[RBW] Re: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome, Evan! Enjoy the ride! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 8, 2013 9:12:53 PM UTC-6, Evan wrote: Hi Everybody, I've been lurking here for years, but now that I've bought a new Sam from Riv—with friendly guidance from Keven and Will and Rich—I figure it's time to introduce

[RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
If I understand the USPS website correctly, anything that won't fit into one of their Priority Mail boxes is charged at a much higher rate. ~$30 assuming a shipping weight of 3 lbs. Maybe someone here has shipped Noodles before and can confirm or correct this. Jay -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Ron Mc
not true, I'm shipping two fly rods today in 49 and 59 tubes and insured Priority is $17.50 each (insured for over $300 - straight priority postage was $11.50). Of course within US. If you buy Priority postage online you only have to pay for shaped if the box has a dimension over 12 - you

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Surprise

2013-07-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fascinating pressure chart and 15% compression rule. Thanks. Extrapolating it for 50mm tires and 190lbs (+ whatever weight I have in my bags), I'm guessing my usual pressure is spot on. I'm actually quite comfortable with my usual pressure (likely 40-50 psi) for paved, dirt, and trail riding. I

[RBW] Re: Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks, Ron. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:04:07 PM UTC+3, Ron Mc wrote: not true, I'm shipping two fly rods today in 49 and 59 tubes and insured Priority is $17.50 each (insured for over $300 - straight priority postage was $11.50). Of course within US. If you buy Priority postage

[RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
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Re: [RBW] Sunday S24O

2013-07-09 Thread jimD
Speaking for myself, there can never be enough photos. -JimD On Jul 8, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Thanks, Doug. I sometimes wonder if I should hit you guys with another outing's photos, but I figure I live vicariously though other's ride reports and photos

Re: [RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread clyde canter
Has anyone used this? http://www.greengrips.org/ On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, y'all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread Dan McNamara
Looks like a great bike. Enjoy!! On the subject of the mountain's name: http://blog.sfgate.com/scavenger/2010/01/28/the-battle-for-mount-diablos-name-and-soul-part-ii/ Dan -Marin On Jul 8, 2013, at 10:06 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Evan! Congrats on the new bike. It

[RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Eric Norris
I'll be flying on Friday with my folding bike, and I wonder if anyone has tips for dealing with the clerk at the airline counter. My bike (a folding Dahon) fits into a case the size of a large suitcase--if it's measured, it's a few inches too large and qualifies for the large surcharge. That,

Re: [RBW] Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Evan: Nice bike! Welcome, or at least, welcome to the sunlight. What other bikes do you have? Patrick Moore, left with: '99 road fixed custom '03 road custom, later custom fixed '? Rambouillet On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM, Evan evanellio...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everybody, I've been

Re: [RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Anne Paulson
Exercise equipment On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'll be flying on Friday with my folding bike, and I wonder if anyone has tips for dealing with the clerk at the airline counter. My bike (a folding Dahon) fits into a case the size of a large

Re: [RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
No to that. As to higher without their flat rate packaging, yes and no. Higher rate, very possibly, but not much higher, and sometimes cheaper. Priority that doesn't use a flat rate box is charged by distance, weight, and volume. Below 12 oz first class is often cheaper; beyond a certain volume --

[RBW] Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread LeahFoy
I have a tacky water bottle for my Betty Foy and want a classy stainless steel bottle instead. I think Klean Kanteen is a good choice, from what I can tell online, anyway. I am considering their insulated bottle since I'm moving to Vegas and it would be nice to keep my water cold. Anyone tried

Re: [RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Alex Zeibot
I second Anne. I have a friend who travels extensively with his beloved Brompton states that his luggage contains an exercise equipment. Never paid a surcharge. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote: Exercise equipment On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:20 AM,

Re: [RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread James Warren
Sorry Eric I can't help you, but I can't resist asking the following: If the clerk asks you what's inside your bike box and you answer Bombadil in an airport, are you in big trouble? : ) -Original Message- From: Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com If I'm asked what's inside, what

Re: [RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Ron Mc
flat rate is higher, because they've calculated for over four pounds. I believe From my experience, the difference between parcel and priority is usually about 10-15% and for me it's not worth a trip to the post office to purchase it. The best deal in shipping is Fed-Ex ground, if you have an

[RBW] FS - Swift Industries Ozette bag $170 shipped

2013-07-09 Thread samwell187
Hi everyone, I'm selling a custom Swift Industries Ozette bag. The external dimensions are 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 8 1/2 from seam to seam, so it is moderately smaller than their standard size. It's got the same external pockets and map case. I'd like to get $170 shipped. I'd take $150 for local

Re: [RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Scott Henry
Its also going to depend on what else you check as luggage. Just put it on the counter and don't say a word. I've never been asked, its just my suitcase, the same as the person in line in front of me. I travel light though, so its just usually the suit'bike'case and a small carry on. Good

Re: [RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
IME, flat rate can sometimes be cheaper depending on weight. Extreme example: not too long ago I shipped about 12 lb of freewheels in a medium flat rate box for $12 or so; non-flat-rate would have been higher. Again, IME, I have from time to time found that Parcel is cheaper enough to warrant the

Re: [RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Ron Mc
of course Patrick, flat rate is for the heavy stuff. But if you're shipping a lot of air, it's the wrong choice. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:54:34 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: IME, flat rate can sometimes be cheaper depending on weight. Extreme example: not too long ago I shipped about

Re: [RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread Matt Beebe
I use Greengrips tape, it's great in my opinion. It's a little wider than velox and Viva tape, and has similar paper peel-away backing as Newbaums (which I'm not crazy about, but it's not a big deal). Matt On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:41:02 AM UTC-4, ccanter wrote: Has anyone used this?

Re: [RBW] Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Whoops, missed your four lbs remark. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: of course Patrick, flat rate is for the heavy stuff. But if you're shipping a lot of air, it's the wrong choice. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:54:34 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: IME,

Re: [RBW] Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread justinaugust
Folding Bike Jedi Mind Tricks by Kent Peterson http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2008/04/folding-bike-jedi-mind-tricks.html?m=1 -J -- 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] Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread justinaugust
Their insulated one works great! The cafe lid for it is crap, though, don't bother. For just keeping stuff cold I prefer the Camelback stainless insulated with sippy straw. -J, PHL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Moustache 25.4 clamp sleeve from RBW. Fits Shimano/Silver bar ends/road brake levers. Only two months old.

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
This moustache is no longer for sale. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
I travel with equipment cases quite often and find that checking at the curb avoids a lot of questions and hassles. The sky caps seem to be more worried about weight more than slightly oversized dimensions. I haven't traveled with a boxed bike but have heard stories of bike parts not being

Re: [RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread clyde canter
Thanks Matt. I don't care for Newbaums a great deal either. Not so much for the paper backing, but because it is too adhesive (IMO) and harder to work with. Did you find the Greengrips overly adhesive as well? On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Matt Beebe matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I use

Re: [RBW] Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread Evan
Thanks, everyone, for your warm welcome. To answer your questions: My Sam is a 56. I have a 1986 Univega Gran Rally (gofast) and a 1983 Univega SupraSport (commuter). Now that I have Sam, I could do without these two bikes but I'll probably keep them. They've got a bit of Riv spirit about

Re: [RBW] Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread Christopher Chen
Are there cages that'll hold the insulated Kanteen? It is a rather wide beast. I have the regular non-insulated bottles in iris cages and I love 'em. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 9:55 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Their insulated one works great! The cafe lid for it is crap, though, don't

Re: [RBW] Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread LeahFoy
There are images on their site that show the insulated in bike cages. Also, I've read reviews that say they fit... Here's to hoping... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread justinaugust
You have albatrosses on there? -J On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:40:00 PM UTC-4, Evan wrote: Thanks, everyone, for your warm welcome. To answer your questions: My Sam is a 56. I have a 1986 Univega Gran Rally (gofast) and a 1983 Univega SupraSport (commuter). Now that I have Sam, I could

[RBW] Re: Lots for sale - frames and parts! Salsa, Paul, Brooks, Thomson

2013-07-09 Thread Ron MH
Aaron, I'd like the Campy Chorus crankset provided its a 175mm. And I'm in Portland too. I'll contact you off list to see if we can arrange to meet up. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: On tour

2013-07-09 Thread Steven Frederick
Good! Yeah, that's one of the nicest bike paths I've ever used, and great towns at either end. Hard to beat it. Steve On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 4:55 PM, BenG bguthri...@gmail.com wrote: enjoyed your pics. thanks! we ride the wheelway between Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor when vacationing in

Re: [RBW] Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread WETH
My wife uses the insulated and it fits in the plastic bottle cages sold by Kleen Kanteen. It also fits in the Iris cages. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Surprise

2013-07-09 Thread Robert Barr
Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses the data from Jan's extension and discussion of Frank Berto's earlier work. You can access it at http://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/optimal-tire-pressure-for-bicycles/. Read the post and then click on tire pressure calculator in

[RBW] f/s 7-speed freewheels

2013-07-09 Thread Ron Mc
Two new, unused 7-speed freewheels for sale - asking $40 shipped (within US) for either. IRD (Shimano index compatible) 13 / 15 / 17 / 19 / 21 / 24 / 28 NIB Regina Synchro 92 (first Campy index compatible) 14 / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 25 / 28 prefer paypal - please contact off board thanks !

Re: [RBW] Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread Evan
I have VO Tourist bars. They, along with the vintage Suntour MKII FD and Suntour thumb shifters, are the only non-Riv items on the bike. (The Tourist bars sweep back roughly 60 degrees whereas the Albas sweep back about 75 degrees, with 90 degrees being parallel to the top tube. 60 degrees

[RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Pesce
via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* https://twitter.com/pathlesspedaledhttps://twitter.com/pathlesspedaled/status/354656280192880640 Just found out a reader from Durham was killed in a hit and run. RIP Seth Vidal. http://bit.ly/1bljzbI http://t.co/Eaofzr7YnK

[RBW] Rocket fuel

2013-07-09 Thread bwphoto
Over the weekend we ran out of propane for the grill and we had an extra empty canister that needed to go back ...a fitting job for super bike. I get our propane from the local hardware store which is a measly 3 miles away and I don't drive for short trips and seldom drive for much else, if

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Surprise

2013-07-09 Thread Robert Barr
A little reader tells me that the original poster was Phillip aka Bike Tinker. Thank you Phillip. Bob On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote: Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses the data from Jan's extension and discussion of Frank Berto's

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread justinaugust
I am sick to my stomach. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:03:07 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* https://twitter.com/pathlesspedaledhttps://twitter.com/pathlesspedaled/status/354656280192880640 Just found out a reader from Durham was killed in

RE: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
This is tragic news. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of justinaug...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 3:16 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Terrible News I am sick to my stomach. On Tuesday, July 9,

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Wow. ... the car ... slowed quickly and swerved before hitting Vidal. Evil. Absolutely evil. With deep sorrow, Patrick On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:03:07 PM UTC-6, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled*

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Sounds like a Drunk Driver to me. What a loss, RIP to a cool cat. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Wow. ... the car ... slowed quickly and swerved before hitting Vidal. Evil. Absolutely evil. With deep sorrow, Patrick On Tuesday, July 9, 2013

[RBW] Re: Classy bottle

2013-07-09 Thread Jim
It's not insulated, nor stainless steel, but my wife and I are addicted to Nalgene's definitely not tacky OTF bike bottles: http://store.nalgene.com/category-s/6.htm Three reasons: - One hand operation - dishwasher safe - MUSA! Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 9:42:47 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Surprise

2013-07-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Bob and Phillip! My main gage is to have enough pressure to not get snake bit on rocks or roots, but not a whole lot more than that. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:34:22 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: Deacon, there is a spreadsheet calculator built that uses the data

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Robert Barr
Very sad news On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Sounds like a Drunk Driver to me. What a loss, RIP to a cool cat. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Wow. ... the car ... slowed quickly and swerved before

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
The choice to drive drunk is evil. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:24:26 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Sounds like a Drunk Driver to me. What a loss, RIP to a cool cat. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Wow. ... the car ... slowed quickly and

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Eric Norris
Tragic news. A reminder to live every day to the fullest. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: via Twitter: ThePathLessPedaled @pathlesspedaled Just found out a reader from Durham

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Lee Chae
If anyone confirms this and knows that he has family we can help out, please let us know. Best, Lee On Jul 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: via Twitter: ThePathLessPedaled @pathlesspedaled Just found out a reader from Durham was killed in a hit and run. RIP

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm speechless, but if anyone else on the list knows Seth personally please keep us informed. Remembering his posts he seemed like a pretty mellow guy. I'm just back from a great ride and was about to post why I love my Ram; now I don't have the heart for it. Michael On Tuesday, July 9,

[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Tonester
Most airlines have written policies on luggage size and weight - check their website . The other posters are correct, there's no reason to state that it's a bike. I've had varying luck (Dahon Speed TR) with sizing surcharges but the weight has always been strictly enforced. 51 lbs = $.

[RBW] FS: Simplex Retrofriction DT Shifters

2013-07-09 Thread ColonelJLloyd
Very clean and complete Simplex (unmarked) Retrofriction shifters.* $55 shipped*. PayPal (net of fees), money order or personal check accepted. Thanks, Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: FS: SON 28/VO Grand Cru/VO Raid 700c 32h Wheelset

2013-07-09 Thread ColonelJLloyd
Sold -- 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] WTB- Betty Foy or Glorius

2013-07-09 Thread DianeB
I'm looking for a large frame; 58 or 60. If anyone sees a one on their local Craigslist; I'd sure appreciate the link. I live in Denver but am willing to pay for shipping. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] FS: 56cm Rivendell Atlantis / Phil Wood / 105

2013-07-09 Thread Christopher Miller Rosales
Hey all, Letting go of a Rivendell Atlantis, 56cm in original blue/green/whatever you would like to call it. Beautiful. Designed for 26 tires, and currently rolling a really nice wheelset. This is an older Atlantis with a bit of beausage, but mostly in great condition. Japanese, if I'm

[RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread frenchosa
If those two sources don't have the color you like... try the Japanese shop Grand Bois.. http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/BT_viva.html BTW, shipping things via SAL is pretty reasonable and it gets to most places in two weeks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sighting what are the odds?

2013-07-09 Thread jar351
This just goes to show how warped my perspective is. I live in Oakland, just 10 miles or so from Riv headquarters, and I see several Rivs every week. I guess I'd begun to think of them as mass-produced. Andre On Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:03:03 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Went out for a short

Re: [RBW] Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-09 Thread James Chang
That's a fine looking Hillborne. The new blue is stunning. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Evan evanellio...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everybody, I've been lurking here for years, but now that I've bought a new Sam from Riv—with friendly guidance from Keven and Will and Rich—I figure it's time

Re: [RBW] WTB- Betty Foy or Glorius

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
No offense but if I see a large size Glorius I am going to buy it for myself, rare as hens teeth!! On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM, DianeB chapstick2...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a large frame; 58 or 60. If anyone sees a one on their local Craigslist; I'd sure appreciate the link. I

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Kieran J
OMG, that's horrible. Never met him but RIP nonetheless. -- 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: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Logan Smith
Here is another article on the subject: http://durham.io/2013/07/09/seth-vidal-creator-of-yum-open-source-software-killed-in-bike-accident-off-hillandale-rd/ Seth sounds amazing, especially from Russ and Laura's film. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:03:07 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: via

[RBW] Regarding Seth Vidal

2013-07-09 Thread Jack Warman
Friends, I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that my friend and longtime Riv owner and active RBW list participant Seth Vidal was killed by a hit and run driver last night here in Durham, NC. The latest info about the tragedy is here:

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Matt Beebe
Seth's contributions here were always positive.Not surprising that he was also a prominent contributor in open source software community. His death is tragic and the circumstances infuriating. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:03:07 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter:

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Man, this just took the wind out of my sails. Over the years, I've gotten to know many people on the various lists through their posts. Seth and I traded private emails now and again, covered topics of bikes and life, and I've always enjoyed when we had a chance to chat. Though I've never

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Joe Bunik
What a terrible loss not just for us but for all. Only knew him from here and his flickr, I wish we had crossed paths in person. Seth's photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 7/9/13, Logan Smith loganena...@gmail.com wrote: Here is another article on

[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

2013-07-09 Thread Leslie
Oh no -- 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: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread steel lugs
Feel the same as justinaugust... am just sick to my stomach. Decided to go through his photo's on flickr and was extremely humbled to see my Rambouillet tagged as one of his favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/favorites/ Godspeed Seth. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Logan Smith

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Leslie
I just had a feed pop up w/ the headline, immediately came over here. I'm shell-shocked; he was one of my first e-Riv-friends. :( -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread rlc5925
57cm Frame See build below Bike is in excellent condition, has less than 200 miles on it Looking for reasonable offer, can email pictures Thanks • PARTS INVOICE • SOLD TO ORDER # 458929 CREATED: 8/3/2011 MODIFIED: 8/4/2011 SHIP TO Dick Combs 5925 Russo Rd Dick Combs 5925 Russo Rd Bartow FL

[RBW] Re: Carradice

2013-07-09 Thread Larry H
Try some locktite this 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 post to this group, send email

[RBW] Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel D.
Riding with tevas and the MKS touring pedals my feet have slipped off at times. Mostly on downhills when I tried to pedal at a high cadence sometimes due to terrain. Do the gripsters have better grip? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-09 Thread Antonioni Vicente
Large Sackville or Ortliebs out back, depending on the day. Basket of one of two sizes up front, or nothin' at all. With The Pass Stow anything's possible so I try to leave it bare and just be ready to lash any ol' thing to it. Otherwise working between two bikes, one outfitted with a mark

Re: [RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Personally, I prefer a listing with an actual price and some pictures. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM, rlc5925 rlc5...@gmail.com wrote: 57cm Frame See build below Bike is in excellent condition, has less than 200 miles on it Looking for reasonable offer, can email pictures Thanks •

RE: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
My first Riv-friend as well - Seth very patiently helped me make the size decision on my first Rivendell. Most generous with his time and experience. Like Jim, I had some in-depth off-board correspondence with him from time to time, on topics as disparate as religion and touring. I'll miss

Re: [RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread Christopher Chen
I take my earlier comments back from the 10-bikes-and-you're-golden thread. I could definitely use 2 57cm Hilsens! cc On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Personally, I prefer a listing with an actual price and some pictures. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread JL
Hit and runs are always a tragedy. I only knew him from the list but Seth was a good guy. This is very sad new indeed. Jason Leach -- 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

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
God help us. Resquiat in pace. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* https://twitter.com/pathlesspedaledhttps://twitter.com/pathlesspedaled/status/354656280192880640 Just found out a reader from Durham

Re: [RBW] Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread Robert F. Harrison
The quick answer is yes. :-) I started with the touring pedals (still used on my bike in Hilo). Next I moved to the Grip Kings which were a big improvement. Still not satisfied I added pedal spikes to the GKs...much better. Then the Gripsters came out and...well two of the four bikes I keep at

Re: [RBW] Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread Christopher Chen
One concern for me is saddle height. With a 57cm Hilsen, the VPs would probably have me lowering my saddle a smidge, and as it stands, with the large saddlesack, I want as much space between the bag loops and the rack. It's probably negligible. I also like how shiny the grip kings are. :) On

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Anne Paulson
His last tweet was about cycling: It isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. Wise words. RIP, Seth. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Philip Williamson
I'm so sad. What a wonderful guy. I think I need to take a walk around the lake. Philip On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:03:07 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled*

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Surprise

2013-07-09 Thread Philip Williamson
My pleasure. I maintain the spreadsheet, but I didn't create the original Excel formulas. That was Dave Adams, and he based his formula on Frank Berto's measurements, as reported by Bicycle Quarterly. Fellow list member Allan Folz wrote new formulae for the Android Tire Pressure app we worked

Re: [RBW] Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread Dan Abelson
You could look at the vp vice which is similar to the thin gripster but thicker. I have the vice pedals and like them a lot. Much better grip than the MKS Touring Pedal. Dan Abelson On Jul 9, 2013 4:12 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: One concern for me is saddle height. With a 57cm

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Evan
What a shock. RIP Seth. -- 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] Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread Ron Mc
I know this is almost off topic, but I've heard people complain about slipping off wet Grip Kings. I rode mine 26 miles in the rain a couple of weeks ago in Merrill proterras and never had a even a hint of a slip. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:42:06 PM UTC-5, Dan wrote: You could look at the

[RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread rlc5925
AHH 57 cm Frame $1295. for the build $2000. for the frame $3295. New Bike is in excellent shape, has less than 200 miles I will email pictures to serious buyers Parts / build below Make a reasonable offer, Thanks 1 1 0 88-999 Customer-supplied 57cm A. Homer Hilsen $0.00 $0.00 1 0 1

Re: [RBW] Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Jack Warman
Friends, I am fortunate to have Seth as a real-world friend. And, your comments are all spot-on - he's a great guy, an asset to all the communities in which he lived, and a fun friend who will be sorely missed. I am heading over to his house now to take dinner. I have printed your kind words

Re: [RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
I am sorry, maybe I am just in a lousy mood today but this is a pet peeve of mine. This is not Craigslist where you put what you paid for stuff and not what you want to get for it, and where you write stuff like will send serious buyers pictures. Are the pictures and price secret? WTF. On Tue,

[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

2013-07-09 Thread rcnute
I really enjoyed getting to know Seth just a little bit via this list and flickr. I hope before this tragic event happened he was enjoying a nice ride and thinking good thoughts. Ryan On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:24:45 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: Friends, I am deeply saddened to share the news

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread dougP
His family must be devastated, especially at such a young age. dougP On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:03:07 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* https://twitter.com/pathlesspedaledhttps://twitter.com/pathlesspedaled/status/354656280192880640

[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

2013-07-09 Thread Z
Sorry about your friend, Jack. Best, - Z On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:24:45 AM UTC-6, Jack wrote: Friends, I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that my friend and longtime Riv owner and active RBW list participant Seth Vidal was killed by a hit and run driver last night here

[RBW] Re: Shipping Noodle bars in the US

2013-07-09 Thread dougP
Jay: The problem with shipping handlebars is they take up a lot of volume for their weight. USPS, FedEx, UPS, et al, have a category called dimensional weight. What it means is they assume some minimum weight for the size of the box. The box is weighed measured, and whichever calc yields

Re: [RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread Christopher Chen
Second to that. This is a rather collegial place. No need to be terse and evasive. I'm here for the ride reports, and maybe some gear from time to time. What makes me sad is the bike only has 200 miles on it. cc On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I

[RBW] Re: Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread BSWP
I went from MKS Touring to VP thin gripsters, and much prefer 'em. This on a LongLow road frame, sometimes high cadence, sometimes just grunting and mashing. The edges are sharp, and I have smoothed them off a bit. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, July 8, 2013 9:36:09 AM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote:

[RBW] Re: Thin gripsters vs mks touring

2013-07-09 Thread bwphoto
I wrote a review about the gripsters vs. the MKS grip kings etc. you might find it helpful. Here's the link: http://www.ridingsteel.com/finding-my-perfect-pedal/2013/06/ Of all the pedals I've tried the VP0001 has worked the best, since I've been using them I've had no slips and because the

Re: [RBW] AHH For Sale

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Well I try my best to keep it collegial but as a native to NYC my true nature gets the best of me sometimes. Its not like I said what I was actually thinking, I thought I was keeping it collegial. I mean collegial for an Irish/Italian guy from Staten Island. The city is standoffish at best and

[RBW] FS: NITTO Noodle 44cm bar

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
$50 + shipping CONUS. I can send all the pics you like. Just let me know if interested. -- 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: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Joe Bernard
This is awful. RIP Seth. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:03:07 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: via Twitter: *ThePathLessPedaled* @*pathlesspedaled* https://twitter.com/pathlesspedaledhttps://twitter.com/pathlesspedaled/status/354656280192880640 Just found out a

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