[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
You do raise an excellent point. I'm not sure how the B17 will ride, and I'm definitely not willing to swap for a less comfortable saddle. But I've seen lots of BF bikes with A-bars and B17s so they must work for some people. The biggest BF fan in the blogosphere (Dottie from Let's Go Ride A

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
I'm happy to post photos if someone can explain how I would do this! -- 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] PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Scott
Any suggestions for a Riv friendly LBS in or around PHL? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Where does the Rivendell Rambouillet fit in with other Rivs?

2013-05-12 Thread Allan S.
The Rambouillet will actually take 700x38 tires, without fenders of course--I know because I put a pair of wheels from a Cannondale hybird with very fat (IRC) 38's on my wife's Ram for the CO canal ride. It looked very funky, just barely cleared--but did--and rode wonderfully on the wet mush.

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread Ted Shwartz
There are other options too Rocks for Tandems attach the front fork elevated above the rail, giving clearance for fenders. There are also the old style two piece systems that have a tray for the rebar wheel attaching to the rear cross bar, and a separate mounting point on the front cross bar for

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Tom Matchak
DIY saddle and bar wrap color matching made easy. Why be limited to the colors offered by the saddle makers? http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/34156114@N05/8395437401/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
Cool, my posts and pics made it through moderation! Now those of you who wanted to see Betty and her honey saddle can give me your most honest and informed opinion on a red B17. Also, tell me if you see the bars being too high for that saddle... Thanks! -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Matt Beebe
I have an SS Large on my main rig, but I have never lashed it down, it just rides freely on top of the rack. I use a Nitto QR with it, so it's really easy to take off if I want to. The only reason you need the rack there is for a little extra support for the bag.The bag doesn't sway

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread bobish
I ride upright with a- bars and I love the b-68 and b-68s saddles. The size and shape would be my first priority over color. Even if it was the same saddle and color was the only difference, I might still have a slight preference for the honey (all my b-68 saddles are honey). That said, you

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Your pictures show a very comfortable looking seating position. I would ride with slightly higher bars, but that's just personal taste. A red saddle, either Brooks or Selle Anatomica (a great choice for instantly comfortable sans break in) would look nice. On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:51 AM,

[RBW] Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Mine darkened nicely. I treat it annually with a dallop of beeswax and coconut oil. It's just over a year old now. Here it is recently: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8699690942/in/photostream Here it is a few months into its life:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
One of the many great things about Rivendells is they are made to try many and various set-ups so you can find the one you like. I took over a year to get my saddle/handlebar position worked out. There are so many variables, I would change one (tilt of the seat or handlebars or slid the seat

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Anne, I'll use the short Irish straps threaded through the leather slots on the bottom to attache it to the rack, not to strap it on by going over the whole bag. Like the leather straps posted earlier with pics. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks all! This is very helpful. Mike, I will. I already know from touring how much weight I can take how high up. I could clearly over weight the large SS easily. I'll have to learn temperance. Grin. When camping I have some clothing, my tent, stove (Kelly Kettle), sleeping bag, and pad that

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread ascpgh
Going the Full Monty, some rationalizations of multi-sport use and general utility need necessary : http://www.etrailer.com/tv-Review-Yakima-Rack-and-Roll-Trailer-Y08107.aspx Cuts rooftop drag of fixed rack systems all the times you are not carrying bikes or gear, and more aero under way when

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread Alex Zeibot
Hi Pierre, I have Rivendells with Longboards and Yakima Boa solved my problem: http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/roof/boa/ FWIW - they work with either Thule or Yakima crossbars. Simple as it is. Cheers, Alex St. Paul On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 12:19 AM, Pierre pierre.mu...@gmail.com wrote: All,

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting discussion: Riv bikes v. BQ bikes

2013-05-12 Thread blueride2
Yes,as Steve pointed out, Rivendells use oversized tubing. My Homer is perhaps stiffer than my 155 lb body needs. I read with great interest Jan's writings on frame flex and planing with standard diameter tubing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: BQ and RIV bike diffs

2013-05-12 Thread blueride2
On Thursday, May 9, 2013 8:58:28 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Hey Norman get out of my head! :-) The greatest Hobo Band ever. RIP Richard, Rick Levon. My sound track through life. Hugh On Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:38:33 PM UTC-7, Norman R wrote: My idea of classy hobo. Yes, one of

[RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use. Here's a quick set with some images - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157633477879224/ The second to last in the set is an old B-15. That's the only (I think) original brown colored Brooks I've got. It

Re: [RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread Peter Morgano
What I always wondered is, does the natural' darken down to where the honey starts off? On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use. Here's a quick set with some images -

[RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Mike
The SS large looks huge. I bet with one of those and a small TrunkSack I could fit everything for an S24O. Here's a picture of my Hilsen from a couple of years ago when I did an S24O using only the medium SS and a TS.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
Well...I got a lot of Go red! votes and decided to cruise on over to wallbike.com to snatch the saddle and lo and behold - sold out! I shot them an email to see when they get more. They have a very generous 6 month return policy, and I purchased my other Brooks from them, so will wait until I

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
*Sorry Betty*, *but we may need to rename this one Leah Foy. * It looks great on you and your family, Leah. I would seriously consider Deacon Patrick's advice. I love the B17 (and own more than I care to admit), but it's not as comfortable as the B68 or B67 (sprung version) in my opinion.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread cyclotourist
It is a lovely bike, and the red B17 will look great on it it, I hope it fits you as well. You will probably have to be content with appreciate comments over the internet, as other than that anything more than the occasional How old is that bike? comment are few and far between IRL. Thread

Re: [RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread rob markwardt
This one is about ten years old. I rarely put any poofhide on it so it's a little lighter than some others. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7708647220/in/photostream On Sunday, May 12, 2013 7:42:28 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: What I always wondered is, does the natural' darken down to

[RBW] Can't leave any of my bikes static for long...

2013-05-12 Thread David Spranger
Changed up the Rambouillet a little today. Added the IRD Stem Shifter mount as I am getting too old to reach down to the downtube to shift, changed the rear derailler, put the fenders back on, a few other minor things. Here is a picture set of it's current incarnation:

[RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
@Peter: apparently it does. Dig this: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s6.htm -- 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

Re: [RBW] Can't leave any of my bikes static for long...

2013-05-12 Thread Brian Hanson
Nice setup, David. I love the new tape job, too! I have recently moved the shifters to the stem on my Miyata, and like the change up. I'm using the stacked method that Rene pointed out. Brian Hanson Seattle, Wa On May 12, 2013, at 10:48 AM, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
Thanks for the info and pics, y'all. It looks like it makes for unique, interesting, and beautiful wear patterns for each saddle and rider. Kinda like a sunburst painted guitar. It looks like it makes for a sunburst type coloration on a saddle. Very cool. Dark in some areas, lighter

[RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
Agreed. The looks are very important. Makes the bike so personal, I think. My honey saddle is 9 months old, and I would say it hasn't darkened so much, but it is richer looking with age. I have treated it with Proofhide a few times and it really brings out a richness in the color. -- You

[RBW] Re: PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread Jimmy Hutch
I have been to trophy bikes several times while visiting Philly. They carry a good selection of practical bikes from Bromptions to Waterfords and the staff is knowledgeable. http://www.trophybikes.com/ -Jimmy On Saturday, May 11, 2013 2:25:07 PM UTC-4, Dan Scott wrote: Any suggestions for

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread René Sterental
+1 for the leather straps under the bag to fix to the rack instead if zip ties. I use Carradice leather straps which are thinner and more flexible than the Acorn straps.  No sway whatsoever, even descending rough rocky trails as proven on the last RBW S24O.  Additionally, if you have the

[RBW] Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread dougP
Hugh on his Hilsen I on my Atlantis, off for a fun filled Saturday adventure. With an average grade of minus 3% and a 2,000' elev loss, this 48 mile ride should have been a day at the beachNOT! Pictures prove we really did it:

[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Today's ride confirmed that the large SS is the way to go. I removed my small SS and just used the panniers, which have the same capacity as the large. But the panniers are a lot more brain energy to access and close up, let alone remember which side what is on. Thank you for all the input guys

[RBW] Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Grand adventure is what it's all about! Great looking ride. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Re: Can't leave any of my bikes static for long...

2013-05-12 Thread Mike
I know the feeling. My Hilsen and Cross Check are in the same boat. Your Rambouillet looks great. --mike -- 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

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread Mike
Doug Hugh, looks like a great ride. The terrain there is so different than what we have here in OR. Both the bikes look perfect. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Found the Elfin Magic

2013-05-12 Thread NWAJack
When I purchased and had Keven and Mark build up my AHH a few months ago, I went with the default 100mm Tallux Stem. I had nothing to compare it too since I've always road race bikes previously. After 2 months of adjusting the stem height, saddle tilt, etc. I wasn't able to find a really

[RBW] Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from completing last week. Leaving my house, I climb up Mountain Avenue, a mountain residential road which mostly climbs to Mt. Ester trailhead. Mt. Ester trail is a 40 minute push the bike over rocks and roots and grades I

[RBW] Found the Elfin Magic

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Congratulations! You're way ahead of me on finding the elvin magic. I took over a year to dial in my prefered saddle and handlebar places. Enjoy the ride! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
Looks like a fun time! Thanks for sharing. Was wondering if you have ever spent extended lengths of time at sea level and how the vertigo responds to that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great question! I have. It doesn't. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
Yeah Mike I was comparing the contrast between our two different worlds our's arid your's temperate both interesting to ride. The ride was exhilarating and great to be on the saddle for a whole day and Doug's a good ride partner. I was mentioning to Doug that I'm going to make a road trip up

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
And the Hilsen and Atlantis performed magnificently ~Hugh. On Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:44:03 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Yeah Mike I was comparing the contrast between our two different worlds our's arid your's temperate both interesting to ride. The ride was exhilarating and great to be on

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread Mike
Hugh, if you're in Portland next year definitely get in touch with me or Andy from this list. There's a lot of great riding just outside the city. And if you're willing to drive a little ways outside the city, to say Estacada, you have easy access to the quiet forest roads of the Mt Hood

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
Mr. Patrick, Awesome photo's really enjoyed them. Looks to be a wonderful ride and one I could see my self doing. Keep em coming. ~Hugh On Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:21:07 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from completing last

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Mike
Beautiful country Patrick. Looks like you're really getting out there and exploring on your Hunq. I'm not complain about the riding I have access to here in Portland but I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't jealous of what you have available to you in your backyard. As always, thanks for

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
Mike, It's in the works, enough time to plan logistics, time, lodging and different rides especially those in moist forested places. And yes you two will be in the loop. ~Hugh On Sunday, May 12, 2013 3:04:30 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: Hugh, if you're in Portland next year definitely get in touch

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread WETH
Great stuff. You live in a spectacular region. Thanks for sharing the adventure and photos. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread cyclotourist
They forgot to mention we're in a bit of a heat-wave right now, with today the blisteringly hottest (105F currently in my back yard). Don't know if it was like that at their elevation, but a consideration nonetheless! Looks like one long consequential climb to me! Cheers, David On Sun, May

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Several tangential thoughts in response to what's been said above... I have brain injury and constant neurological vertigo (among other fun). I hadn't ridden a bicycle (except for occasional trying to see how it and my vertigo got along) since the end of 2002. Late last winter, I tried a bike

[RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ahhh ha! Looking though the threads, I got it. Hip position. When you get your B17, play around with the tilt of your pelvic girdle (by flattening or excentuating the curve of your lower back). This will help you find what riding position is most comfortable for each saddle. WIth abandon,

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps? With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Davis DC Workers Ride 5-11-13

2013-05-12 Thread Eric Norris
My latest Quickbeam adventure: 200 miles (7,500 feet of climbing) on the QB in its latest incarnation, running a 3-speed IGH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157633479207826/show/ You can see my QB leaning against the wall at the top of Monticello Dam in this photo:

[RBW] Davis DC Workers Ride 5-11-13

2013-05-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
200 miles! That's impressive, Eric! With abandon, Patrick -- 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

[RBW] Re: Just how dark do Brooks honey saddles get?

2013-05-12 Thread NWAJack
Do the black one's show any type of special wear over time? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
Pierre, What Michael and Aaron said. Are you just determined to have a roof rack system? I have a friend who is in no way stupid but he has decimated two bicycles running the whole system loaded into parking garages. Of course both were covered by insurance but do you really want to go

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread René Sterental
I already had the leather straps. Any strap will do.  — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Any reason to use leather rather than Irish straps? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread René Sterental
Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter turn of one bolt is a must.  René  — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sun, 2013-05-12 at 16:51 -0700, René Sterental wrote: Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter turn of one bolt is a must. Agree 100%. 2-bolt posts are great, and setting the

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
I've never heard of such a thing! All this time I've been wrenching on my current saddle with an Allen key, adjusting it a millimeter this way or that. There is actually some better contraption out there? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread cyclotourist
Nitto: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp2.htm Paul: http://www.paulcomp.com/seatpost.html But the best IMO is Thomson setback in silver: http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/elite-seatpost-series/ The problem is you need a decent amount of post showing in order to clear the bend they have.

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread WETH
I use this one : http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/seatposts/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html You will still need to ride with an Allen key, but adjustment is so much easier! Sage cycling, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread justinaugust
Trophy Bikes in Northern Liberties Bicycle Revolutions in Queen Village Via Bicycle off South Street My basement!!! -J, PHL -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
+1 on what Deacon stated, as good as the Red saddle would look you might rue the experience in the up right position and end up posting a transaction selling a red B-17 on this list.Then again you may just want to go for it and perhaps it'll work for you especially if they make the red B-17

[RBW] Re: PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread Brian Campbell
What are you looking for? I live just outside of Philly. I can help with a build if need be. On Sunday, May 12, 2013 8:49:08 PM UTC-4, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Trophy Bikes in Northern Liberties Bicycle Revolutions in Queen Village Via Bicycle off South Street My basement!!! -J, PHL

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-05-12 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Love it! Hope your Mother's day was great all around On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 6:59 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote: I'm late to the party, but here's one from yesterday. Pictured are my two best little guys, my best furball, and their dad/my husband is behind the lens. On

[RBW] Re: Why is the Surly hub axle bolt binding?

2013-05-12 Thread Jeremy Till
How thick are your dropouts? Is it possible that you're bottoming out the bolt and serrated washer on the end of the axle that protrudes into the dropout before you're fully clamping the dropout? I use the same hubs on my Quickbeam with no problems, I have found that they don't need huge

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Eric Platt
Patrick, Amazing photos and riding. Was out that way once. On our honeymoon in 1989. Not once was it that clear. Rode the train up Pike's Peak and remember thinking it would be fun to ride out there some day. Am totally jealous, but the photos do jog some good memories. Eric Platt St. Paul,

[RBW] TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
For those that are interested in watching 10 seconds of people riding their bikes really fast up a mountain. Doing an overnighter somewhere over Diablo. Planning on heading out from walnut creek bart around 6ish on Friday and riding the most of the mountain to get to our campsite. Camping

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread Jeremy Till
Hey Doug-- is that the new Nitto rear rack that you have on your atlantis? If so, how do you like it? On Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:30:03 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Hugh on his Hilsen I on my Atlantis, off for a fun filled Saturday adventure. With an average grade of minus 3% and a 2,000' elev

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
Thank you; you are too kind. I had a great whole weekend with this crew! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
David, It was warmer today about a 100F at my house, cooler yesterday and cooler yet up at elevation. And as Doug quoted while on Mendenhall there's always another hill of consequence and it was one long day of consequential climbing. ~Hugh On Sunday, May 12, 2013 3:26:32 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Lugged Nitto is the perfect match for brooks saddles IMO. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/so 39.htm On May 12, 2013 8:51 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: +1 on what Deacon stated, as good as the Red saddle would look you might rue the experience in the up right position and end up

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Pikes Peak Continued...

2013-05-12 Thread Michael Williams
Thanks for posting Patrick!looks like the Hunq is getting used perfectly. -Mike On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:21 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Today I got to go out and complete the ride that snow stopped me from completing last week. Leaving my house, I climb up Mountain

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread hsmitham
Ha Jeremy, I noticed the rack too as I thought he had a Nitto big back rack on our last ride. The rack looked great and was finished off with usual Nitto fashion, great welds beautiful shiny finish. I'll let Doug fill in the other metrics. `Hugh On Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:16:02 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread Bryan
Looks incredible, guys! I've been wanting to get up into that area myself. Thanks for posting the photos! Bryan -- 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

[RBW] Re: PHL Riv friendly LBS

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Scott
Brian - thanks for the offer. Just looking for a good place to get serviced, etc. and prefer to use a Riv friendly. My LBS in the burbs )swarthmore area is only into the typical road bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Jonathan Shinefeld
On my Rambouillet, I found that fastex buckles work really well to secure the large saddle sack. Half the fastex is triple zipped tied to each Brooks saddle hoop. The other side is attached to the bag with short leather straps. The bag sits flat on a Nitto mini rack with a light nylon strap

[RBW] Re: Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread Pierre
Thanks everybody. I've checked out the Thule Criterium at REI, looks very well designed. I consider that hitch mounted bicycle racks are a better solution, by far (easy loading/unloading, accommodate virtually any bike, most will even tilt to access trunk, safe...). The only downside I found

Re: [RBW] Re: Large SaddleSack Load and Anchor Questions

2013-05-12 Thread Christopher Chen
Patrick: I used large zip ties, which won't cinch to as tight a radius as the smaller ones will. Here's a recent picture from a s24o done yesterday: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8732869528/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Allan in Portland
It's not a Foy, but the Hilsen certainly rocks the red saddle, if I do say so myself. So-so profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/7230483948/ Hilsen in repose: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7398233282/ Cheers, -Allan -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] The Spokesman

2013-05-12 Thread velomann
Great short video of a bike collector. Pretty sure that's a copy of Just Ride he's thumbing through there too. http://vimeo.com/65542790 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Another casual Saturday ride in So Cal

2013-05-12 Thread dougP
Yes, it's a Nitto R26. Quite a bit different than the Big Back Rack that I got from Rivendell a few years ago. It's a couple of inches shorter and the platform is much narrower. The Big Deal is the second set of bars to allow mounting panniers below the platform. That works well. Since I

Re: [RBW] The Spokesman

2013-05-12 Thread Mike Williams
Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2013, at 8:11 PM, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote: Great short video of a bike collector. Pretty sure that's a copy of Just Ride he's thumbing through there too. http://vimeo.com/65542790 -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-12 Thread BSWP
The trails of Devil Mountain are often, indeed, ruddy. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
More important than the aesthetics issue is the comfort issue. You won't know until you try. Call around local shoppes to see if they have an old B17 lying around you could take out on a trial run. If you like the red, you could buy one thru them. I don't know where you are located,

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread Aaron Young
Better ask the dealer on that one. Maybe even get it in writing if you are worried at all. I wouldn't think that would be considered towing though. -Aaron in Vancouver On Sunday, May 12, 2013, Pierre wrote: Thanks everybody. I've checked out the Thule Criterium at REI, looks very well

[RBW] Re: Found the Elfin Magic

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
Dig this: Two of the Rivfolks communicated to me *as if they did not cotton* to short stems on a bike, which is surprising since they are usually into whatever makes you comfy. I was really surprised to even read a derisive comment from one of them about the aesthetics of a short stem. I was

[RBW] Re: Found the Elfin Magic

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
Dig this: A couple Rivfolks communicated to me *as if they did not cotton* to short stems on a bike, which is surprising since they are usually into whatever makes you comfy. I was really surprised to even read a derisive comment from one of them about the aesthetics of short stems. I was

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

2013-05-12 Thread LeahFoy
Thanks, Michael! I'd sure have taken you up on that if I lived close, but I'm not even in the same time zone! I'll be in touch with wallbike.com tomorrow and see what they say about the B17 after I send them a pic of my current setup. Wonder if this cherry Brooks will be so gorgeous that I

[RBW] Re: Davis DC Workers Ride 5-11-13

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
Very kewl. You cats are too much. Wish I could go 200 miles. Thanks for sharing those great photos. I like your spoke reflectors. Reflective tape? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] How do you like your Rivs on centuries or longer vs. your modern geometry aluminum/carbon road bikes?

2013-05-12 Thread Michael
I am interested in your take on how your rides develop over your centuries (or greater) rides on your Rivs vs. your modern geo/materials road bikes. Do you find yourself comfortable longer on the Riv's? Safer handling for when your are tired after great distances? Maybe no diffs? Maybe you feel

[RBW] Re: The Spokesman

2013-05-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
Beautiful! I like it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Davis DC Workers Ride 5-11-13

2013-05-12 Thread Eric Norris
I found the spoke reflectors at a nine show. They are slotted plastic tubes wrapped in 3M reflective tape that snap onto the spokes. Very highly visible at night. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On May 12, 2013, at 10:04 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Very kewl. You cats are too