Not throw things off course but Soma has just come out with a very
nice (by the looks of it) touring frame. The Soma Saga
http://somafab.blogspot.com/2009/09/introducing-soma-saga.html no I
don't work for them but I do lust after their frames.
Kent if I was in the position of chosing between
Stem is sold and in the mail today. Thanks.
On Oct 7, 5:15 pm, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote:
Okay, so it's not lugged but it is a 650B frame.
It's also a mtn bike ... so a bit more off track
For sale is an unridden Carver 650B Killer Bee
Started to build this up but the top tube is too
Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At least
that's my understanding.
I highly doubt that many companies are looking to move into the higher-
end quill stem market. Aside from Riv, the only bikes that need those
stems in any numbers are old bikes. From the industry
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At least
that's my understanding.
I highly doubt that many companies are looking to move into the higher-
end quill stem market. Aside from
Jan: I lost your post with the photo and description of your commuter. Can
you send again? I promise I'll save it this time.
Thanks.
On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
So, if the only variable you're comparing is width, the
difference between 30 and
I have to confess that I can't warm up to the double top tube on the
Bombadil. I have a Hilsen and it's a lovely, comfortable bike, but I
want something that I can do some trail and mountain biking on. I
have been seriously considering the Fargo. It's not a surprise to me
that Rivish folks
On Oct 7, 11:30 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
Do you disagree?
yes, i suppose i do given the context of the thread - i.e., i don't
think there's that much difference between a 30mm tire and 33mm tire
with comparable tread profiles on dirt/loose gravel/etc.
if comfort is an
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
But to be honest the parts from nitto are the least of the items I was
concerned about. The frames from toyo are the item which seem to be
commanding the large price increases. So that's my main curiosity. Is
there really no
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:58 AM, Solomander wrote:
I have to confess that I can't warm up to the double top tube on the
Bombadil. I have a Hilsen and it's a lovely, comfortable bike, but I
want something that I can do some trail and mountain biking on.
What type of trails are you riding? An
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
It does seem like there would be room for a mid-sized frame production
shop in the US along the lines of what match was. There are a lot of
framebuilders who have gotten their start in the last 10 years, but
only a very
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:47 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At
least
that's my understanding.
I highly doubt that many companies are looking to move
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
No, but there are very few US frame building shops that can make 500
frames in a month for a house brand. There's Waterford and that's
abotu it. Match tried and went toes-up fairly quickly. Most frame
builders in
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:26 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:47 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At
least
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
What was wrong w/ the match business model? Have things changed since then
(10 years?) so another production frame company could get enough business?
I don't know much at all about match and why it didn't last, but
The AHH and some road bikes can certainly handle offroad, nobody
disputes that.I've taken my AHH down the same slippery, rooted New
England trails as the Bombadil, and it worked great. However, I
prefer the Bombadil for that purpose every time if that's what I'm
planning on doing for most
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
What was wrong w/ the match business model? Have things changed since
then
(10 years?) so another production frame company could get enough
Herding cats.
On Oct 8, 9:29 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
No, but there are very few US frame building shops that can make 500
frames in a month for a house brand. There's Waterford and that's
abotu it.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
I don't think the yen exchange is the whole issue with Toyo. I heard a
rumor that they had a significant number (~half?) of their longtime
builders quit or retire. According to my source, it isn't
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Herding cats.
Yes. I am an open source software developer. I herd cats all the time.
I work on multiple projects where I don't even have financial
leverage over the people who work for me so I very
I don't think the yen exchange is the whole issue with Toyo. I heard a
rumor that they had a significant number (~half?) of their longtime
builders quit or retire. According to my source, it isn't fashionable
in Japan for young people to go into craft industries, so recruiting
new builders hasn't
I don't know for sure, but it seems like it's a bit of the opposite here. I
work in a high school, and there are a LOT of students who would love to
work in a craft trade, but feel compelled to got to college when that may
not be the best thing for them at that time.
DE
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at
all gone...thanks.
On Oct 7, 9:03 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote:
G. Petersen's book Roads to Ride. 1984, 89 version. A guide to
rides around the bay area. A few nice bw photos with a colorful shot
of a young, handsome, bandanaed Grant on the back. A crease on the
cover but
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:10 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't know for sure, but it seems like it's a bit of the opposite here. I
work in a high school, and there are a LOT of students who would love to
work in a craft trade, but feel compelled to got to college when
The framebuilders I know are not the types who take to regimentation,
schedules, conforming to uniform standards, etc. A front-company, like
Riv, may not be able to tolerate the inherent uncertainty:
Framebuilder X is doing the 58s, but it turns out that framebuilder X
is an unreliable
I'll agree with Jim. With Toyo (or Waterford) a customer/re-seller
realizes an established level of quality. Maybe it would be more
difficult with multiple crafters trying for a common goal? While
Rivendell could go through the headache of making a long list of
requests/requirements in frame
Hi,
I am building up a Sam Hillborne with a sidewall dynamo that I have
had lying around for years. Was tempted by a dynamo hub, but actually
won't be using the light very much and wanted to keep the cost down. I
am planning to use a battery taillight, so I'd like to mount the
dynamo on the fork
Been lucky enough to see two Bombadil bicycles so far. Love the
look. The double top tube is a nice touch. Gives the bike a meaty
appearance. (Which might not work if you're a vegan). While the LHT
is a nice bike (and one of the best deals out there in a complete
bike), I'd also argue save
I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv
Headquarters.
Probably only of vague historic interest.
Cheers,
JimD
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On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:26 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net
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On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:47 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
The frames from toyo are the item which seem to be
commanding the large price increases. So that's my main
I received my ShopSack http://www.rivbike.com/#product=20-205 from
Riv Headquarters just a few days ago. It was meant to go in this
basket http://tinyurl.com/y85bqvu
First impression: nice bag! simple, front reflector, robust canves,
YKK zipper, USA made; I will probably have to will it to
I like this group. I learn alot and like to know there is a community
out there that ride and understand functional bikes beyond the racing
scene. I also have an intentional naive trust of list members. I have
occasionally bought, sold, and traded items, often with items passing
in the mail.
Out him to save the rest of us your problem.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
I like this group. I learn alot and like to know there is a community
out there that ride and understand functional bikes beyond the racing
scene. I also have an intentional naive
I'm getting ready to powdercoat an old frame; a first for me. I like the
look of the clear powdercoat on some Protovelo and Rivendell frames:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/sets/72157604736650031/
There is a discussion on the Riv. website:
Seriously, this is a problem.
On Oct 8, 11:43 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Out him to save the rest of us your problem.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
I like this group. I learn alot and like to know there is a community
out there that
I don't know where you read that bottle dynamos shouldn't be mounted
on the fork blades. That's where they go--my English-made Pashley
came with braze-on mounts for a bottle dynamo mount on the lefthand
fork leg. When you mount them on the forks, it's easy to turn it on
and off without
Yep, put it on blast.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM, William Henderson
william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote:
Seriously, this is a problem.
On Oct 8, 11:43 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Out him to save the rest of us your problem.
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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Their interweb is not working.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Saturday Mark saturdaycyc...@gmail.comwrote:
There is a new company pursuing this model, and I think they are
taking the correct line to be able to get it going. Beloved Cycles is
the brand from Portland based Cycle Works.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Their interweb is not working.
It was. I think the 1000 or so people on this list broke its mind.
-sv
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Can't speak to rust or corrosion, but my $.02 is that the clear powdercoats
are the best looking option out there! Love the Raw ones where you get to
see everything! Just fantastic in person (Esteban's Protovelo is the one
I've seen). Would LOVE to have a Bombadil w/ the clear-raw. I think
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com
wrote:
Their interweb is not working.
It was. I think the 1000 or so people on this list broke its mind.
-sv
linkey-link?
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 11:13 AM, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv
Headquarters.
Probably only of vague historic interest.
Cheers,
JimD
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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big part of the
If you know the person's address, maybe try calling him (if you can
get the phone # from information).
On Oct 8, 3:44 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Yep, put it on blast.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM, William Henderson
william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote:
On Oct 8, 2:02 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
If you know the person's address, maybe try calling him (if you can
get the phone # from information).
Give him one final opportunity to make it right and then blast him.
If he follows this list he knows that you are talking
After seeing some recent list traffic about comfy shoes called Vitruvian, I
went to the site and ordered a pair of the original model shoes with flatter
arches. $30 including shipping. They are hands down the most comfortable
running shoes I can recall having on my feet. Even the current
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Rambouilleting Utahn glam...@gmail.comwrote:
On Oct 8, 2:02 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
If you know the person's address, maybe try calling him (if you can
get the phone # from information).
Give him one final opportunity to make
on 10/8/09 11:13 AM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv
Headquarters.
For those of you who don't follow rasterdogs on flickr, it starts here -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/3992865523/
- Jim
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Jim Edgar
I'm guessing that this topic is serving as a fair warning trying to inspire
the nameless individual into communication...
Indeed. I have written to him again, and am giving him until tomorrow
morning to respond. I can imagine him being out of town or having
computer problems so he cannot
The last sentence was meant to read It would be a great addition to a
basket that was permanently mounted to a rack.
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On Oct 8, 3:54 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
...Would LOVE to have a Bombadil w/ the clear-raw. I think that
with the stated return policy from that link that you pretty much have
nothing to lose if you like that look...
I love the look, too. I wouldn't hesitate if I was
I would love to buy these but - and this seems silly - white shoes
annoy the crap out of me! It's a personal thing but I just can't own a
pair. If they replaced all the white with black I'd be a happy camper.
On Oct 8, 4:17 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
After seeing some recent list
I feel like you might be able to use one of the Velo-Orange light
mounts (http://bit.ly/LXeIj) somehow. But I'm not sure how your bottle
generator attaches. I've been thinking of doing this for my
girlfriend's bike since I have one hanging around.
On Oct 8, 12:16 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com
A mouthwatering display of some no longer available models.
From: CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net
on 10/8/09 11:13 AM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv
Headquarters.
For
Here's a photo of the generator on my Pashley Guvnor:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23236...@n04/3089466303/
This was before a minor adjustment, but you get the general idea.
--Eric
campyonly...@me.com
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org
On Oct 8, 2009, at 1:51 PM, Justin August wrote:
I
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:36 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 10/8/09 11:13 AM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
I've been tidying up my photos and found some from 2006 taken at Riv
Headquarters.
For those of you who don't follow rasterdogs on flickr, it starts here -
Nice feature on the site now - you can scroll through the photos on
the home page without reloading. (Hope I'm not the last one to
notice...) Thanks a bunch from the bunch to whomever made that happen!
Marty
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On Oct 8, 3:54 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
...Would LOVE to have a Bombadil w/ the clear-raw. I think that
with the stated return policy from that link that you pretty much have
nothing to
Better late than never! :-) :-)
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Nice feature on the site now - you can scroll through the photos on
the home page without reloading. (Hope I'm not the last one to
notice...) Thanks a bunch from the bunch to whomever made that
You folks may well be on the right track here, but having had relatives injured
and a neighbor killed all within the past week, I'm just going to mention the
possibility he is injured, ill, or no longer living.
I mean after all those things do happen.
best of luck on clearing things up,
I am very sorry for you. To me, the Rivendell philosophy
stresses trustworthiness and sincerity. I can't think another forum though
which I would send another individual, sight unseen, a large sum, and trust him
or her send the promised item. Yet RBW has not disappointed. (Thanks, again,
Maybe not just the yen:
Whodunit? Sneak attack on U.S. dollar
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20091008/pl_politico/28091
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I find it ironic that as I was reading and responding to this thread, I was
in the process of purchasing a somewhat pricey item from a fellow list
member.
I think 90% of the people in the world are good folks. 10% aren't. I would
imagine on this list it's closer to 99% good. Possibly 100% as I
On Thu, 2009-10-08 at 15:03 -0700, Z wrote:
I am very sorry for you. To me, the Rivendell philosophy stresses
trustworthiness and sincerity. I can't think another forum though
which I would send another individual, sight unseen, a large sum, and
trust him or her send the promised item.
Oops.
I hate it when I do that.
Intended to include a link to the Riv group on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/
and adding even more obscurity and less directly Riv related
there are some 2006 photos from Jitensha Studio at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/
-JimD
On
Cool, good to know that Jitensha is actually open occasionally! I've only
been lucky enough to gaze through the windows :-)
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Oops.I hate it when I do that.
Intended to include a link to the Riv group on Flickr.
Thank you too.
- Frank
On Oct 8, 6:03 pm, Z xodus48...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am very sorry for you. To me, the Rivendell philosophy
stresses trustworthiness and sincerity. I can't think another forum though
which I would send another individual, sight unseen, a large sum, and trust
him
Hi all,
My Atlantis got a ding in the rear wheel somehow. When I turn the
bike upside down and look at the wheel spinning there is a slight up
and down movement. I took it to a local mechanic and they said that
it couldn't be trued out and were sort of noncommittal about whether
the wheel
I have purchased items from individuals on this and the iBOB list.
Sometimes they send me the item before I have paid and other times I
have paid before I've received the item, and all has worked out. I'm
a lawyer and deal with scammers, conners, liars, and cheats all the
time, so I'm not a
Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles wrote:
And while the content of the video is targeted to
the novice rider (and not really applicable to our group)...
I was a novice rider when I got my Rambouillet and joined this list. My
Ramb was the first bike I had since I was 13 years old...which was 42
Hmm . . . one of those things that's really easier to diagnose in
person . . .
How 'bout a little more info? Is there an up and down movement at the
rim, or is it just the tire? How much movement are we talking about?
Can you feel it when you ride? Is the rim true side to side? Check out
the
Now I am neither confirming nor denying that I ordered a Bombadil, but
I do have a question specifically regarding that bike although I
suppose it applies to all Riv bike listings
When they list a max tire size spec, is that as in go wider and it
will hit your fenders or go wider and it will
Bummer.
I sure do appreciate the hesitation to engage in a lynchin' before the
facts are known. I, too, prefer to believe that people are good and
honest. I'd like to believe that we've found a good little on line
community here in the best sense of that word.
Jim posted a little while ago
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:34 PM, JGS wrote:
My Atlantis got a ding in the rear wheel somehow. When I turn the
bike upside down and look at the wheel spinning there is a slight up
and down movement. I took it to a local mechanic and they said that
it couldn't be trued out and were sort of
Certainly a thread that most of us will watch carefully. I'm a lurker for the
most part; I seldom feel like I've got much depth of knowledge to share. I
just love bikes. I have had wonderful experiences buying items from fellow RBW
members. I too have sent items before I've been paid and
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:35 PM, R Gonet wrote:
I have purchased items from individuals on this and the iBOB list.
Sometimes they send me the item before I have paid and other times I
have paid before I've received the item, and all has worked out. I'm
a lawyer and deal with scammers, conners,
Not sure on the specifics of Bombadil clearance, but I suspect that
2.1 is the max size that allows some margin of error, say if a pebble
sticks to the tread as it goes through the fork, or if the wheel goes
a little out of true. We have done 26x2.3 on the Atlantis, but 26x2.1
gives a little more
I took my large ShopSack for it's maiden voyage today, and I'm stoked!
I have a large wald basket that I got from Riv quite a while ago, and
it fits perfect. I don't completely understand the shape yet, but I'm
sure the first time I fill it to the very top, I will. (Maybe.)
I've been into having
Thanks Jim! I work at a shop here in Denver, so I am used to the
general play with most bike tire specs, but with Rivendell I wasn't so
sure. My buddy has some Neo-motos that I am welcome to so it raised
the question. Just for grins we attempted them on my Bleriot, but it
brought on visions of
If the buyer is ill or traveling, it might be useful to put his name
out there in case anyone knows him.
Something like Here is the person - anyone know where this person
is? For all we know, he's in a ditch pinned under his Atlantis
waiting from RBW Bunchers to come find him.
More likely, as
It is the exception that proves the rule. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exception_that_proves_the_rule
On Oct 8, 10:53 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Oct 8, 2009, at 8:35 PM, R Gonet wrote:
Or, he may
just be a little f*g creep who should be outed to protect the
Buy something shiny, well-crafted, expensive and made in Japan to
inflict violence upon his person.
On Oct 8, 9:43 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
It is the exception that proves the rule.
Seehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exception_that_proves_the_rule
On Oct 8, 10:53 pm, Tim
Hello! I'm a new Rivendeller (Rivendling?), living in Portland. SF
friend Will's Reader no. 40 absolutely seduced me with its absolute
sensibility and (for lack of a better term) pure class. I arranged a
deal with my cousin in LA to trade my car for some bikebuilding funds,
picked up a 68cm
Very interesting idea, though I think that mount may not be stiff
enough. A bottle dynamo needs to press into the tire with a certain
amount of force, and that bracket looks very lightweight and
potentially flexy.
Earl
On Oct 8, 4:51 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
I feel like
Hhm,
I think I read it in a description of a dynamo bracket for sale on
peterwhitecycles.com. Upon re-reading, it seems that it is just a
statement that that particular mount shouldn't be used on a fork.
Earl
On Oct 8, 3:40 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I don't know where you
If you are in the Seattle area you might try Trailside cycles in
Orting Washington (just east of Puyallup) Look them up on Google maps
and give Brian a call, he probably has some in stock. I just put
Albatross bars on my bike with cork grips and so far I like them but
may go back to noodles with
Its hard to say what has happened as others have suggested. I say give
him a chance to respond and chalk up any losses to gaining wisdom. He
could be in jail, the hospital, on holiday, dead, shipped out in the
military, deathly ill, homeless, jobless, computerless, working away
from home etc. If
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