Re: [RBW] Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too. Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:24 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Finished! This morning I finished detailing the Hunqapillar. http://tinyurl.com/dyoaomp Changes made after riding it for a week: - Changed to a 13cm stem. - Changed brake levers to Paul's polished reverse brake levers. They work much better than the Tektros and don't have that squishy feeling. - Changed to a green Brooks B17 I had lying around, and used Brooks green leather tape. This bike has an amazing ride, especially with some weight on the front panniers. René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:56 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Brian! I spent a long time deciding on the color scheme, particularly debating between pewter and silver. Pewter ultimately won and I'm so glad I chose it. Rick Stefani at DD did the paint job. He's local and Keven sent me there. He paints a lot of the Rivendell frames. I do like the downtube shifters but after I fine tune the fit of the 55 Bosco on the 120mm Tallux stem, I'll see if there is space for the shifters on the stem's quill. I have them like that on the Betty and love them. They didn't fit with the Bullmoose Bosco, but they may fit on the regular. The reverse levers are great, but the Tektro 4.1 seem provide a braking feel that is too flexy. On the Betty, with the front Paul Racer and the rear Silver, they cannot lock the wheels on a steep downhill. The braking seems to be a bit better on the Hunqapillar with the Neo-Retro/Touring brakes, but I ordered a set of Paul's reverse brake levers that can be configured to work both with long and short pull brakes. I have a strong feeling, from the time I tried their regular levers, that they'll be much better than the Tektros. The Tektros work well on flat commutes and regular street riding, but I want to make sure I have brakes when I need them, and not that I'll be pressing the levers like crazy while my tires slow and then stop... or don't. René On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.comwrote: Really nice looking build, Rene! I love the pewter on the hunqa! Who did the paint? Are you OK with the shifters wayyy down there? I was trying to figure out the best shifting setup on Bosco's and I think thumbies near the stem are the closest, but I do like having the full bars available. I may have to try the reverse levers. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:36 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, After spending all weekend in the delicious task of rebuilding my newly painted Hunqapillar with its low trail fork, I'm happy to report that I'm mostly done and share the photos that proved I worked hard and loved every minute of it. Pictures to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/ Afterwards, I took the bike on its maiden ride to test everything around the paths in Stanford University and stopped for a beautiful sunset moment in the garden outside the Rodin museum. I did several updates to this build: - Went with a 175mm 26/40 Sugino crankset, but will likely replace with a 172.5mm 24/38 I just converted. I've had some hip issues and seem to handle the 172.5mm better, although the Betty has the 175 and I've been doing fine with it. Go figure. Maybe the repeated attempts to stay on the Low Carb/High Fat diet with progressively shorter relapse intervals is working... The 24 will definitely help me in the climbs, at least until I lose significant weight, and for the same reason, the 38 may be a bit more friendly on the flats, especially when riding loaded or on a headwind. - Went with the 55cm steel Bosco handlebar instead of the previous 58cm Bullmoose Bosco. While the Bullmoose is awesome and very stiff, after riding it for a while before the repaint, it seemed a bit too wide. Riding the much narrower GB Promenade handlebar on the Betty has made me realize I prefer narrower handlebars than what I used to ride. While the Promenade may be too narrow for the Hunqapillar, especially off-road, the 55cm Bosco seems like a perfect middle ground. I've also noticed than as I've started riding narrower handlebars, my shoulder and neck pain have also significantly improved. Even when riding the GB Randonneur bars on the Atlantis with their more forward position. Another improvement I chose is to use reverse brake levers in order to get the full smooth sections of the Bosco bar while improving the hand positions that still allow me access to the brakes. I currently have a set of Tektro 4.1 reverse levers, but will try a set of Paul's reverse brake levers as they provide more versatility. The Tektro reverse brake levers also seem to provide a very flexy braking experience, so I want to see if the Pauls work better. - After much thought, I decided to not mount the Pass Stow rack that I had
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Great report... Some of the place names are familiar (I grew up in OC) but most of my exploring in the Angeles was farther east. The flora + geology largely looks the same though, so it brings back memories. --Smitty On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:04:16 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Absolutely! On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Brian Hanson wrote: I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too. Brian Seattle, WA -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Nice and clean. Looks like a great set up. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time, or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were: Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy. All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver bits...lol. I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an additional overload for *planned* shopping trips. Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten photos and the descriptions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Beautiful bike, René! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 31, 2013 2:18:08 AM UTC-6, René wrote: Absolutely! On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Brian Hanson wrote: I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too. Brian Seattle, WA -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Huh, I didn't think you could do that to a Ram. I just got one, and happen to have a nice 650b wheelset, Silver brakes, *and *some Longboards on hand. Hmm... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:13:31 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on getting a little more reach, and Franklyn, I took your advice and used V-brake pads, which are skinnier (but longer), and that was enough to get the Tektro 559 to work! What a great group with great advice! The only minor drawback is that there may not be as much clearance when the brakes are opened, so I may have to deflate the tires to make it through the calipers... OK, so the test ride, wow is all I have to say! Within 10 feet of riding the Ram with Hetres, I knew I had a keeper. The bike feels so stable. It inspires tremendous confidence. The Tektro brake pads, though, lousy. I swapped back to the kool-stop salmon I used previously--much better! I had no issues with the BB height. I did a curvy descent (Shepherd Canyon for the locals). The bike was so stable and the traction felt so good, that I was extremely confident in my descent. The bike felt fast, and the tires were so stable. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show the tire clearance and my current setup (although I plan to add a front rack and fenders soon.) My feeling is that the conversion is a huge success. I would highly recommend it for others who may be wondering. Toshi (in Oakland, CA) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Nice look, Patrick. Here I am at the end of an MS150 (hence the non-wool gaudy jersey) on Louise, the Rambouillet. https://plus.google.com/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/5294880402369314785/5506532088463879666?banner=pwaauthkey=CKedzcDU3qfepgE On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I and mine: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Joe, I like mine this way: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/pool-650b http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8500300195/in/pool-650b The trick is, the Hetres, at 650bx42, are almost as tall as a 700cx27, so you preserve the BB height.. I tested it out w/ my Bombadil's wheels first, so all I had to do was swap brake calipers to give it a try. I liked it, so I built another wheelset for my Ram, using the A23 rims and a dynohub. I really like the way my Ram rides w/ the Hetres. -L On Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:51:07 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: Huh, I didn't think you could do that to a Ram. I just got one, and happen to have a nice 650b wheelset, Silver brakes, *and *some Longboards on hand. Hmm... Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:13:31 PM UTC-7, ttoshi wrote: Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on getting a little more reach, and Franklyn, I took your advice and used V-brake pads, which are skinnier (but longer), and that was enough to get the Tektro 559 to work! What a great group with great advice! The only minor drawback is that there may not be as much clearance when the brakes are opened, so I may have to deflate the tires to make it through the calipers... OK, so the test ride, wow is all I have to say! Within 10 feet of riding the Ram with Hetres, I knew I had a keeper. The bike feels so stable. It inspires tremendous confidence. The Tektro brake pads, though, lousy. I swapped back to the kool-stop salmon I used previously--much better! I had no issues with the BB height. I did a curvy descent (Shepherd Canyon for the locals). The bike was so stable and the traction felt so good, that I was extremely confident in my descent. The bike felt fast, and the tires were so stable. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show the tire clearance and my current setup (although I plan to add a front rack and fenders soon.) My feeling is that the conversion is a huge success. I would highly recommend it for others who may be wondering. Toshi (in Oakland, CA) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
I guess the problem is, I'm the one taking pictures usually, and my kids (my usual riding partners) aren't Usually, I'm hopping off and taking pics of the scenery, w/ the bike in it, so, I'm not I have one, of me on my Ram, but, you can't even tell it's a Ram... http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/5679949494/ On Thursday, March 28, 2013 8:41:47 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell. I will follow along shortly if I can get one snapped of myself on the new Hillborne. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Favorite Riv
No question: my two small wheel road customs. Everything else (Fargo, Ram, Ken Rogers, Herse) is a beater relative to these, in my mental scheme of values. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 8:59 PM, Christopher Murray chrispmurra...@gmail.com wrote: All the recent pics and FS adds made me wonder what Rivs are people's favorites. Decals? Headbadge? Mine Bike: Orange Ram though the QB is a close second Decals: Bleriot (who doesn't love old planes and Tom Ritchey on their bike) Headbadge: Custom Scraping together parts for my new SimpleBeam (QB + SO). It is Hunqa green with cream details and is just amazing. Pics and SimpleBeam story to follow when it is ready to roll. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Great pic! On Saturday, March 30, 2013 8:02:05 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8604196596/in/photostream Dawn last night on her Atlantis Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Slick, indeed... but I would be slightly concerned about lateral stability, particularly when carrying a load that is heavily weighted to one side... do the connectors front and rear have enough strength to keep the basket from 'rolling' left or right without putting undue strain on those connectors? Lateral stability seems to be the weak point for a wide basket on any narrow rack; not so much front/rear stability. I wonder if you could use the front tongue idea (brilliant), by simply having one face left and one right, and installing it in kind of a twisting motion to clamp under the sides of the rack. You don't really need the forward/rear stability (because the length of the rack already stabilizes the basket front to back), but now you'd have excellent left to right stability. Thanks for sharing this; I may try that idea... I'm sure I'd struggle getting the 'cam over clasp' properly positioned. Bobby Keep it Simple Birmingham On Friday, March 29, 2013 3:52:06 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time, or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were: Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy. All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver bits...lol. I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an additional overload for *planned* shopping trips. Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten photos and the descriptions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
NICE shot!! That's the ACK-SHUN right there. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:04:41 PM UTC-6, oli c wrote: fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
It'll be a fun one! There's a big push to get the LA River Aroyo Seco routes completed. Those will be pretty amazing when it happens! On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Wouldn't miss it. You'll be able to ride to the Ocean. Figure I'll park and ride the LA River trail into downtown and then on to the West Side. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:10:10 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Hard to beat the pure unadulterated insanity and joy of CicLAvia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/**cyclotourist/6936348654/in/** set-72157629826870487/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6936348654/in/set-72157629826870487/ Coming up again on the 21st if anyone wants to turn it into an event: http://www.ciclavia.org/ On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: Mostly hammer heads but at least their on bikes :) Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-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?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Easter Morning Ride
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Here I am at the top of Ute Pass during the 2012 Ride the Rockies. The bike is my favorite 1999-era, Curt-built, road-standard, custom. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Here is a picture of me on my favorite bike a 1999, Curt-built, road standard custom. Me and long time (since 1980) riding buddy, Rick Brode, are at the top of Ute Pass during the 2012 Ride the Rockies. This was just before the 15 miles of dirt road. The bike handled it all fine even on 28mm tires, though 32s would have been a better choice. You should have heard the racer-bike riders complain! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride
Sounds like fun, Tom! Frank must be a great guy. We've ridden in quite a few local cycling events, and thus far my wife's Betty seems to be the only Rivendell in Fort Wayne. What bar and saddle are you starting with? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Question 27 wheel conversion to 700c wheels and maybe to 650b
Hi, Hugh. When my 1972 Sports Tourer started breaking spokes, Rich Lesnik built new 700C wheels with Synergy rims on my original hubs, which look like the Phil 'Rivy' hubs. Thus it needed no frame spacing change in the rear; and the O/C rear wheel improved the strength of the 120mm-spaced rear wheel. It's been all good since! I kept the original center-pull brakes by extending the shoe slots with an endmill to gain the 4mm or so of adjustment required. That's not a recommendation!! A brake with more reach would have been the safe approach. I looked over my '90 Bstone MB-1 with XT cantilevers, and if yours are similar, the brake shoe post will have to angle downward to contact a smaller wheel's rim, because there is no adjustment for rim diameter. I don't like the prospects - some of your braking force will be lost to a bending moment applied to the shoe's post, and the angled shoe will have more chance for tire contact. Those are old brakes, and mine are old eyes. Maybe the adjustment you need exists in a modern brake, or maybe I just didn't see it. So take a good look at yours! Ben -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip
That investment casting story is superb. My riding buddies in the factory have the link in their emails already. New bike - It'll be too big for you intrigues me most! Back to the Bison? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Bridgestone X01 fork for sale
I have a 48 cm xo1 that needs a new fork. Will the fork fit on my bike? How much are you selling it for ? Thanks Dalton On Monday, October 22, 2012 3:05:23 PM UTC-7, C REINO wrote: Hi All, I recently had the headset replaced on my beloved X01 (pumpkin). The mechanic, for some reason cut the steerer tube instead of using spacer for the new headset. Long story short, he cut it too short and it now does not fit on on 52 cm frame. If there is anyone out there in need of a new, used fork to fit a 52 cm or smaller X01, I have one, lets chat! Chris Reino 208 630-4666 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
I have a Brooks B17 in the same green, but unfortunately, after you've been riding it for a while, the green starts to wear off and show the black underneath at the wear points where your sit bones go and where your legs rub each side. Same with a couple of grey Brooks that I have on other bikes - the black is starting to show through. The only Brooks saddles I've owned that retain their original colour with long use are in either honey, brown, or black. The other colours seem to be a finish applied on top of a black saddle. Nick On 31/03/13 17:33, Brian Hanson wrote: I am a fan of the green special brooks! Those levers are extra nice, too. Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:24 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com mailto:orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Finished! This morning I finished detailing the Hunqapillar. http://tinyurl.com/dyoaomp Changes made after riding it for a week: - Changed to a 13cm stem. - Changed brake levers to Paul's polished reverse brake levers. They work much better than the Tektros and don't have that squishy feeling. - Changed to a green Brooks B17 I had lying around, and used Brooks green leather tape. This bike has an amazing ride, especially with some weight on the front panniers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Function and usability comes way ahead before elegance, but that looks great too! Nice work. Johan, Sweden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] 650B Wheels Needed
Folks, Anyone have a nice set of 650B wheels? I'm building up a Saluki. Something nice. I'd like to do a 9sp cassette. Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters Albatross bars for commuting
I use Albatross/Northroads on my Bridgestone RB-T city bike with Shimano Dura Ace Bar end shifters. I have no problem shifting quickly, and barely have to move my hand to do so. I can typically move my hand back an inch and do it with the palm of my hand - up or down. It's no problem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
A picture from Ride the Rockies 2012 as we were making the top of Ute Pass. I am on my favorite bike, a 1999, Curt-built, road-standard custom. At the bottom of the pass we rode 15 miles of dirt road. The Rivendell handled it fine even with the 28mm tires, though max fitting 32mm tires would have been a better choice. You should have heard the complaints from the racing-bike riders. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Rene, your builds are always a treat for me to look at and I'm sure many others here. Ryan On Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:36:16 PM UTC-7, René wrote: Hi all, After spending all weekend in the delicious task of rebuilding my newly painted Hunqapillar with its low trail fork, I'm happy to report that I'm mostly done and share the photos that proved I worked hard and loved every minute of it. Pictures to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/ Afterwards, I took the bike on its maiden ride to test everything around the paths in Stanford University and stopped for a beautiful sunset moment in the garden outside the Rodin museum. I did several updates to this build: - Went with a 175mm 26/40 Sugino crankset, but will likely replace with a 172.5mm 24/38 I just converted. I've had some hip issues and seem to handle the 172.5mm better, although the Betty has the 175 and I've been doing fine with it. Go figure. Maybe the repeated attempts to stay on the Low Carb/High Fat diet with progressively shorter relapse intervals is working... The 24 will definitely help me in the climbs, at least until I lose significant weight, and for the same reason, the 38 may be a bit more friendly on the flats, especially when riding loaded or on a headwind. - Went with the 55cm steel Bosco handlebar instead of the previous 58cm Bullmoose Bosco. While the Bullmoose is awesome and very stiff, after riding it for a while before the repaint, it seemed a bit too wide. Riding the much narrower GB Promenade handlebar on the Betty has made me realize I prefer narrower handlebars than what I used to ride. While the Promenade may be too narrow for the Hunqapillar, especially off-road, the 55cm Bosco seems like a perfect middle ground. I've also noticed than as I've started riding narrower handlebars, my shoulder and neck pain have also significantly improved. Even when riding the GB Randonneur bars on the Atlantis with their more forward position. Another improvement I chose is to use reverse brake levers in order to get the full smooth sections of the Bosco bar while improving the hand positions that still allow me access to the brakes. I currently have a set of Tektro 4.1 reverse levers, but will try a set of Paul's reverse brake levers as they provide more versatility. The Tektro reverse brake levers also seem to provide a very flexy braking experience, so I want to see if the Pauls work better. - After much thought, I decided to not mount the Pass Stow rack that I had before and instead, mount the Nitto Mini + Tubus Nova that I first used on my Bombadil. I'm still keeping the Pass Stow rack and may install it again, but I didn't like the Porteur bags so much and will try using front panniers instead. - Decided to try a pair of 50mm Schwalbe Big Ben tires, and I have to say I'm quite impressed. They roll very nicely, and on the dirt and rough pavement provide a definite cushy ride. Did I say I'm quite impressed? - Still pending is the taping of the handlebars. I'd like to experiment with the full leather sewn-on bar cover that Velo Orange sells, but may also end up using Brooks leather tape or the super cushy Cinnelli gel-cork tape I'm using on the Atlantis. I really like it. I'll probably end up taping the handle bars next weekend, once I'm sure everything on the cockpit is the way I want it. Happy riding and planning an S240 soon, since I couldn't make it the last one organized through this list. René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Repainted and rebuilt low trail Hunqapillar
Thank you. I love building them as well as riding them. On Sunday, March 31, 2013, rcnute wrote: Rene, your builds are always a treat for me to look at and I'm sure many others here. Ryan -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] 650B Wheels Needed
I have a set of the Riv budget 650b wheels for sale. Don't know if that qualifies as nice in your book... But the price should be: $120 + shipping. You can pick them locally. I've no idea how much shipping and packing a set if wheels would cost. René On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Andrew McGinley wrote: Folks, Anyone have a nice set of 650B wheels? I'm building up a Saluki. Something nice. I'd like to do a 9sp cassette. Andrew -- 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 javascript:;. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comjavascript:; . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
What a beautiful ride!
On Sunday, March 31, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland
Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing
views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over
Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end
of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless
clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at
Mass!
Pics (View newer from here for the ride):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream
With abandon,
Patrick
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Re: [RBW] Pasadena Ramble.
A trip that would have been a boring hassle of a drive in a car becomes an interesting adventure on a bike. dougP On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:47:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: David it is! As you know:) The bicycle enables me to see the world outside of the bubble When I was a kid it was what I always gravitated to for fun. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:12:23 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: You're really going to make people start thinking it's fun to ride bikes :-) On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:57 PM, hsmitham hughs...@gmail.com wrote: Had a 70th birthday party to attend so my friend John and I decided to make it a ramble. I road up out of Sunland, and dropped down into La Crescenta via Lowell to Honolulu to Crescenta Valley Park where I met John, from there we rode through Montrose up Verdugo and down Descanso Drive to Woodbury to East Pasadena. Lots of Beautiful homes, and the party was great! Good people and food. The ride home was pretty much the reverse route except I left John and made the climb backup to Lowell and then it was all down hill cruising at 32mph with the Hetres. Another great ride on a beautiful day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633124811673/ I'm just a sharing guy. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
How did you make this photo? http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606823000/in/photostream/ --Eric Is there a gadget I don't have? Norris On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
Nicest ride photos I've seen. So, you live east of Co Springs? Patrick it's not *my* Easter yet Moore, who will have to wait until May 5 for his Peeps (while the liturgies get longer and longer and longer ...) On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
What? Someone without Luke Skywalker's binoculars? You must be the last one! Grin. I realized I forgot to add the worlds iPhone app to the description, so it reads like this now: Since roads always look flat in photos, I used my Theodolite app on my iPhone to measure this road at 7˚ incline. or a 12% grade if my math is correct. The road gets steeper for a few switchbacks just round the bend. This is Rampart Range Road, N out of Woodland Park. So, if you have a smart phone, for a few bucks more you to can have Luke Skywalker's binos. I actually got it as an attempt to help me visually learn to recognize vertical and the horizon again despite the protestations of my vertigo. It hasn't worked yet as I still take crooked pictures almost all the time, but it makes a nifty way to measure the angles of things. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:01:45 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: How did you make this photo? http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606823000/in/photostream/ --Eric Is there a gadget I don't have? Norris On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Easter Morning Ride
Very cool. I will have buy that one! --Eric On Mar 31, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: What? Someone without Luke Skywalker's binoculars? You must be the last one! Grin. I realized I forgot to add the worlds iPhone app to the description, so it reads like this now: Since roads always look flat in photos, I used my Theodolite app on my iPhone to measure this road at 7˚ incline. or a 12% grade if my math is correct. The road gets steeper for a few switchbacks just round the bend. This is Rampart Range Road, N out of Woodland Park. So, if you have a smart phone, for a few bucks more you to can have Luke Skywalker's binos. I actually got it as an attempt to help me visually learn to recognize vertical and the horizon again despite the protestations of my vertigo. It hasn't worked yet as I still take crooked pictures almost all the time, but it makes a nifty way to measure the angles of things. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:01:45 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: How did you make this photo? http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606823000/in/photostream/ --Eric Is there a gadget I don't have? Norris On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Easter Morning Ride
Nice shots! Looked like a chilly, but fun ride. If you don't mind, I have a couple newbie-to-Albatross bars questions in case I switch to them one day: 1. No cut out on your saddle, but I see it is very tilted - nose up. I take it it works well with the ablatrii bars since one sits more upright with them? 2. How does sitting upright without a sprung saddle feel? Not too much road bumpiness on the unsprung saddle? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
I'm totally impressed. I'd like to do that on my Quickbeam, instead of the hose clamps holding the basket on. One could even use that principle on a coroplast box, with one metal keel for the tongue and hasp mount. Hmm... Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pasadena Ramble.
Thanks for sharing! So much fun to take a ride to a place you have to go. Much better than driving! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
I am usually the guy with the camera, so there aren't too many photos of me, but here are a couple taken by Paul on an S24O: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6276762823/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6277281162/in/photostream/ On Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:02:33 PM UTC+7, jinxed wrote: NICE shot!! That's the ACK-SHUN right there. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:04:41 PM UTC-6, oli c wrote: fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride
I'll second a kudos to Frank. I took a first ride yesterday on an Atlantis I recently purchased from him. It was one of the most pleasant purchases I've participated in. More to come, but thanks Frank! Tim S Louisville Atlantis Quickbeam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
And here is one of Paul on HIS Sam, taken by me (plus Dave on a custom Bilenky): http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8231055345/in/photostream/ And another of Paul on his Sam, and Kevin on my Sam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8331985171/in/photostream Gernot Thailand On Monday, April 1, 2013 2:43:41 AM UTC+7, Earl Grey wrote: I am usually the guy with the camera, so there aren't too many photos of me, but here are a couple taken by Paul on an S24O: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6276762823/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6277281162/in/photostream/ On Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:02:33 PM UTC+7, jinxed wrote: NICE shot!! That's the ACK-SHUN right there. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:04:41 PM UTC-6, oli c wrote: fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Easter Morning Ride
No'a'tall, Michael. Happy to answer any questions. That's the beauty of this gangly bunch! Grin. The ride started out at 25 at my house, likely dropped to 15 at the high point and was 45 at home when I got back. It's a fun thing to arrive at the bottom of a long mountain descent far warmer than you started out. Saddle tilt: I don't know this is the bars. I think it has a lot more to do with hip rotation. I run and ride with my hips open (which essentially means rocking the top of your hips back and the bottom of your hip forward, or tucking in your rear). With the seat more level, I slide forward too much and bits get un comfortable and go numb. I don't like that. We floor live (no chairs or bed), which leads to a strong core and limber, lithe bodies as well as moving differently than most people are accustomed to. So I suspect the saddle tilt is the result of that. I've never ridden a cut-out saddle, so I can't compare them. Road Bumpiness: I have constant vertigo from brain injury so avoided the sprung saddle because I was looking for a stable platform to maximize proprioceptive feedback. So I can't compare. But I love the saddle and I've ridden several hundred miles of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Trail (Central CO to the NM border), which had some rocky bits. What I learned on that trip was that Grant is right: we have the best shock absorbers in our knees and elbows. I floated along standing (squatting, really) on my peddles with knees and elbows bent while my bike bounced away beneath me and the descents on rough road were marvelous. Climbing rough roads is great, generally too slow to matter much, though climbing heavy washboard is no fun. Hopefully somewhere in that rambling is something helpful. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:36:24 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: Nice shots! Looked like a chilly, but fun ride. If you don't mind, I have a couple newbie-to-Albatross bars questions in case I switch to them one day: 1. No cut out on your saddle, but I see it is very tilted - nose up. I take it it works well with the ablatrii bars since one sits more upright with them? 2. How does sitting upright without a sprung saddle feel? Not too much road bumpiness on the unsprung saddle? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Clearly we need another flickr group. Anyone want to set it up? Gernot On Monday, April 1, 2013 2:47:14 AM UTC+7, Earl Grey wrote: And here is one of Paul on HIS Sam, taken by me (plus Dave on a custom Bilenky): http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8231055345/in/photostream/ And another of Paul on his Sam, and Kevin on my Sam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/8331985171/in/photostream Gernot Thailand On Monday, April 1, 2013 2:43:41 AM UTC+7, Earl Grey wrote: I am usually the guy with the camera, so there aren't too many photos of me, but here are a couple taken by Paul on an S24O: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6276762823/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulatwork/6277281162/in/photostream/ On Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:02:33 PM UTC+7, jinxed wrote: NICE shot!! That's the ACK-SHUN right there. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:04:41 PM UTC-6, oli c wrote: fun Here's the go fast bike. Yours devoted at the bar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7253696150/in/photostream/ Oli in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Riv Ride
Ben, I have a new B17 (from Ken Mattina on this list) and am comfortable on it so far; I will get another, or switch it over to my 56 Sam when it is built, along with Albatross bars with cable splitters; I have a pair of used Nitto Noodles here that I hope to change out with the Albatross bars from time time, along with different tires. And, yes, the kindness of another member here was remarkable--there a lot of good folks around, as we know; nonetheless a high percentage of such on this list. Tom On Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:26:02 PM UTC-4, BenG wrote: Sounds like fun, Tom! Frank must be a great guy. We've ridden in quite a few local cycling events, and thus far my wife's Betty seems to be the only Rivendell in Fort Wayne. What bar and saddle are you starting with? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Easter Morning Ride
Really nice photos; thanks for sharing. On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:13:37 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Easter Morning Ride
Really nice photographs! I see what you mean that spring hasn't sprung yet:) You do really live in a fantastic area. When I was living in San Diego I'd dream of buying 20 acres in Colorado Springs instead I got a 7000 sqft lot in Los Angeles ;) Hugh Polar Opposite in Sunland, CA On Sunday, March 31, 2013 3:15:52 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Really nice photos; thanks for sharing. On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:13:37 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Since my brain prevents me from attending Mass, I headed to the Highland Cathedral on my Hunqapillar. I left in the early pre dawn, getting amazing views of Ute Pass under iridescent purple sky with the near full moon over Pikes Peak. Then came the alpine glow on the peak, which I caught the end of in a photo. Hoarfrost was forming out of thin air under the windless clear skies. What a grand way to spend four hours while my family was at Mass! Pics (View newer from here for the ride): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8606821472/in/photostream 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Pasadena Ramble.
@ Doug, so true, @ Michael, absolutely! I'd love to go with out a car, It's just not an option in Los Angeles at least I believe that's the case. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:40:08 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Thanks for sharing! So much fun to take a ride to a place you have to go. Much better than driving! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
Patrick good look like the moustache. Bruce love that Riv jersey. I wish they still made em. Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:21:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Nice look, Patrick. Here I am at the end of an MS150 (hence the non-wool gaudy jersey) on Louise, the Rambouillet. https://plus.google.com/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/5294880402369314785/5506532088463879666?banner=pwaauthkey=CKedzcDU3qfepgE On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 5:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I and mine: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Deacon, Yes I agree getting lost can be a grand experience or at least having a general idea of where you want to go and the unknown up ahead can offer up a new and wondrous experience. At my age those are precious. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:53:44 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Great ride! Getting lost is a grand experience, aye? You're about to go from green to brown. We're still looking at a few weeks before we start to go green, though we saw a few blades of grass in our front yard show up green yesterday. Not even our crocuses (croci?) are out yet. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 30, 2013 1:04:16 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.
Indeed, Hugh. For me, without short term memory, it's something I've learned to embrace because being semi-lost kind of my natural state now. It really is amazing how fun and simple it is to re-figure things out when it is needed and there is a lot of freedom in not bothering in between. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:56:00 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Deacon, Yes I agree getting lost can be a grand experience or at least having a general idea of where you want to go and the unknown up ahead can offer up a new and wondrous experience. At my age those are precious. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:53:44 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Great ride! Getting lost is a grand experience, aye? You're about to go from green to brown. We're still looking at a few weeks before we start to go green, though we saw a few blades of grass in our front yard show up green yesterday. Not even our crocuses (croci?) are out yet. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 30, 2013 1:04:16 AM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Decided to do some exploring around my home. Road over to Big Tujunga Canyon and rode up Oro Vista Rd a private drive with access to the Western part of the Angeles National Forest. I had wanted to to catch Conover Fire Rd but ended up on some steep single track which finally connected to the BP Line Rd which I took West. I dropped down to Little Tujunga Canyon Rd by way of the Ebby Herreres Truck Trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633119051057/ Once on Little Tujunga Canyon Rd I headed South West towards Hansen Dam up and over and dropped into the Wash to see if it was possible to navigate back up to Big Tujunga Canyon on dirt back home. This was a disappointment as the trail is all sand. I climbed with Homer up a steep concrete bank back out to Wentworth Street and back home. As I left late in the day the temperature was around 75F I'll be riding coastal in the Summer. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Hillborne finds its true self
/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752/So after setting up and trying but not really enjoying my Hillborne first with Noodles and then with Moustache Bars (didn't hate it mind you, just kind of ho hum) and then a brief flirtation with selling... I decided to swap out my Albatross bars from my wife's Betty Foy (she found them too wide so I got her some VO city bars) and install a 40/24 sugino crank with a chaingaurd. The I racked it up and took it to the Beach for a 10 mile cruise and then for some grocery shopping, (weighed it down with a weeks worth of food). Came home breathless in a good way, the Hillborne had found its true identity and has become an absolute blast to ride especially loaded down with food..I think I have found my true car replacement, just need to get it dirty and a few more scratches on it...now I need to decide what to do about my non Riv custom on order, think that I should switch it to a 700c go fast bike and keep the Hillborne for awhile. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self
Trevor, great looking bike and now you have working bike and your custom can be as you said your go fast. Best, Hugh Sunland, CA On Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:38:01 PM UTC-7, Trevor saxton wrote: / http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752/So after setting up and trying but not really enjoying my Hillborne first with Noodles and then with Moustache Bars (didn't hate it mind you, just kind of ho hum) and then a brief flirtation with selling... I decided to swap out my Albatross bars from my wife's Betty Foy (she found them too wide so I got her some VO city bars) and install a 40/24 sugino crank with a chaingaurd. The I racked it up and took it to the Beach for a 10 mile cruise and then for some grocery shopping, (weighed it down with a weeks worth of food). Came home breathless in a good way, the Hillborne had found its true identity and has become an absolute blast to ride especially loaded down with food..I think I have found my true car replacement, just need to get it dirty and a few more scratches on it...now I need to decide what to do about my non Riv custom on order, think that I should switch it to a 700c go fast bike and keep the Hillborne for awhile. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78462625@N07/8608205752 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self
I just got a Sam with noodles and am thinking of putting moustaches on it. Tired of reaching down to drops for bar end shifter levers. If that doesn't work out - Albatross bars are next on the list to try. Glad your Sam has worked out great for you. Now get down to some nice riding!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Easter Morning Ride
@Patrick: Thanks for the info! Floor living sounds cool. I like sitting on the floor, and we have low beds. But I am not really a floor dweller. I remember wondering how lots of Asian Asians I have seen in the states can sit for long periods on the floor, when me, the American couldn't take it for long without training. I think they do more floor stuff in the East than we do here in the USA. I can see how you would be more core strengthened and definitely more limber that way. Glad you are having a blast with your Hunq! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.
ok, really, this is the last one. I have been very insecure about this, finally found the one that shows me from my best side: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6320530778/in/set-72157627945612093/ Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self
You could also put your bar-ends on some Paul thumbies and keep the Noodles. Like so: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh8.htm (see second photo for Noodles) Gernot On Monday, April 1, 2013 8:04:01 AM UTC+7, Michael wrote: I just got a Sam with noodles and am thinking of putting moustaches on it. Tired of reaching down to drops for bar end shifter levers. If that doesn't work out - Albatross bars are next on the list to try. Glad your Sam has worked out great for you. Now get down to some nice riding!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.
Sweet! You can even lock it if you want to. :) I don't quite understand the angled basket to keep the cam tensioned. Wouldn't serious weight in the basket push the basket all the way down to flat, which would then reduce tension on the clasp just as you need it most? What am I missing? Gernot On Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:49:50 AM UTC+7, clayton wrote: Ok, now it is all finished, and elegantized. I polished the tongue and filed the top buckle mount down to an asthetic shape and painted it black. I also filed grooves on the sandwich to encapsulate the rack wire. Thanks for all the compliments! Here's the finished basket: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8603662517/in/photostream/ 3 photos, click to newer.It was simple to do, as long as you understand what is needed to make the cam over hasp function. Good luck to all you tinkerers out there! On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for groceries etc. I didn't want to haul around an empty basket all the time, or deal with zip ties constantly taking the basket off and zip tying it down the next time I needed it to go to the store. So my requirements were: Instant on/off, secure, elegant, lockable to the bike and not too heavy. All was achieved but the elegance. Not ugly, but I need to paint the silver bits...lol. I run panniers and a rear rack regularly. The basket is used as an additional overload for *planned* shopping trips. Check out the photos and descriptions. I tried to be clear as I could so you could make your own if you so desired. Progress through the photos from old to new. It should make sense after you get through the series of ten photos and the descriptions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self
Trevor, a very good-looking bike, and all the more impressive for its ability to carry all that weight (and up high, as well). Beautiful + functional. --Tom On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:27:26 PM UTC-4, Earl Grey wrote: You could also put your bar-ends on some Paul thumbies and keep the Noodles. Like so: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh8.htm (see second photo for Noodles) Gernot On Monday, April 1, 2013 8:04:01 AM UTC+7, Michael wrote: I just got a Sam with noodles and am thinking of putting moustaches on it. Tired of reaching down to drops for bar end shifter levers. If that doesn't work out - Albatross bars are next on the list to try. Glad your Sam has worked out great for you. Now get down to some nice riding!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] New Riv Weekend!
Hi folks, For a long time now, I've been reading these pages and also saving up for my first rivendell. I've learned so much over the years from the riv readers and from conversations with those fine folks that it hardly felt like a choice! After a worthwhile wait, I picked up my Atlantis on Friday. It's a 58 cm frame, ready for anything. I recently moved to the bay area and didn't bring my car, so this bike is ready for my (very pleasant 15 mile) commute, heavy loads of anything (groceries etc), and lots of fun weekend rides and camping trips to get to know the area (and some longer west coast rides over the summers). I've been reading/lurking on here for so long that I felt compelled to share my excitement/enthusiasm and post a picture of my bike as yet another example of the myriad ways you can set up a rivendell! Thanks to all the fine folks at rivendell for being so good at what they do. http://www.flickr.com/photos/89278146@N03/sets/72157633127231235/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Riv
Based solely on pictures and videos from the internet, I have to say that A. Homer Hilsen that Mark put together in the Assembling a Bike video. That's the one that truly captured my imagination. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 9:59:04 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: All the recent pics and FS adds made me wonder what Rivs are people's favorites. Decals? Headbadge? Mine Bike: Orange Ram though the QB is a close second Decals: Bleriot (who doesn't love old planes and Tom Ritchey on their bike) Headbadge: Custom Scraping together parts for my new SimpleBeam (QB + SO). It is Hunqa green with cream details and is just amazing. Pics and SimpleBeam story to follow when it is ready to roll. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: About a one week report on the new Hillborne
Great to hear that the Hillborne is working out well on the Racers - hope you get to put a lot of miles on it in the coming months. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 6:40:38 PM UTC-6, EricP wrote: Big week for me and the bike, as I finally took the studded tires off on Wednesday. Did the first commute yesterday and got out today for a 30 mile ramble. Been dialing in a few things and swapping out a part here and there. Most fun was putting an old Sackville mudflap on the back fender ala Jared in one of the new Bikes of the Month at Rivendell. The main thing I've noticed is - nothing. Can't really tell if the second top tubes adds anything or not. If so, it too subtle for me to notice. At least yet. The 60cm frame definitely fits me better than the old 56. That's probably a bigger difference than any extra tube. The fancier lugs are really nice. As is the present paint scheme. Very detailed for an inexpensive Rivendell. Still getting used to sidepull brakes. This is the first bike I've had since high school with these things. They're working fine even wet and with all the puddles I went through today they were plenty wet. Do have the Marathon Racers on the bike now. Will be swapping out to Baby Big Bens in the real near future. In part because the Racers are getting worn. At least for me, they wear down faster than other Schwalbe tires. Personally like them more than the Marathon Supremes. Pic to show snow actually is melting around here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/14126468@N05/8603566131/in/photostream Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Favorite Riv
Chris, I like the way you chose your favorite aspects of different Riv's as is it really possible to just pick one? I don't think I can as I haven't ridden them all. But if I were to pick a few from images I've seen here is my list. 1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/8419654372/in/set-72157632622749622 since it's mine. 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/photostream cause it looks like an old time bike or Harley. He just blew me away with this build. I so want to jump on it and put it through the paces. 3. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff3.htm This one just looks so fun and relaxed and different. I'll just keep it to three :-) Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:59:04 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: All the recent pics and FS adds made me wonder what Rivs are people's favorites. Decals? Headbadge? Mine Bike: Orange Ram though the QB is a close second Decals: Bleriot (who doesn't love old planes and Tom Ritchey on their bike) Headbadge: Custom Scraping together parts for my new SimpleBeam (QB + SO). It is Hunqa green with cream details and is just amazing. Pics and SimpleBeam story to follow when it is ready to roll. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS Schmidt SON28 36 complete wheel
Bought from riv In great shape On bike now http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8603112019/sizes/o/in/set-72157625432975212/ Zoom in on it or in the set look at 2013 photos The older ones are a different SON28 Why am I selling Cracked a rear asymmetrical rim and velocity replaced it with a new one not a synergy. I want them to match. I have rim and spokes but couldn't cut,the spokes out of such a nice wheel. I want 272.00 and I'll pay shipping ... PayPal is accepted if you add the service charge to the amount... Or just send check. I can be reached via mail or phone. 314-799-4743 Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne finds its true self
Great looking bike ... I Remember when my large saddlesack looked that nice :) Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Riv Weekend!
Congrats!! Thanks for the great pics. Beautiful bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] ISO Acorn handle bar bag or similar.
I think the heading says it all. I've been getting impatient with Acorn waiting on them to finish a batch of Ranger tan stuff. So if anyone has one they don't want anymore? I'm thinking a little worn will add character like buying faded jeans with out all the effort. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New Riv Weekend!
Welcome to the fold. Yes the Riv folks are awesome. Your Atlantis looks ready to go for anything! I especially like the racks set up for touring but at the moment set to commute and grocery runs. Enjoy that beauty in good health. Hugh Sunland,CA On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:52:50 PM UTC-7, Brencho wrote: Hi folks, For a long time now, I've been reading these pages and also saving up for my first rivendell. I've learned so much over the years from the riv readers and from conversations with those fine folks that it hardly felt like a choice! After a worthwhile wait, I picked up my Atlantis on Friday. It's a 58 cm frame, ready for anything. I recently moved to the bay area and didn't bring my car, so this bike is ready for my (very pleasant 15 mile) commute, heavy loads of anything (groceries etc), and lots of fun weekend rides and camping trips to get to know the area (and some longer west coast rides over the summers). I've been reading/lurking on here for so long that I felt compelled to share my excitement/enthusiasm and post a picture of my bike as yet another example of the myriad ways you can set up a rivendell! Thanks to all the fine folks at rivendell for being so good at what they do. http://www.flickr.com/photos/89278146@N03/sets/72157633127231235/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: ISO Acorn handle bar bag or similar.
i have a Acorn handle bar bag with the two pockets I would sella black one and a tan one...thinking of selling the black one...let me know...PeterG On Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:22:30 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I think the heading says it all. I've been getting impatient with Acorn waiting on them to finish a batch of Ranger tan stuff. So if anyone has one they don't want anymore? I'm thinking a little worn will add character like buying faded jeans with out all the effort. Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] New (to me) Betty for the wife
Drove down to Riv. on Saturday from Reno to pick up the wife's Betty Foy...I took along my Sam Hillborne...The Saturday crew was great as usual and even helped me with a shifter problem I was having (self imposed) while we waited for the Betty...This is my third Rivendell for the family and we couldn't be happier! I now have what I consider the perfect pair...a Homer and a Sam. The Homer is set up as my go fast bike with drops, no racks or extras. The Sam is set up as my wanderer. It has racks, bags, bells, 47cm tires, Bosco's and sometimes even a doggie basket up front. My wife is lovin her 58 Betty and we can't wait for biking picnics and riding along the river in Reno. Thanks again to Joe, Sean, Harry, Will and especially Kevin for all the continued advice and help.PeterG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] About a one week report on the new Hillborne
Does it plane? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] New Riv Weekend!
That is a wonderful bicycle. I have often thought that maybe everyone needs an Atlantis with Albatross bars. Since I don't have one yet, my wife is the only one I need to convince. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
