[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

2011-02-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Link for this wool and steel collabo? On Feb 25, 9:54 am, James Valiensi wrote: > DId you see the video? Its for the Rapha-Paul Smith Collection. It seems all > the riders are on cool steel bikes. > > Pink is the new black and steel is the new carbon fiber! > > James Valiensi, PE > Northridge, C

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

2011-02-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
See, it's all rumor and innuendo here on the interwebs! On Feb 25, 12:01 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > The rumor is true, at least in part. I was on Rapha's Santa Monica > Gentlemen's ride, but I wasn't riding my Romulus. I opted for my old lugged > steel Ciöcc. There is at least a tangential Rivende

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

2011-02-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
course here in Southern California we all dress like that. > > ~Mike > > On Feb 25, 11:20 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > It's rumored one of our own was on the recent Rapha Gentlemen's ride > > in LA and riding a Romulus. > &g

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

2011-02-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
textiles? On Feb 25, 12:13 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Dang, Bill you are driving me down the road to ruin. All this talk > about Hetres being faster/smoother/better is making me want a 650B > bike even more. > After convincing my SO that I was not fickle and I could keep a bike > for at least a few y

[RBW] Re: FS: Ibex El Fito wool Knickers - medium-sizing?

2011-02-28 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Mike, I'm at the top end of medium (34) and Novarra (REI), MUSA and Kucharik all fit me fine in medium. The Ibex was uncomfortably tight around my abdomen though. I should have ordered a large at the same time, to check and see if that would work, but that's not usually a problem. If I were you

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming item? On Mar 3, 8:24 am, omnigrid wrote: > on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > seatpost with massive setback. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
ent/uploads/2011/03/NAHBS_2011_... > > I too don't care for the Thomson, even the setback model has limited > setback ( 17mm) > > ~Mike > > On Mar 3, 11:09 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > I don't see it on their site yet?  Is it ava

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-04 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
e still out there. > > http://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostmain.jpghttp://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostd2full.jpghttp://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostd2full.jpg > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < > > cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks!  Woul

[RBW] Re: Tire size question... don't know where else to ask it.

2011-03-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
In a Rivndellian spirit, I would say get the bike that will take the largest tires possible. Plus fenders! Even if you don't run tires that wide 90% of the time, you still have the option of it for the other 10%. My $.02 On Mar 15, 10:51 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > With all the expertise in th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
So you are here! There goes all my credibility... On Mar 18, 9:42 am, doug peterson wrote: > Khalid: > > What size(s) are you considering?  The 58 & 61 have some overlap in > PBH & seat height.  Riv suggested a 61 for me but I'd never ridden > anything larger than a 58.  I went with 58 with a 10

[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez

2011-04-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
The Betty is nicer looking in my opinion, and everyone just presumes you're riding a "girl's" bike no matter what the name is, so might as well just have one. Why the price difference anyway? Gender- bais On Apr 12, 8:08 am, Bob Baxter wrote: > I ride a Betty Foy, didn't want to spend the

[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez

2011-04-13 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
A, not too bad a deal... On Apr 13, 10:38 am, Bob Baxter wrote: > On Apr 12, 12:23 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > >  .  Why the price difference anyway?   Gender-> bias > >  The $200 is for the custom paint job on the Ives. -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: IRD Defiant cranksets

2011-04-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
A, interesting... they didn't get the best write up in the recent BQ. Hopefully made better than their freewheels! :-) On Apr 18, 7:12 am, "Scott G." wrote: > The crank shown is a 110 crank with a triplizer, Velo 0range is > selling the same crank. > > http://store.velo-orange.com/index.ph

[RBW] Now: Lezyne pump praise Was: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts

2011-04-19 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I have the Alloy model, and it's a pleasure to use. Truly a marvel. Filled up my 29er tires no problem, possibly as fast as my Blackburn frame pump. Has a cool reversible hose for presta/schraeder. Got it on sale @ REI, but would get a new one a full retail any day. http://www.lezyne.com/alloy-

[RBW] Re: Crappy Pasela Sidewalls

2011-05-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
This is the stuff I mentioned previously: http://www.campmor.com/birkenstock-cork-life-2-oz.shtml?source=CI&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=91642WC If it's just a couple threads popping up on the sidewall, it seals 'em down real well. Slop some on both sides and boot it if there's a concern. Tyvex USPS P

[RBW] Re: to make 26" rim'd atlantis fast randonneur: suggestions?

2011-05-11 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Would it be good to have approximately the same wheel mass as your 700C friends. If you go lighter you would have less inertia and have to spin more to keep up. Heavier and acceleration would be slower. Long way of saying maybe you could have too light a wheelset??? On May 11, 10:20 am, William

[RBW] Re: fatter tires for smaller diameter wheels

2011-05-11 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I think tire circumference was part of the discussion as well, not just mass IIRC there was a sweet spot in circumference that you couldn't get in a 26" wheel w/out a larger tire. On May 11, 3:34 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Hopefully Jan will chime in on this if I've mis-understood the test.

[RBW] Re: need ideas for versatile touring/commuting bars other than rando/drops

2011-05-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Try Moustache Bars http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-moustache-bar/16-028 Folks tend to love or hate them, hence a vibrant re-sell market for them :-) Get a stem 1 or 2 cm shorter if you're going to try them. I liked them a lot, but missed the extra change of posture a drop bar gives y

[RBW] Re: How to remove black anodizing from aluminum handlebars?

2011-05-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
When doing bars, you would only really need to do the small bit of area that is showing between the bar tape. Maybe 60mm or so, so that makes it easier... On May 18, 10:55 am, williwoods wrote: > One more point I should clarify in my instructions: when you dip the > part check on it every 10 min

[RBW] Re: Anything look odd on this Ram?

2011-05-20 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Hey, Inland Empire... that's me! Can't view CL @ work though. Depending on where in the IE it is, I can possibly check it out for someone over the weekend (not a promise, tomorrow's filled w/ ToC fun and Sunday is too far away). Does it mention any specific city in the ad? On May 20, 11:33 am, S

[RBW] Re: Anything look odd on this Ram?

2011-05-20 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
ite a > ways > It would be awesome if you checked it out, but the seller is out until > Tuesday night. > Since the bike belonged to the seller's father, I'm thinking to ask to > speak to him (the father). > Daniel > > On May 20, 12:45 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.co

[RBW] Re: Anything look odd on this Ram?

2011-05-20 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Just waiting for the EPO to kick in! On May 20, 1:57 pm, rcnute wrote: > Are you time trialling tomorrow at ToC? > > Ryan > > On May 20, 1:23 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Bummer, that's about an hour

[RBW] Re: Rivendell influence - Maybe the racer crowd is getting it?!!

2011-05-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Nice comparo! On May 24, 9:28 am, eflayer wrote: > there is no comparison between the Rambouillet and the Cronus except > maybe two things; they both take fenders and the Cronus has a tall > enough headtube and a long enough fork steerer tube to almost enable > matching the bar height on the Riv.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell influence - Maybe the racer crowd is getting it?!!

2011-05-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Obviously at least one of the reasons. On May 24, 7:16 am, eflayer wrote: > i own a Rambouillet and a Fisher Cronus. is that why i am still stuck > on earth after 6 pm last saturday? > > On May 24, 7:11 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > > > If it's still carbon they didn't get the message. I wi

[RBW] Re: Decision Potential

2011-05-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Why? On May 24, 1:25 pm, Zack wrote: > > I personally would not get another Sam. > -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

2011-06-06 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Yes, that's the big question. Bump them up 4-5cm above the saddle, and you may find you like them again. As you put on miles you can lower them back to saddle height, or simply leave them up. The extra hand positions from drops are definitely nice to have. On Jun 6, 11:59 am, Anne Paulson wrot

[RBW] So Cal July 10 - Three Speed "River and Sea" ride

2011-06-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Good times are heading your way, people. Noel (who does know how to post to this group BTW) is putting together a real nice ride. 35 miles through coastal Orange County. Should be a perfect route. Conversation here on the flickr: http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_a

[RBW] Re: So Cal July 10 - Three Speed "River and Sea" ride

2011-06-08 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
uot; person, anyway...? > > > > On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Andy.M wrote: > > > > Ill be in town that weekendnow which bike to bring... hmm > > > > -Andy > > > > On Jun 7, 3:24 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

2013-11-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
He has a specific perspective he's coming from. This is a regular topic for him, and a lot of time it's the absence of any investigation or even a citation from NYPD for the driver. On Monday, November 18, 2013 5:15:04 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi David, > The link clicking on today's instal

[RBW] Re: Saved by Stans

2014-02-10 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I love Stans for goathead protection, but wouldn't go to the hassle if not for them. So if you're not regularly getting punctures (or running tubulars!) I don't think you would need to go to the time, money, hassle of going tubeless. On Monday, February 10, 2014 5:36:05 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Do the Nanos measure true to stated size? IIRC my AllTerrainasarus measued a bit small. But even if 38mm, a good alternative if you want something a touch more agressive than MSOs but still good on the road. These have me pretty excited. If they can handle high pressure, I'd put them on my tand

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Ritchey ZED is a case in point. Damn those were some good tires. On Friday, February 21, 2014 10:05:24 AM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: > > Thanks for posting. This is good news. Just in case people haven't seen > it, here is yet another, similar new option from Surly - a 700c x > 41mm, based on the

[RBW] OT: Pee-Wee's bike FS

2014-03-06 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Sorry for the noise, but this is just so awesome: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pee-Wee-Herman-Bike-Beach-Crusier-Paul-Ruebens-Autograph-/171254302438 Silly BIN price but hey, free shipping! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: OT: Pee-Wee's bike FS

2014-03-06 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Oh snaps! I'd still like to have it though! On Thursday, March 6, 2014 3:11:23 PM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > look again - that's not BIN, that's 45 bids at $25,702. What can you sell > in the next two hours? Ha. > > On Thursday, March 6, 2014 2:09:07 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> S

[RBW] Re: Tubeless + Stan's

2014-03-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Good observations, Patrick. I have it in a tubelesss low pressure wheel/tire as well as tubed, medium pressure set. Both seem to work well. On Friday, March 7, 2014 8:52:06 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > After finding that Stan's in the tubes in the very light Furious Freds was > ineffective

[RBW] Re: The Atlantic article about cycling in the south

2014-03-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Thank you Eunice. It's partially blocked here at work, so I'll have to read at home. http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/03/braving-the-deep-deadly-south-on-a-bicycle/284293/ On Friday, March 7, 2014 11:02:35 AM UTC-8, Eunice Chang wrote: > > FYI- because it briefly mentions Seth V

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

2014-04-11 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Dyad's are my second favorite rims after the A23. have had them on a tandem for over a decade with not a truing! Not too heavy, not too light, just great all around rims. On Friday, April 11, 2014 1:03:02 PM UTC-7, Rich Lesnik wrote: > > Just arrived -- direct from the Velocity factory in Florid

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

2014-04-11 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
That'll be a great grad present to yourself! On Friday, April 11, 2014 12:06:14 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: > > I graduate on the 15th... I'll try to be there ! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

2014-04-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I think Surly would be a closer example. Simple, unadorned, functional. Or better yet, a $5,000 tig welded boutique bike powdered black with decals on top of that. IMHO, Rivendell would be like the dapper Americana music scene (visualize tweed vest and cap wearing Mumford & Sons). Smartly dres

Re: [RBW] Re: Low trail, lightest tubing bikes really all that?

2014-04-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Snore!?!?!? This is the opportunity to run and get the popcorn out for the Great Trail Debate of 2014. On Friday, April 18, 2014 9:18:26 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Snoorr > > > On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Bill Lindsay > > wrote: > >> Don't worry, Eric. Any

Re: [RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne - 60cm

2014-04-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
It's that Peter Jackson fella you need to worry about! On Friday, April 18, 2014 9:45:35 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Those two ornaments would definitely get the attention of the Tolkein > estate. Heck, don't be surprised if they claim to hold the legal rights to > the word "precious".

[RBW] Re: Errandonnee Runner

2014-04-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Keep us postedon the Brewvet... that sounds like something to not be missed! On Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:13:25 PM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Hey Patrick, > I'm really happy to hear about how the bike (a Hunqapillar no less!) has > changed your life. I've learned a lot from you and many o

[RBW] Re: Heart's broken, Hunq headbadge fell off.

2014-05-01 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Best idea, ever!!! On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 5:39:19 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > Now is your chance to get it inscribed with your initials while it is off >> the bike! >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Strava heatmap

2014-05-01 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
At least it's supporting the local economy! On Thursday, May 1, 2014 9:14:17 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: > > David, they seem to be congregating at street corners. hmm... If I were to > be spending my money on a street corner, what would I be paying for... just > sayin'... > > Anton > >> >> -

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish minivan hack for the dad- and mom-jeans set

2016-05-05 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Does it come with the above-mentioned pants? Really cool hack Leif!!! On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 12:47:00 PM UTC-7, Leif Eckstrom wrote: > > Hello listers, > > > I wanted to share this kid-hauling project that was inspired by ideas and > goods presented on this list, the blug, and such. I'm re

[RBW] First weekend of riding... ouch.

2016-05-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Big weekend of riding for me... the first real riding since I broke my clavicle on March 9th. Both days this weekend for pleasantly overcast and temps in the high 60-low 70 range. Perfect days to ride. I started out "just" ring the local path out to the river. A nice easy rail to trail grade ou

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT; WTB BURLEY PICCOLO

2016-05-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
They're still little, imagine he'll be able to get many more years of use out of it. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:06:17 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I sold mine to Rob from Ocean Air Cycles. Maybe his riders have graduated > and he can pass it to you? > > On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-05-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
And we're lighting up the no vacancy sign! Every bed is accounted for, which is pretty awesome! Working on menu items and Saturday route options. Saturday is 114% an open ride, we hope many of the locals can come out and ride around Marin with us for the day. Most likely riding trails from WPI

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

2016-06-20 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
That's great, Eric! Should fit you fine. On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 11:00:42 AM UTC-7, Eric Karnes wrote: > > i'm giving the (what appears to be a 62cm) simpleone on eBay a try! i'll > keep you all apprised of how the size works out. as always, thanks to > everyone on the list for their experti

[RBW] Re: Latest issue of Momentum

2010-11-16 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Killer bees... On Nov 16, 7:23 am, Michael_S wrote: > oh... and I forgot to mention the traffic, high housing prices, fog, > earthquakes, etc...;-} > > ~Mike~ > > On Nov 16, 7:19 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > very cool... the article really says some nice things about Velo Cult > > and Sky. > > > T

[RBW] Re: Latest issue of Momentum

2010-11-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
And their precursor: wild fires! On Nov 17, 6:17 am, JimD wrote: > Let's not forget - Mudslides! > > On Nov 16, 2010, at 11:11 AM, William wrote: > > > Tsunamis > > > On Nov 16, 9:02 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > > wrote: > >> K

[RBW] Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Wanna' get away from the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season™? Come find the true meaning of Festivus and Funnikah by riding up on some the the BEST fire roads I know of, mere yards from 10 million of your closest friends and neighbors. The oxygen deprivation of the initial climb will have you

[RBW] Re: Latest issue of Momentum

2010-12-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
anyway? > > > > Didn't make it there on last ride with you; more field research > > > > required. > > > > > dougP > > > > > On Nov 16, 11:11 am, William wrote: > > > > > > Tsunamis > > > &g

[RBW] Re: Latest issue of Momentum

2010-12-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Lady anyway? > > > > Didn't make it there on last ride with you; more field research > > > > required. > > > > > dougP > > > > > On Nov 16, 11:11 am, William wrote: > > > > > > Tsunamis > > &g

[RBW] Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-09 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer idea: Hop on your bike and go for a ride with us Saturday morning! Best mixed terrain ride in SoCal! Meeting in Santa Monica @ Peets on Montana & 14th. Ride is planned to be underway @ 10:00, so get their early enough to hang out and prepare yourself f

[RBW] Re: Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-10 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
That's ok, I say Tom Sawyer is about some kid who ran away from home to go to a Space Invaders tournament. On Dec 10, 7:10 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:04 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Geddy knows what he's talking about! > > For the longest time I thought he was talking abou

[RBW] Re: Shimmy, according to BQ

2010-12-10 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
10:1 he lurks here... On Dec 10, 10:38 am, Bruce wrote: > Send this part off to Eben Weiss. He can always use good material.. > > > From: William > > >>The Cliff-notes synopsis is: "I don't know what causes shimmy, nor does > > anyone else.  Here's what several o

[RBW] Re: Dec. SoCal Rivendell Ride - Dirt Mulholland/Bay Cities Deli

2010-12-13 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Good question, maybe it is a 32T??? On Dec 13, 7:19 am, Michael_S wrote: > My 1st MTB, a Schwinn Sierra had a double up front and one of those > 14-48 Freewheels... it got me up a lot of steep trails in 1984. > > and and in the"learn somethin' everday" file ... I thought the Suntour > microdrive

[RBW] Re: A blinding glimpse of the obvious......

2010-12-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Here's the original article in the BMJ: http://tinyurl.com/23d7pmj or http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c6801.full?sid=da3c0aec-7122-47d1-bce4-a96cfdc1a583 On Dec 14, 8:14 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > In this case it's more of a riding style than the bike.  As much as we > would like to ignore or

[RBW] Re: A blinding glimpse of the obvious......

2010-12-14 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Yeah, it's a real good write up. Would be cool to see him re-print in BQ! On Dec 14, 8:12 am, jim phillips wrote: > It seems like he did the best he could to be unbiased. I cannot imagine doing > this starting out with a particular result in mind. > I think the results are valid. > > Jim > > >

[RBW] Re: Mountain Mixte is pretty

2010-12-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I LOOOVE the idea of a mountain mixte. Really cool idea. Wonder how the stock Bettys/Yves would hold up to trail use? On Dec 17, 9:50 am, erik jensen wrote: > looks awesome, second for bigger photos~ > > erik -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Mountain Mixte is pretty

2010-12-17 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Kinda' jonseing for a 29er mixte right now! On Dec 17, 12:14 pm, EricP wrote: > Betting it wasn't for public consumption.  Rivendell used to (might > still?) have a section for customers to see the bike before it's > shipped. > > As to a mountain mixte, Mongoose made them at one point.  My wife >

[RBW] Re: Flickr link

2011-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
To what on flickr? On Jan 12, 11:50 am, robert zeidler wrote: > I've somehow, cleverly managed to delete this link, could somebody > hook a brother up? > > RGZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send ema

[RBW] Re: Saddle comparison - Brooks B17 vs. Berthoud Touring

2011-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
The ~10mm I moved my seat back really has helped with my set up. I'm limited to a Dirt Drop stem for the height I need on my AR, and it's always been too short in reach. The VO setback makes it much more comfortable. I don't think I'm using the full extension of setback (14mm), so hopefully

[RBW] Re: Flickr link

2011-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Team work! On Jan 12, 12:46 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/12/11 11:50 AM, robert zeidler at zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I've somehow, cleverly managed to delete this link, could somebody > > hook a brother up? > > Ooop - missed the "tall rider group" from this past week. > > http://www.f

[RBW] Re: Flickr link

2011-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
And lets not forget this one! http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/groups/ rivendell_valve_stems/">Rivendell Valve Stems On Jan 12, 12:46 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/12/11 11:50 AM, robert zeidler at zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I've somehow, cleverly managed to delete this link, could some

[RBW] Re: Flickr link

2011-01-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/groups/rivendell_valve_stems/ Stupid HTML On Jan 12, 1:24 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > And lets not forget this one! > > http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/groups/ > rivendell_valve_stems/">Rivendell Valve Stems > > On

[RBW] Re: MISC items for sale. Bar end shifters, MUSA, Nitto

2011-01-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Now we know you're not among the 23 percent of the world that can handle knickers. On Jan 18, 10:15 am, jinxed wrote: > Morning all. > > > Musa knickers. Blue Medium. I tried these on while visiting Rivendell, > brought them home. Wife washed them. Been sitting since. Seems I'm > just not a knic

[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??

2011-01-19 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Wasn't Forbes Bagatell-Black staring a bikes for tall-folk company??? I know he was importing city bikes at one point, but thought he was going to specialize??? On Jan 19, 8:45 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/19/11 8:20 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery at thill@gmail.com > wrote: > > "Demand" an

[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??

2011-01-19 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Do you know if he's still doing these or if they were one-offs? On Jan 19, 10:18 am, Cycletex wrote: > Yes. > > I have one of Forbes' road bikes. The "2XLT" is an aluminum road bike > designed (I'm pretty sure) by Alan Wanta and built in Taiwan at the > same factory as.. (enter major maker of alu

[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??

2011-01-19 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
g rid of the last few on Ebay. > > On Jan 19, 12:38 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > Do you know if he's still doing these or if they were one-offs? > > > On Jan 19, 10:18 am, Cycletex wrote: > > > > Yes. > > > > I have

[RBW] Re: Soma New Express 650Bs are great.

2011-01-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Man, you're making me miss my Bleriot all over again!!! Maybe shoulda' hung on to that one... :-) I wish Soma or Riv or someone would come out w/ a similar 700C tire, as it sounds great! On Jan 24, 7:09 am, William wrote: > The Soma New Express 650B tires that I purchased from Rivendell are > g

[RBW] Re: Soma New Express 650Bs are great.

2011-01-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
put the markup in their register.  Everybody > wins! > > On Jan 24, 8:43 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > Man, you're making me miss my Bleriot all over again!!!  Maybe > > shoulda' hung on to that one... :-) > > > I wish S

[RBW] Re: Must-visit shops in Phoenix, Tucson?

2011-01-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I don't know any shops, but will second M.B. in saying that Dreamy Draw is a GREAT place to hike or meander about on bike. REI in PHX has a pretty good map showing the Mountain Preserve and a second one showing South Mountain. Here are some pics from when I was there in Dec: http://www.flickr.mud

[RBW] Re: Rivish Kids Bikes?

2011-01-24 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
The Redline Conquest 24 http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes/cyclocross/2011-conquest-24 or the discontinued Kona Jake 24 and both cyclocross bikes with drops and v-brakes. The Redline looks like a really nice bike. You might want to swap out brifters for bar-ends, but other than that pretty g

[RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18

2011-01-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Car-free and car-light are two different things, and both commendable!!! I doubt I will ever be car-free, but every year I try to drive less and less. It's fun, saves money, gives me great "parking", a little exercise, doesn't fund Islamic extremists. All my local errands are done on foot or bik

[RBW] Re: California weather

2011-01-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I just bought some fenders, although mainly for looks. Hopefully the rain gods won't see this as a slight or if so, the gods of foppishness will intervene. On Jan 25, 8:38 am, JimD wrote: > I may be messing this all up. > > The custom doesn't have fenders (yet). My Saluki has fenders and   > lea

[RBW] Re: California weather

2011-01-25 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
riate fenders.  Now, if there were Berthoud fenders in > 26x120s, then we'd be talking.  (Just imagine tweed mudflaps for > those.  Wow!) > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Jan 25, 12:59 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > I just bought so

[RBW] Re: 700c vs. 650b, again

2011-01-26 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Yeah, TCO is not fun... What width tires do you want to run and what sort of surfaces will you be riding over? 650b has a lot of choices in wide tire tires that are still light and flexible (Pacenti, Grand Bois, Soma) while 700c is more limited to heavier utility tires in that size (Marathons, P

[RBW] Re: 26 inch light?

2011-01-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
In 571/650C, Terry has a 28mm tire. On Jan 27, 6:42 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > If they roll anything like Big Apples for their size and weight, they > must be good. I wish they'd make them in a narrower size, say 30 mm or > so. > > > > On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM, Mojo wrote: > > I too like

[RBW] Re: Rivbike Editorial of Jan. 18

2011-01-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
On Jan 27, 11:02 am, bfd wrote: > On Jan 25, 10:56 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote:> Car-free and car-light are two different things, and both > > commendable!!!  I doubt I will ever be car-free, but every year I try > > to drive less and less.  It

[RBW] Good chainrings out there?

2011-01-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I'm looking for 110bcd silver finished, ramped and pinned chainrings. What is a good brand that balances looks, longevity and cost (I know, pick two...). I'm loath to pay $70 for TA rings, but love their looks and performance. Any other suggestions? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: funky Riv frame on ebay

2011-02-02 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Yes, I definitely remember it. Saw it at the San Diego show even!!! :-) It's your size, isn't it...???!!!?!?!?! On Feb 2, 7:38 am, "Andy.M" wrote: > Dave, > It was a custom that went wrong in some way.  After like a year or two > of back and forth the bike got built but it was missing something

[RBW] Re: Computers? No computers?

2011-02-15 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I have computers that I use most of the time. They're fun to play with on the bike. On Feb 15, 8:47 am, Minh wrote: > I know it's counter to the RBW spirit, but i do carry a GPS watch.  I > don't have a bike computer bolted on, but the GPS watch i use (garmin > forerunner 305) is a running watch

[RBW] Re: Custom Stem

2011-02-15 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I was JUST looking at that on the flickr. Very nice. On Feb 15, 10:30 am, William wrote: > That is gorgeous.  Have you tried threading a bar through there yet? > I love wide clamps, but sometimes you have a hard time getting bars > through them.  I'd hate to think of that beauty being spread to g

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD

2011-02-15 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Browns. > > > ~Mike > > > On Feb 15, 4:47 am, jim phillips wrote: > >> Beautiful terrain and beautiful bikes!! > > >> JimP > > >> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:33:10 -0800 > >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in SD > >&g

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Bombadil for the trails?

2010-08-26 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
This is a great option! An AHH and a Bomb would make a great 1-2 punch, with less duplication than a Bomb/Atlantis combo. Whichever two you end up with, having a single wheel size is pretty nice. On Aug 26, 7:34 am, William wrote: > Since we're back to the practicality of wheelsharing, and since

[RBW] Re: Drop Bars vs. Non-drops

2010-08-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Kevin, this is pretty much one of those things that you just have to do and find out for yourself. Every type of handlebar has positives and negatives associated with it. If you do get some A-bars, I would recommend getting the steel ones and the long & tall Technomic (non- dlx) stem. Those two m

[RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!

2010-08-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
http://www.santaanarivertrail.com/SART-about.php I drove and parked at Angelus Oaks. There's a reasonable little loop out from there about 15 miles from mi casa. Pulling 80lbs of kid and drag-a-bike is an interesting experience... There are some real great trails in the area though. Dustin rides

[RBW] Re: Hunqaposter!

2010-08-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Those must be early Ergon grips. On Aug 30, 4:43 pm, William wrote: > The Hunqaposter is Hunq-larious, in my opinion.  Primal caveman with > stone helmet hiding from three wooly mammoths, but he's got his > wristwatch! > > http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/356/original_hunqaposter.jpg -- Y

[RBW] Re: SAM OR BLERIOT

2010-09-02 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Sams also have kickstand plates which are fantastic little devices. http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/?album=7&gallery=66 On Sep 2, 11:28 am, Michael_S wrote: > I think the difference between the two bikes is use. The Sam can > handle wider tires and uses Canti's ( most of them) which

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + SRAM Apex

2010-09-03 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
eBryan: As always, looks like a great build! On Sep 3, 8:27 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles" wrote: > Just in case you were wondering about the destiny of the Orange > HIllbornes framesets we compared the other day, the single top-tuber > is now done: > > http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gal

[RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-07 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I'd say Roadeo. You have the other end and middle of the spectrum covered. Rambouillet and Roadeos have almost exact same geometry, I think the Roadeo has a 1cm longer chainstay, that's it. On Sep 7, 2:28 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > I love my Bleriot and would like another Rivendell so I am in the

[RBW] Re: D2R2

2010-09-13 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
A ride for a country bike if there ever was one! Was it as hot this year as last? I remember reading about the heat last year, and it sounded oppressive! On Sep 13, 8:20 am, Michael_S wrote: > that is one awesome ride!  I gotta put that on my list. perfect ride > for a fat tired Rivendell. > >

[RBW] Re: Help me choose a Rivendell

2010-09-22 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
The dimensions of the two bikes are nearly identical, and I believe the larger sizes (>56) use the same diameter tubing (8-5-8). There might be a small bit of extra clearance for fenders on the Roadeo, but I believe that's about it. So you're talking ounces at most. Grab the Ram, an establish

[RBW] was: Rodeo 650B? --> now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Does anyone know a work-around for flickr? My employer blocks it due to the potential to see naughty bits, so I can't see 650b conversions and what not. Gracias On Sep 30, 7:44 am, rperks wrote: > I would likely guess that I am not the first one to fit the 650b wheel > into every bike in the ga

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? --> now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
SUCCESS!!! This is awesome. Work blocked flickr about a year ago and I've been bitter ever since. THANKS!!! On Sep 30, 10:16 am, Jude wrote: > Maybe this will work for you > ...http://www.tothepc.com/archives/open-blocked-flickr-photos-by-changin... > > On Sep 30, 11:

[RBW] Re: Waterford Riv Road on the Bay

2010-10-05 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I have fenders. They keep the dust down :-) Dust-guards? On Oct 5, 7:36 am, Michael_S wrote: > Sprinkled???  in "northern" Socal we had a full-on downpour.  I might > have to buy some fenders! > > ~Mike~ > > On Oct 4, 11:59 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Hey, it sprinkled this morning... we hav

[RBW] Re: Waterford Riv Road on the Bay

2010-10-05 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I was only forwarding the info, so couldn't say for sure. :-) On Oct 5, 9:18 am, bingomck wrote: > Any idea what the standover would be on that with 33.33s on it? > > On Oct 4, 9:21 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Not mine, no connection:  *http://tinyurl.com/2c39d28* > > > Would make a nice

[RBW] Re: Waterford Riv Road on the Bay

2010-10-05 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I like it even more now! $1200 with wheelset and shipping seems like a real good price. On Oct 5, 1:15 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Oct 5, 12:21 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Not mine, no connection:  *http://tinyurl.com/2c39d28* > > > Would make a nice "go fast" > > that's my buddy's old bik

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