[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Very nice Patrick. A most tasteful build. Perfect colour too. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:43:57 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 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

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

It looks well balanced and nicely set up. Enjoy the rides! On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:11 AM, IanA wrote: > Very nice Patrick. A most tasteful build. Perfect colour too. > > > On Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:43:57 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/**BERTIN753/**RAMBOUI

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

Very nice looking build, Patrick. May it ride as well as it looks. Funny, you find the Fargo "not so much" and when I had one, it was my favorite. But the SimpleOne and now the blue Hillborne may be my all-time favorites. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 5:31 AM, Bruce Herbitter

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

My green one has the pads very near the bottom on the rear and up a mm or so on the front..ie...I have more fender space in back than at the front. She'll still take 38s no problem. Fender free of course. No filling required on the stock Shimano brakes That's a nice set up Patrick, enjoy. Best, Cl

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Sweet Patrick. You are going to love this ride. I've had more than a few good bikes in 35 years of riding and the Ram far and away offers the best combination of comfort, manners, and performance of any of them. BTW, I went to grand bois cerf tires last year on my Ram and really like them on

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

Thanks. I've a number of upgrades and adjustments in mind, one of which is some nice Grand Bois tires. Some day ... On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 6:56 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Sweet Patrick. You are going to love this ride. I've had more than a few > good bikes in 35 years of riding and the Ram f

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

That makes sense, Drew. The consideration that with the Atlantis you can then easily switch back to an all-rounder at little to no cost down the road is worth including in the calculation. Yes, it costs a few hundred now (less if you can buy used components via a WTB post here), but the long te

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

I owned an Atlantis for several years, and I own an Ogre now. I will be a bit of a contrarian by agreeing with your decision to swap the Atlantis for the Ogre. Aside from traditional geometry and lugs and the Rivendell mystique, the Ogre has all the good stuff the Atlantis has, and then some. L

Re: [RBW] 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

Hi Bruce, Saw your message in the 'Riding Plans' thread, and thought I'd drop you a line. We, my two friends and I, are riding the Natchez Trace, north to south, starting on Apr 11th. Feel free tho contact me, and ride along for awhile, if you like. Rusty click...@gmail.com 724-554-1909 On

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Nice bike Patrick...I'm glad you finally got it together On Saturday, April 6, 2013 9:43:57 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 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

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

Very nice! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy 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 otherwise, as > you

[RBW] Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

The next Grant? If you missed out on investing in Rivendell in 1994, here's your chance ... Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles CORE77 | APRIL 5, 2013 http://pulse.me/s/kiQjC It seems like just yesterday I was commenting on the seasonal influx of urban cyclists riding both for business and

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

Excellent point, Jim. It's a good "problem" to have, choosing between two bikes. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, April 7, 2013 7:55:25 AM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > I owned an Atlantis for several years, and I own an Ogre now. I will be a > bit of a contrarian by agr

Re: [RBW] Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

"Urban Touring" is the new Fixie as Brooklyn is becoming the new Portland. I can just see the cloud of smug descending over my fair nabe. Let someone set in stone that Grant did 650b touring bikes almost a decade ago since it looks like 5 years from now you aren't going to be able to go into a bik

[RBW] FS - Nitto Noodle Cockpit $135

Hi folks, I purchased my Homer a few months ago, and I have since replaced the 'cockpit' for an Albatross set-up. I'm looking to sell : 41cm Nitto Noodle bar, Nitto Tallux Stem (26mm, 9cm), Tektro Interrupter Levers, and Shimano brake levers. This stuff is all new and would retail for $230. H

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Hi David, Hugh - thanks for helping me get to this ride! Really can't wait to meet some other SoCal Rivendell folk. See you tomorrow! -Evan On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:35:35 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Or Private Message :-) But your's sounds better. > > Best, > > Hugh > > On Wednesday, April

[RBW] FS: Nitto noodle 48cm heat treated, brand new.

FS: Nitto noodle 48cm heat treated, brand new. never wrapped or even removed from the plastic sleeve. would love to do a face to face transaction in the bay area, live in Berkeley, work in SF. could meet at the top of a hill. new is $81 asking $65 thanks, griffin -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

Wow, that is awesome! I'm already thinking about future color schemes and Atlantis blue/green is near the top but I'm also considering Legolas green. This Stumpjumper just pushed the Legolas green to the top. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:58:55 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > http://w

[RBW] The Wasco County Ramble!

So four of us set out to ride a route laid out by Andy starting in Maupin, OR. What a great route. We started off rolling along the Deschutes River through dryish canyon lands. A few miles in it began to rain but it stopped pretty quickly while we messed around in a drainage pipe and checked out

[RBW] FS: Bosco Bullmoose 58 $115; Marathon Duremes + tubes $60; Oury grips $10--all plus shipping

Hi everyone, --Bosco Bullmoose 58cm bar in excellent shape. $115 plus shipping --one pair Schwalbe folding Marathon Duremes plus tubes, 700 x 50, in excellent shape. $60 plus shipping --one pair Oury grips, black, $10 plus shipping Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/

Re: [RBW] Decksters

On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 12:37 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > But a flat (instead of serrated) surface with a gritty coating of some > sort would be better for all-round grip. > You need some of Phillip's pedal decks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/5049561149/ Very comfy! jim m wc ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

Much of your brake preferences depend on how and where you ride. Just like cars, where racing on a track probably would make my car's brakes overheat within a lap or two, but on the road, tire adhesion is the limiting factor (hence the usefulness of ABS for most drivers, as it optimizes tire ad

[RBW] Re: CL Stumpjumper frame

I had one of these and should have kept it.I should buy it!!! On Thursday, April 4, 2013 10:10:21 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > > In Healdsburg, CA. > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3715895812.html > > Not mine, or my cup of tea, but I know some of you folks might be > interested.

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Unlike in real life, most of what Mike said above is true. The one thing I'll add is that at one point in the Tygh Valley I did a snot rocket and it was so windy that the wind blew the projectile back onto my glasses. But it wasn't just on my glasses it was on the inside of my glasses. I was hap

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

any photos of aero bars on a mustache? On Thursday, April 4, 2013 10:16:42 AM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: > > Also, if you run aero levers on the 'stache bars they provide another hand > position that extends beyond the front of the curve. > > > On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:48 AM, Hoffsta > >

Re: [RBW] The Wasco County Ramble!

Wow - great pics! I so, so, so wanted to make this trip. Hoping for a repeat... Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Apr 7, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Mike wrote: > So four of us set out to ride a route laid out by Andy starting in Maupin, > OR. What a great route. We started off rolling along the Deschutes Ri

[RBW] Re: Little Big Ben first impressions

Hello Eric, I'm also looking at putting the Lil Ben's on my Hillborne. Do they come close to the advertised 700X38? I know the Schwalbe Greenguards I'm running are closer to 35's. BTW, that's a great looking set-up you have there! Cheers, Rusty On Saturday, April 6, 2013 9:13:53 PM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

Nice build-- enjoy! I really like that Nitto girder stem. On Sunday, April 7, 2013 10:58:18 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Very nice! > > Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > > On Apr 6, 2013, at 7:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE > > wrote: > > https://picasawe

Re: [RBW] The Wasco County Ramble!

I would have absolutely no problem revisiting this route and adding miles to it. I wish we could have gone farther into the forest and stayed the night. I think one of the most satisfying aspects of the ride besides all the various ecosystems that we travelled through was the amount of gravel.

Re: [RBW] Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

Funny thing about video is that I kept thinking he was calling the bike line "Urban Poor," which would have been in keeping with his desire to build affordable bikes. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy O

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

Hey Patrick, can you post a pic with the Fly rack installed? Joe "another interested blue Ram owner" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 7:43:57 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613# > > I've added a Fly rack and a sma

Re: [RBW] Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

Agreed, for $1,100 FFHS I will take a Sam or Betty for a small amount more and I am still supporting American business and workers, and yes our Taiwanese brothers and sisters. http://www.urban-tour.com/ On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Funny thing about video is that I kept

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

Jan's mention of the difference between braking needs for a 700x28 on a Rambouillet and a Hetre with fenders got me to thinking about something I've observed over the past couple years. I don't know how to explain it. We sell a fair number of Surly bikes, mostly LHTs and Cross-checks. The LHT t

[RBW] WTB/ WTT 26.0 dirt drop stem

Hello all, Does anyone have an extra dirt drop stem? I want the 80cm style that riv used to call the periscopa stem. I am setting up drop bars on my slightly too long CB0 and want to get the bars higher than the saddle. $$ or trade for a tech deluxe 8 or 10cm. Thanks Jason Leach SF,CA -

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

All: thanks for the compliments. Very tired today, so just another very brief 6-7 mile ride, but a salient quality seems to be the Ram's utter stabillity -- stability as opposed to sluggishness. I was following my brother (and struggling to keep up, he on his 60 mm Big Apple Karate Monkey -- but th

[RBW] FS: Romulus, 59cm, on CL (NYC)

Dear listers, Parting with my lovely Romulus, $1400. Low miles. CL listing: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/3726743964.html Hoping to keep this sale local. Email: kolbyt at gmail dot com. Thx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

Dale! Thanks so much for the note. I would LOVE to join you for a day, but as it happens, I lost my job this past week and am not traveling anywhere right now. Expect what I can get to locally on a bike, of course :) Enjoy the ride! On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM, Dale Click wrote: > Hi Bruce,

Re: [RBW] FS: Romulus, 59cm, on CL (NYC)

Am I crazy or are those bottle cages upside down? On Apr 7, 2013 5:31 PM, "KTY" wrote: > Dear listers, > > Parting with my lovely Romulus, $1400. Low miles. CL listing: > http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/3726743964.html > > Hoping to keep this sale local. Email: kolbyt at gmail dot com. > >

Re: [RBW] FS: Romulus, 59cm, on CL (NYC)

They look like king iris cages and that is they way that they are mounted (or at least the way I mounted mine). Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Apr 7, 2013 5:17 PM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > Am I crazy or are those bottle cages upside down? > On Apr 7, 2013 5:31 PM, "KTY" wrote: > >> Dear listers, >

[RBW] WTB/ WTT 26.0 dirt drop stem

Check Ben's Cycle. -J -- 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 this group, send email to r

Re: [RBW] FS: Romulus, 59cm, on CL (NYC)

Hmm, so I am only a little crazy. Nice bike and my size and hood but just can't expand the herd. On Apr 7, 2013 6:19 PM, "Dan Abelson" wrote: > They look like king iris cages and that is they way that they are mounted > (or at least the way I mounted mine). > > Dan Abelson > St. Paul, MN > On Apr

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

your perception of space must be different from mine I get 5 positions easy, and none of them on the same horizontal plane On Saturday, April 6, 2013 11:13:20 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Yes, that's my exp

[RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar

So back in the fall I bought a Hunqapillar from someone on the list. I rode it around here and there but nothing more than a few miles at a time. For 99% of my riding I used my 650B Terraferma. The Hunqapillar was great, but I bought it to ride around town, eventually to tour again, it was a

Re: [RBW] FS: Romulus, 59cm, on CL (NYC)

Yep, they're King Iris cages, and I forgot to mention that they are no longer on the bike. Peter, if you want to come have a look some evening this week, or know a friend who might want a Riv for the price of a Surly LHT, just let me know. I had several friends who wanted to buy it, but the fi

[RBW] Help choosing a bike

Apologizes for this is not being a Riv question, but me, my son and another friend are doing the GAP/ C&O next month. And now my soon to be son-in law will be coming along. I am quite pleased that he is able to come along, but the problem is he does not have a bike. I would love to buy him a Ri

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

A Gifford Pinchot Country Bike Overnighter sounds great! Let's get dates on the calendar so people can plan for it. Just to get the ball rolling... I'll throw the first weekend of June (1st-2nd) in the hat as a possible dates? --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

I think this is a good thing, and we need more of it in the US. I don't mean to offend anyone, but buying Taiwanese products when there are suitable US products made is a poor compromise. I know the world is flat and all that but our economy needs more of this kind of entrepreneurial spirit.

[RBW] Re: Help choosing a bike

The main thing I can help with is our experience "up sizing" a bike that's too small via Riv handlebars (either Bosco or Albatross). My wife is on a too small Trek until we can get her a Riv that fits, and she loves her Bosco bars. While I was waiting on my Riv, I used Albatross bars on the sam

Re: [RBW] South East Bay Overnight Trip 4/8-4/9?

Hey Manny. I'm in for camping. Just let me know when and where to meet. It's gonna be swet! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > On the Spring Break looking to do some overnight camping maybe near San Jose > as I still need to coach during the day that

[RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

There was a run of orange Rambouillets which had placement issues on the rear brake bridge. I don't have specifics, but remember this popped up on the ibob list way back when. This image shows it with a "standard reach" rear brake - http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/rr24_pg21.jpg - J On F

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

>From personal experience I would say that with good brakes, centre of gravity is the limiting factor, particularly on a bike with no luggage on the rear. You can brake hard enough to go over the handlebars. I've done it when brainless motorists have put me on a collision course with them, and

[RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

I like it. The future of bicycling on a more practical level is likely in major urban areas and I enjoy seeing new bike companies emerge in these markets. It will be interesting to see what price point he can meet with his Made in USA frames. I just bought a Taiwan built frame from a newer

Re: [RBW] Re: Little Big Ben first impressions

I have the lil' bens on my LHT - my rear wheel has a 24.5mm wide Alex Adventurer rim, and the lil' ben measures 38mm there and I have a Mavic Dyad on the front, a 24mm wide rim, and the lil' ben measures 38mm, maybe 38.5 there. To note, I recently switched to the lil' ben's from a set of 700x45 Re

Re: [RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

I do hate to be the wet blanket but in a city like here in NYC you can go on Craigslist and pick up any number of bikes for under 200 bucks that will get you around town safe and pretty comfortably. I don't know if I would call a total build out at around 2k affordable or "the future" of urban cycl

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

I have endoed on the bike path with 30 year old centerpulls, someone came right across the path and I could not see getting around them. I have also skidded out on old sidepulls. I luckily have not had that "opportunity" with canti's though. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM, Nick Payne wrote: > F

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram build obstacle

Jim -- thanks. I had a front Shimano A550 caliper that worked in the back, so I'm set until I can find a matching pair. I suppose the Nashbars must have been a mm or two shy of "normal" reach. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > There was a run of orange Rambouillets which ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

Back in high school, circa 1972, there was a school clown who would gather a few laughs by deliberately flipping a Schwinn Varsity bar-over-front-wheel simply by slamming on the front brake at 10 mph. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 7:26 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > I have endoed on the bike path with 30 ye

Re: [RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

The best sort of mixed route! Publish your map! On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > A Gifford Pinchot Country Bike Overnighter sounds great! > Let's get dates on the calendar so people can plan for it. > Just to get the ball rolling... I'll throw the f

Re: [RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

...not to belabor this but the prices of Taiwan bikes are lower for a reason. Lower wages in Taiwan. They are just as skilled and sometimes even more than US builders. You add shipping costs and other transaction costs and the price is still lower. The US manufacturing base is rapidly declini

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Looks good! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Dude, I'm off that weekend and would love to do some kind of bike camping trip. My wife just gave me the hall pass to go. One problem with Gifford is that the passes might still be closed due to snow. Babyshoe Pass is gravel and so doesn't get plowed. I bet NF 48 and other roads in Mt Hood will

[RBW] Dirty Diablo Take Two

Trying to get my ride report in before Jenny does because she does a better job. When Jenny asked if we could redo the last Diablo ride but with mountain bikes I didn't think she meant super suspension mountain bike riding. I pretty lucky and naive when it comes to my bike riding and I'm incre

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Route... http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2324578 Yeah, June is kind of early for high elevation/snow but summer seems to get so busy. I thought before school gets out might be better. Maybe not. I'm certainly available other times. I think keeping it in southern WA so its more accessible to Seat

[RBW] Re: Dirty Diablo Take Two

the MTB's are faster downhill but slower on the climbs with those fat knobbies... looks like a fun time on any bike! ~mike -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Dirty Diablo Take Two

Manny, Just a fantastic ride report :-) I so aspire to take images like you do. Keep it up their fantastic. And you should charge when someone wants to use your image commercially. Your SoCal Riv friend, Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, April 7, 2013 8:04:23 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Tryi

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

horizontal compared to drop bars. There's no true low position on them :-) Cheers, David On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > your perception of space must be different from mine > > > > > I get 5 positions

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Mike, yet another great ride report. Looks like a great day in the saddle. Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:45:12 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote: > > So four of us set out to ride a route laid out by Andy starting in Maupin, > OR. What a great route. We started off rolling along the Deschutes R

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Andy, really good images after you cleaned your glasses. Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, April 7, 2013 11:23:05 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Unlike in real life, most of what Mike said above is true. > The one thing I'll add is that at one point in the Tygh Valley I did a > snot rocket a

[RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

MIke, I had the choice of buying a Hillborne made in Taiwan and the Hilsen in Wisconsin, the difference was $775.00. As you know I chose Wisconsin. I made a conscience decision and feel good about employing American workers. At the same time make no mistake I want other people in the world to ma

[RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

Mike, We missed you on the ride. Next one will hopefully be closer. Hugh On Sunday, April 7, 2013 11:16:38 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > MIke, I had the choice of buying a Hillborne made in Taiwan and the Hilsen > in Wisconsin, the difference was $775.00. As you know I chose Wisconsin. I > mad

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Rob, you put on a good ride! I had an amazing time, and can only believe that everyone else did as well. Thanks for taking the lead on organizing this and getting all these folks together to go on such a great ride. Seven hours of bliss riding through bike paths, oak-shaded ranch roads, and picture