I would love to hear the answerto the VO free zone question.
Bill
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:06 PM, James Warren wrote:
Quick suggestion: I know I'm not the list Admin, and if I'm out of line, I'll
stand corrected, but I think this is the type of thing that immediately needs
to be answered
I think I know why, but I'd like to here his response. and on this forum.
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM, William Pustow bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I would love to hear the answerto the VO free zone question.
Bill
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:06 PM, James Warren wrote:
Quick suggestion: I know
Very nice bike, Chris. I love the color. You will love the Paul's
breaks, easy set up, great control. I liked them so much on my tandem
that I bought a set for my Rambouillet. Two questions. I see that
the front fender stay is nearly horizontal. I installed the same
fluted Honjos on my Ram
Looks great Adam. Double thumbs up.
On Jan 25, 11:14 pm, Ad Noyce adamab...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all,
Thanks for the input on front racks. My setup now includes a mini front
rack for the loafer and fenders:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905387@N04/5388732538/in/photostream/
Thanks
Beautiful! Great job.
JimP
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:33:59 -0800
Subject: [RBW] Re: Nitto Front Racks
From: tapebu...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Looks great Adam. Double thumbs up.
On Jan 25, 11:14 pm, Ad Noyce adamab...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all,
Thanks
I used to have a mid-to-high end mini U-lock from Kryptonite
(something 2000), and the smallest SOMA U-lock. The Soma is slightly
bigger, and thus gets around more posts, and works better with bikes
that have more space between front tire and downtube than racers, but
still fits in a pants' back
Hey Adam,
Does the Mini Front rack attach to your front fender?
jsk
On Jan 26, 2:14 am, Ad Noyce adamab...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all,
Thanks for the input on front racks. My setup now includes a mini front
rack for the loafer and fenders:
jsk
The Nitto Mini Front does have a threaded boss on the underside of the
rack platform. I drilled out my fender there and attached it. It
looks like Adam might want to use a spacer at that spot to maintain
his fender lines.
FWIW, the Mark's Rack does not have that threaded boss on the
I saw these in beige on a SH when I was RBWHQ last Sept, they looked
nice. They are longer than the standard SKS P45s. I realize some
people prefer Honjos or Bethouds. I've used Berthouds and they're
great but I don't mind SKS fenders and find them a bit easier to set-
up. I was at the Universal
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I saw these in beige on a SH when I was RBWHQ last Sept, they looked
nice. They are longer than the standard SKS P45s. I realize some
people prefer Honjos or Bethouds. I've used Berthouds and they're
great but I don't mind SKS
Beautiful bikes Chris. I have always had a passion for the older black
Competitions. The bar on the Raleigh looks very interesting, what kind
is it¿ ( i can type the ? upsidedown because Im currently vactioning
in the Yucatan with my wife) The 3 speed hub sounds pretty cool too.
Velocult is a
Yet another quintessential Rivendell! Beautiful set-up Adam. Glad you
went with the Nitto rack. I love and trust Nitto products. I feel
they're worth the cost.
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Hello,
I am tired of sounding like a flock of birds every three or so
rides.
Have any of you used chain-L 5? I was wondering if it was cool to put
in on over a chain that has had t-9 on it. Some other lubes turn to
tar over t-9 when I used a friends lube during a trip. Normally I
clean the
Very nice setup.
Historically I have tended to have more cargo weight in the rear than
in the front on my bike. However, lately I've been mixing it up more.
And sometimes going with heavy front weighting.
One thing I've been very pleased about is that the Hillborne just
plain doesn't seem to
On Jan 26, 10:05 am, CCX chive...@gmail.com wrote:
Have any of you used chain-L 5?
I've been using it for a little over a year now. at the end of the
day, it's just lube - but it lasts a really long time. in my
experience, it's key to start with a very clean chain, so I wouldn't
apply over
If I remember correctly they appeared to be sturdier, thicker
(heavier?) than the standard SKS fenders.
--mike
On Jan 26, 7:33 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I saw these in beige on a SH when I was RBWHQ last Sept, they
My brother and I drove up for the Lighthouse ride, and saw a few of
you. While I rode my Ebisu, my brother was on his Romulus. Lots of
Rivs out there. Jay and Aaron on the Hilsen/Saluki respectively, Tom
on his do-all Atlantis, and a bunch of other folks from the list.
You'll spot a few in the
Mike, the bars on my Raleigh Competition 3-Speed Fixed Wheel are
track bars from Eighth-Inch: http://www.eighthinch.com/track_bars.html
I was going for a Path Racer kind of set-up. I haven't decided if I
like the bars yet, or not. They feel great in the drops. I want really
shallow drops because
Hi Rob
I've been riding all those same roads since my first double century in
1983. Up through the 80s, including when I raced RAAM in 1987, nobody
had a lower gear than 42x23. We sneered at C-Record when it came out
with a 39 tooth small ring. Eventually I got older, grew out of my
skinny
Hi All,
This is sort of a goldilocks question and a little bit rambling, so
please bear with me!
I just put a deposit down on my first Rivendell, an AHH. My PBH (81)
suggests a 54cm (650b). I test rode a 54, but for some reason, it
didn't feel quite right -- a little twitchy. There are about
For the curious here is a link to the route:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/18958
close to 9200 feet of climbing, multiple 5-10% pitches, sustained.
The views are incredible, if you have the time and legs it is going to
be a great ride. I would have to break it into at leat 2 or 3 rides.
Lesson
I have also heard reports that these have a more rounded profile,
similar to the Berthoud models, but have not seen them in the flesh
yet. Unfortunately the images on universal seem to be computer
generated. These could be just the ticket for the roadeo if I had not
bought into the planet bikes
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
I have also heard reports that these have a more rounded profile,
similar to the Berthoud models, but have not seen them in the flesh
yet. Unfortunately the images on universal seem to be computer
generated. These could be
On Jan 26, 12:21 pm, NME nicolemea...@gmail.com wrote:
What are your impressions about how the two wheel sizes ride
differently? Any insight you might have would be great.
for all intents and purposes, the bike itself isn't going to ride
differently because of the wheel size. 650b has some
As far as I know, Atlantises (Atlanti?) were only Toyo-built. But I'm
sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
My impression is that later models...I'm thinking of the AHH in
particular ...were either Toyo or Waterford-built. And as others on
this thread have noted, the Sams are either
Beautiful bikes, Chris.
I was more into the Raleigh than the Roadeo, too, and I'm glad Mike
asked about the bars. The Rough Rider decal and headbadge, on the
Roadeo, though! Too cool.
I look forward to the slideshow of these bikes, and how you like the
s3x hub.
I'm not likely to get down to San
I have a 48x34 crankset (Velo Orange) on one of my bikes and an a 50x34 (Campy)
on another. I don't find the big jump to be a drawback. In practice, I use
the big ring for 90% or more of my riding, switching to the small ring just for
the steep stuff. Once I'm in the small ring, I stay there
Bummer! I'm very happy with my composite Berthouds on my 650b Saluki.
( http://www.flickr.com/photos/robharrison/5337359747/in/set-72157624011191725/
)
Better coverage and lighter than most other composites, and less foppish than
metal (though I've eased into my own foppishness
Nicole
It's hard for me to make a recommendation for what would be best for
you. I was introduced to 650B last year, and I'm very happy with it.
I have a 58cm Hilsen and use it as a brevet bike. On lousy quality
pavement it's great to be able to run a cushy tire at low pressure and
not have it
Nicely done. It was nice to meet you pre-ride. I called to you
heading the other way after the Lighthouse Control. It was a perfecto
day.
On Jan 26, 8:51 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
My brother and I drove up for the Lighthouse ride, and saw a few of
you. While I rode my Ebisu, my
I have both a 650b bike and a 700c touring bike with somewhat fat 42c
tires, and don't really notice a difference in steering response
between the two.They have similar angles and trail, and handle
very similarly. I agree that fit and comfort are going to be the
most important thing.
Agreed, it was great ride, good company, and a wonderful day:
http://flic.kr/p/9cAUEz. Always a pleasure to ride with you,
Esteban!
Unfortunately I was still sick and in poor shape, so I bailed out at
mile 75. Looking forward to the next SFR 200K in a few weeks!
-nathan
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at
Standover height matters somewhat, but when it comes to proper bike
fit it is pretty far down the list, unless of course your intended use
will see you standing over the top tube a lot as opposed to riding.
When I pick a bike, I look for a size that best fits my riding
position. Factors such as
I emailed Peter White about the berthoud SKS fenders last week. He
said they have been discontinued.
Oh that is a pity. They are very nice fenders.
On Jan 26, 12:15 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote:
I have also heard
Yeah, TCO is not fun...
What width tires do you want to run and what sort of surfaces will you
be riding over? 650b has a lot of choices in wide tire tires that
are still light and flexible (Pacenti, Grand Bois, Soma) while 700c is
more limited to heavier utility tires in that size (Marathons,
In case there's any doubt about whether Esteban and Tavio had fun:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onehappycog/5386506626/in/photostream/
Bovine Bakery FTW!
On Jan 26, 11:15 am, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote:
Agreed, it was great ride, good company, and a wonderful day:
Thanks all for your replies and advice! I agree that it's personal
and individual, and ultimately the choice is up to me. It's
comforting to hear from you all that there's not a lot of difference
in the way the ride feels between 700c and 650b. I'm guessing that
the 54 didn't feel right to me
I had a feeling that locking to only the wheel could be very
vulnerable, good to have my paranoia validated!
I also use the kryptonite mini on my Quickbeam, and lock the frame to
that (usually rear seat stay, main/seat stay if rack calls for it) in
addition to using a Pitlock on the front Schmidt
Yeah, I suspect those rivets are a weak point, structurally speaking.
I can't assert that the plate-lock style (OnGuard has one and Abus has
three) lock is as good as the best systems available (take your
pick... heavy heavy chain? well-designed 1 cable lock? tiny tough U-
lock?). But... I feel
The Bordo locks are intriguing, but I've hard the rivets are a weak point.
Have you held a Bordo in your hand? It is German made industrial
strength. Even if the thief had a high impact power tool (just
happened to be walking down the street with my pneumatic punch) the
rivets are so tough the
I've got various locks of various degrees of security scattered about
the larger metropolitan area, one of which is a 3' length of super
hard chain that I bought from True Value for less than $12, plus
shackle protected lock (it has bolsters that slip over the shackle to
make it hard for a bolt
Current Atlantis production is Waterford. Up until last year (I think), they
came from Toyo. Toyo was the only source for Rambouillet, Saluki and
Romulus/Redwood. AHH was blended as you suggest, and is now all Waterford. I
think if you get them to take an order for a Legolas, it would come from
From a recent field survey, I can confirm there really are three (3)
Rivendell's in Thailand:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/5391092687/
Paul, Gernot Kip have posted info on their bikes and also think
there may be some Rivendells in Bangkok (if you're out there, let us
know!). We
It comes down to your aesthetic sense. If you are not that much into
the details of how things look, then it doesn't matter because quality-
wise they are identical.
But if you do care about the details, then I think you'd have to look
at the specific bike to determine what you like more.
Those hardened chains are pretty tough to cut. After the Portland
NAHBS there was a video demonstrating how hard it is to cut thick
chain with bolt cutters. Some of the wild and crazy Portlanders
chained their bikes on a barricade or something the hall managers
wanted to keep clear. The video
Can anyone recommend some trail loops they like in the Berkeley
Hills / Tilden Park area? Swoopy fire roads, nothing technical but
still fun.
I just moved to the area (Rockridge) and I'm looking for some short
( 15 - 20 miles) jaunts out in the hills.
Last week, the weather being what it was (ie
Good to know; may just get me a few more to scatter 'round the city.
Moving on to wholly unrelated matters -- and this is addressed to
y'all, not just to JM or MJ: riding home today on my newly Berthoud
be-fendered #3 Riv custom fixie, I stopped to piss (it's a perfectly
normal word, don't twist
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 5:50 PM, jose jose.cor...@gmail.com wrote:
Last week, the weather being what it was (ie perfect) I jumped on the
bike and meant to go explore the trails around Inspiration Point.
However, I made the mistake of of going up Centennial Rd and I was
cooked by the time I
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 2:19 PM, NME nicolemea...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks all for your replies and advice! I agree that it's personal
and individual, and ultimately the choice is up to me. It's
comforting to hear from you all that there's not a lot of difference
in the way the ride feels
one solution: cut the chain by 2/3 or so (length of a mini u-lock). carry in
pannier/handlebar bag/etc.
find a shop with a plasma cutter and give 'em a 12 pack of something tasty.
these guys will cut the chain to size, if requested:
Holy rack mounts, Batman! Just back from my wanderings of course
can't resist a thread with Atlantis in the subject line (really wish
I'd had mine with me but that's another story). IIRC, GP specs the
bike and the vendor builds it to spec. A brazed joint can only be so
good and both Waterford
I don't know about Russia. I do know that you can't buy 650b tires in Asia
unless you have them imported yourself. If I had it to do over again I'd
have upped my Sam Hillborne by a size to get the 700c wheel
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 4:19 AM, NME nicolemea...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks all for your
The current Riv Atlantis is built by Waterford. My original question
concerned whether, excluding paint, braze ons and probably tubing, the
Waterford is identical to the Toyo build. This is not questionaing the
obviously excellent Riv quality, but about subtle specifics of
interest to
I got out for a 60 mile ride on the Hilsen today. It was my first ride
on Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (700x35) which I purchased from Riv last
week. What a fantastic tire! I love them. Just a really really good
tire. They seemed to ride as nicely as Paselas but are hopefully
sturdier. I also like
From Rockridge take Ashby (13) up to Old Tunnel Road and take that to
Grizzly. Then you can turn left on Grizzly and head out towards
Tilden, OR you can just go straight on Skyline instead to Sibley
volcanic reserve. It has trails to explore, including trails used by
Jay and Vaughn on their
Hey Fai, I was surprised to find a lot of 650B when I was in Hanoi:
http://tinyurl.com/4p2785t
Nicole: I think a wider tire would help calm down the twitchy
handling.
Best,
Lee
San Francisco, CA
On Jan 26, 3:50 pm, Fai Mao i.am.fai@gmail.com wrote:
I don't know about Russia. I do know
Hi
Am looking for a good, usable condition Brooks Conquest saddle...
please let me know the details if you've got one idling, your price
and/or if there's anything you'd be interested for as trade.
Thanks! The hills beckon...
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
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MIke:
My Atlantis came with Paselas which were good but prone to sidewall
cuts due to my lack of attention in where I ride. I changed to the
Marathon Supremes a few years back and will soon install my 3rd pair.
Expect 4-5k miles on a rear and few if any flats. I run 60 psi and
only pump them up
I'd heard they were heavy and slow. But then I tried them (650b) and
I think they're just great. Plus I really hate flats.
Ryan
On Jan 26, 8:43 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I got out for a 60 mile ride on the Hilsen today. It was my first ride
on Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (700x35)
Over the years, there were numerous changes from batch to batch, even among
just Toyo Atlantis frames. Different lugs, different headbadges, different
decals, different braze-ons, different forks, and it seems like tire
clearance possibly improved in later incarnations. I have not seen a
Or Sam Hillborne!
On Jan 26, 2011, at 8:29 PM, doug peterson wrote:
If in
doubt, just get an Atlantis.
dougP
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I've got the Honjo 45s on my Hilsen 700c. They are long, and I have them
back a bit more than yours. No problems - just watch the curb drops - pull
up on the bars a bit...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/sets/72157625750853504/with/5326051940/
Brian
Seattle
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 4:53
Vietnam was a French colony and the 650B is a French size so I can see how
that would be especially since bikes are never thrown away in rural Asia.
Hong Kong and China were never French. Also Hong Kong is a place where
people look for the latest techno-glitzyness-gadgety stuff. 650B doesn't fit
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The chain is very heavy and the man had to cut it with a grinder -- he
claimed that a bolt cutter will not get through it. Can anyone tell me
how secure such chains *really* are? And how such locks stand up to
thievery?
I second that..I have the 700 x 40's (38mm) and run them at about
65 psi. They seem to ride as nice as my 35mm wide Paselas did only
cushier. I also like the reflective strip. For me the 38 mm width
seems perfect for all around riding. While probably not as gnarly as
the older 700 x 47's I had
I've been running Big Apples on my winter commuter, and I love the cush
ride. I'd like to compare the ride to a lighter 1.5 (38) or 1.75 (42)
tire Can anyone recommend a 26 tire for commuting that is like a Hetre or
Jack Brown Green of the 26 world?
Brian
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