[RBW] QB appreciation

While not technically a 'beam, I love my simpleone more and more everyday. It was a great decision to nab one just before they disappeared. http://www.flickr.com/photos/68344575@N05/12062023885/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] A Rivendell 29+ Camping bike.

Since I started looking into a bike with wde tires for bikepacking, I've thought a 29+ would make sense for Rivendell. 29+ such a Rivvy sort of thing. I'm going to be using my Krampus 29+ for camping. I'm already planning the first trip. Within a week of its arrival (whenever that is) Midnigh

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Ding ding ding we have a winner On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > From the Archives: > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/DWJHrzq02O0/wreDnVqV1QgJ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Sure wish I could find consistent pricing information on these bikes. I do like that mixte. On Saturday, February 15, 2014 9:22:13 AM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: > > Gosh, the mixte frame looks quite similar to some of RBW's previous mixte > frames... I'm not a historian of frame design, but the curves o

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Curtis, I was planning on the earlier Metrolink train from Irvine. That gives me plenty of time to make the Amtrak train that arrives at 935am. I may stay another day and come back on Sunday. I was thinking of riding to Sycamore Canyon at Pt Mugu SP and camp at the hiker biker site. Sunday I

[RBW] A Rivendell 29+ Camping bike.

I have a serious drool going over the Surly ECR 29+ off road camping bike. Now, if Rivendell made such a bike, I would absolutely have to sell everything I own and get one. Hint Hint Grant? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] FS: 58 Rambouillet Green complete bike - $1400 shipped - bump and price drop

Hi Dan! Lovely Ram. I'm on the hunt for a bike for a friend and this may be the ticket! So Q.1 is has it been scooped up by someone? Q.2 is does it need any work, or is it ready to ride? Q.3 is how tall are you? Trying to get an idea of frame size to height. My guy is 6.0'. Q.4 number of spoke

[RBW] Silver Shifter Part Needed

I have had a left side Silver Shifter in my parts box for years (the right one is operating the drag brake on my tandem) and I went to install it today on my Rambo and the screw with d-ring is missing. Any body have one that will work? Original RIv part or anything else with a d-ring that will

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Train 761 originates in LA & is the earlier one. Train 763 originates in San Diego and is the later arrival. To catch the 761, you'd need to get an early Metrolink from Irvine (since Amtrak's service ends there that weekend). There's a 5:24 AM that arrives LA 6:40 or a 6:03 that arrives LA

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

Does anybody know if ShinShields actually solve the problem of water getting into shoes? My long-legged self experiences a large gap with the Riv rain paints (bikegods forbid making a thin + tall sized pant!) and this is the only weakness in my otherwise hermetically sealed raingear. I don't mi

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Curtis, Yes you are correct. I didn't check the train schedules from further South. I presume you are interested in the ride? By my count that will make two from the Southern California cul-de-sac planning on joining. If that is the case then yes the meet up will be 11:20 am or so at Rob's condo.

[RBW] Re: Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

Not in the areas you mentioned, but a good shop for Riv builds is Box Dog Bikes in the Mission. Close to BART. Gabe On Saturday, February 15, 2014 5:52:11 AM UTC-8, Jim J. wrote: > > I'm looking for reliable bike shop in Pacific Heights or Marina District > in SF. A place I could have a bik

Re: [RBW] QB appreciation

Thanks -- nice shoes. Not actually in the market, since I've stocked up on so many as new pairs (Bass, Timberland pre-outsourced, Bean -- also US, Topsiders) -- probably have 6-7 -- that they will probably see me out my remaining brief lifetime. A couple of pairs -- LL Bean, Timberland -- have been

[RBW] Re: Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

A little further away but American Cyclery in the Haight has always been fantastic and put together a Soma and Gunnar for me (by a former Rivendell employee no less!). They get super busy on weekends though. On Saturday, February 15, 2014 5:52:11 AM UTC-8, Jim J. wrote: > > I'm looking for relia

Re: [RBW] QB appreciation

Patrick: Believe they are Redwings with a crepe sole. A similar model is 50% off at J Crew right now. -Justin, slushed in Philly -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

>From the Archives: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/DWJHrzq02O0/wreDnVqV1QgJ -- 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-bu

Re: [RBW] QB appreciation

That photo makes me want a ss 29er (35 mm Paselas --right? -- won't cut it on the sandy local paths). What is that seatpost? Does the QB belong to the little girl in the video? (My little girl is now 12 1/2 and chose for her school sponsored getaway "winterim" project a mtb junket in Colorado. Ne

Re: [RBW] Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

Oh, I forgot about Citizen Chain. He's just a short walk over Ft. Mason (eastward) from the Marina. They are very good, as well. http://www.yelp.com/biz/citizen-chain-bicycles-san-francisco-2#query:bicycle%20shops > > From: Jim J. >To: rbw-owners-bunch@google

Re: [RBW] Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

Fresh Air Cycles is Rivvish. They are on Divisadero just on the south side of the Broadway crest of Pacific Heights. https://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&q=fresh+air+bikes&fb=1&gl=us&hq=fresh+air+bikes&cid=0,0,243962325213174280&ei=6YshUNjAB6es2wWD_YGgDg&ved=0CF0QrwswAA

Re: [RBW] Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

I was happy with the service at City Cycle http://citycycle.com/articles/welcome-to-city-cycle-pg145.htm David G in San Diego On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 5:52 AM, Jim J. wrote: > I'm looking for reliable bike shop in Pacific Heights or Marina District > in SF. A place I could have a bike ship

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

The headbadge looks very similar to that of the Atlantis. Either Grant very closely collaborated with them, maybe as an outside consultant, or they are big enough to simply go it alone. It would nice to know more about who is behind this. On Friday, February 14, 2014 10:40:06 PM UTC-5, eflaye

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

On Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18:47 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > > Rides of varying "gruel factor" led by Manny and some other > as-yet-to-be-identified volunteers (I'm hoping our listmaster can lead a > ride; Marin's his turf.). > Ha! Love to be involved! Of course! - J -- You received th

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell Atlantis

Hi, Ive been on a quest for some time now (1 year+) looking for a 56 Atlantis. I would like to buy one used if possible, but am getting to the point of just ordering one directly from Rivendell. I would be willing to buy strait out or do a trade if anybody is interested (Currently riding a Kog

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

I woudn't do it. the bagman has a little part that angles up to support carradice bags. it wouldn't look right or support the saddlesack correctly. In my experience even the expedition bagman angles up and digs into the bottom of the camper longflap, not allowing me to take full advantage of th

[RBW] Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

I'm looking for reliable bike shop in Pacific Heights or Marina District in SF. A place I could have a bike shipped and who would assemble for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

Hugh, I only see a 10:53 arrival in Ventura out of Irvine. So maybe 10:53 it is. Curtis On Saturday, February 15, 2014, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Riders, > > Rob Perks sent me this ride route so passing it along for more > clarification. > > http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1006995 > > Here is the f

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

Chris, Which length bungee balls do you use? Seems the smallest I can find are the 6" variety. Like Zack I have used the Irish straps and they seem to work well...but the bungee cord idea seems like it would be a quick on and off set up. And like Zack the large saddle sack is where it's at. ~H

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

yet another esoteric bit of Elvish lore, I suppose. In a few years, the new arrivals will whisper that once upon a time you could order a lugged steel Rivendell fork. On 2/15/2014 12:29 PM, eflayer wrote: Me thinks Carbonnomas esta no mas. Not on the Riv site where I could find it. --

[RBW] Re: WTT Brooks B17 Honey special [[[Update]]]]

Okay, got to thinking the odds of someone having a B17 black special they want to trade is pretty low. So I'd like to sell the saddle so I can purchase the black one. So here's the skinny: $110 shipped. I don't have the original box but I do have a Brooks box which I'll use to ship it. Contact

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Me thinks Carbonnomas esta no mas. Not on the Riv site where I could find it. On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > http://newalbioncycles.com/ > > Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be > associated with these bikes. Not sure how they are

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

Riders, Rob Perks sent me this ride route so passing it along for more clarification. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1006995 Here is the first train arriving into Ventura, http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak 9:35 am & 10:53 am Here are the returns, http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak 2:40

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > http://newalbioncycles.com/ > > Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be > associated with these bikes. Not sure how they are differentiated from > Soma, but some nice stuff coming. > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: QB appreciation

Simple is under rated. Thanks for the remind. ~Hugh On Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:22:12 AM UTC-8, Esteban wrote: > > Short post on a simple bike: this bike is fun! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/12531548795/ > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Or you could order a Carbonomas and get some real Rivyness... On 2/15/2014 11:53 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: Steve Soma has you pick/ purchase the fork separately here, http://store.somafab.com/forks.html cost for frame & fork $ 458.99. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Steve Soma has you pick/ purchase the fork separately here, http://store. somafab.com/forks.html cost for frame & fork $ 458.99. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sat, Feb 15, 201

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Gosh, the mixte frame looks quite similar to some of RBW's previous mixte frames... I'm not a historian of frame design, but the curves on the middle stays look 'bout identical to the stays on the Glorius. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

not sure if there is any Riv connection, but some background is listed here. http://karledwards.com/bicycle/new-albion-soma/ I recall seeing this a year ago. The frames look nice for low priced items. ~mike On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > http://newalbioncy

Re: [RBW] QB appreciation

Take you where you want to go! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 7:22 AM, Esteban wrote: > Short post on a simple bike: this bike is fun! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/12531548795/ > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

I used old toe straps. They work great at holding the bag in place on the rack. On Sunday, May 12, 2013 8:03:46 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Anne, I'll use the short Irish straps threaded through the leather slots > on the bottom to attache it to the rack, not to strap it on by going over

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

http://www.freemanscycles.co.uk/bicycle-accessories/racks/carradice-bagman-support-expedition-standard-large-bags.html Carradice rates Large Bagman for 22 lbs. On Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:23:25 AM UTC-6, Tom Wyland wrote: > > I do not see how the bagman could support the large saddlesack

Re: [RBW] Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell bike owners: I want to see some Rivendell bikes.

Here's another testimonial. I got a Romulus sight unseen, liked it a bunch, decided I wanted a custom. Asked that the custom be modeled/informed by the Romulus. The custom took ~ a year to arrive - best bike I've ridden in ~20 years - way better than the Romulus. You can't go wrong with a Riv

[RBW] QB appreciation

Short post on a simple bike: this bike is fun! http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/12531548795/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

My guess is they've asked for more designs from Grant - while we're at it, can we borrow the Atlantis head tube badge? On Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:24:36 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > From the Soma site: "Tange Infinity double butted CrMo steel main tubes" > On 2/15/2014 8:05 AM, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

From the Soma site: "Tange Infinity double butted CrMo steel main tubes" On 2/15/2014 8:05 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 02/15/2014 08:56 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: It's always nice to see a new line of cro-moly bikes enter the market. At least one, the red complete bike, is described as being m

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Wow. I didn't look at that one because road bikes aren't my thing. Not sure what to say. Selling a hi-ten bike with even one lug and a headbadge..doesn't make a lot of sense to me. On Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:05:00 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 02/15/2014 08:56 AM, Chris

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

On 02/15/2014 09:05 AM, eflayer wrote: one more thing. If you look here: http://store.somafab.com/newalprfr.html The Privateer might already be for sale. Could this pricing be correct? $279. But no fork. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

On 02/15/2014 08:56 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: It's always nice to see a new line of cro-moly bikes enter the market. At least one, the red complete bike, is described as being made from hi-ten steel, which we all know and love as "gas pipe." -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

one more thing. If you look here: http://store.somafab.com/newalprfr.html The Privateer might already be for sale. Could this pricing be correct? $279. On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > http://newalbioncycles.com/ > > Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which,

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

Paint and decals and head badge seem to have Grant's fingerprints on em. On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:40:06 PM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: > > http://newalbioncycles.com/ > > Makes me wonder if, or the degree to which, Grant Peterson may be > associated with these bikes. Not sure how they are differ

[RBW] Re: Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell bike owners: I want to see some Rivendell bikes.

Will, I'm about an hour north of Fort Worth, and I've got a Quickbeam and an A. Homer Hilsen. I'll send you a email. Chris Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

It's always nice to see a new line of cro-moly bikes enter the market. With the growing interest and participation in adventure bike riding, I don't understand why all of these companies limit the tire clearance on their tourers to 40'ish mm. From reading various forums there is a market for

[RBW] Re: Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell bike owners: I want to see some Rivendell bikes.

Hey Wil I have a few Rivs you're welcome to look at/ride around if they happen to fit; Atlantis, Betty Foy and a Saluki. What part of town are you in? I'm out east near Lake Ray Hubbard. Do you ever go the bike shop in Oak Cliff? On Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:50:55 PM UTC-6, Will Wyatt wrote

[RBW] Selling - 57cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen Loudoun County Virginia

Hey Zach I live nearby. I think I may have seen you in the WOD on this bike before, if you used to have albatross bars at some point. I suggest you post in FS section of the WABA forums (aka Bike Arlington forums). Nice bike! Good luck! -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [RBW] Re: Short ride post snowstorm

Erl, great to see you getting out and about! I haven't made it out myself all week, maybe a short one on Monday though, we'll see! I also enjoyed seeing your commuter rig with the great luggage. Between these shots and the other thread about the large saddle sacks in seriously considering a

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

I do not see how the bagman could support the large saddlesack. The base of the saddlesack is the same as the length of the nitto r-14 rack. Google the r-14 to check the length needed then measure your bagman. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

Thanks everyone. I already use the bagman for the Super C. Works great. What I am trying to figure out is if the same setup would work with the large saddle sack offered by RBW. Sorry for not being clear. Jay On Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:38:35 AM UTC+2, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I commute o

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

I saw two things right off that made me think the same. The headbadge and the style of the midstay on the Starling frame; that little upturn a few inches before the dropout. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, February 14, 2014 10:40:06 PM UTC-5, eflayer wrote: > > http://newalbioncycles.com/

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

I've been using a Bagman under my Carradice Nelson Longflap saddle bag for almost a decade for my daily commuting. Works great, enough support to prevent the sway-induced wobbles but enough freedom to not make the bike feel unwieldily or rigid-feeling. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, Febr

Re: [RBW] Re: Short ride post snowstorm

Sometimes the only motivation to persevere the trials of any season is the anticipation of the next one's change. My current winter evil is the glacial formations at the edge of roadway wheel paths, accumulations of snow, slush, pothole guts, sleet in a contiguous frozen 4-6" thick sun-polished

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

I use a standard bagman (now discontinued) for a larger Carradice Nelson and it works great. I've also used it for the next size down, the Pendle. No problems with either setup. Here it is with the Nelson. Anton On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

Every now and then if the weather report promises no rain for the weekend, I choose the genderless / rack boss-less Kellogg Spectrum as my get away transit. Store my stuff in a Carradice Super C with Bagman hoop behind. Works very well keeping the bag up and off the wheel. I load up with to

[RBW] Re: Which size Zefal HPX for my 52 Sam?

Would anyone like to trade my No.2 for a No.3? -- 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