Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

I had submitted a police report with descriptions and serial numbers and all when everything was first stolen. Then, on top of that, for proof and insurance reasons, I keep documentation of receipts for all big purchases (easy now with emails), and pictures of the bike in various iterations. I

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

Condolences. I use Marathon Racers (1.6x26) on the tandem and haven't had a flat in two years, about 1500 miles. That's pretty amazing when you consider a steel tandem and two riders add up to almost 400lbs! I also have a pair of Avocet Cross tires with many, many miles on them and no flats.

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack & Fenders

Yup, that's about what I had in mind. Apparently you didn't attempt to bring the rack any lower. The spacer looks pretty wide, what did you use? I'm thinking wine cork. Michael On Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:08:51 AM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > I did it on my wife's Betty. Here's a picture: > ht

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

I'm superstitious so i hate talking about flats but i have not gotten one in quite a long time. I use non-racing (read heavy) tires on most of my bikes, schwalbe marthon plus (bullet proof but heavy), marathon racers (in 25mm so pretty high pressure), and some dutch touring tires (heavy). I a

[RBW] Re: Top 10 Tips for a 1st Timer S24O?

Wow, all great tips here to get folks started. Liesl one thing that you should keep in mind, and i think Grant brought this up when he explain the S24O concept, it's only an overnite, and in many cases it's less then 24 hours. You're only a few hours (ride) away from home and in an emergency

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

Well, I have almost never been able to find the source of my flats. Most of them have been punctures, with the occasional snake bite thrown in for good measure. I always search for something inside the tire after a flat. I wrecked a wheel on a pothole last year got some flats with the new wheel a

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Just Ride was on my mind yesterday when I tried to help a woman decide on her first nice bike. She wants a sporty-ish bike for Burley-pulling and it would be nice if it had a rack. Easy enough. But she's also athletic and aspires to the racer archetype. I should add that she's the type of woman

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

I ran 700x38 Marathon Racers at about 60-70 psi on my most-ridden bike for most of last year. No flats. If you're getting that many punctures but haven't found a culprit wire or glass or thorn in the tire, I suggest you look harder. There has to be at least one little gremlin in there. If you c

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

One very annoying and hidden source of repeated flats is slipping or misplaced rim tape that lets the inflated tube creep down onto a spoke head. I discovered this a number of times to be the cause of maddening, repeated flats. Note that it sometimes takes high pressure and time for the tube to wor

[RBW] Re: L-brackets - just do it!

It's a mystery to me why every non racing bike, especially Rivs don't come with fender threads under the fork crown & brake bridge as well as the chain stay bridge. My Ebisu came with all of these and it has made fender installation much easier, cleaner, and less of a space hog. Michael On

[RBW] Re: L-brackets - just do it!

I wondered the same thing - my QB does not have a threaded brake bridge and I was pretty surprised when I discovered that. I had to zip tie my rear fender onto the brake bridge because the crimp-on bracket thingy was costing me about 1cm in clearance... Why wouldn't this be an absolute no-brai

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

On May 17, 9:09 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I thought to myself: this would be a lot easier if she could drop > the racer notions and stop hanging out with guys who read Bicycling > Magazine as a comprehensive source of cycling wisdom. > Not to hijack this thread, but I wonder if B

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

Won't Riv be able to get the serial number for you? On Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:11:24 AM UTC-5, Taylor wrote: > > I had submitted a police report with descriptions and serial numbers and > all when everything was first stolen. Then, on top of that, for proof and > insurance reasons, I keep docum

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cerf Green Label Tires

They will stretch 1-2 mm after break in. On May 16, 4:30 pm, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I just put the green labels on a pair of Open Pro Rims and they both > measure 26 mm!  I was hoping for 29. > > > > > > > > On Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:40:27 PM UTC-4, jbartoe wrote: > > >  Michael, > > > The R

[RBW] Re: Mark's Mini Rack & Fenders

I used a wine cork as a spacer on my Saluki with a Mark's rack but they can be tricky to cut and drill accurately. If the hole doesn't go through the cork nice and straight it will want to pull the fender to one side a bit. I had to do it several time to get it close enough. Material cost however i

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Jim, Nice to hear your perspective as a shop owner. Your name and Hiawatha came up in a conversation last night at a ball field here in Seattle during a discussion with one of the fathers of a boy on my son's team, who asked me about "getting a good road bike". I am in no way affiliated with th

[RBW] Re: Top 10 Tips for a 1st Timer S24O?

All the tips are great (not only for me but like Minh says for others contemplating the adventure as well), I tend to be the firm checklist type and err on the side of bringing too much so I am really trying to relax in the spirit of the S24O "Just Ride" chapter and just give it a whirl. And the

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

If you haven't found the culprit, it could still be in there. I like the idea of marking the tire, but I've never done that. I reuse my patched tubes, which might give a little extra protection if there is a 'gremlin' in the tire casing. Great word for a hidden flattener. :^) Patrick is right -

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Wait! Bicycling is NOT the source of all 2-wheel wisdom? I want my money back. GeorgeS On May 17, 8:09 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Just Ride was on my mind yesterday when I tried to help a woman decide on > her first nice bike. She wants a sporty-ish bike for Burley-pulling and it

[RBW] Re: Cleaning Rims?

+1 for the noise probably being metal or sand embedded in your brake pads. Dirt big enough to make noise generally doesn't stick to rims (unless, as Michael said, there's tar or some other sticky substance involved), but you'd be amazed at how fast brake pads pick stuff up. In fact, if there i

[RBW] Re: L-brackets - just do it!

Things like that add cost. As the costs add up the prices go up. As prices go up sales go down. As sales go down profits go down. As profits go down businesses go down. It's a matter of finding that sweet spot where Riv can manage to stay in business over the long haul. I expect they have

[RBW] Re: new Atlantis: proper BB length for XD2 crank?

Great! Order from Riv is enroute...I should have my new Atlantis rolling soon! On May 16, 10:15 pm, charlie wrote: > I use a 107 with my Sugino cranks and yes the inner ring can get close > but you want that..it allows better alignment with the small chain > ring and large rear cog. You are

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

All $10 or so bucks? (I think that's the going rate. I actually am receiving it as a gift from my mother. There have been a couple of semi-interesting articles recently. At one point, thought they were going to focus more on commuting and touring, but appears not. Momentum mag is better, b

[RBW] FS: Berthoud GB799 Panniers

I recently listed a sale for both a Nitto pannier rack and a set of Berthoud GB799 panniers. Both items were subsequently sold, however the buyer has decided to forgo the Berthoud panniers. Therefore, they're available again! The panniers are the same as these: http://www.euroasiaimports.com/pro

[RBW] Bullmoose measurements

Could one of you kind folks take a few bullmoose 150 and/or 200 measurements for me? I have an old mountain bike with a pair of bull moose that I love but that don't quite fit me. The entry price is steep, but I see Riv lists them as discontinued (endangered?), and I'd hate to miss out. The bars se

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Ride

I read the last issue of Momentum online after the Riv ad was linked. Is it always available online for free? Toshi -- 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 u

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose measurements

I'll post measurements this weekend. I'm so far out of the mainstream when it comes to bar height that I don't have a general sense of normal.. but FYI... Height is an area where the Bullmoose bar is seriously constrained relative to other RBW offerings. You may be looking for something well

Re: [RBW] Re: Bullmoose measurements

On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean < thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net> wrote: Thanks for all the great info, Thomas! I do have one of the stem risers and will mull over those possibilities, too. I understand just what you mean by the "penned in" feeling. That's the problem I have with t

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Don't leave us hanging... did she opt for a relaxed fit Surlyto pull her Burley? Also, I had a very similar experience, this week, in fact. In July a group of middle-aged women are coming down from Vancouver to do a ride. Their plan was

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

You've gotta check that tire. Where are you getting the flat? Topside of the tube? Bottom? Is it in the same place every time? I wouldn't be so quick to blame the tire. I know that once I started riding wider tires that COULD go places skinnies wouldn't go, I went there. More pesky things

[RBW] Re: Grant & JUST RIDE at Harris Cyclery June 1

Elton - good job pulling this together. I've already enjoyed the book but will be there to meet GP and buy a signed copy! Probably can't make the ride but may bring my Bleriot just for the occasion. Maybe we can talk Grant into coming back for the D2R2!! Bill Prouty On May 16, 9:00 pm, LF wro

[RBW] Silver Shifter and/or Front Derailleur Issue(s)

Hi everyone! I've had my AHH for a couple of weeks now. I have Silver bar end shifters and the Microshift front derailleur. I was going out for a quick ride this morning when I noticed that my left shifter (front derailleur shifter) was pointing straight down which moved the chain to the smal

[RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

Hiya All! I am offering the following items; Mondaine Swiss Railroad Watch. 40mm white face, black markers, red second hand with ball. Large date. Swiss quartz movement, mineral crystal. Worn about 1 1/2 years, some wrist rub on back, original black leather strap worn but serviceable, otherw

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

"... I am in no way affiliated with the bicycle industry other than as a reformed racer and someone who now rides for fun and utility and who works on Bike Trains and Ride to School programs, but since I'm seen on a bike often, there's a pre-supposition that I "know" " This made me recall an

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Ride

Geez Allan. I don't recall you mentioning the strip clubs to me last week. I ended up spending all my money at art museums and such. Sigh. I did however ride around Portland a bit, several times. A bike ride is a bike ride. :-) On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: > Don't

Re: [RBW] Silver Shifter and/or Front Derailleur Issue(s)

Noel, the fix should be an easy one. Simply tighten the shifter lever by turning the little bolt on the side clockwise. A quarter turn should do it.Different derailers have stronger or weaker springs. Sometimes this leads to needing a shifter adjustment. Jl On May 17, 2012 4:14 PM, "Noel M."

Re: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

Hi Marc, Can you send me some photos of the watch? Any scratches on the face? How worn is the strap? Thanks, David On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Marc Schwartz wrote: > > > Hiya All! > > I am offering the following items; > > Mondaine Swiss Railroad Watch. 40mm white face, black markers,

Re: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

oops, sorry for the reply-to-all! - David On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 6:51 PM, David Yu Greenblatt < david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Marc, > > Can you send me some photos of the watch? > Any scratches on the face? > How worn is the strap? > > Thanks, > > David > > > > On Thu, May 17, 201

[RBW] Just Ride on NPR's Morning Edition May 18

Likely most will get the notice but just case: Grant was interviewed for tomorrow's Morning Edition program on NPR. Should be a lot of fun. dougP -- 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-own

RE: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

David, No scratches on face. Strap is somewhat creased with minor delamination on inside. There's already been 1 offer and counteroffer. I can and will send photos early tomorrow AM if watch is still available. Cheers Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegrou

[RBW] L-brackets - just do it!

Can you post pics? My crimp bracket is causing me much needed clearance I could use to stay at 32mn tires. - Ryan -- 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: Silver Shifter and/or Front Derailleur Issue(s)

and if it still slips, take it apart and put some beeswax on the threaded bolt thing. -- 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/-/s5gANRDrF6oJ.

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe and flats: Is it just me?

I hear you, Tim. I used a set of lovely, lightweight 25 mm Vittoria Open CX's on my go-fast until the rear tread wore through with one, maybe two flats total over a couple of thousand miles. But, when I was trying to commute on 650b's I went through a stretch where I flatted daily, that's les

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Jim, As someone who straddles the line between Rivendellish sensibilities and club rider hammering, I can relate to the seemingly divergent desires of your customer. And I wonder whether there needs to be such a stark dichotomy drawn between a "practical" bike and one suitable for fitness-orie

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Ride

I think that part of the issue is racy weight conscious 25mm tire riders probably aren't looking at rivendell or surly since they have aspirations to be "fast" in the club. I banish them to madone land, hahaha. Sometimes you can't have it all, why not just 2 bikes that each serve a purpose they

[RBW] First S36O of the year.

So the first bike camping trip of the year is done. An absolutely fantastic two days on the bike with much of it spent in the Mt Hood NF riding quiet roads. We explored some new roads that took us on some steep gravel climbs. We got a mile of singletrack to our campsite. Great company. It was just

[RBW] Re: L-brackets - just do it!

Nevermind. I found the ones VO sells and they do seem like they would give me a tad more clearance. See problem here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/7219417714/in/photostream Close up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/7219421524/in/photostream On Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:18:31 P

[RBW] Re: First S36O of the year.

You told me I'd regret selling the AHH. I haven't been camping lately. It was my camping bike. Now you post this most excellent bike camping report. Thanks a lot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion

Re: [RBW] First S36O of the year.

Envy... Brian Hanson On May 17, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Mike wrote: > So the first bike camping trip of the year is done. An absolutely > fantastic two days on the bike with much of it spent in the Mt Hood NF > riding quiet roads. We explored some new roads that took us on some > steep gravel climbs.

Re: [RBW] First S36O of the year.

Do not regret the lost bikes. We all do, and it is part of the sadness of life. So, whatever you have, just ride, see you out there! On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM, Stonehog wrote: > Envy... > > Brian Hanson > > On May 17, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Mike wrote: > > > So the first bike camping trip of t

[RBW] Re: First S36O of the year.

Great trip! Looking forward to rolling with you. --Andy On Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:37:26 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: > > So the first bike camping trip of the year is done. An absolutely > fantastic two days on the bike with much of it spent in the Mt Hood NF > riding quiet roads. We explored some n

[RBW] RE: For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

The watch is spoken for. I will be adding more nice stuff to the jersey in the next few days. Thanks, Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Marc Schwartz [mschw...@nmsu.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 20

Re: [RBW] Silver Shifter and/or Front Derailleur Issue(s)

Thanks for your advice JL! I actually placed a call to Mark over at RBW and he suggested the same fix. So simple..who knew...not me?! LOL Thanks again! I'll surely remember this remedy the next time this happens! On Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:38:55 PM UTC-4, JL wrote: > > Noel, the fix should

[RBW] Re: Silver Shifter and/or Front Derailleur Issue(s)

Zack, thank you for your input. I'll keep that in mind! Thank you. On Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:49:32 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote: > > and if it still slips, take it apart and put some beeswax on the threaded > bolt thing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

Well, it's not about the equipment. It's the motivations of the person picking the equipment. Biking has become associated with fitness and competition. Riding for fun and enjoyment comes in a distant second place in a lot of people's minds. This has meant a lot of people out there are miserabl