Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleOne and Double/Double

2011-05-08 Thread RM
I have an old bottom bracket nut on the freewheel-side hub threads before the cog (14t in my case) which corrects the fixed chain line by moving the cog out 5mm. Been running it this way for 2 years with no problems. It's smoother and quieter than the 16/19 on the freewheel side. I only run the

[RBW] FS: 62 cm Rambouillet with Joe Bell Paint

2010-12-13 Thread RM
I'm posting this for a friend who must sell due to health restrictions. A pristine 62 cm Rambouillet, built-up and never ridden after being painted with Joe Bell's best-level signature finish in Bittersweet Orange and Cream. The JB paint job alone cost $850. This was an original 2nd-batch orang

Re: [RBW] Hillborne Green

2011-02-01 Thread RM
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme wear #4860-17 "Ivy League" nail polish is an exact match to my eyes on my green Hillborne. Rob On Feb 1, 2011, at 9:08 AM, MikeC wrote: Anyone had any luck matching the original Hillborne green? Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] FS: 62 cm Rambouillet with Joe Bell Paint

2009-10-22 Thread RM
I'm posting this for a friend who must sell due to health restrictions. He wants the Riv group to have first opportunity at it before putting on eBay. A pristine 62 cm Rambouillet, partially built-up and never ridden after being painted with Joe Bell's best-level signature finish in Sunbu

[RBW] FS: 62 cm Rambouillet with Joe Bell Paint/Photos

2009-10-24 Thread RM
I'm reposting this one time with this link to hi-rez photos on Flicker: http://tinyurl.com/yg5wlol --- I'm posting this for a friend who must sell due to health restrictions. He wants the Riv group to have first opportunity at it before putting on eBay

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

2009-10-26 Thread RM
The big Ti benefit that I notice with my Ti B-17 over my three other non-Ti ones is the non-rusting properties--a somewhat significant factor on the salt/salt strewn bike ways here in coastal SolCal. Worth it when I paid $120 for the Ti one, with the now bigger price I'm okay with cleaning

Re: [RBW] ebay outing: 60cm Quickbeam

2010-03-12 Thread RM
I have two orange Quickbeams--one with noodles and one with albatrosses. I don't find two to be too many at all. Rob On Mar 12, 2010, at 3:27 PM, Jim M. wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/RIVENDELL-QUICKBEAM-60-cm-JAPAN-MADE-SINGLE-SPEED_W0QQitemZ160412669146QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item25

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Saddle Height question

2010-04-20 Thread RM
My PBH: 87cm, SH: 76cm. 11cm difference My saddle height was established 10 years ago during two training camps and bike fits at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine with Dr Andy Pruitt and has been spot on for my comfort ever since. There is no black magic to Rivendell's fit formula, it's ab

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Saddle Height question

2010-04-20 Thread RM
On Apr 20, 2010, at 10:19 PM, happyriding wrote: > On Apr 20, 10:09 am, RM wrote: >> My PBH: 87cm, SH: 76cm. 11cm difference >> >> My saddle height was established 10 years ago during two training camps and >> bike fits at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine with

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: SDR Kitchen Creek 200K NOW: Jerseys for the heat

2010-06-09 Thread RM
I recently bought a pair of De Soto arm coolers and they feel cooler than bare armed--especially because you don't need to apply sunscreen. Rob On Jun 9, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Esteban wrote: > They feel cooler. Remarkable I know. Plus SPF! > > On Jun 9, 12:54 pm, Michael_S wrote: >> I can s

[RBW] Re: Stem Length Change for Noodle to Albatross Bars

2009-04-04 Thread RM
I have two 60 cm Quickbeams, one has Noodle bars and a 9 cm Nitto Technomic deluxe stem, the other Albatross bars and a 12 cm Nitto Technomic deluxe stem. I'm happy with the fit on both of them. The Albatross setup one has a much more upright seating position which is what I wanted as it

[RBW] Re: Zyglo analysis useful?

2009-05-13 Thread RM
In my days as an aeronautical quality engineer, I used a dye check method for finding cracks in metal. A red dye was painted on, then cleaned off. Then a white powdery developer was sprayed on. It pulled the red dye out of any cracks (even minute ones not visible to the eye) and made them

[RBW] Re: DaVinci Cranks

2009-06-23 Thread RM
My wife and I own a DaVinci Joint Venture tandem that has DaVinci cranks. The crank arms are beautifully made high-polished aluminum. Everything DaVinci-designed on our tandem functions perfectly. Give Todd at DaVinci a call (he'll likely be the one who answers the phone anyway). He design

[RBW] Re: Turn Back the Clock?

2009-07-23 Thread RM
The riders would probably just whine about safety being compromised and ride a pedestrian stage. They couldn't even stomach a step-back to no radios. Rob On Jul 23, 2009, at 3:35 AM, Marty wrote: > > I've been keeping up with the TDF as always this time of year. Seems > bike makers often r

[RBW] Re: Creaky Brooks 17 Saddle

2008-11-25 Thread RM
I had creakiness in a couple of my B-17s also. I sprayed just a bit of liquid silicone inside the saddle just around the nose tensioner/ leather interface. Haven't had a creak since (thousands of miles). I believe the dry leather creaks against the metal of the tensioner. I used just a dab,

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

2008-12-08 Thread RM
I too ride my Quickbeam on that same coast route (from Coronado). I use a White Industries 16 + 19 DOS freewheel and, for the coast ride, always keeping it on 40x16. When I head to the back country (say Honey Springs Rd, Lyons Valley Rd, or Sunrise Highway), I'll put it down to 32x19 when

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-26 Thread RM
Doug's option A does sounds good--south of Escondido you can go through Elfin Forest/Del Dios and then back to the coast at Encinitas then up to Oceanside. Hilly, but not heinous. I can join on my Quickbeam. I live in Coronado and can Coaster up to Oceanside. Rob On Dec 26, 2008, at 7:04

[RBW] Re: For Sale

2008-12-27 Thread RM
Campy ergo shifters handle both double and triple without modification, just normal adjustment. Rob On Dec 27, 2008, at 11:45 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Need some clarification. Are the Ergopower shifters set up for > double or triple front derailleur operation? I replied back to the > li

[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!

2008-12-28 Thread RM
ease add me to the group. I'm in > Rancho Santa > > > Fe and may try to make all or some of the ride. Thanks. > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > On Dec 27, 2008, at 12:37 PM, "David Estes" > > > > > wrote: > > &

[RBW] Re: shortening rack struts

2009-01-03 Thread RM
I used a hacksaw, then a fine file, and then finished off with very fine sandpaper (I think it was 400, then 600, then 1000 grit). The material is soft and with very little work I as able to achieve the same rounded-end look as the original uncut end. Rob On Jan 3, 2009, at 9:53 AM, Cyclo

[RBW] Re: Hillbourne With Paint

2009-01-07 Thread RM
Almost certainly not painted by Joe Bell--His paint jobs cost about almost half the price of a Hillborne frame. Rob On Jan 7, 2009, at 9:44 AM, fenderbender wrote: > > Oh, well it did accour to me that it might be another sample of > "grant- > ified" humour. But as English isn't my native

[RBW] Re: atlantis traveler

2009-01-26 Thread RM
That's a really nice bike Jim. With any luck and fast Taiwan delivery, I'll see you on that ride with my new Sam Hillbourne. Rob On Jan 26, 2009, at 2:42 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Thought some of you may be interested in seeing photos of my Atlantis, > which has a somewhat

[RBW] Re: Phil Wood IRD hubs???

2009-01-27 Thread RM
Maybe he was referring to the special Phil "Riv" hub that is available: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/wheels_hubs_and_so_on? a=1&page=1#product=18-259 and thinking he was going to get that one (with cutouts). Rob On Jan 27, 2009, at 9:01 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Rec

[RBW] Re: D2R2

2014-08-28 Thread RM
That was me on the double-top tube AHH. It was a great day of beautiful bikes Rivs all over the course—and kindly Riv owners, too. I do wish I'd left my 32 Grand Bois on Homer, though. I switched to Challenge 38s at the last minute worrying over the course. CallMeJay, I'd love to see those two