[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions
Ted, that is an awesome route from Tracy to Walnut Creek via Diablo. The plan was a friend would drop me in Sonora, but I may ask her to take me to Tracy on her way back to Oakland. But if I cheat like that I may as well go someplace really cool for a start. Not sure yet where, there are lots of choices. Maybe the best thing is to book a few days of leave and decide once I get there. The trip to Sonora should tell me all I need to know about riding the straight and ugly roads. If it is a no-go I could drive back through it to an idyllic start point. But I won't drive to Walnut Creek. This is a great opportunity to bike Northern Ca. I will take pix and be in touch. Thanks to all for helping me think this through. Ed K -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions
I knew the stretch through the industrial ag of the Valley would be hard, so I was hoping somebody knew a slightly less bad route to Altamont. The routes going North look just as ugly. The vague plan was to leave Sonora at first light on a Sunday and coast down the foothills to the valley floor, then hustle across Manteca and Tracy, hoping for a quiet morning. It looks like once Altamont is behind you there is somewhat bike-friendly Livermore and Pleasanton, then something called the Iron Horse Trail to Walnut Creek. Anybody know that? Is it worth the nightmare? If not I may just do the alternative trips suggested. -- 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.
[RBW] Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions
Yes! I can't believe I let that auto correct go out. Sonora, not Sonoma. Sonoma would be great, but the bike is in gold country in the Sierra foothills. Sonora. Sorry for the mistake. -- 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.
[RBW] Northern CA riders - help me with route suggestions
I am the guy who bought David Craig's 65cm AHH. You recall that because of time constraints he could not ship it, and nobody ran to Sonoma CA to get it. Solution: I rented a self-storage locker, David dropped off the bike, and now he is free for his sabbatical. The bike is waiting for the day when I come from Rockville MD and get it. I was scheduled to go to CA in August but I can't stand waiting that long. It is time to cash in some Southwest points and head West. I could rent a car, get the bike, and drive it home to Riv for shipping (note Riv content), but where is the adventure in that? I want to hitch a ride with a friend to Sonoma and set off on an epic trip to Walnut Creek, just me and Homer. Google maps bicycle option leads me through Manteca, over Altamont pass, and to a regional trail starting in Pleasanton that goes to Walnut Creek (119 mi): https://goo.gl/maps/frPLnYR5jum I am not sure about the section between Sonoma and Altamont Pass Road, but it looks possible. Does anybody know a better route? Local bike clubs have not had suggestions. Multi-day credit-card touring suggestions are also welcome, but 119 miles on an unknown bike is probably risky enough. Thanks for any help Ed K -- 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.
[RBW] Re: FS: 65cm Homer Hilsen
Dave - not sure my PMs are getting to you. I hope you are well and not overly stressed. What is the current status? Drop me a line: ed.k < at > att.net On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:04:00 PM UTC-5, David Craig wrote: > > Hey, Sam. > > PBH is approx 94. Saddle ht tends to be around 82-84. > > Dave > > On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:06:19 PM UTC-8, Sam Wanless wrote: >> >> dave, >> >> what's your saddle height? and pbh, for that matter? >> >> thanks, >> sam >> >> On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 1:48:59 PM UTC-8, David Craig wrote: >>> >>> Hey, Folks. >>> >>> Haven't posted for quite awhile. I've been on a medically prompted >>> hiatus from cycling for the past couple of years. The wife and I will be >>> hitting the road in a couple of weeks for a year long sabbatical, and I've >>> decided to pass on my HH to somebody who might be able to use it rather >>> than store it. >>> >>> The bike is in great condition - pictured here: >>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45341162@N04/albums/72157626013424216 >>> >>> Couple of changes from the picture - the bike no longer has a leather >>> seat and it now sports a 7cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem instead of the >>> riser - otherwise, it's the same bike pictured. >>> >>> I can provide detailed photos and build info to interested buyers. I'm >>> looking for $1500.00 OBO for the entire bike. Quite a deal, but you'd need >>> to be able to pick the bike up in central California. I don't have the time >>> to ship it. I'm located in the Gold County near Yosemite and I'd be willing >>> to drive to a couple of hours from here to deliver the bike. >>> >>> I've sold several items to list members over the years, so I believe >>> I've got a good reputation as a straight shooter and honest guy. >>> >>> Remember, please reply via a PM instead of through the list. I'll get >>> back to you ASAP. >>> >>> Dave >>> >> -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Project Trigger Finger Betty well underway. All new 9 speed drivetrain including black trigger shifters. Here is how the concept looks in execution. https://goo.gl/photos/QcucVPkmVMLs4nfx7 https://goo.gl/photos/jhjL317CtrLAHoQB8 I am telling myself the black trigger shifters give the bike a rakish tomboy look. My wife is not thrilled with the look but she rides better than she ever has on this bike, so she is won over. I am now researching vacuum aluminum deposition on plastic for a chrome look. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
I like these and I might use them on my bike. But it looks like it would use opposing muscle groups. Her balance wiring is marginal. I think it's going to be triggers. Ed K On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 8:49:25 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: > > Regarding shifter alternatives, I suggest you consider trying these > mounted so the shifter is on the inside/underside of the bar > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/shsrtsr.htm > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/shsrtsl.htm > > I think I have seen folks do sort of the same set up with the paul > thumbies and shimano bar ends, but these would be less expensive and the > adjustable angle on the cable exit seems better. Also RBW say: > "Nice enough looking for any bike. " > > > On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 3:32:58 PM UTC-7, ed k wrote: >> >> Thanks everybody for dragging me into 2010 when Dynasys became the cool >> thing. Somehow I managed to miss all of that, probably out riding my bike. >> It certainly is not mentioned in the adverts for shifters. >> >> Let me take a step back and ask some advice: this is being driven by my >> wife's somewhat precarious balance, and her trouble in moving hands off the >> bar to shift. I am trying to keep the controls under her fingertips. We >> have tried bar-ends, Thumbies and stem-mounted levers, with little success. >> I see a choice between triggers and twist shifters, both of which look >> really out of place on the beautiful Betty Foy. But I have to go with the >> practical solution. >> >> If I go back to a 9-speed drivetrain I think I get more choices in >> shifters. Is that right? I am willing to scrap the whole 105 setup and >> start again with Riv-standard Deore if need be. This is attractive also >> because I had the bike spec'd and assembled by someone else, and he went >> with the 10-speed 11-28 cassette and 105 derailers. Turns out to have been >> a poor choice. >> >> Can anybody suggest a combination that's not quite so ugly? Or another >> solution for a wobbly rider? >> >> Thanks, and sorry for the thread hijack >> >> On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: >>> >>> This-- 10 spd Shimano Road does not equal 10spd Shimano Mountain >>> (Dynasys). Usually, the conflict is the other way--people wanting to use >>> the wide-range dynasys cassettes with their shimano road shifters (in which >>> case, a 9spd mountain bike rear derailleur will work). In this case, the >>> answer would be to use the 10spd road flat bar shifters that shimano makes. >>> I think currently they're offered in the Tiagra product line, and work >>> really well. >>> >>> On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 12:14:09 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: >>>> >>>> Sorr y for short reply - on smart phone at moment, but can expand later >>>> if necessary. >>>> >>>> Shimano changed derailleur movement ratio for mountain groups only >>>> with advent of 10 speed. They call it dynasys. All previous derailleurs >>>> with exception of older dura ace were 1.67:1 (often cited as 2:1. Forget >>>> dynasys ratio at moment but closerto 1:1. Easiest thing for you to do now >>>> Iis get a dynasys rear d. Note that road 10 speed is still older ratio >>>> and >>>> wont work >>> >>> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Agreed - it's back to the 9-speed stone age for me. A reasonably-priced Riv drivetrain is what I should have insisted on. That's my next step, along with your suggestion of older 9-speed shifters. I think that will set her up. It won't be shiny 105 components but it will work well. Thanks Ed K On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 8:20:52 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > Two more thoughts: > > - If you ride in hilly terrain, you probably want a wider-range cassette, > no matter which setup you choose. Something like 12-34 for 9 speed, or > 12-36 for 10 speed. Sounds like this guy really did steer you wrong and, > on top of everything else, gave you a close-ratio roadie cassette with no > low gears. And it's probable that he also gave you a derailleur with too > short of a cage to work with a bigger cogs. > > - Someone else can chime in but, as far as I know, the 10 speed series > front shifter, that you already have, should still work just fine with the > 105 front derailleur that you already have. I believe only the rear cable > pull changed. > > On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 4:32:58 PM UTC-6, ed k wrote: > >> Thanks everybody for dragging me into 2010 when Dynasys became the cool >> thing. Somehow I managed to miss all of that, probably out riding my bike. >> It certainly is not mentioned in the adverts for shifters. >> >> Let me take a step back and ask some advice: this is being driven by my >> wife's somewhat precarious balance, and her trouble in moving hands off the >> bar to shift. I am trying to keep the controls under her fingertips. We >> have tried bar-ends, Thumbies and stem-mounted levers, with little success. >> I see a choice between triggers and twist shifters, both of which look >> really out of place on the beautiful Betty Foy. But I have to go with the >> practical solution. >> >> If I go back to a 9-speed drivetrain I think I get more choices in >> shifters. Is that right? I am willing to scrap the whole 105 setup and >> start again with Riv-standard Deore if need be. This is attractive also >> because I had the bike spec'd and assembled by someone else, and he went >> with the 10-speed 11-28 cassette and 105 derailers. Turns out to have been >> a poor choice. >> >> Can anybody suggest a combination that's not quite so ugly? Or another >> solution for a wobbly rider? >> >> Thanks, and sorry for the thread hijack >> >> On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: >>> >>> This-- 10 spd Shimano Road does not equal 10spd Shimano Mountain >>> (Dynasys). Usually, the conflict is the other way--people wanting to use >>> the wide-range dynasys cassettes with their shimano road shifters (in which >>> case, a 9spd mountain bike rear derailleur will work). In this case, the >>> answer would be to use the 10spd road flat bar shifters that shimano makes. >>> I think currently they're offered in the Tiagra product line, and work >>> really well. >>> >>> On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 12:14:09 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: >>>> >>>> Sorr y for short reply - on smart phone at moment, but can expand later >>>> if necessary. >>>> >>>> Shimano changed derailleur movement ratio for mountain groups only >>>> with advent of 10 speed. They call it dynasys. All previous derailleurs >>>> with exception of older dura ace were 1.67:1 (often cited as 2:1. Forget >>>> dynasys ratio at moment but closerto 1:1. Easiest thing for you to do now >>>> Iis get a dynasys rear d. Note that road 10 speed is still older ratio >>>> and >>>> wont work >>> >>> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Thanks everybody for dragging me into 2010 when Dynasys became the cool thing. Somehow I managed to miss all of that, probably out riding my bike. It certainly is not mentioned in the adverts for shifters. Let me take a step back and ask some advice: this is being driven by my wife's somewhat precarious balance, and her trouble in moving hands off the bar to shift. I am trying to keep the controls under her fingertips. We have tried bar-ends, Thumbies and stem-mounted levers, with little success. I see a choice between triggers and twist shifters, both of which look really out of place on the beautiful Betty Foy. But I have to go with the practical solution. If I go back to a 9-speed drivetrain I think I get more choices in shifters. Is that right? I am willing to scrap the whole 105 setup and start again with Riv-standard Deore if need be. This is attractive also because I had the bike spec'd and assembled by someone else, and he went with the 10-speed 11-28 cassette and 105 derailers. Turns out to have been a poor choice. Can anybody suggest a combination that's not quite so ugly? Or another solution for a wobbly rider? Thanks, and sorry for the thread hijack On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: > > This-- 10 spd Shimano Road does not equal 10spd Shimano Mountain > (Dynasys). Usually, the conflict is the other way--people wanting to use > the wide-range dynasys cassettes with their shimano road shifters (in which > case, a 9spd mountain bike rear derailleur will work). In this case, the > answer would be to use the 10spd road flat bar shifters that shimano makes. > I think currently they're offered in the Tiagra product line, and work > really well. > > On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 12:14:09 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: >> >> Sorr y for short reply - on smart phone at moment, but can expand later >> if necessary. >> >> Shimano changed derailleur movement ratio for mountain groups only with >> advent of 10 speed. They call it dynasys. All previous derailleurs with >> exception of older dura ace were 1.67:1 (often cited as 2:1. Forget >> dynasys ratio at moment but closerto 1:1. Easiest thing for you to do now >> Iis get a dynasys rear d. Note that road 10 speed is still older ratio and >> wont work > > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
I was excited to see this thread because I was planning to do this to my wife's Betty. So I pulled the trigger (ha) and bought a set of Albatross bars from Riv and Shimano SL-T670 shifters from Nashbar. Went to set it up this morning. The bike has 105 derailers and a 10-speed cassette. The shifters are 3x10. But the rear shifter/derailer/cassette are not playing well. It seems like the derailer is traveling too far for each click of the shifter. The derailer traverses the entire 10-speed cassette in just 6 clicks of the 10-speed shifter. Everything I read on the interwebs says that this combo ought to work. 10-speed + 10-speed + Shimano derailer = happiness. But either the shifter is pulling too much cable or the derailer is pivoting wrong. I can't tell which. The setup I replaced used Dura-Ace indexed levers. 10-speeds, no problem. The cable is anchored to the derailer the same way, not cockeyed which might change the ratio, according to Sheldon. I have not taken this to the LBS, because I think they would immediately say "won't work, buy this". I want to check with some people experienced with doing this mix-and-match setup. Any ideas, please? What did I miss? (I have not tried the front yet, but I know that it may not work either because the road/MTB front derailers do have different ratios. I am ready to swap in a Deore just in case.) Thanks Ed K Rockville MD On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11:00:23 PM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > I know Riv doesn't generally condone/approve of the use of trigger > shifters -- they don't sell them. I'm wondering whether any list members > have used them and, if so, whether you might recommend them when compared > to bar ends with Albatross bars. > > Thanks for your reply. > > Steve Cole > Arlington, VA > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!
Hey - I live in the DC area and I'm (relatively) friendly. Hugh - Your 5'4" wife can come up to Rockville and take a long ride on my 5'2" wife's 52cm Betty. She has Noodle bars. email me off-list for contact info. Ed & Ann (aka Bomba & Betty) -- 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: Roadeo v. Soma ES?
My Soma ES frame was waiting patiently on the porch when I got home. Right now it is soaking up some Boeshield. The color is a beautiful deep red with a (tasteful) hint of sparkliness. And the pewter-colored headbadge is huge, but understated. Not like a Mac Truck belt buckle. Unfortunately, there is no matching fork, so I bought the black IRD unicrown that Soma sells with the bike. The color combination looks somehow sinister, demonish if you will. Most of my components happen to be black as well. If I'm lucky it won't look too morose. Maybe some yellow bar tape? Maybe by this weekend I will have a ride report. Thanks for the input. Project time! On Jun 2, 10:02 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > Make sure you get one of the new ES's with the cool paint job and > graphics and of course head badge. I was considering one of these a > few years ago and went with a Handsome Devil instead - which is great- > but the if this version had been available I think I might be riding > an ES > > http://www.somafab.com/extrasmoothiepix.html > > On May 31, 7:57 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > I had a couple Somas and they were fine bikes. They didn't "track" > > like Rivendells do, though. > > > 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: Rivvish bike shops in the DC area?
+2 for Proteus. Jill keeps a small stock of bikes and components, but if you have ever been to RBWHQ you will feel the Riv-ish vibe. Go on a Thursday evening for the potluck (http://proteusbicycles.com/? page_id=8). Bring beer and be welcomed as a hero. Ask to see the framebuilder's shop in the back. It's the most college-town place in College Park, which is the least college-town-like place I have ever been. On Jun 5, 9:51 am, Liesl wrote: > Hi all, I'm heading to Washington DC tomorrow for a business trip full > of lectures and wondering if folks know of Rivvish bikes shops where I > can find relief from tedium? I may have my Bike Friday with me. > > thanks, liesl -- 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: Roadeo v. Soma ES?
Thanks, all. I think I'm on the right track here, so I'm going to order the Soma, then spend a few weeks shopping and building. I'll pass on the brifters, though. I was on a hilly, remote section of the local hiker-biker path Saturday and found a guy stranded, wheels up, trying to get his 9-speed Shimano brifter working well enough to pull the bike out of it's tallest gear. I tried to help, to no avail, and pointed to my friction barcons and said "low-tech seldom fails." After I rode away I realized that probably didn't sound as friendly as I meant it to. On May 30, 12:51 pm, Dave Craig wrote: > I'm also not in the size range of a Rodeo (94cm PBH). > > It so happens that I do have a Bombadil and a Soma ES just as you are > considering. At the time I got the Smoothie ES, I got it instead of a > Rambouillet. > > So, while I can't really compare the Rodeo and Soma, I can appreciate > the consideration of having the lighter road bike and the heavier > touring/mountain bike. I like my Smoothie. It's set up with compact > cranks and a 9 speed cluster, with clipless pedals and brifters. I run > 32 mm tires on it. I have other bikes that I ride more often and I've > considered selling it many times, but every time I ride it I do enjoy > the feel. It is a fine bike and I've been very happy with it. > > Dave > > On May 30, 7:50 am, ed k wrote: > > > Greetings non-lurkers - > > > I like the idea of a so-called club racer to go beside the Bombadil, > > but the Roadeo comes in freakishly small sizes, not fit for a healthy > > 98cm PBH. Can't understand why > > > Can anybody contrast/compare to the Soma ES > > (http://somafab.com/extrasmoothie.html)? Besides the fact that it is > > welded and 1/4 the cost? It comes in a 66cm (C-T) which should be OK. > > > I know, I should be contemplating I.F., but if this is a > > quick-and-dirty solution I'll take it for a few years while I save up > > some cash. > > > Bonus Riv reference: Requires long-reach brakes like Riv's Silver > > Sidepulls! -- 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] Roadeo v. Soma ES?
Greetings non-lurkers - I like the idea of a so-called club racer to go beside the Bombadil, but the Roadeo comes in freakishly small sizes, not fit for a healthy 98cm PBH. Can't understand why Can anybody contrast/compare to the Soma ES (http://somafab.com/extrasmoothie.html)? Besides the fact that it is welded and 1/4 the cost? It comes in a 66cm (C-T) which should be OK. I know, I should be contemplating I.F., but if this is a quick-and-dirty solution I'll take it for a few years while I save up some cash. Bonus Riv reference: Requires long-reach brakes like Riv's Silver Sidepulls! -- 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: Quickbeams on Ebay
Congratulations! I backed out and didn't bid. I hope it works out, please post it here On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 3:13 AM, Ron MH wrote: > > That was my bid ! ! ! :-)) > > Now to build it up. I'll probably go pretty close to the current specs > for a new Quickbeam. I like the idea of the Sugino double up front > (actually a triple with the outer ring replaced with a guard), though > I'm not fond of a high Q factor. My current ride has a TA > cyclotouriste double and I'm really fond of the low tread. Decisions, > decisions... > > Ron > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
As always, a lot of great and useful info from RBW. Thanks, everybody. After careful consideration, I am. *not* buying the $699 QB frame. I know its size commands a premium, and so the price probably isn't too high. But I really can't use a single speed bike on longish rides (which are my preference). I need a range of gears. So, I would be forcing the bike into doing something it isn't really meant to do, despite what Jim Warren has done with gearing his QB. I may not be up to that much fiddling. Besides, I would need yet another set of wheels for the SS 120mm spacing, and yet another crank (single or compact double) in no time I'm in for $1000, while my triples and derailers and shifters and 8-speed wheels continue to sit around waiting for something to do. Just can't face it. I thought I might have a fling with that hot little Quickbeam, but I am gonna stick with the trusty Bomb, and the two of us will wait and see what the future brings us. Thanks again for helping me think it through! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
u I assume that's a frame-only? I thought Grant didn't sell them like that...? On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 9:33 AM, jim wrote: > > I am in the process of buying a 64 orange QB for $1000.00 from > Rivendell. > > Jim > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 2:17 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Options have been tried - > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/#qbhistory > > Yeah, I like these ideas, just what I had in mind. Is there any history about how well these experiments turned out? : ) > and certainly, it's a model that's open to lots of experimentation. But, if > you are dead-set against single speed (or limited gearing options), is it > really the right bike for your needs? > > Well, maybe not, but I've been searching eBay (and craigslist, and this list) for a long time for another large frame, and so far I've found only low-end bike-boomers, and I already have one of those. I get pretty excited when I find something worth serious attention. Maybe I should just set up my old straight-gauge Fuji Royale with a 7-speed hub and see how I like that. I think I am agreeing with those who think this frame is overpriced ($699). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answer some questions? You can't buy a frame-only QB, so it's hard to compare this price to a new bike. Any opinions about the price point? My knees won't take a fixed- or single-speed, so would I lose a lot of style points for adding a derailer with a claw adapter? Is it even possible with those dropouts? How about a multi-speed rear hub? I love my Bombadil, but it's not exactly nimble. How does the QB ride? Thanks! On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 1:36 PM, rcnute wrote: > > My kingdom for a 56! > > On Sep 13, 10:16 am, "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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: my new Bomb
I believe a Rivendell mountain bike should be used on *civilized* mountains. I don't want to soil my tweed riding ensemble. On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote: > And here I thought it was a mountain bike. ;-) > > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:16 AM, ed k wrote: > >> Grant seems to have gone overboard with the fender clearance on the >> Bombadil > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: my new Bomb
Pix! http://picasaweb.google.com/yagenrok/BOMBADILO?feat=directlink I'm having some trouble with the fenders. Grant seems to have gone overboard with the fender clearance on the Bombadil. Has anybody tried SKS fenders yet, because I have given up on them. I went down the street to VO here in Annapolis and picked up some aluminum Zeppelin fenders which will also need different hangers, but the radius is much better, and they are much longer. Also got a brass bell which I could listen to all day. BTW, I went to College Park cycles, and they are no longer a Riv dealer. Something about a bike company needs to be a maker or distributor, or big enough to do both, and Riv is not-so-big and stuck with "maker". I am not sure what that means, but it had nothing to do with the quality of the bike. (OT: Larry Black now owns Mt. Airy cycles as well as CP ( www.bike123.com), and does big business in tandems and 'bents. Great little shop - he had a bamboo bike that I was afraid to ride (240 lbs can do do a lot of damage.) On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Marty wrote: > > For me, it was the rear derailer cable that came up short. Back in the > day, I was a Paramount lover, and had a few I sold to Larry Black in a > weak moment. All were a little small for me, but it was a blast riding > them. Maybe they're still hanging around at College Park - God knows > there's enough stuff in the rafters to give you a neck ache! Can't > wait to see the pics. > > Marty > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: my new Bomb
Marty, this build is going pretty smooth, except the stupid interrupter brake controls make sizing the cable housings critical. You were almost right about the cables - the derailer cables are plenty long, it's the rear brake that doesn't reach. I'll be stopping on the way home for a tandem brake cable (at College Park Bicycles, best LBS around and local authorized Rivendell dealer (LARD)). The Bomb should be ready to be broken in and photographed this weekend (and if any email snoops think I mean bomb, guess again) On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 7:54 AM, Marty wrote: > > Not sure what size frame you are getting, but you may find that > standard derailer cables are near the limit - especially if you are > using bar end shifters and have the bars set high. Tandem cables may > be something to look into. The Bombadil I set up was the smoothest > build ever, and I've built up a lot of bikes. Mark's rack on the front > using all four rack stays is a perfect fit. Green - "the unluckiest > color in racing" - is very appropriate for this anything-but-racing > rig. > > Enjoy the build, and the ride. > > Marty > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Great Divide Ride (was Re: [RBW] Re: my new Bomb)
Or a GPS. I see that they offer downloadable .gpx files for many of their routes now. On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 11:58 AM, Daniel Molloy < danielmarkmol...@googlemail.com> wrote: > > JimD, > > I definitely took full advantage of the ACA maps as well as the book > Cycling the Great Divide, which was helpful but not an absolute > necessity. I think the biggest planning tool was going on multiple > overnight camping trips to dial in the bike setup and the gear > choices, as well as becoming very comfortable fixing potential > problems. One thing that you need when using the ACA maps is an > accurate cyclocomputer, and mine broke halfway through. I should have > brought a backup, but didn't think of it. Fortunately for me another > rider that I met had an extra that I was able to use. > > > On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 8:41 AM, JimD wrote: > > Daniel, > > What resources did you use in planning your trip? > > > > I think Adventure Cycling has maps of the route. > > Did you use those? > > > > Thanks, > > JimD > > > > On Apr 2, 2009, at 11:10 PM, Daniel Molloy wrote: > > > >> I flew to Calgary on July 29, and rode west to Banff, where the route > >> officially starts. From there I headed south and on the first night > >> out of Banff had my first bear encounter. It walked up to me as I was > >> setting up camp filtering water. It was as startled as I was, and it > >> steered clear of me when I stood up straight and stared it down. > >> > >> The trip lasted almost exactly three months, including a week visiting > >> family in Colorado, and rest days spent flyfishing. I brought a small > >> fly-rod and used it whenever I could. I met a lot of other great > >> people doing the route, and others who offered their amazing > >> hospitality along the way. Grant was kind enough to let me use a > >> prototype Bombadil for this trip, one of the first and an early > >> version with only one top tube. I set it up with a nitto flat bar, > >> marathon xr 50mm tires, v brakes, and special order 180mm cranks. The > >> bike usually weighed about 100 pounds, including the weight of the > >> bike, all my gear, a weeks worth of food and usually 10 or so liters > >> of water when it was scarce. > >> > >> I arrived at the Mexican border in late October, and from there rode > >> east to El Paso, where I flew home on October 29. My trip was almost > >> exactly 3 months long. > >> > >> Let me know if you have any specific questions about the bike or the > >> route. > >> > >> Daniel > >> > >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 7:18 PM, JimD wrote: > >>> > >>> Daniel, > >>> Your Great Divide Ride is inspiring. > >>> > >>> How far did you go, how many days were you on this adventure? > >>> > >>> Did you meet any critters other than deer and what I guess are otters? > I > >>> mean how big (and hungry) were the bears. > >>> > >>> Please tell us more? > >>> > >>> Cheers, > >>> JimD > >>> > >>> On Apr 1, 2009, at 10:14 PM, dmolloy wrote: > >>> > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmolloy/sets/72157606879827070/ > > I still have some photos to upload, but there are some raw shots > there. All photos shot with a voigtlander bessa r with a 35mm f2.5 > lens > > Daniel > > On Mar 31, 3:38 pm, Mike wrote: > > > > Dmolloy, you got any pictures posted of your ride? That sounds epic. > > And on a Rivendell no less. > > > > --mike > > > > On Mar 31, 1:47 pm, dmolloy wrote: > > > >> It's a great bike, I rode a prototype on the entire Great Divide > >> Mountain Bike Route and put it through absolute torture with no ill > >> effects. This isn't a bike to fondle and flutter eyelashes at, it's > a > >> purpose designed user with even heavier tubes than the Atlantis. > I'm > >> sure you'll like it a lot. > > > >> yagen...@gmail.com wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi all - a complete noob here, but I just have to tell somebody who > >>> will > >>> understand: I finished picking out all of the components for my > >>> Bombadil > >>> tonight, and it will be on its way *this week* (AAAH!!!). I > asked > >>> to > >>> have the frame and parts shipped to me so I can do the build > myself. > >>> I'm > >>> not a cheapskate trying to avoid the $210 build fee, I just have > all > >>> the > >>> tools and want to be one with the bike. (OK, I am a cheapskate but > >>> that's > >>> beside the point right now. A true cheapskate would be happy with > the > >>> $450 "race-designed" Fuji he has out in the garage.) > > > >>> Any advice from Bombadil owners? Setup suggestions? I got fat tires > >>> and > >>> fenders, for all-around road and light trail use. Also a brown > >>> Cardiff > >>> saddle, because it will look nice with the green frame. And Nitto > >>> noodle > >>> bars, which may portray the wrong image for a rough-and-tough bike, > >>> but > >>> I > >>> just don't like
[RBW] my new Bomb UPDATE
the Bomb left UPS's San Pablo center 01:39 1 April 2009. Expected delivery date: 7 April. Way too long! Hurry up! I'll post pix when it gets here and document the build, 'cause I know you're all following this rabidly : ) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: my new Bomb
dmolloy thanks for the pix and the report about the the Bomb. (I have not seen anyone else refer to the bike that way - what do people like, Bomb, la Bomba, the 'dil, Tom?) I'm new here, so I'm curious - how did you get use of a prototype bike for that long? On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 1:14 AM, dmolloy wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmolloy/sets/72157606879827070/ > > I still have some photos to upload, but there are some raw shots > there. All photos shot with a voigtlander bessa r with a 35mm f2.5 > lens > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: my new Bomb
Heavy tubes are good - As a Clydesdale, I need them, along with balloon tires. But I will fondle it from time to time, when nobody else is around... On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 4:47 PM, dmolloy wrote: > > It's a great bike, I rode a prototype on the entire Great Divide > Mountain Bike Route and put it through absolute torture with no ill > effects. This isn't a bike to fondle and flutter eyelashes at, it's a > purpose designed user with even heavier tubes than the Atlantis. I'm > sure you'll like it a lot. > > yagen...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all - a complete noob here, but I just have to tell somebody who will > > understand: I finished picking out all of the components for my Bombadil > > tonight, and it will be on its way *this week* (AAAH!!!). I asked to > > have the frame and parts shipped to me so I can do the build myself. I'm > > not a cheapskate trying to avoid the $210 build fee, I just have all the > > tools and want to be one with the bike. (OK, I am a cheapskate but that's > > beside the point right now. A true cheapskate would be happy with the > > $450 "race-designed" Fuji he has out in the garage.) > > > > Any advice from Bombadil owners? Setup suggestions? I got fat tires and > > fenders, for all-around road and light trail use. Also a brown Cardiff > > saddle, because it will look nice with the green frame. And Nitto noodle > > bars, which may portray the wrong image for a rough-and-tough bike, but I > > just don't like the moustache bars. Do people prefer front racks or rear? > > Is it fun to ride? Did I pick the right color? Do I deserve a Riv? > > > > This is going to be a long week. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
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 > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
