Re: [RBW] Re: a study in contrasts

It looks like Seth had one of those round plastic protector on the end of the tube which SHOULD protect it if carried correctly (top up!) Looks like they instead first DROPPED the box, and then DRAGGED it around the shipping facility or shipped it upside down in the back of the truck after tossing

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

The forecast is warm & clear through next weekend, so hopefully folks will still be around before the holidays and able to make it! No better antidote to the pre-holiday craziness than taking a back-roads bike ride!!! On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM, Andy.M wrote: > Unfortunately, it looks lik

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

Similar to your rides out in TX, just with some hills! On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Cycletex wrote: > Dang it! Will ya'll quit makin me so darn jealous. > > clif (never ridden on a fire trail) wright > > On Dec 6, 8:09 pm, doug peterson wrote: > > This ride was posted a few weeks back while

Re: [RBW] Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

I don't know how far back these photos go, but they move a lot of Rivendells through there. Particularly Antlantii: http://www.rideyourbike.com/steellugs.html On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 5:25 PM, rcnute wrote: > I hadn't been to Aaron's Bicycle Repair in West Seattle for a few > years but stopped i

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

Did they do the PBH measurement with you and use the Riv. chart at all? On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 9:38 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > I was fitted there about 7 years ago and they recommended a 56cm > Atlantis. Today I own a 64 Rambouillet and a 61 Bleriot (and a variety > of other 62ish bikes). > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings

st below the saddle). But yeah, > some of the bikes in the photos look small to me. > > (Aside: Dang, my 56 Atlantis fits nice.) > > Ryan > > On Dec 12, 10:04 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Did they do the PBH measurement with you and use the Riv. chart at all? > >

Re: [RBW] contemplating change: 1999 longlow

I'd ask the builders you know if they take on quick jobs like canti-bosses and if not, who they would recommend locally (someone in PDX has to have some torch time available!!!). FWIW, I talked to Mark Nobilette about adding a kick-stand plate and he said no big deal, just ship the frame over and

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne for a triathlon and a visit to RBWHQ (My first Riv!)

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 7:58 AM, beth h wrote: > On Dec 14, 12:55 pm, Bruce wrote: > > Cheryl: > > There may be others on this list who would like to introduce their wive's > (or significant others) to you. You can parlay it into a career of > "Rivendell Sensitivity Training" > > Hear, hear. But

Re: [RBW] Grip Kings and Numb Feet

Local Redlands company! Not much of a outlet/seconds presence, so don't make the trip just for that. On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Ray Shine wrote: > Steve - These are the shoes I wore on my last tour. They were very comfy > on the Grip Kings. > > http://www.fiveten.com/ > > --- On *Tue, 12

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

I think both are part (mandatory) of the plan!!! On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Esteban wrote: > I think I can go! > > Hopefully we can build in some coffee/start and beer/food/end into the > trip, as usual. > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Dec 16, 3:30 pm, "Andy.M" wrote: > > Its been

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

If you ride a 61 AHH, the 60 Bombadil should *fit*, but you're not going to have much clearance. Two to three cm is fine on a road or trail bike. They're made to ride, not stand over :-) I ride a 61-62cm "Rivendell" frame size and decided that a 56cm frame would probably be better for me. B

Re: [RBW] Correct Bombadil size...

I don't think you could go wrong with either size, just one may be better for your needs. Figure out what those needs are and then you'll have your answer! :-) I would be happier on a 56cm given the frame clearance and intended use. What's your PBH height? I think mine is 89cm, and a 61-62cm Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

with the SoCal crowd!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3145241593/in/set-72157602592825848/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/438261899/in/set-72157602592825848/ On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Dec 17, 4:21 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders on Bombadil for off-road and mountain biking...

to plan I'll pick up some Salsa Woodchippers this morning! On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 5:15 AM, EricP wrote: > Nice. Is that the bike you brought on the ride in August? Don't > remember those bars. > > Oh, and rain? In San Diego? Tell me it ain't so! > > Eric Platt

Re: [RBW] Re: saturday sales

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Phil Brown wrote: > > > On Dec 18, 1:17 pm, Esteban wrote: > > I think that part of the project is to bring in traffic on > > Saturdays. > > > > Of course, for all of us currently outside of the Bay Area, these are > > hard to hear about!!! > > > > Esteban > > Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...

Well heck, now I want one! On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > So I went to Rivendell today around noon and I have to say they were all in > awe of the finished bike. They loved how I built it, how the polished Paul > Neo-Retro and Canti look on the dark green frame, and wer

Re: [RBW] Re: Article: Why I Ride Drop Bars (on a mountain bike)

Yeah, weird how people argue about this stuff. I tend to obsess on my own handlebars a bit, but really don't put too much effort into worrying about what other people ride! Sure, I'll give my opinion (just ask!) but gee, there are only so many hours in the day, you know... On Sat, Dec 19, 2009

Re: [RBW] Re: is it ok to mention i saw a specialized tigged double steel allez?

More of a nostalgic budget copy of this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/402957909/ On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:18 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > The Allez looks fine to me as a low end road bike, though I wonder -- am > not complaining -- about the short chainstays. Isn't the A

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

I think Andy is at work today... I had the same question earlier with the choice between wide Paselas and knobbies. He said the Paselas would be fine. Judging by the pix he took, I'm betting that extra 10% width from your Paselas will

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

In the car by 2:00 should be fine. Straight shot down the I-5. On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Esteban wrote: > I have 35 Paselas ready on the Romulus. > > I just need to figure out if I can get back to San Diego by 4... > > On Dec 19, 1:29 pm, "Andy.M" wrote: > > Hey Jim, > > I would go wit

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

n > San Diego, Calif. > > On Dec 19, 10:11 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > In the car by 2:00 should be fine. Straight shot down the I-5. > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Esteban wrote: > > > I have 35 Paselas ready

Re: [RBW] Re: Honolulu/Kapolei/Honolulu on my Quickbeam

Yes, these are great! Glad the QB is working out for you as intended. I've found that being on a bike opens up a whole new world to me. Going places I've never been or at least seeing them from a much different perspective is really amazing. I know walking/hiking puts you even closer to the gro

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

liquid bread. I had a Half and Half (Guinness & Harp) which I must say, is the most delicious thing in the whole world. Well, here are the inevetable pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623039822208/ Good stuff! We're thinking a ride in the desert area for January,

Re: [RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP

And baklava! On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM, Andy.M wrote: > Good Times!!! Great pics!!! Awesome company!!! And who can deny a > cold beer?! > -Andy > > On Dec 20, 6:05 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Great time out in the hills today! Chino Hills State Park is about 20

Re: [RBW] Honjo Installation

So how long was the full install? Good thing you kept them dry! On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > While we're at it ... photos from yesterday's fender installation. This > bike was home, warm and dry, while I rode my unfendered Richard Sachs in the > rain. > > > http://www.

Re: [RBW] Honjo Installation

They'll last longer that way. On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Took about two hours. And yes, they remain rain-free. > > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Dec 20, 2009, at 7:20 PM, cyclotouris

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet f/f/hs $1,050

Might be some steep shipping if it's coming from Chile. On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 5:56 PM, eflayer wrote: > no go on that url. does it include sizing? > > On Dec 21, 5:53 pm, rcnute wrote: > > Back on the block. I won't bore you with the details of why unless > > your curiosity just can't be sa

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet f/f/hs $1,050

It lead to some interesting conversation :-) On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 6:24 PM, rcnute wrote: > Apologies for the omission. 56 cm (specifically, a Riv 56). > > Ryan > > On Dec 21, 5:56 pm, eflayer wrote: > > no go on that url. does it include sizing? > > > > On Dec 21, 5:53 pm, rcnute wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Photo Tour of Joe Bell's Workshop in San Diego

This is great, thanks for linking to it! On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Esteban wrote: > Since many of your custom Rivs are clad in fancy Joe Bell paint jobs, > I thought these photos might interest you. > > The folks at Velo Cult visited Joe Bell's shop and took the photos -- > cool stuff: >

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

The Roadeo and Bombadil colors are fantastic. Really like both of them. I hope the Roadeo goes on to be quite the hit for Rivendell! On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 10:26 PM, amoll68 wrote: > The lug lining on the Bombadil looks pretty spectacular - he even went > after the tiny holes/windows in the f

Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 9:58 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > The SGBWWBMBAVLBC literature I saved from that year refers to it as "a > descendent of 753" and I'm sure the inference of certification came from > that. > > be safe! > > - J > > -- > > Didn't 753 have some problems with cracking or such? -

Re: [RBW] Today's Photos

He did say they were frisky... On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM, David Faller wrote: > Try again. This page is private! > > Thanks! > > - Original Message - > *From:* Eric Norris > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:02 PM > *Subject:* [RB

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

of the heat treating > process. On early Riv production bikes (Road Standard, Long Low and > All Rounders) Grant spec'd the frame tubes with slightly longer butt > sections (not sure if all tubes/both ends, but at least at the crucial > points) for added strength and longevity. &

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

I'm *probably *going to be booked w/ familial responsibilities for the next few days... but, I have the week of the 4th off AND the kids are in school!!! Whoo-hoo! On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Love to join you guys but I've got a full house & full schedule

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

It's nice when it happens intentionally! Might be able to make a NYD ride... On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Andy.M wrote: > Off work?? I'm not sure that I'm familiar with the term. I was also > considering a semi-epic New Years Day ride also though... > -Andy > > On Dec 24, 4:12 pm, doug pe

Re: [RBW] Christmas Loot

You need to stick the teeny-tiny bike onto the workstand! On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 10:42 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Santa brought me a workstand and a teeny tiny bike. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157622943604959/ > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wh

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Loot & Pre-Ride Briefing

ill climb. I really like taking my Quickbeam on this route for some reason. Stopped and visited with my kiddo's PE teacher who was out with his family, then with one of my colleagues from work who was out with her mom. 65F & sunny! Most pix here on page one: http://www.flickr.com

Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build

go bigger on > the tires, though. You've got good clearance in the frame, and more air > volume will go a long way towards more comfort on the ride. > > Enjoy every bit of the journey! > > - J > > The Romulus can fit 35mm tires (w/ or w/out knobbies) quite well: http://

Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build

Remember the crowd you're dealing with here... home of the fat-tire (tyre) fetish! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:41 AM, Wade Vidal wrote: > the tires are little narrow I'm going to start with 28mm paselas and see > how > they do. > - Original Message - > From: "CycloFiend" > To: > Sent: Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence

While I still subscribe to other groups, I pretty much only post here as it feels like home :-) Kudos and a happy Boxing Day! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Big Paulie wrote: > Agree completely! Fantastic job by CF. > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] B-17 vs. Champion Flyer

I have one for sale if you or anyone else is interested... $60 + shipping to find out if it works for you!!! What a bargain! I find the springs are nice and take a little bit of the edge off, but the tops are too soft for my taste (different leather than B17???). On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:31 PM,

Re: [RBW] Year end summary and initial Bombadil feedback...

EXCELLENT! Once you try Rivendell, you just can't go back! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:26 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > I'm getting ready to leave for a family vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, so > there won't be any more riding for me this year unless I manage to do some > convincing and we rent some b

Re: [RBW] B-17 vs. Champion Flyer

Saddle has been sold, thanks for the interest! You can see what you missed out on here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 8:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I have one for sale if you or anyone else is interested... $60 + shipping > to find out if it works f

Re: [RBW] Re: B-17 vs. Champion Flyer

ail bone would hurt like > crazy after a short while. It also creaked a lot. I've kept the saddle > and may just retry it on the Bombadil just to see how the springs > feel. It's going to be too wide for how I ride the Bombadil, I'm > afraid. > > Thanks for all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

After helmets, and when we're done discussing carbon frame safety, I'm wondering if someone can explain the benefits of low-trail geometry to me. I've heard it's good. Any comments? On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:37 AM, Bill M. wrote: > No, instead of helmets let's start a debate on whether his car

[RBW] Re: New favorite tire

Well, love is a great thing, as it may help you overlook some faults... Unfortunately these great tires had a casing split problem. This was after a few hundred miles into their lifespan. My initial review was quite positive, and I still feel these are some of the most comfortable tires I've eve

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

I've sorta' been making the transition back into SPD pedals after a decade riding in Vans and Birkenstocks. I'm finding that when I'm trying to really put some energy into going up a hill, I pull up so hard on the backside that my rear tire is lifting up off the ground. Might want to work on my t

Re: [RBW] The Evolution of Riv Road Bike Versatility

I have a second-hand Joe Stark Riv Road from '01 that can fit maybe a 33mm tire in, but functionally maxes out @ 30mm. I would never get a bike like that, but as it was used I couldn't complain too much. I've been thinking of converting it to 650b with Hetres (would also be a close fit) but a bet

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 12/29/09 9:25 AM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: > > > No pothole, just really slippery. Since nobody saw him fall we both > > think he's lying. We think the REAL story was that he didn't want to > > ride down so he st

[RBW] Re: [BOB] New favorite tire

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2009-12-29 at 13:34 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > Well, love is a great thing, as it may help you overlook some faults... > > > > Unfortunately these great tires had a casing split problem. This was >

[RBW] Re: [BOB] New favorite tire

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:30 PM, . dkoloko wrote: > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> >> Unfortunately these great tires had a casing split problem. This was >> after >> a few hundred miles into their lifespan. >

Re: [RBW] Re: New favorite tire

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM, stevep33 wrote: > > I recently rode a 650b with GB Hetres...loved them. The only thing is > > that my bike is 700c. Can anyone recommend a Hetre-like tire for 700c > > (40 wide, supple, etc)? > > > > closest

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

Campy vs. Shimano, anyone? On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:53 PM, MichaelH wrote: > Since it's Open Season let me just say I prefer my DiNotte lights to a > generator hub. > Michael > > On Dec 29, 4:46 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 1

Re: [RBW] Re: New favorite tire

fronts 75lbs. and the rears 85lbs. i even tried lower and > have never had a pinch flat. for me, those pressures seem to be the > best combo. > sincerely, don c. > > On Dec 29, 1:34 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Well, love is a great thing, as it may help you overlook some faul

Re: [RBW] Re: New favorite tire

GB Cypres 30mm tires feel great. Light weight, supple and grippy. I have some 32mm Paselas (actual width that came on my Quickbeam) that seem nothing special compared to the Cypres 30s. The GB definitely feel better than the 32s IMHO. Also, they are MUCH better feeling than Ruffy Tuffies. They

Re: [RBW] New Roadeo!

Like, like, like those colors! Happy Christmas to you! On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:30 AM, J. Douglas Way wrote: > Hi- > > Here's a link to some hastily taken pictures of my new 59 cm Roadeo that > arrived on Christmas Eve. The build was done by my LBS, Vecchios, in > Boulder, CO. Yes, it still

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Glamour Shots

Several hundred miles to the south: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4227163876/ :-) On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > From yesterday's ride: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157623095366600/ > > — Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Glamour Shots

Yep, it definitely beats working! On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > Sweet, sweet, sweet. If I didn't have my own QB I'd probably be jealous. > Actually, when you get right down to it, I'm still a bit jealous. :-) > > If anyone is thinking of getting big prints of their

Re: [RBW] Bar Bags and Roadeos

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 5:27 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > High trail bikes tend to lock in on a line through corners. This is > good in that minor bumps and pavement irregularities won't throw the > bike off course: it corners like it's on rails. However, if you find > halfway through the

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Envy?

7700 is the perfect group. Really good stuff. That's what my Riv road is built up with and I love it. I don't shift friction though. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM, J L wrote: > With all the buzz about the Roadeo being available I was inspired to update > my '96 Road Standard. It had been

Re: [RBW] Lycra-clad naysayers

Hah, "Mordor and Isengard"... that's a keeper! On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 9:23 PM, Kip Otteson wrote: > Went on an epic (for me) off-road ride on the Bomba yesterday. It was > in the hills behind Chiang Mai. I started the day with a donut at > Dunkin Donuts and saw some lycra-clad men with bikes

[RBW] Goals for 2010

strict so could be an unhappy spring in the Cyclotourist household. Maybe if that works out I can justify getting a dedicated mountain bike (Bombadil or possibly a Bob Brown custom if I go crazy). And on that note, a happy New Year for all: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4233455133/ -

Re: [RBW] Re: New favorite tire

They're pricey, but not end of the world pricey: http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/Tires.html I'd recommend giving them a try. They feel great! DE On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > It actually depends on how badly i want to spend my hard earned money and > the kinds of r

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2010

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 5:37 PM, james black wrote: > On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 14:29, cyclotourist wrote: > > So anybody got a list up and running??? > > Goal #1 - go to 50 different Los Angeles-area taquerias this year. > I'll ride my bike to some of them. > > James

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Day Ride

/cyclotourist/4234930895/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4235706156/ On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Well, you obviously showed restraint by not adding the second pannier for a > more symmetrical look... :-D > > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2010

Re: [RBW] Re: NYD Ride report. Bombadil goes riding with the big boys!

What a great ride! No reason not to have that bike out there on the trails! I know what you're saying about the tire limitation on the Bombadil. My arm-chair quarterbacking says that it should have been designed to accept the 650b 2.3 Neo-Motos. The 2.0 max seems like an oversight... I think t

[RBW] Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 3:37 PM, kps wrote: > On Jan 1, 4:29 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > So anybody got a list up and running??? > > > > I'm hoping to get over my IT band pain in my left leg which limits my > > mileage. Went to sports medicine on Thurs an

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

My wife and I have loved Swobo products for the past two decades. Great products. Girlie stuff is here: http://www.swobo.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1044 They have removable liners for the pants/shorts, and the jerseys are just marvelous... On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:12 PM, Justin August wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Continuing Quickbeam Saga

It's a Sturmey hub: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/4238927602/sizes/o/in/set-72157622999588839/ On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Jan 2, 8:36 pm, Bill Gibson wrote: > > That Rohloff hub is amazing; I hope you've seen this: > > by the looks of the cables, that'

Re: [RBW] Mud Flap Girl

And free shipping! On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Look what I found at the Fun Reflectors site: > > http://funreflector.com/shop/mudflapgirl.html > > My lovely wife said I *had* to order a set! > > --Eric > www.wheelsnorth.org > www.campyonly.com > > -- > > You received thi

Re: [RBW] Mud Flap Girl

2010 at 9:33 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > >> And a four pack. Two sets of mudflap girls at the same time ... >> (gratuitous "Office Space" reference for all you non-cubicle workers). >> >> >> --Eric >> www.wheelsnorth.org >> www.campyonly.com >

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

FWIW, My wife likes their uppers, but now their lowers. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 5:01 AM, MichaelH wrote: > My wife would second Anne's recommendation of Ibex products. She > likes their shorts, arm & leg warmers for rides of more than an hour. > Michael > > On Jan 2, 11:02 pm, Anne Paulson wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: What did you do in 2009?

I'm proud of and am immensely enjoying the SoCal Riv Rides. They're ranging from three to 15 riders and are always interesting and fun. Through them I'm meeting some "virtual" friends and have struck up some pretty good friendships in the real world! I'm impressed that we can get people together

Re: [RBW] Re: What did you do in 2009?

Hi Rick, what did the ad say? On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Rick Goolsby wrote: > This is my first post to the "Bunch", but I went from Giant road bike > to Bacchetta recumbent to Rivendell Sam Hillborne all in 2009. I chose > Rivendell after reading an ad in Bicycle Times magazine on the Sam

[RBW] Re: Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

These are the resources that have been mentioned off list. I thought I would publicly catalog them in one place in case someone else is having similar problems (and was too shy to speak up!) or has other suggestions. THANKS! Local chiropractor/bike fit: http://www.bodyfix.net/ Orthotics: http:

Re: [RBW] What did you do in 2009?

On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > > > In 2010 I'll be riding the Haleiwa Metric Century (on my QB I hope) as well > as cycling in L.A. and San Antonio. I also plan on continuing to ride > daily. > > Aloha! > > > -- > Robert Harrison > We'll need to have a SoCal ride in yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

ive me trouble riding. Only if my saddle is too low. But > it does give me some post running pain and weak/buckling feeling > sometimes. Anyhow, let me know, I will see. The doc also advised that > he has seen cortisteroid shots clear this up permanently, but I am > going to save that for wh

Re: [RBW] Re: What did you do in 2009?

Another convert... :-) On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:07 PM, Michael_S wrote: > sounds like me too. I had a full suspension Titus, a custom Curtlo > with all the carbon gadgets and a new tig welded cross bike on order. > Started reading the Rivendell site and Cyclofiend sites and the more I > read the

Re: [RBW] Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

t; pretty natural with the new saddle location--rode that way all last season. > > > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI > > -Original Message- > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotour

Re: [RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

Here are two reviews of some woolen sweaters: http://epicureancyclist.blogspot.com/2009/03/womens-wednesdays-in-search-of-perfect.html http://epicureancyclist.blogspot.com/2009/03/womens-wednesday-on-thursday-perfect.html Funny, I think everyone commenting on this thread has already read and the

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - SoCal Contingent on the Pt Reyes Loop

great way to begin the year! > > - Jim "whew, I'm tired today..." > > That counts as Epic! I didn't notice Aaron in the other pix, but good to know he was there. Bummer about the tire :-( For the record, my SoCal based AR is sporting some wheelbrows<http://www.f

Re: [RBW] Re: Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

I think Adam A. is showing what you do on the downhills... (guy in front/left): http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4243451052/ On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:20 AM, james black wrote: > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:08, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> On Mon, 2010-01-04 at 10:43 -0700, PATRICK MOORE w

Re: [RBW] Re: Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

Patrick, thanks for the advice on the ice. That was recommended by the Dr., but I kind of disregarded it... will start that! On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Patrick in VT wrote: > cyclotourist wrote: > > David - If you're experiencing flare-ups at a certain mileage > thresho

Re: [RBW] Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

; issues I'd been fighting with for ages... > > Steve > > -Original Message- > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist > *Sent:* Monday, January 04, 2010 12:02 PM > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: All-Rounder Deal - Anyone dig 26 here?

Beth, great write up on the the 559 perspective. Thanks for taking the time to do it! On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 5:50 PM, beth h wrote: > Steve said: > > >>I suppose nobody cares that much about 559. > > Au contraire. > > The number of real-world bike shops (i.e., those that focus on mass- > produc

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadeo or Other

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:54 PM, sjauch wrote: > > > > So I am really confused and am asking here to see which way some of > > you would go. > > > > I'd say go by rbwhq and try out the roadeo. That will likely make most > of the decision for you

Re: [RBW] the long road to my first Rivendell

Great *coming of age* story! Like the Catcher in the Rye, minus the rye and the catching and with more bicycles! And I really, really, really like how your Sam looks built up all monstercrossy. Just perfect! On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:22 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > Hi, > > I bought a Hillborne a cou

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone dig 26 here?

A 26" wheeled Ram with two sets of wheels (light go fast/heavy trail use) sounds like an awesome bike! Rivendell has been so invested in 650B I forget they have 26" bikes also. On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:31 AM, Bruce wrote: > My Ram (52cm) came with 26" wheels so that the frame geometry would be

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone dig 26 here?

On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Jon Grant wrote: > cyclotourist wrote: > > A 26" wheeled Ram with two sets of wheels (light go fast/heavy trail use) > sounds like an awesome bike! Rivendell has been so invested in 650B I > forget they have 26" bikes also. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Now: IT Band Was: Goals for 2010

Cool, thanks for the info, Lyle. Xrays show I'm knock-kneed a bit. Also have scoliosis curve which tilts my left shoulder down toward my left hip a bit. Dr. suggested moving my heel in a bit and saddle down a bit, does that sound like valid advice Others have suggested widening the crank Q

[RBW] Help open City of L.A. trails to bikes

Consider taking a few moments to submit support of opening dirt trails withing the city to cyclists: Comment period ends Jan 8. More info here: http://www.corbamtb.com/campaigns/la2.shtml The comment period ends Jan.8. Any and all support is appreciated!!! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicy

Re: [RBW] Re: Help open City of L.A. trails to bikes

Thanks Rob! On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 6:09 AM, rperks wrote: > Thanks for the heads up, Letter sent: > > Rob, > in Ventura workng in LA, but might consider a move to get out of the > car again if LA was a little more like Ventura > > On Jan 5, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Help open City of L.A. trails to bikes

ose people do get to enjoy relatively decent riding weather > while we are freezing and snow bound in the upper Midwest. > > On Jan 5, 11:17 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > Consider taking a few moments to submit support of opening dirt trails > > withing the city to cyclists:

Re: [RBW] White Paselas

But if you played it backwards it said Keith is dead. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Bruce wrote: > Don't know on tires (guessing no diff), but I have an orange vinyl Stones > album and it plays the same as the black color version. > > -- > *From:* Mike > *To:* RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: the long road to my first Rivendell

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:36 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Tue, 2010-01-05 at 13:52 -0800, Michael_S wrote: > > Isn't the IRD front derailleur designed to work with compact double > > cranksets? That may be the issue. You probably should get a front > > derailleur designed for a triple. > > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Pickups for SF Folks?

Unless their LBS is like mine... :-/ On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 4:05 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > Surely there are shops much closer to home for small parts? Sorry if > that's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Pickups for SF Folks?

ot.com>[image: > Flickr]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03>[image: > Web] <http://www.campyonly.com>[image: Web] > <http://www.wheelsnorth.org>[image: > Web] <http://www.groovyboy.org>[image: Email] > > > On Jan 7, 2010, at 10:10 AM, cyclotou

Re: [RBW] Re: Pickups for SF Folks?

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:14 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 5:12 PM, beth h wrote: > > I'm sorry it's so hard to special order stuff through your local shop. > > I've similar experiences as a customer and do sympathize. > > > > As the lead buyer at our shop, I can tell you that if

Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria Randonneur

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Thu, 2010-01-07 at 14:14 -0800, beth h wrote: > > An astonishingly bomb-proof tire with an equally astonishingly > > mediocre ride quality. > > Those two things do tend to go together. How does it compare with the > Specialized Armadill

Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria Randonneur

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Thu, 2010-01-07 at 14:34 -0800, cyclotourist wrote: > > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM, Steve Palincsar > > wrote: > > On Thu, 2010-01-07 at 14:14 -0800, beth h wrote: > > > An astonis

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