[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Build review

2009-03-09 Thread Bruce
I'm not aware of other calipers that have the reach. Centerpulls, like the 
Diacompe 750 perhaps?





From: Len Lescosky 172tur...@gmail.com
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Build review


This looks great, thanks for the photos. I have a similar-era 700c
Rivendell that I am considering for a 650b conversion. I have not done
it yet but I still might this summer. Are the Tektros the only brakes
that are long enough to allow the conversion work?

Thanks!

Len



  
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[RBW] Re: Albatross bars

2009-03-09 Thread beth h

On Mar 8, 7:29 pm, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote:
 How *much* longer? Two cm? One?

When I switched from drops to the North Road bars I found that
swapping a stem that was 3cm longer really made a difference.
Beth
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[RBW] two racks and a bag FS

2009-03-09 Thread b hamon


I have been sitting on these for far too long, with no real plans to actually 
use them in the near future. I need space and cash for another project. So:

1. Nitto/RBW mini-rack, front, works with canti brakes (center tang is threaded 
and fits through fork crown hole): NIB, 80.00 shipped.

2. V/O front mini-rack, similar size and shape to # 1 but the center tang is 
flat and must be drilled to suit your bike. NOTE: This drilling should be done 
at a machine shop where they have a drill press. You CANNOT do this easily at 
home with a hand drill, so don't even try.) NIB, 80.00 shipped.

3. Old, used TINY boxy bag sorta thing. Canvas with vinyl trim, measures 10 
long, 6 inches high and 4 inches deep. Includes clear vinyl map sleeve; 
rear-facing pockets and foward-facing main pouch close with oe-handed snaps. 
Old, stained, Oddball size, good for very small bike or as a novelty. Still 
holds its shape relatively well. 20 bucks alone, shipped;  or 10 with one of 
the racks. (No pix yet, I'm working on it.)

Please reply offlist via email.




  

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[RBW] March Riv Ride

2009-03-09 Thread Bruce Malm
After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San
Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill.  I've lost track of that
thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when and
where it will be?  Thanks

Bruce

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[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

2009-03-09 Thread David Estes
On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM, Bruce Malm brucem...@gmail.com wrote:

 After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San
 Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill.  I've lost track of that
 thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when and
 where it will be?  Thanks

 Bruce

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 Perfect timing to ask, Bruce!  Sunday the 15th, ride up (or maybe down) the
coast!  All are invited, Rivendell bikes are optional, but fun to look at if
you have one!

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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA

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[RBW] nahbs

2009-03-09 Thread Sarah Gibson


http://www.flickr.com/photos/acmebicycle/sets/72157615028784300/

peace


well behaved women rarely make history
_ride yr friggin bicycle_
 




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[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

2009-03-09 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

The ride is this Sunday, meeting at the Oceanside Transit Center.
Start time is 10 AM (?) to coincide with the train schedule.

On Mar 9, 11:23 am, Bruce Malm brucem...@gmail.com wrote:
 After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San
 Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill.  I've lost track of that
 thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when and
 where it will be?  Thanks

 Bruce
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[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

2009-03-09 Thread Timothy Whalen
Pls forgive me if this is slightly off topic.  I have been thinking about
visiting San Diego and may head out to join this ride.  Any recommendations
on where to stay for a few days, and/or what part of town is best to stay
in.  I'll be riding and maybe rock climbing.Thanks,
Tim Whalen
Santa fe

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
thill@gmail.com wrote:


 The ride is this Sunday, meeting at the Oceanside Transit Center.
 Start time is 10 AM (?) to coincide with the train schedule.

 On Mar 9, 11:23 am, Bruce Malm brucem...@gmail.com wrote:
  After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San
  Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill.  I've lost track of
 that
  thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when
 and
  where it will be?  Thanks
 
  Bruce
 


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[RBW] The Paper Reader Is Here, Available To Be Added To Web Orders.

2009-03-09 Thread John at Rivendell

Hi,

The real live paper Reader 41 was delivered by the printer this
morning. It's a limited edition of 5,000 copies. We will be mailing
them out this week to everyone who sent in their $4 and address label.
Starting now, they are also available as part of a web order.

As mentioned on the site, if you want only the Reader, please order
that by mail. If you are tacking it onto a web order, follow the link
here-

http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/118

Thanks for your patience,

John
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[RBW] Re: The Paper Reader Is Here, Available To Be Added To Web Orders.

2009-03-09 Thread John at Rivendell

It can also be added to a PHONE order or mail order, too.



On Mar 9, 1:07 pm, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote:
 Hi,

 The real live paper Reader 41 was delivered by the printer this
 morning. It's a limited edition of 5,000 copies. We will be mailing
 them out this week to everyone who sent in their $4 and address label.
 Starting now, they are also available as part of a web order.

 As mentioned on the site, if you want only the Reader, please order
 that by mail. If you are tacking it onto a web order, follow the link
 here-

 http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/118

 Thanks for your patience,

 John
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[RBW] FW: FS or T: Selle Italia turbo special saddle

2009-03-09 Thread Doug Peterson
See photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786...@n03/3341794639/in/photostream/

 

New Selle Italia turbo special saddle.  I purchased new many years ago and
have never mounted.  It has red pinstriping and gold colored rails, nose
badge and rear badges.  $100 or trade for new or very lightly used (tried
it  didn't like it condition Brooks.  Prefer B-17 either honey or black
but will consider other models also.  Respond off list to dougpn...@cox.net

 


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[RBW] Re: brooks saddle thought

2009-03-09 Thread TJ Ramb


It would be warm and fuzzy to know that the hide comes from a happy
cow until.bang! Bolt to the head.

I'd suggest that perhaps the cattle could be treated much better
during their lives but have occasional teasing and ridicule just to
keep their hide thicker and I would think better for saddle making.





On Mar 9, 3:01 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 10:54 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
  As admirable as your intentions may be, you are asking for material
  traceability similar to that required for critical parts (military,
  aircraft, etc.).  Commercial products simply aren’t costly enough to support
  that level of documentation.  Rough guess is you’re looking at $300 for a
  B-17, assuming you could get a system in place.

 I realize the cost may well go up But if the quality and traceability
 of the products is high then it wouldn't be something one would need
 to buy often.

 Thanks for the input.
 -sv
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[RBW] Re: brooks saddle thought

2009-03-09 Thread Doug Peterson

Have you ever seen the ads for California cheese?  Comes from happy cows.


-Original Message-
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It would be warm and fuzzy to know that the hide comes from a happy
cow until.bang! Bolt to the head.

I'd suggest that perhaps the cattle could be treated much better
during their lives but have occasional teasing and ridicule just to
keep their hide thicker and I would think better for saddle making.





On Mar 9, 3:01 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 10:54 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
  As admirable as your intentions may be, you are asking for material
  traceability similar to that required for critical parts (military,
  aircraft, etc.).  Commercial products simply aren’t costly enough to
support
  that level of documentation.  Rough guess is you’re looking at $300 for
a
  B-17, assuming you could get a system in place.

 I realize the cost may well go up But if the quality and traceability
 of the products is high then it wouldn't be something one would need
 to buy often.

 Thanks for the input.
 -sv




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[RBW] Re: brooks saddle thought

2009-03-09 Thread Eric Norris

Happy and, presumably, still alive.

--Eric Omnivore Married to a Vegetarian Norris
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On Mar 9, 2009, at 3:30 PM, Doug Peterson wrote:


 Have you ever seen the ads for California cheese?  Comes from happy  
 cows.


 -Original Message-
 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of TJ Ramb
 Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 3:19 PM
 To: RBW Owners Bunch
 Subject: [RBW] Re: brooks saddle thought



 It would be warm and fuzzy to know that the hide comes from a happy
 cow until.bang! Bolt to the head.

 I'd suggest that perhaps the cattle could be treated much better
 during their lives but have occasional teasing and ridicule just to
 keep their hide thicker and I would think better for saddle making.





 On Mar 9, 3:01 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
 On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 10:54 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net  
 wrote:
 As admirable as your intentions may be, you are asking for material
 traceability similar to that required for critical parts (military,
 aircraft, etc.).  Commercial products simply aren’t costly enough to
 support
 that level of documentation.  Rough guess is you’re looking at  
 $300 for
 a
 B-17, assuming you could get a system in place.

 I realize the cost may well go up But if the quality and traceability
 of the products is high then it wouldn't be something one would need
 to buy often.

 Thanks for the input.
 -sv




 


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[RBW] Looking for tips for Mounting Fenders

2009-03-09 Thread Jordan

Hi folks. I've recently had some SKS fenders mounted on my Atlantis.
Unfortunately, I'm not really happy with the results. Both the front
and rear fenders extend pretty far from the tire. This is especially
annoying with the front tire, as I already didn't have a lot of toe
clearance (I'm on a 63 Atlantis 2 with 700's).

It looks like both front and rear fenders are limited by a hard
mounting. In the case of the front fender, it's the mounting behind
the fork. I don't see how it could go any lower. For the rear fender,
the issue is the fastening to the bottom bracket. Both of these seem
addressable with the right hardware, but I'm not sure what that would
be. The parts that came with the fenders don't seem to do the job.

How can I get a nice close-to-the-tire mounting like I've seen in many
photos?

Thanks,
Jordan
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[RBW] Re: Looking for tips for Mounting Fenders

2009-03-09 Thread Gino Zahnd

What size tires are you running?

One thing you can use is aluminum spacers, which require longer bolts,
like I did here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/1678333665/in/set-72157602102746272/

And here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/1679280400/in/set-72157602102746272/

The other option is to use fatter tires, which I've done since taking
those photos a year and a half ago.

For a front SKS fender, it would be helpful to see photos of your
issue. I've always mounted SKS fenders forward of the fork, but if you
want to mount them in the rear of the fork, get Sheldon's Fender Nuts,
perhaps.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/fenders_and_flaps#product=27-008

Gino in Chico



On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi folks. I've recently had some SKS fenders mounted on my Atlantis.
 Unfortunately, I'm not really happy with the results. Both the front
 and rear fenders extend pretty far from the tire. This is especially
 annoying with the front tire, as I already didn't have a lot of toe
 clearance (I'm on a 63 Atlantis 2 with 700's).

 It looks like both front and rear fenders are limited by a hard
 mounting. In the case of the front fender, it's the mounting behind
 the fork. I don't see how it could go any lower. For the rear fender,
 the issue is the fastening to the bottom bracket. Both of these seem
 addressable with the right hardware, but I'm not sure what that would
 be. The parts that came with the fenders don't seem to do the job.

 How can I get a nice close-to-the-tire mounting like I've seen in many
 photos?

 Thanks,
 Jordan
 


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[RBW] Re: Rivendell at the U of W?

2009-03-09 Thread Eric Norris

P.S. You can see a video of our visit to the fountain at the Wheels  
North blog:

http://wheelsnorth.blogspot.com

--Eric
campyonly...@me.com
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On Mar 9, 2009, at 6:51 PM, rob markwardt wrote:


 Hey, he does look familar. That was me...if I'd have know it was a
 Rivendell guy taking my picture I would have smiled;)!

 On Mar 8, 10:34 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
 I was around Sunday at 4:00 on my Quickbeam.  :)

 Is that Rob maybe?

 On Mar 8, 10:17 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:



 Anybody on this list?  I took this photo on Saturday around 5 p.m.
 near the stadiium at the U of W.  Rider was on a Bleriot, I think.

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/3340696100/sizes/o/

 --Eric
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[RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

2009-03-09 Thread Doug Peterson
A while back a buddy  I got a nice room at the Holiday Inn Downtown (the
round one just off I-5, near Little Italy) for something like $70 by doing a
bid on Priceline.  When you bid, you're submitting to several hotels so you
can get some interesting responses.  Another option is the old YMCA, near
the Amtrak station, has been converted to a hostel but I don't think it's
affiliated with the international system.  Friends have stayed there and say
the price is right but rooms are pretty tight with your bike.  Can't recall
the name but if you Google hostels in san diego it should come up.  

 

dougP

 

  _  

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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: March Riv Ride

 

Tim, hope you can make it out!

When I'm in S.D., I've always stayed at one of the Youth Hostels in town
http://www.hiusa.org/usa-hostels/ca/sandiego.shtml .  I like the Point
Loma one, but it is kind of out of the way.  Downtown one is great location,
but kind of loud.  Swing by Joshua Tree if you're out this far away from
home, you'll love the climbing and riding there, too!

Cheers,
David

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Timothy Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote:

Pls forgive me if this is slightly off topic.  I have been thinking about
visiting San Diego and may head out to join this ride.  Any recommendations
on where to stay for a few days, and/or what part of town is best to stay
in.  I'll be riding and maybe rock climbing.

Thanks,

Tim Whalen

Santa fe

 

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:


The ride is this Sunday, meeting at the Oceanside Transit Center.
Start time is 10 AM (?) to coincide with the train schedule.


On Mar 9, 11:23 am, Bruce Malm brucem...@gmail.com wrote:
 After the Feb Riv Ride there was some mention of a March ride in the San
 Diego area corresponding to a visit from Jim Thill.  I've lost track of
that
 thread and was wondering if that ride is still going to occur and when and
 where it will be?  Thanks

 Bruce

 

 




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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA



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[RBW] Re: Looking for tips for Mounting Fenders

2009-03-09 Thread Jordan

Jay,

Great info, but in my ignorance it is a little hard for me to follow.
I love the idea of using old corks, and I'd love to see what that
looks like on your bike. Your post also gave me a great excuse to buy
some fancy beer. So, will this kind of cork do?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibbah/3342709669/in/set-72157614978912773/.
If not, I may have to buy some wine. =)


Gino,

Some quick pics of my current setup are up:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibbah/3342709669/in/set-72157614978912773/

Of particular note for me is this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jibbah/3343541884/in/set-72157614978912773/

I didn't mind my toe clearance too much before, but with my fenders as
far out as they are now it seems pretty untenable.


Steve,

Those Velo bikes look sweet. This is my first nice bike, so I hope
the versatility of the Atlantis was a smart move for me. My next bike
will be an inexpensive city ride, but down the road I'd love a bike
along the lines of the VO Randonneur. There is already a place in my
heart for a Hilsen, or a custom bike similar to it.

...of course, a motorcycle and a yacht would be cool too.

-Jordan

I'm loving the
On Mar 9, 6:30 pm, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote:
 Hey Jordan,

 The Atlantis is designed with generous clearances, and I've never had
 a problem achieving great fenders lines with my tires ranging from
 1.5 to 2.  I have the 26 wheel version, but this'll apply to your
 700c.  With a little patience and ingenuity you should get a great
 fender line with most any tire you'd ride on the Atlantis.

 I really like using old corks for rear fender spacing at the brake
 bridge and chainstay bridge (preferably the wider ones from Belgium
 Ales, but normal wine corks work just fine) .  They're cheap and
 plentiful, so if you miss-drill one or cut one too short just grab
 another.  Get some longer bolts at your LBS or local hardware store
 (zip ties work just fine in a pinch, though).  Drill a hole lengthwise
 through the cork and cut to desired length with a handsaw.  The SKS
 fenders already have a hole for the bolt at the chainstay bridge, but
 you'll need to make one at the brake bridge.  While holding the fender
 in place mark the hole spot.  You can then drill this hole, but I've
 found the reamer on a Swiss Army knife does the trick, too.  You can
 use the supplied SKS sliding bridge mount here, but drilling and
 spacing the fender is really easy, makes for a more secure connection,
 and looks loads better.

 For the front fender, you might be able to use a piece of the hardware
 that came with the fender set to fashion an extension to the mounting
 tang (the piece that's about 1.5 long and has 3 holes in it.  just
 cut-off or bend-out-of-the-way any excess length).  Not glamorous or
 picturesque, but it'll do.  Since the SKS fenders tend to be a bit on
 the short side, I like to mount them on the front of the fork crown
 and then install a mudflap to catch the bottom spray.

 If this isn't making any sense, I'd be glad to post some pics.

 -Jay
 Asheville, NC

 On Mar 9, 6:33 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote:

  Hi folks. I've recently had some SKS fenders mounted on my Atlantis.
  Unfortunately, I'm not really happy with the results. Both the front
  and rear fenders extend pretty far from the tire. This is especially
  annoying with the front tire, as I already didn't have a lot of toe
  clearance (I'm on a 63 Atlantis 2 with 700's).

  It looks like both front and rear fenders are limited by a hard
  mounting. In the case of the front fender, it's the mounting behind
  the fork. I don't see how it could go any lower. For the rear fender,
  the issue is the fastening to the bottom bracket. Both of these seem
  addressable with the right hardware, but I'm not sure what that would
  be. The parts that came with the fenders don't seem to do the job.

  How can I get a nice close-to-the-tire mounting like I've seen in many
  photos?

  Thanks,
  Jordan
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