[RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

I'm ready to ride anytime, Holy Moses, am I ready. Monday sounds like a plan. But so does Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday through Sunday I'm committed to birthday parties and snowboarding in Tahoe. I'd really like to see the hills, ride up above the clouds, shoot some photos, ea

[RBW] GP Quote in Adventure Cycling Bike Bits Newsletter

I just noticed that the latest Bike Bits Newsletter (Vol 13, No 23) for Dec 7 starts off with a quote from Grant: "A big lie is that frame material is the most important factor in determining how a bike rides. That's not true. Frame des

Re: [RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux

Yeah, after the top wears out, I can cut the bottle into strips and lace them through my spokes! From: Joe Bernard To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, December 7, 2011 8:43:40 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux That orange bottle is b

Re: [RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux

That orange bottle is bright, eh? I just got one and put it on my plum Bstone XO-3. With the bike parked in my bedroom, it makes a great night light. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web vi

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

Clanger, maybe, but no one is going to talk me out of a front changer. I'm a huge MASH fan, as well. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux

Those are Paul thumbies, stacked one over the other. I got the idea from Rene on this list. I have two other bikes with old SunTour stem shifters. I like them for uprights. From: eflayer To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, December 7, 2011 7:45:

[RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux

those look like stem mounted shifters? what bracket did you use to mount those? -- 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/-/_8cAtdyWnacJ. To po

[RBW] Conzelman Road Redux

After experiencing that rim failure last Sunday, I switched out the wheels on my Gomez with some relatively new Salsa wheels I had on another bike. I have ordered a new set of wheels from Rich Lesnik, but these will do until those arrive. After work this afternoon, I rode the usual loop back into t

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

I think rod operated front derailers are the coolest bike part, ever. I'd LOVE to have one on my AHH. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

I love the name *Slackeur *for a bike. And if Rivendell developed a Silver brand manual changer (*Clangeur*?) I would certainly buy a few. David G Madison WI On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM, Scott G. wrote: > For shifting front rings every once in a while, a clanger is a cool option. > The Sim

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

> For shifting front rings every once in a while, a clanger is a cool option. > The Simplex and GB made neat ones. > > http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/clangers-comp.html Bring back the Clanger! Seriously, I kind of like that. Thanks for posting. --mike -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

For shifting front rings every once in a while, a clanger is a cool option. The Simplex and GB made neat ones. http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/clangers-comp.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

Guess this means we can start talking about "tentacular fortitude"? Have to admit having a bike like Grant's idea a few years ago. It was a Cross Check that was too big for me. Ended up using an Albatross bar just to be able to ride it. God ride, but ended up being impractical in winter in Minn

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

Here's a quick look at the whole family affair - a regular lineage line-up. I won't debate the tentacularity here, but the diagatuberosity is impressive! http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/6474336541/in/photostream Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Replacement "buckle" for Country Bag

I would think that an outdoor gear repair shop, or a shoe repair shop could do it pretty easily. People can probably recommend places if they know where you are. jim m wc ca On Dec 7, 1:20 pm, Steve wrote: > Long shot, but this is an innovative group, so figured I'd ask. > Looking for a replac

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

"Tentacular". That's funny. ;-) I'd still like to see the Slacker bike. I have an Electra Amsterdam that fits that criteria, and has a bar similar to the NuBar, but without as much back-reach. The bike's seattube angle falls somewhere between "normal", and the very-crank-forward Townies Electr

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

A couple of us speculators suggested the stays were intended to counteract torsional forces in the rear triangle caused by the drive being on one side. Seems like as good a story as any, and they look pretty interesting as well. They are a bit muted with the bike built up. A front basket would b

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

The "Colonel Sherman T. Potter" would have been a sweet name for it, especially as it was "unveiled" on the day Harry Morgan departed this world. Although my hands down favorite name for a Riv bike would be the "Ignatius J. Reilly". I'll just shut up now. --mike -- You received this message bec

Re: [RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

but will Amit be buying it a ticket home?!? Maybe he could buy it a *seat* next to him. I lived with a cellist once who insisted on doing that. Damn, that was a pricey cello... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

Jim Thorpe's full name was *Jacobus Franciscus Thorpe* * * but his fambly prolly own the rights to that. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

They're not "tentacle" stays...they're "tentacular" ! Good name. Now, if I could only come up with a theory to explain the asymmetry. The truth is, when I sent my drawing to Taiwan (yes,this may be a production bike at some distant point), I sent symmetrical stays, more like the one of the drive

[RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

If only there was somebody in the Bay Area, selling a SUPER CHEAP 69cm lugged steel bicycle. :) That hugey Fuji finally sold, but you had your chance and passed on it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discus

[RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

Amit, I highly recommend shipping your bike UPS or Fedex or whatever. It will be cheaper than buying some "vintage" Schwinn, and you'll have YOUR bike to ride. Taking it on a plane, even if it's free, is a hassle, with a lot of risk. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] FS pair of 700x50 Marathon XR tires folding

In my attempt to balloonize my Hillborne I bought a set of 4 Marathon XRs on Ebay. Turns out they were just a hair too wide in front, and rubbed on the fork crown. That, combined with a temporary cashflow issue, led me to hatch a plan: Sell the Hillborne now, and save up for an Atlantis later

Re: [RBW] Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

RGZ you're bound to like it. -- 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/-/XZsSGyMkvSIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

Re: [RBW] Soliciting Suggestions for Day Trip In and/or Around Davis California

West to Pleasant Valley Road (beautiful road), then across the grade and back via Dixon is a nice ride, and not too hard if you want to take it easy. Another option would be to ride East to Sac and take the American River bike trail up to Folsom, loop around lake Natoma and then head back on the A

Re: [RBW] Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

I like it and I like it's intended mission. I'm hoping I'll get a lil bit of input on some details regarding fit issues, function issues. Otherwise, as GP intended, I'll shut up. RGZ On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > The "tentacle stays" are that way because...Grant likes 'em

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

On Tue, 2011-12-06 at 10:17 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Function determines (or ought to determine) form! Beauty in craft is > not cosmetic but comes from good (= intelligent: proper ratio of means > to ends) design, which obviously means, "design for the given > purpose." That may well be your

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

Still no explanation for the "HS" though. I wonder... -- 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/-/0ZfybKTEtEMJ. To post to this group, send ema

RE: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

Everything makes sense, except why the horizontal drops? Bike looks really great. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 3:11 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Od

[RBW] Replacement "buckle" for Country Bag

Long shot, but this is an innovative group, so figured I'd ask. Looking for a replacement "buckle" that is used to secure the side pockets on a Nigel Symthe country bag. This is the piece of leather that has a hole to attach to a post on the pocket flap and a strap portion with holes that attaches

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

On Dec 7, 1:09 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > Everything makes sense, except why the horizontal drops? > Probably so that it can be set up as a singlespeed if one chooses. My commuter is a singlespeed, it just makes sense for me given that my commute is short and relatively flat. Certainly

[RBW] Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

The "tentacle stays" are that way because...Grant likes 'em that way. *http://rivbike.tumblr.com/* -- 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.googl

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

It's a Long-Long! On Dec 7, 12:10 pm, Mike wrote: > There's pictures of the bike built-up on the Blug. It looks really > nice. Probably not for everyone but nice. I'd ride one but I'm set for > a commuter. it's really making me consider putting upright bars on my > QB... > > http://rivbike.tumbl

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

There's pictures of the bike built-up on the Blug. It looks really nice. Probably not for everyone but nice. I'd ride one but I'm set for a commuter. it's really making me consider putting upright bars on my QB... http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ --mike -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Painter Recommendations?

If you are in or near Minnesota you could give Chris Kvale a call. http://www.chriskvalecycles.com/CKC/Home.html The repaints of his that I have seen have looked great (his bikes also look great, I would love to pick up a used one someday as a go fast bike -- I have plenty of bikes for now, however

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

603?? Drat. Had just stocked up on 601s. Sigh. You also forgot the retro-direct shifting. As well as lugged (to the frame) non-adjustable in any way seatpost. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 7, 12:08 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the. 603 mm bs

Re: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

I'm with you! Scary, especially since I ride s many hills and grades. Lots of braking. From: Sean Whelan To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, December 7, 2011 10:35:17 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure All of this tal

[RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

I really thought I was the only Riv riding Biggie fan. I don't have anything close to a 67 for you but if I did you would be more than welcome to it. BTW - spent a year and a half consulting in Detroit. The 72 floor Marriott GM center was my home away from home. Even was lucky enough to be in tow

[RBW] Re: Painter Recommendations?

I'm midwest. But it looks like D&D wins huh. Thanks for the resonses. On Dec 6, 2:07 pm, Matthew J wrote: > Where are you and your Atlantis? > > East Coast, Tom Kellogg of Spectrum Cycles will squeeze in repaints > around his bicycle production work. > > Tom is an amazing painter: > > http://www.

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

I tried Shimano IGHs a few years ago. Went through three of them in <2,000 miles. At first I thought it was my weight; that they simply weren't made to operate under the torques induced by a 275lb (at the time) person. It might also have been the gritty nature of the paths I rode. But the last h

Re: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

All of this talk has me suddenly worrying about what my many-year old rims with thousands of miles on them would look like in profile when hack-sawed. I think this thread might jump start the Christmas Wheelset sales rush. I, for one, am thinking about it rather seriously. Thanks, Sean --- On

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

That might've been an amusing endeavor 5 years ago. In *this* economy..? -- 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/-/XuuWZCZ5ZA0J. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the. 603 mm bsd wheel size... -- 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/-/YjLBv93b4JQJ. To post to this group

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterly Charity Drive

I decided to renew for 2 more years. Thanks Jan, for the great magazine and charitable giving. -- 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/-/hosJ3

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

The first of the ten early adopters to document riding the HS across the country should get there's for free. -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

you forgot electric assist! -- 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/-/apsXxFcEIg4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goog

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterly Charity Drive

Sold! Been meaning to subscribe for a while. -- 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/-/Luj71MvfyZQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

Jim is right, not very summery here in the East bay area. Riding the past few days in multi-Layered Wool and Rivs Wooly grippy gloves and still a bit nippy. Monday and Tuesdays are my days off, so let me know if you want to go for a ride or a Cold and Dark S240 in the East bay Hills this Monday

Re: [RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

> > On Dec 7, 2:58 am, Amit Singh wrote: > > Dear Rivenfolk; > > > > I'll be visiting the Bay Area for a week starting this weekend. It's > > for an indulgent last-chance-grasp for summer. > I don't know how summery it will be. It's currently 34 degrees (Fahrenheit) and sunny in the Creek, thoug

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

Here's what I'm expecting: belt-drive IGH with STI-type shifters and proprietary aluminum-spoked wheels. I'm surprised, frankly, that the frame is made of steel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on th

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly Charity Drive

We did our first charity drive in 2004 after the terrible Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Today, there is just as much need in the world. One of the ways Bicycle Quarterly Press has chosen to make a difference is our charity drive. Until midnight, December 8, 2011, we will give 50% of the purchase pr

Re: [RBW] Painter Recommendations?

Peter, Call em. D & D Cycles 510-278-2976 -Jimd On Dec 6, 2011, at 9:29 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > If you don't mind me asking what does d&d charge for a proper riv repaint > with cream headtube, lug cut outs painted, etc? Seriously thinking of making > this my winter project. Thanks > >

[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)

... as in drum or roller-brakes??? On Dec 6, 1:53 pm, William wrote: > >it feels more like a V.2 for Bomba. > > I'll disagree that conjecture just on the grounds of it looking like a > caliper-brake only bike.  No canti posts, no disk mounts, no apparent > provisions for a hub-brake of any kind,

[RBW] Re: Going Going, Back Back, To Cali Cali :: Visiting the Bay Area!

I posted the wrong link, maybe I'm a sucker for posting the right one, but here it is: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2724017320.html I found out because I got to thinking ... man ... this looks like a Riv I recently saw. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25841843@N05/6367400353/in/pool-64927372