Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
I have a 99 VW Eurovan Camper which does a great job of hauling two bikes and two people. Lots of bikers I know have Honda Elements. Two or three bikes easily fit in the rear with two passengers up front. Too bad they stopped making it. Larry LA CA On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM, davidfrench wrote: > Hi, very late on the topic, but for a -used- solution, I bought a VW >> Eurovan from 2001 (I wasn't in the market for new vehicle which is fine >> cause VW stopped importing those). >> > I put a hitch and a 4-bikes rack from Hollywood in the back. Works great > and there's even room for my wife's surf boards inside! > :-) > > > -- > 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/-/u-m7_AH3emMJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Brooks Saddle Squeaks
My Brooks Champion Special squeaks when I ride it. I had it off my bike for a couple of years but I missed the looks and feel so I remounted it a couple of weeks ago and for a while it was quiet but now the noise is back. I hate noisey bikes. It is impossible for me to tell where the saddle is squeaking. Any ideas on how to quiet the beast? 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.
Re: [RBW] Jimmy Carter
I believe the mixte is otherwise known as Rivendell's First Lady's bike On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Rumored to have at least one Rivendell mixte as well! > > On 2/20/12, Larry Schellhase wrote: > > That is a very old picture > > > > On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > > > >> On a bike. > >> > >> Not just any bike. > >> > >> > >> > http://www.thebicyclestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy_carter_riv.jpg > >> > >> -- > >> 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/-/VyVv0w3MJC8J. > >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >> For more options, visit this group at > >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > >> > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > ** > “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an > America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s > the America I love.” > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Jimmy Carter
That is a very old picture On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: > On a bike. > > Not just any bike. > > > http://www.thebicyclestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jimmy_carter_riv.jpg > > -- > 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/-/VyVv0w3MJC8J. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: 64 Atlantis still FS
Where are you measuring? I do not claim to know the correct way to measure a tt but on my 68cm Atlantis the distance between the head tube and the seat post is 59cm. The Rivendell geometry chart from the era my was made says the top tube on a 68 was 62 and the tt on a 64 was 60 so I must be measuring incorrectly. The brochure with the chart is undated but at the time the list price was "about $1300." I purchased my bike from Peter White in November 2003 and the frame fork and headset cost $990. Larry On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Roger, > My 64 cm Atlantis is a 2001 and it definitely has the 62 cm toptube. > > I also curiously noticed the Atlantis's TT length change in this size from > 62 cm to 60 cm a few years later. > > -Jim W. > > > -Original Message- > >From: Roger > >Sent: Feb 16, 2012 6:18 PM > >To: RBW Owners Bunch > >Subject: [RBW] Re: 64 Atlantis still FS > > > >I'm not in the market for an Atlantis right now, but I am curious > >about yours. > > > >IIRC, shortly after the Atlantis was released there was strong > >lobbying by some people who wanted top tubes shortened on Rivendells. > >Again from a foggy, decade old memory, it may have been Sheldon Brown > >foremost among the short tubers. I looked up the earliest Wayback > >Machine captures of rivbike, and indeed on 11/1/02 there was a 62cm > >top tube spec for the Atlantis in the webalog section, but slightly > >earlier in the main site info (8/27/02) it was listed as the later > >standard of 60cm. > > > >Have you ever measured your top tube? > >(Apologies if this was already discussed) > > > >On Feb 16, 5:32 pm, bingomck wrote: > >> (I tried to reply to my previous post but failed. Link is here: > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/...) > >> > >> Hello again everyone > >> > >> A few offers fell through and this is still available. Admittedly, > >> I've also been lazy about marketing it. > >> > >> I'm dropping the price to $1,650+actual shipping. There will be no > >> packaging fee as it has already been boxed by a bike shop- the result > >> of a previous potential buyer that didn't work out. > >> > >> As it's boxed neatly already, any local (SF Bay Area (Mill Valley)) > >> suitors will need to buy it boxed/disassembled. But I think the price > >> would still be right. > >> > >> Year 2000 64 Atlantis frame & fork > >> 8 speed cassette > >> Sugino triple crank > >> XT rear derailleur > >> XT front derailleur > >> Shimano cantilever brakes > >> Shimano Ultegra bar-end shifters > >> Nitto Grand Randonneur handlebars > >> Nitto Stem > >> American classic seatpost > >> 32h Mavic MA2 double-walled rims, LX hubs and Panaracer Pasela Tour > >> Guards (700x32) > >> I also have a pair of new Schwalbe Big Apple 700x60s that I'll include > >> for free just because this was my only ride that could even > >> potentially fit them. > >> > >> Hope to get this to a good home soon. > > > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] 1up bike rack for sale
The posted link does not work, is this the correct link http://www.1upusa.com/1upusarackhome.htm On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Lola wrote: > Having been really successful in selling our two Rambouillets through > this group, ( thanks Jason and Dan!) we need to sell our bike carrier. > This is the fastest hitch mounting and bike loading rack ever and works > like a dream. We searched for a long time to find a rack as good as this > one.This rack is for two bikes, but of course you can carry one easily. It > folds up well and stores easily in the trunk or a cupboard or shelf. > We live in the SF Bay Area and would rather not ship it. > Have a look at the webpage as it really describes it well. We didn't get > to use it much unfortunately, so it is pristine. $250 > > www.1upusa.com/Big Quik-Rack.htm > > -- > 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/-/kYDxirZK64IJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Bike shops
Bicycle John in Burbank built both my Rambouillet (2X) and my wife's Rivendell once. The staff there always seem to appreciate both bikes but I don't think they offer any lugged steel frames or Riv-like components for sale. I have also have had positive experience and reception at PV Bike in Palos Verdes, the owner here is a friend of ours. He has a Columbine and I believe he still sells Waterford but it is a Specialized concept store. And lastly Helen's in Marina Del Rey has a mechanic that truly drools over our bikes. Helen's is the closest to our home so I have been going here lately. You should also check out Open Road Bicycles in Pasadena, the store has lots of old and new stuff but the store completely lacks organization, I'm being generous here. To look at tires and tubes you literally have to crawl into a tire and tube cave. If you don't find what you are looking for ask, he could have anything here. Larry On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM, JGS wrote: > Hey all, > > Can anyone rec some great bike shops in LA that are riv sympathetic or > just great? East side is preferable but I'd love to know about any > great ones in the area. I'm new to town and trying to get the lay of > the land! > > 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. > > -- 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] Atlantis and Bleroit Sighting in Brentwood
I was just wondering if the couple on the deep red metallic Atlantis and the Bleroit that my wife and I met today in Brentwood are members of this list? It is always fun to run into other people riding classy bikes. Larry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell representin' at the 2011 Los Angeles River Ride?
I'd ride with you but I will be doing a bike and barge from Amsterdam to Metz on June 5, have fun. On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM, grrlyrida wrote: > I'm thinking about it. It's only 4 miles from me, but I've never been. > I've been saving for a Riv. Maybe I'll have it by then. If not I'll be > on my carbon bike with its 2 spoke wheels. :sigh: > > Ness > > On Jan 16, 11:53 am, andrew hill wrote: > > Hi folks, > > > > Just a heads up that the 2011 LA River Ride has been scheduled for June > 5th. > > I'll be there on my Romulus, doing the Century option. Trying to cut a > couple hours off my time from last year, on a Sam w heavy tires. > > > > Anyone else gonna attend, and ride some Riv steel? > > > > Andrew > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
I have a VW Vanagon Camper and I can get both my 68cm Ram and wifes 65cm Riv in the bike. I have a glider board on the back seat with fork mounts and it works real good. Big bikes will fit into the back of a Honda Element with both wheels on. Larry On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > Here's why I ask? I'm thinking about some new (4) wheels, and would > like to be able to keep the bike inside at times in the event of rain, > theft-prevention etc. Thinking of maybe outfitting a Jeep Wrangler w/ > a floor-mounted fork mount-just back the bike in, tighten the QR, > slide the wheel in next to it > > Anyway, what is everybody else doing? > > RGZ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group
My wife is 6' and has a pbh of 90.5, I am 6'5" and my pbh is 97.5. Early in 2003 we both ordered Rivendell's. When Grant sent to design sheets to us he included a note to me saying the bike he had designed for me was nearly identical to a 68cm Rambouillet and if I wanted to switch my order my deposit would be applied to the price of the Rambouillet. I now have the Rambouillet (repainted by JB) a 68cm Atlantis and a Bike Friday made from the Rambouillet dimensions. My wife has the Douglas Brooks blue Riv a Bike Friday and a Bruce Gordon BLT. I am truly grateful to Grant and Rivendell for including tall frames in their off the shelf inventory. It is truly rare to be able to buy a frame of this size without getting it custom made. I believe the tall frames happened at Rivendell because Bhima, the frame manager in the early part of this century was very tall and Grant thought they should build frames that his frame manager could ride. -- 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.
