Re: [RBW] Lock question

Now now. Bikes too precious to lock up aren't too precious to ride. Most of my rides don't involve my bike being out of my sight. For those jaunts, I use a different bike. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:36:12 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Joe has a great point: what good i

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

I like the product. Creative and innovative. Can't say that I'd buy one since I prefer my cautious riding style when I leave my helmet at home. That's not to say that I don't wear a helmet when I think the conditions warrant it. And as someone else pointed out - most other helmets are good for

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

It's an airbag for your head ... Are not airbags explosive devices ? As with all "safety" devices "safety" is relative to the one defining 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

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Joe has a great point: what good is a bike that's too precious to ride! -- 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/-/KhDwdnweAJcJ. To post to thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Lock question

I have to agree with Joe, I just love my Rivendell's too much to leave them locked up outside somewhere. I also love my MB2 but if it got jacked I could replace it for around $350 bucks, which is no chump change but that is about what just my Dyno wheel and lights just cost me on the Bombadil. I al

[RBW] Re: Lock question

I have an abus bordo lock. I did a bunch of research and in the end decided to go with having a lock that was *different* than what bike thieves are used to seeing, rather than a better version of one that they know (u lock, cable lock, etc). The lock doesn't have to be impenetrable it just has

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Will chime in and vote for the Abus lock Rivendell sells. Not as heavy as the Bordo series, which makes it more convenient to carry. I use it for my commuting lock. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I'm sure my view won't be a popular one, but if yo

Re: [RBW] Lock question

I'm sure my view won't be a popular one, but if your wife has a bike she considers too nice to lock up, no manner of security device is going to matter much to her while she's in the store stressing. I have a lovely Saluki (not finished yet, but almost there) that I might lock up for a quick da

Re: [RBW] Lock question

+1 on the Abus Bordo series locks. Easy to use and compact to carry. Also tough. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1:19:44 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: > > Abus Bordo are very nice. Get the extra heavy duty one. Bordo has the > flexibility of a chain but convenience of a U-lock as it comes in a handy

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

Yea. I'll take the Moots cross bike when there's an itch to sell it! On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:02:12 AM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Indeed, private. But the rest of the fleet is pretty nice as well: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/10334266@N02/ > > > On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:32

[RBW] Re: When your Rivendell dies under you...

If you're remodeling a bathroom, you won't have any spare bike money for a long time so you may as well do a bike theme. dougP On Monday, November 19, 2012 9:30:58 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > "Honey, where did I put my spare bicycle pedals?" > "Last time I saw them they were under the sink, Dea

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

I'll throw my hat in the 2-speed internal hub ring. But past experience with the Sturmey 2SC prompts me to suggest SRAM 2 speed Automatix. Mine has a coaster brake which I like a lot. 2 speed automatic transmission works perfectly shifting up and down. Phil B -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

Alex Wetmore has a Rohloff Quickbeam http://www.phred.org/~alex/pictures/bikes/quickbeam/rohloff/ On Monday, November 19, 2012 8:47:11 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, I know a QB is an intended SS, BUT.. if you were > contemplating making it an ON THE SADDLE, multi speed,

Re: [RBW] Re: Lock question

Benefits of scheduling can be an increase in the number of covered perils and the elimination of the deductable. All depends on your policy and the additonal products offered On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > David, they are probably already covered on your home owners policy -

Re: [RBW] Re: Lock question

David, they are probably already covered on your home owners policy - just make sure you have good photos of bike and accessories, and serial numbers, etc. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1:31:21 PM UTC-6, David Verrinder wrote: > > Given that anyone who wants to steal your bike can, I am a big

Re: [RBW] Re: Lock question

Given that anyone who wants to steal your bike can, I am a big believer in teh insurance option. Check with your agent about scheduling your bicycles on your home owner's policy. For a very modest fee I have 10K worht of bikes covered for 17 perils (including theft) and no deductable. On Tue, N

[RBW] Re: Lock question

here's the Abus catalog - http://uk.abus.com/myfolder/52986_Katalog_MoSi_2011_ENG_screen.pdf - they do a good job of rating security features for each lock design. For errand running, my vote is for the Abus cable lock. It would take a powered abrasive cut-off to get through a cable, and it w

[RBW] Re: Lock question

I'm not sure how old your Kryptonite is, but the current u-locks from them and OnGuard are more than up to this purpose, IMHO. I regularly use my 8 yo kryponite to luck up my QB on errands, and I live in a fairly high bicycle theft area. The current key systems are very hard to pick and you'r

[RBW] Re: Lock question

Hi Ned, I can relate to your wife; my Rivendell bicycle is my sole vehicle so I'm very protective of it. TiGr (http://tigrlock.com/) makes a very strong, lightweight titanium lock that allows you to lock both wheels and the frame to a secure bike stand. It is the strongest theft deterrent I ha

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Abus Bordo are very nice. Get the extra heavy duty one. Bordo has the flexibility of a chain but convenience of a U-lock as it comes in a handy sleeve designed to attach in place of a water bottle. If your wife is still worried, supplment with the new ultra-light Abus u-lock which she can u

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Large Tan Acorn Saddle Bag or Large Tan Carradice Saddle Bag

Ely made me a couple of front rack bags, one very big and one very small -- still have the small one. (In fact, I was a guinea pig for the porteur rack bag). Very nicely done. On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:54 AM, brianweee wrote: > Hi Rob, > > Thanks for the reply. I was actually considering asking

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Forgot to add that it takes the True Value man 15 minutes to cut through the chain even starting with a bench grinder -- bolt cutters won't work -- and finishing with a hacksaw. On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://us.gizmodo.com/5922074/the-best-bike-lock > > I've had

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

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Re: [RBW] Lock question

I regularly use a Master cable lock and have never had an issue. Saturday, we snaked it through 4 bikes while eating lunch at Panera Bread Co. I would not rely on it for overnight though. On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 4:37 PM, Ned Ludd wrote: > My wife has a lovely HH and is afraid to use it. She'll

Re: [RBW] Lock question

http://us.gizmodo.com/5922074/the-best-bike-lock I've had our local True Value cut me a couple of lengths of towing chain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-tensile_chain that I then cover in an old MTB innertube and lock with a pick and cut resistant lock like one of the Abus discus locks http

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

Indeed, private. But the rest of the fleet is pretty nice as well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10334266@N02/ On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Pics appear to “private” > > ** ** > > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [m

Re: [RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

Just for that I'm going to fix-ify my Fargo. So there. On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:46 PM, rex wrote: > hi > i put derailers on my quickbeam. it was easy just use an adapter to add a > rear derailer and use a phil or paul 5sp 120 hub or any of the ones from > the fifties thru the early 80s. i got

RE: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

Pics appear to "private" From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of AJ Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:02 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm My last post seems to have never made it. A heavily used

Re: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

I'll second these suggestions and throw in the Schlumpf counterpart to the Metropolis/Patterson: http://www.schlumpf.ch/hp/schlumpf/antriebe_engl.htm And, in case there is was any confusion, the S2 Duomatic kickshift doesn't have a coaster brake, the S2C does. On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Mo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

Sounds pretty cool, Andy. How did your RB-1 work on overnighters for you?-Original Message- From: Andy Forquer Sent: Nov 19, 2012 10:27 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get? I picked up a complete toyo-Atlantis (54.5) - minus a

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

Couple options shown here: http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/#qbshifting - J -- 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/-/owvEHeI_Q0cJ. To po

[RBW] FS: Cygolite Light

For sale: Cygolite Expilion 300 - the same basic version that Riv sells, just a year older than the current offering, and slightly different color. Switched all my bikes to dynamo systems and have this light left over. Super bright light, USB re-chargeable. I used this probably less than 50 tot

Re: [RBW] Late Fall on a Rivendell...with pics...

Great weather as well in SE Minnesota. Rode the Sam Hillborne on some gravel roads which were outstanding since most of the gravel is gone and the roads are hard packed smooth and dry. Beautiful vistas of the Mississippi River from the ridge. Stopped at a winery for samples. Perfect. Tim

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

hi i put derailers on my quickbeam. it was easy just use an adapter to add a rear derailer and use a phil or paul 5sp 120 hub or any of the ones from the fifties thru the early 80s. i got a nice used 120mm 700c wheel used for 30 bucks at the lbs. i even use the nice silver bar end shifters. just

[RBW] Re: Late Fall on a Rivendell...with pics...

> > Very nice nice bike and excellent scenery. I agree, it was a great weekend > for riding country bikes. > -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

I just picked up a new Toyo 50cm A. Homer Hilsen for $1500 from Riv. There is no way to beat that deal On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:17:06 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote: > > I am looking to purchase a Rivendell for my wife and thought I would take > a shot in the dark in hopes that someone was int

[RBW] Re: WTB: Large Tan Acorn Saddle Bag or Large Tan Carradice Saddle Bag

Hi Rob, Thanks for the reply. I was actually considering asking Ely from Ruth Works SF . He made some really awesome panniers for a friend of mine. Brian On Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:14:07 PM UTC-8, rperks wrote: > > If you are inclined to try making a bag

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

I picked up some wool leg warmers (a little too big sadly) and a noodle/technomic/silver-shifters/shimano-brake cockpit.mostly for the brakes and the silver shifters. May try out the noodle on a bike, but don't know that I have a bike for the technomic stem... -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Something I wish Rivendell (or anyone else) would make

These aren't the same pleated style, but they're similar and still "cycling specific"! A bunch from: http://swrve.myshopify.com/collections/knickers-shorts/ And of course there are Rapha: http://www.rapha.cc/city-trousers/ I own the 3/4 pants from Rapha and they

[RBW] Re: WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

I have an unused Betty Foy frame - 50cm. It was purchased for my wife, built up and we then realized it was too large for her. Comes with the stock headset and BB.. would also like to include the new parts that were purchased for the build - Tektro long reach calipers, seatpost and stem. Also h

[RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

My last post seems to have never made it. A heavily used frameset that never saw its rejuvenation. Too many projects, time for this Joe Starck built, Joe Bell painted frame to find a new home. Photos can be seen here. This Riv could use a fresh paint job, however it can be ridden as is.

Re: [RBW] WTB: Large Tan Acorn Saddle Bag or Large Tan Carradice Saddle Bag

Haha, did Carradice really never make a tan saddle bag? I swore one of my friends had one. On Saturday, November 17, 2012 4:45:03 PM UTC-8, EricP wrote: > > Wonder if that Carradice bag is actually a really, really faded green > bag. I've seen that happen before. I believe Derrick in southern

[RBW] Re: WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

All, Thanks for the replys and suggestions. I tried the "buy it now" for the 51cm Atlantis on ebay but someone beat me to the punch. On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:17:06 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote: > I am looking to purchase a Rivendell for my wife and thought I would take > a shot in the dark in

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

My friends and I were able to grab a 650b front wheel, 700c rear wheel, 5 random tires, 2 sets of fenders, 2 sets of wool arm and leg warmers, 1 drive side triple crank arm, 1 T-shirt and 2 waterproof bag covers, and a Nitto Delu

[RBW] Lock question

My wife has a lovely HH and is afraid to use it. She'll ride it in the park, or out to the beach, but she won't use it for errands because she's afraid to leave it locked in front of a store for 10 minutes. I think her old CrypticNight lock is inadequate, but there must be something that is use

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

I picked up a complete toyo-Atlantis (54.5) - minus a seat/post - for a solid deal. A *little* on the large side for me - but I should be able to dial it in shortly. I knew I wouldn't have to be too vulturous given that I was shorter than most folks there, and yet I still broke down and bough

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale - what'd you get?

Oh man, I had so much fun at the RBW garage sale. I didn't score anything big, just a lot of little things... I got a rain bag cover for my acorn box bag $5, wool arm/leg warmers $20 total, a 650b front wheel (Twin Hollow to Deore Hub) for $20, another unknown rim to deore rear wheel w/ 9 speed

[RBW] Re: When your Rivendell dies under you...

I really love bikes...but not that much. On Nov 19, 9:30 pm, Michael wrote: > "Honey, where did I put my spare bicycle pedals?" > "Last time I saw them they were under the sink, Dear." > > http://benjamin-bullins.artistwebsites.com/featured/bathroom-design-0... -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] When your Rivendell dies under you...

I've used an old orphaned Lyotard pedal as a soap-dish. That's as far as I've taken it. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6:51:39 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: > > > Maybe we've just jumped the shark. > I mean, I know bicycles are rideable art, I'm just not certain they are > decorating accoutrements. > O

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

I think that is extraordinarily clever. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:44:42 AM UTC-8, Marc Irwin wrote: > > This invention seems made to order for the Riv crowd. Not only is it an > unobtrusive safety alternative, it's expensive also, so it's got that goin' > for it. > > http://www.focusfor

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

But 1)Bike helmets only work once 2) there is no testing of which I am aware that demonstrates the relative safety of the design versus a bike helmet 3) If is in fact more safe than a bike helmet than the author is arguing that increased safety is not worth a few hundred bucks? Given the exu

Re: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

There are also 2-speed options (that don't require cold-setting or chain-tensioners): - Sturmey Archer makes the 2-speed S2 Duomatic Kickshift hub with 120mm spacing... and provides direct drive in 1st gear and a +38% 2nd gear - This costs about $75 and comes in coaster or non-coaster, and 32/3

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

You can also do a hybrid IGH/muti-ring crank. Here's mine that I just finished (Not a Riv, but Rivish) http://tinyurl.com/ce9aosc Alfine 8 in back, 28/48 in front. Rides nice. An SA 3 speed with a triple up front would give you a nice range too. Nick W On Monday, November 19, 2012 7:47:1

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

thanks for the link - sees an over esoteric answer to a simple question, and a projected cost of $600/ supports that not mine, but another opinion in print http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2012/08/17/invisible_bicycle_helmet_isn_t_invisible_costs_600_and_might_not_work.html On Tuesday, Nov

[RBW] An alternative to helmet safety?

This invention seems made to order for the Riv crowd. Not only is it an unobtrusive safety alternative, it's expensive also, so it's got that goin' for it. http://www.focusforwardfilms.com/films/49/the-invisible-bicycle-helmet Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

Actually I can see that a hub gear either fixed or free makes sense, given the dropouts. I guess that cosmic voice that is continually buzzing in my head is having at least small second thoughts. But I can't see putting a derailleur, front or rear, on it. On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Larry Pow

Re: [RBW] When your Rivendell dies under you...

Maybe we've just jumped the shark. I mean, I know bicycles are rideable art, I'm just not certain they are decorating accoutrements. Oh, I confess my bicycle lives in my 'study', or as my wife refers to it, my 'man hole'. -JimD On Nov 19, 2012, at 9:30 PM, Michael wrote: > "Honey, where did I

RE: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

I too fall in the camp of why? This is a great single speed bike why change it? My answer would be sell it and buy a bike designed to be multi speed. Larry "don't mess with my QB" Powers Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:47:11 -0800 From: mkernanwilli...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

I like the S3X. http://www.biketinker.com/2012/fine-bikes/state-of-the-quickbeam-3-3-12/ I'm about to put it back on the Quickbeam, along with the fenders. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, November 19, 2012 7:47:11 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, I know a QB is an intended