Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing?
This is what I suspected as I saw an Atlantis with a declared size of 55 cm so it's probably a 54.5 cm variety. Thanks Mike Jim, just so's ya know I always check you're site for answers first. A great site indeed. ~Hugh On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Historical references here: http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/atlantis/atl_flyer2-05.jpg via the Atlantis page - http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/atlantis/ - Jim On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:15:41 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: Hugh only made a 54.5 and 56. here is the geo chart https://docs.google.com/**spreadsheet/ccc?key=** 0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPM**HZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 mike On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:59:27 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Hey Rivendell folk, does anyone know when Riv made a 55 cm Atlantis? And if so do you know where I can obtain a sizing chart. Thanks in advance. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/_4zuT7idCwE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Albas the German Mirror
I mount mine right at the end of the grips and have no problem adjusting for whatever. Marc On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:21:20 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: I put a pair of Albas on the back of the tandem and Pat really likes them, but complains that her hand prevents her from seeing the mirror. It is mounted just behind the beginning of the curve and she tells me her hands are maybe 2 from the ends. Have others encountered this problem? Where do you mount the mirror on these bars? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Mackinaw Island -
Kelly, really enjoyed these pics. That's a place I'd love to visit. I noticed very few bikes locked (or even carrying locks) so I imagine bike theft is not a major problem there? • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Summer is over...(For me anyway)
Manny: You're a great story-teller... thanks for always sharing your adventures. Good luck with the start of a new school year... Your students are lucky to learn from someone with such passion for the outdoors. Peace, Bobby On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:26:12 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: One last hurrah before teaching takes over my life again. During the birthday camping a few of us talked about going out and doing one last summer campout. What better way to finish the summer then with a trip to an abandon ranch on Mt.Diablo, the summer mountain! Like always great rides start with something dumb happening. Before jumping on Bart, Dav, Brencho and I stopped by the local taco truck to get a quick taco before the ride. I ended up losing Brencho's phone at the taco truck.. Brencho was super cool about it and for the rest of the ride the on going joke was , Hey Brencho this would look nice why won't you take a picture of it on your phonenevermind. All in good fun. We roll over to Rivendell with Duy, Wilson, Mike and his friend Matt waiting for us and surprisingly the rest of the Grin Fundo camping folks. We purposely didn't try to overlap both events but I guess that's what happens when you don't pay attention to dates and stuff. The Grin Fundo group rode up before and we caught up along the way. Got to talk to a handful of folks on the list and even (gasp) take a few pictures. After the Junction the groups parted ways and we made our way up to the abandon rancho. Dark was settling in and we ended up pitching tents in 30 mph winds! Dinner was shared as we made spam musubi and The Dav. A fire roasted banana with chocolate chops, small marshmallows and *wait for it* whisky in it's pudding like goodness. We slept very weary knowing that at any moment a shadowy ghost of the old ranchers could come by and wake us at any moment! The next day we were lucky enough to find ourselves over a blanket of fog that cleared once we rode down it and back home. Great trip. Looking forward to doing again next summer! Pictures proved that we didn't die from ghostly ranchers: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHLAmuP -Manny The next one is in the summer Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Giro aspect helmet
$175 and it doesn't even incorporate MIPS technology? This is just a redesigned Giro Aeon helmet and almost as expensive as a POC helmet. If helmet makers aren't going to incorporate new technologies to minimize brain trauma, I wish they would at least sell helmets in brighter colors to improve the visibility of cyclists. Cheers, John On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:26:00 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: This was on my facebook page. I think Grant finally got the helmet he would like. I like the looks, and the low profile, but not the price...To me, it might be the perfect helmet? I just wish it was cheaper. I only found it for sale at one site, for $175.00. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBGrwYsOaZ0 Clayton Bailey, currently helmetless... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: RBW SKS Mini Pump questions for users.
Hi Michael, it works, but takes forever to pump up my 55mm tires. I leave it at home and bring my full size Zefal pump. If I remember right, conversion between Schrader Presta is a matter of just switching around the internals. I think I had to look this up on the SKS website, I didn't get any instructions with the pump. Cheers, John On Monday, August 26, 2013 9:59:30 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Description on site doesn't mention these things I'd like to know before buying. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pu3.htm Thought you guys and gals would know. 1.How many pumps to 55 psi? Just looking for ballpark. 200pumps? Or more like 50 pumps? 2.How does it switch over to presta. Built in? Or you have to buy your own adapter? 3.How do you like it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] A Riv-ish Mapping GPS...?
if there is such a thing. Anyway just saw this announcement from Garmin about their new Edge Touring GPS/computer. I don't use a GPS other than one on my phone right now but I'd kept an eye on the Garmin Edge line for a while. I liked the loop route generator feature, guess you can always do that stuff yourself, or just bring a paper map. If I end up getting one I think this one is hi on the list. Do you use a GPS often? Garmin's announcement; http://garmin.blogs.com/pr/2013/08/-garmin-edge-touring-and-edge-touring-plus-new-gps-devices-designed-for-navigating-by-bike.html#.Uh9h5JJmYUE A preview by Ray Maker: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/garmin-touring-computer.html Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Fender/Tire Clearance w/ the Pass and Stow front Rack?
Boy, it sure is a good thing I came back and reread your answer, 15 of clearance from the axel just barely clears my fender. After you answered, I was measuring from the eyelet on the fork, not the axel as you had specified. At least I hadn't pulled the trigger on the Pass Stow rack yet. Looks like I will be sticking with the Mini-Front rack / Platrack combo. Thanks again, John Phillips On Saturday, August 24, 2013 3:43:58 PM UTC-7, John Stowe wrote: As best i can measure, the P/S rack on my Sam has 15 of clearance from the center of the wheel. 3/4 of this is due to the eyelet being above the axle. -John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires
Love my Grand Bois 650's. Comfortable, fast, no flats as yet on them or on the more used (so far) 26 Compass' on my touring bike. If you go with the Soma Xpress please let us know how you like them. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:53:50 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they are OK they definitely are sluggish compared to other tires I have used. I would like to stay with a fatter tire on this bike but would like something a little swifter. It doesn't really need to be road racer fast or anything but something designed to be a little faster would be nice. My restrictions are that I need a 650B tire and I would prefer to get ones that are all black. I am flexible with the second one. Are Pari Motos my main choice? Are they strong enough for occasional rail to trail use? If possible I would like to stay that wide or wider. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -
Perry I don't have any knowledge of theft incidents. we didn't bother locking our bikes. :) On Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:13:14 AM UTC-5, bobish wrote: Kelly, really enjoyed these pics. That's a place I'd love to visit. I noticed very few bikes locked (or even carrying locks) so I imagine bike theft is not a major problem there? • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -
We were there for three days last summer. Never locked our bikes. Great place to visit. Not the cheapest place we've been but it sure was fun. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:45:13 AM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: Perry I don't have any knowledge of theft incidents. we didn't bother locking our bikes. :) On Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:13:14 AM UTC-5, bobish wrote: Kelly, really enjoyed these pics. That's a place I'd love to visit. I noticed very few bikes locked (or even carrying locks) so I imagine bike theft is not a major problem there? • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albas the German Mirror
That's how I have mine too. I don't screw it on quite so tight so I adjust it as needed with my index finger as I need to. And I want it to give if it's knocked so it won't break off. I have bar end shifters so it's about in the same place. Play with the tilt to get the view you want. It's very adjustable. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:23:01 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote: Michael, I have the German mirror mounted on three bikes, all with Alba bars. Depending a bit on hand position I can frequently see part of my knuckles ( I had to go check - I don't notice it anymore). I have the same basic setup on all three bikes, two are mine and one is my wife's. The attached picture should work better than a description, but I think it is similar to how you have mounted yours. I have tinkered wit the setup a bit over the last 4 years or so, but I always go back to one you see in the picture. Good luck, Bob (Indianapolis) On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Since the bars widen as they approach the seat, there may not be a way around it other than lifting her arm to get a clear view. I don't use a mirror though, so can't help much. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:21:20 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: I put a pair of Albas on the back of the tandem and Pat really likes them, but complains that her hand prevents her from seeing the mirror. It is mounted just behind the beginning of the curve and she tells me her hands are maybe 2 from the ends. Have others encountered this problem? Where do you mount the mirror on these bars? Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires
I have the Compass 26 tires and would highly recommend Compass (Grand Bois) tires. They are amazingly cushy and fast. One flat in thousands of miles of riding. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:53:50 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they are OK they definitely are sluggish compared to other tires I have used. I would like to stay with a fatter tire on this bike but would like something a little swifter. It doesn't really need to be road racer fast or anything but something designed to be a little faster would be nice. My restrictions are that I need a 650B tire and I would prefer to get ones that are all black. I am flexible with the second one. Are Pari Motos my main choice? Are they strong enough for occasional rail to trail use? If possible I would like to stay that wide or wider. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee rear rack FS
Scott There are a lot of Nitto racks that have a Campee sticker on them. Do you know which Nitto Model you have? If not, then a combination of photos and info on what wheelsize it fits onto would probably help your prospective buyer know what they are getting with no surprises or disappointments. Bill On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:01:58 PM UTC-7, greenteadrinkers wrote: Hello, Just wondering if anyone might be interested in my Nitto Campee rear rack? Everything is in great shape, all the mounting struts, just seem to be missing the rack nut and bolts ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20184.htm). Ideally I'd like to ask $125.00 +shipping. Thanks Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Summer is over...(For me anyway)
Manny what Mike said, I'm figuring there's another S240 in you before the year conclude or two or As always great shots! ~Hugh On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:26:12 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: One last hurrah before teaching takes over my life again. During the birthday camping a few of us talked about going out and doing one last summer campout. What better way to finish the summer then with a trip to an abandon ranch on Mt.Diablo, the summer mountain! Like always great rides start with something dumb happening. Before jumping on Bart, Dav, Brencho and I stopped by the local taco truck to get a quick taco before the ride. I ended up losing Brencho's phone at the taco truck.. Brencho was super cool about it and for the rest of the ride the on going joke was , Hey Brencho this would look nice why won't you take a picture of it on your phonenevermind. All in good fun. We roll over to Rivendell with Duy, Wilson, Mike and his friend Matt waiting for us and surprisingly the rest of the Grin Fundo camping folks. We purposely didn't try to overlap both events but I guess that's what happens when you don't pay attention to dates and stuff. The Grin Fundo group rode up before and we caught up along the way. Got to talk to a handful of folks on the list and even (gasp) take a few pictures. After the Junction the groups parted ways and we made our way up to the abandon rancho. Dark was settling in and we ended up pitching tents in 30 mph winds! Dinner was shared as we made spam musubi and The Dav. A fire roasted banana with chocolate chops, small marshmallows and *wait for it* whisky in it's pudding like goodness. We slept very weary knowing that at any moment a shadowy ghost of the old ranchers could come by and wake us at any moment! The next day we were lucky enough to find ourselves over a blanket of fog that cleared once we rode down it and back home. Great trip. Looking forward to doing again next summer! Pictures proved that we didn't die from ghostly ranchers: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHLAmuP -Manny The next one is in the summer Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: Center-mount light mount. You have it laying around and would rather have a few extra dollars laying around....
I have an idea for a little DIY project and the raw material I need is a heavy wire light mount. The fork crown mount that comes both of Riv's Luxos models looks like a good candidate for what I want to do. Link to Luxos-U on Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm If you have that little chrome wire mount laying around with no use for it, drop it in an envelope for me! I imagine if I have to buy it from Peter White, I'll pay $10 shipped. Sell to me for a little less than that and we'll both be happy! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fender/Tire Clearance w/ the Pass and Stow front Rack?
My PS rack, currently unmounted, has exactly 15 1/4 from the center of the bolt hole to the bottom of the mounting plate that attaches it to the fork crown. René On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:12 AM, jphillip...@me.com jphillip...@me.comwrote: Boy, it sure is a good thing I came back and reread your answer, 15 of clearance from the axel just barely clears my fender. After you answered, I was measuring from the eyelet on the fork, not the axel as you had specified. At least I hadn't pulled the trigger on the Pass Stow rack yet. Looks like I will be sticking with the Mini-Front rack / Platrack combo. Thanks again, John Phillips On Saturday, August 24, 2013 3:43:58 PM UTC-7, John Stowe wrote: As best i can measure, the P/S rack on my Sam has 15 of clearance from the center of the wheel. 3/4 of this is due to the eyelet being above the axle. -John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Help needed from the collective mind.
I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis sizing?
The chart that Jim posted is the one I have that shows a 54.5 cm. My other chart just has wider ranges for the 53 56. Must have been a reason for the 54.5 to be added. dougP On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:06:55 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: This is what I suspected as I saw an Atlantis with a declared size of 55 cm so it's probably a 54.5 cm variety. Thanks Mike Jim, just so's ya know I always check you're site for answers first. A great site indeed. ~Hugh On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclo...@earthlink.netjavascript: wrote: Historical references here: http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/atlantis/atl_flyer2-05.jpg via the Atlantis page - http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/atlantis/ - Jim On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:15:41 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: Hugh only made a 54.5 and 56. here is the geo chart https://docs.google.com/**spreadsheet/ccc?key=** 0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPM**HZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 mike On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:59:27 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Hey Rivendell folk, does anyone know when Riv made a 55 cm Atlantis? And if so do you know where I can obtain a sizing chart. Thanks in advance. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/_4zuT7idCwE/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Clayton: Sorry to hear about these problems. Sounds like you've put a lot of thought effort into managing them. Have you tried Ergon grips? If one tends to use the ends of the handlebars, they can be a big help. Also the idea of ridiculously fat handlebar padding is worth a go. Sounds as if you really can't put any pressure on your hands. dougP On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:36:24 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Help needed from the collective mind.
Try Fizik bar gel under your tape. It's the best of such products I've tried, and it really does make a difference. If you can stand losing the brooks tape, Cinelli gel cork tape over the gel pads would be a double-cush whammy and also make for a fatter grip which may help in itself. I've had similar problems tho not to that degree and I'm able to ride relatively pain and numbness free with some combination of the above. http://www.fizik.it/en/accessories/bartapes/Bar-gel/ Good luck! Steve On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Clayton treefir...@yahoo.com wrote: I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Boy that sounds pretty horrible. A former co-worker at the bike shop had pretty major hand and elbow problems as well, and the four things in life he really liked doing were: drawing, guitar, cycling and mechanic work. All four severely aggravated his conditions. I know it was hard. He did use a full-susp 29er for quite a while. He also used a recumbent for a while. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:36:24 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips too. Where are you? Maybe there is a list member nearby who can let you try those bars. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
I am with Jim M. on this one. A complete new position on the bike where less weight is going to the hands is in order. I have the Albatross bars and on my three other bikes I have Ergons, which are the best grips I have ever used. On the Albatross, I used padded bar tape for the grip. The reason is I hated the cable from the bar end when I used cork grips, this way it is wrapped under the tape. Nicer feel for my hands. Lately I have been seeing in photos that people are starting to use Ergons with Alba bars which look great to me. Don't know if I could live with the bar end cable under the grip again but it might be worth a try. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:12:56 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips too. Where are you? Maybe there is a list member nearby who can let you try those bars. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
first of all, condolences on dealing with what sounds like a terrible health issue. rough stuff. i don't suffer from anything close to that, but was going to suggest trying a set of bosco bars. they help me with neck and back pain. the boscos get the handle/grips up higher than the stem, and i absolutely never feel like i am resting any of my weight on the bars. i wonder if having the grips above the stem would be helpful, regardless of the height compared to the saddle? (woodchippers look to me like they sort of slant downward from the stem, unlike the boscos). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Hi Clayton, I am very sorry to hear all of that. I have a lot of spine damage and for a while was forced by back pain to a recumbent, both two wheelers and trikes. I don't like them as much as an upright but they are super comfortable and it is riding and is enjoyable. After some years I was able to get back onto my uprights and now ride a Roadeo, a Fargo on bike trails and a suspended 29'er on mellow single track. From your description it sounds like recumbents might be worth a try and might either let you get back to the Atlantis full time eventually or keep riding it some of the time by mixing it up. All the best for sure, Tim On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:30 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: I am with Jim M. on this one. A complete new position on the bike where less weight is going to the hands is in order. I have the Albatross bars and on my three other bikes I have Ergons, which are the best grips I have ever used. On the Albatross, I used padded bar tape for the grip. The reason is I hated the cable from the bar end when I used cork grips, this way it is wrapped under the tape. Nicer feel for my hands. Lately I have been seeing in photos that people are starting to use Ergons with Alba bars which look great to me. Don't know if I could live with the bar end cable under the grip again but it might be worth a try. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:12:56 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips too. Where are you? Maybe there is a list member nearby who can let you try those bars. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips too. Dang, Clayton! I. too, suggest Boscos and Ergons, which I have for neck trouble. My colleague Nils is an organist and suffers from carpel tunnel (plus his wife is an MD) and he had tried a bunch of stuff similar to what you are describing. He switched out his drops to boscos, Miesha's, shimano MTB levers, barend shifters, and interupters on the flats by the stem. It's a different world for him. So Mieshas or Ergons and boscos. best best best of luck, RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Let me add,* bolt upright* on Albas might be worth a try. You may need a shorter stem, like an 8cm extension to get the bars back far enough. That's what my Alba setup is. Least amount of weight possible on hands - bolt upright. I still get some hand stuff going on though. I knew a guitarist once who told me that using those hand grips exercisers eliminated his CT, if I remember correctly. Perhaps he caught it early. I remember him grabbing a guitar neck to pick one up and yelling out loud because it hurt. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Another one to suggest Albatross or other bar. Have had carpal issues in the past and sitting more upright has definitely helped. From my experience, elbow flexing more than weight on hands seems to be a big factor. Did have Woodchippers on my Fargo. After a while, they seemed to contribute to the pain. This would take some work, but maybe a set of Salsa Cowbell bars might be better. Less reach. You'd have to go to a threadless adaptor and different stem as the center is 31.8. Been going to something similar on a non-Rivendell bike. It may end up with Albatross bars as Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Let me add,* bolt upright* on Albas might be worth a try. You may need a shorter stem, like an 8cm extension to get the bars back far enough. That's what my Alba setup is. Least amount of weight possible on hands - bolt upright. I still get some hand stuff going on though. I knew a guitarist once who told me that using those hand grips exercisers eliminated his CT, if I remember correctly. Perhaps he caught it early. I remember him grabbing a guitar neck to pick one up and yelling out loud because it hurt. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
There must've been more than a half-dozen 700c 55s made, since it is a size you can order right now at the same price as any other size. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:07:36 PM UTC-7, Dan wrote: FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Hi, Yes I have tried Albas...Similar, but not quite as swept back, with Ergons. However, they didn't work. Sigh...Thanks though... Clayton From: Jim M. mather...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:12 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind. Have you tried albatross or bosco bars? They can allow you to sit upright and put no pressure on your hands. I 2nd the recommendation for Ergon grips too. Where are you? Maybe there is a list member nearby who can let you try those bars. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/Sl0ZYMGLF2k/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Thanks to everyone for your advice. I sincerely appreciate the collective. I should have expounded on my explanation. The conduction in my *hands*isn't too bad according to the tests. My current position on my bike is very upright. The lower drops are at the height of the saddle. I have very little weight on the bars as ride mostly on the hoods. My doctor told me the two places to avoid pressure on my hands are on the flat part on the outside interior palm and just back from the center of my palm. With the drops, I hang my hands from the fat of my thumb from the hoods, if that makes sense, which does not touch either area. Ergons put weight on the flat part of my outside palm. So do regular grips. Albas and such, also don't work. My primary problemis in my elbow, according to my tests. I have owned a tour easy, which was hell on the back because I couldn't unweight over my rough roads and bumps. The only thing that makes any sense to me is vibration? I think the best thing to try from your advice is stupid thick bar tape. I'll try the Fizik tape with two layers of foam tape and let you know how things go.Thanks again to all of you! On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:36:24 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Car free Crater Lake
I am going to try to go. If I do, I'll be camping. I live in Bend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
William that is not what it states on the Riv site. 47-50-52-54-56-58 are for 650B wheels. 57-59-61-63-65-67-69-71 are for 700c wheels. Plus if I wanted new frame, I would have not posted here looking for a used one. A new one for me, is $2300 plus 75.00 shipping to an American address, plus Canadian tax which is 13%, when I bring it back over the border, which is kissing $2700 American dollars. With the currency conversion right at this moment, it would be $2845.Used will still be cheaper even with the other costs being constant. Dan, I should have bought your frame when I first saw it in the spring. At the time I was going to go the 650 route so I discounted it as a possible bike. Now I am kicking myself. I am in no rush. If one comes up, then great. If it doesn't there are plenty of other options open up to me. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, William wrote: There must've been more than a half-dozen 700c 55s made, since it is a size you can order right now at the same price as any other size. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:07:36 PM UTC-7, Dan wrote: FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Giro aspect helmet
Ow, that's expensive. I have the Bell Metropolis replacement, in Don't Hit Me Green. Except the green fades. They should look into better colorfastness as well. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:26:00 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: This was on my facebook page. I think Grant finally got the helmet he would like. I like the looks, and the low profile, but not the price...To me, it might be the perfect helmet? I just wish it was cheaper. I only found it for sale at one site, for $175.00. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBGrwYsOaZ0 Clayton Bailey, currently helmetless... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
Any reason why you want 700c on a smaller frame? I have a 700c 57 Hilsen and there's barely enough clearance for a large saddlesack + R14 rack. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: William that is not what it states on the Riv site. 47-50-52-54-56-58 are for 650B wheels. 57-59-61-63-65-67-69-71 are for 700c wheels. Plus if I wanted new frame, I would have not posted here looking for a used one. A new one for me, is $2300 plus 75.00 shipping to an American address, plus Canadian tax which is 13%, when I bring it back over the border, which is kissing $2700 American dollars. With the currency conversion right at this moment, it would be $2845.Used will still be cheaper even with the other costs being constant. Dan, I should have bought your frame when I first saw it in the spring. At the time I was going to go the 650 route so I discounted it as a possible bike. Now I am kicking myself. I am in no rush. If one comes up, then great. If it doesn't there are plenty of other options open up to me. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, William wrote: There must've been more than a half-dozen 700c 55s made, since it is a size you can order right now at the same price as any other size. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:07:36 PM UTC-7, Dan wrote: FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
Yes, blakcloud, I assumed you were asking because you wanted a used one at a fair used price. I pointed out that you can order one from Riv just to dispute the assertion that very few of them were ever made. Even though the text on the description page does not list a 55, I know that they will take your order for a 55, and will recommend a 55 if that's the right size for you. The drop down menu for the sizes you can order does list the 55. I pointed that out to encourage your search for a used one. I expect that there are a lot more than a half-dozen 55cm 700c Hilsens in the world. I sincerely hope you find one in the condition you want and at the price you want. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:54:04 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: William that is not what it states on the Riv site. 47-50-52-54-56-58 are for 650B wheels. 57-59-61-63-65-67-69-71 are for 700c wheels. Plus if I wanted new frame, I would have not posted here looking for a used one. A new one for me, is $2300 plus 75.00 shipping to an American address, plus Canadian tax which is 13%, when I bring it back over the border, which is kissing $2700 American dollars. With the currency conversion right at this moment, it would be $2845.Used will still be cheaper even with the other costs being constant. Dan, I should have bought your frame when I first saw it in the spring. At the time I was going to go the 650 route so I discounted it as a possible bike. Now I am kicking myself. I am in no rush. If one comes up, then great. If it doesn't there are plenty of other options open up to me. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, William wrote: There must've been more than a half-dozen 700c 55s made, since it is a size you can order right now at the same price as any other size. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:07:36 PM UTC-7, Dan wrote: FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen 55cm, 700c wheel size. FF only
Christopher that is a good question. I am trying to keep costs down and I have a bike that I can transfer over 95% of the parts which includes a great set of wheels. As for carrying anything, I use a porteur rack with a Wald basket plus if I need extra carrying power I use my Burley Travoy trailer. No rear racks or saddle sacks for me.They may be great for others, I personally don't like it. I bought a Betty Foy for my wife and she loves her 650's with Hetres and I can easily just buy a Sam Hilborne to keep costs down but there is something so much nicer about the Hilsen. I have a hard time with the sloping top tube with the Sam. This bike as I have mentioned in other posts, is going to be a picnic bike and nothing more. My wife and I like to ride our bikes to some waterfront and bring some camping chairs and eat the Bento boxes that she has prepared for the day (She is Japanese and a great cook, me on the other hand would just order KFC and call it a day). As I said if this doesn't pan out, I will come up with another plan but thanks for the question. It does help me rethink some of what my wants vs my needs vs the availability of what I think I want. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 6:07:53 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: Any reason why you want 700c on a smaller frame? I have a 700c 57 Hilsen and there's barely enough clearance for a large saddlesack + R14 rack. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: William that is not what it states on the Riv site. 47-50-52-54-56-58 are for 650B wheels. 57-59-61-63-65-67-69-71 are for 700c wheels. Plus if I wanted new frame, I would have not posted here looking for a used one. A new one for me, is $2300 plus 75.00 shipping to an American address, plus Canadian tax which is 13%, when I bring it back over the border, which is kissing $2700 American dollars. With the currency conversion right at this moment, it would be $2845.Used will still be cheaper even with the other costs being constant. Dan, I should have bought your frame when I first saw it in the spring. At the time I was going to go the 650 route so I discounted it as a possible bike. Now I am kicking myself. I am in no rush. If one comes up, then great. If it doesn't there are plenty of other options open up to me. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, William wrote: There must've been more than a half-dozen 700c 55s made, since it is a size you can order right now at the same price as any other size. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:07:36 PM UTC-7, Dan wrote: FYI the two for sale may have been the same bike. I bought one the list a few years ago and then sold it on the list this spring. I think there were only a half a dozen or so 55cm AHHs made. Dan Abelson On Aug 29, 2013 2:22 PM, blakcloud blakc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this bike is rare but there were one or two for sale on this board in the last few years. A. Homer Hilsen 55 cm with 700c wheel size. Looking for frame and fork since I have almost everything else. Not interested in the 650b version yet, though it may come to this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires
I don't know what magic Gran Bois gives Panaracer to put in those mds but Hetres are amazingly sturdy on and off road and in rutty, glassy commutes. Don't baby them! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-42DBGbmdCF4/Uh_ZxStwFUI/AG0/tOi-8zofs3Y/s1600/50milergravel.jpg I too am using Grand Bois', but the Compass model. 650b on my Sam. Have used them all over town and a couple of randonneur events. They are fantastic and a little less expensive than the Hetres'. I've even rode them on light gravel; SF Bay trail. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:53:50 AM UTC-7, Johnny Alien wrote: So Rivendell gave me Conti Tour tires on my new Sam. While they are OK they definitely are sluggish compared to other tires I have used. I would like to stay with a fatter tire on this bike but would like something a little swifter. It doesn't really need to be road racer fast or anything but something designed to be a little faster would be nice. My restrictions are that I need a 650B tire and I would prefer to get ones that are all black. I am flexible with the second one. Are Pari Motos my main choice? Are they strong enough for occasional rail to trail use? If possible I would like to stay that wide or wider. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Riv-ish Mapping GPS...?
Well I've been using the Edge 800 for a couple of years and love it. You can add any maps you want, topo or street, or you can download maps you create for rides. I've used all the above. It also has a HR monitor, but I don't use that function. Not really sure what the difference is between the 800 and this new model (didn't read the specifics), but sounds like much of what I have. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:00:30 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: if there is such a thing. Anyway just saw this announcement from Garmin about their new Edge Touring GPS/computer. I don't use a GPS other than one on my phone right now but I'd kept an eye on the Garmin Edge line for a while. I liked the loop route generator feature, guess you can always do that stuff yourself, or just bring a paper map. If I end up getting one I think this one is hi on the list. Do you use a GPS often? Garmin's announcement; http://garmin.blogs.com/pr/2013/08/-garmin-edge-touring-and-edge-touring-plus-new-gps-devices-designed-for-navigating-by-bike.html#.Uh9h5JJmYUE A preview by Ray Maker: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/garmin-touring-computer.html Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Giro aspect helmet
Hi-vis is essential for me: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_551013_-1___202533 Here's the Giro Savant in Hi-vis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Center-mount light mount. You have it laying around and would rather have a few extra dollars laying around....
FWIW, I was getting some other things from Peter when I ordered mine, I don't recall what the shipping amounted to, but the mount was only $5.50 http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp#pricing (I used the BM Lumotec Fly canti mount...) On Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:09:39 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I have an idea for a little DIY project and the raw material I need is a heavy wire light mount. The fork crown mount that comes both of Riv's Luxos models looks like a good candidate for what I want to do. Link to Luxos-U on Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm If you have that little chrome wire mount laying around with no use for it, drop it in an envelope for me! I imagine if I have to buy it from Peter White, I'll pay $10 shipped. Sell to me for a little less than that and we'll both be happy! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!
How can I not chime in w/ concurrence from my orange Bombadil, too? On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:24:31 PM UTC-4, William wrote: My Orange Bombadil and Orange Black Mt Road agree! On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:59:31 PM UTC-7, jim wrote: Yes orange is the best (IMO) color as my XO-1, Quickbeam, Bombadil and Black Mountain Monster Cross can attest! Congratulations! Jim (Madison) On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:52:07 PM UTC-5, Ryan wrote: And we know orange bikes are faster:) Orange has a pop to it that no other colour has. Amazingly , my X0-1 is still quite a vibrant orange... even though it is nearing its twentieth birthdaygot it in Sep 1993:) I've always thought those Quickbeams were special. 2 Rivs sometimes seems a bit greedy...but a QB or a Simple one still appeals. Enjoy. BTW, hope all you good folks in California are safe...I hear that this is a very bad season for wildfires...esp Yosemite park On Sunday, August 25, 2013 12:31:05 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Patrick, it's a beautiful bike that I am lucky to own! On 8/23/13, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com wrote: What a pretty orange! Young man at bike shop yesterday said he was ordering a Cross Check in one of the only two colors available, in his case black, and having the frameset powdercoated orange. I inwardly winced, but if it is anything like your QB's orange, it will be a beauty. Nicer than Eddy's orange! On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:02 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Jason. Everybody is happy about it! On 8/22/13, JL subf...@gmail.com wrote: David, What a great bike! Congratulations. Jason On Aug 22, 2013, at 7:43 AM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I pretty much had to make it work out! And everything came together in an amazing fashion! I took a day or so dithering about it, but was able to still buy it. For transportation from Walnut Creek to Redlands, I was able to press Jim W into service. He was coming back down south after spending several weeks in the Bay Area and was happy to help a guy out! The good people at Rivendell even lent some storage space to the cause and let Collin drop it off there until Jim could get by to pick it up. A lot of good people helped make this happen, and I'm ecstatic to have a new bike! And the first (short) ride! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/9568141294/in/photostream/ Happy New Bike Day! -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit
Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!
I too own an orange bombadil, it is amazing. On Aug 29, 2013 8:40 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: How can I not chime in w/ concurrence from my orange Bombadil, too? On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:24:31 PM UTC-4, William wrote: My Orange Bombadil and Orange Black Mt Road agree! On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:59:31 PM UTC-7, jim wrote: Yes orange is the best (IMO) color as my XO-1, Quickbeam, Bombadil and Black Mountain Monster Cross can attest! Congratulations! Jim (Madison) On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:52:07 PM UTC-5, Ryan wrote: And we know orange bikes are faster:) Orange has a pop to it that no other colour has. Amazingly , my X0-1 is still quite a vibrant orange... even though it is nearing its twentieth birthdaygot it in Sep 1993:) I've always thought those Quickbeams were special. 2 Rivs sometimes seems a bit greedy...but a QB or a Simple one still appeals. Enjoy. BTW, hope all you good folks in California are safe...I hear that this is a very bad season for wildfires...esp Yosemite park On Sunday, August 25, 2013 12:31:05 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Patrick, it's a beautiful bike that I am lucky to own! On 8/23/13, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.com wrote: What a pretty orange! Young man at bike shop yesterday said he was ordering a Cross Check in one of the only two colors available, in his case black, and having the frameset powdercoated orange. I inwardly winced, but if it is anything like your QB's orange, it will be a beauty. Nicer than Eddy's orange! On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:02 PM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Jason. Everybody is happy about it! On 8/22/13, JL subf...@gmail.com wrote: David, What a great bike! Congratulations. Jason On Aug 22, 2013, at 7:43 AM, cyclotourist cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I pretty much had to make it work out! And everything came together in an amazing fashion! I took a day or so dithering about it, but was able to still buy it. For transportation from Walnut Creek to Redlands, I was able to press Jim W into service. He was coming back down south after spending several weeks in the Bay Area and was happy to help a guy out! The good people at Rivendell even lent some storage space to the cause and let Collin drop it off there until Jim could get by to pick it up. A lot of good people helped make this happen, and I'm ecstatic to have a new bike! And the first (short) ride! http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cyclotourist/9568141294/in/** photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/9568141294/in/photostream/ Happy New Bike Day! -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/** groups/opt_out https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/** groups/opt_out https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.**com
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Anomaly ?
Well, I found the solution and I wasn't even trying. Feeling just a bit too stretched with the noodles, I decided to swap my 10 cm Nitto Technomic with a 9cm. It is hard to believe 1cm can make such a difference, but Sam now sings through the turns. I suppose it's because it changed the center of gravity as well as my balance point. Not sure, but I'm happy with the results. Matt On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 8:51:36 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: I've got just under 6,000 miles on my new to me Sam Hillborne. Sometimes I'll be heading into a turn and it seems like the darn thing just won't go where I want it to go! I'm not complaining because I know the solution. If I consciously rotate my hips in the direction I want to go it performs admirably, but for me this is a conscious decision because my other bikes didn't handle like this; at least not as dramatically Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy this bike, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same experience. And if so, do you know what causes it? Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Center-mount light mount. You have it laying around and would rather have a few extra dollars laying around....
I found one. Thanks. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 5:39:33 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: FWIW, I was getting some other things from Peter when I ordered mine, I don't recall what the shipping amounted to, but the mount was only $5.50 http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp#pricing (I used the BM Lumotec Fly canti mount...) On Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:09:39 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I have an idea for a little DIY project and the raw material I need is a heavy wire light mount. The fork crown mount that comes both of Riv's Luxos models looks like a good candidate for what I want to do. Link to Luxos-U on Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm If you have that little chrome wire mount laying around with no use for it, drop it in an envelope for me! I imagine if I have to buy it from Peter White, I'll pay $10 shipped. Sell to me for a little less than that and we'll both be happy! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Got them here free, so I offer them here first, free.
A lister very kindly gave me a very nice 7 speed fw Dura Ace (Doora Ahchay) hubset cut from a pair of tubular wheels. This was to be used for the Ram, but I lucked out into a 8 speed Ultegra wheelset for that bike. So, if anyone wants these, he-er-she-er-it is welcome to them. No skewers. The Caveat is that the hubs have been cut from the rims, but the freewheel is still attached -- a decent 7 speeder, I think. So you'll have to build the rear, at least part way, to get the fw off. I will pay postage, but you must have a real use for them. CONUS only!!! Thanks once more to said lister and to all who so generously donated and sold cheap for the Ram build, which turned into a perfect niche filler for my stable. Latest: Have a very nice NIB SP dynohub that Stevie will build into the front wheel next week. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB: Center-mount light mount. You have it laying around and would rather have a few extra dollars laying around....
I've got at least two spares, and you are welcome to one. Send me your address and I'll ship. No charge -- I'm returning Favors to the cosmic equilibrium. Patrick On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I have an idea for a little DIY project and the raw material I need is a heavy wire light mount. The fork crown mount that comes both of Riv's Luxos models looks like a good candidate for what I want to do. Link to Luxos-U on Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm If you have that little chrome wire mount laying around with no use for it, drop it in an envelope for me! I imagine if I have to buy it from Peter White, I'll pay $10 shipped. Sell to me for a little less than that and we'll both be happy! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Doorah Ahchay * hubs have been claimed. (*Dura Ace)
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[RBW] San Fernando Valley LAPD meeeting on Sept 8.
FYI, I know there are a few of you that live in the San Fernando Valley. This is happening next week: http://bikinginla.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/important-lapd-meeting-next-week-for-anyone-who-lives-or-rides-through-the-san-fernando-valley/ -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue
Bump w/ price drop. $850 (shipping / any PayPal fees are additional) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fender/Tire Clearance w/ the Pass and Stow front Rack?
I'll check mine tomorrow. I seem to recall 14.75 inches clearance. The PS rack does fit over the Nitto mini front on my Bombadil. Not sure if he has a 26 and a 700c/29 version of the sides. More tomorrow. Dan -Marin On Aug 29, 2013, at 11:23 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: My PS rack, currently unmounted, has exactly 15 1/4 from the center of the bolt hole to the bottom of the mounting plate that attaches it to the fork crown. René On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:12 AM, jphillip...@me.com jphillip...@me.com wrote: Boy, it sure is a good thing I came back and reread your answer, 15 of clearance from the axel just barely clears my fender. After you answered, I was measuring from the eyelet on the fork, not the axel as you had specified. At least I hadn't pulled the trigger on the Pass Stow rack yet. Looks like I will be sticking with the Mini-Front rack / Platrack combo. Thanks again, John Phillips On Saturday, August 24, 2013 3:43:58 PM UTC-7, John Stowe wrote: As best i can measure, the P/S rack on my Sam has 15 of clearance from the center of the wheel. 3/4 of this is due to the eyelet being above the axle. -John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.
Andrew, Still planning the s24o Monday? Still want company? On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Andrew Letton let...@flash.net wrote: Hello Friends, I'm planning a birthday celebration S24O campout for Monday Sept. 2nd. and would love some company. The location is not set in stone and I'm open to suggestions. Mixed terrain riding is welcome and desired. I live near the summit of Highway 17 (Redwood Estates) and I work in Scotts Valley. I'm planning to ride somewhere within a couple or three hours of home late Monday afternoon and then ride from the camp to work on Tuesday morning. A few possible camp locations that come to mind: - Castle Rock State Park hiker/biker campground (but I've done that twice now, so somewhere new is preferred) - I hear that there's a campground between Big Basin and Butano parks that's bike accessible - Niscene Marks park in Aptos has a campground that might be suitable - ...and I'm also open to guerrilla camping: Wilder Ranch? Other options? I know the Monday of Labor Day weekend is probably not the best timing for most, but it's what works for me, so that's when I'm going. :-) Let me know if you're interested in joining me! cheers, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Got them here free, so I offer them here first, free.
What is the gearing of this 7 speed freewheel? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
