Re: [RBW] WTB 650B Dynamo Wheel & Question About Alex Rims
Thanks all for the info. I believe this is actually an Alex DM24, not a DM18. I am going to try to find a local wheel builder that can take this wheel apart and rebuild it with a Shimano dynamo - that way I don't have another set of wheels (or a spart front wheel) lying around as Josh mentions. I cleaned up the wheel and there is some discoloration/oxidation around some of the spoke holes - doesn't look like a real crack. Anybody know of a wheel builder in Southern California (LA/OC)? Golden Saddle closed. Thank you. On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 8:22 AM tio ryan wrote: > I appreciate that info, Josh! I'm in a similar situation with my Platypus > — I'd like to add a dynamo, but I don't necessarily want to have mismatched > rims, nor do I want my original front wheel just hanging on the wall. I had > no idea what it'd cost to have the hub swapped on the existing wheel. > > On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 1:14:37 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote: > >> Maybe just have someone lace a dyno hub into that existing wheel. I just >> did this for my wife's platy and, other than buying a dyno hub, the work >> only cost me $50. Beats buying another wheel just to have the original >> hanging in my garage. >> >> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:15:12 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>> Congrats on the new Clem. That's the model that I've most thought about >>> recently. Perhaps one day ... >>> >>> I've ridden Alex rims on 2 Redline Monocog 29ers and based on those I'd >>> say that Redline makes good, workmanlike modestly priced rims that are >>> really all that most of us need. 584 (millimeters) is the "bead seat >>> diameter," the diameter of the rim where the tire bead sits, thus a measure >>> of the inner tire bead diameter, and thus further a quick-reference for >>> tire height (which of course varies almost infinetly according to tire >>> width); the 650B designation is an ancient French and nowadays confusing >>> name for precisely that bead seat diameter, so that 650B = 584 mm bsd. >>> 650B/584 bsd tires and rims are sortof kindof halfway between "road >>> wheels/tires" or 700c/622 bsd and "twenty six inch wheels", of which there >>> are too many varieties to enumerate here but which commonly refers to the >>> most common mountain bike wheel 20 and 30 years ago with a 559 mm bsd. >>> >>> DM 18? I don't know but I'd guess that 18 mm is the inner width of the >>> rim. Others can correct as necessary. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 9:51 AM Dennis Wong wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> Purchased my first Riv, a mustard colored Clem Jr H! >>>> >>>> I think the bike has the original 650B wheels marked Alex Rims. The >>>> are about 31mm wide. I'd was thinking of having someone build a new, >>>> matching front wheel with a dynamo. I looked at the Velocity and Alex Rim >>>> sites. Other than the Rivendell Site >>>> <https://www.rivbike.com/products/zz1133klz-fghn-a-n8> (650B/27.5/584 >>>> x DM18 x Shimano hubs) I don't see much on the web about these rims. (What >>>> does the 584 and DM18 mean?) >>>> >>>> Thank you. >>>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1102fad8-0067-4367-ab6e-32b78425f533n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1102fad8-0067-4367-ab6e-32b78425f533n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAG5PSvo%3D%3D9YJ8he%2BPuWX5AMsaXh9ygDOLb3hiZJpjZb2%2BAGe-A%40mail.gmail.com.
[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle
I have a 2005 Toyota Sienna and love it for bike transport (not too happy with Toyota recall service though). I often drive sag on local events and once was able to fit 2 road bikes and a recumbent along with the three riders in the van. No need to take off any wheels. Get decent mileage 18-24mph and have almost 140,000 miles without any major repairs. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 4:07:48 PM UTC-7, PG wrote: > > Question for the RBW brain trust... > > If you were going to buy a vehicle for the primary purpose of transporting > a bike -- and I'm only talking about carrying one bike -- what would it be? > > Guidelines: Under 40Gs, and preferably with the bike carried and lockable > inside the vehicle. > > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Upright bars and romulus
Hello, I’m curious if anyone has installed upright bars on a Romulus. I have one that I’ve ridden for 15 years but feel I’m getting too old for drop bars. I am also looking at a Clem bike but don’t want to give up quite yet if others have liked switching out their bars on the Romulus. 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met
Bill, Thanks for sharingI feel I am in the same boat with higher numbers. This is an inspiration to get on it for me. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:13:23 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Over the last few years, I've been a reasonably low-carb person. I > generally steer clear of pizza, rice, bread, but my discipline has been far > from perfect. Things were working out fine, in that I wasn't gaining the 1 > pound a year that people tell me I'm supposed to be gaining throughout my > 40s. I've been holding at 180, which was acceptable but not ideal. This > winter I decided: I've spent long enough treading water as a 180 pounder. > I'm a 155 pounder with 25 pounds of unnecessary cargo. I decided I was > going to drop 20 pounds, and this past week I've made it there, dropping > below 160 for maybe the first time this century. There have been a few > changes that might have contributed to success. I'm drinking a lot less > beer, and a lot less booze in general. My exercise routine has included > much more short and intense efforts as a coach of the high school mountain > bike team. I've also done more to think about the way that I tend to think > about food. Just like with drinking alcohol, I find that I have the urge to > eat when I'm bored, or have downtime. I've tried to keep myself occupied > more, and I've endeavored to break that mental connection so I don't start > snacking every time there's a calm moment. > > A few weeks back I did a 200k with SFRandonneurs, and I really noticed a > difference in my appetite. For the first time, I kind of had to force > myself to eat. I had packed four Lara Bars for a 9 hour ride, and I went > ahead and ate one at 50k, at 100k and at 150k, just because it seemed like > a good idea to put some food in. I wonder if I've reached some level of > fat-burning, and have largely broken the sugar-dependence where I don't get > super ravenous. > > So, Winter is almost over and we haven't fought about EBDJ all winter > long, I don't think. It's a datapoint of one but I'm doing fine with very > little bread, rice, etc. I enjoy a cut up apple with almond butter for > desert. I plop a huge scoop of coconut oil in my morning coffee. I'm > eating lots of roasted veggies and raw veggies. I'll throw a fried egg on > any meal. I eat lots of nuts and seeds. I make bacon on Saturday > mornings, typically. My 34 inch waist pants no longer fit. I just bought > a couple pairs of 32s and one pair of 30s. The 30s are snug, and I call > them "the motivator" to get me the rest of the way to 155, where I'll > probably stop and hold. Set a goal and make it happen. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)
WTF!!! how can the police allow the driver to refuse to answer the door ? The driver has committed at least several violations if not felonies. I am so glad you and your son escaped any injury. Dennis in PDX On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:46:55 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > The Bicycle Bus has been undergoing some infrastructure changes as of > late, but what happened today really takes the cake. > > There is a major intersection before our school, and the City decided to > put up traffic lights and do away with the old 4 way stop. It is multiple > lanes of traffic, and one of the busiest places in the canyon. The City has > done away with OUR crosswalk, posting a "NO CROSSING" sign and has instead > placed crosswalks on the remaining three sides. We must cross all three to > get to school now, which is a great time-waster and has added considerable > time onto our commute. My two sons and I had successfully navigated two of > the crosswalks, and we were standing on the sidewalk with our bikes, > waiting for the 3rd and final WALK light. There were two other children > waiting with us. I was chatting with someone, when suddenly there was an > SUV, coming from behind me, heading for me and my 11 year old boy. The SUV > drove up onto the sidewalk, missing me and my son by less than 12 inches > and CONTINUED TO DRIVE ON THE SIDEWALK, taking out two orange cones, which > became lodged under his chassis. He showed no reaction -never even swerved > - and continued to drive up the hill. Two cars behind was a woman with her > 3 kids. She had witnessed the whole thing, and yelled that she was calling > 911 and that she had his license plate. She followed him up the hill. He > pulled into the guard-gated ritzy community and she lost sight of him. She > was parked near the end of our commute, waiting for police, so I sent my > boys home (just a couple blocks away) and stayed to talk to her. Turns out, > the driver had been driving on the sidewalk at the shopping center a mile > away and managed to hit her car. He left the scene and would not stop even > though she tried to wave him down. He drove erratically up the hill with > her following him, and then she watched him nearly hit us on the sidewalk, > which made her decide to dial 911. A policeman met us, and told us this is > the 5th (FIFTH!!!) erratic driving report they have on this man. The > officer left to confront the guy at his home address, and said we may hear > from him. An hour later, my iPhone rang with a blocked number calling, and > it was the officer, who now wanted a written statement and to interview my > two sons. We gladly complied and asked what happened when he arrived at the > residence. The man refused to answer the door, and the two traffic cones > were no longer under the SUV. The vehicle had numerous dents and scrapes. > The officer said all the other calls ended the same - the man wouldn't > answer the door when police arrived. The officer said he is not the type to > let this go, and that he will confront the man again tomorrow. He said if > he can establish that the man was the driver, he will be arrested for > damaging the other woman's car, fleeing the scene of an accident, and > endangerment of a child - a felony. He has left me his email address and > instructed me to find the kids that were with us and get them in contact > with him, which I will gladly do tomorrow. > > I can barely believe this happened. I always think I'm safe on the > sidewalk. I never even saw that SUV until it nearly took out my left leg. I > didn't even have time to feel afraid. I didn't see how close it got to my > son, but he says it was closer to hitting him than me. I do know that I > prayed for protection, as is my custom, on the morning bike commute, and I > am grateful that my prayer was answered and that the Bicycle Bus lives to > ride another day! Thank you, Jesus! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Walkapillar s240 ride report
Great account Drew - but I am sorry about the poison oak introduction. As a former californian, I have had some nasty run ins with it. If bad enough cortisone shots and/or cream will help. Dennis now in PDX On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 6:44:20 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > I went out after work last night to meet some friends at Musch camp in > Topanga CA, which is only about 18 miles from where i work. about 14 of > those 18 are on dirt roads and trails up in the santa monica mountains. > Early on, a guy from Road Bike Action Magazine stopped and asked if he > could take my picture with my bike. Im not sure there are lots of people > riding non suspended bikes up there and carrying a bunch of stuff. a few > other people knew what a Rivendell was though, so that was cool. The ride > in was really nice, but at the end of it, it turned into steep, descending > singletrack with big rocks and steps. So i hiked it in, but thought that i > should try to find another way back when i left, so i wouldnt have to carry > the bike up that. My friends bailed, so i just stayed the one night. I > looked at google maps for a new way back and their recommended route looked > ok on paper. In actuality, it involved sneaking through someone's backyard > to get to the trail, the trail turning out to be a completely overgrown > horse trail with a grade that i could barely walk up, being chased by dogs > while pushing the bike through what you see in the last photo, and > introducing me to the effects of poison oak for the first time. Google maps > lesson learned. The hunqapillar didnt flinch. > > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3a4cvvtavQ4/WNcXWrxjlTI/A40/VtLFKZv2NNQqeISeGaWLz-vPmc-iTu0dgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0643.JPG> > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1sy_YnMF1pQ/WNcXQBAWL0I/A4w/yC8VWixcb3Im7CDUfswja22ar8oMS3LxQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0644.JPG> > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-etIb1aftOB0/WNcXG_qyezI/A4s/ebZgQJyHt5UQOD5Hg_vkJnXUmplXniH2gCLcB/s1600/IMG_0648.JPG> > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dWH4nFFz6QI/WNcXAXKZ7MI/A4o/ACNSk1cuefo79ooVAbBnEoCpwAMeYLuMgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0645.JPG> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JrfNP9Lzk7c/WNca00ulBiI/A48/unqukMe7xXkXRzMwtlJJpL5LGzn4VEISgCLcB/s1600/51215789040__0AD0160B-D5D4-48D6-A781-68D09AB17F62.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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Cambium C17 in Rust
Hi All - thanks for looking. I have received an offer so the Cambium C17 id sold Dennis in PDX On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 10:04:06 PM UTC-8, Dennis Hogan wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a gently used Brooks Cambium C17 in Rust. There are a few marks and > wear spots - see the link to the pictures: https://flic.kr/ps/26Rmjy > (hope this works - can send pics directly if needed) > > I estimate I have about 2000 miles on it. It was on my A. Homer Hilsen. I > loved the way it felt but have switched to the carved version and love that > even more. > > Asking $90 which includes shipping to the lower forty-eight. PayPal > friends and family preferred. > > The pictures show it a little darker than in real life. You'll notice the > lighter smudges on the left side of the saddle and around a couple rivets > where I tried to clean it and also a little freying of the edges on the > rear end. > > Dennis in PDX > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Brooks Cambium C17 in Rust
Hi all, I have a gently used Brooks Cambium C17 in Rust. There are a few marks and wear spots - see the link to the pictures: https://flic.kr/ps/26Rmjy (hope this works - can send pics directly if needed) I estimate I have about 2000 miles on it. It was on my A. Homer Hilsen. I loved the way it felt but have switched to the carved version and love that even more. Asking $90 which includes shipping to the lower forty-eight. PayPal friends and family preferred. The pictures show it a little darker than in real life. You'll notice the lighter smudges on the left side of the saddle and around a couple rivets where I tried to clean it and also a little freying of the edges on the rear end. Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] The Liftatube fits me perfect
The Faraday is made by a local company Walnut Studio and can be purchased from them. www.walnutstudiolo.com Same price. Check out their other products. Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona
Great job John! The pics are wonderful - I've visited the Silver City area and think there may have been some serious climbing but also serious scenery. Dennis in PDX On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:01:02 PM UTC-7, John M wrote: > > > For years I have wanted to make a bike tour out of the quiet backroads and > hidden corners of SW New Mexico where I live. But a whole litany of > excuses, both real and imagined conspired against it—didn’t have the right > bike, too hot, too windy, too little water, not enough time, not in good > enough shape, not safe to go alone, and on and on and on. This year I > became the new owner of a barely used Hunqapillar and resolved to make it > happen. About a month ago I sketched out a rough plan and started putting > touring equipment together. Last Thursday after spending way too much time > agonizing over the final details and packing for my fears instead of my > confidence, I locked the front door and soft pedaled through town headed > south towards the bootheel of New Mexico, destined for the Chiricahua > mountains just over the border in Arizona. > > > I figured I could do 50 miles per day, with a mix of dirt and > pavement—though I haven't had many rides over 15 miles in the last few > years. More worrying than my ability to go the distance was the > resupply—mostly of water, but also food. Water, like towns, are scarce > out here and I planned to pack enough supplies to ride straight through > each day without needing to count on uncertain water sources (cattle tanks) > or stores that might be out of business or closed for the day. I spent 4 > days touring, camping in Forest Service campgrounds or just out in the wide > desert on BLM land. > > > Pictorial highlights here: Flickr photos > <https://www.flickr.com/photos/8375639@N05/albums/72157673725364172/with/30131466572/> > > > Route info here: Plotaroute <https://www.plotaroute.com/route/298220> > > > Other than the Chiricahua mountains which are justifiable famous among > bird watchers (Trogons!) and outdoorsy folk, it was wonderfully desolate > out there. Ranch trucks and the Border Patrol were about the only other > travelers on the roads. On one 20 mile stretch of dirt road, I spent > three hours spinning away in the small chainring, climbing in and out of > small drainages without a car passing me, or even having one in sight. > > The bike did wonderfully—no mechanical failures or tire punctures. I had > converted the Racing Ralphs to tubeless about a month ago to make sure they > would be reliable. I still didn’t trust them completely and rode pretty > cautiously to prevent failure out in the boonies. The bike came with the > Albatross handlebar, and though I am more used to riding with drops, the > Albas were fine. I definitely missed the lack of *comfortable* hand > positions but they certainly didn’t prevent me from finishing the trip or > having a good time. > > > > > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Stolen rivs in seattle
That sucks! do you have any pics or other details? I understand that sometimes stolen bikes travel to Portland and vise versa. Will keep an eye out Dennis in PDX On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 4:09:23 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > I had my two rivs stolen out of my house last night, a 56cm orange canti > sam and a 59cm san marcos. I think it was a targeted break in, we're > slowly moving into a new place and had left bikes in the house overnight. > They kicked in the back door and took the bikes, my brown Sackville > shopsack and a few other items. It was in the Highland park neighborhood. > Forgive my not posting more details right now, we don't have internet, > I'm writing this on my phone and we're still trying to move in. Anyways, > for any listers in the seattle area, keep your eyes peeled. I'm heading > to the pawn shops. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: First Rivendell, first ride, first post, New Joe Appaloosa
That set up looks like a beautiful and functional touring rig! Dennis in PDX On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 7:04:51 AM UTC-7, 2016_joeApp wrote: > > Got my "Joe" on Wed. built on Fri. Went for a 20 mile ride!. All I can say > is Wow!!! Rides smooth as silk. My ride is a 62 never had one that big. > What a difference the correct size can make!!! I'm looking forward to a > great summer and some major miles on the road!! Thanks for all the chatter > and pictures!! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Burley Solo Trailer, with Cargo kit
Hey Bill I would love to buy it if it still avail Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 10:14:39 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > There is a recent thread about infant carrying techniques. If anyone is > looking for the trailer solution, I have a Burley Solo that I would be > delighted to have out of my garage. I bought it in 2001 when my son was > born. I used it a fair bit between my two kids. I thought that it might > add some versatility to buy the cargo kit for it at the same time, and I > did use it a couple times in Cargo mode for S24O gear. > > Anyway, I'd love a local (East Bay, California) to come take this off my > hands. If you aren't local, I can ship via BikeFlights. I think $100 plus > shipping would be a great deal. > > Lots of photos starting here, showing both configurations > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/9327616223 > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: My Joe Appaloosa
Sweet Ride !! Dennis in PDX On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 5:06:12 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TGknDxbi0EI/VtzT6oovnsI/DJU/5wJn6nZf9Cs/s1600/IMG_0851.JPG> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nnvhcJ2QMqE/VtzT2SEq3fI/DJQ/zPkMXKstU3Y/s1600/IMG_0852.JPG> > I picked up my Joe Appaloosa Thursday night. I had to pack that night for > a bike race, and the race consumed my Friday and Saturday for the most > part. I went ahead and did my first pass at making it mine. I installed > Dutch paddle grips, trimmed all the cables and housing, and wrapped the > forward part of the Choco Bullmoose bars with yellow Newbaums, shellacked > with amber. > > I've also installed an R-14 rack and a Saddlesack Medium. As pictured the > Choco Moose bars are slammed. My SH is 75.5cm. That's a 55cm Appaloosa. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rene's Hungapillar: Version 3.0
Great pics and beautiful build!! Dennis in PDX On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 12:41:36 PM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote: > > I was the proud purchaser of Rene's Hunq frame with the low trail fork. > Already having a 61cm Hilsen, the Hunq was acquired with off-road riding in > mind. I finally got it finished last night and was able to spend about 3 > hrs on it this morning. Lots of fun, the low trail fork does a really good > job with handling at low speeds. It is on the large side for me, I fall "in > between" on the Riv sizing scale, I am 6'1" 185 with a longer torso, so > this seems to be working. There were a couple of dismounts that reminded me > that the top tube was there but since I have 2 kids and won't be needing > anymore, it should work. > > Here is a link to the pics to prove it happened. I need to tighten down > the headset and adjust the front brake to stop a minor squeal. The > chainrings are place holders until I determine the final configuration. > Thanks again Rene! > > http://s91.photobucket.com/user/bylar13/library/Hunqapillar?sort=2=1 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Latest Atlantis update
Just "WOW!" Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 6:11:41 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > Ha ha ha ha! That's right! > > When I had the new low trail fork made, it had to be painted. I debated > for months on what color to have it repainted, but finally realized that > there just was no better color for the Atlantis than its own original > color. Wanting me to somehow still personalize it, Rick, RBW's local > painter suggested the panels and I loved the idea. I got my personalized > look while keeping the original color. > > Here are some new photos taken today on my evening commute showing the > loaded bike: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/25425670565/in/album-72157625129486363/ > > - click to the right. > > René > > On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> The only Atlantis that has downtube white panels is the one that you pay >> to get custom painted that way. Rene did that on his own dime long after >> he acquired it. >> >> On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:55:08 PM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote: >>> >>> Gorgeous! >>> But what edition of Atlantis is this that has the white (collegiate?) >>> tubes under the decals? Never seen that before. >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Mount Tam Experience.
Awesome recap - I have viewed the pics in previous posts but if anyone hasn't, they are not to be missed. Dennis in PDX On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10:05:56 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > This happened. > > http://velocipeedemusings.com/ > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Doing a promo on the ACW mugs through the weekend for the coffee outsiders!
Jinxed, I have both the green and orange mugs and love them - the only caution I would make is that the diameter of the opening is too tight for a Aeropress. Tried it and the press got stuck in the cup. Got it out and still enjoyed my coffee outside but it was a challange. Dennis in PDX On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:36:35 PM UTC-8, jinxed wrote: > > I was very happy to see the latest Path Less Pedaled interview with Errin > Vasquez about the LA River Camp Coffee rides > <http://pathlesspedaled.com/2015/11/larivercampcoffee/>. I have recently > been able to hook up with fellow Riv riders and done some group outings > here in Denver. It's really been thoroughly enjoyable, and for me captures > perfectly the "just ride" vibe. Strada Rosa, Pondero 50, C, total > inspiration. > > To celebrate, I make sale. Order a mug now through the weekend, enter code > ACW in the discount box, you get a free patch and shipping. > > ACW Store <http://www.bradclick.bigcartel.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: Keven
+1 on Keven - he is very chill. I last interacted with him on a visit to BB a couple weekends ago. He helped me conceptualize a new cockpit for my Homer based on a test ride on a Hunquapillar that Roman had set up for me. And he gave me a BB pin when I said that I got the last free Rivelo patch from John for being the 10th visitor to the new store in Portland. I first met Keven when I picked up my first and only riv - a AHH - in Oct of 2010. It was a 65cm and apparenty he was the only one long enought to ride and configure it for me. I was in a similar place many years ago with two young kids and needing a different work context - it was a tough choice but one that worked out. Hope it does for Keven as well. Dennis in PDX On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 3:17:16 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Just read the newsletter, I see that Keven is moving on to different > pastures, just wanted to take a moment to publicly acknowledge that he is > one of the nicest people I have ever come across in my life, and played a > huge part in my uber-positive Riv experience, and I'll miss calling him to > ask about things like "why won't these cranks fit this bike?" and other > marginalia that most people are smart enough to figure out on their own. > > I'll send him a note personally, but thought it might be nice to have a > little public thing here to recognize his part in the great Riv world. > > Go Kev Go! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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 Acorn Rando Bag.
Hi Hugh, Is it the regular size rando bag or the larger? If the larger, I would be interested. Thx Dennis in PDX On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 9:02:26 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Just throwing it out there! I have used Acorn Green Rando bag. If'n yer > interested shoot me a private email. I'll send pictures on request. > > How about $100 shipped. That's for the lower 48. If you're in Alaska or > wherever we'll talk shipping numbers. > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers
I followed a similar path and got a pair of "army" (not sure which army) wool pants at good 'ol Andy & Bax in Portland. Heavy duty wool and buttons - took them to a local seamstress and had them converted to knickers - all in they were about $55 - they are very good for the winter but a bit of overkill for the rest of the seasons. Dennisin PDX On Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 1:10:14 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > I like roominess and sizing up, too. > > Couldn't one buy some wool suit pants at Goodwill, cut them short and sew > elastic in the hemline? > > Get whatever size you need for roominess. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report
Great description but how do you ride, do controls, eat and sleep and still get the pics? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Anne on the Great Divide
Anne Bonne chance and soyez prudent! Dennis in PDX On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:26:46 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: I leave for Banff Saturday, and start toward the Mexican border July 1. In case you feel like following my progress, my GPS breadcrumb trail will be here: https://share.delorme.com/AnnePaulson Riv content: I'm bringing wooly garments, my Rivendell-purchased Trangia, and my Just Ride attitude. On my next-to-last pre-Divide dirt ride, I crashed on a downhill, so I'll also be bringing my scrapes. I think I was going too slowly-- my front wheel washed out. Ay ay ay, I don't like to go fast on steep loose downhills, but I probably would have been better off speeding up on that one. Fortunately, most of the Divide is much less steep that the stuff I ride around here. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the 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.
[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation
+1 for John's Big Agnes system. I don't have it but wish I did. Am contemplating velcro to attach the bag to the pad but haven't tried the idea yet. Am also a side sleeper and find the bag and pad seem to have a -/+ relationship of mutual attraction leading to sore mornings. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:16:45 PM UTC-7, John Bennett wrote: Best sleep system, bar none, is made by Big Agnes. The inflatable pad fits into a sleeve integrated in the bag. No more slipping off. Fantastic! https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/SleepingBags Cheers, John On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this will be my first tour lasting more than a few days, so i wanted to put my plans out there and see if there is anything i should reconsider or any glaring holes im missing, or anything i still need to buy, while there is time. i've blocked out 8 days. gonna try to camp only. im mostly following bicycling the pacific coast, but if there are preferable route options, i'd be interested in those too. i know people do this without any preparation, but i have some time, and i like thinking about it. taking my hunqapillar with a carradice camper, acorn tool roll, jandd mini mountain panniers on the front, and a basket that i'm trying to leave open for food and incedentals along the way, maybe with a soft sided cooler. *rear rack/camper bag* tent sleeping bag/pad alcohol stove (considering bringing my biolite stove for the charging capability, but it's pretty heavy) bowl/utensils/matches/cooking stuff lock towel camera *tools/maintenance * 2 tubes, levers and patch kit multi tool crescent wrench pump *front panniers * 5 t-shirts overshirt 2 musa or musa-like pants 2 shorts underwear/socks rain jacket packable down jacket sandals toiletries chargers/ipod nano i put this list together, and it is basically the same as my s24o list, but with more clothes. im especially interested in what things beside clothes, i should be adding for a longer trip. also interested in what people do for security while going through cities with a lot of stuff strapped to their bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Visting Portland
Hey Kurt, Check out the rides at the Portland Wheelman site (PWTC.com). They offer rides every day of the week that go all over PDX at various paces. You'll get a good sense of the area and they almost always include a coffee stop. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:14:47 AM UTC-7, Kurt Manley wrote: My girlfriend and I are taking a road trip up to Portland in a couple weeks and bringing our bikes. We plan on riding around fairly leisurely and enjoying a great town. I've been before but never had the pleasure of having my Riv (or any bike for that matter) with me. Any tips? Good routes, sights, beer stops? We will def stop by Rivelo and Velo Cult. 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Huh?? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6:49:14 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by someone else but hey we'll have to see what she says On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org javascript: wrote: My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:29 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, my name is Chris. I have a Hilsen fetish. - Christopher Chen Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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-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. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Knobbies for 26 Atlantis
Anne - I put RockRoads on my AHH and loved them for road (they had a pleasing whooshing sound) and dirt and sand ( though in limited amts). Gave up on them because of not being able to solve fender issues. I live in Portland!! Then I got the Continental Cyclecross speed tire- it has a file tread in the middle and knobbies on the sides. ( Riv sells them sometimes) They were great for mixed terrain - I was able to keep up with several riders on full-on Mtn bikes on a ride with mostly dirt trails. I only swapped them out to try the Compass Barlow Pass tires which are now my most favorite ( I know I am fickle). Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Wheel Stabilizer or no?
I tried a cheap version on my touring bike - don't know if it was VO but was disappointed. The clamping ring on the downtube would slip letting the wheel flop - tried padding and no padding under the band but just could not keep it tight finally took it off as the paint was being damaged. The pcs are somewhere on my workbench Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Water (bottle) Retention
I use all different bottles but esp in the winter I use stainless steel with cap covers - I ride lots of country roads where they manure the fields so the dust is a bit funky. I like to have a clean spout to drink from. The rattle of the bottles in the cages and the scraping sound when putting them in or taking out bothered me so I wrapped the the cages in a couple of wraps of handlebar tape on the front and sides and presto: tight fit and no noise!! On Monday, November 3, 2014 7:23:08 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: As I replace my two bottles that died on today’s ride I’m going with stainless steel. I’d love to hear your experience with the following: — preferred brand stainless bottle and why? — can Stainless bottles work in a King Cage standard or do I need the Iris? — Suggestions for not loosing bottles when hitting washboard at speed? Without the lip in plastic bottles it seems like stainless would bounce out even more easily? Current plan is bungie or straps, but that seems tedious. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!
Truly God's Country. Glad to see you are on the mend. Dennis in PDX On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:34 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: I headed out this morning at 7, wheels crunching through the thick frost. I had no idea how far I would go, but had in the back of my mind that I’d ride the Rampart Reservoir loop if I kept feeling good. Mile after mile, I kept feeling great. I’m surprised how little of the core abdominal muscles I use standing to climb. Lower back, yes. Abdominal, far less. That’s a good thing, 9 days out from surgery! Grin. Aspen colors are stellar. What a wondrous gift to get to ride these roads and trails out my front door! Oh, I nearly hit a deer while climbing (go figure). She was grazing on the side of the road. I watched her as I approached. Single speeds are quiet. I remember that now, not then. She startled into the road as I was nearly next to her, only just quick enough to evade my front wheel. Then she went really fast. Anyone know the best way to get deer hair out from my teeth? Sardonic grin. Photos tell you I either had a brilliant ride, or hired someone to have one for me. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157648130349591/ With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: LED Fender Lights: Spanninga vs. PDW Fenderbot
Hi Peter I also have this light and love it (I still have a dyno powered tail light as well). I would offer the caution that I have had it fall off its mounting, be it a leather or fabric loop, several times. Even if I have cinched it down as tight as possible with the mount. I have taken to using a zip tie to secure it. It is not cheap and I would hate to lose such an investment. Dennis in PDX On Thursday, September 25, 2014 3:22:10 PM UTC-7, Father of Sam wrote: David, I have an earlier version of this: http://www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/vis-180/vis-180-brown-shugga It is fantastic. It can either be 'on' (steady on, no flash), or 'pulse' which does not flash, but rather 'glows' on and off. It comes with the standard seat post/tube strap-mount, and has an easy push-button-adjustment to affect its angle. I've pondered inverting it and mounting it 'hack-style' to my rear fender, but have yet to make that a reality. I don't think it would be too difficult though, and pass this idea to someone who might be a little more pro-active. -Peter (geez, I sure do lurk alot) On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:58:03 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Any feedback on these: http://www.rivbike.com/Spanninga-Fender-Light-p/lt007.htm or these: http://www.amazon.com/Portland-Design-Works-Fenderbot-Light/dp/B00428J5P2 How do they compare to a Planet Bike Superflash that is in steady, not-superflashing mode (my only frame of reference)? Battery life real good on them? Any other options I am overlooking? So many questions... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Sunrace 9 speed 11-36
Hey Doug, Scroll down and you will see the 11-36 that he referred to. I am running the 12-36 Shimano with a triple and still miss the 11. I am going to try this to see if it helps. Of course I am not only slow but old. Dennis in PDX On Thursday, September 25, 2014 1:03:19 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Jim: Check the e-bay info again. It says 11-*34*. IIRC, that's a fairly common cassette from several sources. The price is attractive, though. A 4:1 highest ratio isn't crazy either. dougP On Thursday, September 25, 2014 6:24:42 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: A search for something else lead me to this cassette, of who's existence I was unaware of. Besides the obvious attraction of being available cheap, it's also got an 11 tooth on the cluster, which Shimano's doesn't, e.g., theirs is 12-36. You might say this is un-Rivendell-ish to worry about such things like having an 11T in the back, but I find since going to a 44/28 wide/low double up front, I use the 11 in the back almost every ride. Anyone tried one of these? Here's one for $23: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291245023787?lpid=82 -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Well, Damn
Dude - that is practically right out of your home. Good thing it wasn't the Chicken. You would probably be the one doing the damageLOL. Really, glad it wasn't any worse. Hope you recover quickly Dennis in PDX On Saturday, September 6, 2014 8:01:26 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: My Hilsen is out of commission for a little while. Heading on NW Broadway towards the bridge, at Flanders, when a silver VW Golf making a left turn hits me. I go up and over and make a nice dent on the windshield. Roll back down when the car stops and land on my feet (like a cat!) and walk away, a bit dazed. Cops show up, we have a party with the firefighters, ambulance comes and leaves. Witness gives his story, all the data gets swapped. Front rack is bent, front fork is askew, wheel is tacoed, but everything is fixable. Police officer gives me a ride back to my apartment (hey it turns out cops carry bikes on their cars all the time, by fitting the wheels between the grill and the big external bumper on the front). X-rays turn out okay, no fractures. Everyone at the hospital was great. It was about 8 hours ago and I'm just coming down from the endorphins. I got a malt milkshake (horchata cookie!) to celebrate. Oh yeah, and my helmet is all cracked up. I'll be fine though. Anyway, keep an eye out there... Cheers cc still picking pieces of windshield glass out of his hair -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: thump thump thump thump
Lynne, I'd give a call to Jude at SugarWheelWorks (http://www.sugarwheelworks.com/). Her shop is over on Williams in No Po. She'll be able to tell what is going on and she builds beautiful wheels. Dennis in PDX On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 9:41:28 PM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: my front wheel when braking. Headset and brakes (Silvers) are not loose. Rim is 650b Aerohead (yeah). It has probably 16000 miles on it, and it is worn some. Right by the seam, the rim is about a mm fatter; I can hold the brakes constant, spin the wheel, and it catches right at the seam, even though the seam is wonderfully smooth. Don't see any cracks in the rim. Thoughts? Time for a new front rim? Really, the whole front end kind of shudders! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Attractive front derailers
Hi Jim I contacted Mark at Riv regarding upgrading the crankset on my Homer to a Sugino triple and he recommended a Shimano Claris FD-2403-B front derailer. They stock them for builds at Riv World Headquarters but don't have them in the catalog. It is not totally silver - the clamp is gray (lighter to my eye than in the attached pic). I believe it was only $27.00 and Mark spoke highly of them. http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/nl/index/components/road/claris/product.-code-FD-2403-B.-type-.fd_road.html It was easy to install especially after a call to Mark who refreshed my memory as to the correct procedure - something to do with not running the chain before adjusting the hi-lo screws Duh! LOL Regards Dennis in PDX On Thursday, May 1, 2014 9:49:53 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I need to buy a front derailer for my build that's going on. I was willing to do an ugly derailer in the back because it was already on hand. I'll switch it out later as budget allows. However, if I'm going to buy the front, I would prefer that it was attractive. The first problem though was wading through the list of terms that go along with front derailers. Top pull, bottom pull, dual pull, top swing, bottom swing, traditional, etc, etc. So I found these SRAM x9 derailers that are all silver. However, they are not available in 28.6, only 31.8. Is this workable with a shim? http://www.ebikestop.com/sram_x9_bottom_pull_318mm_3_speed_traditional_front_derailleur-FD4604.php -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Attractive front derailers
P.S. The Claris works fine with a 9-speed cassett Dennis in PDX On Thursday, May 1, 2014 9:49:53 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I need to buy a front derailer for my build that's going on. I was willing to do an ugly derailer in the back because it was already on hand. I'll switch it out later as budget allows. However, if I'm going to buy the front, I would prefer that it was attractive. The first problem though was wading through the list of terms that go along with front derailers. Top pull, bottom pull, dual pull, top swing, bottom swing, traditional, etc, etc. So I found these SRAM x9 derailers that are all silver. However, they are not available in 28.6, only 31.8. Is this workable with a shim? http://www.ebikestop.com/sram_x9_bottom_pull_318mm_3_speed_traditional_front_derailleur-FD4604.php -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] New Head-Badge Poster!
Hi Addison Another source for custom headbadges is Laura at the Path Less Pedaled. She and Russ have traveled by bike extensively and her headbadges were a source of support on those adventures. http://pathlesspedaled.com/marketplace She does beautiful work. Have seen it in person in Portland. Dennis in PDX Love the poster! I'm working on a refurbish of a frame and was considering using this business for a head badge. Anybody used them before or have a better suggestion to offer? https://www.etsy.com/listing/158884620/personalized-bicycle-badge-with-custom?ref=shop_home_active_2 Thanks, Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technologyhttp://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/ *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional Portfolio http://addisonwilhite.blogspot.com/ Blogger: Reno Rambler http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/ Bicycle Advocate: Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committeehttp://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 8:42 PM, jimD raste...@comcast.net javascript:wrote: A work of art for sure! Thanks, JimD. On Apr 29, 2014, at 6:24 PM, Marty mgi...@mac.com javascript: wrote: Can't believe it's been two years since the last version - about time I came up with a new one. Bigger and better than ever, this one contains every badge variation I'm aware of and had access to. 42 in all! I don't doubt there are a few scarce variations out there, and of course as soon as I post this another few will show up, but such is life. 20 years of Rivendell history captured on a single page. Don't ask if I have them all - I don't. Grant loaned most of them to me to take photos of a long, long time ago. Others I had to photoshop from head tube shots. No stumps or canvas this time - I wanted to go clean to celebrate the beauty of the badges alone. They tell an amazing story. The file here is not the HiRes version. Once I clean things up a bit I will post a link to the file. I do not plan to print these for sale, it's more like a gift to the bunch for your loyalty and bunchiness. Give me a week or so to do that. Until then, have a look at some amazing artwork, brought to you by the clever, creative minds at Rivendell Bicycle Works, and the artists and badge-makers who brought these to life Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Riv Poster Sample 042914.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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. 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: Pedal Stroke Click
Well Velcro and rubber are a far sight less messy than grease bearings - glad you've solved the mystery Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Pedal Stroke Click
Hey Patrick - I met to respond regarding your click but got distracted (not a surprise). I had a similar experience while riding the STP (Seattle to Portland) last year and the guy I happened to be riding alongside, he was on a Riv, said that it often is a seat issue. Sure enough when I got home the next morning, I tightened the seat clamp and the noise went away. This has happened once since then and the same cure worked. Regards Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Albastache conversion Complete!
Patrick +1 on the orange tape, twine and hoods - absolutely awesome! How many layers of tape, any padding under? Dennis in PDX On Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:56:09 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks to you all, your knowledge, suggestions, and various parts the conversion to Albastache is complete! I got to do a few extra jobs beyond what I thought, but handled them all better than I would have thought because of the newly fortified Hobbit Hole/stow-away-workshop. Thank you for all your help! Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/13806244434/ With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Jamboree Ride Recon: 680 Trail
WhooHoo --- love the flowers - sweet ride ! Dennis in PDX (with rare sun) On Monday, April 7, 2014 9:05:54 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Fun ride. Eric, Evan, Jeremy and one of the five members of TheBoyzontheHoods Mr.Irving himself. Did a little recon on half the Jamboree route. Great mellow time, plenty of cheese stoppage and some really nice views. Route looks good so far. Pictures proved that 680 doesn't mean the freeway. https://flic.kr/s/aHsjWvbpnZ -Manny Pretty sure this is the way Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...
My 2012 AHH 65 1TT Waterford has two ??!! On Thursday, April 3, 2014 11:53:28 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: My Waterford had three... On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:39:45 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to pass along the info to any interested party. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it
Hi All, I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year --- great ride and good for both smooth and gravel as well as mud and freezing surfaces (actually measured 38mm on Mavic A319 rims at approx 60 lbs pressure). I now am running the Compass Barlow Pass 700-38 extralight tan sidewalls. They measure 37.7mm at 45 lbs on the front and 37.8 at 55 lbs on the rear - on Mavic A319 wheels ( awesomely built by Jude at Sugar Wheelworks in PDX). Have only run errands around town but they feel great - cushy, track beautifully (easy no hands riding) and seem to grip well in the usual PDX wet. Have just got out of the hosp after a bout with pneumonia so I haven't been able to do any long rides but will report back when I put on some miles. Here are some pics: Homer with Barlows (set)https://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoganahh/sets/72157643321485645 Regards DennisAHH in PDX On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 10:03:42 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: They roll very smoothly. The bike feels more efficient than it does with other similarly wide tires, while the 37 mm width gives so much confidence over bumps in the road. They felt very smooth on the fire road as well. -Original Message- From: Mike On A Bike Sent: Apr 1, 2014 9:22 PM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: Subject: [RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it Could you describe why you love them? On Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:24:44 PM UTC-4, frank_a wrote: Also using it, and loving it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/13526699433/in/photostream/ - Frank On Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:20:40 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. 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: Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?
They fit my Oct 2013 AHH fine without fenders but with the SKSLonglows did not have enough clearance for the knobs. I found the SKS Velo Cross 55 fenders would work though they certainly don't look as nice -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross
Hi Tom...I am somewhat of a lurker too but have a few posts. I just changed the handlebars on my 2 yr old AHH from the Grand Bois Randonneur Bars from Compass/Bicycle Quarterly to the One-on-One Midge bar. I know this is a rather unusual choice for the Rivers but so far so good( approx. 300km on them) For me they have as many diff hand positions as the GB's and are wider in the drops with still good access to the brakes and bar-end shifters. No matter what the choice. I expect you'll love the ride Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Portland: Eastside triple bump tour?
Chris - the 28th or 29th both work for me. Would love to get in some Rivness Dennis in PDX On Monday, August 26, 2013 11:13:18 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Okay let me rehash this since it's been a few weeks. I'm thinking about taking a tour in September so I have two free Saturdays: 9/7 or 9/28. Sunday 9/29 works for me too. Thoughts? On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Old Oly bill.l...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I'm not a Portlander but my daughter recently moved to the Eastside from Walla Walla. Depending upon the date and route specifics I'd be interested. I'd need some lead time to allow for coordination with my wife and daughter. I'd either drive down from Olympia the day before or take Amtrak. Please keep us posted. Thanks Bill On Friday, August 9, 2013 10:51:48 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Anyone up for a ride up and down Powell Butte, Mt Tabor, and Rocky Butte? Lots of stops, ice cream, tacos and or burgers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] 56cm Romulus FS at Sellwood Cycles
Hi All - I was handing out flyers for the Hood River Harvest ride and saw this Riv Romulus for sale at Sellwood Cycles in Portland OR. Don't know anything about the bike or its history - it is on consignment. See it at this website: http://sellwoodcycle.com/used_bikes/road/ Regards Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Welcome to Portland, Zack
Hi Zack, welcome to the Rose City -- you cannot get a better introduction to the city than by the two-wheeled fun ambassadors: Andy(Smitty) Chris - just watch out for rides in the West Hill and stairways;-) Dennis in PDX On Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:47:39 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: A highlight not captured in the pics was Andy saying we just got passed by the squeaky Peugeot. Squeaky Peugeot guy was movin. Didn't seem like he was stopping to eat blackberries along the way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Long can be good, too
Brian - congrats on your first 300K - you are no longer a 300K virgin in the immortal words of Peg W. of SIR - at least that's what she told me after I did the Hot Springs 300K a few weeks ago with her and Narayan (sp) a fellow SIR. Your pics are great. Dennis in PDZ On Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:08:33 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: I just finished a great 300k in Whatcom county (furthermost north/west part of WA state), and my ride goal for 2013. It was my longest ride, and my first 300k. The first 60 miles led to a 5000' climb to Artist's Point flic.kr/s/aHsjA7EhD5 nestled between Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. It was brutal but beautiful climbing up to the clouds and snow! From there, we headed back down on an amazing (and fast) descent the way we came up. I stopped to take some pics I missed on the way up, filled up on coconut water, and then headed north through blueberry and raspberry fields to the Canadian border, and West to Peace Arch Park at the border crossing and the Pacific Ocean. After a nice jaunt along the coast, we headed back home. I suffered on the last 100k with a left knee that wasn't cooperating, and a front derailer that broke after the Baker climb, but I mustered that last 50 miles and enjoyed the feeling of pulling in after a full day of awesome scenery in perfect weather! Pix proved it happened: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHhzZyg Brian Hanson 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool
I think you might be referring to the VP Vice - it has a longer spindle and no flats - see Rob at Ocean Air's comments in previous post in this thread. Dennis in PDX On Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:38:25 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: I do believe there is a version of the Thin Gripster without the flats for a pedal wrench. Don't have them myself, but have seen them on a bike in Jim Thill's shop. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.netjavascript: wrote: I have not tried the thin gripsters but I have a pair of the VP vice pedals and they are my favorite pedals. Dan Abelson On Jul 27, 2013 7:46 AM, justin...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Rob over at Ocean Air makes a pretty convincing case to upgrade to the VP Vice. http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/ - Lower Q - Easier pins - Less stress on the bearings Interesting! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks.
I'm in - will be riding my 65cm AHH - Sherwood Forest Green. Green Acorn bags fore and aft. I am aiming for the one day ride with options for several naps and food stops. Dennis in PDX On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:15:11 PM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote: Seattle to Portland https://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stpis in 3 weeks. Anyone else going? Riding your Rivendell? - Brian Pickart http://www.courageclassic.kintera.org/Brian_Pickart -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes
Hi Tom- I have been running the Continental 42's for several months. I bot them from Riv and they were said to actually measure 38 mm which I found to be true. I have liked them - mainly riding on roads but with a few wild rides on gravel, dirt, frozen dirt etc. My only problem was finding fenders to mount and ended up with SKS Velo 65 Cross fenders. I could not find them in the states but had them shipped from Europe They are a bit ugly but very functional for the Portland weather and are quick release for the sunny days. I originally tried some Bruce Gordon Rock N' Roads which I loved but could not solve the fender problem so they found a home with another list member. Hope this is helpful - Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:43:37 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: Don't know if I'm helping or hindering here, but Continental has a 42 mm 'cyclocross' tyre with some side knobs. Herehttp://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_speed_en.html. Don't know anything about them. I'm also checking out tyres in this category size range for a planned (i.e. approved by the better half but currently lacking finance) Hillborne trail-bike build. Has anyone worked out the maximum size that will fit in a Hillborne frame without fenders? In this photohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/79246467@N03/7462314858/ from Riv's own flickr it looks like they've used the 54-584 Schwalbe HS 315http://schwalbe.de/gbl/en/produkte/tour_city/produkt/index.php5?flash=1ID_Einsatzbereich=9ID_Produktgruppe=38ID_Produkt=169ID_Artikel=164info=1ID_Land=38ID_Sprache=2tn_mainPoint=Produktetn_subPoint=Tour/City, but I have no idea what the actual measurement of that tyre is. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.
Order inthanks for doing this. Bikes coffee, esp. here in Portland, what a great combo! Dennis in PDX On Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:30:30 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running a store...but I think it's a go. Some additional items have been added and a concept tee if interest is there. I may tweak some things once I get the feel but I would love to get feedback too. This will be a first for this stay home parent, cyclist, artist, coffee drankernow online purveyor. Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen STOREhttp://bradclick.bigcartel.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Eight Days Around Eastern Oregon
Sweet Ride Smitty and as always, great pics - you guys looked a bit bundled up in many pics - what was the temp? Also how did your AHH handle the load? Dennis in PDX On Monday, April 29, 2013 2:36:05 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Had a fun little adventure tooling around eastern oregon for the last week or so. Made memories that'll last a lifetime. I rode my Homer, Tommy rode his Bombadil, Lady B rode her Surly CC. The route was improvised as we went. Our break heavy riding style kept our mileage at about 40 miles per day. It was enough to see some nice country and spend time with some good people. pics, map, etc... http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157633381017744/ --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Homer Hilsen in the hills - a ride report
Thanks for the amazing description of your ride. I DNF a 200k last spring and know how hard it is to keep going in adverse conditions. Bravo! Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?
My AHH fit the RR's without fenders. The ride was amazing on road and gravel. Unfortunately, I am in Portland and could not fit fenders with them. They were sold to a list member. I am currently running Continental Cyclecross 42 that Riv stocked at one time and they work with SLS Urban Cross 65 fenders -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?
On Friday, March 29, 2013 4:31:55 AM UTC-7, Dennis Hogan wrote: My AHH fit the RR's without fenders. The ride was amazing on road and gravel. Unfortunately, I am in Portland and could not fit fenders with them. They were sold to a list member. I am currently running Continental Cyclecross 42 that Riv stocked at one time and they work with SLS Urban Cross 65 fenders -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?
Oh man! This would be awesome but I am out of town - I'll be there in spirit but not in pedal. Dennis in PDX On Monday, March 11, 2013 1:44:28 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: From the comments in my other post about riding in the area just east of the Columbia River Gorge, it sounds like there might be some interest in doing a Riv ride out that way. An if you organize it, they will come sort of thing. I was eyeing April 6th (Saturday) to organize some sort of PDX area Riv-ride. Perhaps if there's interest, the ride could be moved east (The Dalles Mtn 60 route, Dufur to Maupin, or something else). I wouldn't be opposed to making it an overnighter (Sat-Sun) if there's interest in that. Would you be interested? Thoughts? --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser
Great pics Smitty Tommy - that is a beautiful area - I do the Gorge Ride every year: Dalles to Mosher Tunnels and back via Rowena Crest and last year the day before I rode out 8 mile road as a warm up. It is a beautiful route. BTW the Gorge Ride is sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway. It is on June 15th of this year. The Friends have done a great job of restoring and preserving the old highway with the goal of providing a route that will be completely off Rt 84 from Troutdale to the Dalles. Sorry for the commercial - Riv content: the rides were done on my AHH. Dennis in PDX On Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:40:36 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: *Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an event, just a bike ride, 60 miles of mixed surface riding over hilly terrain). When we got to the start it was more of a thing then what we were expecting, so we decided to head off on our own and improvise a route. Most of the day was spent semi-lost on rural roads of northern Wasco County, Oregon. It was a nice mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. There was enough climbing for some fun descents and spectacular views. * Pics show why we're already talking about going back… Smitty's Picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632957966115/ Tommy's Picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632957654151/ Here's a map of our route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2216437, if you're into that sort of thing. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Dixie Mtn ride of 2013.
Hey Smitty - keep me in the loop. It sounds like a great ride. Thx Dennis in PDX On Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:02:24 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: The date Mike and I are looking at is March 2nd. Contact one of us off-list to be kept in the loop. --Smitty On Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:07:14 AM UTC-8, Mike wrote: Yesterday my friend Ed and I rode Dixie Mtn, a local ride here in Portland that takes in miles of dirt climbs. We did what I consider to be the classic route which goes out to Scappoose and takes in Otto Miller Rd. Dixie Mtn can also be ridden from Washington County. No rain. No mechanicals. Miles of quiet roads. A little exploration. Just a really nice day on the bike. I wasn't on my Hilsen, but I was on my LHT which is very Riv-centric. For Portland Riv listers, Smitty and I have been talking about doing a Riv ride out that way. I'm not sure what the total mileage would be but bring your climbing legs. Here's some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/sets/72157632818000164/with/8493702690/ mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Foss tubes
I had the same problem with a Foss tube - tried several times to find the hole with a water bath and no luck but when it was mounted and fully inflated I noticed that the leak was at the base of the stem- could hear it when the stem was deflected but it did not show up in the water bath under moderate inflation - very frustrating. Dennis in PDX -- 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. 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: 1st Ride Report
Hi Tommy- It wasn't till I saw the Burnside Bridge that I realized it was *YOUR Bombadi*l! That was a quick build and a beautiful one. Love the handlebar tape. Ride safely! You'll never go wrong listening to Smitty Manny. Dennis in PDX On Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:45:54 PM UTC-8, tommynguyen wrote: Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is. Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the bike came to be: I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine December day to browse and see all the happenings on the web. I stumbled upon Peter's post of a Bombadil for sale and quickly emailed him. I was reluctant at first knowing that I really didn't need another bike but with the proper push (from Andy 'Smitty' Schmidt and ManuelAcosta) I took the dive... and was it a good one. Within a week, the frame, fork and additional goodies arrived (+1 for Peter M.). Gracious that Andy allowed a landing pad for the box since my neighborhood isn't too ideal for pricey items to be stationed. From then on, part list was compiled with the help of Manny and Andy (again) and slowly it came together. Finally, I have had some time to take it for a spin and boy does my face hurt from smiling. It's nothing like the bikes I have ridden before. The frame is responsive, accelerates well and comfortable. Not to mention, it's easy on the eyes. Here are some photos of the ride, before racks are put on. http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157632564755576/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SPbuB0v4z4wJ. 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: Portland Rides in March/April?
+1 on the OR Randonneurs, a very nice group of riders, several Riv riders - for club rides, the Portland Wheelman have daily rides of varying distance and difficulty. Check their website at: pwtc.com. Look for the rides tab. Dennis in PDX On Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:11:13 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Do any Portland-area Riv riders know of a good list of 100-mile to 200- or 300k rides in the Portland area in March or April? I'd like to bring a bike and do an organized ride, but I'm having trouble finding a concise list. Thanks in advance. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FrSS84XSxFAJ. 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: My Riv AllRounder
Addison, Great pics and a great history of your bike. I can only wonder what changes the future will bring. Gotta love GP for his do-all versatile and beautiful designs. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:43:41 AM UTC-8, Addison wrote: I was reminiscing about all the fun I've had over the years and so I pulled together this collection of photos. Some good times and it's still going strong. I marvel at how adept it is at most things. My first real ride on it was a 60 mile multi-surface ride that got me lost somewhere along the NV/CA border. Good times! Hope you enjoy: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/01/rivendell-allrounder-jack-of-all.html -- Addison http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MNJ0OT1fshIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Hi Smitty - Here are my few pics from the ride - I tried to caption them but do not think it took. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoganahh/sets/72157632418993582/show/ BTW, Happy Birthday Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards the end) Path Less Pedaled Russ was working the shutter toohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/8335041811/ --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/e1ApIXBbtHAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?
How about a picture of a Taco??!! On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:44:19 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a Riv, but I'll be MUSA'd up. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/88w6TufWyTgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hZwWqr2ULqQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/88w6TufWyTgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Smitty - this sounds good - I'll try to round up a neighbor or two as well Dennis in PDX On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:58:49 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Well kids, The weather forecast for Jan 1 is looking pretty good, so I say we should do a PDX Riv ride. Here's what I have in mind... New Year's Day Taco Ride! Going off of Leaf Mike Slayer's suggestion... meet downtown, ride up to Pittock Mansion, across Skyline to Forest Park, and down to cross the St Johns Bridge. It should have a nice combination of stairs, steep climbs, fast descents, gravel, and mud. Then the whole thing winds up at the taqueria and mexican bakery/grocery in St Johns (I really hope they're open on New Years Day). Meet on the Willamette River Greenway Trail in front of (or perhaps it's behind) the Mistral Building (think NW 9th Naito Pkwy but closer to the water... map herehttps://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17) There are some benches and a little hang-out area right by the river... that's the place. Roll out at 11am... show up before that. Even though the ride officially ends in St Johns, I'll be riding home towards the Woodstock neighborhood if anyone wants to head that way too... after eating tacos of course. This is NOT a loop, but if any out-of-towners drive to the start and aren't sure exactly how to get back to their car, I'll ride back to the start with you... after eating tacos of course. Also, In any of you NoPo folks are familiar with the Santa Cruz Taqueria/Panaderia on Lombard St and can swing by and confirm if they'll be open on Jan 1, that would be cool. I'm going on the assumption that they'll be open, but am not sure. Lastly, I'm inviting a couple non-Riv friends. You should do the same. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/t9FR8fveEP0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Hey Smitty - I like the idea as long as it is not too early or too wet. I usually do the BTA or Wheelman ride which starts at 10am down on Naito Parkway by the battleship memorial. It could be a starting point for a Riv ride to more interesting spots. Dennis in PDX On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/juXG_glbwiEJ. 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] Anybody have great (or lousy) experience with waterproof iPhone5 mounts on your Riv? I need ones to investigate (and ones to avoid)
Hi Derek - I had the Biologic case (which is a battery that can be charged off a dyno hub with their equipment) The set up was for a iPhone 4 but I expect they will have one for the 5 soon if not already. It was a robust case waterproof etc added about 3hrs run time when using the iPhone as a cyclometer Dennis in PDX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pjMvvcbbdXkJ. 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: Cygolite mounting questions
+1 on both solutions - I use the Pauls for my rear lights Dennis in PDX On Monday, November 5, 2012 10:22:02 AM UTC-8, Stephen S wrote: Which part of the fork do you want to attach to? Paul's Gino mount works well on attaching to a braze on the fork. http://www.paulcomp.com/ginolightmount.html The cronometro knob works reasonably well from what I hear for mounting most places on the fork blades : http://www.amazon.com/Cronometro-Bicycle-Handlebar-Computer-Mount/dp/B0065ZN1WS Stephen On Monday, November 5, 2012 7:25:33 AM UTC-8, John wrote: I recently purchased a neat little battery light from Riv., the cygolite metro 300. Very bright, light, easy to use! I would like to use two lights on my bike; one mounted on the handlebars, and one on the fork. Do any of you have solutions for attatching a cygolite to the fork? Perhaps there's a neat little gizmo to make it work without fuss? Thanks, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/a7-qaKswntUJ. 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: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Here is my own photo-take on the ride - what Andy didn't mention was that when I picked him up he said another rider was going to follow us. It was Tommy who I met when he and Manny were doing the coast tour last August. I was in California and stopped in Tomales Bay at Hog Island Oysters on my way back to OR and there were Tommy Manny. Small world !!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoganahh/sets/72157631930683075/ (Hope this works as it is my first effort) Dennis in PDX On Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:51:20 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/E1-ck0Zhe8oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New/old magnets at Rivendell
Thanks Joe for the heads-up - those are great - have placed the order (plus a few other items to amortize the shipping cost ;-) ) Dennis in PDX On Thursday, November 1, 2012 6:19:37 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Well..I didn't expect to see *these *again. New Rivendell and Baggins Bags magnets at ye old www.rivbike.com. 10 bucks each, which is really gonna steam the guy who beat my bid of $25 for one on Ebay a couple weeks ago :) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/vQusgXicHnkJ. 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: Minoura seatpost grabber
+1- Thanks for the heads up. I've never seen one and it is a perfect solution for a quick fix. Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:44:26 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tl022.htm I already had a bike stand; but when I saw the Minoura stand that RBW has, I noticed the seatpost grabber, and really liked it. At that point, RBW said they couldn't get those, that they had a lot of requests for them but couldn't get those alone. Then I tried contacting Minoura USA, and even Minoura in Japan, trying to get one, and it just wasn't possible, it seemed. A year later, I'd try again, and come up empty again. The other night, I spotted these, that they'd appeared on the RBW site. Ordered mine right then. Arrived last night. Since they'd said that other folks had asked about them before, I thought I'd point out to the Bunch that they're available... -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oDkc2AVdwCgJ. 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: Sam appreciation and envy at STP
I worked the finish from 10AM to 7PM and only spotted one blue AHH (tried to talk to the rider but he was busy with family group photos). I knew there had to be more Riv's but was sad to miss them On Monday, July 16, 2012 6:20:23 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Living through this last weekend's Seattle to Portland bike ride was pretty great, and there were quite a few Riv spottings along the way. There was a couple with two...Atlanti, Atlantises...whatever, a couple Rams at least, and I think I spotted a Bleriot. Non compared to the Sam I saw while waiting in the UW parking lot for the bike trucks to unload. It was a new color 56 with double top tubes of course, nitto front and rear racks, Nigel Smythe front and rear tweed excellence, Brooks of course, Silver shifters, SON dynohub, Edelux (I believe) light, and the list goes on. It really was the ultimate expression of a Sam for me. What's worse is that it made mine look like a wretch. Mine has all the sam SORT of stuff, but just the low brow versions of...everything. I think the bell was even better. Hopefully it made it back to its owner, because it was there for at least 2 1/2 hours while I was waiting, and I left at maybe 11:45pm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0t9twUcFWQcJ. 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: Portland Riv-ish Ride
Hi all I will be in the Dalles Sat for the Gorge Ride but am planning to meet the Riv-ish ride on Sun. Would love to do any other Riv rides in PDX whenever- let me know Hogan46 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/6ux16xVDuO4J. 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: another nice ride on the ship canal
Thanks for the pics, Brian. BTW beautiful AHH. I did a ride with Cascade when visiting SEA in the fall and we covered most of the same route. Great memories hogan46 On Jun 9, 1:11 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: This time with Homer... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzUiqCw Brian Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: First 200k
Thanks for the report pics, Brian. It sounds like the weather was a challenge for your first 200km - congrats well done. DennisH On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA. It was definitely an experience! I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of wind, and ultimately sunshine through some pretty country on a relatively flat course (for this area). No bonking or mechanicals made this one a win. I rode my '09 AHH kitted out in rando garb with Acorn bags front and rear. Not too heavy on the packing - mostly liquid food, and a spare wool top, bottom, hat, and gloves. The only thing I used were the extra gloves as my original winter gloves were soaked within the first few hours. I changed when the rain stopped, and my summer gloves kept my hands warm at that point. I ended up doing the ride mostly alone as there was nobody willing to go as slow as me :) I felt a real sense of accomplishment at the end, it being my longest ride ever. Pics and write up prove it happened :)http://wp.me/p1kJzU-31 Flickr for more:http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyCRrL3 Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Aussie tights? Alternatives?
I have the aussies in size M and I have found them quite comfortable - Usually I wear then over padded bike shorts with a MEC bike knicker over them. I have been comfortable in a range of 28 to 50 degrees in sometimes sunny Portland OR. They are neither too tight or too loose - they don't bag at the knees - they do have a generous rise in the back - no plumber's butt with these (no offense to any trades persons ;-) I am 5'11'' 185 lbs (or so) and ride a 65 Hilsen. +1 On Feb 20, 9:02 am, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: I wear Wooly warm tights over wool boxers or sucking tech fabric boxers and like them a lot. Below 40F, I wear MUSA pants over them Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com Sent: Mon Feb 20 09:53:06 CST 2012 To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Aussie tights? Alternatives? Has anyone (male) used the Aussie tights (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ab4.htm) over regular underwear? Are they decent or are they unstructured and thin enough that they require hip-latitude corsetry like bike shorts underneath? I did once order a pair of the earlier Rivendell wool tights and found them just too much like longjohns to satisfy. I'd like to find some long leg'd riding pants that are not too tight but that are snugger and warmer than the MUSA pants and that don't require a sub-garment foundation. I presently have a pair of very nice Bell Weather wind tights that I can wear over my usual boxers -- they are thick enough that they don't look like a second skin. No wind shell type pants, please -- must be woven and breathable but thick enough for riding down to freezing temperatures. Years ago, at least in Britain, they'd make cycling trousers with tapered and zippered legs, but the only ones I've seen -- Rick Risemberg's design sold by someone in SF and Raphas, for example -- are not cut right (for me) at the rear of the waist -- too low and loose enough to allow wind turbulence and discomfort. And Rapha's are not pegged. So loose tights seem a good alternative. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Last of its kind.
Sweet rides, David. Love the rear fender and the reflective bits on the Surley DennisH On Jan 28, 4:34 pm, David T. davidtren...@hotmail.com wrote: This is my new 66 cm Atlantis, I got the frame from Mountain Sports in Virginia. They were nice people to deal with, thanks Steve. I have been gradually building it up, still waiting for the proper tires to arrive from Rivendell. Also pictures of my Quickbeam and Surly Troll. My cup runneth over. http://www.flickr.com/photos/51518228@N06/sets/72157629073631297/with... -- 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: Brief Weather Respite, Ride, Good Luck in Italy, True Story
Ryan, I guess your pre-owned bag is now really broken in ;-) DennisH On Jan 23, 10:48 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Saturday I had a ride to Vashon on the calendar. The Thursday before, SNOWPOCALYPSE descended upon the PNW and the ride was cancelled. I had just received a few bike related trades in the mail that week and was eager to take them out. The jewel of the trades was an Acorn Boxy Rando bag which fit perfectly on my M-12 I had installed a few weeks previous. By 12:00 the sun had come out and most of the snow was gone. I was moping about in my robe and PJs (if you have never seen a 6'6 guy in full length PJs...) wearily getting some work done when my wife came in and forced me to get out while my son was still sleeping. A few minutes later I was enjoying myself on the Burke avoiding pedestrians and snow patches. It was amazing. I forgot my gloves and I don't own winter gloves anyway so I decided to stop at Recycled Cycles to see if I could find a cheap pair. A crow cawed as I dismounted my bike. I leaned it against the bike rack and opened my new bag to retrieve my mini u-lock. I felt so wonderful and smug showing off the new bag. Front bags are so civilized and what-not. But then something wet and squishy landed my hand, on my bag, and right in the front pocket. Was it snow? Dirt? The crow was right above me. It had pooped in my brand new bag the very first time I had opened it in public. I went in and asked for a paper towel and had it cleaned up pretty quickly. The buzz from riding for the first time in a week or more couldn't be faded. Besides: in Italy birds pooping on your head is considered good luck right? I attached a pic from the ride. 6747582595_cabc6fa374_b.jpg 209KViewDownload -- 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: B-17 vs Flyer
I have been lurking a while as I wait for my AHH frame to arrive (RIV content) - I have lots of questions about the build but thought I'd comment on the Flyer question. I originally got the VO Model 5 saddle for my Trek 880 (a resurrected hybrid) and used it successfully for some loaded touring and longer day rides. I did find that the string that holds the sides together would stretch and in some cases break allowing the saddle to sag somewhat. Dealing with this issue, I still felt that the springs gave a comfortable ride. I now have a Flyer on my Rocky Mountain Sherpa touring bike and have found it to be even more comfortable - I have used it on numerous day rides, a couple loaded overnights, a couple 200km brevets and 1/2 of this year's Cycle Oregon (the 1/2 is another story) - all told probably about 2500-3000 miles. I really don't notice the springs unless I am riding on root strewn trails or when an unexpected pothole pops up. Then it is great because of the shock absorbing nature of the springs. The only other time I might notice the springs is when I am in the wrong gear and spinning madly like a hamster and bouncing up down on the saddle. Cannot blame the saddle for that though. I love the firm leather and did not really experience any breakin-period though I did give it the proofride treatment top and bottom initially. However, I am looking to experiment with a B17 on the AHH when it arrives. FWIW Dennis (hoping for good news from RIV soon) Hogan On Oct 7, 6:59 am, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: The springs on the Flyer on my Atlantis squeak, too, but I find it soothing somehow. They're definitely responding to bumps etc (i'm 190 or so). And despite the fact that my Flyer is carved for decoration (I know, I know -- I can be a bit of a dandy), the leather has held up extremely well. Never wet, though. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Shine Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 9:17 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: B-17 vs Flyer At 180 pounds, the springs on my Flyer barely and rarely compress enough to feel or even sense. I am still riding the old way, by shifting weight onto the pedals if I see a pot hole, tracks, sharp curb, etc. For me and my riding style, the springs are virtually useless. The leather on my Flyer is not at all saggy. Quite the opposite. It is the hardest Brooks I have ever owned (and, frankly, the most attractive in terms of brown tints and tones). The saddle is heavy, also. All that said, I still have it mounted on my Quickbeam for some reason. From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, October 6, 2011 9:09:56 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: B-17 vs Flyer I found the leather on two different Flyer saddles to stretch and lose tension really quickly. And the springs were always annoyingly squeaky. Don't know about the rail lenghts. On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.commailto:joerem...@gmail.com wrote: This is a fuzzy memory from 5 years ago, but I would estimate the difference is about a centimeter. Grant is right about the springs: At 160lbs. back then (oh, glory days), the only difference between the two saddles was looks and weight. Those springs didn't even buzz for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/n7BzbwE2Hd0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance
[RBW] Looking for Hilsen Owners in PDX
Hi, I am new to the list (per Mark's suggestion @ Riv). I am in discussions about getting a 65cm Hilsen and wonder if there are any owners in the Portland area that would let me check out their bikes and ask a few questions. Please respond off list if appropriate Thanks Dennis -- 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.
