[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
On Jul 27, 7:00 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: 61 You should be fine. I'm 6', weigh around 180 to 190 depending on time of year and ride a 63cm Hilsen with no significant flex issues. I've used my bike with rack, rear panniers, and big HB back and it was fine. Yeah, a tad flexy but nothing to worry about. I think you'll be fine on 61 Hilsen. Use bigger tires like a Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x40. Also, speak with the folks at Rivendell and see what they suggest. -- 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: Big guy advice
+1 for The Country Bike Shop! I drove from Chicago one weekend and visited there in order to check out the Hillborne (one of which I now own). Very accommodating folks; we chatted quite a bit and they let me pedal on the Hillborne on a trainer to verify the fit. They were actually encouraging me to take it for a ride but I was too nervous to do that. Dick and I had talked on the phone beforehand. They set up the bike ahead of time with B17 and 35mm tires and dirt drop stem and Albatross bars so that the actual fit (i. e. PBH measurement and saddle height adjustment) and test took 10-20 minutes. But Dick and his father are such pleasant folks and so enthusiastic and knowledgable about the bikes and gear they sell that my friend and I stayed and just generally geeked out on bikes/bags/tires/RBW for maybe a couple hours in their delightful shop. (PBH of 90, saddle height of 80, and the Sam 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the right fit. Between riding my own bike to the shop and riding different Rivendell's, I put on 93 km that day and had a good long try on all the bikes. However, there are no (zero, none, nada) hills in that part of Ohio and he had no Atlantis to try. I have been in contact with Rivendell (Mark) and it seemed that either bike would be OK. The frame is already in but it'll be about 3 weeks before the build is done. Just wanted some reassurance from the masses. Thanks, it doesn't sound as though I really have any worries. John On Jul 27, 9:47 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice From: baile...@voyager.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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. _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail.http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendaroci... -- 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: quieting the Shopsack
Thanks, everyone, for the great suggestions. Now to pick one of these solutions... I do like the green Rescue tape. Cal, I think you're referring to speed shimmy, something I haven't really experienced. Lots written on this topic, such as this classic: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/shimmy.html Lots more in discussion group archives. All I can say is is play around with the loads you're carrying (by shifting some weight to the back or front). Good luck! Oliver -- 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: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report
*Beautiful* ride. Every time I see pics of the Bay Area I wonder what the heck I'm doing in Seattle Love the cycle wear pics--cracks me up! Really nice QB too. I am slowly being reeled in by this bike.the elegance, the simplicity...uh oh. Rob in Seattle Elegant, simple, and capable, too! I really enjoyed how it rode on the dirt. Now, I'm thinking about trying it out as a camping bike together with a lightweight kit. I'm modeling this idea based on a gentleman I saw the last time I camped at Samuel P. Taylor park near Point Reyes (http://tinyurl.com/2fl8nfu). He appeared to be a grizzled bike camper riding a well-used Mercian with Honjos and SON hub + generator lights. All he had with him was a Carradice Camper LongFlap and a couple of water bottles. But from this, he set up a tent and bag (I couldn't tell where he had strapped these--possibly atop the Carradice), cooked a nice, hot meal, and opened a bottle of wine. I liked this approach and thought it'd be neat to try to pair this approach to a camping kit with the simple yet capable QB. In other words, I guess I've been reeled in, too. :) Lee -- 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: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: All he had with him was a Carradice Camper LongFlap and a couple of water bottles. But from this, he set up a tent and bag (I couldn't tell where he had strapped these--possibly atop the Carradice), cooked a nice, hot meal, and opened a bottle of wine. I liked this approach and thought it'd be neat to try to pair this approach to a camping kit with the simple yet capable QB. I like that approach too, but I don't understand how one fits a bottle of wine, a stove, pots, fuel and food, a tent and a sleeping back (plus, I presume, a sweater or jacket) in a Camper LongFlap. And do people who camp that way not also bring a book and some clean shorts for tomorrow, and a light? Whenever I do an s24, I find I end up needing a lot of stuff, even though I'd like it to be simple. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report
I don't know how he pulled it off, either. When I got there, he was already set up. I was sneaking peaks at his rig, and he didn't have any racks that I could see. Just the Carradice. I really wanted to ask him a few questions, but obviously, I didn't want to interrupt his peace. In my imagination, I figured his kit was the final distillation of many years and miles of bike camping. Anyway, it's given me something to think about. Best, Lee On Jul 28, 7:49 am, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: All he had with him was a Carradice Camper LongFlap and a couple of water bottles. But from this, he set up a tent and bag (I couldn't tell where he had strapped these--possibly atop the Carradice), cooked a nice, hot meal, and opened a bottle of wine. I liked this approach and thought it'd be neat to try to pair this approach to a camping kit with the simple yet capable QB. I like that approach too, but I don't understand how one fits a bottle of wine, a stove, pots, fuel and food, a tent and a sleeping back (plus, I presume, a sweater or jacket) in a Camper LongFlap. And do people who camp that way not also bring a book and some clean shorts for tomorrow, and a light? Whenever I do an s24, I find I end up needing a lot of stuff, even though I'd like it to be simple. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?
I think Laney College here in Oakland did a frame building class, as well as The Crucible, which is a vocational arts school with every kind of heat based trade (glass, welding, blacksmithing, etc). Maybe I should look into that. On Jul 27, 9:08 pm, Bill Gibson bill.bgib...@gmail.com wrote: I took a welding class (Welding for Artists, or something like that) at the local community college a few years ago and got to try everything and developed instant respect for the simplest welds in my life. I got to try both gas and electric and gas brazing and plasma cutting, and it's on my list. But teaching school science starting last week, 6 weeks too soon for me -maybe it's time to retire and ride and make bikes and whittle spoons and kuksas...need to gather school supplies... On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Steve sring...@gmail.com wrote: I did this: signed up for a framebuilding class, measured my youngest son who needed a good road bike, and built a virtual clone of my Rambouillet. The only change I made was to increase the fender clearance slightly under the headtube and the seat stay bridge since my Ram frankly runs at the minimum usable clearance with 28mm tires. The lugged bike turned out to be spectacular: it handles, if you can believe this, slightly better than the Ram (although I suspect that my handling test was biased due to less weight in the front bag). No matter; he loves the bike. I spent about twelve Sundays building this and loved every minute of it. If you can spare the time and cash, do it. Steve Ames, IA On Jul 27, 1:25 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Grant is apparently going to teach us how to draw a bike frame in his little step by step way. I'm going to follow along. I want a custom frame that somewhat resembles a 58cm 650B A. Homer Hilsen. The critical differences will be that I want it 130mm spaced and want it to be a lighter frameset. I don't know if I'll ever get this frameset made, or whether it will be a Rivendell or an Ebisu or a Davidson or something else. But I'm looking forward to drawing it. I've done a fair amount of drafting table work in Engineering school, but never went ahead and drew a bike. Looking forward to it. -- 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. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, 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] Re: Saturday morning mixed terrain ride report
I aspire to such refinement! There's no way my current camping setup would fit. My two-person Walrus Arch-Rival would itself fill the LongFlap! (I think--never seen one in person.) Clearly some re- thinking is in order. Is the Camper LongFlap about the same size as the Sackville Large? Something about the colors of the leather of the current Carradices that doesn't appeal to me. One too orange, the other too greenish white. Rob in Seattle On Jul 27, 2010, at 11:22 AM, Lee wrote: All he had with him was a Carradice Camper LongFlap and a couple of water bottles. -- 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] Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
Greetings, I finally got my Bombadil going, I'm using a vintage Deore RD-MT60 http://www.velobase.com/velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3f73f16c-1a7e-46c5-ab73-f21755e71b08 The capacity is rated at 38t. I'm using a 24/36/48 and 13/32 FW for 43 total. The issue I'm having is when in the 24t ring, and either the 28 or 32t cog, the pulley wheels are too close to the cogs. When spinning forward, I don't notice it, but if I spin the pedal backwards, the pulleys make a grinding noise, as they are right up against the cogs. I have the angle screw at the max, but it helped only slightly with the 28t cog, but not the 32. My chain length is proper. Having this wide of range of gearing is new to me, so my first assumption is that I've exceeded the capacity of the RD. If anyone has an answer, I'd appreciate it. -- 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] Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
on 7/28/10 10:47 AM, Garth at garth...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I finally got my Bombadil going, I'm using a vintage Deore RD-MT60 http://www.velobase.com/velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3f73f16c-1a7e-46c5- ab73-f21755e71b08 The capacity is rated at 38t. I'm using a 24/36/48 and 13/32 FW for 43 total. The issue I'm having is when in the 24t ring, and either the 28 or 32t cog, the pulley wheels are too close to the cogs. When spinning forward, I don't notice it, but if I spin the pedal backwards, the pulleys make a grinding noise, as they are right up against the cogs. I have the angle screw at the max, but it helped only slightly with the 28t cog, but not the 32. My chain length is proper. Angle Screw = B-Tension adjuster? http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ba-n.html You might have some play in the derailleur itself. The parrallelogram of a derailleur is held together by bushings, and so as they age and wear, they tend to twist a bit and not hold the full range of motion they once did. That derailleur is rated for 32 teeth max, so if it's having trouble with the 28 too, I'd suspect something wrong with the travel, rather than the B-Tension setting. At the time that derailleur was designed, mtb rear spacing was 130 mm. That changed to 135 (which you have on the Bombadil) in the early 90's. You can get a pretty good idea if you remove your chain and put the bike in the stand. Back off the limit screws and have someone shift the RD through its range and you view from aft of the bicycle (in a stand is best). Check the torque on the fixing bolt (mount bolt) for the derailleur. If the RD doesn't line up with the largest sprockets when shifted without a chain, then check your limit screws and your cable tension. I'd suspect that you are at the edge of range with that derailleur, so everything has to be set up right to start with. If the RD does line up, check it again with the chain installed and look for twisting in the cage or other signs of tired, worn bushings in the body. Hope that helps, - Jim more - http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html -- 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
I'm going to answer as if Jim might be wrong. That rarely happens, but just in case. :) I'm assuming there are zero lateral movement issues for this derailleur The thing that makes a rear derailleur run on top of your biggest cogs is not directly a capacity issue. It's more of a max cog issue. Max cog size in the documentation is just a guess anyway, because the distance from the hub axle to the derailleur bolt is a big contributor to how large a cog a derailleur can take. Getting this to stop happening will be an iterative process. It's possible that the old B- tension spring is just old and weak, and no amount of tightening the B- tension screw will get it off the cog enough. It's possible that one more link in the chain will enable that spring to lift the upper jockey wheel off that biggest cog. Put the drivetrain in your 24/13 combo and see if it already sags. If it does sag, then yes it actually may be a capacity issue, and you might not want to try a link longer. Some smart-aleck might tell you if it makes noise only when you pedal backwards, then don't pedal backwards. :) Seriously though, that action is causing a pull on the lower pulley which pivots the derailleur forward. B-tension is supposed to counter that. Can you determine if there is friction in the lower pulley, or is the chain gummy? Lube in those areas might reduce that forward tug and get it to stop happening. You can find a newer more modern, more slanted parallelogram derailleur for $40 or less easily and be done with it, too. On Jul 28, 11:35 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/28/10 10:47 AM, Garth at garth...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I finally got my Bombadil going, I'm using a vintage Deore RD-MT60 http://www.velobase.com/velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3f73f16c-1... ab73-f21755e71b08 The capacity is rated at 38t. I'm using a 24/36/48 and 13/32 FW for 43 total. The issue I'm having is when in the 24t ring, and either the 28 or 32t cog, the pulley wheels are too close to the cogs. When spinning forward, I don't notice it, but if I spin the pedal backwards, the pulleys make a grinding noise, as they are right up against the cogs. I have the angle screw at the max, but it helped only slightly with the 28t cog, but not the 32. My chain length is proper. Angle Screw = B-Tension adjuster? http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ba-n.html You might have some play in the derailleur itself. The parrallelogram of a derailleur is held together by bushings, and so as they age and wear, they tend to twist a bit and not hold the full range of motion they once did. That derailleur is rated for 32 teeth max, so if it's having trouble with the 28 too, I'd suspect something wrong with the travel, rather than the B-Tension setting. At the time that derailleur was designed, mtb rear spacing was 130 mm. That changed to 135 (which you have on the Bombadil) in the early 90's. You can get a pretty good idea if you remove your chain and put the bike in the stand. Back off the limit screws and have someone shift the RD through its range and you view from aft of the bicycle (in a stand is best). Check the torque on the fixing bolt (mount bolt) for the derailleur. If the RD doesn't line up with the largest sprockets when shifted without a chain, then check your limit screws and your cable tension. I'd suspect that you are at the edge of range with that derailleur, so everything has to be set up right to start with. If the RD does line up, check it again with the chain installed and look for twisting in the cage or other signs of tired, worn bushings in the body. Hope that helps, - Jim more -http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
You've exceeded the capacity of the derailleur. You said it was rated at 38t, and you have 43t total. The behavior you describe is expected. Well, expected by me. Other people may have differing ideas of how rear derailleur capacity is stated. The top left section of this page discusses it: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailleur.html On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I finally got my Bombadil going, I'm using a vintage Deore RD-MT60 http://www.velobase.com/velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3f73f16c-1a7e-46c5-ab73-f21755e71b08 The capacity is rated at 38t. I'm using a 24/36/48 and 13/32 FW for 43 total. The issue I'm having is when in the 24t ring, and either the 28 or 32t cog, the pulley wheels are too close to the cogs. When spinning forward, I don't notice it, but if I spin the pedal backwards, the pulleys make a grinding noise, as they are right up against the cogs. I have the angle screw at the max, but it helped only slightly with the 28t cog, but not the 32. My chain length is proper. Having this wide of range of gearing is new to me, so my first assumption is that I've exceeded the capacity of the RD. If anyone has an answer, I'd appreciate it. -- 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
The RD is nearly new. Wear isn't an issue. Maybe it's just not so great. The bike has just been put together, a Bombadil. The SRAM PC-850 chain is new, 114 links, 57 inches long, plus the power link. I used Park's formula for chain length http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=26 With 18.3 chainstays, 48t and 24t rings, , I end up with 55.6 inches for chain length, according to this formula. The chain doesn't sag at all in the small/small combo. I thought maybe the chain was too short/long, but after measuring my road bike, I don't think so. My road bike has 18 stays with 26t and 48t rings with the same chain length and it works fine. It has an XT RD-M737 RD. Unknown capacity, though the cages are the same length. I'm thinking it's just the RD isn't up to the capacity at this point. -- 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: do quickbeams abound?
hi folks, just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock setup) that they might be willing to sell..? i'm considering going for a Handsome Devil if not.. would prefer a Rivendell, obviously, but not sure i want to wait (some indeterminate amount of time) for the SimpleOne. thanks, andrew On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:31 PM, neurodrum wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
As I said though ,pedaling normal you'd never know the pulleys were so close, it was only when I was lubing my chain and pedaling backwards did I notice this. I suspect there is no harm being done, but I'll likely replace it anyways when I can get a new one. This is the first time I've encountered this issue though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Big guy advice
I got to the shop at 9:00 (Rode my Bianchi 12 km. from the campground). With the exception of 1.5 hours during lucnch (my lunch, as Dick stayed and changed to a different handle bar for me) Dick was helping me fit till 4:00 P.M. He even went on a couple of rides with me to make small adjustments on the run. This service has made The Country Bike Shop my LBS (Even though I live 7 hours away!) and I've bought tires and a Brooks from him since. Can't wait to make another visit on August 13th to pick up the bike. John On Jul 28, 10:15 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: +1 for The Country Bike Shop! I drove from Chicago one weekend and visited there in order to check out the Hillborne (one of which I now own). Very accommodating folks; we chatted quite a bit and they let me pedal on the Hillborne on a trainer to verify the fit. They were actually encouraging me to take it for a ride but I was too nervous to do that. Dick and I had talked on the phone beforehand. They set up the bike ahead of time with B17 and 35mm tires and dirt drop stem and Albatross bars so that the actual fit (i. e. PBH measurement and saddle height adjustment) and test took 10-20 minutes. But Dick and his father are such pleasant folks and so enthusiastic and knowledgable about the bikes and gear they sell that my friend and I stayed and just generally geeked out on bikes/bags/tires/RBW for maybe a couple hours in their delightful shop. (PBH of 90, saddle height of 80, and the Sam 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the right fit. Between riding my own bike to the shop and riding different Rivendell's, I put on 93 km that day and had a good long try on all the bikes. However, there are no (zero, none, nada) hills in that part of Ohio and he had no Atlantis to try. I have been in contact with Rivendell (Mark) and it seemed that either bike would be OK. The frame is already in but it'll be about 3 weeks before the build is done. Just wanted some reassurance from the masses. Thanks, it doesn't sound as though I really have any worries. John On Jul 27, 9:47 pm, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a Rambouillet and an Atlantis. The Atlantis is a work horse that can haul a load and is fun to ride unloaded. I have ridden 200k brevets on it when my Rambouillet was out of commission. The Rambouillet feels more lively when unloaded and will always be my first choice for unloaded riding. I have even done Inn to Inn touring on the Rambouillet bike. I currently weigh 210, have been as high as 230 and as low as 200. I have not been disappointed by this bike. It is my understanding that the Hilsen tubing falls in between the Rambouillet and the Atlantis. I think given your description this is the bike you are looking for. I will offer this, if you aren't sure call Rivendell. I have found that they are very good at matching bike and rider and they won't steer you wrong. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:09 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Big guy advice From: baile...@voyager.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequately stiff for me. I don't plan on any loaded touring with the bike, just all day long trips on paved roads with a few dirt roads thrown into the mix. I've lost a considerable amount of weight since I started riding a year ago, so I'm not likely to lose much more. I really like the A. Homer, but would switch to the Atlantis if really necessary. I'm hoping some out there in Riv land are big guys that have been riding the Hilsen can give me their opinion. Thanks, John -- 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. _ The New
[RBW] Re: do quickbeams abound?
Andrew - without knowing your attraction to the Devil -- if you're interested in the QB because its a Grant-design, Riv-quality ride, I don't think the Devil would be a suitable replacement by any stretch. That being said, you could pick up a *waterford*-made Hillborne and set it up with an eccentric bottom bracket and run it as a singlespeed. Then, when the Simple-one comes out (or when a 58cm QB pops up), convert the Hillborne to a geared go-anywhere bike. Also, if you're willing to wait just a bit, you can have any number of custom builders craft you a nice singlespeed in the spirit of the QB. Just a thought or two. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 28, 1:20 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: hi folks, just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock setup) that they might be willing to sell..? i'm considering going for a Handsome Devil if not.. would prefer a Rivendell, obviously, but not sure i want to wait (some indeterminate amount of time) for the SimpleOne. thanks, andrew On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:31 PM, neurodrum wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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] Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
Some creative bike mechanics use a spring device to attach the fender to the chain stay bridge. Seems like that is ideal for my current project as the bike has Campy 1010 horizontal dropouts. I have looked around and do not see where any of the usual suspects sell such a thing. Are the mechanics cobbling this together? If so, anyone come across a blog or youtube showing 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: do quickbeams abound?
thanks Esteban, you might be right - a Handsome might not fit the bill.. but i'm still torn. making it easier is the fact that i've already got a Hillborne, so have my go-anywhere needs covered :) best, andrew On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:56 PM, Esteban wrote: Andrew - without knowing your attraction to the Devil -- if you're interested in the QB because its a Grant-design, Riv-quality ride, I don't think the Devil would be a suitable replacement by any stretch. That being said, you could pick up a *waterford*-made Hillborne and set it up with an eccentric bottom bracket and run it as a singlespeed. Then, when the Simple-one comes out (or when a 58cm QB pops up), convert the Hillborne to a geared go-anywhere bike. Also, if you're willing to wait just a bit, you can have any number of custom builders craft you a nice singlespeed in the spirit of the QB. Just a thought or two. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 28, 1:20 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: hi folks, just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock setup) that they might be willing to sell..? i'm considering going for a Handsome Devil if not.. would prefer a Rivendell, obviously, but not sure i want to wait (some indeterminate amount of time) for the SimpleOne. thanks, andrew On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:31 PM, neurodrum wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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. -- 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: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
Can you post a photo? Springs are easy to find at good hardware stores especially industrial supply stores. There's more to the mounting than just using a spring, correct? dougP On Jul 28, 3:03 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Some creative bike mechanics use a spring device to attach the fender to the chain stay bridge. Seems like that is ideal for my current project as the bike has Campy 1010 horizontal dropouts. I have looked around and do not see where any of the usual suspects sell such a thing. Are the mechanics cobbling this together? If so, anyone come across a blog or youtube showing 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
Here you go: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-thing.html Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:43:59 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy From: dougpn...@cox.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Can you post a photo? Springs are easy to find at good hardware stores especially industrial supply stores. There's more to the mounting than just using a spring, correct? dougP On Jul 28, 3:03 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Some creative bike mechanics use a spring device to attach the fender to the chain stay bridge. Seems like that is ideal for my current project as the bike has Campy 1010 horizontal dropouts. I have looked around and do not see where any of the usual suspects sell such a thing. Are the mechanics cobbling this together? If so, anyone come across a blog or youtube showing 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.
[RBW] Holy moly that's a good looking brake!
http://www.velo-orange.com/grco610cncbr.html Those things are saucy. A Dia Compe center pull brakeset that looks much nicer than the cheap Dia Compes and is much cheaper than the Pauls. It's a medium, 47-61mm, so it won't fit a Hilsen, I'd assume. They're even going to sell a front rack that bolts right to it. So slick! -- 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
on 7/28/10 1:18 PM, Garth at garth...@gmail.com wrote: The RD is nearly new. Wear isn't an issue. Maybe it's just not so great. (snipped) The chain doesn't sag at all in the small/small combo. Then, I'd add a link pair (mebbe two) and see what happens. It sounds like it's at the edge of its comfort, and I'd personally trade away that small/small setting. A little slack there won't be too much of an issue, generally. - Jim -- 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 Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the young roads. -- Robert McCammon, Boy's Life -- 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: Holy moly that's a good looking brake!
Well...it's shiny...and it's not black. My preference is for the look that forged brakes have. Angus On Jul 28, 6:16 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.velo-orange.com/grco610cncbr.html Those things are saucy. A Dia Compe center pull brakeset that looks much nicer than the cheap Dia Compes and is much cheaper than the Pauls. It's a medium, 47-61mm, so it won't fit a Hilsen, I'd assume. They're even going to sell a front rack that bolts right to it. So slick! -- 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
This must be if Jim is wrong day By looking at the picture of the derailleur the upper pivot and upper jockey pulley are in different places. Look at the picture and imagine a shorter chain, it would rotate the cage counter-clockwise, pulling the upper jockey pulley away from the cog. Angus On Jul 28, 7:39 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/28/10 1:18 PM, Garth at garth...@gmail.com wrote: The RD is nearly new. Wear isn't an issue. Maybe it's just not so great. (snipped) The chain doesn't sag at all in the small/small combo. Then, I'd add a link pair (mebbe two) and see what happens. It sounds like it's at the edge of its comfort, and I'd personally trade away that small/small setting. A little slack there won't be too much of an issue, generally. - Jim -- 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 Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the young roads. -- Robert McCammon, Boy's Life -- 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: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
I am fortunate to have a local hardware store that has a box with at least one of every conceivable small spring. You might try that route. Bob -- 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: quieting the Shopsack
Thanks! On Jul 27, 10:52 pm, Oliver S. os...@pdx.edu wrote: Thanks, everyone, for the great suggestions. Now to pick one of these solutions... I do like the green Rescue tape. Cal, I think you're referring to speed shimmy, something I haven't really experienced. Lots written on this topic, such as this classic:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/shimmy.html Lots more in discussion group archives. All I can say is is play around with the loads you're carrying (by shifting some weight to the back or front). Good luck! Oliver -- 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: Carradice Nelson LF
Carradice Nelson LF saddlebag, black with whitish straps, in good used condition. Thread for pocket straps came out and both were resewn with white heavy-duty stuff. Picture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4838894009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4838894013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/4838894015 Asking $50.00 shipped in conus. Please reply offlist. --beth http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.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.
[RBW] Re: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
I am fortunate to have a local hardware store that has a box with at least one of every conceivable small spring. Sadly, Home Despot and GalLowes have wreaked havoc on the independent hardware stores in Chicago. There probably are a few left in some of the smaller, further out suburbs. I will have to look around. On Jul 28, 8:11 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: I am fortunate to have a local hardware store that has a box with at least one of every conceivable small spring. You might try that route. Bob -- 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: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
Here you go: Joe, thanks for the linked photo. That shows what I was missing in my scheme. The bolt is thinner than it would be allowing the fender to move back and forth over it. Brilliant! On Jul 28, 5:54 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Here you go: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-thing.html Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:43:59 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy From: dougpn...@cox.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Can you post a photo? Springs are easy to find at good hardware stores especially industrial supply stores. There's more to the mounting than just using a spring, correct? dougP On Jul 28, 3:03 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Some creative bike mechanics use a spring device to attach the fender to the chain stay bridge. Seems like that is ideal for my current project as the bike has Campy 1010 horizontal dropouts. I have looked around and do not see where any of the usual suspects sell such a thing. Are the mechanics cobbling this together? If so, anyone come across a blog or youtube showing 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 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] Suntour Sprints and Shimano Barcon Pods
I received some NOS Suntour Sprint LD-4850 shifters for brazed on bosses and a used set of Shimano Ultegra bar end shifter pods. To make these work, I believe I will have to make two modifications: 1) On the bar end pod where the square-holed washer rests, there is a small, semi-curcular nub (technical term) that must be ground off (or the washer notched) before the washer will rest flush against the pod. 2) The tab on the square-holed washer which acts as a stop when installed on downtube bosses must be cut off and ground smooth. Has anyone else tried this setup and had success? The modifications seem very simple. Thanks, Ginz -- 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: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
I've needed this spring thingy for my All-Rounder which has a big gap from the 26 inch wheels/tire to the cross-brace between the chain stays. However, I don't think I would want the fender to slide on the bolt. In that case, won't the head of the bolt always be close to the tire and block the the horizontal motion of the tire during removal. My impression is that the example in the picture allows the end of the bolt closest to the seat tube to slide when the horizontal motion of the wheel pushes the fender. However, an All-Rounder's cross-brace between the chain stays has a threaded hole for a fender bolt but the hole dead-ends in the cross-brace. I've wondered if anyone has drilled through the cross-brace to allow a fender bolt to slide through? If not, is there some other solution? Thanks, ...Roy On Jul 28, 9:40 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Here you go: Joe, thanks for the linked photo. That shows what I was missing in my scheme. The bolt is thinner than it would be allowing the fender to move back and forth over it. Brilliant! On Jul 28, 5:54 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Here you go: http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-thing.html Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:43:59 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy From: dougpn...@cox.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Can you post a photo? Springs are easy to find at good hardware stores especially industrial supply stores. There's more to the mounting than just using a spring, correct? dougP On Jul 28, 3:03 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Some creative bike mechanics use a spring device to attach the fender to the chain stay bridge. Seems like that is ideal for my current project as the bike has Campy 1010 horizontal dropouts. I have looked around and do not see where any of the usual suspects sell such a thing. Are the mechanics cobbling this together? If so, anyone come across a blog or youtube showing 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 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: North Bend Rail Trail
Greg, it looks like you travel light and I know you have that reputation. Can you give us some insight on how you manage this, please. On Jul 28, 12:37 am, Greg Doggett gndogg...@gmail.com wrote: The North Bend Rail Trail in W. Va. was a hoot! Great riding, great eatin', great W. Va. folk, great camping ( for an established campground), and six great friends sharing it all. And one broken fork...on a Bob Jackson. More details to followIts late in central Virginia. Attached picture is of me and my Sam loaded for the 3-day ride. Taken at the old train depot in Pennsboro, W. Va. Greg 4836019854_c7787aa9ae.jpg 270KViewDownload -- 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: Carradice Nelson LF
Bag is sold, thanks for your interest. On Jul 28, 6:21 pm, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Carradice Nelson LF saddlebag, -- 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: do quickbeams abound?
Andrew While I agree that it would not compare to a QB ,as the owner of a Handsome Devil I can tell you I have been very pleased with it, Especially at the $400 price point. I got mine last year and have probably put about 3000 km on it. One of the things that drew me to it (besides being too impatient/stupid to save a little more and get a Bleriot) is its versatility. With its drop outs and eyelets it can do everything from a Fixie, to Cyclo cross, to touring or even a sport road bike. I generally have the bike set up with fenders, 35c Pasela's, and racks but I also stripped it down recently and put my Mavic Askiums with 25c tires on it and did a fast, for me, 100km ride on it. If you want a QB wait on it or the Simpleone, if you want a very versatile, economical and versatile frame then the Handsome Devil is a good bet. And no, I am in no way affiliated with Handsome other than being the owner of one of their frames. Either way good luck. My 2 cents Ryan On Jul 28, 3:11 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: thanks Esteban, you might be right - a Handsome might not fit the bill.. but i'm still torn. making it easier is the fact that i've already got a Hillborne, so have my go-anywhere needs covered :) best, andrew On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:56 PM, Esteban wrote: Andrew - without knowing your attraction to the Devil -- if you're interested in the QB because its a Grant-design, Riv-quality ride, I don't think the Devil would be a suitable replacement by any stretch. That being said, you could pick up a *waterford*-made Hillborne and set it up with an eccentric bottom bracket and run it as a singlespeed. Then, when the Simple-one comes out (or when a 58cm QB pops up), convert the Hillborne to a geared go-anywhere bike. Also, if you're willing to wait just a bit, you can have any number of custom builders craft you a nice singlespeed in the spirit of the QB. Just a thought or two. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jul 28, 1:20 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: hi folks, just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock setup) that they might be willing to sell..? i'm considering going for a Handsome Devil if not.. would prefer a Rivendell, obviously, but not sure i want to wait (some indeterminate amount of time) for the SimpleOne. thanks, andrew On Feb 27, 2010, at 4:31 PM, neurodrum wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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 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] Wanted: Nitto Mod 185
I want a set of 185 bars. Riv sold themmainly in 40cm which is what I am after. Anyone have a set they would like to part with? -- 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: Spring Fender Spacing Thingy
On the North Side, Clark and Devon hardware - northeast corner (my old neighborhood!) Also check out Gary's Cycles, one or two blocks south on the east side of Clark. That LBS is essentially the same as it was in 1962. On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 9:39 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I am fortunate to have a local hardware store that has a box with at least one of every conceivable small spring. Sadly, Home Despot and GalLowes have wreaked havoc on the independent hardware stores in Chicago. There probably are a few left in some of the smaller, further out suburbs. I will have to look around. On Jul 28, 8:11 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote: I am fortunate to have a local hardware store that has a box with at least one of every conceivable small spring. You might try that route. Bob -- 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] do quickbeams abound?
Hi Andrew. Did we exchange emails on this same subject previously? I have 58 green QB with stock parts except I have installed new pads on brakes which made a big difference. Mine is in exceptional shape, mostly just because that is how I take care of my bikes. It is never locked in a rack or stored other than inside. Never crashed, dropped, knocked over or mistreated in any way. I like it but I have too many bikes. http://g7.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Rivendell-QuickBeam-a-single/5313029_aT43h#324485201_jz3Yf-X2-LB with BRG Brooks B17 Special with copper rails http://g7.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Rivendell-QuickBeam-a-single/5313029_aT43h#328422074_C4oh7-O-LB Would you like to make an offer? I should mention that I expect to get back pretty much what it cost me just because it is a classic that will not be repeated and in very good shape. Thanks. Sorry if we already had this conversation. John On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 7:31 PM, neurodrum neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN 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] do quickbeams abound?
For what it is worth I also have 59 Bleriot Protovelo that I am interested in passing on. http://g7.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Johhny-Prothro-a-59-Rivendell/10411037_Fs8Lb#721323830_Uv3qH Let me know if you are interested. I can provide much more detail on both these bikes and their history if you are interested. Thanks. John On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 7:31 PM, neurodrum neurod...@gmail.com wrote: just wondering if anyone has a 58 cm quickbeam that is seeking a new home. google shows a few have sold used in the past year, and since i'm toying with the idea of buying one, i'm wondering if anyone on the list is toying with the idea of selling one :) i would also be interested in hearing about any other used Rivendell frame about that size. thanks, 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN 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: How to best mount a light on a Mark's Rack?
Thank you all. Centered on the front looks ideal to me. It's a Supernova e3, but I rationalize it by being an all year commuter. Thanks again, off to the hardware store. On Jul 25, 9:49 pm, BartF bartfelici...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have any tips on how best to mount a dynamo light on the front of theirMark'sRack? My attempts at secure mounting haven't panned out. The light is either not far forward enough to my liking or not secure enough. Thanks in advance. Bart -- 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: Rear Derailleur Capacity Limits
on 7/28/10 6:09 PM, Angus at angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This must be if Jim is wrong day Y'know I'm wrong _every_ day. In fact, I strive to be wrong every day. Somedays I do six wrong things before breakfast... By looking at the picture of the derailleur the upper pivot and upper jockey pulley are in different places. Look at the picture and imagine a shorter chain, it would rotate the cage counter-clockwise, pulling the upper jockey pulley away from the cog. I just keep thinking that the issue isn't really the overall chain length as much as it is side load on the derailluer. My suggestion was to lessen tension from the chain while the derailleur is at its most extended position. I kinda lost track if the OP mentioned that he'd checked derailleur travel with no chain installed (been workng/engineering today/this evening). If the derailleur swings through the proper range without a chain, and keeps enough spacing from the cogs, then it might be worth tweaking the chain length to see if that helps. Should look like this - http://www.parktool.com/images_inc/repair_help/der_llimit.gif from: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64 - J -- 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] Martha Stewart Living Aug 2010 Riv mention
My wife was dying to show me an article from this months Martha Stewart Living. She came running to me saying look, this is your bike stuff. And by golly she was right. I never knew she could tell the difference between my tastes and what the Trek Store offers. There is a nice article about commuter bikes and includes Rivendell, Berthoud and Velo-Orange product. Brooks Saddles predominate. Photos taken using Hipstamatic App on iPhone which she also recognized as what I have been using as lately. Some really nice exposure for some companies I really appreciate! -- 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.
