Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-10-15 Thread Olivier Chetelat
They are probably still on the truck and should make their way onto the website very soon. This week perhaps? On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM, jinxed wrote: > Dumb question...is the catalog for sale on the site? If so...where? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a

Re: [RBW] Re: Big Apple vs. Supreme

2012-05-02 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Hi there, I ride both tires in 50mm on an Atlantis and Hunqapillar. This weekend I rode the Atlantis with the Big Apple on the front and Supreme in the back. I like both for they offer a plush ride and provide peace of mind with their puncture protection. However, if I had to pick one, I'd go with

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-24 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Friends of fine cycles, I made a slight detour on my way to work this morning and picked up a bar from the Bosco kind at the Rivendell HQ. The aluminum model measuring 58cm. It will grace a 64 cm Atlantis with a 62 cm top tube. I'm looking forward to the reduced distance between grips and saddle an

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-26 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Bosco installed. I went on an extremely windy nocturnal test. The bar is very comfortable. It brings the hands upwards by what seems a few inches and closer to the saddle by a few inches, times two or three. So far back that tight turns are becoming awkward due to the extension of the bar end shif

[RBW] Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb

2012-06-11 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Fantastic for the hands, decent for the feet. And there's a video to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7360864854/ Good Monday! Olivier -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb

2012-06-12 Thread Olivier Chetelat
11, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Frank Brose wrote: > >> Isn't that dangerous with your shoes untied? >> >> On Jun 11, 3:16 am, Olivier Chetelat wrote: >> > Fantastic for the hands, decent for the feet. >> > >> > And there's a video to prove it: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb

2012-06-12 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Oh my! Internet fame. Am I ready?? How's my hair? Oh my! On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 12:06 PM, Big Paulie wrote: > And the legend grows... > > http://surfmatters.blogspot.com/2012/06/olivier-chetelat.html > > :) :) :) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: A nine day ride around

2012-06-28 Thread Olivier Chetelat
I second that. Great trip, and well documented. Thanks for the inspiration. I do want to ride Devil's Slide bypass even more so now... One day... Oli On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Mike wrote: > Ray, that looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing the photos. > > --mike > > -- > You receive

Re: [RBW] What size Hunq

2012-10-02 Thread Olivier Chetelat
HI there, I ride a 58 Hunqapillar. My pbh is 89.5. The bike shows a good deal of both seatpost and stem. It fits me well but sometimes I wish I had picked the 62. Here are some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/sets/72157629178679321/ The ride is formidable and you'll love whatever size

Re: [RBW] Re: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

2012-10-31 Thread Olivier Chetelat
One 58 Hunqapillar, bought and built at the source almost a year ago. It brings much joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/6833412309/ One 64 Atlantis 10-12 years old, used off the eBay. Home-rebuilt with fresh Riv parts and no special skills. It brings much joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ol

Re: [RBW] Raffle winner represent

2012-12-20 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Photoshopped photo here for I type too slow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8292632965/in/photostream/lightbox/ Olivier SF On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: > I had been trying to decide whether to start this topic. Seeing the > direction the "new Riv" thread went,

[RBW] Joe Appaloosa stretching it's 1/2 mile chainstays on Mt Diablo

2013-01-27 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Friends of fine lugged bicycles, Here's a pictorial report on yesterday Joe Appaloosa ride. It handled great as one would expect. Very stable, not sluggish and luxurious feeling for lack of a better description. The saddle was awful though, too flat, too wide, like a plank. I may take my own broken

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa stretching it's 1/2 mile chainstays on Mt Diablo

2013-01-27 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Thanks guys, The setting was gorgeous indeed and the light at the time of day makes for great shots. As much as I found the ride fantastic, a mixte frame comes first on my wish list. o On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Jim Mather wrote: > On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Olivier Chete

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa stretching it's 1/2 mile chainstays on Mt Diablo

2013-01-28 Thread Olivier Chetelat
I very much wanted to like the B68. I do love the shape and think it compliments a bigger bike but boy was it uncomfortable. The rear part was super flat, then drops abruptly. I had the impression of seating at the edge of a plank thus pushing my body weight forward. For the saddle's defense it pro

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-30 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Hi fine folks, I hate helmets and never thought I'd need/want one. Commuting in the city on a daily basis and seeing a few bicyclists down in a year changed my mind. I did a bit of research and settled on the "Armor Deluxe" from a belgium company called Lazer. Rivendell pointed me towards that mode