[RBW] Re: Soliciting your opinions on a tentative A Homer Hilsen build
I love forums where I can ask for 'whatever you think' and actually get it! If it sounds like I'm arguing/disagreeing with anyone, that's not the idea, just using your thoughts to fine tune my own (and it has helped!) Joel - I've always heard good things about the Simplex shifters. While I wouldn't say they look better (to me) than the Silvers from what I've seen in pictures, they do look good. I've already got a pair of Silvers on the Bombadil so I think I'll take the advice and at least keep an eye out for a nice set on eBay, might as well make the comparison for myself, eh? White Industry BB is definitely a consideration. I'm not sure what length I'll be looking for as that seems to be one number that isn't mentioned in the blog posts about the Grand Cru crank. I'm with you on the braze-ons and if you ask the question, let us know what the response is! Though even with braze-ons I might still stick with the original Racers rather than the Ms just to keep my big fat tire options as open as possible. The center mounted brakes are probably the single thing that isn't essentially perfect about the AHH to me. The first picture I found of the Colt was a rear quarter view and didn't do anything for me, but the I found more shots from better angles and that is definitely being added to the list under consideration! The 12-36 cassette and the Noodle bar are at the top of the list for now, thanks for the input. I've always liked Tubus racks and the Fly would probably be a little more functional than a Mini/Mark's rack mounted on the back, but more than likely I'll be using the Nitto Mini off the front of my Bombadil for this build and putting something a little more substantial in its place for self-supported touring. My only concern with the White (or MKS) platform pedals is the lack of ability to vary the position of my foot on the pedal over a long ride. Thus the idea of buying the cheaper MKS and then upgrading if it works out well. Patrick - I'm not familiar with the 185, from the couple of pictures I see it looks like a Noodle without the forward sweep, would that be a fair description? If I go with Jack Browns it will probably be greens as you say. When I put the blues on my list I was still thinking more in the Bombadil/Big Dummy mode where durablbility is a bigger concern. As for the peddles and saddle, to each their own! Actually I've gotten into cycling as an adult very much under the influence of Riv and the leather saddles and platform pedals work for me, so I've actually never used a Selle Italia or done so much as a mile with clipless pedals. I'm sure both are excellent. =) Michael - I would be happy to have a bike without a single Shimano part on it (the rear derailleur is the only one on the Bombadil,) but I don't have strong enough feelings against them to run contrary to Grant's suggestions and Riv's stock on parts where I don't have my own strong feelings. I've got a B-17 on the Bombdadil and I'm happy with that, just thinking that something sleeker would suit the look of the AHH a little better. As for 8 speeds vs 9, I have no dog in the fight... I've got 7 on the Bombadil with the Rivvy hub and that's been enough. It's just that the range of those two cassettes sounds very nice, especially if I'm going to be running just two rings up front. William - You're probably right about 32 spokes being sufficient on what will essentially be a road bike (though it will see some trails.) Part of the reason I'm tending toward overbuilding is that I want 36 spokes on my Big Dummy wheels and can't (without custom drillling) because the Rohloff hub doesn't come that way. I will also keep the short cage suggestion in mind and see what Riv thinks on that point. Ryan - There you go making my Noodle/Rando decision harder again. =) The Grand Cru post looks like it doesn't give up a thing to the Nitto pieces and that's probably a good place to save a few pennies without giving up anything in either the style or function department. The FSA FD looks like a good option, I'll have to make some inquiries about what might fit best. Thanks again all, and any more thoughts are more than welcome. -- 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] Soggy, slimy grips
When I first got my Bombadil this past winter it had cloth twine over cork tape on the ends of the Bullmoose bars. I left the grips un- shellac'ed partly because I was lazy about picking up the shellac and partly because I wanted to be sure I was happy with the setup before making it a bit more of a project to change anything about the bars. Well, I am happy with them as they are, but after a good bit of warm, humid weather riding including a week's worth of full days in the saddle last month they seem to be permanently a bit damp with sweat. Will it hurt anything to shellac them as they are or should I make an effort to dry them out as best possible first? -- 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: Finally did it
Steve - yup. Never ridden more than 85 at one clip before. MichaelH - rode 27 on the Sam Hillborne yesterday. Had to see how the new setup is working. Bill C. - the Gateway trail out and back, down the Vento to Point Douglas Trail, down around Grey Cloud Island, across the 494 bridge, South St. Paul trail, Big River Trail, Mendota Bridge, Ft. Snelling trail (stop at Hiawatha), West River Road to downtown, Stone Arch Bridge, Intercampus Bikeway and home. Jeremy - The Woodchippers are my favorite bar right now. Even better than the Noodle. At least with the bars up high. The drops seem to be a natural position and are great for climbing. Oh, and it was totally unsupported and solo. Figured no one else would want to hear any possible whining in case things didn't go well. New goal - century on the Hillborne. Hopefully this year. (Or maybe, just possibly, stretch it to a 200k). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 11, 4:54 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-07-11 at 14:32 -0700, EricP wrote: Rode a century yesterday. Unfortunately, for the purposes of this list, it was not on my Sam Hillborne. A couple of issues (mostly resolved this morning) kept it from being the choice. Is this your first? -- 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: why hobo bags rock
Another one who loves the Hobo. In fact, have two of 'em. Agree that if they did them again, would probably buy another. Especially a Sackville version. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 11, 5:36 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I was at the farmers market today loading my two dozen eggs into the trusty old carradice hobo bag (riv prototype):http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4784592120/ with the bike leaned up against a sign poll. As I switched to loading the balance of the veggies in the rear longflap the bike slid and took a full dump, ringing the bell, fender re-alignment, sctraped up brake lever, the whole deal. Fearing the worst i pulled the eggs back out and inspected, that way I could buy more as needed. To my delight not a single egg broken. Having the bag suspended between the bars is fantastic, and as if the fact that it holds two dozen eggs is not enough to make it super cool. What a day -- 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: where is that lake?
Hubs... On 11 July, 21:12, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Looks like Mr. Trout has a secret lake where one is able to catch cranksets on light tackle? what else lies beneath these waters? Rob On Jul 11, 3:04 pm, mr.trout ianet...@yahoo.com wrote: i love the way mine feels with a high light load. it has the feel of a classic sport touring bike. i usually keep it around 10lbs or so and easily make my way trough lanes of downtown chicago traffic. i have a 9cm stem and about a cm of drop. here it is.http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l9eHXUIfy2I/TDdOF97ob3I/AwY/mSsPLSR62kE... On Jul 11, 1:01 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Axshually, nope. Pure neophyte. I'll experiment with gallon milk jugs full of water. Patrick me likum Confucius Moore On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:38 AM, carnerda...@bellsouth.net carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote: Have you determined the actual weight you will be carrying on tour? Once that is set perhaps you could find a point of balance that optimizes the handling of your SH? To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. Confucius PATRICK MOORE wrote: Inaugural ride -- yes, brief; 11-12 m rt to grocery store and PO and back -- with, upon return, a total of 10 lb, including panniers themselves, slung low on the Tara. So: what is my initial impression after, granted, no more than six miles? 1. 10 lb does not seem to materially help front end stability; the bike still has the slight wandering feeling so absent from my other Rivs. This on the straight and levels. I did not have a chance to test it up a 12% grade in a sub 30 gear. 2. Turning is more cumbersome: one virtue of the Sam Hill is that, when you lean, it turns. With the 10 lb, steering is definitely slower and requires more conscious input. So, I assume that some bikes are just not as front load friendly as others? I must add 10 to 20 more lbs in front to try out a real load. And, of course, put on more front loaded miles before I conclude with finality. But I suspect that this bike, as my Motobecane, really prefers rear loads. No? http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#54924133109236... -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@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- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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] Re: Soggy, slimy grips
Shellac is not entirely moisture proof... If it were me I would put them in the sun for a while to dry them out. Angus On 12 July, 03:26, kent broken.cy...@gmail.com wrote: When I first got my Bombadil this past winter it had cloth twine over cork tape on the ends of the Bullmoose bars. I left the grips un- shellac'ed partly because I was lazy about picking up the shellac and partly because I wanted to be sure I was happy with the setup before making it a bit more of a project to change anything about the bars. Well, I am happy with them as they are, but after a good bit of warm, humid weather riding including a week's worth of full days in the saddle last month they seem to be permanently a bit damp with sweat. Will it hurt anything to shellac them as they are or should I make an effort to dry them out as best possible first? -- 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: Front loading ...???
I think this suggests that the Sam Hill does not have the geometrical features that Jan and many others would think are better for accommodating a front load, at least an over-wheel front load. The trail of a 60 cm SH is 59 mm and the flop (rise/fall) is 17.4 mm. Bikes that have been noted (by Jan and others) as having better handling with front loads have rather lower trail and flop numbers. Rather than navigate the intricacies farther, I'll leave it at that. OTOH, some claim to have found that actual geometry matters a lot less than does the stability of the front bag. After my experiments with my Woodrup, I wonder it it isn't enough to make sure the front load isn't swinging, and that the center of gravity of the added load is behind the front axle. On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Very interesting post. I was particularly struck by this: Suffice to say that the effect of the front load on the steering can be harnessed to make a bicycle handle better with a front load than without, but only if the bike’s geometry is suitable for a front load. *Such a touring bike, fully loaded, handles as well as a good racing bike, whether cornering hard, riding no- hands (not recommended, of course), or climbing out of the saddle*. (Emphasis added.) But on the Sam Hill -- he said expertly, having ridden with a light front load fully 6 miles -- just the opposite obtains: turns are harder to initiate, the bike wants to track wide, and it feels a bit squirrely in the corner; all this compared to a load (much heavier, too) on a very stiff and low slung Tubus Logo. So I conclude (to be confirmed, I will guess, by more front load riding) that the SH is best with rear loads and only light ones in front. We'll see. I know that touristo extraordinaire Craig Montgomery said onlist that a well designed and well loaded touring bike will handle impeccably (I am paraphrasing, not quoting); and perhaps the Sam Hill is just not the optimum tourer. But it will certainly do well enough. I am consoled that, on my two remaining Riv customs (fixies both), the butt-back, long rear-center, shortish front-center handling with skinny, short wheels, is wonderful. On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM, muckum toddjeffr...@sbcglobal.netwrote: You may want to read this article on loads. It may help your configuration. http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/display_resource.cfm?file=200906_MechanicalAdvantage_Heine.pdf On Jul 10, 3:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Inaugural ride -- yes, brief; 11-12 m rt to grocery store and PO and back -- with, upon return, a total of 10 lb, including panniers themselves, slung low on the Tara. So: what is my initial impression after, granted, no more than six miles? 1. 10 lb does not seem to materially help front end stability; the bike still has the slight wandering feeling so absent from my other Rivs. This on the straight and levels. I did not have a chance to test it up a 12% grade in a sub 30 gear. 2. Turning is more cumbersome: one virtue of the Sam Hill is that, when you lean, it turns. With the 10 lb, steering is definitely slower and requires more conscious input. So, I assume that some bikes are just not as front load friendly as others? I must add 10 to 20 more lbs in front to try out a real load. And, of course, put on more front loaded miles before I conclude with finality. But I suspect that this bike, as my Motobecane, really prefers rear loads. No? http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#54924133109236. .. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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 -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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
[RBW] Re: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
I agree with Doug, those lugs looks very simple for an early Rivendell. IIRC the Road Standards had the Richard Sachs designed lugs other models hand different, simplier (but not his simple?) lugs. Angus On 11 July, 23:16, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Joe, I agree about the paint but I don't recall ever seeing any Riv with plain lugs. There are/were early ones around that don't have the first RBW crown, as the initial testing revealed a flaw and some frames went out with HJ crowns. Even the early Rivs had the Sachs designed lugs to the best of my knowledge. Most curious... Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of like to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Riv owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe -- From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.comwrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message *From:* trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM *Subject:* Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front loading ...???
On Mon, 2010-07-12 at 08:31 -0400, Ken Freeman wrote: OTOH, some claim to have found that actual geometry matters a lot less than does the stability of the front bag. After my experiments with my Woodrup, I wonder it it isn't enough to make sure the front load isn't swinging, and that the center of gravity of the added load is behind the front axle. Certainly a swinging front load and placement in front of the axle are sufficiently bad enough as to overwhelm subtle nuances. -- 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: Finally did it
Hey Eric, big congrats on doing your first century. Will you try to do another one, on the Sam perhaps, before the end of summer? Isn't it great having all that time on the bike? I love it. I also love the mixture of physical fatigue and emotional bliss I feel as I arrive home. I've done quite a few centuries solo and with friends (and a number of brevets) but never an organized century. And although I did a 600k in May I haven't been able to get out for a century this summer yet. A friend and I headed out for a big 300k ride of our own design a few weeks back which was cut short when he had a horrific and spectacular high speed collision with a guard rail resulting in a trip to the ER via helicopter and a stay in the ICU. Fortunately he's gonna be okay. I'm in DC dealing with family tragedy right now but when I return to Portland I'll be back on the bike and plan on doing a couple of centuries, including one pedaling free (platform pedals) and also a camping trip or two in which I cover 100 miles each day. We'll see what happens. I do love all the time on the bike and the solitude. I'd also like to do a century on my Quickbeam. Thanks for sharing the photos and again, congratulations on your first century. --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] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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] Clip 'n' strap shoes, MKS pedal/clip/strap/button combo.
Patiently and politely waiting until James made his sales: I, too, have some nice clip 'n' strap shoes to sell. Vittoria fleece lined winter shoes with added rubber (ie, non-cleat) soles and heel, $50 shipped. Sidi cleated shoes, also $50 shipped. These look better than in the photo, where they look dusty and crumpled; they are actually as nice as the Vittorias. Also: RX-1 track pedals with Soma clips, Ale straps and Toei buttons, $50 shipped. CONUS only, please. OK, Canada too, for additional postage. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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: Front loading ...???
Stabilizing the front load and moving it back changed the Woodrup from a no bar bag no way to I think i can ride this thing.) On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2010-07-12 at 08:31 -0400, Ken Freeman wrote: OTOH, some claim to have found that actual geometry matters a lot less than does the stability of the front bag. After my experiments with my Woodrup, I wonder it it isn't enough to make sure the front load isn't swinging, and that the center of gravity of the added load is behind the front axle. Certainly a swinging front load and placement in front of the axle are sufficiently bad enough as to overwhelm subtle nuances. -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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: Finally did it
Congrats, Eric! You've given me a great idea: plan a ride that ends with a nap under a tree. The extra miles between a century and a 200K is purely mental. The best part about a bit of distance is getting to spent the whole day on the bike: clear the schedule, clear the mind. Rivs are especially comfortable for the long haul. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 12, 7:14 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I'll be back on the bike and plan on doing a couple of centuries, including one pedaling free (platform pedals) I've done 2 centuries this year (mostly gravel), both using Grip King pedals and my usual sneakers, and i didn't notice any real difference on the ride from earlier road centuries while clipped in. No foot problems at all. I'm planning to ride this weekend's century the same way. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN -- 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] Clip 'n' strap shoes, MKS pedal/clip/strap/button combo.
44s but narrow; will best fit 9 - 9.5 US. A bit too tight for my size 10s. On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.comwrote: what sizes? On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:02 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.comwrote: Patiently and politely waiting until James made his sales: I, too, have some nice clip 'n' strap shoes to sell. Vittoria fleece lined winter shoes with added rubber (ie, non-cleat) soles and heel, $50 shipped. Sidi cleated shoes, also $50 shipped. These look better than in the photo, where they look dusty and crumpled; they are actually as nice as the Vittorias. Also: RX-1 track pedals with Soma clips, Ale straps and Toei buttons, $50 shipped. CONUS only, please. OK, Canada too, for additional postage. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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 -- 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: Front loading ...???
you can see it by leaning the bike against a wall and looking at the bike from the side, standing back a bit. On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 11:36 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: For record, my front loads are carried in Ortlieb Sports (I think that's the model; like the Packer except about 5/8 size) on Tara lowriders, so they are pretty well secured. I don't think that the Tara puts the load behind the front axle, though. On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 8:12 AM, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.comwrote: Stabilizing the front load and moving it back changed the Woodrup from a no bar bag no way to I think i can ride this thing.) On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.comwrote: On Mon, 2010-07-12 at 08:31 -0400, Ken Freeman wrote: OTOH, some claim to have found that actual geometry matters a lot less than does the stability of the front bag. After my experiments with my Woodrup, I wonder it it isn't enough to make sure the front load isn't swinging, and that the center of gravity of the added load is behind the front axle. Certainly a swinging front load and placement in front of the axle are sufficiently bad enough as to overwhelm subtle nuances. -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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 -- 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. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- 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] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
Yep, you're right. Even the earliest Rivs that I can find like Chris Kostman's '95 All-Rounder have more ornate lugs compared to the E-bay bike, and these are much less ornate than more contemporary Rivs. The ebay bike owner should give the serial number. Has anyone tried asking for it to verify if it's a real serial number for a Riv. You can almost see it in thepics, but it's a bit blurry. Joe From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:16:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Joe, I agree about the paint but I don't recall ever seeing any Riv with plain lugs. There are/were early ones around that don't have the first RBW crown, as the initial testing revealed a flaw and some frames went out with HJ crowns. Even the early Rivs had the Sachs designed lugs to the best of my knowledge. Most curious... Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of like to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Riv owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com wrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message From: trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM Subject: Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts?Trevor -- 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. _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 -- 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: Finally did it
looks like a really nice day to ride, not to hot, a little breeze, what more could you want. Thanks for the pics On Jul 11, 2:32 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Rode a century yesterday. Unfortunately, for the purposes of this list, it was not on my Sam Hillborne. A couple of issues (mostly resolved this morning) kept it from being the choice. Didn't die, get overly sick or fall asleep under a tree. Although the last might have been fun. Only downsides were getting stung on the leg when something got caught in my MUSA shorts, and a flat. The latter happened just as I was rolling home. Rode down the hill to our place on the rim. Photos here -http://tinyurl.com/333zafe Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- 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] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
The serial # would be informative From: Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 7:20:58 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com wrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message From: trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM Subject: Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor -- 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] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
Its not the paint which throws me off but rather the simple lugs, and Henry fork crown, never seen such a model. From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 5:29:39 PM Subject: RE: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of lie to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Rive owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com wrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message From: trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM Subject: Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor -- 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. Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. See how. -- 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] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
The frame looks kind of Bridgestone-y, although it seems to have fillet brazed rear dropouts, and I think B-stone used the button style. I see it was no longer for sale this AM. Perhaps a local buyer picked it up. From: Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 10:53:17 AM Subject: RE: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay Yep, you're right. Even the earliest Rivs that I can find like Chris Kostman's '95 All-Rounder have more ornate lugs compared to the E-bay bike, and these are much less ornate than more contemporary Rivs. The ebay bike owner should give the serial number. Has anyone tried asking for it to verify if it's a real serial number for a Riv. You can almost see it in thepics, but it's a bit blurry. Joe From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:16:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Joe, I agree about the paint but I don't recall ever seeing any Riv with plain lugs. There are/were early ones around that don't have the first RBW crown, as the initial testing revealed a flaw and some frames went out with HJ crowns. Even the early Rivs had the Sachs designed lugs to the best of my knowledge. Most curious... Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of like to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Riv owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com wrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message From: trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM Subject: Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor -- 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. Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. See how. -- 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: Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
That was worth de-cloaking for! Awesome his/hers Roadeos! Nice campground, too! On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 7:40 AM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I used to live in Boulder, seeing your photos makes me rather nostalgic. Hottest day of the year is relative of course, in Tucson during the summer almost every day is hot. I miss the cooler weather that was more common in Boulder (of course I do remember a few days that were near a 100 degrees in July when I lived in Boulder). By the way, here's the weather statistics for Tucson this June: http://www.accuweather.com/us/az/tucson/85701/forecast-month.asp?mnyr=6-01-2010 Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jul 12, 6:40 am, J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu wrote: Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Jim- Yep, on the Boulder to Ft. Collins day, the high temp was only 100 °F, which looks like a cooler day for you. What can I say, we're wimps! Doug On 7/12/10 8:40 AM, Jim Cloud wrote: I used to live in Boulder, seeing your photos makes me rather nostalgic. Hottest day of the year is relative of course, in Tucson during the summer almost every day is hot. I miss the cooler weather that was more common in Boulder (of course I do remember a few days that were near a 100 degrees in July when I lived in Boulder). By the way, here's the weather statistics for Tucson this June: http://www.accuweather.com/us/az/tucson/85701/forecast-month.asp?mnyr=6-01-2010 Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Jul 12, 6:40 am, J. Douglas Wayd...@mines.edu wrote: Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- *** J. Douglas Way, Professor Chemical Engineering Dept., Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401-7887 USA Phone: 303-273-3519 Fax: 303-273-3730 Email: d...@mines.edu http://chemeng.mines.edu/faculty/dway/ *** -- 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] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
on 7/12/10 8:53 AM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: The ebay bike owner should give the serial number. Has anyone tried asking for it to verify if it's a real serial number for a Riv. You can almost see it in thepics, but it's a bit blurry. I asked, but haven't/didn't hear back. The auction has ended, and when I looked at it to begin with, there had been three bids. Ended with zero, so he must have found a local buyer in OH. It's hard to say from the image whether the decal is on under a clearcoat. If not, the decal wasn't necesarily applied during the repaint. Yep, that's an odd one... - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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: AHH 59 cm
Couple extra details I forgot to include . . . The stem is a Nitto Technomic Deluxe, 110mm. Crank arm length is 175. -- Forrest On Jul 11, 10:46 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it for two years, and I am the second owner. The first owner told me it was from the first run at Waterford. Not really doubting that fellow, but I wouldn't know how to verify that empirically. That never mattered to me that much. The cutouts on the side of the fork crown are more like that of the Rambouillet, which I think was true for some early models. Bunch of pics here:http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100087 Nothing at all wrong with this bike -- never crashed, no dents, bends, or terrible scrapes. Normal wear and tear, a couple very minor paint chips here and there. In fact I really liked this bike a whole bunch and maybe shouldn't be selling it, but I allow myself two bikes at any one time, and now I have a Sam Hillborne and a Rivendell LongLow, so Homer must find a new home. Looking for $2,000 for the complete bike, and that includes shipping in CONUSA. Some specs below, but not exhaustive. Happy to try to answer any/all questions off-list from those interested. Wheels: Built by Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery -- 32-hole Salsa Delgado rims, Shimano Deore LX hubs. Tires: Specialized Armadillo 28s on there now, but I also will include a pair of Schwalbe Marathon XR 37s. Ultegra headset H-bars: Nitto Noodle 46cm, wrapped in cloth tape that has been shellacked and twined. Campy non-areo brake levers with gum hoods. The Tektro equivalent to the Silver long-reach brakes. Suntour power ratchet bar-end shifters. Nitto frog two-bolt seatpost. Well-broken-in Brooks B-17 honey Champion Special saddle (included the water-resistant bonnet for it). Shimano Ultegra front derailer Shimano 105 rear derailer 12-28 rear cassette Shimano 105 triple road crank (no pedals) -- 48/38/30 -- with Octalink bottom bracket Two King steel water bottle cages. -- 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: AHH 59 cm
Try to resist. Try hard to resist. On Jul 12, 10:04 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Couple extra details I forgot to include . . . The stem is a Nitto Technomic Deluxe, 110mm. Crank arm length is 175. -- Forrest On Jul 11, 10:46 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it for two years, and I am the second owner. The first owner told me it was from the first run at Waterford. Not really doubting that fellow, but I wouldn't know how to verify that empirically. That never mattered to me that much. The cutouts on the side of the fork crown are more like that of the Rambouillet, which I think was true for some early models. Bunch of pics here:http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100087 Nothing at all wrong with this bike -- never crashed, no dents, bends, or terrible scrapes. Normal wear and tear, a couple very minor paint chips here and there. In fact I really liked this bike a whole bunch and maybe shouldn't be selling it, but I allow myself two bikes at any one time, and now I have a Sam Hillborne and a Rivendell LongLow, so Homer must find a new home. Looking for $2,000 for the complete bike, and that includes shipping in CONUSA. Some specs below, but not exhaustive. Happy to try to answer any/all questions off-list from those interested. Wheels: Built by Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery -- 32-hole Salsa Delgado rims, Shimano Deore LX hubs. Tires: Specialized Armadillo 28s on there now, but I also will include a pair of Schwalbe Marathon XR 37s. Ultegra headset H-bars: Nitto Noodle 46cm, wrapped in cloth tape that has been shellacked and twined. Campy non-areo brake levers with gum hoods. The Tektro equivalent to the Silver long-reach brakes. Suntour power ratchet bar-end shifters. Nitto frog two-bolt seatpost. Well-broken-in Brooks B-17 honey Champion Special saddle (included the water-resistant bonnet for it). Shimano Ultegra front derailer Shimano 105 rear derailer 12-28 rear cassette Shimano 105 triple road crank (no pedals) -- 48/38/30 -- with Octalink bottom bracket Two King steel water bottle cages. -- 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: Finally did it
Eric Chapeau!! I haven't done a century in about 3 years so hats off to you. I did my own Populaire/Metric century on Saturday (100k). A poor mans version of your real Century ride. I did a Populaire last year but finished well out of the 7 hour time limit much too my disappointment. This year I was able to do it in 5.5 hours total -must be the steel bike ;-), or maybe it was my buddy trading pulls with me. If you can do the 100 miler then I say go for it and do the 200k. I have to imagine there is a group of crazy Randonneurs in your neck of woods putting on 200k rides http://www.rusa.org/ Just Curious, How do you like the disc brake setup on the fargo and how does it compare to the brakes on your SamH? Look forward to your SamH long ride report. Ryan W. Seattle On Jul 11, 3:48 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: looks like a really nice day to ride, not to hot, a little breeze, what more could you want. Thanks for the pics On Jul 11, 2:32 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Rode a century yesterday. Unfortunately, for the purposes of this list, it was not on my Sam Hillborne. A couple of issues (mostly resolved this morning) kept it from being the choice. Didn't die, get overly sick or fall asleep under a tree. Although the last might have been fun. Only downsides were getting stung on the leg when something got caught in my MUSA shorts, and a flat. The latter happened just as I was rolling home. Rode down the hill to our place on the rim. Photos here -http://tinyurl.com/333zafe Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- 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: Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Nice shots, do two Roadeo's together get referred to as Roadii? If I hadn't known better I would have thought your photos were from Eastern Washington around Winthrop strikingly similar country. Thanks for reminding me I need to get out on a S240 myself in the next few months! On Jul 12, 6:40 am, J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu wrote: Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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: Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. I can see doing this. A great idea. The Roadeo look pretty cool together. Glad you had fun, blast furnace notwithstanding. I am slowly getting used to the very hot weather we have been having in Chicago the past three weeks or so. On Jul 12, 8:40 am, J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu wrote: Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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] Rodeo (not Roadeo) jersey
http://www.bonktown.com/?CMP_ID=ODAL_FFP9001mv_pc=r1005 ;-) Andrew -- 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: AHH 59 cm
Resistance is futile (at least, in my experience). -- fm On Jul 12, 12:16 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Try to resist. Try hard to resist. On Jul 12, 10:04 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Couple extra details I forgot to include . . . The stem is a Nitto Technomic Deluxe, 110mm. Crank arm length is 175. -- Forrest On Jul 11, 10:46 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it for two years, and I am the second owner. The first owner told me it was from the first run at Waterford. Not really doubting that fellow, but I wouldn't know how to verify that empirically. That never mattered to me that much. The cutouts on the side of the fork crown are more like that of the Rambouillet, which I think was true for some early models. Bunch of pics here:http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100087 Nothing at all wrong with this bike -- never crashed, no dents, bends, or terrible scrapes. Normal wear and tear, a couple very minor paint chips here and there. In fact I really liked this bike a whole bunch and maybe shouldn't be selling it, but I allow myself two bikes at any one time, and now I have a Sam Hillborne and a Rivendell LongLow, so Homer must find a new home. Looking for $2,000 for the complete bike, and that includes shipping in CONUSA. Some specs below, but not exhaustive. Happy to try to answer any/all questions off-list from those interested. Wheels: Built by Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery -- 32-hole Salsa Delgado rims, Shimano Deore LX hubs. Tires: Specialized Armadillo 28s on there now, but I also will include a pair of Schwalbe Marathon XR 37s. Ultegra headset H-bars: Nitto Noodle 46cm, wrapped in cloth tape that has been shellacked and twined. Campy non-areo brake levers with gum hoods. The Tektro equivalent to the Silver long-reach brakes. Suntour power ratchet bar-end shifters. Nitto frog two-bolt seatpost. Well-broken-in Brooks B-17 honey Champion Special saddle (included the water-resistant bonnet for it). Shimano Ultegra front derailer Shimano 105 rear derailer 12-28 rear cassette Shimano 105 triple road crank (no pedals) -- 48/38/30 -- with Octalink bottom bracket Two King steel water bottle cages. -- 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: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
They almost look like Bridgestone lugs. I wonder if the head lugs were abbreviated because of the bike's small size? Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Angus Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:33 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay I agree with Doug, those lugs looks very simple for an early Rivendell. IIRC the Road Standards had the Richard Sachs designed lugs other models hand different, simplier (but not his simple?) lugs. Angus On 11 July, 23:16, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Joe, I agree about the paint but I don't recall ever seeing any Riv with plain lugs. There are/were early ones around that don't have the first RBW crown, as the initial testing revealed a flaw and some frames went out with HJ crowns. Even the early Rivs had the Sachs designed lugs to the best of my knowledge. Most curious... Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of like to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Riv owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe -- From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.comwrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message *From:* trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM *Subject:* Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor- 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. -- 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: new (to me) Riv LongLow
Nice! Perhaps I will see you somewhere between Sioux City, IA and about Charles City, IA. Will be riding my Atlantis self supported from the Twin Cities. Leaving sometime next Thursday. Indeed, RAGBRAI should be fun! On Jul 11, 10:04 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: 59 cm -- very recently acquired from the original owner. Built in 1999 by Joe Starck; paint by Joe Bell. Lovely, nimble, smooth ride (no surprise there). I've got two weeks for final tweaks to the set-up before taking it on RAGBRAI (http://ragbrai.com/). Should be fun! A few pics taken during today's ride (only the second one on this bike):http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100095 -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- 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: new (to me) Riv LongLow
I will look for you, Ken! The rest of my team is from the Twin Cities and Northfield, MN. I'm planning on Algona to Dubuque (5 days). On Jul 12, 2:09 pm, Ken Yokanovich reflector.collec...@gmail.com wrote: Nice! Perhaps I will see you somewhere between Sioux City, IA and about Charles City, IA. Will be riding my Atlantis self supported from the Twin Cities. Leaving sometime next Thursday. Indeed, RAGBRAI should be fun! On Jul 11, 10:04 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: 59 cm -- very recently acquired from the original owner. Built in 1999 by Joe Starck; paint by Joe Bell. Lovely, nimble, smooth ride (no surprise there). I've got two weeks for final tweaks to the set-up before taking it on RAGBRAI (http://ragbrai.com/). Should be fun! A few pics taken during today's ride (only the second one on this bike):http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100095 -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- 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: AHH 59 cm
Let me know how that works out William and how you do it if it does. Never works for me. On Jul 12, 12:16 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Try to resist. Try hard to resist. On Jul 12, 10:04 am, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Couple extra details I forgot to include . . . The stem is a Nitto Technomic Deluxe, 110mm. Crank arm length is 175. -- Forrest On Jul 11, 10:46 pm, Forrest ftme...@me.com wrote: Selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it for two years, and I am the second owner. The first owner told me it was from the first run at Waterford. Not really doubting that fellow, but I wouldn't know how to verify that empirically. That never mattered to me that much. The cutouts on the side of the fork crown are more like that of the Rambouillet, which I think was true for some early models. Bunch of pics here:http://gallery.me.com/ftmeyer#100087 Nothing at all wrong with this bike -- never crashed, no dents, bends, or terrible scrapes. Normal wear and tear, a couple very minor paint chips here and there. In fact I really liked this bike a whole bunch and maybe shouldn't be selling it, but I allow myself two bikes at any one time, and now I have a Sam Hillborne and a Rivendell LongLow, so Homer must find a new home. Looking for $2,000 for the complete bike, and that includes shipping in CONUSA. Some specs below, but not exhaustive. Happy to try to answer any/all questions off-list from those interested. Wheels: Built by Jim at Hiawatha Cyclery -- 32-hole Salsa Delgado rims, Shimano Deore LX hubs. Tires: Specialized Armadillo 28s on there now, but I also will include a pair of Schwalbe Marathon XR 37s. Ultegra headset H-bars: Nitto Noodle 46cm, wrapped in cloth tape that has been shellacked and twined. Campy non-areo brake levers with gum hoods. The Tektro equivalent to the Silver long-reach brakes. Suntour power ratchet bar-end shifters. Nitto frog two-bolt seatpost. Well-broken-in Brooks B-17 honey Champion Special saddle (included the water-resistant bonnet for it). Shimano Ultegra front derailer Shimano 105 rear derailer 12-28 rear cassette Shimano 105 triple road crank (no pedals) -- 48/38/30 -- with Octalink bottom bracket Two King steel water bottle cages.- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Finally did it
On Mon, 2010-07-12 at 10:51 -0700, RoadieRyan wrote: Chapeau!! I haven't done a century in about 3 years so hats off to you. I did my own Populaire/Metric century on Saturday (100k). A poor mans version of your real Century ride. Not all populaires are created equal. A couple of years ago DC Randonneurs hosted one on a rainy day in April or May with over 6,000 feet of climbing up in the Catoctin Mountains; this year the populaire was on Jan 23 - and we had quite a hard winter. No kindler, gentler populaires here! -- 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] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
I was stopped at a red light as you two were crossing Shields on Harmony. You must have just descended from the reservoir. I am the guy who yelled out the window of his car Nice bikes! I think your wife heard me because she waved but you were busy battling the heat. That was a scorcher day. Great to see the pix of the roads I ride posted on the list. I love the waterfall at the treatment plant in Loveland and doing the whole loop in that valley. The store in Masonville is nice too. Cant wait to get my Rodeo! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 7:40:10 AM Subject: [RBW] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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. Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 7:40:10 AM Subject: [RBW] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Dave- Wow, it's a small world. Glad you saw us and that Deb waved, and sorry I didn't hear you. We were pretty wilted by the heat at that point. You're going to love your Roadeo. It's the best road bike I've had in my 30+ years of riding. Doug On 7/12/10 1:36 PM, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: I was stopped at a red light as you two were crossing Shields on Harmony. You must have just descended from the reservoir. I am the guy who yelled out the window of his car Nice bikes! I think your wife heard me because she waved but you were busy battling the heat. That was a scorcher day. Great to see the pix of the roads I ride posted on the list. I love the waterfall at the treatment plant in Loveland and doing the whole loop in that valley. The store in Masonville is nice too. Cant wait to get my Rodeo! Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 7:40:10 AM Subject: [RBW] Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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. -- *** J. Douglas Way, Professor Chemical Engineering Dept., Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401-7887 USA Phone: 303-273-3519 Fax: 303-273-3730 Email: d...@mines.edu http://chemeng.mines.edu/faculty/dway/ *** -- 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: why hobo bags rock
On Jul 11, 5:36 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I was at the farmers market today loading my two dozen eggs into the trusty old carradice hobo bag (riv prototype):http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4784592120/ Huh. Looks exactly like my Acorn handlebar bag. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55586...@n00/2595961876/ BTW - The Orange One is for sale - different components, but still nice. Contact me off list if interested Phil B phi...@sonic.net -- 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: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas -- 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: why hobo bags rock
I have the Acorn version as well, but it is smaller in every way. Too narrow for a dozen eggs, and the small pockets are about 30% smaller, barely holds my iphone and billfold, whereas the carradice can take an alien tool and my panasonic GF1 in a single side pocket. if you do not need to haul as much the Acorn is great, for those bigger days I love the carradice. Rob On Jul 12, 1:02 pm, Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net wrote: On Jul 11, 5:36 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I was at the farmers market today loading my two dozen eggs into the trusty old carradice hobo bag (riv prototype):http://www.flickr.com/photos/rperks1/4784592120/ Huh. Looks exactly like my Acorn handlebar bag.http://www.flickr.com/photos/55586...@n00/2595961876/ BTW - The Orange One is for sale - different components, but still nice. Contact me off list if interested Phil B phi...@sonic.net -- 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: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
That's a heckuva bargain. How much extra to grow the frame to a 59 for me? Bill On Jul 12, 12:17 pm, Andreas Taenzer andreast.w...@gmail.com wrote: Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas -- 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: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
were some of the very first Rivs made with lugs bought from the remaining Bridgestone stock?, maybe I read that in a dream or something. Also, a small fram may have had hard to fit angles fo rthe early Riv lugs. It would be interesting to find the history. Rob On Jul 12, 11:42 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: They almost look like Bridgestone lugs. I wonder if the head lugs were abbreviated because of the bike's small size? Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Angus Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:33 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay I agree with Doug, those lugs looks very simple for an early Rivendell. IIRC the Road Standards had the Richard Sachs designed lugs other models hand different, simplier (but not his simple?) lugs. Angus On 11 July, 23:16, Doug Van Cleve dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Joe, I agree about the paint but I don't recall ever seeing any Riv with plain lugs. There are/were early ones around that don't have the first RBW crown, as the initial testing revealed a flaw and some frames went out with HJ crowns. Even the early Rivs had the Sachs designed lugs to the best of my knowledge. Most curious... Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: I hate to disagreewell, actually I kind of like to disagree. Anyway, if you look around, you'll find that there are plenty of early Rivs that have paint jobs that differ markedly from the current Riv aesthetic. I distinctly remember one that was sort of a limey green metallic with yell head tube and lugfill. And no, Joe Bell would never paint a non-Riv frame and then put Riv decals on it. Also, after the first paintjob, Grant/Riv no longer controls the paint job style choices so if it's a second paintjob, that would also explain the difference. I am a little confused by the poster not knowing the model, though. It would seem that any Riv owner would know that. Then again, an early Riv would likely not have had a model name as they started out kind of simply. It might have just been a road frame. Joe -- From: dvancl...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:20:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [RBW] Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I agree, very odd. Nothing about it says Rivendell except the decals, but JB wouldn't refinish a non-Riv with those decals would he? Doug On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM, trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.comwrote: Almost forgot http://tinyurl.com/2emhsfw - Forwarded Message *From:* trevor segraves hoont...@yahoo.com *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sun, July 11, 2010 1:31:16 PM *Subject:* Odd small Riv on Ebay Simple lugs, Henry James crown, granted it is a small frame, but nothing on this bike says Riv to me accept the decals and badge, even the water bottle bosses seam oddly placed. Any thoughts? Trevor- 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 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] Re: Deb's Roadeo and Boulder to Ft. Collins ride report
Nuthin' bad could ever happen to you in Hygiene, Co On Jul 12, 6:40 am, J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu wrote: Hi- Briefly delurking here to post some pictures of our version of a S36O, a weekend bike trip from Boulder, CO to Ft. Collins, CO and back from a few weeks ago. The distance was about 60 miles each way. The only mistake we made was picking the hottest day of the year to ride the first leg of the trip. Oh well, both Deb and I survived. The group may be interested in the pictures of Debbie's 53 cm Roadeo, expertly assembled by Jay and Mark at Riv. Deb's Roadeo is unusual in that it sports Albatross bars. Other than that, the build is pretty standard: Sugino XD crank, Campy triple FD, Dura Ace 9 speed RD, DA bar end shifters, Tektro big-mouth brakes, Paul brake levers, and Brooks Finesse saddle. Also, we love the Grand Bois 700C x 26 mm tires. Pics are here on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2davafh Since we weren't camping, we didn't need much in the way of gear and a saddle bag each worked well for both of us. I used a Carradice Jr. and Deb mounted her Hobo bag as a seat bag. I also had Deb's tweed tube bag on my handlebars. Worked great! You can see I'm a total failure as a bag matcher... Doug Way Boulder, CO -- 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: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
We'd sure like to see the serial number, too! Cheers, John at Rivendell On Jul 12, 9:38 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/12/10 8:53 AM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: The ebay bike owner should give the serial number. Has anyone tried asking for it to verify if it's a real serial number for a Riv. You can almost see it in thepics, but it's a bit blurry. I asked, but haven't/didn't hear back. The auction has ended, and when I looked at it to begin with, there had been three bids. Ended with zero, so he must have found a local buyer in OH. It's hard to say from the image whether the decal is on under a clearcoat. If not, the decal wasn't necesarily applied during the repaint. Yep, that's an odd one... - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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] dat funky Riv
Well, now I know how Louis Vuitton feels (I've always been curious). I've been know to have brain farts (and grain farts), but I'm thinking what lugs are those? They aren't ours. We did use Henry James crowns for about 20 frames for a while there, till we got our own. The dropouts are raised in back but not in front, and that wasn't a WF style back then. The fork rake looks a bit better than the early WF-builts (nowhere close to post-'97). The seller may not know how to measure a chainstay, so I can't go by the 42cm listing (I think the shortest ever was 42.5). But mainly, the lugs. It seems odd to me. too, that JB would paint one that-a-way. Once somebody owns it, it's their deal, and we don't hold JB to any style (he knows what I like, but a guy's got a right to make a living). I called him now, line's busy, I'll try again. The serial number would tell the story. The seller de-listed it, I think. If it's a Riv underneath that pump instead of seat tube paint job, then fine etc., but at this point I'm still guessing it's not. G -- Grant Rivendell Bicycle Works www.rivbike.com 925 933 7304 -- 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] Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgestone%20RB-2/0711001938.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: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
Great find. I like your idea of Green. I'd vote for the celery and clear shellac. For tires I strongly recommend a true 28 like the Rolly Pol-ly or Ruffy Tuffy. I put those on my 1992 RB1 and they were tremendous. Also, from the looks of the clearance I could not have gone much wider. On Jul 12, 3:29 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgesto... -- 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: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
Since the RB-2 and RB-1 I think have similar clearance then I should keep that in mind. Is the extra protection worth the extra weight I wonder? Are the Rolly Pollys prone for flats? Thanks for the suggestion on tape. Celery plus clear is how I am leaning too. On Jul 12, 6:34 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Great find. I like your idea of Green. I'd vote for the celery and clear shellac. For tires I strongly recommend a true 28 like the Rolly Pol-ly or Ruffy Tuffy. I put those on my 1992 RB1 and they were tremendous. Also, from the looks of the clearance I could not have gone much wider. On Jul 12, 3:29 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgesto... -- 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: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
I would literally kill for this. Emailed! Let me join this group for reals! -Justin On Jul 12, 3:17 pm, Andreas Taenzer andreast.w...@gmail.com wrote: Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
You will be one happy dude if you pick this up. I wouldn't kill for it though. Those orange prison suits are not really designed for riding. On Jul 12, 6:51 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: I would literally kill for this. Emailed! Let me join this group for reals! -Justin On Jul 12, 3:17 pm, Andreas Taenzer andreast.w...@gmail.com wrote: Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas- 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] Re: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
What William said. Rolly pollys are fine as far as flats are concerned and if you can fit a Jack Brown in there you will get the ultimate cush. I have JB's on my RB-T and ride it on dirt,rocks,and anywhere else I feel like going. I've ridden Roly Polys on the same stuff with no problems. On Jul 12, 5:43 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Since the RB-2 and RB-1 I think have similar clearance then I should keep that in mind. Is the extra protection worth the extra weight I wonder? Are the Rolly Pollys prone for flats? Thanks for the suggestion on tape. Celery plus clear is how I am leaning too. On Jul 12, 6:34 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Great find. I like your idea of Green. I'd vote for the celery and clear shellac. For tires I strongly recommend a true 28 like the Rolly Pol-ly or Ruffy Tuffy. I put those on my 1992 RB1 and they were tremendous. Also, from the looks of the clearance I could not have gone much wider. On Jul 12, 3:29 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgesto...- 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] Re: Finally did it
Ryan, The RUSA groups around here adhere to the minimum requirements of climbing. So that usually leaves me out. Can do the climbing. Just doing the entire ride in the time limit would be the issue. As to the disc brakes. An entirely different feel. Both work well. But the advantage of the discs is no problem if the wheel is out of true. The cantilevers on my Hillborne are set somewhat close for a firmer feel. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 12, 12:51 pm, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Eric Chapeau!! I haven't done a century in about 3 years so hats off to you. I did my own Populaire/Metric century on Saturday (100k). A poor mans version of your real Century ride. I did a Populaire last year but finished well out of the 7 hour time limit much too my disappointment. This year I was able to do it in 5.5 hours total -must be the steel bike ;-), or maybe it was my buddy trading pulls with me. If you can do the 100 miler then I say go for it and do the 200k. I have to imagine there is a group of crazy Randonneurs in your neck of woods putting on 200k rides http://www.rusa.org/ Just Curious, How do you like the disc brake setup on the fargo and how does it compare to the brakes on your SamH? Look forward to your SamH long ride report. Ryan W. Seattle On Jul 11, 3:48 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: looks like a really nice day to ride, not to hot, a little breeze, what more could you want. Thanks for the pics On Jul 11, 2:32 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Rode a century yesterday. Unfortunately, for the purposes of this list, it was not on my Sam Hillborne. A couple of issues (mostly resolved this morning) kept it from being the choice. Didn't die, get overly sick or fall asleep under a tree. Although the last might have been fun. Only downsides were getting stung on the leg when something got caught in my MUSA shorts, and a flat. The latter happened just as I was rolling home. Rode down the hill to our place on the rim. Photos here -http://tinyurl.com/333zafe Eric Platt St. Paul, MN- 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] Riv-ish Doping
Lance's poor times and accidents in the Tour make me consider my own lousy performance in the Iowa Rando 200k ride this April: fatigue, loss of energy, inability to hold my own against the younger crowd. Is it time for a Riv Old School Doping Line: leather blood bags made from real sheepskins; IV needles made by hand from Sheffield steel in the last Adam Smith pin manufactory in the Midlands; testosterone patches of waxed cotton from famous old Scottish mills supplying the Crown? This could be a big opportunity. -- 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: Shellac cork tape
Re-wrapped the bars Sunday morning. No shellac. But, yes, using the twining method shown by Rivendell in a recent video. While at it, replaced the DirtDrop stem with a regular Nitto. Probably placebo effect, but the handling seems to have slightly changed for the better. A photo here - http://tinyurl.com/283ed6k Did take the afternoon off work and swapped out the tires today before a longer ride (30 miles). Went to Pasela 700x35. Again, placebo effect is probably in effect, but the tires seemed to make the bike a bit zippier. (Photo above before the tire swap). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jul 9, 2:41 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Ginz Yes, something like that. It was my first time so I am by no means an expert. I bought the cheapest padded tape at REI. It was Profile brand. With one roll I was able to do like a 7 inch layer on each 'grip'. With the other roll I did another layer of padded tape. Then I took a single roll of Toshi cloth. It has a removable backing to the adhesive, so you can unroll it completely and cut it exactly in half. That was plenty to cover the full length with a decent overlap. I pulled it as tight as I could. I twined both ends for looks and went to town with the clear Zinsser. Both the Profile tape and the Toshi cloth made it easy to cut without having to deal with exposed adhesive. Profile has none, and Toshi has backing. Newbaum's also has backing, so that will work too. Tressostar and CatEye do not have backing, which will make it tougher. Bill On Jul 9, 12:28 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: What is your method for wrapping cloth over cork, specifically on the Bullmoose? Is it two layers of cork and one layer of cloth? Something like that...? On Jul 9, 3:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm just trying shellacked cloth OVER padded tape. Yeah, it's for the 'grips' on my bullmoose bars, but I know several folks who use cloth over padded on drop bars as well. Does shellacked cloth over padded tape crack the same way shellacked cork does? On Jul 9, 11:12 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/9/10 6:18 AM, Bill M. at bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: Cork tape is generally washable. A scrub with a little Simple Green and water should make even white tape look clean again. Murphy's Oil Soap will do the same. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here -http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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] Re: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
Kojak are good and (relatively) fat fast tires. (that is if this is road and very moderate off road only - no tread). 28 Marathon Racers if you don't want - or cannot fit - 35s. On Jul 12, 5:29 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgesto... -- 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: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
Sell it to Justin On Jul 12, 5:08 pm, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote: You will be one happy dude if you pick this up. I wouldn't kill for it though. Those orange prison suits are not really designed for riding. On Jul 12, 6:51 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: I would literally kill for this. Emailed! Let me join this group for reals! -Justin On Jul 12, 3:17 pm, Andreas Taenzer andreast.w...@gmail.com wrote: Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas- 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] Re: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay
I am the local buyer! This frame did indeed seem strange to me, seemed a bit sporty for a Rivendell, and the lugs did seem off as well. But, the fit is on, and regardless of the builder I have been looking for a frame similar to this. So, I would very much like to find out if it is indeed a Rivendell, or something else. Before I found this thread I had emailed Mark yesterday, and he wasn't able to turn much information up. I am currently not yet in possession of the frame, as I am out of town until next week. But, once I get it I'll be more than willing to do any detective work that may yield a response. The serial number, as shown in the picture, isn't totally helpful. The number portion is easily readable: 95152 but there is a single character before this that is partly obscured by paint. It could be an R or a B perhaps even a P I suppose. But, it DOES look most similar to an R I will be able to look closer, of course, once I receive the frame. The current owner is not the original owner, or the one who painted it, but referred to the individual who he purchased it from as a friend. So, perhaps I can do some more intensive detective work. Thanks! Taylor On Jul 12, 5:05 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: We'd sure like to see the serial number, too! Cheers, John at Rivendell On Jul 12, 9:38 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/12/10 8:53 AM, Joe Bartoe at jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: The ebay bike owner should give the serial number. Has anyone tried asking for it to verify if it's a real serial number for a Riv. You can almost see it in thepics, but it's a bit blurry. I asked, but haven't/didn't hear back. The auction has ended, and when I looked at it to begin with, there had been three bids. Ended with zero, so he must have found a local buyer in OH. It's hard to say from the image whether the decal is on under a clearcoat. If not, the decal wasn't necesarily applied during the repaint. Yep, that's an odd one... - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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: Newbie needs therapy...
Thank you all for the therapy - I think I am going to take it to the fantastic bike fitter we have in Seattle (cascade bicycle studios...) and see if we can't stretch it out a bit. I then am going to ride it until it looks like Willy Nelson's guitar (or I look like Willy Nelson!) If we can't make it fit, I will probably put it up for sale to one of you fine folks. I think I got the first scratch on a group ride this weekend, and the chain stay wrap got rubbed a little raw on the catamaran up to victoria last week ... Before long it will be scuffed up appropriate for its age. Cheers! G On Jul 10, 8:11 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 1:11 AM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: When I bought the Bleriot and built it up (and it is a nice build - Beth H, Calm54 and Gino can attest to that), I used it for everything but my fast bike. Rando, commuting, travel bike, occasional grocery runs. Friend: you are going to commute on a RIVENDELL? Me: it is a bicycle. get over it. Bleriot is now over 4 years old, looks like it has been ridden a few places, has nail polish over the scratches... I still commute on it. In a few weeks it will be packed up (SS couplers. I said it was a nice build.), and taken to the summer place, where I will ride it to the beach, the grocery, the library, dump it in the sand behind my beach chair, etc, etc. It is a BIKE, not a museum piece. What would I be saving it for, anyway? I definitely agree with using the bike for whatever you'd use a bike for - but at the same time - I kinda like cleaning up my bikes and making them look pretty. Not obsessively but I do like to get brake residue off of the fork blades, for example. -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bleriot 57cm, 650b wheels, fenders, tyres, Selle Anatomica saddle
I was between a 59 and 57 myself when I bought it. I am in 5'10 1/2 and have a SH of 75cm, worked well for me. My quickbeam is a 60 (!), but has a TT of 57 and fits about the same. On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 5:12 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: That's a heckuva bargain. How much extra to grow the frame to a 59 for me? Bill On Jul 12, 12:17 pm, Andreas Taenzer andreast.w...@gmail.com wrote: Listees, FS are the following items: 1. Bleriot 57cm 400$ about 300 miles ridden - prefer my q-beam small paint chips larger paint chips chaintube from dropped chain Very small ding top tupe, barely visible - came that way from Riv - likely UPS. About 3x6mm, may be 2mm deep. Pics available upon request. Comes with bb and headset, installed by Riv. 2. Shimano N71, 32h, synergy front wheel, built by Anthony K. (Greenleaf). 300 miles. $150. 3. XT, 32h, synergy rear, built by Anthony. 300 miles. 150$. 4. Buy both wheels and I will include a set of CdLVs and Ruffy Tuffy's, both with less than 150miles as well as the inner tubes. 5. Berthoud fender 650b, drilled for Bleriot, $30. 6. Sella Anatomica, Clydesdale, black, wathershed, $80. too wide for me. 100 miles. I weigh 140lbs. Bleriot incl. bb and hs, plus wheels, tyres, fenders $700. Preference to selling everything to one person vs. parts. Frame only will only be sold after wheels have gone. Contact me off list. Local inspection welcome (NH). Shipping not included. Paypal only. Thanks. Tailwinds, Andreas -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Front loading ...???
The pic was removed for violation of terms of service? From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5492413310923603778 -- 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: Newbie needs therapy...
There you go! That's a sound plan. I babied my Quickbeam till it got its first scratch that was noticeable. Then I started riding it everywhere. The only time I ride my beater these days is when I have to leave a bike parked outside in dicey parts of town for hours at a time at night. That doesn't happen that often so it's about 95% Quickbeam, 5% beater these days. Aloha! On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 3:22 PM, gregb gbberk...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for the therapy - I think I am going to take it to the fantastic bike fitter we have in Seattle (cascade bicycle studios...) and see if we can't stretch it out a bit. I then am going to ride it until it looks like Willy Nelson's guitar (or I look like Willy Nelson!) If we can't make it fit, I will probably put it up for sale to one of you fine folks. I think I got the first scratch on a group ride this weekend, and the chain stay wrap got rubbed a little raw on the catamaran up to victoria last week ... Before long it will be scuffed up appropriate for its age. Cheers! G On Jul 10, 8:11 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 1:11 AM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: When I bought the Bleriot and built it up (and it is a nice build - Beth H, Calm54 and Gino can attest to that), I used it for everything but my fast bike. Rando, commuting, travel bike, occasional grocery runs. Friend: you are going to commute on a RIVENDELL? Me: it is a bicycle. get over it. Bleriot is now over 4 years old, looks like it has been ridden a few places, has nail polish over the scratches... I still commute on it. In a few weeks it will be packed up (SS couplers. I said it was a nice build.), and taken to the summer place, where I will ride it to the beach, the grocery, the library, dump it in the sand behind my beach chair, etc, etc. It is a BIKE, not a museum piece. What would I be saving it for, anyway? I definitely agree with using the bike for whatever you'd use a bike for - but at the same time - I kinda like cleaning up my bikes and making them look pretty. Not obsessively but I do like to get brake residue off of the fork blades, for example. -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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.statrix.com -- 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: Bleriot Build is Coming Along
Great looking bike! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Glad to hear it's working well for you. Did you mention awhile bike that you were having a new custom BB made for you? Shaun Meehan On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: A few more fotos, a few more miles... http://www.flickr.com/photos/30264...@n00/ -Scott -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
I sold that the very same (well, same color, model year etc...) Bridgestone bike earlier in the year to help finance my Sam Hillborne purchase. It was in perfect condition, sold it on Craigslist way too cheap. I'm still kicking myself for that one. Anyway, the RB-2 is a great bike. I suggest sky blue tape with clear shellac and twine. I would put Jack Browns on it too, if they fit. Would also throw a Brooks B17 (honey) saddle on it It. Heck it would be so nice I would buy it from you! Joel On Jul 12, 6:53 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: It's going to be 100% road. I have other bikes for mild to more rugged off road. -- 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: The Quickbeam is back?!
I almost broke out the scotch and had a celebratory dram! That is, until I saw 50cm onlyand my heart sank. I've been trolling (more like hoping) for a 54 or even 56 on and off now without a whisper of success. On Jul 9, 3:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I was surprised to see the Quickbeam page back up on the Bicycle Models tab on the Riv-site. Turns out it's just a couple of 50cm complete bikes available. Still, pretty cool for those petite ones who don't want to wait for the SimpleOne. -- 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: The Quickbeam is back?!
very tempting to by a quickbeam... my size too. kinda. maybe next pay check On Jul 12, 8:01 pm, steve m scmah...@gmail.com wrote: I almost broke out the scotch and had a celebratory dram! That is, until I saw 50cm onlyand my heart sank. I've been trolling (more like hoping) for a 54 or even 56 on and off now without a whisper of success. On Jul 9, 3:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I was surprised to see the Quickbeam page back up on the Bicycle Models tab on the Riv-site. Turns out it's just a couple of 50cm complete bikes available. Still, pretty cool for those petite ones who don't want to wait for the SimpleOne. -- 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: Bleriot Build is Coming Along
Yep. Bob was just out here, to PDX, for a visit... we discussed the new bike, took measurements [pretty amazing-he brought the measurements from my first fitting 4.5yrs ago, when I weighed 500 pounds, the differences are drastic], and he will be starting on it within a month or so. I am excited... the bike is going to be something else. -Scott On Jul 12, 7:28 pm, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote: Great looking bike! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Glad to hear it's working well for you. Did you mention awhile bike that you were having a new custom BB made for you? Shaun Meehan On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: A few more fotos, a few more miles... http://www.flickr.com/photos/30264...@n00/ -Scott -- 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: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
If his 1991 RB2 has the same clearances as my 1992 RB1, then there is no way Jack Browns will fit. Ruffy Tuffy's fit with only a couple mm under the brake pivot bolts. Johnny's got a Bomba for the bumpies. He should be fine with Ruffy Tuffy's or Rolly Polly's on a dedicated go-fast On Jul 12, 8:12 pm, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: I sold that the very same (well, same color, model year etc...) Bridgestone bike earlier in the year to help finance my Sam Hillborne purchase. It was in perfect condition, sold it on Craigslist way too cheap. I'm still kicking myself for that one. Anyway, the RB-2 is a great bike. I suggest sky blue tape with clear shellac and twine. I would put Jack Browns on it too, if they fit. Would also throw a Brooks B17 (honey) saddle on it It. Heck it would be so nice I would buy it from you! Joel On Jul 12, 6:53 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: It's going to be 100% road. I have other bikes for mild to more rugged off road. -- 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] secret source for Hunquapillar design
http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/regsumbicycles.pdf Page 2, diagram 1 nobody is cooler than the CPSC Rob -- 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] Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise
Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk.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 at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Tire and Bar Tape Color Help
Another nice tire choice if you can find them is the Vittoria Rubino Pro in 28 mm. I find them a bit livelier than the Roly-Poly's (which I rode for long time), and not particularly flat prone for a sporty tire. IMO blue would be a conservative but classy choice, gray would be very quiet but could work well as a shade in between the silver frame and the black saddle. Want a flash of color? Go with bright orange, the complementary color to blue (opposite on the color wheel). Use clear shellac to keep the orange bright, or for even better durability and absolutely no color change try clear water based polyurethane varnish instead of shellac. I've proposed this for years, but AFAIK I'm the only guy on the planet to have tried it. It may not sound as 'natural' as shellac, but water based poly holds up really well and emits about 1/3 the VOC of shellac. Bill On Jul 12, 3:29 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Hey guys! Slightly off Riv topics I picked up a 91 Bridgestone RB-2. Very nice bike and it is in amazing condition. Now on topic with Riv stuff. I need to get some bar tape for the aforementioned bike. It came stock with white but I don't like white especially with cloth tape. I plan to do cloth tape, twine and shellac (not sure if amber or clear that depends on color). It is silver with blue accents. I think going blue might be too obvious and maybe overplaying the blue. I am almost thinking of going green like celery or dark pine. Thoughts? I know some of you have very great taste in colored bar tape. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/japanese-cloth-tape/16-125 SecondlyI want to get some tires for the bike. Something light and pretty fast as this is going to be my faster road bike setup. You guys did a great job steering me towards the Pari-Motos for my Bleriot so I figure you may be able to help me with some 700C tires. It appears I can go pretty fat as it comes stock with 28C and seems to have extra room. Here is the bike. As you can see that tape really needs some help. I also still need to clean it up and get the bars up a bit. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/1991%20Bridgesto... -- 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: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise
Sip when thirsty. Eat a little bit every 25 miles. If you feel like you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down. Enjoy! Ryan On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54 mukum...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk. 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise
look out for poison ivy before you pee in the woods Ken On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Sip when thirsty. Eat a little bit every 25 miles. If you feel like you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down. Enjoy! Ryan On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54 mukum...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk.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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- 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: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise
And, be calm! On Jul 12, 10:02 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: look out for poison ivy before you pee in the woods Ken On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Sip when thirsty. Eat a little bit every 25 miles. If you feel like you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down. Enjoy! Ryan On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54 mukum...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk. 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies- 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] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise
LOL, thanks guys On Jul 12, 10:04 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: And, be calm! On Jul 12, 10:02 pm, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: look out for poison ivy before you pee in the woods Ken On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Sip when thirsty. Eat a little bit every 25 miles. If you feel like you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down. Enjoy! Ryan On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54 mukum...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk. 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib �...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...
That's the place in Fremont, right? Curious to hear how that goes-- report back, eh? Thanks! Rob in Seattle On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:22 PM, gregb wrote: I think I am going to take it to the fantastic bike fitter we have in Seattle (cascade bicycle studios...) and see if we can't stretch it out a bit. -- 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: SFRandonneurs Fall Populaire - July 17th
Reminder to all Bay Area folks, this coming Sat. is the ride, hope to see you folks out there. On Jul 1, 3:42 pm, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Jim, I am planning on being there. Last email with Rob Hawks he said we do need to register but the event is free. Hope to see you and others there. Ron On Jun 30, 11:18 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Just starting to turn the calendar over to the new month and realized there is an excellent, free event planned mid-month, the San Francisco Randonneurs' Populaire on July 17th. I'm not quite sure why it's called the Fall Populaire, but hey, maybe it's a Randonneur thing... I'll let their short blurb take it from here: -- The San Francisco Randonneurs would like to invite you to participate in our first ever Fall Populaire, to be held on July 17th, 2010. This is a free event, though registration is required. The Populaire is intended to introduce riders to the sport of randonneuring. Most of our brevets are 200km in length, but the Populaire, at 115km, is only slightly more than half that length. More information, and a link to the registration form is here: http://sfrandonneurs.org/fall-2010-115k-populaire.htm -- - Jim (RUSA and SFR Member, too.) -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- 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: Riv-ish Doping
I'm thinking that the three crashes in one day had something to do with the poor time. I'm guessing (hoping) you didn't crash in the Iowa Rando 200k. Riv content...I rode my Rambouillet tonight. Rob On Jul 12, 5:26 pm, Steve sring...@gmail.com wrote: Lance's poor times and accidents in the Tour make me consider my own lousy performance in the Iowa Rando 200k ride this April: fatigue, loss of energy, inability to hold my own against the younger crowd. Is it time for a Riv Old School Doping Line: leather blood bags made from real sheepskins; IV needles made by hand from Sheffield steel in the last Adam Smith pin manufactory in the Midlands; testosterone patches of waxed cotton from famous old Scottish mills supplying the Crown? This could be a big opportunity. -- 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.
