[RBW] RE: Question on Big Ben handling

[hsmitham]

DS,

I mounted 26 x 2.15  Big Ben's on DT Swiss XR 425 hoops that measure 23 mm 
outside diameter. I inflated them to approximately 35 psi and calipered 
them at 53 mm. I rode them today on mixed terrain, road with some corning 
and single track. They handled really well and seemed to roll fairly fast. 
I still need to ride them on a bit steeper terrain which should be this 
Friday. I'll update early next week.

~Hugh
  Los Angeles, CA

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[RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Daniel D.]

 Lay the bike on it's side.

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[RBW] Re: SP SV-8 Dynamo stock status per RBW

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Bought an SV-9 from my LBS last week. It's the lightest and lowest drag 
option out there right now, and was only $140. I wonder if Riv is going to 
be stocking the 9?

Kevin 
In Chicago

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[RBW] fs/trade Phil wood wheel, Nitto.....

[dylan alverson]

Hi I have a few things to sell or trade for a set of 650b rims 32 hole or 
pair 32/36 hole rims.  A 650b rear wheel 130 spoke freewheel hub 
preferable.  Rear Paul racer brake.  Silver mountain brake levers or 52mm 
bosco handlebars.  Email me for pictures shipping prices will be added to 
sale price sale, trade obo.  

1.  Phil wood fixed free hub 32 hole laced to 650b Velo Orange rim.  $100

2.  Phil wood front 700c wheel 40 hole bladed wheel smith spokes laced to 
magic module 4 rim beautiful wheel. $100

3.  Phil wood 48 hole old style hub laced to velocity dyad 700c rim spaced 
120 for 5 speed freewheel.

4.  Phil wood 36 hole front hub laced to Ritchey rock 700c rim.  $65

5  9 speed rear XTR hub laced to 700c Mavic open pro rim.  $50  

5.  Nitto handlebar set up from 58 cm Quickbeam.  46cm heat treated noodle 
bars, nitto technomic deluxe stem 100 mm, Shimano aero levers, blue cloth 
shellacked   wrap missing twine on one side. $100

6.  

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[RBW] Re: WTB 80mm Nitto DirtDrop Stem or Periscopa

[stonehog]

Jayme - i have a Periscopa (25.4) that I'm not using.  Make me an offer.

Brian
Seattle, WA

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:43:20 AM UTC-8, Jayme Frye wrote:
>
> Anyone have a 80mm DirtDrop or Periscopa languishing in there parts bin 
> that they are willing to part with?
> Cheers
>
> Jayme
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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[stonehog]

That's what the kickstand is for.  Use it and lean the bike against 
something.  The front wheel and kickstand hold the bike upright at an 
angle, but give you room to remove the rear tire - that's the one that 
always gets the flat, right??

Brian
Seattle, WA

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>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
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[RBW] Re: 2nd Monthly Bay Area Rivendell Ride Sunday, Feb 1

[DS]

forgot all about the super bowl, the game is later in the day so shouldn't 
make a difference, but hopefully it means less cars out in general.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:06:50 PM UTC-8, Irving 
(boyzonthehoods.com) wrote:
>
> Dang, I was hoping others would be interested in avoiding the Super Bowl 
> Sunday festivites, so I may have to join in on this.
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:59:34 PM UTC-8, DS wrote:
>>
>> Info here, ~25 miles, pretty hilly, 9AM Rockridge BART depart, see you 
>> there: 
>> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/bay-area-rivendell-riders/jq7n9Tynavk
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] A bike for Mom

[lungimsam]

What kinda paint jobs does RBW give their bikes? Is that also powder coat?

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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Meade Anderson]

A stretched out old sock (or two) works wonders...can be stretched over the 
seat, used as a glove for putting a chain back on, loose tools can be 
dropped into it to keep them together and from rattling.  I usually have 
one with me and always have a couple for padding with my Bike Friday when 
packing and traveling.  (Cheap cotton gloves also help deal with greasy 
chains when pulling wheels, etc...

meade

On Monday, 26 January 2015 17:49:03 UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:

> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[cyclotourist]

Typical road-side repair:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/14137916598

Road-side repair with option bike repair stand:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8649157039

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM, ascpgh  wrote:

> I keep a round bootlace in my kit, actually tying the waxed canvas wrap
> for my tools to prevent rattling. If roadside repair is needed, I tie it in
> a loop and snag something to suspend my bike by the saddle nose with it.
> Amazing what you'll com e up with and the peculiarity of scale that
> actually works;  a fence, a mailbox, the lowest foot peg on a utility pole
> (or even the nailed-on plate identifying the pole's providence).
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>>
>> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather
>> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>>
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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[ascpgh]

I keep a round bootlace in my kit, actually tying the waxed canvas wrap for 
my tools to prevent rattling. If roadside repair is needed, I tie it in a 
loop and snag something to suspend my bike by the saddle nose with it. 
Amazing what you'll com e up with and the peculiarity of scale that 
actually works;  a fence, a mailbox, the lowest foot peg on a utility pole 
(or even the nailed-on plate identifying the pole's providence).

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] A bike for Mom

[Wildcat96]

I am also interested in some feedback regarding Groody Brothers.  They are 
local to me and I've considered having them redo my recently acquired 
Bombadil.  The paint looks beautiful in your pictures.  Groody Brothers 
quoted me $200-$250 for a two color powder coat, application of decals, and 
a clear coat over the decals, which sounded reasonable.  I've seen some 
examples of their work on local bikes and have been impressed.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 9:14:24 AM UTC-6, truegolden wrote:
>
>  
> Very, very nicely done Tony.
> It's a beautiful bike.
>  
> Saw the mention of Groody Bro's powder coaters.
> Based on favorable comments here as I recall and on the ibob list I have 
> been contemplating sending 
> them a vintage rigid MTB frame to coat I plan on building up as a fatter 
> tired urban cruiser.
>  
> Thanks for sharing your project.
>  
> You recall about how much coating and shipping costs were?
>  
> Thanks
>  
>  
> Paul in Dallas
>  
>  
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa Ride - March 21st

[cyclotourist]

Hope you can turn that into pen!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:32 PM, Tony DeFilippo  wrote:

> Looks like an awesome event, I'm going to try and squeak it into a work
> trip.  It's on the calendar in pencil for now.
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[RBW] FS: Vredestein Fortezza Duocomp Retro, 700x25C, one pair

[Anton Tutter]

These are a nice set of supple, folding bead road tires that have been 
discontinued.  Not sure how long they were sold, but I got these a few 
years ago from Nashbar and used them on a racing frame with tight 
clearances (which I sold off recently).  A very supple, smooth riding 25mm 
clincher with classy brown side walls and fine file tread pattern (which 
look a lot like the pattern on the current Compass tire line). Measure a 
true 25mm inflated. Have about 500 miles on them, tops, never ridden in the 
rain and never had the chance to get dirty. Never flatted. I'd happily keep 
these if not for the fact that all my current bikes now fit at least 28mm 
tires.

Reviews on Nashbar 

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$48 shipped CONUS for the pair.












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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Deacon Patrick]

Uh, no. I put the world on top of my seat. Phew! That's why I'm so glad I 
don't have flats!

With abandon,
Patrick

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> Wait, y'all flip your bikes upside down to change a tire?
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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[cyclotourist]

Oh yes, there is quite the flipper/layer-downer cleavage in the bike
community.

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM, James Warren 
wrote:

>
> Wow, I've always been a bike flipper. Since long before I heard of
> Bridgestone. And here yet again, is a Riv Blug telling me, "hey, you're
> OK." (I actually never knew there was a possible controversy. I've been a
> bike nerd all this time and haven't known it!)
> "Go P-style and relax." Nice, relaxing quote for the day.
>
>
> On Jan 26, 2015, at 6:07 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> Wait, y'all flip your bikes upside down to change a tire?
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:06 PM, BSWP  wrote:
>
>> Not if you run M-bars or Albastaches...or anything besides drops with
>> non-aero levers. Just saying...
>>
>> - Andrew, Berkeley
>>
>> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!)
>>> is- if you're running retrogrouch-approved non-aero brakes, you'll put
>>> that awful crimp in the cables.
>>>
>>> A notable example of this crime-in-progress from BITD appears on the
>>> cover of Richard's Bicycle Book, IIRC!
>>> =- Joe Bunik
>>> Walnut Creek, CA
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa Ride - March 21st

[Tony DeFilippo]

Looks like an awesome event, I'm going to try and squeak it into a work 
trip.  It's on the calendar in pencil for now.

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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[James Warren]

Wow, I've always been a bike flipper. Since long before I heard of Bridgestone. 
And here yet again, is a Riv Blug telling me, "hey, you're OK." (I actually 
never knew there was a possible controversy. I've been a bike nerd all this 
time and haven't known it!)
"Go P-style and relax." Nice, relaxing quote for the day.


On Jan 26, 2015, at 6:07 PM, cyclotourist wrote:

> Wait, y'all flip your bikes upside down to change a tire?
> 
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:06 PM, BSWP  wrote:
> Not if you run M-bars or Albastaches...or anything besides drops with 
> non-aero levers. Just saying...
> 
> - Andrew, Berkeley
> 
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
> Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!) 
> is- if you're running retrogrouch-approved non-aero brakes, you'll put 
> that awful crimp in the cables. 
> 
> A notable example of this crime-in-progress from BITD appears on the 
> cover of Richard's Bicycle Book, IIRC! 
> =- Joe Bunik 
> Walnut Creek, CA 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa Ride - March 21st

[cyclotourist]

Please note, I misspoke when I said $35. When registering, register at the
$15 membership level, and then the RSR itself is $10 for members. Sorta'
make sense?

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:25 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll be coming down from Santa Rosa, with a guest. Anyone interested in
> carpool/caravanning?
>
>
> Philip
> www.biketinker.com
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:07:38 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>>
>> This is not a Rivendell event per se, but it has grown as a direct
>> extension of the SoCal Riv Rides that have been happening for the last four
>> years or so. Most everyone on this list would be comfortable and have a
>> good time here! Not to mention, Rivendell bikes are the perfect all-rounder
>> type rides for this route! This is the second running of it, and the hope
>> down the line is to turn it into a known commodity for event rides and
>> fundraisers, similar to the D2R2. Be part of the early stage so you can
>> look back fondly and say "I rode that back in 2015!"
>>
>> Most of the SoCal people that are coming in usually come down for the
>> day. Out of the area folks have options for motels, but we should be able
>> to find enough rooms, sofas, or tent space for you to spread out in for the
>> night. We're hoping to have a Friday night pre-ride party, as well as a
>> bonus ride in the foothills on Sunday. So really a whole weekend of bike
>> awesomeness!
>>
>> It's also what I would consider a family/spouse/SO-friendly event. Riders
>> that aren't up for the full 100 or 50km can ride with you for the start and
>> then easily peel off back to town. Those not riding can wander about the
>> 125 year old downtown, walk or ride through quaint Craftsman, Arts and
>> Crafts, and Victorian neighborhoods, catch a movie in the beautiful
>> Krikorian theater, browse the Smiley Library, or find a ready stool or
>> booth to spend the afternoon on. Some combination of the above should
>> accommodate just about everyone!
>>
>> After-ride party on Saturday afternoon is family friendly, with a great
>> vibe permeating it.
>>
>> Pictures from last year if you don't believe me: https://www.flickr.com/
>> groups/redlands-strada-rossa/
>>
>> Registration opened up yesterday. The cost is $35 which includes a year's
>> membership in the IEBA (Inland Empire Biking Alliance)
>>  which normally goes for $25. That's a
>> good thing, and it goes 100% to getting more people on bikes in Inland
>> Southern California, and to keeping them safer and happier when they get on
>> them! This is put together and manned by volunteers, and all the income is
>> going straight back into the organization.
>>
>> Registration is here: http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.
>> aspx?page_id=87&club_id=961736&item_id=398762
>>
>> Facebook updates & info: https://www.facebook.
>> com/events/1562664113989341/
>>
>> Event blog: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/
>>
>> Directions from closest Metrolink station: http://goo.gl/maps/ImYWJ
>> 
>>
>> I hope to see many of you there. I'll be the guy frantically running
>> around in circles!
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[cyclotourist]

Wait, y'all flip your bikes upside down to change a tire?

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:06 PM, BSWP  wrote:

> Not if you run M-bars or Albastaches...or anything besides drops with
> non-aero levers. Just saying...
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!)
>> is- if you're running retrogrouch-approved non-aero brakes, you'll put
>> that awful crimp in the cables.
>>
>> A notable example of this crime-in-progress from BITD appears on the
>> cover of Richard's Bicycle Book, IIRC!
>> =- Joe Bunik
>> Walnut Creek, CA
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[BSWP]

Not if you run M-bars or Albastaches...or anything besides drops with 
non-aero levers. Just saying...

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:49:03 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!) 
> is- if you're running retrogrouch-approved non-aero brakes, you'll put 
> that awful crimp in the cables. 
>
> A notable example of this crime-in-progress from BITD appears on the 
> cover of Richard's Bicycle Book, IIRC! 
> =- Joe Bunik 
> Walnut Creek, CA 
>
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[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

[Anton Tutter]

+1.  First rate service.  Not only did my package arrive today, but I got 
timely emails informing me of the shipping status.  

Anton


On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:24:20 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote:
>
> yikes, these were put into the mail and arrives in less then 5 days from 
> Japan to the east coast.  even accounting for the 3 days of processing it 
> was only a week from order to delivery for a reasonable shipping amount.  i 
> would definately order from them again!  
>
> On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 6:40:32 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote:
>>
>> add me to the list of folks giving these a shot, i would've preferred the 
>> 700x30s but the 28s are a nice second choice.  it's amazing that these guys 
>> will discount them so heavily only being 10% off on weight!  they've 
>> could've called them 'leger' instead of 'extra leger'!  
>>
>> shipping was very reasonable, all in it was ~$76 for two tires shipped to 
>> the east-coast, that's the regular price of one GB EL tire, i think that 
>> discount is worth the extra 10% weight penalty!
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Joe Bunik]

Another reason why this is, in my book, a faux pas (sorry Willard!)
is- if you're running retrogrouch-approved non-aero brakes, you'll put
that awful crimp in the cables.

A notable example of this crime-in-progress from BITD appears on the
cover of Richard's Bicycle Book, IIRC!
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA

On 1/26/15, Doug Williams  wrote:
> Of course, if your bike has a double kickstand (one of mine does), none of
> this is necessary because you can just leave the bike on the kickstand and
> change either wheel. If the rear wheel is flat and the rear of the bike is
> heavily loaded, you might have to toss some stuff on the handlebars to
> weigh them down. For most everyday loads, just removing a wheel is enough
> to change the balance to the other wheel. Nothing could be easier.
>
> Doug
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[RBW] WTB: Sackville SaddleSack XSmall, Olive

[Kendallspower]

I'd thought I'd check here first. I prefer 2nd hand items, especially bags.

Thank you. Located in Los Angeles.

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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Doug Williams]

Of course, if your bike has a double kickstand (one of mine does), none of 
this is necessary because you can just leave the bike on the kickstand and 
change either wheel. If the rear wheel is flat and the rear of the bike is 
heavily loaded, you might have to toss some stuff on the handlebars to 
weigh them down. For most everyday loads, just removing a wheel is enough 
to change the balance to the other wheel. Nothing could be easier.

Doug

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Dave Johnston]

The original Heron Road (short reach brakes) was between the Atlantis and 
before the Rambouillet. Later Herons versions were produced by Waterford 
for Todd Kuzma (sp?) 

-Dave 

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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Doug Williams]

Every Douglas Adams fan knows that:“A towel, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the 
Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar 
hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it 
around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; 
you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, 
inhaling the heady sea vapors; you can sleep under it beneath the stars 
which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a 
miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in 
hand-to-hand-combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or 
avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (such a 
mind-boggingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't 
see you); you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and 
of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.”
I always carry a small micro-fiber backpacking towel for all emergencies. 
In addition to the above, it cleans greasy hands after touching the chain, 
saves Brooks saddle during tire changes, and works as a bandage for any 
wounds incurred.

Doug Williams
Don't Panic, and keep your towel handy.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:54:10 PM UTC-8, John Phillips wrote:
>
> You're not scratching your saddle, you're creating beausage, the patina of 
> love and use!
>
> Or you can strip and spread your shirt down on the ground to spare your 
> loved one any discomfort.
>
> Bonus points for each 10 degree drop in wind chill below 32F/0C, extra 
> bonus points if you use your pants!
>
> Demerits if you drag your bike across the ground seat side down, or if you 
> change the tire in the mud, or a mess of cow patties.
>
> I'd say, "Ready, set go!", but that would be racing.
>
> John  
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:49:03 PM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>>
>> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
>> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Mounting bolt coming loose on twin-leg kickstand

[dougP]

I'm not familiar with your model stand but have had similar experience.  My 
solution is using a longer bolt that extends thru the threaded part far 
enough to add a nylok nut acting as a jam nut.  

dougP

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:19:26 PM UTC-8, Tom Harrop wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I love the Ursus Jumbo kickstand I installed on the kickstand plate on my 
> Bombadil, but I'm getting a bit bored of re-tightening the bolt once a 
> week. Any smart ideas? I have a spring washer in there right now which 
> helped a little but didn't solve the problem completely. My bike (68 cm 
> frame) weighs just under 20 kg unloaded, and I use the stand when I'm 
> loading up with shopping, so maybe I'm simply past the limit of what a 
> single bolt can hold...?
>
> Thanks for reading,
>
> Tom H,
> France
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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[dougP]

Looks like the saddle question has been covered, so don't forget that 
whatever's on the handlebars (computer, light, bell) will also come into 
contact with the ground.  Any bags need to be shut tight so the contents 
don't escape (I rarely fasten the flap on my handlebar bag) and water 
bottles tend to lose their contents, albeit gradually.  

If you can remember to deal with all that in the heat of whatever repair 
you are doing, go for it.  I just take off whatever wheel wants attention & 
lay the bike down.  I'm a big fan of kickstands but it's been said that a 
bike lying on the ground can't fall over.  

dougP

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:49:03 PM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[Chris Chen]

Good luck, keep your eyes open; Things have a way of showing up. I found my
StumpJumper frame at a local shop, it was one of the staff member's bikes,
so they were just helping him clear it out.

Cheers

cc

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:56 PM, drew beckmeyer 
wrote:

> thanks mike, that specific info helps a ton. straight gauge tubing is
> something id definitely like to steer clear of.  im in los angeles, so i
> dont think i can take that off your hands, but i appreciate the offer.
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:08:11 PM UTC-8, velomann wrote:
>>
>>
>> I have one of those bikes - don't even want to say what I paid at a
>>> garage sale, but cheap. It's been a good town bike that I haven't done much
>>> to but put a rack on, and I like the geometry for that use. Also, that kind
>>> of french blue is a sweet color, IMHO.
>>>
>>
>> But...it's a heavy beast. Keep in mind that in 85 (and maybe 86?) the
>> MB-2 was straight gauge tubing and it feels like it on the road (and when
>> you carry it up the basement stairs!) I'd keep looking for something a bit
>> more lively.
>>
>> Where are you located? I have a small 93 MB-4 (for some reason BS went
>> back to a Japanese lugged frame that year for the MB-4) that I'd sell if
>> you were local. Full eyelets and everything with a "better" (to some)
>> geometry than the 85 you're looking at. I'm in PDX. Needs a cleaning.
>>
>> Mike
>>
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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[Jim M.]

I'd say that "heavy", "lively", and geometry don't mean much to someone 
with little bike experience. If it fits, is geared properly, and is 
attractive to her, she'll probably love it. My daughter's first and so far 
only adult bike is a Peugeot UO-18 mixte, which could be called heavy and 
is not even made from chrome moly. But it fits her, it's purple, it's 
French, she likes that it's a re-use project, and it also rides well.

jim m
wc ca 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:08:11 PM UTC-8, velomann wrote:
>
>
> I have one of those bikes - don't even want to say what I paid at a garage 
>> sale, but cheap. It's been a good town bike that I haven't done much to but 
>> put a rack on, and I like the geometry for that use. Also, that kind of 
>> french blue is a sweet color, IMHO.
>>
>
> But...it's a heavy beast. Keep in mind that in 85 (and maybe 86?) the MB-2 
> was straight gauge tubing and it feels like it on the road (and when you 
> carry it up the basement stairs!) I'd keep looking for something a bit more 
> lively.  
>
> Where are you located? I have a small 93 MB-4 (for some reason BS went 
> back to a Japanese lugged frame that year for the MB-4) that I'd sell if 
> you were local. Full eyelets and everything with a "better" (to some) 
> geometry than the 85 you're looking at. I'm in PDX. Needs a cleaning.
>
> Mike
>

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[drew beckmeyer]

thanks mike, that specific info helps a ton. straight gauge tubing is 
something id definitely like to steer clear of.  im in los angeles, so i 
dont think i can take that off your hands, but i appreciate the offer. 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:08:11 PM UTC-8, velomann wrote:
>
>
> I have one of those bikes - don't even want to say what I paid at a garage 
>> sale, but cheap. It's been a good town bike that I haven't done much to but 
>> put a rack on, and I like the geometry for that use. Also, that kind of 
>> french blue is a sweet color, IMHO.
>>
>
> But...it's a heavy beast. Keep in mind that in 85 (and maybe 86?) the MB-2 
> was straight gauge tubing and it feels like it on the road (and when you 
> carry it up the basement stairs!) I'd keep looking for something a bit more 
> lively.  
>
> Where are you located? I have a small 93 MB-4 (for some reason BS went 
> back to a Japanese lugged frame that year for the MB-4) that I'd sell if 
> you were local. Full eyelets and everything with a "better" (to some) 
> geometry than the 85 you're looking at. I'm in PDX. Needs a cleaning.
>
> Mike
>

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[RBW] FS: Studded tires

['Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have a set of Nokia Hakkapeliitta A10s I bought from Peter White. 700x32s. 
They have less than 50 miles on them. I've mounted them 3-4 times on my Synergy 
rims, but I don't commute and instead of my Homer, which I bought them for, I'm 
riding my Hunqapillar more in the snow. $70 for the pair. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Joe Bernard]

Yes, the Legolas was/is based on the Abele bikes. Hers is pink! :)

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:11:44 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
>
> I remember seeing that mountain on Ebay some time in the last couple of 
> years. Very tempting.
>
> Mark A. and his wife have Riv CX models that pre-date the Legolas, I 
> believe.
>
> jim m
> wc ca
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 9:22:27 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>>
>> Chris - Those are off-the-charts gorgeous!  Is that yours?
>>
>> - J
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa Ride - March 21st

[Philip Williamson]

I'll be coming down from Santa Rosa, with a guest. Anyone interested in 
carpool/caravanning? 


Philip
www.biketinker.com

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:07:38 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> This is not a Rivendell event per se, but it has grown as a direct 
> extension of the SoCal Riv Rides that have been happening for the last four 
> years or so. Most everyone on this list would be comfortable and have a 
> good time here! Not to mention, Rivendell bikes are the perfect all-rounder 
> type rides for this route! This is the second running of it, and the hope 
> down the line is to turn it into a known commodity for event rides and 
> fundraisers, similar to the D2R2. Be part of the early stage so you can 
> look back fondly and say "I rode that back in 2015!"
>
> Most of the SoCal people that are coming in usually come down for the day. 
> Out of the area folks have options for motels, but we should be able to 
> find enough rooms, sofas, or tent space for you to spread out in for the 
> night. We're hoping to have a Friday night pre-ride party, as well as a 
> bonus ride in the foothills on Sunday. So really a whole weekend of bike 
> awesomeness!
>
> It's also what I would consider a family/spouse/SO-friendly event. Riders 
> that aren't up for the full 100 or 50km can ride with you for the start and 
> then easily peel off back to town. Those not riding can wander about the 
> 125 year old downtown, walk or ride through quaint Craftsman, Arts and 
> Crafts, and Victorian neighborhoods, catch a movie in the beautiful 
> Krikorian theater, browse the Smiley Library, or find a ready stool or 
> booth to spend the afternoon on. Some combination of the above should 
> accommodate just about everyone! 
>
> After-ride party on Saturday afternoon is family friendly, with a great 
> vibe permeating it.
>
> Pictures from last year if you don't believe me: 
> https://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/
>
> Registration opened up yesterday. The cost is $35 which includes a year's 
> membership in the IEBA (Inland Empire Biking Alliance) 
>  which normally goes for $25. That's a good 
> thing, and it goes 100% to getting more people on bikes in Inland Southern 
> California, and to keeping them safer and happier when they get on them! 
> This is put together and manned by volunteers, and all the income is going 
> straight back into the organization.
>
> Registration is here: 
> http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=961736&item_id=398762
>
> Facebook updates & info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1562664113989341/
>
> Event blog: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/
>
> Directions from closest Metrolink station: http://goo.gl/maps/ImYWJ  
> 
>
> I hope to see many of you there. I'll be the guy frantically running 
> around in circles!
>
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[RBW] Birthday Ride

[Eric Norris]

A good friend and riding companion turned 63 this past weekend, so we 
celebrated with a 63-mile ride. Here’s the video to prove it happened:

http://youtu.be/-wPdcPWOcQY  

Rive content: I was riding steel/leather/fenders/canvas/wool/32mm tires, etc. 
Fully Rivved out, in other words.

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Re: [RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

[Bill Lindsay]

I confess there was a secondary reason I bought the PDW kit.  This is on my 
Rawland Stag.  I got a very swank custom fork for it.  When I re-installed 
my Honjos, the front stays were a couple mm too short.  I ran 38s instead 
of 42s temporarily, fretting massively on the idea that I needed to buy a 
new fender stay.  The PDW kit allowed me to correctly adjust my fenders for 
42s.  The added safety aspect was a bonus.  

B 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:32:18 PM UTC-8, joe b. wrote:
>
> I bet Steve can figure it out from your description and existing Google 
> images like this one: 
>
>
> http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDW-Wide-Full-Metal-Fenders-Stay-Mounts1.jpg
>
> I was excited about these little dudes when I first saw them. But, then I 
> started wondering if that 2mm grub screw would actually stay put. Then, I 
> started wondering if the design even made any sense. The SKS version will 
> release when the stays are pulled upwards. On this design, I'm not 
> convinced the stays won't just bend instead of pulling out when the stay 
> gets pulled toward the crown.
>
> I'll look forward to Bill's field testing!
>
> Best,
> joe broach
> pdx or
>
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay  > wrote:
>
>> Steve-buddy
>>
>> It doesn't look like I do have any photos, but that's easily corrected.
>>
>> In the meantime, let me describe how it works with Honjos, or any similar 
>> aluminum stayed fender, held with R-clips to your fork tip:
>>
>> Step 1.  remove the R-clips entirely.  Put them in your parts drawer
>> Step 2.  Bolt the PDW kit piece into the fork tip eyelet where the R-clip 
>> had been
>> Step 3.  line up your aluminum stay next to the PDW kit and mark where 
>> you need to cut it off
>> Step 4.  Remove the stay entirely
>> Step 5.  Cut the stay at your mark
>> Step 6.  Re-install the stay, sliding the 5mm Aluminum stay into the PDW 
>> kit, kind of trombone-style
>> Step 7.  tighten everything up, including the tiny setscrews on the metal 
>> part of the PDW kit
>>
>> I'll post flickr pictures late tonight (unless I forget)
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito CA
>>
>>
>> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:03:26 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>>>
>>>  On 01/26/2015 05:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>  
>>> I run SKS plastics on my Atlantis.  There's a shortcut in my 
>>> neighborhood that I frequently take.  It's a path that is thickly "paved" 
>>> with big woodchips.  Like when they cut down a tree, it ends up on this 
>>> path.  Some of the chunks are prettyumchunky.  Anyway, I was 
>>> cutting across the path, and there was a loud "whack!" sound and then a 
>>> rubbing sound.  Sure enough it looks like a woodchip got in my spokes, 
>>> whacked the SKS stay and the front fender QR'd itself and the woodchip 
>>> dislodged.  I just popped the fender back in and straightened the slightly 
>>> bent stay and moved on.   
>>>
>>>  It's nice that the QR feature works when a mean chunk of wood 
>>> diabolically leaps into your spokes.  
>>>
>>>  Yes, I did upgrade the Honjos on another bike with the Portland Design 
>>> Works QR kit.  
>>>
>>>  QR kit 
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Do you have any photos of the bike with that kit installed?  I'm having 
>>> trouble imagining how it's to be used.
>>>  
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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[velomann]

> I have one of those bikes - don't even want to say what I paid at a garage 
> sale, but cheap. It's been a good town bike that I haven't done much to but 
> put a rack on, and I like the geometry for that use. Also, that kind of 
> french blue is a sweet color, IMHO.
>

But...it's a heavy beast. Keep in mind that in 85 (and maybe 86?) the MB-2 
was straight gauge tubing and it feels like it on the road (and when you 
carry it up the basement stairs!) I'd keep looking for something a bit more 
lively.  

Where are you located? I have a small 93 MB-4 (for some reason BS went back 
to a Japanese lugged frame that year for the MB-4) that I'd sell if you 
were local. Full eyelets and everything with a "better" (to some) geometry 
than the 85 you're looking at. I'm in PDX. Needs a cleaning.

Mike

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[RBW] Re: 2nd Monthly Bay Area Rivendell Ride Sunday, Feb 1

[Irving (boyzonthehoods.com)]

Dang, I was hoping others would be interested in avoiding the Super Bowl 
Sunday festivites, so I may have to join in on this.

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>
> Info here, ~25 miles, pretty hilly, 9AM Rockridge BART depart, see you 
> there: 
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/bay-area-rivendell-riders/jq7n9Tynavk
>
>
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[RBW] 2nd Monthly Bay Area Rivendell Ride Sunday, Feb 1

[DS]

Info here, ~25 miles, pretty hilly, 9AM Rockridge BART depart, see you 
there: 
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/bay-area-rivendell-riders/jq7n9Tynavk


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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[John Phillips]

You're not scratching your saddle, you're creating beausage, the patina of 
love and use!

Or you can strip and spread your shirt down on the ground to spare your 
loved one any discomfort.

Bonus points for each 10 degree drop in wind chill below 32F/0C, extra 
bonus points if you use your pants!

Demerits if you drag your bike across the ground seat side down, or if you 
change the tire in the mud, or a mess of cow patties.

I'd say, "Ready, set go!", but that would be racing.

John  



On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:49:03 PM UTC-8, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Eric Norris]

I carry my tools, tube, etc., rolled up in a piece of canvas. I don’t usually 
turn the bike upside down, but if I did I would put the canvas on the ground 
under the seat.

Rivendell used to sell canvas squares, but I don’t see them on the web site 
now. I bought some old canvas mailbags at the UC Davis surplus store a couple 
of years ago, and I’m still well-supplied with great, used canvas.

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> On Jan 26, 2015, at 2:58 PM, RJM  wrote:
> 
> When I get a flat I generally flip the bike but I don't do anything to 
> prevent scratches to the brooks saddle. Once it's scratched, the fear of 
> scratching it goes away. I suppose putting a towel down would help, or flip 
> it in the grass. 
> 
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:49:03 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
> 
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather users 
> how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
> 
> 
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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[drew beckmeyer]

thanks for the advice.  unfortunately, dropping $2,000 is not a realistic 
option for my budget... though that would be nice. my extra components are 
mostly vintage, and would work most easily on another vintage frame anyway.

pudge, 
that's good to hear/yours is great looking. i would also albatross it. i 
think drop bars would be a scary deal-breaker for her. those pictures may 
have just sold me.

tony,
im with you on the budget. unfortunately lm in los angeles and the bike 
market is a little inflated. anything of reasonable quality is at least 
250$... though occasionally someone has something they know nothing about. 
 i'd like to stick with a brand i know (miyata, trek, bridgestone, 
specialized). 


On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>
> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
> to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
> attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
> money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
> same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
> looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
> than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
>
> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> 1985 bridgestone mb2 
> 
>
>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
> price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
> point.  the size is right for her and everything. 
>
> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
>
> is this a reasonable price?
> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
> criteria?
> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

[Joe Broach]

I bet Steve can figure it out from your description and existing Google
images like this one:

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PDW-Wide-Full-Metal-Fenders-Stay-Mounts1.jpg

I was excited about these little dudes when I first saw them. But, then I
started wondering if that 2mm grub screw would actually stay put. Then, I
started wondering if the design even made any sense. The SKS version will
release when the stays are pulled upwards. On this design, I'm not
convinced the stays won't just bend instead of pulling out when the stay
gets pulled toward the crown.

I'll look forward to Bill's field testing!

Best,
joe broach
pdx or

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay  wrote:

> Steve-buddy
>
> It doesn't look like I do have any photos, but that's easily corrected.
>
> In the meantime, let me describe how it works with Honjos, or any similar
> aluminum stayed fender, held with R-clips to your fork tip:
>
> Step 1.  remove the R-clips entirely.  Put them in your parts drawer
> Step 2.  Bolt the PDW kit piece into the fork tip eyelet where the R-clip
> had been
> Step 3.  line up your aluminum stay next to the PDW kit and mark where you
> need to cut it off
> Step 4.  Remove the stay entirely
> Step 5.  Cut the stay at your mark
> Step 6.  Re-install the stay, sliding the 5mm Aluminum stay into the PDW
> kit, kind of trombone-style
> Step 7.  tighten everything up, including the tiny setscrews on the metal
> part of the PDW kit
>
> I'll post flickr pictures late tonight (unless I forget)
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito CA
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:03:26 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>>
>>  On 01/26/2015 05:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> I run SKS plastics on my Atlantis.  There's a shortcut in my neighborhood
>> that I frequently take.  It's a path that is thickly "paved" with big
>> woodchips.  Like when they cut down a tree, it ends up on this path.  Some
>> of the chunks are prettyumchunky.  Anyway, I was cutting across the
>> path, and there was a loud "whack!" sound and then a rubbing sound.  Sure
>> enough it looks like a woodchip got in my spokes, whacked the SKS stay and
>> the front fender QR'd itself and the woodchip dislodged.  I just popped the
>> fender back in and straightened the slightly bent stay and moved on.
>>
>>  It's nice that the QR feature works when a mean chunk of wood
>> diabolically leaps into your spokes.
>>
>>  Yes, I did upgrade the Honjos on another bike with the Portland Design
>> Works QR kit.
>>
>>  QR kit 
>>
>>
>>
>> Do you have any photos of the bike with that kit installed?  I'm having
>> trouble imagining how it's to be used.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Mounting bolt coming loose on twin-leg kickstand

[Patrick Moore]

Loctite!

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:19 PM, Tom Harrop  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I love the Ursus Jumbo kickstand I installed on the kickstand plate on my
> Bombadil, but I'm getting a bit bored of re-tightening the bolt once a
> week. Any smart ideas? I have a spring washer in there right now which
> helped a little but didn't solve the problem completely. My bike (68 cm
> frame) weighs just under 20 kg unloaded, and I use the stand when I'm
> loading up with shopping, so maybe I'm simply past the limit of what a
> single bolt can hold...?
>
> Thanks for reading,
>
> Tom H,
> France
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Re: [RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Patrick Moore]

I carry cheap seat covers with me both for rain (fat chance!) or for
protecting the saddle when doing repairs. Tho' come to think of it, in a
decade or more of doing this, I've never used one 

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:49 PM, lungimsam  wrote:

> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
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[RBW] Mounting bolt coming loose on twin-leg kickstand

[Tom Harrop]

Hi all,

I love the Ursus Jumbo kickstand I installed on the kickstand plate on my 
Bombadil, but I'm getting a bit bored of re-tightening the bolt once a 
week. Any smart ideas? I have a spring washer in there right now which 
helped a little but didn't solve the problem completely. My bike (68 cm 
frame) weighs just under 20 kg unloaded, and I use the stand when I'm 
loading up with shopping, so maybe I'm simply past the limit of what a 
single bolt can hold...?

Thanks for reading,

Tom H,
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Re: [RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

[Bill Lindsay]

Steve-buddy

It doesn't look like I do have any photos, but that's easily corrected.

In the meantime, let me describe how it works with Honjos, or any similar 
aluminum stayed fender, held with R-clips to your fork tip:

Step 1.  remove the R-clips entirely.  Put them in your parts drawer
Step 2.  Bolt the PDW kit piece into the fork tip eyelet where the R-clip 
had been
Step 3.  line up your aluminum stay next to the PDW kit and mark where you 
need to cut it off
Step 4.  Remove the stay entirely
Step 5.  Cut the stay at your mark
Step 6.  Re-install the stay, sliding the 5mm Aluminum stay into the PDW 
kit, kind of trombone-style
Step 7.  tighten everything up, including the tiny setscrews on the metal 
part of the PDW kit

I'll post flickr pictures late tonight (unless I forget)

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito CA

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:03:26 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>  On 01/26/2015 05:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>  
> I run SKS plastics on my Atlantis.  There's a shortcut in my neighborhood 
> that I frequently take.  It's a path that is thickly "paved" with big 
> woodchips.  Like when they cut down a tree, it ends up on this path.  Some 
> of the chunks are prettyumchunky.  Anyway, I was cutting across the 
> path, and there was a loud "whack!" sound and then a rubbing sound.  Sure 
> enough it looks like a woodchip got in my spokes, whacked the SKS stay and 
> the front fender QR'd itself and the woodchip dislodged.  I just popped the 
> fender back in and straightened the slightly bent stay and moved on.   
>
>  It's nice that the QR feature works when a mean chunk of wood 
> diabolically leaps into your spokes.  
>
>  Yes, I did upgrade the Honjos on another bike with the Portland Design 
> Works QR kit.  
>
>  QR kit 
>  
>  
>  
> Do you have any photos of the bike with that kit installed?  I'm having 
> trouble imagining how it's to be used.
>  

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RE: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

In lieu of towel, try Riv-style large bandanna.  Saves mission-critical grams!

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Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 6:09 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

double kickstands are wonderful - whichever wheel is off is automatically up in 
the air

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:01:45 PM UTC-6, 
cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Always bring a towel.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:58:08 PM UTC-8, RJM wrote:
When I get a flat I generally flip the bike but I don't do anything to prevent 
scratches to the brooks saddle. Once it's scratched, the fear of scratching it 
goes away. I suppose putting a towel down would help, or flip it in the grass.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:49:03 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.

In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather users 
how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?


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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Ron Mc]

double kickstands are wonderful - whichever wheel is off is automatically 
up in the air

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:01:45 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Always bring a towel.
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:58:08 PM UTC-8, RJM wrote:
>>
>> When I get a flat I generally flip the bike but I don't do anything to 
>> prevent scratches to the brooks saddle. Once it's scratched, the fear of 
>> scratching it goes away. I suppose putting a towel down would help, or flip 
>> it in the grass. 
>>
>> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:49:03 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
>>>
>>> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>>>
>>> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
>>> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>>>
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[Tony DeFilippo]

For what you're describing I'd be looking to spend less than $150 for the 
bike, even if it has components.  Put the $150 'savings' into a powdercoat 
in the color of her choosing... if she's like my Wife that'll make a huge 
impact on the desirability and 'newness' of the bike.  But recoating or not 
I'd bargain hunt a bit, is your local c-list fairly active?  Either that or 
check out local bike co-op's as these 80's-90's mtb's are all over the 
place.  

One other thought about getting it recoated is that you can target a really 
'distressed' looking one for even less $ and still come away with a sound, 
solid bike.

I picked up a really nicely (rivish build) MB-3 for my wife last year and 
it was probably the most used bike by her and guests in the past 6 months. 
 Her only complaint... the silver paintjob (which is in great shape btw). 
 Good luck, share some pictures whichever way you end up going!

Tony



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Re: [RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

[Steve Palincsar]

On 01/26/2015 05:59 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I run SKS plastics on my Atlantis.  There's a shortcut in my 
neighborhood that I frequently take.  It's a path that is thickly 
"paved" with big woodchips.  Like when they cut down a tree, it ends 
up on this path.  Some of the chunks are prettyumchunky. 
 Anyway, I was cutting across the path, and there was a loud "whack!" 
sound and then a rubbing sound.  Sure enough it looks like a woodchip 
got in my spokes, whacked the SKS stay and the front fender QR'd 
itself and the woodchip dislodged.  I just popped the fender back in 
and straightened the slightly bent stay and moved on.


It's nice that the QR feature works when a mean chunk of wood 
diabolically leaps into your spokes.


Yes, I did upgrade the Honjos on another bike with the Portland Design 
Works QR kit.


QR kit 




Do you have any photos of the bike with that kit installed?  I'm having 
trouble imagining how it's to be used.


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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

Always bring a towel.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:58:08 PM UTC-8, RJM wrote:
>
> When I get a flat I generally flip the bike but I don't do anything to 
> prevent scratches to the brooks saddle. Once it's scratched, the fear of 
> scratching it goes away. I suppose putting a towel down would help, or flip 
> it in the grass. 
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:49:03 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>>
>> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
>> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[Steve Palincsar]

On 01/26/2015 05:49 PM, lungimsam wrote:

Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.

In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you 
leather users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any 
convenient ideas?





You simply don't turn your bike upside down.   "Pasadena style -- 
fuggedabout it."


I don't know about "racer style" -- if I'm doing it, "racer anything" 
doesn't enter into it -- but it's no big deal to remove a wheel without 
turning the bike upside down.  As for an hour's worth of instruction 
sort of thing, I've been doing this for over 40 years, long enough to 
have gotten it to where I don't need Cliff Notes.





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[RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

[Bill Lindsay]

I run SKS plastics on my Atlantis.  There's a shortcut in my neighborhood 
that I frequently take.  It's a path that is thickly "paved" with big 
woodchips.  Like when they cut down a tree, it ends up on this path.  Some 
of the chunks are prettyumchunky.  Anyway, I was cutting across the 
path, and there was a loud "whack!" sound and then a rubbing sound.  Sure 
enough it looks like a woodchip got in my spokes, whacked the SKS stay and 
the front fender QR'd itself and the woodchip dislodged.  I just popped the 
fender back in and straightened the slightly bent stay and moved on.  

It's nice that the QR feature works when a mean chunk of wood diabolically 
leaps into your spokes.  

Yes, I did upgrade the Honjos on another bike with the Portland Design 
Works QR kit.  

QR kit 


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[RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[RJM]

When I get a flat I generally flip the bike but I don't do anything to 
prevent scratches to the brooks saddle. Once it's scratched, the fear of 
scratching it goes away. I suppose putting a towel down would help, or flip 
it in the grass. 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:49:03 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.
>
> In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
> users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[Deacon Patrick]

I'm with Hugh here. Getting a Rivendell bike makes a huge difference in 
feel, ride, and the pleasure of riding. She ay fall away from bikepacking, 
but still bike. Why not give the grand experiment the best possible chance 
of success, presuming your budget can do it if you choose for it to?

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:14:24 PM UTC-7, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>
> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
> to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
> attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
> money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
> same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
> looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
> than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
>
> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> 1985 bridgestone mb2 
> 
>
>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
> price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
> point.  the size is right for her and everything. 
>
> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
>
> is this a reasonable price?
> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
> criteria?
> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

[lungimsam]

Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike upside down.

In light of the Blog post about this, I figured I would ask you leather 
users how you prevent the scratching from happening. Any convenient ideas?


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RE: [RBW] MB2 as budget tourer

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

I have that bike, reworked as a 2-speed city bike.  
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/6708087263/in/set-72157628383880621/ 
 I paid $225 on CL for it 3 or 4 years ago, and it was in nowhere near as good 
condition as the one you’re looking at (judging from the pictures).  I love it 
– lots of clearance, very pretty, nice relaxed ride (I’m not in the camp that 
has issues with the slack geometry and relatively long top tube, but I’m 
running mine with Albatross bars, which minimize the long top tube).  I believe 
the rear spacing is 126, but so what?  You can cold set it, or you can probably 
fit a 130mm hub in there without modification.  But as far as that goes, why 
not just overhaul the hubs that are on it, especially if you’re trying to 
conserve $$$?  The pics suggest either that the bike’s been well cared for, or 
it’s been sitting around for 25 years.  Either way, the hubs and likely the 
whole wheelset ought to be salvageable.  The gold ano Araya rims are cool.

But the real expert on all these ‘80s MTBs is Bobby Birmingham on this list.

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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of drew beckmeyer
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 3:14 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] MB2 as budget tourer

so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm to 
bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and attractive 
(touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the money pit 
because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the same time, i 
cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but looks crappy. so 
im looking for a middle ground with a final build less than 500$.  (lots of 
parts lying around should make this doable)

i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
1985 bridgestone 
mb2

 im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the price 
range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling point.  the 
size is right for her and everything.

you guys know more about these than i do, so..

is this a reasonable price?
any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive criteria?
anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.

thanks!



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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[hsmitham]

I'd just buy her a Cheviot, totally capable tour bike plus it's super comfy. 
Just buy the F&F and throw your parts on it. Boom she'll love you for it! 
What's that $750 + tax & shipping. If she hates it no problem you'll be able to 
sell it fairly fast. So give Riv a call they'll help you with sizing or look 
for a used Betty Foy. My wife wasn't a cyclist but loves her Betty!

My .02

~Hugh
 Los Angeles, CA 


On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm to 
> bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and attractive 
> (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the money pit 
> because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the same time, i 
> cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but looks crappy. 
> so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less than 500$.  (lots 
> of parts lying around should make this doable)
> 
> 
> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> 1985 bridgestone mb2
> 
> 
> 
>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the price 
> range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling point.  the 
> size is right for her and everything. 
> 
> 
> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
> 
> 
> is this a reasonable price?
> 
> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive criteria?
> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
> 
> 
> thanks!

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[hsmitham]

That's  $750 plus your $500 I meant to say.

~Hugh

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:25:53 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
> I'd just buy her a Cheviot, totally capable tour bike plus it's super comfy. 
> Just buy the F&F and throw your parts on it. Boom she'll love you for it! 
> What's that $750 + tax & shipping. If she hates it no problem you'll be able 
> to sell it fairly fast. So give Riv a call they'll help you with sizing or 
> look for a used Betty Foy. My wife wasn't a cyclist but loves her Betty!
> 
> My .02
> 
> ~Hugh
>  Los Angeles, CA 
> 
> 
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
> > so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> > interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
> > to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
> > attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
> > money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
> > same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
> > looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
> > than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
> > 
> > 
> > i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> > 1985 bridgestone mb2
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
> > price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
> > point.  the size is right for her and everything. 
> > 
> > 
> > you guys know more about these than i do, so..
> > 
> > 
> > is this a reasonable price?
> > 
> > any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> > any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive criteria?
> > anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
> > 
> > 
> > thanks!

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Re: [RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[Tim Gavin]

I second what Chris L said regarding geometry.  The repack/klunker geometry
makes for a decent cruiser, but isn't as readily adapted for drops.

More aggressive "NORBA" geometry came a couple years later, around 87-88.
 71 head / 74 seat tube angle is characteristic NORBA.  My '88 Schwinn KOM
has that geometry and it rides superbly with drop bars and a dirt drop stem.

Unfortunately, those are the same years that the MTB manufacturers decided
to start making welded frames instead of lugs (much easier to update
geometry without the constraint of lugs, I guess), so finding a lugged
frame with better geometry is tough.  I'd prioritize the geometry over the
lugs, but I'm lucky that my KOM has both.

And then a few years later, suspension forks (and the requisite geometry)
became the thing, especially for the top-end bikes.

The Trek 9xx "singletrack" series held out as steel and rigid for longer
than many (lugged til '93, TIG after), so keep an eye out for them.  All
their catalogs are on http://www.vintage-trek.com/ (along with Fisher and
Klein), so it's usually pretty easy to date those bikes.  I'd shoot for
88-89 and newer, rigid fork models.

That also puts you firmly into the 7-speed / 130 mm OLD era (circa about
89).

I had success in converting a 90s TIG-ed Univega Alpina 504 into a drop bar
gravel tourer for my girlfriend.  The frame is full DB cro-mo, with good
geometry and tons of clearance.  No lugs, but it is purple!  She loves how
tough that bike feels without feeling slow.

Cheers,
Tim


On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:37 PM, drew beckmeyer 
wrote:

> ah yes, good point. i am familiar with those early 80's mtb angles and
> havent ever really found them to be a problem, but youre right to point out
> a newish rider might not feel the same.
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>>
>> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is
>> showing interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow
>> to warm to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and
>> attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the
>> money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the
>> same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but
>> looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less
>> than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
>>
>> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
>> 1985 bridgestone mb2
>> 
>>
>>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the
>> price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling
>> point.  the size is right for her and everything.
>>
>> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
>>
>> is this a reasonable price?
>> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
>> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive
>> criteria?
>> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
>>
>> thanks!
>>
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

[Minh]

yikes, these were put into the mail and arrives in less then 5 days from 
Japan to the east coast.  even accounting for the 3 days of processing it 
was only a week from order to delivery for a reasonable shipping amount.  i 
would definately order from them again!  

On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 6:40:32 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote:
>
> add me to the list of folks giving these a shot, i would've preferred the 
> 700x30s but the 28s are a nice second choice.  it's amazing that these guys 
> will discount them so heavily only being 10% off on weight!  they've 
> could've called them 'leger' instead of 'extra leger'!  
>
> shipping was very reasonable, all in it was ~$76 for two tires shipped to 
> the east-coast, that's the regular price of one GB EL tire, i think that 
> discount is worth the extra 10% weight penalty!
>

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[RBW] Redlands Strada Rossa Ride - March 21st

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

This is not a Rivendell event per se, but it has grown as a direct 
extension of the SoCal Riv Rides that have been happening for the last four 
years or so. Most everyone on this list would be comfortable and have a 
good time here! Not to mention, Rivendell bikes are the perfect all-rounder 
type rides for this route! This is the second running of it, and the hope 
down the line is to turn it into a known commodity for event rides and 
fundraisers, similar to the D2R2. Be part of the early stage so you can 
look back fondly and say "I rode that back in 2015!"

Most of the SoCal people that are coming in usually come down for the day. 
Out of the area folks have options for motels, but we should be able to 
find enough rooms, sofas, or tent space for you to spread out in for the 
night. We're hoping to have a Friday night pre-ride party, as well as a 
bonus ride in the foothills on Sunday. So really a whole weekend of bike 
awesomeness!

It's also what I would consider a family/spouse/SO-friendly event. Riders 
that aren't up for the full 100 or 50km can ride with you for the start and 
then easily peel off back to town. Those not riding can wander about the 
125 year old downtown, walk or ride through quaint Craftsman, Arts and 
Crafts, and Victorian neighborhoods, catch a movie in the beautiful 
Krikorian theater, browse the Smiley Library, or find a ready stool or 
booth to spend the afternoon on. Some combination of the above should 
accommodate just about everyone! 

After-ride party on Saturday afternoon is family friendly, with a great 
vibe permeating it.

Pictures from last year if you don't believe me: 
https://www.flickr.com/groups/redlands-strada-rossa/

Registration opened up yesterday. The cost is $35 which includes a year's 
membership in the IEBA (Inland Empire Biking Alliance) 
 which normally goes for $25. That's a good 
thing, and it goes 100% to getting more people on bikes in Inland Southern 
California, and to keeping them safer and happier when they get on them! 
This is put together and manned by volunteers, and all the income is going 
straight back into the organization.

Registration is here: 
http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=961736&item_id=398762

Facebook updates & info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1562664113989341/

Event blog: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/

Directions from closest Metrolink station: http://goo.gl/maps/ImYWJ  


I hope to see many of you there. I'll be the guy frantically running around 
in circles!

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

[drew beckmeyer]

ah yes, good point. i am familiar with those early 80's mtb angles and 
havent ever really found them to be a problem, but youre right to point out 
a newish rider might not feel the same. 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:14:24 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>
> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
> to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
> attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
> money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
> same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
> looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
> than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
>
> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> 1985 bridgestone mb2 
> 
>
>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
> price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
> point.  the size is right for her and everything. 
>
> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
>
> is this a reasonable price?
> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
> criteria?
> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: sackville saddle bag or similar

[islaysteve]

Hey, thanks Erl!  I had no idea.  Im just getting back into riding, hope to be 
out more in the Spring, will let you know.
Steve

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[RBW] Re: MB2 as budget tourer

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

The only thing I can add is that the bike you are looking at appears to 
have "Repack" geometry which is very slack seat and head angles and a very 
long wheelbase.  These bikes handle very differently than modern bikes or 
even bikes from just a few years later.  People seem to either love or hate 
that old geometry and it seems that the latter is more common.  If you are 
trying to entice your fiance into bicycling, a bike with what many consider 
to be "wanky" handling might not be the best choice.

OTOH, you may be very familar with the old MTB geometry and already 
calculated that into your decision making.  


Good luck with whatever you go with.!




On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:14:24 PM UTC-6, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>
> so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
> interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
> to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
> attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
> money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
> same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
> looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
> than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)
>
> i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
> 1985 bridgestone mb2 
> 
>
>  im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
> price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
> point.  the size is right for her and everything. 
>
> you guys know more about these than i do, so..
>
> is this a reasonable price?
> any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
> any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive 
> criteria?
> anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] MB2 as budget tourer

[drew beckmeyer]

so now that i have been doing longer/overnight rides, my fiance is showing 
interest in joining me. she is a great camper already, though slow to warm 
to bicycles.  id like to start setting up a reasonably capable and 
attractive (touring) bike for her, but i dont want to go too far into the 
money pit because i'm not sure how long this interest will endure. at the 
same time, i cannot really abide a crappy bike, or a bike that is good but 
looks crappy. so im looking for a middle ground with a final build less 
than 500$.  (lots of parts lying around should make this doable)

i found this '85 mb2 on ebay.
1985 bridgestone mb2 


 im aware that there are maybe some slightly more capable bikes in the 
price range, but this has lugs and is pretty, which will be a selling 
point.  the size is right for her and everything. 

you guys know more about these than i do, so..

is this a reasonable price?
any issues that would prevent this from working as an occasional tourer?
any better options that fulfill the affordable/reliable/attractive criteria?
anyone know the rear spacing? 126 might be a deal breaker.

thanks!



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[RBW] WTB 80mm Nitto DirtDrop Stem or Periscopa

[Jayme Frye]

Anyone have a 80mm DirtDrop or Periscopa languishing in there parts bin 
that they are willing to part with?
Cheers

Jayme

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RE: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[lungimsam]

We're Hetres ever tested? Didn't remember seeing them mentioned in Vol. 5. 
Maybe they were in later tests?
Looking forward to the Compass tire tests.

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[RBW] Re: WTB: sackville saddle bag or similar

[WETH]

Steve,
That's my zip code, too!  Let me know if you want to ride sometime.  
-Erl 

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:09:30 PM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote:
>
> John, I'd like the Carradice if the OP doesn't want it.  Sorry I can't PM 
> from my iPad.  It would have to be shipped to 20895.  If interested, please 
> email me, address in my profile.  Thanks! 
> Steve

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RE: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Doug Williams]

Yes, even the folding Supremes are not THAT supple. But let me say that they 
are more supple than many tires out there, they run very nicely. But they 
aren't as supple as the Compass tires or their ilk. The strength of the 
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme is that it is very flat resistant and tough due to 
the Vectran belt. Other tires have flat resistant belts, but they are stiffer, 
heavier, and (IMHO) not as tough. In order to get the same flat resistance, you 
would have to run a much heavier tire.

So, to sum up...run the Marathon Supreme if you want a flat resistant tire that 
doesn't weigh over 600 grams and that is more supple and runs better than most 
other tires in the high 300 to low 400 gram range. The Marathon Supreme is my 
favorite urban warrior and commuter tire because it is NOT a tank like most 
other commuter tires. Don't over inflate it and it will ride comfortably 
enough. Quite nicely...really! Just don't expect it to run like a Compass tire, 
or Jack Brown Green, (or another thin sidewall, thin tread tire) of the same 
width. If you go with the Supreme, my advice is to get the widest you can run 
and keep it inflated to as low a pressure as works for your riding. Do that, 
and you will be happy.

Doug

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Subject: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

Even the folding Supremes?  Just wondered if that would make a difference from 
the wire bead.

Thanks,
John

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I wish!!!   They were either posted or linked on one of the bicycle forums 
I frequent.   They were too good to not save for my Riv "collection" of 
photos.  



On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:22:27 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Chris - Those are off-the-charts gorgeous!  Is that yours?
>
> - J
>

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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Jan Heine]

The folding bead is lighter, but it doesn't change the flex of the tire, 
since it lies against the (ultra-stiff) rim.

What makes a tire supple is:

1. Casing construction. Finer threads, less rubber, etc., all make the tire 
more supple. Puncture-proof belts make it less supple.
2. Tread thickness. Thinner is more supple.
2. How far the tread rubber wraps around the tire. The tread rubber 
stiffens the casing, so the less you wrap it around, the more supple the 
tire.

Of course, all these factors need to be balanced so that you get a tire 
that works in the real world. Different conditions require different 
tires...

Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
www.bikequarterly.com

Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:19:07 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> Even the folding Supremes?  Just wondered if that would make a difference 
> from the wire bead. 
>
> Thanks, 
> John

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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Jan Heine]

There is lots more data - Bicycle Quarterly has published numerous articles 
on tire performance:

http://www.bikequarterly.com/BQ_subject_index.html

The "sweet spots" are real – we did a statistical analysis to make sure it 
wasn't just noise in the data – but they also depend on the road surface. 
So unless you develop a system that allows you to change your tire pressure 
as you ride (and somehow determines what the optimum pressure is for the 
surface you are riding on), the take-home message is: "Don't stress about 
tire pressure."

Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
www.bikequarterly.com

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On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:23:48 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
>
> Jan, can you post more data? The one table of data you provided seems 
> inconclusive to me - there might be sweet spots for rolling resistance both 
> below and above the so-called "high pressure" inflation point. Also, can 
> you show similar data for wider tires, to help reinforce the conclusions? 
> Or, were such data already presented, in previous blog posts?
>
> It would be helpful, too, to see data that are controlled for inflated 
> tire diameter, not just rim diameter.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:20:47 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:
>>
>> Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know 
>> about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today...
>>
>> https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/
>>
>> Jan Heine
>> Editor
>> Bicycle Quarterly
>> www.bikequarterly.com
>>
>> Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
>>
>

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[RBW] SP SV-8 Dynamo stock status per RBW

[Surlyprof]

I suggest emailing Spencer.  He sends an email as soon as something comes back 
in stock.  I've been amazed at how quick he's gotten back to me.  They also 
sometimes have a link you can click to be alerted when an out of stock item 
comes in.  I used it once and got an email the next day because that item came 
in that morning.

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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[BSWP]

Jan, can you post more data? The one table of data you provided seems 
inconclusive to me - there might be sweet spots for rolling resistance both 
below and above the so-called "high pressure" inflation point. Also, can 
you show similar data for wider tires, to help reinforce the conclusions? 
Or, were such data already presented, in previous blog posts?

It would be helpful, too, to see data that are controlled for inflated tire 
diameter, not just rim diameter.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:20:47 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:
>
> Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know 
> about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today...
>
> https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/
>
> Jan Heine
> Editor
> Bicycle Quarterly
> www.bikequarterly.com
>
> Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Surlyprof]

Even the folding Supremes?  Just wondered if that would make a difference from 
the wire bead.

Thanks,
John

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Re: [RBW] FT - Looking for Noodles and SA saddle

[Jim Bronson]

Item BH-5 in the Flickr pics, looks like an Albatross, is that
something you would be interested in trading?

I have a couple of SA saddles, one that was ridden approximately 180
miles on a 600K (at which point I had my Dad go to my house and get my
Brooks and bring it to me) and another that has never been ridden.  I
also have a 44cm Noodle bar I'm not using, they're too narrow for me,
I'm using 46 and 48 Noodles on my fleet.

Also - would you be interested in trading the Periscope without the Midge bars?

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:26 AM, Brian Hanson  wrote:
> I have a few items that I would put forth as a trade offer (local would be
> best - Seattle, WA).  I'm interested in Nitto Noodles in good shape: 42cm,
> 44cm, 46cm.  Would also take Gran Bois Maes Parallel bars.  I'm also
> interested in a Selle Anatomica saddle.  Ideally it would still have life
> left in it.  Don't care too much about color as long as it's red, burgundy,
> natural, brown, or black :)  Would also love another set of Speedplay
> Frogs...
>
> I have the following to offer in trade:
>
> Brooks B17 Special - Green (good - broken in) - I penciled in the "imperial"
> cut for a project that hasn't happened yet - can be erased
> Brooks B17 Blue - (very good)
> MKS Urban Step-in pedals (like new) - platform/Time ATAC dual purpose
> Shimano A530 SPD pedals (very good) - platform/SPD dual purpose
> Nitto Moustache Bar - 26.0 - original (very good) - some bar tape residue,
> but less than 100 miles on it
> On-One Midge dirt drops (very good) - includes Nitto Periscopa stem,
> Dia-compe levers, and awesome harlequin wrap on tops
> VO Tourist bar (very good)
> Nitto flat bar on Nitto quill stem (good but worn) - from Miyata
> Ridge-Runner '88 - cool bar and stem - shows age and wear, but solid
> GranBois Cypres 700x30mm (New in package)
>
> Most of this is pictured here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4rzznt
>
> If you don't have a trade, make me an offer.
>
> Brian Hanson
> Seattle, WA
> Bike Blog
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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Jim M.]

I remember seeing that mountain on Ebay some time in the last couple of 
years. Very tempting.

Mark A. and his wife have Riv CX models that pre-date the Legolas, I 
believe.

jim m
wc ca

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 9:22:27 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
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> Chris - Those are off-the-charts gorgeous!  Is that yours?
>
> - J
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[RBW] Re: WTB: sackville saddle bag or similar

[islaysteve]

John, I'd like the Carradice if the OP doesn't want it.  Sorry I can't PM from 
my iPad.  It would have to be shipped to 20895.  If interested, please email 
me, address in my profile.  Thanks!
Steve

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[RBW] SP SV-8 Dynamo stock status per RBW

[Jim Bronson]

In case anyone is interested,

I tried to put an SP SV-8 dynamo hub in my cart this weekend on
rivbike.com and was unable to do so; the site said that the item was
out of stock.  I see there are a few other options on the Internet for
vendors, but Riv's price is competitive with them, and I like to order
from Riv as long as it's not way more expensive than other vendors, so
I decided I would call first and see when they would be getting them
back in stock.

So I rang them up and got Miesha on the phone, who on a side note has
a very nice voice.  She said the hubs were supposed to come in on Jan
1st but that they have not arrived yet, and that they are hoping to
get them very soon.

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Cyclofiend Jim]

Chris - Those are off-the-charts gorgeous!  Is that yours?

- J

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Cyclofiend Jim]

Cyclocross vs. Mountain (or Mountain/Expeditiion) production?

Both are about the rarest.  I've heard rumors that there were less than 5 
produced of the M/E - I had posted that same image of that one on the 
undeveloped "Gen1" page - 
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/#mtnframe

Here's a Cyclocross model:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2007/cx025-anguslemon0407.html

I know Keven had a Cyclocross Model made as a custom - it was the Root Beer 
brown one that I saw him race on a few times - but that was after the 
Legolas run, so technically not the early version.

I had posted this list back in 2010 - 
http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=442

- Jim


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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Another  





On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:16:10 AM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
>
> This Rivendell mountain bike photo may just be my favorite of all time:
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:32:46 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>>
>> Riv Mountain ??  Wow, what was that ??
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

['Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch]

This Rivendell mountain bike photo may just be my favorite of all time:




On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:32:46 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>
> Riv Mountain ??  Wow, what was that ??

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RE: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Beautiful bike

From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim M.
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 11:53 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:32:46 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Riv Mountain ??  Wow, what was that ??

Here's a Riv Mountain on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/15750548@N04/4019037057/

I've never seen one in person but have seen maybe 2 up for sale ever. I don't 
know how many total there were.

Another for the list is the Clem Smith, prototypes of which exist at RBW.

jim m
wc ca
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[RBW] Re: Small Stash of Readers and a few BQ's - Free for Shipping

[Cyclofiend Jim]

"We have a winner!  No more calls, please!

Thanks to everyone who responded!  I have multiple people who would like 
the Readers/BQ's.  

The 10 years of BIKE Magazines are still available.  It's two full Banker's 
Boxes.  Will probably be donating those to either the Mountain Bike Museum 
in Fairfax or Black Mountain Cycles in Pt. Reyes Station (if they want 
them).

Thanks to all who responded!

- Jim

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[RBW] Re: FT - Looking for Noodles and SA saddle

[Steve Baumann]

Hi, I have a Sella Anatomica saddle that has less than 100 mi on it. It 
just doesn't work for me. $80 + shipping.
Please reply to sbauman...@earthlink.net.
Regards,
steve

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:26:53 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote:
>
> I have a few items that I would put forth as a trade offer (local would be 
> best - Seattle, WA).  I'm interested in Nitto Noodles in good shape: 42cm, 
> 44cm, 46cm.  Would also take Gran Bois Maes Parallel bars.  I'm also 
> interested in a Selle Anatomica saddle.  Ideally it would still have life 
> left in it.  Don't care too much about color as long as it's red, burgundy, 
> natural, brown, or black :)  Would also love another set of Speedplay 
> Frogs...
>
> I have the following to offer in trade:
>
> Brooks B17 Special - Green (good - broken in) - I penciled in the 
> "imperial" cut for a project that hasn't happened yet - can be erased
> Brooks B17 Blue - (very good)
> MKS Urban Step-in pedals (like new) - platform/Time ATAC dual purpose
> Shimano A530 SPD pedals (very good) - platform/SPD dual purpose
> Nitto Moustache Bar - 26.0 - original (very good) - some bar tape residue, 
> but less than 100 miles on it
> On-One Midge dirt drops (very good) - includes Nitto Periscopa stem, 
> Dia-compe levers, and awesome harlequin wrap on tops
> VO Tourist bar (very good)
> Nitto flat bar on Nitto quill stem (good but worn) - from Miyata 
> Ridge-Runner '88 - cool bar and stem - shows age and wear, but solid
> GranBois Cypres 700x30mm (New in package)
>
> Most of this is pictured here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4rzznt
>
> If you don't have a trade, make me an offer.  
>
> Brian Hanson
> Seattle, WA
> Bike Blog 
>  

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Jim M.]

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:32:46 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>
> Riv Mountain ??  Wow, what was that ??


Here's a Riv Mountain on Flickr: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/15750548@N04/4019037057/

I've never seen one in person but have seen maybe 2 up for sale ever. I 
don't know how many total there were.

Another for the list is the Clem Smith, prototypes of which exist at RBW.

jim m
wc ca 

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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Doug Williams]

John,

I have Marathon Supreme's and they are great tires...very tough and flat 
resistant and much lighter than most other tires with the equivalent 
toughness and flat resistance. Call it a medium weight tire with heavy 
weight toughness. But, no...they are not "considered supple". Not the 
stiffest tire out there, but not supple.

Doug

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:18:14 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
>
>
> Are there any resources that list tires that fall into the "supple" 
> category (or those that do not)?  I've been debating going to a 32 or 35c 
> Marathon Supreme for a road tire.  Is that considered supple?  Also, based 
> on your findings, it sounds like 35 might be preferable since the larger 
> size would not affect the performance.  Is that true?
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:20:47 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:
>
>> Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know 
>> about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today...
>>
>> https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/
>>
>> Jan Heine
>> Editor
>> Bicycle Quarterly
>> www.bikequarterly.com
>>
>> Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
>>
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[RBW] Re: WTB: sackville saddle bag or similar

[Surlyprof]

I have a Carradice that is about the width of a Sackville Saddlesack Small 
but not as deep.  Scroll through these four photos for sense of size and 
condition.  Maybe $20 + shipping (or free sf bay area pickup)?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/15753683233/


John


On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:21:59 AM UTC-8, Michael Gasparino wrote:

> Hey folks, 
> Looking to see if any of y'all have a sackville saddle bag laying around 
> that I can put to use. It doesn't have to be a sackville, could be 
> something similar. Looking for something to use for my commute to work and 
> would love to buy used before I pull the trigger on a new one. Email me! 
> Mike

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RE: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Also Betty Foy.

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Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 6:28 AM
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I'm not sure where they fit in the list (maybe near the Quickbeam?), but don't 
forget Glorius and Wilbury.

David Sprunger
Fargo, ND

On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 1:01 AM, Joe Bernard 
mailto:joerem...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I think there's one out there somewhere, but I'll try to come up with it from 
memory..I've been following Riv since the beginning.

Riv Road
Riv Road LongLow
Riv All Rounder
Riv Mountain (my understanding is very few of these were made)
Rivendell-labeled bikes become custom as the A/R morphs into..
Atlantis
Rambouillet
Romulus and it's companion tall version, Redwood
Quickbeam
Saluki
Legolas
Bleriot
AHH
Bombadil
Roadeo
Hunqapillar
Sam Hillborne
Simple One
SOMA San Marcos
Cheviot

I think that's it, in roughly chronological order.

Joe "I know I'm forgetting something" Bernard
Vallejo, CA.


On Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 9:04:12 AM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
Is there a list anywhere with the names detailing the chronological order of 
bike produced by Rivendell?

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

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Riv Mountain ??  Wow, what was that ??

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[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Revolution

[Surlyprof]

Are there any resources that list tires that fall into the "supple" 
category (or those that do not)?  I've been debating going to a 32 or 35c 
Marathon Supreme for a road tire.  Is that considered supple?  Also, based 
on your findings, it sounds like 35 might be preferable since the larger 
size would not affect the performance.  Is that true?

Thanks,
John

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:20:47 AM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote:

> Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know 
> about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today...
>
> https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/
>
> Jan Heine
> Editor
> Bicycle Quarterly
> www.bikequarterly.com
>
> Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/
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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Joe Bernard]

Yep, that's the Mystery Bike, also known as HS and Bosco Rubbe (or was it 
Rosco Bubbe?). The Appaloosa name is apparently headed to a different bike 
which will actually see production.

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:11:22 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
>
>
> I didn't see the Appaloosa on your list (or is that technically the 
> Protovelo "Mystery Bike" you're talking about?).  I'm referring to the big, 
> green bike Keven rides to RBW.
>
>
> On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:52:32 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I can't believe I missed almost all of the mixtes. I rode a red Wilbury 
>> at Riv HQ, and dearly wish I had taken that baby home. 
>>
>> There's the Mystery Bike, too, which Pudge owns. 9 or 10 were built, 
>> which qualifies it as its own Rivendell model.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Surlyprof]

I didn't see the Appaloosa on your list (or is that technically the 
Protovelo "Mystery Bike" you're talking about?).  I'm referring to the big, 
green bike Keven rides to RBW.


On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:52:32 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:

> I can't believe I missed almost all of the mixtes. I rode a red Wilbury at 
> Riv HQ, and dearly wish I had taken that baby home. 
>
> There's the Mystery Bike, too, which Pudge owns. 9 or 10 were built, which 
> qualifies it as its own Rivendell model.

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Re: [RBW] FT - Looking for Noodles and SA saddle

[James Warren]

Hi Brian,
We met last Summer at the Jamboree. I'm the Jim with the proto-2TT-Hunqapillar 
with the same paint as yours.

Any interest in straight up trading the Green Brooks B17 Special for my SA 
saddle, brown. We could each ship to each other, and handle our own shipping 
costs separately. If the Brooks is still available obviously.
My SA saddle has little use. I'll get a photo this evening to make sure that 
any scratches on it from the cupboard are not a deal-breaker.

Thanks!

-Jim W.


On Jan 25, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:

> I have a few items that I would put forth as a trade offer (local would be 
> best - Seattle, WA).  I'm interested in Nitto Noodles in good shape: 42cm, 
> 44cm, 46cm.  Would also take Gran Bois Maes Parallel bars.  I'm also 
> interested in a Selle Anatomica saddle.  Ideally it would still have life 
> left in it.  Don't care too much about color as long as it's red, burgundy, 
> natural, brown, or black :)  Would also love another set of Speedplay Frogs...
> 
> I have the following to offer in trade:
> 
> Brooks B17 Special - Green (good - broken in) - I penciled in the "imperial" 
> cut for a project that hasn't happened yet - can be erased
> Brooks B17 Blue - (very good)
> MKS Urban Step-in pedals (like new) - platform/Time ATAC dual purpose
> Shimano A530 SPD pedals (very good) - platform/SPD dual purpose
> Nitto Moustache Bar - 26.0 - original (very good) - some bar tape residue, 
> but less than 100 miles on it
> On-One Midge dirt drops (very good) - includes Nitto Periscopa stem, 
> Dia-compe levers, and awesome harlequin wrap on tops
> VO Tourist bar (very good)
> Nitto flat bar on Nitto quill stem (good but worn) - from Miyata Ridge-Runner 
> '88 - cool bar and stem - shows age and wear, but solid
> GranBois Cypres 700x30mm (New in package)
> 
> Most of this is pictured here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk4rzznt
> 
> If you don't have a trade, make me an offer.  
> 
> Brian Hanson
> Seattle, WA
> Bike Blog
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[RBW] Re: FS: lotsa parts

[Joe Bernard]

Nope, that's internet-bob. 

On Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 6:32:20 PM UTC-8, Justin August wrote:
>
> I believe prices are required.  

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Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

[Joe Bernard]

I can't believe I missed almost all of the mixtes. I rode a red Wilbury at Riv 
HQ, and dearly wish I had taken that baby home.

There's the Mystery Bike, too, which Pudge owns. 9 or 10 were built, which 
qualifies it as its own Rivendell model.

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