Re: [RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

Believe me that I never envisioned selling it when I bought it. It did occur to me that I could retrofit the Atlantis to do more "tough stuff" riding. I started putting a list of all of the parts to really do it right and it was going to be a few hundred dollars - and I started pitching it to

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

Dan -- it was you who gave it to me: many thanks; it worked out perfectly. On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > Looks great Patrick. Glad to see that stem getting used on such a nice > frame. Enjoy the bike. > > Dan > > > > On Apr 6, 2013, at 7:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > h

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

Looks great Patrick. Glad to see that stem getting used on such a nice frame. Enjoy the bike. Dan On Apr 6, 2013, at 7:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613# > > I've added a Fly rack and a small seat wedge for basic kit, but oth

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Thanks, Don -- it looks -- and "feels" -- like a keeper. Mine is a 58 with a perfect 57 cm top tube. Hope to try it with a rear load soon. On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:12 PM, Don Compton wrote: > Beautiful bike. Is your frame a 60cm.? I had a blue 60cm Ram and loved it. > I foolishly sold the frame

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Beautiful bike. Is your frame a 60cm.? I had a blue 60cm Ram and loved it. I foolishly sold the frame and truly regretted it. I ended up buying a 59cm Roadeo and really enjoy that bike. Both are great bikes and have the Grant Pedersen handling characteristics that few bikes have. I hope you enjo

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Forgot to add that, while I had time this evening only for a very brief ride (6.5 miles), the bike is one whose first impression is that it "feels right" and makes you want to push; doubtless because of the dimensions and geometry. The Herse was another (tho' the Ram handles better, or at least mor

Re: [RBW] Re: Decksters

Great for fast cornering! On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 3:09 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Wow! That's a Dagwood! Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Saturday, April 6, 2013 1:37:30 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Two short grocery trips on the Fargo and they are good for short trips >> but I

[RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613# I've added a Fly rack and a small seat wedge for basic kit, but otherwise, as you see it. The wheels are loaners, hope to get my own shortly. Pro 5 Vis 44/30 pulling 14-15-16-17-18-20-23 7 speed cassette by 7400 series deraille

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

Take this with a total grain of salt - my new Sam Hillborne my first bike in 30 years with sidepull brakes. Everything has been either canti, vee, or disc. There is some noticable flex on the Tektro sidepulls, but they still stop well. Probably doesn't hurt my Hillborne has old Dia-Compe SS-7 br

[RBW] Little Big Ben first impressions

Was able to get a 35 mile ride today and only got partly soaked by the rain. Installed the Schwalbe Baby Big Bens on the Hillborne last night. They are definitely heavier than the Marathon Racers they replaced. Didn't notice then being any slower. Could be that I'm not fast in the first place.

[RBW] Re: Orkney or Bust!

Yes, report and photos, please. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 11:24:56 AM UTC-5, Z wrote: > > Leaving for a tour of the Scottish Isles tomorrow. Thanks to the group > for all the valuable info gained! (mostly by lurking) > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/89701924@N03/8625240380/in/photostream/ligh

Re: [RBW] We like this first minute of this video - yes?

Hey, a bike with two top tubes! (insert big grin). Cool video, am going to watch it later. It helps that the Milwaukee Road is one of my favorite old railroad companies. Had missed this earlier. Thanks. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Yes! > >

Re: [RBW] We like this first minute of this video - yes?

Yes! On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Tony wrote: > "A Railroad at Work" Milwaukee Road 1946 - American freight & passenger > trains > > Tony > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] We like this first minute of this video - yes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdIYT3UsfAQ Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Decksters

Wow! That's a Dagwood! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, April 6, 2013 1:37:30 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Two short grocery trips on the Fargo and they are good for short trips but > I wouldn't want to use them for long trips, particularly in the wet. Boat > shoes of some sort.

Re: [RBW] Orkney or Bust!

Will be fantastic! Cheers, David On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM, René Sterental wrote: > Wow! Post photos and tell us all about it when you return. > > Happy riding! > > René > > > On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Z wrote: > >> Leaving for a tour of the Scottish Isles tomorrow. Thanks to the gro

[RBW] ISO: single brake caliper, Shimano A550 or similar

An alternative to a 600 would be a Shimano A550 dual pivot, preferably rear tho' a front would work too. I just discovered that my single (front) A550 works in the back of the Ram. Perhaps I measured those Nashbars wrong and they are a couple of mm short? See attached. Though I'd prefer a match,

Re: [RBW] Orkney or Bust!

Wow! Post photos and tell us all about it when you return. Happy riding! René On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Z wrote: > Leaving for a tour of the Scottish Isles tomorrow. Thanks to the group > for all the valuable info gained! (mostly by lurking) > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/89701924@N03/86

Re: [RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

mine is a 1985 stumpjumper sport. it was definitely inspired by bobby -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegro

Re: [RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

Wow. Had missed the "Peace Bike" when posted. Nice, Bobby! For the "Cafe Racer" approach, there's this - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc104-phillipfranklin0406.html - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Possibly in the market for a 61-62cm frame/bike

Steve, New to this group, milling about. that being said i have a 62cm Surly LHT set up with tektro brakes, albatross bars, cork grips and silver bar end shifters, also included HS, BB, front and rear derailleurs. only things needed to get the bike on the road is the following: wheel set cranks p

[RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

> The only ones without good stopping power have been Shimano 550br cantis.< I have those cantis on my Riv touring bike. The don't work very well the way I have them set up: as low as my racks will allow the straddle cable to go. Descending while fully loaded, the stopping distance is about 10

Re: [RBW] Re: 2007 Geometry Chart

Thanks for posting that! I didn't realize Rivendell had ever made cyclo-cross bikes but again, I missed quite a few models before discovering RBW. I suspected the Legolas was a light bike but wasn't sure. I'm not sure where my Devil falls but I'm guessing it's more in line with a Hillborne o

[RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

A very good friend of mine bought a Specialized stumpjumper with a frame similiar to that of the CL poster,except that it was a dark blue metallic colour. Had the Nitto riser bars and the stem shown on the Peace bike with those Tomasselli motorcycle levers...Really a nice,sturdy bike with Sugino

[RBW] Re: Orkney or Bust!

Fantastic! Enjoy the constant headwinds, winding coasts, whisky, ferry rides, and incredible landscapes! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:24:56 AM UTC-6, Z wrote: > > Leaving for a tour of the Scottish Isles tomorrow. Thanks to the group > for all the valuable info gained! (

[RBW] Re: Anyone oil and beeswax cork grips?

Update: Oiling is working great. Just enough oil/beeswax to polish the outside and then keep doing layers now and again (same as my oak peddles. Still no warmer weather, yet but it seems to grip better than shellac. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:00 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patri

[RBW] Orkney or Bust!

Leaving for a tour of the Scottish Isles tomorrow. Thanks to the group for all the valuable info gained! (mostly by lurking) http://www.flickr.com/photos/89701924@N03/8625240380/in/photostream/lightbox/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

Yes, that's my experience as well. They're great for a couple of hours, but then my body misses the lower hand position to move my back around. They do offer multiple positions, but on a singe horizontal plane.I use

Re: [RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/3353659519/ Bobby's internal gear Stumpjumper conversions are the highest form of old Stumpy Nirvana, in my opinion... Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

Funny, for me it was the opposite: the M bar felt most comfortable when positioned low and forward, but I missed the sit-up position of the flats on a drop bar. If the heel of my left hand weren't so sensitive that anything except road drops positioned level with the ground hurts it after a few mil

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

I have always heard to set up mustache bars with a shorter stem and one that is higher (compared to drops) and it has worked for me in the past. A longer stem makes me feel like I am reaching too far all the time. The one thing you miss out on with mustache bars vs. drops is a good lower posi

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

I have moustache bars on one of my bikes.I got used to them and really like them. As others have pointed out, they are especially good for offroad riding, but I've used them for long distance too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

I've met very few who could tolerate M-bars. I think they're horrendous. But obviously some people think they're great. It might be one of those things we all need to try at some point. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Bstone RB-3 on the bay...

April fools sounds right. That's not Dura-Ace 7800 either. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

Drew, I 9th the recommendation to focus on retooling your Atlantis, particularly since it sounds like your Surly is shock free. An 80's style mountain bike is a blast. My Hunqapillar with Albatross bars and non-knobby fat tires (Schwalbe Dureem 50's) does fantastic on most trail, with more capa

[RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

I'm leaving wednesday to ride the Natchez Trace Trail, and would appreciate it if someone would talk Drew out of selling this great looking bike before I get back. I'm very tempted to buy this, but agree with all who've replied, that maybe trying some different tires would make it an all-round

Re: [RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

Jim is right in this. The oldest Stumpjumpers are great bikes, but never the best climbers with the really long chainstays and very slack angles (68 front 70 rear if I remember right). The only thing more slack and long were the first Stumpjumper Sports which may have had the longest chainstays i

[RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

I have only limited experience withV brakes but lots with all the others. The only ones without good stopping power have been Shimano 550br cantis. I like my Neo retros and find them pretty easy to live with. The Ram currently has Racer M's and the tandem posted Racers. Center pulls outpe

Re: [RBW] 2007 Geometry Chart

Thanks, Jim. I recently bought a 62 cm Saluki and have been looking for the chart. Michael On Friday, April 5, 2013 4:55:17 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Thanks Bruce! - many moons ago, I archived much of that here: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html > > - Jim / cyclofiend.c

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

Hi Drew! That is a sweet looking Atlantis! I'm going to second Tony's recommendation to try a set of fat knobby-type tires before parting with that bike. I've extensively used my Atlantis with Schwalbe Marathon XRs (700x40) on the trails and primitive roads on the Navajo Rez in the four corners ar

Re: [RBW] Re: 2007 Geometry Chart

http://web.archive.org/web/20070225162115/http://www.rivbike.com/bikes/legolas On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 3:50 PM, Chris Lampe wrote: > Interesting chart as it describes some models that were already > discontinued when I discovered Rivendell. I'm getting ready to have a 55cm > Handsome Devil buil

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

The reach on my Ram correlates to the bottom of the 47-57 slots on the stock brakes, and it works. It appears you have the infamous "rear bridge too high" that came on a batch of orange Rams. The aforementioned 47-59 Tektros should set you to rights. TC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > What is the re