[RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh tandem Pre-order is live

That's about the same math I did too .. :-\ KJ On Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 9:29:09 AM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote: > > I am thinking of it and I have another 30 hours to decide but what is > holding me back is the added cost for living in Canada. With the exchange > rate, shipping and sales tax, I

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

And yet, a small minority of extremists can have a disproportionate influence on the broader collective - negatively or positively. Bad cycling etiquette is an ongoing barrier in securing better infrastructure for all cyclists, influencing public perception of cyclists, and enhancing civic safe

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

hs of eternal growth and eternal progress, blinds us to the ways the > radical monopoly transportation system corrupts everything, including time, > space, civility, resource allotment, and even the simple realization that > there are much more vulnerable road users out there. > >

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

communities. I > do. > But I think constantly being an apologist on the defensive doesn't help > the cause all that much. Let's play some offense. In any event, the three > most effective advocacy actions one can possibly take are ride your bike, > ride your bike, rid

[RBW] Re: 31.8 quill stems now available in 0, 30, 50 and 70mm

Lovely! KJ On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 8:11:39 AM UTC-7, James / Analog Cycles wrote: > > [image: DSC08805.JPG] > Discord Components now has a range of quill stems that might be of > interest to the group. In fact, we specifically developed these for > Rivendell riders who wanted to run drop

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

Sad thing to be reminded of. RIP Seth .. :-( KJ On Friday, February 4, 2011 at 9:32:42 PM UTC-8, Seth Vidal wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/324 > > For the rivhq gang - does anyone know the type of sheep the wool comes > from? Inquiring minds (like my knitting significant othe

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Another option is the SunXCD arms with some 50.4BCD TA rings in the tooth count you desire. They come in 165mm: https://www.veloduo.co.uk/products/sun-tour-sunxcd-crank-arms-50-4-bcd-110-bcd-stronglight-49d-ta-cyclotouriste KJ On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:41:52 PM UTC-7, Joel wrote: > > So

[RBW] FS: Pass and Stow porteur rack

Hi all, Offering up a nice Pass and Stow 5-rail porteur rack in black. This is the current "tall leg" version. Awesome rack as everyone knows, just redundant to me now. Great shape with some rub wear on the powdercoat. Asking $240 shipped within North America. Here's a pic.

[RBW] Re: FS: Pass and Stow porteur rack

SOLD On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:17:36 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > Hi all, > > Offering up a nice Pass and Stow 5-rail porteur rack in black. This is the > current "tall leg" version. Awesome rack as everyone knows, just redundant > to me now. Great sha

[RBW] Re: A brand new Rambouillet made its way to my house...

That's something else! I have that exact frame, but she ain't anywhere near NOS. Cool find. KJ On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 1:42:12 PM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > About a year and a quarter ago I sold my blue and white 68 cm Rambouillet > frame, having bought Will's 67 cm AHH, whic

[RBW] Re: Herse v. VO Crankset

I've been riding a VO 50.4mm crankset for years and it's great. I certainly recommend it. I replaced the rings with some smaller TA ones. SUNXCD also makes a similar set of arms that you can pair with some TA rings of your choosing. KJ On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 10:13:41 AM UTC-7, Brady Smi

[RBW] Re: IRe: new Google Groups question

The new interface is somehow both more blank AND more cluttered than before. UI nightmare IMO. Google has ignored this platform for years, only now to swoop in and hose it up. Way to go :-\ KJ On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:55:20 PM UTC-8 Ian A wrote: > > I got bumped too. Now on the

[RBW] 63cm Riv Road frameset over on the ibob list

Check it out, http://groups.google.com/group/internet-bob/browse_thread/thread/b9eb8b61abee0dd6/8b792b0b05c3e4f2#8b792b0b05c3e4f2 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Riv sighting in Nova Scotia

You see the odd one here in Toronto. I've seen a couple of Quickbeams and a Roadeo. I was in line at a LBS and the guy in front of me had a QB, and was paying for some service done on it. He told the counter person and a couple of bystanders admiring his ride that it was, without a doubt, the best

[RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

Hey Y'alls, I'm looking for a 64cm Ram frameset. Colour-wise, I'd prefer orange, blue, green, in order of preference. Of course, that's only if you have one each for me to choose from ... Extra fantastic would be one with those mid-fork eyelets for a rack. Let me know if you are thinking

[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

#x27;t > >> think the orange or the blue had them. > > >> Not that I have a 64, but, if you had a choice between orange w/o > >> eyelets, versus green with eyelets, which would you pick, all else > >> being equal? > > >> On Thursday, July 26, 20

Re: [RBW] Trifecta of Big Bike Goodness for sale on the 'bay

I've got my eye on that Redwood! On Thursday, August 2, 2012 8:17:28 AM UTC-4, z-man wrote: > > They're all mine and it's really a positive thing! I'm seriously thinning > out the herd and these are the start. The one I can't believe no one has > snapped up is the brand new Sam for much less t

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for a front derailer on a compact double?

I'm running a Dura Ace 7400 FD on my VO compact 46-30 cranks and it's been working awesome. I've actually found the opposite to Boomer's reports have worked well for me. I have the derailleur positioned very close to the crankset, so that it sweeps fairly tight over the top ring. As with many

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

Neat! On Monday, November 25, 2013 11:17:03 AM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > In a separate thread, I seem to have been volunteered to collect names of > those seriously interested in a next generation SimpleOne / Quickbeam. > > The thread can be found here: > https://groups.google.com/forum/#!t

[RBW] Re: FS sort of cheap: Tubus Logo rack, Banjo Brothers Market Panniers -- but there is a catch for each

Added value, or a cursory deterrant? KJ On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:20:39 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: > > Long story, telling you is $5 extra. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: ISO old XT-type skewer

Ha, funny. I'm also looking for one of these to match the front one on the NOS XT hub I just picked up. eBay has a couple of them, for $$$. KJ On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 1:45:42 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: > For my Curt fixed. 135, internal, all steel, the model with the rubber > cover on

[RBW] Re: The Search Continues

Are you drafting a Christmas list? ;-) KJ On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 1:14:09 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote: > I think there is a tire that is both supple, light, and flat resistant. > Just hasn’t been invented or engineered yet, but it’s coming. I also > think the Amazon hover-delivery is

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

I just ordered a Sputnik a couple of days ago, after reading this thread. I've included my hat size, but have not heard back from the maker. KJ On Friday, December 6, 2013 4:52:25 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: > > Thanks for all the advice. All is being archived for future ref. Right > now, thes

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Winter Experience

I just started using a studded front tire- in my case, a 700x40 Kenda Klondike. It's a noisy tire, someone likened studded tires to frying bacon, which I can confirm as eerily accurate. I actually like the sound; it makes me feel like I'm driving a tank (which I kinda am). The tire is sluggish

[RBW] Re: The Mysteries of Bike Assembly

Hey Michael, How are you liking the 620 as a conversion? I'm wondering about doing a similar route with a 1983 620, and I'd be interested to hear your impressions, comparing 700c (or 27" I guess) to 650b on the same frame. Kieran On Friday, October 11, 2013 10:59:37 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechm

[RBW] Re: Albatross bar and stem length?

I have an Alba bar mounted on a 135mm-ish Ritchey Force stem. I like the extension. I think I would feel cramped with less than a 120mm. KJ On Monday, December 30, 2013 9:09:27 AM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: > I am not happy with the Albatross bar and the 10 cm stem that I have on > the Sam now

[RBW] Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

Hey Y'alls, I'm starting to think about air travel with a bike, with the first possible destination of the Bay Area this upcoming summer (hoping to repatriate the Ram Dawg, at least for a visit). Do any of you have experience with bike boxes or bike bags, on an airline? TSC/ATA cases, fabric

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

I guess the thread title should be more like "Travel with a bike". Ha. KJ On Thursday, January 2, 2014 11:16:04 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > Hey Y'alls, > > I'm starting to think about air travel with a bike, with the first > possible destination of t

Re: [RBW] Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

ouchy but it's much less > than installing couplers. > > I would probably only get S&S couplers if I was building a custom tandem, > which in my case would be probably near impossible to get on an airplane. > > Timely question. I need to start thinking about how

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

Hey Blakcloud, Yeah, I can see how the costs will add up quickly with a few trips abroad. How does an S&S frame packed up differ from a regular bike, in terms of what you are charged? It's my understanding that Air Canada will charge you the $50 as long as it's a bike, no matter what. I guess

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

> the counter isn't my idea of fun travel. > > If you know you are going to travel with a frameset and are getting it > repainted anyway, it's the right time to consider couplers. I recommend > them. > > Ed > Washington, DC > > > > On Thursday, Janu

[RBW] Re: Bike Travel - Share your thoughts

The more I think about it, the more of an aversion I'm developing to the idea that many types of trips are possible with a bike. Maybe a folding bike, but not the Ram. Doug, you've pointed out the unpleasant reality that lugging a bike around can be a pain. I think in my case, for my mental w

[RBW] Re: My Rivbikes are frozen...are they safe?

Leather...rubber..., not to mention the hurt feelings. Give them a cozy spot by the fire :-) KJ On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 9:39:11 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > 26 degrees in my garage... Will the babies be ok, or is it better to bring > them inside? Leather...rubber. > -- You received th

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

Many have noted that using a 26" tube for a 650b tire is pretty common and entirely functional. 650b-specific tubes are ideal, but certainly not necessary. Since 26" tires are the most common of all, I would say it's quite possible to mitigate tire issues by either carrying a 26er with you or

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

Yeah, not sure what the heck I was on about there. Just take the keyboard away from me. Or maybe I need new glasses .. KJ On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:40:13 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Kieran > > Iron Rider is specifically talking about the case where you have a > non-repairable t

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

This talk makes me think of this Nitto stem, which I always sorta liked. Not sure what quill length these have though. KJ On Thursday, January 9, 2014 9:18:39 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:

[RBW] Re: ebay Atlantis 61 cm

Sorry about the strong feelings, but not into that colour at all! Reminds me of feeling ill :-( KJ On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:34:39 PM UTC-5, rcnute wrote: > Someone get this! Sweet color! > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Atlantis-Frame-Set-61cm-700c-wheels-/261380396092?pt=US_

[RBW] Re: FS: Filson Oil Cloth Parka (L) $200, like new

Or perhaps the OP always measures his height laying down? KJ On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 10:33:32 PM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote: > > > I will entertain any reasonable offer. If you'd like the jacket, please > contact me off list with a price that you'd be happy with and let work > somethin

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

Mine on my now-sold LHT. Still got the bars tho! KJ http://www.flickr.com/photos/70712473@N05/7207284362/ On Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:42:55 PM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: > Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the group but a > sporadic poster. In any case I'm a suc

[RBW] Re: Cambium Test. & Stainless Steel Spoke Corrosion? & 7-speed Hubs?

I had the same experience trying out a used Cambium. I rode it for about 20 minutes, which was long enough to determine that it felt like riding on one of those plastic saddles on a BMX bike. I also felt like the rubber could have somehow been designed to be more forgiving - that was my personal

[RBW] Re: Cambium Test. & Stainless Steel Spoke Corrosion? & 7-speed Hubs?

riding experience - I actually find I prefer the Cambium on my road > bike (which I use regularly for 60 mile plus rises) than on my Commuter. > Suggesting geometry and saddle position play a role in how the saddle is > experienced. > > On Monday, August 11, 2014 3:23:49 PM UTC-5, Ki

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

The Ahearne/MAP bar was in theory my favourite handlebar, but turned out to be ever-ever-EVER so too-narrow for my tall self. There's something perfect about the bends and the sweep. I flipped it to my partner for her city bike, now it's her favourite! :-) KJ On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:20

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

This is a nice addition actually, as the original version had limited room for grips, levers, shifters, a bell, etc. I'm now on Soma Clarence bars - not nearly as aesthetically pleasing, but the 660mm width is good for me. I've also got a Sycip Singlesbar on its way to me to try out as well. K

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

Absolutely. It's analogous to so many RBWers use Alba bars for off-roading. I think a lot of people would pigeonhole the Albas as for town bike or porteur. To each their own! KJ On Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:14:20 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: > > > A rodeo with bars like this is a town bike. >

[RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

The flipside to government involvement is reasonableness. Long ago, I swore off UPS and FedEx when bringing items into Canada from the US, in favour of USPS/Canada Post. UPS and FedEx each charge wild surcharges, on top of already wild shipping fees upfront, in the form of brokerage fees, hand

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

Any more of this talk, and I'll need to get second breakfast. KJ On Monday, August 11, 2014 3:12:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I had never seen a flat bar roadeo. There's one on the BLUG now. > > > >

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

I somehow managed to wind up with two left-hand (FD) cable stops, so one of my bikes has the right-side/RD one mounted in the upside-down orientation. It does visible bend the cable line slightly, but I haven't had any issues with shifting or indexing. KJ On Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:56:53

[RBW] Re: Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

Good topic. I'm still waiting for a QR-equipped Wald basket equivalent to come to market. Like Jim M, I use a CETMA Halfrack and a LG Wald together, and the combo is decent and highly useful, but far from perfect and not designed to go together. The zip tie solution is barely a solution - more

[RBW] Re: 1995 Rivendell All-Rounder, 42cm with new, untouched mellow gold and cream Joe Bell paint job

So cool! Good choice on the respray colour, BTW. KJ On Monday, September 8, 2014 12:20:01 AM UTC-4, chela wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Shop sack bag matching blues...or tans really.

If, in all this bag-matching bag-swapping, someone ends up with an extra MD Shopsack, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. I recently got a large Tan one from Riv and I've been using it like crazy! Maybe an Olive would help me tell them apart at a glance (?) Kieran Toronto, Canada O

[RBW] Re: Swapping out forks? Redwood Experiment?

Tom Matchak talks about a couple of Rams on his blog that have been fitted with his low-trail conversion forks. Some pics there too. As you say, the HT angle should mean it'll work great. http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.ca/search/label/forks KJ On Friday, September 19, 2014 6:07:19 PM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] 67cm Rivendell Redwood

I was just messing around converting my Rambouillet to 650b with Hetres over the weekend, and there is enough clearance without dimples. It's sorta-close-but-not-really. I imagine the Redwood is the same at the chainstays (?) KJ On Monday, September 22, 2014 1:26:23 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrot

[RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice. KJ On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Great prices too, IMO > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/67cm-Rivendell-Redwood-/291247953084?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item43cfbb14bc > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/68cm-Ri

[RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

He had an interesting Bilenky for grabs too. I eyed that a little but the lack of details about the frame put me off. I also was looking at that Ram - a 68 would fit me better than the 66 Ram I currently have. Oh well! KJ On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:20:18 AM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but I'll second jinxed in the assessment of VP-001/Gripsters being very secure - like Velcro almost. I have the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals on another bike, and those definitely allow for slipping your foot around - dry or wet. KJ On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:

[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

Amazing looking ride! Super landscape and what appears to be ideal weather. Great photos to boot :-) KJ On Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:33:34 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. > I had no idea how far I would go, but had

Re: [RBW] Re: Two for the big boys

the end of the world. > > Fire sale of other stuff coming soon! > On Sep 28, 2014 7:25 AM, "Kieran J" > > wrote: > >> I tried for the Redwood in the final minutes but no dice. >> >> KJ >> >> On Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:08:36 PM UTC-4, Pet

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I was using the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, but I found them quite un-grippy and they weight a ton. The GF took them on her city bike, she says they're fine. The VP-001/Gripsters are on a totally different plain IMO. KJ On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:47:06 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > Thinking about

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

;t weigh a ton. Teh internets say they weigh 1.2 oz more than > thin gripsters for the pair. They're a good option. Plus, mine are red. > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > > On Monday, September 29, 2014 4:46:16 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: >> >> I was using the

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

Ordered a 2nd pair of Gripsters yesterday from RBW, thanks to this thread. Thanks thread! Just in time, sounds like. KJ On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:38:59 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote: > > Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money. > Blessing and a curse that the gr

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

What's the story with auctions like these? Typo? Delusion? Sort of intriguing .. Nah, forget it. KJ On Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:09:01 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Spend that 5k on this beauty! > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIN-SCHWINN-SIERRA-21-5-BIKE-G0585-STAMPED-MOUNTAIN-SPEED-BIKE-2

[RBW] Re: Buy my 56cm Bombadil so I can get that Cheviot!

Wow, what a cheerful bike! I'd always be eating a triple-decker ice cream cone riding that dandy. KJ On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:42:22 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > I love my bombadil, best bike ever but every time I throw my leg over that > top tube my lower back and hips hate me, add the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Redwood Revamped.

Classy ride! KJ On Saturday, October 4, 2014 3:49:47 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > Thought I'd share some new photos of my 65cm Redwood. After dialing in a > few things over the summer, I ended up breaking spokes in the rear wheel I > was using and decided to build up a new wheelset aroun

[RBW] LF: 67cm STT Hilsen

Like the title says, looking for a 67cm AHH for upright fat tire service. I might also be interested in a 64cm Hillborne. Prefer frameset but completes also fine. Cosmetics not overly important. If anyone out there is looking to find a new home for theirs, please let me know! Thanks. Kieran -

[RBW] Re: CL tall custom twin top tubes

Interesting bike - who's the builder? It could be quite something with some TLC and some new parts, but yeah $900 is pretty steep considering the condition. The mid-tube lugs are pretty cool. KJ On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:05:38 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Did someone out this

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

I run a B&M Lumotec Cyo on a porteur rack, at the front right corner, under a basket. The positioning is quite off-centre but in front of the wheel so no shadow or interference with the beam. Works great, no issues that I've experienced. To supplement others' comments, the light does flicker a

[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

This story reminds me of the time my be-wrapped-in-a-cloth eyeglasses became un-be-wrapped while riding in my handlebar bag. Rubbed and bumped against heck knows what else that was in the bag for heck knows how long during an afternoon of trail riding. $100 and a new set of lenses later! Stow t

[RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

It's amazing to me how these high-zoot Shinola/House/whatever brands can have so many pros on paper - built at Waterford with high-end parts throughout - and yet be so utterly boring as a finished product. The $5k kick in the pants doesn't help, although maybe that what it costs to produce, I d

Re: [RBW] Re: Forget that Riv Custom

You could get TWO Boulder Road Sports for the price of this frameset! KJ On Thursday, October 9, 2014 5:17:27 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The checkered-flag thing is kinda odd, but I don't hate it. It seems more > in line with $1500 hipster fixies, though. $5000? I don't think so. > > > -

[RBW] Re: Does Mark's Rack have an eyelet underneath for attaching the front end of a fender?

No, it does not. I was going to say you could get creative with the extra hole for the fork crown strut, but I doubt its forward enough. KJ On Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:33:47 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > Just wondering. Thanks for any info. > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Does Mark's Rack have an eyelet underneath for attaching the front end of a fender?

gt; > <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aaPA110004.jpg> > > I used a long M5 and stack of half-thickness nuts to secure both diving > board and fender. > > > > > On Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:09:43 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: >>

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: WTB/WTT: Over-the-knee knicker socks

I have a pair of these from a Scottish wedding I attended years back. The one part of the rental get-up I could not return to the shop. Good thing, since they are nice socks and pretty much ideal for cool weather riding with knickers. KJ On Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:13:05 AM UTC-4, John L

[RBW] Re: when ones winter studs are too big for fenders

Studs on in October! You're really getting the jump on Old Man Winter :-) I had the same issue last winter on my Cross Check, and I'm thinking MTB-style clip-on fenders are the route I need to go this upcoming year. Ugly as sin but possibly the only alternative. KJ On Monday, October 20, 2014

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

Hey Mojo - these look great. I always like seeing MD-Tall sizes! And I like the tapered leg and slim cuff. Do you have both versions of the pants? Is one "heavier/thicker" than the other? KJ On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12:14:39 PM UTC-4, Mojo wrote: > > I give this answer to this question ev

[RBW] Re: Need help replicating Riv custom on a budget - for a shortish female friend

Is your friend planning on also using porteur bars or similar, to achieve the upright riding position? As you probably know, accommodating a long-ish top tube with swept-back bars is much less of a challenge than it can be for drop bar configurations. It would seem that the 650b San Marcos wit

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

What's going on in that first picture there? Did the frame bring a ghostie with it? So spooky. :-P Oh, and the frame looks very nice! KJ On Sunday, October 26, 2014 9:02:28 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on > Saturday. There is

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower trail fork for Ram?

The Rawland group On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:53:02 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > RCOG? > > On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 7:52 PM, > > wrote: > >> I emailed him - he said he's not making forks only right now. >> >> The RCOG just did a special batch order from Jeff Lyon for replacement

[RBW] Re: PSA: Gorgeous Custom on the 'Bay

Beauty. Love the colour. KJ On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:52:45 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/201205334712 > > Stunning, absolutely stunning. > > -- > Cheers, > David > > Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the rid

[RBW] FS: 66cm orange Rambouillet F/F/HS

Hi Folks, I have a Rivendell Rambouillet frameset I'm getting ready to re-home. The plan is to move up one size to a 68cm. About this one: - Orange. - It’s what Riv called a "66", so it’s: - 64cm ST, C-C - 60cm TT - 92.5cm standover with 33.3 Jack Browns. - The JB

[RBW] Re: FS: 66cm orange Rambouillet F/F/HS

Sale pending. On Saturday, November 8, 2014 1:03:40 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > I have a Rivendell Rambouillet frameset I'm getting ready to re-home. The > plan is to move up one size to a 68cm. > > About this one: > >- Orange. >- I

[RBW] Re: STOLEN: 50cm Rambouillet (Berkeley, CA)

I remember reading recently about an astute bike shop that recovered someone's Hillborne when thieves tried to sell it to them. So they do come back, don't lose hope! KJ On Monday, November 10, 2014 12:27:30 PM UTC-5, Monica Way wrote: > > All, > > My number came up in the "I object; this can't

[RBW] Re: FS: 66cm orange Rambouillet F/F/HS

Sold. Thanks everyone! On Saturday, November 8, 2014 1:03:40 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > > -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: struggling with my B-17's

The SA's are the saddle that my bee-hind has had the least fuss with. Most others rub it the wrong way (!) and cause problems. I'm 155lbs, so towards the end of the weight range for the regular version, which I believe is rated to 165lbs. The "X" clydesdale version is much more rigid, more like

Re: [RBW] Re: struggling with my B-17's

I guess this is a fairly subjective assessment. While it's not a strong feeling by any means, I have the opposite aesthetic preference, in that - to me - the Rivet looks a bit clunky and platform shoe-ish. The SA looks sleeker to me. KJ On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:47:19 PM UTC-5, jbartoe

[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

Good quality used 700c road wheelsets are easy to find. I found a set of silver Mavic Reflex/Ultegra 6500 clinchers on eBay for $80 plus shipping for my GF's Sequoia. They were in excellent shape, no different than new for my purposes. Best purchase ever! With some patience and care, you can fi

[RBW] 3 60cm-ish Rivs and several boxes of parts for less than 2K

Atlantis, QB and a Ram. Plus what appears to be a ton of extras. Dang tasty deal for some near the Detroit area. If these frames fit me, I'd be all over this. eBay link

[RBW] Re: 3 60cm-ish Rivs and several boxes of parts for less than 2K

I spent about 5 minutes scheming on how to drive from Toronto to pick up, what story I would tell at the border, where I would put all that stuff until I could sell it ... ah, never mind. KJ On Saturday, May 10, 2014 11:59:21 AM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Atlantis, QB and a Ram. Plu

[RBW] Re: Which 700C fenders fit Mafac Racers?

I don't know about Honjos, but I'm running 40mm Berthouds under a set of Racers. There is a couple of mm on either side of the fender, at the pivots. Essentially a perfect fit. KJ On Sunday, May 11, 2014 10:13:32 AM UTC-4, LeeC wrote: > > Hey everyone. I'm thinking about adding some 700C Honjo

[RBW] Re: WTT: Trade my Jack Brown Blues for Your Compass Barlow Passes (with some additional from me as needed)

Meandoneering! Love it. KJ On Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:20:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Happy to, Chris. My plan is for them to be my dirt road meandoneering > tires for when I attempt a SS 200+k (the route I'm eying is 170 miles) > almost all dirt roads of various kinds. I'm hoping that

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

That's been my experience as well. Wide profile brakes like a high straddle. Low profile like the yoke down close to the tire. KJ On Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:46:46 PM UTC-4, Paul Clifton wrote: > > Maybe I should make a new topic for this since cantilever brake set up is > one of those witchcraf

Re: [RBW] Re: Squishy Brakes

Here's a pic of the L'avecaise from Jeff Lyon tested in BQ, sporting Mafac cantis. Proper straddle cable spacing, and salmon Kool Stops installed. KJ On Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:55:43

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn Boxy Bag

The Google link doesn't seem to be opening. KJ On Friday, May 23, 2014 1:54:52 PM UTC-4, TomT wrote: > > Link to larger photos: > https://plus.google.com/108269745341427848788/posts/Yv5TZw9WfAA > > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Redwood & Bags #3 & #4. Color Poll!

I had the exact same experience with my Rambouillet. I wanted to run a front rando bag, but the handling suffered and I finally admitted to myself the frame geo is not optimized for this. Now I run a similar set that you have - a Brand V small saddlebag as a grab bag attached to the stem for c

[RBW] Re: For sale; Raleigh International Frame;Acorn Saddlebag; Selle Titanico Saddle; Ritchey / Nitto seat post;

Nice price on the International, wow! Interested in the Acorn bag, email sent. KJ On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 9:58:12 AM UTC-4, Mayfly wrote: > > I am selling some items of Rivendellish and classic providence. > Cheep!; need the space, need the cash. More to follow. > Please contact me for individu

[RBW] Re: OT - RIP Ezra Caldwell. Bike builder, photographer, cook, dance instructor, blogger, husband, and all around cool dude.

Wow, what an inspiring dude. I knew about his bike building, and by extension, his battle with cancer and the photography that he generated to document his life. RIP, indeed. He seemed like a strong, creative and introspective man. Gives you pause, to say the least. KJ On Friday, May 30, 201

Re: [RBW] WTB: Pair of Soma Grand Randonneur 650b Tires

+1. I did this very thing, and was inundated with offers. You'll have lots to choose from. KJ On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 10:17:30 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Michael, > >> Suggest joining the 650b Google Group and post a WTB: 650b tires on there. >> > -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Praise to panaracer

I THINK he was just kidding around. That's what the :) means. KJ On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 1:54:18 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 06/04/2014 01:45 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > > Yes, but do you THINK so? :) > > > I'm sorry, I don't understand your comment. Jan has made it very clear >

[RBW] Re: TA Cranks - 160mm

Here ya go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/used-rare-vintage-039-70s-Specialites-TA-double-crankset-160mm-30-46-randonneur-/161339252342?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276 On Monday, June 16, 2014 2:24:56 PM UTC-4, Lesli Larson wrote: > > Hey there. I'm starting to collect parts for a new rando bike project

[RBW] Re: TA Cranks - 160mm

Although, French threaded I now see. Maybe that's a no-go for you. KJ On Monday, June 16, 2014 3:31:48 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > Here ya go: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/used-rare-vintage-039-70s-Specialites-TA-double-crankset-160mm-30-46-randonneur-/161339252342?&am

[RBW] Re: All you need is a change in perspective

I'll be in SF in mid-August, with a bike in tow. I must get me some of this action! Looks like a blast.. KJ Toronto, Canada On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 1:09:02 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > There are those days where at the beginning of the ride you start second > guessing yourself. You d

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