[RBW] Baggins Bags for sale - Li'l Joe + Banana Bag
Original leather, brass and canvas Baggins Bags, made by Duluth Pack. A Little Joe I purchased recently on the list, and a Banana Bag I've had since new. These match each other pretty well; they're similarly beausaged. $110 shipped, details are here: http://bit.ly/baggins-bags Baggins is the best name for bike luggage ever, and I love the logo. Thanks for looking! Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.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/-/1CkYqMg4oa8J. 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] Longshot - WTB 32 Hole Campagnolo compatible rear cassette hub
Looking for silver, 32 Hole rear cassette hub. 9 / 10 speed compatible. Campagnolo, White Industries, Phil wood, etc. Please reply off-list. Thanks, 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: Longshot - WTB 32 Hole Campagnolo compatible rear cassette hub
Make sure you get the cassette lockring if you find a hub. They are hub-specific and not cheap. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:54:38 AM UTC-5, Sean Whelan wrote: Looking for silver, 32 Hole rear cassette hub. 9 / 10 speed compatible. Campagnolo, White Industries, Phil wood, etc. Please reply off-list. Thanks, Sean -- 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/-/A-9HnwV8yaoJ. 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: First 200k
Sounds like an epic trip. I wish I could ride in snow. On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA. It was definitely an experience! I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of wind, and ultimately sunshine through some pretty country on a relatively flat course (for this area). No bonking or mechanicals made this one a win. I rode my '09 AHH kitted out in rando garb with Acorn bags front and rear. Not too heavy on the packing - mostly liquid food, and a spare wool top, bottom, hat, and gloves. The only thing I used were the extra gloves as my original winter gloves were soaked within the first few hours. I changed when the rain stopped, and my summer gloves kept my hands warm at that point. I ended up doing the ride mostly alone as there was nobody willing to go as slow as me :) I felt a real sense of accomplishment at the end, it being my longest ride ever. Pics and write up prove it happened :)http://wp.me/p1kJzU-31 Flickr for more:http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyCRrL3 Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- 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: Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
Is that the IRD crank? What gear inches are you running? On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:57:30 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/6856536814/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/7002648605/in/photostream/ Better quality pics of bike to follow later. David Spranger Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/Tsy-t46O58EJ. 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Patrick, what about this one: http://images.caradisiac.com/images/3/1/9/9/33199/S0-J-aime-du-jour-Citroen-Tube-vs-Renault-Estafette-135216.jpg Citroen Tub! :-) I saw one in San Francisco. I guess it belong to a bike shop in Russian Hill... This is the perfect vehicle (and pardon me even if I'm french I'm not into tour de France, but I'm sure this Citroen was used extensively during the race, back in the days) :-) Larry, nice to meet (virtually) another eurovan owner! Rex, try a Eurovan, or put that hitch on the Subaru. My Hollywood Rack can take any kind of bikes, fenders or not. http://www.hollywoodracks.com/bike-racks/hitch-racks/sportrider-hitch-rack-4.htm -- 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/-/rK8as66D6xMJ. 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: Pine Tar Testimony
I was expecting you to say Gee, I'll miss her... Great stuff, that soap... On Mar 17, 2:20 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I used pine tar soap for several years, until my new wife told me I had to choose: her or the soap. That was an easy choice (the soap lost). --Eric N On Mar 17, 2012, at 10:08 AM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I love pine tar soap. I tried it based on Grant's recommendation first as a face soap, soon the entire body. I have told this story here before: when I went to a month long radar course in Norman OK and met a fellow cute meteorologist who road a metebecance with a leather saddle, who tele skied, AND who used pine tar soap, I married her! We both just shared a shower together and one bar of pine tar. My conclusion: pine tar soap leads to marital bliss! On Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:53:05 AM UTC-6, Frank wrote: For more than a decade, every day, I’ve used Pine Tar Soap as shampoo, body cleanser, and shaving cream. For some reason just this morning, this reality struck me as somewhat remarkable, and so here I will. I don’t buy or use any other products for the general touch-up of my physical exterior. I have all of my hair at fifty (in fact, perhaps more than I’d like on top), little to no discernible gray, no dandruff, no skin troubles, no funny smells, and most importantly, no hassle. While I can’t attribute this, from my perspective, generally desirable condition to the soap directly, I can look at my only (younger) brother and rationally conclude that I am either comparatively fortunate, or that the soap helps. My routine is pretty simple. Water on, close eyes, lather hair, face, and other bits all at once, find razor, shave, and rinse. When Bar Now is nearly reduced to a sliver, it gets set atop Bar Next, where it anneals, continuing the cycle. I cannot think of a single other thing in my life from which I’ve derived such sustainable utility, ease of use, and value. For what it’s worth, I work in technology, spend a great deal of time “down in the valley” and (as we say in Seattle) “up on the mountain” in the company of corporate directors, BOD members, venture capitalists, partner senior executives, and every day I work in lockstep with DevOps staff. I like to think about stuff, but I’m by no means bohemian. I guess the point there is that my program seems to dovetail just fine with the rest of society, and no one’s the wiser. Perhaps the best news is that my kids, two boys eight and eleven, are on the same program, and to them it’s a good thing. I feel as if with the help of Rivendell, I’ve AXE-proofed my home, and that’s worth a lot. Lather, rinse, repeat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2D6zmzusTHcJ. 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
It is an FSA: Gimondi 42t crank with 19t on a SRAM Automatix hub. Sheldon Brown's gear calculator says I am running 60 gear inches in low and 82 in high gear. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:35:07 AM UTC-4, Esteban wrote: Is that the IRD crank? What gear inches are you running? On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:57:30 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/6856536814/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/7002648605/in/photostream/ Better quality pics of bike to follow later. David Spranger Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/IVo7ZOOovN8J. 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: Rode My First Rando Event Today
Way to go, sounds like you had a great time. I love to go on longer distance rides but never had a chance to participate in an organized ride like that. It looks like quite a fun time. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:38:28 PM UTC-5, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a few minor sprinkles, lots of clouds and a decent amount of sunshine. I came prepared for 100k of riding in a downpour. Instead I should have wore sunscreen. No bonk or nutrition/cramp issues... I believe largely thanks to tips from the list. My goal was to finish in 6 hours (a little over 10mph average) and I got my card signed at 5:55. Perhaps I could have pushed myself and gotten a slightly better time but that would have eaten into my breaks, conversations, and scenery gazing. I don't really feel the need to jump right into the longer brevets but it's likely I'll be back for more 100k rides. My control card proved it happened, but it's on it's way to France. These pics will have to suffice.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/OregonRandonneursSnoozevillePopularie100k?authuser=0feat=directlink cheers, Smitty -- 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/-/4vTC-SEsMsEJ. 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: Baggins Bags for sale - Li'l Joe + Banana Bag
While showing off my Sackville at work and lamenting the fact that the bags were no longer named Baggins he responded Sackvilles are from Middle Earth too, they were the rivals of the Baggins. So both names are pretty awesome! - Ryan On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:06:49 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: Original leather, brass and canvas Baggins Bags, made by Duluth Pack. A Little Joe I purchased recently on the list, and a Banana Bag I've had since new. These match each other pretty well; they're similarly beausaged. $110 shipped, details are here: http://bit.ly/baggins-bags Baggins is the best name for bike luggage ever, and I love the logo. Thanks for looking! Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.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/-/7ShneQFI0aMJ. 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] Off Topic: Do you have today's Contra Costa Times in your hand?
I'm looking for some specific content in today's print version of the Contra Costa Times. Please let me know off list if you have today's CoCoTimes on hand. -- 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/-/qYy42SWTDT0J. 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: Belated introduction
Great looking Sam. I really like the green color they are painting those now. Actually, all the colors of the Sam have been pretty nice looking. I have a 48 Sam in orange and have to say it is the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. I rode 60 miles this past Sunday and never once felt pain, either back, butt, or neck, the whole time. Just a great bike. Have fun on it. On Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:12:32 AM UTC-5, Steven Silbert wrote: Hello Everyone! In October of last year I was lucky enough to purchase my very own Sam Hillborne. I sold my cross-check (too small 56cm for a 6' tall guy) and car, and I have not regretted my decision one bit. Every day I arrive at my destination with a huge grin on my face because every ride is so pleasant. I was afraid of getting such a large 60cm frame at first, but it turns out to be just fine. I finally managed to get some photos up on flickr so enjoy. Hopefully I'll get some better pics of Sam and I cruising along the Monterey Bay coastal bike trail soon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76132654@N02/6983971041/ Steven, 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/-/Vry4eOcBx1AJ. 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 HC poster
Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html -- 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/-/wViPqolNnQQJ. 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] New HC poster
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html It was just limited to the tasteful members of this group. I have both of the others, too. :) -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.
Re: [RBW] New HC poster
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html It was just limited to the tasteful members of this group. I have both of the others, too. :) That was wrong it's amazing what happens when you leave a 'not' out of a sentence. That should e: It was NOT just limited to the tasteful members of this group. -sv -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: Baggins Bags for sale - Li'l Joe + Banana Bag SOLD
Also a great name, true, but Lobelia Sackville was odious.The Sackville bags are more high-toned than the Bagginses, so that's a satisfying parallel. And, my bags are now SOLD (thanks!) http://bit.ly/baggins-bags Philip On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:32:05 AM UTC-7, HappyCamper wrote: While showing off my Sackville at work and lamenting the fact that the bags were no longer named Baggins he responded Sackvilles are from Middle Earth too, they were the rivals of the Baggins. So both names are pretty awesome! - Ryan On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:06:49 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: Original leather, brass and canvas Baggins Bags, made by Duluth Pack. A Little Joe I purchased recently on the list, and a Banana Bag I've had since new. These match each other pretty well; they're similarly beausaged. $110 shipped, details are here: http://bit.ly/baggins-bags Baggins is the best name for bike luggage ever, and I love the logo. Thanks for looking! Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.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/-/WWEWF7_a4skJ. 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: Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
Oh, man what a great bike. I salute your gear setup, too. Could I pick your brain in a couple of weeks to do a mini-review of your setup on my blog (biketinker.com)? That bike is right up my 2 speed Rivendell alley. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:24:35 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: It is an FSA: Gimondi 42t crank with 19t on a SRAM Automatix hub. Sheldon Brown's gear calculator says I am running 60 gear inches in low and 82 in high gear. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:35:07 AM UTC-4, Esteban wrote: Is that the IRD crank? What gear inches are you running? On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:57:30 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/6856536814/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/7002648605/in/photostream/ Better quality pics of bike to follow later. David Spranger Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/jmHfNi-oaGIJ. 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: Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
My Honjos need help. Yours look great. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:57:30 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/6856536814/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/7002648605/in/photostream/ Better quality pics of bike to follow later. David Spranger Charlotte, NC -- 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/-/WB4ebOPn5X8J. 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] New HC poster
Ha! People with good taste buy this. Have a look and see what you think! I used to do that sometimes when I worked at the bike shop. I'd say something like: skilled riders tend to really like the Bridgestone. Have a test ride and see what you think about it On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:23:24 AM UTC-7, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html It was just limited to the tasteful members of this group. I have both of the others, too. :) That was wrong it's amazing what happens when you leave a 'not' out of a sentence. That should e: It was NOT just limited to the tasteful members of this group. -sv -sv -- 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/-/OP-jOUUNW5UJ. 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Hmm, I often encount situations like this riding in NYC. The difference is that though I know what the laws are and the drivers dont I am still a dude on a 30lb bike and they are driving a 2 ton missle that can crush me like a bug. I will usually err on the side of courteousness even though I will grumble under my breath about how I had the right of way or when some idiot honks at me for just having the audacity to rid on thier roads but again, they can kill us and we cant do much to them. I find this is especially true in NYC where the Village Voice has finally torn the lid off of a systematic plan by the NYPD to blame all bike related injuries and fatalities on bike riders and hardly ever if at all on the drivers of cars since the NYPD is not in favor of increased ridership advocated by the transportation commissioner Sadik-Khan. So I would say, there is a time to stand your ground and a time to realize you are at the position of vulnerability and to just complain when you get home or on this list even. I know there are people who will see this as being too capitulating but as a grown man with kids at home I have to prioritize safety over pride. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
This is a pet peeve and concern of mine. First, the woman is an idiot, as usual thinking that bikes don't belong, really, on the roadways. Second, if you pull to the far right, you risk a fool making a right hook just as you are moving off -- the one time I have been hit by a car it was in such a situation. When people honk at me in such circumstances, I point to the red light. BUT!!! There is a way!! I, myself, pull out to the left side of the lane at a red or sigh. This has two benefits: first, I prevent fools from making tight right hooks around me. Second, it allows cars to make rights without me getting in the way. In fact, I usually motion right-turning cars to go ahead. The downside, and this seems rare, is for some fool to try to pass you going straight while he is on your left. The other solution is to say, Pog Ma thoin pron poog MAhoon and meaning Kiss my ass. http://www.irish-sayings.com/cats/irishwords/ I myself fancy the Ulster dialect. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
The driver was asking nicely? I'd move over if I reasonably could. If he was obnoxious about it I wouldn't hear him. My ears are funny that way. Jay On Mar 21, 8:23 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm, I often encount situations like this riding in NYC. The difference is that though I know what the laws are and the drivers dont I am still a dude on a 30lb bike and they are driving a 2 ton missle that can crush me like a bug. I will usually err on the side of courteousness even though I will grumble under my breath about how I had the right of way or when some idiot honks at me for just having the audacity to rid on thier roads but again, they can kill us and we cant do much to them. I find this is especially true in NYC where the Village Voice has finally torn the lid off of a systematic plan by the NYPD to blame all bike related injuries and fatalities on bike riders and hardly ever if at all on the drivers of cars since the NYPD is not in favor of increased ridership advocated by the transportation commissioner Sadik-Khan. So I would say, there is a time to stand your ground and a time to realize you are at the position of vulnerability and to just complain when you get home or on this list even. I know there are people who will see this as being too capitulating but as a grown man with kids at home I have to prioritize safety over pride. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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] Re: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
The driver was asking nicely? I'd move over if I reasonably could. If she was obnoxious about it I wouldn't hear her. My ears are funny that way. Jay On Mar 21, 8:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This is a pet peeve and concern of mine. First, the woman is an idiot, as usual thinking that bikes don't belong, really, on the roadways. Second, if you pull to the far right, you risk a fool making a right hook just as you are moving off -- the one time I have been hit by a car it was in such a situation. When people honk at me in such circumstances, I point to the red light. BUT!!! There is a way!! I, myself, pull out to the left side of the lane at a red or sigh. This has two benefits: first, I prevent fools from making tight right hooks around me. Second, it allows cars to make rights without me getting in the way. In fact, I usually motion right-turning cars to go ahead. The downside, and this seems rare, is for some fool to try to pass you going straight while he is on your left. The other solution is to say, Pog Ma thoin pron poog MAhoon and meaning Kiss my ass.http://www.irish-sayings.com/cats/irishwords/ I myself fancy the Ulster dialect. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
To be clear, I would move forward and to the left. Moving right would be dangerous. Jay On Mar 21, 8:31 pm, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: The driver was asking nicely? I'd move over if I reasonably could. If she was obnoxious about it I wouldn't hear her. My ears are funny that way. Jay On Mar 21, 8:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This is a pet peeve and concern of mine. First, the woman is an idiot, as usual thinking that bikes don't belong, really, on the roadways. Second, if you pull to the far right, you risk a fool making a right hook just as you are moving off -- the one time I have been hit by a car it was in such a situation. When people honk at me in such circumstances, I point to the red light. BUT!!! There is a way!! I, myself, pull out to the left side of the lane at a red or sigh. This has two benefits: first, I prevent fools from making tight right hooks around me. Second, it allows cars to make rights without me getting in the way. In fact, I usually motion right-turning cars to go ahead. The downside, and this seems rare, is for some fool to try to pass you going straight while he is on your left. The other solution is to say, Pog Ma thoin pron poog MAhoon and meaning Kiss my ass.http://www.irish-sayings.com/cats/irishwords/ I myself fancy the Ulster dialect. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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] Re: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Like Patrick, I will always pull as far to the left as I safely can and, if I hear a vehicle come up from behind, will make eye contact and motion they're free to make a right. When the light changes, I get through as quickly as possible and move rightward. Cheers! lyle On 21 March 2012 14:29, Jay robin...@gmail.com wrote: The driver was asking nicely? I'd move over if I reasonably could. If he was obnoxious about it I wouldn't hear him. My ears are funny that way. Jay On Mar 21, 8:23 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm, I often encount situations like this riding in NYC. The difference is that though I know what the laws are and the drivers dont I am still a dude on a 30lb bike and they are driving a 2 ton missle that can crush me like a bug. I will usually err on the side of courteousness even though I will grumble under my breath about how I had the right of way or when some idiot honks at me for just having the audacity to rid on thier roads but again, they can kill us and we cant do much to them. I find this is especially true in NYC where the Village Voice has finally torn the lid off of a systematic plan by the NYPD to blame all bike related injuries and fatalities on bike riders and hardly ever if at all on the drivers of cars since the NYPD is not in favor of increased ridership advocated by the transportation commissioner Sadik-Khan. So I would say, there is a time to stand your ground and a time to realize you are at the position of vulnerability and to just complain when you get home or on this list even. I know there are people who will see this as being too capitulating but as a grown man with kids at home I have to prioritize safety over pride. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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. -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- 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: New HC poster
That is quite lovely, Jim. Jay On Mar 21, 7:36 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! People with good taste buy this. Have a look and see what you think! I used to do that sometimes when I worked at the bike shop. I'd say something like: skilled riders tend to really like the Bridgestone. Have a test ride and see what you think about it On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:23:24 AM UTC-7, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html It was just limited to the tasteful members of this group. I have both of the others, too. :) That was wrong it's amazing what happens when you leave a 'not' out of a sentence. That should e: It was NOT just limited to the tasteful members of this group. -sv -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
I have to bow before superiority. That does take the cake. How's about this: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/Late70sOrEarly80sKenRogersBRT?authkey=Gv1sRgCMa-k8S2v-XZbg#5702101096963401378 On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:43 AM, davidfrench nydavidfo...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, what about this one: http://images.caradisiac.com/images/3/1/9/9/33199/S0-J-aime-du-jour-Citroen-Tube-vs-Renault-Estafette-135216.jpg Citroen Tub! :-) I saw one in San Francisco. I guess it belong to a bike shop in Russian Hill... This is the perfect vehicle (and pardon me even if I'm french I'm not into tour de France, but I'm sure this Citroen was used extensively during the race, back in the days) :-) Larry, nice to meet (virtually) another eurovan owner! Rex, try a Eurovan, or put that hitch on the Subaru. My Hollywood Rack can take any kind of bikes, fenders or not. http://www.hollywoodracks.com/bike-racks/hitch-racks/sportrider-hitch-rack-4.htm -- 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/-/rK8as66D6xMJ. 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: First 200k
Brian-- You make 200k look and sound so do-able. Excellent and inspiring report. Manny-- Come on up to the NW... we'll take you out to ride in our wet + quickly melting snow. --Smitty On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:49:59 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA. It was definitely an experience! I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of wind, and ultimately sunshine through some pretty country on a relatively flat course (for this area). No bonking or mechanicals made this one a win. I rode my '09 AHH kitted out in rando garb with Acorn bags front and rear. Not too heavy on the packing - mostly liquid food, and a spare wool top, bottom, hat, and gloves. The only thing I used were the extra gloves as my original winter gloves were soaked within the first few hours. I changed when the rain stopped, and my summer gloves kept my hands warm at that point. I ended up doing the ride mostly alone as there was nobody willing to go as slow as me :) I felt a real sense of accomplishment at the end, it being my longest ride ever. Pics and write up prove it happened :) http://wp.me/p1kJzU-31 Flickr for more: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyCRrL3 Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- 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/-/5A6jjryseugJ. 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
I pull over to the left at red lights too. - Ryan On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:26:13 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: This is a pet peeve and concern of mine. First, the woman is an idiot, as usual thinking that bikes don't belong, really, on the roadways. Second, if you pull to the far right, you risk a fool making a right hook just as you are moving off -- the one time I have been hit by a car it was in such a situation. When people honk at me in such circumstances, I point to the red light. BUT!!! There is a way!! I, myself, pull out to the left side of the lane at a red or sigh. This has two benefits: first, I prevent fools from making tight right hooks around me. Second, it allows cars to make rights without me getting in the way. In fact, I usually motion right-turning cars to go ahead. The downside, and this seems rare, is for some fool to try to pass you going straight while he is on your left. The other solution is to say, Pog Ma thoin pron poog MAhoon and meaning Kiss my ass. http://www.irish-sayings.com/cats/irishwords/ I myself fancy the Ulster dialect. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BfGlWq9BycUJ. 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: New Sam Hillborne Color Pre-Sale
Ok, just got off the phone with Mark over at Riv HQ who I had a awesome talk with about bike fitting that was pretty illuminating. Long story short though they will have the new Bleu color in stock in all sizes even though as he said they have trouble moving the smaller ones but dealers and whatnot requested it so get they got in done through the whole range of sizes, except for the 64. That new bleu and the cream accents are a great addition to a killer bike, almost thinking the unthinkable to sell my beautiful Homer setup to fund a new Hillborne. Hmm On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 11:32 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Go for it, I'm lousy on the phone. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:16:51 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Yeah I only ask because all the ones I have seen pictured and grants blug post mentions the the new color in relation to the two tt model. I guess one of us should just ring them up tomorrow, sounds like a good excuse to not work for a few minutes, Haha. On Mar 20, 2012 11:09 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I doubt it..no small Rivendells come with two tts. I presume the 48/52 remains uno-tubed. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 7:59:13 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Now I am confused, they don't all have two tts though right? On Mar 20, 2012 10:57 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm..I think I was wrong. The Pre-Sale page lets you order four sizes: 48/52/56/60. This could present a problem for my credit card if I can order that gorgeous color in my size.. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 7:16:44 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: That is what I assume, since the indicated only the two tt ones have the new color. Most likely because those are Taiwan frames so they can eat some of the cost of the fancy paint job. On Mar 20, 2012 10:14 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: The Sam situation is confusing for me. Should I assume that the pre-sale bleu's are 56 and 60 only? Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 4:16:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: But (speaking hypothetically - I don't need a bike) I wish they would have shifted to that awesome blue WITHOUT contrasting headtube as a way to keep the cost down closer to $1000. Whenever the lower cost Rivendells creep up in price, I get nervous for some reason. -Original Message- From: William Sent: Mar 20, 2012 3:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Color Pre-Sale It is a tremendously tempting deal. I really really like the color. On Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20:37 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Poking around Riv site and saw they have the new colored Sams for pre- sale for an incredible deal at $1050.00! Damn wish it wasnt time to pay for my kid's summer camp or I would snap that up right now. http://www.rivbike.com/**product**-p/f-hillborne-blue.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm -- 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/**ms**g/rbw-owners-bunch/-/** rGG89CdXa**EAJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/rGG89CdXaEAJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups. com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**g**ooglegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group**/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/**msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/**5O7Hr5tcH iIJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5O7Hr5tcHiIJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.* *com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/* *ms**g/rbw-owners-bunch/-/**mxF7oOiCQ**zQJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mxF7oOiCQzQJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.*** *com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**g**ooglegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more
Re: [RBW] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Same - but it depends on the intersection. I tend to try to leave space to my right for a turning vehicle (or bike) if I'm heading straight. Brian Seattle On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: I pull over to the left at red lights too. - Ryan On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:26:13 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: This is a pet peeve and concern of mine. First, the woman is an idiot, as usual thinking that bikes don't belong, really, on the roadways. Second, if you pull to the far right, you risk a fool making a right hook just as you are moving off -- the one time I have been hit by a car it was in such a situation. When people honk at me in such circumstances, I point to the red light. BUT!!! There is a way!! I, myself, pull out to the left side of the lane at a red or sigh. This has two benefits: first, I prevent fools from making tight right hooks around me. Second, it allows cars to make rights without me getting in the way. In fact, I usually motion right-turning cars to go ahead. The downside, and this seems rare, is for some fool to try to pass you going straight while he is on your left. The other solution is to say, Pog Ma thoin pron poog MAhoon and meaning Kiss my ass. http://www.irish-sayings.com/**cats/irishwords/http://www.irish-sayings.com/cats/irishwords/ I myself fancy the Ulster dialect. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.** com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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/-/BfGlWq9BycUJ. 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: Pricing Advice on Romulus
i sold my 59 romulus as a frame/fork/wheelset for roughly $850 within a day or two of posting it. On Monday, March 19, 2012 1:23:05 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote: I have an early Romulus (RM029) that I don't ride much and I am considering selling it since I also own a Rambouillet. I am trying to get an idea of the value before I list it, as O may keep it for my son (he's only 11, but he's growing like a weed). I am the second owner, so I'm not sure what the year is, but it is the earlier model with sidepull brakes. The spec is largely stock with Nitto drops, Sugino cranks, Shimano 105 derailleurs, and wheels. The tires are now Pasela TourGuard 700x35s (front brand new) and has brand new bar tape. I would guess that it only has a couple thousand miles on it at most. I would rate the overall condition as good due to several paint scratches (mostly out of the way) and one small dent in the top tube (still not sure when that occured). The downtube decals are starting to peel but I have new replacements that I just received. It will not come with a saddle or pedals. If anyone is willing to give me their 2 cents on a value range I would appreciate it. thanks Kevin -- 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/-/wddCPOyvHBIJ. 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: 650b ... the next wave.
and now for some further clarification ... or confusion (not sure which): http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/650b-tubulars/ On Monday, March 19, 2012 12:11:31 PM UTC-4, jeffrey kane wrote: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/nino-schurter-wins-world-cup-1-on-650b-wheels -- 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/-/HIfAv-WrdSsJ. 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: 52cm green Sam Hillborne
Hi all, I'm looking for a 52cm green Sam Hillborne. If you have one you'd like to sell (as anything from a frame and fork to a complete bike), please contact me offlist at b...@hcoop.net. Thanks, BT -- 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/-/Jtbv7gECqLcJ. 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: First 200k
Great report, Brian - I enjoyed reading that. 200K would be plenty for me, and you're NOT a slow rider. I just think most of those guys are FAST. Riding a 200K this time of year, in this weather, is really for the hard core riders anyway. I bet there are a greater number of medium (us), and slow riders in the summer. Have you done STP? Boy, that's a complete cross-section of riders. I've done it twice, and think I've seen just about everything. No desire to do it again, unless my sons really want to do it when they are teenagers. Keep telling us about your rando adventures. I'm interested, but not sure I'll commit just yet. I'm definitely game for a populaire (especially a pub crawl), and could probably swing a 200K in the summer. Anything longer will have to wait until the kids are grown. Cheers, Alex -- 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] Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
Very nice! -- Addison http://reno-rambler.blogspot.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: Pricing Advice on Romulus
The size is a 61cm, so i hope that will make it more saleable. On Mar 20, 11:33 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: What size is it? On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:28:03 PM UTC-7, LF wrote: On Monday, March 19, 2012 1:23:05 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote: I have an early Romulus (RM029) ... I am trying to get an idea of the value before I list it, snip Kevin, search completed eBay sales to estimate comps. If you want to sell it quickly, ask 20% less. If you want top $$$,, put it in as good condition as you can, and try to sell it here or on CL. Happy 1st day o'spring. gdday 2 sella bike. Larry -- 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: First 200k
Thanks for the report pics, Brian. It sounds like the weather was a challenge for your first 200km - congrats well done. DennisH On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA. It was definitely an experience! I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of wind, and ultimately sunshine through some pretty country on a relatively flat course (for this area). No bonking or mechanicals made this one a win. I rode my '09 AHH kitted out in rando garb with Acorn bags front and rear. Not too heavy on the packing - mostly liquid food, and a spare wool top, bottom, hat, and gloves. The only thing I used were the extra gloves as my original winter gloves were soaked within the first few hours. I changed when the rain stopped, and my summer gloves kept my hands warm at that point. I ended up doing the ride mostly alone as there was nobody willing to go as slow as me :) I felt a real sense of accomplishment at the end, it being my longest ride ever. Pics and write up prove it happened :)http://wp.me/p1kJzU-31 Flickr for more:http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyCRrL3 Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- 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: beautiful rivendell fs
Thanks - she's blushing. On Mar 19, 7:33 am, Dave dfal...@charter.net wrote: This is one beautiful bike! And, if I were to build a custom, it is almost exactly how I would have kitted it. It's even my size, and looks a lot like my Ram did when I first got it. I hope someone grabs this and makes good use of it. On 3/18/2012 11:19 AM, Jack Stone wrote: rbw_o_bunch, I am interested in selling a one-of-a-kind Rivendell bicycle. Note: I'm not a real bicycle person, but I have tried to do my homework here. If I have a part wrong etc., please feel free to correct me. I am trying to describe this bike and its history as clearly and honestly as possible for you. Mark Abele at Rivendell Bicycle Works (RBW) suggested this googlegroup as a good place to start, so you get the first shot. According Abele (RBW), the frameset was a custom-built in 2003 by Curt Goodrich in the all-rounder style (which is similar to an Atlantis). It features a custom paint job: a beautiful forest-green and cream combination. Frame size: 22.5 inches [maybe a shade less] or 57.15 centimeters (center of crank to where the seat post inserts) Standing height: 32.5 inches or 82.55 centimeters (floor to top of top tube near the center laterally) The parts are on the expensive side (for 2005): Crankset: Sugino XD2 with Phil Wood bottom brackets Brakes: Paul Touring and Neo-Retro cantilevers Break Leavers: Cane Creek SCR-5C Leavers Stem and Bars: Nitto lugged stem with Noodle bar Shifters: Shimano Bar End Shifters Post and Saddle: Brooks B-17 Champion Special with Nitto Frog post Bag: Baggins Banana Bag (full of tools, tubes, and such) Wheels: Phil Wood Hubs with Velocity Synergy rims and Panaracer Paseala tires Cages: Nitto 80th Anniversary cages Fenders: SKS P45's Bicycle Stands: Rothko Rolling Bicycle Stands (pair) On-board Tire Pump: Zefal hpx4 Bell: Brass bell Abele says: Overall a super-nice bike. Purchased new, that would sell for around $5K is my guess. History: As I mentioned (above), the frameset was a custom-built in 2003. It was returned by the original customer because the spacing between the canti brake bosses were not to his spec. RBW resold the frameset, outfitted with all the parts (above), to a neighbor of mine in 2005. He, it seems, loved the dream of the bike more than actually having and riding the bike, my guess is that he rode the bike about 10 miles or less (yes, I'm serious). I acquired the bike in 2007 or 08 when he was going through a domestic brake-up. I, in turn, had great plans to ride, but back surgery and prostate cancer informed me otherwise. I rode it one afternoon at the former Alameda Navel Air Base. Since that time, it's been hanging from the collar ties in my painting studio. In short, during it's life, this bike has hardly been used. And quite frankly, I enjoy just looking at it, but it's time to pass it along to someone who will love and ride it as intended. Asking price: $3,200 (I don't want to dicker really, but I will entertain any serious offer.) For images of the bike, please go to:http://www.flickr.com/photos/not_relevant/sets/72157629229376958/ Thanks (I encourage any constructive feedback) Napes -- 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: beautiful rivendell fs
Trade Beads? I had to look it up. Came with the bike. They do kind of set off her symmetry, now that you mention it. On Mar 19, 12:31 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: any bike that sports trade beads is right by my book. She looks like a beauty, -liesl -- 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: New HC poster
Great poster!!! Love it. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:56:25 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Our posters have been popular among the most tasteful members of this group, though the RBW connection is not direct. Anyway, here is the version for 2012. The quantity are limited to 100-ish. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/03/hc-poster-for-2012.html -- 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/-/eoz6VTASzycJ. 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Mmmm... based on what you related, I'd have to fault the grumpy cyclist. Since we can turn right on red lights (generally) here in CA, any time I'm stuck at a stop light, I'll attempt to favor the left side of the lane (assuming I'm in the rightmost lane). It's just seemed to be the appropriately polite action for my fellow road users. I've even lifted the bike up and moved further left if a larger vehicle is behind me with their blinker on. I just tend to try to do those things which don't get me run over. For example, there are actually a number of places in my commuting/riding area where the prevailing traffic flow turns right in certain areas - for example a three lane section where 99% of the center lane traffic is turning right to access a freeway onramp. When there I'll actively move to the leftmost lane if I get caught by the red light. I dunno - just the way I'm wired - I just figure that I'm an ambassador when out on the roadway. You don't have to (and arguably shouldn't) be passive in traffic. But that seems a bit more confrontational than I'd be comfortable with. - Jim cyclofiend.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/-/l6rnSqo0A1UJ. 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
I'm similar to Jim Technically, isn't it flat-out illegal to occupy a dedicated right turn lane with your vehicle and then go straight? From the original description it sounded like both the bikes were in a right turn lane and neither one of them actually turned right. I think that's a no-no. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:17:34 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Mmmm... based on what you related, I'd have to fault the grumpy cyclist. Since we can turn right on red lights (generally) here in CA, any time I'm stuck at a stop light, I'll attempt to favor the left side of the lane (assuming I'm in the rightmost lane). It's just seemed to be the appropriately polite action for my fellow road users. I've even lifted the bike up and moved further left if a larger vehicle is behind me with their blinker on. I just tend to try to do those things which don't get me run over. For example, there are actually a number of places in my commuting/riding area where the prevailing traffic flow turns right in certain areas - for example a three lane section where 99% of the center lane traffic is turning right to access a freeway onramp. When there I'll actively move to the leftmost lane if I get caught by the red light. I dunno - just the way I'm wired - I just figure that I'm an ambassador when out on the roadway. You don't have to (and arguably shouldn't) be passive in traffic. But that seems a bit more confrontational than I'd be comfortable with. - Jim cyclofiend.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/-/u8S0utM7XBIJ. 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] FS: Baggins Bags, B67, etc
Hey RBWs, Doing some spring cleaning and I've got a few things for sale that might be of some interest here: 1) Rivendell Baggins Adam saddlebag - $125 shipped CONUS Classic Baggins bag, in good shape but plenty of beusage. I bought this used and fairly quickly determined that it was about the same capacity as my Paladin bag which I slightly prefer. So time to pass it along. It didn't come with the 2 front leather straps and I never replaced them so those won't be included. The straps for the seat post and saddle are all present. Acorn sells leather straps that look like they'd work. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginsadam/ 2) Rivendell Baggins Candybar bag - $50 shipped CONUS Another classic baggins bag, again well used but in good shape. The leather Baggins logo has a discolored line on it but I think with some leather polish it'd go away (that is to say none of the embossing is worn off). Original leather stapes are present. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/bagginscandybarbag/ 3) Arkel Laptop briefcase - $75 shipped CONUS This was the original Arkel laptop briefcase which uses their older (but still very effective) mounting hardware. I always used a raincover with this bag and thus it is in very good shape. It includes a raincover which is. much more worn looking but still repelling moisture just fine. This is the best laptop carrying bag out there, with an internal, suspended waterproof sleeve that your laptop slides into (and can be removed - I'd often take this with me when doing non-bicycle traveling). Sleeve fits typical 15 laptops, I used it with two Apple laptops a 15 Titanium Powerbook and an 15 Alumininum MacBook Pro. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/arkellaptopbriefcase/ 4) A Brooks b.67 - $50 shipped CONUS Honey brown color. This sprung saddle is nicely broken in but has years if not decades of life left in it. I bought this around 2005 I think and the leather seems a lot thicker then the most recent Brooks I bought. A great saddle but a little wide for my sit bones so I eventually switched to a b.17. I kept it proofhided (but not overly so) and used a cover in the rain, so it's in great shape.. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35237104136@N01/tags/brooksb67/ All prices include shipping. Feel free to make offers. I'd also be willing to include any of these items in trade for a set of the old Baggins Pa Panniers in any sort of non-ripped condition. Thanks for reading, Robert -- 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
On Wed, 2012-03-21 at 11:13 -0700, Liesl wrote: Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. I never get close to the curb at an intersection like that. I generally get in the middle of the lane with an eye out behind me for someone signaling to make a turn; if there is someone signaling for a turn I move left to leave them room. And I am *NEVER* going to get into an argument/shouting match with a motorist at a traffic light. -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Since we can turn right on red lights (generally) here in CA, any time I'm stuck at a stop light, I'll attempt to favor the left side of the lane (assuming I'm in the rightmost lane). [...] This hasn't worked so well for me here in Portland. Either the driver is hyper-polite and won't pass me to turn right even though there's room, or else they're aggressive enough that they pull up to my right to go straight, leaving me in a lousy spot. I generally just stick to the center of the lane. I figure if I were in a car going straight they'd be just as stuck. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Technically, isn't it flat-out illegal to occupy a dedicated right turn lane with your vehicle and then go straight? [...] Original poster didn't mention anything about a right-turn only lane. Those are pretty rare in this neck of the woods. My opinion is the motorist had no business honking and asking the cyclist to move. Maybe the cyclist could have handled it better, but he may also have had past experiences that justified his response. Best, joe broach portland, or http://cyclerslife.blogspot.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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Now that I think about why this hasnt happened to me, we dont have any right turn on red here in NYC so really not an issue. Of course when I am going straight and see the guy next to me is turning I will eithe cheat up past his bumper so I can clear the intersection before he turns or hang back and wait for him to to turn if he seems aggressive or I cant get up into the intersection before him. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Since we can turn right on red lights (generally) here in CA, any time I'm stuck at a stop light, I'll attempt to favor the left side of the lane (assuming I'm in the rightmost lane). [...] This hasn't worked so well for me here in Portland. Either the driver is hyper-polite and won't pass me to turn right even though there's room, or else they're aggressive enough that they pull up to my right to go straight, leaving me in a lousy spot. I generally just stick to the center of the lane. I figure if I were in a car going straight they'd be just as stuck. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Technically, isn't it flat-out illegal to occupy a dedicated right turn lane with your vehicle and then go straight? [...] Original poster didn't mention anything about a right-turn only lane. Those are pretty rare in this neck of the woods. My opinion is the motorist had no business honking and asking the cyclist to move. Maybe the cyclist could have handled it better, but he may also have had past experiences that justified his response. Best, joe broach portland, or http://cyclerslife.blogspot.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. -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
From the original description it sounded like both the bikes were in a right turn lane and neither one of them actually turned right. I think that's a no-no. To clarify: There were two west-bound lanes, and the right-most lane was/is not a dedicated turn lane, so the bikes were not doing a no-no by proceeding straight. Also, it's legal to do a right-on-red in Minnesota unless otherwise posted, and this light isn't posted no-turn- on-red. -liesl -- 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] Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Like the others, I would certainly not move to the right of right-turning cars if I were planning to turn right. Nor would I wait on the right edge of the road in a situation where I expected right-turning cars. That is a recipe for being Right Hooked. When I'm waiting at a light, I will move left to allow cars to turn right on my righthand side, and motorists often do make a right turn from my right side. I often find myself more or less straddling the lane line between the right-turn lane and the straight-through lane at less-busy intersections, although at a busy intersection I'm more likely to just take the rightmost straight-through lane, which in many cases is also the lane right-turning cars would be in. If I can't find a safe place that will allow me to be to the left of right-turning cars, well, they'll just have to wait. I was there first. I loathe honking drivers and idiot drivers who go around to my left to turn right. In my opinion, cyclists should not encourage such imbeciles. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
In that case, I would move left if possible. If not-- what would that driver do if a car were ahead of her, waiting for the light? She would wait for the light. And that's what she should do if the cyclists can't safely allow her to pass on their right. And she should shut up. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: From the original description it sounded like both the bikes were in a right turn lane and neither one of them actually turned right. I think that's a no-no. To clarify: There were two west-bound lanes, and the right-most lane was/is not a dedicated turn lane, so the bikes were not doing a no-no by proceeding straight. Also, it's legal to do a right-on-red in Minnesota unless otherwise posted, and this light isn't posted no-turn- on-red. -liesl -- 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. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
Sorry I missed that detail. I've got a dedicated right turn lane on my commute home, so I deal with this particular maneuver daily. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:54:21 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: From the original description it sounded like both the bikes were in a right turn lane and neither one of them actually turned right. I think that's a no-no. To clarify: There were two west-bound lanes, and the right-most lane was/is not a dedicated turn lane, so the bikes were not doing a no-no by proceeding straight. Also, it's legal to do a right-on-red in Minnesota unless otherwise posted, and this light isn't posted no-turn- on-red. -liesl -- 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/-/vLPH1h79FsYJ. 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] Newly assembled SimpleOne's first commute to work.
Thanks, Addison! Phillip, I would be happy to contribute my thoughts on this setup to your blog. Give me a chance to put a couple of hundred miles on it first, so a couple of weeks would be fine. Happy Camper, on the way home today, I had fender rub that I didn't feel on my way to work, so I still have some adjusting to do as well. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 8:28:38 AM UTC-4, Addison wrote: Very nice! -- Addison http://reno-rambler.blogspot.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/-/_6oGkiifUyMJ. 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 Drivetrain for my Atlantis
hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom -- 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/-/zlRkkhCgzkQJ. 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] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom You have to service your hubs every 6 months?? that seems... excessive. -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] Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.
So I just went through my first winter of Riv ownership in New England. For those of you that don't know, we had a very very mild winter and are currently experiencing a crazy hot spell. I think that winter is pretty much done (I have never seen anything like this, very weird stuff). I can see it getting cold again for a bit, but not turning to winter again. We shall see I guess. At any rate, I had studded tires on the bike and rode most of the winter. I haven't done anything other than cleaning and lubing the chain and the occasional wipe down. What kind of tune up do you guys do before the long biking season begins? My bike was new to me in August or so, I am guessing I don't have cables to replace or anything like that, but just wondering what you do to maintain/start the new season. Thanks in advance! -- 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/-/ohioQiTiFC8J. 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] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
I was thinking the same thing... unless I'm riding 60 miles every day, I don't want to be servicing hubs that often. But back on the drivetrain question- I'm sorry I can't make a recommendation if you want to get Campagnolo- but I've had really good experience with shimano XT, 8-speed cassettes and KMC chains on my Bombadil. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:26:57 PM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom You have to service your hubs every 6 months?? that seems... excessive. -sv -- 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/-/DuqODu1JsfMJ. 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] bridgestone for sale in SF
I'm not affiliated to the seller in any way. I just though some of you might be imterested http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2890330408.html -- 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/-/DsncalNTH8sJ. 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Is this thing a tricycle? What don't lean like a bike is not a bike! :-) -- 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/-/Rg2FltRjVSAJ. 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
What is it about campy that you like or want? The brifters? the 11-speeds? On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:25:06 PM UTC-7, sanjoser wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:25:06 PM UTC-7, sanjoser wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:25:06 PM UTC-7, sanjoser wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom -- 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/-/XcvBSW5fNowJ. 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: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.
Sounds to me that all you need to do is swap out tires and keep pedaling... assuming everything else (brakes, detailers, etc) works fine. One thing to consider... would be to get some degreaser and clean your drive train. Probably not mandatory though. --Smitty On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:31:16 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: So I just went through my first winter of Riv ownership in New England. For those of you that don't know, we had a very very mild winter and are currently experiencing a crazy hot spell. I think that winter is pretty much done (I have never seen anything like this, very weird stuff). I can see it getting cold again for a bit, but not turning to winter again. We shall see I guess. At any rate, I had studded tires on the bike and rode most of the winter. I haven't done anything other than cleaning and lubing the chain and the occasional wipe down. What kind of tune up do you guys do before the long biking season begins? My bike was new to me in August or so, I am guessing I don't have cables to replace or anything like that, but just wondering what you do to maintain/start the new season. Thanks in advance! -- 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/-/kHX9GFzNXhcJ. 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: Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.
After a bunch of wet riding, a good wipe down of the black grime off the rims and scrub the brakepads could be good. That black filth grinds away brakepads and eventually even rim side walls. Do you know how to check your chain for stretch? Some people just swap out their chain every 2000 miles (or some other convenient interval). On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:52:08 PM UTC-7, Smitty wrote: Sounds to me that all you need to do is swap out tires and keep pedaling... assuming everything else (brakes, detailers, etc) works fine. One thing to consider... would be to get some degreaser and clean your drive train. Probably not mandatory though. --Smitty On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:31:16 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: So I just went through my first winter of Riv ownership in New England. For those of you that don't know, we had a very very mild winter and are currently experiencing a crazy hot spell. I think that winter is pretty much done (I have never seen anything like this, very weird stuff). I can see it getting cold again for a bit, but not turning to winter again. We shall see I guess. At any rate, I had studded tires on the bike and rode most of the winter. I haven't done anything other than cleaning and lubing the chain and the occasional wipe down. What kind of tune up do you guys do before the long biking season begins? My bike was new to me in August or so, I am guessing I don't have cables to replace or anything like that, but just wondering what you do to maintain/start the new season. Thanks in advance! -- 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/-/QgsTxUwFFgcJ. 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] Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.
I'd add pull the stem, clean and regrease. There's no way to avoid getting water (and possibly salt) down the steerer. Best, joe broach portland, or -- 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
Tom, I've got Campagnolo setups on my Rambouillet and my Ritchey racing bike, and like it, but it's not all that Riv-ish. The best reason to use Campy (my opinion only) is to use Ergolevers, if you really want integrated levers. I like the 9-speed stuff a lot and have adapted 10-speed levers to 9-speed cassettes with a Shiftmate pulley. Campy has not appealed to me in recent years -- 11-speed, discontinuing their nice silver Centaur, Chorus and Record hubs, and the astronomical prices. I've adapted Ergolevers to Shimano drivetrains, using the Shiftmate and/or info from the web, which would be my approach if starting out today. I really like their triple front derailleurs with all non-STI setups. Ed Felker Washington, DC On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:25:06 PM UTC-4, sanjoser wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. -- 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/-/kM5x8uSs7CkJ. 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] Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle
Ive had my fenders installed for me as I didn't want to mess them up and guess what? My local bike shop in Seattle (who I love) messed them up. They charged me allot and still only charged me half of how long it probably took them. Anyone have a good experience getting honjos installed in Seattle? I'm not looking for a new LBS, My LBS will always be my LBS as long as I live where I live but for this one task I think I need an expert. I was thinking of trying Dutch Bike Cafe... Or any of you experts (like that envy inducing somervillebikes guy) if you want to trade a few hours of my web work for your honjo installation experience... - Ryan -- 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/-/xWu-UwGzfCsJ. 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
On Wed, 2012-03-21 at 15:36 -0700, eddie...@gmail.com wrote: I really like their triple front derailleurs with all non-STI setups. Let me echo this. The Campagnolo Racing T front derailleur is the best thing I've ever used on 24/36/46 and 26/36/48 compact triples shifted with Shimano bar end shifters. It continues to amaze me, because Campagnolo has never had the slightest interest in this sort of gearing; but the derailleurs are simply fantastic. -- 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] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
I've got over 4k miles on a set of white industries hubs and they still font need service Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com Sent: Wed Mar 21 16:26:57 CDT 2012 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom You have to service your hubs every 6 months?? that seems... excessive. -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. -- 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
Campy sold a 30-40-50 chainring option on their non-Record/Chorus triple cranksets. I like those cranks too, despite the 135 BCD and requirement to use a Campy-compatible square taper bottom bracket. Tough chainrings in the Centaur/Racing T level. Unfortunately Campy turned fully toward the racing/carbon market around 2009, but there's lots of older stuff around and Campy has the Comp triple group in their lineup with that chainring combo if you want to buy new. Ed On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:45:32 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2012-03-21 at 15:36 -0700 I really like their triple front derailleurs with all non-STI setups. Let me echo this. The Campagnolo Racing T front derailleur is the best thing I've ever used on 24/36/46 and 26/36/48 compact triples shifted with Shimano bar end shifters. It continues to amaze me, because Campagnolo has never had the slightest interest in this sort of gearing; but the derailleurs are simply fantastic. -- 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/-/DKXTnnzFFoEJ. 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
Somewhat unorthodox suggestion, but the smoothest shifting drivetrain I've ever owned or even heard about has been the SRAM X.9 2x10 kit recently installed on my Curt Goodrich (formerly I had the same group on a Redline mountain bike). The way the chainrings are ramped on the x.9 crank is a thing of beauty, but forget about swapping out other rings. My crank is a 42/28, but a 39/26 is also available. I have an 11-36 cassette, which makes for a near perfect gear range. You'll probably maybe have to use a non-SRAM front derailleur for tire/fender clearance reasons. Of course the SRAM stuff is all black, smoky gray, or maybe white, which is what makes it unorthodox for a Riv. But if you can get over the color issue, it's awesome. On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:25:06 PM UTC-5, sanjoser wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom -- 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/-/rR5cVruCxpcJ. 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: First 200k
I haven't done the STP. Too many people for me at this point. The Chilly Hilly was bad enough. I like riding in small groups or alone - more relaxing most of the time. I will probably try a 300k this year, but it depends on schedule more than anything at this point. I agree on the pub crawl. We may have to fire up another Riv Ride PNW to compete with the East Coast, Midwest folks! Brian On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM, Alex Moll alex_m...@lkstevens.wednet.eduwrote: Great report, Brian - I enjoyed reading that. 200K would be plenty for me, and you're NOT a slow rider. I just think most of those guys are FAST. Riding a 200K this time of year, in this weather, is really for the hard core riders anyway. I bet there are a greater number of medium (us), and slow riders in the summer. Have you done STP? Boy, that's a complete cross-section of riders. I've done it twice, and think I've seen just about everything. No desire to do it again, unless my sons really want to do it when they are teenagers. Keep telling us about your rando adventures. I'm interested, but not sure I'll commit just yet. I'm definitely game for a populaire (especially a pub crawl), and could probably swing a 200K in the summer. Anything longer will have to wait until the kids are grown. Cheers, Alex -- 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] Re: Commuting home on the Saluki raises bike etiquette question!
If I were a Riv Chico in this scenario, I would be farther into the road so that lady would have to pass to the right of me to turn. If I were that guy in the scenario, I'd be right next to you, center or left of center. It seems weird to hang behind another cyclist. If I were the lady in the car... I'd respect the cyclist's refusal to move. Arguing when someone refuses my request would expose my politeness as a simple tactic to get my way, not a show of respect for them. Philip On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:13:48 AM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Hi Riv Chicas y Chicos, Here's one to throw in the hopper! Yesterday on my commute home, I was stopped close to the right curb at a light for a busy cross-street (Hiawatha Ave at 35th st in Minneapolis for you twin cities folk). I heard a horn behind me; not a blaring one, just a can-I-get-your-attention one. I turned around to look, and a bit behind me was a man on a bike who was square in the middle of the right lane. Behind him was a woman in the car from whence the beep came. She asked in a very reasonable tone if he could move over so she could make a right turn. He replied no; the light was about to change. Then there ensued a brief but escalating argument while the light didn't turn green with the biker vocally refusing to move over and the frustrated woman asking why he wouldn't just move over. I refrained from turning around and watching the whole thing much less getting involved. The light finally turned green. I, out in front, sprinted across Hiawatha with the argument still going. The last I heard was the man shouting over his shoulder in a sarcastic tone: I'm sorry I made you wait 40 seconds. Curious to know what y'all think...would you have moved over? stood your ground? In similar instances that I've been in, I know that I've moved over and didn't think much about it. The trees are leafing out here a full month early. Liesl -- 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/-/dlU8veHCTk4J. 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] Riv'd Up for Spring
Just out of the Winter woodshed - my trusty Stumpjumper - now with Bullmoose and Big Apples. Been gathering up all the right deer-head parts for the resurrection, and it's close. Need to re-dish the rear wheel as it's set up as a SS now. Still too small for me, so a future sale is possible. For now I'm having fun with the build. *http://tinyurl.com/7es53hx* * * Marty -- 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/-/KpAYW7Mx_GgJ. 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] Post-winter tune-up/clean-up/maintenance advice sought.
Would also suggest checking the chain. I usually replace a chain either during the winter or at the end here in Minnesota. Grit can get in and wreak havoc on the rest of the drivetrain. Then again, this year we're also having a strange winter. Took the studs off almost two weeks ago and already have a couple hundred miles on my Sam Hillborne. (Can't get myself to ride it through the winter, though.) Also check and clean the spokes and nipples. Doesn't take much salt to gross them up good. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:23:03 PM UTC-5, joe b. wrote: I'd add pull the stem, clean and regrease. There's no way to avoid getting water (and possibly salt) down the steerer. Best, joe broach portland, or -- 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/-/lRXzktuDytYJ. 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] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
11K on a set of Phils and they feel like new. 10K and 7 K in two (titanium!) bb assemblies, ditto. Heck, the --what, 30? 40? -- year old 3 piece Phils on the old Herse I briefly owned were as smooth as the newer ones. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: I've got over 4k miles on a set of white industries hubs and they still font need service Sent from my Kindle Fire From: Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com Sent: Wed Mar 21 16:26:57 CDT 2012 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] New Drivetrain for my Atlantis On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: hello everyone I've had a mix of components on my atlantis for it's life, these 10 years or so. different shifters, hubs, gears, drivetrain, etc. I've got the urge to do an upgrade, and I'd really like to go campy. I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. This is my goto bike for commuting and tours. I guess I don't have to explain that to this group. So, what 's the consensus? best regards tom You have to service your hubs every 6 months?? that seems... excessive. -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. -- 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: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for hauling your bike?
Don't *you* start! It was already kicked off the iBob list by the moderatorsintheir infinitewisdombelieveitornot. I say, if you pedal it, it counts. Actually, I've been told that you can learn to lean them, but that woud take away the entire point -- the fun of cornering with all three wheels on the ground. On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM, davidfrench nydavidfo...@gmail.com wrote: Is this thing a tricycle? What don't lean like a bike is not a bike! :-) -- 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/-/Rg2FltRjVSAJ. 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] Curiosity is Killing Me
So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. Having had a 58cm Saluki that just felt too big I thought maybe he was off or that I just feel more comfortable on a smaller frame but notice that I am trying to stretch the frame with a long stem and setback seatpost so maybe he is on to something. I hate to be that guy that jumps from bike to bike but I would love to find one that was just right and I am not sure I am there yet. I love the 650b wheels with the Hetres and would hate to lose that by going up to the 56 Sam or 58 Atlantis or 54 Hunqapillar, although those are all awesome bikes. My question is if I was to shift my Hilsen frame for the 52 Sam is this just a lateral move or would there be a significant difference that I would feel? If anyone has a 56 Hilsen for a straight trade or has any other creative ideas I would be open to hear them. I really do love the unique color of the Hilsen I got from Joe and that it is actually one of the older Salukis (SA 0193) that was badged a Hilsen which also makes it somewhat unique so I would hate to give it up for something that was just a lateral move. Thanks to anyone who can help me with my ramblings here. Oh, link to my latest ride photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- 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] Nice XO-1
Someone just sent me this photo: http://www.eandsweb.com/bikes/pics/bridgestone_xo1/117_1793.JPG Quite a different setup from your today's Riv! -- 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: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis
On Mar 21, 2:26 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM, sanjoser thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: I've been advised that my chris king hubs are fine, so long as they get serviced every six months, so I guess I'll keep those, but everything else is up for change. You have to service your hubs every 6 months?? that seems... excessive. For those not familiar with Chris King hubs, that service refers to relubricating the RingDrive freewheeling mechanism every 6 to 12 months. This isn't at all hard and all one needs are normal hand tools and a bottle of Chris King RingDrive lubricant. OK, so you do need that proprietary Chris King hub preload adjustment tool that's about $25, but this is a 5-minute job and is distinctively not like servicing a classic loose-ball hub. -- 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] Nice XO-1
I like... Kinda like this?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/6982957135/lightbox/ I kinda had that in mind... -- 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/-/xKgZw-Yq2GkJ. 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: Longshot - WTB 32 Hole Campagnolo compatible rear cassette hub
On Mar 21, 8:08 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Make sure you get the cassette lockring if you find a hub. They are hub-specific and not cheap. Not necessarily. The older 9/10/11-speed Campagnolo hubs use the smaller 26x1 lockrings that are somewhat hard to find and fairly expensive, so with that you're correct. These hubs can typically be identified by their old-style steel or titanium threaded axles. However, more recent (post-1999) hubs all use the 27x1 lockrings; these are cheap'n'plentiful and in fact come with new cassettes. Campagnolo started with including them with cassettes, then stopping that practice, and now has resumed that practice again. Hurray for us! -- 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: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle
Can I please ask how your shop messed the installation up? -- 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] Nice XO-1
Those wiggly splayed-stays look beautiful. I hope it becomes a signature RBW element. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 7:55 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: I like... Kinda like this?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/6982957135/lightbox/ I kinda had that in mind... -- 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] Curiosity is Killing Me
I have a 79.2 PBH and I'm getting a 54 HIlsen! You have 5 cm on me and are using the same frame... I have a 54 Ram with a little bit of standover clearance. At least I'm done having kids in the event of a disaster ;). Toshi On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. -- 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: Seattle Honjo Install Recommendation in Seattle
Perhaps Elliott Bay could do it? If the fenders are already messed up spend an afternoon tinkering with them and you'll have it all figured out for next time. Ryan On Mar 21, 3:40 pm, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Ive had my fenders installed for me as I didn't want to mess them up and guess what? My local bike shop in Seattle (who I love) messed them up. They charged me allot and still only charged me half of how long it probably took them. Anyone have a good experience getting honjos installed in Seattle? I'm not looking for a new LBS, My LBS will always be my LBS as long as I live where I live but for this one task I think I need an expert. I was thinking of trying Dutch Bike Cafe... Or any of you experts (like that envy inducing somervillebikes guy) if you want to trade a few hours of my web work for your honjo installation experience... - Ryan -- 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: Curiosity is Killing Me
Your setup doesn't look like the bike is too small. As long as it feels fine, it's fine. I'd think on a 56 Hilsen/Saluki that you'd be running a slightly shorter periscope stem (unless you wanted to extend the reach slightly), but it'd still be high because it looks like you prefer your bars that way. You'd have a bit less standover height. I have the same PBH and a 58 Saluki fit but felt too big. The 56 Sam I test rode felt a little long in the top tube. I remember looking at the 52 Sam and thinking it'd be too small. My 57 Bleriot was just right. I briefly had a 54 Saluki but didn't build it up because I quickly realized it would be too small for me with my preferred reach/ drop. I'm 5'9 or so. Ryan (that guy that jumps from bike to bike) On Mar 21, 6:56 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So the new Sam has me wondering, is my bike just too small? I had a long convo with Keven on the clock at work today which was doubly nice and he was trying to bang into my head that my 54 Hilsen is just too small for someone with a 84pbh and who comes in at 250lbs. Having had a 58cm Saluki that just felt too big I thought maybe he was off or that I just feel more comfortable on a smaller frame but notice that I am trying to stretch the frame with a long stem and setback seatpost so maybe he is on to something. I hate to be that guy that jumps from bike to bike but I would love to find one that was just right and I am not sure I am there yet. I love the 650b wheels with the Hetres and would hate to lose that by going up to the 56 Sam or 58 Atlantis or 54 Hunqapillar, although those are all awesome bikes. My question is if I was to shift my Hilsen frame for the 52 Sam is this just a lateral move or would there be a significant difference that I would feel? If anyone has a 56 Hilsen for a straight trade or has any other creative ideas I would be open to hear them. I really do love the unique color of the Hilsen I got from Joe and that it is actually one of the older Salukis (SA 0193) that was badged a Hilsen which also makes it somewhat unique so I would hate to give it up for something that was just a lateral move. Thanks to anyone who can help me with my ramblings here. Oh, link to my latest ride photoshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/ -- 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: Longshot - WTB 32 Hole Campagnolo compatible rear cassette hub
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:58:42 PM UTC-7, benzzoy wrote: On Mar 21, 8:08 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Make sure you get the cassette lockring if you find a hub. They are hub-specific and not cheap. Not necessarily. The older 9/10/11-speed Campagnolo hubs use the smaller 26x1 lockrings that are somewhat hard to find and fairly expensive, so with that you're correct. These hubs can typically be identified by their old-style steel or titanium threaded axles. However, more recent (post-1999) hubs all use the 27x1 lockrings; these are cheap'n'plentiful and in fact come with new cassettes. Campagnolo started with including them with cassettes, then stopping that practice, and now has resumed that practice again. Hurray for us! Agree, if you can find them, the 1999 thru 2006 Record/Chorus/Centaur hubs are some of the best ever made! These 3 hubs have basically the same innards (cones, races, bearings) and are among the lightest hubs every made. After around 2006, Campy discontinued the Chorus and moved the Centaur hub to be more in line with the lower Veloce/Mirage line. Too bad, For alternatives, look at White hubs. If you want cheaper, check out the Ambrosio Zenith: http://www.totalcycling.com/road-components/hubs/hubs_road/HB_ZENITH_S_R_CAMPAGNOLO.html This is basically the same hub that Jan H sells under the Grand Bois name. Jan raved about the GB hub, so this should work out well. As for lockrings, yes it comes with the cassette. If you want a cheaper alternative to Campy, check out the miche campy compatible cassette, it also comes with a matching lockring. Good Luck! -- 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/-/bWAngkekkUMJ. 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.
