[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags
consider whether or not you'll be commuting in the rain. a basket might not be ideal unless you always carry around a waterproof bag of sorts. also, if you carry a bunch of smaller items, a duffel bag isn't all that convenient. not a big deal i suppose, but i like compartments/pockets for wallet, keys, spare change, etc. rather than just having everything float around together. i use a pannier(s) (carradice shopper) and a saddlebag (carradice barley) for commuting, which has been a great set-up for my routine. i can do some monster shopping with 2 of those panniers - they're huge (32 liter) and the nice handles make them easy to carry around. easy on/off the rack too. when i don't need them, the barley is plenty big for my tools/change of clothes/breakfast or lunch, and normal commuting stuff. it's also nice to be able to use a pannier and have the top of the rack available to bungee down oversized items (paper towels/toilet paper), as opposed to having a basket interfere when trying to strap down bulky stuff. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags
I'll add my vote for a small Wald basket which I use?on my Rambouillet.? Sometimes I mount it in front on the Mark's Rack, sometimes in back on the Top Rack and I use a waterproof sack that fits in nicely with a cargo net. ? I find advantages for each method.? It obviously will not hold a load like a large pannier, but it serves my commuting and light shopping needs. I appreciate the on/off ease and its a snap to put stuff in when I shop on the way home. -Original Message- From: Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 7:34 am Subject: [RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags consider whether or not you'll be commuting in the rain. a basket might not be ideal unless you always carry around a waterproof bag of sorts. also, if you carry a bunch of smaller items, a duffel bag isn't all that convenient. not a big deal i suppose, but i like compartments/pockets for wallet, keys, spare change, etc. rather than just having everything float around together. i use a pannier(s) (carradice shopper) and a saddlebag (carradice barley) for commuting, which has been a great set-up for my routine. i can do some monster shopping with 2 of those panniers - they're huge (32 liter) and the nice handles make them easy to carry around. easy on/off the rack too. when i don't need them, the barley is plenty big for my tools/change of clothes/breakfast or lunch, and normal commuting stuff. it's also nice to be able to use a pannier and have the top of the rack available to bungee down oversized items (paper towels/toilet paper), as opposed to having a basket interfere when trying to strap down bulky stuff. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Scenes from tonight's ride
Recumbent content, too! Look for me on a big orange Sun EZ-Sport at the Calistoga sprint on Sunday. Riv content: Wool and pedals. On Feb 12, 11:04 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Lots of really bright headlights on tonight's ride. Look for the cowbell scene--we're getting ready for the Tour of California this weekend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1a8X94CDao Riv content: Rode my Road Standard. --Eric campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here
Yea, I didn't receive any mail, bummer...it should have at least shown up in my junk mailbox. I check both nearly every day. Regarding the name thing and the intellectual property stuff, I think some nice generic names could be found for new models. How about Beamer in place of the QB name? You could name a new model the 'Country bike'. There are probably quite a few ways to go on this subject. I enjoyed watching the Lord of the Rings movie and my wife and children love these types of books but we are not rabid fans. The bikes and the whole philosophy presented by Rivendell however fit into my definition of practical bicycling and I can appreciate (but can't afford right now) the beauty of the bikes . Lugged frames are fun to look at and appeal to me as the proper way to make a bicycle frame. Stay true to and even expand your riding philosophy and maintain your unique spot in the marketplace no matter what you name your bicycles. On Feb 11, 9:56 am, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote: Thanks for forwarding this on, John. I couldn't find the original in my in-box, or junk mail folder. Maybe it was waylaid by bandits of the ether en route? Dustin Sharp From: John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:00:32 -0800 (PST) To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Get Your Email Update Here Dear Fellow Forum Readers, We sent out an email update yesterday. It was written late last week, and one or two things have probably changed, in terms of available stock (58 Atlantis frames, for example), but I am passing it along, in case you missed it. Spam filters have a way of interfering with mass mailings of this kind. Usually, we don't mind that, except when it's *our* mass mailing. (Hopefully, the formating won't change, and make the cut and pasted message below look like poetry from one of those 70's college literary publications.) Cheers, John =+=+= Rivendell Bicycle Works Email Update - February, 2009 New year, new everything, time for an email update. It may be long. THE TOPICS, IN THIS ORDER: How we did last year Some internal changes Some ideas for 2009 Grant's internal attitude shifts wishes/hopes Observations on bikes, the bike industry, and the outdoor industry in general About our suppliers Current brands news Imminent bikes Future bikes New Stuff Old Stuff HOW WE DID LAST YEAR We were hurt badly, and I mean ferociously, by the strong Yen, weak Dollar. It is horrible. The Japanese frames and parts are really good. As good as good gets, as great as great gets, as expensive as all get-out. We hold prices too long and raise them too little late, always with extreme discomfort and fear. Our Japanese prices are on the low side. It's not ideal in the big picture. Our business model is buying direct, selling direct, and that saves the day for us, but it makes life harder for other retailers who also sell the same Nitto parts, for instance. It's the cause of much concern here, lots of internal debate (in my head, anyway). On one hand, we don't want to be low-ballers. On the other end, we are 100 percent committed to Nitto, offer virtually no other options so far, so don't feel compelled to match prices with dealers for whom Nitto is fringe.if that makes sense. Our 2008 sales were fine, but our profit is off. Our end of year taxes will wallop us, because our inventory counts as cash. We get walloped every year; but this year we'll end our fiscal year earlier, which may help. That way we can have more inventory by Christmastime without fearing the higher taxes on it. SOME INTERNAL CHANGES We hired Dave and Jay full-time, and Aaron and Harry for Saturdays. They were all customers before, with plenty of skills, the right personality, good work ethics, and they're totally familiar with our bikes. Now we're going to settle in, and see how much we can do with this final staff. Payroll is higher than ever, but nobody wants a pay cut, and nobody is lighting Roi-Tans with five dollar bills, either. SOME IDEAS FOR 2009 Trying to get RR41 out in February, and then, believe it or not, three more Readers out this year. Trying. They'll be the OLD size, and 32 to 40pp. And we're going to shoot for smaller and more frequent catalogues, too. In addition to the Flickr Rivendell gallery, we're going to have one on our site, too.is the plan. Many of the gorgeous bikes we assemble never go Internet public, but we'll try to have them on our site. For five months we've been working on a new US-made line of saddlebags that will sport a new look and have some new and some old features, and the brand is Sackville. Made by a small staff of experienced stitchers headed up by two ex-chieftains from Coach and
[RBW] Re: carradice rain cape dimensions
Great idea, Seth. Phil, can you make that photo available to the group? On Feb 13, 11:13 am, Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net wrote: I can do that for you. I'll e-mail when I get it done. Probably by next week. On Feb 12, 9:41 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Does anyone have a carradice rain cape that they can take pictures of it laid out flat and maybe with a tape measure next to it? They seem to be rather hard-to-come-by items and I'm reasonably handy with a sewing machine so I'm thinking of seeing if I can put one together myself out of either some waxed canvas or cordura, but I'm a little foggy on the shape dimension they opted for. Thanks, -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names
As a classics major, I'm partial to the theme started with Atlantis... eg, lost lands. So, other options might be Vineta, Llys Helig, Kitezh, and Ys. Perhaps in a few years, America can be added to the list. ;) robert On Feb 12, 4:49 pm, erik jensen radiophonicworks...@gmail.com wrote: tamalpais? too obvious? taken? shrug. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names
Addams Family names were tapped by Ibis back in the 90's (Cousin IT and Fester, anyway). I wonder if the Surly folks didn't get a call about the Pugsley If this is the end of the line for the Tolkein naming convention, then I'm OK with the current trend (A. Homer, Sam, Betty... Omar?) Only downside is that those unfamiliar with Riv may think that A. Homer Hilsen is some obscure hand builder from Minnesota or something Bummer about Bombadil, that name seems perfect for such a robust fire- road bomber I think the Movie lawyer is grasping a bit if he really thinks that they retain rights to a name that didn't appear in the three flicks Good luck on this one, guys -br On Feb 12, 2:56 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Are the Cascades taken? Nice string of volcanic peaks, should cover a full line of bikes. We'll reserve Mt. St. Helens for a bike with explosive acceleration and white hot handling. I can hear the groans already I haven't even hit the sent button! _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of erik jensen Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names tamalpais? too obvious? taken? shrug. On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Paul Cooley pcoo...@cybermesa.com wrote: Yves Gomez is a little offputting, though I don't know who he is. My imagination jumps immediately to Gomez from the Adams Family, but that's because my kids just watched the movie. Has Velocio? been taken. A good bike tribute to Velocio would be in order. And I wouldn't mind a Colin Fletcher for the person who wrote the Complete Book of Walking. However, I have to say the naming of the Rivendell bikes is one of the things I like the least about many of them. I love owning a Rivendell, and I like some of the Middle Earth names, but I'm not sure about some of the whackier names. A. Homer Hilson? But that's just me. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NMhttp://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 11, 2009, at 10:00 AM, John at Rivendell wrote: I'll be bummed if Bombadil has to go. How does Yves Gomez sound for a mountain bike? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Winter bike project and Reynolds 753
I'm reasonably sure that the 753 Grant spec'ed was the same guage as 531 but heat treated etc. So it was stronger but maybe not any lighter than the equivalent 531 frame. Doug On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: Hello, As I recall in the early single-digit readers and 1996 catalogue, Grant specified custom guages for his 753 tubing. I think chainstays, even on the early road standards , were heavier, and I believe longer butts, especially for the downtubes were used. Early all-rounders and Mountain expeditions were even sturdier but all 3 used silver-brazed 753 frame tubing and 531 forks until Grant and Waterford temporaily separated. Your 650B project looks a lot like the bike reviewed in 1996 or so by Garret Lai when Bicycle Guide was still around. Articles like his and my 1993 X0-1 led to my 1997 A/R purchase. When you think about it, Rivendells have quite an interesting pedigree.I hope there will be many more generations..They're all special. Regards, Ryan Fleming Winnipeg, MB --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay
Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have Rivendell on the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. Nice bike if anyone is looking for a 58cm Rambouillet... link here:* http://tinyurl.com/bafudt* On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of interest here. Item number: 150326739775 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags
Thanks again, everyone. I'm doing some research on your suggestions. This is all kinda fun. On Feb 13, 11:03 am, al...@aol.com wrote: I'll add my vote for a small Wald basket which I use?on my Rambouillet.? Sometimes I mount it in front on the Mark's Rack, sometimes in back on the Top Rack and I use a waterproof sack that fits in nicely with a cargo net. ? I find advantages for each method.? It obviously will not hold a load like a large pannier, but it serves my commuting and light shopping needs. I appreciate the on/off ease and its a snap to put stuff in when I shop on the way home. -Original Message- From: Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 7:34 am Subject: [RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags consider whether or not you'll be commuting in the rain. a basket might not be ideal unless you always carry around a waterproof bag of sorts. also, if you carry a bunch of smaller items, a duffel bag isn't all that convenient. not a big deal i suppose, but i like compartments/pockets for wallet, keys, spare change, etc. rather than just having everything float around together. i use a pannier(s) (carradice shopper) and a saddlebag (carradice barley) for commuting, which has been a great set-up for my routine. i can do some monster shopping with 2 of those panniers - they're huge (32 liter) and the nice handles make them easy to carry around. easy on/off the rack too. when i don't need them, the barley is plenty big for my tools/change of clothes/breakfast or lunch, and normal commuting stuff. it's also nice to be able to use a pannier and have the top of the rack available to bungee down oversized items (paper towels/toilet paper), as opposed to having a basket interfere when trying to strap down bulky stuff. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names
You solved the problem just it the Bomber with some WW2 airplane motif. Or in small letters fire road BOMBER ! Or maybe just road bomber! Or how about Bomb diggity! The Bomb! Fantastic Bombastic... there's just lots of names out there. And if Riv uses one of these I expect at the very least an acorn nut! On Feb 13, 12:43 pm, Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com wrote: Addams Family names were tapped by Ibis back in the 90's (Cousin IT and Fester, anyway). I wonder if the Surly folks didn't get a call about the Pugsley If this is the end of the line for the Tolkein naming convention, then I'm OK with the current trend (A. Homer, Sam, Betty... Omar?) Only downside is that those unfamiliar with Riv may think that A. Homer Hilsen is some obscure hand builder from Minnesota or something Bummer about Bombadil, that name seems perfect for such a robust fire- road bomber I think the Movie lawyer is grasping a bit if he really thinks that they retain rights to a name that didn't appear in the three flicks Good luck on this one, guys -br On Feb 12, 2:56 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Are the Cascades taken? Nice string of volcanic peaks, should cover a full line of bikes. We'll reserve Mt. St. Helens for a bike with explosive acceleration and white hot handling. I can hear the groans already I haven't even hit the sent button! _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of erik jensen Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names tamalpais? too obvious? taken? shrug. On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Paul Cooley pcoo...@cybermesa.com wrote: Yves Gomez is a little offputting, though I don't know who he is. My imagination jumps immediately to Gomez from the Adams Family, but that's because my kids just watched the movie. Has Velocio? been taken. A good bike tribute to Velocio would be in order. And I wouldn't mind a Colin Fletcher for the person who wrote the Complete Book of Walking. However, I have to say the naming of the Rivendell bikes is one of the things I like the least about many of them. I love owning a Rivendell, and I like some of the Middle Earth names, but I'm not sure about some of the whackier names. A. Homer Hilson? But that's just me. Paul B. Cooley Santa Fe, NMhttp://carfreefamily.blogspot.com On Feb 11, 2009, at 10:00 AM, John at Rivendell wrote: I'll be bummed if Bombadil has to go. How does Yves Gomez sound for a mountain bike? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names
Well, an obscure builder from Minnesota (or Walnut Creek?) has its own charm, when you think about it. Maybe we all chip in a buck or two and buy this guy a nice Riv? Develop his understanding? dougP Only downside is that those unfamiliar with Riv may think that A. Homer Hilsen is some obscure hand builder from Minnesota or something Bummer about Bombadil, that name seems perfect for such a robust fire- road bomber I think the Movie lawyer is grasping a bit if he really thinks that they retain rights to a name that didn't appear in the three flicks Good luck on this one, guys -br --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay
Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? That would be quite a few expensive bikes for a bike shop to buy for decoration. On Feb 13, 8:53 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? On Feb 13, 4:08 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Yea, from what I've read it is his wife. She has been periodically listing his bikes and some random items. I completely agree with you David. Each time I see one of his bikes up, I always head to his archives (again) to check out the specs and it's always read with a heavy heart. My wife knows exactly which one of my friends to contact regarding my bikes in case of my demise. Scary. Ride, live, love. Every day. On Feb 13, 4:11 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Looking at the seller's name, I'm guessing it is his wife... can't imagine how terrible it must be to go through selling off his stuff. My wife and I have talked about it a bit, and we've both come to the conclusion that it's something we don't want to have to do anytime soon (to say the least). On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have Rivendell on the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. Nice bike if anyone is looking for a 58cm Rambouillet... link here:* http://tinyurl.com/bafudt* On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of interest here. Item number: 150326739775 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay
Well, if only an iconic few. On Feb 13, 7:41 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? That would be quite a few expensive bikes for a bike shop to buy for decoration. On Feb 13, 8:53 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? On Feb 13, 4:08 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Yea, from what I've read it is his wife. She has been periodically listing his bikes and some random items. I completely agree with you David. Each time I see one of his bikes up, I always head to his archives (again) to check out the specs and it's always read with a heavy heart. My wife knows exactly which one of my friends to contact regarding my bikes in case of my demise. Scary. Ride, live, love. Every day. On Feb 13, 4:11 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Looking at the seller's name, I'm guessing it is his wife... can't imagine how terrible it must be to go through selling off his stuff. My wife and I have talked about it a bit, and we've both come to the conclusion that it's something we don't want to have to do anytime soon (to say the least). On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have Rivendell on the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. Nice bike if anyone is looking for a 58cm Rambouillet... link here:* http://tinyurl.com/bafudt* On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of interest here. Item number: 150326739775 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay
why isn't someone thinking about the significance of sheldon in the current scheme of things. i.e. physical fitness, co2, and whatever. someone should call the local u.s. rep from his district. sheldon has a legacy that will live on. i am a former golfer with back problems that decided to ride a bike in 1984 after watching alexi grewal win the olympic road race. i replaced golf and running with cycling and have never looked back. i have always appreciated sheldon's articles and think that they will be relevent to cycling for many years. sincerely, don compton --- On Fri, 2/13/09, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: From: Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 7:41 PM Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? That would be quite a few expensive bikes for a bike shop to buy for decoration. On Feb 13, 8:53 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Why isn't Harris buying them and hanging them on the ceiling? On Feb 13, 4:08 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Yea, from what I've read it is his wife. She has been periodically listing his bikes and some random items. I completely agree with you David. Each time I see one of his bikes up, I always head to his archives (again) to check out the specs and it's always read with a heavy heart. My wife knows exactly which one of my friends to contact regarding my bikes in case of my demise. Scary. Ride, live, love. Every day. On Feb 13, 4:11 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Looking at the seller's name, I'm guessing it is his wife... can't imagine how terrible it must be to go through selling off his stuff. My wife and I have talked about it a bit, and we've both come to the conclusion that it's something we don't want to have to do anytime soon (to say the least). On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing this. Whoever is selling it doesn't have Rivendell on the auction. My key word search didn't pull it up. Nice bike if anyone is looking for a 58cm Rambouillet... link here:* http://tinyurl.com/bafudt* On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:43 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of interest here. Item number: 150326739775 -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay
On Feb 13, 5:43 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Just noticed his Ram popped up on ebay. Thought it might be of interest here. Item number: 150326739775 That is a beautiful and unusual orange Rambouillet, with an interesting history. Grant gave it to Sheldon. The brake bridge was a little off, slightly high. Sheldon's elegant fix was to use 27 inch wheels. Other work arounds are possible for use with 700c wheels. I contemplated making Sheldon an offer for it, but it's a bit small for me. A few months later, I purchased a Rivendell Custom in my size on the iBob list. Best, Larry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
