Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
I tend to favor the kitchen it seems: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724 https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2406321019 Not so good for taking a nap, but snacks are handy. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 7:44 AM, Melanie myol...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, I don't know. The bedroom is the place for Rivs! https://www.flickr.com/photos/7563204@N05/16856700776/ On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:19:58 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: I say not only store your bike in the living room, but work on it there, too! It's way more pleasant! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8KqJGoZXBy0/VRi5MAHbmvI/AQg/ZngKmuGtgUw/s1600/not-the-joe-rodota%2Btrail.jpg I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29,
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
That's sounds like a good offer. I have never uses the Hetres, but I currently am using the 32 mm GB Cypres, and I really do like them a bunch. I have been using them on fire roads in my area, and I think they have been very versatile and have a nice ride. When my wife's Glorius is in need of new tires, I will get her the Hetres, even though the Col de la vies are fine. In fact, I can't say for sure the Cypres is any better than a non-TG Pasela, but I think it's good to have the options that didn't exist a decade ago. Does anyone know if the Cypres tires have been empirically compared to the Paselas with any conclusive results? And has the new 650B Pasela been tested by anyone yet (assuming it is out) and compared to the Hetres? On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:47:17 AM UTC-7, KC wrote: Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Dan, i sent an email directly to you Kathy On Mar 30, 2015 10:32 AM, Dave C david.charles.carr...@gmail.com wrote: That's sounds like a good offer. I have never uses the Hetres, but I currently am using the 32 mm GB Cypres, and I really do like them a bunch. I have been using them on fire roads in my area, and I think they have been very versatile and have a nice ride. When my wife's Glorius is in need of new tires, I will get her the Hetres, even though the Col de la vies are fine. In fact, I can't say for sure the Cypres is any better than a non-TG Pasela, but I think it's good to have the options that didn't exist a decade ago. Does anyone know if the Cypres tires have been empirically compared to the Paselas with any conclusive results? And has the new 650B Pasela been tested by anyone yet (assuming it is out) and compared to the Hetres? On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:47:17 AM UTC-7, KC wrote: Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.com wrote: Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 7:25:48 AM UTC-7, Kellie wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. Box Dog Bikes in San Francisco indicates on their website that they have Hetres in stock. It would probably be a good idea to call to confirm before heading there though. FYI, they're just a couple of blocks away from the 16th street BART station if you want to go by public transit. https://boxdogbikes-3.myshopify.com/collections/components/products/tire-650b-grand-bois-1 -- Romel San Francisco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Oops. Yes. On Mar 30, 2015, at 9:47 AM, Kathy Carroll kathyscarr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
I giggled out loud at that first kitchen shot. Classic! On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:38:53 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I tend to favor the kitchen it seems: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724 https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2406321019 https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fcyclotourist%2F2406321019sa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNGLx9okMFAt6yWW41tu3BehuDyIig Not so good for taking a nap, but snacks are handy. -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
I recall Jan doing a thorough tire comparison. The old G.B. Ourson has the same tread as CDV on a better body and rides noticeably nicer. I have the non TG pasela 1 1/2 on my Ram and Oursons on the Road with a TREK wearing Maxy Fastys. They all ride well but the Paselas are the noisiest of the bunch. The maxy Fastys are best against puncture. Pari Motos are lovely to ride on but puncture more easily. Mileage on them is around 2,000 max which is about the same as the Pasela. The others will get you over 3,000. Cypres ran in between iirc. I have been trying to use up some of my stockpile prior to buying new tires, but many of the new offerings are tempting. On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 12:32 PM, Dave C david.charles.carr...@gmail.com wrote: That's sounds like a good offer. I have never uses the Hetres, but I currently am using the 32 mm GB Cypres, and I really do like them a bunch. I have been using them on fire roads in my area, and I think they have been very versatile and have a nice ride. When my wife's Glorius is in need of new tires, I will get her the Hetres, even though the Col de la vies are fine. In fact, I can't say for sure the Cypres is any better than a non-TG Pasela, but I think it's good to have the options that didn't exist a decade ago. Does anyone know if the Cypres tires have been empirically compared to the Paselas with any conclusive results? And has the new 650B Pasela been tested by anyone yet (assuming it is out) and compared to the Hetres? On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:47:17 AM UTC-7, KC wrote: Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.com wrote: Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:22 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Next challenge. I can't ride without a mirror. In fact i used 2 bar end mirrors on my old bike - i have a condition that results in less peripheral vision (minimized eye movement) so it really helps me keep track. New bike has bar end shifters that I'm really enjoying. I added one German mirror from riv cuz i didn't see a better option based on my googles and bike shop forays. It's ok, but the distortion is so different. I am used to a much truer perspective. i really prefer not using a helmet mount. Has anyone seen a good handle bar option?It also seems like i should be able to create a mount that would let me repurpose my bar end mirrors to mount on the handle bar. Has anyone done that? Hard for me to believe someone else hasn't tackled this already. -- 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.
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http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_552651_-1___ http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_535557_-1___ These mounts on the bars themselves, not the ends. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 5:18:51 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Next challenge. I can't ride without a mirror. In fact i used 2 bar end mirrors on my old bike - i have a condition that results in less peripheral vision (minimized eye movement) so it really helps me keep track. New bike has bar end shifters that I'm really enjoying. I added one German mirror from riv cuz i didn't see a better option based on my googles and bike shop forays. It's ok, but the distortion is so different. I am used to a much truer perspective. i really prefer not using a helmet mount. Has anyone seen a good handle bar option?It also seems like i should be able to create a mount that would let me repurpose my bar end mirrors to mount on the handle bar. Has anyone done that? Hard for me to believe someone else hasn't tackled this already. -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
I like the concept of the 42's. My limited research (that is googling) led me to believe the Hetres would be a good choice. While they are more expensive, it is important to keep in mind I just justified a Rivendell (even though not the most expensive choice, it was a lot more than I ever thought I'd spend for a bike). I'm old enough that I get to say, quite frequently it seems, I only have so many years left... Works out pretty good, especially when added to the fact that I'm sorta on vacation right now and in my family, when you go on vacation, you get to justify a lot. So I want to make sure I am getting to know the Cheviot under good conditions. If no one has a reason I shouldn't give the Hetres a try, that is what I will probably do (and be sure to take along something to fix a tire with). I am interested in hearing if anyone thinks that is a bad choice. I don't mind spending the money on them, just don't want to do it over and over, since I only have one bike to use the tires on. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8KqJGoZXBy0/VRi5MAHbmvI/AQg/ZngKmuGtgUw/s1600/not-the-joe-rodota%2Btrail.jpg I don't go out of my way to ride gravel, but I seem to end up on at least some gravel everywhere I go. But only some. Like today, we headed off to take the Joe Rodota trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastapol and somehow made a wrong turn right away and ended up on a different trail that turned out to be wonderful (photo above) and we thought a much nicer ride than the Joe Rodota trail (which we managed to take for the return trip). And since we didn't know we were on the wrong trail, when we got to the end of trail sign we kept going because there was still a trail and we obviously weren't where we were headed yet. And at that point, the trail because a pretty gravel-heavy trail. We finally got to downtown Sebastapol and even met up with someone on the way that did it on purpose. Chuck and I both agreed it was a great day and very fortunate we took the wrong trail. So I want to be able to ride easily and deal with whatever comes up (without getting off to walk too often). And no sense in me having bullet-proof tires is the others in my group don't. DougP - I appreciate your input, just figured I'd better defend my son quickly before he saw the post! I really appreciate all his input (and will review the tire decision with him before doing anything). The pannier on my bike was my birthday gift from his family and I'm loving it. Kellie - I will be back in your area tomorrow morning for a few hours. Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? I'm getting such a great opportunity to ride different places while we're here that I'd love to make the swap sooner rather than later to maximize my fun. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4:47:33 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.s...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? In my experience, people who tell me my tires are slow heavy don't have much experience with good quality chubby tires. The impression of big tires being slow is often based on experience with cheap MTB knobbies or beach cruisers. If your son is riding narrow high pressure tires it's no surprise this would be his opinion. I'd say to ride the bike as-is see how you feel about the speed. I think Grant wrote about riding with people who wouldn't leave you behind. Our children, OTH, can be a special case. If he's that fast, tell him to circle back. He'll get more miles in that way. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:40:52 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript: wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? In my experience, people who tell me my tires are slow heavy don't have much experience with good quality chubby tires. The impression of big tires being slow is often based on experience with cheap MTB knobbies or beach cruisers. If your son is riding narrow high pressure tires it's no surprise this would be his opinion. I'd say to ride the bike as-is see how you feel about the speed. I think Grant wrote about riding with people who wouldn't leave you behind. Our children, OTH, can be a special case. If he's that fast, tell him to circle back. He'll get more miles in that way. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:40:52 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? In my experience, people who tell me my tires are slow heavy don't have much experience with good quality chubby tires. The impression of big tires being slow is often based on experience with cheap MTB knobbies or beach cruisers. If your son is riding narrow high pressure tires it's no surprise this would be his opinion. I'd say to ride the bike as-is see how you feel about the speed. I think Grant wrote about riding with people who wouldn't leave you behind. Our children, OTH, can be a special case. If he's that fast, tell him to circle back. He'll get more miles in that way. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:40:52 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Hetres Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2015, at 1:40 PM, KC kathyscarr...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
KC, to expand on James' post above, Grand Bois Hetres have been the darlings of this group and others, for their smooth and seemingly fast ride. They are not cheap. This seems to be a Golden Age for 650b tires, with new tires being introduced by GB and other makers. There is a related 650b Google group that you might want to check out. Another option is the Pari Moto (38), which has been introduce in a more reasonably price gravel version. Cheers, Steve -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
KC: Apologies to your son for my assuming he was speaking from a racing perspective. He could be onto something. The Continental Tour Rides weigh in at 675 grams per their website for 42 mm 650B. By contrast, Compass Baby Shoe Pass are 390 grams and the Hetre are 412 grams. Both are $59. One of our Riv group rode Strada Rossa last weekend on the Hetres with no flats. Compass (Jan Heine) is big on supple, comfy tires. Might be something to consider if you continue to feel the Contis are kinda doggy. FWIW, I picked up a pair of 26 x 1.75 Continentals (not sure of the model) on sale for an old MTB for utility use. They did feel kinda clunky but they were cheap. Later I stumbled onto a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in 26 x 2 those felt a whole lot lighter cushier than the Contis. We're not normally a bunch of weight weenies here but you are spinning up an extra 500+ grams of tire weight over what you would with tires in the 400 gram per tire range. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:25:00 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript: wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? In my experience, people who tell me my tires are slow heavy don't have much experience with good quality chubby tires. The impression of big tires being slow is often based on experience with cheap MTB knobbies or beach cruisers. If your son is riding narrow high pressure tires it's no surprise this would be his opinion. I'd say to ride the bike as-is see how you feel about the speed. I think Grant wrote about riding with people who wouldn't leave you behind. Our children, OTH, can be a special case. If he's that fast, tell him to circle back. He'll get more miles in that way. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:40:52 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Baby Shoes or Hetres. Amazing tires, and they go Fast!! Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
I did not care for the Tour Rides. They were pretty dead feeling. Switched over to the 650B Big Bens and was much happier. This was on the Bombadil. On the Cheviot I have the Soma New Express and on the Betty we have Soma B-Line. I prefer the B-Line although they are not as puncture resistant as the New Express. You can find B-Lines for decent prices. New Express measure 36 and the B-Line measure 38. Ultimately I am going to put Rock N' Roads on the Cheviot as I intend to use it for some trail riding. My .02 Dan On Mar 29, 2015, at 1:40 PM, KC kathyscarr...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Kellie: the magic ingredient that allows one much of the best worlds of light, supple tires and freedom from punctures is Stan's or (I hear it's even better) Orange Seal. Stan's has let me use otherwise hopelessly puncture prone Schwalbe Furious Freds and Challenge Parigi Roubaix in goathead land where I'd get a thorn flat literally every couple of miles. I'm with you; I can't stand stiff, sluggish tires; I'd rather fix flats. But modern sealants have squared the otherwise impossible circle. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Tires do change easily but they can also be an expensive experiment. I'd give the Tour Rides a little more time and get really familiar with your Cheviot. I also had the Tour Rides on my Hillborne. I didn't like them; they felt stiff. That's when I switched to the GB Cypress, which are supple and buttery smooth. Some complain of flats with them but I haven't had a one for over a year. Even rode a 50 mile day on some light gravel with them. They're now planned to reside on my new to me Saluki I'm building. The Cypress' also started on my Cheviot, but then I wanted more tread and thicker tires for grip/comfort on the dirt trails. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:46:57 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tires change easily. Try the tires you want to try and see if you get faster and/or have more flats. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:25:00 PM UTC-6, KC wrote: My son is a member of this group, rides several rivs and is the reason i have the cheviot with 650b 42 tires. Specifically, he was concerned with the continental tour rides they put on it. Riv response is you don't go fast when you get flats. I get that, but you also don't want to be lagging behind in the herd of rivs. Haven't had a chance to even show my new bike to my son yet. But my husband seems to be riding faster than me and that's not the plan On Mar 29, 2015 2:16 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? In my experience, people who tell me my tires are slow heavy don't have much experience with good quality chubby tires. The impression of big tires being slow is often based on experience with cheap MTB knobbies or beach cruisers. If your son is riding narrow high pressure tires it's no surprise this would be his opinion. I'd say to ride the bike as-is see how you feel about the speed. I think Grant wrote about riding with people who wouldn't leave you behind. Our children, OTH, can be a special case. If he's that fast, tell him to circle back. He'll get more miles in that way. dougP On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:40:52 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: Not sure I'm happy with my standard build tires. I am not looking for extreme speed by any means, but don't want to be lagging behind. 50cm cheviot 650b 42. I may be predisposed to not love the tires it came with cuz my son said they are slow/heavy. suggestions from this group? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Can someone explain or point me to a description of and explanation of the differences between: The Appaloosa; The Clems; The Cheviot; And any other high-swept-back-bar'd, long-stay'd model? As for bikes in bedroom: I used to park my Falcon next to my bed. One night the tube at 120 psi (19 mm tires!!)* shoved the lousy rim strip aside just enough to puncture itself on the sharp edge of the nipple hole: BANG!!! at 2 am! A rude awakening indeed. The moral is: use Velox. *Silly tires, but a nice frame that I wish I'd kept: it would have made a wonderful fixie beater. On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Solution; a Riv for every room! (-: On Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:44:44 AM UTC-7, Melanie wrote: Oh, I don't know. The bedroom is the place for Rivs! https://www.flickr.com/photos/7563204@N05/16856700776/ On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:19:58 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: I say not only store your bike in the living room, but work on it there, too! It's way more pleasant! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 12:06:54 PM UTC-4, KC wrote: Yes, but you very considerately kept the bike off the hardwood floor. Or were you protecting the tires by making sure they were on the carpet? Oh, the Rumpkins can handle hardwood ;) Actually, it was the kickstand I was thinkin' of, not wanting it on the wood.. -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
Yes, but you very considerately kept the bike off the hardwood floor. Or were you protecting the tires by making sure they were on the carpet? On 3/20/2015 8:48 AM, Leslie wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/16227111794/ -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
These little dudes will protect your floor: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/k3.htm Made in Switzerland sold for $1, fob Walnut Creek. They wear out, get lost, etc., so I order them several at a time to fill out an order from Rivendell. They make a nice giveaway when someone notices says they want one. dougP On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11:30:34 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 12:06:54 PM UTC-4, KC wrote: Yes, but you very considerately kept the bike off the hardwood floor. Or were you protecting the tires by making sure they were on the carpet? Oh, the Rumpkins can handle hardwood ;) Actually, it was the kickstand I was thinkin' of, not wanting it on the wood.. -- 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: Got my new Cheviot
Beautiful bikes both! Congratulations on that new ride! Ring your bell back if you see a hefty guy on a an Atlantis with a cream decal on its down tube and... oh well, just ring your bell at everyone riding a bike with a smile on their face! Amazing how so many people pass me (in both directions) on road bikes with grimaces on their faces and total un-acknowledgement... what are they chasing? René On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 10:13 AM, Kellie kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Cxo5I9neLII/VQsDb4azdwI/AVQ/YEXF3VFg2EA/s1600/untitled-3.jpg Congrats! Great, bullmoose bars! I toyed with those on my new Cheviot (I got the green), but had the Albatross from another build. Here's mine. I put heftier tires on with the rains 'cuz I was 'ariding up in them hills. On Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 8:22:38 AM UTC-7, KC wrote: This may not make it up because I am a new member and my first posting from over a week ago hasn't shown up. I just want to share with everyone that I got my Cheviot 2 days ago and I love it.. Went on a long ride yesterday (with my husband riding his new Space Horse thanks to this group) and had so much fun. Should've bought a good bike years ago. It is beautiful. Only problem is I refused to leave it outside and my husband is not really pleased with it in the motor home. But my son understood completely. He bought a used Cross Check last week and has it in the house because he just loves looking at it (and he has several Rivs out in the garage so it shouldn't be quite as special an experience for him). I just don't have any good bicycle knowledge, although I've really been studying up and know 100 times more than I did 4 months ago. So it was a little scary for me buying this bike, but I couldn't shake the way the Rivendell philosophy spoke to me and I daughter-in-law graciously let me ride her too-big-for-me Glorius enough that it helped. I had to really rely on Keven. He patiently answered all my questions, but really I had to just rely on him and I would say the bike is spot-on for me. Did I mention it is beautiful, - in a very rugged, sporty way. I agonized over orange because I loved my daughter-in-law's blue bikes, but the orange with the blue highlights is just perfect. As I said, I don't really know bikes but it was like a feast just looking at the beautiful bikes in their shop Monday. The Clems and Clementines are there with beautiful paint jobs. The curves on the Clementine are so nice. Makes me want to buy one even though that would be the most ridiculous thing I could do. It is a sickness. We'll be dropping by again to pick up a few things - if there is a specific photo someone would like, I'm sure they wouldn't mind if we took it. 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
What's not to love! Especially the cool details on the handle bar wrap. Very creative. Kellie, I agonized over color choice and didn't see the green in advance so settled on orange. Saw a green frame at their shop yesterday and thought it was very nice. Takes on different color in different lighting I think. Loved the mud on your tires - gives an idea of the fun you had Thank you all for letting me share my joy. On Mar 19, 2015 1:00 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: KC, Welcome to the group—and always extra fantastic to see a new woman posting! Congrat's on your Cheviot and thanks for posting photos. I'm attaching a shot of Erin's big 60cm Cheviot that she's in love with! -Liesl, a.k.a Riv Chica Warrior -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/I_k95lYXxdM/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot
Welcome, KC. The orange with blue accents is a stunning color combination! Reminds me of the orange Sams which some people accented with blue bar tape. Enjoy your ride! Cheers, Steve -- 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.
