Re: [RBW] Voyager in the Gallery

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I briefly owned one of those; not bad for a $24.99 Goodwill find, since it was in good condition, but I found the frame rather unforgiving and heavy (I built it up as a fixed gear errand bike), though the harshness may have been due in part to the tires, which I forget but which were probably cheap

[RBW] Items for sale

2010-04-23 Thread Dave Faller
I thought the group might like to have a look... A friend of mine is parting out a 1981 Specialized Sequoia on ebay. His descriptions are good and prices are right. http://shop.ebay.com/atsffan/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] What the H*#L is Squishy? Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I think Ray's definitions are metaphysically exact. And, very funny. On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:27 -0700, Ray Shine wrote: > > > > > > > > > > __ > > > > Steve Wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 10:49 PM, Michael_S wrote: > of course that would be a fixed gear 29er... with no rear brake! It > seems so odd to me I wonder who would be willing to pay even the > Rivendell actual cost for this peculiar bike? Perhaps some collector > who fancies odd and unique bikes?

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Michael_S
of course that would be a fixed gear 29er... with no rear brake! It seems so odd to me I wonder who would be willing to pay even the Rivendell actual cost for this peculiar bike? Perhaps some collector who fancies odd and unique bikes? So unless someone coughs up the $$ Grant should do what he c

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
Yep. I think everyone would have been happy with that super-awesome arrangement! On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm a believer in downtube gussets (and many other Keith Bontrager > ideas), but if it was my bike, I'd try to extract a pro

Re: [RBW] Re: Image of Spring Riding

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
It's a whole hunqa' goodness there! On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 2:06 PM, Angus wrote: > I was expecting flowers...and a meadow...and sunshine! > > > > On Apr 23, 9:58 am, cyclofiend wrote: > > Came across this Hunqapillar image this morning: > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/4539710552/

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
Once upon a time when I was ordering my Rivendell (circa 1999) I came really close to having it built as a 29er. I'm guessing it would have looked something like this one. Seeing this makes me REALLY wish I went all the way and did. It's just fantastic IMHO. Looks tough enough to go anywhere, a

Re: [RBW] Angeles National Forest Ride

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
Jorge, I can't recommend enough doing the Dirt Mulholland/Santa Monicas loop. It's magical. Only downside is that it's little bit tricky w/out a guide. Really, just wonderful and inspiring to be up there above the city! You can find a lot of info on it from our discussion here: http://www.flick

Re: [RBW] What the H*#L is Squishy? Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:59 PM, wrote: > > > > > On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:27 -0700, Ray Shine wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> __ > >> > >> Steve Wrote: > >> > >> What do

[RBW] Grant and Jay Race video

2010-04-23 Thread Stephen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37778...@n07/4546725579/ I took this with my phone camera back in December. I spent three consecutive Saturdays at RBWHQ while in town visiting family, in between jaunts on my bike trip. I saw a lot of California that month, but my time with the folks at Riv was one

Re: [RBW] Re: grepsalot's Tour

2010-04-23 Thread Mike Gillespie
Her trip diary and pictures are on Crazy Guy on a Bike at: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Marking70. Sounds like quite a lady. Had some wheel trouble towards the end of the tour. That, combined with a friend's offer for a ride home, was too tempting to resist. No regrets through. Mike On

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Gino Zahnd
I agree with Patrick. There's no comparison between Hetres and CDLV's. The CDLV tire, for me, has never been willing to mount on the rim properly. There's always a hump no matter how many times I've tried to get them to sit properly. Aside from that annoyance, the Hetres are faster, smoother, quie

[RBW] Voyager in the Gallery

2010-04-23 Thread James Warren
This might be my favorite bike in the entire Cyclofiend gallery: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc772-michaelkullman0410.html -Jim W. -- 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..

[RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread JoelMatthews
Link is to West Virginia, but is it similar to what you describe? http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/pic/?o=RrzKj&pic_id=502534&v=1&size=large On Apr 23, 9:24 pm, rswat...@me.com wrote: > On Apr 23, 2010, at 20:14, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 20:04 -0600, rswat...@me.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread rswatson
On Apr 23, 2010, at 20:14, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 20:04 -0600, rswat...@me.com wrote: The Hetre is my Favorite tire ever, but only on pavement. It has no tread to speak of and feels much less secure in dirt than a CDLV or Trimline to me. I have pathetic off-road

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 20:04 -0600, rswat...@me.com wrote: > The Hetre is my Favorite tire ever, but only on pavement. It has no tread to > speak of and feels much less secure in dirt than a CDLV or Trimline to me. > I have pathetic off-road skills however. What does "dirt" mean to you? When I

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread rswatson
The Hetre is my Favorite tire ever, but only on pavement. It has no tread to speak of and feels much less secure in dirt than a CDLV or Trimline to me. I have pathetic off-road skills however. Ryan On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:51 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:00 -0700, P

Re: [RBW] What the H*#L is Squishy? Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread rswatson
On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:27 -0700, Ray Shine wrote: >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> Steve Wrote: >> >> What does "squishy" mean? And what would a "surer" ride be? >> >> I

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:00 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: > > On Apr 23, 4:32 pm, James Dinneen wrote: > > I also have a Bleriot. The bike shop was showing me some Hetres but at $60 > > or so a piece, I was hesitant. I have >adequate, $25 Cdlv's now. I would be > > interested in a comparison of t

Re: [RBW] What the H*#L is Squishy? Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 17:27 -0700, Ray Shine wrote: > > > > > __ > > Steve Wrote: > > What does "squishy" mean? And what would a "surer" ride be? > > I have absolutely no idea what > "squishy" means to you. > > > > You

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread EricP
I'll be contrarian. It's Rivendell's call, and if they feel the need to re-do the bike before selling it, then they should. While from the photo, the bike looks nice, if Grant is not comfortable selling it like that, he shouldn't be pressured into doing so. In 20 years, is someone going to look

[RBW] What the H*#L is Squishy? Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Ray Shine
Steve Wrote: What does "squishy" mean? And what would a "surer" ride be? I have absolutely no idea what "squishy" means to you. You're right, Steve. I guess I wasn't clear in my descriptive. Let me try to rephrase these two terms in Riv-Speak: Squ

[RBW] Re: Bike of the Week Auction #2 - SOLD

2010-04-23 Thread EricP
Country of origin (Taiwan vs. Japan). Not sure if the SimpleOne is going to be offered complete or not. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 23, 6:04�pm, happyriding wrote: > What will be the differences between a SimpleOne and a Quickbeam? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:34 PM, happyriding wrote: > > Have you had any flats with the Racers? > I think I've just had one rear flat since I started running them. Shaun Meehan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

[RBW] Under-inflated Col Da Le Vies- Was New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Ray Shine
Well, I pumped these Col De La Vie tires up to 65lbs rear, 60 lbs front and rode the long way into the office. It was much, much better. Those of you who knew I was under-inflated were absolutely correct, and I thank you. You who brought to my attention that the sidewall reads 50 lbs MINIMUM

[RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 23, 4:32 pm, James Dinneen wrote: > I also have a Bleriot. The bike shop was showing me some Hetres but at $60 or > so a piece, I was hesitant. I have >adequate, $25 Cdlv's now. I would be > interested in a comparison of the two tires for the time when I need to > replace the >Cdlv's. 

[RBW] Re: More Rich Lesnik Music Found on Youtube - Check it out!

2010-04-23 Thread William
I always suspected straight gauge spokes would have a cleaner tone. On Apr 23, 4:34 pm, James Warren wrote: > I think Rich made the instrument that the young lady is using in the clip and > taught her how to play it! > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OptLgGtZ9_E > > > > -Original Message---

[RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread happyriding
On Apr 23, 6:08 am, Shaun Meehan wrote: > On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > > Shaun, > > > what do you find to be the sweet spot for the 38 Racers, and what's > > your combined bike/rider/luggage load? > > > Gernot > > I'm not really sure how much my bike weighs but it's a 68cm

[RBW] More Rich Lesnik Music Found on Youtube - Check it out!

2010-04-23 Thread James Warren
I think Rich made the instrument that the young lady is using in the clip and taught her how to play it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OptLgGtZ9_E -Original Message- >From: Me >Sent: Apr 21, 2010 9:57 PM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Ric

[RBW] Re: Bike of the Week Auction #2 - SOLD

2010-04-23 Thread happyriding
What will be the differences between a SimpleOne and a Quickbeam? -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Angeles National Forest Ride

2010-04-23 Thread James Valiensi
Hi, They been closing some roads around Mt. Wilson, do to landslides from the rains. I had friends say they would even let a bicycle past. You may want to check it out. On Apr 23, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Jorge wrote: > Hey there- > > Visiting downtown LA from SF and was wondering if anyone here has

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Whoop! That is a rather over-the-top crown and head tube! And what's with the curvey stays? Patrick "likes his women and frames plain and his theology baroque" Moore On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Bill Connell wrote: > This is apparently the frame: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n0

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Joe Bernard
I agree, it seems a shame to go to all that work and lose money when there seems to be interest in it as is. On Apr 23, 7:00 am, bdavis999 wrote: > Grant, > > Can I offer an idea here.  For many companies, part of the mystique > and elements that build the long-termcult appeal are these very rare

[RBW] Angeles National Forest Ride

2010-04-23 Thread Jorge
Hey there- Visiting downtown LA from SF and was wondering if anyone here has biked the Angeles National Forest. I'm hoping to do 40-50 mile loop on Saturday and this seems to be the nearest big green patch on Google maps, hah. I'll also need to rent a bike as I've left the Bleriot at home. Any

[RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread mookie
I have the Hetres on my Bleriot, tire pressure ranging from 45-60psi (depending on how if I'm too lazy to pump up my tires, heh.) So far, it's been great for roads and light trails. Yeah, they're a little pricier, but definitely great, responsive tires. Like riding on a quick couch. Only war

[RBW] Re: Image of Spring Riding

2010-04-23 Thread Angus
I was expecting flowers...and a meadow...and sunshine! On Apr 23, 9:58 am, cyclofiend wrote: > Came across this Hunqapillar image this morning: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/4539710552/ > > M "spring riding" > > Beautiful image! > > - Jim > > -- > You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD700 double crank on an AHH?

2010-04-23 Thread William
You should just call the 1(800) number and ask Mark. I'm sure he's set up several. They use a 107 on just about everything with the XD2 triple. On Apr 23, 1:24 pm, Dan Abelson wrote: > On my new to me AHH, I put on a Stronglight compact double cranskset which > is really just a Sugino with Stro

Re: [RBW] New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread James Dinneen
I also have a Bleriot. The bike shop was showing me some Hetres but at $60 or so a piece, I was hesitant. I have adequate, $25 Cdlv's now. I would be interested in a comparison of the two tires for the time when I need to replace the Cdlv's.    Jim D Massachusetts --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Jon G

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD700 double crank on an AHH?

2010-04-23 Thread Dan Abelson
On my new to me AHH, I put on a Stronglight compact double cranskset which is really just a Sugino with Stronglight rings. The crankset is paired with a 113mm bottom bracket. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Forrest wrote: > Has anyone tried the Sugino XD700 double cran

Re: [RBW] New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Rock hard? 60 psi??? On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 13:36 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > 45 seems to this particular 170-lb rider rather low for a 32 mm tire. > > The CdlV is not a 32mm tire. Nominally it's a 38, actual measurement on > most rim

Re: [RBW] Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread Jason Hartman
You might be able to file the hole for the centerbolt to allow for some vertical adjustment. Kind of like these Mafacs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54878...@n00/4544396102/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/54878...@n00/4543765097/ If you do that in combination with filing the brake shoe slots, you

[RBW] Sugino XD700 double crank on an AHH?

2010-04-23 Thread Forrest
Has anyone tried the Sugino XD700 double crankset (available through Velo Orange) on an A. Homer Hilsen? VO recommends a 110mm bottom bracket for this crankset. Your reports on this appreciated. Thanks, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 13:36 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > 45 seems to this particular 170-lb rider rather low for a 32 mm tire. The CdlV is not a 32mm tire. Nominally it's a 38, actual measurement on most rims around 36mm. > I get the 33.3 Jack Browns on my Sam Hill at least up to 50-60, and

Re: [RBW] New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
45 seems to this particular 170-lb rider rather low for a 32 mm tire. I get the 33.3 Jack Browns on my Sam Hill at least up to 50-60, and they squeal in tight corners; and the 28s on the Motobecane up to a rock hard 70-80 (at least, 80 in the rear for heavy grocery loads). On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 06:06 -0700, Ray Shine wrote: > Thanks to folks who responded to my quandry about the Col da la Vie > tires. As one of you suggested, I know that Schwalbes would give a > surer ride. I have those on two other bikes, and you are correct. In > fact, that's what prompted my ques

[RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread Cheryl
Manny, I can't really offer any mechanical advice, but I do know of a shop in San Francisco that rebuilds lots of bikes of this vintage. They've helped me fix up an 80's Azuki mixte I acquired a few month ago. It's a small shop close to Pier 39 and the vibe is low-key. Citizen Chain: http://www.c

Re: [RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread rswatson
I did a 27" to 650B conversion on a pink Mixte myself! A Miyata "90". BB musta been crazy high to begin with since it was still high after the conversion. Just measure the BB height. Less than 260mm might be a concern, but I've ridden lower without issues. Ryan On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:45,

[RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread William
+1 for questioning the wheel size choice. If this is a 27" to 650B conversion, that's a really large jump (630-584=46mm diameter, about an inch in radius). I'd be really worried about pedal dragging. Put the crankset and BB in before you do anything with brakes and see if she's going to be scrap

[RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread wile
" . . . Just a wonderful feeling to have a dialed in ride!" Amen brother! I think everyone can agree this is one of life's indisputable truths. On Apr 22, 8:34 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Just got back for a mixed terrain ride on the 35 Pasleas... they are a > pretty sweet ride!  Road at about 78

RE: [RBW] Re: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr

2010-04-23 Thread Frederick, Steve
CycloFiend wrote: ...as I used to tire, my torso would start to "hang" slightly from my shoulder joints. It's a bit tricky to explain rather than show, but you can often notice as your shoulders move up towards your ears. Yeah, I call this "turtling," when your shoulders hunch up around your ear

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-23 Thread Beth H
Sorry. It's June 6. We can try for second date later in the summer if there's enough interest. --BH On Apr 23, 9:13 am, Philip Williamson wrote: > I vote for May 23rd, 'cause it's sooner. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread EricP
And Jim and Hiawatha Cyclery told me about a month ago he had some 37mm Paselas. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 23, 6:23 am, Brianhef wrote: > On Apr 23, 6:52 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > Do 37mm Paselas actually exist any more?  I've seen listings for the > > other sizes, but it's been a c

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread doug peterson
Grant: Braden presents a compelling and quite sensible argument. Please re- consider. Perhaps ask this group to vote with their wallets & make this the next auction bike? Proceeds to Smile Train? A win-win- win. Doug Peterson On Apr 22, 10:22 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > The bike is beautifu

[RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread RoadieRyan
2+ on getting the Tektros. I got a pair of the 800s for an ancient mountain bike rehab that had worn-out side-pulls, I am all for vintage and reuse but sometimes its nice just to have new stuff that works ;-). Had a lot of fun building a Mixte for my Wife's 40th last year but the pay off was see

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Aaron Thomas
If that's the frame, I don't see what's so un-Riv about it, aside from the lack of fender/rack eyelets. Otherwise, looks unmistakably Riv-ish to me. Given the apparent interest it's generated, I don't understand why they don't try to auction it off as-is rather than sinking more money into it with

[RBW] Re: Bike of the Week Auction #2 - SOLD

2010-04-23 Thread Marty
Someone grabbed it. Not surprised. Not me. Marty On Apr 23, 11:20 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Please keep that color for the production Simple Ones > > :) > > On Apr 22, 6:42 pm, "Dave @ Riv" wrote: > > > Heads up to the bunch:http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/230 > > > -- > > You received

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread James Dinneen
I ride and like the Cdlv tires. I am north of 250 and I have the tires pumped up to 65 front and back. No problems last season or so far this season at these pressures.  Jim D  Massachusetts --- On Fri, 4/23/10, cyclotourist wrote: From: cyclotourist Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner;

Re: [RBW] New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Glenn Ammons
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:12 PM, Ray wrote: > For those of you who ride with these Col de la Vie tires, do they > feel, well, squishy to you in turns? I have the rear pumped up to 45 > lbs, and the fronts to about 42.  When I corner, the rear feels like > cornering with a flat tire, yet I check,

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom?

2010-04-23 Thread Philip Williamson
I'm a believer in downtube gussets (and many other Keith Bontrager ideas), but if it was my bike, I'd try to extract a promise of a free or cheap tube replacement if it cracked, and go ride my super-awesome brand new awesome new super-bike and be happy. Philip McMinnville, Ore. On Apr 22, 10:19 

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread JoelMatthews
Based on the head tube length, I guess someone in the 5'6" to 5'9" range. Just a guess. On Apr 23, 11:09 am, James Dinneen wrote: > Looks nice to my relatively untrained eye. Anyone know what size?  Jim D.   > Massachusetts > > --- On Fri, 4/23/10, Bill Connell wrote: > > From: Bill Connell >

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-23 Thread Philip Williamson
I vote for May 23rd, 'cause it's sooner. Thanks for the sack lunch option, too. That's my favorite restaurant! Philip On Apr 22, 10:20 pm, Beth H wrote: > I need to know which date would work: May 23 or June 6? > > Pick a date folks? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread James Dinneen
Looks nice to my relatively untrained eye. Anyone know what size?  Jim D.   Massachusetts --- On Fri, 4/23/10, Bill Connell wrote: From: Bill Connell Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, April 23, 2010, 12:04 PM This is apparently

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Bill Connell wrote: > This is apparently the frame: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4512933760/sizes/l/ > > I understand the desire to change it to a more typical Rivendell frame > before releasing it to the wild, but i think Braden has a good point >

Re: [RBW] Re: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr

2010-04-23 Thread Glenn Ammons
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11:44 AM, wrote: > I can understand rules about support cars, but not being allowed to help your > fellow riders is pretty weak. I'm not sure I get the point of randonneuring. > Sounds like they take a nice ride and spoil it with a bunch of arbitrary > rules and limits.

Re: [RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Bill Connell
This is apparently the frame: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4512933760/sizes/l/ I understand the desire to change it to a more typical Rivendell frame before releasing it to the wild, but i think Braden has a good point in his post. I admit that i check out the prototype listings once

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread Aaron Thomas
Have photos been posted of this mystery frame? I'd like to see what all the hullabaloo is about. Aaron On Apr 23, 7:00 am, bdavis999 wrote: > Grant, > > Can I offer an idea here.  For many companies, part of the mystique > and elements that build the long-termcult appeal are these very rare > wh

Re: [RBW] Re: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr

2010-04-23 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/22/10 11:43 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: > On Apr 22, 2:19 pm, Eric Norris wrote: >> Not really.  I move my hands around a lot to avoid numbness, but that's about >> it. I felt great at the end of the 400. >> > > I would be in heaven if I could complete a century without

Re: [RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM, rperks wrote: >  I would second that, it looks like a weel problem more thna a brake. > Those are pretty long reach already.  Looks like a fun project though Maybe try sliding the wheel forward or back in the dropouts just a bit - there is A LOT of room to slide

[RBW] Re: unclaimed custom/Grant

2010-04-23 Thread bdavis999
Grant, Can I offer an idea here. For many companies, part of the mystique and elements that build the long-termcult appeal are these very rare white elephant or skunk-works products. An example would be Fat City Tandems, or the Ibis Scorcher. Soemtimes these items are strokes of genius, but som

[RBW] Re: Bike of the Week Auction #2

2010-04-23 Thread newenglandbike
Please keep that color for the production Simple Ones :) On Apr 22, 6:42 pm, "Dave @ Riv" wrote: > Heads up to the bunch:http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/230 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to th

[RBW] Re: Image of Spring Riding

2010-04-23 Thread JoelMatthews
I was expecting flowers! Using the bike as it was meant, anyway. On Apr 23, 9:58 am, cyclofiend wrote: > Came across this Hunqapillar image this morning: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/4539710552/ > > M "spring riding" > > Beautiful image! > > - Jim > > -- > You received this

[RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread rperks
I would second that, it looks like a weel problem more thna a brake. Those are pretty long reach already. Looks like a fun project though - Rob On Apr 23, 4:49 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM, manueljohnacosta > > > > > > wrote: > > I was lucky to get in possession of a

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-23 Thread Beth H
Okay. Here it is: LOVELY LUGS RIDE - bring your favorite lugs, steel, shellacked bar tape, leather saddles and comfy, cushy tires to this mellow ride through Inner Eastside Portland. Lovers of Rivendell, Ira Ryan, Bob Brown, Sweetpea and other bike makers who put lugs front and center are invited

Re: [RBW] Re: Guess I don't get down to the basement much

2010-04-23 Thread Bill Connell
IIRC, all of the Quickbeams were produced by National/Panasonic, which is a fairly large frame shop. Toyo is a much smaller outfit that built the Atlantis, Rambouillet, Romulus, etc.; basically all the other non-customs until the Legolas came along (which was US-built), and then the Taiwan producti

[RBW] Image of Spring Riding

2010-04-23 Thread cyclofiend
Came across this Hunqapillar image this morning: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikenoir/4539710552/ M "spring riding" Beautiful image! - Jim -- 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-

RE: [RBW] Re: Guess I don't get down to the basement much

2010-04-23 Thread Frederick, Steve
And to supplement your answer, my understanding is the silver batch was the final Panasonic produced run... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Angus Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 6:29 AM To: RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Simple One Proto-Preview-Auction

2010-04-23 Thread Michael_S
For the moment it will be a pretty small group... I keep hoping we will hear more info soon and see some more "protos" I'm keeping a space in my garage for one as soon as they are available. ~Mike~ On Apr 23, 3:55 am, Marty wrote: > Added a Flickr Group in anticipation of many more photos: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread cyclotourist
Hope you like 'em, Ray. I'm quite fond of the CdlV tires. BTW, I recall sidewall listing is the 1/2 way point for the pressure that blows them off the rim. So if blow off =100psi, then they put inflate to 50psi on the sidewall. It isn't the optimum pressure based on weight, conditions, etc. YM

[RBW] Re: grepsalot's Tour

2010-04-23 Thread CCX
There was a photo taken in North western Idaho, which is east of Montana. At that point she was about 320 miles from Seattle. You might have to look around a bit some more on her site. On Apr 22, 11:53 pm, happyriding wrote: > Has anyone looked at the pictures from her Tour aboard her Atlantis?

[RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread Brianhef
On Apr 23, 6:52 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Do 37mm Paselas actually exist any more?  I've seen listings for the > other sizes, but it's been a couple of years since I've seen anyone > selling 37mm Paselas. I received a pair of 37mm Paselas in early March 2010 from Harris Cyclery: http://sheldo

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; Mushing thru turns

2010-04-23 Thread Ray Shine
Thanks to folks who responded to my quandry about the Col da la Vie tires. As one of you suggested, I know that Schwalbes would give a surer ride. I have those on two other bikes, and you are correct. In fact, that's what prompted my question to the list because I am used to a stiffer tire. I

Re: [RBW] Re: DBC 400K 4-17-10 - a set on Flickr

2010-04-23 Thread Ray Shine
Have you tried stretching while on the bike? There are a number of different stretches to do while still moving along, although the best is still to dismount every so often and walk 'em out a bit. In the end, I think some strain and discomfort is inevitable -- at least it is for me -- when ped

[RBW] more tire info gathering...

2010-04-23 Thread jandrews_nyc
Hi, Does anyone have experience mounting the Marathon Supreme 700x50's on a green Sam Hillborne? Riv's site says the bike can take 44mm tires without fenders and the site also says the 50 Supremes measure to be about 45mm on a 22mm rim..so is that one millimeter a deal breaker? Also, what abou

Re: [RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > Shaun, > > what do you find to be the sweet spot for the 38 Racers, and what's > your combined bike/rider/luggage load? > > Gernot > I'm not really sure how much my bike weighs but it's a 68cm Atlantis. I typically don't carry a whole lot of stu

Re: [RBW] Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > I was lucky to get in possession of a 49cm Le Tour Mixte. I figured > since my girlfriend just recently got a new job, new place, graduated > from college and her birthday was coming up, I figured I should get > her something big. Pink is

[RBW] Re: Pink Mixte Le tour Project..

2010-04-23 Thread Justin August
I'd probably just grab some Tektro sidepulls. Sometimes spending the small amount o cash is worth your time. On Apr 23, 1:01 am, manueljohnacosta wrote: > I was lucky to get in possession of a 49cm Le Tour Mixte. I figured > since my girlfriend just recently got a new job, new place, graduated >

[RBW] Re: Simple One Proto-Preview-Auction

2010-04-23 Thread Marty
Added a Flickr Group in anticipation of many more photos: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1377...@n24/ Book it Dano! -- 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 un

Re: [RBW] Re: Pasela 35/37 or Marathon Racer 38?

2010-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-04-22 at 22:17 -0700, Brianhef wrote: > The 37 mm are definitely fatter than the 35s. They do have more > grooves in the tread, but that doesn't seem to hurt anything other > than picking up a few more tiny pebbles. I'm riding 37mm Paselas (non- > tourguard) on my Quickbeam and they ar

[RBW] Simple One Proto-Preview-Auction

2010-04-23 Thread Marty
Especially 64cm types. Proto for sale on the site. http://tinyurl.com/29ogfak -- 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

[RBW] Re: Guess I don't get down to the basement much

2010-04-23 Thread Angus
To answer Shaun's "completely off-the-topic" question: The Green and Orange Quickbeams were made by National (aka Panasonic). I'm not certain about the silver ones. When I had to fix a flat on my orange Quickbeam, I noticed it had a Panasonic rim strip, a Panasonic tube, and of course a Panarace