[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-05 Thread Swza
These fires will become more and more common. Although there was some snow at the end of the winter this year, overall, Colorado had very disappointing snow levels this year (especially considering how horrible the last two years were). We already had a fire in Evergreen and it's the middle

[RBW] Re: Sackville Shop Sack Wald basket

2013-05-24 Thread Swza
Him MIchael, I've used the large and medium on a Nitto front rack and the medium is more secure that the large on the narrow rack, but it was never too big of a deal either way. I then put the large on a VO Porteur rack. The platform of the rack is ideal for holding the large Wald and is

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

2013-05-23 Thread Swza
Take it as a small blessing that now you can lock your beloved Riv up without worrying about keeping it pristine. Rivs need some blemishes to counterbalance their beauty to make them complete. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:01:48 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Curious what you Rivsters think?

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

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aP1210001.jpg Very happy with this hardware. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:00:12 PM UTC-5, Swza wrote: Hello everyone, I was hoping someone in the group could give me a recommendation on a tall handlebar bag and decaleur that will work on a frame this large

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

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
Alta Handlebar Pack. I used P clips for the rack. The bag is standard height. This works for me because I have STI and can't read the map case without my glasses. The Ram is a great bike. Regards, Bill Lucas Watsonville, CA On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:00:12 AM UTC-7, Swza wrote

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

2013-04-25 Thread Swza
://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aP1210001.jpg Very happy with this hardware. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:00:12 PM UTC-5, Swza wrote: Hello everyone, I was hoping someone in the group could give me a recommendation on a tall handlebar bag and decaleur

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

2013-04-24 Thread Swza
Hello everyone, I was hoping someone in the group could give me a recommendation on a tall handlebar bag and decaleur that will work on a frame this large (64cm). My handlebar is high above the nitto front rack and I'm not sure if there is a decaleur that will reach down low enough to connect

[RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

2013-04-10 Thread Swza
Hi everyone, I went to check the bike out last weekend (I live in Denver) and I wanted to let everyone know that if you are looking for an Atlantis you shouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one. The parts are all top of the line and the bike felt great to ride. My wife sort of shut

[RBW] Re: Sidepull brakes versus Cantilevers

2013-04-05 Thread Swza
Hi John, I have a Rambouillet with Tektro Silvers and a 1988 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 with Shimano cantis. The cantis have better stopping power than the Silvers, however the Silvers are not bad. Overall I prefer cantis for a few reasons. Stopping power is better. I also think they look

[RBW] Ram + Sugino XD 2 triple = ? bottom bracket length

2013-03-14 Thread Swza
Hi everyone, My apologies if this has been covered before (a forum search didn't turn up an answer) but could anyone tell me if I should use a 110 or 113 (or something else) length bottom bracket for the Rambouillet-Sugino XD2 triple combination? Thanks Jeff Denver, CO -- You received this

[RBW] Re: fender clearance tektro r559 vs paul racer

2013-01-09 Thread Swza
Hi Michael, Do you think the long reach racers would have too long brake reach to work with a Ram? My friend has a used set he wants to sell me but I saw the brake reach for those are 57mm. I think it will be very close. Any thoughts? Thanks Jeff Swank Denver On Sunday, January 6, 2013

[RBW] Re: Slow Riding

2013-01-02 Thread Swza
Hello Tim, As I've gotten older I've definitely slowed down. I feel as fit as I did 5 to 10 years ago yet I don't feel the need to push it as I once did. I get to work 5 minutes later but smelling better and in one piece. I cringe thinking of the risks I used to take in traffic. I feel

[RBW] Re: Fenders and Rams

2012-11-11 Thread Swza
Hi Ryan, I have a Blue Ram and after switching to Tektro 559s I use the SKS longboards with Panaracer Pasela 35mm tires. The front has very tight clearance but I got it to work. I also use the Sheldon fender nuts and I think that helps by moving the fender back a few centimeters. On

Re: [RBW] Any Seattle-Area Riv-Riders Need Amber Shellac?

2012-08-15 Thread Swza
Hi Rob, I see you wrote that shellac cleans up with alcohol. I recently shellaced some handlebar tape and got some splatter on the paint job of a blue Rambouillet. Have you (or any other members) had any luck removing shellac from paint jobs while not harming the paint itself? Thanks Jeff

Re: [RBW] Which headbadge/DT/ST art set do you like best on Rivbikes?

2012-08-15 Thread Swza
+1 on the Rambouillet. In addition to what you wrote I love the raspberry color at the top and bottom. I also like the simple bold look of the Bombadil badge. Jeff Denver On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:45:56 AM UTC-6, Larry Powers wrote: The Rambouillet headbadge is my favorite. The art

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Bombadil, 60cm Fully-Built

2012-08-13 Thread Swza
Hi, Do you know if the geometry of this Bombadil is the same as the current frames on their website? Also, could you tell me your PBH and height please? Thanks Jeff Denver, CO On Friday, August 10, 2012 11:48:48 AM UTC-6, Blindrobert wrote: Oh - and the price includes the Brooks B-17S