Re: [RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

I've been using Iris cages for years with my Kleen Kanteen. They work great together. If they rattle, put a zip tie between the bottom two loops in the cage to limit how far apart they can open. On 3/6/2011 5:18 PM, cyclotourist wrote: I just bought some of the Iris cages and hope they'll be

Re: [RBW] Grant refers to this helmet guy for some reason

Oh, can't we just talk about rake/trail or toe clip overlap instead... On 3/15/2011 5:03 PM, eflayer wrote: not sure what the points of view are, but this guy, to me, is an hot air baloonfull of hot air. Not even considering his point of view about helmets, just how arrrogant he sounds/is:

Re: [RBW] Helmets? Really?

Thanks for stepping in, Jim. The words "Grant said" or "Grant wrote" seems to throw the door wide open for all sorts of things that really don't fit the spirit of the list. On 3/17/2011 1:05 AM, CycloFiend wrote: Man - I get stuck in work and class all day, and alluvasudden, we've got a hel

Re: [RBW] When is a bike to heavy?

I think a bike is too heavy when you don't enjoy riding it and all you can blame that on is the weight. My Ram is the heaviest bike I own, and with rare exception, the only bike I ride. On 3/17/2011 5:54 PM, MichaelH wrote: OK, now that we have dispensed with helmets, allow me to raise anoth

Re: [RBW] Protecting bike in bike storage room

Get one or two cheap moving pads/blankets and attached them to the hook somehow. Hang your bike and wrap it with the pads and tie a length of rope around it. When you use the bike, the pads can just hang on the hook, waiting for your return. On 3/19/2011 6:04 PM, Bridgestone wrote: Looks li

Re: [RBW] Gray Shimano derailer cable housing busted

Given that you can see some internal rust and some cracking on the sheathing, I'd guess that this housing got pinched or slightly crushed at some point and it all slowly went downhill from there. Shimano housing is hard to beat, and I really doubt it was a factory defect. It's cheap to replac

Re: [RBW] Nice Hillborne -- almost wish I'd kept it!

Nice to know you've finally achieved closure with the Sam Hillborne Experiment. On to the next model! Time for that Roadeo fixie? On 11/17/2010 12:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Built up with some old, some new, some average, some chi chi parts for pending sale. Rather nice, no? Almost -- but n

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Serial #'s?

I bought my Ram in July 2007, and it's RB1135, so THAT doesn't add up. Maybe I bought the last one ever made (I doubt it). On 11/18/2010 2:27 AM, Bruce wrote: They went in order of manufacture, generally speaking. When I asked John at RBW how many were made, he replied: Less than totally c

Re: [RBW] Merino Wool Sweaters

I went to our local TJ Max today just to see what I could find. I scored two long sleeve "sweaters", which are more like a thin base layer, but very nice extra fine merino. $19.99 each, normally $40.00, which is pretty cheap in itself. I tried them on first, because you never know how things

Re: [RBW] Re: My first new Rivendell (ok Hillborne)

Quarter inch gap is more than fine. On 11/23/2010 8:36 PM, Minh wrote: So i'll just keep this thread going as i pull the bike together, headset went in ok, cockpit looks roughly ok. went to install the cranks (an old suntour superbe pro double) and realized the 107 installed BB would be too nar

Re: [RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

I think all of us Ram owners are wishing we could at least put Jack Browns AND fenders on our bikes. But that's what Homer is for. I'm used to deflating my tires to get the JBs into my sidepulls. A small compromise for the wonderful ride of the Rambouillet. On 11/27/2010 6:53 PM, Michael_S

Re: [RBW] Ram and Jack Brown - no tire deflation needed

:29 PM, David Faller wrote: > I think all of us Ram owners are wishing we could at least put Jack Browns AND fenders on our bikes. But that's what Homer is for. I'm used to deflating my tires to get the JBs into my sidepulls. A small compromise for the wonderful ride of

Re: [RBW] Lunar Eclipse; (Riv Content = S24O Worthy)

Same here in Nor Cal. 100% soggy until well after Christmas. On 12/18/2010 9:10 AM, cyclotourist wrote: Rain, rain, go away... :-( On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Ray > wrote: A total lunar eclipse will occur on the Winter Solstice, December 20/21.

Re: [RBW] Tan Sidewalls - Rain Problems

I don't see why under-maintaining one's bike, car, whatever, is a badge of honor. A skateboard is a pretty low-tech piece of equipment that's designed and built for abuse. My $3,000 bike and it's $100 tires are worthy of some upkeep. On 12/23/2010 10:06 AM, james black wrote: On Thu, Dec 23

Re: [RBW] Tan Sidewalls - Rain Problems

Sounds like a good test for Jan Heine! On 12/23/2010 10:25 AM, james black wrote: On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 10:20, David Faller wrote: I don't see why under-maintaining one's bike, car, whatever, is a badge of honor. A skateboard is a pretty low-tech piece of equipment that'

Re: [RBW] Boxing day ride.

Some people... On 12/26/2010 7:06 PM, Eric Norris wrote: I thought it was uncouth to ride white tires after Labor Day ... --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Dec 26, 2010, at 5:57 PM, jinxed wrote: Having a fantastic day with family now in the books, I found m

Re: [RBW] RR 31

Drink a little more coffee, Patrick... On 12/31/2010 8:15 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: So RR 31 is out -- great, must buy it. Good article. Whatever G's take on trail, he's built me three excellently handling bikes. On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: Did you know the pdf author

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2011:

I like this. It sounds achievable. On 12/31/2010 8:46 AM, robert zeidler wrote: Even simpler for me: 1. Not get dead. 2. Have fun whenever possible. On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Mike > wrote: Angus, that's a pretty good list of goals and accomplished items.

Re: [RBW] Gray Whale 200K

Congrats on "just doing it". I know I couldn't! On 1/2/2011 9:18 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: As of last night, I'm averaging 200K per day for 2011. Thanks, everyone, for the brevet advice. As promised, here's the report. The forecast was for rain all morning, SE wind 5-15 mph in the morning, rai

Re: [RBW] Smaller frame size next time?

If the bike feels great and fits right when you're riding it, THAT'S what matters. I truly need a 57 cm frame, but my Ram is a 58. A 56 would have been a case of me falling into my old habits of buying too small; and the 58 fits great when I ride. Stick with Grant's standover formula and er

Re: [RBW] Tone, OT and Stuff Like That

Ditto here, too. Just because Grant may have mentioned something doesn't green light it for being "on topic". I'd hate for this forum to turn into "The Beeswax Group"... On 1/22/2011 12:06 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: But it is a list about Riv stuff and nothing but Riv stuff (and how we use it

[RBW] Re: ahh on ebay

This seller needs to be reported to ebay! - Original Message - From: Seth Vidal To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 5:03 PM Subject: [RBW] ahh on ebay There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivende

[RBW] Re: Requests and Thoughts on "FS" postings

I, for one, appreciate your diligence on the matter of relevance. Although I mostly lurk here, I am occasionally miffed by seeing references to things that are so very thinly "Rivendell" that they are abusing the definition. Submitting photos or narrative about a bike that has a Brooks saddle,

[RBW] Re: Requests and Thoughts on "FS" postings

...and I, of course, meant handlebar "bag", not "bad" (kinda Freudian, yes?) - Original Message - From: David Faller To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:17 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Requests and Thoughts on "FS

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Washing Wool Knickers

Seems to me you're related to someone who knows more about this than us knuckleheads. Listen to your expert! Dave - Original Message - From: Larry Powers To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:57 PM Subject: [RBW] Slightly OT: Washing Wool Kn

[RBW] Re: Homer in Outside Magazine

Too bad they didn't shoot it from the drive side... - Original Message - From: Jock Scott To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:10 AM Subject: [RBW] Homer in Outside Magazine The AHH is one of four bikes featured in a bike commuting article in the Oct is

[RBW] Re: shellac vanity question

Honey Brooks will darken with use and treatment. Takes time... - Original Message - From: mizrachi To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 9:59 AM Subject: [RBW] shellac vanity question I've applied a few coats of Bullseye amber shellac over yellow Tressosta

[RBW] Re: FS: B17 titanium , Nitto Stem and Various parts

Does price include shipping? - Original Message - From: Andrew To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 9:51 PM Subject: [RBW] FS: B17 titanium , Nitto Stem and Various parts Selling a few parts, thought I would put them on here before going to ebay. 1. $3

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire

Something tells me the Schwalbe isn't going to cost a paycheck, though... - Original Message - From: Patrick in VT To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:12 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Dureme Tire On Oct 22, 11:37 am, Rocky B wrote: > Looks like Schw

[RBW] Re: Silver shifters with Shimano 9sp barend pods

I mounted Silvers on my Shimano pods, and I did it the hard way so that I could restore the Shimanos with their original levers if necessary. I filed a semicircular notch on the inside of the square-holed washer to clear the tab on the pods. I also used a bench grinder to remove the downtube s

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

Hub axle clearance is measured from the inside dimension of the dropouts. Cam faces clamp onto the outside of the dropouts, so are naturally wider. 30 extra mm seems a bit much, but one must allow for them to open and clear the dropouts. - Original Message - From: Kelt To: RBW O

[RBW] Re: Floor pump

I still have and use my Silca pump from 1975. It's the only floor pump I've ever owned! Kinda hard to beat that... - Original Message - From: johnb To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:52 AM Subject: [RBW] Floor pump Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor

[RBW] Re: Floor pump

Mine,too. We always referred to them as Silca track pumps. Dark blue paint on a hunk of Columbus, with decals. - Original Message - From: Eric Norris To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:33 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Floor pump Yes, I thin

[RBW] Re: Gluing cork grips

That's what I've always used on any grip ever. - Original Message - From: Patrick in VT To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:08 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Gluing cork grips hairspray works well for me. holds just fine, but I can remove without too much trou

Re: [RBW] Re: Protecting the top tube from brake cable

I think I like this method! May give it a try next time I get new cables... - Original Message - From: benzzoy To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:58 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Protecting the top tube from brake cable On Nov 18, 6:36 am, Seth Vidal wrote:

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving Ride with Quickbeam and new Zugster Bag

Wow. Great set! That Zugster is mighty tempting! Dave Redding, CA - Original Message - From: Esteban To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:54 AM Subject: [RBW] Thanksgiving Ride with Quickbeam and new Zugster Bag Took a little pre-feast spin on the Qu

Re: [RBW] AHH as a road bike

You probably need to identify what you personally consider to be "better" in a road bike. I thought about a Hilsen, but got a Ram. I'm not sure I could have told the difference at the time, as far as which was "better". What I later found made an enormous difference was tires. I went from Ru

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH as a road bike

I second the motion. Most "serious" riders (racers) that I encounter have a sole focus. They know nothing about their bike, they don't use it for anything other than sporting equipment. The bike doesn't fit right, is ill-maintained, etc. but the rider has on the cutting edge kit. Looks the p

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Arrived Ten Minutes Ago!

Your photos made me feel like I was getting the bike! I remember the frustration of receiving mine during a lunch break and only having about 20 minutes to rummage through the excellent packing. The rest of THAT work day was excruciatingly slow! It's a beauty, and you WILL love it. Congrats!

Re: [RBW] Re: a study in contrasts

Consider the amount of force it took to do this much damage to cast steel. This carton was BADLY mishandled, regardless of how it was packed. - Original Message - From: eflayer To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:52 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: a study in contrast

Re: [RBW] parts for sale: Xtracycle, nitto, etc.

Is your Nitto stem in really nice shape? I think I'd like it, unless it's got some deep uglies. Let me know. I'd be replacing my very clean 9 cm Nitto technomic deluxe. Oh, and payment method? Thanks! dfal...@charter.net Redding Dave - Original Message - From: colin p. cummings

Re: [RBW] parts for sale: Xtracycle, nitto, etc.

Sorry for the off-list blunder... Dave - Original Message - From: David Faller To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] parts for sale: Xtracycle, nitto, etc. Is your Nitto stem in really nice shape? I think I&#

Re: [RBW] Today's Photos

Try again. This page is private! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Eric Norris To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:02 PM Subject: [RBW] Today's Photos The 8-speed Quickbeam was feeling frisky and wanted to ride today ... http://

Re: [RBW] christmas weekend canti rom build

I wondered about pushing that saddle back more, too... That's gonna be a fine ride! I look forward to the bar tape completion. BTW, which bars are those? - Original Message - From: Seth Vidal To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 5:52 PM Subje

Re: [RBW] Re: hunquapiller?

Don't forget "Framistans". They're crucial to connecting "Whatchamadingies" to "Whozeewhatses" Geez, have you forgotten everything your grandfather taught you?! Dave - Original Message - From: doug peterson To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 6:50 PM Su

Re: [RBW] Anyone in Boston need to ship a frame?

Even if you don't find a taker on the list, you should call a LBS to see if they can use it for shipping before you put it on the curb. - Original Message - From: MichaelS To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:56 PM Subject: [RBW] Anyone in Bo

Re: [RBW] finished hunqapillar build

Zowie! I think you nailed it. I hate this word, but "awesome" really fits here. Dave On 9/25/2010 7:26 PM, erik jensen wrote: Taking a break after a day of assembly. Looking forward to tomorrow! photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/5024265087/lightbox/ erik -- oakland, ca bikenoi

Re: [RBW] wimpy cassettes and chain rings

It all comes down to the physics of you and your bike. Torque, cleaning and lubrication are most likely your issues. Too much torque and not enough of the other two = component wear. You sound like a forceful rider, or one who is frequently in situations that require above average demands o

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Readers 36-40

36 through 39 are paper-only at this time. On 10/10/2010 9:54 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: The Riv Readers discs only go up to issue 35. While issue 40 and 41 were available for download on the website it appears there is a gap with 36-40. Were they available for free download as well? If so is i

Re: [RBW] free: Riv Wool Stubby hats

Can I claim one?! Redding Dave On 10/14/2010 3:57 PM, Eric wrote: I have (2) two, new Riv Wool Stubby hats. Free to a "good" home. I'd appreciate some change me change for postage. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] Derailleur Cabling

Just run a simple piece of Teflon housing lining, about 3" long, onto the cable and place it in the cable grooves and you're done. My Ram came that way, and it works perfectly. Don't overthink it. Any shop would probably just give you a couple of pieces if you don't have any in your parts bi

Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?

Riv doesn't make a tandem, so it's probably not really "On Topic"... On 11/9/2010 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different ridi

Re: [RBW] 92.7 PBH - is a size 63 AHH frame right for me?

65. Always go bigger if you're between two sizes. - Original Message - From: Howard (Denver) To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:08 AM Subject: [RBW] 92.7 PBH - is a size 63 AHH frame right for me? My PBH is 92.7, and I'm curious to what standover hei

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

That has to win the "unique cargo" title so far! I like it. - Original Message - From: MKahrl To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:11 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag? A Giant Twist-Tie. It's like a bread bag twist tie only about 2 feet

Re: [RBW] black twine for winter project

I found many colors of hemp twine (same brand RBW sells) at a bead shop, so you may want to try any local place that sells crafts supplies before you go a mail order quest. On 2/19/2010 2:36 PM, Shakesbiker wrote: Yes, I am a lurker, but I do have a Riv Saluki that I am hoping to do some twini

Re: [RBW] Nitto Lugged Stem

Weight maybe? Anyone have one of each in the same size they could put on a scale? On 3/2/2010 3:54 PM, rperks wrote: Is there more to this stem then the love of lugs? Is it appreciably stiffer than the technomic? Does it provide vertical compliance while isolating lateral and twisting flex?

Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 9 Topics

This post needs to go away. On 3/21/2010 8:48 PM, Richard wrote: Too cool Kimberly C. Smith Office Manager Chaplin& Gonet 5211 West Broad Street #100 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 643-0133 (804) 644-5812 fax From: Kim Smith Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:23 AM To: Richard Gonet Sub

Re: [RBW] Portland, OR shops

I certainly appreciate all the recommendations. However, I'm not even bringing a bike! My daughter is touring colleges, and we're just generally scoping out the area. There seems to be a movement brewing, but I won't even be able to participate, other than a possible visit to a bike shop or

Re: [RBW] Rim / Spoke Cracks... Should I be concerned?

If this isn't an indicator to you to replace a rim, what is?! Don't wait for them to fail whilst riding. On 3/27/2010 1:34 PM, Rick Smith wrote: Discovered these while cleaning the Saluki's rims today: http://m.flickr.com/?done=1&id=4468086048&magic_cookie=60a853592b9cce68b74f0172dda07f87&t

Re: [RBW] silvers v. dura-ace

I had DA's on my Ram. I usually used the indexing, but kept experimenting with friction mode. I eventually saw no reason for indexing and left them in the friction setting. I always hated how stiff the DA's were to operate, and had a detented, grinding feel. I finally got some Silver levers

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

I, too, brew. My pale ales and IPAs come out oh-so-nice. Bikes and Beer. A classic combination that transcends age, riding preference, etc. Dave On 4/27/2010 12:06 PM, soapscum wrote: Other hobbies: I brew beer. It's good, too! Bonus! I have my own IPA recipe I call "Longball IPA" that I

Re: [RBW] Rom - 59cm for sale on Ebay

Apparently shot with a film camera... On 4/29/2010 5:16 PM, BykMor wrote: Just noticed this during an unrelated search. No relation. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Romulus-59cm-Road-Bike-/300421100090?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item45f27e323a#ht_500wt_1182 -- You received this mess

Re: [RBW] FS: Parting out is such sweet sorrow - Cinelli bars and stem

I guess posting a price might help, too... He'd like $65 for the pair, CONUS shipping included. On 5/2/2010 9:05 PM, Dave Faller wrote: My friend is just about done selling off the parts bin in the garage. He asked if the RBW group would like a shot before he tries his luck on ebay. He recent

Re: [RBW] Re: is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

I think you've hit the nail on the head... A double top tube is an opportunity for: More lugs! On 5/6/2010 8:17 AM, jpp wrote: I would say that the double top tube is not completely necessary for structural integrity. I would just say it looks awesome! Very unique design, but I agree with n

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

Then I'd better order two dozen Jack Brown greens ASAP! On 5/12/2010 6:47 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: I always stockpile parts I like. 650B is no exception. I used to hoard my favorite 26" rims and tires, too. Grant said somewhere a while back: "if you find something you like, buy a lifetime su

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B dead or alive?

I was addressing Grant's quote about how things we like tend to get improved out of existence, that's all... On 5/12/2010 6:59 AM, Bruce wrote: Except JBGs are 700 size rubber ---- *From:* David Faller *To:*

Re: [RBW] should you loctite the bolts on your new Rivendell?

Inserting the work "Rivendell" does not make a post like this "off topic". On 5/14/2010 11:14 PM, happyriding wrote: What is loctite? Is there more than one kind? Apparently I NEED it for my new dirt bike? So I just got a cheap chinese dirtbike and was told I need to LOCTITE everything. If yo

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

I hear that. I'm 5' 7" and my PBH is 85. I have a 58 cm Ram and it fits wonderfully. Of course, I have a 9 cm stem that's _just_ short enough, but... On 6/12/2010 3:39 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sat, 2010-06-12 at 15:23 -0700, Johnny Alien wrote: I totally believe that PBH size va

Re: [RBW] Shifting issues with TA Pro 5 Vis cranks/rings

Not to sound pedantic, but this might be a matter of using a FD that is designed for use with triples vs. doubles. The angle of lift required for triples is slightly steeper, the arc and length of the FD cage is larger, and the range of motion is wider. Cage width vis a vis chain width certai

Re: [RBW] Father's Day/End of Spring Fun Ride

Ah, that looks like a good day. I sprained my ankle last weekend and my foot is still polychromatic, so I enjoyed your venture vicariously. Thanks for sharing! Dave On 6/20/2010 6:16 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Today I was given the gift of no familial responsibilities. When the opportunity to

Re: [RBW] SUZUE Bearing Replacement

I don't know about Suzue hubs, but many, if not most sealed bearing hubs require a specialized press to extract and press in new bearing sets. Some bike shops do have them and can do the job fairly easily. It's not a DIY job unless you have such tools (which cost WAY more than a new set of hu

[RBW] Re: Online Rivendell-ish Resources

This looks just like my bookmark list on my browser... - Original Message - From: Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:02 AM Subject: [RBW] Online Rivendell-ish Resources Hey All, I would like a little help putting together

[RBW] Re: Online Rivendell-ish Resources

also reading BikeSnobNYC? The Bobishbikesforsale digest is often of interest. Reading through the archives of this list will yield some good finds as well. Loose screws comes immediately to mind.. B -- From:

[RBW] Re: New York Times Fashion Pieces on Dutch Bicycles

Please... If NYT ever wants to claim that Californians are superficial ever again, then they can refer back to this ridiculous article. Honestly, if these photos portray ANYONE'S reality or relationship with a bicycle, then I want no part of it. Redding (CA) Dave, riding his Noodle-wielding R

[RBW] Re: noodle bars

My good friend has ridden his 70's era Mercian across the U.S. a couple of times. I stood over his bike last summer; he has 38cm Cinelli bars on it! I've told him that he absolutely must try wide Noodles. He's not easily persuaded, and has no complaints about his Cinellis, but I still think h

[RBW] Re: noodle bars

I had a feeling there would be some "leave it be" responses, and there is some merit to that. But I would have been "happy" to keep using plastic saddles, skinny tires and lower-than-the-saddle drop bars, too, until someone got me to try something possibly better. I'm eternally grateful that G

[RBW] Re: Weird CL post

Everyone flag this as Spam ASAP! - Original Message - From: Mike To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 7:13 AM Subject: [RBW] Weird CL post I don't check CL often but this morning was just looking around to see what's listed and noticed this. Weird. http:/

[RBW] Re: Wald basket versatility

Brilliant! I may have to get one for the next time I homebrew, too! - Original Message - From: colin p. cummings To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 11:50 AM Subject: [RBW] Wald basket versatility A fantastic use for the off-the-bike jumbo Wald... http://

[RBW] Re: Good Cals Bad Cals/Going Grok

Does the book have all the Grok references in it? I found those Reader articles fascinating, too. I've lost ten pounds in the past two months just by being more conscious of how and when I eat. Almost effortless! - Original Message - From: nawr...@comcast.net To: rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Re: 400k on Hilsen

Although I don't do them, my buddy does DC's. He just did his first a few months ago, and he's about to do his third. We're both 51! Dave - Original Message - From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 2:36 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: 400

[RBW] Re: No Rivendell merit badge for you

A Hilsen fork crown on a tweed background. - Original Message - From: Lynne Fitz To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:42 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: No Rivendell merit badge for you so, like, what WOULD a Rivendell merit badge look like? Ideas? Not the RBW lo

[RBW] Re: Keven's bag

...and not be un-Riv-ish, but you made want to consider Acorn bags if you can't score a Keven's bag. I have a Keven's and an Acorn sm/med saddlebag. They're both great! Dave - Original Message - From: Gino Zahnd To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 17, 200

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or "what's the worst that can happen?"

Yes, indeed, what is this "rain" business? I rode today and all the vegetation is already turning a nice shade of brown here. Dave in Redding, CA where it's 90º until way past dinner time... - Original Message - From: David Estes To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat

[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear

I have some of these. They're pretty great. http://www.sundayafternoons.com/index.cgi - Original Message - From: cj.spinner To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: [RBW] Wide-brimmed Headwear Let's say maybe I want to noodle around out in the

[RBW] Re: Bell Ringing

Put an extra little washer or two between the spring and the base. It will distance it just enough to get rid of most autodings, but will still work normally quite well. - Original Message - From: cm To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:35 PM Subject: [RBW] Bell

[RBW] Re: steel vs. carbon fiber

...and thank you Jim for reining that in when it gets a little too OT. It doesn't happen often, though, which is a testament to this group's good nature! - Original Message - From: CycloFiend To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:58 PM Subject: [R

[RBW] Re: Tires--going big

I put on some Jack Brown greens and have never been happier with my Ram! - Original Message - From: Mike To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 9:59 AM Subject: [RBW] Tires--going big I first got my Rambouillet in 2007 and from the start was using 700x32 Pase

[RBW] Re: Tires--going big

put those on. My rear wheel is a Mavic Open Sport which I think can handle a tire as wide as a JB but the front rim appears narrower, it's the original stock wheel that came with the Rambouillet. Anyone running JBs on those rims? Any problems? On Jun 13, 10:35 am, "David Faller&q

[RBW] Re: Tires--going big

I've only used the JB greens (sans Kevlar), so that may explain the smooth ride... Kevlar is an excellent insurance, but it does firm up the ride a little. - Original Message - From: Mike To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 6:44 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires--goin

[RBW] Re: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik

Although nothing conclusive has been determined regarding the actual cause of this structural failure (spokes vs. rim vs. tire vs. frame material), when I get a flat tire on my metal wheels, they don't blow apart like a Christmas cracker. The culprit here, fundamentally, is carbon and using it

[RBW] Re: new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another

Well said, Will! I bought one of the last Rambouillets in July 2007. I got it for the ride characteristics, which I'd seen in no other bike available. The green was not my first choice, but it was my only choice. I thought the name was cryptic and a bit pretentious. The headbadge displaying

[RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags?

"Bag matching" is treatable. We feel your pain! - Original Message - From: Bridgestone To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 2:40 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: No more Baggins Bags? I can certainly get a Nigel Lil Loafer, but it is slightly different looking than t

[RBW] Re: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

I recently converted my Dura Ace bars ends with Silver levers using the DA pods. Wow, what a difference! MUCH better. Dave - Original Message - From: Jay LePree To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 11:09 AM Subject: [RBW] Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End

[RBW] Re: wholesale MLB jerseys, Grady Sizemore $35

This couldn't be more off topic if you tried. - Original Message - From: Johnny Alien To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: wholesale MLB jerseys, Grady Sizemore $35 Dear XYJ, I am interested in ordering many of your products

[RBW] Re: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

I just did this recently. I've always wished I had bought the Silver shifters originally, because I found that I really don't care for index shifting and the Dura Ace shifters have a dense, ratchety feel that seems like something is grinding. Because the Silver shifters are $82 for a complete

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

Right you are. Men are consummate gear-heads. I have four bikes, only ride the Ram, yet I want more. I think we just can't help ourselves... - Original Message - From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 5:41 PM Subject: [R

[RBW] Re: betty foy questions

The "generic" headbadge is for the custom frames only. - Original Message - From: Seth Vidal To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 1:09 PM Subject: [RBW] betty foy questions Hi, My significant other was looking with lust at the betty f

[RBW] Re: Chain pin re-use

I've made similar foul-ups whilst installing SRAM chains. If you can cleanly reassemble the bits to the length you need, you shouldn't have a problem. Shimano chains are less forgiving. - Original Message - From: djdau To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

[RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis fork

I have to believe that shimmy has a strong component of Human Body in it. My good friend and 35 year cyclist, twice trans-America rider, and former wrench has had many bikes over the years and has had shimmy on every one of them. Given the variety of his bikes, geometries, materials, etc. that

[RBW] Re: Impeding Ram Reincarnation!

Mike, I don't think anyone who reads these posts will be dissuaded from their allegiance to Rivendell. If fact, it was a great tale and we all learned that karmic forces are uncannily reliable. We also were reminded, despite the aggrandizement of our steel bikes, that "parts is parts" and that

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