[RBW] Re: Rivs & Mac's

Teach a poor kid to ride a bike, maybe some day he'll own a Rivendell. On 1/15/09, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Jan 15, 2009, at 4:13 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: >> On Jan 15, 8:52 am, Tim McNamara wrote: >>> On Jan 15, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: >>> Suddenly I feel a bit embarrassed by

[RBW] Re: Tour Report: cycling across the top of the world

Incredible! And on a Rivendell no less! Inspiring. On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Mojo wrote: > > On a more positive note than my previous message, here is a report of > what sounds like a wonderful 24 day cycling trip across the tibeten > plateau, from Lhasa Tibet to Kathmandu Nepal via the

[RBW] Re: shifter opinions

I have to dissent, my hands get numb on brevets regardless of shifter type, brifter or barcon. What I have found that I do prefer is (gasp) anatomic bars. Since I am very tall, I ride in the drops a lot when it's windy and that is a sure reciepe on the Nitto Noodles for numb hands. I don't have

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

We have signs like that in Texas. They fold in the middle and are put up around March or April for obvious reasons. Here's one example. http://k43.pbase.com/o4/89/475089/1/52753505.WatchforIceonBridgeTerellTX.jpg They are all over the state, of course, Texas is a huge state and they are far m

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

err, when I say "put up" I mean folded up, as in folded in half, for the summer. clearly there is no danger of freezing temperatures anywhere in Texas in the summertime, except maybe at the 8700' peak of Mt. Guadalupe. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > We ha

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

Indeed, I was trying to put a default route in a switch with IP routing and multiple routed VLANs connected and it wasn't working and I was about to pull my hair out. Then I realized that I had to put a COST to the route. Of course! One silly digit. so rather than #ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 168.

[RBW] Re: Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

That 2nd link, it looks like they sawed off that there carbon fiber on purpose ;-) On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 11:44 AM, fiddlr40 wrote: > >> I am serious about wanting to see photos of broken carbon, btw. And this >> raises a question about carbon fiber: I suppose that part of the problem is >> stup

[RBW] Steel vs Carbon

Here's one for you http://s343.photobucket.com/albums/o478/Toddb12345/?action=view¤t=StingrayClimb-1.jpg -- having a blood clot is a sticky situation --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Steel vs Carbon

gear, I passed him easily...until 50 feet in > front of him, the clutch slipped (a known flaw of old SA hubs) and I > was assaulted painfully by the nose of my saddle and the top-tube, > nearly resulting in a crash. He sailed past, and at that moment I > swore off racing on my "

[RBW] Re: WTB: 9 speed Campagnolo downtube shifters

The 10 speed ones can be modified to run 9 speed, that's what I do. They're wonderful. On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 2:06 AM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Howdy folks > > Long shot, I'm sure, but I would like to find a nice set of Campy 9S > downtube shifters. Anybody have some to spare? > > Thanks, Doug >

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

Bah. I use a road morph G. It isn't pretty at all. But it is very effective at pumping up tires. On 2/6/09, colin p. cummings wrote: > > I hate that I'm not using the little pump peg to store a nice looking > air-infiltration device. Curious what you guys/gals use if you have > those cool to

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

I have my morph mounted directly to the left of the water bottle on the downtube. It doesn't conflict with pedaling in that location and I can use all my water bottles. On 2/6/09, colin p. cummings wrote: > > Currently using a morph, and the only qualms I have with it are the > location: it tak

[RBW] Re: Pumps for Riv frames

what? this is threadsh**ing. I read this thread because it was about pumps. I am well aware of Velo Orange, thanks. On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM, wrote: > I'm sorry, but we've had a power outage here in Kentucky for a one to two > weeks (ice storm). Maybe this has been discussed before b

[RBW] Re: Today's Film Feature

The sign at 0:58 said Davis, so I'm assuming Davis, CA. On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 10:45 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> For your viewing pleasure: >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQnQii6Po0 >> Riv content: Riding a lugged steel bike (Pashl

[RBW] Re: Today's Film Feature

. The giveaway (albeit a little hard to read) is > the sign for the League of American Bicyclists award, which shows up a > little past the city limits. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Feb 8, 2009, at 9:30 PM, Jim Bronson wro

[RBW] Re: Winter Bike Project

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 tubing and I was afraid that my Rivvie would > feel more like a Batavius. I put it on a scale after openin

[RBW] thinking about another Rivendell

I went out and did a 200K brevet on Presidents' day. It rained the first 25 miles, which I was not expecting. So me and the bike ended up looking like crap again. I need a bike that can accomodate fenders. My Riv is a custom built with short reach brakes. I bought it secondhand. Although I l

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > So what is the reason you'd prefer a Hilsen to an Atlantis? I hope > it's frame size, not weight. A person who weighs 235 is not going to > notice a pound difference in the weight of a bike frame! And people > who have weighed X + 20 but now

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

I am interested in either the Jack Brown greens or continuing to use the Grand Bois on my proposed AHH. On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:18 PM, wrote: > I have Jack Brown's on the Quickbeam and they are very nice. > Bill > > In a message dated 2/21/2009 8:30:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > jimcwar...

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 10:59 PM, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > > Just wondering if a 60cm Hillborne would work? I seem to remember > reading that they had a 56cm set up for one of their taller riders and > because of the sloping top tube geometry, the fit worked. My gut reaction was oh hells no, but th

[RBW] Re: thinking about another Rivendell

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > I think that you have to take any manufacturer's weight limits into account > against the _way_ you ride. I've ridden with some stantial Clydsedales (as > in the mtb race definition) and most tend to strip freehubs/freewheels, bust > up whe

[RBW] Re: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 3:41 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Having listened to the debates about the advantages of dyno power over > rechargeable power, I built up a Schmidt system myself, only to sell it a > few months later because rechargeables were much better for my own needs > (and a heck of a

[RBW] Re: FS: SON wheel, lights, etc.

The thing that is kind of a pain in the backside is that with the E6 is that you need 2 lights so there's all the wiring that goes with that. The new generation LED dynamo lights only need one light so that simlifies things somewhat. On 2/22/09, Invisible wrote: > > I'm selling the wheel and li

[RBW] Re: special problem resolved ASAP

With the title of this thread I thought for sure it was going to be SPAM lol. On 2/23/09, valbu...@ix.netcom.com wrote: > I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and John of Rivendell through > this forum. I had a small but special problem last Friday and it was > resovled ASAP. Last Friday n

[RBW] Re: Kickstand Plate

On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:20 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > You can see some detailed images on the A. Homer Hilsen page here - > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/hilsen/ > Nice. I like the green one with black fenders. Reminds me of Gordon Stam's Rom. Where did he ever go off to? He was on the old

[RBW] Some 650b conversion pics

https://plus.google.com/photos/110759113894226395434/albums/5948811384486030177 Hopefully link works. Set to public. Cream SKS Long boards are on the way from Rivendell. But the rest of it is mostly complete. Yes, I realize the saddle looks terrible, but it still works ;) New Components Hands

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

but am not sure I can > quite fit Hetres in there. > > On 11/21/13, Edwin W wrote: > > Looks like a (Maxi) Mini Velo! > > > > On Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:33:39 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> > >> > >> > https://plus.google.com/p

Re: [RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

Bicycle hipster gear. I'd rather wear cheaper clothing to commute in and then change when I get there. On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > I like it. But that is some serious coin for a jacket. > > For a different look, > > you could pay > more

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

Today on a 208k brevet with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s and intermittent light rain I used Pearl Izumi lobster gloves with smartwool liners and was pleased. The other Rivendell owner on the brevet is Rapha to the max. I don't think he has much cycling clothing that doesn't say Rapha on i

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

have on the handling? I've read about picking a wheel size & designing a > bike around that, so this seems a radical change. OTH, people have been > converting 80s era bikes to 650 with good result. How did you know this > was going to work? > > dougP > > On Thursday, Nov

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

t;> Jim: >>> >>> So you took a 700c wheeled bike & converted to 650b? Ignoring the tires >>> for the moment, doesn't that lower everything 19 mm? What effect does it >>> have on the handling? I've read about picking a wheel size & designi

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

t;> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:33 PM, dougP wrote: >>> >>>> Jim: >>>> >>>> So you took a 700c wheeled bike & converted to 650b? Ignoring the >>>> tires for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

I can attest that so far it's working fine with 170 cranks, and without putting on the 38mm tires I bought. I didn't scrape on a uturn on a narrow road while pedaling, and I would never pedal on a corner with a lot of bike lean in it. So I think it's fine so long as you're mindful of what you're

Re: [RBW] Birthday Ride Report

Is that the Truckee River in the pics? On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 7:29 AM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Hi all, > > Saturday was my bday and I went out for a pretty decent ride to celebrate. > Ok, I didn't ride my Riv AR but thought others might still enjoy the pics > of the sometimes rugged high deser

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

I'm impressed with the back wall in your shop. Impressively organized. On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > So a number of folks on this list (including me) were apparently looking > at this blue-green Bombadil frame/fork on the ‘bay

Re: [RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

Your'e haiku is missing a line On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:30 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > For an quick overnighter. > I bring me a burrito > > On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-7, richd...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> With all the camping talk I wanted to share th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

I'm not really interested in a single speed but it is heartening to see Grant really engaged with the community and to lay out from a business perspective what is necessary to build xyz frame as a production frame. -JimB On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > In a separate th

Re: [RBW] Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Is it possible to do the cream accents with powdercoat? On Nov 27, 2013 12:11 PM, "David Rainey" wrote: > > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I would like to have an old Schwinn like that! Plus a 66 is right up my alley. However, I think my wife would disown me if I brought home any more bikes ;) On Nov 22, 2013 8:57 PM, "Jim" wrote: > I feel a little like Rip Van Winkle in this conversation, as I purchased > my first "adult" bike i

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I don't get the 10/11 speed negativity being synonymous with Riv culture. I see the embrace of older 7/8/9 speed gear being mostly practical as in, it costs less and does the job, and also in most cases it's compatible with existing components. But if I was starting from scratch and the component

Re: [RBW] Re: Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part "real soon"?

They said you would have to be within a certain distance of a distribution center for it to work, I guess the payload/range of the drone fleet is not that good. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 8:56 PM, dougP wrote: > H.if it can deliver to GPS coordinates, you could get parts on the > road. No

Re: [RBW] speaking of overnights..

Pics link doesn't work for me :( Granted, I am on my phone so maybe it gives a different link for mobile. On Nov 30, 2013 12:23 AM, "Manuel Acosta" wrote: > Got to participate with one of Rivendells own box packer, Jenny Klug, on > her quest in gaining her s240-12. > In randonneuring one can earn

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Yes, they do make Nifty Swifties in 650b, I have a set on my bike now... http://www.ebikestop.com/panaracer_nifty_swifty_650b_x_328mm_blacktan_steel-TR2322.php On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 2:00 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bruce do they make Nifty-Swifties in 650b? I don't think so. > > Best, > > ~Hug

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

11 miles to Suffern' LOL. Great picture. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had major sidewall blowout with the GB lierre: > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/06/images-from-catskill-600k.html I > won't be buying that tire again. > > > -- > You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

Agree with you there. I switched to Redline BMX pedals a few years back but the VP pedals are a big improvement on the cheap BMX pedals. Still have BMX pedals on my Paul Taylor but the VP pedals are definitely a cut above. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > Wow! After a

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

wow that is brave! I have lived in Portland before and I would not ride on the I-405 "Freemont" bridge. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Myself, with a couple unspecified buddies from the list here, took > advantage of the low holiday traffic and r

Re: [RBW] WTB -- contemporary 47-57 brake calipers

The Tektro brakes worked great for me with kool stop pads. I need to get some cool stops for my new R559's. The stock pads are not great. On Dec 6, 2013 3:19 PM, "pb" wrote: > > WTB -- contemporary 47-57 sidepull brake calipers, thinking Ultegra or > perhaps Grand Cru, or perhaps I'll order the

Re: [RBW] Re: Some 650b conversion pics

You didn't ask, but I am also running R559s on my conversion as well. Works fine. Will be better with kool stops, when I get around to that. On Dec 5, 2013 3:21 PM, "mikel66...@juno.com" wrote: > leslie, > > what brake calipers are you using on your Ram conversion...and what color > Ram? > > mik

Re: [RBW] Re: Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

I can buy a fully built Synergy wheel for less than $110 each, front and rear. I ended up getting the front dynohub, so I paid a little more at $146 from AE Bike. But so far these wheels are doing great and yes they have only 32 spokes and I weigh 270: http://www.ebikestop.com/quality_wheels_pav

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Carradice, Phil BB, Nitto, TRP RRL SR

I'll take it On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > Phil BB is claimed. > > That leaved the green Carradice Barley > > > > > On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Dan McNamara wrote: > >> Acorn bag, R-14 and Tektro levers claimed. >> >> Barley and Phil BB still available. >> >> >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Carradice, Phil BB, Nitto, TRP RRL SR

the green barley Carradice that is. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I'll take it > > > On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > >> Phil BB is claimed. >> >> That leaved the green Carradice Barley >> >> >&

Re: [RBW] Grant-ish Fix?

I like the way your brake cable loops back and rests in the hex bolt. But what is that pulley just below the corner of the seat tube and top tube? A travel agent for Vbrakes? The brakes look like regular cantis though. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Eric Norris wrote: > I MacGyvered this

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Where is this "Large Bicycles List" that you speak of? Searched Google but it wasn't in the first two pages of results. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Tom Harrop wrote: > Hello all, > > No personal connection, but the link to this eBay > auction

[RBW] Off-road excursion, not intentional

Why is it that when you get too close to the right edge of the road, it's hard to pull it back? I had a little brief off road excursion on one of my regular routes yesterday. I was too close to the edge, and it just started going over, so I went with it rather than fight it. Thankfully the ditch

Re: [RBW] New Nitto Rear rack

The Sam has an up sloping top tube so it's supposed to fit taller folks better than say a 64 Atlantis. I'm 6"7' with a 99 PBH and when I called Riv to talk bikes they said it would work well for me. (I decided to convert my existing bike to 650b instead of acquiring a new frame) On Friday, Decem

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

I'd be interested in the Panasonic, the other two not so much. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Huge-Big-XXL-XXXL-Rivendell-Panasonic-Cannondale-/151189654884?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item23339b0d64 > > On Saturday, D

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

Oh, I rode it back on the pavement, but at a much slower speed. It was a really nice ditch, as far as ditches go. Questionable decision, I know. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 12/21/2013 05:51 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> Why is it that when you get too

Re: [RBW] Tire Width and Performance

Where does tire weight factor in to all this? I personally find lighter tires to be faster for the most part, whether they're 23mm or 38mm (the widths I am running on my Paul Taylor and Rivendell respectively). On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 8:21 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > Even though most RBW folks may n

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

I could cut down to one bike if it wasn't for bike thieves. I'm not about to lock up my Rivendell in front of the grocery store, or to the bike rack at work. For that I have my beater bike, an early 80s Nishiki. On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 4:13 PM, wrote: > Nice time to revive this thread! > Who

Re: [RBW] Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

The handlebars were a problem on the 68cm custom that I own, traveling to France and using a hard shell plastic case that I borrowed. There was not enough slack in the shifter and brake cables to remove the threaded stem from the steerer tube. But the bike seemingly would not fit in the box with t

[RBW] Carradice Barley mounting options for saddle without loops?

I looked at just installing some loops onto the saddle rails, Velo Orange sells some for just this purpose. However, the bottom attachment point says to attach it to the seatpost. That doesn't seem like it's going to work very well. I don't want any sort of interference with my legs while pedali

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance

I love, love,love the ProRace3's on my go-fast bike! I just wish I had room under the front fork for a 25. Even the 23 barely fits. it's crazy. And it's a steel fork, go figure. Whoever designed this fork was clearly not very forward thinking. I was looking at replacement forks online with a

Re: [RBW] Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

Air Canada appears to charge $50 each way on flights, which is not too > bad. The weight and dimensions limits are also reasonable, so it might be > doable, as long as we fly with them. > Do you happen to know what box you used? Was it a plastic type hard case > jobby? > KJ > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

I've put the bike back together in the Paris subway and in the Amtrak station in Portland. It really isn't that bad as long as you have a 4, 5 and 6mm allen wrenches handy. It's more of a hassle to drag the bike box around than it is to just put the bike back together. (IMO). I agree with you o

[RBW] Anyone else in the Bay Area sign up for 3CR?

http://www.santacruzrandonneurs.org/2014-3CRHome.html Just curious. I will be riding my Rivendell, of course. Most of the registrants are from California so I figure there must be at least one other Rivendell owner in the mix. -Jim -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

Interesting. The NTC-280 appears to be 280mm, I don't remember seeing this one for sale anywhere. On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 10:39 PM, Michael wrote: > *NITTO already makes a pop-top quill stem.* >> > > Scroll to bottom of page to see it on the left: > http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/stem-E.html

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's imagine a Tallux with a removable faceplate.

Hear, hear!! On Jan 9, 2014 8:44 AM, "Montclair BobbyB" wrote: > Yes, I agree... the stem faceplate is one of those smart innovations that > should be on EVERY stem, quill or threadless. Same goes for brake levers > and shifters... NOTHING should ever have to slide over the grips or > navigate a

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

Pull hard! ;) On Jan 8, 2014 6:53 PM, "PeterG" wrote: > Phillip, > I have googled it and can't seem to find out how to make the 135mm wheel > set fit a 130mm space.Can you elaborate? Thanks > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Misc. parts for a San Marcos build

u can spread the dropouts slightly by hand in order to facilitate. You > won't bend them far enough to deform/cold-set them; you'd have to spread > them much wider to do that, as Ron Mc stated above. > > Tim > Cedar Rapids, IA > > > On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

To throw in my 2 cents, I will be in the Bay Area in early August for the California Central Coast 1200k Randonee and would be interested in a Riv rally if one was held while I was in the area. At any rate, I plan on a pilgrimage to Rivendell World HQ while I am there. Jim On Nov 18, 2013 4:10 AM

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

7/12 as I will be visiting from Texas and available that day. On Jan 13, 2014 11:37 PM, "Jim M." wrote: > I apparently volunteered in the Jamboree thread to start organizing so I'm > starting this new thread. > > Question 1: When? The date in the poll was 7/19, but I've heard requests > for 7/12

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

Oops never mind, 7=! August. I will be in the bay area in August. Well maybe another time. On Jan 15, 2014 5:56 PM, "Jim Bronson" wrote: > 7/12 as I will be visiting from Texas and available that day. > On Jan 13, 2014 11:37 PM, "Jim M." wrote: > >> I app

Re: [RBW] Monsieur Bleriot Flies Again!

I thought I had a lot of bikes. Think you have me beat. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Thought the group might enjoy this latest addition to my Bike Room: > > http://flic.kr/p/jcVhUQ > > --Eric Norris > Email: campyonly...@me.com > Web: www.campyonly.com > Blog: http://ca

Re: [RBW] Maryland overnighter

great pics, thanks! On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Paul Germain wrote: > Here in the Mid-Atlantic, you have to take your mini-vacations when you can. > These two Sam Hillbournes took a couple of dry days in the 50's, sandwiched > between lots of rain to do a bike camping trip along the Potomac

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

That's very interesting about SP hubs, didn't know about them. Their website is a bit confusing though, what's the difference between the PV-8 and the SV-8, other than 23 grams and $13 at current exchange rates? Both appear to be for rim brakes, have a 60mm hub diameter and a 100mm OLD. http://w

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice/WTB: Dynamo wheel and/or light

n McNamara wrote: > Anthony at Longleaf has the SP hubs in stock right now. He builds good wheels > at a reasonable price. And is a nice person to work with. > > Dan > > -Marin > >> On Jan 20, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> That's very int

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR 200K 1-25-14 - a set on Flickr

Lots of people have ridden PBP having never ridden a brevet prior to the start of the year that PBP is in. (whatever year that may have been...) However, due to the popularity of the event, the organizers have had to come up with some sort of way of limiting participation. I went in 2007 and the

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

I walked my bike up a hill in the last 200K I did. About 5 miles from the end there is an absolute wall of a hill on Barton Creek Blvd. Well I too was wearing normal shoes so I got off and walked. It was great! No guilt here! I think the rules of brevets state that your cycle just has to be hu

Re: [RBW] FS: 68 CM Quickbeam. 1500.00

Wow...my size and everything. What a deal. Ah for the love of fifteen hundred dollars. Think I'll go in the bathroom and cry now... On Jan 28, 2014 11:23 PM, "Kelly" wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157633031703828/ > > Including extra set of wheels, bag.. Dyno and lights

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for tandems?

I have a 1993 Burley tandem with cantilevers. I am running 700x32 and upgraded the bike to a freehub setup and 9 speed. Also got longer seatposts, a threaded stem extension and 48cm noodles. We enjoy this bike but I wouldn't recommend it if you have other options. It's very heavy, probably 50lbs

Re: [RBW] Re: Changing the name or splitting of this group?

what's the appropriate transaction tag? On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > having both bought and sold here, including selling to WTB threads, I'm > much in favor, but will also note that using the transactions tag is a > plus. > > > On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 3:15:22 PM UTC-6, P

Re: [RBW] First Grand Bois Flat :-(

I've gotten flats on the last two brevets I did on my Pari-Motos. I think I'm going to have to throw the back tire out soon, the center section has worn smooth and I'm not sure how much farther it can go. It has maybe 700 miles on it. Oh well, I enjoy the ride. On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 11:53 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelbuilding advice: spoke gauge? symmetrical rim?

It makes for a more durable wheel, imo. How one ultimately defines "stronger" I guess is up to individual interpretation. On Feb 4, 2014 7:54 PM, "ascpgh" wrote: > Butted spokes stronger? > > Lighter I get. Is dynamic elasticity on a built wheel in use more focused > in the thinned spoke length,

Re: [RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

Yeah I agree. I weigh 270ish and it's really hard on tires. My tires would probably last a lot longer if I weighed 160. But I'm 6´7 and I haven't weighed 160 since 8th grade or so. On Feb 5, 2014 9:16 AM, "Anton Tutter" wrote: > I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to flat freque

Re: [RBW] Re: First Grand Bois Flat :-(

I'm not sure my wife would agree that "when in doubt we should let air out" but anyway... On Feb 5, 2014 11:26 AM, "blueride2" wrote: > No flats in maybe 500 miles on the Hetres. I did have a flat yesterday on > the GB Cypres tires. I have about 1100 miles on the Cypres and have had 2-3 > flats.

Re: [RBW] Compass 650b 38 vs. 650b 42 mm tires question.

I run the 38mm LoupLoups on both my Riv and my Soma GR so that I can stock one tire size, even though the GR can take 42 mm. On Friday, August 8, 2014, Jan Heine wrote: > I'd recommend the Babyshoe Pass 650B x 42 mm if you have room. If 42 mm > tires are a squeeze, take the 38 mm Loup Loup Pass.

[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

Yes, the LoupLoups have been far better for me than any other tire I have tried on my Rivendell. I bought 4 more of them a couple of weeks ago to equip a new build and to replace the rear on the Riv. Which lasted at least 2500 miles. Most of the supple tires I tried before gave a very short lif

Re: [RBW] Rivendell has let me down.

How does a sticker shatter? On Aug 11, 2014 5:14 PM, "'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I ordered a set of Resurrectio stickers. They sent me the "not tough ones" > that go under the clear coat rather than the ones I ordered which were the > tough ones t

[RBW] New build: Soma GR, and a question

Well Grant would probably not approve of the amount of seat post showing, but, it seems to work pretty good for me, and I am comfortable riding it. Maybe would like a tad more elevation to the stem, but in practice riding it around I don't notice. https://www.flickr.com/gp/23646261@N03/8p64BN/ T

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

illborne because it wasn't shifting well, especially into the small > chainring - my new "road" derailleur that looks like the IRD works great, > though. If your problem is similar, then hopefully the fix will be as well. > > -John > > > On Thursday, August 14, 20

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

This thread might be more accurately titled with something along the lines of "for those who like to get big mileage out of their tires" I and other Randonneurs/Randonneuses ride big mileage on our Rivendells, but I personally am an adherent of the Jan Heine school of thought when it comes to tire

[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

e it, so that's not a change i am planning on making. On Aug 14, 2014 9:01 AM, "Kieran Joyes" wrote: > Hey Jim, > > What's the stand-over height on your bike? How about your saddle height? > > KJ > > > On Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:56:50 AM UTC-4, Jim

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

tion of putting the tires I > dislike the most on the bike I ride the most so I can wear them out and > finally get rid of them. Does that make me crazy? Or stupid? Please > don't answer..:-/ > > On Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:29:34 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Atlantis ~ 56cm - frame/fork/Chris King headset/bottom bracket

Congratulations! On Aug 14, 2014 11:52 AM, "Eric" wrote: > SOLD! > > -- > 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+u

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

No, they are both above the mounting bolt. Heck, on my Paul Taylor that has head tube mounted cable stops, it would be impossible to put them on below the stops. On Thursday, August 14, 2014, David Banzer wrote: > As per the cable stops: > The Riv has the barrel adjusters below the mounting bol

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

e: > On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43:25 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> No, they are both above the mounting bolt. >> >> > I think the confusion might be my "backwards" description. The actual > adjuster barrel obviously has to face the front of t

Re: [RBW] Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

Microshift stuff seems to be hard to find except for a few models. No telling whether any individual model will be available on the Internet or not. I was interested in the RD-R51M as it's a road rear derailer rated to handle 34t cassettes, but I couldn't find anyone selling it. The plain jane D

[RBW] Nitto NR-20?

So through the magic of Google Translate I've been checking out some Japanese bike sites. Anyone tried a Nitto NR-20 rack? It's kind of short and squatty. Looks versatile. http://item.rakuten.co.jp/worldcycle/c/000526/ -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You receive

[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

The non-matched cable stops are what the shop had. I was trying to set the bike up as a backup to my Rivendell for a 1200k Grand Randonee and I was in a hurry. I am visiting in San Jose and I had considered driving up to Rivendell World HQ to pick up their cable stops, but by getting them in San

Re: [RBW] Re: Attn: Big mileage riders

Not very long! Cypres lasted less than 1000 miles on the rear for me in randonneuring usage on smooth roads . Granted, I am tall and heavy, roughly 260 lbs. But I would I would predict a similar life on a loaded commuting bike, not to mention the additional road hazards in commuting. *All that b

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