[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA shorts (5) and pants (1) LOT

[Thomas B]

Hi Eric,

Not sure if you'll entertain splitting things up, but I'd like to buy the 
size L shorts. Are they black or green? I couldn't tell from the post.

Thanks,
Thomas
El Cerrito, CA

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:51:39 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> [image: 00A.JPG][image: 00B.JPG]
>
>
> Up for sale, five pair of Rivendell MUSA shorts and one pair of MUSA 
> pants. All are size medium except for one black pair of shorts which are 
> size large. $300 for the lot plus shipping to you from 22401. Payment via 
> Venmo or PayPal Friends & Family. 
>
> More pics are here on google drive. 
> 
>
> 01. Green, size large. Reflectors on the back, all buttons and belt 
> intact. Some scuffs as shown from crashing while wearing these. 
>
> 02. Black, size medium. Reflectors on the back, all buttons and belt 
> intact. 
>
> 03. Blue-gray, size medium. With navy blue gussets. All buttons intact. 
> Please note tie-off nylon belt. These are heavier weight nylon that the 
> rest of the shorts and pants in the lot. 
>
> 04. Blue-gray, size medium. With navy blue gussets. All buttons 
> intact. Please note tie-off nylon belt. These are heavier weight nylon that 
> the rest of the shorts and pants in the lot. 
>
> 05. Butternut / tan, size medium. With green gussets. Belt is missing! 
> Buttons intact. Adjustable leg cuff with velcro closure. 
>
> 06. Butternut / tan, size medium. With green gussets. Buttons intact. 
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Rambouillet as Tourer

[Thomas B]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for sharing your experience - would you mind sharing pictures of the 
Coast?

Tom
El Cerrito, CA

On Monday, September 7, 2020 at 2:45:13 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
>
> I rode my Rambouillet across the country on the Adventure Cycling Trans-Am 
> route, Western Express route. Not self-supported. After the trip I wanted a 
> bike like the Rambouillet, not like a Long Haul Trucker. The latter, 
> without load, is like driving around in an F-250 pickup with nothing in it 
> and I was happy to suffer some austerity of wardrobe options and a lot of 
> hand washing on the trip to get it.  
>
> I used a Carradice Nelson Longflap on the long credit card tour and 
> actually talked the others out of a self-supported trip because everyone 
> would need a new bike. They didn't understand how much stuff we'd have to 
> carry along every day and how much water volume above that the deserts of 
> Utah were going to dictate That ride is completely different schlep if 
> self-supporting. 
>
> The reasonable limit on my large (64cm) Ram was 20 pounds in the saddle 
> bag (which is more than Grant wrote) and I could feel some poor handling at 
> the top of that range since the load is up high. I still wonder how I 
> carried enough in that 15 liters of space to account for all the weather 
> and mechanical support. 
>
> I did enjoy a shower, bed and AC in the locations along the route we 
> stayed because even those little places campsites were outside of town and 
> half the fun of the route was knowing that you rolling into town on a bike 
> was often the high point of peoples' day. Eating in a diner with them for 
> dinner and breakfast provided conversations that kept the group fresh and 
> gave us insight such as we hoped to as we crossed the country.
>
> I have added a Velo Orange rando bag in the front to gain more capacity 
> for a short trip in potentially questionable weather on the 2012 Riv Rally 
> East. I have to say that while I managed the load it was not a graceful 
> fitment. I can't say that low front bags would be bad but it's be a shape 
> to dampen that fork's liveliness by bridging it with a rack and loading it 
> up. The lack of braze-ons of that bike is intentional.
>
> I learned a lot about riding my Ram with loads within its design intention 
> and then beyond. I have that shorter experience in overload and I have 
> ridden it extensively on the GAP. While it might have been designed to ride 
> all surfaces, that takes it to 85% of the design limit. Its riding weight 
> (it, me and cargo) are too rear biased and require rear tire pressure to be 
> high enough (max 32 under fenders) to avoid pinch flats/rim dings on longer 
> rides. It just wore me out at times, either by the duration of jostling on 
> a hard tire or the time spend changing tubes from flats when more 
> comfortable. 
>
> My years learning and riding my Rambouillet  helped me solidify the likes 
> and dislikes I brought together in a new bike. I still do not want to ride 
> a self-supported touring bike empty, which would be 90%+ of its time so my 
> preference was to move the 20-25# load to the front (with low trail) to 
> balance the wheels' loads allowing more even tire pressure, fewer rim dings 
> and comfortable ride. I chose 650b x 42 tubeless to lower that flatting 
> frequency. So I have that new bike, a Coast rando, and it does all that I 
> wanted on day one. I still have the Rambouillet and am about to ride it to 
> work in a few minutes. I wouldn't change a thing about it after these 
> years, proof of which is the Disc Trucker sitting next to it that has a 
> layer of dust because even with its generator hub and lights I'd rather be 
> riding the Ram with clip on battery lights for the commute instead of that 
> empty F-250.
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
> On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 5:49:00 PM UTC-4, Mike Godwin wrote:
>>
>> Howdy, looking through the archives about using a Rambouillet as a 
>> touring machine. I toured along the spine of the Cascades and Sierra on a 
>> Specialized Sequoia, and along Highway 1 SF to LA.  The Rambouillet seems a 
>> bit more stout than the Sequoia.  Most of the old touring related posts 
>> here are from 2012 - 2014.  Any new news about tours folks have done on 
>> their Rambouillets?  What pannier arrangements did you use? Self-supported, 
>> road surface? 
>>
>> Mike SLO CA 
>>
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[RBW] Re: Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

[Thomas B]

Thanks for the responses everyone!

I will mull things a bit and post a picture when I switch things up.

Tom

On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:16:56 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> the antelope hills are great for mt. tam; i know because i have ridden all 
> over on my clem L with those tires. rivendell also has these schwalbe g one 
> all arounds that are similarly fast-rolling but have some knobbage that 
> bites if you want that.
>
> On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:22:24 AM UTC-8, Thomas B wrote:
>>
>> I would like to put some bigger tires on my Toyo Atlantis for some of the 
>> steeper off-road trails around Mt. Tam and East Bay Hills. At the moment I 
>> run Barlow Pass and am pretty clueless about off-road tires In general and 
>> what to look for. Any advice? 
>>
>> Recent pictures from fellow El Cerrito resident Hillbubba have been quite 
>> inspirational. 
>>
>> Thanks 
>> Tom
>
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[RBW] Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

[Thomas B]

I would like to put some bigger tires on my Toyo Atlantis for some of the 
steeper off-road trails around Mt. Tam and East Bay Hills. At the moment I run 
Barlow Pass and am pretty clueless about off-road tires In general and what to 
look for. Any advice?

Recent pictures from fellow El Cerrito resident Hillbubba have been quite 
inspirational.

Thanks 
Tom

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[RBW] Mystery Science Question

[Thomas B]

I cannot help answer the question but would like to see more orange Atlantis 
pictures.

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[RBW] Re: Bars on the Hunqapillar

[Thomas B]

+1 for MAP/Ahearne Bars.

Mine are on an Atlantis.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

[Thomas B]

The Compass tires are great, no question in my mind. I've been commuting on 
them since summer. However, when the wet weather came to the Bay Area I 
started getting flats riding through pretty awful streets of Richmond and 
put Pasela TG's back on. 

Unfortunately, my Compass experience got me itching for something a bit 
more lively than the TG's. The Soma New Xpres sound good - I was also 
considering Vittoria Voyager Hyper after trawling old posts. Anyone care to 
compare those apples?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

[Thomas B]

Here is a nice looking 60cm 650b Pelican.

http://www.boyzonthehoods.com/new-randonneuse-day/

I think 60cm 650b looks good on all the bikes discussed here, but there is 
a point, at ~62-63cm when the head tubes gets so large that things look a 
bit out of proportion to my eye. Having said that it's difficult to put an 
particular number on it because I think the bend of the fork influences the 
look too, e.g. some of the larger MAP's  still look nice. There is a 65cm 
his flkr recently.
I've read about the downsides of long head tubes for frame flex. Maybe 
that's part of the reason Grant likes the DTT.


On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 4:22:32 AM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote:

 The Long Haul Truckers was 26/700c small/large until a few years ago when 
 they did a full range of 26. The Pelican was initially 650b only in small 
 sizes, when ip asked for a larger (57ish) in 650b the reply was Why, you 
 hear that's a cool size? It's only really good for smaller bikes. 
 Thankfully they have since changed their minds to a whole run a 650b 
 Pelicans up to 60 I think. 

 -Justin


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Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's

[Thomas B]

Here is are some pictures of a well-proportioned (to me) 60cm 650b Pelican:

http://www.boyzonthehoods.com/new-randonneuse-day/

The other bikes mentioned in this thread also look good in my opinion. 
However, I think there is a size (~62-63cm) when the head tube starts 
looking too long. It's not an exact point because I think the position of 
bend of the fork influences things. For instance a recent 65cm 650b rando 
bike on MAP cycles flkr looks good. 

I guess a long head tube also brings excessive frame-flex into 
consideration - something Grant might address with a DTT.

Tom

On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 4:22:32 AM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote:

 The Long Haul Truckers was 26/700c small/large until a few years ago when 
 they did a full range of 26. The Pelican was initially 650b only in small 
 sizes, when ip asked for a larger (57ish) in 650b the reply was Why, you 
 hear that's a cool size? It's only really good for smaller bikes. 
 Thankfully they have since changed their minds to a whole run a 650b 
 Pelicans up to 60 I think. 

 -Justin


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[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm STT Sam Hillborne F/F +fenders + racks + wheels

[Thomas B]

Bike is sold, pending payment.

Thanks.

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[RBW] FS: 60cm STT Sam Hillborne F/F +fenders + racks + wheels

[Thomas B]

Up for sale is my 60cm STT, lovely green Sam frame and fork, fitted with 
Bethoud SS fenders, a Nitto top rack and Nitto mini-front. The wheels are 
XT hubs (old kind) laced to Mavic A119 rims in silver  36 spoke front/rear, 
shod with Panaracer Paselas 37mm.

The frame is in good condition, but with a number of chips in the paint 
(please take a look at the photos: 
https://plus.google.com/100421127368153243355/posts/HptKpf6MECa).
The wheels and tires are still in great shape.

I used this as a commuter and enjoyed it a lot, but having a pbh of 89cm 
and being between the old SH sizes I always felt this frame size was a bit 
much for me. 
I carried my workbag up front in a basket and actually liked the handling 
more that way than having the load on the top rack at back. I live in the 
East Bay and after oggling for a while I finally pulled the trigger on a 
Box Dog Pelican. I am a one bike guy and wanted to give something else a 
try.

I am asking $850. Buyer pays shipping. 

Please contact me off list if interested.

Tom

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[RBW] FT: 10cm Nitto Technomic stem for 8cm

[Thomas B]

Trying to dial-in my Sam. 

I would like to trade a lightly used 10cm Nitto Technomic stem with 26mm 
clamp for the 8cm equivalent.

Thanks
Tom

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hOPhjTZPyOI/Ua5kTsip2gI/AA4/pAW1Oot1_c4/s1600/stem.jpg

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[RBW] Touch-up paint for original green Sam

[Thomas B]

I am having trouble finding recommendations for touch-up paint. Would
appreciate group knowledge!

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[RBW] Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

[Thomas B]

I wanted to get some advice on a recent posting for a +10 year old
Long Low advertised on Bay area Craigslist. I've read some of the
older comments on this discussion group and it seems like a frameset
that has been offered and discussed before several times, albeit at
higher prices.

Please check out the post. 'Rivendell Long Low Preproduction - 60cm
Frame  Fork Only - $1350'  - 
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2694438431.html

The price seems a bit high to me seeing as the complete bike retailed
at ~$2450, back in the late 90's (?). Also note there is a small dent
in the TT.

I am new to bikes and RBW but would like a quality comfortable steel
bike. Any advice you guys could give would be appreciated. Does the
fact it is preproduction make it any less of a bike? Are canti brakes
any good?

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[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

[Thomas B]

Thanks for the discussion. I am going to go give it a test ride
today.

To answer earlier threads, this would be my first 'good' bike. Using
it for commuting (14 mile RT) with a big hill in the EBay. But my hope
is to ride around the hills near my house on weekends as well.

I've been seriously considering a Jamis Quest in a 61cm - so the
handle bars are a bit higher up. Salsa Casserroll (a relaxed road
bike), with beefed up components. Gunnar sport also looks good,
although no tests so far and Traitor exile. The last kind of made me
notice how pretty lugs are and so I considered climbing the money tree
a bit further and started looking at RBW. I agree a visit to the RBW
shop would be a good idea!

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