[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

Head angles starting tightning up with the 2nd MTB built, literally. Joe Breeze has stated that Breezer #1 (his personal bike) had a head-tube angle of 67.5 degrees and for Breezers #2-10, he made it 68 degrees. He had really liked a bike with a 70 degree head angle but some other characteri

[RBW] Re: (f)Atlantis gets a new look

Mark,I am having an Atlantis being built as i type this and am wondering about bars. Do you like the Albas better than Drops for long (50+ mile) road rides? Thanks,Mike S. On Monday, February 16, 2015 at 7:36:58 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I got a deal on a pair of Albatross bars from my LB

[RBW] Re: (f)Atlantis gets a new look

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Now to the questions! Regarding using the Albatross bars on longer rides. One thing I've really noticed is that due to my much more upright position on the bike, I don't get as much power onto the pedals. 99% of the time I wouldn't care, but if I was on a lon

[RBW] Re: (f)Atlantis gets a new look

Paul, sorry forgot to address your last question. The photo of the Atlantis in the trees is in the Assiniboine Forest in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It's among the largest urban forests in the world I recently learned. It's a large protected forest area with a few walking paths and many trails

[RBW] Re: Clearcoat over raw steel, my turn!

That looks so good! I've got a couple frames I wouldn't mind doing that to,but I'm always afraid of killing the resale value... Maybe I should just get over it. On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 12:00:10 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > This is my '88 Schwinn KOM, after I had the frame refinished

[RBW] Re: Riv handlebars and back pain-your experience?

I have always run a suspension seat past since my first back surgery. The small hits take a toll. A suspension seatpost saves energy too, as you don't have to unweight the seat constantly to

[RBW] Re: FS: CL Listing in Madison, WI.

Congrats Will, Glad it stayed in Wisconsin. Two months from now you can ride without gloves!!! Two months after that the Ski Goggles come comes back on. But seriously, congrats, I am jealous. Ryan On Monday, February 9, 2015 at 10:17:13 AM UTC-6, Batwing wrote: > > Greetings All, > > I have

Re: [RBW] Rivendell A. Homer Hilson (65cm) for sale by original owner built by Waterford

I can't stop buying Keith's bicycles... On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 7:50:31 AM UTC-8, Keith B wrote: > > no it does not > > On Feb 13, 2015, at 7:08 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > > So it doesn't include a front wheel? > > I forwarded it to a friend who's been shopping around. > > On Thu, Feb 12, 20

[RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

Bump, 80 shipped. On Feb 17, 2015 9:20 PM, "Goshen Peter" wrote: > They are wrapped, shellaced, have dia compe knobs and interruptor levers. > They had cork grips and barends so new grips should go over the grungy area > fine. Add grips and shifters and youre good to go. Selling for 100 shipped,

[RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

Hi Peter I am interested in the bars. I apologize for the post as I Don't know how to pm from my phone. Please feel free to contact me at 909 910-7424 as to where I can send PayPal payment. thank you, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

All good, PayPal at this address with your address when u get a chance. At work, cant talk bikes, haha. On Feb 18, 2015 12:37 PM, "Richard Rios" wrote: > Hi Peter > > I am interested in the bars. I apologize for the post as I Don't know how > to pm from my phone. Please feel free to contact me at

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

He said that the PayPal should go to the address that he posts from. On Feb 18, 2015 11:37 AM, "Richard Rios" wrote: > Hi Peter > > I am interested in the bars. I apologize for the post as I Don't know how > to pm from my phone. Please feel free to contact me at 909 910-7424 as to > where I can s

Re: [RBW] Rivendell A. Homer Hilson (65cm) for sale by original owner built by Waterford

I'm just thankful that Keith is so much taller than me, or I'd be unable to stop buying his bikes. On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:03:43 PM UTC-8, Ant Ritchey wrote: > > I can't stop buying Keith's bicycles... > > On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 7:50:31 AM UTC-8, Keith B wrote: >> >> no it

[RBW] WTB: (5) Iris King Cages

Looking to buy 5 Iris King Cages, though three will do to start. Please contact off list. Thanks! With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Velo News on Bike Weight

nice paint might be a factor i remember a world class racing car driver who said a good coat of turtlewax was good for 2mph at the top end 165 to 167 mph. I remain confident that the nice thick paint on my Ram is a contributing factor to my weekend 45 mile ride times remaining somewhat consistent

[RBW] MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

Specifically as opposed to the LL Bean chamois shirt... I've grown up with and still wear my LL Bean shirt in a dark green color. It's my favorite shirt from Sep-Apr. Riv's offering is tempting and even the right color, but I'm skeptical whether I'd see enough of a difference especially w/ the

[RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

Well the current price on the LLBean is $50 so we should at least be fair and say that the Riv shirt is only 1.88x the bill. :-P For me, the pencil slot in the pocket and the red thread of the buttons more than make up for the difference to me, but I don't have a longstanding relationship with

[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

i echo everyone's statement about not getting too worried about it. i've had an issue in the past where i had a frame and bb-cup that just didn't agree (other bb-cups worked fine, and other frames worked fine with that particular bb-cup). in the end i just bought a new bb-cup so i could re-us

[RBW] Re: How do you clean you bike below freezing?

I use a soft brush to wipe as much slush and snow clear as possible. Grab a somewhat clean rag and wipe it down. I wish I could keep my bike outside year permanently during cold season. I hate bringing it inside and knowing there is snow melting and water pooling on the steel frame, no matter ho

[RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

Great point Bill, I'm stuck with the price I paid for the Bean shirt about 15 years ago and they've definitely gone up! (They also replaced it 3 years ago due to a button tearing out and taking some fabric with it) That red thread is pretty sweet looking, I'm wondering if there is a difference

[RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

I have both. The Bean is nice and what I think of as chamois. The Riv is far more rugged and feels like it would ward off errant chain saws (that's a compliment, just to clarify). The Riv is warmer, and the color is great, too. I expect the Riv will outlast the Bean by a significant factor. ji

[RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

I love the Riv (but don't have the Bean to compare). The fabric feels nice, and it does feel rugged. Word of caution on the buttons-- a few (3 or 4... maybe 5?) on my chambray and cowpoke have fallen off. I've got 'em in my drawer waiting for a time to re-stitch 'em. I do like the red thread, t

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

Jim, Shoji, That's what I was hoping to hear, not surprising of course. I think it'll be #1 on my tax return dependent splurge list... (At which time my size will be unavailable:) ) Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: How do you clean you bike below freezing?

On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 10:27:36 AM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote: > > When your bike is caked with slush and ice, and you are working outside, > sometimes the only thing to do is get a large bucket of hot water and douse > the bike. It's instantly clean and clear to receive lubrication. Shake

Re: [RBW] (f)Atlantis gets a new look

Sean, To answer your question about bar height: I just installed mine on the bike and I haven’t ridden it yet, but I’m starting off with just leaving the stem at the height where it was when I had the drops on (I had the tops of the bar a little lower than the saddle); this now puts the Albatro

[RBW] Re: Clearcoat over raw steel, my turn!

Tim, That was a great-looking bike before. It's a stunner now. Can't wait to see it around town. +1 on the idea of a dynamo wheel. Mine make me smile every time I ride at night. -- Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

The Riv moleskin shirt is outstanding. I have USA made older chamois shirts from cabela & woolrich that I love but there's not much comparison between their fabric and the Riv fabric. The moleskin is a very tight dense weave that is noticeably wind resistant . It's been a real addition to my win

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

What are the fit measurements? -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Cheviot review on Momentum Mag

Some students were interviewing me today because they are designing bike commuting gear in one of their design studios. When I looked up a few sites for them to review, I came across this very positive review of the Cheviot in Momentum.. http://momentummag.com/rivendell-cheviot-review/ Though

[RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

They had just come in last time I was in the shop. They were still trying to figure out what to price them at. As a person who grew up in northeastern Ohio in LL Bean chamois, these were MUCH nicer. I thought they felt thicker and softer. I agreed with Bill that the pocket design and the re

[RBW] Even better Riv article in Momentum

I know that Momentum rarely extends beyond the depth of People Magazine, but I also came across this article http://momentummag.com/rivendell-bicycle-works/ with nice photos by Manny! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T