[RBW] Re: Jack Browns on San Marcos...
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[RBW] Jack Browns on San Marcos...
I thinking I need just a touch more width for the torn up pavement in my neighborhood. What would you suggest as the next size up from my current Jack Browns...that would fit a Soma San Marcos? Thanks, Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Rambouillet or San Marcos
I'm going to break with the other posters, and go with the San Marcos. I'm 5'10'' with an 86.5 PBH, as measured by Grant. The 54 San Marcos fits me perfectly, with an 11cm stem. I've owned both the Rambouillet and the San Marcos, and I find the San Marcos to be a better handling bike, when ridden with no extras like fenders and baskets and bags. Dead solid neutral. The Rambouillet, for me, was a touch twitchy. Plus, the San Marcos is available pretty much on demand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] July 19th Blug Posting
Just curious about the bike accident that resulted in a Riv customer's folded front fork... It sounds like it was somewhat serious, if the rider couldn't speak for several days after the accident. Does anyone know any details? Was he wearing a helmet when he crashed? Thanks Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)
I thought Grant's critiscm of the NAHB was a little harsh...then I saw the winning bike! http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/gallery/gallery-rob-englishs-tt-mk2_276499 May be the most unridable looking bike I've ever seen... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner
The thing about builds for a Rivendell frame is that you can try a lot of variations over a period of months, or even years, and the frame maximizes each combination. So if you approach it as a long term project and don't count pennies too closely, it becomes a fun learning experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling
I've paid full retail price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best cylcing deals I've ever found. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations
The first time I ever went into the Rivendell shop, Grant let me ride 3 Rambouilets...and I commented how dramatic the increase on stability was as the size of the bike went up. His analogy was comparing the difference between writing with a pen when the leak cap was on the top of the pen, and when it was removed. The pen with the cap removed is much more unstable. (The larger bike with the top tube higher above the wheels was more stable.) Aside from added stiffness, I'm wondering if the second top tube has the same effect on the stability of the bike as the pen with the cap? More weight up top... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle
I've had Noodles from 48 down to 42, and prefer the 42's. And, I have wide shoulders. The falling through sensation you describe was something I experienced, and the 42's resolved it. Best bars ever, IMO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Anyone know how many people were in the raffle?
I wasn't able to enter, so that's a minus one to the total... :) :) :) Seriously, it's so cool we had a popular winner (not that there could be an unpopular winner), and the excitement of dreaming what we might order if we won was great. Hope Riv benefits from the promotional effort. It was a lot of fun... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?
Can't afford to enter this month, but... ...if I could, and I won: I would order a copy of a 54 San Marcos, with a few Rivendell touches (better dropouts, better brake fit, nicer fork curve) a different color (probably Merckx orange) and of course, the emporer-like status of a Rivendell decal running along the down tube! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Go fast bike: San Marcos?
I faced the same dilemma recently, and chose the San Marcos. Haven't had a moment's regret. Best handling bike I've ever ridden. And that includes a Ram and a AHH. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...
Ginger Baker was an avid competetive cyclist as a teen... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...
This is an amazing thread! I was never an Airplane fan back in the 60's...although I was the right age and was from California. More into Cream, Doors, Hendrix. But, for some reason, about a year ago I bought their Worst Of CD on a whim, and was just blown away by how much I loved it, and related to it. Recently I bought most of their catalog on CD, and have been floating in heaven ever since. The depth, the textures, the variety...amazing. Eventually, I plan to delve into the Hot Tuna catalog. But for now, I have a lot of listening to do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...
P.S. Favorite Airplane song to ride to: Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question
Thanks for the heads up on the Troxel helmets, Will. They look great. On Oct 10, 6:57 pm, Will waller.will...@gmail.com wrote: We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents, good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner (also nice feature). They're a bit studier than regular bicycle helmets. The manufacturing quality is the same as high end bike helmets and better than most mid-range helmets. And price? CHEAP. http://www.troxelhelmets.com/products/sport On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:53:21 PM UTC-5, Big Paulie wrote: Since one of the criticisms of cycling helmets has been the relative lack of protection, I've been wondering if there's a helmet that would fall between the standard bicycle helmet and the full face motorcycle helmet in terms of protection...and still be servicable The half helmet or skull cap hemet that Harley riders wear surely must offer more protection than a cycling helmet, while offering a degree of air flow over the face and head. Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question
So Lyle, which Nutcase helmet did you get your daughter, and perhaps might get for yourself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS Grant's running shoes size 12.5
Are Altras suitable for cycling, or just running? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters
I just installed a set of downtube ratchet shifters on my San Marcos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters
Sorry, my above post was published before it was completed... The crank gear level seems to slip downward into the smaller rings as I ride. Thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters
Thanks William, makes sense... :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm+ Touring Frame
Not exactly what you are looking for, but the right size, and in Seattle http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/3131745307.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Very Riv-ish Disneyland Bike Shop
Fast, Faultless and Fadless ... Our Vehicles Pass the Test of Time. This is remarkable! :) I wonder if the two brothers working in the back make airplanes in their spare time? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bicycle Courier In Love with My Atlantis
All Atlantis owners are hipsters under the skin. Mitch Browne Good one! As a multiple-Rivendell owner over the years, I've never owned an Atlantis, even though it's the Riv frame that is closest to my wants/ needs. My reasoning is simple...I'm not cool enough to ride an Atlantis, and deep down, I know it. The 1-in-500 cyclist I might enounter out on the road who would sense the incongruity of me on an Atlantis, and surely pass silent judgement as they rode past! BP SLO County, North -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb
And the legend grows... http://surfmatters.blogspot.com/2012/06/olivier-chetelat.html :) :) :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Interesting Incident on Today's Ride
Two somewhat similar incidents... I was near the end of solo, unsupported a double metric century on my Rambouillet-- the longest ride I'd ever made -- and I was feeling pretty damn proud of myself. As I neared home, I came upon a college- aged guy on an old touring bike that was so loaded, it was a miracle he could stay on it. This was in Ventura County in California. The rider was on the way to Belize...from Seattle! He said he was planning to stay down there a year or two, but by that point on the ride, had decided to save enough money to fly home! I offered to put him up for the night, but he was keen to do the whole trip on his own. Another time I was in Central California on a surf trip. An older gentleman on a mountian bike stopped near my car. Just one small saddle bag. He said he was retired, had been evicted from his place up north somewhere, and decided to ride his bike to Florida to attend his grandaughter's wedding. I tried to gave him all the cash I had (just over 20 bucks,) but he declined, saying he had been in the Marines and could take care of himself. I left the area, but turned around a few minutes later, flagged him down, and more forcefully offered the money. He admitted he was almost out of money, and accepted my modest offering. Life on the road is a lot more interesting than life at home! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] A small step forward?
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/05/bikes-and-tech/ask-nick-fat-tire-fun-and-mavic-race-support_171343 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: 59 CM AHH
I'm selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen. It's in excellent condition. 3 years old, 3000 miles. Never dropped or rained on. Stored indoors, at room temperature. (No garage storage.) $2100, with professional packing and shipping to the CON US included. Will consider offer on local pickup (Paso Robles ,CA.) I would also be willing to drive several hours to meet you. I weighed 240 for most of the miles on this bike, and I had a good shop (Bike Attack in Santa Monica) build me a set of bombproof wheels. The people at Bike Attack are oriented towards mountain biking, so the wheelset has a set of high end Hadley hubs with disc brake mounts...which are of course out of place on a road bike. Straight 2mm spokes, and Mavic A719 rims. No broken spokes, and just 2 super light truing touch-ups in 3000 miles. This is the best wheelset I've ever had for my personal needs. The set up is nothing fancy, but nothing cheap, either... No pedals, seatpost or saddle 42cm Nitto Noodle Bars 11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 172.5 Crank Arms (I'm 5'10 and my pbh is 86.5, and they are perfect for me on this frame size.) Sugino Compact triple crankset Silver Sidepull Brakes Hadley Hubs Mavic 719 Rims Tektro Brake Levers Shimano Bar End Shifters, set up as indexed downtube shifters 9 speed cogset Near New Jack Brown Blue Rear Tire Well Used Jack Brown Blue Front Tire (100 miles left on it.) Ultegra Derailer...lightly scuffed from use on another bike Chain slightly less than 50% stretch...plenty of miles left Aside from the normal dropout wear, there are 4 paint chips. They are clearly shown in the photos available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25844261@N05/ pauldgr...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen w/Clydesdale Wheelset
Forgot to add my contact address... pauldgr...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen w/Clydesdale Wheelset
I'm selling my 59cm A.Homer Hilsen. It's in excellent condition. 3 years old, 3000 miles. Never dropped or rained on. Stored indoors at room temperature. (No garage storage.) $2500, with professional packing and shipping to the CON US included. Will consider offer on local pickup (Paso Robles ,CA.) No saddle, seatpost or pedals. I weighed 240 for most of the miles on this bike, and I had a good shop (Bike Attack in Santa Monica) build me a set of bombproof wheels. The people at Bike Attack are oriented towards mountain biking, so the wheelset has a set of high end Hadley hubs with disc brake mounts...which are of course out of place on a road bike. Straight 2mm spokes, and Mavic A719 rims. No broken spokes, and just 2 super light truing touch-ups in 3000 miles. This is the best wheelset I've ever had for my personal needs. The set up is nothing fancy, but nothing cheap, either... 42cm Nitto Noodle Bars 11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 172.5 Crank Arms (I'm 5'10 and my pbh is 86.5, and they are perfect for me on this frame size.) Sugino Compact triple crankset Silver Sidepull Brakes Hadley Hubs Mavic 719 Rims Tektro Brake Levers Shimano Bar End Shifters, set up as indexed downtube shifters 9 speed cogset Near New Jack Brown Blue Rear Tire Well Used Jack Brown Blue Front Tire (100 miles left on it.) Ultegra Derailer...lightly scuffed from use on another bike Chain slightly less than 50% stretch...plenty of miles left Aside from the normal dropout wear, there are 4 paint chips. They are clearly shown in the photos available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25844261@N05/ Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Carboon failures
This thread should be the last carbon fiber-related topic in this group, ever. This is a Rivendell owner's group. Rivendell doesn't make or sell anything made of carbon. Every carbon thread to date has ended in tears or virtual fisticuffs. Addtionally, Grant has made his postion very clear on this subject...with a great deal of sincerity and evidence to back it up. Nothing he says publicly will likely prevent a carbon fiber-related bicycle crash from happening. He, and we, should drop it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions
As a 86.5 cm PBH person happily riding a 59 AHH with JBB 33.3's, all I can say is brace yourself for a lot of fun! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mount Diablo Name Change?
Saw an article in a local newspaper that Mount Diablo might have a name change to Mount Ronald Reagan... http://www.insidebayarea.com/columns/ci_14296818 This might spin off an entirely different vein of Rivendell bike names, wouldn't you think? :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name
My favorite name of the bunch is Rambouillet. My least fav, the Hunqapillar. However... Once, during the height of the Iraq-War/anti-French sentiment, I was accosted on my Rambouillet in the restroom area of a campground. An intoxicated man with an iron horse shoe in his hand was furious that I was ridin' a Frenchy bike. I would have given anything to be on a Hunqapillar at that moment! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name
In truth, I thought Roadeo was pretty weak...until I saw the bike/ paint/decals in person. Then it seemed virtually perfect. So, I'm withholding any kind of judgement on the Hunqapillar moniker until such time as I actually see one. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: this oughta be a motto for this group
How about simply, Seven? Make it nine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?
I too like to keep a low profile... In the 6 years since I got my first Rivendell, I've ridden over 20,000 miles, and have had a number of people comment. I had one homeless guy seriously ask about it. He seemed to know what it was, and wanted to know if it lived up to its reputation. Once while riding past a parking lot in a beach area I heard a woman shout Whoo-whoo! Rivendell! I turned to look, and it was the best looking young woman I'd seen in years. I was chugging up a climb in the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla Washington about a year ago, and a woman on a full race carbon thing decended past me going probably 40 MPH. In the flash of a second it took her to pass me, see saw that I was riding a Rivendell and came to a screeching halt, turned around, and rode back up to me to have a look. The most consistant positive reaction I've had is from 20 something guys with tatoos and earrings, on mountain bikes or BMXs. They always have a positive comment. One said, That bike really handles well. Another said, As soon as I saw the group, I knew it was a new bike. Oddly enough, the only overtly negative was from a bike store owner who was in his 60's, and seemed to be an otherwise thoughtful person. He took one look at my Rambouillet and said, Those are just old frames they repaint and rebadge. Quite a savvy observation! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence
Agree completely! Fantastic job by CF. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list
- Is the AHH a good replacement for the Specialized Roubaix for me, not a racer, not a club rider, just interested in metric centuries, centuries and eventually as I loose weight and gain fitness, longer rides? A resounding yes... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Dissect this quote from Grant
Maybe it has something to do with the 6th photo, scrolling left to right, on the Rivendell home page... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Roadeo art
I went up to RWHQ this past Satarday, and saw the Roadeo in the flesh. I can't tell you how impressed I was. Didn't ride it, but the look and feel was exactly what I think this bike should be, and exaxctly what I think a lot of cyclists are looking for. I may have to lose 30 pounds so I can ride one! Colors and graphics are great, BTW, better than they photograph. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Bike Bell Concert In L.A.
http://tinyurl.com/yl7q58c Wagner's Ring cycle may be vying with Dudamania as the headline maker of the musical season on Grand Avenue, but please take note that downtown's main drag of the arts will also be playing host to a horde of cyclists, ringing. The musical piece in question is Eine Brise: Transient Action for 111 Cyclists, by the late Argentinian composer Mauricio Kagel, which will have its L.A. premiere Feb. 22 outdoors on Grand Avenue's pavement. Kagel's quickie composition, no more than two minutes long, calls for 111 bicycle riders to ring their bells, whistle and emit vocalized effects in unison, on command. The performance is part of the just-announced 2009-10 season from the experimental and contemporary music series Monday Evening Concerts. Along with the biker ensemble, its Celebrating Kagel concert will offer two pieces played indoors in the series' regular quarters, Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: things I noticed after a 2 month biking hiatus
I had a similar experience last spring. I was off my Homer for 3 months (due to the bad winter in the PNW). I had just finished dialing it in when the snows came, so I was curious how it would feel after along lay off. Much to my delight, everything felt good, other than my legs. I attribute most of that to the bike and the SAA saddle. Both are very natural in their feel and performance...at least to me. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Cycling Related Piece In WSJ
By David Byrne... http://tinyurl.com/m4j6rh --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com
Can I go of on a tangent relative to the Roadeo? Not having a deep background in bikes, I'm wondering what the pratical differences are between the threaded and threadless options. And, why is the threadless option 1, rather than the more common 1 1/8? Thanks, Paul --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com
Thanks, Doug and Steve... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik
To be clear, I wasn't advocating Mavic's postion, but felt that their response should be noted. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik
http://velonews.com/article/93240/mavic-responds-to-wheel-collapse-article This is the wheel manufacturer's response... worth reading. Maybe carbon spokes weren't to blame...but a carbon frame was. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Do Pacenti Quasi-Motos fit on a Bleriot?
On Apr 30, 3:54 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: What is a pacenti quasi-moto? A 650b tire. But, I grant you, this is the oddest sounding heading ever!!! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: noodle bars
Phase two of the Noodle Discovery Train is finding the right width. I ended up getting three pairs, 42-44-46, and swapped them back and forth until I came to the conclusion that I indeed liked the 42's best. The wider bars worked well, but my pinkys got numb on long tides. No amount of moving the bars up or down or rotating them forward of backward resovled the problem. But a set of 42's did. In any case, Noodle Bars and Jack Brown tires are must-haves on whatever bike I obtain the future. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: How Much Tape is Too Much Tape?
Another option I've used with success is to remove the old tape, and use strips of that used tape in lieu of gel. The thin but noticable addition of padding takes out some of the harshness of a single taped bar (if indeed that's your perception of same). It also doesn't add as much to overall diameter compared to a double taped bar. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Hillborn v. Tournado
On Jan 7, 6:52 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I've heard that it may be getting harder to escape the extra charges imposed by the airlines for a coupled bike. Even nice airlines have to eat too, Jim... :-) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Bronx cheer for the postal service
I though the Rivendell offer was generous in spirit and in practice. What they were offering was clear. Seems odd to pick it apart... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Richard Sachs Cross Bike
I guess well behaved men rarely make history either! Latest on Richard Sachs' Cross team... http://www.velonews.com/article/86089/scuffle-at-kansas-city-cyclocross-nationals --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Richard Sachs Cross Bike
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[RBW] Re: Weight limit for A.H.H
I'm around 220, and I think that's the limit. I put on some weight a while back (240), and could feel my AHH starting to flex side to side just a bit too much, especially the front end. When I lost the weight, it felt fine again. The same for my old Rambouillet. 220 was about it. That's all on the road, BTW. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
