[RBW] Re: Has anybody 650'ed a Riv Road?

2023-03-22 Thread Len L
I was just measuring and analyzing my 2000 Curt for a 650b conversion. I thought I might get a 42 in there but it would be tight. Thanks for the thread, this is all very helpful. Len On Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 1:51:02 AM UTC-4 Peter Bridge wrote: > On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:29:48

[RBW] FS: Various Components

2012-02-12 Thread Len Grossman
Greetings All: Offered for sale are the following used parts. Pictures available upon request. Prices include shipping in CONUS. Payment by Paypal: Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers (Rivendell type) - near new - $20 (pair) Shimano Deore XT skewers 133mm/173mm - new in package - $20 (pair) Shimano

[RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

2011-05-14 Thread Len Gilbert
I love mine. It's on a Raleigh One Way (53cm single-speed, albatross bars) and it's very stable. I commute with a laptop and various clothes, food, etc. and use it for securing shopping runs. The One Way has cantis. Centerpulls would be tricky because of that center bracket. It doesn't attach to th

[RBW] FS: Reduced Price - Rivendell Bleriot Frameset

2010-07-20 Thread Len
51cm, custom dark blue metallic paint by Rivendell, excellent condition, Ultegra headset included. $525 plus shipping. Pics on request. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@g

[RBW] FS: Bleriot Frameset

2010-07-05 Thread Len
51cm. Custom dark blue metallic paint by Rivendell. Excellent condition. Ultegra headset included. $575 plus shipping. Pictures on request. Len Grossman S. Orange NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

[RBW] FS: 650B Wheelset

2010-06-27 Thread Len
included. $375 plus shipping. Best regards, Len Grossman South Orange, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Bleriot Frameset

2009-12-02 Thread Len Grossman
cams contact the frame (i.e., not visible when wheels are installed). $575 plus shipping. Best regards, Len Grossman South Orange, NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Will a Pitlock seatpost binder bolt work w. the new Quickbeam?

2009-11-14 Thread Len
I do not know what a Quickbeam seatpost collar looks like but a Pitlock works fine on a Heron if you stick some washers in the recesses where the nut and bolt head rest. Please see my photostream for details. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24103...@n08/sets/72157617180006138/ Thanks, Len

[RBW] Re: whatever happened to speedblends?

2009-10-14 Thread Len
I like speedblends. They did not last for long in the 700c size though. Luckily I bought mine when I could. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2993057643_23fffde217_b.jpg There was a time a few years ago that Target was selling them for $20 each. I missed that boat. On Oct 14, 5:11 pm, Ryan Wa

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Len Lescosky
That Wooly Warm vest is the best piece of cycling clothing ever made. My large only fits me well at my lean randonneur weight, so I would buy one in XL if I could find one. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm -63cm frame and fork

2009-09-09 Thread Len Lescosky
I didn't get any takers on this list for my Riv Road a few weeks ago. The frame is on ebay now, it meets most of your requirements. It looks really good, but you probably are ok with missing that one. Len > > > I am looking to buy a frame and fork (or partial build) to set up as a

[RBW] Re: Happily Pedaling Free (finally)

2009-08-14 Thread Len Lescosky
The touring pedals are fine for free pedaling too. I have Sneaker, Touring, and Grip Kings. I like them all, and in that order. The width and grip of the Sneakers make them number one. If the GKs were grippier I would put them number two, but they can be slippery depending on the shoe. Len

[RBW] FS: Two Large Rivendells, Freewheel Fiesta, and More

2009-08-08 Thread Len
I have two Rivendell bicycles for sale, along with other list- appropriate bikes and parts, listed on my website. http://web.me.com/lenlescosky/Bikes/Welcome.html If this goes well I may add to the list. Thanks, Len --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: SF Question

2009-06-17 Thread Len Gilbert
I'd recommend downtown SF as a first choice, since you can BART out to Walnut Creek (Riv HQ) with a bike during commute hours, but not IN to SF. See http://511.org for schedules, routes and such. Hotels will all be pricey. SF also gives you the option to ride out over the Golden Gate bridge into M

[RBW] Re: Looking for Nitto Moustache bar

2009-05-02 Thread Len Lescosky
ou never need to reach down to shift like you would on a drop bar it feels like you are more upright. For full upright you could go to the Albatross. I have one of those on a bike too, and it does sit me up a lot more. I feel like I go faster and have better control with the moustache though.

[RBW] Re: Bleriot paint

2009-05-01 Thread Len Grossman
27;t worry too much about getting it perfect. its not going to be perfect, and remember: perfect is the enemy of good enough. happy trails, len On May 1, 9:46 am, Tw Schmidt wrote: > Does anyone know of a good paint match for both the Bleriot blue and Bleriot > creme?  I gouged my head tub

[RBW] Re: Your Riv and the city: lock up tight or second bike?

2009-04-22 Thread Len Lescosky
standard binder bolts. To use something other than a standard seatpost binder bolt I head over to Ace Hardware and get whatever stainless steel washers make the replacement bolt work. Len On Apr 19, 9:48 am, Len Lescosky <172tur...@gmail.com> wrote: > Pitlocks including saddle pit and mi

[RBW] Re: Your Riv and the city: lock up tight or second bike?

2009-04-19 Thread Len Lescosky
Pitlocks including saddle pit and mini U-lock or Mini U-lock and independent cable lock for wheels. Len in Atlanta --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] FS: Bleriot Frameset w/NOS Trimline Tires

2009-04-07 Thread Len Grossman
in the pictures (which was on top of the clearcoat) was removed (looks better without it). $895 plus shipping. Best regards, Len Grossman South Orange, NJ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Anyone else see this?

2009-04-01 Thread Len Gilbert
Love it! Best internet-related April Fool's prank yet! Nice job Marty! On Apr 1, 12:18 pm, Marty wrote: > I was browsing the Riv site this morning, and came across the coolest > thing ever in the odds & ends section: a lugged toilet paper holder! > (In your face Park Tools!) Apparently, all tho

[RBW] Re: Suntor?

2009-03-26 Thread Len Gilbert
It's now SR SunTour see http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com for the current line or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suntour for more history. My Raleigh One Way has SunTour cranks (chainrings in SR parlance). On Mar 26, 4:54 am, George Strickler wrote: > I was searching in old bike stuff last night t

[RBW] Re: Suntor?

2009-03-26 Thread Len Gilbert
They're still around, now called SR SunTour. I have SunTour cranks (chainrings) on my 2008 Raleigh One Way. http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com for current product, more history at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suntour On Mar 26, 4:54 am, George Strickler wrote: > I was searching in old bike stuff

[RBW] Gauging interest - anyone want to buy my 51cm Bleriot ?

2009-03-20 Thread Len Grossman
hi all - thinking of selling my Bleriot to finance a Hillborne. sale would be frame/fork/headset. excellent lightly used condition. pics here (looks even better in person): http://www.assenmachers.com/Picture%20Gallery%20Rivendell%20Bleriot.htm note that the correct headbadge was later insta

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Build review

2009-03-08 Thread Len Lescosky
This looks great, thanks for the photos. I have a similar-era 700c Rivendell that I am considering for a 650b conversion. I have not done it yet but I still might this summer. Are the Tektros the only brakes that are long enough to allow the conversion work? Thanks! Len