[RBW] Re: Cold weather water ideas - how to stop freezing bottles?

Here is a trick I've used for a long time backcountry skiing, but I've adapted it to snow biking more recently: I bring (at least) two bottles, filled with WARM water of varying degrees. The first is just "hot," while the second is close to boiling. By the time I'm ready to drink the second

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

I think that's MOSTLY right. - As for the blue bike, I'm betting on red herring - at least until someone says it's official. It does sound like the idea has progressed beyond paper though, and that there may be some actual prototypes out there. Until we get some "official" spy photos t

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

I think Anne was just wondering which of the two concept bikes was illustrated in the photo. Understandable, since we've managed to confuse things so well at this point. On Sunday, November 23, 2014 11:38:10 AM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > > There has been no statement that the "canti-Sam"

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

Thanks, Aaron, for helping me confirm that I'm not crazy. I was just saying to myself "Wait... don't the Sams *already* have cantis?!"I guess that had changed at some point along the line. I hadn't been paying attention only because this model has too much overlap with the ones I alrea

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

You're right. I was thinking specifically about the lugs, which I thought came from Japan. But I just went back and read that Long Shen entry from the Blug (http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/46520755775/long-shen-trip) and they clearly are from Taiwan as well. I remember reading something in a

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

Ignoring the aesthetic argument, I did hear on NPR just this morning that the Japanese had officially re-entered recession. And, after being trained by Grant to associate bike prices with dollar-to-yen ratios, you know what my first thought was?!!!: "Hmmm... wonder if the Clem could now affo

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

Maybe the name "Clem Smith" just had too much baggage associated with it? Wouldn't want to alienate prospective buyers from the far right: http://www.trevorloudon.com/2011/04/red-reps-7-clem-smith-communist-party-sympathizer-in-the-missouri-state-legislature/ Or maybe it's another project al

[RBW] Re: best tires for fendered rambouillet

Two other considerations I haven't seen mentioned, that you might already be aware of: - Toe clip overlap is likely to be pretty severe, if you actually manage to fit fenders over anything bigger than a 28. I have SKS fenders and Roughy Toughies on my 60cm Ram, but find that I need to snug th

[RBW] Re: Lower trail fork for Ram?

Could it be possible that the Ram wandering has more to do with a relatively short top tube length, than it does the fork rake/trail numbers? I found myself fighting the geometry a bit when I was getting mine dialed in. The short top tube, combined with a relaxed seat tube angle, *seems* to s

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

I do a lot of winter riding in Wyoming these days, but on a snow bike. I found some fantastic pants by Patagonia called "guide pants." Looks like they've changed a slight bit since I got mine a couple of years ago, but this is close. Without looking through the entire website, there might be

Re: [RBW] More Clem on the Blug

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:34:45 PM UTC-6, BSWP wrote: > > Can someone explain the top rear lug? It combines functions of joining top > and seat tubes, and clamp for seat post, but also provides sockets for seat > stays? Is that why the seat stays on the small and middle models are bent, >

[RBW] Re: Surly after Riv

I LOVE Surly. I was the one who put that "Racing Sucks" thread up on the list here, and I know I've said that the LHT is a "copy" of the All Rounder - but I never meant to imply that they were followers and not leaders in their own right. I just find the similarities and parallels between t

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

On Monday, October 13, 2014 1:29:58 PM UTC-6, Jim D Massachusetts wrote: > > We need more pictures. How about some shots of the built up bike (for > those of us with limited imagination). Jim D.Massachusetts > >> >> I'm starting to think that maybe Grant has been purposely sneaki

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

On Monday, October 13, 2014 1:01:15 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Oh, now I understand the question. I ride a 61 Homer, 61 Atlantis, 56 > Bombadil, 60 Quickbeam. All fit very well. I’ve never measured my Mystery > Bike (proto-App), but my guess is the seat tube is pretty close to 59. It > al

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

On Monday, October 13, 2014 12:44:23 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > They were sized to each buyer, because I believe all buyers already > owned at least one Rivendell, which presumably fit well. I’m not certain I > fully understand your question, but I would characterize my Proto-App as > roadis

[RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

Maybe it's the color, but the more I look at this (read: obsess over), the more I think it looks like a stripped-down Appaloosa. Difficult to tell how high the bottom bracket is, but it sure looks like a longish top tube to go with those long chainstays. Does anybody (perhaps one of the buyers

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

Jim, I totally hear where you're coming from with the need for lower gears, and I agree with the comments about fitting the fattest possible tires. Where I live, in the rural Rocky Mountains, it's a given that I'd want quite a bit smaller chainring and at least somewhat knobby tread. But I

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

On Friday, October 10, 2014 10:04:37 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: > > I know they aren't going to come in 68 cm, but what were the sizes again? > >From the Blug: *There will be three sizes and three wheel sizes: 45/26…52/27.5…59/29. So, twenty-six, 650B, and 700C, all with tubby tire clearance

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

On Friday, October 10, 2014 8:31:51 AM UTC-6, AaronY wrote: > > Are the seat stays bowed or is that a camera artifact? > > They sure look curved to me. I think it's really pretty, but you know what might be kind of neat about this would be the ability to vary the curve as necessary, to accom

[RBW] Re: Clem on the Blug

Wow. I eat my words. it IS as nice as what I'd conjured up in my head! Trying to make out some details and put some things together: so the "napkin rings" are reinforcements at the top and bottom of the headtube, and the top tube and down tube are tigged? Neat look. Maybe the hooded/br

[RBW] Re: Am I the only one eagerly awaiting the clem jr. bike?

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014 7:42:52 AM UTC-6, Daniel D. wrote: > > $1500 price point is right up my alley. I'm going to be one of the first > in line for a test ride. > I'm with you, Daniel. I can't do a test ride, but I sure am anxious to see the bike, and I check the Blug daily for news. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Blug post

[RBW] Re: Fat tire Atlantis!

That looks so good! So I have a question for you: Almost every bike I've bought in the last 10 years or so has been as a substitute/proxy for the Atlantis that I really want, because I seem to fall squarely between Atlanti sizes. But, since I know that I would set it up with the biggest possi

[RBW] FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500

I call dibs for Manny. But im traveling and cant figure out how to pm him on my cell phone. Anyone else... -- 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] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Congratulations! The color grew completely on me, just in the time it took me to read your blog entry. Enjoy it. On Friday, March 21, 2014 9:46:11 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another

[RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

Scott, In addition to the options mentioned above, you might look at the Rawland rSogn. It's a 650b - so not quite as small of a wheel as you're after, but I've always heard it described as very similar to the original Rivendell All Rounder - if not directly attributing it as the inspiration

[RBW] Re: Fully Riv'd Santana Touring Tandem

William, I sent you an email yesterday - very interested. Check your email for contact info. Just want to confirm a couple of dimensions. On Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:13:57 PM UTC-6, William! wrote: > I've come to the painful realization that our tandem needs to go. The bike > was lovingl

[RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

My Rambouillet was originally sold at Coventry Cycles when they were a Rivendell Dealer, and I bought my All Rounder at Sellwood Cycles. Both great shops, both pre-date the current hipster culture, bike-as-fashion-statement movement that some people associate with Portland today. Also, don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

Funny you should mention that. From what I understand, the technology of the Avid mechanical brakes hasn't changed a bit since they were released, and the BB7 is still always held as the benchmark. However another rumor I'd heard recently - yet again fueled by fat bikes - is that TRP is rele

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:58:00 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: > > There is no way a frame can be designed to work well with multiple wheel > diameters. A bike designed with a specific wheel size range in mind will > work best with that wheel size range and design. > Well as I see it, t

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

By "octopus" stays, are you guys referring to the twin, Joe Breeze-style diaga-tubes? If so, I agree that those were much more beautiful on Liesl's frame, than the single diagatube.Seems like it could potentially save MORE cost too, by eliminating one big and rather intricate lug. On We

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I bought a pair of the 1.75" Compass tires last year when I built up my All Rounder, and have maybe 1000 miles on them at most. My only other tire experience on this bike is with some to some continental tour-rides of the same size. However, I do have regular 700c Paselas on my quickbeam and m

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

OLD (sometimes OLN) = Over Locknut Dimension: the width of your hub axle and corresponding dropout/fork spacing >> -- 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

[RBW] Re: 25.4 Albastache?

Not rude at all. Probably hard for most to understand my reasoning, though. The bike is a really rare, Ritchey softtail. It has an almost as hard-to-find 1" steerer suspension fork, that requires a threadless headset. And I have the period-correct Ritchey-labeled, threadless, nitto-built s

[RBW] Re: 25.4 Albastache?

Thanks, Michael. If I understand correctly, you're saying to try to find an albastache bar that mistakenly had the wrong collar installed - not to find a smaller collar alone, to swap. ( I guess that's the only way it would work, so of course that's what you're saying.) I'll ask Riv, but I

[RBW] 25.4 Albastache?

I've been building up a really special bike project this winter, but just hit a snag. It was intended to serve somewhere in the space between a mountain bike and a road bike, for fast rides on bumpy roads & trails, more mountain than road. Having *finally* dialed-in and become completely en

[RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

I failed to mention another important consideration: If you currently have 9-speed series derailleurs, you might have a bit of trouble with an 8-speed chain, because the cages are narrower and the chain is wider. It can work, but it becomes even more fussy because the derailleur has to be pos

[RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

I have a couple of bikes with 9 speed setups, but mostly use and prefer 7 and 8 speed. But I do this based on a preferences for the wider, more durable chain (that doesn't stretch and wear out as quickly as a thinner 9-speed), and for thumbshifters which are more readily available in 7/8 spe

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

Thanks for posting. This is good news. Just in case people haven't seen it, here is yet another, similar new option from Surly - a 700c x 41mm, based on their 29+ Knard tire. http://surlybikes.com/parts/wheels/knard_41 Cool back-story on the nano-raptor, in that link. I think it's great tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:09:37 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > Hey Keith, I have a 64cm Orange QB with RnR's they fit fine for me, > and Ive had them on since the RnRs were first re-introduced, so theyve > def expanded a hair. My wheels are pretty true, even a slight wobble

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

For the heck of it, here are some of the 650b conversions I mentioned; http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2006/ssg024-ronlau0406.html http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg320-leechae1110.htm And here is a thread that attempts, and then dismisses, the idea of fitting 43mm Rock 'n Roads: https://

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

34mm radius). Maybe I'm hairsplitting. > > On Thursday, February 20, 2014 6:41:47 PM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: >> >> Regarding Mike and Bills comments: >> >> I might be missing something, but I kind of think of the QB/SO as >> precisely that: A skinny 700c bike.

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

Regarding Mike and Bills comments: I might be missing something, but I kind of think of the QB/SO as precisely that: A skinny 700c bike. So in theory, the bottom bracket should stay in roughly the same place if you go to a fat 650b, right? Also, if you look at the Riv geometry charts, I thin

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

Well I don't have any feedback to give you, but I wanted to let you know you're not alone in these musings. I was seriously toying with the idea - and almost posting the same question - about my Quickbeam a few months ago. Then the whole "Simplebeam" project got proposed and I decided to h

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

All, I apologize for my earlier post that sort of derailed this conversation right at the beginning. My premise really wasn't even valid, considering the original point of the thread. I happened to take a quick look at the board, saw something that struck a chord, and hastily posted without r

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

f Rivendell? That > it is derivative and knockoff? This is simply stupid. I wonder what Grant > has to say about this? > > Patrick "Sheesh!" Moore, who has been supporting Rivendell since 1994 but > who effing won't indulge in thoughtless cheerleading. > > > On

[RBW] Re: Riv horse-trading on a Riv-centric site

I agree completely, and might even take it a couple of steps further: Don't forget that many of those products that are available elsewhere were actually designed BY Rivendell, with a significant outlay of their time and/or other resources. It's not as if they even sell *anything* at unreason

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

Oh my gosh, that's beautiful! I LOVE the twin diaga-tubes. Sort of Breeze-esque which is, to my eye, much more elegant than the lugged, single, full-size diaga-tube at the front triangle.Did they do this for you because expressly because you needed a smaller frame, where the other opt

[RBW] Re: ISO 60cm canti saluki

Peter, If you (or Tony D., hint hint) are not set on the cantilever brakes option, that 60cm Rambouillet on craigslist, in another recent thread, is a great option. There have been a few discussions recently about how well they convert to 650b (even wide ones, like the Hetres), by using t

[RBW] Re: Vending machine for cyclists

A couple of years ago, we lost our only "real" bike shop, here in Jackson, WY. They moved about 45 miles away, over to Idaho where the cost of living is lower. But they were kind enough to install and start maintaining one of these. Pretty cool idea, indeed! They even have chains in it. On Fr

[RBW] Re: Taller 26" Riders

On Monday, January 6, 2014 5:24:06 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Tony, I'm 6'1" with a PBH of 91. Our tandem has 26" wheels, with Marathon > Racer tires, 1.6. The only draw back I've found is finding a front bag > tall enough to bring a map into reading range. > >> >> Michael's c

Re: [RBW] Taller 26" Riders

On Saturday, January 4, 2014 11:46:55 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Keith was that 'not' with fenders? Either way would be OK... If I'm going > knobby I think if rather go as plush as possible. > > Tony > Yes, oops. "NOT" with fenders. If the XO-3 had a bit longer chainstays, it may

Re: [RBW] Taller 26" Riders

On Saturday, January 4, 2014 11:19:27 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Also, does anyone have any suggestions for 1.75-1.9" X 26" knobby tires? > My XO-3 fits the 2" big apples gone but I tried some 2.1 knobby ties and > it was clearly a no go. > > Tony > 1.95" Kenda Small Block 8s fit on

Re: [RBW] Re: FW: For Sale; Tom Ritchey fillet brazed LONG Frame, Fork, HS

Marc, As I said, no grievance or hard feelings whatsoever! At the price you sold it to me for, it was worth the risk and worth the effort, and I'm really happy with what it turned out to be - even if it wasn't my original vision. I have no regrets. As I said in that other thread, it now s

[RBW] Re: FW: For Sale; Tom Ritchey fillet brazed LONG Frame, Fork, HS

Don't know if he'll answer, but I can tell you that he doesn't have it. because I bought it. If it makes you feel better, it wasn't quite the deal I'd hoped it would be. (Not airing a grievance here - no real foul or harm done, considering the price.) If you or Marc or anyone else is in

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:16:08 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote: > > Interesting the iamkeith found the Krampus to be "nimble." > > I actually haven't tried it. This is just what others seem to be saying - like Eric, above. (maybe this is what you meant, t

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I guess I took it as pretty tounge-in-cheek. Spending as much time reading forums as I do, that are all way less civil than this one, I've probably forgotten how to be offended - though I can see how many would take it that way. It's DEFINITELY generational, however - which, though I didn't sa

[RBW] Racing Sucks

Thought many of you fellow un-racers might appreciate this as much as I do: http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/racing_sucks -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

On Monday, December 9, 2013 1:09:14 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > I love what Surly is doing with the 29er+ bikes (Krampus / ECR), except > I'm not a big fan of the slightly slack headtube angle (69.5 degree)... > maybe Surly is concerned about toe overlap (with those gargantuan tires

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

The White Industries double freewheels use 8-speed chains, which opens up the half-link option, in case it doesn't work otherwise. -- 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

[RBW] Re: mechanical issues

Excuse sloppy post from phone keyboard: ive, a couple of times found squeek at bb due to bb mounting threads - particularly the kind with sepparate retainer cups like phil. Remove, clean threads, re-install with teflon plumbing tape , instead of lock-tite. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: FS-Rivved out 85 Stumpjumper-22 Inches-$500

Nice bike! FYI, though: Though I may be wrong, I'm pretty sure that's not an '85. The '85 had a lugged unicrown fork and steeper angles. Yours looks like maybe a '84 stumpjumper sport??? Great bike, either way, and nicely set up. (You had me excited for a bit, because I've been searching

[RBW] Re: OT: What would YOU do?

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 6:00:57 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > maybe your ex-gf is selling it? > > >> This is the first thing that came to my mind. If you bought her that saddle, and she doesn't want it, she should just give it back, damn it. ;-) -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Jtek Shiftmate, your experiences

I'm using one, and have some (very quick) impressions: - Great company and customer service, as mentioned. Nice to support a small, US company/family with such a compelling (andsort of tragic) story, too. And you've gotta love a company who exists primarily to foil the major component manuf

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

On Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:27:38 AM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote: > > > In looking for a used Ram frame, I'm not sure how one could know which > brake bridge height you had (lower vs. higher), apart from the colour, > which seems to be at least part indication of the frame's age (orange, then

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet or San Marcos

> > No opinion on the San Marcos, but some insight on the Ram - though it > seems others have already confirmed this: 60 cm seems just right for you. > > I am between 6'-1" and 6'-2", but have a similar (87cm) PBH to you, with a > long torso. The stand-over with the stock 28mm rolly poll

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

Common predicament, sounds like.I'm also 6'2" (short inseam) and have been trying for a long time to make a 20.5" (52cm) MB1 work for me. It now seems almost comical to remember that this i

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 650b, 60cm, complete bike

Man, this bike is really gorgeous. And I want a 60 cm Saluki s badly. But I have two green Rivendells and, though I know it's silly, really want a different color for the sake of variety. So in case there's anybody out there reading this, who has a butterscotch version and th

[RBW] WTB: 60cm Saluki

These seem to come up occasionally, but never when I'm flush with funds. I'm hoping to find a 60cm Saluki - butterscotch only / either canti or extra-long reach caliper version / complete bike or frameset. I'd appreciate a note if anyone has one for sale or knows of one. Thanks! -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

Oh! I like this idea. Either Bellingham or Colorado Springs both work well for me (As well as any two places I could think of, actually. East coast would be pretty difficult.) A couple of suggestions: 1. Plans/itineraries, if this actually happens, should be firmed up by early- to mi

[RBW] Any other list members riding in the Tour de Wyoming this month?

Just wondering. My wife and I will be there on a Rambouillet and an All-Rounder. I know it's a long shot, but it would be a nice opportunity to put some faces to names. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Artisinal Axes

I'd actually be quite surprised if the whole thing wasn't some tongue-in-cheek, thinly-veiled, jesting poke meant directly FOR Bike Snob NYC. On Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:14:01 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > This is just begging for Bike Snob commentary. > > -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

You know, now that you mention it... She DID seem to be flirting with me. ;-) On Monday, June 3, 2013 10:47:40 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > *... perhaps she thought you were a 'bull-moose', but soon realized those > are moustache bars...* -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: FS: Very small long haul for someone not too tall. (+ the world's luckiest 10 year old)

> > Well, sorry. Frame is sold. (More interest than I thought there'd be. > All I can say is that bicyclists sure do make great parents!) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: FS: Very small long haul for someone not too tall. (+ the world's luckiest 10 year old)

Yeah, I'm psyched. Totally random that I saw it. Soon, I'll have the most stylish, 26"-wheeled, bike touring family ever, with our purple XO-1, orange XO-1, green All Rounder and blue Rambouillet. The other 55 cm XO-1 that sold along with this one, from the same seller, was the REALLY amaz

[RBW] FS: Very small long haul for someone not too tall. (+ the world's luckiest 10 year old)

Looks like a have a lightly used 42cm Surly Long Haul Trucker frame for sale, and thought I'd see if anyone here is interested. As you probably know, this bike was based on the XO-1 and All Rounder designs.I recently bought this to build up for my 10 year old daughter, who has expressed a

[RBW] Appaloosa - the first of a whole new horse breed?

Hope this isn't too off topic for the list. I'm still really intrigued by the Appaloosa concept, even though I can't quite explain why. But since I don't really have the opportunity to visit RBW headquarters and check one out in person, I'm having to pay attention to the comments from others o

Re: [RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

Sorry, Matthew - I didn't make myself clear. I simply meant that if you really wanted to use a hub with a short cassette, it wouldn't be "that" much of a stretch (no pun intended) to use a 130mm hub, where a 120 is intended. I was referencing the Rohloff thing because people have done it, eve

[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

Oh yeah. I guess I forgot that the quickbeam is 120mm. The chris king SS hub is obviously 130mm: http://chrisking.com/hubs/hbs_sspeed Given the fact that several people have successfully re-set the rear end of Simple Ones to utilize 135mm Rohloff hubs though, I think 130mm might not be too

[RBW] Re: Short Rear Cassette Hub?

> > > I'm curious about these too, and about what additional hubs they'll release. In the meantime, check out Jeff Jones' blog: http://www.jonesbikes.com/?option=com_wordpress&lang=en&p=2210&Itemid=58 He's been "making" his own short cassettes for a while for his bikes, by modifying 9-s

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam on craigslist

> > "Gone daddy gone, 'Beam is gone!" > > Speedily sold, I imagine. How much were they asking? > > Philip (green 60cm QB, myself) > www.biketinker.com > Huh. The link still shows the listing for me, but it was $1250 with what looked to be sks fenders, f&r campee racks, brooks saddle, nitto bo

[RBW] Quickbeam on craigslist

Good price on a nice 60cm quickbeam. Not mine, but I just saw this and thought somebody here might be interested. (Apologies if I was supposed to add the "tag" to an outing.) I just bought a green one in the same size, or I would have been interested myself. Anybody want to buy this one an

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

My *R*eliable, *I*nvincible *V*elocipede *E*scapes *N*obody's *D*etection, *E*liciting *L*ustful *L*onging everywhere it goes. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 10:59:19 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > (top tube is kinda' long for the seat tube, 51X54 is unusual), > > If it is in fact a 51cm frame built around 700c tires as noted (which certainly looks to be correct, based on the proportion), and room for some

[RBW] Re: Rivendell All 'Rounder price question.

I don't know if this helps or not, but I just bought one a couple of months ago, as was discussed in this group. It is a '99 Joe Starck/Joe Bell version, in good shape but probably not as nice as yours. I paid $1,650 and would have gladly paid more if I had the means and if it was orange.

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

I don't know if I'm more impressed with the simple inginuity of your solution, or the artistry and composure of the snapshots. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:33:17 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > You can make something out of a wire hanger if you're just trying to > protect the bag from

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

Thanks, Bob! That's good enough for me to go ahead and try it. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 7:45:11 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: > Keith, > > I bought a Wire Guard for the same reason you list. There was the > potential for some cable rub on the small Saddlesack that I use on my Hunq. > A to

[RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

On Friday, March 15, 2013 10:18:30 AM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > A comment and a question for those with experience: > > I'll reiterate the praise for the Bagman support, if you're looking for a > horizontal support like the Hupe gave. I love mine, though I '

[RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

A comment and a question: I'll reiterate the praise for the Bagman support, if you're looking for a horizontal support like the Hupe gave. I love mine, though I 've never tried the Hupe to compare it against. On the other hand, the key disadvantage (or *benefit*, depending on how you look a

[RBW] Re: Midge, again

Matt, that is OUTSTANDING! It's crazy to me how there are so many dirt drop and alt bars out there, with new ones coming out seemingly all the time, and yet how none of them seem to be able to get it "just right." I know this is highly subjective and personal but, with the exception of "width" w

[RBW] Re: Midge, again

I've been thinking about the midge for an off-road bar lately too. In some ways it seems "almost" perfect, but my problem is that the short lower drop extensions seem way too short to fit my hands securely. So I found a product called "Terminators" from Control Tech ( http://www.controltechbik

[RBW] Re: Introduction

Patrick, I'm really kind of a "new" guy and only occasional participant here myself, but I wanted to say welcome AND thanks for the inspiration! My father, though quite a bit older than you, had a rare type of stroke a few years ago that has primarily messed with his balance and given him terrible

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

I think it's cool that you're letting "outsiders" buy a pin/patch. I'd be in. Some day down the road, this and a "just ride" patch will have deep meaning to a small fraternity of people. I love this story because it reminds me of a secret club that a bunch of guys who I grew up ski racing with be

[RBW] Re: Staff Bikes - Mark's Bontrager

This is what I love about this group. The only thing hanging in my garage in larger numbers than Bridgestones and Rivendells are old Bontragers. >>" I want a Bontrager Privateer pretty bad. Those frames were really cool, and Bontrager seems to be kind of retro in his stylings before Trek perhaps

[RBW] Re: Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

I've got similar projects going on, but in the opposite direction. Like you, I've been preferring to ride my cross bike lately, on single track mostly. It has Woodchippers on it now, and I've uploaded some photos at the link below. Meanwhile, I'm about to take the moustache bars off of my (sligh

[RBW] Re: Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're over-thinking this. The frame size shouldn't have anything to do with how fore or aft your saddle is, relative to the bottom bracket. Assuming the seat tube angles are identical, the only thing that will change is the amount of seat post ext

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

I think that maybe I'M the target market! Now that I know what the mystery bike is all about, it's giving me serious pause. I just finished paying for my oldest kid's college, and I've been seriously teetering on the edge of ordering my first custom bike ever as a reward - a totally frivolous on

[RBW] Re: Ram build

Oh yeah... as to your question of what kind of bike the Rambouillet is, I've always enjoyed the description from Peter White's website, comparing them to the A.H.H., from when he stocked them both. There are some nice photos if you follow this link to the original page (http://www.peterwhitecycles

[RBW] Re: Ram build

Regarding the touch-up paint question, there's a "formula" for using Testor's paint on the cyclofiend site here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html I've used it with "moderate" success on my Ram, but not quite perfect. It seems to need a bit more of a greenish tint to be perfect. I could

[RBW] Re: All-Rounder for sale

I happened accross some additional pictures of this bike recently, when the current owner bought it and posted about it here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=108969 That's one of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's probably a Mount

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