[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle
Not to turn this into a book club, but I got a used copy of this from a relative and read it. Had no idea it had been mentioned in the RR and glad you guys enjoy it too. Fantastic descriptions of being in Alaska. Oliver On Apr 26, 9:14 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: I lived in Alaska for 13 years. There is no better read than Coming Into the Country. Just thinking about it makes me unbearably homesick. D.G. On Apr 26, 9:36 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I like to read. John McPhee is a favorite. His name and references to his book Coming Into the Country have appeared in the RR on more than one occasion if I remember correctly. There's lots of Rivish stuff I can appreciate like fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, craftwork, etc but my time is limited and I just love cycling so I pretty much stick with that for hobbies. --mike -- -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
No, it was Eddy Mielsmore On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore? On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride more. Bill In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mjawn...@gmail.com writes: Don't train, practice. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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-bu...@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: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
I found it. ablejack sent the image to me in an email. benjamin, You should tell ablejack to post the picture he sent on flicker along with the others. The reason I really like the picture he sent me is that you can see every component on the bike--and it is a beautiful bike! Thanks for everyone's help, happy -- 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-bu...@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] FS B17 Titanium Saddle
I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some pics http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg -- 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-bu...@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: Speed Up My Sam
On Apr 28, 5:54 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the possibilities in half: Mr. EM. Eddie Munster? -- 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-bu...@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] MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals?
Just curious but has anyone used the MKS Light Touring pedals? http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=19662 Or how about the MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals? http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=30696 There really are quite a few pedal options from MKS. And then if you start looking at DH and BMX platform pedals... fuhgettaboutit. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
http://tinyurl.com/28wvqgd --- On Thu, 4/29/10, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mike mjawn...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 9:18 AM On Apr 28, 5:54 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the possibilities in half: Mr. EM. Eddie Munster? -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals?
I have the MKS Light Touring on my Ram and love them. I had the Sylvan Lites and didn;t like them, so I sold them. (They were too small in foot contact area for my taste.) Another light pedal to consider is Velo-Orange, but I find them less well made (as in, they came apart while Iwas going down the road, although I was able to fix them) than the MKS. http://www.velo-orange.com/votopesebe23.html From: Mike mjawn...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, April 29, 2010 8:23:47 AM Subject: [RBW] MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals? Just curious but has anyone used the MKS Light Touring pedals? http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=19662 Or how about the MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals? http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=30696 There really are quite a few pedal options from MKS. And then if you start looking at DH and BMX platform pedals... fuhgettaboutit. -- -- 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-bu...@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: MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals?
Thanks Bruce, I looked at the VO pedals and have counted those out. I think for the time being I'll order up another set of Grip Kings. I remembered that Kent P. had a post about pedals a while back and found it. Interesting piece and perfect for this thread. http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/03/which-pedals-should-i-buy.html --mike -- 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-bu...@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] what kind of day it has been
I had a little mishap on my bike yesterday. Riv content - it was my atlantis and it's not badly abused by it. But I'm pretty confident I'm going to be spending some quality time with my front brakes soon. http://skvidal.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/what-kind-of-day-it-has-been/ -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-bu...@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: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders
I don't have experience comparing the three, but I am a recent recipient of a new Nitto Big Front Rack and it's been a pleasure to work with. It really seems to meet the needs of one desiring both a high-rider platform AND low-rider panniers. They aren't quite low-riders, but they are a lot lower that with the Highrider rack. Here are a couple photos from a recent trip to the food coop...i'm hauling a LOT of groceries here... http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056/Grocery2bgcolor=black and another... http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056/Grocery1bgcolor=black I couldn't be happier with it.. hope this helps, J -- 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-bu...@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: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
How 'bout this one? It's the same bike benjamin posted. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/4523364737/ On Apr 29, 12:24 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Thanks for trying. On Apr 28, 4:19 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Maybe this one? http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh That's the same set of pictures that benjamin gave me the link for. The picture I'm looking for was shot facing the front of the bike and the camera was low to the ground. The bike was wearing a Berthoud handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front rack with no panniers. And for what I wanted to see, the images you guys provided are good enough. Like I said, I just got frustrated that I couldn't find the same picture that I saw earlier. Thanks. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Apr 22, 11:25 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Another thing to keep in mind if you have your eye on that crank. Pay very close attention to how the Q-factor of the crankset goes with the chainstay width of the frame you are setting up. How is Q a property of the crank? Wouldn't the bottom bracket that is necessary to allow the crank to clear the chain stays determine the Q? Or do some cranks only fit on certain narrower bottom brackets? Also, has anyone had a problem adjusting to the huge Q of a Rivendell bike? That is something I hadn't really considered. I don't know what bike you are building, but I will report that my 155mm Q-factor Ritchey (113mm spindle) barely fit on a Bombadil. There is no hope that a 130-something crankset would fit without a massively long spindle, which would change it into a 155mm Q-factor crankset and would foul up your chainline and front shifting. That 46/30 Gran Cru would be sweet on an old school Rando/Brevet bike (basically a road bike). No chance would that crankset work on a Bomba/Hunqa. Even a Hillborne/Hilsen would be questionable. Roadeo should work. Ok, thanks. Good to know. -- 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-bu...@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: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
That's the one! -- 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-bu...@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: what kind of day it has been
Gee that doesn't sound fun. Hope you're OK man. Any indication at all as to why the front wheel just locked up like that?Sounds like you weren't going too fast since you were just waving the cars back, which is lucky. On Apr 29, 10:10 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I had a little mishap on my bike yesterday. Riv content - it was my atlantis and it's not badly abused by it. But I'm pretty confident I'm going to be spending some quality time with my front brakes soon. http://skvidal.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/what-kind-of-day-it-has-been/ -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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: what kind of day it has been
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 1:41 PM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: Gee that doesn't sound fun. Hope you're OK man. Any indication at all as to why the front wheel just locked up like that? Sounds like you weren't going too fast since you were just waving the cars back, which is lucky. I suspect it didn't lock up - I suspect the brakes grabbed a bit more, but since I'm not used to ONLY the front brak being in use it grabs far more than it should. Like I said - I'll be spending some quality time with that brake. Probably be swapping them out - I have a spare pair of the tektro cantis that might be a good place to go. -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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
Did you lower the front derailleur when you made the change? The ring shape between a 50 and a 46 isn't that much different but it is important to drop the front derailleur down as close as possible without hitting the chainstay. Michael On Apr 22, 9:13 pm, amoll68 amol...@comcast.net wrote: I'm not sure why, exactly, but it might have something to do with the FSA designed for a 50-34, and I *think* the radius of the 46-30 is just different enough to cause problems for me. I had to trim the derailleur after nearly every shift, and in my favorite gear I couldn't quite trim it just right - had a very slight rub. With the wider cage, I can shift 4 cogs before I need to trim, and I can always trim away any rubbing. Worked for me . . . -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
How is Q a property of the crank? Wouldn't the bottom bracket that is necessary to allow the crank to clear the chain stays determine the Q? Or do some cranks only fit on certain narrower bottom brackets? It is a function of both BB length and Crank design. Many modern curving crank designs fit further out on the BB than say, a TA Cyclotourist or the White Industries VBC. On Apr 29, 12:23 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 22, 11:25 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Another thing to keep in mind if you have your eye on that crank. Pay very close attention to how the Q-factor of the crankset goes with the chainstay width of the frame you are setting up. How is Q a property of the crank? Wouldn't the bottom bracket that is necessary to allow the crank to clear the chain stays determine the Q? Or do some cranks only fit on certain narrower bottom brackets? Also, has anyone had a problem adjusting to the huge Q of a Rivendell bike? That is something I hadn't really considered. I don't know what bike you are building, but I will report that my 155mm Q-factor Ritchey (113mm spindle) barely fit on a Bombadil. There is no hope that a 130-something crankset would fit without a massively long spindle, which would change it into a 155mm Q-factor crankset and would foul up your chainline and front shifting. That 46/30 Gran Cru would be sweet on an old school Rando/Brevet bike (basically a road bike). No chance would that crankset work on a Bomba/Hunqa. Even a Hillborne/Hilsen would be questionable. Roadeo should work. Ok, thanks. Good to know. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
The length of spindle you use should be driven entirely by chain line. Velo Orange says that the Gran Cru will be 'about 139mm' in Q- factor. That means that when you pick the right spindle length for chainline, the Q-factor will be about 139mm. They also throw in that is 'the narrowest ever'. So, anybody who wants to run that crankset should make sure their frameset is among the narrowest ever, so they can choose the right spindle for chainline. If you put the narrowest ever crankset on a wide chainstay frame, like the Bombadil, your crankarms will hit the chainstays. You'll probably have to use a spindle that is 8mm longer on both ends to clear the stays. Doing that will foul up your chainline, probably badly. You might not even be able to use the largest cog or two in the small ring. You are correct to point out that if people choose to use whatever spindle with whatever crankset, that the Q-factor is not an intrinsic property of the crankset at all. It is a property of the combination of spindle and crankset. When crank manufacturers or retailers state Q- factor, they are assuming you are going to use the right spindle length for chainline, which is what you should do if you can. On Apr 29, 10:23 am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 22, 11:25 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Another thing to keep in mind if you have your eye on that crank. Pay very close attention to how the Q-factor of the crankset goes with the chainstay width of the frame you are setting up. How is Q a property of the crank? Wouldn't the bottom bracket that is necessary to allow the crank to clear the chain stays determine the Q? Or do some cranks only fit on certain narrower bottom brackets? Also, has anyone had a problem adjusting to the huge Q of a Rivendell bike? That is something I hadn't really considered. I don't know what bike you are building, but I will report that my 155mm Q-factor Ritchey (113mm spindle) barely fit on a Bombadil. There is no hope that a 130-something crankset would fit without a massively long spindle, which would change it into a 155mm Q-factor crankset and would foul up your chainline and front shifting. That 46/30 Gran Cru would be sweet on an old school Rando/Brevet bike (basically a road bike). No chance would that crankset work on a Bomba/Hunqa. Even a Hillborne/Hilsen would be questionable. Roadeo should work. Ok, thanks. Good to know. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: FS B17 Titanium Saddle
$175 plus shipping On Apr 29, 3:04 am, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote: I got this Brooks B17 Titanium Honey saddle for a project that I never finished. I have never used it or even put it on a bike, its totally new. Comes in the original box. The copper rivets have a tiny bit of tarnish or patina but you could polish it. I think they are about $365 retail (which is nuts). I'll sell it for $195 shipped. Here are some pics http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0023.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/akibb/IMG_0024.jpg -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
I dropped by RBW HQ this morning to do several things: Buy a couple books See which Sackville bags my laptop will fit into Check to see if the 54 Hunqapillar is there and built It was almost a 100% productive visit. I got my books. My laptop fit into both the Saddlesack Medium and the Slickersack (I bought the Slickersack). Turns out I still was carrying a credit that I had applied to some bits that I didn't buy, so I got the books and the bag almost for free. The highlight for me, though, was that the 54 Hunqapillar was there (I have one on order). It was not built yet. It didn't have decals or a headbadge on it yet. The orange is a much duskier earthtone than the Construction Pumpkin headtube of the well-documented 58. I stood over the 58, and it was right up there clearance wise (My PBH is 87). I probably could run a 58 if I wanted to. Keven allowed me to spec the build for the 54, which was flattering and intimidating at the same time. I'm leaning towards using a Moustache bar for mine, and the other 3 Hunqas already have bullmoose, noodle and Albatross, so I told Keven to set up the 54 with a Moustache. I'm also planning on using V- brakes, and I think that's natural to consider if a frame does not have a rear stop brazed on, so I told Keven to build the 54 with V- brakes. I left the rest (tires, saddle, shifters, bar tape) to his discretion. I took a couple photos of the 54 frame, they are on my flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/4563303985/ Keven said that the final color scheme has not been determined (which shade of orange, or the dark red, etc). He also said that Dave and Bob are changing up the decals (no clue how much). The final prototypes and the production units WILL have cantilever braze-ons, which means my final build (which includes V-brakes) will be somewhat less clean. I'll think of some way to make that work (like a rear light mount) and I'll be happy with the option to cleanly run cantilevers later. I'm looking forward to having a really cool 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
Did you notice a built-up green Roadeo at Rivendell World Headquarters? I just learned mine is all ready for pickup, and I'm so excited. My husband will drop me off Saturday so I can ride it home. On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 12:56 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I dropped by RBW HQ this morning to do several things: -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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-bu...@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: RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
Anne Mark was putting in the seatpost in front of my eyes. It's gorgeous. Congrats! Bill On Apr 29, 1:12 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Did you notice a built-up green Roadeo at Rivendell World Headquarters? I just learned mine is all ready for pickup, and I'm so excited. My husband will drop me off Saturday so I can ride it home. On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 12:56 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I dropped by RBW HQ this morning to do several things: -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
Tangent - this photo came up as outside your current SafeSearch filter. Strange, because it's a bicycle, and it is at least partially clothed. (A front bag is clothing, is it not?) Still, had to click on take me to the kittens that comes up on the top of the page. Aww, cuteg. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 29, 11:30�am, Ablejack ableja...@gmail.com wrote: How 'bout this one? �It's the same bike benjamin posted.http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/4523364737/ On Apr 29, 12:24�am, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Thanks for trying. On Apr 28, 4:19�pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Maybe this one? http://tinyurl.com/2ctjvzh That's the same set of pictures that benjamin gave me the link for. The picture I'm looking for was shot facing the front of the bike and the camera was low to the ground. �The bike was wearing a Berthoud handle bar bag and a Tubus Nova front rack with no panniers. �And for what I wanted to see, the images you guys provided are good enough. Like I said, I just got frustrated that I couldn't find the same picture that I saw earlier. Thanks. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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-bu...@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] Oyster Point
A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to Rivendell's videos. Music is a little off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ -Manny It's good to have a favorite place Acosta -- 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-bu...@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: Oyster Point
Magaling Manny! On Apr 29, 1:22 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to Rivendell's videos. Music is a little off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ -Manny It's good to have a favorite place Acosta -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
I didn't ask Keven about that. My 54 will have a single TT regardless. Grant posted here that it would be diagonal. On Apr 29, 2:06 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Was there a final verdict on the diagona-pillar vs. the straighta- pillar? I cant wait to see the final version-- they look amazing. Cheers! cm -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
Sorry to double reply. Keven did say that one more round of prototypes (final prototypes) will be coming in late May. The most important change is that they are rolling out the stays for more tire clearance. I gotta have my 60's! For those of you whose entire perception of the universe hinges on the angle of the 2TT dangle, I expect those will be our first look at the final 2TT configuration as well. If those prototypes are perfecto, then July is still in play. Am I the only one who sees that going to a diagonal 2TT involves zero extra work? The head tube and seat tube are parallel. That means that when you go to braze in the 2TT, you use the identical tube, with the identical lugs, with the identical length and the identical miter cuts. You just flip it over. Parallel lines. Easy peasy. On Apr 29, 2:06 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Was there a final verdict on the diagona-pillar vs. the straighta- pillar? I cant wait to see the final version-- they look amazing. Cheers! cm -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: RBW HQ visit today. Hunqa news
Riv removed all double top tube pictures from their Hunqapillar page, so I'd take that as hint that the second top tube will change. Thanks for the pictures of the 54. I'm getting one, too. Ian On Apr 29, 1:38 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry to double reply. Keven did say that one more round of prototypes (final prototypes) will be coming in late May. The most important change is that they are rolling out the stays for more tire clearance. I gotta have my 60's! For those of you whose entire perception of the universe hinges on the angle of the 2TT dangle, I expect those will be our first look at the final 2TT configuration as well. If those prototypes are perfecto, then July is still in play. Am I the only one who sees that going to a diagonal 2TT involves zero extra work? The head tube and seat tube are parallel. That means that when you go to braze in the 2TT, you use the identical tube, with the identical lugs, with the identical length and the identical miter cuts. You just flip it over. Parallel lines. Easy peasy. On Apr 29, 2:06 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Was there a final verdict on the diagona-pillar vs. the straighta- pillar? I cant wait to see the final version-- they look amazing. Cheers! cm -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
A simple reason triple are great for touring is redundancy in gears. Use Mike Sherman's gear chart, and you'll get a good idea what a high range double will be like shifting. http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/shift As stated ,low Q cranks will be a problem on many touring bikes. Use a longer axle and your chainline will be poor. It's best to pick a crank for your frame that is as close to the original intent as possible. Try fitting a Grand Cru crank on a Bomabadil .. you won't! . not without a unusable chainline. I still like half-step plus granny 7 speed drivetrains. Too bad I can't use it on the Bombadil though. -- 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-bu...@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: MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals?
I also have the Grip Kings and I feel uncomfortable on them in wet weather due to slipping (especially when standing). Before I buy new pedals I'd like to try modifying them with the studs. I am wondering if someone on this list that has purchased a bag of the pedal spikes has a few extras they could throw my way, thanks! -Jev On Apr 29, 7:10 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Bruce, I looked at the VO pedals and have counted those out. I think for the time being I'll order up another set of Grip Kings. I remembered that Kent P. had a post about pedals a while back and found it. Interesting piece and perfect for this thread. http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/03/which-pedals-should-i-buy.html --mike -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: link to orange saluki(?) + tubus nova front rack ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22253...@n00/ -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Light Touring Pedals? MKS Sylvan Lite Pedals?
On Thu, 2010-04-29 at 11:32 -0700, Mr. Spinach wrote: I also have the Grip Kings and I feel uncomfortable on them in wet weather due to slipping (especially when standing). Before I buy new pedals I'd like to try modifying them with the studs. I am wondering if someone on this list that has purchased a bag of the pedal spikes has a few extras they could throw my way, thanks! Ever consider SPDs? They never slip in the rain. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: cranks: ramps and pins v. none
On Thu, 2010-04-29 at 14:31 -0700, Garth wrote: I still like half-step plus granny 7 speed drivetrains. Too bad I can't use it on the Bombadil though. Given the intended purpose of the Bombadil, would a HSG make any functional sense? -- 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-bu...@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: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle
besides ride the bike? :-) knitting, mostly socks, but I venture into Fair Isle (including Alice Starmore stuff) and lace as well. spinning yarn on both a drop spindle and a wheel reading playing with pictures I've taken fountain pens - I have quite a few, but no new ones in awhile. I think I have enough, really. :-) keep the family bike fleet working Lynne F On Apr 28, 2:36 pm, Oliver S. os...@pdx.edu wrote: Not to turn this into a book club, but I got a used copy of this from a relative and read it. Had no idea it had been mentioned in the RR and glad you guys enjoy it too. Fantastic descriptions of being in Alaska. Oliver On Apr 26, 9:14 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: I lived in Alaska for 13 years. There is no better read than Coming Into the Country. Just thinking about it makes me unbearably homesick. D.G. On Apr 26, 9:36 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I like to read. John McPhee is a favorite. His name and references to his book Coming Into the Country have appeared in the RR on more than one occasion if I remember correctly. There's lots of Rivish stuff I can appreciate like fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, craftwork, etc but my time is limited and I just love cycling so I pretty much stick with that for hobbies. --mike -- -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] FS: moustache bar and an only tangentially Riv-related bike
A few items as I'm trying to clean out my garage: 1- Dimension moustache bar. This seems to be a pretty accurate knock off the Nitto bar, but it's been a while since I rode the Nitto version, and thus I can't say for sure. Anyway, I didn't like this any more than I liked the Nitto moustache bar I had years ago, so maybe it is accurate. 25.4 clamp. The only odd thing is the diameter was just a bit too small to accept bar end shifters, so I Dremeled out the right hand side a bit to run my 1x9 setup. $15 OBO (shipping not included) 2- Salsa Casseroll single speed complete bike, 59cm Not a Riv model, but it does share many values with Riv models: - long reach brakes for fat tires (comes with 37mm Continentals) - steel - low BB drop (76mm) - lots of eyelets for fenders and such - long dropouts for lots of single speed gear choices (or you can run gears) But, - TIG welded - straight, unicrown fork - threadless fork (although some Riv models do this) - designed by a guy in MN, not Walnut Creek Think of it as something to tide you over while waiting for the SimpleOne... Anyhoo, it's in excellent condition, basically like new. I'm just trying to downsize my fleet, and this has too much overlap with my Cross check. The build is the stock build as listed on the Salsacycles.com website. $450 OBO, buyer to pay shipping. Photos are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ericdaume/ForSale02?feat=directlink Thanks, Eric Daume Dublin, OH -- 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-bu...@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] Rom - 59cm for sale on Ebay
Just noticed this during an unrelated search. No relation. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Romulus-59cm-Road-Bike-/300421100090?cmd=ViewItempt=Road_Bikeshash=item45f27e323a#ht_500wt_1182 -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Rom - 59cm for sale on Ebay
Apparently shot with a film camera... On 4/29/2010 5:16 PM, BykMor wrote: Just noticed this during an unrelated search. No relation. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Romulus-59cm-Road-Bike-/300421100090?cmd=ViewItempt=Road_Bikeshash=item45f27e323a#ht_500wt_1182 -- 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-bu...@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: hiawatha cyclery print
Looks great, Seth. None of these left (for now), but you've given me inspiration to frame my poster. On Apr 26, 6:34 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I assume this is quasi on topic since I found out about the print here. I got my print from Hiawatha back from the framers today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4556326860/ I think it came out really nicely with the green frame. Thanks Jim! -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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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] SoCal Riv Ride - Saturday in S.D. East(erly) County
Just a reminder that we're throwing a multi-surface party Sat and everyone is invited: *http://tinyurl.com/yfqjuj9* or http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157623657931735/ Weather should be perfect! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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-bu...@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] Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
I had the misfortune of catching a small nail in my rear 700 X 33 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme today, and I was wondering if it's possible to safely ride on this for a good long while with a tube patch over the puncture. I've switched on my pair of Jack Brown's, but I'm wondering if the $65 tire can be safely salvaged for a while. I put air in it and the pressure didn't seem to change after an hour. So I'm basically wondering if the tiny hole in the tread would serve as a weak spot that would get worse and worse, or could this be sorta like a car tire where a repair is safe for a long time, rather than replacement. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Repairing a puncture in Schwalbe Marathons
You should be OK unless it was a large cut. Schwalbes have very strong sidewalls. Other tires, like some Contis, don't. I've had several Continental tires literally tear themselves apart when they got small nicks in the sidewalls. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2010, at 8:59 PM, Michael Shaljian mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote: I had the misfortune of catching a small nail in my rear 700 X 33 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme today, and I was wondering if it's possible to safely ride on this for a good long while with a tube patch over the puncture. I've switched on my pair of Jack Brown's, but I'm wondering if the $65 tire can be safely salvaged for a while. I put air in it and the pressure didn't seem to change after an hour. So I'm basically wondering if the tiny hole in the tread would serve as a weak spot that would get worse and worse, or could this be sorta like a car tire where a repair is safe for a long time, rather than replacement. -- 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-bu...@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. -- 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-bu...@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders
It sure does! You are carrying rear panniers in the front, right? Does it affect the handling of the bike in any signficant way? Can you carry the smaller front panniers hooked on the lower horizontal bar or do they also need to be hooked on the upper horizontal bar? I like the ability to carry the panniers and the basket on the front. Thanks for the photos, they illustrate clearly how the rack would be mounted; on the RBW site they just have a photo of the rack unmounted. Rene On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:09 AM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.comwrote: I don't have experience comparing the three, but I am a recent recipient of a new Nitto Big Front Rack and it's been a pleasure to work with. It really seems to meet the needs of one desiring both a high-rider platform AND low-rider panniers. They aren't quite low-riders, but they are a lot lower that with the Highrider rack. Here are a couple photos from a recent trip to the food coop...i'm hauling a LOT of groceries here... http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056/Grocery2bgcolor=black and another... http://gallery.me.com/jasonaschwartz#100056/Grocery1bgcolor=black I couldn't be happier with it.. hope this helps, J -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders
Rene yes they are technically rear panniers..but the ortlieb classic rears are not that big. the bike takes off a little wonky but almost instantaneously as momentum is gained the whole bike solidifies and it feels as if I'm driving a locomotive. That is when the bags are truly over-loadedotherwise I hardly notice the rack or a modest load. yes, the lower (middle) horizontal bar is where you'd put any size panniers. this leaves the very large platform to hold a basket or crate or sleeping pad or sleeping bag or whatever. this is the setup I'll be using on my NYC to Montreal trip with a saddlesack LARGE in the bag resting on a Nitto top rack ...to carry tent, sleeping pad , etc. and the Nitto Big front in front to carry two large panniers and sleeping bag, etc on the platform. j -- 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-bu...@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: Oyster Point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWkRfeRnr8 youtube verision On Apr 29, 2:03 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Magaling Manny! On Apr 29, 1:22 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: A video I made of one of my favorite places to ride. Inspired to Rivendell's videos. Music is a little off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/4561961677/ -Manny It's good to have a favorite place Acosta -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-bu...@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.
