Re: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-22 Thread jim g
a suggestion. Tom Matchak is your guy -- he's built low-trail forks for Rams before...e.g. http://tommatchakcycles.blogspot.com/search/label/forks -Jim G -- 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

[RBW] Re: Samuel P. Taylor Park S240 route suggestions?

2010-02-09 Thread jim g
it continues as a paved multi-use path, then rejoins SFD just before the climb up the Olema ridge. -Jim G -- 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

[RBW] Re: Choosing between a 650B and 700c frame

2010-02-08 Thread jim g
Just for clarity -- you've test ridden both the 650B- and 700C-wheeled bikes, right? Which did you prefer? -Jim G On Feb 7, 8:51 pm, Zaelia caddic...@gmail.com wrote: Hello - I'm a new member to the group, and I'm in the process of ordering an A. Homer Hilsen frame from Rivendell. I've been

[RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-27 Thread jim g
My headlamp's mounted at the front edge of my front rack -- works great and no shadows: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/3618276627/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/3618271487/ -Jim G -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Small Rambouillets and other parts at Pedal Revolution

2010-01-20 Thread jim g
Just read on their blog... http://pedalrevolutionblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/rivendell-madness/ We’ve received some complete Rambouillet bicycles, a few frames, and a pretty large assortment of parts: Nitto stems, seatposts, bottle gages, and racks, Tioga and MKS pedals, Nigel Smith and

[RBW] Re: light chassis

2010-01-07 Thread jim g
Someone in my rando club put the guts from a Planet Bike Superflash into a Soubitez Catalux tail lamp housing. Looks pretty good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27089...@n00/sets/72157622903675340/ -Jim G -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-10-19 Thread jim g
PICTUURZ! http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/sets/72157622495201619/ Thanks to all for the enjoyable day on the bike! ;) -Jim G On Oct 18, 6:56 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: By the way, the bike inventory today was interesting (and I took no pictures). I'm sure I'll leave some

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-10-19 Thread jim g
On Oct 18, 6:56 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: By the way, the bike inventory today was interesting (and I took no pictures). 1 Raleigh (I think) 1 blank pea green thing that was nice The Raleigh was actually a Lotus. Tange Champion #2, Shimano 600 Arabesque bits. And I asked

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-10-19 Thread jim g
On Oct 19, 12:22 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Speaking of the next ride, might I suggest a different route? I love riding in Marin, but the section across the busy, narrow bridge, through the main

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-10-15 Thread jim g
Is this still happening? Wondering whether I should dust off the R(650)B-1... -Jim G On Oct 12, 4:41 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: As far as I'm aware, it's still on. We in the north aren't chatty. On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 3:05 PM, rinjin feltov...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't

[RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs 2009 Fall Populaire

2009-09-15 Thread jim g
For those in the SF Bay Area... The San Francisco Randonneurs would like to invite you to participate in our first ever Fall Populaire, to be held on October 3rd, 2009. This is a free event. More info registration at http://sfrandonneurs.org/fall_2009_115k_populaire.htm Thanks! -Jim G

[RBW] Re: They say Old Stumpjumpers can make good All-rounders...

2009-09-15 Thread Jim G
heavy, and the slack angles made for EXTREMELY twitchy slow-speed handling with lots of wheel flop. I'd intended it as a bike for my wife, but those issues were deal-breakers for her, so this one didn't make the cut. -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Riv Bike-Fit/Sizing Method Questions

2009-04-16 Thread jim g
most Rivendell frames -- which seems utterly counter-intuitive to me, since most Riv frames have lower BBs! If anyone has a PBH of 86-87cm, I'd be very interested to hear what size frame(s) you've chosen (both Riv and non-Riv) and why. Thanks! -Jim G

[RBW] Re: Riv Bike-Fit/Sizing Method Questions

2009-04-16 Thread jim g
want 'em now, or I need to replace it -- and if the latter, I'm wondering if I should go with a 60cm or 62cm frame. -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

[RBW] Re: Rivendell vs. Bridgestone sizing

2009-01-26 Thread jim g
post exposed. I've had that bike nearly 15 years, and these days seem to like my 'bars somewhat higher. I shoulda bought the 59cm size instead... -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bike Models Page - some updates

2009-01-18 Thread jim g
constructed from Reynolds 531 tubing, and it just doesn't feel as quick. I've converted my RB-1 to 650B, and it still feels springy too -- so it's not the wheels or tires. -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Hillborne as a mountain bike?

2009-01-04 Thread jim g
be Maxway. -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread jim g
://www.nvocomponents.com/ -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread jim g
, threadless stems (read: non-quill stems that clamp onto the fork steerer) go back to the classic French constructeur bikes of the 40s/50s -- it's not a new concept. E.G. this 1947 Alex Singer: http://reneherse.com/images/DSC_00463.JPG http://reneherse.com/images/DSC_00166.JPG -Jim G

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread jim g
On Dec 23, 12:49 pm, palin...@his.com wrote: Quoting jim g yoj...@gmail.com: This one's certainly not ugly... http://flickr.com/photos/t2architect/3128394163/in/set-72157610331529... No, not hardly!  What is that luscious thing, anyway? Custom Toei. Not mine, unfortunately. -Jim G

[RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis fork

2008-09-17 Thread jim g
curious: is your friend very tall, and are you on the shorter side? -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis fork

2008-09-17 Thread jim g
... -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis fork

2008-09-17 Thread jim g
-- That is definitely true! I am of the fundamental mindset that whatever works for a given individual is best! -Jim G --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

[RBW] Presidential Atlantis

2008-09-10 Thread jim g
President Jimmy Carter with his Rivendell Atlantis outside the little restaurant in Plains, Georgia he eats breakfast at almost every day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2844653628/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are