Re: [RBW] NAHBS
JPP, that is really a function of where you live and work, and your local bike theft stats. In the past 9 years I've left some nice bikes (e.g., Richard Sachs, Curt Goodrich, Rivendell Rambo, carbon fiber racing bike) locked up all day outside my place of work as well as outside restaurants, bars, markets, stores, etc., in Madison, WI, literally thousands of times and have not had so much as a blinky light stolen. I'm moving to San Francisco in a few months and will surely have to change my habits. - David G On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 9:12 PM, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] NAHBS
I appreciate that these are show bikes, and it's exactly the point that they are exquisite and perhaps even, in some cases, a bit too ambitions, impractical, or daring. It's great that in a venue like this the builders can just go for it and make bikes that showcase their skills and imagination, and leave the pragmatic issues aside just for once. -Pete (a long way from NAHBS) in CT On Sunday, March 4, 2012 10:12:44 PM UTC-5, jpp wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zUwnWAVGGoMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] NAHBS
On Mon, 2012-03-05 at 06:33 -0800, Peter Pesce wrote: I appreciate that these are show bikes, and it's exactly the point that they are exquisite and perhaps even, in some cases, a bit too ambitions, impractical, or daring. It's great that in a venue like this the builders can just go for it and make bikes that showcase their skills and imagination, and leave the pragmatic issues aside just for once. Yes, but it's even better when -- as is the case with the Oregon Manifest -- those bikes are actually used in challenging conditions. Sometimes the limits on the imagination are those dreary elements of practicality. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] NAHBS
I think the Oregon Manifest is fantastic, and I think Interbike is fantastic, too. But I don't see why NAHBS should want to (or have to) be either one. It's its own thing. There's plenty of room in the bike universe for a full spectrum of exploration.. On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:39:56 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2012-03-05 at 06:33 -0800, Peter Pesce wrote: I appreciate that these are show bikes, and it's exactly the point that they are exquisite and perhaps even, in some cases, a bit too ambitions, impractical, or daring. It's great that in a venue like this the builders can just go for it and make bikes that showcase their skills and imagination, and leave the pragmatic issues aside just for once. Yes, but it's even better when -- as is the case with the Oregon Manifest -- those bikes are actually used in challenging conditions. Sometimes the limits on the imagination are those dreary elements of practicality. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/IfwzZGi-K5MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NAHBS
I had a busy weekend, so only made it for a couple of hours on Saturday morning. It was the same overwhelming barrage of eye candy that I remember from San Jose 5(!) years ago, except with many more people this time. Highlights for me: -Finally getting to meet Rick Hunter, who's work and quiet style I've appreciated for a long time. Nice guy. His off-road touring bike with the split-handlebar stem was the top of my niftiest list for the show. -Talked some with Eric from Winter Cycles, who I've been aware of but never really spent that much time looking at his work. He had a great stripped-down but functional fixed gear with fenders, generator lights, and a Wald steel handlebar brazed into the stem. -Got an atmo sticker for my tool box, straight out of the hands of the man himself. He always brings the same bikes to NAHBS--a couple of his signature road bikes and a cross bikes, all done up with his trademark red and white Joe Bell paint job. But man, I could spend hours staring at the details on them; not just in the frame, but the assembly as well. -Talked with the folks from Selle Anatomica about the new Titanico X, their saddle for those of us north of 200 lbs that they were debuting at the show. I'll be getting one for the upcoming QB build. They had an AHH set up on a trainer as a demonstrator. -Through a friend, I got to meet Chris Chance and Charlie Kelly! Cool, laid back guys. On Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:39:54 PM UTC-8, Dave Faller wrote: Last chance to connect with like-minded Riv-heads. ANYONE else gonna make it to the show? If you do, try to make yourself known. A pin, a t-shirt, a hat. Maybe you're a Yehuda look-alike. It would be fun to meet folks from the group. I don't know about you, but I plan on taking way too many photos, and I hope to link the gang to a Flickr fest some time afterward. Hope to see some of you there! Dave On Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:39:54 PM UTC-8, Dave Faller wrote: Last chance to connect with like-minded Riv-heads. ANYONE else gonna make it to the show? If you do, try to make yourself known. A pin, a t-shirt, a hat. Maybe you're a Yehuda look-alike. It would be fun to meet folks from the group. I don't know about you, but I plan on taking way too many photos, and I hope to link the gang to a Flickr fest some time afterward. Hope to see some of you there! Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/09zBFc5ULCsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NAHBS
Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Spring cleaning - FS: Nitto Mini Front Rack/small trunk sack/Paul Gino light mount/BM IXON light
$170 for all four and if you buy all four I will ship to CONUS for free. I will also sell them all individually as follows: - Mini Front Rack $80 - trunk sack good condition - $50 - Gino $20 - Original battery-powered BM IXON light - $20 Shipping is $10 within CONUS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157629155065760/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Kp29ulanCswJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
Don't overlook Rivet. Their target is to split the difference between rock hard Brooks and hammocky Selle Anatomica. From what I've seen and felt, they've nailed it. I'm going to be running one soon. http://web.me.com/dbanks1935/Site/Blog/Entries/2011/10/31_IntroRivet.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:44:23 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N1_xrTgCxvcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
I've got one mounted on my Quickbeam already: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-riding-rivet.html Road test results coming soon. --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:43 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Don't overlook Rivet. Their target is to split the difference between rock hard Brooks and hammocky Selle Anatomica. From what I've seen and felt, they've nailed it. I'm going to be running one soon. http://web.me.com/dbanks1935/Site/Blog/Entries/2011/10/31_IntroRivet.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:44:23 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N1_xrTgCxvcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning, Small Parts
Pete, dropped them in the mail today, you should get it in a day or two, thanks! On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 8:59 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Still have the cork grips? (apologies that I can't seem to reply off list from my phone) Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/rdPfoyIO174J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- minh --- http://www.minhgiang.com searching for my own choreo-animator -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning, Small Parts
Sigh, sorry all about the reply to all got caught again! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/P-JopoZDlC0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/89I5U85zBCEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
On Mon, 2012-03-05 at 11:01 -0800, William wrote: es Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. You ought to post that on randon. EVERYBODY would be pretty entertained! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
Actually, Titanico is the general model name for the SAA saddles, including the Legacy model which is for lightweight riders, so I don't think they're trying to associate it with big riders. The X designates the saddle for us big guys. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wfhzXMzM24MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
Are they available anywhere in the ether? (Meaning, on the web.) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 1:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Cc: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS I've got one mounted on my Quickbeam already: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-riding-rivet.html Road test results coming soon. --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:43 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.commailto:tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Don't overlook Rivet. Their target is to split the difference between rock hard Brooks and hammocky Selle Anatomica. From what I've seen and felt, they've nailed it. I'm going to be running one soon. http://web.me.com/dbanks1935/Site/Blog/Entries/2011/10/31_IntroRivet.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:44:23 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.commailto:philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.comhttp://www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N1_xrTgCxvcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto: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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed
[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
If there was a 64cm in either style (preferably the cross frame) I would order one today. - Ryan On Monday, March 5, 2012 11:01:28 AM UTC-8, William wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ErzS8CGPs7sJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
Very nice! It is indeed rare to find a road frame that will take 32's or even 33.3 JB's. I was looking for such a thing myself and the Soma Stanyan seemed like the best option. But once you're spending $700 you may as well spend $1k, and then... well, you know how that goes! -Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/6ADCOgy08wQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Spring cleaning - FS: Nitto Mini Front Rack/small trunk sack/Paul Gino light mount/BM IXON light
Sent you a note about the rack John. Thanks. Marty On Monday, March 5, 2012 12:18:49 PM UTC-6, johnb wrote: $170 for all four and if you buy all four I will ship to CONUS for free. I will also sell them all individually as follows: - Mini Front Rack $80 - trunk sack good condition - $50 - Gino $20 - Original battery-powered BM IXON light - $20 Shipping is $10 within CONUS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbusteed/sets/72157629155065760/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8H-g6iahf9YJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
Not that I know of, but there should be soon. You could ask: http://rivetcycleworks.com/contact/ --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Are they available anywhere in the ether? (Meaning, on the web.) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 1:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Cc: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS I've got one mounted on my Quickbeam already: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-riding-rivet.html Road test results coming soon. --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:43 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Don't overlook Rivet. Their target is to split the difference between rock hard Brooks and hammocky Selle Anatomica. From what I've seen and felt, they've nailed it. I'm going to be running one soon. http://web.me.com/dbanks1935/Site/Blog/Entries/2011/10/31_IntroRivet.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:44:23 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N1_xrTgCxvcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are
Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS
I ride with Deb Banks at San Francisco Randonneurs. At NAHBS, Deb told me that she's travelling through the 14th of March, after which she'll be all set up to take orders. That's when I'm going to order mine. On Monday, March 5, 2012 12:53:10 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Not that I know of, but there should be soon. You could ask: http://rivetcycleworks.com/contact/ --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Are they available anywhere in the ether? (Meaning, on the web.) -- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Eric Norris *Sent:* Monday, March 05, 2012 1:50 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Cc:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS I've got one mounted on my Quickbeam already: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-riding-rivet.html Road test results coming soon. --Eric N On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:43 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Don't overlook Rivet. Their target is to split the difference between rock hard Brooks and hammocky Selle Anatomica. From what I've seen and felt, they've nailed it. I'm going to be running one soon. http://web.me.com/dbanks1935/Site/Blog/Entries/2011/10/31_IntroRivet.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:44:23 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Love the idea of a selle for bigger dudes but not enthused about buying something that references my weight as Titanic hahaha. On Mar 5, 2012 11:49 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the bikes are always concept cars, that show off new ideas, like the Cherubim space ship. These builders are showing off for each other, too. They're putting their best ideas and most interesting prototypes front and center. I don't think they're too nice. Bikes are made to be ridden. In Portland I regularly saw an Ahearne mixte locked up on the street that had been displayed at NAHBS. It may have won an award there. At bike events, which don't count as heavily, I've seen MAP bikes locked up outside that I'd seen as show bikes in previous years. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Mar 4, 7:12 pm, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: Is it just me or are these bikes almost too nice? Really amazing work, but I would never feel comfortable leaving any of those chained up outside the grocery store. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N1_xrTgCxvcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout
Re: [RBW] NAHBS
Turns out Stevil Knevil of All Hail The Black Market is a very old friend of mine. It was kind of a high-school-reunion kind of moment. I had no idea that he was him. ...and he posted the photo he snapped of me in the blog. I'm as famous as Chris King, inasmuch we are both pictured precisely once in today's AHTBM: http://www.allhailtheblackmarket.com/2012/03/i-went-to-nahbs-and-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-hangover-part-two.html On Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:53:12 PM UTC-8, William wrote: Rich Lesnik was there. And after we left my son and I ran into Jay Ritchey and his dad Tom having lunch. Without question the highlight for me was the people that I got to talk with. I did take about 50 pictures of bikes, though: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/ Joseph Ahearne was a real nice guy. His designs are really exploring new space. He had a snow bike, and a Monster Tour, and an urban mixte with a kiddie seat on the back. I interrupted Tom Ritchey's lunch and yet he kept asking me questions about my reactions to the show. The free beer and 40 Anniversary Ritchey pint glass was a touch I didn't mind telling him I appreciated. It was really great to see Jay, since I didn't get to say goodbye to him when he moved to Arizona Mitch Pryor was also a real good guy. I admire his earnest motivation to keep MAP a one-man-show. He's young but he's got a wise vibe to himself. Of the young turks I have to say he might be my favorite Steve Rex made the effort to come out, despite the massive 8 blocks of travel from his showroom to the convention center. I'd say it is extraordinarily likely I'll be buying a frameset from Steve in the near future. He's a pro, knows his niche, and does delicious and clean work. Jay Sycip heads up Cielo (Chris King). I really like his passion for the real end to end craft of bike making. His fire for his ideas is really infectious and inspiring. I had a nice long talk with the son of the founder of White Industries. I've talked a lot about the ultimate compact double crankset. I'm saving up for a 48/32 VBC crankset, after discussing a couple details with him that I'd never noticed before. Turns out Stevil Knevil of All Hail The Black Market is a very old friend of mine. It was kind of a high-school-reunion kind of moment. I had no idea that he was him. We only got about 3 hours but it was a thrilling afternoon. It was a good day to spend with my son. On Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:28:01 PM UTC-8, Rex Kerr wrote: I only ran across one Riv rider all day, when I went to pick up my bike... (well, two... one vendor told me that she had one...) He was riding an Atlantis, kind of a lime green color. Told me a story about how there'd been a mixup in the custom colors and the painter had painted the wrong bike. Wearing my Rivendell T-shirt did get a lot of attention though... unfortunately most of the attention was from people asking if I worked for Rivendell. Happy thought, but it made me wonder if I was a good representative for those who didn't ask and just assumed. :-) Lots of beautiful bikes there, and I did ride the AHH at the Selle Anatomica booth to try the saddle! I have to say, the AHH feels much more at home on the road than on a trainer! On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 10:33 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: If it's not too warm I'll be in my wool San Francisco Randonneurs jersey, A.H.H. visor, and my 10 yer old son in tow. Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, March 3, 2012 7:59:25 AM UTC-8, René wrote: I'll be wearing my Riv cap and perhaps a pin. Getting ready to hit the road with the family... René On Saturday, March 3, 2012, Tom M wrote: For instance, behold this double top-tube bike: http://urbanvelo.org/* *wordpress/wp-content/uploads/**2012/03/nahbs_2012_50.jpghttp://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/nahbs_2012_50.jpg On Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:31:40 AM UTC-5, Tom M wrote: Urban Velo does a great job photographing bikes at the show: http://urbanvelo.org/**nah**bs-2012-image-dump-1/http://urbanvelo.org/nahbs-2012-image-dump-1/ . On Saturday, March 3, 2012 12:32:36 AM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: sweet! anyone know if theres a ride to NAHMBS Sunday? I'll be riding up Saturday and checking out the show. Staying with my brother in Davis then planning to ride Sunday to the convention center from Davis in the Sunday. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/* *msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3BuuJ-**gCEIgJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3BuuJ-gCEIgJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.** com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.com. For more
[RBW] Re: Hunqapilar 51cm decked out FOR SALE (26 wheels)
This was posted three days ago. No pics, no answers to email. Is the bike sold? On Sunday, March 4, 2012 3:55:38 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: Wow, that sounds like a lovely bike. My size, and just a few miles away. Email sent... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, March 2, 2012 12:31:23 PM UTC-8, climbthemtns wrote: Here's the deal! Almost a 100% we're moving to Dubai in June. Will not be able to ride my Hunq there and not sure if were even moving back here; probably Australia. So I'm throwing some bait out to see if there's any interested riders out there that would like a fully built Hunq. Email climbthem...@gmail.com for photos - I should have a link to an online album by the end of the day. I quickly threw together the build list. Here it is. Feel free to ask any questions. I live down the road from the Riv shop. Rich built the wheels. Not sure about price yet. I can chat with any interested parties Hunqapilar 51” Nitto R14 Top rack (Rear) Mini Front Nitto Wald Wire Basket Brass Bell Stem - Nitto Dirt Drop 1 80 cm Seat Post – Nitto S83 Grip King Pedal Fenders - Woody Marathon Extreme 2.0 Wheels – R36 Synergy with Shimano Deore LX Hub Cassette - 9-speed 11-32 Moustache Bars Crank - - Sugino Mighty Tour Triple – 48 x 36 x 24 Brooks B17 - SB Tektro Levers XLC Tektro Brakes Canti CR720 Camelbak Max Gear Bottle Pouch (2) (attaches to the side of front basket) Rear Derailleur – Shimano Deore LX Front Derailleur – IRO Sackville SaddleSack - LARGE, Olive On Friday, March 2, 2012 12:31:23 PM UTC-8, climbthemtns wrote: Here's the deal! Almost a 100% we're moving to Dubai in June. Will not be able to ride my Hunq there and not sure if were even moving back here; probably Australia. So I'm throwing some bait out to see if there's any interested riders out there that would like a fully built Hunq. Email climbthem...@gmail.com for photos - I should have a link to an online album by the end of the day. I quickly threw together the build list. Here it is. Feel free to ask any questions. I live down the road from the Riv shop. Rich built the wheels. Not sure about price yet. I can chat with any interested parties Hunqapilar 51” Nitto R14 Top rack (Rear) Mini Front Nitto Wald Wire Basket Brass Bell Stem - Nitto Dirt Drop 1 80 cm Seat Post – Nitto S83 Grip King Pedal Fenders - Woody Marathon Extreme 2.0 Wheels – R36 Synergy with Shimano Deore LX Hub Cassette - 9-speed 11-32 Moustache Bars Crank - - Sugino Mighty Tour Triple – 48 x 36 x 24 Brooks B17 - SB Tektro Levers XLC Tektro Brakes Canti CR720 Camelbak Max Gear Bottle Pouch (2) (attaches to the side of front basket) Rear Derailleur – Shimano Deore LX Front Derailleur – IRO Sackville SaddleSack - LARGE, Olive -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/rCRAKQlQR3AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 2 Messages in 2 Topics
NAHBS Great seeing the few of you I recognized (!) at the NAHBS. I think the H needs to be deleted -- come on, Shimano?!? Mavic?!? Also, the NA -- plenty of non-USA stuff there. I'm not complaining -- I thought most of what I saw there was great. Special mention (by me) to Shamrock -- their website is lugoftheIrish! Also a local SF framebuilder, Rafael -- interesting guy -- despite the carbon fork! Anybody else notice how many wheels have disc brakes? And the Wheel Fanatyx building/truing stand. Impressive -- and expensive at $2k! A bit disappointed in the register of the fancy gauges, though. They measure down to .1mm -- DTSwiss measure down to .01mm, and the stand costs less than half. My camera died before I could take any photos, so please keep posting them! And one final note -- I saw Jon Grant (illustrator -- who, by the way, designed the Hands on Wheels logo) -- recently lost his 5-year-old son Auggie to Leukemia. He's marketing his drawings, prints and T-shirts to raise money for pediatric cancer research. He told me Joe Bartoe has his stuff on his site. PLEASE BUY HIS STUFF. He's an incredibly wonderful guy -- and it's a good cause! Rich -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!
William, Great job on the aftermarket modification. I installed the the u- shaped contraptions just fine on my Grip Kings, and went out for a 30 mile spin through Seattle this morning. The increased stability is very noticeable, my feet felt more planted through the pedal stroke. The pedal also feels grippier having more support on the sides. Conditions were windy and dry this morning so I haven't seen how it works during rain, but it should help quite a bit. Great Job offering this to the group. On Feb 24, 3:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully you either ignored or have long forgotten my youtube documenting a DIY modification for my Grip King pedals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Well, based on that, and the fact that neither my Dad nor I am very efficient with our time, we collaborated to make Version 2.0. And by collaborated, I mean I did a sketch and my Dad in his machine shop garage did all the work. The Grip King Supreme cage mod is a cage that you'll bolt into your Grip King Pedals, that will give your feet a lot better lateral support. See the video to see what I mean. The Version 2.0 ones are shaped a lot better, especially in the middle, there's a milled out relief that still allows the sole of your shoes to fully engage the nubs on the Grip King cages. My Dad is shipping me several sets, and I will be offering them to sell. This is a free-time thing that my dad just did for fun. If we were charging time and materials, we'd probably have to sell them for $250 a pair. Seriously, you should see the press/bender tooling he built for this project. Anyhow, I'm not going to just give them away, even though I'm giving them away. I might give a set to Rivendell. So I'll be asking $25 shipped priority mail. I will post copious pictures and maybe another youtube when they are actually in my hands. I think my Dad is sending me 7 pairs. I'll keep one, and send one to Rivendell. I will have 5 more sets available, and am enthusiastic about making a lot more since my dad worked so hard on the tooling. Stay tuned. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WWT 170 Cranks for 175
Hi, I have an excess of cranks. The first is from my lunch time ride, a 1986 Scwhinn Passage. The crank is a Sakae CX with 50/46/30 in 170, include the original cup and cone BB. The bicycle was nearing unused when I bought it. All sizes came with 170s. The second is a Sugino XD triple arm set in 170. These are nearly new, but very marked from my wife getting chain suck. I am after 175 110/74 cranks with or without rings. Thanks, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Rivendell Sackville Saddlesack Large in very nice shape
No damage and only normal/light wear. I'm happy to send high resolution images to anyone who's interested. Looking to get $175, shipping included to the Continental USA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cTZezPoZXnIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS - Sam Hillborne - Orange with Canti brakes $1800 (Seattle)
Hi all - the frame here has sold. Some parts, in particular the wheelset and tires will be reposted soon once I figure out what stays and what goes. I had some reports that trying to contact me via the list did not work - please use email instead if you are interested. Cheers. On Feb 28, 4:21 pm, Tom Taylor taylor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all - I have a Sam Hillborne, of the earlier orange cantilever brake variety. In very good condition cosmetically with less than 200 miles on a professional build composed of almost all new parts. Build details below. More photos at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/75431624@N03/sets/72157629444619317/ I am in Seattle and would love to sell local. Otherwise we'll figure out packing and shipping. It's a great ride but just not my thing. I've been riding an RB-1 for years and while the ride was absolutely a blast, I finally tired of the limited tire clearance and ugly hacks rqruired to make fenders work. I swung too far here though, and want to get back to something more sporty. On the off chance anyone wants to trade a Roadeo or similar, I might be game... Anyway, more: To replicate this build would cost ~$2225 before taxes and misc. small parts - and that's not including a rear der. or crankset - I didn't price those out since they are vintage, but figure another $200 for new equipment there and you're pushing $2500. Also, if you like the orange, like cantilever brakes, and don't want a second top tube, this is the way to go. Full disclosure: I am the second owner of this frame (bought used because I wanted canti's and no second top tube). there are small paint chips here and there - not very many. The worst offender is pictured on the seat stay and is the result of a bag hupe (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r9.htm). The headset has some marring on the lock nut, and the front brake barrel adjuster also has some marring. Overall though, this is very minor stuff - frame and components all in very good condition mechanically and cosmetically. Build details: Frame: 56 CM Sam Hillborne (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f- hillborne.htm) $1050 Wheel set: 700c Shimano Deore LX hubs with Synergy Velocity DYAD 36h Silver rims (build by Handspun) (http://www.amazon.com/Handspun-Rear- Deore-Velocity-Silver/dp/B002AGEAT4/ref=sr_1_sc_1? ie=UTF8qid=1330042443sr=8-1-spell) - $230 Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x35 (http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe- Marathon-Dureme-Defense-Bicycle/dp/B00516D67C) $176 Tubes/Rim tape: nuthin' special / velox Brakes: Tektro CR720 (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc1.htm) $52 Brake pads: upgraded to salmon pads (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ bp1.htm) $14 Levers: Cane Creek SCR-5C (http://www.amazon.com/Cane-Creek-SCR-5c- Levers-Silver/dp/B000ZTMUM2) $38 Stem: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 26.0 x 7cm (http://www.rivbike.com/ product-p/st2.htm) $85 Bar: Nitto Noodle 48CM (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb1.htm) $81 Bar tape: Brooks, leather, black (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer- listing/B000GBVQP6/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8redirect=truecondition=all) $63 Shifters: Silver bar end (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh1no.htm) $78 Seatpost: nuthin' special $20 Headset: Tange alloy (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hs2.htm) $53 Saddle: Not included Cassette: SRAm 11-36 (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cs.htm) $70 Rear Der: 80's era Shimano Deore (priceless) Front Der: new triple -- nuthin' special $30 Chain: 9sp nuthin' special (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ch.htm) $25 Cables, hangers etc: nuthin' special, but grey housing, FYI Crankset: 80's era Sugino GP 46-36-24 Bottom bracket: nothin' special (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ bbc.htm) $40 Pedals: Not included Clips: Not included Straps: Not included Parts: $974 Frame: $1050 Professional bike shop build: (http://www.counterbalancebicycles.com/) $200 Total build: $2224 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
I was particularly impressed with the Desalvo dirt road bike at NAHBS. Not a bad price for that caliber of work either. Best, A On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice! It is indeed rare to find a road frame that will take 32's or even 33.3 JB's. I was looking for such a thing myself and the Soma Stanyan seemed like the best option. But once you're spending $700 you may as well spend $1k, and then... well, you know how that goes! -Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/6ADCOgy08wQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Addison http://reno-rambler.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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS - Bullmoose setup, Shifters and others
Just realized that I missed something in the description: Shimano Dura-Ace 9s Bar-end Shifters Box Sethttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810670514/in/set-72157629520688761, SL-BS77 (Used) Includes the original box and accessories, downtube cable stops (2, new), cables (1 used and 1 new), cable housings (1 new and 2 used), bottom bracket cable guide (new), handlebar cable guides (2, new), $60 shipped On Monday, March 5, 2012 4:51:24 PM UTC-5, Chris wrote: I'm finally done with my winter project, Moustache setup. Now I need to sell off some excess, so I can clear some closet room in the apt and make my wife happy :-) Picture links are embedded in the item titles. Let me know if you need any specific shots. I'll take a little off if items are combined in one order. Please reply off list. I'll update photo description as items are sold (what a great idea, Minh!). Thanks! Listed price is for CONUS. We can discuss offline for international shipping. Nitto Bullmoose handlebarhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956730351/in/set-72157629520688761, 150mm, Dull Brite (Used) Excellent condition $110 shipped Paul Thumbiehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956831719/in/set-72157629520688761, Black (Used) One pair. Has some scratches (see picturehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956829933/in/photostream). Includes a pair of bolts and washers. $40 shipped Shimano Ultegra 8s Bar-end Shiftershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810759334/in/set-72157629520688761 (Used) Has cosmetic blemishes and there's a crack on the plastic cap on the left shifter. Includes Shimano bar-end shifter spacers and M5 bolts. Bar-end pods not included. $25 shipped Tektro Mountain Bike Brake Levershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810771844/in/set-72157629520688761 (Used) Decent condition $14 shipped Silver DT Shiftershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810827184/in/set-72157629520688761 (New) Never taken out of wrap. No bar-end pods. $36 shipeed Silver Bar-end Podshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956940271/in/set-72157629520688761/ (New) $30 shipped Shimano Dura-Ace 9s Bar-end Shifters Box Sethttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810670514/in/set-72157629520688761, SL-BS77 (Used) Includes the original box and accessories $60 shipped Nitto Rear Brake Hanger, Longhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956979403/in/set-72157629520688761 (New) $10 shipped Shimano Dura-Ace 9s Bar-end Shiftershttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6810883540/in/set-72157629520688761 (Used) In pristine condition (except for one scratchhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6956997623/in/set-72157629520688761/ on the plastic part) and had very low mileage (less than 100 miles). Includes Shimano bar-end shifter spacers and M5 bolts. Bar-end pods not included. $45 shipped Newbaum's Bar Tape, Maroonhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/21531208@N00/6957012681/in/set-72157629520688761 (New) 2 rolls $8 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/28txAry7WrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
That might just be the bike I'm looking for! I mentioned this in another thread a couple weeks ago... basically a Taiwanese tigged Roadeo w/ threadless steerer, 430mm stays... Wish his site listed some more info, it's kinda' paltry. The monsterX is pretty nice, too! On 3/5/12, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
David - you gotta spend some time on the couch at BMC. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CU1v5WAborEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
Scroll down to the bottom for the geometry chart http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/p/black-mountain-cycles-frames.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 8:42:48 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That might just be the bike I'm looking for! I mentioned this in another thread a couple weeks ago... basically a Taiwanese tigged Roadeo w/ threadless steerer, 430mm stays... Wish his site listed some more info, it's kinda' paltry. The monsterX is pretty nice, too! On 3/5/12, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0Je5NYvAWksJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
Got it, thanks! Really diggin' the road bike. 59 might be within 5mm of a perfect fit! On 3/5/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Scroll down to the bottom for the geometry chart http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/p/black-mountain-cycles-frames.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 8:42:48 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That might just be the bike I'm looking for! I mentioned this in another thread a couple weeks ago... basically a Taiwanese tigged Roadeo w/ threadless steerer, 430mm stays... Wish his site listed some more info, it's kinda' paltry. The monsterX is pretty nice, too! On 3/5/12, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0Je5NYvAWksJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!
Excellent. I'm really pleased you like them so far. On Sunday, March 4, 2012 12:08:21 PM UTC-8, Lawnsbyt wrote: William, Great job on the aftermarket modification. I installed the the u- shaped contraptions just fine on my Grip Kings, and went out for a 30 mile spin through Seattle this morning. The increased stability is very noticeable, my feet felt more planted through the pedal stroke. The pedal also feels grippier having more support on the sides. Conditions were windy and dry this morning so I haven't seen how it works during rain, but it should help quite a bit. Great Job offering this to the group. On Feb 24, 3:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully you either ignored or have long forgotten my youtube documenting a DIY modification for my Grip King pedals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Well, based on that, and the fact that neither my Dad nor I am very efficient with our time, we collaborated to make Version 2.0. And by collaborated, I mean I did a sketch and my Dad in his machine shop garage did all the work. The Grip King Supreme cage mod is a cage that you'll bolt into your Grip King Pedals, that will give your feet a lot better lateral support. See the video to see what I mean. The Version 2.0 ones are shaped a lot better, especially in the middle, there's a milled out relief that still allows the sole of your shoes to fully engage the nubs on the Grip King cages. My Dad is shipping me several sets, and I will be offering them to sell. This is a free-time thing that my dad just did for fun. If we were charging time and materials, we'd probably have to sell them for $250 a pair. Seriously, you should see the press/bender tooling he built for this project. Anyhow, I'm not going to just give them away, even though I'm giving them away. I might give a set to Rivendell. So I'll be asking $25 shipped priority mail. I will post copious pictures and maybe another youtube when they are actually in my hands. I think my Dad is sending me 7 pairs. I'll keep one, and send one to Rivendell. I will have 5 more sets available, and am enthusiastic about making a lot more since my dad worked so hard on the tooling. Stay tuned. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/isIyERb9sjoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
Behavior Medical Center? :-) http://www.llu.edu/llubmc/about.html On 3/5/12, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: David - you gotta spend some time on the couch at BMC. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CU1v5WAborEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
I posted several additional numbers and an on-the-ground photo, just for you http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6812058066/in/photostream On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:59:58 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Got it, thanks! Really diggin' the road bike. 59 might be within 5mm of a perfect fit! On 3/5/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Scroll down to the bottom for the geometry chart http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/p/black-mountain-cycles-frames.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 8:42:48 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That might just be the bike I'm looking for! I mentioned this in another thread a couple weeks ago... basically a Taiwanese tigged Roadeo w/ threadless steerer, 430mm stays... Wish his site listed some more info, it's kinda' paltry. The monsterX is pretty nice, too! On 3/5/12, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0Je5NYvAWksJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit
Re: [RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)
You sir, are truly a scholar and a gentleman. :-) On 3/5/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I posted several additional numbers and an on-the-ground photo, just for you http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6812058066/in/photostream On Monday, March 5, 2012 9:59:58 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Got it, thanks! Really diggin' the road bike. 59 might be within 5mm of a perfect fit! On 3/5/12, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Scroll down to the bottom for the geometry chart http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/p/black-mountain-cycles-frames.html On Monday, March 5, 2012 8:42:48 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: That might just be the bike I'm looking for! I mentioned this in another thread a couple weeks ago... basically a Taiwanese tigged Roadeo w/ threadless steerer, 430mm stays... Wish his site listed some more info, it's kinda' paltry. The monsterX is pretty nice, too! On 3/5/12, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: I've stumbled across Mikes blog before and loved those Orange Road bikes looks like a lovely build- enjoy! On Mar 5, 11:01 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to Rivendell, my entire stable of bikes got turned over in the last few years. That process started in 2009. The last remaining bike I had from my past life was a custom road bike (Davidson Signature), but even that, I decided, was too small. I corrected that somewhat with a tall and long stem, which looked a little goofy but improved the situation. The nagging shortcoming to my Davidson was that I can't run anything wider than a 700x25. Hence it's for sale on ebay, as many of you have seen (now it has a bid!). To replace it, I had bounced around several ideas. First off, a 59 Roadeo. I'm virtually certain a Roadeo would be perfect for what I want from this particular spot in my stable, but I'm on a bike department budget that made that impossible. A San Marcos was out of the question, mainly because I'm in between sizes. So, I considered the forthcoming Rawland Nordavinden, was tempted by a super low sale price on the VO Rando frame, and kept an eye out for a 58 Rambouilet. My search ended when I got turned on to Black Mountain Cycles, a one-man shop in Point Reyes Station. Mike Varley does the design and Taiwan source thing for both a road frameset and a really slick monster cross. Mike has a long history of design in the bike industry, and he's got a spectacular operation. We had an open control in Pt Reyes Station last month on an SF Randonneurs brevet. I stopped in, checked out a couple measurements, and bought it. Our RBA was pretty entertained that my receipt for that open control was for a frameset. Anyway, I drove out there and picked it up yesterday, and got started on the build. So now I have a road bike that makes it easier to get the bars up, takes Jack Browns without fenders, and Roly Polys with fenders. It's entirely possible that I'll have the money for a Roadeo someday, and riding this will get me ready to buy that with confidence. Or maybe I'll get more refined opinions and do a Custom. This bike gets me to a MUCH more useful road experience at an incredible price. I highly recommend giving Black Mountain Cycles a look if you are in the market for a $600 road frameset. Pictures show the progress and status: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629154963632/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0Je5NYvAWksJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are
