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

S bummed I was sick. Just starting to really get over it today. If any of you want to re-trace your steps next weekend, just let me know!!! I noticed Noel wasn't there, does that mean he had an appt. at the baby retail/sales outlet (similar to Ikea)? On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Jame

[RBW] Re: So Cal Rides (was Death Valley)

Either/or. Chino is closer for me. I'd also like to do a ride in East San Diego at some point and see what E & D have been bragging about all this time! That might be a good Dec. ride, although I don't know the elevation and how cool it might be (for context for folks out of state, 60F is cold t

[RBW] FS: Walz wool cycling cap

I bought two of these, one in both sizes (sm/md & lg/XL). The sm/md fits me fine, so am going to be returning the large. If anyone is interested, I'll sell it for $23, which is a couple $$$ cheaper than direct from Walz. It's the "Black Houndstooth Light Weight Wool" model which you can see by sc

[RBW] Re: FS: Walz wool cycling cap

Spoken for, thanks! Still a huge shout out for these great caps! Go check 'em out! DE On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I bought two of these, one in both sizes (sm/md & lg/XL). The sm/md fits me > fine, so am going to be returning the large. If anyon

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

These are the best in the business: *http://tinyurl.com/yj4gnw5* On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Kelt wrote: > > I love my Bleriot, but have a minor fly in my ointment. The skewers > are shimano somethings and they are black :( > Does anyone know where I can get a pair of enclosed cam silver c

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

Have one on the tandem. They're nice, but would rather have a Suntour XC Pro. Feel free to pass on info on where to purchase a Ti one for $5, I'll take two! DE On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Greg M wrote: > > I have a question. In my book the American Classic seatposts were some > of the fi

[RBW] Re: Carbon forks

Someone's been reading The Snob . On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > That video misses the point on so many levels, I can't bring myself to > respond to it. Wow. > > > > On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

Livin' Dangerous! On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Mojo wrote: > > I distinctly remember Grant sending out an email a few years back > saying the sharp edges of seatposts like the A/C would void the > warranty of broken Brooks rails. At least that is how I remember it. > Me, being the reckless d

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

Awesome, glad to help! I totally agree with you on liking the silver ones. They're hard to find, and those XT ones really can't be beat IMHO. On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Kelt wrote: > > > > On Oct 28, 8:58 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > These are the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on the Great Divide Route?

Yep: http://www.salsacycles.com/amigos/labels/Tour%20Divide%20Race.html On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Mike wrote: > > I think a few folks did it on Salsa Fargos (rigid, drop bar, > expidition touring) this year. I think an Atlantis could handle it. Go > for it. > > --Mike > > > -- Cheer

[RBW] FS: Riv. Cat # 8

Anyone looking to complete their collection? $5 + shipping ($1???) Try out that fancy Paypal "friends" option! -- 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, scienti

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv. Cat # 8

Oh, for the visual learners: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4068920298/ On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 7:50 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Anyone looking to complete their collection? > > $5 + shipping ($1???) > > Try out that fancy Paypal "friends" option! > >

[RBW] Re: an imitation or just a coincidence?

Looks like a cool product line! Glad to see anyone building lugged/brazed steel here in the States! DE On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Nov 2, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > > > > Color similarity with the Atlantis aside, what strikes me is the fact > > t

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv. Cat # 8

Sorry to not post a response sooner, it has moved on to a new home! :-) On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Ace wrote: > > I'll buy it, is it still available? I'll PM you. > Thanks, > Ace > > > On Nov 2, 10:50 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Anyone looking to

[RBW] Re: Floor pump

My Silca's on it's 19th year. No problem what-so-ever so far... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4014398833/in/photostream/ On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 5:22 PM, EricP wrote: > > Yes, the old ones were different. And probably better. My own is a > new one. Not that

[RBW] Bike articles (and a ride!)

Excellent reading today be people near and dear to the RBW list! Richard Risemberg wrote this: http://www.momentumplanet.com/cities/los-angeles And Jerry Hirsch this: http://bit.ly/1OJMhF And finally, if you haven't seen this ride, consider doing it in the L.A. area: http://www.xo-1.org/2009/

[RBW] Re: Atlantis just sold for cheap on ebay

Not as good as the $1100 S&S coupled one in Austin! On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM, Weird Harold wrote: > > Man. What a deal. > > > > > -- 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

[RBW] Re: Atlantis just sold for cheap on ebay

I should have picked that one up just on principle! On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:45 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > Let it go, David! > > (A friend and customer got that one, and it's a beauty!) > > On Nov 4, 9:41 pm, cyclotourist

[RBW] Re: Rivendell, Ad Copy, and Paint

FWIW, W'Ford has a reputation for soft paint that is easily knicked/scratched. On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 4:46 PM, John Stoesser wrote: > > Personally I think the customer has a beef. A sub-par paint job on a $4,000 > bike is unacceptable. A sub-par paint job on a $2,000 frame is > unacceptable. >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell, Ad Copy, and Paint

If I just had an extra $3,726 lying around... On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Esteban wrote: > > FWIW regarding Riv paint - This looks rather nice: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3590669671/sizes/l/ > > > On Nov 5, 7:40 pm, james black wrote: > > On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 16:46, John

[RBW] Re: Rivendell, Ad Copy, and Paint

I wouldn't be happy with that paint detailing. The paint was better on my $650 Bleriot (best detail pic I have)<http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/335429650/sizes/o/>. This is a $2000 frame with a $300 up-charge for custom color. DE On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:28 PM, rob markw

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Semi-Epic on November 21

And after the ride, stick around to check out this concert: http://dangerbirdrecords.com/news/entry/pablove-avalon On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM, AdventureCORPS wrote: > Hi! > > You're invited to a Rough Riders Semi-Epic in the Santa Monica Mountains on > Saturday, November 21. > > Please join

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Semi-Epic on November 21

and check out the trails. FANTASTIC riding just north of the city (or just south of the city, depending on how you define "city"). Can't recommend this one too much! http://www.xo-1.org/2009/11/rough-rider-semi-epic-in-santa-monica.html On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 9:54 PM, cyclotourist

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Semi-Epic on November 21

That should have been "Can't recommend this one enough!" Or something like that. It's just a great ride, damn it! DE On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 10:06 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Oh hey, that reminds me, there isn't going to be a planned November SoCal > Rivendel

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Hi René, what a great bike you have! My All-Rounder is basically an AHH w/ cantis, and yes, I could use that bike for all my cycling needs. That said, it sounds like you like bikes a lot and are used to having multiple bikes. I would hold off on selling the Roubaix for a while until you can real

[RBW] metallurgy question

I'm going to put a 22T small chaingring on my bike, and am wondering if it's advisable to go with aluminum or stainless steel for a small chainring like that. Specifically I'm looking at the "Rocket Cycles" brand chaingring. 6061 aluminum. Any experiences with that? I don't use it all that much,

[RBW] Re: metallurgy question

is that the aluminum one wear faster...no surprise, but if you're not > using it that much it probably doesn't matter. > > I have used a Rocket Cycles chainring before, I don't recall it > standing out in either a good or a bad way. > > Angus > > On Nov 8, 12:2

[RBW] Re: Ebay Scam

Already removed... On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 12:31 AM, Seth Ely wrote: > > Doesn't this ebay listing (#350276249148) occur every few months? > Instructions indicate the bicycle is only available for the "buy it > now" price and request to be contacted outside of ebay, shown as an > image file. > >

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

#x27;ve curated: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157605369032545/ On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:52 AM, Todd Olsen wrote: > > regarding the narrow question of bullmoose vs noodle, when I bought > AHH, Keven advised same thing. More hand positions with noodle. So I > got

[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

And yet one more plug for my photostream, errr, I mean Rivendell versatility: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157622636008363/ Really though, these bikes can go anywhere. I could have done this whole ride w/ my 35mm Paselas, but definitely enjoyed myself a bit more with the 44mm

[RBW] NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

jammed pretty bad times. They're pretty sore this morning from that. I'm gonna' go back to the Gary bars, <http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3088358794/>and if those don't work out, back to the M-bars. Salsa is coming out with the Woodchipper <http://www.s

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Ray Shine wrote: > Check out the On-One Midge drops. Very nice, and will address that > problem. > > RS > > --- On *Sun, 11/8/09, cyclotourist * wrote: > > > From: cyclotourist > Subject: [RBW] NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long intro

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

my do a > run. Ask to see a set when you call in or visit them, I belive there > are more than a few sets on the staff bikes. I am still getting my > act together an dwill have pics up this afternoon. > > Rob > > On Nov 8, 8:13 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Actually I

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

gt; > > > I am probably going to regret my pontifications on these no longer > > made bars, but I figure if I can generate the demand, Grant my do a > > run. Ask to see a set when you call in or visit them, I belive there > > are more than a few sets on the

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:32 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 11/8/09 10:03 AM, rperks at perks@gmail.com wrote: > > I will chime in here as I have other places in proclaiming the > > greatness of the Nitto RM013, AKA Rivendell dirt drop, AKA MB1 drop > > bars. I have these in both the recently r

[RBW] Re: metallurgy question

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:28 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 11/7/09 10:24 PM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > I'm going to put a 22T small chaingring on my bike, and am wondering if > it's advisable to go with aluminum or stainless steel for a small

[RBW] Re: metallurgy question

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 11:02 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 11/8/09 10:37 AM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I don't use them that much, so haven't had a problem wearing them out. > Would the SS one wear the chain more than the Al one? > > >

[RBW] Re: Sacramento Tweed Ride

Pretty good showing! Was it warm up there this morning? On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > Wow--it was like an explosion of tweed and wool! Quite a few > Rivendells and Riv-ish bikes and people--a ripping good time! > > Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/set

[RBW] Re: metallurgy question

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:01 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Nov 8, 2009, at 1:02 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > on 11/8/09 10:37 AM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > I don't use them that much, so haven't had a problem wearing them &

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ When I'm grabbing deep into the drops my arm just can't quite clear that corner. It's pretty tender right now. I rode a lot slower today and avoided re-injuring it, b

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > > > > I also got a pair of RM013's when Rivendell found that stash in August > and have been waiting to try them out (no 26.0 stems!) on my > casseroll- i can see how David E. has those wrist clearance problems > but I wonder if that could be a

[RBW] Re: Wheels for Bombadil and touring - suggestions needed

We have a Dyad on our tandem and it's held up wonderfully. I'd go with 36h for touring and trail use. On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:43 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Hello again! > > I spoke with Rich at Rivendell today, regarding a wheelset for my future > Bombadil. He suggested XT hubs with either

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 6:48 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Here's a pic of where I'm bruising my fore-arm: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4087683377/ >> >> When I'm grabbing deep into

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

professionals right /rant On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:56 AM, Ray Shine wrote: > David -- Please don't forget to post that report when your WCs arrive. I > am looking hard at that bar as well. Thanks for the link. > > RS > > --- On *Mon, 11/9/09, cyclotourist * wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: NOW: off-road handlebars WAS: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:29 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > > > They're $40 retail, so you may just want to go and order them (should be > available by the end of the month). > > > > I thoroughly

[RBW] Re: Wheels for Bombadil and touring - suggestions needed

Phil hubs are quite serviceable at home or on the road with a pair of 5mm hex wrenches. DE On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > I would probably go with Dyads and 32 spokes front, 36 rear on the XT > hubs. Decently maintained XTs will probably last indefinitely (or so long

[RBW] Re: Question regarding Paul Center Pull brakes

Isn't there a normal reach centerpull type Racer model in the pipeline. Mr. Z., this is where you chime in... On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Anne wrote: > > Racer Center Mount will work on your Ramouillet (assuming it takes > center pull brakes) > Racer Braze On requires canti-style mounts in

[RBW] Re: Wheels for Bombadil and touring - suggestions needed

0, 2009 at 7:58 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Phil hubs are quite serviceable at home or on the road with a pair of 5mm >> hex wrenches. >> >> DE >> >> >> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: >> >>> I would probably go with D

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 5:05 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 8/16/09 9:52 PM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > > Anyone have plans for next July??? > > > > http://www.xo-1.org/2009/08/rough-riders-rally-reconnaissance.html > > H That's kinda close to home. > > - J > > --~--~

[RBW] Re: Rough Riders Rally

going to see if I can work this > into my summer. There's a 90% chance we have a wedding to attend in > Prague on July 4 weekend and of course that's too far to go for just a > weekend. But if I get back with a week between events I'll be good to > go. And Atlanti

[RBW] Re: who has MUSA pants?

I wish the MUSA pants/shorts/K-nicks had a touch of lyrcra or similar stretchy material. That extra little bit of give is the only thing they're missing. DE On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE > wrote: > > I'm 5'10" honest, b

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

I wouldn't use ArmorAll. It's silcone based and not sure what it would do the the sidewalls (I don't use it on anything for that reason). I'd guess a latex based product like Cork LIfe would be better: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91642 On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 8:54 PM, Earl Gr

[RBW] Re: RBW Delivery Time to Australia?

Rivendell usually ships same or next day after the order is placed, so I bet any hold up would be with your customs office. How quick is their turnaround time? Have you emailed RBW and confirmed they've been shipped yet? On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:02 AM, Mark in Melbourne wrote: > > Hi All, > >

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

What is the difference between a black-walled Pasela and a T-Serve? DE On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:18 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM, beth h wrote: > > > > Well, there's always switching to blackwall tires. The Paselas are now > > available in an all-black version in

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > What is the difference between a black-walled Pasela and a T-Serve? > > > > The t-serves are a little rounder. Have 'Tourguard" by defa

[RBW] Re: Bleriot reincarnated

I love the color, and adding cantis is a nice addition, but IMHO he should have replaced the decals and headbadge after the re-paint. On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:11 AM, Angus wrote: > > Very nicely done! > > On Nov 14, 12:56 am, rcnute wrote: > > I sold my Bleriot to a local fella a few months b

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

hotos/cyclotourist/4103817724/ On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 7:53 AM, R Gonet wrote: > > I demounted some older Pasela's and found a crack in the sidewall that > ran around the entire sidewall at the point where the sidewall touches > the rim, maybe a mm. or two from the edge of th

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

being worn down to totally smooth in the center. Brake pads are centered properly. If you look at the real big full-sized photo, you can just almost make out the threads in the casing if you squint sideways: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4103817724/sizes/o/ Fun with bike parts!

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question... AHH with 9 vs 10 speeds...

Is there enough chain wrap with the Rival rear derailer to run the XX 36T cassette? There's also an 11-32T XX cassette out there that you could try. Presuming you don't cross-chain that could work??? You could also go down one size to a 33T small ring, which isn't a lot of change (3%), but might

[RBW] Re: Drivetrain question... AHH with 9 vs 10 speeds...

ad > groups are not designed for low gears. > don c. > > --- On *Sat, 11/14/09, cyclotourist * wrote: > > > From: cyclotourist > Subject: [RBW] Re: Drivetrain question... AHH with 9 vs 10 speeds... > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Saturday, November 14

[RBW] Re: Aucklanders with S&S coupler tool?

Glad to hear NZ has such concerns. Wouldn't want the local bikes to be harmed by an invasive non-native species. On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 12:03 AM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Update: bike was found, and is now in Auckland. They searched it in > quarantine, and are delivering it to my buddy's house here

[RBW] Re: Upcoming Trip/Making Friends/Tire Question

3) Grand Bois Hetre. On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Stephen wrote: > > 1) I'm riding down the coast of California all of December and January > on my AHH. I'm allowing plenty of time to find adventures and make > friends. Any of you interested in that? I'll be in Crescent City on > the 1s

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

gt; > an opinion on the safety issue? > > > > Hey. It's the internet. I'll hazard a guess... > > > > If you work from the outside in, the tire layers consist of "contact" > > material (the black part of a skinwall), The underlayer (the skinwall), &g

[RBW] Re: Intro and Ride report

Some of you may have noticed, I subscribe more to the quantity over quality philosophy, although I can pull off both occasionally. I've found that taking pictures while cycling (a flickr group!) is an incredible amount of fun. It's re-invigorated both cycling (never really lost) and photography f

[RBW] Re: ride report

for next week's Rough Rider ride in Santa Monica mountains. Don't forget that's coming up!!! Map: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Redlands-to-Crafton-Hills-then-Wildwood-Canyon-State-Park Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157622812300208/ SoCal Riv Riders

[RBW] Re: RBW Delivery Time to Australia?

Wow. That's amazingly quick! On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Mark in Melbourne wrote: > > On my order I did ask for 'expedited shipping if possible'. I must > have lucked into an order that was small enough for this within their > fixed international shipping - I ordered on Wednesday 4pm, and

[RBW] Re: ride report

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 4:08 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 20:19 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Downside was that I crashed at around mile 33. Slipped out the front > > end going 'round a turn in the wild grasses. My whole right side is >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

They look kind of puffy on top. Do they conform to the curve of the skull, or are the "baggy"? I love the Walz caps, but they are a bit pricier @ $25 (but that includes shipping). http://www.walzcaps.com/ On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM, EricP wrote: > Been wearning them for years. One reaso

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Cap Suggestion

p the moisture from > sweating right next to your head. I was comfortable wearing the cap > during the quite hot weather that we experience in Tucson during the > summer so it fits my needs rather well. I expect that the Walz cap > would be more suitable for wear beneath a helmet. &

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b IG Wheel

Hi Patrick, sounds like a good deal. How many VT winters has it seen? How much to ship to Sunny Southern California 92373? Do you have a Singleator or such thing as well? Unless shipping is prohibitively expensive, I'll buy the whole shebang. David On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Patrick in

Re: [RBW] FS: 650b IG Wheel

AH, my biggest pet-peeve... replying to the entire list. Sorry list. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Hi Patrick, sounds like a good deal. How many VT winters has it seen? > How much to ship to Sunny Southern California 92373? Do you have a > Singleato

[RBW] Re: Reminder: Rough Riders Santa Monica tomorrow

This is gonna' be a good one. A touch on the cool-side (mid 50's morning to 60's high, brr) but doesn't look any precipitation! If anyone is on the fence, you just gotta' do it! On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Esteban wrote: > So, us So Cal Riv Riders have decided to suspend our regu

[RBW] Swobo XL sale

FYI, if you're in the market for some fine woolen goods, Swobo is having a 50% off sale. The catch is you have to want it in XL size... http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=31b8033ec7d30faa3f1f95382&id=56d4c43686&e=7169c6e253 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future.

Re: [RBW] Re: Swobo XL sale

n Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I've been > completely unsuccessful loading the swobo.com site today. > > Jim > Tucson, AZ > > On Nov 20, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > FYI, if you'

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rough Riders Santa Monica tomorrow

We got there about 15 minutes too late... :-( Still had a great time, but bummed we couldn't meet up. Will have to get some phone #'s next time... Wonderful day nonetheless: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157622726565019/ On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:32 PM, XO-1

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rough Riders Santa Monica tomorrow

Jim, We have a tentative request in for Chino Hills State Park, riding out of Yorba Linda in December. Aiming for the 13th which has tentatively been ok'ed by a couple people so far... http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622685585543/ Palos Verd

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: Rough Riders Santa Monica tomorrow

: > > Sorry we missed you, Chris! We thought we could head you guys off at > > the pass at the trail head, but alas, we settled into a nice ride. > > Here are more photos: > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157622727417891/ > > > > Est

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

Thanks for those photos! The dirt section through the oaks is AMAZINGLY beautiful! On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 1:56 AM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Beautiful description Anne! Very well said. Here are pictures from > said ride. Mist conditions to say the least but I bel

Re: [RBW] Advice on building up a Quickbeam (+introduction)

On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 8:28 PM, i.e. wrote: > Hello RBW owners, > > After several years of visits to RBW headquarters, drooling over the > Readers, and a couple of Riv-ish bike builds, I'm proud to say that > I'll be a Quickbeam owner by the end of the week! > > > Yeah! > 1) Have any of you ri

Re: [RBW] Introduction from Austin, TX

Yeah for RB-T's! Those are just great bikes. Looks like you have them set up perfectly! On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 6:47 PM, shawn wrote: > HI All, > I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I would finally > introduce myself. Although I do not currently own a Rivendell (I'm in > Grad

Re: [RBW] Long overdue

Is that a Quickbeam? Cool set up, whichever bike it's on! On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Paul wrote: > I've been meaning for so long to put up some more on my bike and this > summer's tour, but the > farming season this year just keeps going and going. Seems like this > never gets the high p

Re: [RBW] Dromarti shoes

I came VERY close to getting a pair, but in the end probably decided the sole looked just a touch too delicate looking. The uppers are fantastic though I ended up with some Lakes which I love: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-shoes-for-poppa.html On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:31 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: A bicycle for my fifty something year old mother.

Speaking of Peugeot mixtes, here's a great documentation of a rebuild & 650b conversion on one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27089...@n00/sets/72157622773209148/ Just stylin'!!! On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > How 'bout a fixer-uppe

Re: [RBW] early heads-up FS notice: All-Rounder 59cm

Ahh, I love that bike!!! How long is the top tube? On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 7:06 PM, Forrest wrote: > I'll be posting a more detailed listing in a day or so after I arrive > at an asking price, but I'm going to be selling my Rivendell 59cm All- > Rounder. Pics on Flickr at the link at the end

Re: [RBW] My Bombadil frame is at RBW!!!

King On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Keven e-mailed me yesterday to let me know that my Bombadil frame has > arrived and is waiting for me. His words were that it looked "incredible"... > I can hardly wait to see how the paint scheme turned out. > > I'll be picking it up

Re: [RBW] Re: 62cm Upgraded Quickbeam for "Sale"

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sat, 2009-12-05 at 12:21 -0800, Philip Williamson wrote: > > It is my size - if I had the money, I'd be driving up to Seattle right > > now! I would love to have two Quickbeams - a 60cm set up for off road > > rough stuff, and a 62cm tr

Re: [RBW] Re: 62cm Upgraded Quickbeam for "Sale"

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sat, 2009-12-05 at 12:27 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > > > On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Steve Palincsar > > wrote: > > On Sat, 2009-12-05 at 12:21 -0800, Philip Williamson wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Jtek Bar End Shifter

That sounds like a nice set up, Joel! Have you seen the Singular Peregrine with an Alfine? A guy's got one on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=1&w=all&q=singular+alfine+peregrine&m=text On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 10:04 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Yes. T'would be nice if Shimano and Sram a

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Jtek Bar End Shifter

I think using one in wet & mucky conditions would be a pretty good set up. I wouldn't want one as I'm always changing flats due to thorns/debris and don't want to mess w/ an IGH. Also, IGHs seem like a cool deal for kids who are learning to shift and/or someone learning or re-learning to ride. Sim

[RBW] Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

Great potential bike for my kid, but it needs some work. Full story is here: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-davey-get-this-bike-fixed.html Basically, I need to be pointed to someone who knows their way around one of these hubs to see if the one I have can be made to work. Direction

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Jtek Bar End Shifter

Simplicity as in one shifter to cover a wide-range of gear ratios. A 1X9 system would work just as well, but I've observed newbies/kids don't get the whole two-shifters thing. On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2009-12-06 at 12:02 -0800, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

eir tech guys have always been helpful ime. > > On Dec 6, 2:11 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Great potential bike for my kid, but it needs some work. > > Full story is here: > http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-davey-get-this-bike-fix... > > > > Basically, I ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

guy named Nate who has helped me before, but > anybody who answers should be able to help. > 1-312-664-8800 > Make sure you point out that your LBS has no source of parts for > these, or any SRAM/Sachs IGH hubs, which is why you are calling them > directly. > > On Dec 6, 2:30 p

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

t; issues. I think there's a guy named Nate who has helped me before, but > > anybody who answers should be able to help. > > 1-312-664-8800 > > Make sure you point out that your LBS has no source of parts for > > these, or any SRAM/Sachs IGH hubs, whic

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus for sale on Minneapolis Craigslist - a little suspicious?

I have been BANNED from the bicycle lifestyle list for suggesting what I would do when finding such a person listing a stolen bike for sale... so will refrain from that here. I should send a you-tube link for George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words to the Puritans over there and really blow their mind!

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with a Sachs P5 Pentasport IGH (super-dooper cross-posting alert!)

et back with you tomorrow. > > Tarik > > > > On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 8:39 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > > Yes, someone sent me that link. Looks like they could do it, but $175 + > S&H > > both ways. I just want to know if I could buy the click shifter

[RBW] Swobo Jersey for sale

ront. Note to self: don't shellac your bars while wearing fine woolen-goods. Shellac spots are not really big or bright, but they're there and aren't going to disappear. Pix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157622818019343/ $30 shipped in CONUS. Priority given to

Re: [RBW] a snowy mt. diablo

Those were great! Thanks for sharing the link! On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:08 PM, erik jensen wrote: > Happy to share and thanks the compliments! > > jinxed: 14 degrees is cold. It was easy enough to stay warm on the way up, > but after the sun went down things got brisk. I have ample winter cycl

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Arrived Ten Minutes Ago!

It looks great! Perfect size after you get used to the idea of it! On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > I guess I should note that when I first straddle the bike I was terribly > worried that it was too big. I'm a 95 pbh and this is a 66cm QB. The thing > is, I could fee

Re: [RBW] AT 0154

So what's the back story??? On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 9:43 PM, rcnute wrote: > Lucked into a 56 Atlantis. Yar, thar be a fine vessel, be she. > > http://tiny.cc/63aSB > > To be finished once I get a long spindle BB for the Sugino AT cranks. > I can't figure out if I want to go plain beige or crazy

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