[RBW] Re: Summer Helmet
I have a Uvex urban helmet and it rocks. Looks great and has way more ventilation than a Nutcase. A little less than a sci-fi helmet but plenty for hot weather. Check it out. Favorite helmet yet. Boing! On Friday, July 13, 2012 5:14:43 PM UTC-5, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I wear a Nutcase helmet in the winter. It's painful to wear when it's warm due to sweat and heat. Has anyone found a suitably well ventilated warm weather helmet that doesn't look like a prop from a sci-fi film. -- 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/-/8r_uH08bL04J. 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: The New Riv
Sad when a $1400 bike is referred to as a beater. On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 5:24:49 PM UTC-5, Zack wrote: Just got an email from Riv HQ, there is a new bike in the works - a truly affordable ($1400) complete bike. Cool stuff. Shipping is going up $1 too. I think i'll live. -- 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/-/M7qIq4c823QJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bicycle Courier In Love with My Atlantis
I want to see it! Pics? On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:54:55 PM UTC-5, Darin G. wrote: I ordered a sandwich from Jimmy John's this afternoon which was delivered in the typical prompt fashion by a heavily tatted and generously bearded bicycle courier. The courier saw my Atlantis, parked in my office, and became so distracted after ogling the various details that he walked out the door without handing over my lunch. He sheepishly returned minutes later, bid me* bon appetit*, and asked a few more questions about how to twine and shellac handlebar tape. I find the courier crowd generally hard to impress when it comes to bicycles, and briefly imagined myself to be hip. -- 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/-/7r3EMWKi0vMJ. 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: Saddlebags and smaller bikes
I'm having the same problem with my medium on my 54 cross check. Pretty annoying. Nobody likes spending MORE money just to make the thing they just spent money on work. On Jun 7, 12:26 pm, johnb jbust...@gmail.com wrote: I am challenged by short legs. I have a 52cm Atlantis with 26 wheels with a medium saddlesack and SKS fenders. Because the bike frame is small and the saddle sack is medium, the bag rubs back and forth throughout the ride against the fender. When I put a rear rack on, it silences the bag but also cuts 30% of its capacity out since it gets a bit smushed... For the moment, I am tolerating the back and forth but there are days it bugs the — well lets just say it gets on my nerves. So my question, are there good canvas saddlebags that hold tools, tube, sunscreen and assorted sundries that will fit in my frame? -- 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: Sunday Ride
No the Atlantis. On May 7, 1:56 pm, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: On the Romulus? Its a Carradice Bagman. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/saddlebag_support.asp D.G. On Monday, May 7, 2012 12:55:26 AM UTC-6, Duplomacette wrote: What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” On Monday, May 7, 2012 12:55:26 AM UTC-6, Duplomacette wrote: What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Sunday Ride
What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom:http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Sam possibly for sale
Thinkin' my attempt here on RBW is over. Thanks to those who showed aimless interest. On Apr 18, 4:35 pm, Duplomacette jjrhildr...@gmail.com wrote: I am seeing if anybody in the Mpls/St. Paul area is interested in a 52 orange Waterford Sam complete. I'm not completely opposed to shipping but a local sale would be easier for both parties. The bike was built up at Hiawatha Cyclery and has a guesstimated 500-1000 miles on it. I certainly don't NEED to sell it but if it went to a good home for the right price I'd be willing to part with it and make room in my already cramped garage for my new Riv. I can email the build list to anyone interested. -- 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: Albatross bars
Thanks guys! Are most of you using the aluminum? On Apr 9, 7:26 pm, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Alba bars... I use them... I love them. I'll second the statement about using the front curves for a more forward/aggressive/climbing position. I use it nearly as much as the normal position. The alba is on my Big Dummy which sees daily use but it's all relatively short distances (sub 20-mile days). I'm thinking of doing some sort of h-bar rearrangement when the Bosco Bar comes out (out of curiosity in the Bosco not any sort of dis-satisfaction with the albas or noodles currently on my bikes). The Alba will likely end on on my AHH for a spell. I suspect it'll great for whatever distances I want to cover. --Smitty On Friday, April 6, 2012 12:42:51 PM UTC-7, Duplomacette wrote: I'm thinking about switching out my drop bars for albatross on one of my bikes to mix things up. So I'm also thinking about getting the aluminum. A bit more in price but I think aluminum is what I want. Anybody think the steel bars are better? I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have used albatross bars. Like? Love? Meh? -- 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] Albatross bars
I'm thinking about switching out my drop bars for albatross on one of my bikes to mix things up. So I'm also thinking about getting the aluminum. A bit more in price but I think aluminum is what I want. Anybody think the steel bars are better? I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have used albatross bars. Like? Love? Meh? -- 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: AHH or Rodeo?
First let me correct myself by saying ROADEO. Thanks guys for all the input. Looks like I should get on this soon since it appears as though Rivendell probably doesn't have any Roadeos laying around. Deposit time! Now I have to rack my brain with what size I should get. On Apr 4, 8:12 pm, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 4, 3:15 pm, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I would really like to know how much faster the Roadeo is compared to a Hilsen. I know, I know, it's all in the engine, but still, would the geometry, tubing, weight of the Roadeo make a large difference over the Hilsen? outside of the engine, i'd think it would depend on the build. I'd take a 20lbs Hilsen build over a 25lbs Roadeo build. there can't be much of a weight difference between the frames, but the Roadeo seems like a better platform for a dedicated road build. -- 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: AHH or Rodeo?
My Sam is a 52 due to the sloped top tube/geometry but with most bikes I ride a 54. At least that's what my cross check is. On Apr 4, 10:51 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: What size are you in? If it's 59cm or over, I recall Grant saying that the Roadeo has the same tubing as the Hilsen, so the weights should be realy close. At that point, with the AHH you just need to work out the max tire size you will ever need. That's the difference I see. That and the names... Brian Seattle, WA On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 8:25 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed. The identical build on both frames would probably be within a pound. Certainly within two. That's not going to yield a large speed difference. On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:12:17 PM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote: On Apr 4, 3:15 pm, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I would really like to know how much faster the Roadeo is compared to a Hilsen. I know, I know, it's all in the engine, but still, would the geometry, tubing, weight of the Roadeo make a large difference over the Hilsen? outside of the engine, i'd think it would depend on the build. I'd take a 20lbs Hilsen build over a 25lbs Roadeo build. there can't be much of a weight difference between the frames, but the Roadeo seems like a better platform for a dedicated road build. -- 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/-/jcYR5eWJL8YJ. 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 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] AHH or Rodeo?
I'm seriously considering adding another Riv to my small stable of bikes. I currently own a Sam and I like it just fine but would like to have another bike with a bit more zip. The Rodeo seems like a good choice and I do like the 700 wheels mostly for more tire options BUT I feel the AHH could be a good choice too if I build it up more as a roadish bike and in the end I'd have a bike a bit more versatile than the Rodeo. Thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
