[RBW] WTT: Nitto Lugged stem/cockpit
I know you are looking to trade, but I would be interested in buying the stem if you decide to sell. Thanks, Isaac -- 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.
[RBW] FS: Berthoud 786 gray saddlebag
Hi there, Do you still have the bag for sale? Thanks, Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zF-1VOgol1gJ. 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: Bolt size for Nitto front rack?
Thanks! On Sep 26, 10:19 am, Ginz wrote: > Is it a bolt that attaches the stay to an eyelet on the fork? If so, > you'll want to look for a stainless, metric, socket (aka button aka > allen) head M4 or M5 machine screw at the hardware store. One of those > two sizes should be correct. Should be $.50 or so. Any bike shop > would also have them. > > On Sep 26, 12:55 pm, "i.e." wrote: > > > > > Hi all, > > > One of the bolts that attaches to the rack stays on the fork of my > > quickbeam wiggled loose this morning and I'd like to see if I can find > > a replacement today. Does anybody know off hand what size bolt to > > look for? Will I find one in a hardware store, or do you recommend > > hitting up my LBS? If the latter, any advice on where to look in San > > Francisco? Thanks in advance for saving me a ton of time! > > > ie -- 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] Bolt size for Nitto front rack?
Hi all, One of the bolts that attaches to the rack stays on the fork of my quickbeam wiggled loose this morning and I'd like to see if I can find a replacement today. Does anybody know off hand what size bolt to look for? Will I find one in a hardware store, or do you recommend hitting up my LBS? If the latter, any advice on where to look in San Francisco? Thanks in advance for saving me a ton of time! ie -- 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: Rivendell as a beater bike?
> I only like to own one of something (banjo, lamp, > computer, bike, vacuum etc) but that one is usually pretty good. > > -Ray Me too, but I've gotta confess to owning five banjos! Isaac -- 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: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle
I play old-time fiddle, banjo, and guitar: DIY music. Isaac -- 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: Bike of the Week Auction #2
On Apr 22, 4:09 pm, William wrote: > I wish I was a little bit taller > I wish I was a baller > I wish I had girl. If I did I would call her. > I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and a six-four Impala > Nice. -- 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: In Praise of Jitensha Bars
I did use the same stem, but lowered it several cm. It's 110mm and the frame is a 64. On Apr 2, 10:29 am, Horace wrote: > Very nice looking. Did you use the same length stem? > > Horace. -- 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: In Praise of Jitensha Bars
I'm a big boy. On Apr 2, 8:57 am, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > Holy smokes, did your gran'pa leave you that saddle? Looks like it has 1.7 > milllion miles on it... > > Nice bike! > > Steve > -- 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] In Praise of Jitensha Bars
I love my Quickbeam. I've been riding it as a daily commuter in San Francisco since I bought it last fall, with some weekend trips across the bridge and into Marin. The Beam came set-up with noodle bars, which I really like. For most of my riding, though, which involves tearing around the city and hauling groceries, I found myself wanting to try out a more upright position. Enter the Jitensha bars... I loved the Quickbeam before, yeah, but the new bars have taken it to another level altogether. Upright, but still fast feeling with incredible control, even with a loaded front basket. There far enough out that I can still get decent leverage when climbing out of the saddle. Anyway, if you're considering going a little swept back and upright, but don't want to go as far as the albatross bars, I highly recommend giving the Jitensha's a shot. Here're a couple of shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gogglz/4483314830/in/set-72157623750965348/ isaac -- 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: Bianchi San Jose w/ SA S3X FOR SALE
Curious to here how the S3X rides. I'm seriously thinking about putting one on the Quickbeam, but I'm waiting to read some feedback about the ratios and riding characteristics... On Feb 12, 10:52 am, Nick Marinelli wrote: > Hey guys - Just built this up with a little Quickbeam twist and thought I > would offer it up for sale here first before posting it elsewhere. The bike > is super nice - rides and shifts great! I built it just to do it. I got a > good deal on the frame and the wheels - the other parts are from my stash > and are mostly new. The only used parts are the saddle, bar, cranks, and > matching BB. Everything is in near perfect condition. There are a few marks > on the left side of the bike where it was laying down in my pickup - nothing > through the paint. More information in written on the Flickr page linked > here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/37017...@n02/sets/72157623243542956/ > > Thanks for looking and please do not hesitate to write with any questions! > > Nick Marinelli -- 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: why no need to feel self-conscious on a rivendell
On Jan 18, 1:57 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I agree that from a name recognition standpoint a lot of people who > have heard good things about Rivendell don't know a Rivendell when > they're looking at it, because of the un-prominence of the Rivendell > name on the downtube decals. Just happened to me yesterday. A guy following me out of the market stopped to compliment my bicycle: "Hey, that's a really gorgeous bike you got there. I've never heard of 'Quickbeam.'" "Well, Quickbeam's the model name. It's made by Rivendell Bicycle Works." His face lit up in recognition and he took a second look at the lugs. "Oh yeah, Rivendells are great!" Yep! :) -- 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: Continuing Quickbeam Saga
Very cool. Speaking of Sturmey, it looks like the 3-speed fixed hub is finally availablein europe: http://www.bike-eu.com/products/3692/sunrace-sturmey-archer-with-s3x.html One of those would be fun on a quickbeam! Isaac On Jan 2, 6:34 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > It's a Sturmey > hub:http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/4238927602/sizes/o/in/set-7... > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > > > > > > > On Jan 2, 8:36 pm, Bill Gibson wrote: > > > That Rohloff hub is amazing; I hope you've seen this: > > > by the looks of the cables, that's not a rohloff. > > > also by the looks of the cables, non-aero levers are going on my next > > project bike. love it. > > > Eric - do you have that rear fender optimized for wheel removal? > > track ends + fenders + IG hub seems like it could be a little finicky. > > > -- > > > 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 > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something > wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, > scientist guy -- 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: My new Quickbeam
I'm with you -- I think that would look really nice. Besides, the decal will be on top of the clearcoat, so it's no problem if you change your mind. I say go for it! Isaac On Dec 26, 8:49 am, Ron MH wrote: > Ray, i.e., > > I was thinking about just the seat tube "Q" would be enough. The gold > in the lettering might just complement the gold/yellow tape and gold > brake cable housing. > > Your thoughts? > > Ron > > On Dec 25, 9:52 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > > > > > I'm with i.e. Sure looks good sans decals! > > > --- On Fri, 12/25/09, i.e. wrote: > > > From: i.e. > > Subject: [RBW] Re: My new Quickbeam > > To: "RBW Owners Bunch" > > Date: Friday, December 25, 2009, 9:42 PM > > > Wow! > > > Are you sure you want to put decals on that ride? It's absolutely > > gorgeous as-is. > > > Congrats!- 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-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: My new Quickbeam
Wow! Are you sure you want to put decals on that ride? It's absolutely gorgeous as-is. Congrats! On Dec 25, 11:09 pm, Ron MH wrote: > Prior to selling my lovely Ahearne I managed to score a near perfect > Quickbeam frame and fork. The previous owner had the paint bead > blasted off (the original QB orange), then made the effort to > carefully sand away most of the surface colour irregularities in the > steel. The result is really sharp. The build took some time, as I had > to collect the parts from various sources. You'll probably guess where > much of it came from by looking at the build list. John at Rivendell > was kind enough to send me the old style decals for the bike. They'll > go on in the next few weeks (after I build up the expertise and the > courage to apply them). I took the 'beam out on it's maiden voyage on > Christmas eve. It performed beautifully. I love the cush of the Jack > Brown tires and the quiet of the drive train as I pedal along. > > Here is a link to one of several photos (just browse around that part > of my flickr site for the rest) and a partial parts list: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/visiondrawn/4211930749/in/photostream/ > > - Rivendell Quickbeam 62cm clear powder coat over bare steel > - Sugino XD-2 triple crank (with 40-32 rings and a chainguard) > - MKS touring pedals with Powergrips > - Phil wood high flange flip flop rear hub/ Schmidt 20R front hub > laced to Velocity Synergy 32 hole rims (built by Rich Lesnik of Hands > on Wheels) > - White Industries 16-19 DOS freewheel, Shimano Dura Ace 16t fixed cog > - Nitto: M-12 rack, Technomic D'xe stem, 42 cm Noodle bars, Crystal > fellow seatpost > - Velo Orange grenouille brakes > - Brooks B-17Ti (an old friend) > - Busch & Mueller IQ Cyo Senso Plus dyno light, Planet Bike Superflash > rear light > - Nigel Smythe & Sons Banana bag (washed and rewaxed - thanks to > cyclofiend's recent video tutorial) > - SKS fenders (until I figure out if I can get along with Honjos with > a sliding rear fork end) > > Have a great holiday season to everyone! > > 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-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: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....
I use a Filson small field bag as a handlebar bag: http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092393&cp=2065674.2065687.2065708&parentPage=family I take the shoulder strap off and stash it in the bag and use velcro strips from the hardware store to lash the bag to my noodle bars. I loop the velcro through the brass rings that the shoulder strap usually clips to. It has a nice leather handle on top for carrying into the store, or I can put the shoulder strap back on and use it as a field bag. The only downside is that it's on the smaller side. Isaac -- 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: AHH with VO Porteur bars
Cool! I'm looking forward to an update after a longer ride. I've been looking hard at these bars for my Quickbeam! Thanks for posting. Isaac -- 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: If you haven't done so already, check out our new and improved web catalog
ooo, that makes a big difference. Nice work! Isaac -- 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: Advice on building up a Quickbeam (+introduction)
Thanks for the warm welcome and great information. I just got back from Rivendell this evening. Here's what I've decided on so far, based on your recommendations and the input of the Rivendell folk. I went with the CR720s for the brakes. I also decided to start off with noodle bars, the mini-front rack, and fenders. I was disappointed to discover that the medium Wald basket is a lot smaller than I had imagined. I'm hoping I can fit a large basket on that mini-rack--has anyone tried this? I also plan to fit a 14 tooth track cog with a bb lock ring on the flip side of the stock hub. So there it is, folks. Thanks for the help. I'll post pictures sometime next week! Isaac -- 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: Advice on building up a Quickbeam (+introduction)
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate it. The Paul brakes look great and the bb lockring is a good tip--didn't know there was such a thing. I'm looking forward to riding freewheel again, but must admit that I got hooked on riding fixed while I was living in Japan (a happy accident and a long story). It would be nice to be able to do both on the beam. Thanks again, Isaac -- 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] Advice on building up a Quickbeam (+introduction)
Hello RBW owners, After several years of visits to RBW headquarters, drooling over the Readers, and a couple of Riv-ish bike builds, I'm proud to say that I'll be a Quickbeam owner by the end of the week! I've managed to score an orange QB frameset and I'm having the folks at Rivendell build it up for me. I was planning to go with a stock build (I really like and want to honor the original concept), plus a front rack, basket, and fenders. I do have a couple of questions to put to the group, though, before I go through with my plans: 1) Have any of you ridden with a fixed cog on flip side of the stock hub? Is it safe without a lockring and with the quick release? Have you experienced any slippage? I wouldn't be doing any skid or skip stops with two brakes, but I would probably be doing some back-pedal braking when riding fixed. 2) Seeing as this a build-up project, I have the opportunity to tweak the stock build as much as I like (or can afford). Is there anything you modified later that you wish had come on the stock bike? Any tips appreciated. Thanks in advance for any responses. It's great to be able to join this group! i.e. -- 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.
