[RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?
On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9:17:49 AM UTC-7, Arthur Mayfield wrote: Green Sams need silver fenders, imo. In the end, I think I've decided that cream Longboards are just too much of a good thing, but it's admittedly a personal preference. And what is wrong with green and cream? ;) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OsMJBdgZKgw/Vdf4atwkZAI/AAU/Le1wjtWlZm4/s1600/DSC01069.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k18HOO1fK-g/Vdf41q5_jpI/AAc/AfTdvgV-T8A/s1600/IMG_0043.JPG -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
+1 on that! On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 7:08 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Personally, walking would be my best option. Kudos if you can ride up anything that steep. dougP On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 4:29:29 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
Once a cop told me it was an 18% grade. So I wanted to see what it was like. People sometimes come out there and time themselves on it. Sometimes I see them with some kind of timing contraption on a tripod at the base and the cops close the road for them. First one was the 18% grade. I got up it in my 26 x gears. Would be interesting to try to wheelie it the whole way one day to see if that makes it easier than riding on two wheels (less rolling resistance?!?!?). Yeah, right! Ha ha! Second one, seemed longer but a little less steep. But still really steep. 26x gears. Stopped right before the top as mental willpower and legs were blown by that time (.need..more..willpower.). Resumed riding to top after brief standing rest. Cannot believe how weak I am despite the riding I have done the last few years. Same for the third hill. Legs were shot after that for the last miles home. Even the easy rolling terrain was hard with blown legs. I am so weak. OK, Randonneurs can stop laughing at me now. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
Lots of good advice has already been given, as a regular Hunq rider I will second or third the recommendation to consider PBH, height isn't a good way to go in my experience. A number of people have said to talk with Riv, that is right up there with knowing your PBH. I suspect that is the first question they will ask you - followed by a few questions about your riding. I am in between a 54 and a 58; I went up to the 58 and am happy that I did, but I ride the bike more as an all-rounder than a dedicated off road bike. That said I think Deacon sized up as well, and he rides some nice single track. Good luck - talk to Riv, you will love the Hunqapillar! On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 8:43 PM, David Person cyclist1...@gmail.com wrote: I'd strongly recommend that you measure your PBH. I'm just over 6'-2 and wear pants with a 34 inseam, but my PBH is 37. Rather long legs for someone 6'-2. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8:20:22 PM UTC-7, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: D2R2 2015
Hey Jason, I'm from NYC and my nephew Steven is out of Pawcatuk, CT. But here's the best part -- my family is from RI and I've known Pawtucket since I was a baby. My ancient aunt and uncle (Dee and Frank) have lived on Seneca Ave. for well over 50 years … in fact, I'll be in Mapleville (just west of Woonsocket) the day after the D2R2 -- and back again soon enough. I like to ride in Northern RI and even know a few dirt roads so if you're up for some riding just let me know and I'll look you up in the fall when I'm back … -- 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] Bombadil Off-Road
Here's 2 photo I found comparing RM-013 to the RM-014 and the Noodle. http://biketouringnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_1777.jpg http://biketouringnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_1771.jpg -- 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: D2R2 2015
I'm in. Still deciding between the 100 115k and christening a new L'Avecaise. But I'll also be guiding my nephew along on a Cross Check (with Barlow Pass tires) and he's a bit of slogger -- not unfit or unwilling --- just not quick. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20 PM UTC-4, a3inverter wrote: I'll be riding the 115k on my Soma Double Cross. On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 8:21:39 AM UTC-4, alford wrote: I'll be there on my blue Sam, riding the 100km route. 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.
Re: [RBW] Orange Rambouillet at Holmes in Camp Hill PA
It sounds to me like the extended test ride is not over. -- 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: Yves Gomez PBH range?
I just built up a 60cm Yves Gomez for myself. I'm 6'1 and have an 89pbh. I'm sure she'll have no problem at all with a 60. Here's what Riv says as to fitment for the current Cheviot: *60cm* TYPICAL RIDER HEIGHTS: women 5'6 1//2 to 6'2, men about 5'8.5 to 6'3. PBH 84 to 94cm SADDLE HEIGHT 73cm to 93cm. You can fit a bigger Cheviot than a Homer or a Sam or Altantis or Hunqapillar, because there's no top tube to hit your crotch. Can't wait to see your build for her. -- 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] Bombadil Off-Road
BenG , The RM013 angle is very slight , about 7 degrees. When I rode them they felt like regular drops, I never once even thought about the subtle flare. At the time, I had ridden in traditional drops , mostly Cinelli 66 deep drop bars for decades. If anything , they felt like a more anatomically correct drop bar. On the hoods it felt completely normal to me . In the drops using the brake levers it felt normal .The only reason I sold them is I discovered Albatross bars ! ! On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 3:18:15 PM UTC-4, BenG wrote: Sounds fun Tony. Looks fun! Nuce bike. Question about RM013: how does your hand and wrist position feel on the canted/angled brake lever bodies? You were on drops a lot; did the levers force you there? I am trying to choose between noodle and dirt drop bars on a sam, maybe overthinking. Like a double-barrel shotgun, mission accomplished either way, just trying to be a sophisticate. -- 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: FS: 52CM Blue and Cream Hillborne - Rivendell Albatross Build
My saddle height in the photo is around 66/67 from center of crank to top of saddle. I assume you would be fine. On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:43:57 AM UTC-4, danmc wrote: My wife has a 52cm Betty Foy - similar geometry but step thru frame - her saddle is a little lower at 66cm. Albatross bars. No problem with the fit. Bike could fit a taller person no problem. Dan On Aug 20, 2015, at 5:01 AM, Comotion001 wam-m...@carolina.rr.com javascript: wrote: I'm looking for a Riv for my wife. Not sure how Sam's are measured given the sloping TT. Her seat height is 69 cm. thanks -- 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-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: Clem Presale is over.
Like in construction, It is very rare for a new bike project to be completeted early! It did happen when I was living in Berkeley around 2009, when a truck blew up and melted a section of the 580(?) coming off the bay bridge. They had a huge financial incentive for finishing early and a huge penalty for finishing late. It turns out money is a good motivator for a business, sometimes! I'm not banking on anything before Thanksgiving. Keeping expectations low, Edwin -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
Your inseam is 34, but what's your PBH? I'm 6' even, with a 32 inseam, but my PBH is 34.5 = 87.6cm... I ride a 60cm Rambouillet, but a 56 Bombadil... if I was getting a Hunqapillar, I'd go for a 54 (I could pull off a 58, too, but would be on the bottom end of its size range for me). My suggestion is: get a good PBH measurement (http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=39 ), then call RBW Enjoy! -L On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:20:22 PM UTC-4, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: Yves Gomez PBH range?
The comfort will be found in satisfactory reach and bar height Jack . PBH on these frames is secondary . 6' tall comes in all kinds. Short torso, long torso , short legs long legs. . . you get the idea. Really, you gots to know yourself and one's likings . So these things you need to know . I'm well over 6' and I myself find the front end a little too short in both TT and head tube for my liking on Riv's step thru's , for example. A 60cm. ST is fine though. So going by PBH alone for frame fit isn't a complete way of fitting . On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20 PM UTC-4, Jack B wrote: I have a line on a used 60 cm Yves Gomez frame. Anyone know the range of PBH that would be comfy for a rider on this frame? Hoping to build this up for my wife who is 6'-0 tall (though I don't know her PBH offhand). thanks, Jack -- 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: Bombadil Off-Road
Love the way you've set up your Bombadil. What a dream bike! Thanks for sharing the photos. John On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8:14:04 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: In it's natural environment... finally got the fat-knobby/dirt drop'd Bombadil out for some dedicated off-road riding this evening. Out to a local municipal park - Wakefield - where they have some great single track that goes along Accotink Creek and some swooshy trails along the cleared powerlines with some good up's and downs. Speaking of downs I did crash pretty quickly but it was a minor thing. One of the wooded sections has alot of these wooden 'bridges' over low spots in the trail and some of them have pretty darn sudden 6+ in lifts to get up on them. I hit one oddly and to slow and went over. The bike was fine and I just got a minor scrape. I kept my speed down in the new-to-me sections afterwards and was happier for it. The bike handled like a dream, I LOVE the dirt drop bars and spent nearly the whole time in the hooks section with my index finger or index/middle fingers on the brakes. I felt very well in control and much less like I was lifting the front end as I've noted when riding the same trails with a Bosco equipped MB-5 last summer. The RM13's were wide enough for good turning leverage and just narrow enough that I didn't end up whacking a bar end on a tree/limb/rock or other obstruction. the 650Bx2.25 Nobby Nic's were awesome, I was probably running them a bit higher pressure than was ideal for this kind of surface but I had excellent traction and put it to the test (at slow speeds) in some slaloming single track. The 3x8 speed configuration w/ 32T max in the back was plenty for the relatively short duration climbs I was doing and my Silver BE shifters (newly refreshed w/ Riv replacement plastic bits) worked great. I will have to remove my kickstand if these tires stay on as they tires definitely rubbed on the stand and ended up vibrating it up into the chainstay which made an unpleasant noise. The unexpected bonus of the evening was running into several groups of Whitetail Deer, mostly Bucks, some with pretty impressive (for VA) antlers. My pictures don't really do them justice but the video I uploaded does show a really pretty clearing with four of them staring me down. Great night all around, makes me want to get out there once a week. Pictures and video here; http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/08/bombadil-off-road.html -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
I can't speak from experience, but surely Deacon Patrick will speak? I know his Hunq handles quite technical singletrack with great aplomb. I think he rides a 60 or 62. Deacon? On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 8:27 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Your inseam is 34, but what's your PBH? I'm 6' even, with a 32 inseam, but my PBH is 34.5 = 87.6cm... I ride a 60cm Rambouillet, but a 56 Bombadil... if I was getting a Hunqapillar, I'd go for a 54 (I could pull off a 58, too, but would be on the bottom end of its size range for me). My suggestion is: get a good PBH measurement ( http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=39 ), then call RBW Enjoy! -L On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:20:22 PM UTC-4, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: Clem Presale is over.
Depends on how you intend to ride. I found the Sam and Clem to be pretty different bikes (both fantastic). I love my Sam more than any bike I've ever owned and can ride it as a road/club ride bike or a trail bike (with a wheelset swap). I could see setting up a Clem as a really fun trail bike, commuter, rambler, errand and town bike but I couldn't see joining a club ride on it. That didn't seem like what Clem wanted to do when I tried it out. If I could have two Riv's I'd have a Rodeo for roads and either a Hunq or Clem for trails and town. But, since I can only swing one, the Sam has been a very, very happy medium. John On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 7:58:05 AM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: congrats to the buyers. I just couldn't pull the trigger but have a feeling I may regret it. Holding out for a Sam On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2:40:19 AM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: The Blug has announced that Riv has sold out their entire first run Clems and Clementines. They are sold out until 2016. It looks like the Clem/Clemintine experiment turned out fairly successfully for them. There must be a lot of new Clem and Clementine owners out there waiting anxiously for late October! -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
You know when you register an account with Ebay, Fed Ex, UPS or even the USPS . . . .and you ship something by making and paying for the label online , the price you are paying is an ESTIMATE only ! It is by no means , set . The final price is not determined until it is delivered . The only exceptions to this are the flat One-rate boxes . So they have basically, carte blanche to charge your card whatever they see fit. I found this out by checking my Ebay fees and statements, I was being overcharged often. This means any error and I mean any ! adds on extra fees . This means dimensions, weights , addresses and everything must be spot on . This I found is nearly impossible , or should I say , an open invitation for errors to be found as some addresses are considered out of range that they do not inform you of beforehand and are subject to penalties . Once I caught on to this a confirmed it by calling all 4 companies , I found the only way to pay accurately is at genuine UPS, FedEx, USPS offices . The true rates are always at a UPS FedEx shipping depot, where the big trucks go, not authorized shippers who usually add fees unbeknownst to the shipper. Shipping to me has just gone wild , lol. Back in the day , the 70's/80's and even 90's it was all so simple , and none of these extra fees. You went to the UPS warehouse and filled out the form , they had a simple chart with the calculated fees based on zip codes. -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
Do the Compass Extra Legers usually expand with use? I wonder if the new Elk Passes will expand by 5 mm or so. Half of me wants them to empuffen (great verb) to the full 32 mm; t'other half likes them just as they are, ~27.5 mm on quite narrow (13 mm inside) semi-aero rims. For me, 28 mm is an ideal gofast size -- it feels and looks wide, just as the 42 cm Maes Parallel feels wide and square after the B 135 only 40 mm at top of ramps and the 37 or 38 Compass M Parallels on the Rivs. On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 7:24 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: How long have you had the Barlows mounted? They may need more em-puffening time. I have both them and the Jack Brown Greens on similar width rims and the Compasses are certainly wider. KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:50:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Hi, It's too bad i didn't wait to buy my Barlow Pass EL until this week as i would have bought yours. After reading all the hype, I was disappointed to find that these are the exact width as the Jack Browns that I was currently using. I wanted something just a little bit cushier with the extra 5mm width. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:24:49 PM UTC-4, john wrote: Hi all. I have new (as in never removed from their package) Compass 700c x 38 Extralight Barlow Pass tires. I want to trade for new (as in really new, never used) Jack Brown Greens. Anyone out there want to swap? Thanks. If not, anyone want to buy some new tires so i can buy some Jack's? Lemme know. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: FS: Poor Man's Riv ... New 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur -- Reynolds Steel, Lugged Fork, Down-Tube Shifters, etc... $495
Ya know, I looked long and hard at that bike, before I ended up getting my Rambouillet instead.I know I didn't go wrong getting the Ram, but, I think that that particular model of Fuji would've been a good bike. Good luck on your sale... -L On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: Bumping my own post to the top for a price reduction. Now $450 + shipping. Cheers! -Jack K. On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1:26:26 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: Hey Riv folks, I have a new (as in zero miles) 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur that I'd like to sell, at what I think is the extremely attractive price of $495. This is a retro inspired modern bike with Reynolds steel frame, downtube shifters, long reach brakes and other Riv-ish goodies. These sold for just shy of $1,000 in the Performance catalog, then were reduced to $700 when I saw them being closed out. I noticed the bare frames on closeout at Nashbar for $400, but they are long gone now. I purchased this one at the Performance store in Chapel Hill, NC, home of Performance. It had been used in a photo shoot, then kicked around the warehouse for a couple of years until I bought it late last fall. I purchased it for a friend, being far too big for me, but his wife banned the new bike acquisition, so I'd like to get it out of my garage. Absolutely new, never ridden, with the only known issues a couple of minor scuffs in the paint and on the saddle corners from kicking around the Performance warehouse. Major features: - Reynolds 725 Cro-Moly butted steel tubing - 1 Cro-Moly steel fork with lugged crown - Beautiful blue paint, with mostly *silver* components -- extremely unusual and nice for a modern bike! - Brakes Long reach (47-57'ish mm) Dia-Compe BRS-101 - Brake Levers Tektro polished alloy - Down-tube shifters Sun-Race SLR63 (8 speed index or friction) - Silver Tange traditional headset - Crankset Fuji Alloy Forged 42/52T Chainrings - Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge Square Taper - Pedals Fuji Alloy Platform - Front Derailleur MicroShift FD-R52 - Rear Derailleur MicroShift RD-R44S - Cassette Sunrace, 12-25t, 8-speed - Chain KMC HG-73 - Rims Alex RDP15, Double Wall, 32-hole - Hubs Formula Alloy, Sealed Bearing 32-hole with quick release, 8-speed freehub - Tires Continental Ultra Sport, 700 X 23c - Handlebar classic bend Fuji Alloy - Stem Fuji Alloy 1 Threaded - Saddle Fuji Classic Comfort with Rivet (San Marco Regal knockoff) - Seat Post Fuji Micro-Adjust Alloy, 27.2, 300mm As I said, new, but with a few minor scuffs on paint and saddle corners. Great commute bike with braze-ons for a rack and plenty of room for chunky tires. Priced at $495 + shipping, or can be picked up in the Raleigh, NC area. I prefer to have the bike packed and shipped by an LBS, to minimize hassle and risk. I called a local shop who quoted $35 for packing, including all materials. Someone please buy this, honestly it's a surprisingly nice bike for less than $500! Cheers, -Jack -- 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: FS 68 cm rivendell rambouillet
Shout outs to 68 Boo-Yays! What colour is this one? KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:20 PM UTC-4, Jim Wood wrote: For sale: 68 cm Rivendell Rambouillet with a Campy Centar groupset and Mavic Open Pro wheels. I just had a local shop (Red Barn Bicycles www.redbarnbicycles.com) rebuild the whole bike. The brakes are Shimano to get a little wider reach. I've got a pair of Ruffy Toughy tires on the rims. This bike is ready to ride. $2000.00 OBO plus shipping. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
+1 on everything said here. The 6 degree slope on the top tube makes a big difference, as well as the larger tire size. I would talk to Riv, they know. Marc On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:20:22 PM UTC-4, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
J, When you say dirt, do you like to ride rough trails or more gravel and rolling singletrack. Do you want to run drop bars?The hunq is very heavy duty and the top tube is relatively long, depending on whether you size up or down. This can make it tough to run drop bars. Eric -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
How long have you had the Barlows mounted? They may need more em-puffening time. I have both them and the Jack Brown Greens on similar width rims and the Compasses are certainly wider. KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:50:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Hi, It's too bad i didn't wait to buy my Barlow Pass EL until this week as i would have bought yours. After reading all the hype, I was disappointed to find that these are the exact width as the Jack Browns that I was currently using. I wanted something just a little bit cushier with the extra 5mm width. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:24:49 PM UTC-4, john wrote: Hi all. I have new (as in never removed from their package) Compass 700c x 38 Extralight Barlow Pass tires. I want to trade for new (as in really new, never used) Jack Brown Greens. Anyone out there want to swap? Thanks. If not, anyone want to buy some new tires so i can buy some Jack's? Lemme know. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
PBH where to start. My PBH is 90 and I ride a 62 Hunqapillar and love it. I am at the low end of the fit for the 62, so there is a lot of range above 90 PBH to go. I let Grant decide my sizing based on my conversation with him. He went bigger and he was right. Here it is in the wild: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157645664039089 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: Bombadil Off-Road
Dave, Did you suffer a post-ride breakout from that poison oak? My neck was sore for a week after my spill that day. John On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 9:09:56 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: Nice setup and write up, thanks for sharing. Those dirt drops look fun! And at least you didn't crash into a patch of poison oak like I did on my hunqapillar recently while trying to get back on the bike from an almost crash a second before! On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8:14:04 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: In it's natural environment... finally got the fat-knobby/dirt drop'd Bombadil out for some dedicated off-road riding this evening. Out to a local municipal park - Wakefield - where they have some great single track that goes along Accotink Creek and some swooshy trails along the cleared powerlines with some good up's and downs. Speaking of downs I did crash pretty quickly but it was a minor thing. One of the wooded sections has alot of these wooden 'bridges' over low spots in the trail and some of them have pretty darn sudden 6+ in lifts to get up on them. I hit one oddly and to slow and went over. The bike was fine and I just got a minor scrape. I kept my speed down in the new-to-me sections afterwards and was happier for it. The bike handled like a dream, I LOVE the dirt drop bars and spent nearly the whole time in the hooks section with my index finger or index/middle fingers on the brakes. I felt very well in control and much less like I was lifting the front end as I've noted when riding the same trails with a Bosco equipped MB-5 last summer. The RM13's were wide enough for good turning leverage and just narrow enough that I didn't end up whacking a bar end on a tree/limb/rock or other obstruction. the 650Bx2.25 Nobby Nic's were awesome, I was probably running them a bit higher pressure than was ideal for this kind of surface but I had excellent traction and put it to the test (at slow speeds) in some slaloming single track. The 3x8 speed configuration w/ 32T max in the back was plenty for the relatively short duration climbs I was doing and my Silver BE shifters (newly refreshed w/ Riv replacement plastic bits) worked great. I will have to remove my kickstand if these tires stay on as they tires definitely rubbed on the stand and ended up vibrating it up into the chainstay which made an unpleasant noise. The unexpected bonus of the evening was running into several groups of Whitetail Deer, mostly Bucks, some with pretty impressive (for VA) antlers. My pictures don't really do them justice but the video I uploaded does show a really pretty clearing with four of them staring me down. Great night all around, makes me want to get out there once a week. Pictures and video here; http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/08/bombadil-off-road.html -- 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] FS- SOMA ES frame and fork, as new
Hi All, I bought and built up a new Soma ES for my wife, 54 cm cappuccino (the frame , not my wife), matching fork, etc. To my surprise, she didn't like it and prefers CF! Go figga So its basically new, less than 50 miles (the frame, not my wife), and it has to go. Includes frame, fork (45mm rake), and installed headset. No pics but is identical to what's on the Soma website. Paid over $600 for everything, asking $475 plus actual cost of shipping. Thanks, Alan Lavine NYC -- 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: Lower price: bike+extra wheelset
What's the widest tire that can be shoved in between the chainstays/fork blades - with and without fenders? Carbon fork with aluminum dropouts? I love the lng head tube, the uncut steerer, and the bars up there where they belong. It looks as if my Litespeed Classic and my Sam Hillborne got together and sired an offspring. Killer price on that package. Someone's gonna be very happy when they get this. Bill in Ohio On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:21 PM UTC-4, eeashlock wrote: Have to sell, can't ride anymore because of osteoporosis; real bummed. Used to own Rivendell Romulus, now have a Large Lightspeed Sportive for sale (awesome bike, long steer/head tube, light titanium frame, very comfortable for longer rides and as compliant as the steel on my Romulus). Frame has eyelets for fenders and racks. Ultegra triple 10 speed gruppo. Two sets of wheels, indoor trainer, too many extras to list. Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels with a new back hoop and spokes (rebuilt by Mavic). Also includes extra wheelset: DT Swiss 28 spoke double eyelet RR-465 built buy Wheelbuilder. Strong and yet light with the double walled eyelets. Double butted DT Revolution spokes on the front, straight gauged DT Champion spokes on the rear. Brand new hoops and spokes, new front DT Swiss 350 hub while rear hub is DT Swiss 240 hub taken from lightly ridden DT Swiss RR-Mon Chasseral wheelset (same as RR-415 wheelset). $800 invested in these rims alone. $2,000 for all of it... bike, extra set of wheels, indoor trainer with front wheel block (Kinetic fluid), 2 Ritchey seat post, 2 saddles, Ritchey Carbon 43mm bars plus an extra Ritchey 44mm aluminum bars, two cranks (170mm Ultegra 6700 and 175mm Ultegra 6600 both triples), almost brand new Speedplay Zero pedals Call Eric at 775-351-8846 -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
Nice pictures Deacon.Jim D. Massachusetts On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:50:23 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: PBH where to start. My PBH is 90 and I ride a 62 Hunqapillar and love it. I am at the low end of the fit for the 62, so there is a lot of range above 90 PBH to go. I let Grant decide my sizing based on my conversation with him. He went bigger and he was right. Here it is in the wild: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157645664039089 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
Not a Hunq but with a 89-90pbh I ride a 56cm Bombadil with drops very comfortably. I don't think I'd want to ride the 60cm version off road or at least not with drops. -- 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] FS: Albatross Cockpit, Velocity 650B Wheelset, Wide/Low Crank
I had interest in my Hillborne frame and fork so I am considering breaking up my build. Shoot me a message if interested in the following. 1. Riv Standard Velocity 650B Wheelset - very low miles. Had a 9 speed cassette and I will include three sets of tires as well: Pari Moto, Conti Tourides and Schwalbe Fatties. $350 shipped 2. Sugino Wide/Low Crankset - I will include the bottom bracket too if you want. $100 shipped 3. Albatross bars with talux nitto stem, shimano brakes and silver ratchet thumbshifters. Complete with newbaum cloth tape and twine. All for $240 shipped -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
I don't own a Hunq but was sized for one when I visited Riv last summer. I ride a 58cm Atlantis, which I love but could easily ride a size up (which was actually Riv's suggestion). However on the Hunq, they suggested a 58cm. It felt bigger than the 58 Atlantis to me. I'm 6' tall with a PBH of 90-91ish. On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9:50:23 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: PBH where to start. My PBH is 90 and I ride a 62 Hunqapillar and love it. I am at the low end of the fit for the 62, so there is a lot of range above 90 PBH to go. I let Grant decide my sizing based on my conversation with him. He went bigger and he was right. Here it is in the wild: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/albums/72157645664039089 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: Fenders: Cream or Silver?
My understanding (perhaps from an old Blug post) is that Riv developed the cream Longboards to in conjunction with SKS to match their head tubes. I have a set, and already had a set of hammered Honjos that also fit my Sam. They both look nice, but I ended up fitting (with some tinkering/shortening) a set of PDW dark gray Full Metal Fenders in 700 x 45mm to match my Nitto dark gray M194 bars and Jagwire titanium gray housing (all on a blue and cream Sam). I think black anodized, hammered VOs would look awesome on orange or black Rivs, but maybe not as sweet on Blue Sams. Green Sams need silver fenders, imo. In the end, I think I've decided that cream Longboards are just too much of a good thing, but it's admittedly a personal preference. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 1:19:58 PM UTC-4, Fred Craven wrote: I put wider tires on my Rivendell and the existing fenders are, now, too narrow. So, I'm getting wider ones. Silver is an old standby (very nice; classic) But I also like the idea of cream fenders. Does the Cream match, or mostly match, the Riv Headtube Cream? Since Rivendell sells the cream, I assume that it looks fine, but I appreciate your input. -- 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: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 12:29:42 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Frankly, having tried Pletscher and VO 2-leg stands, as well as the usual Greenfeld bb stand, I've found left rear dropout stands most effective at holding up a bike under assymetrical rear loads, even with 20 lb in the pannier on the stand-side and none on the opposite. That said, I remember someone on some list pointing to a specialist center-mount 2-leg stand with much wider legs than those of the Pletscher and VO stands, that apparently was much more apt to support assymetrical rear loads -- perhaps someone knows what this is? Greetings, I was pointed to this thread from the IBob list. I haven't checked out the RBW list for some years, but good to see a lot of familiar names here. Anyway, in trying to answer Patrick's question abvove, my guess would be the Ursus centerstand. I've been using one for 4 years or so, on my porteur bike. That bike gets loaded up quite heavily at times (40 - 45lbs on the front rack, up to 130lbs or so in the trailer). The stand has had no problem in standing up to it all and is still going strong. A whiff of thread locker on the mounting bolt stopped loosening issues that cropped up every six months or so. The kickstand is mounted to a 1/8 thick plate that I brazed to the underside of the chainstays. Some Flickr links to give you an idea of the setup, https://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/6251271273/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/6251271273/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/6251270869/in/dateposted-public/ The Ursus stand replaced a two legged Pletscher stand, which was proving to be unsatisfactory in terms of it's stability. Marked improvement, the Ursus is way more stable, and the bike no longer gets torqued over onto the ground by a heavily laden trailer. My 2 cents, Alistair Spence, Seattle, WA. -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
All is milk and honey just to get us to release our credit card number. Then On Friday, August 21, 2015, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Yep . . . . if I choose to ship something these days , it's only if it's a real joy to do so . Otherwise , well . .. .what otherwise ? ! Be only what you really love to see On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 2:32:19 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: My Dad say's often, companies/businesses are always looking for ways to separate you from your money. Another one he likes to mention is Buyer beware. I now would add to that Seller beware. I think my new Mantra will be live simply. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.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 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. -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
The root of suffering is craving... ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: All is milk and honey just to get us to release our credit card number. Then On Friday, August 21, 2015, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Yep . . . . if I choose to ship something these days , it's only if it's a real joy to do so . Otherwise , well . .. .what otherwise ? ! Be only what you really love to see On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 2:32:19 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: My Dad say's often, companies/businesses are always looking for ways to separate you from your money. Another one he likes to mention is Buyer beware. I now would add to that Seller beware. I think my new Mantra will be live simply. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.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. -- 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/b8ydbeRYKww/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: D2R2 2015
What is DR2R? Google is no help... On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 5:43:34 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: I was signed up for the 100K but my 6 year old really wants to go this year so we're doing the 20 mile family ride together. Assuming that I've got enough seatpost showing for the tag-along bike hitch, I'll be there with my Homer; otherwise, a 1990s Kona MTB. Who else is going? -- 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: D2R2 2015
It would be if you spelled it D2R2 -- the Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee http://www.franklinlandtrust.org/d2r2 On 08/21/2015 04:10 PM, Neil wrote: What is DR2R? Google is no help... On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 5:43:34 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: I was signed up for the 100K but my 6 year old really wants to go this year so we're doing the 20 mile family ride together. Assuming that I've got enough seatpost showing for the tag-along bike hitch, I'll be there with my Homer; otherwise, a 1990s Kona MTB. Who else is going? -- 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: Wheels for 97 Riv Road
Classic RBW wheels of that era were often built around the venerable Mavic MA2. I can't imagine the rims would be easy or inexpensive to come by as NOS, but you could probably find a decent used wheelset on Ebay and etc. Bonus points for freewheel rear and/or SunTour XC 9000 front hub. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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: Clem Presale is over.
I hope they deliver the bikes well before Thanksgiving! It will be hard enough waiting until Halloween. On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:37:41 AM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: Like in construction, It is very rare for a new bike project to be completeted early! It did happen when I was living in Berkeley around 2009, when a truck blew up and melted a section of the 580(?) coming off the bay bridge. They had a huge financial incentive for finishing early and a huge penalty for finishing late. It turns out money is a good motivator for a business, sometimes! I'm not banking on anything before Thanksgiving. Keeping expectations low, Edwin -- 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: FS: Albatross Cockpit, Velocity 650B Wheelset, Wide/Low Crank
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[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross Cockpit, Velocity 650B Wheelset, Wide/Low Crank
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Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Yep . . . . if I choose to ship something these days , it's only if it's a real joy to do so . Otherwise , well . .. .what otherwise ? ! Be only what you really love to see On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 2:32:19 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: I think my new Mantra will be live simply. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 6:06 AM, Garth gart...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: You know when you register an account with Ebay, Fed Ex, UPS or even the USPS . . . .and you ship something by making and paying for the label online , the price you are paying is an ESTIMATE only ! It is by no means , set . The final price is not determined until it is delivered . The only exceptions to this are the flat One-rate boxes . So they have basically, carte blanche to charge your card whatever they see fit. I found this out by checking my Ebay fees and statements, I was being overcharged often. This means any error and I mean any ! adds on extra fees . This means dimensions, weights , addresses and everything must be spot on . This I found is nearly impossible , or should I say , an open invitation for errors to be found as some addresses are considered out of range that they do not inform you of beforehand and are subject to penalties . Once I caught on to this a confirmed it by calling all 4 companies , I found the only way to pay accurately is at genuine UPS, FedEx, USPS offices . The true rates are always at a UPS FedEx shipping depot, where the big trucks go, not authorized shippers who usually add fees unbeknownst to the shipper. Shipping to me has just gone wild , lol. Back in the day , the 70's/80's and even 90's it was all so simple , and none of these extra fees. You went to the UPS warehouse and filled out the form , they had a simple chart with the calculated fees based on zip codes. -- 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/b8ydbeRYKww/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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-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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
agree with the top tube assessment importance. it's long. if you size up, youre likely ruling out drops...which may or may not be ok with how you want to set up the bike. im not in your size, but i ride a 56 sam and a 54 hunq. the hunq feels bigger and definitely is longer. i have slightly more standover on the hunqapillar, but in the scheme of things that matters very little. i just swapped albatross bars from the hunq to the sam and i feel kind of cramped on the sam, where i had room to stretch out more (and not worry about my knees hitting the bar end shifters) on the hunqapillar. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
I will pile on and agree with the sentiment that if 100 dudes exactly your size walked in to buy Hunqapillars, some would definitely get a 58 and some would definitely get a 62. I'm 5'11 and I absolutely should be on a 54. I've ridden it and it's awesome. I've tried standing over the 58 and it's right there. I mean, right there. But I've ridden that, too, and it is also awesome. If somebody took away all my bikes and told me I had to get by with two Hunqapillars for the rest of my life, one a 54 and the other a 58, I absolutely could do it. The bigger of the two sizes screams for Albatross or Bosco handlebars. The smaller of the two would probably be better with straight bullmoose, for MTB riding, or Noodles for a more roadish approach. Maybe a dirt drop with Noodles or flared drops could balance your road vs offroad stuff. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8:20:22 PM UTC-7, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
mine have only been mounted for a week and only ridden once. I hope to put some miles on em this w/e and see if they em-puffen some. What disappoints me most is that on the Compass website they clearly state that the tires are actual size and not just stated. I've written to the Customer Service but no reply. I wonder what others have experienced about their customer service. Anyway, I will give them some more time to em-puffen. Love that word. Will report back after some more miles ridden. Bill On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9:24:31 AM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: How long have you had the Barlows mounted? They may need more em-puffening time. I have both them and the Jack Brown Greens on similar width rims and the Compasses are certainly wider. KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:50:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Hi, It's too bad i didn't wait to buy my Barlow Pass EL until this week as i would have bought yours. After reading all the hype, I was disappointed to find that these are the exact width as the Jack Browns that I was currently using. I wanted something just a little bit cushier with the extra 5mm width. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:24:49 PM UTC-4, john wrote: Hi all. I have new (as in never removed from their package) Compass 700c x 38 Extralight Barlow Pass tires. I want to trade for new (as in really new, never used) Jack Brown Greens. Anyone out there want to swap? Thanks. If not, anyone want to buy some new tires so i can buy some Jack's? Lemme know. -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
I too found the same in regards to shipping. I now just go to my local USPS where I get an accurate cost. Apparently, UPS FedEx have add on fees that they don't add on when you calculate shipping cost through their online system. I called both carriers and the fee's were out of delivery area?? And fuel costs. I ultimately found calculating shipping costs through eBay or online through the two aforementioned carriers pointless which always left me paying more. My Dad say's often, companies/businesses are always looking for ways to separate you from your money. Another one he likes to mention is Buyer beware. I now would add to that Seller beware. I think my new Mantra will be live simply. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 6:06 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: You know when you register an account with Ebay, Fed Ex, UPS or even the USPS . . . .and you ship something by making and paying for the label online , the price you are paying is an ESTIMATE only ! It is by no means , set . The final price is not determined until it is delivered . The only exceptions to this are the flat One-rate boxes . So they have basically, carte blanche to charge your card whatever they see fit. I found this out by checking my Ebay fees and statements, I was being overcharged often. This means any error and I mean any ! adds on extra fees . This means dimensions, weights , addresses and everything must be spot on . This I found is nearly impossible , or should I say , an open invitation for errors to be found as some addresses are considered out of range that they do not inform you of beforehand and are subject to penalties . Once I caught on to this a confirmed it by calling all 4 companies , I found the only way to pay accurately is at genuine UPS, FedEx, USPS offices . The true rates are always at a UPS FedEx shipping depot, where the big trucks go, not authorized shippers who usually add fees unbeknownst to the shipper. Shipping to me has just gone wild , lol. Back in the day , the 70's/80's and even 90's it was all so simple , and none of these extra fees. You went to the UPS warehouse and filled out the form , they had a simple chart with the calculated fees based on zip codes. -- 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/b8ydbeRYKww/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: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good
Both my bikes delivered via bikeflights arrived intact. The only complaint I have is that they charged me an extra $5 because I insisted on a signature at the receiver-end. Jeff reports that the FedEx dude left the box right there on the porch, without having him sign. It worked out fine, Jeff now is building up my former A Homer Hilsen, but that would have been REALLY unpleasant if the box had been stolen. Bill former-Bombadil-and-Hilsen-owner Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:18:52 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Frameset plus wheels with a few other bits, but quite a bit lighter weight than a fully assembled bike. Full-sized bike box, but only 20lbs of total packed weight On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:06:09 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Full bike with wheels? Uh.. yuh... that's a great price. On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 5:25:49 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: I just shipped a bike box from California to Maryland, insured for $1400 for $63. That's pretty darned reasonable. On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 3:30:01 PM UTC-7, Kyle Brooks wrote: Somebody recently directed me to this site - and I'm glad they did. The problem with shipping frames, bikes, wheels, etc., is that FedEx and UPS nowadays charge a lot more for larger boxes regardless of their actual weight (they call it dimensional weight), and as we know, the boxes for these items are generally very large, but the contents are still fairly light. Going through a service like BikeFlights brings the price back down to something more reasonable for these items -- and since I'd be dropping the packages off at the FedEx location anyhow, it's even super convenient. Kyle Brooks Akron, OH, USA On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:58:40 AM UTC-4, truegolden wrote: I have used them twice the past 4 or 5 weeks and have been very pleased and saved money. Both times they just had me enter all the info online, print a shipping label and attach to box, and then drop off at my nearest FedEx center. They scanned the label, gave me a receipt with tracking number and it was on the way. I will be using them again for future bike shipments. One of the packages was a wheelset. This gets me to wondering, does it have to be a bike or bike part to ship via Bike Flights. Paul in Dallas -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Yep . . . . if I choose to ship something these days , it's only if it's a real joy to do so . Otherwise , well . .. .what otherwise ? ! Be only what you really love to see On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 2:32:19 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: My Dad say's often, companies/businesses are always looking for ways to separate you from your money. Another one he likes to mention is Buyer beware. I now would add to that Seller beware. I think my new Mantra will be live simply. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.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: Wheels for 97 Riv Road
Hi Jim: Sorry to state the obvious, but you could begin with this page and then go from there: http://www.rivbike.com/700c-Wheels-and-Rims-s/122.htm Evan in San Francisco -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
1. Compass/Bicycle Quarterly articles/blog state that tires will get an mm or two wider with use/time, iirc. 2. They state that rim width plays a role in how wide the tire will empuffen, 3. They also state that handling on 700c bikes degrades with any tire wider than 35mm. They believe running wider tires is best on a 650b bike because they keep their nimble handling with wider tires. They say that the reason they do make wider than 700 x 35mm tires is to help 700c-ers get to experience the cush of wider tires. But they believe handling degrades at anything wider than 35mm on a 700c wheeled bike. Unless Compass/BQ has changed their position since I last read. 4. I think their stated tire measurements could only be made clearer by including the name/width of the rim it was measured on, as well as how much they were initially empuffed for the initial measurement (psi/bar) used to list in their tire description, and a disclaimer to educate the consumer that real life width will be determined by rim width, tire pressure, and time/use. Empuffery is definitely more complex than first meets the eye. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
I'm 6.2 with a pbh of 95 to 96 as measured by my wife while I hauled up hard! My Hunqapillar is a 62 cm with 48 cm Noodles.I have 50 mm Schwalbe Marathons on. I came from a 62 cm Trek 5000 road bike to Hunqapillar. My old saddle height was 83.7 cm, right now I don't really know, just at a nice comfy place that gives me plenty of power and no pain. I have lots of saddle height adjustment to go on, both up and down. At the moment my Noodles are as high as possible, which means I can use the drops in all downhills and on rough gravel or soft dirt roads. I can also stay comfortable in the drops for a long time. The Hunqapillar has so much adjustments available and so many possible choices for handlebars, pedals and tires that you can adjust into whatever position you enjoy. Personally I feel no need to listen to anybody else than my body when it comes to angles and measurements, and I do change them when I feel like it. I have long arms, but a relatively short torso, you should check yours to help you choose handlebars. Being 6.2 or 6.0 really doesn't mean anything. Some people have long necks and tall heads, others have a round head posted straight on the shoulders like me. No impact for your choice of bike. I guess the message to you is to check that pbh, call Rivendell and feel safe that you will get a bike that fits. Geir On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:20:22 PM UTC-4, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk
Upon visual inspection of my 2012 Sam Hillborne and my wife's 2012 Betty Foy, both Taiwanese built, both appear to have the unstout plate. Not a term I ever thought would ever be associated with anything Rivendell. Before removing my single legged kickstand, I experimented this week and pretended it wasn't there. What I found is that kickstands are very very convenient. It'll take a little getting use to, especially loading and unloading, but the worse was on the two occasions I took my bike into a business. Neither of these places mind me bringing the bike inside but they prefer I leave the bike at Customer Service and not wheel it around the store. On both occasions I deployed the kickstand because I felt bad leaning it up against their counter, wall, display etc. and possibly damaging something. Funny thing is I've been riding bikes my whole life and other than briefly decades ago never had a kickstand. Now I'm not sure I can live without it. As of now my plan is to remove the kickstand but I think I'll continue to experiment a bit more. Matt -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
I think Customer Service was riding P-B-P. On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Bill Ruprecht bruprech...@gmail.com wrote: mine have only been mounted for a week and only ridden once. I hope to put some miles on em this w/e and see if they em-puffen some. What disappoints me most is that on the Compass website they clearly state that the tires are actual size and not just stated. I've written to the Customer Service but no reply. I wonder what others have experienced about their customer service. Anyway, I will give them some more time to em-puffen. Love that word. Will report back after some more miles ridden. Bill On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 9:24:31 AM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: How long have you had the Barlows mounted? They may need more em-puffening time. I have both them and the Jack Brown Greens on similar width rims and the Compasses are certainly wider. KJ On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:50:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Hi, It's too bad i didn't wait to buy my Barlow Pass EL until this week as i would have bought yours. After reading all the hype, I was disappointed to find that these are the exact width as the Jack Browns that I was currently using. I wanted something just a little bit cushier with the extra 5mm width. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:24:49 PM UTC-4, john wrote: Hi all. I have new (as in never removed from their package) Compass 700c x 38 Extralight Barlow Pass tires. I want to trade for new (as in really new, never used) Jack Brown Greens. Anyone out there want to swap? Thanks. If not, anyone want to buy some new tires so i can buy some Jack's? Lemme know. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk
My Father-in-law had that kinda kickstand back in China. I don't think I'd like the weight of that kstand either. China's got great ideas for baby seats and umbrella holders, too. But in Canton China, seems like people are just cruising to work/school. Nobody cares about average speeds and I don't think there are many, if any, hills to climb in Guangzhou, China!!! They don't like helmets, either!! Too hot!!! Everything over there is pure function. They even ride their bikes when they are soo rusted!! You couldn't go fast if you tried in Canton - too crowded and no one seems to observe any kind of right-of-way or traffic laws, except the cars who have to stop at red lights. No one has to worry about parts failing on 30+ mile descents, like we do here in the States. They are cruising flat in crowded traffic at 10mph with bike shops on every corner, so to speak! -- 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: D2R2 2015
So disappointing to see people will be riding in central Massachusetts, but not telling us where they're from. There aren't a lot of us, so it would be nice to know if we're neighbors. Jason Cloutier Pawtucket, RI No D2R2 for me, but it's on the bucket list. -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
I think that what BQ/Compass in fact claims is that the gyroscopic factors determined by tire diameter and width and of course weight at the given distance from the axle result in the best handling when the perimeter of the wheel is about 13.5 from the axle. They don't to my knowledge use the word degrade, which I think conveys a misapprehension. As to their precise claim, as above, I am skeptical, since Grant at least seems in my experience (3 26 wheel custom roads) to have devised a way to make very light, 24.5 to 25 actual diameter wheels behave superbly; and while my Fargo with 700C C 50 to 65 mm wheels doesn't handle nearly as nicely, I put that down to the mtb-type geometry, at least in good part, and not solely to the size of the wheels. On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 4:04 PM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: 3. They also state that handling on 700c bikes degrades with any tire wider than 35mm. They believe running wider tires is best on a 650b bike because they keep their nimble handling with wider tires. They say that the reason they do make wider than 700 x 35mm tires is to help 700c-ers get to experience the cush of wider tires. But they believe handling degrades at anything wider than 35mm on a 700c wheeled bike. Unless Compass/BQ has changed their position since I last read. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
Remember the Riv frames are measured center to top . So a 60 c-c frame is really about 61.4 assuming 28.4mm top tubes . I'd base my decision on the bars I'll be using, the bar height, and top tube length . Front-center too. I make no compromise when it comes to these , I have a minimum and it's not negotiable. Standover height is really not that important . I ride a 60cm Bombadil and I have a pbh of 91.6 or so . PBH is longer than your pant inseam , and pant inseam is wholly arbitrary anyways . PBH is literally , pubic BONE to the floor . It is measured firmly against the bone , yes, ouch , but it is at least binding . In pants I can wear inseams from 32-35 inches , as fit depends on firstmost, personal preference for what a fit is ! You've got low rise, high rise, gussets no gussets , infinite kinds of gussets and design patterns , there just is no standard to a garment ! Thankfully :) On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:20:22 PM UTC-4, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
I don't remember what he attributes it too. I just remember him writing on the blog that, for 700c bikes, he felt that handling gets worse when the tire with exceeds 35mm, while 650b bikes keep their nimble handling with tires wider than that. I am pretty sure he used the term degrades, but it doesn't matter what the term was, as he was the one doing the writing, and he had a right to put it however he wanted since it is his private blog, and not a scientific journal. I'm not gonna look it up or anything. But I'll gladly remove the post if you want me to so I don't mislead anyone. -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
PS- it was my front loaded Bleriot. -- 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: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations
I'd strongly recommend that you measure your PBH. I'm just over 6'-2 and wear pants with a 34 inseam, but my PBH is 37. Rather long legs for someone 6'-2. On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8:20:22 PM UTC-7, Jason Braaten wrote: Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a Hunqapillar in the near future, as I want to combine my love for roads and dirt onto the same vessel. I'm 6'2 with a 34 inseam and typically ride a 60cm st ctc on my vintage road bikes and XL mountain bike. I haven't measured my pbh, however was hoping to get opinions from Hunqapillar owners who are ridding 58cm and 62cm's. Curious what the 6' - 6'3 crowd is riding and how you like it. On the road bikes, 62cm is usually a little too large for my liking. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance J Braaten Brick, NJ 08724 -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
18% paved, I presume? Otherwise you're also fighting for traction, which really makes the leaning forward challenging. Other than that, experience will be your best teacher. Experiment, and if some experiments don't make you stop and walk you doing it wrong! Grin. Have fun! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 5:29:29 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
I've had better luck calling them than e-mail. My Barlow Pass EL's measure 37mm mounted on their Grand Bois rims. -- 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] (OT) It pays to loan your rented bike to a cop who's in hot pursuit!
*DENVER (CBS4)*– The man who helped Denver Police officers capture a suspect received special recognition on Friday and a new bicycle. Back in June, *Aaron Miripol was riding a B-cycle* http://cbsloc.al/1J5E0MW on the Cherry Creek trail when he saw a suspect run through the creek. Police knew Jose Delgado, wanted on multiple felony warrants, would run when they confronted him. “As I keep riding there’s a guy running in front of me, probably 50 meters up, running across the water, and that’s when I realize that’s who they’re running after,” said Miripol. [image: Aaron Miripol receives a new bicycle from Denver Police as a thank you for helping capture a suspect (credit: CBS)] Aaron Miripol receives a new bicycle from Denver Police as a thank you for helping capture a suspect (credit: CBS) “I said, ‘Take the bike’ … I said, ‘Take the bike.’ He’s like, ‘Are you sure?’ … I said, ‘Yeah, take it.’ And he got him!” Delgado was trapped by the walls of the trail when officers finally caught up to him on a footbridge in Confluence Park, tackling him before he could jump back in the water. On Friday, Denver Police Chief Robert White honored Miripol with his very own bicycle, helmet and bike lock, as a way to say thank you for helping capture the suspect. -- 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] Anyone doing the Indianhead 100 in southern MD on Labor Day?
On 08/21/2015 07:56 PM, Lungimsam wrote: Thinking of doing the 70 ride. Is it a lot of 6+% grades, or more tame than that? I think Joan and Steve are involved in this ride somehow, or were in times past. Maybe they would know. I am involved, and I will be there. If you want to check out the RWGPS for the route, here it is: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9652217 for the 100, http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9738644 for the 70 mile route. It's not a hilly route by any means. Max elevation change is typically no more than 150' over something like 0.3 - 0.5 mi and there are only a few places with even moderately steep grades. Hilly is relative, of course. One time I did the ride and happened to arrive at a water stop at the top of the most challenging rise on the entire ride. A guy riding a fixed gear arrived at the same time. I was happy I was able to make it without shifting into my granny gear and said something about the rise, and the fixie rider says to me This is a flat ride. -- 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: WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
Remove the post: no, of course not. But I just wanted all to be clear about what he said; and if he used the word degrade, then that's fine too as long as his meaning is clear. IIRC, Jan's limit was about 26.5, so that 50 mm 559s, 42 mm 584s, and sub-35 mm 622s would fit the bill. Yes, the Jones review does make one take a step back on this. I think any size of tire will handle just fine on a bike expertly designed for it (within reason, of course -- and don't ask me to define reason). On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 5:24 PM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I don't remember what he attributes it too. I just remember him writing on the blog that, for 700c bikes, he felt that handling gets worse when the tire with exceeds 35mm, while 650b bikes keep their nimble handling with tires wider than that. I am pretty sure he used the term degrades, but it doesn't matter what the term was, as he was the one doing the writing, and he had a right to put it however he wanted since it is his private blog, and not a scientific journal. I'm not gonna look it up or anything. But I'll gladly remove the post if you want me to so I don't mislead anyone. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
Ride it ! Ride that wheelie ! Alright . . . . . shift your weight forward . On really steep stuff , it's almost like I'm standing out of the saddle , but my butt is still in contact with the saddle, just less so . On drop bars on the hoods , on my Alba bars I'm forward near the curve . On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:29:29 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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] Anyone doing the Indianhead 100 in southern MD on Labor Day?
Thinking of doing the 70 ride. Is it a lot of 6+% grades, or more tame than that? I think Joan and Steve are involved in this ride somehow, or were in times past. Maybe they would know. Anyway, I'll be keeping an eye out for Riv's, like I always do on organized rides! -- 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] WTT New Barlow Pass for New Jack Brown Green
Has Jan revised his thoughts about 35 mm being the widest 700 C tire with good handling since he rode the Jones bike. Seems like he liked the way that bike handled. Steve On Friday, August 21, 2015, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I don't remember what he attributes it too. I just remember him writing on the blog that, for 700c bikes, he felt that handling gets worse when the tire with exceeds 35mm, while 650b bikes keep their nimble handling with tires wider than that. I am pretty sure he used the term degrades, but it doesn't matter what the term was, as he was the one doing the writing, and he had a right to put it however he wanted since it is his private blog, and not a scientific journal. I'm not gonna look it up or anything. But I'll gladly remove the post if you want me to so I don't mislead anyone. -- 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] Wheelie on 18% grade...
So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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] Going carless?
My daughter Catie, just entering 9th grade, asked me this afternoon, Will you give me your car when I turn 16? I drive very little except to ferry her around, and she sent this back to me as a good reason to do so. It's a 2006 PT Cruiser that I just put several thousand into, and at just shy of 83K it should be good for another 60 K. I told her, if you can pay for it and drive yourself around, that's fine. Enterprise is nearby and picks one up; I'm close to bus routes, which are getting better; and I hope Uber will finally prevail in its fight to start business in Abq. We'll see -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: Fenders: Cream or Silver?
I'd say silver if you plan to use silver racks. The SKS P45's in silver looks awesome together with the silver color of my NITTO rack. Also, try to look at pics of a cream fendered bike from the rear. You may think it is too much cream color from that angle. -- 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: Going carless?
Certainly doable. I am 12 years in my experiment going carless. Cannot see myself ever getting one. The first two years after selling my Miata (hard to do!) I used Zip Car at least a few times a month. The last few years my day car use (went from Zip to Enterprise - they are both decent) has dropped to a few times a year. For Chicago bike only I've found a low trail porteur style bike with a nice big bag atop the big front rack works best. I put my brief case and business jacket commuting to work. Easily fits groceries and most other purchases. Chicago has decent mass transit which I use from time to time. I think bike only would still work in a city that did not have as many transit options. On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 6:50:44 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: My daughter Catie, just entering 9th grade, asked me this afternoon, Will you give me your car when I turn 16? I drive very little except to ferry her around, and she sent this back to me as a good reason to do so. It's a 2006 PT Cruiser that I just put several thousand into, and at just shy of 83K it should be good for another 60 K. I told her, if you can pay for it and drive yourself around, that's fine. Enterprise is nearby and picks one up; I'm close to bus routes, which are getting better; and I hope Uber will finally prevail in its fight to start business in Abq. We'll see -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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] Anyone doing the Indianhead 100 in southern MD on Labor Day?
I'll be out of town otherwise i'd join you. Have a good time! -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
Long ago, age about 15 (end of 9th grade), in a fit of gratuitous tinkerishness, I decided to turn my little brother's 24 wheel miniature Hero into something I (5'10) could ride. This was before I scavenged the front wheel for my first complete bike build in 10th grade. I found some sort of pipe to replace the tiny seatpost; this was so long it put the saddle, a Brooks clone, over the rear axle. To support my weight (125 lb), I rigged metal struts, from a wheelbarrow, between saddle clamp bolts and axle. The cottered crank had a ring of about 30 t and the fw was about 18 -- it was wy below 50. Anyway, I rode it the 7 miles or so from our house at the south end of Rosslyn to the Nairobi International School, though square miles of coffee and wonderful wooded valleys. The penultimate approach to the 1 mile long dirt road accessing the school was a 1/2 mile, steepish hill. With a 40 gear, handlebar near my ankles, and saddle south of the rear axle, every little bit of torque on the pedals had me fighting to keep from going over backward. Good times, of a sort. The bike was abandoned on campus (at the huge, dark, grim bamboo cluster in the main drive) until The Great Pot Bust of spring, 1970 when I and it were hauled off back home by irate parents. Gad, my daughter just entered 9th grade. I'm very glad that she is a far, far more reliable child than I was. On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Ride it ! Ride that wheelie ! Alright . . . . . shift your weight forward . On really steep stuff , it's almost like I'm standing out of the saddle , but my butt is still in contact with the saddle, just less so . On drop bars on the hoods , on my Alba bars I'm forward near the curve . On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:29:29 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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 *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto -- 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: Wheelie on 18% grade...
Personally, walking would be my best option. Kudos if you can ride up anything that steep. dougP On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 4:29:29 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: So I rode my first 18% grade today and found myself poppin' a wheelie by accident. It was hard to get into a comfy position and just get into a rhythm. Do you lean forward a lot, into hoods, or sit up more on the tops with drops to get into the zone on those kinda grades? The only rhythm I got into was my anaerobic gasping. -- 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.
