[RBW] Re: a pack of Rivs sighted sunday in SF

could have been associated with this tasty-sounding ride. saw quite a few happy-looking cyclists in the same vicinity on sunday in the later- afternoon. http://beer2brakers.blogspot.com/ obviously, winter in sf has been really terribly difficult so far... ian On Feb 9, 4:42 pm, J L wrote: > S

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

Well, it's secretions anyway... On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > > The lac bug? > > -- > Bill Connell > St. Paul, MN > > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:04 PM, David Estes > wrote: > > You've caught the bug... > > > > > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM, CycloFiend > > wrote

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

The lac bug? -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:04 PM, David Estes wrote: > You've caught the bug... > > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM, CycloFiend > wrote: >> >> on 2/10/09 3:26 PM, Horace at max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: >> >> Nice. >> >> What cable hanger is that

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

You've caught the bug... On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > on 2/10/09 3:26 PM, Horace at max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: > > Nice. > > What cable hanger is that for your front brake cable. My stock orange QB > doesn't look like that. > > > > Thanks! > > I had a 1" threaded Chr

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

on 2/10/09 3:26 PM, Horace at max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: Nice. What cable hanger is that for your front brake cable. My stock orange QB doesn't look like that. Thanks! I had a 1" threaded Chris King headset in the parts bin that turned out to be a "grip-nut" style. With that model, ther

[RBW] Re: Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

Nice. What cable hanger is that for your front brake cable. My stock orange QB doesn't look like that. Horace. On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:37 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=333 > > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~-

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

on 2/10/09 12:33 PM, Dave C at david.charles.carr...@gmail.com wrote: > Many of the men who post on this list are bigger/heavier than I am, > and I think that the benefits of wider tires are more obvious and > apparent than to a lightweight like myself. I generally weigh between > 155-160 pounds,

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Ideas?

Second the Riv Campy FD Rx. It is a very good - and attractive to boot - product. On Feb 9, 10:00 pm, Bruce wrote: > Thanks to another list member, an early Waterford era Rivendell frame (with > two forks!) is inbound. It's a 55 +/- in size and while I rode a 57 cm Trek > Pro 560 for a couple

[RBW] Application for Twine & Shellac Merit Badge

http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=333 -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@google

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Ideas?

Swapping for smaller chainring is a good idea if your not riding in the peloton. But you'll need some with a 135 mm BCD (bolt circle diameter). I often come across 8 or 9 speed parts in good condition and at low prices in the classifieds so it might be worth having a look. Enjoy your build! On 10

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

Many of the men who post on this list are bigger/heavier than I am, and I think that the benefits of wider tires are more obvious and apparent than to a lightweight like myself. I generally weigh between 155-160 pounds, and I'm trying to find the best equipment for my bike based on my needs. I h

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

I live in the San Gabriels, where there are no flats - only up or down, and there are some 8-12% grades here. That is the primary reason I wanted to equip my Atlantis with the slimmer Avocets. On Feb 9, 10:24 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 10:10 PM, Horace wrote: > > > On Mon

[RBW] 58 Riv Custom in Seattle (700c)

Not mine. Boy, is it pretty (and close to my size to boot. Hmm...). http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/1028523847.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

on 2/10/09 3:16 AM, bpus...@aol.com at bpus...@aol.com wrote: I certainly agree, Anne, but comparing a Klein (super light) to a Atlantis (heavy) on hills may not be a fair comparison. Having said that, I have pretty much a similar setup on my Rambouillet and Hilsen and climb a lot faster on the

[RBW] Re: FS Kucharik Wool Blend Jersey

Still available, new low price, details & pics here: -- Rod C On Feb 3, 9:44 am, RodC wrote: > Charcoal color; Size XL; 70% Merino Wool & 30% polyester; 3 back > pockets;  front zipper; long sleeve; elastic waist band; machine wash. > > 1 year old excellent condition used 10 or so times, alway

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:34 PM, Michael Gordon wrote: > > > I'm around 150 pounds, and do not find additional comfort on smooth > roads going from say 28 mm to 32 mm or more. I do, however, notice > that as the tire becomes bigger, the wheel feels more ponderous and > heavy. It is not necessar

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Speaking of short stems: If I get the Nishiki back intact (it's on loan), I shall have a 6 cm and I assume 25.4 mm stem with a decently long quill available cheap. Not an expensive one, but aluminum and it ought to polish up decently. If interested, make me an offer; trades willingly considered. Fo

[RBW] Re: a pack of Rivs sighted sunday in SF

I can confirm John's report (that he wasn't one of them) as he and I crossed path in Berkeley. I saw a city-style quickbeam parked in front of one of my restaurant (Long Life Vege House in Berkeley), and seconds later saw John walking toward it. I unfortunately, wasn't on my Rivendell. I had just

[RBW] Re: Derailleurs in the Tour

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM, Lisa -S.H. wrote: > > Patrick, I find a little chapstick helps cut down on wind drag. > ;) > Lisa I'm really getting beat up over that chapstick. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: BB width question, now chainrings

Thanks again for all the responses. I'm running DT Silver shifters (friction). I'm just going to use the 50 for now. I guess I could take the 48 off my old triple although it's got some heavy use. mike On Feb 10, 8:42 am, "" wrote: > If you are going to use STI shifters, it is preferred to have

[RBW] Re: a pack of Rivs sighted sunday in SF

That sounds like some of the Rivendell staff, heading to Keven's place at the beach from the Embarcadero, via The Wiggle- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiggle Cheers, John, not among their number that day. On Feb 9, 4:42 pm, J L wrote: > Spotted sunday 2/8/09 at Church a Duboce in SF: A ga

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Yes, these things can be difficult balancing acts. I could never get my weight far back enough to feel balanced, even with the saddle shoved all the way back, extra short reach handlebar, and 5mm stem. =8-o The 5 stem proved to be just too short and resulted in wobble for me (especially scar

[RBW] Re: BB width question, now chainrings

If you are going to use STI shifters, it is preferred to have pins and ramps on the bigger chainring(s). But if you will use bar-end or downtube shifters, especially if they are set up as non-indexed, it doesn't matter much. Rene valbu...@ix.netcom.com EarthLink Revolves Around You. > [Origina

[RBW] Re: BB width question, now chainrings

Subject: [RBW] Re: BB width question, now chainrings I originally wanted a 48 big ring but that crank set was available at a good price with the 50t. I thought about purchasing a 48t chainring but am hesitant to shell out the extra bones. I've noticed some places sell Sugino rings at a fair pric

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

To be clear, it may not be 100% the fault of the design. One common but misguided fix for a stretched out position is to move the saddle forward. This shifts weight onto the hands, and actually makes the problem worse, especially with A-bars, which don't have a great position for supporting weight

[RBW] Re: BB width question (going from double to triple)

A miss is as good as a mile. Looks like over an 1/8 inch, whoops, couple of millimeters. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 8:50 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] B

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:43 AM, charlie wrote: > > Food for thought on this topic! > Just curious...how long is that hill? Eight minutes, sounds > like it goes on for miles. All the hills around here go on for miles. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~-~-

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

Food for thought on this topic! Just curious...how long is that hill? Eight minutes, sounds like it goes on for miles. I have to admit I haven't timed myself strictly on hill climbs but I live in an area with many hills (Mt. Rainier) and I don't notice a large difference in climbing abilit

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Yes, my limited experience, with maybe 3 or 4 Riv Mixtes, is that many > women find them too stretched out even with A-bars and anything but > the stubbiest stem. Wow, I didn't know that. Sadly ironic, considering that many people think of mixtes as 'women

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

Wow, I can really relate to THAT, Anne! :D Lisa Anne Paulson wrote: > Easier climbing? Lately when I do club rides on nice days, I ride my > Klein with 28mm tires. There's a huge difference between that and the > 32mm tires (plus a generator hub) on my Atlantis, and I climb a lot > faster on

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Yes, my limited experience, with maybe 3 or 4 Riv Mixtes, is that many women find them too stretched out even with A-bars and anything but the stubbiest stem. On Feb 9, 9:50 pm, David Estes wrote: > Yes, be aware of the proportionately longer TT. I've found that the women I > know universally pr

[RBW] Re: Derailleurs in the Tour

Patrick, I find a little chapstick helps cut down on wind drag. ;) Lisa PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Doug Peterson > wrote: > > You ever notice how Patrick always includes the wind direction, > velocity & gear on his fixed gear ri

[RBW] Re: Glorius and drop bars

Hi Dave, I strongly believe that part of what makes a bike beautiful is having it adjusted to your own personal riding needs, comfort, and preferences. I think it would be a shame for your wife to not have the handlebars she finds suitable for her riding style simply because they wouldn't have

[RBW] Re: BB width question, now chainrings

Thanks for the responses. When I checked the Sugino website it looked like they were recommending a 110mm. I'll maybe try that. This is the first time I've built up one of my bikes. Well, maybe not the first time, but the first time in years and without a knowledgeable friend supervising. Anyway,

[RBW] Re: BB width question (going from double to triple)

Nice looking bike. That setup looks like it would work, but a shorter spindle would give you a lower Q and probably a better chain line. If you have a traditional bb, you could try a 107 spindle in it. OTOH, if it works for you.. why not just ride it. BTW, in going back to a double last year,

[RBW] FS: only two (a pair of) Schwalbe Marathon XR 700x40 tires

This FS post is not to be confused with Ray Shine's selling three of these tires for $100 (a good deal). I have just two of the Schwalbe Marathon XR tires for sale, folding bead, very lightly used (fewer than 300 miles). These tires are 700x40. Learn more at the Schwalbe site under Road Tire Mara

[RBW] Re: Pics of Atlantis built up as pure road bike?

I certainly agree, Anne, but comparing a Klein (super light) to a Atlantis (heavy) on hills may not be a fair comparison. Having said that, I have pretty much a similar setup on my Rambouillet and Hilsen and climb a lot faster on the skinny tires. Not only do the skinny tires climb better, fe

[RBW] Re: BB width question (going from double to triple)

Mike, This is certainly more than enough clearance. Most of my chainrings are closer to the chainstay, typically about half of the clearance you have. Angus On Feb 9, 10:49 pm, Mike wrote: > So I got my repaired and repainted Rambouillet back today and it looks > great. I'm really looking for

[RBW] Re: Riv Build Ideas?

Good idea. I'll put on both sets of just the wheels to see where the stand over is before going whole hog on the rest... From: Joe Bartoe . When I ride the Riv a lot and then switch over to my 62cm Davidson, I feel a great deal higher than on the Riv. It's p

[RBW] WTT: GILLES & BERTHOUD SADDLEBAG FOR NIGEL SMYTHE SADDLEBAG

Hi, Want to trade my slightly used Gilles & Berthoud Black Saddlebag with buckles for an equally slightly used Nigel Smythe green olive tweed saddle bag. Please email me off-list. Thanks, Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscr