Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-22 Thread Jeff B
As an aside to what modern bike Jobst might ride, here are some photos of Jobst's bike at the US Bicycling Hall of Fame in Davis, CA. I'm not sure if this was his final or second to last bike. I don't know if it is still there and having it hanging from the ceiling makes it hard to photograph a

Re: [RBW] Riv Garage Sale hauls

2023-04-05 Thread Jeff B
Wow, my Atlantis got a full photo feature! A great day for seeing people & purchasing useful parts. Jeff B Woodland Ca On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:22:47 AM UTC-7 divis...@gmail.com wrote: > I *did* neglect the coin keepers. Those were in a FREE! box along with > several doze

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-27 Thread Jeff B
Very nicely done Bill. Since reading Will's email a while back about potentially making the bike a 5 speed, I was thinking I would take on that task. Now I might not have to, ha. My thought was that I could get a narrower Q-factor and a small range of useable gears. Almost like a classic randonn

Re: [RBW] Grant's Mountain 8-26-24

2024-09-01 Thread Jeff B
Davis to Martinez? How did you navigate the Lopes RD area along 680? Jeff B - Woodland Ca On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:05:50 PM UTC-7 les.yo...@gmail.com wrote: > Grant’s Mt.? > Here it is from kite surfing area south of SFO and again from Bair Island. > > On Friday, August 3

Re: [RBW] Grant's Mountain 8-26-24

2024-09-01 Thread Jeff B
nt of people from getting between Cordelia and Benicia without taking a detour through north Vallejo (12 vs 18 miles). News reports even say construction might not start for a few months into 2025. Thanks for the info, Jeff B On Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 7:13:02 PM UTC-7 Eric Norris wrote:

[RBW] Re: Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-25 Thread Jeff B
I was actually contemplating the same thing for my Roadini since Rene Herse is selling FMBs now. A few years ago my Specialized representative was trying so hard to unload a set of CLX60 tubular wheels with tires mounted already and I should have bought them for price he was going for, it was

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

2020-06-26 Thread Jeff B
I'm not a painting expert but have listened to many conversations about automotive paint matching. I believe the true final color would also depend on your, or your painters, primer of choice. A grey primer will probably be closest to the true color, but slightly muted and might require a few

[RBW] Craigslist score -- 59cm Roadeo

2020-07-07 Thread Jeff B
I had been eyeing this as well. Decided against it because 59 was a touch too large for me but could have been a fun experiment using a stubby Crust/Nitto stem. I also wanted to get centerpull posts brazed on but it would have messed up the surrounding paint & the bike just looks too good alread

[RBW] Craigslist score -- 59cm Roadeo

2020-07-07 Thread Jeff B
I had been eyeing this as well. Decided against it because 59 was a touch too large for me but could have been a fun experiment using a stubby Crust/Nitto stem. I also wanted to get centerpull posts brazed on but it would have messed up the surrounding paint & the bike just looks too good alread

[RBW] Re: Photos from Today's Riv Ride

2020-07-19 Thread Jeff B
As I live in Davis, I should have brought my Quickbeam out and rode about a 1/4 mile behind you HA! It is a nice ride out to Winters but can get boring sometimes so I've experimented with some creative routes through farm field access roads. So far no problems but luck can only take you so far.

[RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-19 Thread Jeff B
Not to talk off the topic of chain lubing but, Patrick your rear derailleur cable is wrapped under the kickstand plate. Not sure if it makes any difference to you but it could lead to the cable breaking prematurely or the rear Der being perpetually out of adjustment. Is there room for the cable

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino OX601D 175mm 46/30

2020-07-20 Thread Jeff B
https://www.gravelbike.com/first-impressions-sugino-ox601d-crankset/ It can be ran a s a dual 110BCD crank as shown in the link above. There is a separate chainring bolt kit for it: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/29361-sugino-chainring-bolts-ox601-ox901-set-a-110bcd-3710?category=970

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Starter Set for the 84PBH Person... Bundle... It's All The Craze

2021-04-09 Thread Jeff B
Too bad the Road Standard can't be shipped On Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:27:01 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > These are great great great bikes. Amazing deal! > > - Max "it took me years to get to this point" in A2 > > On Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:17:24 AM UTC-4 Dave S wrote: > >> ...and if someone

[RBW] Re: Roadini Tires: Anyone running 38s?

2021-06-17 Thread Jeff B
I can easily fit 38 Shikoros without deflating. I had Jack > Browns on there for a short time but will not be going back to them on this > bike. > > Bones > > On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:11:39 PM UTC-4 Jeff B wrote: > >> I used 38 GravelKings for a while. Definitely nee

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-30 Thread Jeff B
I own a Roadini that I bought from the other Joe who replied in the thread. I wouldn't consider my Roadini heavy, for what it is. I've certainly built lighter bikes for customers including an S-Works Utralight Tarmac, which tipped the scale just under 13lbs. I ride a 54 Roadini at 5'11" but alw

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2022-04-05 Thread Jeff B
Bill, That sounds like an awesome bike! I've been thinking that if I could get Roadeo tubing on a frame like the Roadini with long chain stays and cant or center pull studs that would be a perfect bike for me. All the other options sound great too. I look forward to seeing it built up. JB, Woo

[RBW] FS: stem, shifter, hub, front derailleur, brake caliper

2022-05-14 Thread Jeff B
Shipping included! $25 *Tektro 521A* standard reach(47-54) front caliper with recessed nut. No pads. Polished silver $35 I*RD stem*. 1 1/8 steerer, 26.0mm clamp 110mm reach, unsure of the degree for the rise. Polished silver $20 *Campagnolo Vicenza* clamp on DT shifters. Nothing fancy, entry lev

[RBW] Re: racks bags and a saddle fs

2020-12-12 Thread jeff b.
Sent PM about the shopsacks On Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:24:22 PM UTC-6 jamison brosseau wrote: > I have a variety of items for sale CONUSA shipping included, PayPal fees > are not included. New Items have been marked as new. Photos on request. > > Brooks B67 lightly used $80.00 > Sackvi

[RBW] FS: Drivetrain, brakes, misc

2021-01-23 Thread Jeff B
Some items for sale. Buyer will cover the PayPal fees and shipping. Most of the small items should be able to fit in USPS flat rate packaging which starts at $8ish I believe for an envelope. I will probably add more items later too. Thanks for looking and contact me off list please (private mes

Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. Jeff Lyon 54cm L'avecaise frame and fork

2021-02-19 Thread Jeff B
Lester, I sent you an email about the cranks and brakes. Just wanted to make sure you saw it. Thanks! -Jeff On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 4:00:52 AM UTC-8 Lester Lammers wrote: > Good morning Nick, > > The chain rings are 44 and 36. Pics of crank and brakes attached. > > Regards, > > Les >

[RBW] FS: soma oxford handlebar (like albatross)

2016-07-23 Thread Jeff B
Installed, ridden a few weeks, and removed. Perfect shape. $30 shipped? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegr

[RBW] FS: XT dual-sided trekking pedals

2016-07-23 Thread Jeff B
Used for a couple hundred miles, can't get used to the clipless. Have shimano shoes / cleats as well, size 46. $55 shipped for shoes/cleats/pedals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Atlantis on Tahoe singletrack

2020-08-03 Thread Jeff B
That looks like an excellent ride! At least on a bike like the Atlantis you are able to enjoy the scenery as well instead of it flying by. I'm wanting to do the same on my Atlantis or vintage stumpjumer. Is it possible to get more detailed information of your route or point in a good direction o

[RBW] FS: 60cm STT Sam Hillborne complete

2015-10-23 Thread Jeff B
Price reduced to $1450, bike is in DC metro area. Details here: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/5280862199.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm STT Sam Hillborne complete

2015-10-31 Thread Jeff B
Price reduced to $1299 On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:56:31 AM UTC-4, Jeff B wrote: > > Price reduced to $1450, bike is in DC metro area. Details here: > > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/5280862199.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] FS nitto front rack, albatross, pedals, derailer, brake levers,

2015-12-13 Thread Jeff B
These are extras from a build that never got finished. They are all brand new except for the pedals. email for pics: jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com Nitto F32 mini front rack with p-clamps in case you don't have eyelets, for canti/V-brake bikes -$95 shipped Soma Oxford handlebar (same as al

[RBW] Re: 1x11 on a Roadini?

2019-11-27 Thread Jeff B
I have a Specialized Sequoia with 1x11 but my Roadini is 2x11. My Roadini has a gear inch spread of 29.1" to 114" on 700/32 with a 46/30 & 11/28. The Sequoia has a gear inch spread of 26.9" to 103" on 650B/47 with a 42 & 11/42. They both use SRAM Force and feel great. I really dig the simpl

[RBW] Re: Looking for a 700 x 50 commuting tire

2020-03-13 Thread Jeff B
> > I do not have experience with either of these but a QBP search finds the: > > 1) Vittoria Randonneur Tech G2.0 Tire - 700 x 50, Clincher, Wire, > Black/Reflective, which claims to have an extra layer of puncture > protection MSRP $39.99 > 2) Kenda Kwick Drumlin Tire - 700 x 50, Clinche

[RBW] PSA Clem Smith Jr/Clememtine Sacramento Craigslist with interesting ad

2020-03-26 Thread Jeff B
No relation to seller but here is a Clementine for sale north east of Sacramento with an interesting ad. No mention of Rivendell and whoever made it seemed to just google the downtime name. Hoping that nothing nefarious is going on with the sale of it. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/g

[RBW] PSA Clem Smith Jr/Clememtine Sacramento Craigslist with interesting ad

2020-03-26 Thread Jeff B
It does seem like a great deal if nothing fishy is going on. Agreed that it could be an estate item,fairly new for that though. It could be like what car guys do when the wife wants them to sell the project car, mis-spell everything hoping that no one finds the ad so they can say that no one w

[RBW] Simple0ne enjoyment

2019-08-16 Thread Jeff B
I bought a Simple0ne from a RBWOB member a while ago because my friend had a single speed with chubby tires and convinced me I should do the same. Funny enough he sold his this week, right after I got my bike already to go. When I got the bike I was not really in love with it. Something just fe

[RBW] Re: Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Jeff B
For what it's worth, I always value ease of service and parts availability with my hubs. All the hubs listed fit that category for simple maintenance, especially the sealed bearing ones such as the Phil, Chris & White. The bearings are readily available & most are a 6902. I think the Chris King

[RBW] FS: Parts cleanup

2019-10-29 Thread Jeff B
Lots of stuff that people can hopefully use located in Davis CA. 1) $15 Kalloy Uno Moonbar Arc AL-540, a bent and comfortable handlebar, width: 540mm, material: aluminium alloy, stem clamp diameter: 25.4mm, grip area diameter: 22.2mm, weight: approx. 255g. Available in black or silver. 2) $30 S

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts cleanup

2019-11-02 Thread Jeff B
Updated list and added a new handlebar, Nitto Promenade B603 On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:54:14 AM UTC-7, Jeff B wrote: > > Lots of stuff that people can hopefully use located in Davis CA. > > 1) $15 Kalloy Uno Moonbar Arc AL-540, a bent and comfortable handlebar, > width:

[RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)

2016-09-12 Thread Jeff B
My coworkers know that I commute 20 miles round trip every day, but most of them are shocked when they actually see my bike. "Do you ride that far on a beach cruiser?" On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:44:59 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > This is so odd, or perhaps I just live in a very n