[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread RJM
Great photo! I look at a scene like that and think how much fun it would be to descend; what a great place to ride. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:44:29 AM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun, apparently to no avail, of the trail

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread EricP
Thank you! Now that is true high trail. Or it is to me, a midwesterner where nothing rises more than a couple of hundred feet. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:44:29 AM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun,

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Similar to a Ram in function? Yes, in the sense of tire clearance and general appearance. However, if I recall correctly, the sequoia has very long chainstays, while the Ram had short chainstays (by Riv standards). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread Dan
Actually your recall is incorrect. The Sequoia has 43-ish chainstays. Near-identical geometry to a Ram, except the seatpost. On my 62.5, the SA was 74 degrees! I sold it for that reason; I couldn't get the seat back far enough. The other diff. between the Ram and the Sequoia is the latter has

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? -- 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/-/2GgTz7ugmTMJ. To post to this

[RBW] Re: FS: panniers

2012-04-14 Thread Adam
Sold. Thanks for all the interest. Warmly, Adam On Apr 11, 1:13 pm, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: A few bites but still have these panniers stored in my garage. $100 obo takes em. Irish straps included. Great bags, I'm just looking for panniers that can be carried one at a time. Pictures

Re: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread cyclotourist
My Rivendell is convertible to both a highhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4456793002/in/set-72157602592825848 -trail http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4320596499/and a lowhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3666895531/in/set-72157602592825848 -trail

[RBW] FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

2012-04-14 Thread Blindrobert
I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me that maybe 8 bikes is more than one guy really needs. So - whichever sells first is the one I will get rid of. General info: both frames are in excellent

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

2012-04-14 Thread William
What on earth can your other 6 bikes be that one of these two need to go? On Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:23:03 AM UTC-7, Blindrobert wrote: I have two Rivendell bikes that I love. They are both superb and fit me perfectly, but I'm moving and consolidating and it occurs to me that maybe 8

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread dougP
Thanks to Eric for suggesting a more interesting type of trail talk. And David for having an archive full of great photos, proving the ride really happened. dougP On Apr 14, 10:10 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: My Rivendell is convertible to both a

[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread dougP
Yes, one with cantis, maybe called Expedition(??) or something more suggestive of loaded touring. doug On Apr 14, 7:44 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread cyclotourist
MId-eighties Specialized: Allez, Sequoia, Expedition, Hardrock, Stumpjumper. Five great bikes! On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Yes, one with cantis, maybe called Expedition(??) or something more suggestive of loaded touring. doug On Apr 14, 7:44 am, Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

2012-04-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2012-04-14 at 07:44 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I must be thinking of another model. Was there a heavier touring model? Specialized had a fine touring model called the Expedition. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

2012-04-14 Thread Blindrobert
Hampsten custom rando bike, Bologna custom long john cargo bike, France custom fixtonneur (fat tire fixie), Waterford custom track bike with SS couplers...you get the picture. On Apr 14, 4:46 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: What on earth can your other 6 bikes be that one of these two

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

2012-04-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Hmmm, methinks these must be extraordinary bikes if a guy named BlindRobert rides them... On Apr 14, 6:45 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote: Hampsten custom rando bike, Bologna custom long john cargo bike, France custom fixtonneur (fat tire fixie), Waterford custom track bike

[RBW] Riv Rally East - Full speed ahead!!!

2012-04-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Wow, we're a mere week away from Riv Rally East... I'm ready!!! (well not really, but getting there)... I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun (at least as of today). Let's hope the rain will skip us, but better

[RBW] Re: FS: One of two Rivendell bikes: A Homer Hilsen (63cm) or Bombadil (60cm)

2012-04-14 Thread Blindrobert
haha. The name goes back to my early college days and the first internet message boards. At the time I was mostly on music forums and obsessed with all the blind blues guys - blind lemon, blind blake, blind boy fuller, Gary Davis. I'm actually blind in one eye, so I try to keep the other one

Re: [RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread Esteban
You want LOW TRAIL!? I'll give you low trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4044886842/ Death Valley. I loved that Romulus. Now my brother rides it. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:10:12 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: My Rivendell is convertible to both a

[RBW] Re: Newsflash: Rivendells work with rear-load bias!

2012-04-14 Thread dougP
Really Low Trail would be a photo taken down in Badwater where that stripe on the cliff marks sea level. dougP On Apr 14, 7:00 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: You want LOW TRAIL!?  I'll give you low trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4044886842/ Death Valley.  I loved