Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
I'll answer the second part. This is a very heavily biked area, and most drivers are aware of it. You won't find a lot of bike hatin' cowboys near Berkeley. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4oPv88dcDgwJ. 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: Blug, dinosaurs
I like the new blug. Makes it easier to find old post and makes it much pleasurable to read. Also I got to take a picture of the pre-smoked trout before it was cooked. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/5932658906/in/set-72157627058327753 Apparently it was cooked for Grant's birthday. Anyone familiar with the recipe? On Sep 30, 5:33 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Check out today's (Sep. 30) blug, scroll down to the dinosaurs part. I read it four times before I got the gist of it. It'll hurt your brain. Joe Bernard Fairfield, 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: Blug, dinosaurs
It doesn't hurt my brain but I don't think I'd be riding my bike tomorrow. Rob On Sep 30, 5:33 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Check out today's (Sep. 30) blug, scroll down to the dinosaurs part. I read it four times before I got the gist of it. It'll hurt your brain. Joe Bernard Fairfield, 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] New Website Mixup
Originally, I believe Hillbornes were all single top-tubes and canti-studded and original green (which I'd call green with gold-aura if I were forced to invent a nonsense name) and were made in Taiwan. Availability issues, I think, led to Waterford-made orange Hillbornes, which had double top tubes on the 56 and 60. And, when it arrived, the 64. The 48 appeared as well (single top tube). All canti-studded. Not too long afterward, I think 56 and 60 double-top-tubed non-canti-studded orange framesets from Taiwan became available. There may even have been a round of single-top-tubed non-canti-studded 56 and 60 framesets from Taiwan early in this phase; I'm not sure. Then the color changed to the current green (pea soup green?). And so now all 56 and 60 framesets have double top tubes and are available from either Taiwan or Waterford (separate prices). The 48, 52 and 64 framesets are from Waterford. The 48 and 52 are single top tube; the 64 is double. All Waterford frames are canti-studded. All from Taiwan are not. All available in pea-soup green. I believe my vague recollections are generally accurate. But even if not, they do accurately characterize the complexity of the history and the product mix. This kind of product page challenge is not a result of the new web-site; it pre-dates it. I think it's fair to suggest it's a part of the cause of the new web-site. Though, with recent developments at CERN, I'm not so sure. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wYyPjEKk9T8J. 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: RIP Yehuda
I also enjoyed it over the years and was a patron at one time or another. This isn't the first time he's hung up the pen, so to speak. And yes, I was tired of the comments. Luckily, when looking at it through Google Reader, the comments never showed up. Wonder if it was in that dead zone where it took a lot of time, but didn't make enough money to be a real job? Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 30, 8:12 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Sep 30, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Leslie wrote: I'm sure I'm not the only one saddened by the ending of the Kickstand Cyclery, am I? Nope, reading the strip over breakfast very morning has been one of the delights of the past year or two. First three things I checked every morning was Yehuda, Calvin and Hobbes and Cul de Sac. I'm sad to see it go, have some vague hope it might be back some time, and have *no idea* of the amount of time something like that must eat up and take away from family, friends, etc. It has to be considerable even when not running into the inevitable writer's block and such. My thanks to Rick for his hard work and labor of love! I hope he enjoyed it as much as I and many others did. The strip deserves a little mention in the Lauterbrunnen Leaflet some time. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
But please be careful of bad pavement. An experienced cyclist was killed on a descent in that area last week when his wheel got caught in a groove in the pavement, throwing him off his bike into oncoming traffic. On Sep 30, 2011, at 11:02 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I'll answer the second part. This is a very heavily biked area, and most drivers are aware of it. You won't find a lot of bike hatin' cowboys near Berkeley. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4oPv88dcDgwJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
I heard about that. Very sad. The one thing that we often seem to forget, though, is that there's quite a risk in the two hour drive to get to RBW in the first place! Thanks for the concern and reminder to be careful... On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:50 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: But please be careful of bad pavement. An experienced cyclist was killed on a descent in that area last week when his wheel got caught in a groove in the pavement, throwing him off his bike into oncoming traffic. On Sep 30, 2011, at 11:02 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I'll answer the second part. This is a very heavily biked area, and most drivers are aware of it. You won't find a lot of bike hatin' cowboys near Berkeley. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4oPv88dcDgwJ https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4oPv88dcDgwJ. 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Wow you go really fast on that thing
I usually get compliments on how pretty my Ram is, probably because it's green and not black or white like the ubiquitous Specialized/Giant/Etc. bikes around here. I recently was approached by a pair of women who were power walking and came up to me while I was resting. They admired the bike for quite a while and said they hadn't seen anything like it, and had never heard of the brand (nor could they pronounce Rambouillet). They admittedly didn't know much about bikes, and one of them then went on to ask me, Is the seat made of wood? (it's a Brooks B-17 Champion Special - large oxidized copper rivets...) Dave On 9/30/2011 8:58 AM, Allan in Portland wrote: Literally heard that last night in regards to my still-new-to-me AHH. Look, I know the tires are a little shabby, and the saddle doesn't fit the aesthetic (but it does fit me), but really, that thing? :-) OK, as it was coming from a young 20-something on a crabon looking Scattante bike with skinny tires and not much else, I figured it was a compliment. I should start a blog of unprompted comments Rivendells bring. So far, in less than 2 months I've had the usual how old is it on two different occasions. Some guy who looks like he doesn't ride bikes asked if I could go over 40 mph on it (was happy to show him the computer's max speed was currently recorded as 39.55). And not quite a comment, but the train rider in the seat next to me very conspicuously doing a web search on A. Homer Hilsen Not that I can blame any of them, (OK, I do hold it against the how old is? guys), it _is_ a great looking bike. In fact, as I often thing to myself, much better looking than it should considering it's built up almost entirely from second-hand accumulation. And finally, something (IMO) so cliched (no offense intended) I thought I'd _never_ do, before, well..., getting my own put together, the flickr photo set http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/7215762685182/. Best regards hats off to Grant P, -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-BaHczPTTXcJ. 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. -- 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: Blug, dinosaurs
I really like the new site and the blug. I'm looking forward to the Silver thumb shifters and the book. The news about the shifters makes me think I was right about my guess about the new bars, some kind of variation on an m-bar that can take mtn bike brake levers. We'll see. I'm very excited about the crank, hopefully one can run 46/30 rings with them. --mike -- 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: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
I would suggest those directions (wave hi while on Newell) except after turning left on Olympic, turn right on Pleasant Hill Road, left on Mt. Diablo Blvd., right on Brown Ave, left on Deer Hill Rd., right where it dead ends at Happy Valley Rd. to Bear Creek Rd.; then left and it will become Wildcat Canyon Rd. after crossing Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Rd. Tony On Sep 30, 4:13 pm, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the input... using your additional info, I came up with the instructions below. Do these instructions look reasonable? Interestingly they also have a 3D view button which gives you a satellite fly through with terrain, so I can see how hilly it'll be! Rivendell Bicycle Works 2040 North Main St # 19 Walnut Creek, CA 94596http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dsource=s_dsaddr=Rivendell+Bicycle+Wo... 1.Head south on Crokaerst St/Crokaerts St toward Central Rd390 ft2.Turn left onto Central Rd259 ft3.Turn right onto N Broadway0.5 mi4.Turn left onto Lincoln Ave0.2 mi5.Turn right onto Iron Horse Regional Trail0.5 mi6.Slight left to stay on Iron Horse Regional Trail125 ft7.Turn right onto Newell Ave 1.0 mi8.Turn left onto Olympic Blvd1.2 mi9.Slight right to stay on Olympic Blvd0.4 mi10.Continue onto Lafayette/Moraga Regional Trail0.8 mi11.Turn right onto Foye Dr108 ft12.Turn left onto Moraga Blvd0.3 mi13.Turn right toward Golden Gate Way446 ft14.Turn left onto Golden Gate Way420 ft15.Slight left onto Plaza Dr220 ft16.Turn right onto Moraga Rd164 ft17.Turn left onto Mt Diablo Blvd1.1 mi18.Slight right to stay on Mt Diablo Blvd0.2 mi19.Slight right to stay on Mt Diablo Blvd0.7 mi20.Turn left onto Acalanes Rd0.3 mi21.Turn right onto Hidden Valley Rd0.9 mi22.Slight right to stay on Hidden Valley Rd 0.2 mi23.Turn left onto Tahos Rd20 ft24.Turn right onto St Stephens Trail 1.0 mi25.Turn right onto Vashell Way174 ft26.Slight left onto Bryant Way 285 ft27.Bryant Way turns slightly left and becomes Moraga Way315 ft28.Turn right onto Brookwood Rd404 ft29.Turn right onto Camino Pablo2.3 mi30.Turn left onto Wildcat Canyon Rd3.9 mi31.Turn left toward Shasta Rd59 ft32.Turn right onto Shasta Rd0.2 mi33.Turn right to stay on Shasta Rd0.2 mi34.Turn left to stay on Shasta Rd171 ft35.Turn right to stay on Shasta Rd312 ft36.Turn left to stay on Shasta Rd0.2 mi37.Turn left to stay on Shasta Rd0.1 mi38.Turn right to stay on Shasta Rd299 ft39.Turn left onto Northgate Ave/Shasta Rd 230 ft40.Turn right onto Shasta Rd387 ft41.Turn right onto Cragmont Ave 0.3 mi42.Turn left onto Bret Harte Rd292 ft43.Turn right onto Keith Ave 0.4 mi44.Sharp left onto Spruce St0.9 mi45.Turn right onto Virginia St0.1 mi 46.Turn left onto Walnut St0.2 mi47.Turn right onto Hearst Ave0.7 mi48.Turn left onto California St0.1 mi49.Turn right onto University Ave0.1 mi Not sure if this link will work: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rivendell+Bicycle+Works,+Walnut+Cre... -- 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: Wow you go really fast on that thing
Yeah... A friend of mine has a brand-spanking-new La Pierre carbon bike. This first one he had to replace because the frame cracked going over a bump on the Burke-Gilman trail. That was before he told me my Atlantis was too heavy. But I always keep Grant's piece of advice in mind: Compliment other people's bikes, especially if they're new. -Steve Seattle On Sep 30, 8:58 am, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: Literally heard that last night in regards to my still-new-to-me AHH. Look, I know the tires are a little shabby, and the saddle doesn't fit the aesthetic (but it does fit me), but really, that thing? :-) OK, as it was coming from a young 20-something on a crabon looking Scattante bike with skinny tires and not much else, I figured it was a compliment. I should start a blog of unprompted comments Rivendells bring. So far, in less than 2 months I've had the usual how old is it on two different occasions. Some guy who looks like he doesn't ride bikes asked if I could go over 40 mph on it (was happy to show him the computer's max speed was currently recorded as 39.55). And not quite a comment, but the train rider in the seat next to me very conspicuously doing a web search on A. Homer Hilsen Not that I can blame any of them, (OK, I do hold it against the how old is? guys), it _is_ a great looking bike. In fact, as I often thing to myself, much better looking than it should considering it's built up almost entirely from second-hand accumulation. And finally, something (IMO) so cliched (no offense intended) I thought I'd _never_ do, before, well..., getting my own put together, the flickr photo set http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/7215762685182/. Best regards hats off to Grant P, -Allan -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Wow you go really fast on that thing
I get nothing but that's a really nice bike or that's beautiful or that's classic comments about my Rivs, tho' mine are set up more racier than many, I guess. Or maybe ABQ, which is a riders' haven, is just more mellow. I did have someone do a double take when he saw my '03 Riv (with hammered Honjos and saddlebag) and asked, That's nice; how old is it? and I screwed up my face in concentration (honestly) and thought a moment and answered, 2003. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM, Steve D. s_dem...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah... A friend of mine has a brand-spanking-new La Pierre carbon bike. This first one he had to replace because the frame cracked going over a bump on the Burke-Gilman trail. That was before he told me my Atlantis was too heavy. But I always keep Grant's piece of advice in mind: Compliment other people's bikes, especially if they're new. -Steve Seattle On Sep 30, 8:58 am, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: Literally heard that last night in regards to my still-new-to-me AHH. Look, I know the tires are a little shabby, and the saddle doesn't fit the aesthetic (but it does fit me), but really, that thing? :-) OK, as it was coming from a young 20-something on a crabon looking Scattante bike with skinny tires and not much else, I figured it was a compliment. I should start a blog of unprompted comments Rivendells bring. So far, in less than 2 months I've had the usual how old is it on two different occasions. Some guy who looks like he doesn't ride bikes asked if I could go over 40 mph on it (was happy to show him the computer's max speed was currently recorded as 39.55). And not quite a comment, but the train rider in the seat next to me very conspicuously doing a web search on A. Homer Hilsen Not that I can blame any of them, (OK, I do hold it against the how old is? guys), it _is_ a great looking bike. In fact, as I often thing to myself, much better looking than it should considering it's built up almost entirely from second-hand accumulation. And finally, something (IMO) so cliched (no offense intended) I thought I'd _never_ do, before, well..., getting my own put together, the flickr photo set http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/7215762685182/. Best regards hats off to Grant P, -Allan -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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: Blug, dinosaurs
Hmm... how 'scripted' is history? How tightly does it adhere to a schedule? That's in interesting question to make you think about how you think about things. I think it's likely that things might be entirely different, not just delayed. And it seems to me, of all the variables in history, the one least likely to vary is the timing of the meteorite. Not the point, I know, but I kept thinking about it. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Sep 30, 8:33 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Check out today's (Sep. 30) blug, scroll down to the dinosaurs part. I read it four times before I got the gist of it. It'll hurt your brain. Joe Bernard Fairfield, 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: I'm a Rivendell owner! (a saga, long)
Hi Joe, Congrats on getting your AHH! I know your experience well. When my wife and I ride our trikes, we get a fair amount of 'double takes' and *Those must be really comfortable.*comments. When we ride our Rivs(her Betty Foy or QB, and my Hunq), we rarely ever get any comments. And that's okay...*we* know what we're riding. ;) Enjoy your AHH! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fAq-_gN2OkAJ. 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] Stem length question - WTB shorter replacement - how short???
I have a Sam Hillborne with a 10 cm stem Technomic and Noodle bars 5 cm above saddle height. This feels too short. I can reach all the various positions with my arms almost totally straight, but not locked. Also, I would like to try lowering the bars a few cms. Dusting off my high school trig - lowering the stem 3.25 cm puts the bars 1 cm farther away. change in stem height. With my current stem this is too far. So - 1. Do I want 8 cm or 9? 2. Does anyone have one they want to get rid off? 3. Does anyone want to buy the 10 cm, with 500 miles and a few scratches on it? Jay -- 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] Looking for a few non-Rivish items...
Well, a few non-Riv and a few Riv I have some bikes that I need to sell, and didn't get my act together enough to sell them for the Trexlertown swap today. Ah well. I'll be ready for Spring now. Anyway, I need a few items to fulfill my master plan for selling these bikes (involves whole-bike component swapping, gnashing of teeth, and tearing of hair). As such, I was wondering if anyone has any of the following items in serviceable condition that they would be willing to sell me: ITALIAN threaded, square taper (Shimano), 111-113mm bottom bracket. Cartridge or cup-n-cone will work, this is for an Ultegra tricolor crank. A half dozen or so crank/BB fixing bolts with washers, 14 or 15mm will work A pair of 700x23-25 tires in good shape with tread left. Decent 122.5mm square taper BSC bottom bracket. XC Pro, XC Expert, XT, etc., are fine, so long as it spins smooth Nitto/Specialized Dirt Drop stem, preferably black (yeah, I know, keep dreaming), 80 or 100mm will work. A pair of basic road pedals with clips and straps Email me at pruckelshaus at gmail dot com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/j3k5ObWxlDwJ. 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: Blug, dinosaurs
I can't help but wonder if thats how Mark Sisson felt when writing the Primal Blueprint. Each industry has its status quo that the higher ups don't want shaken. I hope Grant's book comes out soon so I can have something concrete to show all my friends that I want to convert into steel-riding, fat-tire-rolling cyclists! Steve Silbert Monterey, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lAZpvyAlV5IJ. 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: Volume in liters of original Hoss saddlebag?
I retyped the capacities of the Bonanza bags from a 2006 catalogue, but that post may have been scrubbed by the system instead of posted. From my own experience, I've hauled in it a 15lb turkey with mirepoix for stuffing on one occasion, and another time had two 6lb pork shoulders, 5lbs of sausage, and my 15 computer with its thick foam padding. Both times I was afraid of the well-used straps snapping, but the bag was _not quite_ filled. Hoss is huge. On Sep 27, 9:45 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. Would you put the Hoss at two full paper grocery sacks? I mean the contents of the sacks stuffed in how you will, not the sacks themselves. I use two grocery sacks (ie, the contents thereof) as the basic unit for carrying capacity -- two Packers and two Axiom Dutchies will hold that and more; packer sportses just a bit more than half; etc. I am interested in one that may be available as the principal luggage for my (God willing) soon-to-arrive Ken Rogers trike. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Camper Longflap and a Hoss (which were all Longflap-style). In relative size: Hoss Camper Nelson On Sep 24, 11:43 am, Bertin753 bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Ithought that the Hoss was even bigger than the current Sackville large which is -- stuffed -- almost 2000 cu (1984). Certainly the Hoss is bigger than the Nelson LF? Patrick Moore On Sep 24, 2011, at 11:34 AM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: 1010 cubic inches not sure the conversion factor to liters but (1465 cu in is 24 liters) This came off 'Large fella on a bike's' page. My Nelson Longflap is supposedly 1200 cu so a pretty big bag. If its a good deal just get it. On Sep 24, 9:21 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know? Ought I to have spelled that litres? I need a quickly removable 'trunk' for the Ken Rogers and one may be available used. Thanks. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] RIP Yehuda
Yeah. Deeply. He crafted some good, interesting, real characters and maintained a good insight on human nature. And made me laugh regularly. As I know from some other friends, making a go of it as a cartoonist is a tough task. Thanks to Rick for the sharing that with us. May there be a way in the future to make it work for you. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace. William Gibson - All Tomorrow's Parties -- 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: Wow you go really fast on that thing
I've had my AHH for about 18 months. The bike gets tonnes of compliments and comments. And no doubt, I say, she's a beautiful bike! That's a beautiful bike! - Beautiful bike! - Nice bike! How old is your bike? An Older gentleman said something like “that’s an old one”, and continued with “I haven’t seen one of these in decades.” I had one of those when I was a kid (60-70-ish year-old-man) Rando's represent! A cool looking man decked out and on a fixie went by one day and said “Nice Riv. Outstanding!” and my personal favourite, You must be in great shape, because you're basically pulling a house! Zaelia -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Volume in liters of original Hoss saddlebag?
Thanks; excellent information. On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: I retyped the capacities of the Bonanza bags from a 2006 catalogue, but that post may have been scrubbed by the system instead of posted. From my own experience, I've hauled in it a 15lb turkey with mirepoix for stuffing on one occasion, and another time had two 6lb pork shoulders, 5lbs of sausage, and my 15 computer with its thick foam padding. Both times I was afraid of the well-used straps snapping, but the bag was _not quite_ filled. Hoss is huge. On Sep 27, 9:45 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. Would you put the Hoss at two full paper grocery sacks? I mean the contents of the sacks stuffed in how you will, not the sacks themselves. I use two grocery sacks (ie, the contents thereof) as the basic unit for carrying capacity -- two Packers and two Axiom Dutchies will hold that and more; packer sportses just a bit more than half; etc. I am interested in one that may be available as the principal luggage for my (God willing) soon-to-arrive Ken Rogers trike. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Camper Longflap and a Hoss (which were all Longflap-style). In relative size: Hoss Camper Nelson On Sep 24, 11:43 am, Bertin753 bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Ithought that the Hoss was even bigger than the current Sackville large which is -- stuffed -- almost 2000 cu (1984). Certainly the Hoss is bigger than the Nelson LF? Patrick Moore On Sep 24, 2011, at 11:34 AM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: 1010 cubic inches not sure the conversion factor to liters but (1465 cu in is 24 liters) This came off 'Large fella on a bike's' page. My Nelson Longflap is supposedly 1200 cu so a pretty big bag. If its a good deal just get it. On Sep 24, 9:21 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know? Ought I to have spelled that litres? I need a quickly removable 'trunk' for the Ken Rogers and one may be available used. Thanks. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Volume in liters of original Hoss saddlebag?
On Sep 27, 2011, at 12:46 PM, Roger wrote: I retyped the capacities of the Bonanza bags from a 2006 catalogue, but that post may have been scrubbed by the system instead of posted. From my own experience, I've hauled in it a 15lb turkey with mirepoix for stuffing on one occasion, and another time had two 6lb pork shoulders, 5lbs of sausage, and my 15 computer with its thick foam padding. Both times I was afraid of the well-used straps snapping, but the bag was _not quite_ filled. Hoss is huge. It's only slightly smaller than my Volvo 240's trunk. That's almost not hyperbole. Hoss lives up to its namesake. -- 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: Wow you go really fast on that thing
I just read through these posting and it brought two stories back to mind. The first, cica 2003, when I got my Rambouillet. The first ride was to the top of the Appalachian Gap in Vt. It's about 40 miles from my home, uphill all the way, which gradually gets steeper and steeper until the last 1500 meters which is 22%. When I got to the top I was greeted by a group of French Canadian tourist who complimented me on my classic bike. They were astounded to discover that it was brand new! The second story begins in 1983 when I bought my adolescent son his first racing bike, a lugged steel Bianchi. Over time we replaced all the components with Campy NR, and when he out grew the frame (he moved on to a hand-me-down Marinoni frame and I got a new one, which I still have) his younger sister got the bike. She rode it for quite a while, and when she was ready to go to college we spray painted the frame an awful shade of green, did a deliberately botched tapeing job, installed a ripped saddle, but left the good Campy parts on it and sent her off. She rode the bike through four years of college and at least another five in DC without it looking like an object of desire, before it was stolen. Later, my 115 lb daughter, came across the bike, confronted the thief and rode home on the bike. She still uses it, although she now has a newer SOMA, and an even newer son to occupy her attention. blessings, michael take care of Self; it's one of a kind and irreplaceable 41 degrees and raining today -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2RJbFTQqxpkJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: I'm a Rivendell owner! (a saga, long)
What sort of trikes? Photos? I just got mine (Ken Rogers) on the road; photos to come. (It's Rivendell-ish if not Rivendellian. It's lugged!) On my inaugural ride yesterday evening I got three smiles and one guffaw. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 10:24 AM, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Joe, Congrats on getting your AHH! I know your experience well. When my wife and I ride our trikes, we get a fair amount of 'double takes' and Those must be really comfortable. comments. When we ride our Rivs(her Betty Foy or QB, and my Hunq), we rarely ever get any comments. And that's okay...we know what we're riding. ;) Enjoy your AHH! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fAq-_gN2OkAJ. 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Stem length question - WTB shorter replacement - how short???
Here is a very useful tool: http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php Of course you can simply try lowering the stem and see how it feels; too far is something that only you can decide. I wonder at your statement saying that your arms are almost locked in certain positions. IME, a comfortable setup has your elbows in a relaxed bend in all except perhaps the hooks position and even there you want some bend. On a serendipitous note: the new Ken Rogers (OK! Enough about the trike, already!) has a longer tt than my other bikes (58 versus 56.5 or 57) and I was afraid that even replacing the 10 cm stem I'd need a 7 or so, but I found that the st angle is quite a bit slacker than 73* so that I could use a Nitto 8 lying around, also about 3 cm below saddle, and the cockpit fit like my other good fitting road bikes. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Jay robin...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Sam Hillborne with a 10 cm stem Technomic and Noodle bars 5 cm above saddle height. This feels too short. I can reach all the various positions with my arms almost totally straight, but not locked. Also, I would like to try lowering the bars a few cms. Dusting off my high school trig - lowering the stem 3.25 cm puts the bars 1 cm farther away. change in stem height. With my current stem this is too far. So - 1. Do I want 8 cm or 9? 2. Does anyone have one they want to get rid off? 3. Does anyone want to buy the 10 cm, with 500 miles and a few scratches on it? Jay -- 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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: I'm a Rivendell owner! (a saga, long)
Thanks, Geoff. I'm sure I'll have another trike down the road. If I could afford to keep my Greenspeed, *and* get the AHH, I would, but priorities.. One of the reasons I'm selling it is that I've put *maybe* a hundred miles on it in a year. That's crazy..someone needs to *ride* the poor thing. Joe Bernard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/6YXigAUBnbQJ. 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: FS: 54cm AHH and 57cm Trek 720 framesets and 650B wheels
Hi Rocky, Is the Trek 720 frame still available? Thanks! On Sep 28, 1:17 pm, Rocky B rivvyr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I have the following up for sale... A. Homer Hilsen frameset 54cm ($1300) - Practically brand-spanking new. Never had the chance to build it up. In fact, the bottom bracket threads haven't been chased. The only flaw on the frameset is a teeny-tiny, hardly-noticeable paint chip on the top tube near the seat lug (I highlighted the chip in one of the pics). 1982 Trek 728/720 frameset (57cm) ($185) - Full 531 tubing. Good condition for a 30-year-old frame. Frame is straight. No dents. 650B Wheelset ($250) - Rich Lesnik built wheels. Deore LX hubs (32h front + rear), Synergy rims (Rear OC), DT Swiss Spokes. Low, low miles (less than 50 miles). Shipping costs for each frameset is $60 and wheelset is $30 Pictures of items can be seen here:https://picasaweb.google.com/102193345276661372564/ForSale09282011?au... Rocky -- 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: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
Thanks to everybody who have advice. I've arrived safely at my destination, and it was a beautiful ride! On Sep 30, 2011 3:01 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Planning to stop by RivHQ tomorrow... will be dropped off by car, but was planning to ride to Berkeley afterwards. Looking at Google maps, I get two possible routes. The problem is, both say that I should ride on HWY 24, and the street view there doesn't look very pleasant (it's freeway!). Is there a better route that avoids the highway and isn't much longer than 20 miles [time constraints]? I remember that Grant said that he was going to publish a route, but I don't remember ever seeing that. Thanks! -Rex -- 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: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
Grrr, darn phone auto completion... Who GAVE advice! :) On Oct 1, 2011 2:31 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to everybody who have advice. I've arrived safely at my destination, and it was a beautiful ride! On Sep 30, 2011 3:01 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Planning to stop by RivHQ tomorrow... will be dropped off by car, but was planning to ride to Berkeley afterwards. Looking at Google maps, I get two possible routes. The problem is, both say that I should ride on HWY 24, and the street view there doesn't look very pleasant (it's freeway!). Is there a better route that avoids the highway and isn't much longer than 20 miles [time constraints]? I remember that Grant said that he was going to publish a route, but I don't remember ever seeing that. Thanks! -Rex -- 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] 5% discounts
Help us with the data-entry, get 5% off any one order. Posted on the blug. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/10899388059/coupon -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
Which route did you end up taking? Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 1, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to everybody who have advice. I've arrived safely at my destination, and it was a beautiful ride! On Sep 30, 2011 3:01 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Planning to stop by RivHQ tomorrow... will be dropped off by car, but was planning to ride to Berkeley afterwards. Looking at Google maps, I get two possible routes. The problem is, both say that I should ride on HWY 24, and the street view there doesn't look very pleasant (it's freeway!). Is there a better route that avoids the highway and isn't much longer than 20 miles [time constraints]? I remember that Grant said that he was going to publish a route, but I don't remember ever seeing that. Thanks! -Rex -- 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. -- 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: Nitto Noodle/Soba Handlebar (44-46) and Technomic Deluxe Stem (110)
Anyone have a Nitto Noodle in 44 or 46 width or a Technomic Deluxe in 110 length...would consider 100 mm 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
The trail next to 24, Camino Pablo, then Wildcat (the paved rout). Some carbon mounted roadies were surprised to see me tailing then on the Mt Diablo road climb and started asking if I was carrying bricks in my bags (nope, just some riv goodies, including a new mark's rack), and saying that I should have baguettes sticking out the top of them. After more not dropping me (though I managed the hidden valley road climb faster than their slowest rider, they offered to show me a better route... Ended up riding the steepest part of Wildcat with their strongest rider (long time racer, he apparently lives up there) and getting seriously punished trying to keep up a decent pace. On Oct 1, 2011 3:21 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Which route did you end up taking? Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 1, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to everybody who have advice. I've arrived safely at my destination, and it was a beautiful ride! On Sep 30, 2011 3:01 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Planning to stop by RivHQ tomorrow... will be dropped off by car, but was planning to ride to Berkeley afterwards. Looking at Google maps, I get two possible routes. The problem is, both say that I should ride on HWY 24, and the street view there doesn't look very pleasant (it's freeway!). Is there a better route that avoids the highway and isn't much longer than 20 miles [time constraints]? I remember that Grant said that he was going to publish a route, but I don't remember ever seeing that. Thanks! -Rex -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] 5% discounts
On Oct 1, 2011, at 4:54 PM, Dave @ Riv wrote: Help us with the data-entry, get 5% off any one order. Posted on the blug. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/10899388059/coupon Just placed an order, the new site is going to be pretty slick from the customer perspective. I like how the cart works when you put items in it. Did I miss a memo- have memberships gone away? -- 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] Twin legged kickstand
I have the single leg stand on my Hunqapillar. Are there any negatives of the twin legged stand? I park my bike by my cars in the garage and was looking for more stability. -- 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: Stem length question - WTB shorter replacement - how short???
Patrick, It is definitely too far at 2 cm above sadle height. I tried it and put it right back to 5 cm above. Looking back at my OP, I should have explained better. I am trying to decide between a 9 cm stem at the current height and an 8 cm stem at 2 cm above. How can I know (or guess well) which I'd like better without buying 2 more stems? Jay On Oct 1, 9:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a very useful tool:http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php Of course you can simply try lowering the stem and see how it feels; too far is something that only you can decide. I wonder at your statement saying that your arms are almost locked in certain positions. IME, a comfortable setup has your elbows in a relaxed bend in all except perhaps the hooks position and even there you want some bend. On a serendipitous note: the new Ken Rogers (OK! Enough about the trike, already!) has a longer tt than my other bikes (58 versus 56.5 or 57) and I was afraid that even replacing the 10 cm stem I'd need a 7 or so, but I found that the st angle is quite a bit slacker than 73* so that I could use a Nitto 8 lying around, also about 3 cm below saddle, and the cockpit fit like my other good fitting road bikes. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Jay robin...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Sam Hillborne with a 10 cm stem Technomic and Noodle bars 5 cm above saddle height. This feels too short. I can reach all the various positions with my arms almost totally straight, but not locked. Also, I would like to try lowering the bars a few cms. Dusting off my high school trig - lowering the stem 3.25 cm puts the bars 1 cm farther away. change in stem height. With my current stem this is too far. So - 1. Do I want 8 cm or 9? 2. Does anyone have one they want to get rid off? 3. Does anyone want to buy the 10 cm, with 500 miles and a few scratches on it? Jay -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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: looking for
Thanks Joe On Sep 30, 2:14 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: This has been around quite a while. I'm amazed it hasn't sold yet. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2622459985.html -- 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: 5% discounts
I also like the new ordering process. Although was slightly befuddled about shipping until I saw the recalculate link. If nothing else, it's getting me to try some Foss tubes. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Oct 1, 7:29 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Oct 1, 2011, at 4:54 PM, Dave @ Riv wrote: Help us with the data-entry, get 5% off any one order. Posted on the blug. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/10899388059/coupon Just placed an order, the new site is going to be pretty slick from the customer perspective. I like how the cart works when you put items in it. Did I miss a memo- have memberships gone away? -- 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: Twin legged kickstand
i used them on my long wheel base recumbent and they were great. i like em with little those little placstic foots affixed at the bottom of the legs. two legs, more weight, but just great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/C1lW8zrIzFEJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Twin legged kickstand
One problem with them is that they don't support heavy, lopsided loads; I found a cheap Greenfield rear-dropout kickstand worked better for off-center, heavy rear loads. (A trike is even better.) On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: i used them on my long wheel base recumbent and they were great. i like em with little those little placstic foots affixed at the bottom of the legs. two legs, more weight, but just great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/C1lW8zrIzFEJ. 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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: RIP Yehuda
It was the first site I would go to every morning. I am going to miss Yehuda, Joe, Thistle and especially Fizz starting off my day. Hope someday Rick has the space to restart them. RIP indeed On Oct 1, 10:03 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Yeah. Deeply. He crafted some good, interesting, real characters and maintained a good insight on human nature. And made me laugh regularly. As I know from some other friends, making a go of it as a cartoonist is a tough task. Thanks to Rick for the sharing that with us. May there be a way in the future to make it work for you. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace. William Gibson - All Tomorrow's Parties -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Riding from Riv HQ to Berkeley
Good for you! Sent from my iPad On Oct 1, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: The trail next to 24, Camino Pablo, then Wildcat (the paved rout). Some carbon mounted roadies were surprised to see me tailing then on the Mt Diablo road climb and started asking if I was carrying bricks in my bags (nope, just some riv goodies, including a new mark's rack), and saying that I should have baguettes sticking out the top of them. After more not dropping me (though I managed the hidden valley road climb faster than their slowest rider, they offered to show me a better route... Ended up riding the steepest part of Wildcat with their strongest rider (long time racer, he apparently lives up there) and getting seriously punished trying to keep up a decent pace. On Oct 1, 2011 3:21 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Which route did you end up taking? Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 1, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to everybody who have advice. I've arrived safely at my destination, and it was a beautiful ride! On Sep 30, 2011 3:01 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: Planning to stop by RivHQ tomorrow... will be dropped off by car, but was planning to ride to Berkeley afterwards. Looking at Google maps, I get two possible routes. The problem is, both say that I should ride on HWY 24, and the street view there doesn't look very pleasant (it's freeway!). Is there a better route that avoids the highway and isn't much longer than 20 miles [time constraints]? I remember that Grant said that he was going to publish a route, but I don't remember ever seeing that. Thanks! -Rex -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Twin legged kickstand
Depending on the tires your have, the double kickstand may rub them when you're riding. I couldn't fit it on my Hunqapillar with 60mm Big Apples and on my Atlantis, they barely clear the 50mm supremes. They are fine with the 50s, but I ended up removing the rubber tips as they'd force the legs a bit inwards unless I pulled them out manually. This is mainly due to the fact that I trimmed them so they wouldn't be that long and raise the rear wheel so much. The other side effect you'll have to manage is that with any bag on the front, the wheel will tend to flop to one side or the other, going all the way past 90 degrees to the frame so your purpose might be defeated in the garage or you'll have to ensure there is something preventing the wheel from flopping and keeping it aligned with the frame. Aside from these issues, I like the double kickstand. Rene On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:53 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: One problem with them is that they don't support heavy, lopsided loads; I found a cheap Greenfield rear-dropout kickstand worked better for off-center, heavy rear loads. (A trike is even better.) On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: i used them on my long wheel base recumbent and they were great. i like em with little those little placstic foots affixed at the bottom of the legs. two legs, more weight, but just great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/C1lW8zrIzFEJ. 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. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Jack Browns - Tires For The Future?
More organized Riv rides in the future then! On Sep 30, 2011, at 7:06 AM, jimD wrote: I read the Sonoma County is considering letting some roads 'revert' to gravel. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Twin legged kickstand
I have one (Pleischer) on my Trek 520. I had to grind the bottom plate to clear the rder cables, and it still rubs, though I clean and grease it now and then and it hasn't caused any problems. It doesn't mount well w/o a kickstand plate (needs their deluxe top plate), but that shouldn't be a problem with any fairly new Riv bike.Overall it's a big plus. I've put far too much sideways momentum into the bike while parked in the garage w/o knocking it over, so I'm happy. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM, dave brown deeaa...@gmail.com wrote: I have the single leg stand on my Hunqapillar. Are there any negatives of the twin legged stand? I park my bike by my cars in the garage and was looking for more stability. -- 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. -- 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] Hunqua/big apple test ride Hunqua sighting (in Berkeley) in one day!
At RBW today I took their big apple shod Hunqua w/ Albatross bars out for a ride, and WOW... what a blast! I was wanting to find cracks and bumps in the pavement! That thing was a blast to ride! The big apples had just the right amount of bounce to take up the bumps, and the Hunqua looks awesome! I'm so tempted now to buy one, swap the parts off my Trek 520, and sell the Trek frame! Problem is I'd probably barely break even on the handelbars stem that I'd need and still be out $2000. :-) It had already crossed my mind, and now it's seriously stuck in my mind! Then... after my ride to Berkeley (mentioned in another thread) I was getting ready to drive back to the Sacramento area... loaded my AHH into the back of the Subaru and started to drive off... it was around 8:00 pm and I was waiting to turn left onto University St (from California St)... there was a bike coming in the opposite direction, so I was yielding before turning left when out of the corner of my eye I saw two top tubes... one serious case of whiplash later I realized that it was yet another Hunqua... was that one of you? If you'd only ridden by 10 minutes earlier I would have been standing next to my car with my AHH and could have met you in person... oh well... -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Hunqua/big apple test ride Hunqua sighting (in Berkeley) in one day!
On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 10:14 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: If you'd only ridden by 10 minutes earlier I would have been standing next to my car with my AHH and could have met you in person... oh well... And that's why there are no more dinosaurs. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Hunqua/big apple test ride Hunqua sighting (in Berkeley) in one day!
And that's why there are no more dinosaurs. :-) Just noticed... it's the Bombadil that's $2000... the Hunqa [spelled it wrong earlier, oops!] is ONLY $1500... that gray/burgundy sure is purty... and I love the headbadge! Luckily for my wallet, I also noticed that they stop at 62 cm... -- 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.
