[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
As others have suggested, Spenco is a good choice. My favorite is the Elite series. Not too much padding. And the leather palms are the best of the bunch, in my opinion. A bike shop in Grand Marais, MN clued me into the Elite. Although will use the Touring model if nothing else is available. Not a big fan of the Specialized gloves. For some reason, they actually make my hand numbness issues worse. Have also really been enjoying the Rivendell gloves. Both on Albatross bars and drops. Maybe carry two pair of gloves just to switch things around? I've done that on some longer rides. But my general riding usually entails carrying the kitchen sink. Along with everything else. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 25, 12:17�pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. �This � July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars � reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars. �That means I'll be holding the � bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms. If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded � palm, it would be much appreciated. �With the number of riders on this � list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody � has the answer! Thanks in advance. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano 600 brake lever w/ built in quick release
If you're looking for a non-aero replacement, what about these? http://www.velo-orange.com/diacompe.html Pete --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Another thing to consider is stretching your hand to open up the carpal tunnel since it's the nerve that passes through there that gets constricted and goes numb. Simply open your hand in a starfish shape stretching the thumb especially as far as it will go back and down. It's important to do this without using the other hand to force the stretch as it's easy to cause damage doing that. I do it many times per day with good results. Kathryn Eugene, OR On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. This July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars. That means I'll be holding the bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms. If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded palm, it would be much appreciated. With the number of riders on this list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody has the answer! Thanks in advance. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Eric, et. al. There's another consideration for me when choosing gloves: how they smell after days of riding. The Spenco crochet back and the Riv summer gloves both have passed that test for me. They also provide ample padding - almost to much padding for use with mountain grips or other large diameter bars due to padding. The thought of touring ala moustache bars makes me shudder, but these two would be my first choices given that bar. Phil B Sonoma County On May 25, 12:17 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. This July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars. That means I'll be holding the bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms. If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded palm, it would be much appreciated. With the number of riders on this list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody has the answer! Thanks in advance. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
I am a long time Riv fan and recently became owner to one of the Rambouillet demo bikes that Rivendell was parting with a few months back. That is indeed my buddy Jeff Newberry in the Tour das Hugel photo. Jeff is a hardcore brevet rider and a Heron/Hetchins and soon to be custom Riv owner. I only know of a handful of actual Rivendell owners in Austin, but I know plenty of Rivendell-type riders. Sean --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
My friend Chela's got a Saluki and an All Rounder (just repainted by JB.) Our loading dock (in an obscure UT building concealed by a cloaking device) is something of a Rivendell lair. My girlfriend has a Bleriot (that remains in like new condition due to her diligence in not riding it.) My Heron is sort of a Rivendell cousin and is quite comfortable for long hauls. I recently picked up the entire run of the Reader which was instrumental in my decision to order a custom. I thought I wanted a Rene Herse, but the power of Grant's prose finally won me over. Uh, plus I can't exactly afford an RH. Definitely in favor of a Riv ride. A little off topic, I'm showing The Flying Scotsman at Mellow Johnny's (4th and Nueces) tonight at 7pm if any of you can make it. I'll be the dude in the Hetchins T-shirt. I'd love to see your bikes! On May 26, 9:42 am, sean seanobr...@hotmail.com wrote: I am a long time Riv fan and recently became owner to one of the Rambouillet demo bikes that Rivendell was parting with a few months back. That is indeed my buddy Jeff Newberry in the Tour das Hugel photo. Jeff is a hardcore brevet rider and a Heron/Hetchins and soon to be custom Riv owner. I only know of a handful of actual Rivendell owners in Austin, but I know plenty of Rivendell-type riders. Sean --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Nice Bike Guv'nor! (I assume that it's a Pashley?) I notice your bars on your path racer are at a rather rakish angle, as others have mentioned what about leveling the bars out? Puts you more upright which increases the wind resistence but may releive some of the weight on your hands. I have also heard of riders on long distance rides setting a timer on their watch to beep every X minutes (5 10 15 whatever) as a reminder to change hand position. In theory this will alleviate numbness cramps etc. It looks like you would have at least 3 options or hand position on your current bars, well 4 if you count riding no hands. If you are using bar tape rather than grips I really love Specialized bar PHAT tape -very plush. Sounds like an epic ride. Let me know if you need any while in Seattle.. suggestions. Of course you know it rains 9 months a year up here right ;-) Ryan Seattle WA On May 26, 8:01 am, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I have found the Rivendell summer glove to be padded surprisingly well for my needs. More modern gloves don't seem to provide as much padding, and there are often gaps in the pads that just don't work for me. On drop bars I use these gloves with Cinelli Gel cork tape. On upright bars I use them with cork grips. Beth On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage sale, so we are going to try a different approach. Every Saturday, we will put out 20 garage sale-worthy things in the driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. We will repeat every Saturday until they are gone. We will shoot for a good mix of stuff: a few bags, a few racks, maybe a saddle or two. Prices will be low, but fair. Saturdays are busy in the afternoon, but usually slow in the morning, so this might a good way to kick off the day. We will try it this coming Saturday, the 30th, and see how it goes. Harry, Dave, and Aaron will be at your service. Come by and say Hi. Cheers, John at RBW HQ; WC, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage sale, so we are going to try a different approach. Every Saturday, we will put out 20 garage sale-worthy things in the driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. We will repeat every Saturday until they are gone. We will shoot for a good mix of stuff: a few bags, a few racks, maybe a saddle or two. Prices will be low, but fair. Saturdays are busy in the afternoon, but usually slow in the morning, so this might a good way to kick off the day. We will try it this coming Saturday, the 30th, and see how it goes. Maybe have a garage-sale section on the website or maybe just on this mailing list? -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
Good idea, Seth. We used to do that 8 or 9 years ago. The tough part is that garage sale-worthy stuff's worthiness is so subjective that you really gotta see it in person. Trying to describe the condition of something over the phone, or hope that a photo captures it, is not always easy. On May 26, 9:57 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage sale, so we are going to try a different approach. Every Saturday, we will put out 20 garage sale-worthy things in the driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. We will repeat every Saturday until they are gone. We will shoot for a good mix of stuff: a few bags, a few racks, maybe a saddle or two. Prices will be low, but fair. Saturdays are busy in the afternoon, but usually slow in the morning, so this might a good way to kick off the day. We will try it this coming Saturday, the 30th, and see how it goes. Maybe have a garage-sale section on the website or maybe just on this mailing list? -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
I just went to full fingered Pearl Izumi gloves. while the padding is pretty minimal, together with the aforementioned bar tape I haven't had any problems with my hands in quite a while. I thought they'd be too warm in the summertime, but they've been fine. best ts On May 26, 9:42 am, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Nice Bike Guv'nor! (I assume that it's a Pashley?) I notice your bars on your path racer are at a rather rakish angle, as others have mentioned what about leveling the bars out? Puts you more upright which increases the wind resistence but may releive some of the weight on your hands. I have also heard of riders on long distance rides setting a timer on their watch to beep every X minutes (5 10 15 whatever) as a reminder to change hand position. In theory this will alleviate numbness cramps etc. It looks like you would have at least 3 options or hand position on your current bars, well 4 if you count riding no hands. If you are using bar tape rather than grips I really love Specialized bar PHAT tape -very plush. Sounds like an epic ride. Let me know if you need any while in Seattle.. suggestions. Of course you know it rains 9 months a year up here right ;-) Ryan Seattle WA On May 26, 8:01 am, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I have found the Rivendell summer glove to be padded surprisingly well for my needs. More modern gloves don't seem to provide as much padding, and there are often gaps in the pads that just don't work for me. On drop bars I use these gloves with Cinelli Gel cork tape. On upright bars I use them with cork grips. Beth On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: Good idea, Seth. We used to do that 8 or 9 years ago. The tough part is that garage sale-worthy stuff's worthiness is so subjective that you really gotta see it in person. Trying to describe the condition of something over the phone, or hope that a photo captures it, is not always easy. Digital cameras are a lot better these days than 8 years ago and I considering how many people have bought things from your website without ever seeing them in person it sure seems like it MIGHT work. Cmon - give those of us who aren't in Cali a try. :) -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
The real problem is for those of us who are about 400 miles away. Just close enough to say, hmm, maybe a trip would be worth it, but just far enough to be a bit insane. Better make it a trip to ride the mountain, and any garage sale find would be icing. -Original Message- From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com Cmon - give those of us who aren't in Cali a try. :) -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Hi Everyone, I finally got my Riv Custom back from Joe Bell last week after a long and torturous wait. Over the weekend, I was able to build it up and snap some pics. I posted them on my blog with some details about the build: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html Enjoy! Joe _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd1_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Looks sharp! The orange on the silver gives it a bit of a modern look. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Gloves
Thanks to everyone who sent in their recommendations for generously padded gloves. After reading everyone's emails and looking around online, I settled on the Spenco Tour model. I couldn't find them at any of my local bike shops (there are four here in Davis), so I have two pairs coming via mail order. I'll post a review after I have a chance to use them. Thanks also to the list members who suggested a different bar position. I've adjusted the bars as much as I can, but a truly flat position was quite uncomfortable when I tried it. The bike I'll be riding to Seattle is shown here: http://wheelsnorth.campyonly.com/images/bw_guvnor.jpg --Eric www.wheelsnorth.org www.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Okay, You got it! I'm going strapless. Joe From: campyonly...@me.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 11:34:54 -0700 Aaakkk! Get that pump strap off there--it will leave rub marks in the paint! IMHO, you shouldn't need a pump strap. I use a frame-fit pump on my Riv Road and Quickbeam sans strap, and have never had it fall off. --ericcampyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org On May 26, 2009, at 11:09 AM, Joe Bartoe wrote:Hi Everyone, I finally got my Riv Custom back from Joe Bell last week after a long and torturous wait. Over the weekend, I was able to build it up and snap some pics. I posted them on my blog with some details about the build: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html Enjoy! Joe Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. See how. --ericcampyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd1_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
Yeah I do like the idea of online garage sale items. Buying the items online would be like an assumed risk and there could possibly be a no return policy. Posting the items online would be great because I live 3000 miles away and going to the sale is obviously not a reality. On May 26, 12:54 pm, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage sale, so we are going to try a different approach. Every Saturday, we will put out 20 garage sale-worthy things in the driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. We will repeat every Saturday until they are gone. We will shoot for a good mix of stuff: a few bags, a few racks, maybe a saddle or two. Prices will be low, but fair. Saturdays are busy in the afternoon, but usually slow in the morning, so this might a good way to kick off the day. We will try it this coming Saturday, the 30th, and see how it goes. Harry, Dave, and Aaron will be at your service. Come by and say Hi. Cheers, John at RBW HQ; WC, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 20 Things Garage Sale Every Saturday at 10:20
Thanks for all of the suggestions. We'll see how it goes this Saturday! On May 26, 2:05 pm, Kelly kingtw...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I do like the idea of online garage sale items. Buying the items online would be like an assumed risk and there could possibly be a no return policy. Posting the items online would be great because I live 3000 miles away and going to the sale is obviously not a reality. On May 26, 12:54 pm, John at Rivendell j...@rivbike.com wrote: We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage sale, so we are going to try a different approach. Every Saturday, we will put out 20 garage sale-worthy things in the driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. We will repeat every Saturday until they are gone. We will shoot for a good mix of stuff: a few bags, a few racks, maybe a saddle or two. Prices will be low, but fair. Saturdays are busy in the afternoon, but usually slow in the morning, so this might a good way to kick off the day. We will try it this coming Saturday, the 30th, and see how it goes. Harry, Dave, and Aaron will be at your service. Come by and say Hi. Cheers, John at RBW HQ; WC, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
THAT is gorgeous! Nice color combination and parts spec. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Thanks! It looks even better in person. Metallic pewter is hard to capture with an iPhone. Joe Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:37:37 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom From: speedyc...@comcast.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com THAT is gorgeous! Nice color combination and parts spec. _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?
Good thread. I've been having problems with sore palms during distance rides. I've been using the Spenco gel gloves but I find that they cause my hands to get hot/sweaty during longer rides (causing some abrasion on skin of palms). I've also used the Fizik gel padding under bar tape but sometimes the extra-thickness can make for an awkward grip. I'm curious about the blue gel gloves recommended above. LL On May 26, 10:34 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: I don't use gloves personally, but Matt Chester, a framebuilder who specializes in building bikes for flared drop bars (like the On-One Midge or Origin 8 Gary), which are similar to the bars you describe (at least when it comes to pressure on the hands). His recommendation is something like the Specialized Ridge, which focuses on padding your ulnar nerve, which receives the most pressure on this type of bar: http://mattchester.blogspot.com/2007/11/monday-tip-cheap-drop-bar-pad... Hope this helps! Good luck with your ride! On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm. This July, I'll be riding 1,000 miles to Seattle on a bike with handlebars reminiscent of Nitto's Moustache bars. That means I'll be holding the bars in much the same way, with most of my weight on my palms. If anybody has recommendations for gloves that have a thickly padded palm, it would be much appreciated. With the number of riders on this list using Moustache, Albatross, and similar bars, I'm sure somebody has the answer! Thanks in advance. --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] RE: [BOB] For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Beautiful work; can't wait to see this one in person. dougP -Original Message- From: internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org [mailto:internet-bob-boun...@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Joe Bartoe Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:09 AM To: internet-...@bikelist.org; rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [BOB] For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom Hi Everyone, I finally got my Riv Custom back from Joe Bell last week after a long and torturous wait. Over the weekend, I was able to build it up and snap some pics. I posted them on my blog with some details about the build: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html Enjoy! Joe _ Insert movie times and more without leaving HotmailR. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutori al_QuickAdd1_052009 ___ Internet-bob mailing list internet-...@bikelist.org search and browse the archives: http://search.bikelist.org unsubscribe: http://www.bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/internet-bob --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
I've never had one fall off either when I didn't use a strap. But I do use a strap now; it keeps any noise due to vibration from occurring (for me). And, the soft velcro strap that I use leaves no mark. -gino On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I use a frame-fit pump on my Riv Road and Quickbeam sans strap, and have never had it fall off. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] WTB: 64cm Quickbeam
I posted a few weeks ago hoping to buy a 62cm Quickbeam, and I was not able to find the right size. I've remeasured and after much thought, I'm going to squeeze on to the next size up. So if you have a 64 cm Quickbeam you'd like to sell, contact me off list. Thanks --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Austin Rivendell Owners?
Great movie! Austin Riv Riders need to go represent! On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Jeff Newberry newbe...@mail.utexas.eduwrote: Definitely in favor of a Riv ride. A little off topic, I'm showing The Flying Scotsman at Mellow Johnny's (4th and Nueces) tonight at 7pm if any of you can make it. I'll be the dude in the Hetchins T-shirt. I'd love to see your bikes! On May 26, 9:42 am, sean seanobr...@hotmail.com wrote: I am a long time Riv fan and recently became owner to one of the Rambouillet demo bikes that Rivendell was parting with a few months back. That is indeed my buddy Jeff Newberry in the Tour das Hugel photo. Jeff is a hardcore brevet rider and a Heron/Hetchins and soon to be custom Riv owner. I only know of a handful of actual Rivendell owners in Austin, but I know plenty of Rivendell-type riders. Sean -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
+1 Not worried about falling off, just rattling non-stop. Hasn't left a mark in the paint since 2001. DE On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I've never had one fall off either when I didn't use a strap. But I do use a strap now; it keeps any noise due to vibration from occurring (for me). And, the soft velcro strap that I use leaves no mark. -gino On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I use a frame-fit pump on my Riv Road and Quickbeam sans strap, and have never had it fall off. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Can you say something about the Hugi hubs? I'm not familiar with them. Pros/cons? What's the draw? Are they splined Campy or Shimano? On May 26, 2:42 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks! It looks even better in person. Metallic pewter is hard to capture with an iPhone. Joe Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:37:37 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom From: speedyc...@comcast.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com THAT is gorgeous! Nice color combination and parts spec. _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync.http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Hugi hubs are very well made. The ones currently in use are about 5 years old and have never been serviced. They still run smooth. I have slightly older set of Hugi hubs that have developed some play and need to have the bearings replaced. The bearings are cartridge-type and are simply pressed into place (with the right tools, of course). The draw for these hubs are the weight, I believe, in addition to the quality of the hub. I got them on the recommendation of the wheelbuilder (Joe Young of Joe Young Wheels) and have not been dissappointed. They are also fairly quiet which wasn't a prerquisite for me, but it is kind of nice to not sound like a swarm of angry bees while descending. You can get them in either the Campy or Shimano spline. I have one set of each. I believe that it's fairly easy to convert from one to the other as well. Joe Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 20:15:01 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom From: aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Can you say something about the Hugi hubs? I'm not familiar with them. Pros/cons? What's the draw? Are they splined Campy or Shimano? On May 26, 2:42 pm, Joe Bartoe jbar...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks! It looks even better in person. Metallic pewter is hard to capture with an iPhone. Joe Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:37:37 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom From: speedyc...@comcast.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com THAT is gorgeous! Nice color combination and parts spec. _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync.http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage1_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom
Of course, on the way home my pump rattled and rattled and at one time seemed to snap back into its place on the frame. At the first opportunity, I fished the strap out of my bag and put it back on. Vanity is not a good reason for leaving the strap off. I don't know if this makes a difference, but my frame a 63cm seat tube with about a 62cm top tube. Even the frame fit pumps tend to be on the looser side on this frame. I think I'll err on the side of caution. After all, the frame will be much less pretty if the pump ejects and sends me over the bars. Joe Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 17:24:52 -0700 Subject: [RBW] Re: For your viewing pleasure: My newly painted Riv Custom From: ginoza...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com I've never had one fall off either when I didn't use a strap. But I do use a strap now; it keeps any noise due to vibration from occurring (for me). And, the soft velcro strap that I use leaves no mark. -gino On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I use a frame-fit pump on my Riv Road and Quickbeam sans strap, and have never had it fall off. _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd1_052009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
