[RBW] Re: Outer ring on Rambouillet

A, my eyes... they hurt But really, why get rid of the outside position? I would put a rock guard/bash ring on there. Seems a much better options than straight doing away with the ring. DE On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM, Garth wrote: > > With the popularity of 29ers, were seeing a st

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

I like this one a lot: http://www.hebie.de/Fixed-Guard-Kettenschutz-392.hebie3400.0.html Hebie has some pretty cool stuff! DE On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:44 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 12:50 AM, David Estes > wrote: > > > > > I checked out their

[RBW] Re: Converting Riv road for cyclocross

On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > In terms of 650B, most of the grippy tires I've seen seem to be fairly > large > volume mtb tires, so that may be a challenge as it sounds like you'll be > doing a conversion. > > Simple is good for gearing. The only problem with singlespeed

[RBW] Re: Converting Riv road for cyclocross

On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 9/2/09 9:31 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > Given what you said, would Col de la Vie tires work ok? Seems as long as > it > > wasn't too muddy they would have enough knob to hang on. I ran t

[RBW] Re: Considering an AHH - Advice sought

On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > > On Sep 2, 9:26 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: > >I've just recently gone over to the new Challenge tires (27 mm) >and, my > god, they are wonderful. They're very fast and super >comfortable. I like > them much better than the Grand Bois. How

[RBW] Re: Multi-Speed Quickbeam

Friend of mine shifts a Sturmey AW hub w/ a regular friction bar end shifter and lived to tell the tale. DE On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Pete wrote: > > That J-Tek bar end shifter look really sweet: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/3334053384/in/set-72157608998598025/ > > Then

[RBW] Re: Converting Riv road for cyclocross

I have some Specialized Tri-Cross tires and love 'em. True 35mm as I remember. Wish I knew about the blow out sale! DE On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 3:29 PM, Angus wrote: > > Lesli, > > I ran several seasons of cyclocross on 700x35 Specialized Tri-Cross > tires that I bought from Nashbar at $1.99

[RBW] Re: Converting Riv road for cyclocross

That's about when I purchased mine! :) On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 2:21 AM, Angus wrote: > > It was the better part of a decade ago David...I stopped racing cross > in 2003. > > Angus > > > On Sep 3, 10:09 pm, David Estes wrote: > > I have some Specialized Tri-C

[RBW] Re: Not returning my Sick Siggs

I returned mine (1L and 1.5L) directly to SIGG. Just email 'em lin...@mysigg.com and they immediately send you RO and a mailing label. I'm out cost of shipping ($9 to NJ) but that's all. I'll probably sell the replacement ones as I just bought a KK 40oz. Studies will soon show that stainless st

[RBW] Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

New Chris Kostman entry at Rough Riders site: http://www.xo-1.org/2009/09/rough-riding-with-rivendells-grant.html Follow the links in it to some great bikes and riding on Mt. Diablo. Bonus mention of the Bombadil in it as well! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the futu

[RBW] Now: Rough Rider Weekend 2010 was: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there for the event and and am presuming a SoCal contingent can carpool up together... hint, hint. Bay Area people: Is there a better place than this for a small group to stay: http://www.hiusa.org/hostels/usa_hostels/california/sausalito/60013 On Sat, Sep 5, 20

[RBW] Re: Now: Rough Rider Weekend 2010 was: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

You mean I'm sharing secret-Bay Area knowledge with Bay Area people!!! On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 1:48 AM, Harry H wrote: > > I'm saving that link. Sweet. > > Harry > > On Sep 5, 8:59 pm, David Estes wrote: > > I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

L, what's her total time running right now? DE On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-) > > 7 months and counting... > > On Sep 4, 12:22 pm, Ricardo Palabra wrote: > > Another plug for Luna Cycles, our local (Santa Fe, NM) builder. > > M

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

Tha'ts L as in Lynne, not Lisa. :) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM, David Estes wrote: > L, what's her total time running right now? > > DE > > > On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > >> >> SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :

[RBW] IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > I've got no problem with friction shifting but yesterday I realized > why it would never work for my partner. Since I've been off the bike > for a while now she decided she wanted to try riding my atlantis and I > decided I wanted to see if

[RBW] Re: Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Hi Bill, I think you're in for something special when you get your AHH, hope you love it! David On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM, William F. House wrote: > > Hello RBW Owners Group, > > Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm 38, married, have two > beautiful girls (Jack, 8 and Pixie 6 mon

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

ing. I wasn't familiar with them. Does anyone have personal > experience with the company & frames? > > Michael > > On Sep 6, 10:21 am, David Estes wrote: > > On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > I've got no problem with fri

[RBW] September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by choosy cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up Sepulveda to Mulholland. Rode that to "Private Elite School Corner" and then jumped onto the dirt. Rolling fire roads that were mostly smooth, and only ha

[RBW] Re: Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Noted!!! :-) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM, William F. House wrote: > > Thanks David. Call me Will. And don't call me late for supper. REALLY > looking forward to the Hilsen. > > On Sep 6, 10:06 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Hi Bill, I think you're in for somethin

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

I could do it if I had to, and have an All-Rounder for just that reason. It's basically a Hilsen with cantis and fancy paint. I have two wheelsets for it, a 36h Phil with knobbies to turn it into a mtn. bike, and 32h Dura-Ace (spaced to 135mm) with 35mm Paselas for everything else. I could get a

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

I do it for all the flatlanders (Jimmie, Joe, and Butch). On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:16 AM, doug peterson wrote: > > David: > > Great photos - not sure about the wisdom of the downhill video but you > lived to post it. Pretty cool. > > dougP > > On Sep 6, 1

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:46 AM, james black wrote: > > On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 22:29, David Estes wrote: > > Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by > choosy > > cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up > Sepulveda >

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

And you rode your mountain bike in the mountains yesterday (but with slicks just for kicks)! On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM, doug peterson wrote: > > Since getting an Atlantis in early 03, that's been my ride for 99% of > my mileage. I bought it for touring and liked the fit, ride, etc, > that

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

te of the Bleriot guy? > > On Sep 6, 10:29 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by > choosy > > cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up > Sepulveda > > to Mulholland. Rode that to

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

You could have an Atlantis as a back up to your Atlantis! Grant should just start sending me bonus money for all the business I send his way! On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Robert Kirkpatrick wrote: > > I don't really think its a myth at all, though I guess really you > aren't talking about th

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

rection, essentially an over sized automatic tie rack but for > > bikes. I could press a button an slowly rotate thru the bikes..hmm is > > today a commuter, cross, IGH townie, light steel Italian racer, or > > should I just take the Bleriot again? > > > > I guess that

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

That was pretty much the topic of self-congratulatory conversation during yesterday's SoCal ride. :-) On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cm wrote: > > In my experience, the one-bike-for-everything bike is more in the head > of the bike owner than the bike itself. The reality is that almost > every

[RBW] Re: Curious: Was it me, or the Quickbeam?

There were no bees involved in yesterday's ride. On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Bruce wrote: > Sort of related.. When I forwarded the So Cal Riv Riders photo set to a > local buddy, and added that I would love to live close enough to attend one, > he responded with this link. > http://www.youtu

[RBW] Re: Saluki for sale

BEAUTIFUL, and in my size & favorite Saluki color. Hm :-) On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 7:19 PM, John Ferguson wrote: > > Hi all, > > Having experienced the joys of Toei (and Weigle) it is with some > regret that I must part with my Saluki. It's a wonderful bike (and the > components are amazi

[RBW] Re: Curious: Was it me, or the Quickbeam?

You should start yelling at them in German to quit drafting you! On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Horace wrote: > > > On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 5:02 PM, Ray wrote: > >> >> But, then I think to myself, "Sir?" >> >> > They were just being nice. Stop being so self-conscious. :-) > > Horace. > Sunnyval

[RBW] Re: Curious: Was it me, or the Quickbeam?

Juvenile tenors? Is that a band? On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Ray Shine wrote: > Yeah! Except I don't know any German. How about I shake my liver spotted > fist at them and scream: > > Juvenis est attero in tener! Juvenis est attero in tener! > > --- On *Mon, 9/7/

[RBW] Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

at 5:31 PM, David Estes wrote: > Uhmmm, Lesli, now is the time to chime in... > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Dave Craig wrote: > >> >> >> I wonder what we'd find if this question were answered by women. None >> have responded thusfar to this thread.

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

a fantastic ride. I hope you'll do another one soon! > > > > Brian > > > > On Sep 6, 11:29 pm, David Estes wrote: > > > > > > > > > Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by > choosy > > > cyclists!) w

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

Uhmmm, Lesli, now is the time to chime in... On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Dave Craig wrote: > > > I wonder what we'd find if this question were answered by women. None > have responded thusfar to this thread. ARE there any female members of > this group?? > > > > As I consider my female bi

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

a > stat guy but that ride was epic. > > dougP > > On Sep 8, 5:21 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Dramatic foreshadowing: We're talking an O.C. ride in O.C.tober. > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 10:51 AM, Esteban

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 14:49 -0700, daddy longlegs wrote: > > Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that > > yesterday. > > > > On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B wrote: > > > +1 for a Riv Tandem > > Why? What does Riv bri

[RBW] Re: Mangini Ranch open to bikers?

Which is... ?? :-) On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Harry H wrote: > > Another place you can check for trail access is East Bay Regional Park > district website. They maintain some of the trails in the area and > keep PDF's of the maps of the parks on their site. The link to the > maps is: h

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 9/9/09 3:36 PM, Lisa -S.H. at harmo...@fairpoint.net wrote: > > > > Ryan Watson wrote: > >> A while back on one of these lists someone asked about "how to get > >> more chicks into cycling?" > >> The best response was "stop calling them chi

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

Report back to us with the sordid details! On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > Cool! This So-Cal Riv'er may actually be up in the Bay Area this > weekend. If so, you can count me in. > > On Sep 10, 7:56 am, "Jim M." wrote: > > I'll be there. Thanks very much Gino for taking

[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets

The quick relase ones are fine for light loads but heavier loads (that would mean a six pack of adult beverage) bounce around too much over bumps. Never any accidents, but it freaks me out. Zip-tied would be better. DE On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM, LF wrote: > > > > On Sep 11, 12:58 pm, "j

[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue

I sent mine back about the same time and have heard nothing. In the meantime I bought a KK 40oz container to replace the 1L returned. Downside is that it's made in China. I don't know what I'll do with the replacement SIGGs when the arrive (still presuming they will). I'm sure I drink/eat more

[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue

Well, it was a good ride! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3912864035/ On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Sep 12, 2009, at 1:36 PM, David Estes wrote: > > > I sent mine back about the same time and have heard nothing. In > > the mea

[RBW] Re: Labor Day bike ride

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Tim McNamara > wrote: > > > > Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride > > from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in > > Prescott. I ride my 1996 All-Rounder,

[RBW] New favorite tire

I bought a set of Grand Bois Cypres maybe a couple months ago, and recently got around to mounting and riding them. Really like them so far, although I'm nervous about the reliability. I was thinking about riding them on last weeks SoCal ride, but decided to stay w/ the Paselas until I had some

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne drool-fest

Isn't that custom paint amazing! I hope that's becoming a good seller for RBW as it seems like a great bike. Anyone have any comments as to how it compares to a Bleriot? DE On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:32 AM, Mike wrote: > > Alan at EcoVelo recently got his hands on a Sam Hillborne. He's posted

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne drool-fest

I have both. I recently commented, and it'll be in the archives. > > Phil Roberts > Chandler, AZ > > On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:50 AM, David Estes wrote: > >> Isn't that custom paint amazing! I hope that's becoming a good seller for >> RBW as it seems like a

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

How could y'all leave these folks out? On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Bruce wrote: > Many of us have bought from V-0, Wallingford, and other places that have a > cycling outlook similar to RBW's. > > My own experience has been that the stuff from RBW usually costs a

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

A, I get it On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Bruce wrote: > The pertinent portion of the OP is enhanced for you Dave... > > --- On *Sun, 9/13/09, David Estes * wrote: > > > From: David Estes > > How could y'all leave these folks <http://www.cerve

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay

Consider a 3, 7 or 8 speed internal geared hub for it. They're the perfect bike for such an adaption. The price is a bit high, but if it's what you want and you can't find it elsewhere... On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:12 PM, ed k wrote: > Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answe

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne drool-fest

clip > into. I happily pedal with my Chacos. If the world as we know it ended, I'd > probably load up my Expedition and pedal to my secret hideout. Other than > that, I would have no trouble choosing the Sam to go almost anywhere. And my > decision may just be based on familiarity

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Bleriot

On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Chris Halasz wrote: > > Very nice 61cm Rivendell Bleriot, as pictured: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/chalasz/Test# > > Bars, stem, seatpost are Nitto > > Drivetrain is Shimano Deore (yes, that's a Biopace 48 tooth outer) > > Brake levers are Shimano Dura-Ace > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Rivendell Bleriot

I see that in my future... On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Chris Halasz wrote: > ... as I will miss mine. > > Chris > Currently supporting three college tuitions > Tucson, AZ > > > On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM, David Estes wrote: > >> >> >>

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay

Hey, the seller has 531 feedback ratings... I think it's a sign that you need to buy it! On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM, David Estes wrote: > Consider a 3, 7 or 8 speed internal geared hub for it. They're the perfect > bike for such an adaption. > > The price is a bit

[RBW] Re: Tandems?

That's very high on my list of things to do w/ our Co-Motion Double Espresso. Perfect tandem except only takes 32mm tires... would love to have some Hetres on it! On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > Along the lines of the original post, I'd like to know if there are > any ta

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

You wouldn't have happened to leave it in a saddle bag, would you? On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM, tdusky wrote: > > Opinel knives are the best! > I bought 2 while in france 26 fears ago. I lost one after 10 years, > and have been carrying the other one for the past 16. > Great quality high ca

[RBW] Re: Saddles

I had a boil develop pretty much under/right next to my sit bone where it contacted the saddle and had the seam of underwear (boxer-brief kind) rubbing on the same spot. TMI? Wearing regular boxer underwear with only a center seam gets rid of part of the problem, but now I seem pre-disposed to a

[RBW] Readers/catalogs for sale

Greetings fellow Kool-Aid drinkers. I have about five years worth of catalogs and readers for sale. Didn't know what to ask so I dropped 'em on the 'bay. As I feel bad for not offering them for sale here, I'll offer free shipping to RBW listers... Not a huge deal, but hey, you take whatcha' can

[RBW] Re: Racing Wheel Meets Pothole

I don't think a hub or a rim should fail like that. I mean, we didn't see the pothole, but he doesn't go on and on about how absolutely huge it was... I've always thought of wheels as being the strongest part of the bike. Have seen plenty (well, a handful) of pics showing bent forks, tweaked dow

[RBW] Re: A good weekend of riding

I love the Pasela 35's... Tried to fit the 50mm Big Apples, but was about 4mm too narrow. DE On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 5:23 PM, Mitch F. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sounds like a great day. > > I rode 44 miles with my group on some of the most scenic, hilliest > countryside western NJ has to offer

[RBW] Re: Looking for sprung Brooks saddle riders feedback

Hi Jay, I second, third, and fourth the above comments. For trail use the B67/68 is just a bit too wide and bouncy a platform. The Conquest is great if you're riding agressively (off the saddle a lot, shifting weight back and forth) but a bit narrow if you're not. Go w/ a Flyer, which splits the

[RBW] Re: Looking for Light Touring Bike in Bay Area...

how 'bout adding the surly cross-check to the list? a little lighter/quicker than a LHT? de On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Ray Shine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Surly Long Haul Trucker. As much bike as you can get for the money, and > perfect for touring. > > RS > > --- On *Mon, 9/8/08, Will

[RBW] Re: Velocity Twin Hollow

wow, that's near give-away pricing... On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Rene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It is being sold online by eBikestop.com. Here's the link: > > > http://www.ebikestop.com/dimension_rear_650b_deore_m530_silver_32h_velocity_twin_hollow_20_silver_br_3x-WE6539.php > > -- Rene

[RBW] Re: I'm buying a Garmin--Not

On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Kelt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Sep 2, 11:11 pm, "David Estes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A friend of mine has a full GPS he uses, and it sync's perfectly with > > flickr. I think there's a third p

[RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis fork

On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 9:20 AM, Gino Zahnd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know David personally, and he's one of the nicer fellas you'll ever > meet. Let me repeat, David = Awesome dude. > > > > Ahhh, Gino Oh, uhhm, what? Ahhh, I see... Well, nevermind then. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA

[RBW] Re: Hillborne and Foy

Zen and the art of frame choice. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM, Rick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm fine with the Betty Foy headbadge, particularly the eyes. > Wondering what/if Riv will do with little Johnny Foy's visage, he was > the addled one. > > Ck'd the page again, turns out that Sam

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Home Delivery

Basically it's between the Bombadil and Rawland models. If you want the fatties (which I would/do) you have to go w/ Rawland... On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 10:16 AM, tarik saleh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Would it be too unRivlike to offer it with a disc brake option? > > > > Given the Bomb's

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Home Delivery

Nice... Beautiful fork crown! I've been eying the Retrotec, but can't quite get past straight fork blades... http://flickr.com/groups/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/pool/ On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 10:35 AM, tarik saleh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:29 A

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Home Delivery

Thanks Jim, I've never seen that design before. I'm guessing it's stronger than the single post through the crown type. Pretty... On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:49 AM, CycloFiend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > on 11/22/08 6:08 AM, JoelMatthews at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > >> What are the bolt

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Home Delivery

tainbikes, but that is > just me. > > > > > On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:03 PM, David Estes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Nice... Beautiful fork crown! > > > > I've been eying the Retrotec, but can't quite get past straight fork > > blade

[RBW] Re: Broken Rambouillet

#4 is the redeeming part... How nice it is to hear of someone going out of their way to help you! On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:02 PM, James Warren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > Mike, > If Rivendell handles the repair for you, then you win all around from this > experience: > > 1) You get to pick a n

[RBW] Re: Hillborne and Foy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Foy On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 10:18 PM, manougian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Isn't "Sam Hillborne" in deference to Sheldon Brown? > > I thought Sheldon used to say that whenever his dad was terribly upset > with him, he would state "what the Sam Hill"! > > I

[RBW] Re: Impeding Ram Reincarnation!

I was "Just Riding Along" when... On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM, rob markwardt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > What's JRA? > > Rob "I broke a spoke once" Markwardt > > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTT: Bleriot for Quickbeam (complete bike)

And to promote the Bleriot for my virtual friend Gino, if you don't know what it can do, you should check this out: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bleriot/ Very nice bike, and I do miss mine (may buy it back my buddy Rob if I can keep my job for another year...). On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 10:32 AM

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Orange Quickbeam, via eBay

It's there if you search for "Rivendell" in cycling. Also Karl's BEAUTIFUL All Rounder, which I am so glad doesn't fit me On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 3:53 PM, Esteban <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I get a broken link. > > Good luck with the sale - and I hope someone deserving picks it up!

[RBW] Re: YouTube - Stevenson Bridge

Zero degrees of separation: Richard built some Rivendell frames in the late '90s. My good friend has Rivendell RS2 (or maybe RS3???). DE On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Eric Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Short tour of the famous Stevenson Bridge near Davis, CA. Enjoy! > > http://www.yo

[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

where can i purchase this piston-pumping, global positioning, auto-shifting vehicle of which you speak? On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 7:28 PM, PATRICK MOORE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 2:18 PM, Big Paulie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> Does anyone know anything about the "

[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 7:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:40 PM, David Estes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> where can i purchase this piston-pumping, global positioning, >> auto-shifting vehicle of which you spe

[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Big Paulie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Okay wiseguys, here's the website... > > http://pump-hub.com/Pump_Hub.html > > Do I have to do everything myself :-) > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ > > you want the honest answer? :-)

[RBW] Re: Canti Brake Geeks Rejoice!

Gonna' eat into some Neo-Retro sales... Wonder why they aren't coming out with a "Silver" branded version? DE On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 11:12 PM, CycloFiend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > Just caught these on the RBW site - > > http://www.rivbike.com/#product=15-153 > > Now, honestly, the last thi

[RBW] Re: Canti Brake Geeks Rejoice!

Still, any ideas on why there isn't a "Silver" version? Would love a complete line of shiny bits from our friends @ RBW. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM, geezer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi All, > > Check out the newly redesigned Avid Shorty 6 cantis. Very similar. > > Mike > > > -- Ch

[RBW] Re: cassettes vs freewheels

thieves suck On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Bill Rhea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm 6'3", 200lbs and have broken axles twice on Campy Nuovo Record > hubs. I had a Phil Wood freewheel hub many years ago, which was > pretty much indestructible (until a thief separated me from that old > Bon

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Sunday Ride in Ukiah, California

60 miler w/ some big hills! Happy Turkey Ride! On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM, franklyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My girlfriend and I started early for a ride from Ukiah toward > Comptche. The main portion of the ride is on Orr Springs Road. This > road used to be one of the stagecoast roa

[RBW] Re: Canti Brake Geeks Rejoice!

a 110 in a 48, 34 and a 94 in a smaller > 46 or 44, 32 or 30. I see that VO is now marketing a version of the > Sugino Alpina at a decent price. > > Michael > > On Dec 2, 12:33 am, "David Estes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Still, any ideas on why there

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Handlebar shim

Any laying around the garage? The LBS people give me the stink-eye when I ask, and can't bare to pay $8 shipping for such a little part from RBW... -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] woodies

These are kewl: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/handlebars_stems_and_tape#product=16-196 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Handlebar shim

pair, not your > wife's good sewing scissors!) or tim snips, and limber enough to roll > into shape around the bar. I cut my shim a bit wide, installed it, > marked the edges of the stem clamp, then trimmed the shim for an exact > fit and filed the edges flat. > > Bill &

[RBW] Re: woodies

Aren't they though! On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 9:58 PM, Esteban <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Holy Cow! Those are pretty darn cool. > > On Dec 2, 9:48 pm, "David Estes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > These are kewl: > http://www.rivbike.co

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Handlebar shim

at 9:34 PM, David Estes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any laying around the garage? The LBS people give me the stink-eye when I > ask, and can't bare to pay $8 shipping for such a little part from RBW... > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlan

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Handlebar shim

o you install said sleeve without scratching your bars? > > On Dec 3, 7:56 pm, "David Estes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for the advice and offers, I've had a set located for me. Have > tried > > the soda pop can (beer should come out of

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

And be sure to check out his flickr pix, this guy is a pro! DE On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Elfardo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > An introduction is in order as I lurk more than join in the > conversation here. My name is Clif Wright and I've had my Quickbeam > for about three mon

[RBW] free box to good home!

Anyone want a campy chorus seatpost box? I hate to trash it if there's a collector of such stuff... http://flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3087523507/in/photostream/ -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Rivendells and Fenders

On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:38 PM, EricP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The only complaint I have about plastic fenders is they are all too > short. Even with the mudflap, Planet Bike fenders could be about 3 > inches longer in front. > > You're right, short in the front of the front, as well as t

[RBW] Re: for sale again and again.....

I've been having a lot of posts that are coming out that way, too. Over the last week or so. The tubes might be getting plugged up. DE On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Maybe you guys need to adjust your resolution or something. I saw a > logically, well arranged list o

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on the Way - Getting Tired

On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 6:49 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > > BTW, great foresight scoring and holding the Zephyr. Perfect crank > for the Bombadil. > -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- > > I would call it the perfect choice for any bike! :-) -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -

[RBW] Re: for sale again and again.....

FWIW, this second message came out fine on FF/Gmail combo. The first one was garbled on the same set up... On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 6:38 AM, Sarah Gibson wrote: > sorry for what seems like computer glitzing > tho i dont use punctuation etc > i did write out this list of items very clearly > obvi

[RBW] Re: Nekkid Sam Hillborne Photos Posted

+1, very impressed w/ the fender mount on the rear. What are the fork braze-ons for behind the canti studs? DE On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 7:24 AM, Mike wrote: > > I noticed the new photos also. The frame looks great and I was excited > to see the full array of braze-ons for racks. I think it's go

[RBW] Re: Nekkid Sam Hillborne Photos Posted

On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:36 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 12/17/08 10:09 AM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > +1, very impressed w/ the fender mount on the rear. What are the fork > braze-ons for behind the canti studs? > > > Hmmm. Good question. Some

[RBW] Re: Rom/Ram tire suggestions with 35mm hammered Honjos

whooo-hooo! On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Esteban wrote: > > Hi, Folks. > Got my new-to-me Romulus yesterday, and I have some slick skinny > (35mm) hammered Honjos sitting in my closet ready for a road bike. I > viewed the archives and found some information on tires that will fit > the Ram

[RBW] Re: Richard Sachs Cross Bike

kickstand people, this is why we need kickstands... On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 9:00 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > e-Richie posted to his blog yesterday too atmo: > > http://rscyclocross.blogspot.com/2008/12/17-december-2008-greetings-end-of.html > > > > > On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Big Paulie wr

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

Doug, great idea! L.A./O.C./I.E. folks could Metrolink down to Oceanside, S.D. people could Metrolink or ride up. Everyone rolls south and then can Metrolink home! Oceanside could be the meet-up, or maybe even San Clemente if we're really motivated (not sure what shape I'm in for that, but an o

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