Re: [RBW] FS: 58cm canti Saluki

We were just talking about used Salukis, good timing. Although (un)fortunately a bit too small for me Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > Howdy folks. > > Well my dad doesn't want to keep the Sa

Re: [RBW] Grant-ish Fix?

Capital idea! Nice flexible thinking! Qbeam bike? -- 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

[RBW] FS: 58cm canti Saluki

Howdy folks. Well my dad doesn't want to keep the Saluki I found and built up for him a few years ago. It is in great shape, all good stuff. I took a quick look at it last week, here is some of the stuff: Velocity Synergy/OC on 105 hubs, Ultegra brifters and rear der, FSA compact front der, Nit

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

Yep, that was the one Eric. Accidentally hit 1st gear at 70mph and you were gonna spit yourself off the bike or lunch the motor. Or both! On Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:09:12 PM UTC-8, ericf3 wrote: > > I could be thinking of another Japanese bike of the same era, but I think > it was the B/S

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

Nah, you're supposed to have enough pemmican to get you through the winter. Grin. Though I run barefoot 6-8 months out of the year without a scratch, when conditions are too cold, my feet go dumb (not a typo, they aren't numb) and I bash them into things because things aren't working properly.

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

I'm from Atlanta, GA originally. What do I know about snow except you're supposed to go to the grocery store for milk and bread before it hits? ;-) On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:59:27 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Oo. Ouch. Snow that wet is the slipperiest. Glad you're OK and had

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

Oo. Ouch. Snow that wet is the slipperiest. Glad you're OK and had a blast in the plaza. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:40:17 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to > work on Friday. I should men

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

2. The SO and QB are both coastable, right? Yes, 100% so. Unless you put a fixed cog on. Then 100% not so. :-) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Michael wrote: > Thanks Jim and everybody for the great info! >> > > 1. Loo

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Question

Hi, Eric, In the "Pasela" class, for 650B, the Soma B-Line without flatguard (http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-372/Soma-650b-x-38mm/Detail) has worked just fine for me, and I expect that the Soma X-Press with flatguard (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t106-10118.htm) would be just fin

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

> > Thanks Jim and everybody for the great info! > 1. Looks like the smallest Simple One ever in production was a 56cm frame? That means the 56.5 TT c-c, according to the posted geometry charts at RBW, is too long for me to use drops, which I would want on this bike. I am maxed out with drops

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

I could be thinking of another Japanese bike of the same era, but I think it was the B/S 350 that had a rotary shift pattern -- that is, the usual up or down to go up/ down or down/up a gear except that in top gear, continuing to upshift took you all the way around to 1st gear. Never rode one t

Re: [RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

+1 On Dec 21, 2013 8:45 PM, "Leslie" wrote: > I've thought the same thing: Riv doesn't have enough 650b bikes anymore... > > I wouldn't be opposed to ordering a Hunq, but asking for the canti-studs > to be lowered for 650b... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

I've thought the same thing: Riv doesn't have enough 650b bikes anymore... I wouldn't be opposed to ordering a Hunq, but asking for the canti-studs to be lowered for 650b... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

Oh, I rode it back on the pavement, but at a much slower speed. It was a really nice ditch, as far as ditches go. Questionable decision, I know. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 12/21/2013 05:51 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > >> Why is it that when you get too close to the

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

Well, the Bikecad link goes to a different bike so I'll try a different route: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85055386@N03/11488089173/ I actually think on the 54cm Hunq the 650B looks more proportional than the 700c. On Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:44:18 AM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: >

Re: [RBW] FS: Noodle Bar and Tektro TRP RRL SR Brake Levers - Silver Drilled Alloy - Gum Hoods

(Forgot to add that the Noodles, with their sweep-back, require a 1 cm longer stem, or at least, I find they do.) On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 6:24 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I have what I measured as the 42 cm c-c at hoods Noodles on my Ram, and > they are the best bars I've used after the even bet

Re: [RBW] FS: Noodle Bar and Tektro TRP RRL SR Brake Levers - Silver Drilled Alloy - Gum Hoods

I have what I measured as the 42 cm c-c at hoods Noodles on my Ram, and they are the best bars I've used after the even better Compass Maes Parallel copies (37 cm at hoods, 41 cm at the ends of the hooks) on the two customs. I used 46 cm Noodles for a while on two bikes (fixed 26er, Fargo) but they

Re: [RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

Forgot to ask: can you, please, tell us what your gearing is (rings and cogs)? -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

I didn't realize that Surly made a 17/21 (Tree Fort Bicycles has it for $37). I had wanted a 17/20. But being forced to limit myself to the 17/19, I found that the 19 gives a gear (~63") that, really, is better for my purpose, which is a gear that is low enough to help with loads up hills or again

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

Indeed. Two cm is not a lot, and "ideal" for most folks is probably between available sizes. So it makes sense more than one size would fit fine. My pbh is about 83 or 84 cm. I figured either 56 or 58 would be the right size. Keven agreed, then looked me up and down, paused, and said 56. It's w

Re: [RBW] Half link, NO! File, SI!

That I know, but the intricacies and esoterica of converting chain sag to axle movement is beyond me (thanks Bill for the catenary curve formulae, but they are to abstruse for me -- who learned and forgot and had once again to learn and once again forgot the calculus). At any rate, whatever the re

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

I heartily encourage everyone to get a Simple Beam every chance I get. Just great bikes. And usually more than one size will fit you, although of course one will be more optimum than the other. I've had both a 60cm and a 62cm and both were great! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the

Re: [RBW] Off-road excursion, not intentional

Not recent, thank God, but pretty spectacular or potentially spectacular: 1. Left edge, but the same; this circa 1972: taking the long (20 instead of 7 miles) route to school, coming fast down a hill with a rightward curve (I on the left as law in ex-British colonies). Attention wandered, front ti

[RBW] Re: Rivendells BBH Opening party and overnight.

Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 15, 2013 10:06:56 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > More of a welcome back ride for good old riding buddy Tommy. > > Glad to have him back feels like he never left. > > Tommy and I were back to our old shenanigans by racing towards the ranger

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

Though initially intended to have side or center pull brakes as it turned out, due to confusion with the rear brake bridge, the SimpleOnes have cantilever brakes. I think the only non cosmetic differences between the various SimpleBeem frames are the kickstand plate and some additional rack moun

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendells BBH Opening party and overnight.

I'm still comin' down from that great overnight last weekend. I'm not the kind of guy for big parties, but the BB&H event was a lot of fun, and I didn't spend "too much" money. I was sent on a secret mission, so after dispatching of that, I mostly hung out and took pictures of hatchets and Manny's

Re: [RBW] Off-road excursion, not intentional

On 12/21/2013 05:51 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Why is it that when you get too close to the right edge of the road, it's hard to pull it back? Because to go left you need to cut the wheel a bit to the right to initiate the lean. When you're just at the right edge you can't help but be aware ther

Re: [RBW] Off-road excursion, not intentional

Assuming that isn't a rhetorical question, I think it's a combination of target avoidance fixation and that countersteer thing, where you first have to go a bit to the right before you can swerve left. I was a bit squirrelly early in my road riding career and popped off the edge of the pavement on

[RBW] Re: Surly-Riv-rivalry?

You know Frank...if you ever want to adopt another kid...I'm generally pretty clean, mind my manners and don't eat much. ;) I LOVE this post. It's such a good mode of fun to aspire to. My daughter has been biking with me in some form since she was born 6 years ago. If she continues the interest

[RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

Neeto! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 20, 2013 1:02:34 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > My name is Doug & I have a serious luggage rack problem.now, I think I > need another one. > > In today's BLUG post, check out the rear rack on the 51 cm Sam in the last > photo. It's got the

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

I did much the same on yesterday's pre-dawn ride. without daylight, I could distinguish between traction-sand spread during our last snow and the edge. The shoulder got suddenly narrower and I was off into the well rutted dirt. I stopped, walked my bike back onto asphalt, and went on my way. It

[RBW] Schmidt Lighting System FS

Offered for sale is a complete lighting system for your 700C-sized road bike. Used but in excellent condition. Included are a front wheel built on a Schmidt "Nabendynamo" front hub and a Schmidt Edelux headlight. This is a super-bright and dependable lighting system, probably the most popular d

[RBW] Re: FS: Grip King, VO Grand Cru Cranks, RBW Randi Jo hat, Red Wing 875, Pendleton Wool Shirt...

To respond, yes, shipping is included. Also, I found the origin8 BB to go with the cranks. (sealed bearing J&B house brand) -- 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

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

I'd be interested in the Panasonic, the other two not so much. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Huge-Big-XXL-XXXL-Rivendell-Panasonic-Cannondale-/151189654884?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item23339b0d64 > > On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Jim B

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

Hey there Michael - The point is kinda moot, unless you have someone up the street who is selling both. The SimpleOne is the Taiwan built model. The Quickbeams were built by Panasonic. There were some subtle tweaks throughout the model runs, some of which can be referenced via the Quickbeam

Re: [RBW] New Nitto Rear rack

Jim, You have my dimensions. I ride a 67 Hilsen and really like the bike. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Jim Bronson wrote: > The Sam has an up sloping top tube so it's supposed to fit taller folks > better than say a 64 Atlantis. > > I'm 6"7' with a 99 PBH and when I called Riv to talk bikes

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tall-Huge-Big-XXL-XXXL-Rivendell-Panasonic-Cannondale-/151189654884?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item23339b0d64 On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Jim Bronson wrote: > Where is this "Large Bicycles List" that you speak of? > > Searched Google but it wasn't in the first two page

Re: [RBW] New Nitto Rear rack

The Sam has an up sloping top tube so it's supposed to fit taller folks better than say a 64 Atlantis. I'm 6"7' with a 99 PBH and when I called Riv to talk bikes they said it would work well for me. (I decided to convert my existing bike to 650b instead of acquiring a new frame) On Friday, Decem

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

Just because I like playing around with BikeCad and I'm a fan of the Hunqapillar, here's a rendering of a 54cm Hunq with 650B x 50mm tires. http://www.bikecad.ca/applet?model=1384391824727 On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:45:58 AM UTC-6, MobileBill wrote: > As many have noted on recent posts,

[RBW] Off-road excursion, not intentional

Why is it that when you get too close to the right edge of the road, it's hard to pull it back? I had a little brief off road excursion on one of my regular routes yesterday. I was too close to the edge, and it just started going over, so I went with it rather than fight it. Thankfully the ditch

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Where is this "Large Bicycles List" that you speak of? Searched Google but it wasn't in the first two pages of results. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Tom Harrop wrote: > Hello all, > > No personal connection, but the link to this eBay > auction

Re: [RBW] Grant-ish Fix?

The pulley carries the shift cable to a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub. You can see the same setup on my 1960s Raleigh Superbe: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/6238794401/lightbox/?q=raleigh&w=35176895@N03 --Eric On Dec 21, 2013, at 2:09 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I like the way your brak

Re: [RBW] Grant-ish Fix?

I like the way your brake cable loops back and rests in the hex bolt. But what is that pulley just below the corner of the seat tube and top tube? A travel agent for Vbrakes? The brakes look like regular cantis though. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Eric Norris wrote: > I MacGyvered this

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant-ish Fix?

And perhaps a zip tie or two? --Eric On Dec 21, 2013, at 1:46 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > Not bad ! To receive full credit, you will have to work in some twine, > shellac and bar tape stubs. > > On Saturday, December 21, 2013 4:19:56 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > I MacGyvered this fix for a

[RBW] Re: Grant-ish Fix?

Not bad ! To receive full credit, you will have to work in some twine, shellac and bar tape stubs. On Saturday, December 21, 2013 4:19:56 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > I MacGyvered this fix for a broken fender bracket during today's ride. I > think Grant would approve. > > -- You received

Re: [RBW] Half link, NO! File, SI!

Add one chain link = 1/2" of axle movement. Add one tooth = 1/8" of axle movement. See Sheldon, of course: http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I've bitched and moaned on this list about the annoying position of the > retrofit

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

This is the era when I started motorcycling. Bridgestone was a very serious motorcycle company with a 350 twin (350 GTR) that was the fastest motorcycle you could buy. They were the best Japanese motorcycle on the market at the time. IMO far better than Honda or Yamaha. Only the Suzuki Hust

[RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

I love that you filed away the dropout slot. It seems so much cheaper, easier, and more immediate than having someone move them. I always wondered why you had 17/19 dingles instead of 17/21s. I was a big obsessor over gear inches when all I rode was fixed. Now that I've built up another geared

[RBW] Re: FS: Noodle Bar and Tektro TRP RRL SR Brake Levers - Silver Drilled Alloy - Gum Hoods

Sorry they didn't work out for you. I have them on my Saluki and absolutely love them. Michael On Saturday, December 21, 2013 1:32:51 PM UTC-5, Addison wrote: > > Pictured below: > > I built my Gunnar Sport with these but the hand position/combo didn't work > for me. They were on the bike for

[RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

Hello all, No personal connection, but the link to this eBay auctionfor three bikes, including a 68 cm QB, was posted to the Large Bicycles list. Sorry if this

[RBW] FS: Noodle Bar and Tektro TRP RRL SR Brake Levers - Silver Drilled Alloy - Gum Hoods

Pictured below: I built my Gunnar Sport with these but the hand position/combo didn't work for me. They were on the bike for 2-3 months. Was thinking to sell them as a package for $110 total including shipping to the lower 48. Using Riv's measurements these are 41 cm bars (center of curve to c

Re: [RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

Those old things? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM, C.J. Filip wrote: > S, you're making 60-62cm Saluki owners hold on tighter to their now > unobtainable non-custom bikes! > > > On Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:45:58

[RBW] WTB Nitto Bullmoose bars

Hey group, Does anyone have a set of Bullmoose bars they are looking to sell? Just want to give them a try. Thanks in advance. -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

S, you're making 60-62cm Saluki owners hold on tighter to their now unobtainable non-custom bikes! On Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:45:58 AM UTC-8, MobileBill wrote: > > As many have noted on recent posts, 650B appears to be the wheel of choice > now for mountain biking. > So it feels odd t

[RBW] Re: New Nitto Rear rack

Yes, still impatiently waiting on this. On Friday, December 20, 2013 12:46:04 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > I wish Mark's other project rack (the HUB area rack) would be sooner than > later too. Seems like it's been forever. > > ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] A hunq of a 650B?

One word: Hetres. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I understand the appeal of 650B as a way to increase clearance for tires > on an existing frame. What's the appeal for a 650B specific frame? > >

Re: [RBW] A hunq of a 650B?

I understand the appeal of 650B as a way to increase clearance for tires on an existing frame. What's the appeal for a 650B specific frame? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:42:04 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I'd go further and say that I would like to see 650B a

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

If you want to try out a M/L Rawland rSogn or a 56cm Bombadil, and are in the Bay Area, you can look me up. I'm in El Cerrito. Used rSogn's are not that uncommon. Visit the Rawland Google group periodically and you'll get a chance eventually. Bombas are a lot less common out there. If it we

[RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

"3. Is there a formula to convert linear axle movement to vertical chain deflection? That is: if I measure 1 3/4? of chain sag from the horizontal, then pull the axle back so that the chain is now horizontal (I know that this term is inexact), is there a formula that will tell me how much the a

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

Och! Brutal. Prayers for a speedy continued recovery and safe riding. With abadnon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:55:30 AM UTC-7, PeterG wrote: > > Deacon, > I'm not riding right now. I took yet another spill riding when I should > have been reading this blog (a combination of bad wea

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

Deacon, I'm not riding right now. I took yet another spill riding when I should have been reading this blog (a combination of bad weather & bad luck),..but i'm almost healed once again & salivating at the thought of my Homer...PeterG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] A hunq of a 650B?

I'd go further and say that I would like to see 650B available on their country bikes (Hillbornes & Hilsens) like Salukis and Bleriots used to be. 650B is such a great wheel, but if I wanted it in my size ~60cm frame, I have to go custom, which just isn't happening. Hence my going outside the fold

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

As you allude to, frame size (aka your size) comes into play here. My PBH is 90 and I ride a 62 cm Hunqapillar on all kids of surfaces, to include rugged single track, bike packing. And that's with Schwalbe Dureme touring tires. I'll be trying out Smart Sams after St. Nick visits. Grin. I love

[RBW] A hunq of a 650B?

As many have noted on recent posts, 650B appears to be the wheel of choice now for mountain biking. So it feels odd to me that the companies that first demonstrated the usefulness of 650B for mountain biking (Riv and Raw) don't now have a dog in the hunt. Well, OK, the bomb is available as a cu

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar and Jones bars set up question(s)

Thanks for the reminder of the Nitto adapter--if I go adapter I'll go Nitto. The Winter stems look nice; too costly for me now. Mike: the Origin8 stem I linked to is a 31.8 quill. Thanks again, Christian > On Dec 21, 2013, at 6:30 AM, Matthew J wrote: > > If it were me, I would drop Eric E

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar and Jones bars set up question(s)

If it were me, I would drop Eric Estlund at Winter Bicycles a line and get a custom. I have two Winter stems now, will have three sometime next year. Could not be happier. http://www.winterbicycles.com/gallery/stems/ On Friday, December 20, 2013 7:46:40 PM UTC-6, Christian wrote: > > Hi All,

[RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

Patrick, you are not alone. I have been know to work out gear inches in my hear while riding. That is on hold now that I have (temporarily?) stopped shifting on my commute. 40/17/63.5" is where it is and it's staying there for now. That's part of what I'm enjoying about not shifting - frees the