[RBW] Re: Does bar bag weight effect handling?

I think this topic has been covered a few times, so a quick run through the archives would be helpful. To give the nickel tour: - Yes, weight will affect handling. Whether this matters depends a great deal on the rider. - As one would think, more weight will affect handling more. - Many peopl

Re: [RBW] Re: A Simple Card

The deluge of cards looks wonderful. I just posted a thank you on the Rivendell Facebook site to let the Riv community know that the cards are much appreciated. To make certain that the note is received by all, I want to send a note to the Group as well. Nick is enjoying all the cards and notes, bu

[RBW] Re: FS 52cm Betty Foy - NEW - SOLD

This is SOLD. Thanks. On Monday, October 22, 2012 9:34:18 AM UTC-7, mbh wrote: > > I have a brand new 52 cm Betty Foy for sale. I bought it around 2 years > ago from Rivendell and it is in perfect, new condition. It has never been > ridden even once! It has been safely stored inside the entire

[RBW] FS: 650B tires & Tubus Tara

Hiya folks, Two sets of tires on the lookout for new homes: 1 pair of Fatty Rumpkins, 650B x 41 folding, in very good condition (including sidewalls). 50 miles on the wife's 48cm Sam Hillborne. $55 shipped CONUS. 1 pair of Schwalbe wire 'Middy', 650Bx35, in nearly new condition. Pulled of

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Yes, it's pretty much the lightest weight Rivy bike out there, a true racing bike. Probably lighter/flexier than a Roadeo, but with cantis and more tire clearance. VERY special bikes... On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 10:35 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Nope. It's a lightweight-tubing cyclocrosser. Cyclocros

[RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

Any more affordable makers of those plaid style bags rivbikes carries? Someone else has got to be making these type of bags besides just Carradice, sackville, and Brooks. I am looking for a handlebar bag in the style seen on Rivbike.com. But something way more affordable. Like 50 bucks or less.

[RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Nope. It's a lightweight-tubing cyclocrosser. Cyclocross doesn't have big jumps that require a stout frame, and those bikes spend a lot of time being carried by the rider. Gotta be light. Joe On Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:53:49 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > Wasn't the Legolas designed with a

Re: [RBW] A miles only cyclecomputer??

I use Cyclemeter for the iPhone. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM, lungimsam wrote: > Any such animal? > > I lost my cyclecomputer. Don't know if that's a good or bad thing. > > All I wanna keep track of is miles. > > I don't care about speed much anymore. > > PLease advise. > > > -- > You receiv

[RBW] Does bar bag weight effect handling?

I have a small siddle bag I put on my race bike for more storage in a pinch. Looked great, worked great. I'm leavin' it on there! Was thinking of getting a big barbag for the Bleriot sometime, after I get it back from the shop (hopefully within a week, but don't know how the coming hurricane

[RBW] A miles only cyclecomputer??

Any such animal? I lost my cyclecomputer. Don't know if that's a good or bad thing. All I wanna keep track of is miles. I don't care about speed much anymore. PLease advise. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view t

[RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

> > Wasn't the Legolas designed with a heavier frame as a cyclocross bike? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WUydO1yFEfUJ. To post

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

> > Wasn't the Road originally spec'd for 700 x 35c? 28c tiresw/fenders? > It would be great to see a pic taken level with the crown/brake assembly > to see the actual clearance. > > Good thing there aren't any shocks on those forks. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

> > Wasn't the Road originally spec'd for 700 x 35c? 28c tiresw/fenders? > > Looks like your camera angle is from above and not showing the real clearance. Did Grant think it was ok? Sounded like you were at Riv and he saw it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

Not a pop music or rock fan here, frankly, but a concertizing pianist with a classical background playing the best contemporary composers. Riv folks occupy a big tent. But I'm proud to say I was a Capt. Beefheart fan when most rock aficionados found him unlistenable! Joe On Oct 26, 1:07 am, Big

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

On Saturday, October 27, 2012 7:06:21 PM UTC-4, reynoldslugs wrote: > > I should have listened to Grant - when I ordered my Road Standard in 2002 > (2003?), so today, we pulled off the Campagnolo s/p's and replaced > them with Tektro 538's, and squeezed in a pair of Schwalbe Kojaks. GP did >

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

Well, you guys are right - - it's pretty tight. I'll ride some more, on rough pavement, and give you an updated report. But then again, old Cyclotourist has this going on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6818728245/ We'll see - Stay tuned. Max -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

E! Are you sure you want to be riding around like that? Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-c0jVA_ZNk8J. To post to

[RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

What ever happened to that robin's egg blue proto legolas that was recently on the list? Did anyone here buy it. I know it was last listed as a complete bike on sf craigslist for $900, then a while later posted here on the list by the new owner. I should have snatched it up. Jl -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

That's the spirit! On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 4:52 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Sure, just change the paint. And brake levers. And shfters. It's only > money! :) > > Joe > > On Saturday, October 27, 2012 3:26:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Yeah, the Legolas is a pretty special bike... lik

Re: [RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Sure, just change the paint. And brake levers. And shfters. It's only money! :) Joe On Saturday, October 27, 2012 3:26:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, the Legolas is a pretty special bike... like the color, brakes can > be changed! > > On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 2:12 PM, Steven

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

I don't know, bro, that looks awful close to me. I realize the chances of debris jamming that junction are small, but... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, October 27, 2012 4:06:21 PM UTC-7, reynoldslugs wrote: > I should have listened to Grant - when I ordered my Road Standard in 2002 > (

Re: [RBW] Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

Aren't the Kojaks nice? That is cutting it a bit close in front. I know tires expand in width when inflated for a while; perhaps they'll not do so in height. I just rode Kojaks today, but mine have what, 4" of clearance on the Fargo. With the 32 actual/34 nominal on the 559 Riv, I can probably ge

[RBW] Retrofitting a 2002 Road Custom - Tektro brakes and fat tires

I should have listened to Grant - when I ordered my Road Standard in 2002 (2003?), I figured I would always use Campagnolo sidepulls with "wide" 25mm tires. Grant tried to get me to realize the folly of that notion, but I eventually got what I asked for. The bike was built originally built wi

Re: [RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Yeah, the Legolas is a pretty special bike... like the color, brakes can be changed! On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 2:12 PM, Steven Frederick wrote: > Crap, I might have to take a crack at this. My size and as you say, > they don't come along too often. Man, those are some scuffed up brake > levers,

Re: [RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Crap, I might have to take a crack at this. My size and as you say, they don't come along too often. Man, those are some scuffed up brake levers, tho! Wonder if he'd do just he frame/fork? Steve On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Not mine, no connection, just love the most

[RBW] Re: FS: various wheels

Updated with the wheels I've sold. Feel free to make offers. Last time I'll bump this. Thanks! Jim I have lots of wheels that I'm not using anymore. All are handbuilt by me. Please contact offlist if interested. White Industries Eccentric ENO fix/free 135 mm 36h on Dyad rim, Wheelsmith 14g spo

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

The color can be changed! On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Right size, wrong color. No damage to my credit card today. > Joe Bernard > Vallejo, CA. > > On Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:32:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: > >> Close enough!!! >> >> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Right size, wrong color. No damage to my credit card today. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:32:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > Close enough!!! > > On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Aaron Thomas > > > wrote: > >> Yeah, if that were a 55, I'd be all over it! >>

[RBW] WTT: Wald basket for Wald basket

Want your medium sized model 137in exchange for my 133 detachable style Riv used to sell. Has been sitting in the garage for the last four or so years. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclo

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Close enough!!! On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Yeah, if that were a 55, I'd be all over it! > > > On Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:22:07 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: >> >> Not mine, no connection, just love the most elusive Rivendell! >> >> www.ebay.com/itm/1509345

[RBW] Re: Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Yeah, if that were a 55, I'd be all over it! On Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:22:07 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Not mine, no connection, just love the most elusive Rivendell! > > www.ebay.com/itm/150934574490 > > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > ** > "Censorship is telling

[RBW] Someone please buy this: 53cm Legolas

Not mine, no connection, just love the most elusive Rivendell! www.ebay.com/itm/150934574490 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** "Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [RBW] Re: More breathless excitement over the new Sackville

Well, perhaps not quite Nirvana, but at least a spot on the penultimate antechamber to the gate of the Earthly Paradise. It is indeed very nice, nicer than I expected. It has what for my uses (and I emphasize that qualification) are still pecadillos that would still have to be sifted through the u

[RBW] Re: Chain length rule-of-thumb?

Rivendell's method at 3:44 in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpPz8K4laFE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AYrz-sc-kvoJ.