Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

Hey! No name calling. Philip www.biketinker.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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

China Camp's a nice spot. And it's easy to get to from San Francisco: just take the Larkspur ferry, and then ride over. On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 10:51 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Interesting when I attempted to reply through the list-serve it wouldn't > load as though some force is hindering this en

[RBW] Re: New stuff on my Roadeo

Wow. That's an ideal bike. I'm interested in the gearing talk, and coming to terms with the fact that I might "need" one of these so-called "road" bikes. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, November 15, 2013 4:15:28 PM UTC-8, Alex Moll wrote: > > I agree with you, Don, sounds like a great dri

[RBW] Riv in the wild - NJ

Nice Rivendell seen in NJ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/58781331@N07/10669854136/in/photostream/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

Interesting when I attempted to reply through the list-serve it wouldn't load as though some force is hindering this endeavor?? I decided to reply though email. It all sort of fizzled...I've thought of resurrecting the notion and decided that perhaps the holiday's rapidly approaching has quelled th

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Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

I tuned out when it wasn't going to happen on Mt Diablo, the only place that makes a lick of sense for a Rivendell National Jamboree. I would hope that Rivendell makes it happen - a series of three adjacent S24Os? That would let staff and attendees come and go, and allow for more fluid campsite

[RBW] Re: Favorite Catalogue Quote Post

Okay I've been meaning to add to this thread :-) Here's a favorite regarding the Nord-Lock washer...page 32 hand written note, "Just because we recommend a Nord-Lock washer does not mean we think they require it. They don't. But Nord-Locks are always good. It's possible that we'll sell them on

[RBW] Re: Invisible Bike Helmet.

Tom, no idea either about Snell evaluating the device. My only opinion is that it looks uncomfortable wrapped around one's neck...here in arid Los Angeles I can assure you I won't be wearing one, perhaps if I lived in Copenhagen but that's not happening either. I'm very curious about how the ac

[RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Fellows wish I was there to join in on the fun! It looks fantastic. Really dig the two Hungapillar's side by side. ~Hugh On Saturday, November 16, 2013 5:07:36 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Mike met me at Little Scraggy parking lot outside of Buffalo Creek about > 9am this morning and we

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

Might give them some street cred! On 11/16/13, Peter Morgano wrote: > Maybe it's his prodigious use of the "c word" hahaha. > On Nov 16, 2013 10:11 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> I see they're not allowing Eric "The Chamferer" Murray work their >> retail establishment. >> >> On 11/16/13, BSWP

[RBW] Re: Imperial Flyer available yet? Its on Brooks site now. Conquest back now too.

Looks like they have an imperial Flyer in their retail store in London based on one of the pics. Its a sprung Imperial of some kind anyway. Maybe I will call them tomorrow and find out when that and the Conquest will be available stateside. -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

Bump. I hope the momentum didn't die. "not with a bang but a whimper" jim m wc ca -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

TA makes a 33T to fit 110 BCD cranks. ~mike On Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:10:15 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/16/2013 10:02 PM, Don Compton wrote: > > Steve, > > My next move will be a 46/33 crank ( 110 of course ). With an 11-32, I > > have my perfect gearing for my Roadeo on

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

Maybe it's his prodigious use of the "c word" hahaha. On Nov 16, 2013 10:11 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > I see they're not allowing Eric "The Chamferer" Murray work their > retail establishment. > > On 11/16/13, BSWP wrote: > > Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

I see they're not allowing Eric "The Chamferer" Murray work their retail establishment. On 11/16/13, BSWP wrote: > Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular seems > absent... I always like those narrow shotgun retail shops. > > - Andrew, Berkeley > > On Saturday, Novemb

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

On 11/16/2013 10:02 PM, Don Compton wrote: Steve, My next move will be a 46/33 crank ( 110 of course ). With an 11-32, I have my perfect gearing for my Roadeo on supported overnighters. I thought the smallest chain ring that will fit a 110 bolt circle is a 34. -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

The All-Hunqapillar, All the Time Ride! Perfect bikes for what sounds like a perfect day! On 11/16/13, Robert Barr wrote: > Looks like a good day for all! > > > On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM, qwerty wrote: > >> Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of >> all, I wa

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

Steve, My next move will be a 46/33 crank ( 110 of course ). With an 11-32, I have my perfect gearing for my Roadeo on supported overnighters. Don On Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:49:35 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/16/2013 09:03 PM, Don Compton wrote: > > Michael, > > I am runnin

[RBW] FS: Grip Kings, Thomson Post, Fizik Aliante with Saddle Pak, Speedplay Frogs

I have the following items for sale: Grip King Pedals with spikes - I bought these here used but never installed them. They are in used but good condition. Comes with the extra spikes that you can install if you want. Those are brand new in the package. *$45 shipped* http://i260.photobucke

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Looks like a good day for all! On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM, qwerty wrote: > Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of > all, I was able to connect with Patrick and get a chance to become a > bit more acquainted. I can confirm that yes, Patrick does indeed ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of all, I was able to connect with Patrick and get a chance to become a bit more acquainted. I can confirm that yes, Patrick does indeed ride shoeless, in late fall, on single track. It was quite amusing to see the expressions on

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

On 11/16/2013 09:03 PM, Don Compton wrote: Michael, I am running a double, 50-34 rings, 12-29 cassette, but I can run a Shimano 11-32 on a Shimano compatible hub, which I will use for tough hilly rides and multi-day rides. The 11 cog is totally useless for me ( even the 12 is marginal ), but n

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

Michael, I am running a double, 50-34 rings, 12-29 cassette, but I can run a Shimano 11-32 on a Shimano compatible hub, which I will use for tough hilly rides and multi-day rides. The 11 cog is totally useless for me ( even the 12 is marginal ), but no one offers a 11 sp cogset with less that an

[RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Here's Mike on the trail... http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157637744664614/ With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:07:36 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Mike met me at Little Scraggy parking lot outside of Buffalo Creek about > 9am this morning and we had a

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

Years ago I owned a very nice pair of winter gloves that were designed as fingerless cycling gloves with long gauntlets with a flip-over mitten cover for the fingers. The thumb remained full-length-covered. A very sensible design, IMO, tho' it too suffered from the mitten defect of difficult opera

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

Update: Went on a short ride in low 40's-degrees weathers, plus some winds, so temps at the lowest in upper 30's perhaps. I used the new half-mitts with the thumb. I was surprised at how bulky the thumb felt, and it was a bit awkward to get the thumb out. The half mitts are nice because you can

[RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular seems absent... I always like those narrow shotgun retail shops. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, November 16, 2013 4:36:32 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > > Some fat tired bikes there, too: > http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/b1

[RBW] Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Mike met me at Little Scraggy parking lot outside of Buffalo Creek about 9am this morning and we had a wondrous 4 hours of riding and leisurely hour lunch on a warmish day for mid-November in Colorado. It started off in the 30’s and warmed to the 40’s. We heard the winds in the trees, but didn’t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS nitto sobs setup

Haha. Thanks.I didnt notice it. On Nov 16, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Michael wrote: >> Noone's gonna buy it with that subject heading up there. :) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Shifting

I think she's looking at the North Bend or Albatross bars. On Saturday, November 16, 2013 4:12:09 PM UTC-8, Dave Johnston wrote: > > How about putting the Brifters on a Albastache or for a bit more upright > position the VO Porteur bar set up mustache like with the levers up front. > > -Dave J >

[RBW] Re: FS nitto sobs setup

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[RBW] Re: FS nitto sobs setup

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[RBW] Brooks opens shoppe in London.

Some fat tired bikes there, too: http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/b1866-london/ -- 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.

[RBW] FS nitto sobs setup

FS Nitto soba 42cm bars with 10cm technomic deluxe and Shimano aero brake levers. Used light blue cloth tape installed. $100 shipped. More if out of the usa. Contact offlist for pics or purchase. Jason Sf,ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Shifting

How about putting the Brifters on a Albastache or for a bit more upright position the VO Porteur bar set up mustache like with the levers up front. -Dave J On Saturday, November 16, 2013 3:23:30 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > How does your daughter feel about friction shifting? If she's happy

[RBW] WTT: My 54cm San Marcos for Your Silver Quickbeam (SO.CAL)

I am interested in trading my 54cm Soma San Marcos for an equivalent sized Quickbeam in the silver. I'm not sure which frame size I'm need, but my 56cm Sam Hillborne fits like a glove (just the like SM). The bike is in almost perfect condition, comes with a rack, 2 rando box bags (one tweed/tan

Re: [RBW] Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

Thanks Bruce. That's close to where my bike is also, even with the 180 cranks. I don't pedal gonzo around corners either. I'll have more clearance with taller tires and shorter cranks also. Gaining confidence in this conversion. On Nov 16, 2013 6:07 AM, "Bruce Herbitter" wrote: > Not sure I u

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

Beautiful bike, Don, and I too like the front fender set up. I've gone back and forth about front vs rear bags. My question though is why you run a triple with a 34 inner tooth? I run my Ram with a White VBC 44/30 and Ultegra 9 spd 11-28. It would seem that with an 11 spd you should have an

[RBW] Re: Favorite Catalogue Quote Post

> > Page 2: "Email: mie...@rivbike.com (If she proves unhelpful, she will put > you through to somebody else who may or may not be more helpful.)" > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

thanks Patrick. Even with all the weight, my old college Raleigh is trick for me. Wide 6 rear and half-steps plus escape on a Cylotouriste crank. Gears are 26" to 97" in about 5-inch steps. I think it's cozy for me because of my long limbs and short torso, but it fits me like a pair of Ital

[RBW] Re: Shifting

How does your daughter feel about friction shifting? If she's happy with SRAM's click-brifters, you may want to set her up with flatbar Double-Tap. http://www.sram.com/sram/urban/products/flatbar-10 Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, November 16, 2013 8:28:37 AM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wr

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

Nice bike -- I wish I could be comfortable on M bars. Are the new ones very different in feel? On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I rode my historically inaccurate fop chariot on a 20 mi ride this morning > (only bike I own with gears I can climb back into my neighborhood) > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

Yeah! The right words count! Patrick Moore, getting a kick out of this thread in ABQ, NM On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 10:18 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > I prefer "Historically accurate fop chariot." > > > If you haven't read it, Monday's installment was perfect BTW: > http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/20

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

I rode my historically inaccurate fop chariot on a 20 mi ride this morning (only bike I own with gears I can climb back into my neighborhood) with the small trunksack mounted in place of the rando bag. I've mentioned b

[RBW] FS - Your choice of 3 650b rear wheels-Rich Built/Phil Wood/White Induistries

Should have added that it's an eccentric hub, I'll also include spacers so it can be run in a 135mm rear spacing. I'll throw in a Paul Melvin in case you'd prefer to run a 2spd set up. Same price. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

Re: [RBW] epiphany, or just a reminder

I'm skeptical on planing beyond a good feeling only in that to gain energy you have to give it away first. If the frame bends / flexes under power than planes back you have given the energy away in the first place bending the frame instead of transmitting that power to the ground in the first

[RBW] Re: FS: Redwing boots, RBW hat, Patagonia Stand ups

Finally got a picture of the boots and pulled out some more good stuff. Redwings will ship with the pictured ACW package...because everything is better caffeinated. I also have the two tone blue RBW hat

[RBW] FS - Your choice of 3 650b rear wheels-Rich Built/Phil Wood/White Induistries

Hello I have 3 rear wheel setups but only need to keep 2. 2 Are Brand new, the Phil Wood has been ridden less than 100km All aree $400 including shipping to USA First Wheel LX Rear Hub 36h laced to Velocity Synergy Rim 135mm spacing, includes a lightly used 9sp SRAM Cassettee (11-34) and

[RBW] FS Phil wood rear wheel, with irc freewheel

Hello Offered for sale is a brand new Rich built rear wheel LX Hub laced to 36h Synergy Rim, will include a Barely used asp SRAM 11-34 SRAM Cassette and a brand new 9 sp chain, being offered for $400 including shipping to USA/CAN. Email me off line if interested. Thanks -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

I prefer "Historically accurate fop chariot." If you haven't read it, Monday's installment was perfect BTW: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2013/11/shafted-again.html He does use some earthy language. On 11/16/13, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 11/16/2013 10:49 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: >> I don't

[RBW] Re: Shifting

Well, I have a Sam Hillborne with friction, 9 speed. I do get some ghost shifts occasionally, but not a big deal. The major goal is getting an upright handlebar without having to spend a lot of money; changing derailleurs, cassettes etc. On Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:39:34 AM UTC-8, Kellie S

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

On 11/16/2013 10:49 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: I don't think BSNYC's quips putrefy anything. Apparently, neither does Grant. BS comes across as facetiously grumpy and misanthropic -- the key word being "facetiously". IMHO words and phrases like "fop chariot" and "reenactment" embody putrefactio

Re: [RBW] Shifting

On 11/16/2013 10:51 AM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: So the SunRace thumb shifters Rivendell sells should be compatible? Those are pure friction, right? If so, then maybe: some people are able to successfully friction shift 10 speed drivetrains. Many others find the spacing too close and have di

Re: [RBW] Shifting

Hi Kellie, should be a fun bike set up. Any of the friction shifters would work, but the Vaya has a 10 speed cassette. I've found that friction shifting any more than eight gears isn't so much fun. If my bike I would get 10 speed bar ends or Paul Thumbies. On 11/16/13, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > S

Re: [RBW] Shifting

So the SunRace thumb shifters Rivendell sells should be compatible? On Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:43:37 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/16/2013 10:39 AM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > I have a Salsa Vaya which I'd like to make more Riv'ish as my daughter > > plans to take it on a 2 m

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

I don't think BSNYC's quips putrefy anything. Apparently, neither does Grant. BS comes across as facetiously grumpy and misanthropic -- the key word being "facetiously". To quote H L Mencken: "A belly laugh is worth 10,000 syllogisms." On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 7:21 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > sarcasm n

Re: [RBW] Shifting

On 11/16/2013 10:39 AM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: I have a Salsa Vaya which I'd like to make more Riv'ish as my daughter plans to take it on a 2 month tour and wants upright bars. Currently is has drops with Sram Apex derailleurs and brifters. Can I convert to thumb shifters with a new handlebar?

Re: [RBW] T or F about trading down a size on Bleriot

Have you considered switching from Albas to Boscos? They are a good bit higher and come back a few inches more as well. I would say as long as your standover height is OK on the 55cm you should consider the handlebar swap before the frame swap. -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Shifting

I have a Salsa Vaya which I'd like to make more Riv'ish as my daughter plans to take it on a 2 month tour and wants upright bars. Currently is has drops with Sram Apex derailleurs and brifters. Can I convert to thumb shifters with a new handlebar? Of course I'd need new brake levers too. -- Yo

[RBW] new knickers

Got my catalog, too, and my favorite heading is "*Grab liquefied and resolidified bug mausoleums"*. The knickers - I love the new fabric, it is notably softer than the old fabric. While I love my old knickers and expect them to last 400 years, my only complaint was the fabric is so hard it ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

sarcasm never comes across right on the internet - also, if you love somebody, no sarcasm - it transliterates as putrefying thought, and that is what it does. On Friday, November 15, 2013 4:54:55 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Hey, I missed this one. How do you dremel a Longboard into a Bl

[RBW] Re: Flash CO Pikes Peak Ride

Ah! First "good" brain day in four days. I'll take it! So I'll be there, in case anyone can make it last minute. If you can, great! If you can't, looking forward to when you can. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Minimum acceptable ground clearance below crankarm?

Not sure I understand your question. You usually talk in terms of BB height. You mean from pedal to floor with crank arm at 6:00 position? My 650B conversion of an early Road has 2 7/8" under the pedal measured this way. I can't recall a pedal strike in over 5,000 miles, but there may have been one