[RBW] Re: alternative color hoods for tektro drop bar V-brake levers

2010-08-09 Thread TJ Ramb
This may be a little off topic and a bad idea - but I was considering spraying mine using vinyl upholstery paint. Can't make them gum colored exactly but there are some options that come close - wear may be a factor. Otherwise I wouldn't be shocked if the hoods from other brands could be swapped

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv-ish 58cm Surly Pacer Club Racer Build

2010-10-13 Thread TJ Ramb
can't help thinking theres some good gear there for the AHH build. Maybe a part out is the economical answer - but will take time Good luck either way -it looks nice On Oct 13, 4:50 am, Dlbracey wrote: > I need to sell my Surly Pacer build to fund the build for the new AHH > build.  Not sure if

[RBW] Re: The takeover is progressing

2010-11-03 Thread TJ Ramb
Okay - call me Mr technobabble, I'll have a GPS thanks! Mainly for navigation of back country adventures, but I only used my computer for navigation anyway. I did learn along the way to be good at estimating how far I'd gone over a variety of terrain in a certain amount of time, so that it became

[RBW] Re: hillborne review

2010-11-10 Thread TJ Ramb
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/11/born-for-hills-review-of-rivendell-sam.html the link was broken for me so I recreated it. nicely written but photos IMHO are outstanding On Nov 10, 4:35 pm, Way Rebb wrote: > On Nov 7, 9:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > Dunno if everyone saw this but my sig

[RBW] Re: Sam goes Outside

2010-04-26 Thread TJ Ramb
http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/201005/best-utility-bikes-rivendell-samuel-hillborne.html hope this helps - I wouldn't see the mag for a month being in Australia . On Apr 26, 5:13 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Jon Grant wrote: > > Jon ³Little Words² Grant, w

[RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-09 Thread TJ Ramb
leopold chaffcutter On May 9, 4:36 am, CCX wrote: > I'd vote for hayduke > > On May 6, 2:51 pm, Errin Vasquez wrote: > > > > > What about George Washington Hayduke? > > > On May 6, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: > > > > Abe Vigoda and Dick Van Patton--- pure genius! > > > > I think

[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

2010-07-18 Thread TJ Ramb
I can't imagine any Rivendell being a true beater, even a heavily used quality bike is just a spray job away from redemption. These have some style - on ebay in australia for $299 ok not lugged but look nice. http://www.progearbikes.com.au/product.php?id=91 For a beater bike there are so many

[RBW] Re: blue rambo for sale

2009-03-24 Thread TJ Ramb
TEASE! On Mar 24, 2:32 pm, dpco wrote: > i have decided to take my frame off the market. > don > > On Mar 23, 8:26 pm, Donald Compton wrote: > > > > > sold > > > --- On Mon, 3/23/09, CycloFiend wrote: > > > > From: CycloFiend > > > Subject: [RBW] Re: blue rambo for sale > > > To: rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Re: Mid-foot pedaling = what fore/aft saddle position?

2009-06-09 Thread TJ Ramb
don't over anal-yze it - the prmise of the article - just ride and see how you feel after a week or two of riding. you may just find a better position ! On Jun 10, 12:36 am, Will wrote: > <<...if you move your foot forward on the pedal, should you also move > your saddle forward on the post?>

[RBW] Re: new Riv road bike, and my unwanted input for another

2009-07-08 Thread TJ Ramb
what was wrong with the rambi- it did all the new frame is offering and more! sure take the weight down a bit - outsource it - but try to keep the versatility and neutral handling, or at least let it take at at least 32c with fenders. and make it a really bright metallic blue --LOL On Jul 9,

[RBW] Re: Frame-Bike Plans (some)

2009-07-09 Thread TJ Ramb
I get it now - Marc is a clubby but not in the club so to speak. Just hate to see the loss of versatility in the Rambi and ALL the other Riv bikes past and present. But being able to take even to 32c tires would see it do more than a modern road bike and not tread to heavily on the toes on either

[RBW] Re: first time building up an atlantis

2009-02-02 Thread TJ Ramb
I'd recommend DOWN TUBE shifters Especially on a first build. - Allows easy transofrmation of the bike from drops to moutached to flat, etc and is encourages you to ride through an unnecessary gear change. in 12 months I have fitted my Atlantis as a virtual 29er mtb, a road bike with 25c tyres and

[RBW] Re: first time building up an atlantis

2009-02-02 Thread TJ Ramb
incarnations - still want a rambouillet though On Feb 3, 9:46 am, TJ Ramb wrote: > I'd recommend DOWN TUBE shifters Especially on a first build. - Allows > easy transofrmation of the bike from drops to moutached to flat, etc > and is encourages you to ride through an unnecessary gear c

[RBW] Re: strap on down tube shifters/ bosses and silver shifters

2009-02-02 Thread TJ Ramb
I have seen a couple of clever people braze on bosses onto a suitably sized hose clamp. Some had slipping issues though On Feb 3, 9:51 am, rcnute wrote: > And I would like to know if there's a clamp for oversize tubes. > > On Feb 2, 2:39 pm, TJ Sutton wrote: > > > > > I have an old road frame w

[RBW] Re: brooks saddle thought

2009-03-09 Thread TJ Ramb
It would be warm and fuzzy to know that the hide comes from a happy cow until.bang! Bolt to the head. I'd suggest that perhaps the cattle could be treated much better during their lives but have occasional teasing and ridicule just to keep their hide thicker and I would think better for