[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

I think clearances varied. I now have 33 jack browns WITH fenders. Bigger is better of couse but, even with 28s, i loved it and was always amazed at the comfort. Pretty sure I'll never part with mine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

Where are you seeing the geometry specifications, Jay? I must be missing something. And I've been wondering too. The green #5 is the first Rosco that's fit me, and I happen to think it is proportionally gorgeous with the extra tube. But being "roadish geometry" and limited to 40mm tires, I'm

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

Never mind. I refreshed my browser, and I see that they've added a diagram. On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 8:11:00 AM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > Where are you seeing the geometry specifications, Jay? I must be missing > something. And I've been wondering too. The gr

[RBW] Re: Rosco v.3

Description of both being "roadish" does seem slightly suspect. It's interesting that they intentionally cropped off the handlebars in the photos of #5. A quick comparison tells me it might be similar to a 58cm production Joe, which would fit roughly the same size. Top tube is slightly shor

Re: Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

I like the noodle, but it's predecessor - the RM 13 dirt drop - is my favorite. I had the former on my Rambouillet until this summer, and the later on my Quickbeam. Every time I got on the Quickbeam, I was struck by the contrast of how comfortable the bars were, and regretful that I didn't sp

[RBW] FS: Ramboullet Orange Creamsicle 64 cm F/BB/fork/hs

60cm top tube would make it a 64cm frame/seat tube size, right? Not asking for me, but figured others may need to know. Good luck with sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Is anybody well versed or familiar with the crowns used on these two bikes? Particularly regarding the differences between them, and their relative tire clearances? The recent Reader, #44, included a description of Riv's various, current fork crowns (RC-02 through the new, Appaloosa-style R

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Ha. Yeah, I knew that was yours, and wondered if you'd see it. You're one of the few people I know who takes useful, informational, detail shots of bikes, which are good for reference. I'm guessing you're right about the clearance - though I'd still like to know what the crown differences ar

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

On Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:57:21 AM UTC-6, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I have the original green run QB and I run resist nomads which are listed > at 700 X 45 with space to spare. Probably not enough for fenders but > plenty of mud clearance if you're into that sort of thing. This winter

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Interesting. THAT's the older crown, too. I haven't tried anything that big. Definitely tight, but encouraging again, if the newer crown is even wider. I can't think of why else they would have made the substitution, if it didn't gain something like clearance. On Monday, October 31, 2016

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

On Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:57:21 AM UTC-6, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I have the original green run QB and I run resist nomads which are listed > at 700 X 45 with space to spare. Probably not enough for fenders but > plenty of mud clearance if you're into that sort of thing. This winter

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Yeesh. One more time: simple one crown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Hmm.. Here's another interesting image I just found for others who are as interested in the fork lineage (yeah, I know - not likely): http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2009/12/five-rivendell-fork-crowns.html The 2nd one is what's used on the first Quickbeams (mine, Jim's and Philip's) and the

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Thanks, Bill. Good insight and photo. I'm always envious of you, and wish I could stop by as easily. I did send Roman an email with some other questions, but haven't heard back. I'm not sure he uses the company email format, but the questions weren't important or well thought out, and I kin

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

Ah... Just saw your other "lift-a-tube thread - never mind. > Drifting subjects here, I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the > blue #4, for fun. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Re: Fork crowns on Quickbeam & Simple One - Questions

I tend to think of rivs (heck, most bikes) as lifetime investments. The thing a horizontal dropout does for me is offer the ability to adapt or change the personality of a bike somewhere down the road, after it becomes old hat. Plus, i've LONG dreamed of a rohloff riv. That said, i dont think

[RBW] New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

Really, really nice! Not mine, but here's a random question for mixte owners, if i might hijack the thread a bit: For a mixte like this or the cheviot, which have longer-than-normal chainstay lengths, is there a reason it couldn't be be built to utilize cantilever brakes (and thus, even fatt

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

I think Eric asked what's up, as in "why so damn long?" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To p

[RBW] Re: New purple custom mixte - not mine but nice Minnesota Viking purple

Funny how your tastes and sensibilities evolve over time. The long, purple stays now look more "right" to me than the traditional, short ones on the brown bike do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I have non bullmoose boscos on my 59. I used a 130mm, negative-rise stem in order to get them low enough. Didn't try the bullmoose, but similar (90degree,120mm stem) Did feel too upright. So there's another option. I can't imagine liking another bar as much on that bike, though i do wish the

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I actually did try albatross. I didn't like them on the clem or any other of the 4 bikes I've tried them on so far. (Putting them on my quickbeam now, with more promising outlook). The albatross is too narrow for my taste, but ESPECIALLY compared to the bosco. And it only has one hand positi

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I think what's interesting here, regarding the varying responses and levels satisfaction with the Boscos, is that it probably has much less to do with individual preferences for riding position (how "upright" someone likes to be) than it does individual body types and proportions.I think thi

Re: [RBW] 650b Atlantis Pic on the BLUG

How big is your current Hunq, Drew? I've been waiting for a 56 size since day 1, but am having a hard time seeing the benefit of 650b over 29er wheels for the type of riding I'd expect that bike to encounter. I totally get it with the Atlantis, being more road-oriented. Does the 700c hunq ha

[RBW] Re: New geo chart

I haven't been able to access it yet, either. Cleared my browser cache, tried two different devices... Hmmm... On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 2:03:16 PM UTC-7, Chad wrote: > > How are you folks getting on the new site? It's still down for me :-( -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: New geo chart

It is interesting, nonetheless, that the new 59 Atlantis has a higher standover than the existing 61. For many years, that was otherwise the bike I wished for most: Longer top tube than the 58; More clearance than the 61; Probably less TCO, due to smaller wheel. Looks like the top tube has

Re: [RBW] Re: New geo chart

Ordinarily, I'd agree. In the case of Rivendell however, I've learned that the things that are out-of-stock are usually going to be back in-stock quite quickly, if you are patient.They seem to stock what they can afford to purchase and keep in inventory, but are committed to the validity a

[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

I had trouble even after deleting cache, browsing history, cookies, etc. and then re-starting browser and computer. (I use Chrome.) Then, yesterday morning it suddenly started working on my laptop, without doing anything new. My only best guess is that my *router's* history needed to be cle

[RBW] Re: Modifying an MTB crank for touring

Good effort. I still wonder why these new outboard, external bearing crank sets don't come with the spindle detached from BOTH crank arms, and available in multiple lengths. Unlike you, I'm lucky that I'm not bothered by a wide tread q-factor, but often wish for knee saver pedal extenders o

[RBW] Re: Modifying an MTB crank for touring

oh, by the way: SJS cycles bought all the remaining middleburn stock, so you can still get what you need if you're willing to shell-out the dough: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/middleburn/?geoc=US -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Good news, bad news: Rejoining the peloton

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[RBW] Re: RBW Web Site

Website is finally viewable on my phone, as of yesterday. Didn't do anything special to make it so. Who knows why, but time seems to have rectified whatever the issue was. Be patient, i guess. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Clem vs Appaloosa ride comparison

I've been interested in the same question/answer, for the exact same sizes you list. For those responding with first-hand experience, please discuss handlebar choice. I suspect - but could be wrong - that the bosco bar is not a viable option for the appaloosa. -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: 130 to 135 OLD

For the final, precision truing, you can essentially turn your frame into a truing stand by attaching a pair of zip ties to the stays, directly opposite the rim. Trim the extra strip so that they are just slightly longer than needed to touch the rim, and then rotate and slide them until they d

[RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Beautiful pictures, as always. From the looks of that reservoir, it seems you guy scan still use a lot MORE rain - is that right? Count your blessings no matter what - pictures like this always make me jealous of the fact that you can actually ride this time of year. -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

I don't know for sure either , but my recollection is the opposite: the tables for the older models show the actual length , while the newer ones like the hunq with the 6 degree slope list the effective length. Worth a call to confirm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Hunq Effective TT

Oops. Looks like I was posting from my phone at the same time as garth , so that was confusing. We're saying the same thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Stripped CLEM dropout braze-on

Sounds like you've got this figured out, Joe, but here are a couple of notes from my own experience mounting the Clem/Pletscher rack to my Clem frame, in case it helps others, or in case you want to experiment further: 1. I've so far opted for the biggest tires I can fit, on my 59/700c frame -

[RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

Just wanted to add my voice of sorrow/disappointment at the discontinuation of MUSA clothes. It took me too long to finally try them all, so I admit I wasn't the best patron. But I will say that, since figuring out how great they were, I've tried MANY times to stock up, only to find no inven

[RBW] Reviews and/or photos of Big Ben 700c X 55 tires?

Is anybody in a position to share experiences with these tires? I'm able to find photos and comments for the 50mm version, but *nothing* about the 55mm version. Photos of them mounted on a bike would be fantastic! On the surface, it looks like it might provide a good compromise of the traits

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

just reading this thread for the first time myself. There's a post from Hugh near the top that cites 47.5mm on 23mm rims Presumably for the 2.1 x 26" tire. On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:37:21 AM UTC-7, Michael Cinibulk wrote: > > What reading do you get from calipers on width of the 2.1,

[RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

Patrick, For what it's worth, I have used and/or am still using about a half dozen of the old Ritchey Force stems which, as Kieran noted, are similar to this stem in that they have no removable face plate AND have a broader, squared-off, mtb style clamp area (as opposed to the road/drop bar st

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Very nice! You're making me stir crazy, though. Hope your daughter is doing well, by the way. Hey, here's a question I've been wondering: Are the pulleys on the Altus derailleur floating (have some side-to-side slop)? The floating pulleys of the typical, older shimano derailleurs is the rea

Re: [RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

What size stem would you need, Joe? I've got a bunch of quality old quill stems lying around that I'll likely never use, so am happy to pass on to a good home if one will work. Funny, isn't it Patrick, that this new stem is 1 1/8" while Bontrager happened to be the last holdout, *other* than

Re: [RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

130-140 is easy. Most of my stuff is from '80s 90's mountain bikes, where the entire goal was to go over the handlebars as often as possible. ;-) Might not have anything as elegant as nitto, but will have good quality. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and PM you. On Saturday, February 13,

Re: [RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

22.2 is the diameter of the grip are of the bar of the bosco and most upright / mtb bars. 23.8 is the grip area diameter of most drop bars. By resurrecting this thread, I take it you found a current source? Missed the thread when it was new, but here are some pictures of how I use them. Sa

[RBW] Re: New 1 1/8" threadless stem on 2/10 Blug

David, you're a damn encyclopedia of obscure-but-valuable parts sources, sometimes! On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8:03:27 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: > > Here you go: http://store.fairweather.cc/store/p35/NITTO__MCR65_STEM_.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned "stability." I don't have enough experience to really know if it's true but, along with the worldwide availability, I always thought that was one of the main arguments for 26" wheels. Basically, the idea that the lower gyroscopic center of gravity of the w

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

I have a large (60cm) with 26" wheels. 1999 model year. Others are much more knowledgeable about changes and history, but my understanding is that 2000 is when they switched to 700c for the larger models, so that would jive. On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:53:08 PM UTC-7, Steven Sweedler

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 4:49:17 PM UTC-7, Norman Bone wrote: > > Thanks Hugh! > > It looks like 59 was a large as you could go with 26. Catalog says 61, 63 > and 65 went to 700c > > I'm guessing that this particular catalog excerpt was from later in the period of model availability,

[RBW] Re: PSA: Compass cycling knickers back in stock

All I see are XS. Did I miss this already?! Crap. On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 5:07:24 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote: > > Looks like all sizes of the Compass Bicycles riding knickers are back in > stock, in gray (no more khaki, yay!). Supposedly some modest improvements > over the last version. M

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

Sorry... that is my 60, not 59. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send em

Re: [RBW] 26" vs. 700c for touring/load hauling

So, what I really want to know, Hugh, is why you'd sell your 26 Atlantis. I might as well post this, too. I showed a different picture in the Rat Trap Pass discussion a while back, but this is my 59 with those new tires, just before it started snowing last fall. I've been

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Assuming a lot of the list is made up of people like me, I'd say that it is PROBABLE that most drop off. Not because I/they are afraid of a radical design, or don't want a tig welded Rivendell, or are put off by the idea of having to trust and pre-pay for something that's somewhat unknown, or

[RBW] Girl's Bikes: Not Just for Parts Anymore

Hope this isn't too off topic, but thought some of you would get a kick out of it. Interesting especially if you've read or heard Grant's brief history of the bicycle, and the part about how the post-war motor vehicle fascination influenced things. I *thought *this was going to be an articl

[RBW] Re: Handlebar flex?

If you think that's radical, you should try the aluminum Bosco bars! The reality though, in my experience, is that such flex is much less noticeable during actual use, and can actually be a very nice thing - stopping a lot of vibration from transmitting to your hands.Sitting on a stationary

[RBW] Re: Handlebar flex?

If what's happening is what I think is happening, it's actually a "torsion" that he's seeing. At least that's what I determined about my Bosco, which is sort of similar in that it is has a non-compound "C" shape, as viewed from the top. So the front, straight section is likely "twisting," w

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

Sorry to hear you didn't like the Choco Bars, Drew, and hope they work out for the new owner. I still want to try them sooner than later, but now I have a question if you don't mind responding. I keep staring at your photos, and thinking something doesn't look right. They look really narrow.

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

Ha!. Going totally off topic now, but I just noticed the GTNP map poster on your workbench. I've had that exact same one on the wall in my bedroom for over 30 years. Awesome... and my neighborhood. You don't happen to live nearby, do you? -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco cockpit, bullmoose, VO cockpit

OH That makes more sense. Thanks! On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:48:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > iamkeith > > Drew can confirm, but what I see is that Drew only posted photos of his > Velo Orange Cockpit. None of his posted photos depict the Choco bars that &

Re: [RBW] Used Rambouillet Value?

That's in beautiful condition! This is total "gut feeling," so take it for what it's worth. Based on what other upper end, well-spec'd Rivendells in good condition typically sell for, I'd think it much closer to the $2,000 range of that Legolas than the $800 range of that Romulus. I might be

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: Finally, I'm curious about the manf. date of your Ram. Reason I say that is because I notice that the drive side dropout has a slender, "split" design as opposed to the usual solid ones. Mine has the same thing. If you

[RBW] Re: Any Gevenalle users?

Do a topic search using the name "retroshift," which was what they called themselves until recently. (or follow link below): https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/retroshift Looks like there are a few threads discussing them. I don't have any first hand experience or kno

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Dave (and Mark), Just in case you aren't aware of this, or missed the crux of what Toshi was saying in his post above, the Ram makes a reasonably good candidate for a 650b conversion. That would give you, Dave, the fatter tires you desire and you, Mark, room for some good fenders that you wan

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 10:50:49 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Does anyone have the Geo chart for the Ram? I went to the cyclofiend pages > and did a quick scan. Thanks, > > > ~Hugh > It's in this chart: cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

I'm kind of clumsy with my words sometimes, and frequently put my foot in my mouth or insult people in on-line forums - without meaning to. You typically don't suffer from the same malady, Patrick, so I hope you'll take this in the kindest possible way, as it is intended: You're reading som

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

Not to hijack Bill's thread, but I thought this was interesting. Same B65 fenders on my Clem. First of all, I hadn't noticed or considered it until reading this discussion, but sure enough - the chain did in fact rub on the fender in the lowest two gears. What's interesting is that I was ab

Re: [RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa

oops - forgot to add the photo: <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8KBZJkgVUpg/VuNaEYnfazI/ASk/7OAOqaqSaFI1Qd8Vd5zFB6M47KYiWJLeA/s1600/rearfender1.jpg> On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 4:50:45 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > Not to hijack Bill's thread, but I thought thi

[RBW] Re: PSA: A. Homer Hilsen for cheap

Wow. I keep trying to figure out why someone would do this, and the only thing I can come up with is that it's a "test run," to get a feel for the market and see how easy it would be to fence such a bike. If any of you in the Southern CA area have a similar bike and can't be certain that someo

[RBW] Re: Jeff Jones in depth on longer wheelbase

On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 8:04:31 AM UTC-7, Justin August wrote: > > I'm curious if you can use 650b+ wheels on the regular Jones 29 frames. > > -Justin > You can, but not the largest versions of them. The dimple in the chainstays doesn't align with the widest part of the tire. On the othe

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Are you looking at the geometry charts and saying you like shorter top tubes than this particular bike features, or are you saying you prefer shorter top tubes as a general preference? If the later, you might still consider. I can't remember where it's written, but Grant once said something

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm Rambouillet on Los Angeles Craigslist

Not trying to convince you to do anything - just complete my own thoughts, at this point. I just checked again to see if my recollection was wrong, but it isn't. Ram is indeed shorter than the same size Quickbeam, despite charts saying otherwise. (It's closer to a cm difference than a full

[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL

Just stumbled upon this in the Spring, 2004 Reader, while looking for something else. Kinda bittersweet, but appropriate. -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: ROSCO mailing list

Not to mention - The more people feel compelled to talk about the project, the more other people might become interested in it, and the more people who will be competing for the handful of bikes that happen to be my (or your) size. Shhh!!! On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2:30:11 PM U

[RBW] Re: CLEARCOAT o'er baremetal & why we don't do it anymore

Fourth post down on this page are some pictures of an old MB-1 that a guy stripped to bare metal, added decals to and then, presumably, covered with a clear coat of his own: http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-classic/official-bridgestone-thread-746084-11.html Not saying it's the most durab

Re: [RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

No. That Retrotech is more like the classic Excelsior look that is still used quite often, with the extra tube being level or sloping slightly down toward the back. The Bubba will likely be the opposite and unique - sloping down toward the *front*. On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:33:35 AM U

[RBW] Re: 50 t rear cog -- Never walk another hill

I just saw that too. I know this wasn't the point of your posting, but I've never figured out why so many people on this board think these large cogs are so ridiculous. I completely understand the goal of eliminating a front derailleur and, in my opinion, this is just now finally... and jus

[RBW] Re: Appaloosas set free

Damn it! I couldn't jump on the pre-sale partly because of cash flow at the time, but also partly because I didn't know if my recently-purchased Clem was going to work out. Now all these months later, I STILL don't know if my Clem is going to work out, because it's still snowing every stink

[RBW] Re: First S24O of 2016, and first on my Appaloosa, tonight!

Great idea - have fun on your trip. I just got back from 6 wonderful days in the desert with my kids, for their spring break. Don't forget to have your son leave his cell phone at home, if he has one. ;-) Interesting about the bottle not fitting. Do you think the 58 or bigger frames would h

[RBW] Re: ISO MTB 1" threadless fork.

This may or may not work: http://viciouscycles.com/forks.php3 The shortest one offered is 413mm a-c though, which I think would roughly translate to most 80mm travel forks with 15% sag. The problem, I think, is that in '95, most mountain bikes probably had a 63mm travel fork. The judy could

[RBW] Re: Very clever video

Yeah... as someone who DOES still live and do his brevets in the wild, wild west, I kind of have mixed feelings about that. Clever from a creative aspect, but also reminds me of Sara Palin's campaign ads that featured Barack Obama in the crosshairs of a gun scope. You can't really do somet

Re: [RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

I keep struggling with wanting to avoid talking about this bike, to keep from generating interest and competition. But now, I guess there's a need to make sure enough people understand and buy this first model before the 20th, for the larger version that *I* need and want to even become a poss

Re: [RBW] Re: Hidden Blogs?

Well, at this particular moment in time, only one more than half have been spoken for, and they're only giving it 6 more days to see if they can sell the rest. Probably a few people on the fence like you, so it might work out, but the deal was supposed to be that those truly interested would h

[RBW] Re: Do you prefer Adidas Sambas? Or clipless pedals? Both?

I looked into these a while back. Pretty good idea but FYI, in case it's not obvious, you need a shoe with a removable insole, in order to cover the backing plate. I had hoped to convert some of the super wide Keen sandals, which is all I wear for 7 months of the year - at least when I don't n

[RBW] Re: 26in wheelset recommendations (inexpensive WTB?)

Do a web search for Sun CR18 or Rhyno Lite complete wheelsets. They are very regularly available, from many sources, for less than $200 new for the set, with decent quality Shimano or eqivalent hubs. Usually available in all silver, too! 130mm might more often be freewheel instead of cassett

[RBW] FINALLY Clemming!

Well, a full year and a half after I ordered it, I finally got to take a proper ride on my Clem yesterday. Roads have melted off and been swept clear of sand during the past few weeks and, in the course of a few days, it went from rain and slush to near 70 degrees and sunny yesterday (Thursday

[RBW] 26in wheelset recommendations (inexpensive WTB?)

Probably all relative , and rim choice is probably more important than an extra 4 spokes at this circumference. I'd think a 26", 32 spoke rhyno lite would be quite a bit stronger than a 700c , 36 spoke dyad. I have a couple of 26", 36 spoke, phil wheelsets, and they honestly seem overkill for

[RBW] Re: Roscoe B

Funny you should mention Rock Lobster. There's yet another Paul Sadoff creation that I've been admiring for quite a long while, and that has had me seriously considering as a template for a custom. This one was made as a mechanic's runabout for the team he sponsors. Ironically, it has a lugg

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

I'm thinking you want Albatross bars for this - not Bosco. Or maybe the Choco? I haven't tried the setup you're describing, but I have a 60cm Ram with noodles, and a 59cm Clem with boscos. The Ram has a very short top tube, even by Riv standards. Meanwhile, the Clem has an extremely long to

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

I did just remember this, in case you're still bent on trying to imagine what it will look like. This fellow put boscos on a quickbeam, right after the bars were released. http://handlebarchronicles.blogspot.com/2013/05/spring-2013-becoming-upright.html The Quickbeam is a contemporary-of an

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

Funny - I never put it together that this was you, Jeremy. Probably should have. If you've been riding 64cm road bikes, that Clem is going to fit you like a dream, for what you're wanting to use it for! Also, forgot to say to you, Michael: "Congratulations on the new bike!" On Monday, April

[RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

Well, Joe, I don't know whether to thank you or be mad at you but, being as vocal as I have about wishing for a 26" wheeled Riv., I had to buy it. The price had come down by $250 and the $250 worth of Nitto racks helped me rationalize it. Gorgeous green paint, frame in perfect condition, nice phi

[RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

ell us how it compares in ride (not fit -- obviously > the bigger one will fit better from what you've said) with the XO-1. I > owned a 55 '92 and found my Rivs much an improvement. > > On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:12 AM, iamkeith wrote: > >http://sellwoodcycle.co

[RBW] Petition to NPS to ease bicycle camping

A friend just sent me a link to this petiton on the whitehouse.gov website, and I thought many of you would be interested. Since its political and everyone is entitled to have their own views, I'll stop short of saying "sign it." But it's a nice idea: If someone arrives at a National Park Servic

[RBW] Re: Petition to NPS to ease bicycle camping

grounds have either > "unlimited" capacity hiker-biker sites or they have campground hosts that > are willing to make accommodations for a weary cyclist. > > > > On Friday, December 7, 2012 4:50:30 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > > A friend just sent me a lin

[RBW] Re: All-Rounder for sale

I happened accross some additional pictures of this bike recently, when the current owner bought it and posted about it here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=108969 That's one of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's probably a Mount

[RBW] Re: Ram build

Regarding the touch-up paint question, there's a "formula" for using Testor's paint on the cyclofiend site here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html I've used it with "moderate" success on my Ram, but not quite perfect. It seems to need a bit more of a greenish tint to be perfect. I could

[RBW] Re: Ram build

Oh yeah... as to your question of what kind of bike the Rambouillet is, I've always enjoyed the description from Peter White's website, comparing them to the A.H.H., from when he stocked them both. There are some nice photos if you follow this link to the original page (http://www.peterwhitecycles

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

I think that maybe I'M the target market! Now that I know what the mystery bike is all about, it's giving me serious pause. I just finished paying for my oldest kid's college, and I've been seriously teetering on the edge of ordering my first custom bike ever as a reward - a totally frivolous on

[RBW] Re: Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're over-thinking this. The frame size shouldn't have anything to do with how fore or aft your saddle is, relative to the bottom bracket. Assuming the seat tube angles are identical, the only thing that will change is the amount of seat post ext

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

I've got similar projects going on, but in the opposite direction. Like you, I've been preferring to ride my cross bike lately, on single track mostly. It has Woodchippers on it now, and I've uploaded some photos at the link below. Meanwhile, I'm about to take the moustache bars off of my (sligh

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