[RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I'll second the recommendation for the Carradice Nelson. It will do what you're wanting, for years. But if you want to use it as a book bag off the bike, there are panniers better suited to that. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Of course we should have crazy rides for people who want crazy rides. Point is, we should also mellow rides for people who want mellow rides. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Great thing about these big events is that it gives folks options. > I don't mind trying to figure

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Great thing about these big events is that it gives folks options. I don't mind trying to figure out a ride for those looking for doing something stupid. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:40:51 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Yay for Riv Chicas on new Bettys. And Riv Chicas on other bikes. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Yay for Riv Chicas on new Bettys. And Riv Chicas on other bikes. And I hope and anticipate that we have some rides for people who don't want to do crazy long or crazy fast (or just crazy) rides. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Anne, > > I voted, however my wife will be jo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Pass and Stow Front Rack/Freight Baggage bag

The rack and bag arrived today. They look great. Now to make sure it fits on a 650b frame! Thanks Dan On Aug 13, 2013, at 7:04 AM, johnb wrote: > sold. > > On Monday, August 12, 2013 9:24:00 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote: >> >> Sale pending > > -- > You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

The Betty rider in my house was good with SF. I'll have her do an official vote Dan On Aug 22, 2013, at 10:22 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Anne, > > I voted, however my wife will be joining in as she rides a new Betty. Though > she might not be doing the longer rides, then again she is riding mo

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Anne, I voted, however my wife will be joining in as she rides a new Betty. Though she might not be doing the longer rides, then again she is riding more now that she has Betty. I know this doesn't change the men to Riv Chica warrior ratio much but it's a start. Perhaps the others have chica warri

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Thanks Jason. Everybody is happy about it! On 8/22/13, JL wrote: > David, > > What a great bike! Congratulations. > > Jason > > On Aug 22, 2013, at 7:43 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things >> just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbe

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

The poll is depressing me. Not the closeness of the vote; that's fine, I voted for SF Bay but either location would be wonderful. But looking at the names... except me, it's all dudes. I knew that more men than women bought Rivs, but 45 to 1? Riv Chicas, where are you? Cecily, Liesl, other chicas?

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

David, What a great bike! Congratulations. Jason On Aug 22, 2013, at 7:43 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for > sale here by Collin, I pretty much had to make i

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I've got a Carradice "College" on my bike (how appropriate is that!). It's simple (no pockets), big, and relatively cheap. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-college-saddlebag-black-with-white-straps-15ltr-prod612/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7225302000/in/set-721576332801155

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Esteban: I'll keep you posted. The Coaster stops in Oceanside & the last one misses the last Metrolink. Across the base isn't too much. OTH, you could AMTRAK to San Clemente. Depends on the dance, I guess. Look forward to seeing you again. dougP On Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:39:52 PM U

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

Gorgeous bike, love the paint and the mixte style support tubes... -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

Wow. Amazing barn find! The coolest thing on that tandem is the second rear brake that the stoker can actuate: http://hetchinspete1.smugmug.com/Other/Jack-Taylor-Tandem-Circa-1966/31372033_pNCzC9#!i=2716381107&k=2sBzJ6F How cool is that! On 8/22/13, hsmitham wrote: > Tom, > > That's a beaut! It'

[RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

Just a comment, Juniper Camp up high on Mt. Diablo is *legal* and can be reserved ahead of time, plus it has *dozens* of sites, with picnic tables and toilets. Might be worth nabbing if'n there's a Walnut Creek Jamboree and folks are looking to camp out. It could be fantastic. http://www.tarol.

Re: [RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

I think the Dimension stems are beautiful. Very clean welds, high polish. And aesthetically, I don't know what's wrong with a pop-top stem. It looks 100% fine to my eye, and being able to change bars is 835% more convenient than a traditional quill. As to threadless in general, I definitely prefer

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

Swift Industries also has saddle bags (and other good stuff) that are worth checking out... http://builtbyswift.com Andy -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Anne, the community part of the whole thing can't be stressed enough. Good people helping me all the way around! Robert: Way to represent! On 8/22/13, Anne wrote: > Love that orange! Great how it all came together for the purchase. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

Tom, That's a beaut! It's in incredible shape for it's age. Thanks for posting. ~Hugh On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:02:35 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > This is just > awesome. > --

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

That is Dy No Mite! On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:02:35 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > This is just > awesome. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

> > I also have a Benchmade Mel Pardue axis lock, clipped to one of my > fishing bags, that is the easiest one-hand open knife I've ever owned. > I've had a Griptillian 556for ages. Stays sharp, and with a drop of chain lube every

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Love that orange! Great how it all came together for the purchase. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

The Large Saddlesack, or the Medium Saddlesack if you want something smaller. The advantage is the big opening, so it's easy to put books and a laptop in, and you can also fit a sweater or jacket, your lunch, and (with the Large) some groceries on the way home. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Tom

[RBW] Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

This is just awesome. -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

TrunkSack & Technomic stem are gone as well. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I love my large SaddleSack from Riv. Very stable and rides on top the rear rack. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:40:35 PM UTC-6, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for > recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

"Regardless of the cassette in question, the "big jump" is due to the 53.8% difference between the chain rings." My jump is 47% between chainrings. That's much bigger than the 27% jump from your 36 to your 46, but it is smaller than the 50% jump from your 24 to your 36. I don't know if I shou

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

I got a Carradice Nelson recently and like it a lot. It's pretty big (about Medium Sackville Saddlesack size), so you may want a smaller Carradice like a Barley. They're cheapish, handsome, and durable. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Tom Goodmann wrote: > With a school year just about under

Re: [RBW] Custom Appaloosa Update

Liesl, Thanks for the update - I once took a spin on an old Motobecane Mixte with like-paired diagatubes. Thought it was really cool. Any ideas as to when this bike will become a reality? Can't wait for some pics! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR > As always, your thoughts are welcomed! > > > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

I have the 40/26 on my Sam with an 11-32? 8 speed in the back. In the 1000 miles I've ridden I have stick shifted into the granny only once, so I haven't put on a front derailer yet. If you are going to be using the 26 more than occasionally, the detailed analysis from Steve seems important.

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

On 08/22/2013 07:25 PM, William wrote: Steve buddy 1. I would never categorize you in "most people", so you can be totally right about your gearing choices without disproving my assertion that most people can do just fine with a compact double. :-) I make no comment about "most people." I

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

Rain paints/Splats are sold. To clarify the Showers Pass is an older Elite jacket in Blue. There's no chest pocket for ear buds like the newer versions. A couple items have been requested, but no $ has been transferred. We'll see. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

There is a frequently seen Redlands Bike BBQ t-shirt in Indianapolis of all places! On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Thanks, Bob! > > And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: > http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts! > > On 8/22/13, Rob

[RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat than square--for ferrying books & a notebook pc on a Sam or a Heron Touring. Each has a rear rack too, so panniers are another way to go, of course, but my first thought is f

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

I don't think they'll every do away with them, but they'll be relegated to entry level bikes only. I think it's Giant that's converting it's entire women-specific line up to 650B. Cool for the B movement, but not so cool for the woman that wants the perfectly rideable 26" bike. On 8/22/13, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

It's always been one of those itches you just can't scratch... finally satiated! I think I still need some sort of dirt-bomb type bike, then, just maybe, I will have all the bikes I need. Although a folder would be cool. Maybe double squish 29er. Maybe a full on drop-bar 29er as well. Still want a

[RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

I've wondered if you'd ever replace the QB... Congrats, and I hope you enjoy it like crazy. My AHH and my QB are quite satisfying. (But I'd still like to have a knobby-shod Hunq.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

And now officially on Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/a7a1e On 8/22/13, cyclotourist wrote: > Thanks, Bob! > > And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: > http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts! > > On 8/22/13, Robert Barr wrote: >> David - the QB is

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Thanks, Bob! And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts! On 8/22/13, Robert Barr wrote: > David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you told > me about? Bob > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, c

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

Eric - what size are the rain pants? Bob (Indianapolis) On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM, EGNolan wrote: > Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of > year for me, I have pics of some of these things on > flickr

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you told me about? Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I > pretty much buy all my bikes in that condition (no brand new bike > since 2001), and

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

If the bike world dispenses with both 559 and 571, I'll be SOL since my two customs use quote 26 inch unquote wheels. Fortunately I have a stash. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairl

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I pretty much buy all my bikes in that condition (no brand new bike since 2001), and have never been let down yet! Just stoked to have a nice SS again. As I mentioned on flickr, should have never sold my original one!!! Michael, I don

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

Sort of a shame that all three sizes can't be supported and used based on frame size. 559 is a great size for 13-15" bikes, 584 for 15-19", and 722 for 17-21". I used MTB sizing as that's where the change is happening the most right now. On 8/22/13, William wrote: > Michael > > Glad I could help

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

Fun. What did Ernie Banks used to say? "Let's play two!" On Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00:08 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > I voted for the Bay Area as for me I know I can make it. But If MSP gets > it I won't be too disappointed as I've never been there before. Where ever > it happen to be It'l

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

This image showed up on the 650B group. Posted by Soma more about the decaleur but it does seem that Nitto has an open face quill in the works. Does not look to be that long - maybe like a Dynamic. But much better looking than the UI-2 stem. Dan -Marin [image: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

FWIW I think we should have a vote on the location first then the date. As far as two Jamborees please don't do that to me as I'll have to go to both and I can assure you it will create a conflict betwixt me and my significant other. Additionally, perhaps the location not chosen will be the loc

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

I voted for the Bay Area as for me I know I can make it. But If MSP gets it I won't be too disappointed as I've never been there before. Where ever it happen to be It'll be a grand time. ~Hugh On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:50:56 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > Let's make sure to nail this down soo

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

Michael Glad I could help Bill "who has a nice pair of eyeleted 559 rim-brake rims on the hook just in case I ever go back to 26ers" Lindsay On Thursday, August 22, 2013 3:08:29 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Thanks for the post. I forwarded it to my son who is trying to build up a > ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

Steve buddy 1. I would never categorize you in "most people", so you can be totally right about your gearing choices without disproving my assertion that most people can do just fine with a compact double. :-) 2. This is another datapoint proving that you've been unfairly maligned as a Jan H

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Heron PBH

I assume this question was spawned by the heron frame on ebay. That thing went for a song. I actually wished I would have bid on it even though its too big for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

On 08/22/2013 06:41 PM, William wrote: 40 x 26 is plenty. Run the numbers with any normal cassette. Compact double is all most people need. You need a triple carrying or hauling lots of weight, and maybe need it for serious off road riding. But if you lay out the numbers, an intelligently s

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2 people voted for all 3. So it's currently 20 (not msp) vs 18 (either MSP). This isn't really significant of a difference between the two choices. It's my opinion that we won't get consensus on one site or the other. I think it might be prudent to plan two get togethers and let the folks who

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

I agree that we should be voting on just one MSP date...it would be more fairI think -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

40 x 26 is plenty. Run the numbers with any normal cassette. Compact double is all most people need. You need a triple carrying or hauling lots of weight, and maybe need it for serious off road riding. But if you lay out the numbers, an intelligently selected compact double gives you everyt

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

> > Would it take a triple crank? > I am just thinking that a 40t x 26t. double crank seems like it needs a middle ring. 40 would be too high to stay in for long, I would think, unless you are on dead flats or downhills, or a strong rider (I couldn't do it). The small ring would be too light

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Europe Tony ! ... Europe ! Deore and LX in silver 36 hole. http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1754/trekking.html -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

Thanks for the post. I forwarded it to my son who is trying to build up a new SOMA MtB and was feeling discouraged about the price of mid level rims. He bought two right on the spot. Michael On Thursday, August 22, 2013 1:14:48 PM UTC-4, William wrote: > > Pacenti is apparently getting out of

[RBW] Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

It wasn't too long ago that non one dared go "adventure or world touring" on anything other than 559 wheels because they'd be ubiquitous and therefore easy to replace/find a large tire selection, etc. Now this? It can only mean one thing: time to start hoarding discounted wheels because they're

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

I love the twin mixte style diagatubes! Am I thinking correctly that they will be side-by-side from headtube back to seat tube, at which point they will splay out and tentaculate back near the dropouts, one curving up to a seatstay, the other curling down to the chainstay? Will Mark Nobi be b

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

Thanks Anne! I hadn't considered New Brighton, but I share your liking of Gayle's; Yum! I've lived and ridden in the SC Mtns for coming up on 15 years now, and surprisingly, I'd never even heard of Little Basin, even though I've ridden past it many times.  I checked out their website, and it lo

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Nobody voted for the second MSP option and not the first; the two MSP options combined have more votes only because lots of people voted for both of them. Everybody who voted MSP, for either date: 17. Everybody who voted for China Camp: 22. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha

[RBW] Custom Appaloosa Update

Here's some fun news! I talked with Mark at Riv and there seems to be a groovy design solution to having a really small frame (in the 50cm range) with a diagatube! When last you tuned in (if you tuned in at all), you might recall (or might not) that Grant said that getting a diagatube, lugs,

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

Also, the July 19/20 date conflicts with RAGBRAI, on which I met several RBW bunch folks. Another vote against it for midwesterners. I'd love to make it to Riv HQ for any of these events, but that date rules this one out. Tim On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thil

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

> > Congrats! Beautiful bike. What kinda bartape is that? Looks real nice! -- 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...@go

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

I note though that as a location Minneapolis is leading 28-22. Being from Saint Paul I may be biased but it seems like we should pick a location first and then a date. It seems that by offering one date for San Francisco and 2 for Minneapolis the Minneapolis vote got split. I would not be surprised

[RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

The 2 MSP options combined tally more than the single SF option. Maybe there should be a run-off vote for the leading MSP date vs the SFO date. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 3:13:18 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: > > The poll has always had the SF/China Camp option leading. Right now, > among thos

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

The poll is here: http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5 On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 1:21 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > I'm not sure I actually voted. I did suggest we have it on the weekend > 7/19-7/20 so that I could make it but I'm not sure that's actually a vote. > In any case, I'm all in favor of

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

That's sweet. As much as I love my silver QB there is definitely something about orange... Aloha, Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Woo-hoo! Happy new bike day indeed! It's absolutely gorgeous. I do love > orange bikes! > > > On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM U

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

I'm not sure I actually voted. I did suggest we have it on the weekend 7/19-7/20 so that I could make it but I'm not sure that's actually a vote. In any case, I'm all in favor of SF/China Camp. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > The poll has always had the SF/China Camp opti

[RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

The poll has always had the SF/China Camp option leading. Right now, among those who express a preference, China Camp leads 20-14. Shall we now declare that we have decided, and begin to implement? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Woo-hoo! Happy new bike day indeed! It's absolutely gorgeous. I do love orange bikes! On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offe

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

And I should point out that bike parts often have a hard life. Expecting a zero percent failure rate is unreasonable. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:52:34 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > With respect to Alex Wetmore, I personally find this kind of blanket > condemnation based

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

With respect to Alex Wetmore, I personally find this kind of blanket condemnation based on a single example to be both misleading and irritating (and ubiquitous on the internet). I've been selling and personally using the 770/780 series XT hubs with the aluminum axles since they were introduced

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

If I hustle, I could be there by 7. Likely closer to 8. I may take the train part of the way to make up for time (gotta see my 7-year-old's dance recital). The Pelican is easier to ride fast, so I may go ultralight and take that. That's the number. Text me when you guys are eating. I could meet

Re: [RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

I have a few of these stems, some Dimension branded, some Civia, and they are fantastic for the price. I'd love to see more pop top quills. Pragmatics beats aesthetics for me most of the time. I'm currently riding two bikes with quill stems the wrong length because I'm too lazy to replace the s

[RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of year for me, I have pics of some of these things on flickr, but will take pics of the rest & post tonight: Rivendell Reader Collection 1-42 w/ only a couple

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

It seems like 650b (27.5 in mountain bike speak) is displacing 26 inch. Dan Abelson St Paul, MN On Aug 22, 2013 1:35 PM, "Anne Paulson" wrote: > What about for short people? There's no way someone 5'4" is better off > on a 29er. > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

What about for short people? There's no way someone 5'4" is better off on a 29er. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairly large MTB companies > are more or less pulling the plug on 559. Santa Cruz comes to mi

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Happy belated birthday Manny! The pictures are great. They remind me of watching the Friends TV show and wondering what's wrong with my friends by comparison! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: > My idea of a great birthday? > Do the things I love with the f

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairly large MTB companies are more or less pulling the plug on 559. Santa Cruz comes to mind. Jim On Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:14:48 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > Pacenti is apparently getting out of the 26" rim business. All their 559 > ri

[RBW] Re: 2 bikes for sale part deux

Since I am impatient and do really need the money to begin work on the Betty Foy, this is down to one bike for sale the ROADEO with 2 changes, I much prefer single speed cycling so an unwilling to give up the Pelican and don't really need the better wheelset below so. Wheelset will be upgra

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience at New Brighton. I've camped there a lot. Sometimes if you arrive early (before 4:30) you can't go to the camping area right away, but that is the only trouble I've had. And Gayles is really, really good. When I do an overnight at New Brighton, I don't e

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Well-known FACT: orange is the fastest bike color. It's also great to see it with Noodles. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently

[RBW] Re: FS White Industries Wheelset/Two New Cranks and BB

Sale complete on the wheels, Cranks still available. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:54:35 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: > > Sale Pending on the wheels, cranks still available. > > On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:52:22 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: >> >> I had posted these before and then taken

[RBW] Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

Pacenti is apparently getting out of the 26" rim business. All their 559 rims that were previously $85 are now being blown out at $29. They are all disk only. His website is bikelugs.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

Just sprung for a GB Wildlife hatchet, mostly for bowl carving and for spring/fall bikepacking fire work. Looking forward to seeing we get along. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:57:53 AM UTC-6, ChrisB wrote: > > Hi All > > Looking through Manny's photos (many thanks Manny fo

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Fantastic! Enjoy the ride! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:43:24 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for > sale here by Collin, I pre

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Nice score. I feel the same way as Pudge; the QB is a special bike, one you just keep going back to. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:43:24 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quick

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Tony, The Hubs are maintenance free, of course a freewheel, as a freehub, will need some maintenance at some time , but this is largely dependent on the actual freewheel or freehub and the conditions one rides in. I've used Sachs 7 speed FW's since the 90's. The best I've used. The cog

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

Tony, I never tried them that way because I know from the m-bar experiment it wouldn't be my cup of tea. I like being upright and schooching down when necessary by going the bar's deep bends (up front)--with elbows bent if necessary to get lower. When I'm descending down gnarly terrain, I want t

[RBW] Request for Advice: Portland to Mount Vernon via Astoria, Olympic Peninsula, and Whidbey Island

if you are able to do a little day ride north to edison from mt vernon on friday saturday or sunday, have a meal and hang out at tweets in the middle of edison. we locals ride south from bellingham every weekend and eat there and get bread and cookies from the Breadfarm next door-ish and Anne's

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Well, that's a nice colour, sure, but it also looks like the PO kept the derailleurs and shifters, and stuck you with what's essentially just a single-speed bike! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Congratulations David the QB looks amazing! ~Hugh On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for > sale here by Collin, I p

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Beautiful bike - congratulations. I also like the stickers on your tool box. I put stickers on my kayak milk crates and plastic bike stand. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:43:24 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things > just

RE: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Congrats, David! My QB is my favorite bike -- I keep coming back to it no matter what else (including other Rivs) I've been riding. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Thursday, August 22,

[RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I pretty much had to make it work out! And everything came together in an amazing fashion! I took a day or so dithering about it, but was ab

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

I remain a fan of Seki City knives, and also a fan usefullness, or biggest bang for what it costs you - that can be money or storage space. When Spyderco was selling out their Native Lightweight Generation 1 run for $20/, I bought knives for me and everybody I know. And I liked this knife eno

[RBW] Re: messing around with my Hunqapillar

I agree: I don't mind threadless either. I've got two bikes with and two without. The only open face quill I've seen that I like the looks of is the old Salsa one. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 6:00:39 AM UTC-4, bobish wrote: > > I think that the vo or nitto adapter with suitable stem would l

[RBW] Re: Traveling with a bike

I agree with everything Doug said. Traveling with a bike is a hassle and expensive. Shipping a bike is easier, if not cheaper. You might also consider shipping via Amtrak. While not necessarily cheaper, the Amtrak boxes are huge and don't require much disassembly of the bike. You can just go to

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