Re: [RBW] Re: Done

[Chris Chen]

Chris: That's a Bantam, the "General Chen's Chicken". Actually closer to
XO-1 Orange, but yeah it's a red :) The LEGO box is screwed down to the
rack; I call it my Randobox.

It's running 650b x 54 Conti TourRides at the moment with the VO stainless
fenders. A great ride. Super fun, and rated to 50kg on the front rack. Bob
puts together a fantastic frame (and racks, and wheels, and...)

http://www.bantambicycles.com/

Note: I'm also having Bob repair my wrecked Hilsen, see
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeforvictory/sets/72157649319728809/

Cheers

cc

On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 8:23 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> I was looking at some of your other bikes and what is the red bike with
> the Lego box on the front rack?  Are those 26", 650B or 700c wheels?
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:37:27 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
>> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed
>> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco
>> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any
>> Austinite's upbringing:
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
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>> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah
>>
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[RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

[Bill Lindsay]

I'm working on a DIY desmodromic rear derailer project as one of my Winter 
projects.  I successfully got the spring extracted from my victim derailer, 
and so took that accomplishment as the impetus to start the photo record of 
the project.  If you want to see what's up, here's a link to the flickr 
album that I'll keep updating as progress is made.  

Desmo! 

I think the latest activity will always be at the bottom.  

I need to work with my Brother in Law to generate three solid models for 
parts that I will have 3D printed.  The most complicated and most important 
one will be the shift lever.  The other two smaller and easier tasks will 
be setting up a secondary cable housing stop on the chainstay, and 
modifying a BB cable guide for the extra shift cable.  

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Re: [RBW] New to me Quickbeam

[Clayton.sf]

Don't think you can camp at Annadel but you might know more ;-).

 I am game with taylor or c-camp. Maybe Taylor this time since we went to c 
camp last? Either is great! let's do this!

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[RBW] Re: Done

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I was looking at some of your other bikes and what is the red bike with the 
Lego box on the front rack?  Are those 26", 650B or 700c wheels?  

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:37:27 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
> Austinite's upbringing:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>
> Cheers!
>
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>  

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[RBW] Re: Many of us like Lambs, right?

[dougP]

Or an IGH.  For knocking around town a step thru makes a lot of sense.  I 
spent some time on a Chinese 1 speed in Vietnam a few years ago.  It took 
about 1 minute to adapt.  

dougP

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 7:58:45 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote:
>
>
> You could put Claris derailleurs on one of these: 
>
> http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ 
>

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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Bill Lindsay]

Great work.  One tiny quibble, though.  The general consensus is you don't 
need to run leather washers at the fender eyebolts.  Generally you only run 
leather washers where the fender attaches to the frame.  It probably won't 
do any harm to have them there, but it's not necessary.

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:16:59 PM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote:
>
> Hi Alls,
>
> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a 
> 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
> will.
>
> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>
> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>
> Check it out here:
> Flickr Set 
> 
>
> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kieran
> Toronto, Canada
>
>
>

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[RBW] Many of us like Lambs, right?

[James Warren]

You could put Claris derailleurs on one of these:

http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/

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[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

[Matt]

I'm sure you could find a used quickbeam/simpleone and build it up for your 
budget.

But, on the 'po man front, I got pretty excited when I read out about the 
New Albion Privateer today.  

http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/

$280 for frame  http://store.somafab.com/newalprfr.html

Produced through the Soma/Pake folks at Merry Cycles.



On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:33:00 PM UTC-5, N. Llama wrote:
>
> I have suddenly become enamored with the idea of a Quickbeam type bike. 
> Steel single speed with drop bars, V or canti brakes, take at least a 28mm 
> tire, and a rear rack, nothing too crazy, but geared low enough to make for 
> my commute and some of the rail trails around here. Fenders eyelets would 
> be a plus Mostly complete I'd like the bike to come under $1600. I usually 
> ride a 54. 
>
> The only option I've seen so far is the Cross Check SS, Any other 
> suggestions?
>

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[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

[Rod Holland]

Thanks, John. Come summer, it gets a pair of 2.15" Schwalbe Big Bens and goes 
bouncing over things in the woods.

rod

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Re: [RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Jim Bronson]

Your Redwood uses 700x38??  With which Tektro brakes?

I have the Shimano 47-57 on my Redwood and it does not look like I could go
past the current 700x32.  But I do run fenders, so there's that as well.
On Jan 11, 2015 5:12 PM, "David Banzer"  wrote:

> There must've been a design change in clearance at some point. When
> researching my interest in a Redwood (a less fancy Ram, but identical in
> geometry) I got feedback that the Ram didn't really clear larger tires, &c.
> I thought, what the heck, I can live with 32mm max tires. Turns out it fits
> true 700x38mm tires under Tektro brakes.
> I've been toying with the idea of a 650b conversion. It's a 77mm bb drop,
> which might've been close back when 650b conversions were the rage, but
> with the advent of thinner pedals, that gives back some of that clearance.
> Your Ram looks wonderful and is inspiring me to contemplate a 650b
> wheelset to swap out occasionally.
> Did you find that you needed to go with DC 750's because Tektro
> long-reaches weren't long enough, or did you just prefer the centerpulls?
> I've 750's on a 650b conversion and found when setup properly with good
> quality brake pads, they stop just fine.
> David
> Chicago
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:28:05 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote:
>>
>> Honestly, there's gobs of tire clearance. Without the fenders, I'm sure I
>> could get some 27.5 x 2.1 knobblies in there.
>>
>> I just weighed the thing, and it comes in at a respectable 27 lbs. Can't
>> wait to do some rambling and ambling on this guy!
>>
>> KJ
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:16:59 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Alls,
>>>
>>> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired
>>> a 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to
>>> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl
>>> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what
>>> will.
>>>
>>> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset,
>>> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>>>
>>> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete
>>> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my
>>> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>>>
>>> Check it out here:
>>> Flickr Set
>>> 
>>>
>>> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had
>>> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their
>>> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Kieran
>>> Toronto, Canada
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

[dougP]

No, you're not dense at all.  I think my friend is an example of the 
placebo effect.  Claims nearly immediate results from poring a packet of 
salt under the tongue.  I've never tried it but it works for her.  I agree 
on the bananas, strawberries, etc.  Ignoring all the arguments about carbs, 
a banana strawberry smoothie is a heck of a lot more palatable than a salt 
packet.  

Probably shouldn't have mentioned the idea of pure salt but the point is 
that people's reactions are highly variable, and each of us needs to try 
different things until we find what works.  Sort of like tires & saddles.  
You'll likely wind up with a collection of partially used supplement 
products before you find what's most effective for you.

dougP

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:46:42 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> I'm sorry to be dense here, but salt packets don't have any potassium 
> in them, so how would they help deal with reduced potassium levels? 
>
> Bananas and strawberries have lots of potassium. 
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 2:08 PM, dougP > 
> wrote: 
> > Check your electrolyte supplements.  What you're looking for is 
> potassium. 
> > Loss of fluids reduces potassium levels which can cause cramps & similar 
> > muscle problems.  Potassium is also essential for correct heart 
> function. 
> > For some people, simple salt supplements work well enough, and V-8 juice 
> and 
> > bananas are easy to find on the road.  I even have one friend who deals 
> with 
> > leg cramps using plain old salt packets from fast food restaurants. 
> > Cramping by itself is bad enough but it's a warning sign that you're 
> running 
> > low on potassium. 
> > 
> > dougP 
> > 
> > On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 4:10:20 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 
> >> 
> >> I struggle with cramps on brevets, no matter what I'm eating. I think 
> it 
> >> is electrolyte related. Electrolyte tablets help but as heavily as I 
> sweat, 
> >> I need to take in quite a bit of sodium to keep up. At least, I think 
> that's 
> >> the case. Patrick, you mean you don't eat the entire day, unless it's a 
> >> multi day ride, or you don't eat during the 10-12 hours you are riding? 
> > 
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[RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis - East Bay

[Peter Adler]

Another resource that can help ID a stolen bike is the bike-porn site http://velospace.org/";>velospace. There's a field in the bike 
listings which allows you to post your serial number (in addition to 
photos, component lists and notes). Since the serial number is only visible 
to the user who posted the bike in the first place, it's a way of 
documenting your connection to the bike itself, since you have to log into 
the creating account to see the number. It's much like sticking a card with 
your driver's license number into the seat tube.

Peter Adler
Berkeley, CA/USA

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 7:11:43 AM UTC-8, Jenny Oh Hatfield wrote:
>
> I do a lot of bike theft prevention work for the Bay Area in my spare 
> time, and I maintain this Google group 
>  that has tips 
> on theft prevention and stolen bike recovery. 
>
> Feel free to get in touch if anyone needs advice, or just friend me on 
> Facebook  as I use my account to share 
> info about stolen bikes.
>

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[RBW] Re: calendars

[Manuel Acosta]

Been meaning to tell you. Was waiting till your last 365 day shot. Don't 
know when that will be.

But it's been amazing seeing your photography grow. Hope you stick with it.

Thanks for the photos

On Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 10:53:24 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Just thought I'd tack this to the top through the end of the year. 
>  Beautiful images and fine cause.
>
> Happy Holidays!
>
> On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:58:00 PM UTC-8, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Thought Riv folks might be interested:
>>
>> I've made a calendar full of my bike photos (including a hilsen) and am 
>> offering it for sale. I don't make a profit - I'm donating the calendar 
>> sales to a local bike advocacy organization, Bike Durham.
>>
>> If you're interested, take a look here:
>>
>> https://squareup.com/market/justshiny/bike-calendar
>>
>> (there are other things for sale too, like prints- but sales of these go 
>> to a local animal shelter).
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Eunice
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Done

[WETH]

Well done!  It looks like it will be a fun ride!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

[Anne Paulson]

I'm sorry to be dense here, but salt packets don't have any potassium
in them, so how would they help deal with reduced potassium levels?

Bananas and strawberries have lots of potassium.

On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 2:08 PM, dougP  wrote:
> Check your electrolyte supplements.  What you're looking for is potassium.
> Loss of fluids reduces potassium levels which can cause cramps & similar
> muscle problems.  Potassium is also essential for correct heart function.
> For some people, simple salt supplements work well enough, and V-8 juice and
> bananas are easy to find on the road.  I even have one friend who deals with
> leg cramps using plain old salt packets from fast food restaurants.
> Cramping by itself is bad enough but it's a warning sign that you're running
> low on potassium.
>
> dougP
>
> On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 4:10:20 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
>>
>> I struggle with cramps on brevets, no matter what I'm eating. I think it
>> is electrolyte related. Electrolyte tablets help but as heavily as I sweat,
>> I need to take in quite a bit of sodium to keep up. At least, I think that's
>> the case. Patrick, you mean you don't eat the entire day, unless it's a
>> multi day ride, or you don't eat during the 10-12 hours you are riding?
>
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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Kieran J]

For sure there must have been some construction variation in the 
Rambouillet/Redwood lineage that led to differences in tire clearance. The 
66cm Ram I had previous to this one had no dimples at the chainstays, 
whereas this one does. I think the brake bridge is slighly higher with this 
one as well. The 66 only took Jack Browns, with anything bigger started to 
get a little too close under the Tektro dual-pivots I was running in 700c 
mode.

The conversion certainly does place the pedals closer to the ground, but I 
don't generally pedal through turns nor do I lean over dramatically. I 
doubt it'll be an issue. 

As far as the brakes, the DCs are the only ones that will reach. I expect 
some fiddling will be required, as I am not anticipating rear wheel-raising 
braking power from them. Many folks do get good performance out of them 
though, so I'm sure it will be fine.

I did a test conversion with Hetres before and the ride was, of course, 
sublime. I sure am looking forward to spring!

KJ


On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 6:12:38 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
>
> There must've been a design change in clearance at some point. When 
> researching my interest in a Redwood (a less fancy Ram, but identical in 
> geometry) I got feedback that the Ram didn't really clear larger tires, &c. 
> I thought, what the heck, I can live with 32mm max tires. Turns out it fits 
> true 700x38mm tires under Tektro brakes. 
> I've been toying with the idea of a 650b conversion. It's a 77mm bb drop, 
> which might've been close back when 650b conversions were the rage, but 
> with the advent of thinner pedals, that gives back some of that clearance.
> Your Ram looks wonderful and is inspiring me to contemplate a 650b 
> wheelset to swap out occasionally.
> Did you find that you needed to go with DC 750's because Tektro 
> long-reaches weren't long enough, or did you just prefer the centerpulls? 
> I've 750's on a 650b conversion and found when setup properly with good 
> quality brake pads, they stop just fine.
> David
> Chicago
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:28:05 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote:
>>
>> Honestly, there's gobs of tire clearance. Without the fenders, I'm sure I 
>> could get some 27.5 x 2.1 knobblies in there.
>>
>> I just weighed the thing, and it comes in at a respectable 27 lbs. Can't 
>> wait to do some rambling and ambling on this guy!
>>
>> KJ
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:16:59 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Alls,
>>>
>>> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired 
>>> a 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
>>> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
>>> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
>>> will.
>>>
>>> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
>>> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>>>
>>> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
>>> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
>>> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>>>
>>> Check it out here:
>>> Flickr Set 
>>> 
>>>
>>> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
>>> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
>>> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Kieran
>>> Toronto, Canada
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Deacon Patrick]

Beautiful! Add an air horn to the tape job and you'll have a complete 
yacht. Grin.

With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[David Banzer]

There must've been a design change in clearance at some point. When 
researching my interest in a Redwood (a less fancy Ram, but identical in 
geometry) I got feedback that the Ram didn't really clear larger tires, &c. 
I thought, what the heck, I can live with 32mm max tires. Turns out it fits 
true 700x38mm tires under Tektro brakes. 
I've been toying with the idea of a 650b conversion. It's a 77mm bb drop, 
which might've been close back when 650b conversions were the rage, but 
with the advent of thinner pedals, that gives back some of that clearance.
Your Ram looks wonderful and is inspiring me to contemplate a 650b wheelset 
to swap out occasionally.
Did you find that you needed to go with DC 750's because Tektro 
long-reaches weren't long enough, or did you just prefer the centerpulls? 
I've 750's on a 650b conversion and found when setup properly with good 
quality brake pads, they stop just fine.
David
Chicago

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:28:05 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote:
>
> Honestly, there's gobs of tire clearance. Without the fenders, I'm sure I 
> could get some 27.5 x 2.1 knobblies in there.
>
> I just weighed the thing, and it comes in at a respectable 27 lbs. Can't 
> wait to do some rambling and ambling on this guy!
>
> KJ
>
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:16:59 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>>
>> Hi Alls,
>>
>> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired 
>> a 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
>> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
>> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
>> will.
>>
>> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
>> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>>
>> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
>> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
>> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>>
>> Check it out here:
>> Flickr Set 
>> 
>>
>> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
>> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
>> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Kieran
>> Toronto, Canada
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Done

[James Warren]

Inspired!


On Jan 10, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Chris Chen wrote:

> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
> Austinite's upbringing:
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
> 
> Cheers!
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[RBW] Done

[Pondero]

You are truly a man of vision.  I knew the frame would turn out a cool bike, 
but it is much better than my imagination.  Well done...and entertaining!

Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas

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[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

[dougP]

Check your electrolyte supplements.  What you're looking for is potassium.  
Loss of fluids reduces potassium levels which can cause cramps & similar 
muscle problems.  Potassium is also essential for correct heart function.  
For some people, simple salt supplements work well enough, and V-8 juice 
and bananas are easy to find on the road.  I even have one friend who deals 
with leg cramps using plain old salt packets from fast food restaurants.  
Cramping by itself is bad enough but it's a warning sign that you're 
running low on potassium.

dougP  

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 4:10:20 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
>
> I struggle with cramps on brevets, no matter what I'm eating. I think it 
> is electrolyte related. Electrolyte tablets help but as heavily as I sweat, 
> I need to take in quite a bit of sodium to keep up. At least, I think 
> that's the case. Patrick, you mean you don't eat the entire day, unless 
> it's a multi day ride, or you don't eat during the 10-12 hours you are 
> riding?

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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[David Spranger]

That is a beauty for sure. I have the same crankset on my Ram and in single 
mode on my SimpleOne. I love it.

David
Charlotte, NC

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:16:59 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> Hi Alls
>
> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a 
> 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
> will.
>
> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>
> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>
> Check it out here:
> Flickr Set 
> 
>
> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kieran
> Toronto, Canada
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[James Warren]

Amazing!


On Jan 11, 2015, at 12:16 PM, Kieran J wrote:

> Hi Alls,
> 
> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a 
> 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
> will.
> 
> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
> 
> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete that 
> task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my winter 
> project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
> 
> Check it out here:
> Flickr Set
> 
> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had one 
> in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Kieran
> Toronto, Canada
> 
> 
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[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Kieran J]

Honestly, there's gobs of tire clearance. Without the fenders, I'm sure I 
could get some 27.5 x 2.1 knobblies in there.

I just weighed the thing, and it comes in at a respectable 27 lbs. Can't 
wait to do some rambling and ambling on this guy!

KJ


On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:16:59 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> Hi Alls,
>
> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a 
> 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
> will.
>
> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>
> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>
> Check it out here:
> Flickr Set 
> 
>
> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kieran
> Toronto, Canada
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[cyclotourist]

You have four months to get the grips on, so plenty of work left to do!
Looks great, and love it built up with the 650B tires and fenders!

On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 12:16 PM, Kieran J  wrote:

> Hi Alls,
>
> After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a
> 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to
> build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl
> orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what
> will.
>
> The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset,
> Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.
>
> It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete
> that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my
> winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.
>
> Check it out here:
> Flickr Set
> 
>
> I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had
> one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their
> anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kieran
> Toronto, Canada
>
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Re: [RBW] New to me Quickbeam

[Philip Williamson]

MiniMoot! 
China Camp? Samuel P. Taylor? Annadel? 

Philip
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On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 9:27:46 AM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote:
>
> Mini moot weekend of 1.31.15? Got some new camping gear for Xmas that is 
> screaming to be used.

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Aaron Young]

Chris,

Thanks for the offer. I'm going to think about the bars for a bit.  Will
let you know.

Thanks,
Aaron

On Sunday, January 11, 2015, Chris Chen  wrote:

> Patience Aaron Young Grasshopper...
>
> I have a spare 8cm/26.0 tallux stem you're welcome to, mustache bars too
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:39 AM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Ah, there it is.  Thanks for your help gang.  I guess the first time I
>> looked I didn't look hard enough.  I saw the "Rivendell" stamp and was
>> expecting something similarly distinct.  Looks like this frame is stamped
>> AT0051.  Guessing that means #51?  Here's a photo:
>> https://flic.kr/p/qLu96Q
>>
>> Now if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame...
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Aaron Young
>> The Dalles, OR
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM, John Bennett > > wrote:
>>
>>> The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all
>>> have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were
>>> pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch,
>>> too. Ol' No. 91.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote:

 Hey Gang,

 Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping
 track of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day
 for just this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom
 bracket.  No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?
 Did they stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from
 1999 based on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.

 Thanks,
 Aaron Young
 The Dalles, OR

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[RBW] Re: Jeremy’s Hunqapillar Rear Derailleur Adapter

[Mike Schiller]

that is the m951 with the extra pulley. I have a few M950's and they are 
normal pull and don't have the pulley.  

~mike
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[RBW] Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

[Kieran J]

Hi Alls,

After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a 
68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to 
build it up in a 650b Alba-barred all-rounder. Something like a pimp pearl 
orange Cadillac. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what 
will.

The build includes Compass Babyshoe Pass tires, Grand Bois/A23 wheelset, 
Albas, 130mm Tallux stem, VO 50.4 BCD double, and a couple of Riv bags.

It just needs bar tape at this point. I have about 4 months to complete 
that task, so no rush. It's early January and I've already finished my 
winter project. That's a dangerous spot to be in.

Check it out here:
Flickr Set 


I'm also looking for an Acorn "Handlebar Bag" to hang on the bars. I had 
one in my Acorn shopping cart a week ago, but I was thwarted by their 
anti-Canadian shipping policy. Drop me a line if you have one to sell. 

Cheers,

Kieran
Toronto, Canada


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Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Chris Chen]

Patience Aaron Young Grasshopper...

I have a spare 8cm/26.0 tallux stem you're welcome to, mustache bars too

On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:39 AM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ah, there it is.  Thanks for your help gang.  I guess the first time I
> looked I didn't look hard enough.  I saw the "Rivendell" stamp and was
> expecting something similarly distinct.  Looks like this frame is stamped
> AT0051.  Guessing that means #51?  Here's a photo:
> https://flic.kr/p/qLu96Q
>
> Now if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame...
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron Young
> The Dalles, OR
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM, John Bennett 
> wrote:
>
>> The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all
>> have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were
>> pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch,
>> too. Ol' No. 91.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey Gang,
>>>
>>> Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping
>>> track of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day
>>> for just this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom
>>> bracket.  No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?
>>> Did they stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from
>>> 1999 based on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Aaron Young
>>> The Dalles, OR
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Aaron Young]

Ah, there it is.  Thanks for your help gang.  I guess the first time I
looked I didn't look hard enough.  I saw the "Rivendell" stamp and was
expecting something similarly distinct.  Looks like this frame is stamped
AT0051.  Guessing that means #51?  Here's a photo: https://flic.kr/p/qLu96Q

Now if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame...

Thanks,
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR


On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM, John Bennett  wrote:

> The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all
> have numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were
> pretty lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch,
> too. Ol' No. 91.
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:57:35 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote:
>>
>> Hey Gang,
>>
>> Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping
>> track of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day
>> for just this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom
>> bracket.  No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?
>> Did they stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from
>> 1999 based on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Aaron Young
>> The Dalles, OR
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[RBW] Re: Jeremy’s Hunqapillar Rear Derailleur Adapter

[Joe Bernard]

Yes, that was Shimano's first "RapidRise" XTR mech, and the pulley was a 
variation on those thingys Avid and some others made to (supposedly) reduce 
friction at the cable-bend in that spot. I'm not convinced it actually did 
anything useful. 

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 9:27:11 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I think that was a standard configuration from Shimano, like this ebay 
> item:
>
> XTR 950 
> 
>
> Both this ebay item and Jeremy's are of the "low normal" variety.  Is 
> yours low-normal as well?
>
> At any rate, this type of pulley set-up is just a friction reducer.  Some 
> people run specially shaped pulleys to allow mixing and matching between 
> brand X index shifters and brand y derailer or cassette.  Jtek is the 
> super-common one.  The one on Jeremy's bike is a constant radius pulley so 
> it won't do anything with cable rates.  
>
> There are no quality derailers that contain the indexing in the derailer.  
> It's always in the shifter.  The only counterexample I know of is Shimano 
> Positron from the 1970s.  
>
>
> On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 6:28:58 PM UTC-8, Scott Marriott wrote:
>>
>> In this week's Blug about staff bikes, Jeremy's Hunqapillar photos had 
>> one shot, the second from the last, that has a modification I'm having a 
>> hard time finding out more information about. 
>>
>> I'm trying to understand the additional pulley added to the cable 
>> routing. I see he's using Suntour Thumbies mixed with what looks like a XTR 
>> M950 (both of which are sitting in my spare parts drawer right now). Does 
>> the combination need this type of alternative routing to change the cable 
>> pull or is this a way of bypassing the indexing of the derailleur?
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[John Bennett]

The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all have 
numbers on the bottom bracket shell, running horizontal. Some were pretty 
lightly stamped and hard to read. Mine was from the first batch, too. Ol' 
No. 91.



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>
> Hey Gang,
>
> Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping track 
> of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day for just 
> this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom bracket.  
> No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?  Did they 
> stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from 1999 based 
> on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron Young
> The Dalles, OR
>

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Surlyprof]

Try shooting photos of it with a flash as well.  My soma had a few 
"missing" numbers that showed up when I shot photos with a flash.

John

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 9:49:30 AM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Hold a light up to the bb and move it around at different angles until you 
> can see the number indentations. 
> Maybe try a paper rubbing, too.

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Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Surlyprof]

Not enough to render a strong opinion yet.

Sorry,
John

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 9:34:18 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Thanks John!  Any experiences in mud w/ the Fire XC's?
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Surlyprof  > wrote:
>
>> I've been riding Fire XCs on a SOMA Groove.  Nice, light tires that help 
>> keep the set up light and nimble.  Not the smoothest on the road but great 
>> in the dirt, mud and gravel.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:16:00 PM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>>
>>> Chris that looks awesome!  I'll be interested in what you think of the 
>>> fire xc tires!
>>> On Jan 10, 2015 4:31 PM, "Chris Chen"  wrote:
>>>
 So my winter project just needs bar tape and probably fenders :)

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16062359839/

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> Very interested to see the progress on this!
> And it looks like a business pilot.
>
> Philip
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Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

[Deacon Patrick]

I'll bet Grant addresses that in his book. The simple answer is, when we 
eat carbs, our body enters fat storing mode, and only gets energy from our 
thimble-full of glucose in our blood (which also rapidly gets converted to 
fat and stared rather than used). When we don't eat carbs (above a certain 
level), our body shifts to burning stored fat for energy, which even a 
person with 5% body weight has enough of to go for days. But if we've been 
sugar burning a long time, it takes time to get our body to "remember" how 
to burn fat rather that store it.

With abandon,
Patrick

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>
> I don't understand what that means that a body switches to burning fat. 
> Does that mean the body only uses fat? How can a body survive on just fat?

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[lungimsam]

Hold a light up to the bb and move it around at different angles until you can 
see the number indentations.
Maybe try a paper rubbing, too.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

[lungimsam]

I don't understand what that means that a body switches to burning fat. Does 
that mean the body only uses fat? How can a body survive on just fat?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Surly LHT vs vintage MTB

[Tim Gavin]

Chris-

Intense Tires Systems was a short-lived US design house that seemed
centered around BMX type bike tires.  They designed a fast tire for dirt
they called the Micro-Knobby, and eventually the Speedster (an even lower
profile design).  I love the 26 x 2.1" Micro Knobbies on my KOM, they make
a great tire for my 3-season riding on streets, gravel, and dirt.

Intense contracted Vee Rubber from Thailand to manufacture the tires, and
when Intense closed shop a couple years ago, Vee got the designs and have
introduced updated versions of them at the same time as they've been
increasing their US distribution.

Unfortunately, they no longer make a 26" Micro Knobby, but they do make the
Speedster in that size as well as 26 x 3.5" fat bike size (designed for
Pugsley-class "4 inch" fat bikes).

Used Pugsleys can be found for less than $1k, and make a great intro to fat
bikes.  They're durable and usually have good mid-range Deore components.
There are lots of new fat bikes this year; they've finally achieved
"critical fat".  There are also great USA builders; 616 seems like a great
shop as well as the Alaskan outfits.

Now that Iowa is firmly entrenched in the 4th season, what I affectionately
call "Hoth", I turn to my 4-season bike, a Specialized Fatboy (with 4.5"
studded Dillinger tires).  I chose that one since I started working at a
shop that carries them, and I'm a big guy (#220) who can appreciate the "5
inch" tires.  It's a blast and appreciably lighter than the Surlies, and
cheaper than their "5 inch" bikes.

I'm about to go out on my first real snow ride; we're back above 20 degrees
F since our first substantial snow.  It was -5 F with 30 knots of wind a
couple days this week!

Tim
(who is really, really excited to finish and show pictures of his lovely
lugged KOM)
at the ice planet of Cedar Rapids, IA

On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 9:12 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

I hadn't heard of the 3.5" Vee Speedsters.  I'll have to check those out.
> A Pugs is still lurking in the back of my mind as a future bike.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Tony DeFilippo]

Thanks John!  Any experiences in mud w/ the Fire XC's?


On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Surlyprof  wrote:

> I've been riding Fire XCs on a SOMA Groove.  Nice, light tires that help
> keep the set up light and nimble.  Not the smoothest on the road but great
> in the dirt, mud and gravel.
>
> John
>
> On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:16:00 PM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>
>> Chris that looks awesome!  I'll be interested in what you think of the
>> fire xc tires!
>> On Jan 10, 2015 4:31 PM, "Chris Chen"  wrote:
>>
>>> So my winter project just needs bar tape and probably fenders :)
>>>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16062359839/
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Philip Williamson <
>>> philip.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
 Very interested to see the progress on this!
 And it looks like a business pilot.

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Re: [RBW] New to me Quickbeam

[Clayton.sf]

Mini moot weekend of 1.31.15? Got some new camping gear for Xmas that is 
screaming to be used.

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[RBW] Re: Jeremy’s Hunqapillar Rear Derailleur Adapter

[Bill Lindsay]

I think that was a standard configuration from Shimano, like this ebay item:

XTR 950 


Both this ebay item and Jeremy's are of the "low normal" variety.  Is yours 
low-normal as well?

At any rate, this type of pulley set-up is just a friction reducer.  Some 
people run specially shaped pulleys to allow mixing and matching between 
brand X index shifters and brand y derailer or cassette.  Jtek is the 
super-common one.  The one on Jeremy's bike is a constant radius pulley so 
it won't do anything with cable rates.  

There are no quality derailers that contain the indexing in the derailer.  
It's always in the shifter.  The only counterexample I know of is Shimano 
Positron from the 1970s.  


On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 6:28:58 PM UTC-8, Scott Marriott wrote:
>
> In this week's Blug about staff bikes, Jeremy's Hunqapillar photos had one 
> shot, the second from the last, that has a modification I'm having a hard 
> time finding out more information about. 
>
> I'm trying to understand the additional pulley added to the cable routing. 
> I see he's using Suntour Thumbies mixed with what looks like a XTR M950 
> (both of which are sitting in my spare parts drawer right now). Does the 
> combination need this type of alternative routing to change the cable pull 
> or is this a way of bypassing the indexing of the derailleur?
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Cyclofiend Jim]

I don't think I've heard of any Atlantii which didn't have serial numbers.  

It's possible that it wasn't deeply stamped and may have filled in with 
paint - I'd double check the bb area with it super clean under high 
intensity direct light. 

- Jim / cyclofiend.com


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[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Rambouillet (Blue) complete $1300/obo + shipping

[atomway]

And I'm a happy customer, thanks to John B! (and Sean before him!) 

I'll take good care of it!



On Thursday, January 8, 2015 7:01:59 AM UTC-8, sean wrote:
>
> Glad to see my old ride still bringing happiness and joy. Gotta love 
> Rivendell!
>
>
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

[Nick Ybarra]

Bill M., I tried to jump on that, but someone beat me to it!

Dave, I'd like to keep the 912 as it is: a wonderful, fairly zippy 
commuting bike w/38c tires.  For road riding, I'm looking to use 30-32c 
tires.  I'm fairly light (140 lbs.), and I feel like anything wider than 
that would be overkill.  Plus, I already have a great 700c wheelset all 
built and ready to go.  

Thanks for the helpful words and encouragement, all.  I'm pretty excited 
for to hopefully try out a new ride soon!

On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:39:49 PM UTC-6, Dave Johnston wrote:
>
> For faster lighter riding you might be better off with the 912. The 650b 
> wheel will have a lighter feel than a fat 700c. I have a Miyata 310 in 700c 
> and it feels as good as the Ram. A rodeo might be zippier, a Hilsen is more 
> toury.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11:14:13 AM UTC-5, Nick Ybarra wrote:
>>
>> Howdy all,
>>
>> About a year ago, I bought a 650b Miyata 912 conversion off this list 
>> from Bill Lindsay (thanks, Bill!).  Since then I've ridden the heck out of 
>> the bike and really love it for commuting and bike camping.  See here for 
>> some good action shots of the bike:  
>>
>>
>> http://theradavist.com/2014/12/escaping-black-friday-bicycle-camping-bourbon-black-coffee/#
>>  
>> 
>> 34
>>
>> http://theradavist.com/2014/11/skipping-town-halloween-go-bicycle-camping/#24
>>
>> So, after a year, I'm fully drinking the Riv-style Kool-Aid.  I think I'm 
>> ready for my first Riv for faster, lighter road riding.  I'm looking for a 
>> 60cm Ram or Hilsen or a 59cm Roadeo.  I'd prefer a frame/fork/headset since 
>> I have nice Campy 10 speed parts ready for a build, but would also consider 
>> a complete bike.  Anywho, just let me know if anyone has anything 
>> available.  Cheers!
>>
>> -Nick 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Done

[Bill Lindsay]

That's splendid.  Great work.  Even better when you get those fender stay 
tips dialed in.  


On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:37:27 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
> Austinite's upbringing:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>
> Cheers!
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[RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis - East Bay

[Donald Lee]

I have an Atlantis too and live nearby in Oakland. I'll certainly keep an 
eye out for it. Can't tell from the photo but are those 26-inch or 700c 
wheels?

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[RBW] Jeremy’s Hunqapillar Rear Derailleur Adapter

[Scott Marriott]

In this week's Blug about staff bikes, Jeremy's Hunqapillar photos had one 
shot, the second from the last, that has a modification I'm having a hard 
time finding out more information about. 

I'm trying to understand the additional pulley added to the cable routing. 
I see he's using Suntour Thumbies mixed with what looks like a XTR M950 
(both of which are sitting in my spare parts drawer right now). Does the 
combination need this type of alternative routing to change the cable pull 
or is this a way of bypassing the indexing of the derailleur?


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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Ram/Roadeo/Hilsen Frame (ready to take the Riv plunge!)

[Nick Ybarra]

@Bill - Haha.  I'm planning on holding on to the Miyata and would probably 
only sell it if I acquired an upgrade like an Atlantis or Hunq.  Hey, I can 
dream...As far as Black Mountain, I'm definitely considering it, but I kind 
of have my heart set on a threaded fork.

@Joe - Here are Bill's original build pics:  
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629709054752/

I've since made some slight modifications, including shorter stem/wider 
bars, bar-end shifters, larger freewheel, front rack/basket, and a 
Carradice Nelson saddlebag.


On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2:22:17 PM UTC-6, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> The Miyata 912 is an awesome bike! I am still mourning mine, a 1988 
> that cracked circumferentially around the top tube, at the rear cable 
> exit. I keep thinking it would make an awesome S+S bike (but I don't 
> have any travel plans). 
>
> I must have missed Bill's when it came up last - show us the pics, Bubba! 
> =- Joe Bunik 
> Walnut Creek, CA 
>
> On 1/8/15, Bill Lindsay > wrote: 
> > Nick 
> > 
> > Your photos almost make me regret selling you that Miyata.  I love(d) 
> that 
> > bike!  I almost bought another 912 recently because that one kicked so 
> much 
> > 
> > butt!  Do you need to sell it back? 
> > 
> > For a really nice budget substitute for a 59 Roadeo, give Black Mountain 
> > Cycles a look.  You know where to find my photos of mine. 
> > 
> > Bill 
> > 
> > On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 8:14:13 AM UTC-8, Nick Ybarra wrote: 
> >> 
> >> Howdy all, 
> >> 
> >> About a year ago, I bought a 650b Miyata 912 conversion off this list 
> from 
> >> 
> >> Bill Lindsay (thanks, Bill!).  Since then I've ridden the heck out of 
> the 
> >> 
> >> bike and really love it for commuting and bike camping.  See here for 
> some 
> >> 
> >> good action shots of the bike: 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> http://theradavist.com/2014/12/escaping-black-friday-bicycle-camping-bourbon-black-coffee/#
>  
> >> 
> >> <
> http://theradavist.com/2014/12/escaping-black-friday-bicycle-camping-bourbon-black-coffee/#45>
>  
>
> >> 34 
> >> 
> >> 
> http://theradavist.com/2014/11/skipping-town-halloween-go-bicycle-camping/#24 
> >> 
> >> So, after a year, I'm fully drinking the Riv-style Kool-Aid.  I think 
> I'm 
> >> 
> >> ready for my first Riv for faster, lighter road riding.  I'm looking 
> for a 
> >> 
> >> 60cm Ram or Hilsen or a 59cm Roadeo.  I'd prefer a frame/fork/headset 
> >> since 
> >> I have nice Campy 10 speed parts ready for a build, but would also 
> >> consider 
> >> a complete bike.  Anywho, just let me know if anyone has anything 
> >> available.  Cheers! 
> >> 
> >> -Nick 
> >> 
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[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

[Surlyprof]

Great to see an '80s GT Karakoram still on the road... and in such great 
shape.  Nostalgic glimpse back to my first mountain bike.  I had their 
totally ridiculous black crackle paint.  Always a fun bike in the rain, 
sleet, snow or sun that was well-loved until it was stolen in the late 
'90s.  Thanks for posting it.

John

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 3:32:21 PM UTC-8, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> My annual sacrifice to the icy, salty Eastern Massachusetts winter: a 1987 
> GT Karakoram rigid frame mtb running studded Nokian W240 26 x 1.75 tires. 
> Good, cold fun.
>
>
> 
>
>
> rod
>
> On Monday, December 1, 2014 at 9:13:47 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>>
>> Share some pic's of your bikes kitted out for winter!  
>>
>> 
>>
>> Here is my XO-3 (26" wheeled) as ready as I can make her. 
>> 
>>
>> '93 XO-3, 59cm
>> Single Speed via WI ENO Hub
>> Nokian M&G 26x1.95" Studded Tires
>> Alba cockpit w/ Paul levers
>> Lot's of orphaned parts from around the garage
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> 
>>  
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Surlyprof]

I've been riding Fire XCs on a SOMA Groove.  Nice, light tires that help 
keep the set up light and nimble.  Not the smoothest on the road but great 
in the dirt, mud and gravel.

John

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:16:00 PM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Chris that looks awesome!  I'll be interested in what you think of the 
> fire xc tires!
> On Jan 10, 2015 4:31 PM, "Chris Chen" > 
> wrote:
>
>> So my winter project just needs bar tape and probably fenders :)
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16062359839/
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Philip Williamson <
>> philip.w...@gmail.com > wrote:
>>
>>> Very interested to see the progress on this!
>>> And it looks like a business pilot.
>>>
>>> Philip
>>> www.biketinker.com
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[RBW] Re: Stolen Atlantis - East Bay

[Jenny Oh Hatfield]

I do a lot of bike theft prevention work for the Bay Area in my spare time, 
and I maintain this Google group 
 that has tips 
on theft prevention and stolen bike recovery. 

Feel free to get in touch if anyone needs advice, or just friend me on 
Facebook  as I use my account to share 
info about stolen bikes.

Cheers,

Jenny

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[RBW] Re: Done

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I can post more in-depth now.  My last post was only me stopping by the PC 
at 3:00 am while getting medicine for a tooth ache.  :(  


I've been on the lookout for either a Stumpjumper or Rockhopper from this 
era and in this size.  I've got a 19" RH from the same timeframe and it's a 
great riding bike but as you can see from the photo, although it's 
rideable, it's too small. 





I've done a BikeCad rendering of a 22" version and it looks about perfect 
for my height:



It's really not that different from my rendering of a 56" LHT and the 
Specialized would be a much cooler bike:




On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:37:27 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
> Austinite's upbringing:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>
> Cheers!
>
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[RBW] Re: Done

[Dave Johnston]

Looks great. I like the long head tube and gentle slope of the top tube on 
that frame. 

If you want to mount a frame pump I can highly recommend the Klickfix 
pumpfix on a welded bike. I got mine at Wallbike but they currently don't 
have them on the site.

Warning: It is my understanding that Knobby tires are more likely to suck 
sticks into the fenders. You might want to stick with slicks.

My Girlfriend still can't believe men rode purple and pink bikes back in 
the early 90's. 

She has inherited my 1993 Purple MB-3 with 3D violet bits on it. The short 
head tube made it hard to get the bars high enough for my older back.


-Dave






On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:09:38 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
>
> That turned out really well and I bet it rides as good as it looks!  We've 
> got a few Taco Cabana's here but I haven't eaten at one in many, many 
> years.  I remember they had more fresh ingredients than the other taco 
> chains.  
>
>
>
> On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:37:27 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>>
>> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
>> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
>> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
>> Austinite's upbringing:
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> -- 
>> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah
>>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

['frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch]

 I've owned a few Atlantis', all from the TOYO factory and the serial 
number is on the bottom bracket reading left to right.. looks like this: 
 (example) AT0115

- Frank

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3:57:35 AM UTC-5, AaronY wrote:
>
> Hey Gang,
>
> Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping track 
> of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day for just 
> this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom bracket.  
> No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?  Did they 
> stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from 1999 based 
> on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron Young
> The Dalles, OR
>

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[RBW] Re: Done

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

That turned out really well and I bet it rides as good as it looks!  We've 
got a few Taco Cabana's here but I haven't eaten at one in many, many 
years.  I remember they had more fresh ingredients than the other taco 
chains.  



On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 12:37:27 AM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed 
> into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco 
> Cabana, the all night "mexican" fast food chain that's part of any 
> Austinite's upbringing:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16249801071/
>
> Cheers!
>
> -- 
> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah
>  

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[RBW] Early Riv Serial numbers?

[Aaron Young]

Hey Gang,

Just reading about the stolen Atlantis and the importance of keeping track
of the serial numbers.  I was looking at my Atlantis the other day for just
this reason and can only find "Rivendell" stamped on the bottom bracket.
No serial number.  Did the early Riv's not have serial numbers?  Did they
stamp them somewhere else?  This Atlantis is an early one; from 1999 based
on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him.

Thanks,
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR

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