Re: [RBW] Jan Heine: A Randonneur's Long Rides and Strong Words | The Bicycle Story
thank you Bill, Sorry doug, good job Jim. Big tent rides are good. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 8:25:07 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome-aggrandizer-aggregator-app! On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 5:59 PM, Jim Bronson jim.b...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I meant to go ride my bike.. On Mar 25, 2015 6:35 PM, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I meant cyclotourist. I meant David. I meant Redlands On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:33:59 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Ron Doug was replying to cyclofiend, not dissing Grant. Doug was congratulating cyclofiend for his big tent ride, the Strada Rossa. No fights here. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:05:28 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: et tu doug? looks like you're the one who is self-aggrandizing. I just don't see Grant as any kind of bad guy in this. Why would you think we ride any differently than you. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:50:07 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: You guys are entitled to some self-aggrandizing. The world needs more Strada Rossa type events that bring diverse groups together. I had roadies comment on my Atlantis. While standing there trying to pick up the next course marking, a gal on a serious looking MTB said follow me led us along the course for several miles (we got lost shortly after she dropped us). The crowd at the BBQ was spandex, baggy shorts, T-shirts, you name it. Everyone felt right at home. Of course, a beer a camp chair does that to me. dougP On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 10:43:57 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I hesitate to bring it up as I don't want to harp on it constantly, but the Strada Rossa was 100% intended to be an all-things to all-people ride. Mountainbikers, roadies, CX race teams, country-bikers, kids, randoneurs... all present and accounted for. I don't want it to ever lose that inclusive vibe. Self-aggrandizing moment over. On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 8:40 AM, Eric Norris campyo...@me.com wrote: Interesting interview with Jan, in which he suggests that, Ultimately, we shouldn’t divide the bicycle world into racers and non-racers and this and that. In the end, we all share the joy of cycling. It can come in so many different guises. If I see someone who’s riding their bike with a smile, I don’t care whether they’re on a WalMart cruiser or carbon racing bike or 650B randonneur bike. I want to inspire people and not tell them what to do or not to do. http://www.thebicyclestory.com/2015/03/jan-heine/ (Source: https://twitter.com/TheBicycleStory/status/ 580749683057762304) --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:26:14 PM UTC-4, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. I have a Bombadil, and it's solid under me; I'm currently running Rumpkins on it, and they're the smallest tire I'd run, bigger would be good; I've run NeoMotos on it before, too. The Hunqapillar would be just as solid.An Atlantis would also be fine, too. But, I also have a Rom and a Ram. I don't load them down: The Ram, I converted to 650b and run Hetres on it (~42mm), has a pair of Acorns on it, a rando box on the front and a saddle bag on the back, so I can carry tools, tube, a jacket, etc.; no panniers, or heavy loads. The Rom, I run it naked except for a tool-roll, and have it running MSO's (700c / 40mm) as more of a gravel-grinder. (Have a small front rack I could put on it, have considered a rando box for it, too...) So, none of them are running skinny tires. They're fine, but, they were intended for people smaller than me. What's your intended use? Just looking for a 'road bike'? A Sam or a Hilsen might work okay for you, They wouldn't be as stout as the Atlantis or the Hunq, but it could do it. But the Atlantis and the Hunq would be fine at that too, and can take more, if you wanted to load them up more. The Clem looks like it'd be a great choice too, but, it'll be awhile before it gets here. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:46:27 PM UTC-4, joe b. wrote: Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I think Grant mentioned it was straddling the abuse/beausage line. I nominate this venerable Atlantis for the all beausage team. I've seen it doing yeoman's work around campus for a while and finally captured it at rest. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/16723348737/ It might take me another 10 years to get my canti-Rom on the JV squad if that's the standard. Best, joe broach pdx or No front brake! But it has a rear brake. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
Yootoofunnay!!! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
One thing to consider is that owning a Rivendell is different than owning any other bike in my experience of one. On a Rivendell you can think you wanted a road bike and possibly get a Hillsen. But something magical happens as you ride roads. A Rivendell enhances our senses so we can hear the back roads and trails calling out to us. Pass a dirt road and the beast pauses a crank, dips and tilts her head, longing to answer the siren's call. You will find you ride more terrain that you realized you wanted to. It will be astonishingly fun. You may even want to try that whacky S24O camping thing. After all it's one night and great adventure can happen in one night, down those beckoning roads and trails. So my suggestion is what Grant guided me toward, without actually saying it. Get a bike that you can ride the roads just fine with and that can handle the rough and loaded stuff too. If you end up needing a road specific bike after that, that means you are riding a lot and what a grand success to be enjoying a bike so much you need another! Grin. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
HAHA On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:36:50 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: CLEMENTINE: the Classy Lassie with the Sassy Chassis You're welcome -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.
On the back of the seat tube from the left side chain stay to just below the seat stay. Handle at the top. Handy umbrella clip from bike touring news makes this easy to set up and secure. Sorry no photo from me but i have seen pics of bikes with a pump in that location on the blug before. Also along the lower side of the left seat stay with the handle end on the qr lever and the head end against the seat tube. This is an old road racer trick, requires no extra hardware. Sorry but no pic again. Down side of this is the handle collects water if it rains. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.
I had no idea there was a Facebook page! Whoa! What else have I missed? No, better not tell me. Ignorance at times is bliss. Sorry to get off topic. Erl, feeling a little out of it in Kensington, Houston -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
were i forced to choose to have just one riv, i'd probably sell both the sam and the hunq and get an atlantis haha! i'd also be happy to have any riv as my only bike. they are all awesome in their own way. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Yikes! Get better than ever, fast. That's a brutal bend for both you and your lovely bike. Bilinky is certainly capable, but nobody's mentioned the skilled hands and torch of Johnny at johnnycoast.com He's in Brooklyn and worth traveling for. -Kai -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
David, I notice you did not list any head injuries. Were you wearing a helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share? Your injuries sound serious. I wish you the best and pray you heal quickly. I'm glad to hear you have lots of support. Sincerely, Matt On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be home tomorrow. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Did you escape injury? Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's insurance information. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger daspr...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.
I mounted mine next to seat tube. Removed the regular bottle cage nuts and replaced one with a flatter head nut to secure a Velcro cable tie, in place of the large Velcro that came with the pump. Pix on this groups Facebook page. Maybe tomorrow I will figure how to post the pic here. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
Patrick, you are the man! On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:01:35 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I do love going into an aero tuck on a long winding mountain descent on road that is packed or paved on my Hunqapillar just as much as my Quickbeam. Sheer wonder and a surprisingly similar experience on both bikes. Granted, they are set up with the same handlebars and saddle, heights, and top tube distances. An eagle soaring the winds doesn't have more of a blast than I do! Grin. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] SnoCat SL rims have been claimed.
It's a component of vacuum tubes. Seriously: 3 guesses! Rims should give you a clue. Patrick Moore, who remembers listening to Cronkite on a wooden tabletop vacuum tube radio on RKO general station in the early '60s. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: is that a bike part or something else? On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] SnoCat SL rims have been claimed.
Well you know I was thinking a snow cat might be something you see at a ski resort ;) On Mar 26, 2015 10:07 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: It's a component of vacuum tubes. Seriously: 3 guesses! Rims should give you a clue. Patrick Moore, who remembers listening to Cronkite on a wooden tabletop vacuum tube radio on RKO general station in the early '60s. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: is that a bike part or something else? On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Being involved in a disabling auto crash gives you so much appreciation for all the family and friends in your life. If it was not for the pain and injury, I would highly recommend it to all! I have been permanently touched, in a good way, by all the wonderful support and well-wishes of all my virtual RBW friends. You have no idea how much your outpouring has helped me in the last few days. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Spring Break Microtour
Eric, thanks. One day I hope to undertake a longer tour with my family. In the meantime, like Patrick wisely stated, I will take it a day at a time and hope that small tours build an appreciation for cycling and a desire for a longer tour. In the end, I know we are making great memories together and am grateful. Patrick, thanks for your words; I am inspired by your frequent outings. Howard, I should have photographed you and your blue Ram. I liked your orange helmet, too. I may have to get something similar as I discovered mine has developed a cracked. Steve, as the weather warms let me know if you want to ride one weekend day; nothing fast, just a leisurely ramble. I enjoyed meeting you last week and seeing your lovely Bleriot; the first I had seen in person. All the best, Erl -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
I will speak from actual experience, although the driver stopped. My Bleriot was crunched: http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2013/01/well-this-year-started-off-with-bang.html A framebuilder friend of mine said it was repairable. I'd have sent it to him, but his lead time was pretty long. I called Rivendell, to see what they thought. They sent me off to Steve Rex, sold me a new fork, sent the new decals to Steve, and eventually I got to pick a new frame color. I am on the West Coast. And here it is, better than new: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157634204220895/ Bilenky did the original installation of the couplers, back in 2007; I'd recommend them as well. I hope you mend quickly and without complications. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunq vs Clem
Anyone can compare the two that has had experience with one or both? What's different? What's the same? Ride the same? Ride different? One heavier vs one lighter? One more upright than the other? I know the Clem is designed for swept back bars such as the Alba's or Bosco. I know the Hunq would be 700 tires vs 650 for the Clem. I know the Clem has longer chainstays. What would be the reason to spend the extra $$$ for the Hunq over the Clem? I am talking the Hunq 54 vs the Clem 52 (though that probably don't matter) Any input appreciated. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?
I agree with the cycling/baseball cap endorsements. Also, wanted to give a shout out to button down shirts or anything with collars- because if you raise the collars, they can protect back of your neck. Or you can use a wet bandanna- it will cool your neck/head. -E. On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM, John jphillip...@icloud.com wrote: Thanks Chris, much appreciated. Love your photos. They make me want to take a trip out to see the in-laws, though they're a bit south of you, down near Corpus Christi. Happy Trails! John On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2:33:44 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: John, My straw hat is made by Resistol. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 12:00:15 PM UTC-5, John wrote: Chris, What make is your Stetson? thanks, John On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 6:12:44 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: Bringing my shade with me... http://instagram.com/p/sauukJnPxU/ Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Like everyone else, I am sorry to hear this, especially since I live in the same state. *sigh* Hope your and your bike's recovery is as painless as possible. -E. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 12:14 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: Oh David, so sorry to learn of your accident. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
peace of mind is a valuable thing. i am not over 200#, but i opted for a hunqapillar because i didnt want to worry about loading it up or taking it only on a certain type of terrain. l think the atlantis would've given the same assurance, and likely any riv model would do what i need it to do. You could probably find a totally valid road bike of acceptable stoutness relatively cheap and easily. with rivendell, you get the, relatively rare, option to get something weight/bomb proof, if that's a priority. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Oh David, so sorry to learn of your accident. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Forgot to say - the repaired Bleriot is entirely new tubing from the SS couplers forward. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Spring Break Microtour
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Erl! This is some good information on the local trails. I look forward to riding (and rediscovering) some of them myself this year. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunq vs Clem
I don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long chainstay crazy big tired out yet. I plan to post a detailed comparison of my new Jones Plus with the Sam Hillborne I've had since 2012, but I can say briefly that a bike can be long/stout and fast. I have much respect for and lots of happy riding with Grant's designs, but I swear Jeff Jones is a goddamn genius. I was blown away by how fast the plus is on the road with 60mm Super Motos and it was a nimble beast in my first-ever singletrack outing. Haven't done any timed comparisons on my gravel loops, but I would estimate I can easily trim my time by 10%, riding at the same effort on the Jones vs. the Sam, due to I think both the 50% fatter tire and Jeff Jones Geometry Voodoo Magic. I know this is a Rivendell forum, but man, the fun factor on a Jones just from the expanded capability has to be ridden to be believed. 29+ has the makings of the next big thing and I think a lot of Rivendell people would be interested in this type of bike. Jeff Jones is your man! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Heal well. Hope you are get back on the bicycle as soon as you can. Curtis On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ Saw this over on FB; wow, glad you're still with us. Will keep you in my thoughts. Heal well! Nobilette (in CO), Bilenky (PA); does Waterford (WI) do repairs?? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
First, and most importantly, talk to the guys at Riv about any and all sizing and weight/height issues. They will not ever steer you wrong. If you aren't near enough to SF to visit Walnut Creek, follow the instructions explicitly for measuring your PBH. At Riv, if the best option is the cheapest option, they will tell you so. It's a different buying experience than at 99% of the places you buy things in the world. They are awesome, they will help you, and that is good. You won't get any pressure sales tactics, I would say it's more like talking with a genius friend about what might work best for your situation. Next: I am 6'3, of varying weights depending on how many pizzas donuts and carrot cakes i am consuming at any given time, from about 215 to 250. I have a Sam and a Hunq. Both are most excellent bikes. I just got back from a camping overnight on the Sam, loaded up, and it was totally fine. I have the 64 cm double top tube. I don't ever think about putting too much stuff on the Sam. I certainly don't think about it on the Hunq. I took the Sam because it currently has fenders on it and the Hunq doesn't. The Sam rides better when there is less stuff on it (but is still eminently rideable when carrying a load), the Hunq feels better when it's loaded up, but is still fun to ride when it isn't! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Wow. May you recover speedily and totally! Philip www.biketinker.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
What everyone else said-get well soon. You seem to be bouncing right back mentally, with looking into getting the S.O. fixed right away. In light of that I think it's a great idea to get that bike fixed soon. It may help your spirit to see it back in shape as you heal too. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Quickbeam
My Quickbeam plays an important supporting role in my latest video: https://youtu.be/VL9ya6NHeE0 https://youtu.be/VL9ya6NHeE0 Bonus points for everyone who understands the “PDX Carpet” reference. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ Saw this over on FB; wow, glad you're still with us. Will keep you in my thoughts. Heal well! Nobilette (in CO), Bilenky (PA); does Waterford (WI) do repairs?? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
I'm 250# and ride a Quickbeam. I'd ride it anywhere. I do ride light, in that I shift my weight to account for obstacles, but I haven't had any problems with wheels, or bike feel. Perfect bike. Philip www.biketinker.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Hunq vs Clem
So I have a 54 hunq and my fiancé got the 46 Clem prototype. I can't reeaaallly speak to ride because I don't fit the 46. But here are my observations. Weight-similar Stoutness-similar Ride- hunq is potentially more aggressive. Could be a roadish bike with the right cockpit and wheels...though there are better options for that...but it has that capability. Feels faster. The Clem is a much more laid back, cruiserish, town bike. Upright is way upright. Stays are extra long. I think it could handle anything, but it wont be quick doing those things. Clearances- easier on the Clem, but similar We love both of these bikes dearly. The hunqapillar was bought before the Clem's existed, but For me, having a us made, fully lugged frame was somewhat important. I prefer the geometry of the hunq coupled with the toughness. I don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long chainstay crazy big tired out yet. For the fiancé, she doesn't care about road bikes, geometry, clearances etc. she wants a bike that can do what mine does, that she will be comfortable on, will last, looks good, and doesn't cost, to her, an obscene amount of money. Not to imply that caring about those things precludes you from wanting a Clem. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination
I saw an early Vanilla in Portland that had been ridden across the U.S., and then chained to every light post in the Pacific Northwest. Similar aesthetic. Philip www.biketinker.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
Talk with Riv. on sizing. They do a brilliant job! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:26:14 PM UTC-6, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 6:59:27 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
David, I have no recommendation of repairing. And I'm sure that all of the above mentioned can handle it perfectly. Just writing to say-glad you are ok and wish you a speedy and happy recovery. Bikes are much easier to rebuild than bodies. Take your time and I'm sure you will be in all our thoughts! Best of luck. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
I'm 6' 2 and bought a 62 cm Hunqapillar last year when my weight was at 241. I have 50 mm tires. It doesn't feel heavy at all and fits me great. I have 48 cm Noodles handlebars and Grip King pedals. I talked with Jared when I put the order in and he didn't want to sell me the Sam Hillborne I originally called about when he heard my weight. I have never regretted listening to his advise. I have other bikes, but I have hardly used them at all since the Hunqapillar arrived. Geir On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:26:14 PM UTC-5, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
Forgot to add that the rims are still built up. My new Blunt SS's are due next week, so the SnoCats will be available -- let's say toward the end of next week. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I do, and if the first person to ask about them, whom I promised to give 1st dibs, doesn't want them, I'd be delighted to sell them to you. Let me email him and I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from him. Feel free to call me at 505-321-1988. Thanks, Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
There used to be a write-up on RBW's site that was a comparison between the Sam Hillborne and the A Homer Hilsen.Something to the effect that, the Hillborne is 80, maybe 90% of the bike that the Hilsen is, at half the cost. Gave a lot of details on what that extra was getting you. While not exactly the same, this is a similar situation.Maybe, the Clem is functionally 90% of a Hunqapillar. But, there's going to be differences. For one, the Clem does have some welded tubing, whereas the Hunq would have lugs there instead. (The Clem does have some lugs, like the seat lug, but, not as many as a Hunq.)The Clem will use less-expensive tubing. Not bad tubing by any means, but less costly. The Clem is being built in Taiwan, not in the US. The Hunq is a two-color paint. Aesthetics is a large part of the difference. A Hunq, you can build up however you like: as a road bike w/ drops if you wish, or as a bullmouse-MTB, or as a townie. The Clem will push you into using it more as a townie bike, I think, but, maybe not I'm sure it's versatile, too (I've not seen drops on one yet, tho'...). Either will be good. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:52:49 PM UTC-4, DSat wrote: Anyone can compare the two that has had experience with one or both? What's different? What's the same? Ride the same? Ride different? One heavier vs one lighter? One more upright than the other? I know the Clem is designed for swept back bars such as the Alba's or Bosco. I know the Hunq would be 700 tires vs 650 for the Clem. I know the Clem has longer chainstays. What would be the reason to spend the extra $$$ for the Hunq over the Clem? I am talking the Hunq 54 vs the Clem 52 (though that probably don't matter) Any input appreciated. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
I'm currently at 230lbs, 6'6. I ride a Quickbeam, A. Homer Hilsen, Atlantis and Bombadil. BombaLove doesn't come alive until either on dirt with some knobbies or until loaded down with 60lbs of gear. It's such a great bike. Atlantis is like A. Homer - has that magical Riv ride, feels like I can ride all day and takes fatties. It's currently set up as a ride around town errand bike. I love it. A. Homer is my fast bike, set up with 38mm tires and fenders, I've been pushing 18-21mph riding next to a racer friend turned randonneur with it. Comfortable and fast and smooth, especially on descents. When I first rode it I thought it had 90% the speed of my DeRosa, just way more predictable and smooth. Amazing bicycle. My first experience with Riv was with the AHH. Quickbeam. What a sweet ride. I love this thing and sometimes wish for more gears so I could ride faster. But I am so happy with its simplicity that well, it's the perfect ride. I've ridden all of these bicycles at 270/275. I ride the largest frames and have no problem with any of them. Sometimes when I ride a lot and get strong and channel my inner columbian to ride up hills with gusto I can feel A Homer plane. It is a good feeling and so I push harder. I also took the Atlantis camping, loaded it up with around 80 pounds of stuff. It felt a little noodly ... which surprised me at first, but after a few minutes riding I did not mind the feeling and kept riding. These bicycles are overbuilt and made with love for the longest of journeys. Your selections are great. Based on your requirements and your flexibility issues I think a Cheviot would be perfect for you. The best thing you can do, however, is pick up the phone and call Riv. The entire team is wonderful to work with and they will bend over backwards to make sure that you are happy. Good luck and let us know which bike you decide to go with. Remember, pictures prove it happened. So make sure to take some photos and share them! On Wednesday, 25 March 2015 13:26:14 UTC-7, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination
On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 12:15:29 AM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: While I love Rivendells, I just do not fall into the beausage crap. I have ridden 6000 miles a year for over 25 years. I have always tried to keep my bikes clean and well-lubed. I recently sold my Roadeo and the buyer got a bike that was ridden many miles, but was in excellent condition and I feel good about that. There is definitely a point when lack of care shortens the life of a bike or its parts, where you can probably call it neglect or abuse. But think the original purpose of the term 'beausage' was to celebrate the inevitable marks, wear, and other evidence of a bicycle having been used as a faithful tool for living and doing. Not sure where the above bikes fit, but it looks and sounds like they're being well used. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:46:27 PM UTC-7, joe b. wrote: Years ago there was a great mini-writeup on a former Riv-employee's seriously patina-ed Rivendell (custom or Longlow, I think). Actually, I think Grant mentioned it was straddling the abuse/beausage line. I nominate this venerable Atlantis for the all beausage team. I've seen it doing yeoman's work around campus for a while and finally captured it at rest. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/16723348737/ It might take me another 10 years to get my canti-Rom on the JV squad if that's the standard. Best, joe broach pdx or -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
Zack, which would you choose between the two if you had to only keep one of them? On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 4:38:12 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote: First, and most importantly, talk to the guys at Riv about any and all sizing and weight/height issues. They will not ever steer you wrong. If you aren't near enough to SF to visit Walnut Creek, follow the instructions explicitly for measuring your PBH. At Riv, if the best option is the cheapest option, they will tell you so. It's a different buying experience than at 99% of the places you buy things in the world. They are awesome, they will help you, and that is good. You won't get any pressure sales tactics, I would say it's more like talking with a genius friend about what might work best for your situation. Next: I am 6'3, of varying weights depending on how many pizzas donuts and carrot cakes i am consuming at any given time, from about 215 to 250. I have a Sam and a Hunq. Both are most excellent bikes. I just got back from a camping overnight on the Sam, loaded up, and it was totally fine. I have the 64 cm double top tube. I don't ever think about putting too much stuff on the Sam. I certainly don't think about it on the Hunq. I took the Sam because it currently has fenders on it and the Hunq doesn't. The Sam rides better when there is less stuff on it (but is still eminently rideable when carrying a load), the Hunq feels better when it's loaded up, but is still fun to ride when it isn't! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
I do, and if the first person to ask about them, whom I promised to give 1st dibs, doesn't want them, I'd be delighted to sell them to you. Let me email him and I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from him. Feel free to call me at 505-321-1988. Thanks, Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
I am trying to decide if the Clem is the right bike for me, so I'm really interested in this discussion. From what I've read on this board, there is a developing consensus that the Clem is going to be slow. Might I ask, in the spirit of really wanting to know, how those of you who have come to this conclusion did so? Is it he long chain stays? Because I don't understand how that would work. I know the conventional wisdom says that long stays are slow, but is that really true? Can a slightly longer wheelbase really be inherently slower? Also, in terms of ride, what is meant be more aggressive or less aggressive? What properties of the frame contribute to this? The seat tube and head tube angles on the Clem look pretty identical to those of the Clem. A person I spoke to at Riv told me that the 52cm Clem has a 59m top tube, like the 54cm Hunq. I really want to like this bike, but a slow, heavy bike would be indeed a tough bike to love. The blug says Clem can do touring, trails, and towny stuff. But plodding along the trails does not sound fun. I ask the questions with all respect. I am not trying to be snarky, but am trying to get solid information on which to base a purchasing decision. It would be so much simpler just to go to the Riv store and hop on a Clem, but I am across the continent from them. I spoke with Keven at length just recently, but input from the group seems relevant and important, too. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:36:50 PM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: So I have a 54 hunq and my fiancé got the 46 Clem prototype. I can't reeaaallly speak to ride because I don't fit the 46. But here are my observations. Weight-similar Stoutness-similar Ride- hunq is potentially more aggressive. Could be a roadish bike with the right cockpit and wheels...though there are better options for that...but it has that capability. Feels faster. The Clem is a much more laid back, cruiserish, town bike. Upright is way upright. Stays are extra long. I think it could handle anything, but it wont be quick doing those things. Clearances- easier on the Clem, but similar We love both of these bikes dearly. The hunqapillar was bought before the Clem's existed, but For me, having a us made, fully lugged frame was somewhat important. I prefer the geometry of the hunq coupled with the toughness. I don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long chainstay crazy big tired out yet. For the fiancé, she doesn't care about road bikes, geometry, clearances etc. she wants a bike that can do what mine does, that she will be comfortable on, will last, looks good, and doesn't cost, to her, an obscene amount of money. Not to imply that caring about those things precludes you from wanting a Clem. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination
Funny you mention that, as this thread made me think of what was likely the same bike. I remember seeing the eBay auction for it a couple years back. I think the listing promoted it as the world's only beater Vanilla and it certainly looked the part. KJ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:22:59 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: I saw an early Vanilla in Portland that had been ridden across the U.S., and then chained to every light post in the Pacific Northwest. Similar aesthetic. Philip www.biketinker.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow Wide Chain Ring on Triple
Wow now that looks like an amazing place to ride! On Mar 26, 2015, at 3:43 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Update: I rode the same route I busted my chain on the other day, and the new narrow-wide chainring handled beautifully! It got tested with snow of every consistincy (powder to packed, to slush, and everything in between), one section of road with deep cake-on mud, and it handled everything beautifully. All kinds of jouncing, zero wierd sounds and no chain bounce or come-off's. Pictures show it's easier to go farther when you have a working drivetrain. Grin. (Pictures start here and go left or newer for a total of 11 shots): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16938771525/in/photostream/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/abHFld5HLjw/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Narrow Wide Chain Ring on Triple
Update: I rode the same route I busted my chain on the other day, and the new narrow-wide chainring handled beautifully! It got tested with snow of every consistincy (powder to packed, to slush, and everything in between), one section of road with deep cake-on mud, and it handled everything beautifully. All kinds of jouncing, zero wierd sounds and no chain bounce or come-off's. Pictures show it's easier to go farther when you have a working drivetrain. Grin. (Pictures start here and go left or newer for a total of 11 shots): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16938771525/in/photostream/ 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
Hi Patrick, I'll take 'em, no worries about a wait since I'm not ready to build them yet anyway. Please PM your paypal and I'll get the dough off. Thanks, Eric On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:21 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Eric: they are yours if you want them. $100 shipped CONUS. They're true and with unworn brake tracks since I used disk brakes. I suppose you saw the earlier post about them being available next week when my new rims come in? LMK. Thanks, Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
If I buy a Clem, I guarantee it will be slow. Because when I got on the Clem, I smiled, exhaled, and relaxed. Then I smiled some more, and pedaled slow. I suppose a rider incapable of relaxing might ride a Clem fast. I suppose a rider determined to be fast may be able to resist the soothing charms of the Clem and ride fast in spite of them. I don't know of a single objective measurable frame attribute that causally forces me to relax and ride slowly, but if there is one, the Clem has that. The Clem did not strike me as inefficient. The Clem is exceedingly easy to ride, almost effortless. I didn't feel like pedalling hard. I didn't feel like mashing. I felt like riding. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:15:02 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: I am trying to decide if the Clem is the right bike for me, so I'm really interested in this discussion. From what I've read on this board, there is a developing consensus that the Clem is going to be slow. Might I ask, in the spirit of really wanting to know, how those of you who have come to this conclusion did so? Is it he long chain stays? Because I don't understand how that would work. I know the conventional wisdom says that long stays are slow, but is that really true? Can a slightly longer wheelbase really be inherently slower? Also, in terms of ride, what is meant be more aggressive or less aggressive? What properties of the frame contribute to this? The seat tube and head tube angles on the Clem look pretty identical to those of the Clem. A person I spoke to at Riv told me that the 52cm Clem has a 59m top tube, like the 54cm Hunq. I really want to like this bike, but a slow, heavy bike would be indeed a tough bike to love. The blug says Clem can do touring, trails, and towny stuff. But plodding along the trails does not sound fun. I ask the questions with all respect. I am not trying to be snarky, but am trying to get solid information on which to base a purchasing decision. It would be so much simpler just to go to the Riv store and hop on a Clem, but I am across the continent from them. I spoke with Keven at length just recently, but input from the group seems relevant and important, too. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:36:50 PM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: So I have a 54 hunq and my fiancé got the 46 Clem prototype. I can't reeaaallly speak to ride because I don't fit the 46. But here are my observations. Weight-similar Stoutness-similar Ride- hunq is potentially more aggressive. Could be a roadish bike with the right cockpit and wheels...though there are better options for that...but it has that capability. Feels faster. The Clem is a much more laid back, cruiserish, town bike. Upright is way upright. Stays are extra long. I think it could handle anything, but it wont be quick doing those things. Clearances- easier on the Clem, but similar We love both of these bikes dearly. The hunqapillar was bought before the Clem's existed, but For me, having a us made, fully lugged frame was somewhat important. I prefer the geometry of the hunq coupled with the toughness. I don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long chainstay crazy big tired out yet. For the fiancé, she doesn't care about road bikes, geometry, clearances etc. she wants a bike that can do what mine does, that she will be comfortable on, will last, looks good, and doesn't cost, to her, an obscene amount of money. Not to imply that caring about those things precludes you from wanting a Clem. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Spring Break Microtour
Kudos to you for getting the kids out on bikes. I never had much success with my kids, although my stepson rode from Santa Rosa, CA, to Seattle with me in 2009. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Mar 26, 2015, at 9:01 AM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: During the cold and snowy days of January, my wife and I thought a multi-day bike tour with our middle school aged sons would be a fun way to spend spring vacation. Unfortunately weather during the last full week of March in the Washington, DC area can be quite unpredictable. A cold and damp forecast nixed the idea of spending a few days riding at the Delaware and Maryland seashore. Since we live in the midst of a wonderful network of trails, we settled on a micro tour (a s36o - credit card style to a motel- if you will). The only questions were: How far could we and the boys ride after a winter of little riding? Would the weather give us a 48 hour window of reasonably dry and not too cold temperatures? (Other commitments crept in and limited us to two days of adventure.) We departed Tuesday morning around 11am after waiting for the temperature to rise into the mid 30s. We recruited a third teenager, a family friend who had ridden the GAP trail with us last summer. Our first stop was Bethesda, MD. Despite only having biked 6 miles from our house and temperatures in the upper 30s, the boys wanted ice cream. I opted for a hot cup of coffee. Departing Bethesda we rode 8 miles on the Capital Crescent Trail which gradually descends into Washington, DC; we found a good pizza place on the waterfront in Georgetown. Despite temperatures still only in the upper 30s, the boys enjoyed a second ice cream before we crossed the Key Bridge into Virginia. I always experience a bit of awe crossing the Key Bridge. From its span you can take in the beauty of Georgetown, the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and the Washington Monument. I knew we had a climb, but I was not prepared for the steepness and length of the first climb on the Custis Trail (http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/custis.htm) as it passes the Key Bridge Marriott. After four hilly miles the Custis trail connects to the WOD Trail (http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/wad.htm) The boys experienced several drivetrain mishaps on this stretch. My adolescent sons do not shift with much finese or forethought. So I tended to several dropped chains and one chain wedged between the smallest cassette cog and the frame (not sure how that happened as I could not make it happen again after freeing the chain). I wasn't complaining as these stops provided me with needed rests from the hills. Once on the WOD we had a lovely ride through the Virginia suburbs. Without leaves on the trees, the view into the neighborhoods is expansive and interesting. After Vienna, VA the trail takes on a slightly rural feel as it heads toward Reston. Between Vienna and Reston, an approaching cyclist called out my name. I enjoyed catching up briefly with Howard who was commuting home on his gorgeous Rambouilliet. The goal had been to ride to Leesburg, but the late start, dropped chains, ice cream eating and leisurely pace left us running out of daylight. After 37 total miles of riding we found a motel in Herndon, VA and ate a fine meal at an Outback Steakhouse next door. Wednesday morning was damp and cold; we delayed our departure until 10am. Just a few sprinkles remained, and we enjoyed a brisk ride back to Vienna for breakfast. The weather warmed slowly, and we had a great time retracing yesterday's route home. The Custis trail was much easier coming the other direction, toward the Key Bridge, and we had no drivetrain problems. Over the final miles, my wife and I agreed that we were glad we went ahead with the trip. The colder temperatures had given us doubts. Most importantly the boys had a great time! I so enjoy enjoy seeing my sons cycling ahead of me as we pedal along. One of the boys rode my 1977 Motobecane Super Mirage on which I installed Soma Sparrow bars. I was unnecessarily concerned about the original 27 inch wheelset surviving a teenage boy. The only casualty was the Motobecane's front derailleur; it was bent and twisted after eating a pant leg. Fortunately I quickly converted the bike to a 1x5. Pictures from the trip are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9xLRaW -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Bilenky in Philadelphia, PA www.*bilenky*.com http://www.bilenky.com John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
Great; thanks. Please paypal to: patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com If you care to use the personal mode of payment, I won't object. Please send your mailing address -- I will probably ship FedEx ground, so I'll need a street address. Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Patrick, I'll take 'em, no worries about a wait since I'm not ready to build them yet anyway. Please PM your paypal and I'll get the dough off. Thanks, Eric On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:21 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Eric: they are yours if you want them. $100 shipped CONUS. They're true and with unworn brake tracks since I used disk brakes. I suppose you saw the earlier post about them being available next week when my new rims come in? LMK. Thanks, Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
David, Wishing you a speedy return to health and your bike. David Kenmore, New York On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] SnoCat SL rims have been claimed.
-- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
Waynee: IMO, your question is perfectly reasonable, and I for one will be very interested to hear responses. For me, a slow, heavy bike would be an instant non-seller. One aside that might be pertinent: as Jan Heine has shown over the last few years in his publication, Bicycle Quarterly, the most influential factor in bicycle speed, after aerodynamics, is tire quality. A tire with thick, heavy sidewalls will rob a surprising amount of the pedaler's energy, while a very supple tire, even if a very wide one, will roll with far less friction. The difference is in the casings: a supple casing drains far less of your energy than a thick, stiff one which simply requires more energy to flex it. I disagree with Jan on a number of points, but my own experience, such as it is, very definitely bears out this judgment. Back to the Clem: I personally would be interested to learn how it rides on rough dirt roads, particularly on sandy soil. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 4:15 PM, Wayne Naha w.r.n...@gmail.com wrote: [Snip] I really want to like this bike, but a slow, heavy bike would be indeed a tough bike to love. The blug says Clem can do touring, trails, and towny stuff. But plodding along the trails does not sound fun. I ask the questions with all respect. I am not trying to be snarky, but am trying to get solid information on which to base a purchasing decision. It would be so much simpler just to go to the Riv store and hop on a Clem, but I am across the continent from them. I spoke with Keven at length just recently, but input from the group seems relevant and important, too. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring Break Microtour
Nice writeup and pictures, sir. My Ram was happy to make a tiny appearance on your microtour. :) -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: VO Tourist Cockpit FS / FT
I've still got the VO Tourist bar cockpit available for sale. I no longer need to trade for a set of drop bars. I'll go $100 shipping included on the VO/Tektro/Nitto cockpit. I've also got a set of Tektro interrupter brake levers (model RX 2.0) that I'll ship your way for $30, and a set of Shimano bar-end shifters and pods I'll let you have for $75 shipped. There are some scratches on the outer side of the shifter bodies that I tried to show in the pix. They're completely functional, and came off my 8-speed Ram. I believe they're Ultegra, but correct me if I'm wrong. Contact me off-list with any questions. Photos are available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/53546004@N07/sets/72157651062731760/ John On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:30:34 AM UTC-5, John wrote: I've got a set of VO Tourist bars with Tektro City levers, Nitto 10cm Tallux stem, and black foam grips. Stem and bar are 25.4mm clamp, and bar and levers are 22.2mm. All in excellent condition. Looking for $100 plus shipping, or will entertain trades for Noodle/Mark's Bar and matching stem. Pix are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/53546004@N07/sets/72157651062731760/ Please contact me offline with any interest. John -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
Well said, Drew. Though the engine and skill of the rider can make up a lot of what modern bikes have (the generally the riders lack the skill because of it). For example, I've ridden down wash boarded roads on my Hunqapillar a lot faster than my ride partner, who had front shocks. His shocks cushioned ever bump slowing him way down while I reached a speed that allowed me to cruise smoothly over the top of them. On single track climbs and trails, I easily keep up (when I want to) with anyone on the trails. All on a bike that feels far more fun to ride because the fun isn't only in the speed it is in the bike and the joy of how it handles. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring Break Microtour
Fantastic looking trip, Erl! I find it so freeing to think of biking as a way of doing other things, regardless of whether it is an hour or two, a day, a night or two, or a week or more. I love how Grant's S24O mentality shatters the bike touring is long and to far away places mold. and amazing trips can be amazingly short. Way to seize the day(s)! 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
I forgot to add -- of course -- that in my own experience, such as it is, the length of the stays should not affect the bikes sprightliness. My Riv road customs, including the gofast, have stays that measure 45 cm to the end of the horizontal dropouts, and these two define for me sprightly feeling bikes. I've also read that Jobst Brandt, who certainly would not tolerate a sluggish bike, used to ask the builder *not* to cut the chainstays -- to use the full length of the tubing. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 4:24 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Waynee: IMO, your question is perfectly reasonable, and I for one will be very interested to hear responses. For me, a slow, heavy bike would be an instant non-seller. One aside that might be pertinent: as Jan Heine has shown over the last few years in his publication, Bicycle Quarterly, the most influential factor in bicycle speed, after aerodynamics, is tire quality. A tire with thick, heavy sidewalls will rob a surprising amount of the pedaler's energy, while a very supple tire, even if a very wide one, will roll with far less friction. The difference is in the casings: a supple casing drains far less of your energy than a thick, stiff one which simply requires more energy to flex it. I disagree with Jan on a number of points, but my own experience, such as it is, very definitely bears out this judgment. Back to the Clem: I personally would be interested to learn how it rides on rough dirt roads, particularly on sandy soil. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 4:15 PM, Wayne Naha w.r.n...@gmail.com wrote: [Snip] I really want to like this bike, but a slow, heavy bike would be indeed a tough bike to love. The blug says Clem can do touring, trails, and towny stuff. But plodding along the trails does not sound fun. I ask the questions with all respect. I am not trying to be snarky, but am trying to get solid information on which to base a purchasing decision. It would be so much simpler just to go to the Riv store and hop on a Clem, but I am across the continent from them. I spoke with Keven at length just recently, but input from the group seems relevant and important, too. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
I'm not sure where you're getting slow from or what it means. I have no idea what kind of riding our daughters will do on theirs over the years, but I know whatever it is the Clementine will handle it very well and be an excellent one bike does it all. Will it be race fast? No. They don't race (at least now), and if they do in the future then they will likely want a different bike. But it will not be plodding or cumbersome or slow in a poorly designed/engineered kind of way. It's designed to ride with upright bars, the Bosco or Albatross. My wife is on the cusp between M and L, and we got her the M because she is going to be riding with kids and on trails, so nimble was a consideration. As to long chain stays, conventional wisdom isn't wisdom most of the time. All reports I've seen from folks with long Rivs absolutely love them and are surprised (at first) that they ride great, even better than what they expected from a Rivendell (and that comes from folks who know what a Rivendell rides like). If you're going to ride the MTB racing circuit, you may want a short wheelbase for increased agility. For all other types of riding, you golden! Grab a bike and go! Grin. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB - Small Sackville Trunk Sack, tan
I'm looking for the now-discontinued tan version of the small Sackville Trunk Sack, now available only on olive. (Similar to the old Little Loafer Baggins bag.) Kindly respond off-list. Can pay PayPal or by check. Thanks. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB - Small Sackville Trunk Sack, tan
Bag matching is overrated! Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16751329020/ 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
well, i think there should be a noted difference between slow and fun/lively/nimble/comfortable. i consider my hunqapillar to be fun/lively/comfortable, but it is also slower than most modern road/mountain bikes. knew it going in, love the bike for it. a lot of it is the way i have it set up, and the clem sort of necessitates a cruisery set up, while the hunq can be made more aero, at least. thick tubes, long chainstays, very upright riding position, fat fat tires there is a reason go-fast bikes dont come like this. there is a reason the faster riv bikes dont come like this. i dont think any one of these aspects inherently makes a bike slower, but all together i think, all im trying to say, and the other people who have ridden clems are saying is that it is not a go fast bike. i dont think it was intended to be a bike built to be fast. i dont think anyone at rivendell said that it would be. it excels at what it is said to excel at, and it is lovely and fun to ride. handles loads, works well on dirt/gravel (havent actually taken it on any legitimate mtb rides yet), stable, super comfortable, good looking etc. i think pretending it is gonna be a zippy road bike is not accurate. ive said this a few times in other threads, because we have one and ride it, and each time it is met with a sort of how dare you say it is slow. maybe i should say not as fast, but slow is not objectively good or bad, especially from a brand with un-racer as it's motto. when asked for a comparison, based on my experience, the clem is not as fast as the other rivendell bikes ive ridden, but it does everything else great. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
I'm 6'5 and currently 240#. Like Amit I have a 67 Hilsen and 68 Atlantis. My Bombadil is a 64 and the Hunq is a 62. The Hilsen rides beautifully and feels the most lively. I ride it with minimal day loads and I love it. It feels fast and smooth. The Atlantis was my commuter and now around town bike. I originally got it thinking I would tour with it but I found when it was loaded it just too flexy for me. Various loading strategies didn't change things. For me it works best with moderate loads. The Bombadil shines loaded and is very steady climbing slowly or descending at speed. I've loaded both bikes with the same racks, bags and gear there is no question the Bombadil handles a load much better. It seems a bit dead without a load. The Hunq is set up as an offroader with Midge Bars and fat knobbies. It takes fatter rubber than the first gen Bombadil and I like the stand over room it provides. It's very steady up hill and down. I'm sure it would be fine with a touring load as well. If I could only keep one it would be the Atlantis. If you look through my photo stream you can see them in various configurations. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/ On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:26:14 PM UTC-4, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: What's left of the Ram parts (npi).
Eric: they are yours if you want them. $100 shipped CONUS. They're true and with unworn brake tracks since I used disk brakes. I suppose you saw the earlier post about them being available next week when my new rims come in? LMK. Thanks, Patrick On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick, Do you still have these SnoCat rims available? Thanks, Eric who tried and failed to email Patrick directly On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Busy market day. These things are still available. I've added a couple of other things too. All prices include Priority Mail shipping within the CONUS, except for the rims which I may send FedEx ground. 1. 42 cm Noodle bar, good, 45 shipped CONUS. 2. Shimano long reach dual pivots, salmon pads, + Shimano aero levers, both as once sold by Rivendell, both vg, $75 shipped CONUS. 3. Pair 622 SnoCat SL rims, vg (no brake track wear since I used disks; perfectly true; offset spoke hold drilling on both; silver, 32 hole, $100 *shipped* for the pair, CONUS. 4. Toplight Line Plus battery powered, rack-mount tail light, vg, $25 shipped CONUS. Like this one: [image: Inline image 1] 5. Jandd Mountain Wedge III (6 to 7.5 liters), dusty and missing bungees but otherwise vg -- no unraveling or scuffs, zippers as new. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
Thank you all for your very helpful thoughts on the Clem. It really is great to read that the Clem is a fun/lively/nimble ride. That is, really, the best I could hope for. There is, after all, a difference between a slow bike and a bike being ridden slowly. Clearly, I am not mistaking the Clem for a Roadeo. Still, it is good to have the option, should one want to mash the pedals, of riding with the wind in one's hair. Not often, perhaps, but it's good to know it's there. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:36:16 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: If I buy a Clem, I guarantee it will be slow. Because when I got on the Clem, I smiled, exhaled, and relaxed. Then I smiled some more, and pedaled slow. I suppose a rider incapable of relaxing might ride a Clem fast. I suppose a rider determined to be fast may be able to resist the soothing charms of the Clem and ride fast in spite of them. I don't know of a single objective measurable frame attribute that causally forces me to relax and ride slowly, but if there is one, the Clem has that. The Clem did not strike me as inefficient. The Clem is exceedingly easy to ride, almost effortless. I didn't feel like pedalling hard. I didn't feel like mashing. I felt like riding. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 3:15:02 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: I am trying to decide if the Clem is the right bike for me, so I'm really interested in this discussion. From what I've read on this board, there is a developing consensus that the Clem is going to be slow. Might I ask, in the spirit of really wanting to know, how those of you who have come to this conclusion did so? Is it he long chain stays? Because I don't understand how that would work. I know the conventional wisdom says that long stays are slow, but is that really true? Can a slightly longer wheelbase really be inherently slower? Also, in terms of ride, what is meant be more aggressive or less aggressive? What properties of the frame contribute to this? The seat tube and head tube angles on the Clem look pretty identical to those of the Clem. A person I spoke to at Riv told me that the 52cm Clem has a 59m top tube, like the 54cm Hunq. I really want to like this bike, but a slow, heavy bike would be indeed a tough bike to love. The blug says Clem can do touring, trails, and towny stuff. But plodding along the trails does not sound fun. I ask the questions with all respect. I am not trying to be snarky, but am trying to get solid information on which to base a purchasing decision. It would be so much simpler just to go to the Riv store and hop on a Clem, but I am across the continent from them. I spoke with Keven at length just recently, but input from the group seems relevant and important, too. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:36:50 PM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote: So I have a 54 hunq and my fiancé got the 46 Clem prototype. I can't reeaaallly speak to ride because I don't fit the 46. But here are my observations. Weight-similar Stoutness-similar Ride- hunq is potentially more aggressive. Could be a roadish bike with the right cockpit and wheels...though there are better options for that...but it has that capability. Feels faster. The Clem is a much more laid back, cruiserish, town bike. Upright is way upright. Stays are extra long. I think it could handle anything, but it wont be quick doing those things. Clearances- easier on the Clem, but similar We love both of these bikes dearly. The hunqapillar was bought before the Clem's existed, but For me, having a us made, fully lugged frame was somewhat important. I prefer the geometry of the hunq coupled with the toughness. I don't feel slow on it. I'm not quite ready to go full heavy upright long chainstay crazy big tired out yet. For the fiancé, she doesn't care about road bikes, geometry, clearances etc. she wants a bike that can do what mine does, that she will be comfortable on, will last, looks good, and doesn't cost, to her, an obscene amount of money. Not to imply that caring about those things precludes you from wanting a Clem. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.
I find myself with a couple frame pumps too short for my bikes, and am wondering what other folks have done to mount pumps in different ways than pump peg locations. Photos would be very helpful. Thanks, David Chicago -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] SnoCat SL rims have been claimed.
is that a bike part or something else? On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunq vs Clem
I do love going into an aero tuck on a long winding mountain descent on road that is packed or paved on my Hunqapillar just as much as my Quickbeam. Sheer wonder and a surprisingly similar experience on both bikes. Granted, they are set up with the same handlebars and saddle, heights, and top tube distances. An eagle soaring the winds doesn't have more of a blast than I do! Grin. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
David, My best wishes for your recovery, and that of your bicycle. Bicycles can be fixed, but humans must be healed. Speedy healing! On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:24:12 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: David, I have no recommendation of repairing. And I'm sure that all of the above mentioned can handle it perfectly. Just writing to say-glad you are ok and wish you a speedy and happy recovery. Bikes are much easier to rebuild than bodies. Take your time and I'm sure you will be in all our thoughts! Best of luck. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Jeez David! Hope you're OK. The perp did some good damage to your ride - hopefully you walked away relatively unscathed. KJ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
I'm not a Clydesdale, but my brother at least edges into the territory at 220 or so, so I'll make a modest case for road bikes: he very comfortably and enthusiastically rides light road bikes (steel, titanium -- RB-1, Merlin, Paramount; literally scores of classics; he won't touch CF) with 32 down to 23 mm tires. Of course, he has owned, again literally, scores of dirt bikes and all rounders (and track bikes and tandems and folders and cruisers and track bikes and hybrids and coffee bikes and beaters and collectibles and antiques and classics and everything else except recumbents and electric bikes) with tires up to 60 mm, and loves those, too, but owning an allroad bike doesn't mean you can't enjoy a true gofast. Get a Hunq and a Roadeo! Me, I own: Utility bike -- 2003 Riv custom. This gets most use. 32 mm tires with fenders, probably 35+ without, capable of firm dirt and gravel that we don't have on my side of town. Gofast -- 1999 ditto. Lightest wheels and fastest tires possible; currently 571X23 but hoping for 559X32 if Compass comes through. Dirt bike: Fargo. I'd love a Hunq but that 58.4 cm top tube is just far too big and I have doubts about sufficient tire clearance. If I ever spend $2K on a dirt bike, it will be a Rivendellian Chauncey Matthews. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Did you escape injury? Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's insurance information. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
I've been happy with work done by Jack Trumbull , the one man operation called Franklin Frames for both repair and a custom in Ohio . It's best to call him really as he's a wealth of knowledge, he's been making frames and repairing/aligning them for some 35+ years :) http://www.franklinframe.com/ I would not be concerned at all about sending it to Riv at all, as they would only send it to whomever they contract such work with . My Bombadil was quite messed up and Jack fixed it up and painted it as good as new :) He has a digital alignment table that is well of course, super accurate . -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Yikes! Threads like this freak me out, i've been off the bike most of the winter (training for something else), and i'm a little worried about my on-bike awareness on the road. The fact that more experienced people then me are at risk only scares me more! Heal fast, and know that the bike can be repaired or replaced but your health is many orders of magnitude more important, so take care of that first. The bike will be there and even though it's discontinued there are enough SimpleOnes and QBs around that you can find a replacement if need be, so don't fret over that. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Damn! I hope your recover is swift and complete, and that the cops find and jail the son of a bitch. Good luck! On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote: I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be home tomorrow. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Did you escape injury? Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's insurance information. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger daspr...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: All beausage team nomination
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 8:38:43 PM UTC-4, frank_a wrote:
I'm sure this one will be hard to top. It originally belonged to Dan Boxer
(former[?] frame builder).
- Frank
I think I remember the harvest gold one. Did he do a 'round the world tour
just after it was built? If so, it is somewhat of a sister to my harvest
gold allrounder. They were Curt-built at just the same time ('05,) same
color, same-ish size. Mike has mid fork braze-ons and a different fork
crown, though. Mine has not been coddled, but the paint is certainly in
better shape!
Mike - in (finally!) spring-like Htfd, CT
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be home tomorrow. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Did you escape injury? Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's insurance information. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger daspr...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
http://www.bilenky.com/ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Sounds like took some damage yourself, David :-( I hope you are able to recover quickly, both mentally and physically, from this trauma. Just awful to read... I'd go straight to Mark Nobilette: http://www.coloradoframebuilders.com/nobilette/ But if you want to stay on the east coast, can't go wrong w/ Bilenky as mentioned. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:47 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: I've been happy with work done by Jack Trumbull , the one man operation called Franklin Frames for both repair and a custom in Ohio . It's best to call him really as he's a wealth of knowledge, he's been making frames and repairing/aligning them for some 35+ years :) http://www.franklinframe.com/ I would not be concerned at all about sending it to Riv at all. My Bombadil was quite messed up and he fixed it up and painted it as good as new :) He has a digital alignment table that is well of course, super accurate . Riv is not a frame building/repair shop btw, they would give it to whomever they contract with to do such work. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects
BobbyB, thank you for the kind words, I bought my BW mountain troops rucksack in used condition from a Store in Finland (Varusteleka.com), a miltary surplus store. That makes me the happy second owner, next after Heinz,Jürgen, Udo and Karl, who at some point probably carried these rucksacks on their backs, (I personally prefer to carry them on the bike..), no doubt these bags can take a beating ! Once again thanks to Clayton for his very informative instruction to convert these ! I believe that Clayton back in the day found some in new condition from Cabelas ? the front shifter on the downtube... ; I spend most of my time in the middle ring (36t) of my triple crank with an 8 speed 11-32t on the back. it gives a little more space for my handlebar bag (an old Swedish Gasmask bag dated 1942) I had an almost empty bottle of Whisky (Balvenie 21 year old Portwood with the most beautiful wooden cork I thought would look nice on the barend)..it does ! The only thing is, I still can not afford a Rivendell. Best regards On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:38:59 PM UTC+1, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Soren: Nice build, cool panniers, nice mod... Where did you find the bags to make the panniers? I saw the Camargue up close at the Philly Bike Expo... just a solid-looking workhorse-of-a-bike... very impressed. Curious why you left the front shifter on the down-tube? Great job, BB On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:01:19 PM UTC-4, Soren Hansen wrote: and here is a picture of a couple of my bags mounted on my current touring bike; Velo Orange Camargue 62 cm. best regards Soren in Denmark On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 3:06:26 AM UTC+1, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:47:53 PM UTC-6, Clayton wrote: Here is the link to the Shultzi bags. I am still using them on a almost on a weekly basis for really heavy loads, groceries, which sometimes hit 80 lbs. I mounted the newest Arkel top rail mounting system recently, and use the Orlieb lower hook. The best of both systems. Have fun! Clayton (Bend) https://veloapocalypse.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dumpsterlovepanniers.pdf -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
Intended use? Majority paved riding. If I did off-road, it would be somewhat smooth, nothing rough. I will not do any heavy loaded touring. So, due to my intended riding, I'm more concerned with getting the correct fit as I think any of the models would serve my purpose. I have always been a tough bike fit because I am not very flexible and my arms are slightly shorter than most men my size. So, I need the bars 2 to 4 inches above seat level. I'm trying to find the happy medium from being too upright and too far bent over. Just based on the eyeball test (and too many past bikes), the 59 Clem Anthracite (size 59 is too high for standover height for me though) pic on the Riv web site looks like what I want to achieve in the (1) distance from seat to bars; and (2) distance of bars above seat level. So, I'm trying to determine which Riv model and size will give me the best opportunity to match that setup for my PBH. Based on my PBH, I guess we are talking a 55 Sam, 52 Clem, 56 Atlantis, and 54 Hunq. Woops, forgot to look at Cheviot sizing. I live in Georgia, so I'm trying to narrow things down. My only frame of reference is my 59 Soma San Marcos (that Riv sells as well). Yes, the 59 San Marcos to too big for standover height with 32mm tires. I can stand over it with shoes on, but it is at emergency status if you know what I mean ha ha. It currently has Alba's with a 130mm length stem and is not far from a good fit. I forget the model of the Nitto stem, but I seem to remember it was the tallest version that had the 130mm length and I currently have the stem at the max height. For a lack of a better way of explaining it, it's almost like the Alba's are slightly to small and the Bosco bars are slighty too big. The Alba's need just a little more height and a little more reach back towards the seat. I can get the Bosco to work height wise, but it comes about 2 inches too far back towards the seat. I think if I had a bar halfway between an Alba and Bosco it would be about right. I am looking to replace the 59 San Marcos due to the standover height. Also, I've never seemed to be able to find a good pedalling position or relationship between the seat position and the pedals. It's just never been right and I assume it is just that the frame is a little big. The 59 San Marcos and the 55 Sam is somewhat close in geometry. I'm afraid that I might run into the same bar issue with the Sam as with the San Marcos. The Clem, Sam, and Hunq (i think) have the upsloping top tube by 6 degrees which will help get the bars up. The Atlantis I think is only 2 or 2.5 degree upslope. Any advice on which model or models that you think might best for my sizing issues? On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:26:14 PM UTC-4, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Bilenky is topnotch. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:37 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run. http://www.bilenky.com/ On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:59:27 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
Clementine is originally French, non? ...from Montparnass-ie. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:37 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem CLEMENTINE: the Classy Lassie with the Sassy Chassis You're welcome -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Spring Break Microtour
During the cold and snowy days of January, my wife and I thought a multi-day bike tour with our middle school aged sons would be a fun way to spend spring vacation. Unfortunately weather during the last full week of March in the Washington, DC area can be quite unpredictable. A cold and damp forecast nixed the idea of spending a few days riding at the Delaware and Maryland seashore. Since we live in the midst of a wonderful network of trails, we settled on a micro tour (a s36o - credit card style to a motel- if you will). The only questions were: How far could we and the boys ride after a winter of little riding? Would the weather give us a 48 hour window of reasonably dry and not too cold temperatures? (Other commitments crept in and limited us to two days of adventure.) We departed Tuesday morning around 11am after waiting for the temperature to rise into the mid 30s. We recruited a third teenager, a family friend who had ridden the GAP trail with us last summer. Our first stop was Bethesda, MD. Despite only having biked 6 miles from our house and temperatures in the upper 30s, the boys wanted ice cream. I opted for a hot cup of coffee. Departing Bethesda we rode 8 miles on the Capital Crescent Trail which gradually descends into Washington, DC; we found a good pizza place on the waterfront in Georgetown. Despite temperatures still only in the upper 30s, the boys enjoyed a second ice cream before we crossed the Key Bridge into Virginia. I always experience a bit of awe crossing the Key Bridge. From its span you can take in the beauty of Georgetown, the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and the Washington Monument. I knew we had a climb, but I was not prepared for the steepness and length of the first climb on the Custis Trail (http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/custis.htm) as it passes the Key Bridge Marriott. After four hilly miles the Custis trail connects to the WOD Trail (http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/wad.htm) The boys experienced several drivetrain mishaps on this stretch. My adolescent sons do not shift with much finese or forethought. So I tended to several dropped chains and one chain wedged between the smallest cassette cog and the frame (not sure how that happened as I could not make it happen again after freeing the chain). I wasn't complaining as these stops provided me with needed rests from the hills. Once on the WOD we had a lovely ride through the Virginia suburbs. Without leaves on the trees, the view into the neighborhoods is expansive and interesting. After Vienna, VA the trail takes on a slightly rural feel as it heads toward Reston. Between Vienna and Reston, an approaching cyclist called out my name. I enjoyed catching up briefly with Howard who was commuting home on his gorgeous Rambouilliet. The goal had been to ride to Leesburg, but the late start, dropped chains, ice cream eating and leisurely pace left us running out of daylight. After 37 total miles of riding we found a motel in Herndon, VA and ate a fine meal at an Outback Steakhouse next door. Wednesday morning was damp and cold; we delayed our departure until 10am. Just a few sprinkles remained, and we enjoyed a brisk ride back to Vienna for breakfast. The weather warmed slowly, and we had a great time retracing yesterday's route home. The Custis trail was much easier coming the other direction, toward the Key Bridge, and we had no drivetrain problems. Over the final miles, my wife and I agreed that we were glad we went ahead with the trip. The colder temperatures had given us doubts. Most importantly the boys had a great time! I so enjoy enjoy seeing my sons cycling ahead of me as we pedal along. One of the boys rode my 1977 Motobecane Super Mirage on which I installed Soma Sparrow bars. I was unnecessarily concerned about the original 27 inch wheelset surviving a teenage boy. The only casualty was the Motobecane's front derailleur; it was bent and twisted after eating a pant leg. Fortunately I quickly converted the bike to a 1x5. Pictures from the trip are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9xLRaW -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
I've been happy with work done by Jack Trumbull , the one man operation called Franklin Frames for both repair and a custom in Ohio . It's best to call him really as he's a wealth of knowledge, he's been making frames and repairing them for some 35+ years :) http://www.franklinframe.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?
You've gotten some very good advice here. I'm a super clydesdale (400 lbs) and I can say that I would confidently ride pretty much any bike on the market with no fears. However, many would probably not be fun to ride due to excessive frame flexing from a person of my weight and many currently available wheels probably wouldn't last long under me. I e-mailed Grant several times about two years ago, when I weighed 360, and he was very insistent that the only Riv models he would recommend would be a Hunqapillar or a Bombadil. He wouldn't even recommend an Atlantis. Despite that, if I had the cash I would buy a used Atlantis in a heartbeat and just put some custom built wheels on it. All of the other bikes I've ridden with no problem were probably similar to the Atlantis in stoutness. I mostly ride pavement and I'm not a power rider. I will note that the one aluminum bike I owned accelerated like a race car under me, compared to my steel bikes so that might be an argument that a stiffer bike like a Hunqapillar might be better for me than what I'm currently riding. I will also note that on a bike forum I frequent, a guy who works as a mechanic at an LBS said a Hillborne came thru their shop and he got to ride it and his overall impression was that the bike was way to flexy for his tastes. Comfortable for gentle cruising was his opinion but horrible for hard riding and acceleration. He thought some or most of the flex might have been the high quill stem so who knows if that's even a valid representation of the frame itself. I've never thought of the Hillborne as being on the lighter side of things, more in the middle between a Homer and an Atlantis. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:26:14 PM UTC-5, DSat wrote: To the riders that weigh 200 lbs or more, which Riv model are you riding? I am just shy of 300, so should I consider one model over another? I assume that the wider the tires the better. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
Yes, I meant seat stays. I assumed it as much. Thanks for the explanation On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:24:58 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: Maybe Phillip Kim meant seatstays. Those are bent, to accommodate the super cool seatlug, which was initially developed for one size of big stout bike. At that time, they hinted that seat lug might get used on a second bike that comes in sizes. Turns out the multi-size bike came first. At that time, Grant indicated that he would get around the single seatstay exit angle by lengthening the chainstays as the bikes got bigger. Now, he's decided that all sizes should get long stays, so he did the curvastays instead. It's all good. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:08:50 PM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Are we sure OP isn’t mistakenly calling the bent seatstays “chainstays”? *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *dougP *Sent:* Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:04 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem The chainstays are not perfectly straight in the horizontal plane. They jig-jag a bit to get around the fat tires and to clear the pedals. Bill: Are the chainstay bends similar to the ones on the Atlantis? dougP On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 3:43:49 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I didn't see Grant when I rode the Clem. I am not sure I follow which bend you mean. The chainstays are not perfectly straight in the horizontal plane. They jig-jag a bit to get around the fat tires and to clear the pedals. Is there some other aspect you are looking at? Now they say the $700 pre-sale ends on April 1. Do you think that will coincide with a fun April Fools Day trick? On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: I noticed the chainstays have a slight bend to them. Did you happen to ask Grant why that was? On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 3:21:27 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: I rolled by RBW HQ this morning and got to test ride a 52cm Clem. I've always felt lucky that I'm pretty much exactly Grant-sized. Turns out today I got to ride Grant's Clem prototype, and didn't even have to change saddle height. It's terrific. It rides how I expected it to ride, meaning it disappeared, made me smile, and made me reluctant to return it to them. I don't know if I will pre-order, but if I do, the $150 they are paying me to adopt early will go towards a set of Bosco Bullmooses. That's the bar for that bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
Och! Bill! Clearly you know this in all your glorious humility (grin), but that is the clear winner among my lassies! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:36:50 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: CLEMENTINE: the Classy Lassie with the Sassy Chassis You're welcome -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
I've been happy with work done by Jack Trumbull , the one man operation called Franklin Frames for both repair and a custom in Ohio . It's best to call him really as he's a wealth of knowledge, he's been making frames and repairing/aligning them for some 35+ years :) http://www.franklinframe.com/ I would not be concerned at all about sending it to Riv at all. My Bombadil was quite messed up and he fixed it up and painted it as good as new :) He has a digital alignment table that is well of course, super accurate . Riv is not a frame building/repair shop btw, they would give it to whomever they contract with to do such work. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Oh, wow! Heal well and quickly. You'll be in my prayers. May God startle you with joy despite being in the hospital! Grin. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
+1 on Patrick’s comments. First, wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for you, David, and the SimpleOne , too. Second, I too hope the driver is caught and held responsible for his arrogance and cowardice. It is hard to be forgiving of the car in bike vs. car accidents, but possible, at least in some cases. When the car and driver run away, zero tolerance. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Moore Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:46 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run. Damn! I hope your recover is swift and complete, and that the cops find and jail the son of a bitch. Good luck! On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.commailto:daspran...@gmail.com wrote: I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be home tomorrow. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Did you escape injury? Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's insurance information. On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger daspr...@gmail.commailto:daspr...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. Chuang Tzu Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. Aristotle The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. Dante -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential
Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Sorry to hear this, David. Best wishes with your recovery. Wish I could say or offer more. I'm glad to hear you still have fighting spirit and won't let this keep you off your horse - evidenced by the fact that you're already trying to figure out how to fix the bike. That's a great sign! On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:38:02 AM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote: I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be home tomorrow. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Wow. How did you fair? I'd work through Riv. myself and simply follow their recommendations, but then I've never dealt with that issue. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:59:27 AM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote: Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give up on it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
