Re: [RBW] The Oldest Runner :: The indefatigable spirit of a 100-year old marathoner

That made my morning, thanks for posting it Amit! lyle On 16 October 2011 22:20, Amit Singh wrote: > There's a new world record holder in town, a 100-year old marathon runner! > > The inspirational story > here

[RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???

Marmot, Northface and others have Rainflys that setup alone with just the poles. If you don't want the tent just take the rainfly shelter and ground cloth.Gives you the best of both worlds. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I really like the old double ring Suntour Superbe Pro cranksets. The pop up on ebay frequently. They look clean and classy. I got a NOS set and removed the 52T ring to give me a 42T single ring with Q of ~145mm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

> See the photo in this blog post... Sorry about the cryptic post. I didn't realize Google does not support HTML. The photo of the rough roads that we ride with the Schmidt Delux hubs is here http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/how-durable-are-grand-bois-tires/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quar

Re: [RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

I'm a bit confused... Is there any specific reason to choose the older version over the newer one for a Dyad 36 wheel for the Hunqapillar for all of its intended riding purposes? René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 16, 2011, at 11:26 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > On Oct 15, 5:10 pm, Steve Palincsar wr

[RBW] Q-Factor and 52 Year Old Knees

Micheal said, "I have a Campy Centaur square taper with the 110 BB with a 39t ring on the outside that works for me. I have a Phil rear hub with the Dos Eno 16/19 on one side, and a 18t cog fixed on the other side. My 52 year old knees are sensitive sensitive to Q, and this works just fine." Mich

Re: [RBW] Q-Factor and 52 Year Old Knees

You can measure Q or tread by aligning each crankarm sequentially with the down tube and measuring carefully from outside of the arm to the edge of the down tube. Add the measurements and then add the width of the down tube to get total Q. (Or, just stick a good stiff ruler between the spokes of th

[RBW] FS: 54.5cm Rivendell Atlantis Frameset

Trying to make some liquid funds, so here's my one-owner Atlantis. One of the original ones, it was built by Toyo with the fancier-than-now lugs. Built for super strong 26" wheels and braze-ons galore. It's lived a life at our other place and has always been relegated to weekend rides. No off-road

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

Well, can you tell me PBH and rough arm length? Do you ride drop bars, or moustache bars, or something higher? True, I might be making a mistake on the 64, but if I can get the bars up... - Andrew, Berkeley On Oct 16, 6:42 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > I'm only 6'5" and fit at 68 QB.    Are you sur

[RBW] FS: AHH 61 cm excellent

Greetings friends, I have a frameset I'd like to sell. It is an AHH size 61 cm and is in fantastic condition. A few pictures can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68737143@N04/ I did not include many photos as there is not much to note from its new condition. There is one small chip

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

Thanks. And I just spent 20 minutes poring over your photos... great to see everything you've done and tried with the bikes. - Andrew On Oct 16, 2:52 pm, Michael Rivers wrote: > I have a Campy Centaur square taper with the 110 BB with a 39t ring on the > outside that works for me.  I have a Phil

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

How about a TA Pro 5 Vis, or the soon-to-be-released Rene Herse? Both can be set up with a single ring with very low Q, and look great. David G Madison WI On

[RBW] BQ Copies

I've got 5 copies of Bicycle Quarterly I'd like to pass on to someone interested. I subscribed last year, but it's just not for me. I've got Summer 2010 (Volume 8 No. 4) and all 4 issues of Volume 9. If you're willing to repay my shipping cost, they're free otherwise. Please reply offline. lin

[RBW] Re: Kickstarter pledge drive for the rest of the Yehuda Moon books

What good news. Thanks for posting. I really hope that enough folks will pledge so that Rick and Brian can print these books. On Oct 16, 3:35 pm, Stephen S wrote: > Rick Smith and Brian Griggs have started a kickstarter pledge drive to > finish printing the rest of the Yehuda Moon books. > > ht

[RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???

On Oct 13, 6:41 pm, Ryan J wrote: > Thanks for all the different tent suggestions, keep them coming, I love > searching for a new tent.   > > I used to do a bunch of canoe camping in the boundary waters area but sadly > my old tent is pretty well destroyed.  8 years ago I got married and since > t

[RBW] WTT: Bullmoose with more rise for Bullmoose with less

I have a pair for Nitto prototype Bullmoose handlebars. These are from Rivendell. I believe that they have the same reach/width as the current model that Rivendell sells, only the rise is higher. You could get the bars up pretty high without maxing out the quill. Measuring with a compass they appea

Re: [RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........

One more reason for changing the name of the new bar: there's already something out there called "Back-Up Barz". And I'd really hate to get the two confused. http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2011/09/calling-for-backup-raising-bar.html http://www.backupbarz.com/ -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???

+1 on the hiking poles and tarps. Or staked off one's bike? Tentwise, I can highly recommend Sierra Designs. I have an earlier version of this: http://www.sierradesigns.com/p-154-zolo-1.aspx which I love, and which my partner loves- she was amazed at how easy it was to set up. Simple geometry

Re: [RBW] BQ Copies

Curious why you don't like it. I've subscribed for several years (don't hoard the back issues; usually use them as impromptu trading scrip) and find it interesting enough to keep at it, but it does strongly reflect the editor's own interests -- and who can blame him? The latest issue was quite inte

[RBW] FS: Ibex jacket, tent, BOB trailer

Hello All- I need funds for a project and these items are bound for ebay, but I would like to offer them up here first with "Riv. friends" prices. 1) Ibex Loden wool jacket, hunter green men's XL: This is a really nice medium to heavy weight, flattering, no frills wool jacket, but overlaps too

[RBW] Interested in trading a Waterford X-11

Hi All, This may be a long shot, but I've got a great Waterford X-11 that is WAY to small for me that I've been riding thanks to a steerer extension gizmo (see pic). I'd be interested in a trade for a similar quality/condition frame/fork/hs (or possibly complete bike) in a 62/3-ish cm size (I'v

RE: [RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........

Yes, that would suck all the air right out of that tire! --- I couldn't run two pumps. Knowing me, I'd use the wrong one on the wrong wheel.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view t

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I'm re-thinking my fixation on a single chainring up front... so a question to the other QB riders with two chainrings: how useful do you find the ability to switch up at the front? What rings have you found to be a good pair? - Andrew, Berkeley On Oct 12, 9:40 pm, BSWP wrote: > Well, I found a

[RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........

I agree, any new bar is a welcomed bar in my opinion. If this bar is like a mustache bar but with an extra hand position or two that takes mountain levers I am sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion

Re: [RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???

Ryan Here is the website talking about the things you need to know about tents. http://www.cyclocamping.com/Tent/guide_how_to_choose_the_right_bicycle_touring_tent_free/ARTI_how_to_choose_bicycle_touring_tent-92.aspx If you are still looking for free standing tent, the website has a collection o

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

> On Oct 12, 9:40 pm, BSWP wrote: Anyone have a favorite low Q-factor single chain ring >> crankset? TA Cyclotourist; Stronglight 99. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I've had my QB for about almost six years, andI can count on one hand all that times I've switched to the small ring--and that includes climbing numerous mountain ranges and riding a full brevet series plus PBP. I may be an outlier (I tend to push a big gear), but unless it gets really, really

[RBW] Re: FS: 54.5cm Rivendell Atlantis Frameset

A beauty, no doubt. What are those bars, by the way? On Oct 17, 9:38 am, Jon Flaxman wrote: > Trying to make some liquid funds, so here's my one-owner Atlantis. One > of the original ones, it was built by Toyo with the fancier-than-now > lugs. Built for super strong 26" wheels and braze-ons galor

[RBW] Forget double top tubes

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/jailbikL.jpg -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I have run my Quickbeam as a Double Front Double Rear. Main reason was chainlines (I care much to much about them). The way you see it in the picture below. I get perfect chainlines on the high gear/low gear/fixed gear. In addition to that I am able to switch gearing and still maintain good fender

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I like having two rings. I've gone years without shifting, and then shifted on one ride 6 or 7 times. I prefer to have both cogs on the same side, rather than flipping the wheel. It makes gear changes take ~15 seconds, which is kind of fun. I have Surly Dingle fixed cogs in 17/21, and have been pa

Re: [RBW] Forget double top tubes

Where do you put a frame pump (or two ... or three)? --Eric N Sent from my iPad2 On Oct 17, 2011, at 10:58 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/jailbikL.jpg > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

+1 for having 2 rings/2 cogs. also, it's good having the white bros. f/w. Most of the time I will ride in taller gear to get to the trails (about 2 or 4 miles depending on where), then switch to 40/19 or 32/22 in the woods. It's handy. I also really dig the sugino/quickbeam 'pant guard

Re: [RBW] Re: BuBar on Riv Site.........

Ugh... that second link is scary. I have a mental picture of being in the drops, stopping fast, getting pitched forward, and getting stuck, neck firmly trapped between the bars. :-) On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Michael Richters < michael.richt...@gmail.com> wrote: > One more reason for ch

Re: [RBW] WTT: Bullmoose with more rise for Bullmoose with less

What is their length? Current production is either 200mm or 150mm as a reference. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:10 PM, "mr.trout" wrote: > I have a pair for Nitto prototype Bullmoose handlebars. These are from > Rivendell. I believe that they have the same reach/width as th

Re: [RBW] FS: AHH 61 cm excellent

On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 10:39 PM, ELM wrote: > Greetings friends, > > I have a frameset I'd like to sell.  It is an AHH size 61 cm and is in > fantastic condition.  A few pictures can be found here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/68737143@N04/ > > I did not include many photos as there is not much

[RBW] Re: Q-Factor and 52 Year Old Knees

Thanks so much for the Q-factor measuring protocol, Patrick. You commented: "All that said, if your two bikes haven't caused knee problems in the past, I would assume that the Q of those bikes is not the cause of your recent stiffness..." My concern is not about the 2 Riv's but rather the Bike

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I'm a -1 for 2 rings up front. I have the 40/32 plus a 17/19 (WI Dos FW) and i never drop to the 32, mainly because my rear setup is not combined to take the slack but i've also found that i can ride a 40x17 or 40x19 pretty much anywhere i need to here in DC. Over the winter my plan is to take t

[RBW] FS: Shimano 600 Arabesque components

This is the early 80s group with decorative scroll work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/6255542700/in/photostream Prices on photos. Items include 6 speed FW with all the cogs; brakeset with levers; crankset with 39, 42, 48 & 52 rings; RD, FD, pedals. All are used but in good conditio

[RBW] FS: Shimano 600 Arabesque components

This is the early 80s group with decorative scroll work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/6255542700/in/photostream Prices on photos. Items include 6 speed FW with all the cogs; brakeset with levers; crankset with 39, 42, 48 & 52 rings; RD, FD, pedals. All are used but in good conditio

[RBW] Hilly Hundred Photos

Met some new friends and had a great time.. fantastic weather.. and some decent photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157627789581725/ Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the w

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Quest...

I've only used the inner ring on my QB once. I don't have the quick release hub they came with. I use a Surly bolt on hub so loosening up the rear wheel is a tad, by a hair, too involved to bother unless I must. On a somewhat related note, I just changed out the drivetrain on my Cross Check commut

Re: [RBW] BQ Copies

On Oct 17, 2011, at 12:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Curious why you don't like it. I've subscribed for several years > (don't hoard the back issues; usually use them as impromptu trading > scrip) and find it interesting enough to keep at it, but it does > strongly reflect the editor's own intere

[RBW] Re: Hilly Hundred Photos

Kelly, Great photos There is nothing like a great ride and making new friends. Stay in touch and let's do it again next year. On Oct 17, 7:19 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Met some new friends and had a great time.. fantastic weather.. and some > decent photos. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/

[RBW] FS Brooks Saddles, Riv Banana Bag, Silver Downtube Shifters

I have several items for several. Price include shipping in the CONUS. Paypal personal option preferred. FS 3 Brooks Team Pro Saddles. All saddles are used and in decent condition. All have been tensioned a bit. 1 Brooks Team Pro Antique Brown steel rails - $80 1 Brooks Team Pro British Rac

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

> Personally, I'd like to see more articles like that a year or two ago > by the woman who toured India on an Indian 3d world roadster. The article on high-wheeler racing in New Zealand in the current issue was written by the same woman, Jada Van Vliet. We are working on bringing a greater diversi

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano 600 Arabesque components

Those Arabesque parts are some of my favorite. Shimano has so lost it's way... On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM, dougP wrote: > This is the early 80s group with decorative scroll work: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/33786397@N03/6255542700/in/photostream > > Prices on photos. Items include 6

[RBW] Re: Forget double top tubes

I guessing it doesn't plane. On Oct 17, 11:35 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Where do you put a frame pump (or two ... or three)? > > --Eric N > Sent from my iPad2 > > On Oct 17, 2011, at 10:58 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > >http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/Italian/jailbikL.jpg > > > -- > >

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

Sounds like a call to action to aspiring bicycle writers! There are enough solid bike blogs - there must be a pool of talented and entertaining writers/photographers behind them. The problem, I imagine, is finding somebody to write about things from a fresh perspective, rather than another writ

[RBW] Re: BQ Copies

Bicycle Times is pretty good. BQ is tops. RR is basically extinct. Other than that we are pretty much freaks. Go to the magazine rack and just look at the quantity of mags on cars, motorcycles, soccer, knives, watches, dolls, guns (OH my!), etcare we really that small? There is basically no

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ Copies

Just send Jan your best bike trip reports! We are the ones we have been waiting for! On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > Bicycle Times is pretty good. BQ is tops. RR is basically extinct. > Other than that we are pretty much freaks. Go to the magazine rack > and just look a

[RBW] Sizes for the SimpleONE?

Is it just me or are there other short and tall riders that are sad that the simple onedoesn't come in a size that meets the needs for our sizing? I've been always told that the "Golden Rule of Three" fulfills(http://flic.kr/p/a7KNmL My go-anywhere-because-I-can Bleriot http://flic.kr/p/a9KAmC Ju

[RBW] Seasons

http://www.gocomics.com/frazz/2011/10/16 -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goog

[RBW] BU on the Blog

Grant just posted pics of the prototypes. (thanks Pedicab!) http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/11590199765/staph-bykes B in Sea -- 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-bunch@googlegroups

[RBW] Re: BU on the Blog

I'm intrigued! Looks a lot like your porteur bar Brian, but with more rise. Or dip, if you prefer. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rb

[RBW] Re: Sizes for the SimpleONE?

68cm please :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZgRZZlJLxrMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano 600 Arabesque components

Amen. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OSn55ZRwHlYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: BU on the Blog

Yes - I'm liking the idea, as well. I have the Albatross bars back on my 80's mt bike, and they are really comfy. These look more versatile - especially if they have some reach in the front out ahead of the stem. That's the one thing I see the moustache having an advantage in getting more stretch