Re: [RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne
I had a 91cm PBH and a 62cm fit me well (sold mine recently) On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:51:50 AM UTC-5, Mark Benedetto wrote: > > Hi John - my PBH is 91, but I'm not sure where that falls in the > recommended range -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 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] Helmets... what do you like?
Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that doesn't? On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > I had one head hitting crash that left the faintest of marks on the outer > shell, yet the foam inside was broken through to the shell in 6 places. I > hope helmet makers drop the polystyrene foam and go to something better and > longer lasting like 3D0. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 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: 62cm Rivendell Simpleone $1200 shipped, and more (thinning the herd)
By my measurement standover is just about 88cm with the current Xplor 700x40 - FWIW I have a 91cm PBH and have never had any issues. Would be happy to ship internationally for whatever the difference between international and avg US shipping costs. Haven't checked in a while but I think Ship Bikes will deliver to most countries and can give a rough estimate. On Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10:21:38 AM UTC-4, CharlieG wrote: > > Hi John > > What's the rough stand over height on the SimpleOne - I can't find a > geometry chart anywhere that includes stand over. Rusty trigonometry > indicates about 91cm, but I could be well off. > > Second and possibly more problematic question - would you be prepared to > post it internationally (for some extra money, of course). > > Cheers > > Charlie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 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: 62cm Rivendell Simpleone $1200 shipped, and more (thinning the herd)
The RB-1 is sold. On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:57:05 PM UTC-4, John L wrote: > > FS: 62cm Rivendell Simpleone $1200 shipped > > This was a Riv display model for a while. I’ve made a few additions. > Setup with the following: > >1. > >Soma Lauterwasser Bars and Fizik Microtex Wrap in Honey >2. > >Paul Canti’s >3. > >Hub Area Rack & bags in tan >4. > >Wheels came with the bike, Open Sports w/ generic hubs have never >given me any problems. >5. > >Clement XPLOR MSO 700x40, plenty of life left >6. > >I’ll keep the pedals, you can keep the Cambium Saddle (it’s missing >one rivet, but doesn’t seem to make a difference to me). I think it's a >Paul setback seatpost. >7. > >FSA metropolis crank > > > > Frame is in good condition; paint, not so much. Did a lot of commuting > duty for me over last 5 years. Kept indoors but parked outside during day - > plenty of scrapes and scratches on the frame to show that. I love it but > I’m making room for a baby and a garage remodel and so sacrifices need to > be made. > > I have other bikes on the block too, email me if you’re interested in pics > and more: > > -Size L Team Fat chance from ? 1984 with a custom supsension-corrected > rigid fork and porteur rack that I’ve wanted to turn into a enduro all-road > but probably shouldn’t. > > - 61(?) cm RB-1 from 1992 upgraded with a a Jtek/shimergo drivetrain and > nice new pacenti rims and compass tires - $600 shipped. > > Surly LHT deluxe 62cm F/F/HS + Bilenky soft case travel kit for $750 > shipped. > > Bike Friday NWT 56cm frame w/ v-brakes, schmidt/luxos setup, alfine rear > with Paul chain tensioner, drop bars w/ JTEK shifter. $1750. Shipped. > > > I'm in Arlington MA so if you want to have someone come by locally to > inspect or whatever, let me know. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 62cm Rivendell Simpleone $1200 shipped, and more (thinning the herd)
FS: 62cm Rivendell Simpleone $1200 shipped This was a Riv display model for a while. I’ve made a few additions. Setup with the following: 1. Soma Lauterwasser Bars and Fizik Microtex Wrap in Honey 2. Paul Canti’s 3. Hub Area Rack & bags in tan 4. Wheels came with the bike, Open Sports w/ generic hubs have never given me any problems. 5. Clement XPLOR MSO 700x40, plenty of life left 6. I’ll keep the pedals, you can keep the Cambium Saddle (it’s missing one rivet, but doesn’t seem to make a difference to me). I think it's a Paul setback seatpost. 7. FSA metropolis crank Frame is in good condition; paint, not so much. Did a lot of commuting duty for me over last 5 years. Kept indoors but parked outside during day - plenty of scrapes and scratches on the frame to show that. I love it but I’m making room for a baby and a garage remodel and so sacrifices need to be made. I have other bikes on the block too, email me if you’re interested in pics and more: -Size L Team Fat chance from ? 1984 with a custom supsension-corrected rigid fork and porteur rack that I’ve wanted to turn into a enduro all-road but probably shouldn’t. - 61(?) cm RB-1 from 1992 upgraded with a a Jtek/shimergo drivetrain and nice new pacenti rims and compass tires - $600 shipped. Surly LHT deluxe 62cm F/F/HS + Bilenky soft case travel kit for $750 shipped. Bike Friday NWT 56cm frame w/ v-brakes, schmidt/luxos setup, alfine rear with Paul chain tensioner, drop bars w/ JTEK shifter. $1750. Shipped. I'm in Arlington MA so if you want to have someone come by locally to inspect or whatever, let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB Jitensha Ebisu All-Purpose
https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182164863063 (Not mine) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email 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: thinking of selling 62cm Simpleone more.
I have a 62cm Simpleone which I'm thinking of moving in order to make space in the basement for an alfine/belt drive commuter. Currently set up with a fairly generic flip flop wheelset, FSA metropolis crank. Nicer touches include a Clement XPlor 700x40 tires, Paul seatpost and Paul cantis, Soma Lauterwasser bars. Hoping for in the ballpark of $1400 professionally packed and shipped, but willing to entertain reasonable offers. Not strictly Riv, but with varying degrees of Riv-ishness, I also have a Surly Trucker Deluxe also 62cm with Nitto Moustache bars and Son/Luxos B dynamo set up, and a 650B canti-braked Elephant NFE, don't know the exact size (63cm seatpost, 61cm ETT I think) that that's set up as a 1x9 with Quasimotos, Son28 dynamo and Edelux, and porteur bars and rack w/ swift porteur bag (would be amazing for a trailsy s24o) ($2000 for the either bike, another $200 if you want the porteur rack bag, $50 for just the rack) More info or pics on request -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?
Paying someone to undo all the harm I wrought in my summer projects. On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 5:37:11 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: Riding, besides my commutes, get a bit scant from here on out through winter. The season, the holidays, more deliberate prep for a trip in the conditions, plenty of things distract from just a nice ride but I realize that at this time every year I always seem to contemplate a bike project to go with the anticipated springtime, fruition or not. It's biking fun for the extra bandwidth. My project is a low trail, 650b wheeled, all-around bike made with a lively tube set (versus sturdy for touring) with drop bars, center pull brakes, generator hub, LED lighting. All on a budget recognizing the value of experience, unlike the box bike/mass market interpretation, handmade wheels versus machine made ones as an example. I am reading and including many posting subjects and items in this project and admit that may not reach reality, but it's fun to have on the drawing board. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The Incidental Economist Tackles Bike Safety
Link http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/argh-bike-safety-edition-also-i-dont-get-how-we-make-policy-sometimes/ One of my favorite blogs for health economics turned to bike safety today: This was a controlled trial of putting permanent (daytime) running lights on bicycles. It was cluster randomized. And, over the course of a year, the incidence of accidents for those with the running lights was 19% lower. The incidence of multiparty accidents with injury to the participating cyclist was 47% lower. My bike collection has been in flux, and I have nothing fully assembled right now with a dynohub (that's changing soon, anyways). But that seems like pretty good evidence for leaving your lights on during daytime riding (which is something I'm less likely to do with battery lights). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: HIgh hopes on ebay
I brought my RB-1 from Pro's Closet for $400, a great purchase. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?
Please note too that Peter White recommends 2x lacing for 24 and 28-hole SONs, so people who are writing to say they have 2x 24 and 28 hole non-SON hubs that have survived are doubly not-relevant to a 32 hole SON. Has anyone asked him why he makes the recommendation he does? On Sunday, September 7, 2014 9:04:40 PM UTC-4, Doug Van Cleve wrote: Howdy folks. I just read that PJW recommends 3x for this hub with this spoke count, but I can't think of any reason why 2x wouldn't be fine. The wheel is not for loaded touring or anything and the huge hub diameter makes the opposing spoke closer to tangent than they would be with any normal hub. For any regular use, a 32 spoke 2x front wheel is plenty sturdy, is it not? Thanks, Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Why Wear a Helmet?
This is why eat more turkey: http://www.tylervigen.com/view_correlation.php?id=989 On Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:01:50 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: Came across this as I was following links from a post in my Twitter feed. Let the debate begin. FWIW, I wear a helmet when I ride. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/05/15/why-you-should-always-wear-a-bike-helmet-in-one-chart/ (Source: https://twitter.com/velovoice/status/468149065818320897) Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?
My ringtool http://uncrate.com/stuff/ringtool/ isn't the most useful thing in the world (it's too fat and short to get to difficult to reach bolts) but I always remember to have it with me, which helps. On Monday, April 28, 2014 9:28:55 PM UTC-4, Joan wrote: I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and adjustments. I don't think I need all of the 26 or 27 items I currently carry. The ones I've used most have been the allen wrenches in various sizes up to 8, the chain tool, the 10mm box wrench (I think 10, it's whatever size adjusts the nuts on fenders), and very occasionally the flat screwdriver. The chain tool is a definite keeper, I've used it a number of times to help friends (and once for myself). I thought there was a discussion a few months ago about on-bike tools, but a search of the archives didn't turn up anything. Thanks! Joan PS -I also carry a couple of zip ties, duct tape wrapped around a piece of cardboard (has seen various uses including to keep bandages on), couple of cut-up segments of old tires and plastic tire levers/patch kit/tube. On a tour, a few other bits and pieces in case of missing bolts, broken chain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.
Foundry Cycles, which I believe is another QBP brand, has a couple of (relatively) budget oriented carbon frames that may fit the bill. The Thresher is their road endurance model, sporting disc brakes and clearance for 28c (per Tree Fort Bikes website). The Augur is a cross utility bike that has geometry that's not so different from a road endurance bike (73/73 head and seat tube angles, 42.5cm chainstays) and fairly generous clearances. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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
The last such click I successfully diagnosed was coming from my knee. It got better. On Sunday, April 20, 2014 9:06:52 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: My bike has a click/ping/ting sound that happens at the same place in the pedal stroke (as my right foot nears the bottom of the stroke). It happens in various gears and most of the time, but seems to randomly disappear. It stops if I stop pedaling. Based on this, I believe I can eliminate chain and cassette, and visually I’ve checked for derailure wire or other obstical that gets dinged with each revolution of the cranks. So I’m thinking cranks or bottom bracket. Ideas? 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: Stuff that's worked for me this year, and stuff that hasn't, a hodge-podge review with Rivish content.
Rear triangle design - I can't honestly say if it makes any difference in ride quality, and I'm not sure I'd be able to tell between differences in tubing, tire size, sidewall suppleness, etc from any other bike I've ridden. The Elephant was recently made over with Nitto Campee racks where it previously had just an M12; the Campee racks may have slightly adversely affected handling (finding it harder to ride no-handed at any speed since the change). On Friday, December 6, 2013 9:13:19 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: John, sounds like we've had similar circumstances this year. In Feb I moved from a condo .5 miles from work out of the city leaving me with a 7.5 mile commute by a mix of paved trail and city streets. It's taking me 35-45 min on average, I sometimes get a bit lower but usually find that a big effort on the trail side gets eaten up by red lights in the city. When I moved I had only two bikes for myself, an in progress 650b conversion '82 Trek 715 and a mid-80's Univega Metroprix 7ish months later I've still got the (now fully converted) 650B Trek, Atlantis, MB-5, XO-3(winter project as yet unridden), a 26 Univega 'Sport' Tandem and most recently a sweet mid-90's Burley Bossa Nova Tandem. Of course my wife has a couple too which leaves the garage, and my project time quite full! I'd never heard of the Elephant bikes before, interesting looking design, is there a noticeable ride feel in that rear triangle setup? I have run the EL Hetre's on the Trek since about April and (knock on wood) no flats, I did have one slow leak that resulted in a new tube but it hasn't left me trailside yet. I'm running Nomad Resist's in 700Cx45ish on my Atlantis and don't love them, I'll probably try the Soma C-Line's sooner or later. I also echo your dyno hub thoughts, I didn't spring for the SON but I'm running Shimano hubs on both the Atlantis and Trek and love dyno lighting. If you are in the market for a new light check out the Lumotec 2014 series, I just got the Cyo Premium and I'm blown away by the even and broad light feild, definitely an upgrade from my (more expensive) Supernova E3 Pro. Wald baskets are sweet, I'm struggling right now w/ mounting one on my Atlantis b/c Peter White was so insistant that the Cyo Premium mounted anywhere but on the fork crown was a waste of time and money... I've got a Nitto M12 rack and basket waiting but I'll have to play with some alternate light placement at the same time. Great hearing your thoughts on gear and so forth after the year of commuting! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Hunqapillar As True Mountain Bike?
This thread is dangerous to my marriage. I have so much lust for the Hunqapillar. I've been riding a Riv-ified Trucker Deluxe a fair bit for commuting; it's what I took on a recent mixed-terrain tour of the Bay Area recently. I mostly stayed on gravel and fire trails. Equipped with an overpacked camping/touring load, there were some sections of the Bolinas Ridge trail that were too rutted and steep (up and down) where I felt more comfortable walking, but unloaded I may have been more bold. I took the BBH shop Hunqapillar, equipped with 29x2.1 Smart Sams, I think, a front rack and trunk sack, and a medium saddle sack, no fenders, for a spin through Shell Ridge. Fire trails and smooth single track there. There was nothing that my Pugsley would have handled better, or that the Trucker would have handled worse. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 4:38:46 PM UTC-5, Addison wrote: Those Niners are nice and I like the SS. A little beyond the pricepoint I want to pay for a very niche bike in my stable. One of the weird things things I think about with a mountain bike is that the bike being beat up and muddy all of the time plus the overall lack of interest/aesthetics of the mtn components makes me just go more bang for your buck mass produced option. It doesn't hurt that the CRAVE seems like the ride that I would use for snow/mud riding and then hardly care if it was parked in the garage. Ridden hard and put up wet, might be one way of putting it. With my steel bikes I tend to get pretty fussy about maintenance and cleanliness and pretty parts in ways that don't lend themselves to me buying a really nice steel mountain frame. Just my own admittedly quirky take on mountain bikes. Oh, yeah, the carbon fork is a consideration but at 140ish pounds I'm not too worried about that. I also like that I could pretty easily put a XX1 or some other 1 x N gearing on it. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the CRAVE and will post pics, report, if that happens. Addison Wilhite Educator - The Academy of Arts, Careers Technology, Reno, Nevada ( http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/) Blogger - Reno Rambler (http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com) Bicycle Advocate - Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee ( http://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation-22-124.html) On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Addison I agree with you on that Specialized. It's really appealing. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:14:14 PM UTC-8, Addison wrote: What kind of fully rigid 29er are you riding? I've been eyeing this: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/crave/crave-sl-29 Not my usual aesthetic at all! But I like the simplicity of it. I found that I would get over my head quickly when I had a full suspension. Speaking to the overall topic of this thread...I tend to think of a Mountain Bike as a pretty specific thing anymore. Not because you can't ride dirt/trails on a host of other rigs...but mountain bikes have a pretty distinctive feel to them. I say this having regularly ridden my MB-1, Riv Allrounder, Gunnar Crosshairs, and Gunnar Sport in dirt. Those are all fun bikes to ride in a multitude of surfaces,..but the MB-1 is distinctly better for mountain biking as was my full suspension bike that I have since sold. Not trying to pick nits though. Addison Wilhite Educator - The Academy of Arts, Careers Technology, Reno, Nevada ( http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/) Blogger - Reno Rambler (http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com) Bicycle Advocate - Regional Transportation Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (http://www.rtcwashoe.com/ public-transportation-22-124.html) On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:01 PM, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.comwrote: After years of riding full-suspension (and suffering countless endos in technical terrain), I finally settled back into riding only fully-rigid 29ers, which I have been blissfully riding for the past few years... I'll never go back. For the slow techie stuff, I simply have better control.. just slower and more precise. You get instant feedback, precise control, and a better sense of your limitations. I don't do jumps, so don't need the suspension. Besides, a steel Niner with tubeless 2.35s isn't completely devoid of give... The frame, tires, legs and arms provide all the give I need. But the responsiveness and snappy feel of steel... BLISSFUL!!! Not entirely knocking suspension... ALL my friends ride full-suspension, most with AMAZING skill... It's just not for me, that's all. BB On Thursday, December 5, 2013 2:30:10 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.comwrote: Why have sus: You can go the same places, just a LOT faster! :) Climbing or flats are about the same, but you can go much faster downhill with suspension. Especially without
[RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?
I love my b-lines. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 10:33:29 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Apples to grapefruits obviously, but I have had surprisingly good luck with the GB EL 700C 30s. 4 months on my road bike so far and no flats riding all over the Chicago area. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:26:39 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: Hi Marc, What tire pressure are you using to get the speed and cushy feel? Actually that might depend of 'the weight of bike and rider, so maybe I should not ask it in that manner. I understand from Bicycle Quarterly that achieving a 15% drop when mounted is ideal. Never figured out how to measure that, though. Kinda hard to measure the height of your bike when you are in a full stationary track stand. I looked at Grand Bois Extra Leger 42mm 650b, but those are even lighter than the standard Hetres. I would fear undue sidewall damage. I might try the Soma. Regards, Tom On Thursday, December 5, 2013 1:37:14 PM UTC-8, Marc Irwin wrote: I've been riding on them for a few years now. I really like them. They are lighter and faster than most Schwalbe choices, I don't have any experience with the Hetres. They are a Pasela TG with beefed up sidewalls to prevent snakebites. I have have been through two sets of them and had one flat after the tread was really worn on the first rear tire. I like the look, the speed and the cushy feel they have. Marc On Thursday, December 5, 2013 1:43:51 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: A good halfway compromise between these two extremes, do ya think, for those who know about this 650b stuff? Fast-ish, light-ish, puncture protected-ish? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t106-10118.htm Is it the same tread as a Pasela? Pasela doesn't come in 650b, right? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Stuff that's worked for me this year, and stuff that hasn't, a hodge-podge review with Rivish content.
This was the first year that I've been a serious bike commmuter. Moved last October from an apartment literally 30 seconds walk from work to a house that's at 6-7 mile ride depending on route. Takes me 20-40 minutes depending on traffic and weather and whether I feel like getting a little sweaty. Parking at work is paid and I didn't, and there's no street parking nearby, so I've biked nearly every day throughout the year (Boston area). It's been a good chance to try some stuff out and see what works for me and what doesn't. *Bikes:* I've let my stable get distressingly (to my wife, at least) large, ironically by trying to find one bike to do it all. Trucker Deluxe, Elephant National Forest Explorer, Hillborne (now sold), Rawland Drakkar (assembled and yet unused), Pugsley - these bikes are not so different from one another that I can justify keeping them all. And, I've found the time that I'd spend taking off fenders, swapping to knobby mountain tires on the Elephant, I'd rather spend doing something else. So that bike mostly had Hetres until I ripped a hole in the sidewall, now they have Soma B-lines. It sees light trail duty, but mostly stays on the road. Furthermore, I don't seem to be the kind of person who, having put a rack on a bike, can take it off. So my bikes get progressively heavier the longer I own them, as I adorn them with things to make them useful; but now the Elephant is basically duplicating what the Trucker does for me, which is carry a heavy fat load without regard for speed. And while it's heretical to say this here, I put together a carbon fiber cross frame with road friendly parts and geometry and no provisions for racks and fenders and I love it. I don't race, but I do like to go out with a friend who's a good bit faster than me and push myself. This bike encourages that, and forces me to think lean. It is a bike for a purpose and it does it well. *Geometry:* They Elephant is a 650b bike with low (40mm) trail. Everything else has 55 mm or more. Going from low trail to the Pugsley with it's 70 degree head tube angle or whatever and giant tires can be startling, and vice versa. In general, I like the handling of my Elephant, and that it holds a line well well climbing (slowly, is how I do it). I don't feel terribly unstable on fast decents, but I don't race and I don't like to descend terribly fast. I prefer a front load for most casual riding and the Elephant handles that well. Depending on how it's loaded I can ride no handed at 12-15 MPH and have no problem with shimmy. I don't ride no handed any faster than that. *Fenders: * I've tried Hammered Honjos, Longboards, VO zeppelins, and now Cascadia ATB 26 fenders. I don't have a super preferences among these types. Metal looks nice. Plastic is fine. That they keep most of the wet off me is all that I ask and they all mostly do. I do like that the Cascadias can fit 26x2.1 knobby tires (Smart Sams) with adequate clearance. *Tires:* Most of the year I rode Hetres (regular, not EL). I had maybe five flats in ~1500 miles. 2 of those, on one ride, were caused by a tiny piece of glass stuck in the tire that I couldn't find until I got home and into the light. One was rim tape slipping out of the way and the tube getting sucked into the hole. There was a snake bite, I think. And then at the end, a hole in the sidewall. I've moved to b-lines, maybe 300 miles, no flats so far; much smaller than the Hetres (haven't measured, but they mess up the fender line). I like the ride quality of both tires very much. The trucker I spec'd with 26x2.15 Mondials. These feel totally indestructable and like they would be stable on most terrains. They laugh at poor quality pavement. They are heavy and slow and I took them off because they were overkill for the commute. I replaced them with 26x2.1 Smart Sams, which I used for a three day mixed terrain loaded tour, for which they were a fine choice. A little noisy but not terrible at all on pavement, not the best and most grippy but not terrible at all off road. I have a set of 26x2.0 supremes waiting. *Pedals:* After I test road the Hunq at the BBH shop, I immediately went home and ordered a few sets of the VP thin gripsters. I love those pedals. I've been riding most of the year with mountain clipless pedals. Depending on bike, I've had SPD mountain, Speedplay Frog, and Crankbrothers Eggbeaters. All fine; I like the float of the Frogs the best. But, I don't have a place to keep clothes at work, so I'm often bringing stuff back and forth. Throw in a stop at the gym, and you could be talking work clothes, bike clothes, gym clothes, and shoes for each? That's crazy! I tried Dromarti Sportivo shoes, but even with mountain clips they're noisy to walk on on a tiled floor, and they are way to narrow for my feet. So lately, I've been trying out various forms of flat pedals. I have the MKS Lambdas on
Re: [RBW] How are 33 mm tires for fire roads?
For argument's sake, couldn't you also put 29x3 tires in a Pugsley? Then you'd also have the option for 26x4 (or larger if you use the MWOD crank and a Moonlander fork, a la the black ops pug). On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:53:30 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: Good question. I haven't been able to test ride an ECR. People who have ridden both say the Krampus is more mountain bike-y, and the ECR is more touring bike-y. And I already have a touring bike. I'm not so sure the lower BB is better for what I want. More stability, but more pedal strikes too. The Krampus didn't seem too skittish to me. On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Mike Schiller mikey...@rocketmail.com javascript: wrote: Anne, why not the ECR? It's got all the braze-ons for touring and a lower BB, which will mean more stability and a riding position more like an Atlantis which has the same BB drop. The BB drop on the Krampus (60mm) is pretty high for a bike with 74 mm wide tires. I'm seriously looking at an ECR myself as I think it's more suitable to for backcountry touring. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 9:10:03 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: Speaking of tire width and what tire is too narrow, I'm kind of chicken about traction, and I'm moving in the other direction. As I've mentioned in this group before, I'm planning a Great Divide ride in 2015. I'm about (I think) to pull the trigger on a Surly Krampus. Three inches of tire width! Those Knards stick to anything. I won't be underbiking, that's for sure. On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 6:04 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: A friend is planning on coming on the flash ride on Pikes Peak and was wondering whether to bring his MTB or road bike (33 mm tires aka 27 x 1.75). I helpfully replied, “What are those? I just ride.” He laughed and replied “No. Seriously. Which one?” I don’t know the condition of the most likely route, but in the past it’s had some wash board and loose-ish gravel but was well packed for most of it with a clean line most of the time. May be some snow on the road come Saturday and it will likely melt somewhere along the way. Can you help me help him? With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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-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. -- -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Not about the bikes
All the pictures from my week in the Bay Area failed to turn out for one reason or other (cough, operator error, for the most part) so I can't prove it happened. But I also got out to BBH, got to chat a bit with Grant and Keven as well as some of the neighbors, and then took the shop's 62cm Hunqapillar for wonderful quick loop around Shell Ridge. Grant started by talking about directions, then offered to lead me to Shell Ridge, and then couldn't resist the ride itself. His enthusiasm for the bikes (and hatchets, and books, and clothes), the area, and the simple pleasure of 30 minutes spent knocking about in the local park when the opportunity to arises was infectious. Agreed 100% on being honest and real; it was the shortest ride of my four days there, but the nicest and most fun. And now I must have a Hunqapillar. John On Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:11:29 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: Had the pleasure to stop by the new shop downtown. I've stopped there a handful of times prior a couple of weeks ago but now the new location it's starting to take shape onto it's own. Still lots of quirky things that you don't really expect in a bike shop, wood burnt signs and twine mondals.But still keeping that Rivendell feel. Prime example last Friday. Grant was working and I got to see him work his magic. A group of boys came in enamored about hatchets. Throwing hatchets actually. Grant being Grant told them they didn't sell any throwing hatchets but recommended where they could buy some, while he also gave them the run down of their hatchets and some history. Telling them jokingly if they throw this hatchet he would kick their butt. They talked and the kids left with some hatchet knowledge. Another example another customer came in and actually drawn to the bikes. He ended up leaving learning out to make a Monkey Fist knot. The lovely folks at Rivendell have this uncanny ability to be perfectly honest and real with their customers. And I'm glad that it continues with the new shop. Looking forward to the Grand Opening Dec 14. I guess it helps that their bikes are awesome. With the one bike I got to fit in some bike camping, single tracking and a little bit of mountain bike racing this weekend. Pictures proved that the new shop looks great: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjMDauTo -Manny One bike to rule them all 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/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin
I booked spots at West Point Inn, Glen, and Hawk camp on the 12th, 13th, and 14th respectively. I'm going to resist the urge to overplan beyond that, and enjoy the adventure of finding my way. There wasn't much to booking those places and there's nothing so spendy that I couldn't change the itinerary if weather or other calamity dictate. That being said, the accuweather forecast as of now is for sun, so fingers crossed that that holds. I also managed to extend my trip by one day, leaving Saturday AM rather than Friday night, so if there's were to be a post BBH overnight camping trip, count me in. Otherwise, I might find my way to a place with a bed and shower. Thanks everyone for your help! On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 10:25:25 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: John looks like you have to make it to the Rivendell BBH Grand opening. Nov 15 is when you leave. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rbbh.htm On Friday, November 1, 2013 10:39:43 AM UTC-7, John L wrote: Just took possession of a new Surly Trucker Deluxe which I had Harris Cyclery build up with a mix of Riv-ish and otherwise practical parts (moustache bars, silver shifters, the new IRD 8 speed cassette mated to an XT 44-32-22 crank), and while I don't have yet the tools, couplers, travel case, or technical ability to break it apart for travel, I'm itching to get out there and use it. Have a week off coming up and nothing planned, so I bought a spur of the moment ticket to SFO on Virgin, which claims to let bikes under 23 kg fly for free (it's nothing near a weight weenie build, but I think I'm safe). The plan is, put the bike on the plane in a nashbar travel bag, and then put the bag into storage and cycle from the airport to the Golden Gate bridge with a special focus on staying alive in city traffic, then hit a mix of road and trails once over the bridge. Tentative itinerary is to head up Mt. Tam and stay at the West Point Inn on the 12th, up the Bolinas Ridge to Olema and back down to Wildcat campground on 13th, and then down to the headlands and Hawk campground on the 14th (have confirmed that the first two have availability, have to call to see about Hawk but my sense is that fall weekdays are not peak period for camping in Marin). I'm taking on the red eye back to Boston the night of the 15th, so plan to slowly make my way back to the airport over the course of the last day. I know there's people here with more experience in Marin, so I'm open to suggestions on route, and if anyone wants to join for part or all of the ride, I'd welcome the company ( be advised, though, am fat and slow). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: Rivendell Bike Book Hatchet Party Nov 15
This kind of serendipity shouldn't be ignored. If there were an overnight event, I would probably change my flight to Saturday AM. On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 10:25:38 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: Rivendell Bike Book Hatchet Party Nov 15. Link proved it's happening: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rbbh.htm I smell an after ride-party! Shell Ridge Night ride? Or a possible overnight shindig? I'm down for either maybe a little of both. Anyone else ? -Manny Party it up 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin
Thanks everyone! According to the SFO webpage Baggage storage is exclusively available at the Airport Travel Agency, located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal, near the entrance to Gates G91-G102. The Airport Travel Agency is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. No reservations are required for baggage storage. All baggage is x-rayed prior to storage. Rates are assessed per each 24 hour period that an article is in storage (articles in storage for less than 24 hours will be subject to the 24 hour rate), and vary according to the size of the object. Please contact the Airport Travel Agency at 650.877.0422 or cf.airp...@gmail.com for additional information. - See more at: http://www.flysfo.com/faqs#sthash.WIc8CUZA.dpuf, baggage can be stored at the airport travel agency. If that proves to be false, I think the bottom lining of the nashbar bag can be removed and it can maybe folded into a pannier or large saddlesack? I'll test this before travel, just in case. I guess no hassle to get a full size bike onto the BART? Just one of the many ways that SF is superior to Boston. Hoping for sun. Are there good paved routes in the area that I should be considering? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Planning 72 hours in Marin
Just took possession of a new Surly Trucker Deluxe which I had Harris Cyclery build up with a mix of Riv-ish and otherwise practical parts (moustache bars, silver shifters, the new IRD 8 speed cassette mated to an XT 44-32-22 crank), and while I don't have yet the tools, couplers, travel case, or technical ability to break it apart for travel, I'm itching to get out there and use it. Have a week off coming up and nothing planned, so I bought a spur of the moment ticket to SFO on Virgin, which claims to let bikes under 23 kg fly for free (it's nothing near a weight weenie build, but I think I'm safe). The plan is, put the bike on the plane in a nashbar travel bag, and then put the bag into storage and cycle from the airport to the Golden Gate bridge with a special focus on staying alive in city traffic, then hit a mix of road and trails once over the bridge. Tentative itinerary is to head up Mt. Tam and stay at the West Point Inn on the 12th, up the Bolinas Ridge to Olema and back down to Wildcat campground on 13th, and then down to the headlands and Hawk campground on the 14th (have confirmed that the first two have availability, have to call to see about Hawk but my sense is that fall weekdays are not peak period for camping in Marin). I'm taking on the red eye back to Boston the night of the 15th, so plan to slowly make my way back to the airport over the course of the last day. I know there's people here with more experience in Marin, so I'm open to suggestions on route, and if anyone wants to join for part or all of the ride, I'd welcome the company ( be advised, though, am fat and slow). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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] Rambouillet on ebay.
No affiliation with the seller, but looks reasonably priced and set up to be a pretty sweet go fast bike. My size, too. So, maybe someone should buy it so I don't? LINKhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Rambouillet-bicycle-with-Campy-Athena-11-spd-components-64cm-/200962162105?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item2eca473db9 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To 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: My new tweed ride.
http://flic.kr/p/dD2tdL A link would be helfpul? On Friday, December 21, 2012 3:20:49 PM UTC-5, John L wrote: Not a Rivendell, but Riv-inspired (silver shifters, Nigel Smythe bag purchased off the list), funded by the sale of the Sam Hillborne frame and other stuff. Need to raise the drops a bit and lower the saddle. Otherwise should be ready to get dirty. -- 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/-/xSvVIBqSyYwJ. 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: A unTypical Ride
Is Grant using three rolls of tape to make his basket reflective? It almost looks like the waist strap for an amphipod xinglet: http://www.rei.com/product/772529/amphipod-xinglet On Monday, December 17, 2012 10:22:20 AM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: Amit was/is in town. We went riding. Not really knowing where to go with the overcasted weather I figured Diablo can't disappoint for someone who never rode to the top. So I called some Rivendell guys and soon it was on. Plan was to meet at Rivendell after hours and ride to the top of Mt.Diablo. Amit was on amtrak time constraint so the ride had to be short and sweet. But like most trips at Rivendell things don't always go as planned. When we were ready to go, I asked Grant if he wanted to join us. He told us, Well I'm have other things to do but I'm going to do a short ride that I always do before or after work. Figured since Amit needed to catch his train Grant's shorter ride seemed best. So a bunch of us tagged along with Grant while he went on his typical ride. The ride was shortish but the hills were grunty. Through the twist and turns of the lovely homes of Walnut Creek Grant takes us through a couple of sections of dirt. Reaching to the very top of the ride we ended up kinda of stuck due to the trail being closed. So without really making a big deal about it Grant just walks off the trail down the hill. We follow suit and continue along our way. After a couple of turns and descents we make it way back to towards Bart. Grant tells us, Well I'm going home now if you want to go to Bart just go that way. Joe, Jim and Sean decided to keep going while Amit, Will and I have to cut the ride short and catch a train. And usually this happens on rides that I do. Most of it is made up with no destination. Usually we ride till we don't want to. We ride with the sense of adventure, exploration and a little bit of recklessness. Thanks to Grant for allowing us to tag along. Amit is here for a bit so expect so more shots of him before the year is over. Pictures proved that pizza is good biking fuel: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDdQWmk -Manny I guess we go with Grant Acosta -- 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/-/cLBKnYzoNDIJ. 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] Cross-post from 650b group: FS VO rack and Swift Industries bag.
For sale is a mounted but unused VO porteur rack and a Swift Industries Polaris porteur bag (built to match the dimensions of the VO rack), both basically brand new. Was thinking to use this on my Simpleone but I don't like the way it handles and it takes up too much space in my cockpit for comfort - I don't want to swept back bars. The Swift bag is Ranger tan with black trim and an optional map case. Pics here http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDiK4vm. Price: 275 shipped for the bag, 150 shipped for the rack, or 400 shipped for both. -- 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/-/Hyb2vUmdTysJ. 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: Cross-post from 650b group: FS VO rack and Swift Industries bag.
Waxed canvas + 35, map case + 7, shipping + 20 = 292 to me. The bag is essentially unused; I'm trying to recoup costs, not make a profit. Open to offers, but lowballs probably won't be accepted. On Monday, December 24, 2012 1:35:51 PM UTC-5, Eli Koral wrote: Im interested in the bag, but isn't it only $230 new?? -- 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/-/n_Qz_MXomM4J. 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] My new tweed ride.
Not a Rivendell, but Riv-inspired (silver shifters, Nigel Smythe bag purchased off the list), funded by the sale of the Sam Hillborne frame and other stuff. Need to raise the drops a bit and lower the saddle. Otherwise should be ready to get dirty. -- 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/-/k8Q2MMTTJdIJ. 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 Bleriot resale value diminished because been hit by a car yet no damage?
I agree that honesty is the right thing here. It's easy for me to say, because my wife wouldn't let me buy another bike anyways, but it wouldn't be a big factor for me. If you've got time to wait for an offer, you should be able to find a buyer at a mutually agreeable price. John On Dec 22, 10:15 am, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Mine got hit, but no damage to the frame or components other than just a scratch on the shifter lever and a broken bottle cage. Bent rim, but spokes and rim have been replaced now. I think my right leg and the rear rack to the brunt of the blow. It was a slow moving accident. Like a snow plow pushing snow out of the way. Except it was a car pushing me. It was checked very carefully by I think three mechanics who said everything is A-ok and the frame is in alignment. I would definitely let the potential buyer know all this if I ever sold, because I think that is fair to inform them truthfully of the bike's history. *But does the fact that it got hit be a car diminish its value even though no damage?* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?
I want a Hunqapillar with a level top tube, a canti-Hilsen or a canti-Saluki, or maybe just a 64cm Atlantis. Or maybe, I just want Grant to decide on a cool bike for me. Do you think they'd allow for SS couplers? On Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:58:13 PM UTC-5, cbone97 wrote: A bit of fun since surely I'm not the only one who's been prompted to enter a $300 order this month and tempted to dream of what I'll ask Grant to cook up for me if I win. My order (placing tonight, destination is a V.O. Polyvalent I scored on fleabay.): 2 Conti 650b 54mm tires 2 tubes for 'em 1 55 cm cromo Bosco bar 8 sp cassette, 11-32t Sugino XD2, wide/low double 2 corks total: $300.00 My prize request: 650b fat-tire capable love child of Bosco Rubbe (general tube configuration) and AHH (paint color / job, geometry elegance) -- 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/-/CPXCALsZMpIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?
1 Abus Phantom 1 Canada Dark Grey Socks 1 Chambray Shift 4 John's Irish Strap 1 Vapor Barrier Liner 1 Suspenders 1 Wooly Warm Vest Total $304 The phantom, vest and suspenders are already seeing every days use. The socks would be but my dog has hidden them. On Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:58:13 PM UTC-5, cbone97 wrote: A bit of fun since surely I'm not the only one who's been prompted to enter a $300 order this month and tempted to dream of what I'll ask Grant to cook up for me if I win. My order (placing tonight, destination is a V.O. Polyvalent I scored on fleabay.): 2 Conti 650b 54mm tires 2 tubes for 'em 1 55 cm cromo Bosco bar 8 sp cassette, 11-32t Sugino XD2, wide/low double 2 corks total: $300.00 My prize request: 650b fat-tire capable love child of Bosco Rubbe (general tube configuration) and AHH (paint color / job, geometry elegance) -- 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/-/Z0HXJFXwE3sJ. 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] Boston to Montreal cycling tour.
I've seen that (it was in part the inspiration) and I've read a lot of ride reports; it seems good for a general sense of the route (waypoints) but in some ways hard to apply. (1) I can't actually find a detailed route or map, and (2) as far as I know entirely on roads, and I'd like to mix in some gravel when possible. I also wouldn't mind rail-trails, etc. (3) it's meant to be a bit of a challenge (a couple gap climbs, for instance); I'm not seeking to avoid challenge, but I'm not looking to add hills simply for the sake of hills. On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 3:52:50 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Tue, 2012-12-04 at 12:23 -0800, John L wrote: I'm thinking of a bike tour from Boston to Montreal this summer, possibly with a return trip or a loop down to the Adirondacks depending on my schedule. In my dream world, I'd find a route through Vermont using the numerous maps of dirt and gravel roads found here. Any one done something similar, or familiar enough with Vermont to suggest a route that avoids, where possible, main thoroughfares? How about this: http://boston-montreal-boston.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/-/j_Nsvh-5YDgJ. 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] Boston to Montreal cycling tour.
I'm thinking of a bike tour from Boston to Montreal this summer, possibly with a return trip or a loop down to the Adirondacks depending on my schedule. In my dream world, I'd find a route through Vermont using the numerous maps of dirt and gravel roads found herehttp://www.aot.state.vt.us/Planning/mapgis/town_maps1.htm. Any one done something similar, or familiar enough with Vermont to suggest a route that avoids, where possible, main thoroughfares? -- 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/-/WSckClCsomEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell in Detriot
Very cool, on multiple levels. But, seems like a shame to have that trail and not go through Washtenaw County. Ann Arborites would be more likely to use it, and there's so much good cycling thereabouts. On Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:50:18 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: It's always pretty cool to see a Rivendell in the wild. It's like seeing an old friend or being apart of a secret club. Even cooler when you see a Rivendell with it's owner that you actually know! Amit Singht, all around nice guy and apparently Bike avocate of beautiful Detroit was caught with his Hunqipllar on the local Detriot news. Link proved that Amit keeps his bike to clean: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Michigan-Gov-Rick-Snyder-proposes-statewide-bike-trail/-/1719418/17598570/-/auhcajz/-/index.html -Manny Hey I know that guy Acosta -- 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/-/8z2g9OSrRKkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS 60cm Orange Sam Hillborne and extras
A few recent pics here http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCJQtS8, will take some more when the weather is nice. On Monday, November 26, 2012 7:59:58 PM UTC-5, John L wrote: Among the last of the orange, single TT, side/centerpull Sams. I like this bike, it fits and has worked well for me, but it overlaps a lot with my Elephant http://www.elephantbikes.com National Forest Explorerhttp://flic.kr/s/aHsjCZ31E4, and I prefer the 650b and low trail geometry for country biking and light touring. I was thinking about keeping the Sam around as a dedicated touring bike, but I could use the money, the space, and the credit I would build with my wife for future bike purchases (The list: 62cm canti-Saluki, 64cm Atlantis, Pugsley, if anyone has one to sell or trade). It's a fairly standard Riv-ish build put together by The Country Bike Shop in Celina Ohio - XD2 crank w/ 11-34 cassette, xt/synergy wheels. technomic stem and 46cm noodles, cane creek levers, shimano bar-ends, generic seatpost. I upgraded (at least, I count it as an upgrade) to Paul center-mounted centerpulls (and therefore koolstop pads). Brushed silver longbard fenders. Jack Brown Greens. I've only had the bike for a year or two-ish but I used it, so there are some small paint chips etc. No big scratches I'm aware of and no dents. For all of that, no pedals, saddle, racks, I'm asking $1500 shipped. I'll have it boxed by my LBS. There are a few extras: Berthoud Aravis touring saddle. Barely used - maybe a few hundred miles, a total ass hatchet for me (I found Brooks saddles were comfortable from the start, by contrast). There are a few tooth marks from when I just opened the package, put it on the table, turned around to play with the kickflix bag clamp, and then found my dog had taken it down and started gnawing on the very foremost tip. I don't think it will effect function or longevity. $150 shipped. Mark's rack - just the stuff I used to mount it, don't have the extra p-clamps - $75 shipped. Nitto top rack - ditto re: mounting kit - $75 shipped Acorn Boxy Rando bag - no derailleur needed, has loops that go over the handlebars. Too small for me - could never reach it. But, perfectly functional. $150 shipped. I have a set of Shimano M324 pedals, $35 shipped. For all of the above, basically everything you need for a fully functioning country bike, I'd like $1900 shipped. I've tried to make prices reasonable, but if I've missed the mark, we can have a discussion about it. Cheers and I hope this bike finds a good home. -- 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/-/OKAI8_PMRqsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS 60cm Orange Sam Hillborne and extras
Among the last of the orange, single TT, side/centerpull Sams. I like this bike, it fits and has worked well for me, but it overlaps a lot with my Elephant http://www.elephantbikes.com National Forest Explorerhttp://flic.kr/s/aHsjCZ31E4, and I prefer the 650b and low trail geometry for country biking and light touring. I was thinking about keeping the Sam around as a dedicated touring bike, but I could use the money, the space, and the credit I would build with my wife for future bike purchases (The list: 62cm canti-Saluki, 64cm Atlantis, Pugsley, if anyone has one to sell or trade). It's a fairly standard Riv-ish build put together by The Country Bike Shop in Celina Ohio - XD2 crank w/ 11-34 cassette, xt/synergy wheels. technomic stem and 46cm noodles, cane creek levers, shimano bar-ends, generic seatpost. I upgraded (at least, I count it as an upgrade) to Paul center-mounted centerpulls (and therefore koolstop pads). Brushed silver longbard fenders. Jack Brown Greens. I've only had the bike for a year or two-ish but I used it, so there are some small paint chips etc. No big scratches I'm aware of and no dents. For all of that, no pedals, saddle, racks, I'm asking $1500 shipped. I'll have it boxed by my LBS. There are a few extras: Berthoud Aravis touring saddle. Barely used - maybe a few hundred miles, a total ass hatchet for me (I found Brooks saddles were comfortable from the start, by contrast). There are a few tooth marks from when I just opened the package, put it on the table, turned around to play with the kickflix bag clamp, and then found my dog had taken it down and started gnawing on the very foremost tip. I don't think it will effect function or longevity. $150 shipped. Mark's rack - just the stuff I used to mount it, don't have the extra p-clamps - $75 shipped. Nitto top rack - ditto re: mounting kit - $75 shipped Acorn Boxy Rando bag - no derailleur needed, has loops that go over the handlebars. Too small for me - could never reach it. But, perfectly functional. $150 shipped. I have a set of Shimano M324 pedals, $35 shipped. For all of the above, basically everything you need for a fully functioning country bike, I'd like $1900 shipped. I've tried to make prices reasonable, but if I've missed the mark, we can have a discussion about it. Cheers and I hope this bike finds a good home. -- 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/-/-FImsdFxyNMJ. 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] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?
Bull-Moose, all the way. On Wednesday, November 7, 2012 4:38:38 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I love talking politics, but to bring the discussion more on-topic: Which party is friendlier to the lugged steel lobby? Discuss! On Wednesday, November 7, 2012 3:25:21 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: First off that map is misleading since it has the democrat highlighted in red. Second, yes the Democrats lost the south forever after the civil rights acts in the 60s, I would think to the millions of people that have had thier lives improved for the better because of the Civil Rights act would not be sad about that. And dont try to tell me about the south, I lived in South Carolina for 9 years, 5 of those in rural area, they hate the democrats for really just one big reason, sad but true. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, Grant, here is the polarization of our country from 1960 to 2000 EC map - 1960 presidential election http://presidentelect.org/images/e1960_ecmap.GIF EC map 2000 election http://presidentelect.org/images/e2000_ecmap.gif -- 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/-/J1DHSzTqAiIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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/-/CQQJTaHGsd0J. 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: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?
Duh, forgot the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/8162100660/in/set-72157631945660743 On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 3:34:44 PM UTC-5, John L wrote: I rode my Hillborne over. Also, no pictures, but took this a week ago at my new place (was living around the corner from work, so I'm looking forward to the new 6 mile commute). On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 2:03:23 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: Got a photo of your Riv at the poll? Send a link or post the photo! :) I'll be riding to go vote this evening after work and will send a photo then. Amit -- 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/-/m-gXvrxgnn8J. 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: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?
I rode my Hillborne over. Also, no pictures, but took this a week ago at my new place (was living around the corner from work, so I'm looking forward to the new 6 mile commute). On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 2:03:23 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: Got a photo of your Riv at the poll? Send a link or post the photo! :) I'll be riding to go vote this evening after work and will send a photo then. Amit -- 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/-/jZf6lWlBRtMJ. 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] 5 speed freewheel on modern hub / frame?
Have in interest in trying out a drivetrain based a used shimano 600 half step - granny crankset I picked up on Ebay. I'd like to mate it to an IRD 13-32 hub, but the gear spacing works out much cleaner and with less duplication I use the 5 speed as opposed to 7 speed hub. But this would be on a bike w/ 135mm dropout spacing, and I'd like to use the Rivy hub. Could I make a 5 speed freewheel work with some spacers? -- 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/-/8MUBmbD7ceUJ. 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: Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?
Can't vouch for quality but Sugarcoat http://sugarcoatboston.com/ advertises themselves as a powdercoating service specifically for bikes/bikers. I think they're affiliated with Geekhouse. On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:30:10 PM UTC-4, Rich Parr wrote: Slightly off-topic (and potentially heretical), but I'm looking for a good powder coater to help with a restoration of a 1986 Trek 620. I guess you could call this a poor man's Riv project. Anyhow, I'm hoping to find someone with experience with lugged frames, as this one as some great details I'd hate to cover up too thickly. Also have the original blackburn racks I'm hoping to coat to match. Would prefer powder over paint for durability issues -- I'm fixing up this bike to use as my primary ride. Any advice or experience, about Boston-area operations or about powder coating in general, would be most appreciated. Thanks, Rich -- 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/-/Jf6zLwO8ENAJ. 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] Bosco bars - different flares?
I think that's just keystone effect. You can see it too in pictures of the moustache and Mark's bars (to a varying degree). On Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:04:30 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: I saw the new Bosco bars on the RBW site... the pictures give the impression that some of the bars have parallel grips, and some have wide flared grips. Is this just a trick of the camera lens? Same effect can be seen for both the standard bars, and the bullmoose bars. Maybe the pictures are a blend of prototype bars? For example, compare http://www.rivbike.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=HB12PhotoNumber=4 to http://www.rivbike.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=HB12PhotoNumber=3 - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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/-/jF1FCjrUTbUJ. 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 new Simpleone!
Re: the bar tape, I believe it's Newbaum's brown: linkhttp://www.rivbike.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=gt1 On Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:29:00 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: Congrats! Nice looking build, too. Was seriously thinking about getting one. Finally got around to e-mailing John about it, and they were gone. Good thing for my wallet. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:22:06 AM UTC-5, John L wrote: I had no intention of buying a new bike. Let me say that for starters. But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom. So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that). But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers. And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one. And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page. So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before. Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride. I do not regret a thing. link to the flickr pics http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzk4RJa -- 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/-/TIjoOWekBUUJ. 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] My new Simpleone!
I had no intention of buying a new bike. Let me say that for starters. But as part of my trip to the Bay Area last month I made it over to Walnut Creek and found a nice looking Simpleone in the showroom. So, took a 62cm model out for a spin, loved the fit, loved how light and springy it felt compared to my racked, bagged, geared, and fendered Hillborne (not to say I don't also love that). But since I had no intention of buying a new bike, I walked out with a Mark's Wrap and a stack of Rivendell readers. And, only hatching in my mind, a plan to save pennies, sell lemonade, etc until I could get my hands on one. And then, panic, I get home and the Simpleone goes away from the web page. So, sense and frugality having taken their leave, lust and terror dictating the action, I fret, email, fret more, and manage to come away with that same 62cm model I demo'ed a few weeks before. Here are some quick iphone pictures, just after the shakedown ride. I do not regret a thing. link to the flickr pics http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzk4RJa -- 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/-/TBuiNih6Y0MJ. 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] Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
Thanks everyone - good advice so far and thanks for the guidance! The tentative itinerary I had sketched out in my head works like this: 3/3 arrive, public txp to Palo Alto, get bikes thereabouts, staying w/ friends in Palo Alto 3/4 Palo Alto to Downtown SF, staying w/ family downtown 3/5 Golden Gate park, Marin head lands, ferry to Napa and stay w/ family in Napa 3/6 To walnut creek, hotel or camp (haven't mentioned camping to my wife yet) Late 3/6 or early 3/7, Mount Diablo and environs, Riv HQ. 3/7 - Dispose of bikes, rent car, travel to San Diego for work/conference (boo). 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/-/3vrawMaTj8sJ. 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] Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
My wife and I will be traveling from Boston to California in March and have 4-5 days to explore the Bay area, which will involve visiting friends in Palo Alto, downtown SF, and Napa, and, I hope, a pilgrimage to the Riv HQ. We were hoping to do this exploration mostly by bike - credit card style, although probably trains, ferries and even a rental car may come into play (details are sketchy at this point). Any recommendations for how to get a reliable riv-ish ride for that time? I'm considering shipping our bikes (seems cheaper than bringing them on an airplane) but it makes me nervous. I'd prefer to rent, but most of what's out there seems to be offering skinny tired carbon bikes or hybrids, neither of which appeals to me. On a previous similar thread, someone suggests Karim's used bikes in Berkeley but elsewhere on the internet, it's reputed to be a fence for thieves. Bay Area Bikes offers the Big Dummy which is an attractive option but probably overbuilt for our needs (it makes my wife a little nervous). I'd go out of my way for a good rental so if you know of somewhere else in the Bay Area I should consider, let me know. Thanks! - John -- 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] New Hillborne
pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34864597@N00/sets/72157626993100778/ Loving the ride. Have the handlebars way up where I couldn't get them on my Long Haul Trucker, and it's fantastic. My bottom will need to get reacquainted with the Brooks I'm riding, as I think my weight is just a bit differently distributed. Was a little nervous about the Jack Brown Greens, given that I'm on the bigger side, but loved the ride and they even handled some of the packed dirt/gravel roads near me without a fuss. Really loving the Acorn medium/large saddlebag. Fits what I like to bring with me for a leisurely afternoon on the bike (camera, snack food, extra water bottle, basic repair stuff, haven't tried rain jacket but there are D-rings and an extra set of leather straps - purchased separately - for afixing one). And the tapered design means I don't even know it's there; no bagman style support needed. Quick run to the local supermarket and LBS, was able to fit a bag of baby carrots, Sabra style hummus container, bag of trail mix, 32oz juice bottle, wallet (overstuffed), cell phone, keys, above mentioned repair stuff (tire levers patch kit, multi tool, leatherman) and used the leather fasteners (not the extra straps) to carry a U-lock, pedal wrench, and mini frame pump. Someone smarter at packing could probably get a good deal more out of it. Someone stupider (or at least more reckless) too. Thanks again to Dick Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop for the great service and build! Cheers -- 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] chiming in:
Been reading this forum for a while, bit by the biking bug sometime last year and found Grant's philosophy comforting and welcoming. Also riding a Surly LHT, although didn't test it first and my LBS sized it a shade too small so I'm stretched out and leaning over more than I'd like. Still managed to put around 3-400 miles on over the last 8 or so months despite very limited opportunity to ride over the winter, and while I didn't lose 70 lbs, I did lose 30, so that's a plus. Now have a Sam Hillborne soon to be built up by Dick Denning at the Country Bike Shop in Ohio, largely due to recommendations from this forum. Visiting that shop was an absolute pleasure! And the fit and ride of the Sam H. are just much friendlier. Anyways, cheers, and thanks to everyone for the friendly and informative forum here. -- 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.
