ride... > > About a third of the way through: > > http://photoblog.statesman.com/social-cycling-atx > > Wait a minute... Tha

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com

Clicking through, there are a couple other cool little articles there: http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/first-ride-rivendell-bombadil-19039 http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/grant-petersen-rivendell-bicycle-works-11523 DE On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 5:29 PM, J. Burkhalter wrote: > > ..."o

[RBW] Re: Riv Road for sale price question.

On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM, J C wrote: > Hello, > > I am trying to sell my wife's riv road- It has about 200 miles, campy > record brakes, t/a triple crank, chorus elsewhere, cris king HS Mavic Open > Pro wheel set. It is a Joe Bell painted bike in "split pea" and tusk. > > Do you king frie

[RBW] Re: DT shifters, another point of view

Rhode-O-Island On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM, grant wrote: > > I think Doug VC got it pretty right---about this being an alternative > to carbon bikes. It is specifically and intentionally from conception > to production a club-rider's bike. I know it's easy to see the steel > and lugs and th

[RBW] Re: My New Bleriot

Love Bleriots. Wish they were still available via QBP. Seemed like a great way to get more people on 'em. On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Bruce wrote: > Very good looking bike. Interesting choice of handlebars for this bike. > > -- > *From:* Johnny Alien > *To:* R

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com

I don't know if they sell them unpainted, but there sure are a lot of builders out there showing them off: http://www.flickr.com/groups/unpainted/ On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Phil Brown wrote: > > > > On Aug 28, 2:46 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > The best option is > > probably to get an unpa

[RBW] Re: Roadeo names, alternatives

That was great! I just finished the Taylor story in BQ last night, so the timing was perfect! On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Marty wrote: > > Tim mentioned a video. Here it is: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMA8X5pk2kI > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part o

[RBW] Re: Roadeo names, alternatives

Peter Jackson's lawyers are onto 'em now... :-( On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Mike wrote: > > I'm very partial to Rivendell frame names that reference the Lord of > the Rings. I can live with the Roadeo name. I think naming their > mountain bike the Bombadill was about the most perfect name t

[RBW] Re: I'll cross that bridge when I come to it (on my Legolas)

I love Mexican Coca-Cola! Nice bike, too! :-) On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM, fiddlr40 wrote: > > The new bike path across the Benicia Bridge (SF Bay Area) opened > yesterday. I missed the opening day ride so I decided to ride it > today. The ride from my home to the south access goes by refi

[RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought

If you're going to be doing more road(eo) riding with folks who don't intend to go onto the trails, then maybe consider the upcoming Roadeo? It can still can fit fat tires to go out and play on the trails while being more of a roadie(o) oriented bike. Heck, put some cross tires on it and it shoul

[RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:08 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Tires are kinda tricky business, as there are a lot of variables to the > equation. I don't mean to obfuscate the topic, merely to say that you > should trust your judgement for your specific conditions and riding style > and not be afraid t

[RBW] Re: Roadeo names, alternatives

Hah! Hakkalugi was my favorite name. Any bike promoting a Toe Jam and a Hand Job has to be a winner! Built out of Moron tubing! Wasn't it painted some sort of a nasty green as well? DE On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > > > On Aug 31, 7:51 am, Shaun Meehan wrote: > > > I do

[RBW] Re: road-ish bike for my brother

You are a good brother, Seth. On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:40 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > My brother is bikeless at the moment and he is looking to change that > situation. He just sold his mountain and road bikes prior to a big > house move to avoid having to move a bunch of stuff. His tastes lean >

[RBW] Re: Emailing: kesling bicycles 2005 008.jpg, kesling bicycles 2005 009.jpg

Those are BEAUTIFUL bikes. I can see right away where GP would want you on a larger bike to get the bars up higher. The mixte looks perfect by Rivendell or anyone's standards! Thanks for sharing! DE On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Steve Kesling wrote: > With all the talk about the mixte fram

[RBW] Re: Emailing: kesling bicycles 2005 003.jpg

Love that G. with the drop bars! My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/333596692/in/set-72157594443171032/ Still wish I could easily convert it to an IGH drivetrain, as it just calls for it... DE On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Steve Kesling wrote: > Th

[RBW] Re: Emailing: kesling bicycles 2005 003.jpg

On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:37 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > Love that G. with the drop bars! > > > > My S.O. has a G. w/ Albatross bars: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/333596692/in/set-721

[RBW] Re: Emailing: kesling bicycles 2005 003.jpg

On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > > > > > > > Is there such a thing anymore as a sensible chainguard? > > > > > > Check out the breezer chainguards. Full coverage,

[RBW] Used Ruffy Tuffies --> free

Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you don't mind the cracks. They're the much cracked tread that I mentioned here earlier: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3871895034/ I just put on a set of GB Cypres and am hoping for the best with them. If they punctu

[RBW] Dirt Mulholland Ride 9/6

A reminder good velo-people that the Rivendell Bicycle Appreciation Society (Southern California Chapter) will be out and about on this upcoming Sunday. This is pending clear air as things are currently kind of icky in the basin. You can read more on the route and other pertinent info here: * ht

[RBW] Re: Used Ruffy Tuffies --> free

He's taken them! On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 10:01 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > > I'll take 'em! > More in a sec > =- Joe > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 9/1/09, David Estes wrote: > > Shipping is $9 for a flat rate Priority box. Lots of tread life if you > >

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

48cm Sam Hillborne? Possibly outside their price range, but a big problem people make is getting too cheap a first bike, then having to re-invest with a better second bike. The top tube might still be too long for them, but if not, the rise on it could allow them to fit a smaller frame. DE On W

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames to Riv-up?

I built a Breeze up for my Mom. Really just swapped out the rear SA cog for a 22T one as it's geared REALLY low. Great bike! On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 8:03 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > They are a step up from the World Tourist (made by Giant in Taiwan, I > believe), and certainly > > lighter th

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames to Riv-up?

That is awesome! On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 12:58 PM, John McMurry wrote: > > On Sep 2, 1:19 pm, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > > Trek also made a mixte that had the single "top tube" and then center > stays > > back to the dropouts. Something else to look for, even if you forgo the > > single top tube,

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