[RBW] 3 Rivs for sale

I have an Atlantis 56, an Atlantis 64, and a Romulus 59 listed for sale on craigslist, location Washington DC. I would welcome inquiries from list members. If I were smarter with internet, I would put the links here, but don't know how to do that. Some may wonder why so many Rivs for sale of suc

[RBW] FS: some more parts

Howdy All, The IBob list appears to be down so I thought to give it a try here. I have the following for sale: 1- Ritchey Logic 110bcd crankset, 90's vintage, 170mm, logo removed, 50/34 or 36 rings. -$75 1- IRD Quad QB-75 68x118mm bottom bracket, NIB $35 1- Nitto Soba bars, 41cm c-c , NIB, $

[RBW] Re: For sale: Ixon IQ Light

I have this light and have used it on multiple brevets. I can't say enough good things about it. I don't know the seller but just wanted to say this is a great light and a really solid alternative to a dyno hub. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] For sale: Ixon IQ Light

Hi all, Back in 2007, I bought a nice Ixon IQ (head)light for my ride. I used it rarely, but thought to pull it out recently and found it was dead. So, I sent it back to Peter White and he sent me a new one -- literally, brand new. I have the invoice and I'll pass it on to you. The light sells f

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Anne presents a concise thought exercise, pertinent to the original > post.  While I agree that subtle differences in weight can make > significant differences in speed and/or time, I'll gladly haul the > cookies. > Of course, I omitted the o

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Anne presents a concise thought exercise, pertinent to the original post. While I agree that subtle differences in weight can make significant differences in speed and/or time, I'll gladly haul the cookies. dougP On Aug 4, 2:01 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 12:51 AM, charlie

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: Thinning the Herd

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3088353448/ On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:56 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Yeah, serious. He's pretty much giving this stuff away. Just wants it out > of the garage sort of a situation. I think he's keeping his Swiss Army > paratrooper bike though! > > > On W

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: Thinning the Herd

Yeah, serious. He's pretty much giving this stuff away. Just wants it out of the garage sort of a situation. I think he's keeping his Swiss Army paratrooper bike though! On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 7:09 PM, rcnute wrote: > Tell him the '20s roadster must stay. > > Ryan > > On Aug 4, 5:12 pm, cyclo

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:46 PM, charlie wrote: > I live in the foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington State.no > matter where I go I have steep hills, its quite aggravating really. My > gearing is 22x32x44 & 32-12 if that tells you anything. > I'd rather carry the cookies so I could eat them

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

I live in the foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington State.no matter where I go I have steep hills, its quite aggravating really. My gearing is 22x32x44 & 32-12 if that tells you anything. I'd rather carry the cookies so I could eat them but I see your point. You are correct, a lighter bike is

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

This may sound rediculous, but the middle ring may not be symetric, and may do better flipped. On my 50-30 Ritchey compact set up on my Roadeo I have the outer ring with the text/etching facing out, and the middle ring has the text facing in or left. 9sp chain with an IRD freewheel in the back.

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

Have a look at the Sugino Alpina crankset available from Velo- Orange:http://www.velo-orange.com/sualcr.html This is a 48/34 compact crank for a square taper JIS 110mm BB. At $170 it seems like a very good deal. On Aug 2, 11:06 am, reynoldslugs wrote: > There was a posting a couple weeks ago abo

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Thinning the Herd

Tell him the '20s roadster must stay. Ryan On Aug 4, 5:12 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Hello Bicycle Friends.  I guess y'all qualify as bike geeks and gearheads. > This are for sale by my friend and neighbor, > Eric. > His em

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm yellow Quickbeam on SF CL

I wouldn't think it too far out of line with some nice Phil Wood wheels, fresh paint, and a saddle. It's the wrong size and fact that seller is not interested in shipping that gets me :) On Aug 4, 7:27 pm, William wrote: > $1800 for a used QB is reasonably easy to resist.  Thank goodness for > t

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

And I say the big one rides well. Test rode it a week or so ago. Was a cool ride. Too big for me as currently set up. (Maybe with a 7 or 8cm stem.) Pretty sure the orange ones take slightly bigger tires. Don't think those 45s would fit on mine. Also the first time I've ridden with Woodchippe

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

Shave a few ounces off the wheels (not hubs) and 4 pounds off your body and your ready to rock. Not that tough of a concept. But Jim is spot on. Money can save weight if that's what your after.In the mean time I'd kinda like to ride one and hope I don't like it simply because I'd have another Riv i

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm yellow Quickbeam on SF CL

$1800 for a used QB is reasonably easy to resist. Thank goodness for that. On Aug 4, 2:50 pm, "Jim M." wrote: > Repainted with some nice components: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1874419334.html > > Not mine, and I don't know the owner. > > jim m > wc ca -- You received this message

[RBW] Fwd: Thinning the Herd

Hello Bicycle Friends. I guess y'all qualify as bike geeks and gearheads. This are for sale by my friend and neighbor, Eric. His email is below if you're interested in any of the bikes. -- Forwarded message --

[RBW] Re: Favorite route? Oakland to Santa Rosa

>From Oakland you could go north through San Pablo, Hercules, etc., cross the Carquinez Bridge, and then go through Napa. But going through Marin would be nicer and have less traffic. On Aug 3, 11:14 am, CR Masterson wrote: > I'm happy to BART across the bay, head up through Marin.  Or any other

[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Carradice, Nitto, RBW, Tubus, Brooks, Filson

Both Acorn bags are sold. -- 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. F

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

With the B17, MKS Sylvan Touring pedals, and no special effort at super-light anything, it comes in around 24 lbs. It would be EASY to shave off a couple more pounds. Just takes money. On Aug 4, 2:53 pm, William wrote: > What does the Roadish Hillborne weigh?  I imagine you could get into > the l

[RBW] FS: 58cm yellow Quickbeam on SF CL

Repainted with some nice components: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/1874419334.html Not mine, and I don't know the owner. jim m wc ca -- 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 Sugino Crankset

On Aug 4, 5:12 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 14:08 -0700, Garth wrote: > > I'm in a 7 speed world though > > Not as far as chains are concerned, though: the chain you buy today as a > "7 speed" chain is the one that some years ago was labeled "8 speed". > Now they call it "6

[RBW] FS: Acorn, Carradice, Nitto, RBW, Tubus, Brooks, Filson

Howdy folks, Here are some items that might be of interest to some of you. All are either new or lightly used, as noted. . All prices include shipping in CONUS. Pics posted here - http://tinyurl.com/2a3z7p9 . Links below are to retailer web pages, for more info. Please reply offlist. I'm g

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

Having just bought one, I can say the versatility and quality for the price point certainly explains some of the popularity! On Aug 4, 3:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > wrote: > >http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/08/versatile-sa

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 14:08 -0700, Garth wrote: > I'm in a 7 speed world though Not as far as chains are concerned, though: the chain you buy today as a "7 speed" chain is the one that some years ago was labeled "8 speed". Now they call it "6-7-8 speed". -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Aug 4, 5:02 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 13:59 -0700, Garth wrote: > > A Shimano UN54 BB is JIS for sure. > > > This experience is from setting up my Bombadil of recent.  Bilenky > > told my I'd have no issue using an 8sp chain, but like I said, the > > chain rubs on the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 13:59 -0700, Garth wrote: > A Shimano UN54 BB is JIS for sure. > > This experience is from setting up my Bombadil of recent. Bilenky > told my I'd have no issue using an 8sp chain, but like I said, the > chain rubs on the rings as I described. With a 7 speed FW, one should >

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 12:51 AM, charlie wrote: > What I am talking about is minor weight differences (as the original > poster mentioned) like between a 23 pound bike and say a 29 pounder. > Those differences can't amount to much OK, let's say I compare my 23 pound bike with that same 23 pound

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

A Shimano UN54 BB is JIS for sure. This experience is from setting up my Bombadil of recent. Bilenky told my I'd have no issue using an 8sp chain, but like I said, the chain rubs on the rings as I described. With a 7 speed FW, one should be able to use at least 4 cogs in the small ring, 6 in the

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

> If you look at a regular non pinned chainring compared to the pinned > ones, you'll see the ramps are set so high, close to the teeth, that > your range of use is limited. I was told I'd have no issue with using > a 8sp chain with these . oops . live and learn. I have TA Chainrings on a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 13:26 -0700, Garth wrote: > I use 7sp friction shifting Joel. I've never used indexed shifting. > If you look at a regular non pinned chainring compared to the pinned > ones, you'll see the ramps are set so high, close to the teeth, that > your range of use is limited. I was

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

I use 7sp friction shifting Joel. I've never used indexed shifting. If you look at a regular non pinned chainring compared to the pinned ones, you'll see the ramps are set so high, close to the teeth, that your range of use is limited. I was told I'd have no issue with using a 8sp chain with thes

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

We've sold a couple this year, but I've been neck-deep in repairs and haven't spent much time publicizing the bikes we're selling. On Aug 4, 2:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > wrote: > >http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/08/versati

Re: [RBW] Re: Curious Rivendell Tie In on eBay

On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 3:45 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > > The description in my Rivendell No. 3 catalog (Summer 1997) for the Brooks > > B.17 saddle that Rivendell was selling at the time reads as follows > > (Grant's words, I would assume): "The prettiest saddle in the world, > > and the most com

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

I just bought used/clean silver S-works 94 bcd crankarms for $28 on EBAY. I figure I can put on some nice chainrings for $70 and have a 46-30 double for a lot less. ( at least that's my plan... I'll see how it comes out.) There is also the Davinci for about $220, but they are hard to get. ~Mike~

Re: [RBW] A tale of two Hillbornes

Speaking of Hillbornes, I have come to the definite conclusion that it is most certainly a rear loader. Coming back from various errands and carrying 53 lb( of wine -- not *all* wine -- Tonic and Seltzer, library books, miscellaneous baggage) of which 21 in front, the bike felt very strange: as if

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

> Fourth, an annoying clicking sound from either the BB or the interface > of the two. This is the second crank that has been noisy. My Zephyr > creaked with a UN72, but it eventually went away. This sound is > different, more clicking, and it's definitely from the BB area. I > must say I'm no fan

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Wed, 2010-08-04 at 12:58 -0700, Garth wrote: > The rings, with all the ramps and > pins, make for a limited number of cogs available to use in each ring. > 3 for the small, 4 for the mid, 5 for the big. I don't understand. How do ramps and pins reduce the number of sprockets available? --

[RBW] Re: rivish parts garage sale

HI All, Here's what's left: - Chorus Front Der (double, old style 9spd - braze on + clamp) - good cond. - $20 + 5 shipping - Chorus Crank, double, 53/39, older vintage - fair cond. - $20 + 10 shipping - 3T Stem 12 cm, 22.2 - good cond. - $15 + 5 shipping Thanks, Gary On Aug 3, 6:54 pm, erik je

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

Bilenky sells the Carmina complete for a bit less. It was significantly less, but they've raised their prices. I have mixed feelings about the Carmina, as I recently bought one. First, the BB sizing is soup du jour. You'll never know what it's going to need until you actually get it. Forget anyth

[RBW] Re: A tale of two Hillbornes

What does the Roadish Hillborne weigh? I imagine you could get into the low 20s. It still has a B-17 on it, though. On Aug 4, 12:22 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/08/versatile-sam-hillborne.html -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

I threw in a nice Bottom Bracket on the TA Carmina simply because earlier in this thread we were comparing the Sugino OX80ID which comes with a bottom bracket. When I guessed out of thin air that the OX80ID would probably cost more than $500, bfd said that would price them out of the market. I wa

Re: [RBW] A tale of two Hillbornes

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/08/versatile-sam-hillborne.html I've seen these in person, the knobbied version really looks great, ready to explore about anywhere you want to go. I love that orange color of this batc

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Aug 4, 12:04 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > > William includes the cost of the bottom bracket and the tax.  No > matter the crankset, you will need a bottom bracket.  If you buy the > TA from Peter White, no taxes unless you are in New Hampshire. > Agree, but the price for the crankset without bb

Re: [RBW] A tale of two Hillbornes

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2010/08/versatile-sam-hillborne.html > Are hillborne sales still going strong? There sure seem to be a lot of them showing up on flickr! :) -sv -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] A tale of two Hillbornes

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[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

> $700?! Wow, that is a lot of money. Hey, if you got it, go for it! > However, another alternative you may want to consider is the White > Industries VBC crank: William includes the cost of the bottom bracket and the tax. No matter the crankset, you will need a bottom bracket. If you buy the TA

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

Or DaVinci, http://www.davincitandems.com/comp.html#cranks. James Thurow StL Mo On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 12:10 PM, James Valiensi wrote: > And, > Don't forget the Middleburn 2x9. > http://www.mtbtandems.com/ > > Cheers! > > On Aug 4, 2010, at 10:08 AM, William wrote: > > > Those White VBC's have be

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

<> I was thinking the same, only I can think of a number of frames from the 1970s that had this and other variants of brown. When is someone going to put a 62-cm Ramb up for auction (or FS on this list)? I've been looking for 1.5 years and still nothing... Will On Aug 4, 10:47 am, JoelMatthew

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

And, Don't forget the Middleburn 2x9. http://www.mtbtandems.com/ Cheers! On Aug 4, 2010, at 10:08 AM, William wrote: > Those White VBC's have been on my radar for quite some time, also. My > big hangups about those include fear about the flexiness of a > chainring with no spider supporting it,

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

Those White VBC's have been on my radar for quite some time, also. My big hangups about those include fear about the flexiness of a chainring with no spider supporting it, and fear of being completely out of luck down the line with a proprietary chainring format on the big ring. On Aug 4, 9:42 am

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

On Aug 4, 8:04 am, William wrote: > The TA is a fantastic option at least for me.  50/34 compact doubles > are almost literally a dime a dozen these days.  To try out the > compact double thing I bought a square taper Campy Mirage for $30 on > ebay, NIB.  The key things for me are: > > comes in

[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

The TA is a fantastic option at least for me. 50/34 compact doubles are almost literally a dime a dozen these days. To try out the compact double thing I bought a square taper Campy Mirage for $30 on ebay, NIB. The key things for me are: comes in 172.5 takes a 29 or 30 tooth small ring looks ap

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Looks nice - but that is a problem for me. If seller were offering in scratched up mode it would have been the perfect candidate to buy and fit with posts for the Braze on Paul Racer M. As it is, I would hate to strip off the new paint job. On Aug 3, 11:31 pm, rcnute wrote: > Wow, I love this c

[RBW] SOLD :FS Nitto Soba Bar 46cm

Thanks guys On Aug 3, 5:27 pm, rperks wrote: > I have a 46cm Soba bar in near new condition for sale.  If you are not > familliar, the Soba is the same shape as the noodle, but lighter > weight, approx 300g.  This is just the ticket for the noodle fan > building up a Roadeo.  I wanted to like it

Re: [RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Same here. Love my Rambouillet. If only it were a 56. Bill In a message dated 8/4/2010 7:36:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mhech...@gmail.com writes: Very nice, if it was my size I'd bid on it. The Ram is a great road bike; I love the way mine rides. Michael -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Very nice. Sort of reminds me of the brown Raleigh used to use. Except much nicer. Don't know the seller, but he has had a few nice bikes for sale recently. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 4, 6:36 am, MichaelH wrote: > Very nice, if it was my size I'd bid on it.  The Ram is a great road > bike;

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Still not convinced what, if anything, makes a difference. The bike that happens to be under me when I ride "fast" is usually a bike with 29x2.1 wide semi-knobby tires and handlebars about 6 to 8cm above the saddle. Again, like the original poster, my testing is very unscientific. Just about 1,00

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Very nice, if it was my size I'd bid on it. The Ram is a great road bike; I love the way mine rides. Michael On Aug 4, 12:32 am, rcnute wrote: > Try this:http://tiny.cc/maphy > > Ryan > > On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > > > Wow, I love this color!  I don't think I've seen a Rivendell li

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Ignoring weight changes of a fully loaded touring magnitude...the biggest difference to bicycle speed I've noticed is due to tire choice. When I purchased my All-Rounder many years ago it felt like a bit of a dog and was about 1.0 - 1.5 mph slower than my Road Standard. A tire change (Ritchey Tom

[RBW] Re: Root beer Rambouillet

Nice color...a cream headtube would be great too! On Aug 3, 11:32 pm, rcnute wrote: > Try this:http://tiny.cc/maphy > > Ryan > > On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute wrote: > > > Wow, I love this color!  I don't think I've seen a Rivendell like > > this.  http://tiny.cc/wreyu > > > Ryan -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Repaint - Silver

Thanks Rene. I haven't re-taped the bars yet...still new paint and 10 year old bar tape! Angus On Aug 3, 9:13 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Beautiful bike. Post pictures with the bar taped, I didn't miss them, did I? > > As a new Atlantis owner, I have to say that I just love it! > > René > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Shazzam Anne, who could keep up with you loaded or not? :) The Saluki is slower with lots of touring stuff as well. This was just a look at the bikes themselves. "Do I need a Rodeo?" for example. Well, not as a bike that I'll necessarily go very much faster on. A new bike is always nice thoug

[RBW] Re: Some comparative biking data

Well yesyou would go slower with all that baggage breaking the wind and a higher bar position, I assume, making you less aerodynamic. Your climbing would also be slower. What I am talking about is minor weight differences (as the original poster mentioned) like between a 23 pound bike and