[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2
Amazing build! Did Grant P design the 1985 MB-1 and MB-2? On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:06:27 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complete.jpg] > > Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have > a full build video up over here: https://youtu.be/gJPnbpzjbKg > > [image: MB-2 230115 S 01 Complete.jpg] > > I purchased the bike as a complete from Marketplace, it was stock but for > the saddle and tires. Everything was removed and I passed the frame over to > Rob Gassie at Bing Bicycles. He added some rack mounts to the fork and seat > stays, changes some the cable guides, added a third bottle boss to the > downtube and two additional bottle bosses to the underside. He also > stripped the frame to raw steel. > > [image: MB-2 230115 S 02 Headbadge.jpg] > > Instead of paint I went for a raw finish. There are two applications of > patination acids, with and without heat, followed by clear lacquer and wax. > > [image: MB-2 230115 S Rear mech.jpg] > > It's built up with a mix of parts from across time, all silver. > De-anodized some black Paul cantilevers and also de-anodized an XTR > RD-M952. Dead stock WTB grease guard headset purchased from Jacque Phelan. > Lots of Suntour, some TA cranks and modern parts from Japan. Crust x Nitto > Shaka bars, MKS bear trap pedals, Nitto cable hanger. > > [image: MB-2 230115 S Downtube.jpg] > > I had some custom brass headbadges made with the old Bridgestone logo > which I shaped and finished. > > [image: MB2 09 SM Head tube.jpg] > > Velocity Atlas 26" wheelset with a Kasai dynamo hub up front and an XTR > M900 in the rear. Front wheel by Rich at Rivendell, rear built by Andre at > my local bike shop. I'm running Rene Herse extra-light tires with a Rat > Trap Pass in the back and a Humptulips Ridge in front. > > Many thanks to members here for helping out with parts when I needed them: > Trevor B., Dave H., Liz S. and Patrick M. > > • Velocity Atlas 26" 32/32 wheelset > • Rene Herse Antelope Hill, extra light > • Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass, extra light > • Shimano XTR M900 rear hub > • Kasai 32H front hub > • Schmidt Edelux II polished headlight > • Busch + Müller light mount > • Crust x Nitto Shaka handlebars, 54cm > • Newbaum's cotton bar tape, white > • Suntour Bar-Con shifters > • Suntour Superbe levers > • Paul Neo Retro cantilever brakes, front > • Paul Touring cantilever brakes, rear > • Hunter Nugz barrel adjusters > • Dia Compe yoke hangers > • Fairweather x Nitto stem-mounted cable hanger > • Nitto Technomic 6cm stem, 26.0 clamp > • WTB New Paradigm Grease Guard headset > • TA Specialities Cyclotourist crankset, 48/42/28, 170mm > • Shimano 115mm square taper bottom bracket > • Shimano 9 speed 12-36 cassette > • MKS XC-III pedals > • Suntour AR front derailer > • Shimano XTR MD-952 rear derailer > • Suntour XC Pro seat post > • Brooks Conquest saddle > • Wheels Mfg. brass housing ferrules > • Sim Works x Nissen brass cable ferrules > • Sim Works x Nissen brake and shift housing > • Sim Works x Hoshi > • M5 brass socket head screws > • Shovel Research M5 brass slotted screws > > Larger pictures here: > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gXuRvwsKYVjG7GLMqFf2KGhPrYRNlp3/view?usp=sharing > > Thanks for lookin'! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5dadc8ed-99b7-4ae8-a00a-7af9d91f190en%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: FS: An absurd amount of Riv stuff in SF Bay Area
Sorry about the mess. A bit chaotic with the large response. I'm giving priority in dealing with people who are interested in the complete bikes and want the bags to go with it. Apologies if I haven't responded to you yet. I try to keep CL updated, but sometimes there is an update lag on their index. Kevens bag, honey b17, moustache, dirt drop, and axe are gone. Most of the stuff left I am in talks with a local about. Except for the Sunrace thumbshifters. Nobody seems to care about those. I've removed the bags from CL for now since those will probably go with the bikes. On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 10:22:33 AM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: +1 on the Keven's bag. On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:53:43 AM UTC-4, Perry wrote: Jose, I never heard back from you on the large sackville and h-bar tape. Should I assume you don't want to ship? Thanks, Perry -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: An absurd amount of Riv stuff in SF Bay Area
I've posted some high res pics here for those who requested them: 56: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157636561702015/ 58: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157636561910424/ Also, here are some pics with what I consider the ultimate bike camping set up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157627728279836/ I'd prefer the 56 to live on as that ultimate camping set up including the bags. So I'd throw in the large olive saddlebag for free as well for anyone interested, provided I haven't sold the bag separately yet. On Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:04:39 PM UTC-7, jose wrote: I'm moving to a place with minimal space for my raging bike habit, and now I must clean out the absurd amount of stuff I've amassed over the years, namely two Atlantises. I'd prefer to sell locally, in the SF Bay Area. Here's a link with all the stuff: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/bia?query=jbikes Thanks, J. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: An absurd amount of Riv stuff in SF Bay Area
I'm moving to a place with minimal space for my raging bike habit, and now I must clean out the absurd amount of stuff I've amassed over the years, namely two Atlantises. I'd prefer to sell locally, in the SF Bay Area. Here's a link with all the stuff: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/bia?query=jbikes Thanks, J. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Atlantis, Complete, Black and Cream, Top Rack
I'm gonna directly post the description below since the CL link has changed. Don't worry, this is the last on-purpose bump from me. :) *58 cm Rivendell Atlantis, in great condition. Normal scratches and marks. Fairly standard build by the guys in Walnut Creek: Nitto Drops, Stem, and Seat Post Phil Wood BB Wheels built by Rich Lesnik Brooks B-17 Shimano drive train components Interrupter Brake Levers SKS fenders Nitto top rack Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 35mm Sugino Crank Grip King Pedals w/ studs installed Velo-orange Moderniste bottle cages NewVelo-orange brown perforated leather bar tape (not installed) **I purchased this in 2007 from a friend who bought it new in 2003. **$3000** Thanks, J.* On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:52:09 AM UTC-7, jose wrote: Hello folks. I'm putting my custom color Black and Cream 58cm Atlantis up for sale here locally in the SF Bay area. It is in great condition including some beausage of course; chainsuck markings included. Here is the posting: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4028333099.html Please reply off-list. Thanks, J. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 58cm Atlantis, Complete, Black and Cream, Top Rack
Hello folks. I'm putting my custom color Black and Cream 58cm Atlantis up for sale here locally in the SF Bay area. It is in great condition including some beausage of course; chainsuck markings included. Here is the posting: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4028333099.html Please reply off-list. Thanks, J. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv'ish trails in Berkeley Hills/Tilden?
Thanks for the input folks. I took the Old Tunnel-Skyview way up, and it was - dare I say - easy compared to Centennial. It also didn't hurt that I took my 35lb atlantis up and not my 50lb one this time. Here's a pic taking a break on the Bay Area Ridge trail; the bike is happy to be back in the motherland. http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/5400519788/in/pool-64927372@N00/ -- J. On Jan 28, 1:46 am, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Michael. That is exactly what I was looking for; I can download those routes on to my gps to have in case I get lost out there. -- J. On Jan 27, 7:55 pm, Michael Levin mlevi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose, Here's a website that is used to map bike trails you like:http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/wozzz The funny story about it is that I bought my XO-1 from wozzz, the guy who recorded these trails and told me about this site! He lives in Oakland and some of these trails are right around Berkeley. Enjoy and please let us know if you try any. All the best, Michael On Jan 26, 8:50 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone recommend some trail loops they like in the Berkeley Hills / Tilden Park area? Swoopy fire roads, nothing technical but still fun. I just moved to the area (Rockridge) and I'm looking for some short ( 15 - 20 miles) jaunts out in the hills. Last week, the weather being what it was (ie perfect) I jumped on the bike and meant to go explore the trails aroundInspirationPoint. However, I made the mistake of of going up Centennial Rd and I was cooked by the time I got to Grizzly Peak! I turned around, and coasted back down the hill. Ha! I guess I'll have to drive to the trailhead (lame) for now, until I get into better shape. I road my bike everyday in Houston and thought I was in decent shape, but I guess I wasn't in hills-shape. -- 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: Riv'ish trails in Berkeley Hills/Tilden?
Thanks Michael. That is exactly what I was looking for; I can download those routes on to my gps to have in case I get lost out there. -- J. On Jan 27, 7:55 pm, Michael Levin mlevi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jose, Here's a website that is used to map bike trails you like:http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/wozzz The funny story about it is that I bought my XO-1 from wozzz, the guy who recorded these trails and told me about this site! He lives in Oakland and some of these trails are right around Berkeley. Enjoy and please let us know if you try any. All the best, Michael On Jan 26, 8:50 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone recommend some trail loops they like in the Berkeley Hills / Tilden Park area? Swoopy fire roads, nothing technical but still fun. I just moved to the area (Rockridge) and I'm looking for some short ( 15 - 20 miles) jaunts out in the hills. Last week, the weather being what it was (ie perfect) I jumped on the bike and meant to go explore the trails around Inspiration Point. However, I made the mistake of of going up Centennial Rd and I was cooked by the time I got to Grizzly Peak! I turned around, and coasted back down the hill. Ha! I guess I'll have to drive to the trailhead (lame) for now, until I get into better shape. I road my bike everyday in Houston and thought I was in decent shape, but I guess I wasn't in hills-shape. -- 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: 26 inch light?
I've been pretty happy with my Continental Sport Contacts 26x1.6. They ride nicely and have decent puncture protection. Plus you can get them with a reflective sidewall which is nice. On Jan 27, 11:43 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: My favorite is the Schwalbe Kojak. I have been using the 26x2 size, and think they're wonderful! There is a skinnier one (1.35?), but I haven't tried it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv'ish trails in Berkeley Hills/Tilden?
Thanks William. I saw this bike route on google maps, but I wasn't sure if Ashby was too busy or not. I'll give it a shot, not during rush hour. :) Yeah, I commuted on bike in Boulder for a few years before Houston so I'm familiar with real hills, but I guess I gotta build my hill legs back up! On Jan 26, 8:46 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: From Rockridge take Ashby (13) up to Old Tunnel Road and take that to Grizzly. Then you can turn left on Grizzly and head out towards Tilden, OR you can just go straight on Skyline instead to Sibley volcanic reserve. It has trails to explore, including trails used by Jay and Vaughn on their youtube documented commute to RBWHQ. Old Tunnel is the shallower way up the hil from the Rockridge side. On Jan 26, 5:50 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone recommend some trail loops they like in the Berkeley Hills / Tilden Park area? Swoopy fire roads, nothing technical but still fun. I just moved to the area (Rockridge) and I'm looking for some short ( 15 - 20 miles) jaunts out in the hills. Last week, the weather being what it was (ie perfect) I jumped on the bike and meant to go explore the trails around Inspiration Point. However, I made the mistake of of going up Centennial Rd and I was cooked by the time I got to Grizzly Peak! I turned around, and coasted back down the hill. Ha! I guess I'll have to drive to the trailhead (lame) for now, until I get into better shape. I road my bike everyday in Houston and thought I was in decent shape, but I guess I wasn't in hills-shape. -- 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: Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis
It comes down to your aesthetic sense. If you are not that much into the details of how things look, then it doesn't matter because quality- wise they are identical. But if you do care about the details, then I think you'd have to look at the specific bike to determine what you like more. Totally subjective. I do remember a Grant post mentioning he really liked some of the details on the last run of Toyo Atlantis. Here it is: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/196 I have both a 2006 and one of these last-run 2010 Atlantii. I like both (a lot), but I overall I prefer the look of the 2006. For example, I like the curvey lugs of the 2006 more. Many people have said they prefer the newer, pointy lugs. Tomato, jitomate. On Jan 26, 3:52 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Current Atlantis production is Waterford. Up until last year (I think), they came from Toyo. Toyo was the only source for Rambouillet, Saluki and Romulus/Redwood. AHH was blended as you suggest, and is now all Waterford. I think if you get them to take an order for a Legolas, it would come from Waterford as well. The website currently shows Bombadil, Rodeo, Atlantis, and Hilsen as US made (Waterford). Hunqapillar, Gomez, Foy, Amos, Simpleone as Taiwan made (Maxway) From: Ryan ryter...@mts.net To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 12:19:28 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis As far as I know, Atlantises (Atlanti?) were only Toyo-built. But I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong. My impression is that later models...I'm thinking of the AHH in particular ...were either Toyo or Waterford-built. And as others on this thread have noted, the Sams are either built by Waterford or in Taiwan under the supervision of Toyo That being said, regardless of the origin, Grant's design philosophy and attention to detail are evident...you say tomaytoes and I say tomaahtoes . Rivendells are great bikes Regards, Ryan in Winnipeg,MB On Jan 22, 10:34 pm, Bob prov...@umbc.edu wrote: How does the Toyo built Atlantis differ in quality and/or geometry from the Waterford edition? Exclude differences in braze-ons, kickstand plate and range of sizes. In other words, what, if anything, was gained or lost by the change in builder? -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-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] Riv'ish trails in Berkeley Hills/Tilden?
Can anyone recommend some trail loops they like in the Berkeley Hills / Tilden Park area? Swoopy fire roads, nothing technical but still fun. I just moved to the area (Rockridge) and I'm looking for some short ( 15 - 20 miles) jaunts out in the hills. Last week, the weather being what it was (ie perfect) I jumped on the bike and meant to go explore the trails around Inspiration Point. However, I made the mistake of of going up Centennial Rd and I was cooked by the time I got to Grizzly Peak! I turned around, and coasted back down the hill. Ha! I guess I'll have to drive to the trailhead (lame) for now, until I get into better shape. I road my bike everyday in Houston and thought I was in decent shape, but I guess I wasn't in hills-shape. -- 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Peter - your strategy looks insecure; you forgot to Irish strap the rear wheel. :) On Nov 13, 8:56 am, Peter Andrews beardedpe...@gmail.com wrote: I just use a couple of Irish straps to lock mine up. Works perfectly. http://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/4981513112/ On Nov 12, 11:19 pm, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'll go with Sheldon's method for low security stops, and Lee's lock up method for longer/sketchier stops. The bike-link card for BART parking sounds interesting. That's a good point Lee made about Sheldon's method being susceptible to damage by the know-nothing crackhead though. Here's a picture of my bike at a coffee stop in Houston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4628678724/ I don't think that would be the best lock-up method to use here. :) On Nov 12, 3:31 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe a This Bike is a Pipe Bomb sticker? On Nov 12, 3:27 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Oh snap! That's genius right there. Like poison! Skull and bones! Who would steal that? A 'beware of dog' sign might even enhance it more. Or a this bike has a posse sticker. On Nov 12, 1:59 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: William, How right you are. Works wonders. Vaughn added a crudely painted skull and crossbones next to my name: Insurance. On Nov 12, 9:25 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You should just follow Rivendell's own IRONCLAD security system. Just paint your name on a spot on the pavement. Park your bike unlocked on your claimed spot. Nobody will touch it. Nobody ever gets their bike stolen at Riv HQ. Why wouldn't that system work elsewhere? On Nov 11, 6:23 pm, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: You may think I am paranoid, but I would never use a U lock or a cable lock on a bike I am leaving outside. I see way too many broken u-locks and cut cables. Whenever possible, I use attended bike parking - we are very fortunate in the SF Bay Area to have several such facilities. If you frequent downtown Berkeley, you can get a smart card, enabling you to use the downtown Berkeley (or any other) Bikestation at the rate of one penny per hour. This is especially convenient if I am coming home after a concert, play movie, etc. and the attended parking area of the Bikestation is closed. The Bikestation has restrooms, lots of racks and several small lockers (for personal items other than bikes). When I take my bike to work, I park it in my office. When I there is no alternative but to park my bike outside, I use a Quadrachain together with a Mul-t-lock. This is a rather heavy solution, but is easily carried in my Burley Nomad. The Mul-t-lock is virtually unbeatable. Boron hasp, unpickable keyway, keyed like the rest of my Mul-t-locks. CZ -- 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: Atlantis versatilty
Doug - regardless of bike, that sounds like a perfect week! I'm with you on the greatness of the Atlantis though, and I've got two to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/5020392429/ :) On Nov 13, 7:02 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: During today's So Cal Rivendell Riders ride up Silverado Cyn to (just below) Modjeska Peak, down to Modejeska Cyn back via Santiago, it occurred to me that in the the last week my Atlanis has been on a S24O (last Sat Sun), carrying camping gear; a quick overnight lodging tour (Mon Tues) to San Diego, a couple of road rides, and finally a mostly dirt road ride with several thousand feet of elev gain. All the above with the same tires (pumped up once before the S24O) and without fussing with the racks. OK, I admit I thought about taking them off for today but heck, I'd just have to put them back on, no point. While the Atlantis is clearly the most versatile bike Riv makes (there's fightin' words!), there's plenty of other Rivendells that could do all of the above. There's not a lot of bike manufacturers that can make the same claim. In celebration, tomorrow I'll clean the Atlantis. Mud, dust, Gatorade makes a yucky coating. Oh, and David was tasked to get photos of today's ride up tonight. Epic ride, with 80% Rivendell participation. dougP -- 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: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Ha! Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'll go with Sheldon's method for low security stops, and Lee's lock up method for longer/sketchier stops. The bike-link card for BART parking sounds interesting. That's a good point Lee made about Sheldon's method being susceptible to damage by the know-nothing crackhead though. Here's a picture of my bike at a coffee stop in Houston: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4628678724/ I don't think that would be the best lock-up method to use here. :) On Nov 12, 3:31 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe a This Bike is a Pipe Bomb sticker? On Nov 12, 3:27 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Oh snap! That's genius right there. Like poison! Skull and bones! Who would steal that? A 'beware of dog' sign might even enhance it more. Or a this bike has a posse sticker. On Nov 12, 1:59 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: William, How right you are. Works wonders. Vaughn added a crudely painted skull and crossbones next to my name: Insurance. On Nov 12, 9:25 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You should just follow Rivendell's own IRONCLAD security system. Just paint your name on a spot on the pavement. Park your bike unlocked on your claimed spot. Nobody will touch it. Nobody ever gets their bike stolen at Riv HQ. Why wouldn't that system work elsewhere? On Nov 11, 6:23 pm, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: You may think I am paranoid, but I would never use a U lock or a cable lock on a bike I am leaving outside. I see way too many broken u-locks and cut cables. Whenever possible, I use attended bike parking - we are very fortunate in the SF Bay Area to have several such facilities. If you frequent downtown Berkeley, you can get a smart card, enabling you to use the downtown Berkeley (or any other) Bikestation at the rate of one penny per hour. This is especially convenient if I am coming home after a concert, play movie, etc. and the attended parking area of the Bikestation is closed. The Bikestation has restrooms, lots of racks and several small lockers (for personal items other than bikes). When I take my bike to work, I park it in my office. When I there is no alternative but to park my bike outside, I use a Quadrachain together with a Mul-t-lock. This is a rather heavy solution, but is easily carried in my Burley Nomad. The Mul-t-lock is virtually unbeatable. Boron hasp, unpickable keyway, keyed like the rest of my Mul-t-locks. CZ -- 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] Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?
Hi All. I just moved to Oakland (Rockridge) from Houston and I'm curious what peoples opinions are parking your Rivs here are. In Houston, I felt fairly comfortable with locking up my Atlantis with bags/lights/brooks onboard with just a cable lock during the day. No one there pays too much attention to an old looking slow bike with a bunch of crap on it (ha!). Here I see only beater-bikes with no bags/lights/brooks parked on the street. So I'm wondering how secure I should go. Never leave lights on the bike? Cover up the Rivendell logos? Get one of those locking seat post clamp things? I realize that no bike on the street is ever safe, but I'd like get a sense of what the probability of getting my stuff jacked here is. Oh, and I'm asking for during the day coffee and errand type trips. For BART parking and late-night pub crawls I just bought a $50 craigslist special, but I would really like to be on my Atlantis as much as I can be. Thanks in advance, -- J. -- 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] A Tale of Two Atlantises
My two Atlantises: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/5020392429/ A study in the difference tires, stems, wheels size, farkle, etc can make. I love them both. -- 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: A Tale of Two Atlantises
Ha, I meant the tale to be illustrated in the photo by how different two Atlantises can be. But I'll bore you with the backstory since you're asking! I bought the black 58cm (700c) Atlantis used, about 3 years ago. It has seen many a configuration - from 32mm paselas to 2.1 nanoraptors, from fenders/racks/baskets to nothing. Lots of bike-geekery fun has been had. This spring, I started looking for a 26 tourer to be used mainly on dirt. I planned on doing a GDR trip this summer (but the universe had other plans). After looking at many options, I was happy to discover with my PBH of 85cm, I could fit the 56cm (26) atlantis. If I could get so much versatility out of one Atlantis, I thought two would be great. I realize I could have gone lighter with a Homer or heavier with Bombadil, but the middle-of-the-road Atlantis suits me well. And like I said, I wanted 26 wheels. So I ordered my 56cm new. To dial it in before any big rides, I have used it as my daily-driver with bags and racks on it, and a fairly upright riding position. The 58cm is currently set up as the fast bike, ie., for unloaded rides. The 56cm feels like a mountain goat, the 58cm a horse. The 56cm has Schwalbe Extremes 2.25. Although I purchased them for being off the grid, I find they work well in the city too. They take bumps really well of course, but they also don't feel slow. These big fat 26 tires spin up/down quickly compared to my big fat 29 tires. Yep - I borrowed the term farkle from motorcycling, meaning accessories. Its a combination of function and sparkle I think. I must have learned it during my brief flirtation with motorcycling, before I came back to my senses and stuck with 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-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: More uses for John's Irish strap
nice watch! On Aug 27, 11:32 am, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: I made a watch strap. I had an old nato strap that came apart years ago but I saved all the hardware. Cleaning out my desk drawer I found it again. Curious if I had any webbing laying around to remake it, I had the brain fart of checking out the width of the irish straps. Bingo! It was the perfect 18mm width. I pulled out the sewing machine and cobbled it together. My plan is to use it on the Mondaine RR watch I plan to buy with my dividend...hopefully they will still be carrying them by then. Till then it resides on my old Timex Auto. Unfortunately it needs a service. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4931657723_2ed0b7fbcd_b.jpg -- 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] WTT: Saddlesack Large - Olive for Black?
Anyone happen to have a Large Saddlesack in black but want an olive one? I love my olive one (maybe my favorite single piece of cycling gear!) but the color clashes severely with my greenish blue Atlantis. It hasn't come off my daily commuter since I bought it a year ago, so it looks like a used canvas bag should. Structurally, everything is good. Looking for a black one in similar condition. I'm in Houston now but will be moving to the SF bay area in the fall. -- J. -- 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] More uses for John's Irish strap
As a belt. As a clothes pin. I'm on week 1 of an international trip where I packed some camping gear including John's Irish straps (2 short, 1 long). My wife forgot a belt, so guess what one strap is being used for? Looks good too. I've also used them to tie down some clothes while it dries on the balcony. Like the stylish swiss army knife of, uh, straps. Actually, I've already used the actual swiss army knife to fix a toilet, a power supply, and cut my nails. And we haven't even started camping yet. -- 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: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]
I started shaving with a DE safety razor instead of my old Mach 3 a couple months ago and haven't looked back. I also started doing the brush/cream/cup/aftershave thing too. You should checkout the badgerandblade.com forums. There is a lot of great shaving info there, and a really nice group of guys that are very helpful. I definitely sense some harmony between the Riv thing and these simple, old school yet functionally excellent razors. Especially the vintage 1950's gillettes. They are great. On Aug 12, 1:13 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's marginally on-topic. Right up there with Pine Tar Talk. I use a brush and a mug and a Gillette zoom-zoom thingie. Mach 3. I have two brushes I bought at a garage sale when I was a teenager (I'm 41 now). One is too long and stiff, and flings soap everywhere but on my face. I never use it and should probably repurpose it as art instead of clutter. The other is short and soft and works perfectly. For soap I use left-over soap bits. They lather up nicely, and cost zero dollars. We usually have pretty nice soap in my house, so the left-over slivers are fairly couture. I've used the purpose-built shaving soap, but it's really shlunky. Too much goop, not enough lather, and the more expensive it is the worse it feels. I have had a goatee (van Dyke?) for the last 18 years or so, because I got tired of bleeding at the corners of my mouth after shaving. So the overall shaving thing is pretty mild, and your mileage may vary. I do own a double-blade safety razor, and tried to shave with it recently. It sucks. I have owned several straight razors, and shaved with them once or twice. They really shave smooth, but I'd rather look at a full cup of coffee and an egg toast first thing in the morning than a shiny steel straight razor. You wake up it's like, Really? A test? At this hour? I'm not exactly sure where I got them, but one was a Krups, and quite heavy duty. An antique store in North Beach near the Caffe Trieste? Likewise, I'm not sure where they ended up. Probably the same move- limbo as David's safety razor. Maybe back at the magic antique store. Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com On Aug 11, 2:22 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Odd? Unrelated? I think not [Rivendell sells Porto-Shaving-Cream, so... ]. I am not one to shave often. When I do it's for two distinct reasons: 1. I look up, while brushing teeth, and jump with fright at what I see looking back at me in the mirror. Or... 2. My wife and/or daughter tell me to [because I repulse them]. Fair enough. For years, and because I have a 'Stache, I've simply used an 'lectric trimmer [no, not an actual electric shaver--more of an electric beard trimmer] and it leaves a fair amount of stubble... so I am not really ever -that- shaved right after I shave. So, I grew [pun] tired of the stubbled look and began a search for a non-electric shaver that doesn't look an Apple product or like a Casio Baby-G wristwatch, or is not disposable... and it took a minute too. And then I found a site called Classic Shaving... wow, the choices were about as endless as looking for a new tire pump on a walk through Interbike. In the end, I selected a nice German shaver, a Merkur [just like my dad used when I was a youngster], some blades, a nice brush, mug and some cream. Cost around $160.00 for the whole setup, but I figure it'll save money over time, space in land fills and I can have a better shave [when I remember to do it]. Anyway else here shave 'Old Skool'? Was tempted to enter my toes into the world of Straight Razors but the prices for those [plus all the additional accessories] -and the thoughts of all the failures while in the Learning Curve stage Re: loss of facial skin- put the kibosh on that. PS-- Guess this could be a Lady-Topic too [but I doubt many women would own up to having facial hair that needs shaving]. -Scott -- 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: Another camera to shoot your Riv with
I just downloaded Camerabag. Looks right in my wheelhouse. Thanks! On May 17, 8:42 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Very nice! I just bought the Hipstamatic app last week. As a cyclist, I was also compelled to buy the Pprtland expansion pack :-) Have you also tried Camerabag? --Eric Sent from my iPad On May 16, 2010, at 9:40 PM, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: I've found that the dreamy analog touch of some iphone photography apps goes well with the dreamy analog touch of my Rivendell. :) Here are some shots I took today exploring the bayou paths downtown on my Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623951607973/ Some shots were taken with Hipstamatic and some with ShakeItPhoto. I think the saying The best camera is the one you got definitely applies to my iphone. But in addition to the convenience factor, there's also a fun factor that sometimes trumps all the megapixels of my fancier cameras. Maybe I have a liking for that analog look because that's what my childhood pictures are in, or perhaps its a hardwired preference similar to liking Impressionist paintings. I dunno, but I dig it. I realize some of you may scoff at the idea of techy fake analog. I think GP himself may not even do digital. But for those you shooting entirely digital yet find the analog look appealing, here's another option. Have fun, -- J. -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Another camera to shoot your Riv with
I've found that the dreamy analog touch of some iphone photography apps goes well with the dreamy analog touch of my Rivendell. :) Here are some shots I took today exploring the bayou paths downtown on my Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623951607973/ Some shots were taken with Hipstamatic and some with ShakeItPhoto. I think the saying The best camera is the one you got definitely applies to my iphone. But in addition to the convenience factor, there's also a fun factor that sometimes trumps all the megapixels of my fancier cameras. Maybe I have a liking for that analog look because that's what my childhood pictures are in, or perhaps its a hardwired preference similar to liking Impressionist paintings. I dunno, but I dig it. I realize some of you may scoff at the idea of techy fake analog. I think GP himself may not even do digital. But for those you shooting entirely digital yet find the analog look appealing, here's another option. Have fun, -- J. -- 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] WTB: Original Rivendell Reader's CD - issues# 12 - 25
Hello. Does anyone have a Rivendell Reader CD, issues# 12 - 25 that they are done with? I have the discs for 1-11, and 26-35, but am missing 12 -25 in pdf format. I also have most of these in original paper format, so we could also work out a trade. I've recently switched to an e-reader, so before I sit there and scan the remaining hard-copies into PDF I thought I'd check with you guys first. Thanks, -- J. -- 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: WTB: Original Rivendell Reader's CD - issues# 12 - 25
Ah ha! Somehow I missed that page and had only seen the RR hard copy page. I thought they only sold the CD's sporadically like their hard copies. I'm pretty amazed I missed that page considering I own about half the catalog. :) Time for an order... Thanks! J. On May 11, 2:36 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: So were all the Rivendell Readers transferred to disc and sold at some point? Riv still sells the CDs: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/riv-reader-pdfs-on-cds/24-127 On May 11, 1:49 pm, happyriding happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: So were all the Rivendell Readers transferred to disc and sold at some point? Will my local library have them? :) -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grip King/ MKS Lambda pedal spikes
I tried it without a drill. Just screwed them in gently and straight (enough), and once they took hold, then I applied stronger pressure on the socket wrench. About a 6 months and 1500 commute miles later, I've still got 7 of the 8 studs in there. The missing one appears to have been knocked off by a pedal strike, judging by the deep scrapes on the outer edge where the stud is missing. On May 4, 8:50 am, doc gspi...@aol.com wrote: I had a pair of never used Adidas track shoes with an assortment of both indoor and outdoor spikes in the basement, along with a spike wrench. (I really need to clean out my basement) Drilled a hole slightly smaller than the threads, dabbed on a drop of machine oil, and then used the spike wrench to twist them in. I only used two on each toe area, and they work great. On May 3, 10:23 pm, carnerda...@bellsouth.net carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote: I used a 7/64 bit (half way between the 3/32 and 1/8 recommended by RBW. The spikes that stayed in are tight. I have checked and think I would have a difficult time removing them to re-thread. I really think my mistake was not getting them started straight. Two that fell out were in the extreme outboard holes where I had a previous pedal strike on pavement that had deformed the lip and probably pretty much guaranteed that I would start them crooked. I am not suggesting that secure installation requires tapping. Just another option. A little more complicated, but not that expensive if you leave out the new vice grip. David amoll68 wrote: David, I installed spikes in my GKs, but didn't need to tap them - can't recall the bit size I used. I do know that the first hole was slightly too big (maybe what happened to you?) I went down a size, and they all went in fine, and I haven't lost a spike in over a year. IIRC, I used a small metric socket to drive them home. They work great - esp. in the wet. Alex -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Contagion
Anyone else have the riv look spreading to their non-riv bikes? Its hard to just leave these nice extra riv parts sitting around the garage. This one is a 1995 Kona Hot (steel, of course) with albatross bars and a b67. Fun to bomb around on: http://enthoosed.com/bicycling/vehicle/view.v?id=267385 -- 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: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals
Yeah I went with the blunted spikes. I used 8 per pedal, so one bag (32 studs) was enough for 2 bikes. Truly Grip Kings after that. I have the sneaker pedals on another bike. They are comfortable too, but I havent used them enough to say how the handle wet weather. My guess would be they are ok. On Apr 27, 6:59 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, the Grip Kings really don't grip well in the rain. My foot slipped off them once when commuting to work in the rain. I remember thinking They should call these pedals Slip Kings. I'll add blunted spikes to one side up on the front of the pedal and see how that goes, it should eliminate slippage. --mike -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Atlantis does Texas Hill Country
Just did the first proper ride on the new Atlantis this weekend in the Texas Hill Country, near Pedernales Falls. Here are a few shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623939501636/ I continue to be impressed with these big honkin Schwalbe Extremes. They sure take some of the bump out of these trails, and roll fast enough on the road. Pretty light for what they are. This longhorn wasn't too keen on the leather saddle though: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4556383144/in/set-72157623939501636/ -- 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: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals
I've also used both extensively on my bikes ( 2 sets of each!) and have settled on the GK's with the studs that rivendell sells. In wet weather both the GK's and MKS touring pedals performed rather poorly, but with just 4 studs per side on the GK's they turn in to great wet weather pedals. The studs are easy to install, no drill required; just line it up straight and screw em in. Other than that I'd say the main difference is the shape. GK's are long front-to-back and narrow side-to-side, while the touring pedals are just the opposite. You might say this makes the GK's less desirable for wide feet or offroad conditions, but I have both those criteria and still prefer them to the tourers overall. On Apr 27, 2:51 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious which people like more. I've used both on my commuter bike over the past 2 years and can't decide which I like best. They both have pluses and minuses. Currently I have the touring pedals on my Quickbeam and this past weekend I did a big ride on my Hilsen with Grip Kings. I've done a couple of long rides 60+ miles on the GKs and they worked well, especially with soft soled shoes (Vans) Still, I like the touring pedals also and am thinking of trying them with Power Grips. I'm also thinking of inserting some of the blunt pedal spikes into the Grip Kings. I'm curious what other's experience has been with both types of pedals. I'm thinking that once I'm through with my brevet series I'll put some kind of platform pedal on the Hilsen for the summer. --mike -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Serious T:T Factor
Yeah, these tires look absolutely burly. That was part of the appeal for me, but I got them mainly because I plan on doing a lot of offroad (adventure?) touring on them, and the extra air will be nice. They are approaching 650B in diameter but maybe better because there is more air and less wheel. Thats my unscientific assessment anyways. I like how they roll, thats all I really know. Even though I already had a 700c 58cm atlantis, I was happy to find out I could fit the 26 56cm too because I was looking for 26 tourer. So I bought it and I plan on keeping both. The 56cm feels like a mountain goat and the 58cm like a horse maybe, but that has a lot more to do with their current tires/handlebar/racks set up than the sizing. Lots of versatility on set up with these two bikes, thats for sure. On Mar 31, 8:47 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: It's interesting--that knob/tread pattern looks very much like the Nokian Mount/Ground studded tires I use on my winter commuter... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of jose Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:48 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Serious T:T Factor The clearance is not bad, with even enough room for fenders. I uploaded some pics with clearance closeup's here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623736280612/ On Mar 30, 1:28 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Those tires are bananas! More up closes, please. I wanna see your clearances. Nicely done. On Mar 30, 10:39 am, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: I decided to try out the new 2.25 Schwalbe Marathon Extremes on my 56 Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4476856934/ They roll faster than I expected on the road and quite nimble off- road, but that may be the adrenaline shot of a new bike talking. Big fun, nonetheless. -- J. -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Something I didn't know about the Atlantis
Who knows - we could see Japanese-built Atlantises again if the Dollar to Yen trend ever changes. Unlikely, but not a big deal for the Atlantis really since the Waterfords will be great too. Maybe a big deal for Japanese builders though... On Mar 31, 2:01 pm, Richard rsv...@netzero.net wrote: Forgot the link to Peter White's website. http://peterwhitecycles.com/atlantis.asp On Mar 31, 1:59 pm, Richard rsv...@netzero.net wrote: Unless Peter White's website is not up to date, Peter still has a 47cm Atlantis in stock, and has the 47cm discounted to $1400. On Mar 30, 5:00 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: William: No, you weren't crazy to get that impression. There was something a while back (maybe on the Atlantis page, maybe a knothole post, not sure) about getting the last batch of Toyo built Atlantis'. There was a vague mention of having them made elsewhere, maybe Taiwan but it was still undecided. Then there was all the exitement about the Hunqapillar and I for one assumed it replaced the Atlantis. I don't think Riv ever said anything specific and we may have been jumping to conclusions. Anyway, it's good to know Waterford will be building them. Makes perfect sense, and Waterford making a sample 26 wheeled one is probably a formality. The toughest decision will be for your wife, between an Atlantis and a Betty. dougP On Mar 30, 2:43 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The Atlantis' I assume are still selling out slowly, but the Atlantis is still promoted fairly prominently on the front page of rivbike.com. My wife needs a bike, and I have been thinking about a Betty or maybe an Atlantis. I'm not really all that close to being able to afford it, so I've been looking for updates about what frames remain, since the Atlantis stock is trickling away. So, today I called in to ask them about current availability. I talked with Mark. Mark told me something I did not know: The Atlantis is not being discontinued. True, they will no longer be built by Toyo, but if there is no Atlantis in your size, they still will take your $2000 and get you an Atlantis. If they don't have a Toyo built one, they will get you one from Waterford. In my case specifically, I'd need a 47 for my wife. They have no 47 in stock. If I put a deposit on a 47 and waited a few months, they'd get me one from Waterford. Waterford has built the 700c Atlantis's in the past, and has never built a 26 wheel one, so they might have to run a sample, but Mark indicated that was a process that they knew how to manage. Here I was thinking that the Atlantis was being completely phased out, replaced by the Hunqapillar. Maybe I am slow on the uptake. Am I crazy for having gotten that impression? I was thinking that a current Atlantis in my size was going to be like a collectors item. While that may be the case for a Toyo-Atlantis, it is not being discontinued as a model.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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] Serious T:T Factor
I decided to try out the new 2.25 Schwalbe Marathon Extremes on my 56 Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4476856934/ They roll faster than I expected on the road and quite nimble off- road, but that may be the adrenaline shot of a new bike talking. Big fun, nonetheless. -- J. -- 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: Serious T:T Factor
The clearance is not bad, with even enough room for fenders. I uploaded some pics with clearance closeup's here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623736280612/ On Mar 30, 1:28 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Those tires are bananas! More up closes, please. I wanna see your clearances. Nicely done. On Mar 30, 10:39 am, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote: I decided to try out the new 2.25 Schwalbe Marathon Extremes on my 56 Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4476856934/ They roll faster than I expected on the road and quite nimble off- road, but that may be the adrenaline shot of a new bike talking. Big fun, nonetheless. -- J. -- 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: TCO on an Atlantis?
Even with puny 35mm Schwalbe Supremes and SKS 45mm fenders, I can get toe strike on my 58cm Atlantis if I try hard enough on start-up. This is because sometimes my (size 12) foot placement on Grip Kings is accidentally too far forward initially on start-up. But its not a major issue for me. Like cyclofiend is saying, with a little practice its easily avoidable. I also had 29 x 2.1 Nanoraptors on the Atlantis for a time, and definitely had to be more conscious of it while riding the slow twisty semi-technical stuff. But it was still fun and not a show-stopper. Here's a pic of it with the Nanoraptors on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/4033477230 Cutting it close, but probably not an issue if i used cleats. On Feb 1, 1:14 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 2/1/10 6:26 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J at thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Am I right (or, in the alternative, completely misguided) in thinking that TCO should not be a problem if you're not clipped in? (I suppose maybe that's why the problem is called toe clip overlap.) Just for reference sake, it's important to define the following: Clipped In means using some sort of cleated interface to secure your shoes and pedals - SPD, TIME, LOOK, etc... Clipless are the type of pedals that you clip into as above. It is an honorable semantic effort to shift this phrase to Clip in. Even the snowboarders use the phrase Click-in binding... Toe Clips are the cages that extend off the front of the pedal. Once upon a time, we nailed cleats to the bottom of our cycling shoes, so that the rear lip of the pedal cage secured the shoe. Then we tightened down the toe straps. Then we were clipped in. We were young and foolish. Slipping a pair of cycling or street shoes into a Toe Clip is using toe clips All-righty then... One of the quickest ways to get into trouble is to get your foot _inside_ of the front wheel when stopped or at low speeds. Really, that's about the only time it can happen, because you really shouldn't be turning the bars that much unless you are coming down Repack on a Klunker in about 1978 or thereabouts. The best way to compound the problem is to be riding a fixed gear, because, obviously, you can't backpedal and the momentum of the bicycle is driving your foot. The first time I did this (on my Dawes commuter, which has toe clips and fenders), I very luckily dropped my heel, which pointed my toe up, creating plenty of room for the wheel to swing back to center. Then, I seriously panicked and froze up. Luckily, the freezing took place after the fact, and as such did not end catastrophically. I'm a great believer in practicing for disaster, and have since played with this condition a bit to create some muscle memory for the future. Depending upon the tension in your legs, the position of your foot, you can definitely compound the problem if your reaction is to push down harder. It's really a weird feeling when it happens, and your instinctive reaction may not be correct. It's not a bad idea to play with the clearances, so you know beforehand what they are. Sitting stationary on the bike (with a spotter - some of the hardest falls I've had were at 0 mph...) in a doorframe or next to some support, set your foot forward and move the bars to create the problem. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt - Now availablehttp://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- 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.
