[RBW] Re: Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-02-14 Thread Tim McNamara
Huh? 40F around here is shorts weather. On Feb 14, 2009, at 8:11 PM, David Estes wrote: > 40F? Brr... that's stay inside weather! Poor Lance. > > On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Eric Norris > wrote: > > Spoiled! Here in California, frostbite sets in around 40 degrees F. > > --Eric >

[RBW] Re: weight limit/use chart

2009-02-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Don't underestimate the forgiving nature of a big soft tire. If you're running 40 mm rubber at 60 psi, peak stresses on the wheels and frame are going to be reduced. On Feb 14, 5:21 pm, charlie wrote: > I started reading between the lines as was implied and it dawned on me > that when used on fi

[RBW] Re: weight limit/use chart

2009-02-14 Thread Doug Peterson
Don't forget they've got some CX racers at Riv who probably stress stuff far harder than we would in a casual off pavement excursion. And Rich's wheels are as good as they come. If you ride sensibly, with due caution to the results of crashing off-road, you'll be fine. I think you're right in i

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

2009-02-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm getting a little confused with all of the Rivendell pages. Where does Jim post rules of what can go where? Riv #3, the commuter, just gained a Fly with a 4D Toplight, lost a Spanninga, and gained a nice rubber-mount rear reflector (from a Bluemel?) in its place. The Spanninga went to the VO fe

[RBW] Re: Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-02-14 Thread David Estes
40F? Brr... that's stay inside weather! Poor Lance. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > Spoiled! Here in California, frostbite sets in around 40 degrees F. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > On Feb 14, 2009, at 5:40 PM, JoelM

[RBW] Re: Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-02-14 Thread Eric Norris
Spoiled! Here in California, frostbite sets in around 40 degrees F. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Feb 14, 2009, at 5:40 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > Nice pics, but come on! Sunny fifty degree weather and people walking > around wearing wool caps. Y'all ar

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

2009-02-14 Thread David Estes
I tell ya', Peter Jackson will hunt you down... On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM, charlie wrote: > > I don't think there is much anyone could do if you had decals made > later or even if you purchased your own and had them applied. I don't > think however that a business can advertise and market

[RBW] Re: The Reader Is On The Site

2009-02-14 Thread Bill Connell
On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 6:57 PM, John at Rivendell wrote: > > Read more, and it, here- > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/112 I have barely read 2 pages of the new reader, and i'm tickled that there's a mini-history and treatise on the switch to using the Helvetica typeface. The type gee

[RBW] Re: Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-02-14 Thread JoelMatthews
Nice pics, but come on! Sunny fifty degree weather and people walking around wearing wool caps. Y'all are spoiled out West. On Feb 14, 5:08 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > A few photos from earlier today: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157613793508975/ > > Riv content:  Rode my

[RBW] Re: weight limit/use chart

2009-02-14 Thread Frankwurst
Buy Steel, Ride it, It doesn't care if you weigh 150lbs or 250lbs. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To u

[RBW] weight limit/use chart

2009-02-14 Thread charlie
I started reading between the lines as was implied and it dawned on me that when used on fire trails (which I don't ride on.ever) the weight limits could be somewhat higher, I presume. I'm 15-20 pounds over the Hillborne's limit but am a careful rider and usually ride only on roads/road shoul

[RBW] Amgen in Sacto 1-14-09 - a set on Flickr

2009-02-14 Thread Eric Norris
A few photos from earlier today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157613793508975/ Riv content: Rode my Quickbeam to Sacramento, wore wool. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

2009-02-14 Thread charlie
I don't think there is much anyone could do if you had decals made later or even if you purchased your own and had them applied. I don't think however that a business can advertise and market a trademarked name/product without paying a royalty if it were even available. Profiting off someones inte

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

2009-02-14 Thread Lynne Fitz
Go look here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendellcommuters/ only Rivs. Only commuting. On Feb 14, 7:44 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:08 AM, wrote: > >  Change of clothes, shoes, wash cloth and towel, toiletries, lunch, > > coffee, brief case containing folders and oth

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

2009-02-14 Thread Marty
Glad I have my Bombadil safely in hand! Maybe I should get an extra set of decals in case a future repaint is needed. Just some cork grips and a rear rack and the build is complete - then more photos will be posted. FYI - got the elusive Email update today. I'm on the east coast, so the electrons

[RBW] Re: The Reader Is On The Site

2009-02-14 Thread Horace
This is the sad, passing of an era. I remember in THE OLD DAYS, it was fun to watch people posting to the list when they got their RR in the mail, leading to lengthy conspiracy theories about the US Post Office and the efficacy of third class mail. Horace who just got his RR online in Mountai

[RBW] Re: Get Your Email Update Here/Non Middle Earth Names

2009-02-14 Thread Mike
Names of obscure explorers would work for me. And also more names from literature. As others have mentioned, the Bombadil really is the perfect name for a Rivendell mountain bike. --mike --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Sheldon Brown's Ramboillet up on ebay

2009-02-14 Thread Bob Cooper
Here's what to do. She has put this Rambouillet out in the marketplace, and that means that we have an opportunity to contribute to its "value." Just get in there and bid on it. What would this bike be worth without the history? Multiply by two. Regards, Bob PS: What does a Rambouillet have

[RBW] Re: The Reader Is On The Site

2009-02-14 Thread James Warren
Yeah, this is a very smart thing. Rivendell doing whatever it takes to keep getting the word out and not worrying about whether it is downloadable or paper-and-mailed to people is key. The company's offerings have evolved a lot since the beginning, and it's the Readers and e-mail updates that

[RBW] Re: Sackville dimensions

2009-02-14 Thread JoelMatthews
Thanks for the link Seth. Always good to see a well made leather free rando bag. Especially glad to learn about Zugster now that I see Lemolo bags appears to be going on permanent hiatus: http://lemolobags.wordpress.com/ While disappointed, Eli's reasoning cannot be blamed. He wants to spend

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

2009-02-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:08 AM, wrote: > Change of clothes, shoes, wash cloth and towel, toiletries, lunch, > coffee, brief case containing folders and other work related paperwork, lock > and chain, and the normal kit of spare tubes and tools. > > Stan > Big shoes or a lot of makeup! --~--~-

[RBW] Re: Sackville dimensions

2009-02-14 Thread usuk2007
Yes I saw them, but there's no price up yet > > Have you seen the handlebar bags that Adam at zugster is working on? > holy crap are they gorgeous: > > info on the bag:http://www.zugsterbags.com/blog/more-rando-bag-progress > pictures:http://flickr.com/photos/aalpern/tags/handlebarbag/ > > seriou

[RBW] Re: racks, baskets, and bags

2009-02-14 Thread stanwasser
Change of clothes, shoes, wash cloth and towel, toiletries, lunch, coffee, brief case containing folders and other work related paperwork, lock and chain, and the normal kit of spare tubes and tools. Stan - Original Message - From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: The Reader Is On The Site

2009-02-14 Thread JoelMatthews
It was a little chilly for night riding after Sarah Connor, so I downloaded and read the whole thing on my Mac. Some good articles. A couple maintenance pieces I found very helpful. Nice old steel rebuild. I get all my periodicals on line. The Reader works very well in the format. Simple for