[RBW] I'll cross that bridge when I come to it (on my Legolas)
The new bike path across the Benicia Bridge (SF Bay Area) opened yesterday. I missed the opening day ride so I decided to ride it today. The ride from my home to the south access goes by refineries and looks like a bit of an industrial wasteland, but the ride was still nice. The new bridge path is very nice and allows easier access for bikes across the Sacramento River. What looks like a fun loop that I will try another day is to cross the Benicia bridge and make your way along the waterfront to the Carquinez bridge, which also has a bike path. I got hungry on the return and was fortunate to find a good taco truck open for business even though it was still fairly early Sunday morning. Mmm, tacos al pastor and Mexican Coca-Cola (cane sugar not corn syrup sweetened). I posted a few photos to the Riv Flickr group. Unfortunately I forgot my camera and only had a phone. Legolas posed with taco truck. This is the copper color, which looks much better in person than in the photos on the RBW site. I will post more pics when I find my good camera. There are two Legolas' remaining at RBW, which will probably be the last two, so if you've been sitting on the fence about one, go get it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3872518933/in/pool-rivendell --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Press on BikeRadar.com
I stopped at Riv HQ on my way home from work and tried the Roadeo. It's a little small for me but still a very sweet bike. Light, nimble, and tracks steady. It rides a lot like my Legolas 59, but even with a Brooks saddle it is noticeably lighter to lift. If I hadn't bought one of the last Legolas', I'd get one of these. jim mather 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] FS: Paul Flatbed, as seen on a QB
I've decided I'm more of a bag person than a basket person so I'm selling my Paul Flatbed. These are very attractive, but do not have the load capacity of a CETMA. This will carry your case of Sierra Nevada but not your full keg. A picture of it on my Quickbeam is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3448531380/ For my commuting purposes I'm going to use a Sackville medium seat bag. New these are $199 plus shipping. Mine is $125 shipped. Jim Mather 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: A Little Roadeo Preview - QA with GP
Thanks for that info, Jim. I'll have to drop by and try it out. Very cool looking, imho. I'd get one if I hadn't just bought a Legolas, which doubles as my fast club ride bike. Jim Mather WC CA On Aug 14, 9:36 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Hey there - Grant was kind enough to share some info about the Roadeo, which follows in this email. He was also kind enough to share the prototype photo, which appears via my blog (the text is the same in both): http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=376 --- Hi Jim, We got the first prototype Roadeo yesterday, and Mark built it up and rode it, likes it a lot. We'll have something on the site soon, but in the meantime, here are some Assumed FAQ's: 1. Why does it look so unRivendellish? a. It IS steel, it IS lugged, it HAS a fork crown and a nice fork rake. You CAN fit a 35mm tire. It has longish (by race bike standards) chainstays, and a lowISH bottom bracket. It has a clamp-on front derailer. All quite in keeping with all of our bikes. 2. Threadless? a. Done it before, with the Legolas. The Roadeo will be available threaded or threadless, same price, your choice. 3. That price? a. $2,000 frame and fork. And we'll have some package options---likely a club-rider-racerish package with a road double and SRAM brifters for around $4,200; and a country-ish version, probably with a triplefor $3,600. Specs to be determined, but one racey, one normalwith mixitup flexibility, whatever one likes. 3. Who makes it? a. 'ford. 4. Colors? a. white with red; white with blue; any color you like except white or cream, with cream. 5. Tubing? a. Mix of Reynolds 725 and TrueTemp OX Plat. As thin as I/Grant could stand to go. (0.65 butts in the tt and dt, with 0.45 bellies) 6. Frame weight? a. Well, man, the prototype frame here weighs 4lb 3oz, in a 55cm. Now, there are ways to trim another half pound off it, but not without getting super ridiculous. We're shooting for 3.9xinfinity pounds, and think we can get there by trimming a lug, using a narrower crown, monkeying around with the chainstay brake bridge, possibly using a different bb shell and seat tube. But that's it! Then it'll weigh what it weighs, and it's over. 7. Whole bike? a. as shown, 20.7. with four ounces off the frame, three off the fork (we can do this easily on a threadless), and something else, we can get it to 19.9 pounds with Jack Brown greens. Some spec notes: The best brakes for it are the Tektro Bigmouth 57s. They're super light, and allow 35mm+ tires, releasable without deflating. The photo shows a SRAM crank--Mark picked all the parts for it--but we may go with a D/A compact. It's all up to Mark (I just designed the frame). Geometry: Eventually the particulars will go onto our site, but I hate taking about decimal metric numbers as though the decimals matter and the numbers reveal the essence of the frame. I don't like stubby chainstay even a little, but I don't want my preference for 44.5+cm chainstays to smite this bike before it leaves the gates, and in the big pic 43/43/5 is plenty fine, and if it works for Mark, it'll work for anybody. The rest of the numbers are right down the middle of our lane, with a slight Mark-'fluence, because Mark has that 'fluence, and he knows. I may get a 59, so I jogged a little with the numbers for the 59, designing it just for me, but it'll be fine for anybody who fits it. I think the bb is a few mm lower than the 57 and the 61---77 or 78 instead of 75. Not significant, but it'll allow me the clearance I want with the fatties I'll ride on it. Who the bike is for: Club riders who weigh under 210lbs and who aren't looking to load it up or ride it on trails. We have other bikes for that, and the Roadeo is for road riding with minimal gear. There are no rack eyelets (reinforces the message) but there are fender eyelets on the dropouts. ANYBODY is welcome to come by and ride it, and we should have another prototype in a month or so. Maybe another Mark's size, or maybe mine, not sure. It is every bit as zippy as any road bike, and a lot more useful, comfy, safe...and lower priced than a lot of them.. G -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: suggestions on avoiding stir craziness
I'm recovering from a cracked rib -- not as bad as what you have but it has been limiting my riding. I've read a couple of good bicycling related books. One is Wheels North. There have been posts about it and a website if you want to see what it's about. Another is Jill Homer's Ghost Trails, which is a memoir with a lot about riding the Iditabike. I've also been working through the videos of the TDF, starting with Lance's first win in 1999. Jim Mather WC CA On Aug 7, 10:33 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm going a little bonkers and I'm sure some of y'all have dealt with a similar problem so I thought I'd ask for advice. I've recently been told I have a hernia and after a trip to the ER I believe them when they tell me that. I have been told I can't really lift anything (and I believe it) and that riding my bike will be a bad idea unless I'm very very careful not to extend muscles in my lower right abdomen. And of course I can't work on the bikes b/c I can't easily lift them in place or really apply a lot of torque to things. I have 2 more weeks before the surgery and 4 weeks after that in recovery before I can ride again. Since I'm sure most folks here have dealt with times being forced off the bike - I thought I'd ask how you cope with the inability to go/do anything? So far I've learned to knit as a way to kill time and I've caught up on all the tv shows on hulu i could possibly want to watch. Any other suggestions welcome. -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] Bombadil prototype on SF craigslist
Just noticed this: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1309166233.html 56cm, single top tube. Very tempting -- must resist. NFI, and I don't know who is selling it. 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: Best Bag ever
That looks very cool. Count me in, especially for a size large enough to hold a small laptop. Jim M. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam crankset
I like the White Industries ENO crank. Very solid, and IMHO, attractive. I still use the stock QB crank but I have the White on several other bikes. Jim M On Jul 11, 10:45 am, Michael Rivers mriver...@gmail.com wrote: I'm interested in changing the stock cranks of my Quickbeam to a single ring. I don't use the smaller ring for my style of riding, and a triple crank is too wide. I wonder if others have made this switch, and what BB length, type and cranks have worked. I will probably go to a 42t ring as well, and I have a 16/19 freewheel in the back if that matters. Thanks in advance. Michael --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: SF Question
There are hotels in older buildings that cater to European tourists in SF and are in the $100 per night range, which in my experience is pretty cheap for lodging in a big city. Hotel Rex, Hotel Carlton, Post Hotel are some that I can think of but there are others. Around Rockridge BART there are some BB's for not too much. Here is one listing: http://www.bbonline.com/ca/deans/index.html As noted, Rockridge is about midway between Riv HQ and SF and is a pretty nice neighborhood but does not have the urban experience of the Mission. On Jun 17, 2:17 pm, Robert Kirkpatrick spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: A question for the SF area RBWO-ers: Say you are coming into town via the Amtrak (the Emeryville station seems to be the closest to the city I believe) with one's bicycle and you wanted to see things such as Riv World Headquarters, SFMOMA and other art galleries. So any suggestions on where to stay area wise or actual hotel suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm pretty cool with cycling or walking around the city and definitely am cool with the BART and such. I think I'd rather be closer to the gallery zone (which seems to be within Misson/Market and 1st/4th) and BART/Bicycle out to other activities but I also don't want to fork over my first born. Anyway any and all advice is appreciated. thanks, Robert --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Quickbeam with Schwalbe Big Apples
I just put Big Apples (700x50) on my Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3448531380/in/pool-quickbeam It's a tight fit, especially on the chain stays but it's working fine. I could probably get fenders on too but I'm not going to try that for a while. These tires are a really comfortable ride and they feel fast once I'm up to speed. Acceleration is noticeably slower but that's okay, I'm not racing anyone. Funny story: The Big Apples replaced a set of Speedblends. I took the Speedblends to a swap meet, not really expecting them to sell. A small bidding war broke out, though, and the winner was a fixie rider who was going to powdercoat his rims to match. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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
Things that make me groan Speedblend tyres, Nigel Smyth mud flaps. I replaced my Quickbeam's Speedblends wtih Big Apples recently, so I took the Speedblends to a swap meet with a bunch of other items. I expected they wouldn't sell, but actually what happened was a small bidding war started. The winner is putting them on his fixie, and is having his rims powdercoated to match. Things I love: my Quickbeam, my Legolas, and that my office is across the street from Riv HQ. Jim M --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Online Rivendell-ish Resources
Don't forget Yehuda Moon: http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2009-04-01 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: FS: 60cm Bombadil
I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck and I hope things take a turn for the better soon. The Bombadil is a great bike. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
The Quickbeam is a great, versatile bike. You should definitely get one. You're seldom in the perfect gear on a SS, but you'll find one that fits your range of effort. Also, I find that SS helps build leg strength, so those slim jims may start looking like genoa salamis. Jim M WC CA On Feb 27, 6:23 am, DP dopi3...@gmail.com wrote: Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: QB rear wheel
I weigh 220 and ride my Quickbeam like a SS MTB, at times, which requires a lot of standing to climb. No slippage for me, but I tighten the QR very harder. Get one. They are a great, versatile bike. Jim M WC, CA On Feb 25, 8:13 pm, c.n.smith c.n.sm...@comcast.net wrote: As somebody who is looking at getting one of the silver QB's, I am surprised at how many posts this topic has received. I'm having a hard time telling how much of an issue slippage is for most QB owners. Can somebody help me with some perspective. Thanks in advance. -Chris --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Tolkien Fans
Although I was a LOTR reader, I learned of Grant by buying his Roads to Ride books when I first moved to the Bay Area. Back when Pig Farm Hill still had pigs. Good books, and I still refer to them occasionally. Through that I learned of BOB and then, eventually, Riv. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!
I am serious about wanting to see photos of broken carbon, btw. And this raises a question about carbon fiber: I suppose that part of the problem is stupid light cf, not cf per se, right? So, if you made a bike of cf that isn't stupidly light, would it have any advantage over steel? Here are some photo links to busted carbon, they aren't too hard to find: http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/YA7O/3RIEWZM4PAV/F6PYA7O3RIEWZM4PAV.MEDIUM.jpg http://www.rideyourbike.com/images/brokencarbonfiber.jpg Here's a whole blog devoted to the topic: http://bustedcarbon.blogspot.com/2008/10/road-kill-2.html At Riv HQ, they did some fencing with a steel fork and carbon fork. Carbon fork broke, steel fork paint was scratched. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Looking for Light Touring Bike in Bay Area...
Shameless self promo -- I'm in Bay Area and have an '07 59cm Bianchi Eros frame. $100 -- I haven't listed it on Craigslist because I've been too busy. I think I have a carbon fork that works with it too, if you're interested. See specs here: http://www.bianchiusa.com/07_eros.html Jim M On Sep 9, 12:17 pm, J. Burkhalter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey William, If you can swing it, I'd go for an AHH. It's perfect for the riding you describe. $3200 might seem a bit steep up front, but if you plan on riding this daily for years, $3200 is a killer deal. There is something to be said for a comfortable frame w/ useful braze-ons and clearances, hand built wheels, and smart and sturdy parts. It was definitely a stretch for me to buy the Atlantis when I did, but I have never once regretted it, and I have long since absorbed the cost. As others have mentioned, the Long Haul Trucker complete is well thought out and hard to beat at that price point (my girlfriend and a riding buddy both ride and love theirs). If you can find a Bleriot in your size, don't be scared off by the 650b wheels. Not a big deal at all. Plenty of tire and rim options, IMO. You'll likely find much on Craigslist in your size, and while there are some deals to be had, I'd encourage you to check 'em out thoroughly before biting. In my experience, used bikes require compromises at the least and pricey upgrades at the most. Check the wheels out well, particularly if they're old. A super deal can quickly become a money pit. But if you have the patience and tolerance... I think it's smart you want to buy locally. You've got a great selection, new and used, in the Bay Area. I've been burned buying from a distance, and it's not a bit of fun. Good luck and enjoy whatever you get! -Jay Asheville, NC On Sep 8, 2:03 pm, William Henderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey All, I'm in San Francisco and looking for a lighter steel bike to do some daily road rides, S24O's and occasional longer tours. I pack light and am a light rider (~150lbs) so I was looking at the AHH/Bleriot or equivalent instead of the Atlantis, even though I plan on some longer (500m+) rides in the distant future. Mostly though, I want it to be fast enough for quicker day rides and quick trips. Anyway, I'm about 6 feet and a 59cm AHH felt just about right last time I rode one. $3200's a bit much for my pocket book...I have built bikes before so I'm thinking of buying the frame and then parting it up myself, but thought I might check here first in hopes of finding something. Also interested in the Bleriot but of course it seems to have gone the way of the Dodo and I don't know much about those 650b's. Anybody got some advice or else a bike to sell me? thanks, wc.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
