Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
http://flic.kr/p/dQhZKG Not a riv, but lugged 80's MTB and Sackville. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Mar 29, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Well as long as it doesn't have to be a good picture I'll bite. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8561086578/in/set-72157632471917923 Me on my Homer. Kelly On Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:41:47 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Here's me on my Rom. (Have changed the front rack since then.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/14724719@N08/8128650274/in/photostream Nick W. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:41:47 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
I suppose it depends what kind of glue you put them on with. I've taken cork grips off several times with 100% success. The glue Riv recommends has changed a couple times in the handful of years since I bought my first pair of Portuguese cork grips. I ran out of the stuff I initially bought last time I installed grips and am needing to get some more to put the grips back on the wife's Betty Foy after some lever/shifter upgrades. I was thinking to use one of the goops already on hand but love how the old stuff holds until you break it free. Basically what I do is hold the grip with both hands and gently twist. Gently is the wrong word... I squeeze it with a 2-handed death grip and with all my might I rotate it as smoothly as I can. It resists at first but I keep pressure until it slips. Then it just comes off. The old glue is easy to chip off the bars with a plastic scraper. What is this magical glue? you might ask... I can't remember the name off the top of my head. I'm optimistic I'll recognize it when I'm standing in front of the adhesives at the hardware store. I'll report back when/if I figure it out. Good luck. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Great ride! Getting lost is a grand experience, aye? You're about to go from green to brown. We're still looking at a few weeks before we start to go green, though we saw a few blades of grass in our front yard show up green yesterday. Not even our crocuses (croci?) are out yet. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 30, 2013 1:04:16 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
When I used glue, Riv recommended Gorilla glue mentioned above. Based on forensic analysis of the broken grips appears the glue did not adhere evenly between the cork and bar (user error a readily acknowledged possibility). Rotating to remove caused uneven pressure leading to the breakdown. I do not grip my bars hard in any event. I've since stopped using glue altogether. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:23:32 AM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I suppose it depends what kind of glue you put them on with. I've taken cork grips off several times with 100% success. The glue Riv recommends has changed a couple times in the handful of years since I bought my first pair of Portuguese cork grips. I ran out of the stuff I initially bought last time I installed grips and am needing to get some more to put the grips back on the wife's Betty Foy after some lever/shifter upgrades. I was thinking to use one of the goops already on hand but love how the old stuff holds until you break it free. Basically what I do is hold the grip with both hands and gently twist. Gently is the wrong word... I squeeze it with a 2-handed death grip and with all my might I rotate it as smoothly as I can. It resists at first but I keep pressure until it slips. Then it just comes off. The old glue is easy to chip off the bars with a plastic scraper. What is this magical glue? you might ask... I can't remember the name off the top of my head. I'm optimistic I'll recognize it when I'm standing in front of the adhesives at the hardware store. I'll report back when/if I figure it out. Good luck. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
Thanks everyone! I'll plan on giving them up for lost and be joyously surprised if they survive. If not, I'll use tape till I figure out what bars I want to go with long term. I'm grateful for your help. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Moustache bars for Noodels
I have Nitto Moustache Bar 26.0 and want Nitto Noodle Handlebar 46cm or 48cm bars. The moustache bars have been mounted once so their are a few insertion scratches, photos available. Tom Dusky Huntington Woods, MI 48070 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Looks like a grand outing, and I get the impression there is more exploring yet to do. Hopefully, there will be more ride reports from you soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
...in which I learn how much work it is to make even a poor quality video... Me and the Quickbeam... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTnrNb6nKYk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Photo caption: Here's a picture of Dad, right before he ran over me with his bike On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:22:09 AM UTC-4, Kellie Stapleton wrote: yes what a great shot! On Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:51:12 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: My 4-year old and I often go on little bike excursions... often to a nearby MUP with some fun dirt side paths. Usually I'm behind the camera but on this day he asked if he could take the pics. I love how this one is framed and tilted just so... no editing required. http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/8174249858/ --Smitty On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:41:47 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Moustache bars for Noodels
I can't reply directly but I got 46 noodles for you! -Justin justinaug...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Nice photos and a nice day in LA too! Still some green up in those hills. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:04:16 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm
Hey there! For sale is one A. Homer Hilsen - 59cm (made for 700c). I just recently picked this up from member Fknel. Frank informed me that It's from the first batch. It's a Waterford build with a Nobillette fork. I bought it from Douglas Brooks (DBRK). Frank also noted that It's painted french (Herse) blue. The bike has a few paint scratches but otherwise is great. Hey, it's a vicious circle on the Group! I sold my last AHH to Frank and missed it alot! So after a short while I was lusting after another AHH and made contact with Frank. ...So I was planning on having it repainted and setting it up like a Hunqapillar with with some Alabatross bars (or Moustache) and Big Apple tires. But the Hunq has been growing on me! And I just watched the Hunq video on the Riv site which pretty much sold me prompted this ad. So I think I'm going to sell this buy one when I'm in the Bay Area in May. I paid $1000 plus shipping. I'll be asking $900 shipped via FedEx/UPS within the U.S. I only ask that PayPal is Personal / Payment Owed to avoid fees. Pick-up in Chicago and we'll arrange a nice price. New Homer Hilsens are now $2300. There's some minor chips in the paint, there are NO dings/dents. Shimano headset included. Also of mention, this one only has two water bottle bosses (not three) as I guess the first batch of AHH's only came with the standard two. More photos? Questions? Email me, thanks! *http://tinyurl.com/c6kqwj4 **http://tinyurl.com/ctu5ryf* *http://tinyurl.com/c9amcwm **http://tinyurl.com/bwnfntz* *http://tinyurl.com/cugsy3t * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm
I should have noted that only the FRAME/FORK/HEADSET are included. Thanks! On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:37:51 AM UTC-5, Eric wrote: Hey there! For sale is one A. Homer Hilsen - 59cm (made for 700c). I just recently picked this up from member Fknel. Frank informed me that It's from the first batch. It's a Waterford build with a Nobillette fork. I bought it from Douglas Brooks (DBRK). Frank also noted that It's painted french (Herse) blue. The bike has a few paint scratches but otherwise is great. Hey, it's a vicious circle on the Group! I sold my last AHH to Frank and missed it alot! So after a short while I was lusting after another AHH and made contact with Frank. ...So I was planning on having it repainted and setting it up like a Hunqapillar with with some Alabatross bars (or Moustache) and Big Apple tires. But the Hunq has been growing on me! And I just watched the Hunq video on the Riv site which pretty much sold me prompted this ad. So I think I'm going to sell this buy one when I'm in the Bay Area in May. I paid $1000 plus shipping. I'll be asking $900 shipped via FedEx/UPS within the U.S. I only ask that PayPal is Personal / Payment Owed to avoid fees. Pick-up in Chicago and we'll arrange a nice price. New Homer Hilsens are now $2300. There's some minor chips in the paint, there are NO dings/dents. Shimano headset included. Also of mention, this one only has two water bottle bosses (not three) as I guess the first batch of AHH's only came with the standard two. More photos? Questions? Email me, thanks! *http://tinyurl.com/c6kqwj4 **http://tinyurl.com/ctu5ryf* *http://tinyurl.com/c9amcwm **http://tinyurl.com/bwnfntz* *http://tinyurl.com/cugsy3t * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Hugh, looks like a great ride. I take it that it was pretty quiet out there and not a lot of other explorers? Thanks for taking the time to take some pictures and post them here. Keep exploring and posting here. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
Matthew J... What do you use to put grips on now? I poked around the web found what I used for putting on my cork grips... Permatex Farm-A-Gasket #1.http://www.permatex.com/products/product-categories/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex--form-a-gasket--no--1-sealant-detail Riv video confirms it... http://youtu.be/0VaUlzsDDvk --Smitty On Saturday, March 30, 2013 3:03:25 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: When I used glue, Riv recommended Gorilla glue mentioned above. Based on forensic analysis of the broken grips appears the glue did not adhere evenly between the cork and bar (user error a readily acknowledged possibility). Rotating to remove caused uneven pressure leading to the breakdown. I do not grip my bars hard in any event. I've since stopped using glue altogether. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:23:32 AM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I suppose it depends what kind of glue you put them on with. I've taken cork grips off several times with 100% success. The glue Riv recommends has changed a couple times in the handful of years since I bought my first pair of Portuguese cork grips. I ran out of the stuff I initially bought last time I installed grips and am needing to get some more to put the grips back on the wife's Betty Foy after some lever/shifter upgrades. I was thinking to use one of the goops already on hand but love how the old stuff holds until you break it free. Basically what I do is hold the grip with both hands and gently twist. Gently is the wrong word... I squeeze it with a 2-handed death grip and with all my might I rotate it as smoothly as I can. It resists at first but I keep pressure until it slips. Then it just comes off. The old glue is easy to chip off the bars with a plastic scraper. What is this magical glue? you might ask... I can't remember the name off the top of my head. I'm optimistic I'll recognize it when I'm standing in front of the adhesives at the hardware store. I'll report back when/if I figure it out. Good luck. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
@ Mike, There was lots of bicycle tire tracks and horse hoofs but yes no other explorers especially on a Friday. Your ride reports help a lot @ Chris, It was a great time and yes lots more exploring to do, I think higher up will present some good rides. And yes I'll post more in the future. And you? I suppose I should just subscribe to your blog :) @ Kelly Deacon, Yep green for a while longer. @ Deacon your terrain is just gorgeous what a blessing to be able to ride on a daily basis. Look forward to your ride reports. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 8:00:05 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote: Hugh, looks like a great ride. I take it that it was pretty quiet out there and not a lot of other explorers? Thanks for taking the time to take some pictures and post them here. Keep exploring and posting here. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Riv owner
Hi John, And welcome to a fantastic group. Your Bikes are awesome and I'm sure you'll have many great rides. I too am planning on a Betty primarily for my wife they are so darn beautiful. I think Pondero if I remember correctly is in North Texas. Sanger Texas, below is his Blog: http://chris-pondero.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-06:00updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-06:00max-results=50 Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:30:29 AM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: I've been lurking here for awhile and decided to say hello. I got my Atlantis back in September; it was my very first new bike, the first one younger than me and first in about a decade to have brakes and derailers. Keven and Grant were great to work with; very patient with my questions and very good at getting me on the right size bike. When I first called and talked to Keven about sizing he was 100% sure I had messed up the PBH measurement and told me do it a few more times over the weekend and call back the next week. Sure enough he was right and I had mis-measured by a significant enough amount that I had moved up from a 58 to a 61. Since then I've ridden it everywhere: road (solo and groups), singletrack, expedition and now that spring is here gearing up for some S24Os. Hopefully this fall I'll be able to add self-supported touring to the list. I could gush over this bike indefinitely but it's simply the best I've ever owned. The Atlantis and Rivendell were so great that last month we added a Betty Foy as a family share bike and love it too. Between the two of them and my old Zeus track bike I think I have every bike I'll ever need. Atlantis: http://goo.gl/mwMe4 Betty Foy: http://goo.gl/evVaK p.s. Any other north Texas Rivs out there? I saw a purple Ram (with cantis!) last week so I know there's at least one. p.p.s. I had no idea Rivendell was a LOTR reference until I read it on the Riv Trivia page. I'm almost done reading Return of the King now though. -- john muhl dallas, tx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
you'd like to give them a try. Contact me off list if you want them, I'd rather
somebody have them who could use them.
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
you'd like to give them a try. Contact me off list if you want them, I'd rather
somebody have them who could use them.
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
you'd like to give them a try. Contact me off list if you want them, I'd rather
somebody have them who could use them.
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
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so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
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so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Liesl...sorry to hear about the neck issues, I have some old ('90s vintage)
levers I pulled off my old Scott that might work for you. They were for cantis
so they should work. I live in St. Paul so you are more than welcome to them if
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[RBW] Big Apples tires - will they be back in stock?
The Big Apples seem to be out of stock on Riv's site...anyone know if they'll be making a comeback? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
That looks a whole lot eleganter than anything else I have seen! Marc On Friday, March 29, 2013 3:54:53 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: *It might have helped if I had added the photo link, huh? Here it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8600197377/in/photostream/* On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time, or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were: Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy. All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver bits...lol. I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an additional overload for *planned* shopping trips. Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten photos and the descriptions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8600197377/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
I have a face for radio, don't like pics, but here is one of me, my Rambouillet, and my bodyguard http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6295227643/in/set-72157627888155259 Max B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
Forgot to add I also have a stem if you need one...it's a shallow angle so it may not give you the rise you're looking for. Sorry about the multiple replies, the goofy hotel wi-fi I'm on keeps cutting in and out resending the same post. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
ok, one more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6295225223/in/photostream our Team Strawberry Pancakes Team Kit came from a weebls gag someone sent around on the Bob list long time ago, maybe ten years... Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm
dang! that went fast my size too. ~mike * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
looks like a fun ride Hugh. Looks like you are having a lot of fun on your new Homer. BTW...There are a lot of trails in the hills above there. More to explore. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
Please (y'all) take and post photos, particularly of the city -- I lived in the area years ago and would like to see how it has changed, or not. And if someone could describe the route or post a route map, I'd be grateful. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/**2159896http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
I mean cities (or towns) -- want to see Ojai again, too. Tx. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:43 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Please (y'all) take and post photos, particularly of the city -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?
An old thread, but I'm also curious to hear from others about this Ram/Hetre love child. I'm looking at acquiring a used Ram, and like to hear about how this might turn out. I've seen pics of the match- physical clearance seems to be quite good. I'm interested in whether the riding characteristics change moving the bike from 700x28 to 650bx42? And positively or negatively? On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 5:48:33 PM UTC-4, ttoshi wrote: I'm thinking about a potential 650b Ram with 42mm Hetres. Apparently the 42 mm 650b would be equivalent in height to a 28 mm 700c tire, so perhaps the BB drop would not be an issue. I'd love to hear if anyone has successfully done this. Thanks, Toshi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Thanks for the report. Also makin' me think.. KJ On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:13:31 AM UTC-5, ttoshi wrote: Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on getting a little more reach, and Franklyn, I took your advice and used V-brake pads, which are skinnier (but longer), and that was enough to get the Tektro 559 to work! What a great group with great advice! The only minor drawback is that there may not be as much clearance when the brakes are opened, so I may have to deflate the tires to make it through the calipers... OK, so the test ride, wow is all I have to say! Within 10 feet of riding the Ram with Hetres, I knew I had a keeper. The bike feels so stable. It inspires tremendous confidence. The Tektro brake pads, though, lousy. I swapped back to the kool-stop salmon I used previously--much better! I had no issues with the BB height. I did a curvy descent (Shepherd Canyon for the locals). The bike was so stable and the traction felt so good, that I was extremely confident in my descent. The bike felt fast, and the tires were so stable. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show the tire clearance and my current setup (although I plan to add a front rack and fenders soon.) My feeling is that the conversion is a huge success. I would highly recommend it for others who may be wondering. Toshi (in Oakland, CA) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Imperial vs. B17 for upright riding. Which has more cush?
Never tried an Imperial, but when I swapped Moustache bars (level with saddle) with Albatross bars (inch or so above saddle) on a bike with a Selle Anatomica saddle featuring similar cutout, the only way I could mitigate sliding forward on the SA was to tilt the nose up a... lot. Like, 10 degrees. Even then, I had to play around with finding a sweet spot where I wasn't then sliding off the *back* of the saddle. Tensioning was no help, either. Swapped the Selle Anatomica for a B17 and I only had to tilt the nose up maybe a degree or three to stay put. The hammock-y effect of the SA's cutout certainly added more bouncy give on each pedal stroke, which is all fine and good when your crotch wants to be right over it with bars level or lower than saddle, but not so great when you're wanting to be perched back a further. Worth pointing out that the SA's leather was not quite as thick nor firm as the B17, even with the laminate underlay, but I didn't really find one to be cushier than the other, just that the B17 seemed more appropriate and comfortable for the setup. Hope this helps. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Anyone oil and beeswax cork grips?
While I've never tried beeswax, oil or similar, I also dislike the hard, slick results that three or more fresh coats of shellac produce, so here's my solution. Try brushing on a coat of shellac, let it dry fully (doesn't take long), then knock it back with a rag soaked in denatured alcohol. Repeat once or twice more. What you end up with is a shellacked cork grip which feels like it has seen regular use for a year or so, i.e. still tactile, not as spongy as raw cork, but not as slick and hard as the full treatment. A nice happy medium, especially if you ride gloveless. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm
bwphoto-sorry to hear about your wife's knees getting replaced. And thank you for the generous praise. :) My wife's 5'2 so it may be small for her? On Thursday, March 28, 2013 8:42:05 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote: Joe- she's 5' but the problem is she will be getting both knees replaced over this year, she can only just barely get her leg over a step thru townie, we have no idea what her final range of motion will be by the time she is all healed up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm
SamH, Thank you! I'm thinking about getting a Betty Foy myself but afraid of buyer's remorse :) On Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:49:07 PM UTC-7, samh wrote: However, she's always busy working so she never really had time to ride the bike except a few times. I would ride that bike in the dark at 11pm holding a candle in each hand for light. I don't think I could ever be too tired to mount that red chariot. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's health problems. Welcome to rbw! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm
Hi Michael, Yes, I'll send you an email if I don't get offers in that range. To everyone else, thanks for the praises. Thanks for the warm welcome! Also pardon me for being slow. I am not sure if my reply was properly sent because I pressed the post reply in the red button in one reply and the green button post in the other. I'll check tomorrow if I did it right. On Friday, March 29, 2013 2:51:47 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: Ed, I'm pondering this, but I can't go as hi as $2500. If you don't get offers in that range, would you please send me an email. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Anyone oil and beeswax cork grips?
They have a pretty good grip if you don't put anything at all on them. Have you ridden with them? What's this about oak platform pedals? Do you ride barefoot? On Friday, March 29, 2013 2:52:00 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Has anyone tried oiling and beeswaxing the cork grips? I am thinking of trying this rather than shellac in the hopes of a better grip with sweaty hands. We use a 4:1 blend of coconut oil:beeswax on my oak platform pedals and I love the feel of it on my feet. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip
Anyone know who Clem Smith, Jr. was? I know Grant said RBW won't answer questions but we can sure speculate. I'll go first..the long planned Rivendell tandem? Or, is this the fat-tire touring bike that is being designed by a couple of RBW employees? On Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:56:06 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: I very much enjoy the account of this that is currently on the Rivendell Blug. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Little/Big Ben versus Dureme
I've got a set of 40mm Duremes and for the most part I like them but the one complaint I have is that the soft rubber tread feels a bit mushy in sharp turns. I've always wanted to try Big Apples but I don't think I have enough clearance so now I'm interested in the Little Bens. Has anyone ridden both the Dureme and one of the Bens? How would you compare them overall as far as rolling resistance, comfort, cornering, etc... Thanks! I'll be using them on a 2012 Handsome Devil custom build. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki Shake Down Ride!
My hamster must be in great shape, little guy is always running on that wheel, of course he is only in good shape to run on a wheel I think he is training for that day when you forget to latch his cage! Do you notice him varying his workouts?? I'm also a ride to train person. Although, I also ride sometimes to get places, and then I am not training. On Friday, March 29, 2013 6:12:24 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: I was a 5 sport letterman, I am black belt and had offers to play college football, albeit AAA schools, haha. I used to be competitive in most things but no offense to cyclists or runners in general but I just never saw them as something that needed to be competitive. I ran cross country but it was more about camaraderie than winning so I guess I just apply that mantra to cycling nowadays. More power to anyone who is disciplined enough to basically compete against themselves, though it's more than I could say for myself. I always hated weight training and aerobics during wrestling and football. I am like Bruce now, just trying to be in enough shape to enjoy the ride. On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Fascinating, Patrick. I'm the opposite. I was über competitive pre-brain injury. One of the hardest things for me to learn was to avoid going anaerobic because of the additional stress and hormones it releases. What I discovered, for me anyway, was just how much more enjoyment I got out of doing whatever I was doing because I was doing it sustainably rather than pushing myself to the edge. An unexpected benefit of doing that was I am able to do it as fast now as pre-brain injury but with far less effort and much more enjoyment. I love what you say about the time to reflect when exerting yourself. For me, running and biking are beautiful times of prayer, active contemplation. My body working is deep time for my clay, mind, and soul. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 29, 2013 1:50:49 PM UTC-6, Patrick in VT wrote: On Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:26:42 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: what are people really training for other that for more riding? Training is more a byproduct of my lifestyle than anything else. I'm very goal oriented and tend to set goals in the areas of my life in which I have some passion and maybe a sliver of talent. Reaching a goal is incredibly gratifying - I love that feeling, regardless of whether my goal is sport-oriented or not. Truly, I don't consider training for running, cycling or skiing any different than practicing the instruments I play - I simply do exercises that help me reach my potential within the time constraints my life will allow. I just do stuff that will hopefully make me better at what I like doing. Participation in sport is another reason I train. I'm not competitive by nature, but I love sport. It's fun and full of emotion, which makes it a source of motivation for me. which lends consistency to my life ...and it's amazing how far we can get with consistency. do something daily for a few years and wow. participation also gets me more involved in my community - i live in a very active town where people are outside doing stuff all the time. my city hosts a marathon, a cycling stage race, triathlon nationals. we have a big 'ole lake and some mountains to play in. being a part of that community brings all kinds of positive reinforcement. and then there are the upsides of training, like good health and fitness. and being able to share fun experiences with family and friends. and reduced stress. and I sleep very well. there's a spiritual component to a good long ride or run too - i appreciate the time i get to reflect when training and never take that for granted. training and just riding are pretty much the same for me. a couple times a week, it's not just riding. but that's fine too. I still enjoy it. sorry if that was a long answer to a question that intended to be rhetorical! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
Deacon, Why are you swapping out the Albatross bars? Matt On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
Thanks for the update, Rob. I'll be there with a couple of my touring buds. We're all looking forward to this adventure. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:56 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?
For budgetary reasons, I won't be now. But all this got me thinking about how to rework my Albatross bars a wee bit to create more room between my hands and the gear levers (MTB style on the bars) -- the primary reason for shifting to the Bosco bars, which have more room on the upper/back hand position. I'll test on a longer ride and see how it goes, but my short ride test was promising. I removed the cloth tape in the far forward hand position (which I don't use much), thus freeing up room to slide the gear levers forward, freeing up room for my hands at the top of the cork grips. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:03:22 AM UTC-6, hangtownmatt wrote: Deacon, Why are you swapping out the Albatross bars? Matt On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
It is going to be a big group this year I think, at least by our standards. There will likely be no shortage of pictures either. I am really looking forward to this, and need to get som ehil intervals in early this week as a bit of insurance for my legs Rob On Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:17:42 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Thanks for the update, Rob. I'll be there with a couple of my touring buds. We're all looking forward to this adventure. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:56 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Hugh: Looks like great trail riding. One of the advantages to mid-week rides is the solitude. Lots of my favorite trails here in Orange County are quiet during the week a-buzz with MTBers on weekends. That shot of the top of the water tank, making it look like a flying saucer, is especially good. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:38:34 AM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: looks like a fun ride Hugh. Looks like you are having a lot of fun on your new Homer. BTW...There are a lot of trails in the hills above there. More to explore. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Riv style riders near Colorado Springs?
Anyone live near Colorado Springs? I have no idea how I'd do riding with others (because my brain is ultra sensitive to scents and sounds, so that makes it challenging), but perhaps figuring out a backroads ride is a good way to test that out. Open to ideas. Riding Goldcamp and/or Phantom Canyon road would e an easy place to start. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm
All I can say is whew! I was pulling up the geometry info and getting ready to make the pitch to the SO. I hope the new owner enjoys it and that you love the Hunq. Dan On Mar 30, 2013, at 9:08 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: This has SOLD folks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura
Planning on attending, hopefully with a few local individuals impressed into service. Will be great! Might take a couple pics if I'm not too busy trying to suck in O2 during the climb. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: It is going to be a big group this year I think, at least by our standards. There will likely be no shortage of pictures either. I am really looking forward to this, and need to get som ehil intervals in early this week as a bit of insurance for my legs Rob On Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:17:42 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Thanks for the update, Rob. I'll be there with a couple of my touring buds. We're all looking forward to this adventure. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:56 AM UTC-7, rperks wrote: A quick reminder and an update that this ride is next week, and still on. Meeting place is the NW corner of Garden St and Santa Clara in Ventura, Ca 93001. This is the center of the block between the Patagonia headquarters / store and a discount shop up the street, Real Cheap Sports, so if you need some gear after the ride could be a good time to shop. Meeting time is around 9AM with a 9:30 roll out You can hit me with an email at this account perks.rob@gmail. if you need more info See you soon Rob oceanaircycles.com Ventura, Ca On Friday, February 22, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Bryan wrote: Sounds great! I should be able to make it. Bryan On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelling as the date for this year's Sulphur Mtn loop out of Ventura. I revised the back end of the loop a bit from years past, and you can see this year's route here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/**2159896http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2159896 47 miles and 3700 feet of climbing. Start is in Ventura, Up the River Trail to sulphur Mtn where it is a 10 mile dirt climb, with a great drop back into Ojai, then home through a combination of country roads and the river trail. Meet up in Ventura near Garden St and Santa Clara by 9 and hit the road around 9:30. This is a no man left behind sort of ride. We will be taking breaks for re-groups etc. I recommend 3 water bottles as a minimum for the climb up Sulphur. Tires 32mm wide for the dirt, gearing for 8-10% grades and brakes in order for the back side of the mountain are all suggested as well. We will stop at one of the many options for lunch in Ojai to grab something quick to eat and get back on the Road. This is a no host ride and not associated or sponsored by Ocean Air Cycles, just a bunch of like minded folks getting together for a fun ride. Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. The ride is all about having fun and enjoying the local scenery, pace is moderate, by no means a hammer fest, but the climbing will likely test your endurance. I am looking forward to riding with all of you, meeting some new friends and sharing some of the best riding our region has to offer. -- Rob Perks oceanaircycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm
It saved you having to come up with an explanation, Mike. Consider yourself lucky :-) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: dang! that went fast my size too. ~mike * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Who says nobody rides bikes in SoCal!!! On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Hugh: Looks like great trail riding. One of the advantages to mid-week rides is the solitude. Lots of my favorite trails here in Orange County are quiet during the week a-buzz with MTBers on weekends. That shot of the top of the water tank, making it look like a flying saucer, is especially good. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:38:34 AM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: looks like a fun ride Hugh. Looks like you are having a lot of fun on your new Homer. BTW...There are a lot of trails in the hills above there. More to explore. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: April showers bring Grundens Rain Poncho
Hey all, Been out of the loop. Hope things are going well. I think there might be snow on the ground some places, but here in Portland it's sunny and to die for. I have no excuse to be typing on the computer right now, and hopefully won't be shortly hereafter (ie. I probably won't respond to email until later this evening, west coast). Anyway, Grundens rain cape. I'd always wanted to give rain ponchos a try. Turns out they aren't for me. Perhaps some one else similarly curious wanting to give one a try for half the price? $65 shipped to your door. Details and photos herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/72157631920243259/with/8602961991/ . Thanks much, -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Hey Pondero in your homepage on your blog, What tires are on your QB? Thanks. -Mike Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:31 AM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: ...in which I learn how much work it is to make even a poor quality video... Me and the Quickbeam... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTnrNb6nKYk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Little/Big Ben versus Dureme
I just installed a pair of 50mm Big Bens on my Hunqapillar, which I had
been riding with 50mm Duremes. While I didn't do a side by side comparison,
I have to report that I'm very highly impressed with the BBs and they're
staying on the Hunqapillar.
They feel super plush and cushy, especially over ruts and other
irregularities to the point of providing a close feel to a bike with
suspension. They grip very well on dry dirt and pavement and provide. As
far as I could tell, a close feel to what the Betty with the Hetres has.
I can't say that I'm a super picky or sensitive feeler when it comes to
tires, but these are tires to keep.
René
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Chris Lampe wrote:
I've got a set of 40mm Duremes and for the most part I like them but the
one complaint I have is that the soft rubber tread feels a bit mushy in
sharp turns. I've always wanted to try Big Apples but I don't think I have
enough clearance so now I'm interested in the Little Bens.
Has anyone ridden both the Dureme and one of the Bens? How would you
compare them overall as far as rolling resistance, comfort, cornering,
etc...
Thanks!
I'll be using them on a 2012 Handsome Devil custom build.
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[RBW] Little/Big Ben versus Dureme
I just installed a pair of 50mm Big Bens on my Hunqapillar, which I had been riding with 50mm Duremes. While I didn't do a side by side comparison, I have to report that I'm very highly impressed with the BBs and they're staying on the Hunqapillar. They feel super plush and cushy, especially over ruts and other irregularities to the point of providing a close feel to a bike with suspension. They grip very well on dry dirt and pavement and provide. As far as I could tell, a close feel to what the Betty with the Hetres has. I can't say that I'm a super picky On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Chris Lampe wrote: I've got a set of 40mm Duremes and for the most part I like them but the one complaint I have is that the soft rubber tread feels a bit mushy in sharp turns. I've always wanted to try Big Apples but I don't think I have enough clearance so now I'm interested in the Little Bens. Has anyone ridden both the Dureme and one of the Bens? How would you compare them overall as far as rolling resistance, comfort, cornering, etc... Thanks! I'll be using them on a 2012 Handsome Devil custom build. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Lightest, fastest, comfortablest 622 tires in the 37 to 45 mm range?
I know this list is the hotspot for fat-tired-ness. Close to building up the Ram, which will take over some grocery and errand riding from the Fargo, I plan to steal the very, very nice Kojaks from the Fargo to install on the Ram. (STILL waiting for a wheelset -- brother has inched one closer to ABQ, but it's still 100 miles away in Crownpoint, NM.) That leaves the skinny wheelset for the Fargo needing tires: Rhyno Lite 27 mm wide rims. No point in putting skinny 35s back on it; might was well put on something fattter. But not too fat: after all, I have the SnoCat SL/60mm Big Apple Liteskin set, too. So: for a change of pace for the Fargo, for 80% pavement, with a bias toward light, fast, cushy and a bias against sturdy, long-lasting, flat-resistant: what is out there, what do you recommend, and why? I know about the 37 mm Paselas (no Tourguards) and those are on my short list, but I'd like to learn of others. Gracias. Thanks. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Lightest, fastest, comfortablest 622 tires in the 37 to 45 mm range?
so far I like the resist nomads in 45mm on the hilsen. They feel okay. good squishy, not bad squishy. -sv On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 3:51 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I know this list is the hotspot for fat-tired-ness. Close to building up the Ram, which will take over some grocery and errand riding from the Fargo, I plan to steal the very, very nice Kojaks from the Fargo to install on the Ram. (STILL waiting for a wheelset -- brother has inched one closer to ABQ, but it's still 100 miles away in Crownpoint, NM.) That leaves the skinny wheelset for the Fargo needing tires: Rhyno Lite 27 mm wide rims. No point in putting skinny 35s back on it; might was well put on something fattter. But not too fat: after all, I have the SnoCat SL/60mm Big Apple Liteskin set, too. So: for a change of pace for the Fargo, for 80% pavement, with a bias toward light, fast, cushy and a bias against sturdy, long-lasting, flat-resistant: what is out there, what do you recommend, and why? I know about the 37 mm Paselas (no Tourguards) and those are on my short list, but I'd like to learn of others. Gracias. Thanks. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
they do but well mostly they are Tri geeks..especially down here in SD. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/8599358630/in/photostream Not many fat tire road bike geeks down here. ~mike On Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:40:04 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Who says nobody rides bikes in SoCal!!! On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript:wrote: Hugh: Looks like great trail riding. One of the advantages to mid-week rides is the solitude. Lots of my favorite trails here in Orange County are quiet during the week a-buzz with MTBers on weekends. That shot of the top of the water tank, making it look like a flying saucer, is especially good. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:38:34 AM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: looks like a fun ride Hugh. Looks like you are having a lot of fun on your new Homer. BTW...There are a lot of trails in the hills above there. More to explore. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Lightest, fastest, comfortablest 622 tires in the 37 to 45 mm range?
I like my Schwalbe Supremes 700x40 (actual about 37mm) both fast (to me) cushy and durable. I have these on my Surly Trucker and would like them on my Hillborne but with fenders they are a little tight on that frame. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:51:46 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I know this list is the hotspot for fat-tired-ness. Close to building up the Ram, which will take over some grocery and errand riding from the Fargo, I plan to steal the very, very nice Kojaks from the Fargo to install on the Ram. (STILL waiting for a wheelset -- brother has inched one closer to ABQ, but it's still 100 miles away in Crownpoint, NM.) That leaves the skinny wheelset for the Fargo needing tires: Rhyno Lite 27 mm wide rims. No point in putting skinny 35s back on it; might was well put on something fattter. But not too fat: after all, I have the SnoCat SL/60mm Big Apple Liteskin set, too. So: for a change of pace for the Fargo, for 80% pavement, with a bias toward light, fast, cushy and a bias against sturdy, long-lasting, flat-resistant: what is out there, what do you recommend, and why? I know about the 37 mm Paselas (no Tourguards) and those are on my short list, but I'd like to learn of others. Gracias. Thanks. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patric...@resumespecialties.comjavascript: __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Mostly hammer heads but at least their on bikes :) Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Big Apples tires - will they be back in stock?
They've been discontinued and replaced by the Big Ben.
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Eric wrote:
The Big Apples seem to be out of stock on Riv's site...anyone know if
they'll be making a comeback?
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Re: [RBW] How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Great ingenuity for an amazing solution!
René
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Marc Irwin wrote:
That looks a whole lot eleganter than anything else I have seen!
Marc
On Friday, March 29, 2013 3:54:53 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote:
*It might have helped if I had added the photo link, huh? Here it is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8600197377/in/photostream/*
On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
Hi folks,
A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and
it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me
thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed
easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for
groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time,
or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it
down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were:
Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy.
All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver
bits...lol.
I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an
additional overload for *planned* shopping trips.
Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so
you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from
old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten
photos and the descriptions. http://www.**flickr.com/photos/fireman483/*
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[RBW] Possibly in the market for a 61-62cm frame/bike
Been riding with a guy this spring-nice fella. He's on an aluminum frame that's too small for him and I've been talkin' him around to a Riv or Riv-like set up. He'd fit a 61-62 frame, Riv-sizing-wise. Anyone have one or know of one that's for sale? Frame/fork/headset preferred, more or less than that considered... Thanks! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Big Apples tires - will they be back in stock?
As a rider of both, I say there is no loss here. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:53 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: They've been discontinued and replaced by the Big Ben. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Eric wrote: The Big Apples seem to be out of stock on Riv's site...anyone know if they'll be making a comeback? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Possibly in the market for a 61-62cm frame/bike
Hey Steve, Ive got a 61cm A. Homer Hilsen Ive been trying to sell for a little while. Its F/F/HS/BB. Painted Butterscotch. Asking $1100. Flickr link to some pics Let me know. thanks -Mike http://www.flickr.com/photos/**9**2673144@N02/http://www.flickr.com/photos/92673144@N02/ On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM, stevef stl...@gmail.com wrote: Been riding with a guy this spring-nice fella. He's on an aluminum frame that's too small for him and I've been talkin' him around to a Riv or Riv-like set up. He'd fit a 61-62 frame, Riv-sizing-wise. Anyone have one or know of one that's for sale? Frame/fork/headset preferred, more or less than that considered... Thanks! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
I and mine: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems
I use the VO stem adapter on one bike and like it . I think it's a grand invention ! I don't mind the look of using the adapter with a threadless stem at all , it's simply different. The flexibility of using the adapter and being able to swap out lengths is AWESOME !! To me, the days of using the traditional stem are gone , I wasn't ever fond of the inflexibility of the whole idea anyways, that to change anything you had to unwrap the bars and get a whole new stem . I bought a cool looking NOS Koski stem on ebay to go with it :) Yes, Nitto makes a number of stem adapters, but the tallest one (MTC-12) offers 20mm less height than the VO, according to specs. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=601zenid=e04de8648f08dc25ab43ebfafbbc3e04 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Steve -- nice ss 29er! I want one. The LBS I just started working at, very pt, is consigning a Redline Monocg 29er Flite -- wish I had the cash! On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:16 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: Curiously, I don't have any pics of myself on any of my Rivendells. Though I was wearing a woolywarm jersey and MUSA shorts in this pic (a pic that effectively demonstrates the term there's no fool like and old fool, I think) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/6407437619/in/photostream/lightbox/ And me on my Riv-precursor, a Bridgestone XO-1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5246844662/in/photostream/lightbox/ Steve Cheese Frederick, East Lansing, MI On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Big Apples tires - will they be back in stock?
Your impressions of the Big Ben compared to the Big Apple? (Please?) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote: As a rider of both, I say there is no loss here. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:53 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: They've been discontinued and replaced by the Big Ben. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Eric wrote: The Big Apples seem to be out of stock on Riv's site...anyone know if they'll be making a comeback? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Lightest, fastest, comfortablest 622 tires in the 37 to 45 mm range?
Vittoria Randonneur Hyper Tire, though they have changed the name to Voyager Hyper !! 38mm and 40mm http://www.iminusd.com/vittoria-randonneur-hyper-700x40c/ http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_207658_-1_201485_1_201490 Schwalbe Marathon Racer :) http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_racer_429 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Tires on the Pondero QB are Schwalbe Dureme 40mm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip
fat tired touring bikes must be the latest bike craze...I read in VO Blog that they are thinking about having one made. Also mentions that the VO owner had lunch with Grant in Taipei. Small world huh. ~mike On Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:56:06 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: I very much enjoy the account of this that is currently on the Rivendell Blug. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Long Shen trip
I am guessing the Clem Smith is for tall folks.
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Mike Schiller wrote:
fat tired touring bikes must be the latest bike craze...I read in VO Blog
that they are thinking about having one made. Also mentions that the VO
owner had lunch with Grant in Taipei. Small world huh.
~mike
On Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:56:06 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:
I very much enjoy the account of this that is currently on the Rivendell
Blug.
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Re: [RBW] Big Apples tires - will they be back in stock?
I found the Ben in 55 at least as good on pavement compared to Apple in 50. Meanwhile, the traction of the Bens during dirt climbing is far superior. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 3:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Your impressions of the Big Ben compared to the Big Apple? (Please?) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: As a rider of both, I say there is no loss here. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:53 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: They've been discontinued and replaced by the Big Ben. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Eric wrote: The Big Apples seem to be out of stock on Riv's site...anyone know if they'll be making a comeback? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] About a one week report on the new Hillborne
Big week for me and the bike, as I finally took the studded tires off on Wednesday. Did the first commute yesterday and got out today for a 30 mile ramble. Been dialing in a few things and swapping out a part here and there. Most fun was putting an old Sackville mudflap on the back fender ala Jared in one of the new Bikes of the Month at Rivendell. The main thing I've noticed is - nothing. Can't really tell if the second top tubes adds anything or not. If so, it too subtle for me to notice. At least yet. The 60cm frame definitely fits me better than the old 56. That's probably a bigger difference than any extra tube. The fancier lugs are really nice. As is the present paint scheme. Very detailed for an inexpensive Rivendell. Still getting used to sidepull brakes. This is the first bike I've had since high school with these things. They're working fine even wet and with all the puddles I went through today they were plenty wet. Do have the Marathon Racers on the bike now. Will be swapping out to Baby Big Bens in the real near future. In part because the Racers are getting worn. At least for me, they wear down faster than other Schwalbe tires. Personally like them more than the Marathon Supremes. Pic to show snow actually is melting around here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/8603566131/in/photostream Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Pasadena Ramble.
Had a 70th birthday party to attend so my friend John and I decided to make it a ramble. I road up out of Sunland, and dropped down into La Crescenta via Lowell to Honolulu to Crescenta Valley Park where I met John, from there we rode through Montrose up Verdugo and down Descanso Drive to Woodbury to East Pasadena. Lots of Beautiful homes, and the party was great! Good people and food. The ride home was pretty much the reverse route except I left John and made the climb backup to Lowell and then it was all down hill cruising at 32mph with the Hetres. Another great ride on a beautiful day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633124811673/ I'm just a sharing guy. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: About a one week report on the new Hillborne
Great, Eric! Isn't the point of the second top tube or diagnitube that you don't notice it? What it adds is strength and stiffness to a larger frame, so it's what your not noticing that you're noticing: flex. So it seems a good thing to not be noticing a difference on a bigger frame. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 30, 2013 6:40:38 PM UTC-6, EricP wrote: Big week for me and the bike, as I finally took the studded tires off on Wednesday. Did the first commute yesterday and got out today for a 30 mile ramble. Been dialing in a few things and swapping out a part here and there. Most fun was putting an old Sackville mudflap on the back fender ala Jared in one of the new Bikes of the Month at Rivendell. The main thing I've noticed is - nothing. Can't really tell if the second top tubes adds anything or not. If so, it too subtle for me to notice. At least yet. The 60cm frame definitely fits me better than the old 56. That's probably a bigger difference than any extra tube. The fancier lugs are really nice. As is the present paint scheme. Very detailed for an inexpensive Rivendell. Still getting used to sidepull brakes. This is the first bike I've had since high school with these things. They're working fine even wet and with all the puddles I went through today they were plenty wet. Do have the Marathon Racers on the bike now. Will be swapping out to Baby Big Bens in the real near future. In part because the Racers are getting worn. At least for me, they wear down faster than other Schwalbe tires. Personally like them more than the Marathon Supremes. Pic to show snow actually is melting around here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/8603566131/in/photostream Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Here's a pic while on my Riv, alas I don't know anyone who feels comfortable riding and taking pictures so this is a self portrait. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8603859591/in/photostream Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 4:29:59 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: Tires on the Pondero QB are Schwalbe Dureme 40mm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Thanks! It was not a bad bike but the geometry was a bit off for me and it was pretty stiff riding. I replaced it with a Soma Juice that suits me better-snappier handling, pedals and rides better (lighter tubing) and isn't bad looking, either: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/8235533989/in/photostream/ On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Steve -- nice ss 29er! I want one. The LBS I just started working at, very pt, is consigning a Redline Monocg 29er Flite -- wish I had the cash! On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:16 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.comwrote: Curiously, I don't have any pics of myself on any of my Rivendells. Though I was wearing a woolywarm jersey and MUSA shorts in this pic (a pic that effectively demonstrates the term there's no fool like and old fool, I think) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/6407437619/in/photostream/lightbox/ And me on my Riv-precursor, a Bridgestone XO-1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/5246844662/in/photostream/lightbox/ Steve Cheese Frederick, East Lansing, MI On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] First Riv Ride
On a spectacular day here in south Florida, I enjoyed an excellent afternoon, thanks to Frank Neff (of this board), who dropped by with his Saluki (Albatross bars 650b wheels) and his Riv custom (Nitto Noodles 700c) so that I could get some feel for a couple of these bikes. We tooled around the area of suburban streets and the nearby U of Miami campus for over an hour . . . I had no doubts about my recent purchase of a Sam frame, but now I have a little experience under that impression, based on two different bikes and bars. As we are about the same size, no adjustments were necessary moving between the two bikes. All I can say is, Wow! The Saluki felt all-day comfortable, right off (I think the saddle was a B68, very nice in the upright riding position), and the Riv custom, with a B17 and the Noodles . . . felt like it was made for me (sorry, Frank). The shifting on both bikes was nearly effortless; I had brought along old memories of friction shifters of less-than-Campy quality, and the silver shifters on both bikes dispelled those thoughts immediately, making shifts as easily as anything indexed; in fact, with more pleasure. I already understood why some of us end up owning several bikes; now I understand why some readers wind up with a roomful of Rivs. Many thanks, Frank! --Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Favorite Riv
All the recent pics and FS adds made me wonder what Rivs are people's favorites. Decals? Headbadge? Mine Bike: Orange Ram though the QB is a close second Decals: Bleriot (who doesn't love old planes and Tom Ritchey on their bike) Headbadge: Custom Scraping together parts for my new SimpleBeam (QB + SO). It is Hunqa green with cream details and is just amazing. Pics and SimpleBeam story to follow when it is ready to roll. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8604196596/in/photostream Dawn last night on her Atlantis Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
ya... i had the helmet off. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n2EstJ-4E1c/UVexbTGc5sI/A9U/KqKfuid_cNk/s1600/briones1.jpeg On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:41:47 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Ok, now it is all finished, and elegantized. I polished the tongue and filed the top buckle mount down to an asthetic shape and painted it black. I also filed grooves on the sandwich to encapsulate the rack wire. Thanks for all the compliments! Here's the finished basket: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8603662517/in/photostream/ 3 photos, click to newer.It was simple to do, as long as you understand what is needed to make the cam over hasp function. Good luck to all you tinkerers out there! On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time, or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were: Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy. All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver bits...lol. I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an additional overload for *planned* shopping trips. Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten photos and the descriptions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Hard to beat the pure unadulterated insanity and joy of CicLAvia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6936348654/in/set-72157629826870487/ Coming up again on the 21st if anyone wants to turn it into an event: http://www.ciclavia.org/ On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Mostly hammer heads but at least their on bikes :) Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pasadena Ramble.
You're really going to make people start thinking it's fun to ride bikes :-) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:57 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Had a 70th birthday party to attend so my friend John and I decided to make it a ramble. I road up out of Sunland, and dropped down into La Crescenta via Lowell to Honolulu to Crescenta Valley Park where I met John, from there we rode through Montrose up Verdugo and down Descanso Drive to Woodbury to East Pasadena. Lots of Beautiful homes, and the party was great! Good people and food. The ride home was pretty much the reverse route except I left John and made the climb backup to Lowell and then it was all down hill cruising at 32mph with the Hetres. Another great ride on a beautiful day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633124811673/ I'm just a sharing guy. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Finished! This morning I finished detailing the Hunqapillar. http://tinyurl.com/dyoaomp Changes made after riding it for a week: - Changed to a 13cm stem. - Changed brake levers to Paul's polished reverse brake levers. They work much better than the Tektros and don't have that squishy feeling. - Changed to a green Brooks B17 I had lying around, and used Brooks green leather tape. This bike has an amazing ride, especially with some weight on the front panniers. René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:56 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Brian! I spent a long time deciding on the color scheme, particularly debating between pewter and silver. Pewter ultimately won and I'm so glad I chose it. Rick Stefani at DD did the paint job. He's local and Keven sent me there. He paints a lot of the Rivendell frames. I do like the downtube shifters but after I fine tune the fit of the 55 Bosco on the 120mm Tallux stem, I'll see if there is space for the shifters on the stem's quill. I have them like that on the Betty and love them. They didn't fit with the Bullmoose Bosco, but they may fit on the regular. The reverse levers are great, but the Tektro 4.1 seem provide a braking feel that is too flexy. On the Betty, with the front Paul Racer and the rear Silver, they cannot lock the wheels on a steep downhill. The braking seems to be a bit better on the Hunqapillar with the Neo-Retro/Touring brakes, but I ordered a set of Paul's reverse brake levers that can be configured to work both with long and short pull brakes. I have a strong feeling, from the time I tried their regular levers, that they'll be much better than the Tektros. The Tektros work well on flat commutes and regular street riding, but I want to make sure I have brakes when I need them, and not that I'll be pressing the levers like crazy while my tires slow and then stop... or don't. René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Really nice looking build, Rene! I love the pewter on the hunqa! Who did the paint? Are you OK with the shifters wayyy down there? I was trying to figure out the best shifting setup on Bosco's and I think thumbies near the stem are the closest, but I do like having the full bars available. I may have to try the reverse levers. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:36 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, After spending all weekend in the delicious task of rebuilding my newly painted Hunqapillar with its low trail fork, I'm happy to report that I'm mostly done and share the photos that proved I worked hard and loved every minute of it. Pictures to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/ Afterwards, I took the bike on its maiden ride to test everything around the paths in Stanford University and stopped for a beautiful sunset moment in the garden outside the Rodin museum. I did several updates to this build: - Went with a 175mm 26/40 Sugino crankset, but will likely replace with a 172.5mm 24/38 I just converted. I've had some hip issues and seem to handle the 172.5mm better, although the Betty has the 175 and I've been doing fine with it. Go figure. Maybe the repeated attempts to stay on the Low Carb/High Fat diet with progressively shorter relapse intervals is working... The 24 will definitely help me in the climbs, at least until I lose significant weight, and for the same reason, the 38 may be a bit more friendly on the flats, especially when riding loaded or on a headwind. - Went with the 55cm steel Bosco handlebar instead of the previous 58cm Bullmoose Bosco. While the Bullmoose is awesome and very stiff, after riding it for a while before the repaint, it seemed a bit too wide. Riding the much narrower GB Promenade handlebar on the Betty has made me realize I prefer narrower handlebars than what I used to ride. While the Promenade may be too narrow for the Hunqapillar, especially off-road, the 55cm Bosco seems like a perfect middle ground. I've also noticed than as I've started riding narrower handlebars, my shoulder and neck pain have also significantly improved. Even when riding the GB Randonneur bars on the Atlantis with their more forward position. Another improvement I chose is to use reverse brake levers in order to get the full smooth sections of the Bosco bar while improving the hand positions that still allow me access to the brakes. I currently have a set of Tektro 4.1 reverse levers, but will try a set of Paul's reverse brake levers as they provide more versatility. The Tektro reverse brake levers also seem to provide a very flexy braking experience, so I want to see if the Pauls work better. - After much thought, I decided to not mount the Pass Stow rack that I had before and instead, mount the Nitto Mini + Tubus Nova that I first used on my Bombadil. I'm still keeping the Pass Stow rack and may install it again, but I didn't like the Porteur
Re: [RBW] Pasadena Ramble.
David it is! As you know:) The bicycle enables me to see the world outside of the bubble When I was a kid it was what I always gravitated to for fun. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:12:23 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: You're really going to make people start thinking it's fun to ride bikes :-) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:57 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Had a 70th birthday party to attend so my friend John and I decided to make it a ramble. I road up out of Sunland, and dropped down into La Crescenta via Lowell to Honolulu to Crescenta Valley Park where I met John, from there we rode through Montrose up Verdugo and down Descanso Drive to Woodbury to East Pasadena. Lots of Beautiful homes, and the party was great! Good people and food. The ride home was pretty much the reverse route except I left John and made the climb backup to Lowell and then it was all down hill cruising at 32mph with the Hetres. Another great ride on a beautiful day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633124811673/ I'm just a sharing guy. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Wouldn't miss it. You'll be able to ride to the Ocean. Figure I'll park and ride the LA River trail into downtown and then on to the West Side. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:10 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Hard to beat the pure unadulterated insanity and joy of CicLAvia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6936348654/in/set-72157629826870487/ Coming up again on the 21st if anyone wants to turn it into an event: http://www.ciclavia.org/ On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Mostly hammer heads but at least their on bikes :) Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Oli, those are fantastic photographs throughout your entire photostream! And that one of you on the go fast bike ... that's exactly what I like to see. As they say, a picture's worth a thousand words. All this talk lately about handlebars could be greatly enhanced with pictures like this of rider in motion. Without a pic you really don't know if the person suggesting a particular bar is older/younger, slimmer/fatter, etc.. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 6:04:41 PM UTC-7, oli c wrote: fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
