[RBW] Re: Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?
Thanks for the link John. And thanks to you Bruce for making it way easier than most to figure out the needed clearance. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:02:07 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: > > Measurements: > http://brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/2012/04/rock-n-road-tire-is-offically-for-sale.html > > On Thursday, March 28, 2013 4:50:06 PM UTC-5, Cycletex wrote: >> >> I just read somewhere back in the archives that a Hilsen will (just >> barely) fit a Marathon Supreme 50c tire which leads me to wonder if the BG >> Rock N Road tire might fit also. Kinda thinking the side knobs might rub >> but now I'm curious. Anyone have any experience with this combo? >> Thanks in advance, >> Clif >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?
I just read somewhere back in the archives that a Hilsen will (just barely) fit a Marathon Supreme 50c tire which leads me to wonder if the BG Rock N Road tire might fit also. Kinda thinking the side knobs might rub but now I'm curious. Anyone have any experience with this combo? Thanks in advance, Clif -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS 68cm Quickbeam
Well, luckily for your Quickbeam retention plan, I'm tapped out after building my Hilsen or else this bike would be mine. Really miss my Quickbeam. Such a great bike. Good luck with selling it?... or keeping it unsold?... just good luck! On Monday, March 18, 2013 10:42:30 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: > > One 68cm Quickbeam complete bike with extra set of wheels. > > Stock crank > Shimano dyno hub and lights > Sks fenders > Jack browns > Dirt drop and mustache bars > Nitto seat post ... > Front rack and Berthould bag > Everything in the photos but the saddle > > The photos are high resolution that will tell the full story..the bike > needs to be cleaned and dusted > > Why I'm selling > > Not sure and kinda asorta hope nobody takes me up on it ... > Will buy more stuff basically, just repaired Bombadil and would like to > reprint build AHH > > How much... > 2100.00 With up to 100 dollars in freight and boxing.If you want > to return after getting it..3 days after recieving to decide you pay > freight both ways. > > That should cover it. > Photos taken today > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157633031703828/ > > Note: Price is non- negotiable unless you want to pay more. > > It will not got to eBay or haver ice dropped .. I'll get to keep. > > I can be reached at > Kelly Sleeper > 314-799-4743 > tksl...@gmail.com > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Just Ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Q4Vbe4YOmUkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: To owners of 66cm Quickbeams - You're getting very, very sleepy...
Ok. I'm not going to hyptonize you and force you to sell me your Quickbeam - but - if you're already thinking about selling it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CoXaMTOECLAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] To owners of 66cm Quickbeams - You're getting very, very sleepy...
Now. I command you. Sell me your 66cm Quickbeam. No, really. Clif ph# (five one two - 695-235two.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5PgoEiIt_rgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Looking for a 68cm Atlantis
I felt the same way when I started looking for the same size of Rambouillet. Next thing I know? I'm riding a 68cm Rambouillet. Good luck my tall friend! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Big Apples and QB
I ran the 50c versions for awhile. You're right. Barely. But they did work. On Apr 19, 11:46 am, ccanter wrote: > Anyone ever put Big Apples on their Quickbeam? Did they clear > enough? No fenders of course. I'm guessing barely if at all. > Thanks, > Clyde -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Anyone wanna sell / trade a 66cm Quickbeam?
Hey, If anyone's interested in unloading their 66cm Quickbeam please let me know. I'd prefer frame only with front rack braze ons but I'm not picky. Or even better yet, if anyone wants to trade a 66cm for 68 with a Joe Bell custom paint job and Clif Wright custom beausage that would be ideal. Thanks, Clif -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New to me 68 cm quickbeam
Congrats on the beautiful bike and welcome to the exclusive 68cm division of the Pilots of the Quickbeam! Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/R74RRzKn0loJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: How Much Difference Would Different Wheels/Tires Make
There's a pretty substantial difference in feel from the 35mm Paselas to the 28 Paselas imo. I'd try that first and see how you like it. I float from 28 to 32 to 37's on my Rambouillet and Quickbeam. The 37's feel sluggish on steep hills but the 28's are downright zippy with the 32's trailing close behind. Pretty light also even for the TG version. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NyOw_tg2FNQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivish parts (and more) For Sale
Having trouble making this post stick so I'm trying again minus the previous sales and plus a few additions. Thanks to the member's who purchased parts yesterday. They're in the mail! Here's a list of what's left plus a couple of additions. * Chris King NoThreadSet *1 1/8 inch. Silver - Maybe 100 miles. - $85 plus $5 shipping* Shimano 9sp. Cassette* - cs-6500 - 12-27t - Less than 200 miles - $40 plus $5 shipping. *Nitto Technomic Stem* - 26.0 clamp - 90mm extension. $35 plus $5 shipping *Shimano 600 Crankset *FC-6400 - Silver - 175mm - 53/40 tooth - Used cond. - teeth are so, so. - Overall pretty good condition - $35 plus $8 shipping * Suntour Cyclone Mark II Front Derailleur* FD-2300 - With Box. - Used cond. - Working - $15 plus $5 shipping *Nitto Albatross bars* - Aluminum - Signs of usage - Decent cond. - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post* sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $45 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals* with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping * Rivendell T-Shirt* Blue Extra Large - "Still Lugged Steel" Washed never worn. $15 plus $5 shipping. *Wool Jersey* - "Tete de Course" - XXL - Gold with white stripe and black lettering - Made in Italy for Nike - Quarter zipper - New w/ tags - $30 plus $5 shipping *Fizik Arrione Saddle* - Black w/ world cup stripes - Decent cond. with signs of use. - Aprox. 1" scrape at the edge of nose - $40 plus $5 shipping * *Pics upon request. Please make inquiries at my email: clifwrightphotos at yahoo dot com. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/awJ-aa7R6lsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Rivish parts and more.
Still can't seem to post this on the google groups. Having the same trouble as some others with posts disappearing. Sooo... Here's the updated sale list: Thanks to the member's who purchased parts yesterday. They're in the mail. Here's a list of what's left plus a couple of additions. * Chris King NoThreadSet *1 1/8 inch. Silver - Maybe 100 miles. - $85 plus $5 shipping* Shimano 9sp. Cassette* - cs-6500 - 12-27t - Less than 200 miles - $40 plus $5 shipping. *Nitto Technomic Stem* - 26.0 clamp - 90mm extension. $35 plus $5 shipping *Shimano 600 Crankset *FC-6400 - Silver - 175mm - 53/40 tooth - Used cond. - teeth are so, so. - Overall pretty good condition - $35 plus $8 shipping * Suntour Cyclone Mark II Front Derailleur* FD-2300 - With Box. - Used cond. - Working - $15 plus $5 shipping *Nitto Albatross bars* - Aluminum - Signs of usage - Decent cond. - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post* sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $45 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals* with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping * Rivendell T-Shirt* Blue Extra Large - "Still Lugged Steel" Washed never worn. $15 plus $5 shipping. *Wool Jersey* - "Tete de Course" - XXL - Gold with white stripe and black lettering - Made in Italy for Nike - Quarter zipper - New w/ tags - $30 plus $5 shipping *Fizik Arrione Saddle* - Black w/ world cup stripes - Decent cond. with signs of use. - Aprox. 1" scrape at the edge of nose - $40 plus $5 shipping * *Pics upon request. Please make inquiries at my email: clifwrightphotos at yahoo dot com. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/I8PLS3aVWuMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] FS: Rivish parts and more.
I love it when I someone give me an obvious idea that I hadn't thought of. Looks like I'm selling aluminum Albatross bars. Thanks Seth! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FBs1ShREVh4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivish Parts for Sale
I'm unloading a small cache of parts, a number of which are low mileage take offs from my Rambouillet. Paypal payments preferred and pictures upon request. Everything shipped USPS priority. I'll be glad to combine shipping too. Please direct inquiries to my email: clifwrightphotos at yahoo dot com. Thanks! *Wheelset - Mavic A119 Rims. 36 hole. XT hubs. - Aprox. 700 miles. - $90 plus $15 shipping * **Nitto Albatross bars - Not sure if these are cromo or the alloy ones- Some signs of usage - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $50 plus $5 shipping * **Sugino XD-2 Triple Crankset - 175mm - 48/36/24 - Less than 200 miles - Nice - $80 plus $7 shipping * **SRAM 9 speed Cassette 11-34 - New - $25 plus $5 shipping * **Tektro Aero Brake Levers - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * **Tektro Aero Brake Levers - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping *Shimano Dura Ace Bar End Shifters - Low miles - $50 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping *Suntour Cyclone Mark II GT rear derailleur - used - working - logo partially rubbed off - $20 plus $5 shipping *Wool Jersey - Santini - Italian Colors - Blue w/ Italia logo on chest - Chest Pockets! - Collar! - Say's it's a 48 large but I'm a 44 / 46 and it's too small for me. It'll probably fit someone that wears a medium T Shirt or thereabouts - Great condition - $60 *Mountain Equipment Co-op SuperMicroft Cycling Jacket - Red - XL Tall - $30 * ** * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/d2wo9DXiDUsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Rivish parts. Updated.
Updated for sale list. I'm unloading a small cache of parts, a number of which are low mileage take offs from my Rambouillet. Paypal payments preferred and pictures upon request. Everything shipped USPS priority. I'll be glad to combine shipping too. Please direct inquiries to clifwrightphotos at yahoo dot com. Thanks! * Nitto Albatross bars* - Not sure if these are cromo or the alloy ones- Some signs of usage - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post* sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $50 plus $5 shipping * Sugino XD-2 Triple Crankset* - 175mm - 48/36/24 - Less than 200 miles - Nice - $80 plus $7 shipping * Tektro Aero Brake Levers* - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * Shimano Dura Ace Bar End Shifters* - Low miles - $50 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals* with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping *Mountain Equipment Co-op SuperMicroft Cycling Jacket* - Red - XL Tall - $30 * ** * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FMdHxFhwdtYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Rivish parts and more.
I'm unloading a small cache of parts, a number of which are low mileage take offs from my Rambouillet. Paypal payments preferred and pictures upon request. Everything shipped USPS priority. I'll be glad to combine shipping too. Inquiries can be made at my email: *clifwrightphotos* at *yahoo* dot *com*. Thanks! * Wheelset - Mavic A119 Rims*. 36 hole. XT hubs. - Aprox. 700 miles. - $90 plus $15 shipping * Nitto Albatross bars* - Not sure if these are cromo or the alloy ones- If someone knows how to tell I'll add that info. Some signs of usage - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post* sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $50 plus $5 shipping * Sugino XD-2 Triple Crankset* - 175mm - 48/36/24 - Less than 200 miles - Nice - $80 plus $7 shipping * SRAM 9 speed Cassette* 11-34 - New - $25 plus $5 shipping * Tektro Aero Brake Levers* - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * Tektro Aero Brake Levers* - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * Shimano Dura Ace Bar End Shifters* - Low miles - $50 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals* with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping *Suntour Cyclone* *Mark II GT rear derailleur* - used - working - logo partially rubbed off - $20 plus $5 shipping *Wool Jersey* - Santini - Italian Colors - Blue w/ Italia logo on chest - Chest Pockets! - Collar! - Say's it's a 48 large but I'm a 44 / 46 and it's too small for me. It'll probably fit someone that wears a medium T Shirt or thereabouts - Great condition - $60 *Mountain Equipment Co-op SuperMicroft Cycling Jacket* - Red wind jacket - XL Tall - $30 * **http://tinyurl.com/66d3v68* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VGTgt6MWlesJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Rivish parts and more.
I'm unloading a small cache of parts, a number of which are low mileage take offs from my Rambouillet. Paypal payments preferred and pictures upon request. Everything shipped USPS priority. I'll be glad to combine shipping too. Inquiries are best sent to my email: clifwrightphotos *at *yahoo *dot *com. Thanks! * Wheelset - Mavic A119 Rims*. 36 hole. XT hubs. - Aprox. 700 miles. - $90 plus $15 shipping * Nitto Albatross bars* - Not sure if these are cromo or the alloy ones- Some signs of usage - $40 plus $8 shipping *Shimano Ultegra Seat Post* sp-6600 - 27.2 X 270mm - One bolt - Less than 200 miles - Nice - Shiny! - $50 plus $5 shipping * Sugino XD-2 Triple Crankset* - 175mm - 48/36/24 - Less than 200 miles - Nice - $80 plus $7 shipping * SRAM 9 speed Cassette* 11-34 - New - $25 plus $5 shipping * Tektro Aero Brake Levers* - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * Tektro Aero Brake Levers* - Low miles - $15 plus $5 shipping * Shimano Dura Ace Bar End Shifters* - Low miles - $50 plus $5 shipping *MKS Touring pedals* with Power Grips - Low miles - $30 plus $5 shipping *Suntour Cyclone* *Mark II GT rear derailleur* - used - working - logo partially rubbed off - $20 plus $5 shipping *Wool Jersey* - Santini - Italian Colors - Blue w/ Italia logo on chest - Chest Pockets! - Collar! - Say's it's a 48 large but I'm a 44 / 46 and it's too small for me. It'll probably fit someone that wears a medium T Shirt or thereabouts - Great condition - $60 *Mountain Equipment Co-op SuperMicroft Cycling Jacket* - Red - XL Tall - $30 * **http://tinyurl.com/66d3v68* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fadSHnGI0d8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NYC Bike Shops
Thanks ya'll. Not too surprised there's not much rivish action but am always up for checking out a cool bike shop. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] NYC Bike Shops
Anyone have NYC bike shop suggestions that a Riv lover shouldn't miss out on? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: bars for a simpleone?
Put the Jitensha Studio flat bars on my Quickbeam a couple weeks ago. Love them. A lot. http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatbar05.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Japanese Atlantis vs Wisconsin Waterford Atlantis
Concerning the detail differences between the two Atlanti, do you know what they are? I don't remember seeing them discussed anywhere. Not that it's here or there, but I think my Atlantis is a Waterford having come (used) in a Waterford box but then that doesn't really prove anything. I have a mild curiosity though either factory would be just fine. On Mar 20, 12:21 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/20/11 7:38 AM, Khalid Mateen at krm2...@gmail.com wrote: > > I do not want to start a fiery debate about this but what makes japanese > atlantis built bicycle superior to the American made ones? Just curious. > When there was an announcement that Rivendell would no longer have the Toyo > plant build their bicycles, people with money to spare went after the last > batch of those frames. It is the steel? The craftmanship? > > Not sure I agree with your supposition about one being superior. > > Grant has posted/written a number of times about the excellent quality of > both Toyo and Waterford. > > There are a few stylistic differences between the builds, but nothing which > seems to change the functionality. That may cause someone to compare and > say, "given the choice, I prefer that one..." > > There has been some discussion of this. If you go back through the group > archives, you'll probably find as many people who want to buy a us-built Riv > as want to buy the "last of" the Toyo frames. But, as I said to start, I > don't recall anyone making the case for one being superior. > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's > how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the > intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty." > -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!
Yeah, I'll take some pics later this week and post em. I have the drive train partially setup and waiting for the crankset and a few other parts to arrive. Can Not Wait! On Mar 12, 10:52 am, Stephen S wrote: > Are you going to post some pics? I don't think I haver seen a 68 > Rambouillet. > > Stephen > On Mar 11, 4:06 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > > Oh my... my, my... Lovely! > > > Now for the TA Carmina cranks, Dura Ace 7700 drive train, un-Riv like > > STI shifters, Open Pro's and... whoosh! He's gone! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!
Oh my... my, my... Lovely! Now for the TA Carmina cranks, Dura Ace 7700 drive train, un-Riv like STI shifters, Open Pro's and... whoosh! He's gone! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Austin bike borrowing or rental
I'll second BeardPapa's post. Lee is a super cool guy and is well connected with the bike scene including yellow bike. He may very well put you onto the right track. On Mar 11, 8:47 am, Beardpapa wrote: > Hey Gino, > > I'd highly recommend Eastside Pedal Pushers. The owner, Lee Gresham > is very much inline with the Rivendell cycling > ethos.http://www.yelp.com/biz/east-side-pedal-pushers-austin > > On Mar 11, 12:36 am, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > > I'm a 58 riv-wise, and he's a 54-56. > > > Thanks for the info! > > > On Mar 10, 2011, at 7:50 PM, Cycletex wrote: > > > > What size do ya'll ride? I'm guessing my 68cm bikes are too tall but I > > > could ask around. There's also rentals from Bicycle Sport Shop and I > > > talked to a couple of guys at NAHBS that picked up bikes on Craigslist > > > for the week for around $100. Kind of a pain to hook up to buy though. > > > Come to think of it, you might try calling Ozone Bike Dept. and seeing > > > if they'd rent out one of their used bikes. > > > > On Mar 10, 7:30 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > > >> Folks, > > > >> Myself and my business partner will be in Austin for SXSW starting > > >> tomorrow, and we're thinking that getting away from downtown a bit > > >> each evening will be a good thing. > > > >> So the question is: does anyone have a bike or two that we could > > >> borrow? Beaters are perfectly fine. They'll be locked in our hotel > > >> room, unless we're heading out to one of the central neighborhoods to > > >> explore and eat. > > > >> If no loaners make their way to us, do you have recommendations for > > >> bike rental shops? > > > >> Thanks, > > >> Gino > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!
Austin, TX, United States 03/11/2011 7:49 A.M. Out For Delivery !!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!
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[RBW] 68cm Rambouillet on the way!
This just in from UPS tracking... Scheduled Delivery: Friday, 03/11/2011, By End of Day Last Location: Departed - Mesquite, TX, United States, Thursday, 03/10/2011 Yes! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Austin bike borrowing or rental
What size do ya'll ride? I'm guessing my 68cm bikes are too tall but I could ask around. There's also rentals from Bicycle Sport Shop and I talked to a couple of guys at NAHBS that picked up bikes on Craigslist for the week for around $100. Kind of a pain to hook up to buy though. Come to think of it, you might try calling Ozone Bike Dept. and seeing if they'd rent out one of their used bikes. On Mar 10, 7:30 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Folks, > > Myself and my business partner will be in Austin for SXSW starting > tomorrow, and we're thinking that getting away from downtown a bit > each evening will be a good thing. > > So the question is: does anyone have a bike or two that we could > borrow? Beaters are perfectly fine. They'll be locked in our hotel > room, unless we're heading out to one of the central neighborhoods to > explore and eat. > > If no loaners make their way to us, do you have recommendations for > bike rental shops? > > Thanks, > Gino -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Caprock Canyon State Park Trailway (Texas)
Are you in Texas? You might already know about it but the Mineral Wells State Trailway, while not as long, is a great trail. Super well kept, it rolls though the Cross Timbers between Mineral Wells and Weatherford. On Mar 8, 10:20 am, Jim Cloud wrote: > Clif, > > I'd seen your photos on the "Tall Riders" Flickr group. That's a nice > looking Quickbeam! I don't really anticipate any possibility of going > to the Caprock Canyons trailway anytime sooner than late spring, and > maybe not until fall. At this point, my impression of the trail is > that it's pretty gnarly. I'm not sure that my bike(s) would be very > suitable for a ride on the trail, since they're more road oriented. > It appears to me that the Canyon trailway would probably be more > suitable for a mountain type bike, or maybe a 650B shod with really > wide (and tough!) tires. > > If I go, I'd probably be most interested in hiking some of the Caprock > Canyon trails, with a secondary opportunity of riding portions of the > trailway. > > Jim Cloud > > On Mar 7, 7:41 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > > I've heard the same sketchy reports on trail conditions. Have you > > tried calling Caprock Canyons? 806/455-1492 > > > I passed through Estelline a couple of years ago and did some quick > > riding on that end aboard my Quickbeam. Lots of stickers. > > >http://tinyurl.com/5r2f2r6 > > >http://tinyurl.com/6ylf72x > > > Granite pack was kinda loose but not too bad. As you can see in the > > second pic the trail is kinda overgrown but not unridable (where I > > rode it). > > > I'd love to get back up there and try and do the whole thing. If I did > > I think I'd go 50c Big Apples at about 45-50 psi on the Atlantis and > > maybe take some time and make it a two day ride. Please keep us > > updated what you find out and if you decide to ride it. > > > Clif Wright > > > On Mar 7, 3:15 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > > > > Has anyone in the RBW group ridden on the Caprock Canyon Rails-to- > > > Trails trailway? The trailway runs for a distance of 64 miles between > > > South Plains and Estelline Texas (east of Lubbock Texas). > > > > I've seen a few on-line comments, but they don't look very encouraging > > > in terms of this trail's condition for cycling. If the trailway is > > > reasonably accessible, with a "Country Bike" style bicycle (e.g. > > > Rivendell A.H. Hilsen, Sam Hillborne style with Jack Brown tires or > > > the like), I'd like to try it out. The area sounds interesting also > > > for the possibility of hiking in the Caprock Canyons area > > > > Here's a link to a website with some information about the > > > trailway:http://texaswildnetwork.com/north-texas/parks/caprock-canyons-trailwa... > > > > Jim Cloud > > > Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Caprock Canyon State Park Trailway (Texas)
I've heard the same sketchy reports on trail conditions. Have you tried calling Caprock Canyons? 806/455-1492 I passed through Estelline a couple of years ago and did some quick riding on that end aboard my Quickbeam. Lots of stickers. http://tinyurl.com/5r2f2r6 http://tinyurl.com/6ylf72x Granite pack was kinda loose but not too bad. As you can see in the second pic the trail is kinda overgrown but not unridable (where I rode it). I'd love to get back up there and try and do the whole thing. If I did I think I'd go 50c Big Apples at about 45-50 psi on the Atlantis and maybe take some time and make it a two day ride. Please keep us updated what you find out and if you decide to ride it. Clif Wright On Mar 7, 3:15 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > Has anyone in the RBW group ridden on the Caprock Canyon Rails-to- > Trails trailway? The trailway runs for a distance of 64 miles between > South Plains and Estelline Texas (east of Lubbock Texas). > > I've seen a few on-line comments, but they don't look very encouraging > in terms of this trail's condition for cycling. If the trailway is > reasonably accessible, with a "Country Bike" style bicycle (e.g. > Rivendell A.H. Hilsen, Sam Hillborne style with Jack Brown tires or > the like), I'd like to try it out. The area sounds interesting also > for the possibility of hiking in the Caprock Canyons area > > Here's a link to a website with some information about the > trailway:http://texaswildnetwork.com/north-texas/parks/caprock-canyons-trailwa... > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...
Well, as a complete and utter bike dork I would say yes, it's worth the $22 although I actually only paid $19.33 since I purchased entry for three days... On Feb 25, 8:17 pm, SFF wrote: > I was thinking about riding the Quickbeam to Austin on Sunday to catch > the last day of the show. Is it worth it? $22 to get in - anything > Rivy at the show? > > Joel > > On Feb 25, 7:47 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > > I overheard Andy Hampsten today at NAHBS say to someone, "Well, you > > wouldn't put skinny tires on a race car now would you?" > > > As many of you know, he mounts Jack Browns on some of his bikes so not > > really off topic by much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...
I overheard Andy Hampsten today at NAHBS say to someone, "Well, you wouldn't put skinny tires on a race car now would you?" As many of you know, he mounts Jack Browns on some of his bikes so not really off topic by much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet for sale "Do I Detect the Odor of a Rat?"
I apologize if I jumped to any conclusions. After an email exchange with another interested party we both decided there was something not quite right with this sale. The lack of timely response, lack of pictures, the timing after I expressed a desire to buy one, pressure to close quickly... Also not too sure why Scott didn't offer to sell the Ram to me directly since as he says, "I listed my Rambouillet after seeing Cycletex's solicitation of interest in purchasing a 68cm Ram". With this apology, I'll close the issue on my end. I wish Scott all the luck selling his Rambouillet and the best of luck to any potential buyers as well. Cycletex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet for sale "Do I Detect the Odor of a Rat?"
Seller finally responded after three days. No pics. Not real positive he'll have any anytime soon. Something about it being cold in Alaska... The last line of the email is: "I must say that I've gotten several responses so I'll have to close." Hey, no pressure or anything. Another interested party contacted me to see if the seller wrote back and said his inquiries were unanswered and the last mail bounced. Curious that the seller has only one post on RBW to sell a bike I mentioned I really wanted in another post... Anyone happen to know Scott Smith from Alaska with a blue Ram? Not to be a jerk or anything but does anybody else smell a rat? Feel free to insert eye roll at my gullibility here... Regardless, I think I'll pass on sending my $1800 to Scott in Alaska with the unconfirmed Ram deal in Alaska that must close quickly... Cycletex On Jan 19, 10:43 pm, Cycletex wrote: > Very interested. PM about to be sent... > > On Jan 19, 4:11 pm, sbsmith wrote: > > > For Sale 68cm Rambouillet, blue, exc. condition. It's in Alaska, if > > that makes a difference. Approx. 2K mi.. > > Email if interested. > > Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shoes
Dig dang it. My size 49 feet need stylin vintage shoes too! On Jan 18, 12:59 pm, Bruce Baker wrote: > Hey has anyone any experience with these bicycling > shoes??http://www.quocpham.com/products/index.html > Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet for sale
Very interested. PM about to be sent... On Jan 19, 4:11 pm, sbsmith wrote: > For Sale 68cm Rambouillet, blue, exc. condition. It's in Alaska, if > that makes a difference. Approx. 2K mi.. > Email if interested. > Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] 68 cm Quickbeam for sale?? Now Forbes Black and the 2XLT
>From a discussion group post on bikes for big guys from Forbes, "Allan Wanta in California built me a prototype, which worked well. I got in touch with a trading partner in Taiwan and asked him to take my design into production." The prototype: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclesvalhalla/1581813904/in/pool-497742@N25 Here's my 2xlt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clifwright/4158057169/in/pool-497742@N25 And some more from the discussion: "These are "virtual" 68cm frames made from butted 7005 aluminum cyclocross tubing. The top tube slopes up 5cm from the seat tube to the head tube, so the frame measurement at the seat tube is 63cm center-to-top. The horizontal measurement across the top tube is 63cm. Frame design is classic "sport touring" geometry in terms of angles. I made the chainstays extra long to accomodate big feet. The frames are built for 700C wheels. I designed the frame to handle wide tires and fenders. The frames come with beefy carbon forks. They would work very well for someone 6'8"/330lb. Clif O -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??
No longer doing them. I'm not sure what the story is but I know he's no longer doing these or any of the Cycles Valhalla products. My 2XLT was purchased when he was getting rid of the last few on Ebay. On Jan 19, 12:38 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > Do you know if he's still doing these or if they were one-offs? > > On Jan 19, 10:18 am, Cycletex wrote: > > > Yes. > > > I have one of Forbes' road bikes. The "2XLT" is an aluminum road bike > > designed (I'm pretty sure) by Alan Wanta and built in Taiwan at the > > same factory as.. (enter major maker of aluminum road frames) somebody > > or other. He no longer sells the frames. > > > How is it? Well, it's obviously not a Riv, but for an aluminum bike, > > it's way more Riv than the "major makers" aluminum road bike. It rides > > great. Very stable at all speeds. No shimmy... at all. Carbon fork... > > well, I get the heebie jeebies about that at times but it feels good > > and all. The bars would be higher if my ding dang LBS hadn't cut the > > steerer tube down an inch or so but the coolest thing about it, beyond > > the ride, is it's tire clearance. I ride it with 32c Paselas and most > > recently with Grand Bois 30's (about the same actual width as the > > Paselas). Using these "fattish" road tires, I find they mellow out the > > stiffness of the aluminum really well. When I've been off this bike > > awhile it takes me a bit of time to get back in sync with it, but when > > I do it feels really sweet. Set up with open pro's, dura ace 7700 > > components it's pretty dang light for it's size. Climbs the west > > Austin hills better than I do so no complaints. Oh yeah, it has fender > > mounts too. > > > I have the specs that Forbes shared on a user group I can forward to > > anyone interested. Overall, I'm really glad I purchased it (esp. at > > the discounted Ebay price) and it's a nice alternative to my Quickbeam > > and Atlantis when I get the go-fast bug. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Large Bicycles Google group invitation
Awesome, awesome, awesome. I've been lamenting the lack of info for tall riders esp. when it concerns the more esoteric forms of geometry such as low trail, ect. Headed over to join now. Thanks! On Jan 19, 11:48 am, arthur strum wrote: > As I mentioned in another thread, I've started a Google group for discussion > of large bike frames. I've posted a preliminary FAQ below. Rather than > 'stealing' the tall people from this group, or the BOB list, or other lists, > it just seems to me that it would be useful to have a place for discussions > specific to tall frames -- rather than always having to qualify one's > contributions by saying, 'but I'm 6'6" and ride a 68cm bike, so YMMV,' or > having to extrapolate discussions about 'normal' sized frames to the very > large ones we ride. > > I started a thread on large frames, shimmy, low-trail, and standard gauge > tubing -- would love to hear what others have to say > > Art > > http://groups.google.com/group/large-bicycles > > FAQ: This group is for discussion of > all aspects of large bicycles -- availability, geometry, tubing, > history, etc. As those of use who ride bikes with seat tubes over 66cm > know (or who are over 6'4" or so), there are many problems specific to > large bikes -- among them are too-steep seat tubes, too-short > chainstays which position the rider over the rear wheel, too-short top > tubes, the tendency for large frames to shimmy. Some of us have been > discussing these things on other lists like the BOB list or the > Rivendell list for years. I'm hoping that this list can facilitate > such discussions, and perhaps even give us a more effective way to > line up support for small manufacturers who decide to make larger > frames. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??
Yes. I have one of Forbes' road bikes. The "2XLT" is an aluminum road bike designed (I'm pretty sure) by Alan Wanta and built in Taiwan at the same factory as.. (enter major maker of aluminum road frames) somebody or other. He no longer sells the frames. How is it? Well, it's obviously not a Riv, but for an aluminum bike, it's way more Riv than the "major makers" aluminum road bike. It rides great. Very stable at all speeds. No shimmy... at all. Carbon fork... well, I get the heebie jeebies about that at times but it feels good and all. The bars would be higher if my ding dang LBS hadn't cut the steerer tube down an inch or so but the coolest thing about it, beyond the ride, is it's tire clearance. I ride it with 32c Paselas and most recently with Grand Bois 30's (about the same actual width as the Paselas). Using these "fattish" road tires, I find they mellow out the stiffness of the aluminum really well. When I've been off this bike awhile it takes me a bit of time to get back in sync with it, but when I do it feels really sweet. Set up with open pro's, dura ace 7700 components it's pretty dang light for it's size. Climbs the west Austin hills better than I do so no complaints. Oh yeah, it has fender mounts too. I have the specs that Forbes shared on a user group I can forward to anyone interested. Overall, I'm really glad I purchased it (esp. at the discounted Ebay price) and it's a nice alternative to my Quickbeam and Atlantis when I get the go-fast bug. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??
Not to change the subject (can't let go of my Quickbeam... ever) but if anyone has a 68cm Rambouillet they want to get rid of I really, really want one... > I hope this is the right place to post this, I've been away too long. > Anyway, does anybody have one they are willing to part with?? > Please email me at > tresbambi...@gmail.com > > Thanks! > Al -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anybody have a 68 cm Quickbeam for sale??
Not to change the subject (can't let go of my Quickbeam... ever) but if anyone has a 68cm Rambouillet they want to get rid of I really, really want one... > I hope this is the right place to post this, I've been away too long. > Anyway, does anybody have one they are willing to part with?? > Please email me at > tresbambi...@gmail.com > > Thanks! > Al -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New (to me) Quickbeam
Welcome to the club: Pilots of the Quickbeam! You'll love it. A fine bike indeed and yours sounds especially beautiful. Clif Wright -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Thanks for posting that. As a tall rider I've never tried long cranks. As it happens, I take delivery of a custom bike next week with 185mm TA cranks. I'm almost hoping that they're not all that. My other three bikes with 175's are going to be quite costly to convert if they are. On Aug 21, 7:13 am, Garth wrote: > In regards to longer cranks, there's a lot of unfounded fear and mis- > information that gets spread . Longer cranks don't hurt your knees, > or slow your cadence, or ruin your pedal motion. Resistance domes from > fear of change fear of the unknown. We all experience it. > > There's 3 groups about longer cranks. Those that have tried them and > found them invaluable. Those that try them and didn't like them. Those > that talk about them but never tried them. > > I refer to this http://www.nettally.com/palmk/crwives.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here
Ok, I'll go. I had a Grand Cru seatpost clamp shear. This was the round part that the rear bolt screws into. Kinda scary but the saddle stayed in place long enough that I could climb off safely. I weigh 210 and ride semi off road at times so maybe that had something to do to it though I would hope a seatpost clamp could handle that. VO took care of me and sent another clamp very quickly and I sent them a photo detailing the break for their info. I'm trying the Grand Cru seat post one more time as it's the only (affordable) seat post with the setback I need to ride a Brooks saddle. Keeping my fingers crossed. I wouldn't hesitate to order a number of other parts from them and am about to buy a stem and the Grand Cru brakes. Possibly the crankset later in the year. On Aug 20, 3:03 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-08-20 at 09:33 -0700, scott wrote: > > I personally stopped buying > > VO products after having things break or wear badly or just seem cheap > > in real life with regular use. Pretty stuff, but not good for my > > lifestyle. > > Let me add my voice to the chorus of those asking for more specific > information. I've bought quite a few things from Velo Orange including > a frameset, and have found their stuff to be of very good quality. > Nothing's broken, nothing's worn out. What items did you find > unsatisfactory? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Renovelo Frames
Crap, a 68cm Rambouillet Renovelo. Oh well. You can't have em all... I guess. On Aug 19, 5:01 pm, cm wrote: > First of'em posted on riv.com. > > Cant wait to see them. > > Cheers! > cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Western Mass
My daughter goes to school in Noho. I haven't had the chance to ride up there yet but am dying to. Such beautiful country and so much dirt. Hopefully I can spend an extended time up there before she graduates. On Aug 17, 10:01 pm, Esteban wrote: > I decided to reply to the whole list, because everyone should visit > and ride Western Mass at some point! > > I lived in Northampton in the late 90s during grad school, and loved > every minute of it. This is coming from a San Diego native. > > There are lots of rail trails and some great dirt roads through the > farming communities like Hadley. When I was there, 3-speeds ruled the > day... but the Berkshires are calling. Nothing too rocky in my > experience. 35mm Paselas should go far. > > enjoy it! > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Aug 17, 6:15 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > > D2R2! But maybe not on a > > quickbeam.http://www.franklinlandtrust.org/randonnee.html > > > On Aug 17, 7:14 pm, alford wrote: > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'm moving to Western Mass next month and wanted to know if anyone on > > > the list has any tips, insights, whathaveyou to offer to a newbie in > > > the area. Especially interested in winter riding and road conditions. > > > I know this is a bit OT but I do have a Quickbeam that I hope to > > > introduce to the area. Feel free to comment offline if it seems > > > appropiate. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Alford -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Want some 700C Hetres or Pari-Motos? Sign up here
Yup. I'll take either with the Pari-Moto my first choice. On Aug 17, 10:13 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are > enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with > actual power would make this happen. Please specify if you have a > preference for a Pari-Moto (38mm, ultra-light) or a Hetre (42mm, > slightly thicker tread, but still very supple). > > Personally, I'd be happy to prepay $120 for a pair of either of them. > > Cheers, > > Gernot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Western Mass
D2R2! But maybe not on a quickbeam. http://www.franklinlandtrust.org/randonnee.html On Aug 17, 7:14 pm, alford wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm moving to Western Mass next month and wanted to know if anyone on > the list has any tips, insights, whathaveyou to offer to a newbie in > the area. Especially interested in winter riding and road conditions. > I know this is a bit OT but I do have a Quickbeam that I hope to > introduce to the area. Feel free to comment offline if it seems > appropiate. > > Thanks in advance. > > Alford -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: B17 Narrow Brown
I'll take it. Just sent you an email. On Jul 29, 7:54 pm, eflayer wrote: > Link to photo: > > http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=SA1269 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives
Swrve vs. Rapha. On the bike Rapha is way better. They're thinner which is great for wearing over lycra or padded undies and the button adjusters inside mean you don't need a belt. I need a belt with my Swrve shorts and that makes them a bit restrictive on the bike. The Raphas look pretty decent off the bike but maybe not as normal looking as the Swrves. Both are stupid pricey but I'd buy the Raphas again. They're that good. On Jul 2, 10:25 am, Mike wrote: > Hey folks, thanks for all the responses. I may have to check out the > Rapha shorts. While they're expensive they seem to have the fit I'm > looking for and the style (simple and functional), it's just a matter > if they fit me correctly. I'm often in-between sizes which can be > frustrating. > > A few years back I ordered some Swerve Knickers and was thoroughly > disappointed in them. Maybe they've gotten their shit together since > then but man, the knickers I got sucked. The material was good but the > stitching, fit and design horrible. They did not seem like a product > made by a cyclist. I know there are folks out there who like their > stuff so perhaps their products are better. Looking at their website, > the shorts they're offering now look pretty nice but I'll check out > the Rapha shorts first. I should be able to try them at River City. > Given my 10% off BTA discount they're still pricey but maybe worth it. > They seem a bargain compared to the $250 bib shorts I see people > sporting. > > Somewhat off topic, but if folks are going the other direction and > looking for bib shorts, consider Voler. I've been using their bibs for > almost 10yrs now and have no complaints. They're reasonably priced, > comfy and durable. > > --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Roadeo in the current Endurance News
You took a quote from The Rider. Cool! On Jul 1, 1:50 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > Yours truly on my Roadeo in the current issue of Endurance News (#70), > along with my article The Classic Cyclist, Part One: > > http://www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/ENews/ENissue70/?page=52 > > - Chris Kostman > La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 67cm AHH double top tube inquiry
I hope somebody with a tall Hilsen chimes in. Particularly someone who also has experience on another tall bike like a 68cm Ram or equivalent. I'm riding a 68cm Quickbeam and Atlantis and have no rigidity problems though I was told by Riv HQ the Hilsen has lighter tubing than either of those frames. So little info out there for frames in our size. It seems Zinn is using compact frames with the head tube and seat tube extending quite a bit over the top tube as his solution. I've also spoken with another builder who was proclaiming the sloping top tube as the answer. Of course, he was a pretty short guy... On Jun 4, 9:11 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Larry Powers wrote: > > Maybe this is a better question for a frame builder but would wider tubes > > solve the problem just as well as a double top tube? My steel tandem uses > > slightly oversized tubing to add some rigidity. Given the size of the bike > > the wider tubes look appropriate. On something like a 66 or 68 frame I > > would think that 31.8 tubing might allow a standard diamond frame to be > > used. > > Unless your tandem is very very old you should have some sort of > cross-support tube in the middle of it going from the top of the head > tube, normally, to the bottom of the stoker's seat tube. > > like this one:http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/2673426270/ > > but it'd easiest to ask a framebuilder, I suspect. Bilenky, bob brown > cycles both build tandems. > > -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"
Well, besides not getting any sleep the night before, at all..., it went great. Didn't change a thing on the Atlantis. Front rack with basket, shop sack, fenders and 37c Paselas were all kept as was. Felt a little rough the first 20 miles or so but kicked in strong for the remaining 60. Received LOTS of compliments from the carbon crew. No derision. Rode through Luchenbach 20 miles from the finish. Lots of wind. Drank my two free beers of Fireman's 4 afterwards (...) and the exhaustion hit me hard so I raced back to Austin with devil music playing on 11 before collapsing. Mighty fun! Incidentally, I did strip the Atlantis down yesterday and put some new shoes on. Now running the 50c Big Apples I've had in the garage for the last year. Now that's some fun. Made it across the two creek crossings on one of my regular routes without putting a foot down for the first time. 30 psi holds my 215 pounds just fine and makes for a super plush ride on dirt. Gonna have to splurge on the 60c's sometime in the future. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"
Hmmm... evangelizing sounds good. I could put my soapbox in the basket to boot. Just got back from my LBS where the owner pointed out that without the basket I won't have anywhere to carry the beer. Food (or beverage) for thought... On May 20, 11:28 am, "Darin G." wrote: > I just faced the similar questions with my Sam Hillborne for a > century. I'd intended to swap out the Jack Browns for 30cc Grand Bois > and remove the fenders and the racks. Ultimately, I just removed the > rear rack (a touring rack) and left the rest of the bling on and > enjoyed my century ride. This also afforded me an opportunity to > evangelize about the benefits of useful bicycles made of steel and > equipped with fat tires and fenders. > > D.G. > > On May 20, 8:56 am, Cycletex wrote: > > > I'll be riding 80 miles in the Real Ale Ride out of Blanco, Texas > > Saturday and am sitting, staring at my Atlantis wondering whether I > > should leave it alone and ride in be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon > > mode or remove the accouterments, change the 37c Paselas for 32's and > > ride in "ultra sleek" racing mode. > > > What say you? > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Charity Ride Atlantis Poll or "What Would Fred Do?"
I'll be riding 80 miles in the Real Ale Ride out of Blanco, Texas Saturday and am sitting, staring at my Atlantis wondering whether I should leave it alone and ride in be-fendered, be-basketed curmudgeon mode or remove the accouterments, change the 37c Paselas for 32's and ride in "ultra sleek" racing mode. What say you? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection
BTW - another way to quiet down the sack is to attach the side latches on the bottom rung of the basket to add tension and then throw a basket net over the top. Not worth it around town but it's nice to get rid of some of the rattle on longer rides. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF wrote: > I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med > basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I > wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, > you can't see the front tire...etc. > > But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much > more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- > lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the > commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop > or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. > > Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack > latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the > loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the > bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite > load. > > Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the > bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... > > Joel > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nitto Mini Front>Wald Med Basket>Shopsack = Perfection
I'm running the same setup on my Atlantis and you're right, it makes a great around town configuration but I'll add that I also ride road rides with the same combination and love it. It's really nice to have the extra capacity the sack gives you and you can stop by the market on the way home and top off the bag without having to go home first and get your "grocery" bike. Clif Enjoying the last days of spring in Austin, Texas. On May 8, 12:53 am, SFF wrote: > I'm running a new Sam Hillborne with a Nitto mini front rack, Wald med > basket and med Shopsack. Having never used a front rack before, I > wasn't sure if I would like it - handling? weight distribution? geez, > you can't see the front tire...etc. > > But, after a month of daily commuting I have to say - it does much > more than I expected! I can fit a change of clothes, lunch, mini U- > lock and a book up there no problem - thats all I need for the > commute. On the way home I can stop by the grocery store, record shop > or beverage barn and squeeze it in - no problem. > > Tip: I put a little bar tape on the basket where I attach the shopsack > latch. Sometimes on a rough surface you get some clanky noise from the > loose metal to metal attachment point. I also put a foam pad on the > bottom of the basket to eliminate road noise if I'm running a lite > load. > > Maybe someday I'll use that big 'ol Nitto rack on the back of the > bike. Where are those new panniers anyway? Just asking... > > Joel > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
When I need to speed up my Quickbeam I simply switch out the tires from 37c Paselas to 28c or maybe 32c Paselas. Lighter tires equal less rolling weight, quicker acceleration and a bit easier time on steep hills. Not being able to compensate with rolling gear changes on the QB accentuates the difference in tire changes. It's kinda amazing how different the bike feels with lighter tires and no other changes. On Apr 26, 11:10 am, "Darin G." wrote: > Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my > bones over. I'm new to this type of bicycle. > > I need my commuter/tourer Sam to go faster, if possible. I have a > slate of century rides and a 200 km brevet lined up for the summer and > I'm being dropped by my riding companions who are significantly less > fit and heavier than I am, but are riding zippy road bikes (including > my old Roubaix). I'm about 1.5 to 3 mph slower over the same course > than I was on "road bike." I've never been a racer but I really don't > want my centuries to take 7 hours and I don't think I can make up the > difference with pure horsepower. I'm planning on a second bike to > take on this duty, but that will be at least a year away. > > So, where would this group look to speed up my Sam? Wheels? Tires? > I'm riding 36 spoke wheels with Jack Brown Blues. And if it just > can't be done, tell me so and I'll practice smelling the flowers until > I can come up with the appropriate tool for the described job. > > D.G. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fitness Ride in Austin Tonight
Facebook info... http://bit.ly/bOdQ9t On Apr 12, 8:20 am, Cycletex wrote: > I'll be helping lead the Heavy Metal Fitness Ride from aboard my 68cm > Quickbeam with big ol fat Paselas tonight if any Austin Riv owners > would like to join. > > The Metal ride is kind of a club ride for the rest of us. We have a > fast group (slayer class) and a more mellow group (melvin class) and > will ride aprox 24 miles through South Austin and wind up at the > Jackalope for free beer and half price pizza. > > Lugged steel, carbon road, mountain, bmx will all be there along with > my favorites - fast guys on touring bikes. > > http://bit.ly/b5yryc > > Helmets, lights, lock and tip money all highly suggested... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Fitness Ride in Austin Tonight
I'll be helping lead the Heavy Metal Fitness Ride from aboard my 68cm Quickbeam with big ol fat Paselas tonight if any Austin Riv owners would like to join. The Metal ride is kind of a club ride for the rest of us. We have a fast group (slayer class) and a more mellow group (melvin class) and will ride aprox 24 miles through South Austin and wind up at the Jackalope for free beer and half price pizza. Lugged steel, carbon road, mountain, bmx will all be there along with my favorites - fast guys on touring bikes. http://bit.ly/b5yryc Helmets, lights, lock and tip money all highly suggested... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled in Austin, Texas
I'll second the above. If Russ and Laura visit your city make sure you take some time to attend any talks they put on. Very informational and entertaining. Good stuff. Trent, it was good to meet you last night. Your Hillborne is a real beauty! Ride on! Clif On Apr 1, 9:46 am, Trent in TX wrote: > Great time at the Path Less Pedaled presentation last night on bicycle > touring/S240/the journeys of Russ and Laura as the travel throughout > the U.S.http://pathlesspedaled.com/The mentions of Grant, PBH, S240 > were aplenty. > > Wow, what a gathering of dapper bicycles, to boot! Rivendells > including a 68 (!) Quickbeam, two Herons, two Bridgestones, several > surlys, I had to snap some quick pics > -http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiddlefishtrent/sets/72157623623005743/ > > To Cliff with the Quickbeam and Sean (?) with the Bridgestone, it was > great to meet you. Keep in touch. > > Cheers from Austin, TX > Trent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: for the bunch only please
Ooooh. Thanks! On Jan 15, 5:44 pm, "Dave S." wrote: > Sneak Preview: RR42 beta > > Hello All, > > Dave from Riv here. Rivendell Reader 42 is 99% done. Usually we post > things to the NEWS section and immediately get emails with typos. So > this time, we're unveiling it to the bunch first, hoping that you all > might catch some typos before it officially goes "live" on the site > and off to the printer. > > So here it is. Please, please, please don't spread it around the net > just yet. Just print it out and enjoy it over the weekend. We'll post > the typo-corrected version on Monday. We don't want folks linking to > it just to have the link fail when we post corrections. > > If you find a typo, please send me (d...@rivbike.com) an email with > all the info in the subject line, formatted thusly: > SUBJECT: Typos: pg. xx par. xx - correction > > So your subject line should be something like, "Typos: pg. 03 par. 09 > - Rivendale should be Rivendell > I won't be reading the email bodies or responding, so thank you in > advance. > Make sense? > > There's no prize or incentive, just the satisfaction of being the > first to read it. > > Hope you like it. > > http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/202/original_RR42beta_high150.pdf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?
I once came within inches of running headlong into a prostitute that lurched into my path while cycling in North Austin. Disaster was only averted by her quick thinking co-worker who pulled her back at the last second. I passed so close I had the smell of cigarrettes, cheap perfume and cheaper whiskey in my nostrils for the next five miles. Neither noticed I was riding a Quickbeam... On Jan 15, 8:42 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > This is very funny -- derelicts piping up about Rivendells. I wonder if Riv > needs to reconsider its marketing efforts. > > Patrick Moore, who fully realizes that tapsters and whores are often closer > to the Kingdom of Heaven than Wall Street tycoons and heavy politicos and > others of the great and good. > > > > > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 9:52 PM, rcnute wrote: > > I was riding my Bleriot awhile back in Seattle and I was stopped by a > > homeless guy who started telling me about the bikes designed by Grant > > Petersen. He really seemed to know his stuff. > > > Ryan > > > On Jan 14, 7:20 pm, beth h wrote: > > > "Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?" > > > he asked. > > > > * > > > > Two two responses: > > > > 1. People DO notice my Rivvy. Not many, and not every time I'm out on > > > it, but enough that it's noteworthy. > > > > Worst example was the slightly scary-looking, slightly filthy guy at > > > the bus stop who approached me while I worried about a slow leak. He > > > came a little too close and lectured a little too knowingly about > > > Rivendells and my bike in particular. When he reached out to touch the > > > top tube I backed up, hopped on and sped away, leaving him cursing at > > > me about being some uptight b***h. > > > > Best example was sitting in a window seat at a cafe with my niece, who > > > informed me that a man outside was smelling my bike. He was just > > > inspecting the lugs VERY closely, through pop-bottle glasses. We had a > > > brief, pleasant talk about Rivendells and he wound up buying one > > > himself later on. > > > > 2. I stopped worrying so much about how attractive my bike might be to > > > thieves when (a) I got the first big dent in the top tube and (b) I > > > parked it inside the house. It's a bike. I ride it everywhere and it > > > makes me happy. I'm guessing your Rivendell will do the same for you. > > > Ride and enjoy. > > > > Cheers--Beth > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com(505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Stuff for Sale w/ Price drop.
I still have some stuff left from my sale list. I thought I'd list them one more time before moving them on to craigslist and then to ebay. Dropped the price on most of the items. Big thanks to everyone who wrote me with interest and to those that purchased. Shoot me a pm if you're interested and I'll send pics to anyone wanting to take a looksie. Paypal payments preferred. Thanks! * Price in parenthesis is for shipping costs. Tektro R536 Brake Set.$25 ($5) Front and rear. Price for the pair. Very good cond. Sugino XD Double Crankset 48/34.$70 ($7) 175mm Less than 200 miles. Great shape. Velo Orange CR18 / 105 rear wheel.$85 ($15) 700c Cr18 rim w/ shimano 105 hub. Less than 200 miles. Great cond. Velo Orange Model 3 Touring Saddle.$60 ($5) Near new cond. Dia Compe Brake Levers w/ Brown hoods.$8 ($4) Used but good cond. Egg Beater C Pedals.$30 ($5) New in box minus cleats. Fizik Arione Saddle.$65 ($5) Black w/ rare world cup stripes. Good cond. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] A Bike Sale Unrelated to Rivendell but Kinda...uhhh, Interesting?
Cyclocross dreams crushed. A story of obsession. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330386088555 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Atlantis and Bleriot sightings
I've been kinda wondered about those photos for awhile now. I always thought they were from the far off, mythical "Land of Tall Stems and Smiling People in Street Clothes". Definitely not Austin. On Dec 12, 7:25 pm, rcnute wrote: > I hadn't been to Aaron's Bicycle Repair in West Seattle for a few > years but stopped in on my ride today. They had five or six Atlantis > frames and two Bleriots (57 and 55). I seem to recall someone looking > for a Bleriot. Anyway, there you have it. http://www.rideyourbike.com/ > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: So Cal Riv ride: Chino Hills SP
Dang it! Will ya'll quit makin me so darn jealous. clif (never ridden on a fire trail) wright On Dec 6, 8:09 pm, doug peterson wrote: > This ride was posted a few weeks back while in its formative stage. > Now we're on for next Sunday, December 13. Meet at the Starbucks at > the Brea Gateway Mall at S. Brea Blvd and Imperial Hwy (NOT the Brea > Mall, a bit east of there). Bike'n'bag ogle, outrageous lies and > coffee in the 9ish range, ride at 10 AM. > > Andy worked out the route and it's posted in a link on the flickr > site: > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_soc... > > Originally about 30 miles, it got expanded due to popular interest. > Andy assures me that the expanded route will consume all available > daylight, energy and available resources. Very few useless (i.e., > flat & boring) miles and mostly high quality stuff. > > Riv content: 2 of 3 Atlantis' we know of on OC will be attending. No > RSVP; show'n'go. > > dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: For Sale
9 sp chain is sold. Sugino AT triple cranks are sold. Nitto seat post is sold. Thanks! On Dec 11, 11:26 am, Cycletex wrote: > Size info. > > The SR Seat post is 26.8mm and the Nitto is 27.2mm. > VO wheel is 700c. > > Thanks, > Clif -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: a study in contrasts
Oh man... I just shipped my Quickbeam back to headquarters via FedEx... dang. On Dec 11, 5:05 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought > I would share these contrasting photos with everyone. Consider this a > cautionary tale: > > Before Fedex:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/34509120_bc65826f8a_b.jpg > > After > Fedex:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4168606752_4b2c42d852_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4167843761_5075a6b405_b.jpg > > Friends don't let friends use fedex. > > If anyone is interested I will post more details of my saga trying to > get this fixed. > > -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Our New Bike Catalog Is On The Site
Oh yeah. I really like this one. Great design. On Dec 11, 12:22 pm, John Bennett wrote: > a sneak preview can be found by following this to a PDF > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/174 > > Cheers, > > John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: For Sale
Size info. The SR Seat post is 26.8mm and the Nitto is 27.2mm. VO wheel is 700c. Thanks, Clif -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: For Sale
Oh and I prefer paypal payment. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] For Sale
Hey ya'll. I have a few things I need to get rid of. Shipping prices are in parenthesis and I'll be happy to refigure shipping if anyone buys multiple items. Shoot me a pm if you're interested and I'll send pics to anyone wanting to take a looksie. *68cm Specialized Expedition Frame..$250 ($50 thru fed ex) I'm catching and releasing this one. I was stoked to catch it but I'm overextended a bit so must now release. Pics of the frame built up are here: http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/its-alive/ Plenty of nicks and scratches but not really all that bad. The seatpost binder braze ons have some damage and I stripped out one binder bolt but it held until I stripped it. You might want to have that repaired but other than that it's a solid frame. I'll send pics of the damage to interested parties. Purchased for $275. Comes with the original Mafac brakes with new pads and the Specialized headset that needs rebuilding or replacing. *Sugino AT Triple Crankset.$60 ($7) 175mm 46/36/26 Really great condition. Shiny! *Sugino XD Double Crankset 48/34.$75 ($7) 175mm Less than 200 miles. Great shape. *Sugino RD Black Single Speed Crank Arms.$45 ($6) 175mm Good cond. Nicks and scratches. *VO CR18 / 105 rear wheel.$95 ($15) Cr18 rim w/ shimano 105 hubs. Less than 200 miles. Great cond. *VO Model 3 Saddle.$65 ($5) Near new cond. *Nitto Crystal Fellow Seat Post.$45 ($5) One bolt. Great cond. *Tektro Ergo Brake Levers.$10 ($5) Great cond. *Dia Compe Brake Levers w/ Brown hoods.$10 ($5) Used but good cond. *Egg Beater C Pedals.$30 ($5) New in box minus cleats. *Shimano CN 7701 XTR 9sp Chain.$25 ($4) New in Box *Fizik Arione Saddle.$75 ($5) Black w/ rare world cup stripes. Good cond. *SR MTE-100 Adjustable Setback Seatpost.$10 ($5) Good cond. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WAS: AT 0154 NOW: Sugino AT spindle length
Thanks Jason. The Sheldon Brown bottom bracket page lists a 115.5mm shimano un73 and 2mm spacer for the Sugino AT. Is that really going to work? http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html That gives a 42.5 chainline. I wish I knew more about this stuff but I'm learning. On Dec 10, 11:06 am, Jason Hartman wrote: > On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:54 AM, Jon Grant wrote: > > Cycletex asked: > > > What spindle length are you looking for and are you going by the Sheldon > > Brown suggestions for the AT? > > > --- > > > I put a Sugino AT on an old Schwinn World Voyageur last summer. The longest > > BB I could find was 122.5, and I had to dent the chainstay to clear the > > granny ring. (A neighbor walked over and said, “Wow. I’ve seen you do a lot > > of things to bikes, but I’ve never seen you use a hammer. Bad day?”) > > > A 125 or maybe even a 127 would’ve worked better, I think. > > Since this question comes up from time to time, I just measured the OE > bottom bracket for Sugino AT triple cranks. > It's 125mm with a 9mm driveside offset. > > Jay Hartman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AT 0154
Cool! BTW - What spindle length are you looking for and are you going by the Sheldon Brown suggestions for the AT? On Dec 9, 11:43 pm, rcnute wrote: > Lucked into a 56 Atlantis. Yar, thar be a fine vessel, be she. > > http://tiny.cc/63aSB > > To be finished once I get a long spindle BB for the Sugino AT cranks. > I can't figure out if I want to go plain beige or crazy splash bar > tape. > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX
Hey Jeff, I'm gearing up for riding with you guys on a brevet or two. I wasn't ready for you guys this last Saturday and I'll have to see how my training goes through cedar season for the Jan. brevet but by this time next year I hope to be there. (Fingers crossed and knocking on wood.) Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Dec 8, 12:19 pm, Jeff wrote: > I cannot believe Chela has to park out on the street! She used to > keep it secure in the loading dock where I work. That just ain't > right! > > I'm a local randonneur on a Heron. Looking forward to meeting the > Austin Rivendell crowd and "drafting" you into the brevet riding > scene. If not this year, then maybe the next (when it's a PBP year > and suddenly the hipsters swap their fixies for vintage French cyclo- > touring bikes. . .) > > Jeff > > On Dec 8, 8:44 am, sean wrote: > > > That's Chela Metzger's Saluki. She is one of the UT Libraries (and > > School of Information) Rivendell contingent. > > > Sean > > > On Dec 7, 11:13 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > > > I see that one several times a week around the Hyde Park area. Serious > > > commuter. I've complemented her on her bike while riding my Quickbeam > > > but haven't talked with her more than that. > > > > Clifhttp://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ > > > > On Dec 7, 9:57 pm, Beardpapa wrote: > > > > > I walked out of the Clay Pit on Guadalupe today and saw this: > > > > >http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/beardpapa/saluki.jpg > > > > > Anyone? > > > > > On Dec 3, 12:26 pm, Angus wrote: > > > > > > Shawn, > > > > > > Tyler State Park (just north of town) is a good place for bike > > > > > camping. I've done a couple of S24Os there. > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/sets/72157612820991950/ > > > > > > Angus > > > > > > On Dec 2, 10:20 pm, shawn wrote: > > > > > > > Angus, > > > > > > I'm not in Tyler often, but am happy to know you are representing > > > > > > there. I would like to camp out that way sometime, I've heard it's > > > > > > really beautiful there. > > > > > > > On Dec 1, 9:17 pm, Angus wrote: > > > > > > > > That is a great looking RB-T Shawn! Love those bikes. > > > > > > > > I'm a bit further away, but there are other like minded cyclists > > > > > > > in > > > > > > > the great state of Texas. > > > > > > > > Angus "Tyler TX" > > > > > > > > If you are ever in the area... > > > > > > > > On Nov 30, 8:47 pm, shawn wrote: > > > > > > > > > HI All, > > > > > > > > I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I would > > > > > > > > finally > > > > > > > > introduce myself. Although I do not currently own a Rivendell > > > > > > > > (I'm in > > > > > > > > Grad school) I do have two Bridgestones and hope that I will be > > > > > > > > welcome here. I definitely subscribe to the Rivendell/Grant > > > > > > > > Petersen > > > > > > > > philosophy and look forward to participating in future > > > > > > > > conversations. > > > > > > > > Here are some pics of my bikes: > > > > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4149086420/ > > > > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4148325593/in/photostream/ > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Shawn > > > > > > > >Austin, TX- Hide quoted text - > > > > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX
I see that one several times a week around the Hyde Park area. Serious commuter. I've complemented her on her bike while riding my Quickbeam but haven't talked with her more than that. Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Dec 7, 9:57 pm, Beardpapa wrote: > I walked out of the Clay Pit on Guadalupe today and saw this: > > http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/beardpapa/saluki.jpg > > Anyone? > > On Dec 3, 12:26 pm, Angus wrote: > > > Shawn, > > > Tyler State Park (just north of town) is a good place for bike > > camping. I've done a couple of S24Os there. > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/sets/72157612820991950/ > > > Angus > > > On Dec 2, 10:20 pm, shawn wrote: > > > > Angus, > > > I'm not in Tyler often, but am happy to know you are representing > > > there. I would like to camp out that way sometime, I've heard it's > > > really beautiful there. > > > > On Dec 1, 9:17 pm, Angus wrote: > > > > > That is a great looking RB-T Shawn! Love those bikes. > > > > > I'm a bit further away, but there are other like minded cyclists in > > > > the great state of Texas. > > > > > Angus "Tyler TX" > > > > > If you are ever in the area... > > > > > On Nov 30, 8:47 pm, shawn wrote: > > > > > > HI All, > > > > > I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I would finally > > > > > introduce myself. Although I do not currently own a Rivendell (I'm in > > > > > Grad school) I do have two Bridgestones and hope that I will be > > > > > welcome here. I definitely subscribe to the Rivendell/Grant Petersen > > > > > philosophy and look forward to participating in future conversations. > > > > > Here are some pics of my bikes: > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4149086420/ > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4148325593/in/photostream/ > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Shawn > > > > >Austin, TX- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Tracking Number!!!
Congratulations! You're about to be one of the official "Pilotes du Quickbeam." Great bike. BTW - You're going to love seeing how well they pack those things. On Dec 3, 9:58 pm, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > When I checked my personal email after work I discovered that I'd been sent > the tracking number for my new Quickbeam. Since I live in Honolulu it's > going to take a few days, but if all goes as planned it will arrive next > Tuesday, 12/8. I'd actually spoken with Jay at Riv about some last minute > things this morning and he said they were boxing it up after taking a test > ride and such. There is a big difference, I've discovered, between being > told it is going to ship and actually getting a tracking number. > > Now comes the hard part...waiting. Still, living in the middle of the > Pacific, I've had lots of practice. > > I plan on documenting the unpacking and such so I'll let everyone know how > it goes. > > Aloha! > > -- > Robert Harrison > rfharri...@gmail.com > statrixblog.statrix.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: canti-rom
I agree Seth. I really like my Quickbeam lugs. Nothing fancy, just simple lugs. Nicely understated as you say. On Dec 3, 7:08 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night. It is in rather > stunning shape and after looking it over I have to ask: > > Does anyone know why riv stopped making the simpler lug design? The > more ornate lugs like on the AHH and atlantis are beautiful but there > is something nicely understated about the ones on the romulus. I don't > know about anyone else but if there was a bike riv was going to bring > back as a taiwanese-built model I think this would be a good choice. > It's just beautiful. > > -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: AHH as a road bike
> Be aware that what Jan found to be faster are fat, *supple* tires -- not > your 38 mm Paselas. The fastest tires in the test, IIRC, were some 24 mm > racing tires, not because there were skinny but because they were very > supple. > > A fat, heavy, stiff tire will all else equal be a dog comparatively > speaking. I don't know. My 37mm Paselas are pretty supple. Maybe not as supple as some in the test, but when compared with other 700c tires in it's class the Pasela fairs well in suppleness and weight. The 35c pasela did really well in the performance test that was published in BQ Vol5 #1. At that time they were the fastest of the "fat" 700c tires tested. "The surprisingly fast times of a few tires, such as the Panaracer "Pasela" (34.5m m wide), the Avocet "Cross" (34.5mm) and the Mitsoboshi "Trimline" (37mm) appear to be mostly due to their great width." My fast preference is the 32c tg pasela. I run them on a light aluminum go-fast and I'll pick them over every other tire I own. Again, they hold there own in suppleness and weight when compared to others in their class. I ride this bike with some really fast riders here in austin with carbon and skinny's and when they drop me I never blame the tire. The engine however... now that's another story. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX
Hey now... Doesn't your Mr. Hurt deserve his own thread? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX
Shawn, BTW - We had a real pretty Bleriot ride the Metal fitness ride last night. Seems like that ride is getting more and more carbon and aluminum including myself. Nice to see a Riv rolling on a fast ride. We usually have a couple of Bridgestones also. Gotta get my Quickbeam rolling again soon and represent. Beer soon ok? clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Nov 30, 8:47 pm, shawn wrote: > HI All, > I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I would finally > introduce myself. Although I do not currently own a Rivendell (I'm in > Grad school) I do have two Bridgestones and hope that I will be > welcome here. I definitely subscribe to the Rivendell/Grant Petersen > philosophy and look forward to participating in future conversations. > Here are some pics of my bikes: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4149086420/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4148325593/in/photostream/ > > Thanks, > Shawn > Austin, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Introduction from Austin, TX
I don't know... You are from Austin. Wait a minute... So am I. Ok then. Welcome! Ha! What's up Shawn? Your Bridgestones are looking mighty fine as always. Long Live Texas Pilots of Boblsh Bicycles! clif another austonian lurker of the lugged steel cyber cycle world On Nov 30, 8:47 pm, shawn wrote: > HI All, > I have been lurking here for a few weeks, and thought I would finally > introduce myself. Although I do not currently own a Rivendell (I'm in > Grad school) I do have two Bridgestones and hope that I will be > welcome here. I definitely subscribe to the Rivendell/Grant Petersen > philosophy and look forward to participating in future conversations. > Here are some pics of my bikes: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4149086420/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/11139...@n00/4148325593/in/photostream/ > > Thanks, > Shawn > Austin, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: suggestion for those folks who maintain the riv website
Here, here. I concur. On Nov 3, 3:33 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > Hi, > Just a suggestion I may have made before but: it would be nice if > there was a good way to see all new or back in stock items in one page > or in one section. > > It's sometimes hard to see what's new w/o reloading the front page a > few bazillion times. > > thanks, > -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: an imitation or just a coincidence?
I saw that one at the Texas Custom Bicycle Show in Austin a couple of weeks ago. Nice bike. I doubt he's trying to imitate the Hillborne but maybe there is a nod to Riv there. Regardless, I like his using the names of a Texas historical figure and not surprised an Austin framebuilder would. Violet Crown itself is a historical reference to Austin in one of O'Henry's stories. Yes, he's a newer builder and his prices reflect that somewhat. He wasn't the only newish builder at the show. Texas framebuilding, while not unknown by any means, certainly isn't as established as in other parts of the country. Particularly framebuilders in this vein. Seems most of the more established guys are either road performance or mountain bikes but the lugged steel Riv style are starting to catch on. There was another builder at the show, Gallus, that was showing a porteur bike. Not such a big deal in Oregon maybe, but it was cool to see some of the Texas builders using the front loading french design ideas. BTW - Violet Crown also showed a Rando style bike at the show. On Nov 2, 2:32 pm, "Dave @ Rivendell" wrote: > don't know what to think about this one. Introducing The Sam Houston > bike from Violet Crown Cycles: > > http://www.violetcrowncycles.com/samhouston.php --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam!
Welcome to the 68cm Quickbeam club! On Oct 19, 9:33 pm, Devin Chalmers wrote: > List, > > I can't help but put the exclamation point after it, I really can't. > (Alternative—but no less ebullient—subject: "Quickbeam alights! to > storm the gates of Isengard".) > > After three years on an '83 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe which I just love to > death but which is objectively quite small for me and not terribly > versatile (why no 27" tires fatter than 1 1/4"? I'll never know), I > took the plunge recently and picked up a 68cm 2004 Quickbeam frame and > accoutrements. > > I'm giving my car to a cousin in Los Angeles, who needs four motorized > wheels to schlep film school equipment around those mean streets, and > aim to make Quickbeam! my main commuting, grocery-getting, trip-to-the- > coasting ride around Portland. > > Here's a few pictures of the assembly, and yet-unfinished (but still > eminently rideable) Quickbeam!:http://doormouse.org/pics/quickbeam/index.html > > It's really just wonderful having a bike that really fits (though I > expect I could get away with a few more cm still), and the boggled > eyes of those that see this bicycle-horse hybrid are really just > priceless. (See, e.g.,http://img33.yfrog.com/i/5ft.jpg/for a typical > example.) > > On the back is a Sturmey-Archer 8-speed internal hub, whose gear range > I was a skosh worried about but seems just fine, just fine indeed. > (Still need to figure out which clicks are normal and which might be > my fault.) It's attached (via a slightly lax chain in those shots) to > the Sugino 32[-40] crank w/chainguard that Rivendell sells and all the > LBS in Portland seem to think doesn't really exist. Grip kings, a wide > flipped Albatross, and bar-end brakes complete the ensemble. > > If Sir will direct his attention to the front wheel, Sir will note a > Sturmey-Archer dynamo/drum brake hub. The drum brake was an error on > the part of the wheelbuilders, but they didn't charge me extra for it, > and it seems to work great so far. (I'm a little worried about fork > torsion—big dude on this big bike. Will call Riv soon and enquire. > Still have an extra set of calipers just in case, but it'd be a shame > to let all that engineering go to waste.) > > Both wheels are laced to Velocity Dyad 36h rims, with Marathon Supreme > tires, which I am entirely convinced is all the suspension I'll ever > need. > > Portland plugs: > - Veloce built the wheels, and they seem quite strong, and the folks > were friendly (at least, compared to wheelbuilders I've met before). > - The guys at A Better Cycle on 23rd and Division are my new favorite > people in town. They let me take up pretty much their whole open-air > workshop for the weekend with nary a complaint, and plenty of help. > (Going to have to bring them a case of something soon.) > - City Bikes has really good and affordable used parts, are also > uncommonly friendly for a bikeshop, and were the only place with > Albatross bars I could find all over town. > > STILL to DO: > > 0. Dynamo lights. City Bikes looked to have a great selection of > Lumotec dynamo lamps. Their retro shiny silver lamp is appealing, but > might be a little much; I'm also drawn to the plain-jane functionality > of their ordinary halogen + standlight, whose styling does not offend > me in the slightest. We'll see. > > 1. Fenders. I'm going to try my old fenders tonight. They might fit. > They are chromed and a bit rust-pitted but have done their jobs > admirably so far. These are something of a priority. Portland has been > dry the last couple of days, but there was some utterly Biblical fury > on Saturday that made me absolutely tremble under A Better Cycle's > rain tent as I greased my bottom bracket. Yes, these had better come > soon. > > 2. Racks. Fitting a back rack to this thing is going to be a > nightmare, I expect. Only one eyelet, but even more so, the 68cm seat > tube makes for a really intensely steep rear fork, and all the racks > I've looked at simply expect the stays to be about 3-6 inches > frontwards from where they actually are. It might take some doing, or > else a bit of a breather for the checkbook followed by a trip to one > of the many builders in town to see what might be done. > > As far as the front, if I end up keeping the drum brake and leave the > canti bosses free, it's just aching for a Nitto M-12 in my estimation. > Investigating the possibility of sewing some thick leather onto the > back of my Filson shoulder bag and using the long rear support as a > kind of decaleur. For longer trips the long (really, really long) > headtube leaves a lot of room for handlebar bags, though I suspect > that no one has thought of turning a tall camping backpack into one, > as would clearly fit my Redwood of a frame. > > With so much headtube exposed, I'm also interested in experimenting > with mounting a rack there, a
[RBW] Re: OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas
Yep, Keith recovered his Devil. The thief did indeed crash in front of a policeman... two blocks from where he stole it. Thank goodness for inept thievery! There were probably more eyes out looking for this bike than any ever before as Keith runs Social Cycling ATX with a 1700 person database. It was two of those cyclist's that identified the bike at the University of Texas police station. A mugshot of the perp is pending and will be posted on the internet and at the bar where he stole the bike. He may not want to show his face in these parts for awhile... http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/found-keiths-handsome-devil/ On Oct 19, 11:32 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > "now facing felony theft charges, which I will pursue until his life is so > ... he can't get a job, a bank account, a gun or be able to every vote > again." > > Come on, it's Texas; he'll always be able to get a gun. > > DE > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Aaron Russell > wrote: > > > > > > > Looks like this bike has been recovered, as the drunk thief managed to > > crash it right in front of a cop and then couldn't successfully > > explain where he got it: > >http://www.atxbs.com/?q=node/2304#comments > > Aaron > > > On Oct 16, 2009, at 7:14 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > > > > That stinks! I hope your ride organizer gets it back. I will be > > > extra careful to lock up my Handsome Devil here in Seattle. > > > > On Oct 16, 1:52 pm, Cycletex wrote: > > >> Heads up on a stolen 60cm Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas. > > > >> Cream colored frame, tiagra rear derailleur, dura ace downtube > > >> shifters, dura ace cassette, black crankset (not sure brand), Masi > > >> handlebars, black stem, velocity dyad rims... > > > >> Stolen from an Austin ride organizer that's done a LOT for the local > > >> social cycling scene here in Austin, so we'd love to see his ride > > >> returned. > > > >> Here's a link to a pic: > >http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/all-points-bul > > >> ... > > > >> Thanks, > > >> Clif Wright > > >> 512-695-2352 > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] OT - Stolen Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas
Heads up on a stolen 60cm Handsome Devil in Austin, Texas. Cream colored frame, tiagra rear derailleur, dura ace downtube shifters, dura ace cassette, black crankset (not sure brand), Masi handlebars, black stem, velocity dyad rims... Stolen from an Austin ride organizer that's done a LOT for the local social cycling scene here in Austin, so we'd love to see his ride returned. Here's a link to a pic: http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/all-points-bulletin/ Thanks, Clif Wright 512-695-2352 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: ahh on ebay
Reported. On Oct 1, 7:29 pm, "David Faller" wrote: > This seller needs to be reported to ebay! > > - Original Message - > From: Seth Vidal > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 5:03 PM > Subject: [RBW] ahh on ebay > > There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilson-Touring-Commuting-Bike-6... > > just as a heads up. > > -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Holy Crapamoly. 68cm Quickbeam. $499!!
Heard back from the seller and yes, indeed, the bolt on hanger is what he was using. I love running my QB single speed but this is all interesting to me. It's a great riding frame and I can see someone wanting to run gears on it for a tour or a change of pace. Cheaper than ordering a whole new frame. Especially one in the same class. Thanks for the input ya'll. Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Sep 29, 9:54 pm, James Warren wrote: > I might. If I'm not mistaken, you can put a 5 speed freewheel in a 120 mm > width frame. > > The QB is such a great-riding frame, but I'm pretty sure I like shifting > gears. I've already got the shifting 3 up front. 5-speed freewheel in the > back with derailleur, and then my QB is a regular derailleur bike, but a > really good one, because of the country bike qualities that Grant designed > into it. I know it'll ruin the concept, but I'm thinking I'll ride it more if > it's a 15-speed, and then I'll really enjoy its frame geometry and clearance. > > -Jim > > -Original Message- > >From: "Jim M." > > "Not that I would do that to my QB." > > It can work with one of these: > > >http://www.dmrbikes.com/?Section=products&pageType=item&category=8&Ca... > > Not that I > >would do that to my QB. > > >Jim M > > >On Sep 29, 6:35 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > >The rear > >> derailleur thing is just wrong though, can't work without replacing > >> the dropouts. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Holy Crapamoly. 68cm Quickbeam. $499!!
Hmmm. Seller has excellent feedback but I'm confused by the " it can easily accommodate a rear and front derailleur" bit. I've got a question in to him to find out more. Also the "left the steer tube uncut" thing is confusing. Is that ever an issue with a threaded stem? On Sep 29, 8:13 pm, Cycletex wrote: > Just saw this on evilbay. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Quickbeam-frameset-frame-Vintage-Cyclin... > > I've already got one and still I'm tempted. Someone buy this baby > quick!! > > 68cm Quickbeam. The Stradivarius of tall single speed frames. > > Clifhttp://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Holy Crapamoly. 68cm Quickbeam. $499!!
Just saw this on evilbay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Quickbeam-frameset-frame-Vintage-Cycling-68cm_W0QQitemZ130334143053QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item1e5885324d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I've already got one and still I'm tempted. Someone buy this baby quick!! 68cm Quickbeam. The Stradivarius of tall single speed frames. Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: MUSA Pants, Knickers & Shorts
Don't have the knickers but I wear the Musa shorts and I've got a pair of the Ex Officio pants that I'm pretty sure are the amphi's and are definitely the super flyweight nylon. The Musa's are lightweight but I wouldn't call it flyweight and the fabric is just a hair / smidgen stiffer than the Ex Officio's. Not stiff at all, but only in comparison. The Musa material has that slightly shiny nylon effect. My shorts also tend to come down in the back unless cinched up tight and pulled up when saddling up. Even then they come down in the back a bit. Still, I really like them. I wear a cutoff pair of Jonesware wool padded shorts underneath and that's a real comfy combo even for long rides. Off the bike, I wear the Musa's almost every day. Belt is fine for my use. Never thought about it much so it must be working properly. I don't think it's removable. Hope that helps some. Clif http://hardmenwithsoftbellies.wordpress.com/ On Sep 29, 12:35 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > I can't compare them directly to Ex Officio but they are really > lightweight nylon. Still tough, though. I use my knickers for a lot of > mountain biking (including occasional falling) and they are holding up > great. I also do errands in them a lot. The elastic keeps them up fine > for my road riding. For mountain riding, where I stand up a lot, they > tend to slip if I don't wear suspenders, but they are a size too big > (they were on sale) and I imagine they would be fine in the correct > size. All in all, I'm happy with them. > > Jim > > On Sep 29, 9:25 am, Garth wrote: > > > I'm considering trying some MUSA knickers. I've read the nylon is a > > lightweight weave. I've worn Ex Officio Amphi shorts/pants with the > > briefs cut out for many years. and the nylon there is flyweight > > and super supple, some feel like silk.(They vary from year to year) > > > I'm wondering if anyone has both Amphi pants/shorts and some MUSA > > pants/shorts/knickers and can say if the nylon is about the same. ... > > or not. > > > Is the belt good and stiff elastic, or is the cheap wimpy stuff that > > doesn't really hold? > > > Is the belt removable/replaceable? > > > -Garth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica
The Selle Anatomica is the most comfortable saddle I've tried. Much better for my butt than the Brooks. I use the one without the cutout and without the webbing underneath. Break in is nil. Love the long rails. That's the number one reason I started using them. That's the good. The bad is they stretch out really fast. I'm 205 pounds and on the one I ride the most I hit the limit with the adjustment screw within about 6 months. Drilled the holes and tied up the bottom of the saddle next. We'll see what happens now. The other beef I have is it sags a bit on the left hand side and that pulls the front of the saddle to the right. Not pretty but it's still comfy. I got a great price on the three I have so no big deal, but at retail they ain't cheap. I'm trying the VO #3 on my touring bike. I'll share my thoughts after I put some more miles on it. So far so good. Longer break in than the An-Atomica but that's probably a good thing when comparing life span. On Sep 26, 10:21 pm, bradgantt wrote: > Hello Bunchers, > > I am really close to taking delivery on my Custom Riv. and am now > trying to decide on an appropriate saddle. I am 6' 3" 195 lbs. and the > bike will be a 700c with clearance for 42s, drop bars, etc. I have a > Brooks B-17 that has seen limited use, which I am considering having > slotted (slotted saddles are much more comfortable for me) by Selle > Anatomica. My other thought was to get a Titanico. I noticed that Riv > no longer carries Selle Anatomica saddles. Does anybody know why? Has > anyone here had their Brooks slotted? I'm all ears, thanks! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Pondering Sale of 68cm Quickbeam
Don't do it! I have this distinct feeling we'll hear back from you in a year or so about how much you regret selling your Quickbeam. Especially if it's your favorite bike. Actually, I don't think you should sell the Atlantis either. As you know, neither one are made anymore in our size and will be hard to impossible to replace. My advice is to sell something else. Funny about this go-fast thing. I've got the same bug and noticed another go fast post over on ibob last night. Luckily, I have one of the Valhalla virtual 67cm 2XLT aluminum frames that's been gathering dust in the garage for a couple of years. I've come really close to selling it and even had a very interested local guy looking at it for a time. Fortunately, I still have it as the go fast bug is hitting me hard. I'm not sure what direction I'd head if I'd sold this aluminum frame. Big bikes are far and few between. And the Roadeo isn't even going to come close to fitting us. Lesson? If you're riding 68cm bikes don't sell anything! Way too hard to replace and you'll always come back around to wanting to ride your QB and Atlantis. BTW I'm really curious what you're looking at for a tall go fast. On Sep 25, 9:55 am, Shaun Meehan wrote: > It's not that I don't like the bike. It's not that I don't use the bike. I > ride it nearly every day. In fact, in a way, it might be my "favorite" bike. > But while I'm riding it, my poor Atlantis collects dust in the garage. I've > been thinking of building up a "go fast" bike because I've been doing some > riding with some folks who like to pretend to go fast. Also, I've done a > couple of "sprint" triathlons, and I might do more, and a "fast" type bike > would be nice for that. In a way, there's quite a bit of overlap between the > Atlantis and the Quickbeam in that they're both fendered, chubby tireable, > lugged steel, set-up to carry stuff, etc... So I'm thinking of selling the > QB, setting up the Atlantis as my primary commuter/errand bike and using the > cash from the sale of the QB to fund the purchase of a "go fast". I suppose > I could set-up the 'lantis as a "go fast" but to me it seems like I'd be > selling it short of its potential and it's probably not the ideal bike for > that. > > Anyway, I'm posting to see: > > 1. What you all think I might be able to get for a complete 68cm QB > (essentially stock except I moved the noodles to the 'lantis and put > moustaches on the QB). Orange. Excellent condition. > 2. If there's anyone on the list that might be interested in purchasing a > 68cm QB if I decide to go this route. > 3. To see if any of you think I'm crazy for considering doing this. > > Part of me thinks that someday I might regret selling the QB, especially > since RBW may not do QB's anymore. Let alone 68cm QB's. But I can do > everything I do with the QB on the Atlantis and I just don't ride the > Atlantis all that much. And the Atlantis is a great bike too! It deserves > to be ridden more. Any of ya'll have any thought on this? > > Shaun Meehan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Rear Wheel spacing
Would a pie plate be necessary to re-space from 130 to 135? I'm about to re-space a dura ace hub for a "go fast" I'm building. On Sep 23, 8:50 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > Your LBS should have some decent quality axle spacers. > > With a little effort - two spacers on the axle, one freewheel guard to > pull out the low gear far enough for the derailleur to hit > consistently (Bikesnobnyc will mock me for riding with a pie plate - > but I would rather be able to hit the gear than look cool) - I was > able to use new old stock 126 Maxi-Car hubs on my Bruce Gordon Rock 'n > Road tour. > > It should take less effort for what you propose. > > On Sep 22, 6:10 pm, BEN STAGGS wrote: > > > Hi, can a Atlantis accept an Ultegra 700c rear wheel? This is a standard > > road bike wheel. > > > sincerely yours, Ben S. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Tire Recommendations
Folding Pasela with tourguard in 32, 35 or 37. My absolute favorites on the Quickbeam. On Sep 21, 7:48 am, Ray wrote: > I am seeking recommendations for new Quickbeam tires that: > > 1) Are 700x32 (I'd consider 35s) > 2) Are highly puncture resistant > 3) Optimum for 85% road rides, much of that on urban streets > 4) Can handle safely 15% trail riding AND on 5-8% grades after I flip > the rear wheel to use the 22 tooth free. > > Does such a tire exist? If not, what comes closest? > > Thank you all for reading and responses. > > Ray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeams on Ebay
I wouldn't necessarily consider it over priced. Kind of depends on the buyer. If you have the money and want a quickbeam I'd say go for it. Not like they're making more 68's. I've got a 68cm quickbeam and am a huge fan. Definitely nimble with 32's and stripped down. I hop it over all kinds of stuff and ride it in fast rides with guys on carbon, alum, ect. Nimble enough. I would agree with cyclofiend though that if your looking to put gears on it you might consider if it's really the bike for you. BTW - I also suffer from knee issues and was surprised at how little single speed riding effected them negatively. You know, you only have one gear (actually two on QB) but you pick it. I would say my quickbeam has actually strengthened my knees. Your mileage may vary. On Sep 13, 12:16 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > Two Quickbeams on Ebay currently. One is a green 68cm. The other is a > 62cm that has been stripped and clearcoated. Very cool looking. NFI on > my part but I know folks are often looking for these. > > Happy with my orange 60cm QB, > Jim M > WC CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
