[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread grant
Same sweater maker--but our contact guy is new. The other guy died in a car accident last summer. The vest pattern is identical as it was before---he has the patterns. It wasn't a good fit on Miesha, but rest assured there will be no extended shoulders on the vest. We may open the armholes some. Th

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Lugged Quill Stem

2011-02-06 Thread Jon Flaxman
Title says all. I prefer a 90 or 100, but will consider all. Please email off list. Jon Flaxman Little Rock, Arkansas -- 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.

[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread RonLau
Hope to see you folks there, and hope it does not rain. On Feb 6, 8:58 pm, RonLau wrote: > Anyone here doing it? -- 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 uns

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-06 Thread Benedikt
That sounds like a pretty good plan to me. On Feb 6, 1:54 pm, rcnute wrote: > Okay, I like 7:55 too so will take that one. > > The Seattle side is a zoo, so let's meet on the Bainbridge side.  I > suggest the bike barn--it's off to the right just after you get off > the ferry.  http://www.kitsapt

Re: [RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Seth Vidal
On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: >> I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action >> here. > > Somewhat difficult to follow your point. > > These sweaters are are not some new Rov bike design.  Rather, they are > traditional English sweater designs made with

[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread William
Me too, rocking the 650B. On Feb 6, 9:02 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > I'll be there on lugged steel. > > --Eric > > On Feb 6, 2011, at 8:58 PM, RonLau wrote: > > > Anyone here doing it? > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread Eric Norris
I'll be there on lugged steel. --Eric On Feb 6, 2011, at 8:58 PM, RonLau wrote: > Anyone here doing it? > > -- > 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. >

[RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread RonLau
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[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread rw1911
Cannondale race bike > Pinarello classic steel > Kirk Terraplane (still have it) > Rivendell All-Rounder for pretty much the same reasons. On Feb 6, 1:25 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and > surprising.  I honestly didn't think many o

[RBW] RIV Clothing I've been trying out

2011-02-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Hey I can't ride I might as well write. Generally speaking I'll try most anything once. So far I've had some really good experiances with clothing I've purchased from Rivendell. *My first purchase was a T-Shirt* .. it's lived a life of hitting the floor .. getting drinks spilled on it and ha

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Beth H
I think there are all sorts of ways to interpret "lifestyle" brands. If bicycling regularly is part of the lfiestyle, then clothes that are comfy while riding make sense. Clothes that are equally comfy on and off the bike are even better. I like my WoolyWarm vest and wear it often. My bike is not

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Rick
Sí. I mean oui. On Feb 5, 3:58 pm, William wrote: > The myth of the Grant cult cuts both (perhaps several) ways.  For > every one of us that seems to buy one of every oddball thing that Riv > offers (like me with the nutwinks and the latest visor and the > splats), there's at least one other w

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread JoelMatthews
> I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action > here. Somewhat difficult to follow your point. These sweaters are are not some new Rov bike design. Rather, they are traditional English sweater designs made with traditional wool varietals. It is not uncommon to see people i

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Tony
Me three, Mitch and Dion. Very easy to put on/take off/put on for my bike/train/bike bay area commute. Something that a second base layer cannot offer. My wife says it looks like I'm wearing a costume. The 16th St./ Valencia hipsters think it's tweedy-cool (I think). Tony On Feb 5, 5:29 am, Mitc

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Peter Pesce
I've gotta think there's more than a little blind faith in action here. A vest is not a shirt with the arms chopped off, as a post above noted. Properly designing a piece of clothing requires real skill and experience. No less than properly designing a bicycle frame. And nothing says that doing o

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread EricP
Yup, of course for the one bike of mine that doesn't have a dyno hub, it would only be about $600 for the wheel and inexpensive light. (Disc wheel with SON hub). Am definitely sticking with platform pedals. Although no longer expect (or hope) to keep up with other riders. Even today on a middlin

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread JoelMatthews
> IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind > notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide range > of temps and (2) breath so that you don't sweat as with an impermeable > windbreaker. If the wind is harsh, just add another thin, knit layer. My own >

Re: [RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
I just ordred one of those windbreaker fronts from RIV for those windy days when a full wind proof jacket is too much. Actually I am thinking a jacket made out of the same stuff the MuSA pants are made out of with removable sleeves might be nice. :) Kelly PATRICK MOORE wrote: > My only like is

Re: [RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
My only like is that the crew-neck, button placket, rear-pocketed pullover is just so great as a second layer over a thinner, and less itchey, merino base layer. IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread JoelMatthews
> As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly more windproof for >cycling? These are based on classic designs and definitely not designed in the line of what most people consider cycling clothes. The cardigan at least would not be all that wind proof. The wool is fairly heavy and

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-06 Thread rcnute
Okay, I like 7:55 too so will take that one. The Seattle side is a zoo, so let's meet on the Bainbridge side. I suggest the bike barn--it's off to the right just after you get off the ferry. http://www.kitsaptransit.org/BicycleServices.html I'll be on my Kustard-colored Kogswell with a big port

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread grrlyrida
Kelly, I'm where you are. But I'm still riding my aluminum/carbon bike until I save enough for my rivbike. The proverbial straw was getting ready to go to Traders to pick up a few things. I had an epiphany when I realized I have to get kitted up to go to the grocery store on my bike. It was then

Re: [RBW] Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread robert zeidler
If I may suggest-Try a pair of Sidi Dominators and get them in the wider version. It's not the pedal, it's the shoe that causing the hot-spots. On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > > > robert zeidler wrote: >> Kelly, >> >> I have enjoyed communicating with you on the various a

Re: [RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread robert zeidler
-1 on the cardigan, but love everything else. The sleeveless could be tapered back a bit, though. On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM, dean899 wrote: > Good to see them make a return.  I've been trying to get the vest and > long sleeve sweater off the list here and now have one of each(yeah). > My on

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread NME
I'm curious -- to those who have owned the previous incarnations of these tweedy sweaters, is there something special about them beyond the fact that they're made from rustic British wool (of which I am a great fan)? As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly more windproof for cycl

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
+1 for patches. Be like Yehuda! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Feb 5, 9:40 pm, EricP wrote: > Think I just missed out on these last time.  Right before finding out > about Rivendell, etc.  Am already planning to buy two, the cardigan > and the Columbia. > > And I'm with Miesha - keep the patches.

[RBW] Seersucker - wtb / returning?

2011-02-06 Thread andrew hill
I think I remember seeing somewhere that the seersucker shirts will be returning.. though I guess not yet :) Anyone have any L sized ones they'd like to sell? I've been living in mine, and would love to have a couple more. Best, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread dean899
Good to see them make a return. I've been trying to get the vest and long sleeve sweater off the list here and now have one of each(yeah). My only gripe is the fact the the old last version was knit off center! The pockets were not centered and the cardigan was a mess with the buttons centered o

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Mike
Do you mean this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/5317236823/in/set-72157625635919557/ That was built by my friend Joshua who is building my rando bike. It's nice. There's some more pictures of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cycles-j-bryant/page3/ I'm actually getting excite

Re: [RBW] Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
robert zeidler wrote: > Kelly, > > I have enjoyed communicating with you on the various aspects of the > "tall-rider-riv-enthusiast-still-enjoying-riding" thing. > > I recently received and put together a 62cm Hunqa, w/ Albatross bars > and a sprung Brooks saddle. I put the curves of the Albatro

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
I still have my niterider lights around here someplace.. lost batteries.. lost lights.. damn forgot to charge the battery and can't ride tonight. Or to hell with it I'lll take the car to the store. Angus wrote: > Nice story Kelly! > > Mine is similar, changes spread over a decade. > > I'm almost

Re: [RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread robert zeidler
What is the blue bike in the pics with the seat-stay pump-peg? RGZ On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Mike wrote: > Nice post Kelly. I feel like I've had a similar experience. That said, > I was out yesterday for my second century ride of the year which I did > in platform pedals, MUSA knickers an

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Mike
Nice post Kelly. I feel like I've had a similar experience. That said, I was out yesterday for my second century ride of the year which I did in platform pedals, MUSA knickers and a fair amount of luggage/rackage on the bike. This really works well for me on my own solo rides and when I want to go

[RBW] Re: new sweaters/vests

2011-02-06 Thread Beth H
Just saw the pix. 1. Glad I got my vest when I did, even though it has holes in it now. I think the super-wide shoulder thing doesn't work, especially for smaller people. 2. Pullover looks nice but I still would prefer the older-style button- placket, which apparently isn't coming back (I would'v

Re: [RBW] Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread robert zeidler
Kelly, I have enjoyed communicating with you on the various aspects of the "tall-rider-riv-enthusiast-still-enjoying-riding" thing. I'm 54, 6'6", 258, and am actively doing the paleo thing-which is actually pretty eanjoyable. I too, am emphasizing smiles-per-mile. Going against the Grant ethos

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Thanks, Kelly... For someone who was on the fence (between the AHH, Atlantis and Bomdadil), I know I made the right choice with the Bombadil AND now I want an AHH !! Peace, BB On Feb 6, 1:25 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and >

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread JoelMatthews
> *Wider Tires* - Ok on my tour bike I could understand 700x35's and enjoyed > them.  I would never have considered 700x35's for daily riding however > untill I got my AHH.  The JB lights have been fantastic and given me a great > fast ride.  (especially when I put some air in them) Then when I got

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Angus
Nice story Kelly! Mine is similar, changes spread over a decade. I'm almost ready to make the jump to a dyno-hub. Thanks! Angus On Feb 6, 12:25 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and > surprising.  I honestly didn't think many of the th

[RBW] Re: Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Pondero
Kelly, your story is amazingly similar to my own. I sold my race bike about 4 years ago. I remember the speed, fitness, and paceline views, but I enjoy the ride so much more now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to t

Re: [RBW] Update on riding changes this year.. (oops it's long)

2011-02-06 Thread Rene Sterental
Kelly, Perfectly said! René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 5, 2011, at 10:25 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: Well the change is almost complete to the point it feels normal, and surprising. I honestly didn't think many of the things I was changing would stay with me. I've ridden long enough to under