Re: [RBW] FS: Quickbeam, 64cm, orange, F/F/HS
Hi David - I've seen this bike on your site. Coincidentally, I grew up in Moorhead, and my mom still lives in Fargo. I make it up there from the Twin Cities every once in a while. I bet we probably even know some of the same people. I have the exact model Quickbeam, but the seatpost got stuck from multiple winter rides (fenderless). So, I'm interested in a replacement. Would you take $750 cash and local pickup? No fuss, no muss? Paul Sanders On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 12:09 PM, David Sprunger wrote: > Hi. I thought I’d offer this frame here before going to ebay. > > Quickbeam frame/fork/headset. 64 cm. Orange. The taller sizes are hard to > find these days. Some light beausage but nothing serious. Decals are all > in good shape. Never wrecked. $925, includes US shipping. Discounts for > cash and/or local pickup in Fargo. > > Here are some pictures from when the bike was built up: > http://www.cord.edu/faculty/sprunger/bikes/qb/ > > Thanks, > > David Sprunger > > Fargo, ND > > -- > 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. > > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...
I have a 64cm Quickbeam and 64cm Bombadil. I think they both fit. I have much less clearance on the Bombadil, but I don't really notice it for how I ride the bike. I'm currently running moustache bars on the Quickbeam with a dirt drop stem, and Velo Orange Milano bars on the Bombadil. I could have probably gone with the smaller size on the Bombadil (I'm 6'2", 95cm PBH), but followed Grant's advice and went with the bigger bike. I guess if I rode the Bombadil more often in technical terrain, I might want a lower top tube, but it's worked for everything I ride so far. I think you can't lose. Don't sweat the fit too much. Paul On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Dave Craig wrote: > René > > I went through this dilemma with RBW as well - though I actually went > through THREE different frame sizes on one bike. That's a long > story . . . Anyway, as you mention, RBW does stand by their advice and > they will work with you to meet your needs. > > As for sizing, I comfortably ride a 64cm frame size on my other RBW > bikes. My 94cm PBH and Riv sizing would put me on 66cm bikes at the > minimum, but I have a short torso, so I prefer the reach on the > smaller bikes. According to the chart from the Bombadil page, I can > ride either a 64 or 60 Bombadil: > > 60cm (for 700c wheels) For PBH of about 87 to 95cm; Saddle height 77 > to 86.. > 64cm (for 700c wheels) For PBH of about 93 to 102cm; Saddle height 85 > to 92. > > I've tried both sizes and I can indeed comfortably ride either. I > bought a 60cm Bombadil. I'm OK riding a taller bike, though not as > tall as RBW sizing might allow. The 60cm bike is still definitely tall > (less standover) compared to current MTB standards, but it is more > comfortable than any other MTB I've ever ridden. I've taken a two- > month tour on the Bombadil and I ride it locally on single track. I've > been very satisfied with the size I chose for my style of riding. > > Dave > > -- > > 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. > > > -- 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: photos of my Bombadil build
Thanks for sharing this. Truly one of a kind, and I bet you'll have a blast on it. On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 12:15 PM, ANDREW LETTON wrote: > Thanks for the compliments on the build. > Yes, I have a Bruce Gordon derailleur cable disconnect on the front cable. > I plan to add one to the rear cable as well, but I was in a hurry to get the > bike built up and skipped the rear one on the original build. I have both > mustache and noodle bar setups that I plan to be able to swap easily, > depending on the type of riding I'm doing. > > "lower pump protector". I like it! :-) > > cheers, > Andrew > > --- On *Sat, 7/25/09, Rick * wrote: > > > From: Rick > Subject: [RBW] Re: photos of my Bombadil build > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 5:27 AM > > > Looks great. Those nice fenders are probably a lot harder to get on > and off than my SKSs, but I yank them for fatter tires and ease of use > in the summer as well, when I get out in the dirt a bit more. I tend > to be hot and cold on the bull moose, but I like your Moulton > variant. (the shop where I got my wife's bike carried some Moulton's, > and I remain tempted). I particularly like the way your stem mirrors > the brake-line feed on the back, that worked out nicely. Do you have > quick disconnect for the front derailer cable or is that some flavor > of adjuster? > > Bet you get some compliments/queries on that lower pump protector. > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Bike shops/offroad trails in Duluth, MN?
Hi, I'm bringing my Bombadil up to Duluth for the weekend, hoping to find some hills and interesting off-the-beaten path rides (I think I have that part covered). Does anyone have any recommendations of bike shops in Duluth to buy a local trail map? I try to frequent locally owned places that are support the "philosophy" and attitude toward riding we discuss on this board. Any recommendations for Duluth area off road/ fire trail riding that avoids the "hardcore" MTB attitude in general is appreciated (not trying to make a statement, I race my mountain bike sometimes. Just not in the mood for that this weekend.) Thanks, Paul 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: Bike shops/offroad trails in Duluth, MN?
Pete,
You hit the nail on the head for about what I'm looking for. I rode the
CAMBA trails a few weeks ago for the first time, and that's what I'm seeking
around Duluth. The area around CAMBA is a little out of range for me today,
though. I suppose I could drive there, but I'd rather spend more time on the
bike.
I'm actually up here watching a triathlon my friend is in and training for
the Chequamegon 40 ("training"...that's funny).
I found a few sites about cycling in the area online, and there is no
shortage of riding around these parts. With that, I'm off.
Also, thanks for the tip, Jim. Twin Ports opens in a few minutes and I'm
swinging by.
Paul
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Pete Olson wrote:
>
> Paul-
> The CAMBA trails in northwest Wisconsin may be too far from Duluth
> (50-70 miles I would guess) but have lots of rides on gravel roads and
> fire lanes, some of it quite hilly. Their website is:
> http://www.cambatrails.org/
> -Pete <http://www.cambatrails.org/%0A-Pete>
>
> On Jul 31, 10:35 am, Paul Sanders wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm bringing my Bombadil up to Duluth for the weekend, hoping to find
> some
> > hills and interesting off-the-beaten path rides (I think I have that part
> > covered).
> >
> > Does anyone have any recommendations of bike shops in Duluth to buy a
> local
> > trail map? I try to frequent locally owned places that are support the
> > "philosophy" and attitude toward riding we discuss on this board.
> >
> > Any recommendations for Duluth area off road/ fire trail riding that
> avoids
> > the "hardcore" MTB attitude in general is appreciated (not trying to make
> a
> > statement, I race my mountain bike sometimes. Just not in the mood for
> that
> > this weekend.)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Paul S.
>
> >
>
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[RBW] Re: 1st Bombadil in the Gallery
Hi everyone, The bike in the Cyclofiend gallery is beautiful. I've admired it on Flickr for several weeks. As a side note, my name is Paul I'm new to the group. In the quest for bigger and fatter tires, I've got a 64cm Bombadil on order that I plan on riding extensively off road, including a 40 mile mountain bike race this fall, assuming the course is more wide open. This is my Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disastro/3355182374/ I ride it off road quite bit, but it's not quite a mountain bike...37 cm tires for a 200 lb guy are a little skinny over rock gardens. You really need a little more clearance if you're in the mud and knocking the rims out of true occasionally. As soon my Bombadil frame arrives, most of the parts from my Surly Crosscheck are going onto it, and I look forward to supplying the ride report mentioned below. I have a few questions about the Bombadil, but I'll put them into a new thread. Paul S. On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Mike wrote: > > Thanks for all the work on the gallery Jim. That Bombadil is nice but > I'm still looking forward to hearing seeing photos of one set-up for > and ridden off road as a mountain bike. > > That Toei that you posted is amazing. Great bike. > > On Mar 23, 9:59 am, CycloFiend wrote: > > Got a slug of updates to the Current Classics Gallery over the weekend, > and > > in the middle of it was the first Rivendell Bombadil (non-prototype) > > submitted to the Gallery - > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc626-martygierke0309.html > > > > enjoy! > > > > - Jim > > > > -- > > Jim Edgar > > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > > > "There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette never would > have > > done that, and somehow because she did think about it like it was > something > > alive." > > > > William Gibson - "Virtual Light" > > > -- . . .. ... . 651 605 1338 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] New Bombadil Frame
This is a 64cm frame in John Deere green. It just showed up today. I'll post more pics as it's built. I'm moving most of the parts from my Crosscheck onto the frame. It's going to see some mud pretty soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/disastro/3402628192/ I'll try to get some better pictures. The green looks more teal than it really is in this photo. Paul 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: New Bombadil Frame
I'll keep updating the build on Flickr. Tonight I'll put the wheels, bars and saddle on. I'll have it together by Saturday. Still on the fence on what bars to add. I've got Albatross, Moustache and Noodles. Part of me wants to run it as a full on 29er and put on a Surly Torsion bar, which is about the same sweep as the Bull Moose bars Grant originally envisioned. But the MTB trails won't be open for a few more months. One thing you notice on this frame right away is the multiple rack and water bottle mounts. There are bolts all over the place! Paul On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: > Cool! Thanks for posting the picture. I'm looking forward to seeing more > pics when you have it all built-up. I've heard mention of the 64cm but if > you go to the Bombadil page on the RBW website and pull down the "size" > drop-down up in the corner; it only shows sizes up to 60cm. So I was > wondering if the 64cm Bombadil actually exsited or if it was a mythical > creature like the Sasquatch or something. > > Shaun Meehan > > > > -- . . .. ... . 651 605 1338 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Bombadil Frame
This thread reminds me of the Muppets song..."it's not easy, being green..." :-) I plan on riding mine off road. For those that live in Minneapolis, I ride to Theodore Wirth from South Minneapolis, and also to the River Bottom singletrack trail. Mostly, it's a commuter. It's got a 107 BB on it for a Sugino XD2 triple crank. Rivendell installed it. I've got some super beefy Sun Rhyno Lite rims with Schwalble 700x47 tires for now. And I think I'm going with the Albatross bars for now, just because I haven't had them for a while. I raced my 64cm Quickbeam in a mountain bike race once running Albatross bars...my only complaint off-road with them is that I couldn't push them out far enough on a 12cm stem. No problem with this bike! The top tube (effective) is 2cm is longer. I know Grant says TT length doesn't matter, but I measured it anyway. I'm really excited about the bike. It coincides with a busy time at work. I wanted to take a day off and build it up, but it looks like I'll have to wait until the weekend. Thanks for all the tips. Paul On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 6:54 AM, ed k wrote: > Paul - I've got another thread going about MY green 64 Bomb. It hasn't > arrived yet, but I'll bet mine is greener! > > Are you planning to ride mostly off-road? You will get a lot of attention > with what will look like a dinosaur, I am sure. > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Paul Sanders wrote: > >> I'll keep updating the build on Flickr. Tonight I'll put the wheels, bars >> and saddle on. I'll have it together by Saturday. >> >> Still on the fence on what bars to add. I've got Albatross, Moustache and >> Noodles. Part of me wants to run it as a full on 29er and put on a Surly >> Torsion bar, which is about the same sweep as the Bull Moose bars Grant >> originally envisioned. But the MTB trails won't be open for a few more >> months. >> >> One thing you notice on this frame right away is the multiple rack and >> water bottle mounts. There are bolts all over the place! >> >> Paul >> >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote: >> >>> Cool! Thanks for posting the picture. I'm looking forward to seeing more >>> pics when you have it all built-up. I've heard mention of the 64cm but if >>> you go to the Bombadil page on the RBW website and pull down the "size" >>> drop-down up in the corner; it only shows sizes up to 60cm. So I was >>> wondering if the 64cm Bombadil actually exsited or if it was a mythical >>> creature like the Sasquatch or something. >>> >>> Shaun Meehan >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> . . .. ... . >> 651 605 1338 >> >> >> >> > > > > -- . . .. ... . 651 605 1338 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Bombadil Frame
Affirmative on the shifter bosses. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:25 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > I'd be very interested to see photos of a Bombadil sized for a > just-sub-six-foot-tall rider and built with very fat (60 mm) tires, > particularly whether the frame has room for fenders over these tires > and what the bb height is with them. > > Does the B have dt shifter bosses? If I ever get one, I would build it > up with an ENO hub (I assume that it has verticals) as a ss or off > road fixie. > > > > -- . . .. ... . 651 605 1338 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Top mount thumb shifters on drops
I'm looking at my Nitto Noodles and these Sun Race shifters from Rivendell. Anyone running these (or Paul thumbies) on the tops of a drop bar? Do you like them? I see that they need a longer bolt to fit around the road bar width. Thanks, Paul --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Top mount thumb shifters on drops
Thanks, everyone. I put the Sunrace shifters on top of my Noodle bars on the Bombadil. They work great, and I think win the all-time value award at $13 per/pair. I had to get a 1cm longer bolt at Ace hardware to account for the larger road bar diameter. That pushed the price up another $.50. They cramp the real estate a little bit on the 46cm Noodles, but I can live with it. In the middle front chainring and middle rear cog, the levers are at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions, which is about a 60" gear. This opens up the bar tops for a little more room, which is about where the gears start being useful for off road or climbing. So, that's fine. The 48s would be perfect, and are on the list of next items to order from Riv...but I'm riding it like this for a while. Paul On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 9:45 AM, clayton wrote: > > The perfect set up. I have tried every bar and every shifter setup > option in the past ten years, and always come back to Nitto Noodles > with Paul Thumbies Shimano Ultegra shifters. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/?saved=1 > > Clayton does this link work.lol > > > > On Apr 1, 2:25 pm, Paul Sanders wrote: > > I'm looking at my Nitto Noodles and these Sun Race shifters from > Rivendell. > > > > Anyone running these (or Paul thumbies) on the tops of a drop bar? Do you > > like them? > > > > I see that they need a longer bolt to fit around the road bar width. > > > > Thanks, > > Paul > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: xo-1 - in box on ebay
That bike has an ironic destiny in store for it. It will likely be purchased by another collector, who will have paid a pretty penny for one of the last pristine versions. If they ride it, they'll ride it carefully...never fully testing it or enjoying it as frame designer originally intended. It will likely live it's life on a pedastal. Perhaps one day it will be passed on to another collector, and then wind up in a museum. Could one say that bike is doomed? Paul On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Chris wrote: > > two days left and it's at $1284. My guess is the bids will be > crazy the last day and especially the last hour! I hate the sniping > programs that bid at the last minute > > On Apr 4, 12:53 pm, benzzoy wrote: > > CycloFiend wrote: > > > on 4/3/09 9:15 AM, Ken Yokanovich at reflector.collec...@gmail.comwrote: > > > > SO many years wasted sitting in a box. What a shame. :) > > > > > That was exactly the thought I had. Bikes in boxes (or hanging on > walls) are > > > sad and sorry things in my book. > > > > I beg to differ. Except for the rubber bits and the long-term > > desiccation of the grease/oil, a bike really has an infinite shelf- > > life. More so for a steel and aluminum bike such as the XO-1. As > > such, the years spent in a box or hung up aren't necessarily wasted > > per se, but merely spent "sleeping". > > > > Perhaps it's wasted because you or I did not spend our more youthful > > days riding it. :) > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: xo-1 - in box on ebay
Point well taken about the museum. I'm glad they are around. I'm being a little tongue in cheek about the whole thing, btw. Paul On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM, cm wrote: > > Call me crazy... but isn’t it possible that sometimes a bike is worth > putting on a pedestal, that it isn't "doomed" because of it? This is > probably one of the last, if not the last, new XO-1's. Sure it was > made to be ridden, but it wasn't ridden. It seems like it is now more > a part of bicycling history, than just a bicycle. I would love to go > to a museum someday and see an un-ridden XO-1. There are thousands of > bikes in musuems around the world and I think we are all the better > for it. I like museums of all sorts and to say something is doomed for > being in a museum seems to diminish the value of what museums do. I am > suprised there isn't discussion of buying it specifically to donate to > a musuem. I will donate $25 if someone seriously wants to get this > started. > > Don't get me wrong, bikes are made to be ridden. There is nothing > worse than a new bike that doesn’t get ridden because it is too cold, > too wet, too rocky, etc. But maybe this is different... > > +1 for this ending up in a museum. (Smithsonian would be so cool!) > > Cheers > > On Apr 7, 2:54 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Paul Sanders > wrote: > > > That bike has an ironic destiny in store for it. It will likely be > purchased > > > by another collector, who will have paid a pretty penny for one of the > last > > > pristine versions. If they ride it, they'll ride it carefully...never > fully > > > testing it or enjoying it as frame designer originally intended. > > > > > It will likely live it's life on a pedastal. Perhaps one day it will be > > > passed on to another collector, and then wind up in a museum. > > > > > Could one say that bike is doomed? > > > > Nah, it's a bike. It is just an object. This one is a nice object and > > if someone wants it they can do whatever they want with it and it will > > be just fine. > > > > I don't believe you can disgrace or desecrate things. Only people and > > animals are harmed if they are not allowed to live up to their > > potential, in my opinion. > > > > things are just things. > > > > -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: Here's a post about *riding* a Rivendell!
I was riding along on the Bombadil today and someone said "hang on, there." It ended up being a list member on a Kogswell (also owns an Atlantis), whose name I've already forgotten. Shared a few miles along the greenway before he scooted off to Hiawatha Cyclery. You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell. On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM, usuk2007 wrote: > > PS ride was done in a Walz Wool Worsted cap > > On Apr 9, 10:05 pm, usuk2007 wrote: > > I know some of how you feel, I don't do fixed, but have my Quickbeam > > set up with > > a 67" gear and just got back from 4 repeats of riding up Belmont Hill > > MA on > > Clifton St to the Arlington Water tower. It averages 5% for 1.3miles > > with a couple > > of short 10% bits. I'm 48 and 200lbs so this is an achievement for me. > > > > On Apr 9, 4:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > > I am strictly a short distance rider, but occasionally I get antsy and > do > > > something like a 30 or 35 miler. One advantage of being self employed > is > > > that I can neglect my work when I feel like it, and I felt like it this > > > morning. Since the iBob list is down, I must unburden myself to y'all. > > > > > I did an out and back Tramway hill (7 miles) ride this late morning > and, > > > guess what? I did the entire thing (on my April/1999 Joe Fixed Custom, > > > celebrating its 10th this month) in the 75" gear. I had a vast > tailwind, NW > > > 20 gusts to 30, but still, I am proud; not bad for a 3K a year 54 year > old, > > > no? And I feel fine. I stood for 8/10 of a mile on the steepest > section, but > > > otherwise just turned th cranks slowly at 10 or 11 mph, averaging a > whopping > > > 15 mph rt. On the downhill return, the wind was strong enough that, > where I > > > usually have to exert considerable backpressure to keep my speed to 25 > mph, > > > lest the bike run away with me, I actually had to ride the distance > mostly > > > in the drops. My knees are fine, and I am more convinced than ever that > > > climbing fixed (and riding against strong headwinds) is simply a matter > of > > > physiological adaptation and pacing yourself -- and it's the pacing -- > call > > > it psychological adaptation -- that makes riding fixed so fun, for me. > > > > > No padded shorts, no gloves, no helmet, clips and straps -- MKS RX-1s > > > (better than the Dura Aces the replaced!) and old Rivats, a water > bottle > > > full of water and another full of home brew syntho-gatorade, and I did > fine. > > > > > Nice bike! Nice ride! > > > > > -- > > > Patrick Moore > > > Albuquerque, NM > > > Professional Resumes. Contact resumespecialt...@gmail.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: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan
Rivendell is a fascinating company to me, on many levels. The "groans" (to me) are actually what I love most about them. I bought their wool penant and have it on my office wall...only because I loved the product description "all time worst seller." I thought the Bombadil double top tubes were preposterous when I first saw them. Now I own the bike. That probably says more about me than Rivendell. I think the bikes are works of art, and the products all support an overall philosophy. It's like strange art that I can use and ride. Or, maybe like music that you don't always like at first, but really grows on you. I thought John Coltrane was tedious at one point in my life. Now I want Interstellar Space on vinyl AND iTunes :-) Paul On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM, usuk2007 wrote: > > I'm interested in the amount of comment my original question has > provoked. From all that I can learn from reading and sales > interactions RBW seems like a good company. I like their bikes (I have > 3), but nothing is perfect and all great things are worthy of > criticism and that should be encouraged to produce improvement. I do > not agree with all things Rivendell, I ride clipless, would not be > seen dead in MUSA knickers with braces and haven't warmed to the new > bikes yet, but I enjoy the perspective of RBW as it's an important > part of the cycling world. For the majority of cyclists it should be > far more relevant than the racing style. But I still sit glued to the > Spring Classics and would ride a Specialized Roubaix if I thought I > could do it justice or it had any relevance to the way I ride, but I > can't average 25mph over a hundred miles. I like to tour, ride to the > shops and do the odd club ride so the Rambouillet is perfect for me. > > On Apr 14, 5:51 pm, Mike wrote: > > Grant's personal bikes are the epitomy of beausage. > http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-998 > > > > Hopefully the link will work and take you to the picture of Grant's > > AHH. That bike looks so perfect. > > > > Also check this old shot of his Saluki. Be sure to scroll down to the > > bottom of the page. > > > > http://web.archive.org/web/20060321050644/www.rivbike.com/html/bikes_... > > > > On Apr 14, 8:16 am, Shaun Meehan wrote: > > > > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM, GeorgeS wrote: > > > > > > Ok. I can't stand being culturally out of the loop any longer. What > > > > is "beausage"? > > > > George Strickler > > > > > It's Grant's concept of "beauty through usage". The idea that the small > > > nicks and scratches in your bike's paint and the natural wear on your > > > leather saddle, etc. actually adds to the beauty of your bike. > > > > > 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: New York Times Fashion Pieces on Dutch Bicycles
I'm not sure if their relationship with their bicycle is much different than mine if they ride it. On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM, David Faller wrote: > Please... > > If NYT ever wants to claim that Californians are superficial ever again, > then they can refer back to this ridiculous article. Honestly, if these > photos portray ANYONE'S reality or relationship with a bicycle, then I want > no part of it. > > Redding (CA) Dave, riding his Noodle-wielding Ram like a normal person, and > not dressed like I should be selling ice cream from a cart, etc. Geez! > > > > - Original Message - > *From:* aaronweis > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Sent:* Friday, April 17, 2009 12:11 AM > *Subject:* [RBW] New York Times Fashion Pieces on Dutch Bicycles > > > Funny lil bit about dutch bicycles as a new accessory in fashion. > http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/fashion/16CODES.html?em > > Fashion show with absurdly expensive outfits, and an equally absurdly > priced vintage Raleigh 3 speed at $275! > > http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/04/15/fashion/20090416-codes-slideshow_index.html > > Someone talking about the pleasures of upright bicycles. I especially > liked the line, "for men, there's been a little bit of a stigma > associated with things like fenders and a chainguard." Ha!! I guess > it depends on what biking circles you run in. No stigma in this group > that I'm aware of. > > http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/15/style/20090416-dutchbike-feature.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: Bombadil Owners Question
I love my Bombadil. I'm 6'2", 200 lbs. It doesn't feel heavy to me, and I have super heavy duty Sun CR-18 rims with Schwalbe 700x47 tires. The bike is stout, but feels nice and responsive. I can get the bars nice and high on mine. I was between sizes, and went with the bigger 64. No regrets. It's been on longish road rides and on rocky MTB trails. It can take it. I bought mine without riding one, and don't regret it a bit. I'm trying to think of some downsides besides the initial cost, and I can't really think of any. I get a lot of attention when I ride it, and if that's not something you like, then maybe it's not the bike for you. Kids on fixies seem to be confounded by it. Since I've purchased the bike, I've put almost no miles on my Quickbeam. That's kind of sad! Paul On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Delano <2951...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've posted this on a bike forum, and someone directed me here. I > didn't know this group existed, and I am very much happy that I've > found it. > > I need some help from owners of the Bombadil. I am considering > purchasing one, but I haven't been able to find people's reactions to > the bike. How do they like the bike? Would they purchase one again? > What are the downsides (other than weight)? > > I am 289 lbs, once athletic but broke my back once and have not > exercised in about a decade. At 41, it's crunch time to get back in > shape. I pondered the Bombadil because of its construction, but have > absolutely no interest in mountain biking. Like most people, I like > speed and a good energy expenditure-return ratio. That is, I don't > want to work very hard :) > > When I mentioned in a forum about the construction of the bike being > my reason for looking at the Bombadil, someone mentioned that the > Atlantis was rated to 300 lbs. I think I remember that correctly, but > I can't find it on rivbike.com. One of the sales people in an email > suggested the Atlantis might wobble a bit considering the weight, and > steered me toward the Bombadil again. > > What are your thoughts? I've been through the "a bike is just a bike" > and "Rivendells are special" and "there are cheaper options" > conversations with people, and I can't make an informed decision > without anyone's feedback on the Bombadil itself. I live too far to > test ride one, and its a big (expensive) leap of faith with any bike > as far as I'm concerned. > > Any help? > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Oddly achronistic question about snow tires
Patrick - I live in Minnesota and ride year round. Peter White nails it: there is no perfect tire, and conditions vary greatly. I've added a few of my setups and some observations below. Bike #1: My first designated winter bike was my Quickbeam. I rode it with 38mm studded tires and it was pretty good on everything but a groomed snowmobile trail or winter single track. Not bad on ice, fast enough to get someplace fastish, and it cut through snow really well. Overall, not too bad. I think a 38mm tire is as narrow as I go for anything nowadays, but it was fine. Which led to bike #2. Bike # 2: I retired the Quickbeam from winter duty after the frame became really corroded from the salt, even with fenders. Stuck seat post that took years to remedy, etc. I put 29 inch Nokians on a Surly Karate Monkey, and that was better. I liked more tire volume because the roads get pretty beat up in the spring. Not a great choice for groomed trails, which I started riding recently but it was perfect for everything else. Bike #3: This year, I got on board the fat tire bandwagon with a Surly Ice Cream Truck and 4.8 inch Bud/Lou tires. The tires are huge, and I thought this was the one bike to make all other winter bikes irrelevant. It worked great for groomed trails and tracked single track, but in thick slushy snow (2-4 inches), a 2inch or even 38mm studded tire was way better for cutting through things. There's a little bit of flotation on the huge tires but I think that is vastly overrated from a practical standpoint, unless it's a certain type of snow. I did some fat bike rides that I could have done on any MTB. But the fat tires opened up alternate routes that were safer than roads (abandoned railroad tracks, cross country ski trails, frozen lakes criss-crossed by snowmobiles). Fat tires are kind of fun in a different way, but I don't subscribe to them as being the only winter option. Observation: A basic cheap knobby is not the worst choice. Another observation: I went down really hard on the ICT on some lingering spring ice. I never really did that with narrower studded tires, but I think I rode more carefully with them. Yet another observation: I'm likely going to try the Clem L with 29 inch studded tires next year. I think the long chain stays will be better. Paul On Mon, May 6, 2019 at 1:52 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Patrick, I think the fattest Rene Herse knobby you can get fits the bill > for ABQ snow, which is likely wet (dry snow occurring at 20˚F and below, > everything above that being wet). They clear the snow very well, often not > picking it up at all. Until you get into fat bike territory, the "float" > factor is a non-issue (you'll drop through all but packed stuff anyway), > but a wider tire squirms less, tracks better, especially when the snow is > varied due to others before you on the road/trail. My Hunqabeam has 2.1" > Racing Ralph LiteSkins; my Quickbeam has 38mm Steilacooms. I find plusher > tires handle better in the snow, especially when it gets varied, just as > they do better in that same be it rocks/roots/mud/sand et al. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Clem L 59cm - Grilver - Frameset - New - $750 plus shipping
Any interest in a trade for a 60cm Yves Gomez frame? It's like a Cheviot but shorter chainstays. On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 8:39 AM David B wrote: > I did a silly thing and bought a Clem L frameset when I already have a > Clem H built up. I've decided to stick with my H. > So selling this one for what I paid recently on this list. > > Rivendell Clem L Frameset > New, never built up. > Grilver color. > 59cm. Curved stay version. > Includes frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, seatpost. > Email for photos. > > $750 plus shipping. > I'm in River Grove, IL, just west of Chicago, if you're local. > Thanks! > David > > > -- > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Sunglasses
Rayban Wayfarer. I started wearing them in cyclocross races. I like them over cycling specific glasses because they don't fog up when it's cold, and they are comfortable for me. On Sun, May 31, 2020, 5:53 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Leah, I think your husband should use the giant safety glasses on his > ebike 😂 > > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6172e3c9-413f-4eee-a30b-7ba9a6bfb357%40googlegroups.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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAK3wbrZOWLcjAKTZvVyC-7msvK%3DX6xTjWERN7ae6rA%3D3a-iRpQ%40mail.gmail.com.
