[RBW] Re: Let There Be Quickbeam (Orders).

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:36 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 1/25/09 7:25 PM, Bill Rhea at billr...@yahoo.com wrote: > > Freewheeling is nice (compared to fixed) - it > > really has introduced me to how well the bike corners. > > Yes. > > Whatever else fixed riding does, it definitely mucks up your a

[RBW] Re: atlantis traveler

Looks about perfect! What's the cassette range? 2 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Thought some of you may be interested in seeing photos of my Atlantis, > which has a somewhat atypical configuration. This is the bike I'll be > bringing for the SoCal RBW Owners ride in March: > http

[RBW] Re: atlantis traveler

gt; > > (but that might have been a tough sell for the group ride anyway. > Seriously > > > though‹it¹s conveniently located between Oceanside, SD, and OC! And > really > > > beautiful!) > > > > > Dustin > > > > > From: David Estes > > > Re

[RBW] Re: atlantis traveler

What happened to it? I've always thought it was quite stunning! Black (or "pewter") with cream is about my favorite color scheme... DE On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM, d2mini wrote: > > Ah, that nice looking! > Reminds me of my old Atlantis. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelemonphoto/26142

[RBW] Re: QB gear changes

Love reading all the comments, great question! I switch gears VERY rarely. Only on pretty steep roads and/or dirt trails. Dropping from the 40 to the 32 is VERY easy. I just use my thump nail or a nearby rock to avoid getting greasy. I never flip to fixed/free during a ride though. If you're r

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

JS=Joe Stark, no matter what the year was (I think). On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 5:32 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Jan 27, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Jon Muellner wrote: > > > > > Doug Van Cleve wrote: > >> I don't think JS was building for RBW yet in '95. My > >> definitely-built-by-Joe Road Std. from

[RBW] Re: atlantis traveler

That sounds good... :) On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 6:44 AM, d2mini wrote: > > Thank you. > It's being treated very nicely by another local Riv lover who couldn't > afford to buy a new one. > I moved from the 58cm 700c Atlantis to a 56cm 650b Homer. > > > On Ja

[RBW] Re: Trailers

FWIW, everything you really need fits nicely in a BOB trailer... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2406328083/ On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM, Paul Cooley wrote: > > I've been through so many trailers! Now, I use my Xtracycle for most > utility hauling. I have a bicycle-based beekee

[RBW] Re: Atlantis with Quadra...

So is it just me, or do I see the subject of a future Bike Snob/RTMS posting here? On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Shaun Meehan wrote: > Pretty eclectic set-up. I like it. If that Quadra is doing the job for you > and you're not wishing for smoother, better damped, more adjustable > (etc.) suspe

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood IRD hubs???

Maybe he thought he was scoring a deal on a Phil cassette hub,,, On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM, RM wrote: > Maybe he was referring to the special Phil "Riv" hub that is available: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/wheels_hubs_and_so_on?a=1&page=1#product=18-259

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

Yes, I believe so. Who was the match builder and what happened to him? DE On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM, wrote: > > On Jan 27, 6:43 pm, David Estes wrote: > > JS=Joe Stark, no matter what the year was (I think). > > Do the Match-built frames include an "M"

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

OK, thanks. Thought it was someone in the Riven-verse. Things seem to have turned out ok for him! On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > Curt Goodrich built Rivendells for Match. > > On Jan 28, 10:07 am, David Estes

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

FYI, you are not able to run/rub/rock bar end sifters on Gary bars w/out consumer based modification ... > As others have noted those are the Wilderness Trail Bikes Dirt Drop > bars, widely regarded as the archetypal form of the flared-out

[RBW] Re: Older Riv Road dating

Nice recap! A lovely Winter's Read :-) There were also several "anonymous" builders that came in to play either before or after the match (small-case) bikes. Richard Sachs built a couple for sure (friend has a "RS" frame!). Mark Nobilette starting building frames to help Curt manage the load.

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

How many gears? I don't like friction with nine speed or higher drivetrains On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM, chris love wrote: > > Hi all. I'm deciding which shifters to put on my new ride (silver bar > ends - friction only i think - or shimano) and curious who swears by > which. Any opinio

[RBW] Re: Parts FS and a question for cyclofiend (or someone who knows)

LBS, and my Sun Tour bar > ends work fine. > > David Estes wrote: > > FYI, you are not able to run/rub/rock bar end sifters on Gary bars > > w/out consumer based modification > > <http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3143008958/>... > > > > > &

[RBW] Re: BSNYC

Mike, that was an ironic podium posting to the RBW list. On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM, geezer wrote: > > Hey Cyclofiend, > > You made Bike Snob NYC today! > > Mike > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Collective nouns for Riv's bikes

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 1/30/09 10:22 AM, juarez at juarez@gmail.com wrote: > > So rarely will we see more than one. So few yet in existence. Probably > > little need for a collective noun. Occasionally, perhaps, "a pair." > > Now, now... they will gather fro

[RBW] Re: BSNYC

I'm the Jan Ullrich of RBW podium placings... On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:07 PM, geezer wrote: > > Dave - Hahahahaha! > > Mike > > On Jan 30, 1:40 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Mike, that was an ironic podium posting to the RBW list. > > > > On Fri

[RBW] Re: Collective nouns for Riv's bikes

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM, CycloFiend > > wrote: > >> > >> on 1/30/09 10:22 AM, juarez at juarez@gmail.com wrote: &

[RBW] Re: Rivish Bobish stuff for sale

That Canti-Rom is a cool bike! On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Michael Gordon < megor...@stanfordalumni.org> wrote: > > I have 3 items for sale: > > 55 cm Romulus Canti-Rom frame/fork/headset, very good condition, used > on weekends for fun rides, no dents or dings, prefer local pickup > (live

[RBW] Re: Collective nouns for Riv's bikes

On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Bill Connell > wrote: > >> or sunny and seasonally warm Minnesota: > >> http://fidean.net/pix/0

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

I guess I came into this the opposite way. I was a BOB, Bridgestone Owner's Bunch member that ended up on the Rivendell mailing list when GP started the company. Although I read the Hobbit and LOTR in middle school, I didn't really make the connection right away. It had been fourteen years or so

[RBW] Re: Steel vs Carbon

LOVE IT! The guy leading out looks kinda' pissed at the whole situation, but the two behind appreciate the situation. The Stingray guy himself looks like he's loving every minute of it! On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Here's one for you > > > http://s343.photobucket.com/

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

I've re-read them once, maybe twice. I'm inspired to read them now... :-) On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 9:29 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 9:13 PM, David Estes wrote: > >> I guess I came into this the opposite way. I was a BOB, Bridgestone >&g

[RBW] Re: Speaking of Schwinns ...

Yeah, it seems as though they could have made it happen "if only..." Unfortunately missed out on the whole mountainbike thing (Homegrowns were supposed to be nice, but late to the game). On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 6:30 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > I think the Schwinn cruisers were very practical ar

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

Those are the ones with the famous picture of the author! On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 11:46 AM, fiddlr40 wrote: > > Although I was a LOTR reader, I learned of Grant by buying his "Roads > to Ride" books when I first moved to the Bay Area. Back when Pig Farm > Hill still had pigs. Good books, and I st

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 5:56 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 2/3/09 5:49 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com tees it up with: > > Those are the ones with the famous picture of the author! > > The famous author photo only appears on "Roads To Ride", not on "

[RBW] Re: Tolkien Fans

On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > As it appears that Tolkeinalia is being tolerated for now... > > My first exposure to LOTR was in the summer of 1970 at age 12. I've > lost count of how many times I've read it. Reading The Hobbit and all > of LOTR aloud to my children is a che

[RBW] Re: Sackville bags: how necessary, and for what uses?

I don't like the way the little loafer loads to the front of the bike, away from the rider. You should be able to open it up easily while riding or stopped, not reach around and open from the front... On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > > How much can you get in the Lil' Loaf

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

Blackburn full frame under top tube, or behind seat tube, depending on if I have fenders on. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3152600068/in/set-72157604046492434/ On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > Zefal HPx, but mounted on the left chainstay. I've never liked top >

[RBW] Bleriot sighting in March Bicycling

Page 78, in full "Rived out" kit. Just a pic in an unrelated article, but cool seeing it! Flipping through the mag, it looked they had at least three actual articles that focused on something other than lateral stiffness and vertical compliance. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--

[RBW] Re: Hagiography

Wasn't Floyd Landis a bit like that, too? Hoping on a bike and not coming home for weeks, sleeping in ditches and such? On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Horace wrote: > Wow. Thanks for sharing that article. But I don't think an Altlantis would > have made it a better story. :-) > > Horace. > >

[RBW] Re: Old Tour de France Photos - a set on Flickr

I wish multi-stage races had to only use one bike for the entire race. If it broke, sorry Lance, race over. That and/or everybody had the same bike. Biachi could sponsor the Giro, and everyone would have to ride the same bike for example. On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Bleriot sighting in March Bicycling

Or how to do your first century? On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 10:39 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > you mean the articles on killer abs? > > Lynne "somehow, we are getting it for free again" F > > On Feb 7, 5:34 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Page 78, in full "Rive

[RBW] Re: Bleriot sighting in March Bicycling

ad. I'll have to read BSNYC more > often for the same effect. > > Style Man would not approve of me. No style. Today, LS wool jersey, > wind vest, knickers, striped knee socks... > > Seriously, I do enjoy the Bike Town articles, when they've done a > giveaway and rep

[RBW] Re: State of the List - 2/9/09

Mmmm, , good... On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > State of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owner's Bunch Mailing List > > February 2009 - #8 > =

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Yes, be aware of the proportionately longer TT. I've found that the women I know universally prefer shorter top tubes, so the Rivendell mixte models may not be the best candidate for drops. My wife's Gloriushas Albatross bars with a Dirt Drop,

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

You've caught the bug... On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 2/10/09 3:26 PM, Horace at max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: > > Nice. > > What cable hanger is that for your front brake cable. My stock orange QB > doesn't look like that. > > > > Thanks! > > I had a 1" threaded Chr

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

Well, it's secretions anyway... On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > The lac bug? > > -- > Bill Connell > St. Paul, MN > > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:04 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > You've caught the bug... > >

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here

Mine was lost in the tubes as well... On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 5:35 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Hey there John - > > Thanks for posting that to the list. > > I definitely did not get it, checked all of my filters, etc. > > You may be sending them from a server on a "blocked" list, which would > prev

[RBW] Re: Winter Bike Project

Love, love, love the bi-plane fork! On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Has it been repainted at some point? > > On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Bruce wrote: > > UPS delivered mine today. a 1995 RBW (made at Waterford). Someone posted > > that the WI shop used heavy tubin

[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay

Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have "Rivendell" on the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. Nice bike if anyone is looking for a 58cm Rambouillet... link here:* http://tinyurl.com/bafudt* On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM, jinxed wrote: > > Just noticed his

[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay

anytime soon (to say the least). On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM, David Estes wrote: > Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have "Rivendell" on > the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. > > Nice bike if anyone is looking for a

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

The Molotov On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 3:23 PM, charlie wrote: > > You solved the problem just it the "Bomber" with some WW2 airplane > motif. Or in small letters "fire road BOMBER" ! Or maybe just road > bomber! Or how about Bomb diggity! The Bomb! "Fantastic > Bombastic"... there's just lots

[RBW] Re: Sackville dimensions

Peter Jackson is going to sue you. On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 6:17 PM, usuk2007 wrote: > > The pictures are really informative. Now we can see the size, how > these bags pack and all the pockets. > > On a more general note, Riv seems to be neglecting front bags now that > the Hobo > and the old Bagg

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

I tell ya', Peter Jackson will hunt you down... On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM, charlie wrote: > > I don't think there is much anyone could do if you had decals made > later or even if you purchased your own and had them applied. I don't > think however that a business can advertise and market

[RBW] Re: Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

40F? Brr... that's stay inside weather! Poor Lance. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > Spoiled! Here in California, frostbite sets in around 40 degrees F. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Feb 14, 2009, at 5:40 PM, JoelM

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 11:18 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > -snip- > A quick traipse through the world of flickr will net you a Quickbeam group, > Riv Commuter Group, and - my favorite - the Rivendell Valve Stem group. > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell_valve_stems/ > > -~--~~~

[RBW] Re: YouTube - Lance Armstrong Group at the Howell Mount

But I see there's an on-line dating tutorial... is that the way to Lance's heart? On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > This video does not seem to be available. > > On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 7:12 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > The Armstrong group crests the summit of Howell Mountai

[RBW] Re: YouTube - Lance Armstrong Group at the Howell Mount

found it from following the other video... it appears they don't have fenders, either. On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 7:17 PM, David Estes wrote: > But I see there's an on-line dating tutorial... is that the way to Lance's > heart? > > > On Sun, Feb 15, 2009

[RBW] Re: YouTube - Lance Armstrong Group at the Howell Mount

www.campyonly.com> > > www.wheelsnorth.org <http://www.wheelsnorth.org> > > > > On Feb 15, 2009, at 7:19 PM, David Estes wrote: > > > >> found it from following the other video... it appears they don't have > >> fenders, either. > >> &

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

No, they would lap it up, mounting it on their Lance Armstrong replica Treks. The good news is that we get their cast-offs at a great price! On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 11:54 AM, James Warren wrote: > > Is there a chance that this could be good for those of us who like the > non-racing style of ridi

[RBW] Re: February '09 SoCal Rivendell Ride

Final notice and invite, the ride is on! Saturday the 21st, meeting at Fox Coffee

[RBW] Re: on CL: 52 cm Univega

That top one is really pretty... On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Doug Peterson wrote: > Someone was looking for a small UJB recently but I can't recall which > group. Spotted on the Orange County, CA, craigslist: > > > > http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1035334820.html > > > > Looks li

[RBW] Re: February '09 SoCal Rivendell Ride

ould be up to 100K people there! On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Roadmaster wrote: > > Hi > Just recently came across this group and would love to do the ride. > but I will be one of those in Pasadena that day. Hope you do a > similar ride soon > > Bruce > > O

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

Shift happens. On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Forrest wrote: > > The notion of dynamo hubs powering electronic shifting is kind of > intriguing. There may be some potential there. But the whole idea > still strikes me as overly-complicated and unnecessary. I'm no racer, > though, and maybe thi

[RBW] Re: February '09 SoCal Rivendell Ride

Balcomb > Canyon climb in Ventura County last year & it was unbelievable. Just like > on TV! We saw ourselves on Versus that night (for about 0.001 seconds). > > > -- > > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owners-bu..

[RBW] Re: Freewheel hub with 135 spacing?

On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM, rcnute wrote: > > Should I suck it up and get the Phil Riv hub or are there alternatives > to consider? I've decided that friction shifting and cassettes > designed for indexed shifting are not a perfect marriage. Don't know > much about hubs so bear with me. T

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but as close as I can get!

On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 8:43 PM, Benji wrote: > > Hello all, > > I've worked pretty hard, with very little money, to take an old frame > and make it look new. > > I'm curious to see what you all think, let me know. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/benjib/ > > --~--~-~--~~~

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

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Chris wrote: > > On Feb 17, 7:52 am, Mike wrote: > > On Feb 17, 6:29 am, clyde canter wrote: > > Anyone following the Tour of California? It's been amazing to hear > > about how many "mechanicals" riders are having due to the weather (I > > guess). These are bi

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

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 8:18 PM, David Estes wrote: > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Chris wrote: > >> >> On Feb 17, 7:52 am, Mike wrote: >> > On Feb 17, 6:29 am, clyde canter wrote: >> > Anyone following the Tour of California? It's been amazing

[RBW] Re: YouTube - Lance Armstrong Group at the Howell Mount

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:03 AM, MKahrl wrote: > > > > On Feb 15, 10:58 pm, David Estes wrote: > > I've always wondered what the TdF's carbon footprint is compared to a > NASCAR > > race would be. Although to be fair I guess it should be 23 NASCAR > ra

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but as close as I can get!

hotos/cyclotourist/1864949316/in/set-72157602592825848/ MUCH more comfortable that way. FWIW, I betcha' you could mask off and spray paint the head tube and do a real good job. I've been VERY much considering doing that on my "opposite of slow" -beam bike. > > On

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Brake Question

I LOVE my Paul Neo-Retros, just had to figure out the proper straddle cable height for my levers. No squeaks, ever. Same for the Tektro/Silvers. Any stopping power differences between them and other brakes are lost on me. The junky Shimano cantis that come on the "Opposite of slow"-Beam are ter

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Brake Question

BTW, when did the "brake issue" of BQ come out? I should be all paid up, but haven't received it yet... On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM, David Estes wrote: > I LOVE my Paul Neo-Retros, just had to figure out the proper straddle cable > height for my levers. No squeaks, e

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Brake Question

H... last I received is the Autumn '08 LED light issue, thanks! I'll contact Jan. On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM, David Estes > wrote: > > BTW, when did the "brake issue" of BQ come out? I sho

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Build Complete!

If I could throw out a link showing all Marty's pics in one spot... http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306...@n07/sets/72157612156720803/ Man that's a beautiful bike. VERY interested in saving my pennies. Really love that solid black on it! On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 6:57 AM, Marty wrote: > > Jus

[RBW] Re: The Reader Is On The Site

I'd change my 2001 custom to accept 2.35" 29ers... On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 12:31 AM, Mojo wrote: > > I love it; have to have a paper copy. I had eggs and walnuts for > breakfast and contemplated getting a fly rod this spring. Like Maynard > I want to change my 2001 custom order for standard reac

[RBW] Re: burrito wrap secrets?

The basic wrap minus the multitool carries well for me if I cinch it up tightly. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2311256795/in/set-72157604046492434/ I carry about the same as you, but mount it transversely in the back on another bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3032251371

[RBW] Re: burrito wrap secrets?

or my personal fave: http://www.velo-orange.com/brchbag.html On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Mike wrote: > > You might also want to consider one of these at some point. I have one > and it works great, The quality is outstanding. > > http://www.acornbags.com/rollbag1s.html > > --mike > > > -

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

Levi, Lance, and the Yellow Devil were riding 50 miles to the west of us, but 13 intrepid souls hoped on their bikes to hit the trails out here in Redlands. A wonderful day, with perfect weather and good people. The ride was intended to be an "under-biking extravaganza" and I think it succeeded i

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

t; the icing on the cake. Who says you need a MTB to ride trails? > > All of you Rivendell, ibob, and veloculture types need to motivate and make > it to the March ride. > > Cheers, > > Dustin Sharp > San Diego, CA > > > > On 2/21/09 8:20 PM, "David Estes"

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

> trailers. > > Dave Carroll > Wrightwood, CA > > On Feb 21, 8:20 pm, David Estes wrote: > > Levi, Lance, and the Yellow Devil were riding 50 miles to the west of us, > > but 13 intrepid souls hoped on their bikes to hit the trails out here in > > Redlands. A wond

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

Neutral support vehicle would have came in handy, wouldn't it... Tires ranged from 23mm to 40mm... We could have split the difference with Jack Browns! On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Doug Peterson wrote: > > Yea, but did we have even 2 bikes with the same tire size? Of course, with > the can

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

Yes, pretty tame. These are all groomed trails, fire roads, or Corps of Engineers flood control roads. That was intentional for this ride. There are hundreds of miles of great singletrack in the local mountains, but even those would be considered wide open by East Coast standards. No gnarly ro

[RBW] Re: 650B cyclist finally gets to "help out"

65B: The universal donor. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > You know how it is, you are on a ride with your 650B bike, and you are > darn careful that you've got that spare tube, and, on the more remote > rides, a spare tire, as well as a patch kit and tire pump. > > Someon

[RBW] Re: Afternoon ride, 2-25-09 - a set on Flickr

I like your new "buddy icon" :-) On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Snuck out between the storms: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157614369341583/ > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > > > > > > -- Cheers, David

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 2/27/09 1:54 PM, Patrick in VT at psh...@drm.com commented: > > > On Feb 27, 2:18 pm, Esteban wrote: > >> I think the QB is the prototypical touring singlespeed. > > > > maybe, but there are other options, which are actually more versatil

[RBW] Re: 26" tubes for 650b tires

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Sat, 2009-02-28 at 11:53 -0800, Lesli wrote: > > Just confirming that one could use 26" (mtb) tubes for 650b tires. I > > just checked out the Riv site and 26" tubes are 4.00, the 650b tubes > > are 8.00! Why pay more if the mtb ve

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?

Y'all inspired me to get out and ride the 'Beam. Well, actually I have a flat on my A-R, and was too lazy to fix it... The QB performed flawlessly. A bit over geared for my needs on this trail (step-ish portions quite sandy in places). Forced me to take a break now and then, which is good for p

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?

Good choice! I don't think you'll regret it! On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Lucky Jack wrote: > > > Gang - > > Wow. Thanks s much for all the great posts and feedback ! It says > a lot about this "family" of cyclists around the globe with a common > interest take the time to lend a hand an

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

I was just discussing earlier on flickr how there is no comparable event here in the States. The closest we have is the Lake Pepin 3 speed tour. Would be great to have some events like this, but the folks that would support it/participate are too spread out geographically for one thing. That and a

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

Cool! I wasn't thinking "country race" as much as vintage/classic. Pre 1970's bikes and kit sort of a thing like L'Eroica. I do like those country races though. The Rouge Robaix looks really great! On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

One stop shopping list: http://www.flickr.com/groups/backroadbike/discuss/72157614826008593/ Good stuff! DE On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:26 PM, David Estes wrote: > Cool! I wasn't thinking "country race" as much as vintage/classic. Pre > 1970's bikes and kit sort of a

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

looks like fun. On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Paul wrote: > > Its definitely in a different category but I used to do these in grade > school: > > http://www.michigantrails.org/michigander/ > > > > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Yo

[RBW] Re: Albatross bars

looks like you have the tallest/longest technomic (non -dlx) stem on there. that's what i used and it made quite a difference. love the bike! On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > I angle mine down a little bit for longer trips. Maybe it is just me, > but it seems you get a b

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

Thanks, this is all good stuff! On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 7:10 AM, SpeedyChix wrote: > > Here are a couple other races: > IronCross really calls out for a CX bike > http://www.yellowbreechesracing.org/ironcross/ > > This is dirt/gravel and a bit of of road mixed in. > http://www.kisscross.com/Barry

[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM, Bruce Malm wrote: > After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San > Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill. I've lost track of that > thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when and > where it will

[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

Tim, hope you can make it out! When I'm in S.D., I've always stayed at one of the Youth Hostels in town. I like the Point Loma one, but it is kind of out of the way. Downtown one is great location, but kind of loud. Swing by Joshua Tree if you'

[RBW] Re: So Cal March Riv Ride

but rooms are pretty tight with your bike. Can't >> recall >> > the name but if you Google hostels in san diego it should come up. >> > >> > dougP >> > >> > _ >> > >> > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >>

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

I see that there is a 650B Big Apple in the works: http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 10:26 AM, J. Burkhalter wrote: > > > > On Mar 4, 12:33 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > > sure, the marathons are bomber and a great choice for serious touring > > or commuting regularly

[RBW] Re: Flat-resistant 650A tires with non-black walls

est. Did I miss something? Anyway, > Schwalbe already makes a very cheap/nice 650Bx54 semi-smooth tire, > model HS 315. > Jim > > On Mar 10, 8:03 pm, David Estes wrote: > > I see that there is a 650B Big Apple in the works: > http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple > > &

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil

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 my job > is being eliminated, and - like so many these days - I must make > immediate decisions to preserve what's truly important in life.

[RBW] Re: North Carolina faction of the RBW OB

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 2:03 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 3/11/09 10:24 AM, Randy Hardwick at safeman...@aol.com wrote: > > I am about ready to order my first Rivendell. But I am having a tough > > time deciding which model will be best for bevet riding. I am working > > up my mileage and plan t

[RBW] Re: North Carolina faction of the RBW OB

Always carry a camera... :) On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Gary L. wrote: > > Hi There, > > I'm usually not a big poster to the list, but do love seeing what's > going on in Riv-land. I live in Asheville, and know of at least two > other folks that are on the list that live here. > > A few m

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

THAT is so cool! Looks like a great such a great race! Need more like that for sure. Man, I'm thinking a Hilsen with a triple and some Jack Browns would be s helpful there. All those skinny tired crabon bikes with racing doubles... not so much. On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 7:50 PM, RonaTD wr

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

Yes, but where does it say you have to be uncomfortable and inefficient to race? Wouldn't the guys on the podium still be there if they rode a Homer with Jack Browns and a granny gear? I think they would be win by an even better margin and make the ride a bit more pleasant. DE On Thu, Mar 12, 2

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Joe Bartoe wrote: > > > > > From: psh...@drm.com was the one to say it: > > > > These are races. > > > > No doubt a country bike would be great on those roads - but for > > serious competition? Bike racing is not about being comfortable or > > having an easy climb

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

But I've read elsewhere that "it's not about the bike"... :) On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > > On Mar 12, 11:48 am, David Estes wrote: > >Wouldn't the guys on the podium still be there if >they rode a Homer with

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