In addition to the above:
Studded tires keep you upright even on unseen black ice. I have Nokians
that I like a lot.
Wind protection for all sensitive parts. Patagonia used to sell a
windproof brief that worked great.
I've used vapor barrier socks on my feet and neoprene overshoes for really
c
Agree. Went through something similar myself this morning with my Atlantis
and an attempt at a different crank set and got immediate clarity with a
short phone call to Mark at Riv.
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 7:21 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> I would recommend calling/emailing RBW about this. My recol
Jim,
I use one with Campy 9 speed brifters and a Shimano rear D and have for
years with no problems. My experience is that I bought the one recommended
for my combo per their site, set it up, and have paid absolutely zero
attention to it since. Like I said, years of use.
Tim
On Tue, Oct 29, 2
"Some of your best moves are the ones you do not make."
Agreed. Nice wisdom Bill, thanks.
Cheers,
Tim
On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Ha! I was just eager to learn about Cinelli tires. I don't know what
> they really are. I was thinking up other C-brand tire makers:
Justin,
Thanks! You saved me. I am withdrawing this sale as I actually can use
both a QB and SO for the coming year due to split location. So, watch this
space a year from now...maybe.
Bill, I had Cinelli on the mind when I wrote that as had just wrapped the
bars. Are they Hutchinsons maybe? I
Hi Clayton,
I am very sorry to hear all of that. I have a lot of spine damage and for
a while was forced by back pain to a recumbent, both two wheelers and
trikes. I don't like them as much as an upright but they are super
comfortable and it is riding and is enjoyable. After some years I was ab
I saw that comment too, in what incidentally seemed to me to be pretty much
a waste of an issue. In any case, I found myself thinking of it again
yesterday while riding some steep stuff at about 9500' ASL. So thanks Eric
for reminding me to go dig out my old triple and look at replacing my
mounta
Great tip on the bell,thanks! I've started running red blinking lights
front and rear in the daylight and it does seem to help.
On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 6:13 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
> A couple of things I've discovered. A Japanese Crane bell makes
> pedestrians smile. A good blinking tail light wak
Nice. I just had the pleasure of meeting Mark and seeing his own similar
bike when he put S&S couplings on my Roadeo. Great guy and craftsman.
Tim
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM, Joshua Finkler wrote:
> figured i'd post this for rivendell fans before i released it to the ebay
> wolves. it w
Well, excellent! My sister wants to start riding again after a long
break. I've got everything I need for her bike except a frame. I would
love to put her on a Rivendell but it needs to be used. Her PBH is 76 -
77'ish.
I am planning an upright build with B67, and Alba or flattish bars.
If you
Thanks everybody! Somehow I have ended up with one of each both 58cm,
(notice the passive voice - I am sure I had nothing to do with it) and am
considering getting rid of one. Or of both and riding my Atlantis single
speed which I have done before and enjoyed.
Micjhael, I am sure you would get h
I can't tell if these are the exact same frame built different places or
what?
Does anyone know what is different between the two, if anything?
Thanks,
Tim
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On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Michael wrote:
> Annapolis Trails:
> There is the Baltimore Annapolis trail that runs from Annapolis to BWI
> Airport. I have only done 10 miles from BWI down towards Annapolis, but it
> was as flat as flat gets around here. Like Florida fl
Hi all,
I am spending some time in Annapolis MD next month and would greatly
appreciate any tips about good rides or other biking info for the area.
Also, I am thinking about bringing my Quickbeam as I am imagining it to be
pretty flat like riding D.C. is. Is that right?
Thanks in Advance,
Tim
Thanks! Looks comfy.
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:16 PM, reynoldslugs wrote:
>
> a better shot:
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274348308/in/set-72157627837620505/
>
> Max Beach
> Sonoma County, CA
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Thanks to all for the responses to my question. Very helpful and I really
appreciate it.
Thanks!
Tim
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>
> Sean
> Eugene, OR
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 28, 2012 6:59:49 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
>> Chains are cheap. I would replace it--certainly better than dealing with
>> injuries if the next pin breaks when you're riding at speed.
Hi All,
Yesterday the Campagnolo chain on my Roadeo broke, fortunately as I was
leaving a stop sign right by my house at the end of a ride so there was no
problem of any sort. It looks like the pin pulled out of one the links on
one side; there was no sign of anything wrong that I noticed before
Hi,
Interested in a used frame and fork if anyone has one they might like to
sell.
Cheers,
Tim
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I am thinking about gong to the next size up from my 57 Roadeo. Anyone
have a 59 frame and fork they are interested in selling?
Tim
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As Patrick said, I am back in Santa Fe. I did a hard four hour dirt ride
today to celebrate the summer solstice, climbing several thousand feet to
over 10,000' ASL, out of water the last hour plus on the way back to the
start. It was pushing 100 in the sun I'd guess, well into the 90's for
sure.
Some nibbles but no bites so I've cut the price to $1300. Thanks for
looking, Tim
Hi all, after normal bike selling indecision and second guessing am putting
this Rambouillet up for sale.
I bought this from the original owner, another list member, but have ended
up only riding my Roadeo. I wi
Just got home to measure. With the Jack Browns stand over is 83.2 at the
center of the top tube so 82.1 with a smaller tire makes sense too.
Tim
On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM, Minh wrote:
> From my documents, for a 58cm ram, so height is 82.1 cm.
>
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Hi all, after months of normal bike selling indecision and second guessing
I am putting this Rambouillet up for sale.
I bought this from the original owner, another list member, but have ended
up riding only my Roadeo. I will email you detailed pics if you are
interested. Professionally packing
That is great! Thanks,
Tim
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Eric Norris wrote:
> From a recent trip to Berkeley--interesting frieze showing some demonic
> workers fixing a flat. The building was apparently an auto dealership back
> in the day; it was most recently a video megastore and is now
Eric,
Nice QB! I am also intrigued by the Lycro. Had not heard of them. How
do you like it?
Tim
On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
> Yes and yes. S3X three-speed fixed gear hub and Sturmey Archer's own
> bar-end shifter.
>
> –Eric N
> Sent from my iPhone 4S
>
> On Mar 17,
Patrick,
All I know is the Atlantis. I've got 60mm Big Apples on my 58 right now
with plenty of clearance and I've run fairly knobby 2.2s or so. I can look
in the am for clearance details with the BAs if you like. I think you
would love the Atlantis for everything you do.
Regards,
Tim
On Wed,
Obviously he was riding a Rivendell!
On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> ...proving that "90 is the new 40"...
>
> On Feb 17, 3:14 pm, Mike wrote:
> > "An amateur road racer, Marchand competed in the Bordeaux-Paris race
> > at the age of 90 when he completed the 600 kms i
Yep, few things more hard to predict than saddles I bet. I've had great
luck with a B67 and upright bars so will try with drops. Thanks, Jim.
Tim
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-01-19 at 10:45 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> > Tim, I ride a B6
Jim,
Likewise and I am tempted by the pub bike I saw on your site.
Unfortunately, if I leave Colorado this month I am afraid it won't be in
the direction of even more winter. ;-)
I see that you have looks like a B67 paired with drop bars. I've thought
of the same for my Atlantis and so wonder h
philosophical question for you is isn't life too
short not to try this end of the Rivendell bicycle spectrum?
Good luck with your excellent quandary!
Tim Whalen
On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Ah, I get it: mine came across as denying the superiority of the Roadeo
Yep, me too! Especially my 58 Orange Rambouillet. OTH, I've sold some and
it made sense and was without regret, and will sell again.
Tim
On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM, David Blessing wrote:
> Yep, I have regretted selling many bikes. I have over the years bought
> and sold many, many bikes
Joe, Your snark comment made me laugh, thanks, and thanks for looking up
the RR. I'll dig it out.
Thanks also Ray, Eric, Larry and Jim. All of your good ideas give me a lot
to research and experiment with. I think there is a solution in there
somewhere and really appreciate your help!
Good rid
Hi All,
I love my Quickbeam but the combo of living on a hill and having a
deteriorating knee that I want to avoid mashing on is limiting my riding
with it. I now have 40/30 front and a 17/19 freewheel. I'd love to get it
set up so I could spin home uphill and am willing to sacrifice top speed t
Hi Eric,
I am getting ready to sell one and can speed up getting ready. It's a 58
frame that I want to sell as a complete bike. Currently set up with big
tires and Salsa dirt drops as a gravel road/monster cross but of course
easy enough to change the tires. if you are interested I can give you
Mine are similar:
1. Build my 58cm Rambouillet to cover all of my riding except for mtn
biking. It'll have two sets of wheels, one with Grand Bois Cypres for good
roads and the other with CX tires for rougher stuff and rail trails/dirt
roads.
2. Reluctantly get my much beloved 57cm Roadeo and
Kevin,
C. 1995 I bike commuted pretty much year round from near the Braddock Metro
station to the Pentagon. So that was a mile or so of streets through Old
Town and then the path along the Potomac. As I recall it was usually pretty
doable; I certainly remember riding on many cold days (and still
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Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Subject: FS: Hennessy Hammock
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
This is a brand new never slept in UltraLite Explorer A-sym that I bought in
2007 or 2008. I set it up once to see what it was like
This is a brand new never slept in UltraLite Explorer A-sym that I bought in
2007 or 2008. I set it up once to see what it was like but then never had
the occasion to use it. It has the snakeskins for easy stowing. The same
or very similar model sells for $219 on their website. I'll sell this
Garth, thanks for the dimensions link. Tim
On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM, robert zeidler wrote:
> What's the biggest frame you think will fit?
>
> RGZ
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Steve Wimberg
> wrote:
> > Hi Garth,
> > I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through UPS and o
Steve,
That looks really good, thanks for calling it to my attention. I can't find
the dimensions on their website. Do you know what it measures for H, W, L?
Thanks,
Tim
On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Steve Wimberg wrote:
> Hi Garth,
>
> I have a 60cm Rambouillet and have shipped it through
Patrick,
My ICE is 35 pounds or so. Given the heavier seat and frame on a tadpole,
I'd say the advertised weight for your Delta is plausible.Tim
On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies. My possible trike is a Ken Rogers "Delta"
> upright; old British
Patrick,
I've owned and ridden a couple of ICE trikes. What do you want to know?
Tim
On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I've got my eye on a trike in Seattle and I've got some questions and
> would be grateful for any experienced (emphasis!) answers and advice.
>
>
> Than
Excellent!
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM, James Warren wrote:
> Thank you Tim! That works.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Whalen **
> Sent: Sep 7, 2011 2:34 PM
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Need Help Finding a "Bicycling"
Jim,
I found it by going to www.bicycling.com and then putting roadeo into the
site search feature. There's two reviews there, one of the bike that was
cited here and an earlier one of the frame alone.
Tim
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Wed, 2011-09-07 at 14:02 -07
Me too. I'd sure be tempted to head over from Colorado Springs, it looks
great. More and more dirt roads are about all I want to ride.
Tim
On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM, jinxed wrote:
> So nice!
>
> Next time you decide to run it...drop a line! I would certainly make time
> to come up from D
Patrick,
Interesting trike but GREAT truck!
Tim
On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Silly:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5645664698918426562
>
> A workman folding trike. Must raise the gear from the current 40".
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 3:30 PM, andrew hill wrote:
> how about in a cross-shoulder sling? :)
>
> On Aug 27, 2011, at 1:57 PM, Tim Whalen wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've tried a couple of sort of adhoc ways of carrying my yoga mat on my
> Riv but they have been
Hi,
I've tried a couple of sort of adhoc ways of carrying my yoga mat on my Riv
but they have been awkward. Does anyone have an easy and safe method for
carrying theirs? I'd rather ride to class but end up driving because of
that awkward pound or so of rubber mat.
Cheers,
Tim
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I have long considered dates to be the original powerbar, and will eat them
but have to be pretty darn desperate before I'll eat any bar. Obviously
though many people are just the opposite. What I do like for long ride
refueling is a ham sandwich, or two, made with the best ham and bread I can
fi
Dear Michael,
Very moving, thank you for telling the story. I am sorry for your loss, and
the world's loss as obviously your daughter would have contributed a lot in
many ways. Best of luck selling the Atlantis.
Tim Whalen
On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Michael Lee wrote:
> I do
Or use JTEC shiftmates to marry Campy with Shimano/SRAM for rear D's. I've
got a Campy brifter working fine with a long cage XTR derailleur on my newly
set up Atlantis dirt roader. The front one works fine with the front
Ultegra triple D without JTEC intervention.
Tim
On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:
Very nice Rob. I agree with you about the Roadeo. I am riding mine more
and more on dirt roads and trails. One set of wheels with GB Cypres for
smooth and quick pavement, one with cx tires makes for an incredibly
versatile and responsive bike. What tires were you running there?
Tim
On Tue, Jul
David,
It's been a few years but I've used the Shimano Alfine chain tensioner with
good results. I have a new Paul Melvin which I never used for reasons I
can't recall but it is beautifully made. I might have had trouble adjusting
to chain line but looking at it now it appears to be just a matt
Newly sensitized to freewheels by the recent discussion here, I noticed a
cache of some at a local bike shop. There are 6 - 8 Shimano 7 speeds,
mostly 14-28 I think with a couple 14-34 widerangers and about 6 Suntour 5
speeds around 14-28. Prices were $20 - $22. No idea if this a find or not
but
I recently bought my second set of Shimano PD MX 30 flat pedals because i
was tired of swapping them from bike to bike. One set is on my mountain
bike that I ride on all kinds of terrain and the new set is on my
Rambouillet. I've used them with my Quickbeam too though not fixed. I
haven't done a
Thanks.
On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM, rperks wrote:
> Jack Brown Green
>
> They have faired quite well on our California fire roads. I finally
> wore out my first rear after a year and a half and 5000 mile or so.
> Great tires IMO
>
> Rob
>
>
> On May
Very nice. What tires are you running?
Tim
On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Zack wrote:
> That descent looks like a blast.
>
> On May 26, 10:31 am, rperks wrote:
> > Yesterday I made it out for a few, five actually, hours to ride a loop
> > up and over Sulphur Mountain down to Santa Paula and
I'd love to see a pic of your QB with those bars. (I am in the midst of bar
decisions for my new used Rambouillet.)
Tim
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Cycletex wrote:
> Put the Jitensha Studio flat bars on my Quickbeam a couple weeks ago.
> Love them. A lot.
> http://www.jitensha.com/eng/flatb
Me too! I had a great experience buying my sought after Rambouilet from Don
Pearsall in NM. I also appreciate all the help many on the list gave me,
spontaneously linking to geometry charts for the Rambouillet and Romulus for
example. A very pleasant experience all around. Thanks!
Tim
On Tue,
wrote:
> here is a the later model geometry
> http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf
>
> the 54-56 have 52mm rake.
>
> ~Mike
>
> On Apr 15, 6:13 pm, Jason Hartman wrote:
> > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> > >
Shhh
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Tim Whalen wrote:
> > LOL! Thanks much Seth! Tim
> >
>
>
> and for comparison:
> http://cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/ram_17.jpg
>
> seriously, get it.
>
> I boug
LOL! Thanks much Seth! Tim
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Tim Whalen wrote:
> >
> > I've searched the archives and Rivendell's site with no luck. Anyone
> have a
> > geometry chart for the Romulus?
I've searched the archives and Rivendell's site with no luck. Anyone have a
geometry chart for the Romulus?
Thanks,
Tim
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Thanks all for the ideas and help. Found two. One owner decided to keep
his and since I have sold a couple which I now wish I had I sure
understand. The other deal just didn't come to fruition. So, I am still in
the market if anyone has or hears of one but in the mean time I guess I'll
just re-
Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer
frame only but will consider a complete bike.
Thanks,
Tim Whalen
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Hi Folks,
I may be in Scottsdale for a few days and am wondering whether to bring my
Quickbeam or my Roadeo. I am grateful for any thoughts on this and where
to ride.
Thanks,
Tim
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