The Riv site has a few new pics of the Rodeo with the blue highlights. Looks
good. I think I like the red better. And it looks like they are going with
the seat tube panel decal that also goes on customs. I am not crazy about the
white color but everything else about this frame is really
In snowy salty conditions having no derailer to jam up with gunk while
riding and less to clean (in fact there are German companies making
swell plastic chain devices that snap over IGH drivetrains) hen you
come home from an enjoyable ride enhances the fun.
Depending on what your riding
JL,
I had a first run Road Standard (late 95) and could not fit fenders
with a real 28mm tire.
With a 25mm tires (labeled 28mm) I could just BARELY get the fenders
to fit.
Angus
On Nov 20, 12:19 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks everyone
I can't seem to figure it out. I have a 1996
On Thu, 2009-11-19 at 22:27 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Would you find a very poorly maintained bike fun to ride, even slowly?
--one with inefficient brakes, sluggish tires, excessively tight
bearings, badly lubed chain, handlebar awry, saddle badly placed, left
pedal broken, derailleur
Angus:
Do you recall if the head tube on your '95 was extended or not? I'm trying to
fix in my mind the point at which Riv started to supply extended head tubes. My
early '95 has a short, Waterford style set up (although with the Sachs lug
set). I wonder how early mine is in the production of
Bruce,
My early '96 AllRounder has the Riv turtleneck, but it was a frame
option at the time.
I believe that is how it was with the first generation frames, an
upcharge for the headtube extension.
On Nov 20, 6:01 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
Angus:
Do you recall if the head tube on
But your negative example doesn't demonstrate inefficiency, it
demonstrates poor maintenance and poor adjustment. I don't think anyone
would dispute that such a badly maintained bike would be unpleasant.
It illustrates (demonstrate is the wrong word) extreme inefficiency, obviously.
The real
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
The real question is not about efficiency so much as about trade-offs
between two incompatible sets of desirable qualities. I was trying to
make that point to the original poster. The inefficiency difference
between
Berto's later work suggests much narrower gaps between derailer and
IGH systems. See http://www.ihpva.org/HParchive/PDF/hp52-2001.pdf
(noting especially conclusion 2: Hub gears are generally about 2%
lower in efficiency than derailleur-type gears. But there are
exceptions.).
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Very interesting: apparently, at least on some hubs, direct drive is *more*
efficient than any gear on a deraileur drivetrain.
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:38 AM, It Depends dmccu...@gmail.com wrote:
Berto's later work suggests much narrower gaps between derailer and
IGH systems. See
Rohloff has a qr option.
On Nov 20, 9:29 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
The real question is not about efficiency so much as about trade-offs
between two incompatible sets of desirable qualities. I was
If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall low
enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!), multispeed (!!) bike, I
will probably choose an IG hub drivetrain.
I am having a frame made, which, as the Quickbeam, can accommodate
single speed set up and an IG
Report back too on the EBB; I've thought of this solution to flip-flop hubs
and disk brakes.
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall
low
enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!),
Eric, I do understand your point. I also agree with Jim. The great
thing about a bicycle is that its just thatA bicycle! A mechanical
machine that has been fascinating weird humans like us for over a
century...I think tweaking with it is what makes it a great toy
for the gadget
On Nov 20, 10:29 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall low
enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!), multispeed (!!) bike, I
will probably choose an IG hub drivetrain.
well, that's the thing. if you
Shimano R650 calipers have a reach of 47-57mm
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BR305E00-Shimano+R650+Road+Caliper+Brake.aspx?sc=FRGL
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Jock Scott ebko...@gmail.com wrote:
The specs of the frame and fork are what determine which brake caliper
you can use.
Oh -- sorry -- mis-read the previous post. Yeah, 65mm -- that's really long.
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
Shimano R650 calipers have a reach of 47-57mm
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BR305E00-Shimano+R650+Road+Caliper+Brake.aspx?sc=FRGL
On
on 11/19/09 7:50 PM, Tim McNamara at tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Nov 19, 2009, at 5:16 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
on 11/19/09 5:39 AM, Mark at mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote:
Efficiency is a funny word to those who ride a bike for fun! I agree
it may be important if you are in competition,
On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:52 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:38 AM, It Depends dmccu...@gmail.com
wrote:
Berto's later work suggests much narrower gaps between derailer and
IGH systems. See http://www.ihpva.org/HParchive/PDF/hp52-2001.pdf
(noting especially conclusion 2:
That conception was why te Tour de France was raced in fixed gears
into the 1930s. Racers felt that derailleurs were inefficient. The
Dancing Chain provides an excellen account of the difficulties faced
by multiple-speed systems in the early years. Tourists embraced
gearing long before
So, us So Cal Riv Riders have decided to suspend our regular monthly
rides this month so some of us could participate in the Rough Riders
Santa Monica Mountains odyssey:
http://www.xo-1.org/2009/11/rough-rider-semi-epic-in-santa-monica.html
There should be some Rivs there... I'll have my
on 11/20/09 10:57 AM, Tim McNamara at tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:52 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:38 AM, It Depends dmccu...@gmail.com
wrote:
Berto's later work suggests much narrower gaps between derailer and
IGH systems. See
shimano nexus 8 redband IG hub laced to 650b, 36h synergy rim. $200
(twist-grip shifter included). I'll throw in a Sugino RD ss crank and
matching bb for $250. used, but good condition - except for the bb
which is brand spanking new.
i'm not using it and thought somebody might want to give it
Who's making these chain covers?
On Nov 20, 5:03 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
In snowy salty conditions having no derailer to jam up with gunk while
riding and less to clean (in fact there are German companies making
swell plastic chain devices that snap over IGH drivetrains)
Hi Patrick, sounds like a good deal. How many VT winters has it seen? How
much to ship to Sunny Southern California 92373? Do you have a Singleator
or such thing as well? Unless shipping is prohibitively expensive, I'll buy
the whole shebang.
David
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Patrick
AH, my biggest pet-peeve... replying to the entire list. Sorry list.
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi Patrick, sounds like a good deal. How many VT winters has it seen?
How much to ship to Sunny Southern California 92373? Do you have a
This is gonna' be a good one. A touch on the cool-side (mid 50's morning to
60's high, brr) but doesn't look any precipitation! If anyone is on
the fence, you just gotta' do it!
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
So, us So Cal Riv Riders have decided
FYI, if you're in the market for some fine woolen goods, Swobo is having a
50% off sale. The catch is you have to want it in XL size...
http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=31b8033ec7d30faa3f1f95382id=56d4c43686e=7169c6e253
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Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA
Bicycling is a big part of the future.
My Road Std. has the extension. I bought it new in April of 1995.
On Nov 20, 5:01 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
Angus:
Do you recall if the head tube on your '95 was extended or not? I'm trying to
fix in my mind the point at which Riv started to supply extended head tubes.
My
They do bolt to dropout braze ons, but they are minimal: Tubus Fly: 12 oz
(one vendor advertises 11 oz) and carries 20 kilograms. The other end
attaches to the seatstay bridge.
They are also very, very stiff: I've carried 45 lb on a lightweight 531
frame without terrifying sway.
If you are
do you hate the looks of the Nitto R14. I can understand not being
fond of the price, but what's not to like about the looks. Think it's
petty light too. A little heavier I guess, but not near the bucks,
would be the Pletscher rack at Riv. That one mounts front or rear and
looks damn good
A hupe?
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks?a=1page=3#product=20-136
From: jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Fri, November 20, 2009 7:15:59 PM
Subject: [RBW] lightest rear rack
I want the
Jim:
First of all, beware the slippery slope you are about to descend.
Once you've put a rack on one bike, you'll never be able to turn
back. Racks and luggage are addictive, and there's no 12 step program
to get you off them.
If you're as minimalist as you say, look at adapting Mark's rack
Just get a small saddle bag then. The least obtrusive is nothing,
right?
On Nov 20, 7:15 pm, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
Most people seem to be looking for the strongest rear rack they can
find. They're carrying engine blocks down pothole-lined streets, or
crossing Mongolia solo. I
You can put those little MAFAC racks on the rear brake, too. That's
about as light as they come.
Ryan
On Nov 20, 2009, at 18:15, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
Most people seem to be looking for the strongest rear rack they can
find. They're carrying engine blocks down pothole-lined
+1 on the saddlebag. A Carradice Barley needs no rear rack on all but
the smallest of bikes and you can use
a Bagman for a larger bag like a Nelson Longflap or Camper.
Here is a link to my setup. I'm carrying everything for an extended
tour and the only rack on the bike is an Expedition Bagman.
R14 - Nitto is beautiful, but $105 makes it a target for thieves. And
they don't even have a photo showing the entire rack, I couldn't see
how it's actually mounted, I assume those rods go down to the
dropouts...
On Nov 20, 7:30 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
do you hate the looks of
I do have a saddlebag, but it's too small in the winter and it's
canvas, I don't want to soak it. I already have a nylon 'trunk' bag
which is perfectly sized, but I don't need the support of the big
rack.
Nitro R14: too nice, too expensive, a target for thieves. I sometimes
park in dodgy spots.
The old MAFAC rack does look interesting if it could somehow merge
with cantilever brakes.
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On Nov 20, 2009, at 19:58, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
The old MAFAC rack does look interesting if it could somehow merge
with cantilever brakes.
It can! I've seen it done.
Someone took just the center mount piece off a MAFAC Racer brake,
bolted the little rack to the two bare
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
Tubus fly: also very expensive.
Well I was going to point out the Tubus Airy, but I guess you wouldn't like
that either. Looks like a great rack, though!! I have the Luna, and I think
it's great. A little narrow for a trunk
I'd also recommend a large saddlebag, but if you're looking
specifically for a lightweight rack and don't want to spend $100, get
the Pletscher. Aluminum, light, carries enough. Why not?
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:52 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote:
I do have a saddlebag, but it's too
So I picked up a solo tent to use for my bike camping, and no longer
have a need for my 2 person Kelty.
I have used it 2 times. Originally it belonged to the US forest
service and was leftover after the Woodland park fires in Colorado.
They apparently had a bunch for the out of state
Moots
http://aebike.com/product/moots-tailgator-ti-rear-rack-w-bag-sku-rk1820-qc30.htm
On Nov 20, 8:38 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd also recommend a large saddlebag, but if you're looking
specifically for a lightweight rack and don't want to spend $100, get
the Pletscher.
Moots
Tailgator Rack and Bag
A must for any rider seeking a lightweight performance rack pack.
With 400 cubic inches and carrying capacity of 5 lbs, this carrying
system provides ample room to store all your essentials.
Two shims are included to fit a range of seatpost diameters.
The custom made
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant find one
in any stores in S.F. I have noticed that i can order one from SJS
Bikes in london for around $110. Has anyone had any experience with
this company and/or purchasing from overseas?
Cheers
gerg
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I have placed two orders with them with excellent outcome. I wouldn't
hesitate ordering from them again.
René
On 11/20/09, gerg superwe...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello,
I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant find one
in any stores in S.F. I have noticed that i can order one
The weather out here in Santa Monica has been stellar the past few
days. A little crisp, maybe, but clear skies as far as the eye can see
-- and that's something you can't always say about the LA basin.
I got my bike juiced up and ready to go. See y'all in the morning.
A
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