Re: [RBW] What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I use a Pitlock seatpost and front wheel set on my Quickbeam. I haven't had any trouble so I'll probably put a full set (seat/front/rear) on my Hunq when it finally shows up. Bob On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 6:56 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering what you all use to

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

I use Sealskinz socks over wool socks in Shimano clipless sandals here in rainy Vancouver; Showers pass and Rivendell's luxurious bright orange rainpants ( have been told You look just like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese); layers of merino wool and merino tights under MUSA shorts; a dick hat under

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

Looks really interesting. What is the upper range of temperature you can wear this without quickly overheating? On Monday, September 17, 2012 2:16:40 PM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: I really like the rain jacket from these folks:

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I use Pitlocks on my Quickbeam (seatpost and front wheel) and pack the bolt head securing the saddle rails with a bearing ball and beeswax. On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:56:01 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: I was wondering what you all use to secure the seatpost and saddle on your

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

That's a good question, Michael! I don't have numeric temperature feedback to give but: when I was living in Tacoma, Washington I would wear the jacket while riding during heavy downpours in the summer and, of course, all winter long. Out here in mid-coast Maine, I can't really wear any jacket in

[RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay

Cheap Kogswell frame on the bay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kogswell-P62-Frame-/271062004651?pt=Road_Bikeshash=item3f1c8df3ab -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay

I bet it rides like a Rambouillet. -Original Message- From: hobie Sent: Sep 18, 2012 6:32 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay Cheap Kogswell frame on the bay.

Re: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay

I bet someone here just got a new frame. On 9/18/12, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: I bet it rides like a Rambouillet. -Original Message- From: hobie Sent: Sep 18, 2012 6:32 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay Cheap

Re: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay

(not me) On 9/18/12, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: I bet someone here just got a new frame. On 9/18/12, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: I bet it rides like a Rambouillet. -Original Message- From: hobie Sent: Sep 18, 2012 6:32 AM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

I too live and ride in Portland all year and I second Beth's recommendation of Rain Legs; great outside the body water protection, they pack up very small, and great protection from over heating, so no internal moisture problems. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

I'm trying the Brooks rain cap this year. Got it as a present... and am hoping to ride it with tail winds!!! René On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote: I too live and ride in Portland all year and I second Beth's recommendation of Rain Legs; great outside the body

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

So what am I missing? Isn't 275 and freight paid a steal on this frame or is it to common?? Looks like a much more expensive frame than what it's being sold for. Kelly On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:32:57 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: Cheap Kogswell frame on the bay.

[RBW] Hey I know this guy. He built my wheels!

Mine too - 4 years and hundreds of pothole-strewn urban miles later, they're still true Rich does first class work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

Sometimes people need money fast so they sell low. Could be a good 650b conversion? What is he/she's feedback? Ask questions. From: Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:00 PM Subject: [RBW] Re:

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged frame on ebay

Looks like it sold. On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:00:45 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: So what am I missing? Isn't 275 and freight paid a steal on this frame or is it to common?? Looks like a much more expensive frame than what it's being sold for. Kelly On Tuesday, September 18, 2012

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

The beeswax is sticky enough to hold the bearing in place? How hard is it to get out if needed? Sounds like a good idea for the seatpost clamp bolt, too. Thieves would think it is epoxied in there and un-get-outable I would think. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

The pitlock bolt head doesn't go into the seatpost clamp recess for the bolt head, I think, from a pic I have seen online. Does it mar the finish when tightened onto the lug? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I used the largest bearing ball that would fit and packed it in the bolt head with beeswax softened in my hand. The beeswax hardens, darkens with grime, and generally appears to be glue/epoxy. In three years of parking the bike outside daily in downtown Denver, I never had any issues. The 2

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I think I just packed out the recess for the bolt head with presta value nuts (or similar) and then installed the Pitlock. IIRC, the tightening nut for the Pitlock is independent of the housing that contacts the frame, so I suppose there should be very little, if any, marring. -Jay On

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

Not that I've noticed, but I haven't had it off since I put it on - well I do loosen it a wee bit every so often and turn the seat a bit to make sure the post hasn't welded to the frame. To be honest though, even if it did a little damage I probably wouldn't worry much. I do enough damage to the

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I use these things called doors, I lock my bike behind them where bad people cant reach them. :) On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Not that I've noticed, but I haven't had it off since I put it on - well I do loosen it a wee bit every so often and

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

I'm not sure how that works on a daily basis, I think I'd get tired of hauling a door around everywhere. http://30thcentury.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/doored.jpeg :-) Aloha, Bob On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I use these things called doors, I

Re: [RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

Haha, but seriously is it only a NYC thing to use some old bike chain wrapped in a discarded tube? It can be made to look sort of not ugly. I think its like the Club for cars-it is a deterrent that makes a thief go onto the next bike that doesn't have one. Recently rigged up this setup for my

[RBW] Hand Numbness, an observation

Recently over on the Surly Long Haul Trucker list, there was a thread on bike setup and comfort. The original poster was complaining about hand numbness and most folks wrote in with the advice to raise the bars and move the saddle aft to take pressure off the hands. I didn't have any good

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

The bike chain thing works well, Cloth Handlebar tape wrapped around it instead of innertube. I keep all my used tape. What we use to do in NYC when I was a bike messenger in the late 70's for U-locks was to fit it with a brass plumbers T, this way the thieves couldn't use freeon to shrink the

Re: [RBW] Hand Numbness, an observation

Maybe you are gripping your handlebars harder on climbs or you focus on making it through the climb and don't move your hands as much. I know that for me, moving my hands around a bunch will help me prevent the hand numbness... On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: [...]

[RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

I have also struggled with hand numbness over the years. Idea #1: Try moving your saddle all the way back and see what happens. When my saddle was forward, I got numb hands. When moved further back, I got aching hands. When shoved all the way back, my hands are now feeling more

[RBW] Re: Hand Numbness, an observation

For me numb hands occurred with rough roads and aggressive riding position and or saddle to handlebar to close. Both cases increased the amount of weight on my hands. I also have some hand soreness / numbness on mustache bars extended to far out. In all cases rough roads make it worse.

[RBW] Re: Hey I know this guy. He built my wheels!

Well, I tell ya. I have two sets of wheels built by Rich and both are great. My favorite set is a pair of Velocity Dyad hoops laced to Phil Rivy hubs. That set absolutely rocks, I can't complain at all about them. Thanks for sharing this! On Monday, September 17, 2012 9:17:43 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

These are pretty cool and easy to use. A friend started this company. Not ultra secure but a very simple option that will have most thieves scratching their noggins. http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/bicycle_bolts On Sep 17, 9:56 pm, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

Hey, thanks Adam! I've been looking for a simple way to buy something like that for years. Tony On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:31:24 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: These are pretty cool and easy to use. A friend started this company. Not ultra secure but a very simple option that will have most