[RBW] Re: Mike-on-the-hill?

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Eric, My apologies. I reread this and my poor attempt at humor flailed about. I'm no Mike-on-the-hill either! Grin. We are all Mike-on-the-hill, when we take the unexpected road to the unexpected nowhere and look back to see just how far we've come. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 18

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Lyle Bogart
I leave mine on for the very reason you've mentioned; I've had no problems so far. As a matter of habit, I don't leave things like the camera or my wallet in it when the bike's unattended for long. Cheers! lyle On 19 April 2013 00:51, Michael wrote: > My carradice is time consuming to take on

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Bruce Herbitter
You can use something like a luggage lock to discourage casual pilferers. Parking it in areas where such actively will be noticed also helps. I've never had anyone try to get into saddle or panniers. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 4:25 AM, Lyle Bogart wrote: > I leave mine on for the very reason you'

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I know you said you didn't want a QR, but this one works well and is about as uncluttered as can be. I use it with a rack for my Super C saddlebag. Jay http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-bagman-quick-release-clamp-prod17553/ On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:51:26 AM UTC+3, Michael wrote: > > My c

[RBW] Spring Cleaning For sale

2013-04-19 Thread Trevor saxton
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[RBW] Re: F/S Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-04-19 Thread shawn
Bag is sold. Thanks On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:22:27 AM UTC-4, shawn wrote: > > I have had this bag for over a year and have yet to use it. It is in like > new condition. $200 shipped > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157633209105753/ > > > -- You received this message b

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Michael Hechmer
The SQR doesn't add much "clutter" Just a small plastic band on the seat post, which is invisible when the bag is on the bike. I used it when commuting and it is absolutely the fastest, easiest on/off. Michael On Friday, April 19, 2013 12:51:26 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > My carradice is ti

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
I just leave it on the bike. For a while, I used a homebrew luggage lock to "keep the honest man honest", but for most of its life it was secured with no more than some zip ties on the bottom (Large SaddleSack). I guess it really comes down to where you live and where you park the bike and how

[RBW] new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
Anybody else intrigued by the mention of the new moustache-esque bar in the Blug update on April 18th? The moustache bar gets poo-poo'd regularly on this list, but I know there are a few of us that love it! One of my first purchases from RBW years ago was the M'bar. I think its a perfect bar

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
I certainly am. If my yet to try/buy fixie pans out, m' bars are the bars I want to try first on it (it currently has bullhorn bars), and the shifts described for this bar sound excellent to my upright loving clay. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 6:37:21 AM UTC-6, Jay B wrote: >

[RBW] Free tubular wheelset (you pay postage)

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If anyone wants the tubular wheelset I earlier purchased for the Ram, it is yours for shipping. One rear wheel with Mavic rim and Am Classic fw hub, one front wheel with Mavic rim and silver Mavic hub, and one front wheel with Sun rim and Am Classic hub. Plus four or so tubulars in various states o

[RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the

Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, I was thinking the same as you Jay. Could be great, but why mess with perfection :-) Plus I like buying people's used M-bars when they decide they don't like them! Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:05 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I certainly am. If my yet to try/buy fixie pans out,

[RBW] BOM - 51cm San Marcos is awesome.

2013-04-19 Thread RJM
I don't know what it is about this build, but I just love it. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff21.htm That frame color is just really cool (even though orange is the best frame color ;) ) I really dig the sloping top tube with the alba bars high up there. ANT was making a bike called the

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Ron Mc
less reach, less drop - a definite improvement On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:37:21 AM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: > > Anybody else intrigued by the mention of the new moustache-esque bar in > the Blug update on April 18th? The moustache bar gets poo-poo'd regularly > on this list, but I know there are a

[RBW] Re: Free tubular wheelset (you pay postage)

2013-04-19 Thread Ron Mc
Patrick, I have a definite use for them - can you contact me? Thanks On Friday, April 19, 2013 8:20:57 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If anyone wants the tubular wheelset I earlier purchased for the Ram, it > is yours for shipping. One rear wheel with Mavic rim and Am Classic fw hub, > one

Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
I like the drop on current Ms, that's the only part that gave me pause. The shorter/wider/swepter aspects all sound good, and the flatter part might be okay as well. Should probably trust Grant on these things :-) Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:58 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > less reach, less

Re: [RBW] BOM - 51cm San Marcos is awesome.

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, they're good looking bikes. Looks like the BOM idea is going over well. Everything is sold right away. Pretty cool for Riv people/elves. Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:57 AM, RJM wrote: > I don't know what it is about this build, but I just love it. > http://www.rivbike.com/pro

Re: [RBW] BOM - 51cm San Marcos is awesome.

2013-04-19 Thread Seth Vidal
That is a great looking bike. Wow.. Nice -sv On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 9:57 AM, RJM wrote: > I don't know what it is about this build, but I just love it. > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff21.htm That frame color is just > really cool (even though orange is the best frame color ;) ) > >

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Jay B
Hey Patrick, The thing I appreciate about the Grip Kings and (even more so) the VP Thin Gripsters is the surface area that allows one to move the feet fore/aft and side to side on the pedal. This, for me at least, prevents any of the pressure point problems that you mention and I experienced w

[RBW] Tubular wheelset and a half has been claimed

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
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Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread BSWP
It looks like a natural evolution of a resilient design. Less reach, less drop, a touch wider, and comes further back - all good. If I had any additional suggestion, it would be for a skosh more flat at the stem, so there was more room for my hands when I put them right up against the stem on l

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Tim McNamara
Mine stays attached to the bike. No one has ever messed with it while the bike is parked out in public (so far, but just in case I leave no attractive valuables in it. Someone might steal my rain cape, I suppose, but I think that's unlikely). On Apr 18, 2013, at 11:51 PM, Michael wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, that would be nice. I don't use that spot much/at all as I go out on the levers on straight/flat sections. But yeah, another position never hurts! Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 7:17 AM, BSWP wrote: > It looks like a natural evolution of a resilient design. Less reach, less > drop

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Scot Brooks
One small thing to add that hasn't been mentioned is zip tying through the holes of your leather straps and around the saddle rails. I do this as a little added precaution. Depending on whether you strap your saddlebag with buckles out or buckles hidden, pick the side that would require a would-

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Jay. The only pedals I've tried are the MKS rubber touring, a custom all wood pedal, and the Bullseye Woodies. Vibram FiveFingers: Are too narrow for my flippers. My feet widened in my first 200 miles of running so my first pair of VFFs stopped working. And my forefeet only got wider fr

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread jinxed
Yep. I was both shocked and excited to read about this. The M's are my top bar, but if I were to nag it would be to bring the reach to the hoods in..this new iteration would be perfect. I do also like the idea of wider and maybe a slight flair, but those alone would not prompt a new purchase fr

Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Mike
On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:17:56 AM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: > > Less reach, less drop, a touch wider, and comes further back - all good. > Yeah, I'm excited about these. It would be great if they accepted mountain bike brake levers. I'm one of the folks that tried M-bars and didn't like them. Grea

[RBW] Re: Who steals a bike rack from Rivendell?!?!

2013-04-19 Thread pam
There was one stolen from a local restaurant - same deal. I guess the scrap metal guys are pretty desperate. Most of the scrap guys just push shopping carts. Unbelievable. On Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:21:00 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Just saw this. Pretty pissed. It was an awesome b

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Junior speculation

2013-04-19 Thread Jeremy Till
Wow. "Too big for most people" usually means "Just Right" for me, but 67 with a up-sloping TT is too big. Looking at the pictures of the seat lug in question on the most recent Blug post, I was also speculating (before having seen Tom's GP quote from the archives there) that it was a bike me

Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Dan Abelson
While I have not tried them (and have never ridden barefoot) you may want to take a look at the Ergon pedals. Dan Abelson St. Paul MN On Apr 19, 2013 8:27 AM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love > input on all pedals, but am specifi

Re: [RBW] Re: 2 day Delaware Water Gap Ride

2013-04-19 Thread Joan Oppel
Just want to add an endorsement to Bobby's comment about a 'leap of faith'.  I know I get skeptical looks from friends when I say I'm going off to ride with a bunch of people I know "only from the Internet".  But it would never occur to me to doubt the folks on this list.  And, I'll say again - thi

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread BykMor
Again, no first hand knowledge here, but I would second the suggestion of the Ergon pedal: http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/pc2 I'd also recommend a good chainguard :-o Happy Trails, BykMor On Friday, April 19, 2013 8:27:37 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Question upfront: how baref

[RBW] Re: Playing Hooky

2013-04-19 Thread Ryan
Hi Eric, Yes, we are complaining a bit here...we will get some snow Sunday. 6 months of winter is a bit much, and I know our Southern neighbours (Dakotas and Minnesota) have had a lot of severe winter weather... As per TS Eliot in *The Wasteland* "*April is the cruelest month"* ** Any

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Marc Irwin
That is a great idea. I leave my saddle bag on the Hunq all the time, I never leave my tablet, phone or camera. About all they could take would be the tire irons, tube or the whole bag. Zip ties would be a great way to secure the bag. Marc -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

2013-04-19 Thread Montclair BobbyB
They sure look nice, but the $107 price tag (to me) is way over the top... There are many great alternatives for MUCH less $... What's so special about these rims to justify a price over $100 ??? BB On Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:54:58 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Grant mentioned the ne

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Minh
Wow you guys are a lot less paranoid then me. After the recent thread about lights being stolen, i just can't leave my saddlebag on the bike. even when i go to starbucks and have a mostly unobstructed view i take it off. I use racks on both my saddles (a berthoud one, and the older Nitto upl

[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
A lot of Velocity's rims went up in price over the past year. The Synergy isn't far from $100, and IMO it's a mediocre rim. I'm glad to have another 650B option. I wish the Dyad 650B would come back... On Friday, April 19, 2013 10:24:20 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > They sure look nice,

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Junior speculation

2013-04-19 Thread William
Jeremy I thought that lug in question is the center diagatube lug. Seat tube passes through top to bottom. Diagatube plugs in the front, and the two plugs you see are the middle stays that continue the diagatube line down to the rear dropout. At least that's what I think I see. Maybe it i

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Minh makes an interesting point - if the bag itself is worth $200+, it may cause stress to leave it unattended. That said, I've never experienced any saddlebag theft or vandalism. If theft is a concern on certain occasions, I use an easy-on/easy-off Ortlieb pannier instead. On Friday, April 1

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Junior speculation

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Pretty sure it's a seat lug. It has a clamp with a bolt hole.. On Friday, April 19, 2013 10:51:57 AM UTC-5, William wrote: > > Jeremy > > I thought that lug in question is the center diagatube lug. Seat tube > passes through top to bottom. Diagatube plugs in the front, and the two > plugs you

[RBW] Re: speaking of the blug... new Atlas rim

2013-04-19 Thread Matthew J
> What's so special about these rims to justify a price over $100 ??? Wide, likely strong, good looking, MUSA. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Junior speculation

2013-04-19 Thread William
Ha. I'm slow on the uptake. I was still speculating on the batter-dipped lug tree from the Long Shen tour photos. As Rosanna Rosannadanna once said "Nevermind" On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:04:03 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Pretty sure it's a seat lug. It has a clamp with

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread William
I'm excited to give them a go. They might be just the thing for my commuter, which has narrowish drops right now. On Friday, April 19, 2013 5:37:21 AM UTC-7, Jay B wrote: > > Anybody else intrigued by the mention of the new moustache-esque bar in > the Blug update on April 18th? The moustache

[RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread meade anderson
http://www.ridingthespine.com/goat.html looks for information on Goat's barefoot riding and his flipflop pedals. Meade Anderson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

Re: [RBW] BOM - 51cm San Marcos is awesome.

2013-04-19 Thread Joe Bernard
BOM is going to be the death of my credit card. So far I've resisted, but it's only a matter of time... On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:02:34 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes, they're good looking bikes. > > Looks like the BOM idea is going over well. Everything is sold right away. > Pret

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning For sale

2013-04-19 Thread Trevor saxton
Derailleurs are sold as well Rando Bar set up also sold Anyone interested in a moustache bar, stem and levers and/or an albatross cockpit I will be posting them soon as well as a 50cm Betty Foy Frame and a 650b Wheelset. On Friday, April 19, 2013 6:50:11 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: > > Cran

Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
A! I'd forgotten about the Ergon pedals. I tried them and they did not work, though I do not remember why. My notes only say "clearly designed for use with shoes." With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:05:17 AM UTC-6, Dan wrote: > > While I have not tried them (and have never ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelset for Ram

2013-04-19 Thread clyde canter
I've found the extra few bucks to get a good wheel builder to build a wheel for you is money well spent. The Handspun wheels are good, don't get me wrong, but the cost to pay a good builder to hand build one is not all that much more. It's been my experience that the cost of ordering one machine

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelset for Ram

2013-04-19 Thread clyde canter
Sorry all, didn't read all the posts. Looks like this turned into an encouragement for the OP to build his own wheels. I chimed in on my experiences involving the cost of paying someone to hand build a wheel, vs the cost of machine built ones. This has been a looong day. Good luck Patrick On F

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning For sale

2013-04-19 Thread Trevor saxton
Vo Frame specs have changed, I removed the Bottom Bracket but am including the brakes and Rack both from VO, same price, better deal. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Silver brakes w/ salmon pads

2013-04-19 Thread Tim Gavin
I just picked these up from another list member, but they do not fit my '97 Riv Road. The Road does not have the high brake bridge that later Riv frames do, so I can't use these deep-reach brakes. Guess I'm stuck with my 105 brakes. That also means that I probably can't fit a bigger tire than

[RBW] Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread hsmitham
Howdy Riv folk, I just purchased two Tubus racks for an upcoming tour in June. Thought I'd post a few pictures of them as I've seen some posts regarding racks quality and load capabilities. IMHO the tubus racks don't seem as quality built as the Nitto racks but the price was within my range an

Re: [RBW] Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've owned several Flys and currently use a Fly, a Logo, and have a Duo for "just in case". I've never even seen a Nitto in person, but from the photos they are certainly prettier. But I have to say that the Tubus racks have an excellent design/capacity-to-price ratio, 'specailly if you buy them fr

[RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
In use, the Tubus racks are amazingly well designed, particularly if you use them with Ortlieb panniers. On Friday, April 19, 2013 3:17:34 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Howdy Riv folk, > > I just purchased two Tubus racks for an upcoming tour in June. Thought I'd > post a few pictures of them as

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Interesting: I have always used the black powdercoated chomoly versions: these are fillet brazed, with brazing that looks much neater than the blobby welds on the stainless steel ones. Agree with Jim: Tubus + Ortlieb = great value:dollar ratio. I have Packer Pluses and Packer Sports. FWIW, and Se

Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Aaron! That is a sharp edge on the outside (and perhaps inside?). My feet are 4 5/8" wide at the forefoot on a size 11 flipper. My Oaks are 4" wide and I filed the edges round because the wood edge was uncomfortable square, so a metal edge would certainly be more so. I'm thinking the pla

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Philip Williamson
You would definitely NOT want the skate decks for clipless pedals, because they have as much float as the pedal. I think the VP-001s might work. Here's a pick of them with skateboard grip tape on one side instead of spikes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/8526049480/ For fixed gea

RE: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Photo marked "private", Philip From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 4:47 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals You would definitely NOT want th

Re: [RBW] FS: Silver brakes w/ salmon pads

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Tim, I have a '98 Riv Road that originally had 105 brakes and now has Tektro 539's ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm ) which allow me to fit the lovely Grand Bois Cypres ( http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_32.html ) 700x30 tires without fenders. The last time I measured t

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheelset for Ram

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Clyde -- generally speaking, very good advice, to have a good bike shop build your wheels. That is my usual practice. But money is short and I am trying to get the Ram fully built with parts that I myself own (the wheels on it presently belong to my brother). We'll see about building my own: wil pr

RE: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1. Love them. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 4:33 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

Re: [RBW] FS: Silver brakes w/ salmon pads

2013-04-19 Thread Bruce Herbitter
2d on the Cypres as a sweet tire. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Andrew Letton wrote: > Hi Tim, > I have a '98 Riv Road that originally had 105 brakes and now has Tektro > 539's ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm ) which allow me to > fit the lovely Grand Bois Cypres ( > http://ww

Re: [RBW] FS: Silver brakes w/ salmon pads

2013-04-19 Thread Tim Gavin
Turns out that I can use Tektro 539's. I'd swap the Silvers toward a set of Tektro 539s, if anyone has a spare set! (thanks for the advice, Andrew) On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I just picked these up from another list member, but they do not fit my > '97 Riv Road. The Ro

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2013-04-19 at 14:42 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Interesting: I have always used the black powdercoated chomoly > versions: these are fillet brazed, with brazing that looks much neater > than the blobby welds on the stainless steel ones. The silver powdercoated ones are even nicer. Shame

[RBW] Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread Kelly
Here is an option for mounting the low riders without strapping pclamps or adapters to your forks. http://m.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/7866689574/in/set-72157625210417815/lightbox/ I've used this method on both my AHH and my wife's Atlantis. Picked the hardware up at Ace for a couple bucks.

[RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
In the recent thread about SunTour's comeback, this quote was presented: "Junzo feels the time is right to re-enter the bicycle component business. As he puts it “the market is too race-centric; carbon fiber, electric shifting, full suspension, 11 speed, doesn’t really enhance the enjoyment o

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread Seth Vidal
Jim, Did you just say that you were riv-friendly before riv-friendly was cool? :) -sv On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > In the recent thread about SunTour's comeback, this quote was presented: > > "Junzo feels the time is right to re

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Liesl
Patrick, I don't ride barefoot but I ride in moccasins with regularity and I have wide flipper feet (except they're small feet). Thin Gripsters are the bees knees. If you took off the spikes and maybe just filed the edges a bit to round 'em I could see riding them barefoot. good luck and keep

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Nick Payne
I've used the Nitto saddlebag grip on several bikes ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r13.htm), which works well, and on saddles where the Nitto unit won't fit, which is probably the case with a sprung saddle, I've used the Carradice SQR ( http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&und

[RBW] Re: Who steals a bike rack from Rivendell?!?!

2013-04-19 Thread Liesl
Oh my! just saw my emphatic dozen posts on RCW's. That, to be sure, was an iPhone accident. I am so sorry! -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread Stephen S
Does that make someone a "Retro Hipster Grouch" or a "Retro Grouch Hipster" or even a "Hipster Retro Grouch"? =) Stephen On Friday, April 19, 2013 2:34:35 PM UTC-7, Seth Vidal wrote: > > Jim, > Did you just say that you were riv-friendly before riv-friendly was cool? > :) > > -sv > > > > On Fr

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread Matt Beebe
I guess I'm one of the people who loves the current moustache bar. I feel that if something absolutely *had* to change about it, it would be a longer 'retreive' and nothing more.Call it the Fu Manchu or Wyatt Earp Edition or something.Anyway they definitely don't need to be wider IM

Re: [RBW] Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Scot Brooks
Hi Minh, One of my bikes has a large Saddlesack (which we know is pricey, at least for me), and the other bike has a Swift Industries Zeitgeist (also not cheap for me), but I just don't worry about them. I guess I live in a pretty bicycle-centric city (Seattle) so it's maybe a little less likely

[RBW] Blue Wooly Warms

2013-04-19 Thread Liesl
Just got my blue vests (one for me, one for Erin, one for Erin's pop). The color is, as Erin put it, postal blue. No heather in it, and a hint of purple in the right light. Looks great, fits just like the green ones. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

2013-04-19 Thread David Hays
It reminds me of this Soma bar: http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/moustache-ii-bar I have this bar in its previous shallower drop version on an old Univega. I can't put my finger on it but it has always not felt right and I'll take the bike with the Nitto mustache any time. David On Apr 1

[RBW] Re: Mike-on-the-hill?

2013-04-19 Thread Tony
He means that the photo of the rim/tire combo isn't up to the same standards of Manny's cover photo. Tony On Thursday, April 18, 2013 4:45:28 PM UTC-7, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > At the end of the April 18 Blug post, Grant says of a particular rim and > tire combination that it's no Mike-on-the-hi

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread Julian
I never do -- I remove my wallet and camera, but that's about it. I never leave my bike with saddlebag for more time than it takes to pop into a shop or have a meal on a long ride, and try to park in plain sight. I've done a fair amount of fully loaded touring, and have not had issues with bags

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread BenG
I bought a black Saddlesack M in the first batch, along with a Nitto QR handle. It moves like this: - take the bag to the bedroom to load up tomorrow's clothes - leave the bag in the kitchen overnight to load up lunch before commuting - take the bag to the locker room to change into jeans and wor

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread john
Leave her be. I've not had problems in nigh 18 years of using my Carradice or Baggins. (Well, only once, when the Barstid stole the entire seat post, saddle, and saddlebag!) If there's one thing Rivendell has taught me which is more useful than any other, it is this:The Saddlebag is unsurpassed

[RBW] Re: Blue Wooly Warms

2013-04-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
I missed the green, but love my blue Sargent's sweater. It's now my everyday sweater (so it will get daily use 6 months of the year, then camping use the other six). Yes, the color matches many a clear pre dawn or post dusk. Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 4:01:24 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Stephen -- I am surprised that your Ram does't have more clearance; mine with 35 mm Kojaks: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613#5863925294024508226 and https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613#5863925386730853778 Does the photo do jus

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM, Stephen S wrote: > Does that make someone a "Retro Hipster Grouch" or a "Retro Grouch > Hipster" or even a "Hipster Retro Grouch"? =) > > Stephen > Retro Grouch is hipster before hipster was cool. :) -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] BOM - 51cm San Marcos is awesome.

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
Yeah, really. So far no bikes that fit me... that has to change one of these months! Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > BOM is going to be the death of my credit card. So far I've resisted, but > it's only a matter of time... > > On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:0

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-19 Thread Stephen S
Oh and the catalog for the Rambouillet says they should fit 38s. Ha! On Friday, April 19, 2013 4:27:41 PM UTC-7, Stephen S wrote: > > I've long suspected that there was some highly variable quality when it > came to the placement of the brake bridges. > > I am running Jack Browns on Mavic a319 r

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It's hard to imagine that different brakes will allow you too fit 35 mm tires. Unlike the Ram this bike was designed around the short reach brakes that were the usual thing back then. Tektro does make short reach brakes, which may have slightly more vertical clearance. But even then, you don't h

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I ordered from Tubus USA last week. They gave me an option for silver in the Logo model. That distributor orders from Germany frequently, so it seems any Tubus product should be available in the US. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi again Tim, Well, sad to day, but it looks like your 59cm '97 RR has significantly less clearance than my 65cm '98 RR. I can fit 27mm Rolly Poly's with fenders on mine (and that was back when I had the 105 brakes) so it looks like our bridges are in very different locations. Not sure how m

[RBW] Re: Tubus racks for Summer tour with a few thoughts & pictures.

2013-04-19 Thread dougP
Hugh: You can't go wrong with Tubus, Nitto or Axiom. I've seen all of them on tours & touring nerds love to talk about racks and panniers. Jim (from St Paul, was on the Sulphur Mtn ride) has a Cosmo on his Atlantis & likes it a lot. You can't have too many places to hook bungees when you are

[RBW] Re: Saddle bags...do you leave 'em on or take 'em off when out in public?

2013-04-19 Thread dougP
It depends on circumstances. In a low crime area, I'll leave it on if only going for a few minutes. Any longer & I take it with me. It's an Acorn front bag with Velcro attachments so it's easy off (as in easy to steal). If it's a sketchy area or I feel uncomfortable I'll try to find someplac

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread ascpgh
Hipster (when it was cool) = retrogrouch with beausage. "Your cool stuff is too new to be real" Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, April 19, 2013 6:28:43 PM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM, Stephen S > > wrote: > >> Does that make someone a "Retro Hipster Gr

Re: [RBW] thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

2013-04-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
For some reason, this thread reminds me of a college acquaintance who enjoyed the cocktail known as the Old Fashioned. But since that sounds like something an old geezer would drink, he took it upon himself to rename it the "Space Age". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

RE: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-04-19 Thread Philip Williamson
Quelle shameful! Fixed now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/8526049480/in/photostream/ Philip www.bikesnob.com -- 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, s

[RBW] Rambouillet on PDX CL

2013-04-19 Thread Norman Bone
Not mine. Pretty sure Rambos weren't made by Waterford, right? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3753972062.html -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on PDX CL

2013-04-19 Thread cyclotourist
Nice looking bike. Rams are all Japanese built IIRC. W'Ford didn't start doing bikes till fairly recently Cheers, David On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM, Norman Bone wrote: > Not mine. Pretty sure Rambos weren't made by Waterford, right? > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3753972062.ht