[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Rohloff Conversion

the cold-set itself is only 1/3-inch on each side - the trick to it is keeping the alignment. Great-looking bikes and I'm jealous - thanks for showing them. On Thursday, September 5, 2013 9:56:43 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > First, congratulations; that's an ambitious mod. The basic

[RBW] Re: Cygolite Metro

Big fan here - always blinking down the road during the daytime. It is also the best rechargeable flashlight you could ever ask for. W have two Metros with one spare battery and 3 Hot Shot tail lights, so we're covered if one dies out on the road. All our bikes have mounts for headlight and

[RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

made me do some quick searches - certainly the science is sound, but the technology may be a little self-limiting. Their spec is you get 150 lumens at 16 mph, which is a moderate light output for riding at a pretty good clip. If its significantly less at 10 mph, the light output may not be ad

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

snobbery is human nature, and a the $-largest sports/entertainment market on the planet is not going to be short of snob appeal. A few rungs down is fly fishing, and I often use techy bike sales kids as an analogy to techy fly shop sales kids. My favorite fly fishing essay by John Gierach, "B

[RBW] Re: Cygolite Metro

oops, sorry, mine is the Explion, which has replaceable battery pack On Thursday, September 5, 2013 12:08:58 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Big fan here - always blinking down the road during the daytime. It is > also the best rechargeable flashlight you could ever ask for. > W hav

[RBW] Re: Neato new light system.

I don't ride that much at night either, but I always have my Cygo blinking during daylight rides. I think that's where the eddy current light would really come up short. On Thursday, September 5, 2013 12:46:24 PM UTC-5, Clayton wrote: > > I found this on a facebook post and thought I'd share.

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

thing, Just Ride probably suffers. On Thursday, September 5, 2013 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: > > On Thursday, September 5, 2013 2:30:48 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> snobbery is human nature, and a the $-largest sports/entertainment market >> on the planet is not going to

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Bike Evolutionary Succession

Didn't Bicycling magazine call Grant the missing link? Oh, no, never mind - it was Retrogrouch. On Friday, September 6, 2013 4:30:47 AM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > AFAIK, The RBW Atlantis is really "Atlantis 2" There was a Bridgestone > Atlantis, but that was a different bike. The Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

Sorry to maintain this fly fishing and bicycling analogy, but it is apropos. HG Wells said, *"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." * Contagion is the key. If you're a contagious bicyclist, or a contagious fly fisherman, it's because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Bike Evolutionary Succession

shoes, Deac. On Friday, September 6, 2013 12:43:08 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > ...then they see I'm barefoot on smooth wood platform pedals and they > usually go speechless. ... > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] chain compatibility ?

If you're using a 9- speed chain and friction shifting, can you also use a Campy 10-speed derailleur, or are passages in the cage too small for the chain? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

25-lb pack? 35? I haven't tried it, but I would be worried about the inertia affecting balance when you need it most On Friday, September 6, 2013 12:51:13 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > A friend of mine (I know, hard to believe I'd have any, but there's one > born every minute!) is ponder

[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

no offense Garth, but he's talking about Pike's Peak. On Friday, September 6, 2013 2:55:29 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > > Yes entirely doable. As a teen a friend of mine and his father would > ride across Wisconsin from Minnesota some 350 miles each way with only a > backpack. Tips ? None.

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

for me it's easy - if my bike wasn't comfort, I wouldn't ride it. I couldn't ride most of the club bikes these days, and I believe too many people my age are being sold bikes that will give them cervical strain. I also don't want to wear a bib. On Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:06:13 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

I'm with Patrick in that my favorite setup is 25mm in front and 27-28mm in the rear. But again, lightweight, soft casings with "some" puncture protection. Kicked up the pressure on my Challenge tubulars this morning and rolled downhill with my friends on their tandem for the first time. (The

Re: [RBW] Re: When is a tire too big?

the biggest difference light weight makes is not rolling resistance, but is low intertia and acceleration. When you hump to change speeds or nose into a hill, you accelerate and change speed with much less effort - much quicker. But that effect of low tire weight is something you can really f

[RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

speed front derailleurs and 9 speed everything > else. All it means is you have to trim the front a little more than usual > when you are moving to the beginning or end of the cassette. Mind you it > isn't Campy but I really don't see that as a problem. > > On Friday, Septe

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

How about the saddle kool aid? Or even the weight weenie kool aid? or the TDF kool aid? Save 5 or 6 ounces on your saddle over a Brooks. Buy all the padded pants and diapers you now need. Then all the salves that you need. This is cutting edge technology, or is it kool aid? I'll say it a

Re: [RBW] Re: chain compatibility ?

that was the maiden voyage - I built the bike in May. I've ridden it 800 miles since then. On Sunday, September 8, 2013 5:44:41 AM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > As clean as all that looks, do you ever ride it? ;) > > > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 9:49 PM, Ron Mc >wrote

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

I live in the hill country north of San Antonio. Standard ride from my house is down to the creek bottom, follow the creek road, then climb to the next neighborhood park - it's a 20-mi round trip (ends in a grueling climb for me). People haul their bikes from San Antonio to ride it - the parki

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack under load; Toplight mounted; Re-covered Flite

no really, the thumbnails show up upside down until you click and the zoom is right-side-up On Friday, September 6, 2013 6:38:42 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I think your screen is upside down. > > > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM, William >wrote: > >> Patrick >> >> Nice work. It's my ama

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack ideas

I bought a steering damper on a VO order, and it does not fit in the space available on my old bike with fenders. If anyone wants it, new - package opened - $10 will get it there by Priority Mail. http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-wheel-stabilizer.html (I

[RBW] Re: WTB: matching trunksacks (was: New look on Quickbeam)

how about grid gray sackville? If you check my profile, I just have a few miles on a set (mostly the front), and have made a set of thin, removable closed-cell foam liners for them. On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:47:20 AM UTC-6, Geoffrey Klingsporn wrote: > > I like the look of Bob's new

[RBW] Re: rack capacities

there's statics and then there's dynamics. If you load up a sitting still rack, it will take a lot more than you would even imagine before it breaks. If the dynamics are great enough, it will break under a teacup. If you use a simple shock-loading approximation, everything weighs 10 times m

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: matching trunksacks (was: New look on Quickbeam)

Geoff > > > On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Ron Mc >wrote: > >> how about grid gray sackville? If you check my profile, I just have a >> few miles on a set (mostly the front), and have made a set of thin, >> removable closed-cell foam liners for them.

[RBW] Re: Steel in the Desert

fun photos and a great slide show On Monday, March 4, 2013 11:39:06 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: > > Took my Riv-ish rando bike to the desert this past weekend for the Death > Valley Double Century--200 miles in the lowest (but at least on this > weekend not the hottest) place in the U.S. Photo

[RBW] Re: interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

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[RBW] Re: The Tri-I lasts forever

take two - they're small On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 3:09:48 PM UTC-6, William wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/infinite.htm > > It lasts forever, and Rivendell has an infinite supply of it. It's the > Infinite Inventory Item. I'm calling it the Tri-I. Only a dollar! > -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Cut Brooks

Copper is cool. My buddy with the Dahon tournado, which is copper brown and has a copper Brooks saddle, took his pedal cages and had them copper plated, and added some copper fenders form Belgium. It's looking really sharp. On Friday, March 8, 2013 1:12:28 AM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > > I ha

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

great photos - what make is the saddle bag on Sweetpea? On Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:28:12 AM UTC-5, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > Looked like this, right? > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157626993816847/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question

Michael, sorry I can't help, but you've helped me. I have the same brakes and rack on my daughter's bike. I don't like the Tektros much, because they seem to require too much attention - they have to be adjusted every time the weather changes. I was thinking about the Pauls, but you've convi

[RBW] Re: RivReader asks if aluminum bars should be replaced after 5 years?

great photo Philip. I put 30 years on a GB Maes bend. Jim, as far as the "cycle and S-N curve" goes, only cycles that are 70% or greater of the permanent bending load count. Everything below that is within the endurance limit. On Monday, March 18, 2013 6:15:07 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Re: RivReader asks if aluminum bars should be replaced after 5 years?

p.s. - misusing science in marketing is known by marketers as "the snow job" On Monday, March 18, 2013 2:50:43 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > In a cool interview with Nitto exec Mr. Yoshikawa, Grant asks this > question. Nitto exec leaves it up to consumer. So I was wondering if > anything to be c

[RBW] Re: RivReader asks if aluminum bars should be replaced after 5 years?

Sorry Grant, William, Jim - I stand corrected - aluminum has no endurance limit. Monolithic is the term. On Monday, March 18, 2013 2:50:43 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > In a cool interview with Nitto exec Mr. Yoshikawa, Grant asks this > question. Nitto exec leaves it up to consumer. So I was

[RBW] Re: Question 27" wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

If you have the 4 mm adjustment in your brake shoes, no problem converting 27" to 700C. Rear axle spacing (width between dropouts) is very important, though. Most 27" bikes have 120mm rear axle, initial 700C were on 126mm spacing, and most bikes/ hubs today are on 130mm or 135mm axle spacing.

[RBW] Re: ...and speaking of the Large Saddlesack...

no normal people here - didn't you read the marketing survey? Normal people ride with their chin between the knees and chase Lance downhill. On Monday, March 25, 2013 4:58:50 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Are there any normal people here? Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Question 27" wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

I agree there are many good 27" tires still made, including Pasela TG folding bead - Nashbar just got a new inventory of these. Schwalbe Marathons and Contis at the other end of the weight and toughness spectrum. Also agree that you can't always make the swap. My rear centerpull, Weinmann 75

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB bar end pods

also with Campy and Zeus On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:20:44 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Riv's bar-end pods are direct copies of Shimano's. They will work with > Silvers and Dura-Ace dt. > > On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:16:05 PM UTC-7, Alex Zeibot wrote: > >> Jim, >> I have Dura Ace DT shifte

Re: [RBW] Re: Question 27" wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b

Two Marathons = a kilogram. 3-1/2 folding Paselas TG = a kilogram On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:50:46 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I've had similar very annoying experiences, and have always found a cause > located inside the tire: a slipping rim strip; a loose wire bead; a > penetrant s

[RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

they make total sense for an upright bike. On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:49:35 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: > > > They are the best shifter style for using one's left hand to shift the > right shifter or vice versa if/when the need ever arises. > > I'm really liking my IRD stem shifter mounts.

Re: [RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar

a drop-dead-gorgeous bicycle -- 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 email

[RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

Joe, your bike is beyond trick. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:35:07 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I just returned from a shakedown ride with new stemmies on La Ramba. > Mavic/Simplex retrofriction shifting a 7/8-speed-era front Dura-Ace double > and rear Mavic on a 12-27 9-speed cassette. I

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?

Steve, nice example. I had the '69 version of The Rail http://budgetbicyclectr.com/1967-sears-the-rail-muscle-bicycle.html Wish I still had it, but my dad sold it when I got my Wards 10 speed On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 9:01:53 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Wed, 2013-04-03 at 18:57

[RBW] Re: Homemade basket quick release video is up.

very clean - nice work On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:54:44 PM UTC-5, clayton wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

when I switched to moustache bar, my new Technomic stem essentially took two inches off the reach of the stem and added it to the height. On Thursday, April 4, 2013 10:07:31 AM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Actual COMFORT for each person will also be determined by stem angle, > length, an

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

your perception of space must be different from mine I get 5 positions easy, and none of them on the same horizontal plane On Saturday, April 6, 2013 11:13:20 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Yes, that's my exp

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

pletely different, with a high rake, which really drops the bar ends, and that's his aero position. On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:41:36 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > horizontal compared to drop bars. There's no true low position on them :-) > > Cheers, > David >

[RBW] Re: Help choosing a bike

the original Rock Hopper is a great steel frame. A buddy has the first one that came to Texas, and he has been riding it ever since. On Monday, April 8, 2013 7:13:41 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: > > here you go, take a look: > http://www.evanscycles.com/product_document/file/2b5/7f5/2b1/45/speci

[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

I have a Tubus Vega on my daughter's bike, and my buddy has a Tubus Cargo on his tandem. The Cr-Mo Tubus racks have a light gray primer, which almost exactly matches the aluminum-silver paint on my daughter's bike, and looks striking. The cargo is made to carry panniers lower and is, of cours

[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

forgot to add - the Touring Store is the place to check for Tubus racks and hardware - no online sales, but good price and great service. http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/TUBUS%20HOME/TUBUS%20HOME%20PAGE.htm On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:08:20 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have a Tubu

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

Good idea to patch the tire. Even if it's a little square of duck tape. You couldn't run that cut with a latex tube - it would blow right through. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:56:33 PM UTC-5, C.J. Filip wrote: > > Patch the tire itself. Keep an eye on it. No way I would throw it away > ei

[RBW] Re: Cycling Education in the Netherlands

no link On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 6:05:49 AM UTC-5, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: > > Hey All, > > I know, I know, we're not the Netherlands, but I found this video on > cycling education interesting. It really is a shame we've nothing like this > here. > > Cheers! > > lyle > > -- > lyle f

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

too cute On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:12:51 AM UTC-5, René wrote: > > Rivendell bicycles: Granting you the ride of a lifetime! > > -- 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 f

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Education in the Netherlands

My excuse is always "waiting for the coffee to take" On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:12:32 AM UTC-5, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: > > Tea must've been too weak this morning! > > > http://www.freerangekids.com/just-like-drivers-ed-except-for-younger-kids-bikes/ > > -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Blues..

holy cow, the seafoam blue AHH is a knockout. Between the new Sam and Bleriot, I have to admit I like the cooler new Sam blue better. On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:03:33 AM UTC-5, Mike Gillespie wrote: > > Hi, > I recently came across this shade of blue on a Hilsen seen here: > http://www.f

[RBW] f/s Hebie steering stabilizer

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hebie-steering-stabilizer-for-bipod-stand-usage-hbp4-prod18782/?sessionid=b2621e4d0d1023c2240cd615122d924b9ee84fce I imported this from the UK a couple of months ago, only to find there is not enough clearance between my fender and downtube to install it - should wor

[RBW] Re: f/s Hebie steering stabilizer

all done here - thanks! On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:43:23 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > > http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hebie-steering-stabilizer-for-bipod-stand-usage-hbp4-prod18782/?sessionid=b2621e4d0d1023c2240cd615122d924b9ee84fce > > I imported this from the UK a couple of m

[RBW] Re: New AHH build drivetrain problem

not a riv answer, but my buddy fixed his similar problem by lengthening the cable housing to his derailleur. Frame flex and short housing (pinch or stretch?) combined to cause his autoshifting. On Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:33:23 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Before you decide it's a bad

Re: [RBW] Favorite pedals?

Me too. Love my grip kings. For awhile I was swapping between sylvans with clips and the grip kings. In comparison, the rat trap.clip loads all through the ball of your foot. The longer grip kings use your entire foot - heel to ball, and it changes your riding position, or at least gives you

[RBW] Re: Riv Inspired Motobecane Makeover

Great job - beautiful bike you'll have no problem with Fenders. your brakes, like mine, were made for fenders - Honjos work great. ling. > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Riv Inspired Motobecane Makeover

a couple of choices on bottle cage straps - the old TA ones turn up on ebay frequently - they are metal, and strap the cage directly to your frame. The Elite VIP works quite well - http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222358075/813/Elite-VIP-Universal-Cage.htm .

[RBW] Re: Favorite pedals?

no wonder, those are gorgeous - the much higher end version of the MKS GR-9 and strapless clips I put on my daughter's bike. On Friday, April 12, 2013 9:26:06 AM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > I notice that bikes new and used often come without saddles and pedals, > and I have a pedal choice t

[RBW] Re: Favorite pedals?

s, a B17, kickstand, so all ready to roll). > > Bruce, those Urban Platforms are truly beautiful pedals, and I really like > the elegantly simple strapless cages. > > On Friday, April 12, 2013 12:28:24 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> no wonder, those are gorgeous - the mu

[RBW] Re: Suntour is back & says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology

I like I was really happy to get this used TA Pro5 already with my half-steps and escape (47-42-26) on ebay for $130. But if you look at what Bolder is asking for NOS, this should be a no-brainer market for Suntour.

[RBW] Re: Suntour is back & says it's keeping it real w/ old skool ideology

one day we'll look back and Taiwan-made components will be the good old days On Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:44:30 AM UTC-5, Mike Schiller wrote: > > Very good to have another player in the game. I like more choices. I'm > not surprised that these are made in Taiwan, that seems like the center of

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Inspired Motobecane Makeover

There is really a lot of room under those brakes. On my 76 Raleigh with the same brakes, I had a pair of 42mm shorties to keep the brakes clean, and could clear (and cover) 1-3/8" cross tires. Even 36mm Honjos should clear 1-1/4" tires, but may not have the coverage you would like. You coul

[RBW] Re: Riv Inspired Motobecane Makeover

Hi Erl, dug in my computer and found this - 42mm shorties with 32mm tires and here are my 36mm Honjos with 28mm tires - from the side, there's air from end to end, and very good coverage <

[RBW] Re: Riv Inspired Motobecane Makeover

these are made and mount like Honjos) and you could fit 35mm tires in there. On Saturday, April 13, 2013 3:53:39 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi Erl, dug in my computer and found this - 42mm shorties with 32mm tires > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wW9BqrSw7V8/

[RBW] Re: Boiled Wool

almost off topic for this thread, but the coolest caps ever, IMO, come from Ebbets flannels http://www.ebbets.com/ highest quality wool caps you will ever find - sold in actual head sizes. Watch for their closeout sales. I ride in a helmet, but carry a 1930s San Antonio Missions ball cap in

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

my buddy had a mud flap turn underneath his Conti Grand Prix 4000 tire - the tire chewed up the mud flap. On Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:14:12 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I've been holding out to buy > another set of 40mm Supremes from Riv but

[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE

hi Jinxed - beautiful set up. I have an old road bike frame project in the mill. Can you measure drop on your bars for me? The 345mm overall drop listed by on-one for these bars makes no sense. Thanks On Friday, March 15, 2013 7:15:01 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > > OK. So after some excellent a

[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE

also, is anyone using a Soma Road 1 bar? tried a search with no luck On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:20:11 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > hi Jinxed - beautiful set up. I have an old road bike frame project in > the mill. Can you measure drop on your bars for me? The 345mm overall >

[RBW] trying again - drop on On-One Midge and Soma Road 1 bars?

Has anyone here ridden on Soma Road 1 bars, and what are your impressions? Also, the published "overall drop" on Midge bars, 345mm, makes no sense whatsoever. Can anyone measure the actual drop and reach on their midge bars? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: trying again - drop on On-One Midge and Soma Road 1 bars?

thanks, I'm taking the road parts that I swapped out on my old Raleigh rebuild and going to build up a such-a-deal Francesco Moser frame into a brew-pub racer. Going for a modest drop position and so far, I'm looking at those two bars. I like the shape of the Road 1 bars, and the 75mm reach a

Re: [RBW] Brook's new waterproof Cambium saddle coming out

yes they're having a bandwidth problem. I got into the form, but submit always ends up with an error message in Italian - I kind of like it. On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:57:50 PM UTC-5, Andrew Letton wrote: > > Nevermind... it went through on the fourth try. > cheers, > Andrew > > -

Re: [RBW] A Mini-State O' The List Report - Topic Drift and a Note on Tone

I haven't seen anything remotely like gouging in Rivendell's prices. There may be a few items where a better discount can be found elsewhere, but most of the stuff I want, anyway, Rivendell has a better price than even Amazon. On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2:50:31 PM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] A Mini-State O' The List Report - Topic Drift and a Note on Tone

e, but not sure if its cool or not if you are >> looking for like a Saddlesack to come here first looking for a deal on a >> used one before you see if Rivendell has one new. Again, I could be off on >> that one but would hate for people to only come here looking to undercut

[RBW] Re: The last OT Post | Off Topic Group Recommendations

Aren't we the only Friction Shifting in an Indexing World group? -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Brook's new waterproof Cambium saddle coming out

I believe this will probably be the same material as the Selle Titanico laminate. I would like to try one On Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:16:01 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Waterproof sounds good on paper, but in practice that's never been a huge > issue for me. Anyway, it'd

[RBW] Re: new, modified moustache bar

less reach, less drop - a definite improvement On Friday, April 19, 2013 7:37:21 AM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: > > Anybody else intrigued by the mention of the new moustache-esque bar in > the Blug update on April 18th? The moustache bar gets poo-poo'd regularly > on this list, but I know there are a

[RBW] Re: Free tubular wheelset (you pay postage)

Patrick, I have a definite use for them - can you contact me? Thanks On Friday, April 19, 2013 8:20:57 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If anyone wants the tubular wheelset I earlier purchased for the Ram, it > is yours for shipping. One rear wheel with Mavic rim and Am Classic fw hub, > one

[RBW] Re: thoughts on the current state of the "Riv-ish" bicycle marketplace

San Antonio is in an urban revival, with the real estate of two large and historic downtown breweries recently developed into upscale condos, shopping centers and upscale restaurants (not quite black tie tacquerias, but close - snob appeal rules in SA). The city has already done and is continu

Re: [RBW] Bombadil experiment

No offense, Jim, but I would be very surprised. Light-and-limber Bomba looks great. On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:06:44 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Someday when the technology has proven itself, maybe we'll get a disc > brake Riv! Wheel size changes will be trivial! > >

Re: [RBW] What'r you using for cush on your Moustache Bars under your tape?

I like Brooks leather wrap with leather gloves. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:47:06 PM UTC-5, René wrote: > > The cushiest tape I have used is the Cinelli cork gel tape. I may end up > using it on all my bars, but currently have it on two. Brooks leather on > the others, which isn't cushy. >

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

Not a Riv frame, but a tall vintage Raleigh - essentially 64cm - a tall 11-liter rando bag on mini Nitto front rack with Bertoud 121mm horizontal decaleur. Decaleur came from Boulder cycles (renehersestore.com). The d

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

ps - this is using the Acorn tall rando bag, which is the same height as the Bertoud 28 bag, and I have 15-16cm of stem above the headset. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:54:55 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Not a Riv frame, but a tall vintage Raleigh - essentially 64cm - a tall > 11-li

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

Have the same VO rack on my daughter's bike and we use the decaleur to attach a rattan basket, for which it works great. But think about this for your 12-liter bag - the entire vertical mass of your loaded bag would act in torsion on the your fork bolt, and gravity would help (in a bad way).

[RBW] Re: 64cm Rambouillet - Handlebar bag/decaleur combinations

Bill, actually wasn't badmouthing your setup. Lone Peak makes great bags - I have a pair of their panniers, and they made my first trunk bag. The Alta has a bar clamp - if you're using it, you have the bag well secured at top. My point was about using the Carradice tall rando bag on the VO i

[RBW] Re: Natchez Trace ride

Congratulations - what a great tide - thanks for the photos On Friday, April 26, 2013 4:12:01 PM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote: > > My friend Ed and I decided to stretch out of our S24O comfort zone, and > planned to ride the Natchez Trace, end to end. We were camping, but had > another friend willi

[RBW] Re: Costco merino wool shirts for the ladies

I got a couple of nice ones for my daughter from sierratradingpost, but haven't had luck with men's there, either - they have some, but not what I'm looking for, and not particularly good buys. On Friday, April 26, 2013 6:36:53 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > FYI, my wife just picked

[RBW] Re: Not too many people actively posting on this site for such a big amount of Rivs released to the wild over the years.

Proves my argument from our Trout Unlimited chapter board meeting yesterday. Texas has one chapter, Guadalupe River, it's also the state council, has 5000 members and is the 3rd largest business unit within the national organization, behind Michigan and New York state councils. Somebody said

[RBW] Re: Question for modern geometry race bike only riders who later went to Rivendells.

even my 13-y-o daughter gets hand numbness when she bends her wrists too far backwards while riding. On Sunday, April 28, 2013 10:02:15 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > Wanted your thoughts and experience on this issue I have been having with > my Riv's. I know this sounds rediculous, but: > *I am

[RBW] Re: Not too many people actively posting on this site for such a big amount of Rivs released to the wild over the years.

Jim does a great job moderating this forum. The quick route out of being moderated is to communicate with Jim - he is a really nice guy. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:56:16 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Julian W, > > > > I understand how you might feel " It promotes an atmosphere of guilty

[RBW] Re: Good candidates for a Riv-izing?

Raleigh Super Course is a great choice with Weinmann center pulls and room for 1-3/8" (35mm) tires with fenders, and a Reynolds 531 frame. I am delighted with my Raleigh Grand Prix rebuild - it has become a very useful and comfortable bike for me. Steel frame 70s/80s "sport-touring" bikes ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil for self-defense

Silca is right out. Great link. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:52:54 PM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: > > I like how a heavy duty pump could double as a club, hahaha. > > > On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Michael > > wrote: > >> Cool page! >>> Notife the ancient ftyle of riding the faddle all the way

[RBW] Re: I like Grant's BOM

yep, in a taller frame, that's my dream bike. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:14:47 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff22.htm > > Looks good! Another sighting of the double-stayed Mark's Rack. Somebody > is going to have one heckuva nice bike > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: RBW April S24O - My account (long with photos in the beginning...)

my favorite Grant paraphrase, and I use it all the time -* You Can Be A Biathlete. *Something my buddy and I noticed with his Garmin on well-marked trails is that it cuts corners on twisty trails and can short the distance by over 10%. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:45:52 AM UTC-5, Andy Smit

Re: [RBW] Good candidates for a Riv-izing?

beauty. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8:02:44 PM UTC-5, David Hays wrote: > > I certainly enjoy my Rivved lugged Miyata Triple Cross with 700x35 Paselas > but it's not the same as my new Homer. > David > > > On Apr 30, 2013, at 8:15 PM, hsmitham > > wrote: > > Liesl, > > I love the Rived out Bi

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

My buddy has the Cane Creek interrupters on his Dahon Tournado, and they work great On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8:42:06 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Harris has the Cane Creek equivalent. Not too pricey – certainly not > Paulesque. > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Cycling computers

if you don't mind the wires, the Cateye Cadence is cheap https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10893613039136828338?q=cateye+cadence&rlz=1C1PRFA_enUS414US414&oq=cateye+cadence&aqs=chrome.0.57j0l3j62.2705j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=o4eCUavhM6qB0QHxMw&ved=0CKEBELkk It's what I have on my

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