[RBW] Berthoud 650b fender clearance? (was Honjo 650b fender clearance question?!)
Is there anyone out there that has Hetres in a 58cm 650b AHH, with Berthoud 650x50mm fenders? Can it be done? I wonder, but I don't really $136-for-tires-that-may-not-fit wonder. I found this on another thread's flickr stream (a great build, recommended ogling...) and it sure looks tight in there: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758...@n04/5021476563/ Many thanks in advance On Oct 5, 4:43 pm, Rick Smith com...@yehudamoon.com wrote: Agreed - and wider fenders have better coverage for that width tire as well. Just placed an order for wider fenders. BUT... I haven't had any rubbing. All kinds of riding, too. I swapped out the Cols for Hetres and figured I'd have to strip the fenders to make them fit, but they did and I've been riding them for, what, six months? In any case, the wider tires are on their way - but not because the tires wouldn't work with the 45s... more because I just love installing fenders. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/74396...@n00/4936021018/ Rick On Oct 5, 2:25 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2010-10-05 at 11:19 -0700, Rick Smith wrote: 42 Hetres fit under Honjo 45s, fwiw. But they fit a whole lot better under 58mm Honjos. -- 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: Saluki
and welcome to 650B! Beware there may be a slippery slope ahead On May 18, 10:48 pm, Calm54 mukum...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! On May 18, 4:41 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome to the club! -- 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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
Indeed... I've been watching this with interest. I'm recently forced off bikes (ribs/clavicle/lung as a result of a crash) for a while, so I guess I don't really have the urgency to get into another bike (there's plenty mental emotional urgency, just no bodily wherewithal). I think those reasons I cited for getting this for myself are valid, only not necessarily timely. RoadieRyan, am I correct in understanding there are unpurchased Bleriots out there somewhere? I sure do like building my wheels bikes, but a complete Bleriot is certainly considerable, and of course personalizable. On May 16, 3:15 pm, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Wow that is almost as much as my LBS wants for their new ones ($1000) On May 16, 4:40 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: And the ebay auction is now up to (Slightly past actually) the original $750 price with 13 hours left. I am thinking it might hit closer to $900. On May 11, 4:23 pm, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote: On May 11, 3:15 pm, Erik C erikdcarl...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a LHT and aBleriot. With stock components the LHT is obviously heavier when lifting it. My wife and I lived in a 3rd floor apartment in Chicago for 2 years and I would carry the LHT because of how much lighter myBleriotwas. MyBleriotisn't really a light build either. Standard Riv build with 32H wheelset, racks, fenders, etc. how much lighter? 2 pounds? i just don't see how there could be a significant weight difference between these two framesets. if you're talking 3 or more pounds lighter or something, it's gotta be in the components. -- 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 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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
Thanks for the replies; they are strengthening my resolve. My completely illogical resolve. I promised myself that I was done buying bikes after I built my Roadeo last December (2009 was a profound year for bikes for me). I have everything I need (I don't have a cross bike, actually), and my apartment is overrun by bikes! Alas, the creeping desires have crept. The thought of a lighter, plusher daily bike, and all those fringe benefits of another 650B (at what would seem to be a great price for what it is) - a backup rando, a travel bike, etc. Then I remembered that I like my LHT a lot! But it is heavy, and I do carry it up down my stairs every day. Not to mention the LHT is rather more replaceable than a Bleriot, [insert- diety] forbid! Then again, I really like the feel of my 650B AHH. I would very much prefer to ride something that felt like that here in the city every day. And why not do so, right? Life is for the living of it, and mine has significant 2-wheeled co-existence... may as well fully enjoy it! This daily Bleriot will see some real action! Chicago streets, Chicago winter, not-concrete/asphalt road surfaces, the occasional trailer, whatever dancing a bunch of bikes get into when they're crammed onto bike racks. The Surly takes it all in stride, so I'd want the Bleriot to do the same. I won't abuse it, but I will use it! Now I just have to find it (the impending agony of ebay, blech). Having said that, is anyone on the fence about their personal 59cm Bleriot? Thanks for indulging me On May 10, 7:43 am, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Terry -- I agree with Steve. Coincidentally, I just purchased my first 650B bicycle from another list member about a month ago -- a 59cm Bleriot! I also own and have toured on an Atlantis fully loaded front to rear. There isn't anything I've ever done on the Atlantis, that I would not have complete confidence doing on the Bleriot. It's a great riding, typically great fitting Rivendell, and the 650B is becoming quite endearing… Ray From: Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, May 10, 2010 4:39:33 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot? On Sun, 2010-05-09 at 22:02 -0700, terryg wrote: My ebay saved search brought the 59cm Bleriot mentioned above to my attention, and my gears are turning. Could I really seriously consider a functional migration from my LHT to a Bleriot? Sure, why not? I think perhaps a LHT might be better at handling 50 lb worth of luggage than a Bleriot, but anything short of that the Bleriot would be at least as good, often better. -- 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: Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires?
My hat went in late to this ring as well, and I'm looking forward to seeing the tan sidewall 38s on my Hilsen. I have great hope they'll fit well under the fenders, where Hetres just wouldn't. Last summer, when I built the bike, I was riding the 32mm Cypres and was happy. As weather and ground conditions faltered (Chicago), I got CdlV and measured 36mm. I really liked the ride, running about 50psi give or take a few puffs, over all sorts of fun stuff (snow, mud, weird Prairie Path mud (limestone), who knows what else). Now with the impending bloom of these ~38mm tires, I can hardly wait, but I'm fine waiting. More than anything I'm very glad Mr Pacenti took the initiative to spearhead this, and I'm so very grateful to all who participated. On May 11, 10:07 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: But you've got the good looking version! From: Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, May 11, 2010 9:55:11 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Pacenti Pari-Moto 650B Tires? I also have a pair pre-ordered. What I'm a touch bummed about is that according to posts on the 650b list the tan wall version (which I ordered) has a lower thread-count casing than the black wall version. Apparently the black wall was needed to protect the lighter casing cords. Nobody yet seems to know if the two versions will differ in performance, and it would be an expensive test to buy a pair of each and find out for myself. So, I'm hoping for the best. -- 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: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?
I ride a 58cm LHT as my daily bike here in Chicago, and I ride a 58cm 650B Hilsen, set up for brevets and meandering. There's always a downer moment after I spend a weekend on long rides on the AHH and the smoothness there, when getting back on the LHT and the less- smoothness there. (Don't get me wrong, the Surly is an excellent bike for my needs, so I'm confused at my thinking and emotions.) I've *often* thought how great it would be to just ride the Hilsen day in/ day out. But that would be unwise where I ride -- note that I'm too chicken to commute daily on my QB. My ebay saved search brought the 59cm Bleriot mentioned above to my attention, and my gears are turning. Could I really seriously consider a functional migration from my LHT to a Bleriot? Not only that, but the Bleriot would serve as an ideal backup to my AHH. Given a long-term relationship with a Bleriot, I'd even consider SS couplers so I could easily get elsewhere for brevets, or have a bike when I visit family, etc. To not have to carry my LHT up down 4 flights of stairs every day, carrying a Bleriot instead. I think that would be another improvement (would it?). I see one Bleriot on my commute sort of occasionally, and one (and the same?) parks not far from where I work. The potential availability of a 59 Bleriot is - how shall I say it? - troubling? Enticing. On May 8, 6:58 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: That whole deal was a shame. Especially since the Bleriot is such a nice bike. I got mine way after it was discontinued and while I got a deal on it I still didn't get the price that the discount places were offering. Those were long gone. If I recall when I got one you had a great deal on one but it was a size larger than I needed. Either way as soon as they were discontinued and they started drying up the price started to rise again and now that they are completely gone I would think they may have actually raised in value a bit. I will be watching this one to see where it ends up. On May 8, 12:17 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Funny, I couldn't give the damned things away when they were still available. Too many internet discount places selling them $15 over cost. On May 7, 6:03 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Yep, $750 On May 7, 6:29 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: How much was that? $750? On May 7, 3:16 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: My guess is it will at least go for close to what Rivendell used to sell them for. These are great frames. On May 7, 6:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I took a shot at it, but I'm already outbid. On May 7, 4:04 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Not mine but I saw this on ebay. Never built up. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Bleriot-59-cm-Frame-650B-Never-Built-No... On Apr 22, 12:45 am, Me clotht...@gmail.com wrote: Smart-ass. ;-) -Scott On Apr 21, 6:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Have you checked your basement? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: These seem to be getting tougher to find. I absolutely love mine. On Apr 21, 3:25 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: All this talk of Bleriots got me thinking. I'm maybe looking for a 59 frame/fork. 'Course, my maybes turn into ams, so... Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib 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
[RBW] Re: Cashmere Riding Jersey?
Here in Chicago I've been wearing the Riv possum hat w/ bill ear covers, pretty much exclusively. If it's 20F, I'll add a wool balaclava and I'm fine! To the OP (JoelMatthews?) yes, yesterday 2/27 was a fine day to head out - Sheridan north is quite passable! On Feb 28, 11:35 am, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: fwiw my friend in new zealand swears by his possum jersey. yes, possum. s. On Feb 28, 9:02 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: That's interesting, because among the dozens of nice knitted pullovers I've found at GW, one of the nicest (having a zip, high standing collar) is one made largely from cashmere and silk, silk being 60 or 70% of the content. I have found this to be easily as warm as the all-merino pullovers in a similar (shirt) weight and to resist stink even longer than they do (8+ hours of riding -- and sweating -- time plus a couple of nights sleeping in it, for example). And it holds up very nicely in the wash (delicates, Kookabura). Patrick Moore, who also has an all silk pullover but it is crew neck and saved for street wear; and a pair of very nice silk gabardines that, one day, he will have hemmed to his length. (Maybe I should turn those into knickers?.) On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 3:46 AM, George Millwood george.millw...@bigpond.com wrote: Cashmere huh! Can't wait until you all discover alpaca, angora, mohair and camel. However, for real warmth without weight you cannot better knitted silk. When I was young and foolish I had a business suit in a cloth that was a mixture of mohair and silk. It was gorgeous, tailored in Paris and almost made me look respectable. regards George Millwood Sydney, Australia -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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: Quickbeam Green Roadeo - pictures
Hello everyone, Brilliant bike, really nice build, congratulations! I almost got those same Challenge tires (and may still) but I'm so enamored with the GB 'Cypres' tires on my 650B AHH that I got the 700Cx30 for my Roadeo. Are they as nice as the BQ reviews say they are? Of course it's kinda lousy here in Chicago for riding the Roadeo (I'll get over it, I'm being a wimp), so I haven't got any real significant saddle time just yet. Which is to say, no real world-worthy photos. Your handlebar treatment wouldn't happen to be shellaced tan cork tape, would it? Mine is, and it looks a whole lot like yours! Congrats again, and what a great color scheme. Totally classy. terryg On Jan 25, 10:06 am, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote: Rivendell stock - I believe Tange Levin - the unsealed one, which I suppose is fine as this bike will never see a rainy day. On Jan 25, 4:32 am, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: Adam, Nice bike, what brand of headset did you go with? Cant tell by the pix. Enjoy, Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 9:28:38 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Green Roadeo - pictures Sorry - that link was to a picture and not the album, here:http://picasaweb.google.com/adam.defayette/RivendellRoadeo?feat=direc... The tires (Challenge Parigi-Roubaix) are sold as a 27 and look like a 27 to me but I haven't measured. They feel great - the whole bike does. I had this fear throughout the assembly that the bike wouldn't fit - Rivendell had me going with a 57 based on their measurement system, but I instead went with a 59 (closer to what I am used to riding - I'm 6 '2 - and it seems perfect. Can't wait to to get this bike seriously out on the road in the Spring. On Jan 24, 8:23 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Looks really nice. How do you like the tires? What is the actual width on those once inflated? Rob On Jan 23, 3:11 pm, Adam DeFayette adam.defaye...@gmail.com wrote: Check it out:http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7IDE6Lx7BsB_In1Rke29SQ?feat=dire... Just finished wheel-build and assembly. Standard Riv-parts, except for the stem and handlebars which I salvaged from a 1981 Raleigh SuperGrandPrix. -- 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.-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: Rainy Ride to Mt Tam.
Seems like a perfectly successful ride to me! You lived to tell the tale, and you want to go back! On Jan 25, 8:48 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Saturday was a free day for me. So I decided to ride up to Mt. Tam. Weather people said the rain would stop but it didn't. From Golden Gate Park I rode to Salsalito drenched. While looking for the road up I get the wrong directions from a cop that took me 20 miles away from my tam. into larkspur. After buying a map from a local gas station, I finally back track and find my way back to the Pan toll Road. Weather was looking good so I rode up the old stage road to the eastern peak. Getting up to Mt. tam I run into snow, waterfalls and mud. I start cramping up and stop a handful of times but determine to reach the top after dealing with so much hassle. After finally getting to the top I am greeted with fog and no spectacular view of the bay. Coming down from the east peak I make the wrong turn again. By this time I spent and I'm debating whether I should just call the girlfriend to pick me up, knowing full well that she wouldn't because she doesn't want to pay toll for the bridge. I luck out when I ask directions to a single old lady in the middle of no where. She was apparently a park ranger and was taking the bus back to marin city. She convinced me to take the bus back to the city, so I do. But I miss my stop and end up riding from downtown all the way back to sunset when my girlfriend lives. When she opens the door I find myself laying on her carpeted floor for a number of hours. Despite the weather, the lost directions and seriously bonking, the trip was amazing adventure that I'm willing to do again... in better weather. Pictures document my failure here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623272622062/ -Manny Should know where he's going in the first place Acosta -- 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: What parts are going on Roadeos
umm yeah so I'm going with a stunning bright yellow glittery banana seat, 3' ape hangers with mirrors and horns (and tassles), red BMX mag wheels and the coup de grace: a propeller! It's because of the threaded steerer tube. Actually my parts arrived at my LBS, they're all rather Italian in nature, but of a charming alloy. I'm going to try the Berthoud saddle, too. I'm hoping to test ride this weekend, if the groovy Chicago weather ... eh screw it, it hasn't stopped me yet! On Dec 9, 3:28 pm, nawr...@comcast.net wrote: And if I could add, threaded or threadless? Dave Nawrocki Fort Collins, CO - Original Message - From: usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.edu To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 9:29:20 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [RBW] What parts are going on Roadeos Now that Roadeos are being delivered I'd be interested to know what parts folks are putting on them. Campy, Sram, Shimano., TA Sugino, Ultegra Dura Ace etc and what the cost is coming to. -- 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: Thanksgiving Rides with Quickbeams (and one w/ new Zugster Bags)
Hey happy thanksgiving! I carted my contribution to dinner here in Chicago via my Quickbeam as well. Just got home... I scored an older Rivendell saddlebag (from Duluth) from list member Eric, and I'm constantly amazed at what I can carry. No pics, but I'm imminently pleased with the way this bike has turned out for me (bunch of mods: dynohub for f/r lights, mustache bars, Mark's Rack on the rear, fendered, the aforementioned saddlebag). On Nov 26, 10:14 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Nice to know we were all out there on our single speed. That makes 3 speed so far rolling on Thanksgiving. Bruce - I have one of the Acorn Bags you describe - top knotch! On Nov 26, 6:55 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Estaban, Very nice photographs. Glamor shots indeed! The Quickbeam is certainly a wonderful bicycle. Angus On Nov 26, 12:54 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Took a little pre-feast spin on the Quickbeam this morning. I would be remiss in not mentioning that this is a wonderful, perfect bicycle! I also took some glamor shots, as the QB had its new bags on for the first time: Zugster medium Rando Bag and Tool Pouch. Adam is a master bag maker, for sure. I would highly recommend getting on his wait list. Of course, I heard about the available bag right here on the list! Adam mentioned that some retailer in Japan just bought up all his tool bags. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157622881252990/ Thanksgiving can be a good time to think on craft - food, bicycles, bags -- all the things that are made with old-world thoughtfulness and care. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving! Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Roadeo Teaser
(delurked for a moment) rperks, congratulations all around! I'm really impressed with the custom color, too - I didn't go for it because I thought it would have taken months more congrats again! My standard w/ blue Roadeo got to me today, early, as well (59cm). I wondered if it might have been the one in the pics at the Riv site, as I went ahead and had a Dura-Ace headset installed. Anyway, if anyone saw a guy shouldering a Roadeo across Chicago in our wet commute this evening, it was me. On Nov 25, 8:01 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Congrats on having an outstanding week! Keep us updated on the build would love to see this beauty finished On Nov 25, 5:17 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/25/2009 4:38:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, xodus48...@yahoo.com writes: Excellent. Best wishes for a strong relationship Right, and the same for you and your bride. Bill Louisville, Ky -- 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: Rivbike.com homepage slideshow
nice touch, thanks! now I can be really really effective in my workday! On Sep 8, 3:50 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: The slideshow feature is awesome. Good work! On Sep 8, 10:56 am, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Fellow RBW folks, Last night we launched a new slideshow feature to the homepage ofhttp://www.rivbike.com/. Now you can just flip through the images by clicking the arrows that are overlaid at the top/right of the main homepage photos. I've noticed that Grant Co. have started adding descriptions to some of the pics as well, and they'll probably add more as time allows. Enjoy, and if you notice any bugs, do send us a note at rbw-feedb...@610systems.com - please don't reply to this list. There are more improvements to come, and soon. Cheers, Gino --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Baggins Bag Has a New Home
Hi Eric! The bag has safely arrived in Chicago, thanks! Terry On Aug 16, 3:44 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Bagginsis off a new adventure. Thanks to everyone who responded. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hi from Chicago
Rob, great links, thanks! I think I'll try these myself! Joe, good to see you here! (First thought when I saw your reply: Hey Joe, where you goin' with that 'beam in your hand? I have no idea why.) I'm planning on doing the annual Perimeter ride on Saturday, quite possibly on my Quickbeam (http://www.thechainlink.org/events/perimeter- ride) Take care, everyone. Terry On Aug 18, 9:08 am, Rob Sindelar r...@sindelar.com wrote: On Aug 17, 4:55 am, mitchelr mitch...@onid.orst.edu wrote: Terry and Rocky and the rest of Chicago's Rivfolk: Glad to hear there is Riv interest in that great city of yours. My partner and I will be dawdling up from Saint Louis early next month, I on my trusty Atlantis and she on her Trek. Coming from Joliet we are not sure of the best strategy for getting to downtown and Union Station - suggestions appreciated. Rich, I've lead a few club rides from the city out to the far SW burbs and back. While it's not the most bike friendly place, it is certainly doable by bike. Someone has already prepared a cue sheet for you to ride from Joliet (well actually from the MIssissippi River) to Chicago. The League of Illinois Bicyclists has a Route 66 Tour later this month. See:http://www.bikelib.org/route66/2009ride You'll find the south-to-north cue sheet here:http://www.bikelib.org/route66/northbound.pdf This route takes you right past Union Station. There route is not as direct as I would ride, but probably more friendly. Personally, I would just stay on Ogden Ave. once I'm in the city all the way to Jackson Blvd. But I'm a bit of a hard-core bike in the city, don't really mind traffic, kind of guy. If you are going to be in Chicago over a weekend, check out the Chicago Cycling Club schedule and come join us for a ride.http://chicagocyclingclub.org Sunday September 13th is the Boulevard Lakefront Tour, a 15, 27, 35 or 62 mile tour of the city. It benefits our local bike advocacy group, ActiveTrans. If you are in town, it is definitely worth checking out. I'll be driving SAG for the 27 62 mile routes. http://www.boulevardtour.org Happy riding and enjoy your trip to Chicago! - Rob --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hi from Chicago
Wow, this is great! There are a bunch of Rivs out here! I wonder what would happen if they were all in the same place at the same time - will they oscillate in friendly ways or anything? (I jest, of course.) I've got a silver Quickbeam, which is a great bike as you know. I just recently finished building my Hilsen, and it happens to be a 650B frame (yet 58cm). I feel quite fortunate! My around-town daily commuter is actually a Surly LHT, which I find to be an excellent bike for our city riding conditions (i.e. I feel less worried with it locked up vs. a Rivendell). That one sees year-round action here, and it's holding up beautifully (I made some pertinent modifications, and it's perfect!). Rich, there are several really great shops in Chicago. I personally spend my time money at Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square. It's a low- key easy-going place. Kevin the owner turned me on to Bike Quarterly a while back, which led to me wanting a 650B bike, which led to the AHH frameset I scored off the Riv frame specials page. I'm very into supporting my LBS, and I got nearly all my parts for the Hilsen from them (minus a couple things from Rivendell and ebay). If you like doing your own wrenching our local non-profit bike group is West Town Bikes, and they have open shops on Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons. I've never ridden to/from Joliet, but I'm sure it's not uncommon. IM Canal Trail appears to cover a lot ground, and I just heard that the frontage road along 55 is decent too. The suburban commuter rail, Metra, will allow bikes as well provided it's not a blackout weekend. I think there are 2 lines from Joliet, their schedules are available online at http://www.metrarail.com. Everything terminates downtown, either in Union Station or sort of around the corner/down the block at the LaSalle St. station. The city trains busses also accommodate bikes - they're called CTA, but the trains don't allow bikes during weekday rush hours. I could probably ramble on for hours on Chicago cycling On Aug 17, 4:55 am, mitchelr mitch...@onid.orst.edu wrote: Terry and Rocky and the rest of Chicago's Rivfolk: Glad to hear there is Riv interest in that great city of yours. My partner and I will be dawdling up from Saint Louis early next month, I on my trusty Atlantis and she on her Trek. Coming from Joliet we are not sure of the best strategy for getting to downtown and Union Station - suggestions appreciated. Likewise, where might we find a Riv-friendly bike shop should we need a bit of assistance? Many thanks, Rich Mitchell Corvallis, Oregon On Aug 16, 1:27 pm, terryg teg...@gmail.com wrote: Hello world, I just had to de-lurk for a brief moment. I've been reading here for months, enjoying the tech talk, ride reports, pics, banter, news, what- have-you. I finally actually joined the group, and maybe I'll able to contribute as well as all y'all. If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ran into two (count 'em, two!) Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave. A green QB and a great Glorius. They were traveling together. I was on my AHH, with a growler of Piece Anniversay Ale tied in to my small Sackville on the front rack. We didn't meet but we spoke; we were rolling in traffic so it was a bit rushed. I now know of 7 Rivendells in the city! OK, back to lurking Terry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hi from Chicago
On Aug 17, 1:13 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Second the recommendation for Boulevard Bikes. A great shop with a great bunch of workers. The excellent and very unique Lula Cafe is right next door for you to enjoy while repairs are underway. Right! Dunlays on the Square around the corner is decent, too. But hey, in Chicago there's great food all over the place! Doesn't the IM stop pretty far west of the Loop though? If the frontage road on I-55 gets you further, that may work. My concern is someone not familiar with the area may have to jump off on local roads, many of which dead end because of all the rail, canals and industrial stuff out there. Totally agree. I'm looking at the blue Chicago bike map, and though I could find some serpentine path through the southwest side, I see how it could be daunting. Going out of the way north or east to hit better-known routes might be preferable. Either way, sounds like I ought to get a bike out there to see for myself! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Hi from Chicago
Hello world, I just had to de-lurk for a brief moment. I've been reading here for months, enjoying the tech talk, ride reports, pics, banter, news, what- have-you. I finally actually joined the group, and maybe I'll able to contribute as well as all y'all. If you're in Chicago, say howdy! I ran into two (count 'em, two!) Rivs yesterday riding up Lincoln Ave. A green QB and a great Glorius. They were traveling together. I was on my AHH, with a growler of Piece Anniversay Ale tied in to my small Sackville on the front rack. We didn't meet but we spoke; we were rolling in traffic so it was a bit rushed. I now know of 7 Rivendells in the city! OK, back to lurking Terry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
