Re: [RBW] San Diego Riv'ers

It's not a ride, but this would be a good thing to go see if syncs up with your calendar. There should be a SoCal Riv contingent going to it... http://www.sandiegocustombicycleshow.com/ On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM, John Speare wrote: > Hey there, > > I've seen some rough-rider/southern

Re: [RBW] 22 t inner chainring for Riv Road Frame?

TA Zephyr or Cyclotouriste crankset? On a Zephyr, I have a 22 right now. No problems. On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > On a couple of my Rivendell Frames, I have TA triples - - 24-36-46. > I am thinking about changing the inner to a 22. Has anyone tried > this? Is it wo

Re: [RBW] Re: game changer dyno hub, bikes, cars, being green etc.

Put it on ebay and let the invisible hand of the market decide what it's worth. On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Oh man!!! Now I want to burn his book... I've been HAD!!! > > Bobby "That kool-aid be tainted" Birmingham > > On Jan 30, 10:22 pm, Mike S wrote: > > Thoma

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road

This will go down in the annals of RBW list history along with the $1100 S&S Atlantis (hallowed be it's name). On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM, rcnute wrote: > $450. > > http://tinyurl.com/4gbugut > > Ryan > > On Jan 31, 3:41 pm, John Speare wrote: > > Dang it! > > > > what was the deal? > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road

The very one! On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM, Stonehog wrote: > Yep, remember that one, too. Yellow it was... > > Brian Hanson > > On Jan 31, 2011, at 8:17 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > This will go down in the annals of RBW list history along with the $1100 > S&

Re: [RBW] 650b All Rounder

Hi Jon, the consensus I've heard is that Rivendell bottom brackets are pretty low to begin with, and dropping them further with 650b wheels can lead to a lot of pedal strikes. That said, if you're going to use Hetres and shorter the cranks to 165, shouldn't be to much of a problem. Don't A-R

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road

> spread. > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Jan 31, 9:09 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > The very one! > > > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM, Stonehog wrote: > > > Yep, remember that one, too. Yello

Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road

gt; > >Thank the maker the owner hasn't put it in our faces with a photo- > >spread. > > > >Esteban > >San Diego, Calif. > > > >On Jan 31, 9:09 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > >> The very one! > >> > >> > >> > >

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

The Nutmeg State comes through! On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 7:14 AM, jinxed wrote: > MUSA knickers are G_O_N_E > > Thanks CT!! > > -- > 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@google

Re: [RBW] Re: funky Riv frame on ebay

IIRC, it was listed on the site as one of their Proto-specials they did for a couple bikes last year??? On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Esteban wrote: > Here's the bike in its original form at SDCBS: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4512933760/ > > Certainly a juicy untold story on th

Re: [RBW] Pasela sidewall failure: Damage or manufacturing defect?

I've found that all my Paselas will eventually develop sidewall problems similar to the photo. Mine are definitely from damage though, riding in rocky terrain. I have other damage from drying out in the heat that I believe contribute to their frailty though. I can't tell you if that's a defect o

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

un. We'll see. > > No one's left behind, but there will be bail-out options. Would be > worth a trip for disaster-prone Southern California-ians. Perhaps > worth a trip for folks further out! > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Jan 4, 10:08 am, cyclotourist w

Re: [RBW] Re: Blog post about tubing for AHH

My fave: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3649220336_ce38943b09.jpg Can't beat that! On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM, Roger wrote: > Here's the tubing decal I want: > http://tinyurl.com/4lngmke > > On Feb 10, 5:20 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > > Grant's post was timely as I've been obsessing o

[RBW] Chief Detective Rambouillet

Fun song I just heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8EUcfKRl0&feature=related -- 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 em

Re: [RBW] Chief Detective Rambouillet

Maybe it could become the official theme-song for the Rambouillet owners of the world! On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM, jim phillips wrote: > Ha Ha Ha!! Nice!! > > JimP > > -- > Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:21:13 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Chief Detective Rambouillet > From:

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

roads, sections of single track, rutted and eroded hike-a-bike, seven mile uninterrupted downhills @ 30 mph, and rural country stores/used car lots. Pix to prove we were there: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ Huge THANKS to Dustin for planning the route and hosting us at his house! A great me

Re: [RBW] Re: Chief Detective Rambouillet

Somebody has to do it. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Michael_S wrote: > oh yeah. maybe if we lived somewhere down south... Like San Diego. > > ~Mike > > On Feb 13, 7:27 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Maybe it could become the official theme-song for the Rambouillet owne

Re: [RBW] Another Rivendell... which one?

How 'bout a Y. Gomez for the city bike, and using the Sam for the country bike? On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 2/13/11 7:41 AM, JimP at thefamil...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I have a Sam Hillborne which I love, I ordered it with a 56 cm frame > > and, as it turns out, I sh

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

veryone must have > gotten the tire thing worked out: ZERO flats, right? > > dougP > > On Feb 13, 8:03 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > And once again, we've been able to have another great ride in SoCal! > > Yesterday we had 10 riders, which was a really good showing.

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

Some hiker we > passed was pretty amazed we were on that trail on "road" bikes. > > ~Mike > > On Feb 13, 1:45 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > How 'bout "Zero flat repairs"? Slow leaks that had to be topped off > don't > > count! :-) >

Re: [RBW] FS: Rambouillet: TA, White Ind, Phil, Honjo.... more.

The Chief Inspector approves. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 6:37 AM, stevep33 wrote: > Rambouillet, size 56, complete bicycle minus pedals and saddle. > $1700 (price includes the cost of professional packing and shipping in > the continental US) > > I will be sad to see this bicycle go. The orange Ra

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

~half a mile though. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5441062476/ On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM, doug peterson wrote: > John: > > That would be it. Mile 29.4 is where David, Jenny & I bailed out. We > took the left while the rest of the group continued on the route. You &g

[RBW] FS: TA chainring bolts

Ref.25 which can be seen here: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/french-cranks.html#bottom $20 shipped to your door, even if that door is in Hawaii. :-) -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their t

[RBW] Re: FS: TA chainring bolts

Spoken for, thanks for the interest!!! On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Ref.25 which can be seen here: > http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/french-cranks.html#bottom > > $20 shipped to your door, even if that door is in Hawaii. :-) > > > -- > Cheers

Re: [RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

I use a "Fry Baby" deep fryer. I don't know what temp it heats to. FYI, the wax is useless with the slightest bit of moisture. Not a problem for me in the summer as it performs wonderfully in dry and dusty conditions. On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Check out EcoVelo - A

[RBW] Re: FS X0-1

Awesome, I love free bikes! On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 7:53 AM, eflayer wrote: > > is it free? > > On Sep 30, 3:29 pm, kaiser...@aol.com wrote: > > I am thinning out the herd. Sold my old Rivendell a couple of weeks ago > and the next to go will be my X0-1. > > > > ? > > > > It is the large size--ab

[RBW] Re: 650B for the long haul?

I think a good question for him to answer for himself is how he currently gets parts for his bikes. If he uses mail-order, there will always be a way to get 650b consumables. If he currently gets off the shelf parts from his LBS, he may not comfortable w/ the 650b size. Another alternative is to

[RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam

Hey, that's awesome! Just incredibly cool job on that. On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Just completed updating my Quickbeam with an 8-speed Sturmey-Archer hub. > Photos are here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157622384321375/ > You'll see that I used a

[RBW] Re: 650B for the long haul?

Or make your own! On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:44 PM, JL wrote: > > well, there is at least the 650b Nokian A10 around, perhaps more > studded tires on the way. > > > On Oct 3, 5:58 pm, EricP wrote: > > Another one who feels that 650B will probably be around for a long > > time. > > > > My caveat -

[RBW] Re: Requests and Thoughts on "FS" postings

And thank you Jim, for the time and energy going into this little endeavor! On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Hey all - > > Just as a reminder on FS listings - > > - Please indicate whether or not a listing is yours. (I realize it's a > given if you are specifically listing

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Featured in YouTube Video

Fin. On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles < renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey All, > > The ladies at Let's Go Ride a Bike (http:// > letsgorideabike.wordpress.com/) have ventured into the world of > instruction videos. And while the content of the video is tar

[RBW] Re: Requests and Thoughts on "FS" postings

Retrogrouch is eagerly awaiting your Free Spirit for sale pictures! http://www.flickr.com/groups/retrogrouch/ :-) On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM, David Faller wrote: > I, for one, appreciate your diligence on the matter of relevance. > Although I mostly lurk here, I am occasionally miffed by

[RBW] Re: news post about the Yen

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:26 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:47 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > wrote: > >> > >> Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At > >> least > >> that's my understanding

[RBW] Re: news post about the Yen

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Bill Connell wrote: > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > What was wrong w/ the match business model? Have things changed since > then > > (10 years?) so another production frame company could get enough > b

[RBW] Re: news post about the Yen

I don't know for sure, but it seems like it's a bit of the opposite here. I work in a high school, and there are a LOT of students who would love to work in a craft trade, but feel compelled to "got to college" when that may not be the best thing for them at that time. DE On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at

[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

Yep, put it on blast. On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM, William Henderson < william.c.hender...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Seriously, this is a problem. > > On Oct 8, 11:43 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > Out him to save the rest of us your problem. > > > > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycl

[RBW] Re: news post about the Yen

Their interweb is not working. On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Saturday Mark wrote: > > There is a new company pursuing this model, and I think they are > taking the correct line to be able to get it going. Beloved Cycles is > the brand from Portland based Cycle Works. http://belovedcycles.com/

[RBW] Re: Clear Powdercoat

Can't speak to rust or corrosion, but my $.02 is that the clear powdercoats are the best looking option out there! Love the "Raw" ones where you get to see everything! Just fantastic in person (Esteban's Protovelo is the one I've seen). Would LOVE to have a Bombadil w/ the clear-raw. I think th

[RBW] Re: news post about the Yen

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Their interweb is not working. > > > > It was. I think the 1000 or so people on this list broke its mind. > > -sv > > --~--~-~--~

[RBW] Re: Added Some Photos to Flickr

linkey-link? On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 11:13 AM, JimD wrote: > > I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv > Headquarters. > Probably only of vague historic interest. > Cheers, > JimD > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has

[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: > > > > On Oct 8, 2:02 pm, newenglandbike wrote: > > If you know the person's address, maybe try calling him (if you can > > get the phone # from information). > > > > Give him one final opportunity to make it right and then blast him. >

[RBW] Re: Added Some Photos to Flickr

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:36 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 10/8/09 11:13 AM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: > > I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv > > Headquarters. > > For those of you who don't follow "rasterdogs" on flickr, it starts here - > > http://www

[RBW] Re: Clear Powdercoat

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM, tex.rit...@gmail.com wrote: > > On Oct 8, 3:54 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > ...Would LOVE to have a Bombadil w/ the clear-raw. I think that > > with the stated "return" policy from that link that you pretty much have > > not

[RBW] Re: Scrolling Photos on the RBW Site

Better late than never! :-) :-) On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Marty wrote: > > Nice feature on the site now - you can scroll through the photos on > the home page without reloading. (Hope I'm not the last one to > notice...) Thanks a bunch from the bunch to whomever made that happen! > > Ma

[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

I find it ironic that as I was reading and responding to this thread, I was in the process of purchasing a somewhat pricey item from a fellow list member. I think 90% of the people in the world are good folks. 10% aren't. I would imagine on this list it's closer to 99% good. Possibly 100% as I

[RBW] Re: Added Some Photos to Flickr

Cool, good to know that Jitensha is actually open occasionally! I've only been lucky enough to gaze through the windows :-) On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM, JimD wrote: > Oops.I hate it when I do that. > Intended to include a link to the Riv group on Flickr. > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/rive

[RBW] Re: Ethics: What to do if I am scammed by a list member?

) > > Kathryn Hall > Eugene, OR > > On Oct 8, 3:11 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > I find it ironic that as I was reading and responding to this thread, I > was > > in the process of purchasing a somewhat pricey item from a fellow list > > member. > > > > I th

[RBW] Re: highly customized Brookses

Beautiful! Wonder if that voids the warranty. On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > Re-sharing a links from the Bicycle Lifestyle list - beautiful work! > > > http://www.tobeinspired.com/2009/10/interview-with-leather-artisan-kara-ginther/ > > -- > Bill Connell > St. Paul, MN

[RBW] Random occurrences in the universe

Isn't it great when this happens! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3999073393/ -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye

[RBW] Re: Homer in Outside Magazine

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Jock Scott wrote: > > > On Oct 11, 10:31 am, "David Faller" wrote: > > Too bad they didn't shoot it from the drive side... > > I hear ya, but the Sugino crankset and mtb derailleur aren't exactly > the Hilsen's most attractive attributes. > --~--~-~--~---

[RBW] Re: canti brakes

Those brakes have some of the worst brake pads I have ever experienced. They came on my Quickbeam. I immediately replaced them w/ Koolstop blacks (Sunny SoCal!) and the performance was doubled if not tripled. A little bit of squeak no matter what I do, so I think it's just the inherent flex in th

[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue

I sent my 1L and 1.5L bottles to them, and they credited me $50 toward a new purchase. Unfortunately that doesn't cover a direct replacement in those sizes, so I instead picked up the double walled stainless steel 1L thermos. That was $40, and there was nothing available for the extra $10 credit.

[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue

a bottle cage. Is there some advantage to > SS that I don't know about? I'll admit they do look good. > > On Oct 11, 6:10 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > I sent my 1L and 1.5L bottles to them, and they credited me $50 toward a > new > > purchase. Unfortunately

[RBW] Re: Homer in Outside Magazine

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 8:59 PM, Jock Scott wrote: > > On Oct 11, 2:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > The Hillborne (mentioned) might be a better head to head, especially w/ > the Crosscheck and Volpe being compared. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > >

[RBW] Re: Random occurrences in the universe

Yes! Less chocolaty and more hoppy. Great for breakfast!!! On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM, SpeedyChix wrote: > > Dry stout tasty? > > On Oct 10, 10:12 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Isn't it great when this happens! > > > > http://www.flickr

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 1:51 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > Yes, that's why I bought a pair of Keen sandals just before the > > Shenandoah Valley tour this June. I liked them so well, that's all I've > > been wearing since! > > Heard a lot of good things about Keens. Guess I will have to try a >

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

That is the coolest thing ever. I wonder how they hold up over time. Not that you're necessarily buying something like that for longevity. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: > > > Has anyone on here used the MKS Ezy pedals? They have a quick release > similar to a pne

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 12:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > Then I must have gotten one super fantastic deal with my Saluki. I got > the color of my choice for a fifty dollar upcharge. As it happens, the > color was the standard color for one of the 650B mixtes, Fairway Green > Metallic, but

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth

+1. Joe Bell is perfection. He uses Dupont Imron. Definite back-log though, so be patient. I wonder if he has assistants/apprentices? Now you have $2,500 into the bike and are about $500 away from a full custom. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 7:35 PM, JimD wrote: > > William, > If what you outli

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

More pics of the headbadge on the painted frame (scroll down to bottom): http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-618 Looking good! On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > Agreed love the head badge, looking forward to seeing it with color. > I also like th

[RBW] Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L

/cyclotourist/4010094071/ + the two photos after that. Shipping is $5. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, sci

[RBW] Re: Free to good home: Women's Ibex wool top L

Looks like it's spoken for :-) On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Really nice lightweight wool, no piling. One 15mm spot on front due to a > moth feast. It has a quick-fix darning job on it there that you can take > out do better on. Ever so slightly shrunk

[RBW] Re: Stolen RB-T

And if you catch 'em... And if you find the thief... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4pCaXX4sCo On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Frank wrote: > > Changed topic for relevance. > > On Oct 14, 10:23 am, BEN STAGGS wrote: > > Green RB-T with Carradice and Ostrich bags stolen from me in Denver, >

[RBW] Re: Sackville Shopsack!

High praise from someone who knows bags!!! On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Lesli wrote: > > I have one too. Mine has a nice rigid form that stands up on its own > when placed on the ground. I love the cotton duck fabric and two way > ykk zips. For revision, I wish they had gone with cotton

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

You know, being "stuck" in San Diego isn't such a bad thing... :-) On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Esteban wrote: > > Alas, I'm stuck in San Diego for the weekend - so enjoy the great > route! Maybe I can urge a ride in January when I'm up there for a few > weeks. > > Enjoy! > Esteban > San Di

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

I picked up on that... :-) On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 4:51 PM, Esteban wrote: > > David - I used my "sarcasm" font, which doesn't come through on the > list. > But really - I wanted to do this. I will try to see if we can get a > ride together in January when it approaches. > > Someone take some p

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Silver Hupe bag support

Bought used, and it's just hanging around. The protective covering is starting to wear off the ends. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4020809224/ $15 + shipping (~$5) -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wr

[RBW] Re: Photo album for you from DAVID on Windows Live

That is SUCH a good looking bike, thanks for sharing the link!!! On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 7:53 PM, DAVID wrote: > DAVID is sharing > the photo album Riv. > MTB

[RBW] Re: David thanks

Awesome! Abe Lincoln came in today's mail, thanks! I hope she can use and enjoy it, and that one hole in the front isn't a problem. On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Steve Kesling wrote: > Hey David I got the wool jersey and my wife says thanks, I really hope > you got the cash. Thanks again

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam!

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 7:33 PM, Devin Chalmers wrote: > > List, > > I can't help but put the exclamation point after it, I really can't. > (Alternative—but no less ebullient—subject: "Quickbeam alights! to > storm the gates of Isengard".) > > After three years on an '83 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe whic

[RBW] Re: Nice Photos and Report on RBW HQ from Russ at Pathlesspedaled.com

I was just looking at his photos... something seemed familiar about them... http://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/ On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 8:59 PM, Esteban wrote: > > I've been following Russ Roca's latest project. He visited the good > folks at Riv HQ and took some excellent photos. Check i

[RBW] RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

Hey Bicycle experts, just for kicks, if I ride a 62cm framed Rivendell designed bike, what would be the proper sized Karate Monkey for me, an 18 or a 20"? The KMs seem to be the only production 29er frames out there with canti bosses. Gunnar Rockhounds don't have them anymore, and neither does th

[RBW] Re: OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas

"now facing felony theft charges, which I will pursue until his life is so ... he can't get a job, a bank account, a gun or be able to every vote again." Come on, it's Texas; he'll always be able to get a gun. DE On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Aaron Russell wrote: > > Looks like this bike ha

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

ill let you get the bar higher without so many unsightly spacers, but > the bar/saddle/pedal relationships won't necessarily be any different > from one size to the next. > > On Oct 19, 11:29 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Hey Bicycle experts, just for kicks, if I ride a 62cm fr

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

nti studs for > $75--I bought a used Rockhound that has them. > > Eric > Dublin, OH > > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 12:29 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Hey Bicycle experts, just for kicks, if I ride a 62cm framed Rivendell >> designed bike, what would be the proper s

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

0" KM would be > > right. 22" is huge. > > > > Soma and Voodoo also make canti 29ers. Gunnar will add canti studs for > > $75--I bought a used Rockhound that has them. > > > > Eric > > Dublin, OH > > > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 1

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Chuck wrote: > > On Oct 19, 11:29 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Hey Bicycle experts, just for kicks, if I ride a 62cm framed Rivendell > > designed bike, what would be the proper sized Karate Monkey for me, an 18 > or > > a 20"? >

[RBW] Re: Random occurrences in the universe

few bottles never made it into the house. Been working > on the bikes? > > Re: TJ's distibution: each store gets to pick & choose a bit, so if > they get a hot seller they keep it & slow ones may not get re- > ordered. That's what happened to my Wasabi mustard. &g

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

height, provided you start with an uncut steerer > and can tolerate a stack of headset spacers. This is a key difference > between threadless and threaded, and one that is often misunderstood. > > On Oct 20, 9:35 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Chuck

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

me. Maybe even > look at the 18". Dirt drops can get you feeling really stretched-out > if you don't watch it. > > On Oct 20, 12:29 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Hey Bicycle experts, just for kicks, if I ride a 62cm framed Rivendell > > designed bike, what would be

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

Bike in the top pic is awesome, just what I'm thinking of! On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:13 AM, james black wrote: > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 07:26, cyclotourist > wrote: > > So you're thinking 20 is better? That's why I asked the Bicycle Experts > > Inc.

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

I already have some Gary bars (Origin 8) so I'll use 'em. Glad Salsa is selling some drops. Wish OnOne weren't so difficult to get hold of in the States... On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Mike wrote: > > Hey David, be sure to check out the MTBR Surly forum. There's tons of > info there and I'

[RBW] Re: black/tan Pasela TG 700Cx35 alternatives?

On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 7:17 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean > wrote: > > > > Hi. I like my Paselas. But RBW's discontinuation of them makes me > > think I'd like to explore alternatives. 35 is as small as I'll go. > > Money's always an object, of c

[RBW] Re: black/tan Pasela TG 700Cx35 alternatives?

On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 8:17 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Yep, read the write up in the specials section. They state they aren't > > carrying them anymore, on Jacks (and Rolly/Ruffy???) and Schwalbe tires. >

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv ride Sunday Oct 25

I'm the same boat... er, car? Probably drive to give me a little more flexibility and let me leave later. Now the X factor: I'm home from work taking care of two of the four other people I live with. They are currently coughing up chunks of lung and have 102F fevers... that may be in my future.

[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue

FYI, my replacement bottle just came via UPS today. DE On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 7:38 PM, lukemcg wrote: > > I have to agree with James. Let's cool down the rhetoric about > SIGG's hypocrisy until we can live a life that is devoid of > criticism. Tests showed no leaching; SIGG has offered to re

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

Cool, thanks Todd! They're really hard to find... my LBS guy just stared at me blankly when I asked about availability... On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 3:30 AM, ToddBS wrote: > > On Oct 20, 8:33 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > I already have some Gary bars (Origin 8) so I'll u

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

inted the head badge on my Cinelli: > > >http://campyonly.com/images/mystuff/2006/cinelli-red/IMG_0174_800.jpg > > > Needless to say, I wholeheartedly recommend his work. > > > > > --Eric > > > campyonly...@me.com > > >www.campyonly.com

[RBW] Re: RBW sizing compared to Surly KM

doesn't work so well with my Gary bars. Just rode my Nitto Dirt Drop bars today and was wishing they had less drop and more flare... WC might answer that! DE On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 9:13 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Cool, thanks Todd! They're really hard to find... my LBS guy just s

[RBW] Re: QB For Sale

Or was... On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:05 PM, rcnute wrote: > > In case anyone was wonderin', I checked with the seller and he > confirmed it was a 58. > > Ryan > > On Oct 21, 8:27 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > > On Sacramento Craiglist ... $950, with Brooks saddle and pedals. > > Original green. 58c

[RBW] Re: paselas

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 6:09 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM, jandrews_nyc > wrote: > > > > Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are indeed 35 > > and 37 mm when mounted on a velocity synergy rim? > > or are they much thinner ...as is the case with the

[RBW] Re: Oh noes!

That's the target market for the Roadeo... a shot across the crabon bow. On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM, William Henderson < william.c.hender...@gmail.com> wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3202/quarterview.jpg > Rival! > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicyclin

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

Non-issues are what the internets were made for!!! Bring it on! On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM, newenglandbike wrote: > > Yeah I've seen my share of broken titanium bits, including a frame > which snapped at the heat-tube.The main property that attracts me > to it though is it's lack of fa

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe tire issues

FWIW, aren't they better suited for lower pressure, 65psi or so? DE On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM, Dave Minyard wrote: > > I have been running Col De La Vies on my Saluki since I received it in > late March 2008, they were getting pretty worn so I decided to try the > Schwalbe Marathon 650b

[RBW] Re: Complete bike for $1000?

Would a built up Kogswell P/R come in under the $1K line? On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 8:46 PM, Mike wrote: > > LHT with Albatross bars. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout

[RBW] Re: FS Miyata Six Ten 57cm

Is that complete bike or F&F and the bits you mentioned? Thanks, DE On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 1:36 PM, wrote: > Hi All, > > > > Before this goes to ebay or craigslist thought I would offer it here > first. > > > > I am the original owner. Purchased this new from Durango Cyclery in 1982. > The

[RBW] Re: FS Miyata Six Ten 57cm

OK, thanks for confirming :) On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM, wrote: > Frame, fork and mentioned bits. Sorry if I did not make this clear. > > Thanks for asking, > > > > Dave Nawrocki > Fort Collins, CO > > - Original Message - > From: "

[RBW] Re: Death Valley Century/Double Ride Report Fall 2009

On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Esteban wrote: > > The AdventureCorps Death Valley ride was Saturday, and Dustin and our > friend Jacek and I drove up to participate. I rode a mere 120 while > Dustin and Jacek conquered the double. A new baby kept me off the > bike for longer than I'd wish dur

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

It takes a village to sell a bike. On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > I like how this entire conversation was public. > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Mike Irwin < > rivendellbrownbom...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> Hi John, >> >> I'm in Des Moines, IA. I'm pretty flexible.

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

I remember that. He wanted it to be a stealth commuter. DE On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:35 PM, Angus wrote: > > I recall in an early Rivendell Reader an installment of "Who Rides a > Rivendell" (owners & their bikes), with a gentlemen who had a black > Rivendell with no downtube decals (don't rec

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