[RBW] Switchable dynamo hub

I see they finaly turned up at VO: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-switchable-dynamo-hub.html Even Grant seem to be impressed: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/322 Lot's of people have talked about it but since it's new asking for a review is premature so lets speculate wildly!

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

s the natural > choice. And spuds ain't bad: potato soup, latkes, french fries, potato > bread, potato pancakes, curried potatoes, samosas; Julie Andrews liked > potato sandwiches, but that is perverted. You can be like an early 19th > century Irish peasant and eat the average male 1

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

and buy or build a three LED-lamp, and I'm not sure the VO dynamo hub would work. Have a SON 28 and low end Shimano dynamo that I move around so when things become clearer I might open my wallet. Cheers! Pete On Mar 14, 11:31 pm, charlie wrote: > From what I understand it uses sealed beari

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

and buy or build a three LED-lamp, and I'm not sure the VO dynamo hub would work. Have a SON 28 and low end Shimano dynamo that I move around so when things become clearer I might open my wallet. Cheers! Pete On Mar 14, 11:31 pm, charlie wrote: > From what I understand it uses sealed beari

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

and buy or build a three LED-lamp, and I'm not sure the VO dynamo hub would work. Have a SON 28 and low end Shimano dynamo that I move around so when things become clearer I might open my wallet. Cheers! Pete On Mar 14, 11:31 pm, charlie wrote: > From what I understand it uses sealed beari

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

Jan, I for one use helmets every time since they've saved my bacon more than once. No doubt a helmet will help once the accident is a fact. But I think Mikael Colville Andersen's point is that cites does not live up to their responsibility to offer cyclist a safe liveable environment. Instead we ar

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

Oh yes, it seems that Chris at VO didn't let me post a link to the producer of their hubs in his blog. Make me wonder... ; ) On Mar 16, 4:51 pm, Pete wrote: > Thanks for the info and I'm sure it's a great buy! But depending on > the type of riding (brevé) I'm not sur

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

Oh yes, it seems that Chris at VO didn't let me post a link to the producer of their hubs in his blog. Make me wonder... ; ) On Mar 16, 4:51 pm, Pete wrote: > Thanks for the info and I'm sure it's a great buy! But depending on > the type of riding (brevé) I'm not sur

[RBW] Re: Switchable dynamo hub

Shimano have a new Alfine dynamo hub they claim has the lowest resistance ever! Reason being it only have a 1,5w output for LED-lamps. Anyone know if SON Edelux and others will work? Weighs 420 gram witch is only 25g more than the DeLux hub. I guess hub shell only have half of the internals: ht

[RBW] Ang.: Re: Speaking of that new RR 43 ....

just-found-me-a-rb-t' Pete ; ) -- 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...

[RBW] Ang.: Y'all *have* heard about this one?

Would call that an insult and abomination of the bicycle design! Not easy being in Grant's shoes these days and constantly associated with with the Bridgestone brand: 1988 Bridgestone Bicycle Calendar

Ang.: Re: [RBW] Ang.: Re: Speaking of that new RR 43 ....

I'm so sorry for posting the question! Wish nothing but the best for Grant and Rivendell Bikes! Please delete it if you like. /Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: Any VO drop bar guinea pigs yet?

Me too, a review would be fab! On 10 Dec, 18:18, Travis wrote: > They look pretty interesting. The ramp seems to be completely level - > outdoing even the Noodle. The drops are also level, which I think will > look nicer but be slightly less comfortable than an angled drop. > > http://store.velo-

[RBW] Re: OT: Redirect Notice on Google Groups

My links recently starting pointing to "about:blank". So I have to login through google to read the posts. I assumed this was due to a recent change on Google groups, but I have not seen a fix yet. Pete On Jan 21, 7:16 am, "Bill M." wrote: > I think this is a security

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

The Surly LHT 26" wheel version will be available in sizes over 54cm beginning next year: http://urbanvelo.org/surly-long-haul-trucker-26/ So you have a large variety of comfy tires to choose from. On 25 Okt, 20:58, newenglandbike wrote: > I would definitely go for the LHT-   your Dad will love

[RBW] Re: Some Ti for Atlantis/Bombadil?

I have used some thin wall Ti handlebars and seatpost over the years and found them not only very durable, but also have very good vibration dampening properties. On 25 Okt, 00:26, Mojo wrote: > This late summer I sat down on my Ti B17 after a little out-of-saddle > jam over a hill and heard a c

[RBW] Nice handmade tourers FS on 'bay

(No affiliation!) These two nice tourers has been re listed as the price seem a bit too steep. Bob-ish lookin' so I thought they might be of interest to you all. I've never heard of either of the makers before so if anyone could tell me more please do! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI

[RBW] Re: Nice handmade tourers FS on 'bay

I always thought the first Stumpjumper were copies of frames made by Tom Ritchey for the original MountainBike company (owned by Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelley and later sold to Trek) that Mike Sinyard bought and had tig welded in Japan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_mountain_bike_a

[RBW] Re: Nice handmade tourers FS on 'bay

lley and later sold to Trek) that Mike Sinyard > > bought and had tig welded in Japan > > Inspired perhaps.  Stumpjumpers were massed produced according to > strict quality control standards, not a haphazzard collection of sizes > and braze ons.  Someone had to put the designs

[RBW] Re: Some Ti for Atlantis/Bombadil?

Due to the current price hike I wouldn't buy the ti-railed Brooks solely on the difference of weight. But if you have the funds and intend to fit it to your long distance ride the Ti-rails superior ability to dampen road buzz is very noticeable and worth the extra dosh! On 26 Okt, 15:37, James Wa

[RBW] Re: Some Ti for Atlantis/Bombadil?

ugh to counter the differences between one piece of leather and > another. > > On Oct 26, 11:40 am, Pete wrote: > > > Due to the current price hike I wouldn't buy the ti-railed Brooks > > solely on the difference of weight. But if you have the funds and > > intend to fi

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddle Review

Thanks for the review and for charring pictures of such beautiful piece of art! The cork version certainly look the business but I'm also not to fond of the plastic rear. I'll will wait for the the narrow race version that will be available soon, problem is there doesn't seem to be any saddle bag m

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddle Review

It sounds   > promising. > Has anyone compared the current Berthoud saddle with the Brooks Swift? > > Cheers, > Ryan > > On Nov 29, 2009, at 2:55, Pete wrote: > > > Thanks for the review and for charring pictures of such beautiful > > piece of art! > >

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddle Review

John, your not alone. I've bought four Swift saddles as good as new from people who for various reasons didn't get on with them. I also had trouble with setting up the first one and ended up moving it all the way back and raised the nose slightly. From then on it's has been very comfy and just gett

[RBW] Re: Tail Light Query

Here in Europe I think most agree that Busch & Müller has the best quality rear lights: http://www.bumm.de/index-e.html?docu/175q-e.htm There are two other makers that shadow B&M's assortment and are quite good: http://axabasta.intermix5.nl/cat/front/items.asp?level=2&id=2 http://www.trelock.de/web

[RBW] Re: Touring Advice Offered

On Apr 8, 8:08 am, "clevewh...@gmail.com" wrote: > I used my Rambouillet last year for a small tour and found the brakes > to be insufficient - too flexy. If I use it again I'm going to switch > to Paul Centerpulls.  Everything else worked fine as the Ram is not > too lightweight and, in my opi

[RBW] Re: How can I improve the rear-loaded handling of my new Sam Hill?

have your rear panniers as full and heavy as possible and put little or nothing on top of the rack itself and see if the ride changes. Pete On Jun 19, 8:27 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Thanks for all the advice, suggestions and encouragement. I do find it hard > to believe that a Riv bike wou

[RBW] Air France

fashioned metal counterparts may now get a second look. Or maybe I'm completely off base. Just wanted to see if anyone who argues the steel versus carbon fiber real world strength had encountered a discussion about this. Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Jack Brown for Ruffy Tuffy

I have two new Jack Browns (blue) that I am not going to use and will trade anyone for two new Ruffy Tuffys. One is still in it's wrapper and the other is out, was mounted (for about 5 minutes) then taken back off without ever being ridden. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Yo

[RBW] Re: Air France

> and I can't take another religious carbon vs. aluminum debate. > > Gino > > > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Pete wrote: > > > Has anyone considered that the break up of that jet was due to it's > > "state of the art" composite materials no

[RBW] Re: Air France

dy told me they heard this as a theory of the cause of the Air France break up and Grant popped into my head because I recall him mentioning aircraft and carbon fiber. But I have not been able to get my hands on a news story. I suspect it may come up more over time. Anyway, enough on this and happ

[RBW] Re: Touring New Zealand - question

Qantus treats a bike like one bag (of the two you are allowed). No charge, no hassle. I've flown with them 5 or 6 times. If only all airlines were as good. My wife and I go on fully loaded tours so we take one crateworks bike box and one big duffle each (duffle packed with all of our panniers,

[RBW] Re: Touring New Zealand - question

ng to the North Island or the South? It has been 20 years since I've been to the North Island, and I have heard traffic has become much worse, but I can still probably offer advice on routes if you want to contact me offline. Pete On Jun 9, 10:55 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Thanks folk

[RBW] Re: Crank arm length on Bleriot

x27;t care for it so now that crank is just sitting in my basement. You (or anyone interested) can have it for cheap (minus the chain rings). It's a Sugino purchased from Rivendell. Pete On Jul 7, 10:37 pm, "colin p. cummings" wrote: > Bleriot Riders, > > I'm

[RBW] Re: Taking My Atlantis on Tour

Hey David, regard myself as a bit of an expert having converted a dussin road and mtb's for expedition touring. Off the shelf p-clamps are rarely strong or tight enough to take the pounding. Hose clamps or diy p-clamps made from strips of 1.5 - 2 mm stainless steel are the way to go. My favorite i

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker than most tube sets. But I must tell you I had a very disappointing experience of the ESGE- Pletscher double stand. Mounted a new one to my converted MTB-tourer made from Tange Prestige, not the ul-light version, for a six month tour from Singapore

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

.  Pretty easy to get that done, it's then having it re-painted that > kills ya'! > > DE > > > > > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Pete wrote: > > > The Bleriot chainstays are probably a bit thicker than most tube sets. > > But I must tell you I h

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

roups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Dave Craig > > Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:05 AM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat > > tube? > > > Pete > > >

[RBW] Re: S24O video

I just got back from a three week round trip of eastern(central!) Europe and passed the place. Lies along the Elbe just south of Dresden/ North of Prague and are very frequented with tourists bussed in. I only took some snapshots of the sandstone formations before heading north. http://en.wikipedi

[RBW] Re: kickstand on Bleriot in the spot behind teh seat tube?

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[RBW] Re: stickstand (the all-natural clickstand)

Now ride down to the patent office, then set up your own interwebshop with 10 different versions in unubtanium. ;) On 3 Sep, 13:52, Nick wrote: > the lines on this atlantis - fenders, rack heights, etc. are > fantastic! next time take a picture w/o bottles or pump pleaseI'd > like to see it

[RBW] Nice Lugged Stems

What's up with Modolo? I've never been too impressed with their strange collection of parts. But then I stumbled on this nice looking lugged and chrome plated thread less stem in their catalog on page 12: http://www.modolo.com/Cat-Modolo-2009.pdf The white version wouldn't look out of place on the

[RBW] Re: Multi-Speed Quickbeam

That J-Tek bar end shifter look really sweet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/3334053384/in/set-72157608998598025/ Then there's the new STI-style Versa VRS-8 Road shifter for Shimano Nexus and Alfine 8-speed gear hubs: http://austinontwowheels.org/2009/07/30/review-versa-8-speed-road-

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged Stems

x27;s a black 853 frame in the right hand corner that seem to have a very similar stem too... http://ecatalog.manufacturers.com.tw/ecatalog.asp?eId=E5712004&page=2&referer= http://www.maxway.com.tw/ On 3 Sep, 18:19, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Pretty reasonable weight on that stem too. >

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged Stems

or a similar non-round tube being sold > for a bit as well.  I have never sen one in person though > > Rob > > On Sep 3, 8:47 am, Pete wrote: > > > > > What's up with Modolo? I've never been too impressed with their > > strange collection of parts. But the

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

This one been on sale for a while: http://singularcycles.blogspot.com/2009/08/for-sale-large-singular-peregrine.html All dressed up and nowhere to go... On 6 Sep, 17:57, MichaelH wrote: > Nice looking frames, and pretty attractive prices, even with > shipping.  I wasn't familiar with them.  Does

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis

This Japanese site has lots of scans of old catalogs, trip reports and other bob-ish content. Thought if could be of interest to you all as Grant previously stated in RR that the name Atlantis was borrowed from Bridgestone. Here is the 1982 catalog: http://bit.ly/2rWLfN Lots more here (translated)

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis

This Japanese site has lots of scans of old catalogs, trip reports and other bob-ish content. Thought if could be of interest to you all as Grant previously stated in RR that the name Atlantis was borrowed from Bridgestone. Here is the 1982 catalog: http://cyclotourist.web.fc2.com/Image/special/sp

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis

I really liked this page: > > http://74.125.53.132/translate_c?hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://... > > On Sep 9, 1:14 pm, Pete wrote: > > > > > This Japanese site has lots of scans of old catalogs, trip reports and > > other bob-ish content

Re: [RBW] Re: The Places Our Bikes Take Us

Lovely images, Andy. Can you tell us what the crazy-tall handlebar bag is? Is that a custom-height Waxwing, or something else? Whatever it is, do you happen to know the dimensions? Thanks very much! Kind regards, Peter Jourdain Whitewater, Wisconsin On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 9:42 AM ascpgh wro

[RBW] Anyone in Providence, RI?

Wondering if anyone here is based in Providence? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Fender Install, Clem 52, SKS B65

Hey out there. Ordered some B65 fenders for my 52 Clem and am wondering if they required trimming? TIA -- 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

[RBW] Re: Looking for: Tektro R559 Spring

might be different. Pete On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 8:10:50 PM UTC-5 Thomas Blak wrote: > Shot in the dark, does anyone know if you can purchase a spring for the > Tektro R559? I have done my Google searches and came up empty handed. I > will just purchase a new brake if I have

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Goodrich Sport Tourer

wats Love that Goodrich. Looks like some high gears too! I recognize that view from the Mendota bridge looking east with Saint Paul in the distance and that deafening roar of auto/truck traffic just in back of you. Pete On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 4:34:54 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: > That

[RBW] Silver2 shifters -- over the bar, or under?

een the video on the Riv site, but it doesn't show brake levers or grips installed. Anyone else been down this road? Pete Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters -- over the bar, or under?

t it below the bar. FWIW, the levers are Shimano Tiagras. The newish Deore shifter I have on a different bike has the same bulge. I like these shifters a lot, but the mounts are a bit low profile for my situation. Has anyone successfully used the the Silver2 as thumbshifters with a different

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters -- over the bar, or under?

Thanks Andrew, I'll give your suggestion some thought. On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 4:35:03 PM UTC-5 Andrew Letton wrote: > Hi Pete, > One option that might work is to swap the brake levers left for right, so > the pinch bolt is on the top, then the shifter could go below

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

This bike sounds a lot like the Rosco Roads, which used SimpleOne forks, but tire clearance with fenders is apparently better . My Rosco Road has 130mm rear spacing and I do 700x35 to be on the safe side, but could probably do 700x38. The RU is supposed to do 700x45 with fenders. I wouldn't hav

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

to ride in mittens and these leak at the seams in a heavy rain and don't breathe well. But for the 5-6 times a year I wear them it's fine. If it were much colder here I'd get bar mitts. Pete Arlington, VA On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >

[RBW] Re: I'm ready

tache bar is in your future, vice versa. I'd call Riv, they'll ask you better questions than me :) Pete Arlington, VA On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:38:50 AM UTC-5 Sam Perez wrote: > I'm ready to get a riv bike but haven't ridden one yet. Bikes I've owned

[RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

air-stand minimalism of event mechanics. Pete Arlington, VA On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 4:14:25 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > pete: i dig your PATC sticker! > > paul > takoma park, md. > On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:19:15 AM UTC-4 Pete B wrote: > >> Here'

[RBW] Re: Bike shop recs sought

I second the Bikenetic suggestion. If you've got a couple hours and bike to ride, you can take either the Custis/W&OD trail there. As mentioned, there is good coffee, lunch options, and a record store nearby. On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 3:09:23 PM UTC-4 care...@hotmail.com wrote: > While not

[RBW] Safety on the littered trails

It’s that time of the year to be careful about riding on trails with leaves and STICKS. There have been a couple times in the past when a stick would get sucked up my front wheel. I managed to stop in time before it crumpled my fender and possibly jam into the fork crown and cause me to crash.

[RBW] WTB: 62cm Joe Appaloosa

Tally-ho! Wanting to buy a 62cm Joe Appaloosa double top-tube frame and fork or complete bike. Any color will do. I am located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Thanks so very much! Cheerio, Peter Jourdain Whitewater, Wisconsin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

the main question. As for winter gear, I like this Salice visor. It works better than goggles over prescription glasses for avoiding fogging. Some cross country ski stores carry it. -Pete http://xcski.gearwest.com/product/salice-antifog-visor/400465/393527/1172345/1872659 On Monday, November 1

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

2013 1:15:37 PM UTC-6, Pete Olson wrote: > > My tip for the day is be alert to changing road conditions, which can be > either obvious or subtle in winter. I had my first road riding fall in > about 20 years this morning. I am a semi-retired educator and this is a > non-working da

Re: [RBW] Re: Your lockable commuter thread

h’bars way up there where I like. Pete 32007879831_87f28d4bf0_z.jpg <https://live.staticflickr.com/746/32007879831_87f28d4bf0_z.jpg> 32087521246_8462caeba1.jpg <https://live.staticflickr.com/272/32087521246_8462caeba1.jpg> On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 9:37:16 AM UTC-5 foolis.

[RBW] Re: Best saddle for very upright posture?

seems more apparent to me in comparison to the Standard. Pete Arlington, VA On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:35:35 AM UTC-4 Jesse Stoddard wrote: > Okay, so I borrowed a B17 this morning and set it up on my Ogre (73 seat > tube angle) with a Velo Orange long setback post (30mm setback),

[RBW] Re: WTB/source for: 700c 1"threaded fork

nivega's quality for much less than $200. Sorry to be a downer. Pete Arlington, VA On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 9:47:40 AM UTC-4 Patch T wrote: > Hi Bunch! > > Found a decent (and free!) triple butted steel frame (85 Univega Maxima > Sport Mixte) to start a commut

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

uncomfortable drop bars). They both have their plusses and minuses. The Albatross are wider and Go through the doorway with more caution. The Choco bar doesn’t rise up as much but the position on the curves is a favorite of mine. You can’t go wrong with either one! Pete On Friday, November 6, 2020

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

also bike shops. For wool loving traditionalists, I have recently discovered Kühl, who make technical blends of wool and fleece and an acrylic/polyester blend top that I have that looks very much like boiled wool. -Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message b

[RBW] Re: New Years Day Ride

air temperature with a 9 mph wind. Unfortunately, today started quite a bit colder, -15 F. My wife and I are waiting for it to warm up to -5 to go cross country skiing. -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

[RBW] Re: bridgestone mountain bike fit

-7cm compared to a RBW road bike. -Pete On Jan 23, 4:45 pm, tlawnsby wrote: > Hi, > > Just curious if anyone has a Bridgestone mountain bike and how much > shorter the size is vs your road bike. > > I had a new Bridgestone MB in the early 90's and loved it, but can't

[RBW] Antoine de Saint Exupery quote

rplane, until gradually it partakes of the elementary purity of the curve of a human breast or shoulder, there must be the experimentation of several generations of craftsmen." This is a translation from the original French. -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Antoine de Saint Exupery quote

On Mar 2, 6:28 pm, Pete Olson wrote: > This is a reference to the quote in the March 2nd Looking Through the > Keyhole. Or that might have been Peeking Through the Knothole. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: the "fire trails" of the upper midwest

widening is fear of liability if a driver runs off a road and hits a tree. Bill- I did some riding on the CAMBA system around Hayward and Seeley last fall (Boedecker and Janet Rd and Phipps Fire Lane) and Phipps Ln in particular looked wider and more built up than it was in the 80’s and 90’s. -Pete

[RBW] Re: Saluki on CL near Baltimore - Not Mine. Very Pretty!

It's also on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-Rivendell-Saluki-Custom-Paint-50ST-52TT-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ110371102286QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item110371102286&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1494%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 Currently $788

[RBW] Re: things I like about Rivendell (ride report hijack)

few sets of 700c wheels that I like. I'd also love to see the Rambouillet brought back. Pete On Apr 13, 9:40 pm, R Gonet wrote: > I second Gino's thoughts.  VO's comments often become very petty and > devolve into sniping.  Makes you wonder why the people who are >

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike-Fit/Sizing Method Questions

n wider tires). I guess part of me also disagrees with Grant's bigger frame = better philosophy, so take that with a grain of salt. However, if I were in your shoes, I'd go for the smaller size in the recommended size range. Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Yo

[RBW] Re: Has anyone seen these shoes

Man, those Sportivo's are pimpin' Alas, I'll have to stick with the Sidi's my wife got me for Saturnalia. On Apr 20, 10:41 pm, Chuck wrote: > I have not personally seen these shoes but they sure look nice in > pictures if you want something office fancy:  www.dromarti.com. > Cheers, > Chuck > >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release

If you're looking for a non-aero replacement, what about these? http://www.velo-orange.com/diacompe.html Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Coated brake and derailleur cables

I always make a point of getting control cables that are drawn smooth through a die. I believe the ones I am using now are SRAM. Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: new front racks?

Acorn makes great bags. I have two saddle bags (2 strap roll and the medium) and they are everything I look for in a product: well made, very functional, and good looking. On Jun 4, 9:25 am, clevewheel wrote: > A lot of people like the Acorn bags - a nice tan color with a kind of > buckle that'

[RBW] Re: a carbon "noodle"?

Also, considering Nitto probably copied the design from any of a number companies -- GB, Pivo, AVA, Atax, among others -- I think prior art would apply. Pete On Jun 5, 8:45 am, Will wrote: > Is having the bars sweep back a patentable design element? I notice in > the next photo that the

[RBW] Re: A slight change in style

Are those 650b wheels? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: A slight change in style

Ah, gotcha. Looked like a 56 with the longer headtube. Pete On Jun 23, 9:11 am, Bruce wrote: > No. The frame is a 52 cm, and takes 26" rims. That is what you see. > > ____ > From: Pete Ruckelshaus > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Tuesday, J

[RBW] Re: Bike shops/offroad trails in Duluth, MN?

Paul- The CAMBA trails in northwest Wisconsin may be too far from Duluth (50-70 miles I would guess) but have lots of rides on gravel roads and fire lanes, some of it quite hilly. Their website is: http://www.cambatrails.org/ -Pete On Jul 31, 10:35 am, Paul Sanders wrote: > Hi, >

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

re lots of 1x26" tires available (conversely there is plenty of extra clearance to go wider). $2,350 (bike minus saddle and pedals) is expensive for a beginner but an excellent value. -Pete On Sep 2, 5:03 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Perhaps slightly off-topic, but I seek the collective wisdo

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

I have my 30 year old Opinel sitting in my desk drawer. I bought it as a teenager for woodcarving. It's still in great shape, and razor sharp. On Sep 9, 2:12 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM, beth h wrote: > > > I love the wooly warm sweater and vest (I got the vest as

[RBW] Re: Roadie vs Ebisu Road

My current bike is a Ram, but I'm thinking about a custom Ebisu for my next frame. On Sep 2, 3:40 pm, usuk2007 wrote: > $2k for a Riv/Waterford Roadie or $1.5k for a Ebisu Road. Discuss --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Other Riv-ish companies of interest to us all

ground that people have sent in. -Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: In the market for a 61cm or 64cm Atlantis

hich is half of what mine got on it's first weekend after being built. Good luck and you won't regret it! Pete (first post to the group) > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] FS: Rivendell A Homer Hilsen 61cm frameset NIB

ts separately until the frameset is sold. I can do Money Orders or Paypal if you pick up the fees on the transaction. Email me directly at commonguy001 at gmail dot com if interested Thanks for reading Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

ooks like a cool race, sort of like a Bayou l'Eroica. Pete On Mar 12, 12:20 am, Mike wrote: > That does look like a cool event. I bet a few folks rode cross bikes. > But yeah, a Hilsen, or even a Rambouillet with 28s would be better for > that than most of those bikes. I got the impre

[RBW] Re: Fenders for the 650b Schwalbe Big Bens

Big Bens only measure 48 mm on Synergy rims, they might fit decently with the 55mm conventional fender. Here is a picture of my Rawland with Big Bens. I made a little extension of the front of the rear fender with duct tape for better coverage. -Pete http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

No flats so far. -Pete On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:25:44 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Many thanks, Chris, I'd not heard of these. If it is obviously better than > the Pasela, then it's certainly worth investigating. I'll check them out. > > > OS125 sai

[RBW] do these bars look too high?

the noodle bar. It does look waay up there! Pete -- 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...@googlegroups.com. T

[RBW] Re: do these bars look too high?

miles on a "sacrificial" bike with studded tires (going on 10 years now- gotta love that lugged steel!) and a 55" fixed gear. Thanks to all who replied. I especially like the photos from weth and clayton. Best wishes to all on this great forum for a merry Christmas and a blessed new yea

[RBW] Re: 650b Commuter Tires: Actual Width of Schwalbe Big Ben & Pasela PT

I found my caliper (we are packing for a house move) and measured my last years model Big Bens mounted on Synergy rims. The width was a little over 48 mm rear and a little under 48 front. I didn't check the exact tire pressures but I usually go about 40 r/ 35 f. -Pete On Sunday, April 12,

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

I hadn’t noticed before reading this thread that Rivendell carries Devold; I didn’t think that this brand was imported. I have a Devold wool top and a neck warmer from Norway that are very nice. It is the centennial of the Amundsen South Pole expedition and here is a translation of the role of D

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