[RBW] Caveman Feast - Paleo recipes iPad App

2013-07-29 Thread Eric Norris
For paleo people who also have iPads: Caveman Feast - Paleo recipes by Fat-Burning Man https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/caveman-feast-paleo-recipes/id672175251?mt=8 Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuyinline: Image-1.png-- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Wearing Wool? How About Riding Wool?

2013-07-29 Thread Ron Mc
who crocheted a bicycle? On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:54:34 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: Spotted this at the California state fair. I'm seeing a whole new line of wool products. Forget twine wrapping--THIS is the future. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell decal removal

2013-07-29 Thread Ron Mc
if they're not under the clearcoat, denatured alcohol works fairly well without hurting the paint On Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:17:44 PM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: The seat tube decal on my Quickbeam (silver run) wasn't under a clearcoat and was very easily removed. The other decals on the QB and our

[RBW] Re: Bike Garb

2013-07-29 Thread Ron Mc
fun stuff On Sunday, July 28, 2013 9:10:36 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote: Would you wear a NASCAR flame retardant jumpsuit and your crash helmet every time you went for a drive? http://www.pavedmag.com/featured/letter-the-trouble-with-tap-shoes/ Love it. --mike -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell decal removal

2013-07-29 Thread Peter Morgano
A heat gun will also do the trick. On Jul 29, 2013 8:12 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: if they're not under the clearcoat, denatured alcohol works fairly well without hurting the paint On Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:17:44 PM UTC-5, Jay B wrote: The seat tube decal on my Quickbeam

Re: [RBW] Wearing Wool? How About Riding Wool?

2013-07-29 Thread jimD
 On Jul 28, 2013, at 11:54 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Spotted this at the California state fair. I'm seeing a whole new line of wool products. Forget twine wrapping--THIS is the future. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter:

Re: [RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

2013-07-29 Thread Dennis Hogan
I think you might be referring to the VP Vice - it has a longer spindle and no flats - see Rob at Ocean Air's comments in previous post in this thread. Dennis in PDX On Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:38:25 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: I do believe there is a version of the Thin Gripster without the

[RBW] New Atlantis Build

2013-07-29 Thread kmcmoobud
Hi, I just finished building up my partner's new Atlantis, which we purchased from listserv member Pepe. We took it out for a test ride and had an unfortunate encounter with chain suck. The first scratch of many, I suppose. We picked a mix of components to make the bike flexible enough to

[RBW] Interesting Bike at the CA State Fair

2013-07-29 Thread Eric Norris
An interesting tidbit from the California state fair--tucked in amongst the livestock and deep-fried snacks was an exhibit on recreation opportunities in the Golden State that included this unusual bike, a classic Raphael Geminiani. Not at all the kind of bike one expects to see in a fair!

[RBW] Re: Seeking route advice for a series of sequential S24O rides... (Bay Area)

2013-07-29 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Jim piggybacking here... I'd like to know the route from Walnut Creek BART to Shell ridge, and which paths one would take when there that are best to do an overnight on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] My first RAGBRAI, my first Rivendell

2013-07-29 Thread Tim Gavin
RAGBRAI is an organized mass ride across Iowa (http://ragbrai.com/). I participated in the last 3 days (out of 7) for my first time. The weather was glorious (70s and sunny) which is uncharacteristic for the last week in July; last year's RAGBRAI was high 90s. I rode 52, 52, and 63 miles, with

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

2013-07-29 Thread Tim Gavin
Good to meet you, Tony. I also saw an orange Ram, an orange Atlantis, a green Redwood, and a steel blue Long Low. I thought I'd see more Atlantii, but maybe that ultra touring crowd was ahead of me all day. I was dawdling a bit with my gf and her dad, who was riding a crappy Trek hybrid. On

[RBW] Re: Seeking route advice for a series of sequential S24O rides... (Bay Area)

2013-07-29 Thread Jim M.
On Monday, July 29, 2013 8:01:29 AM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Jim piggybacking here... I'd like to know the route from Walnut Creek BART to Shell ridge, and which paths one would take when there that are best to do an overnight on. I'll put together some maps. If you're starting at

Re: [RBW] My first RAGBRAI, my first Rivendell

2013-07-29 Thread James Warren
The guy with artificial legs and a Riv - is that Robert Bailey from the Reader articles? Last I heard he was working toward riding with two prosthetics. Whether the person you saw was Mr. Bailey or not, what a great thing to hear about! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 29, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Tim

[RBW] Re: Routes from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA

2013-07-29 Thread Lynne Fitz
Traffic is pretty light mostly. The stretch from Vernonia out to Astoria is really, really pretty. You can make it even better by taking Young's River Road. We didn't on the fleche, because it would have needed a control, and there's really nothing there but gorgeous scenery. Motorcyclists

[RBW] Re: My first RAGBRAI, my first Rivendell

2013-07-29 Thread Tony McG
Yes. It was Bob Bailey riding his Long Low with prosthetics on both legs. I saw him almost every day and he rode well, though he did struggle a little on the hills. Apparently we use our lower leg a lot more than we think we do when we ride up hills. When I told Bob (Hawaii) about the Long

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

2013-07-29 Thread Anne Paulson
How does your Ram do loaded? I bought my son a big Ram (offered on this list!) and I wonder if I should have gotten him a stouter bike, given that he tends to abuse his steeds. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Linkbeak linkb...@gmail.com wrote: Great! My friend and I left the ride on day 4 and

[RBW] Re: Caveman Feast - Paleo recipes iPad App

2013-07-29 Thread William
Thanks Eric! I'll check that out. For Father's Day, my wife and kids got me the Primal Cravings Paleo Cookbook. The only thing I've made so far from that was Paleo Focaccia (flatbread). On Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:49:18 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: For paleo people who also have iPads:

[RBW] Did you ride a Bleriot in Ellicott City today?

2013-07-29 Thread Michael
Saw a guy on a bike that looked exactly the color of a Bleriot and he had a Rando bag and looked like drops. This is highly unusual to see in my area (Rando Bag) on an Aqua colored bike). Was it you? Couldn't see the headtube for the Rando bag. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Unknown Coast Weekend Ride, September 14-15

2013-07-29 Thread allenmichael
Is anyone else planning on doing this ride? Someone told me about it this weekend at the Cal Riv Rumble, and I just signed myself up. I'm hoping to get the new Rambouillet built by then. Lots of climbing and lots of beautiful scenery. Michael Allen

Re: [RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

2013-07-29 Thread Eric Platt
Dennis, Was pretty sure they were the Thin Gripsters. Although could be wrong. I noticed it because it was different from either of my two pair. They weren't close into the pedal like the Vice. Again, it could easily be faulty memory on my part. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sun, Jul 28, 2013

[RBW] On Loss and Love

2013-07-29 Thread Liesl
I am terribly past due, but I still need to write this. Several weeks ago, Erin came into the living room and asked me some mundane question. I didn’t respond; when she looked at me, she saw tears streaming down my face as I stared at my laptop. With urgency and tenderness, she asked what

Re: [RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

2013-07-29 Thread Mike On A Bike
I was totally, madly in love with these pedals until... the damned bearings started clicking on both pedals 6 months into having them. Is there an easy fix for this problem with sealed cartridge bearings, like dropping Phil oil into them or something? I bet it was caused by the manufacturer

[RBW] Re: On Loss and Love

2013-07-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sometimes right relationship just sneaks up on us despite our best intentions. Grin. Ride with abandon! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 29, 2013 2:42:43 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: I am terribly past due, but I still need to write this. Several weeks ago, Erin came into the living room

[RBW] Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Liesl
Hi Friends, I anticipate getting closer to the delivery of Appaloosa custom and was all set on a good WWII type Khaki green, and THEN just as Grant predicted I've been wavering. I am now considering a black frame --either way with of course a cream headtube. So I'm throwing out some chum to

Re: [RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

2013-07-29 Thread Eric Platt
The mechanic at my LBS used a grease gun to pump grease through the pedal. Both of my pair needed it. On Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM, Mike On A Bike shaljia...@guilford.edu wrote: I was totally, madly in love with these pedals until... the damned bearings started clicking on both pedals 6 months into

Re: [RBW] Shellac removal?

2013-07-29 Thread Philip Williamson
I use denatured alcohol to clean and re-soften my shellac brush, too. I have a 1 soft Chinese brush that works pretty well, except it loses hairs. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:59:35 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: Good to know about ammonia being harmful to aluminum. So far,

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm a theologian, so my automatic response is both/and! Khaki green with black stipe accents, or reversed, with cream headtube. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 29, 2013 2:54:55 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Hi Friends, I anticipate getting closer to the delivery of Appaloosa custom and was

Re: [RBW] Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Anne Paulson
For me, I'd prefer black, but for you, khaki sounds like the right color. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hi Friends, I anticipate getting closer to the delivery of Appaloosa custom and was all set on a good WWII type Khaki green, and THEN just as Grant predicted

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread jinxed
Every black Rivendell I have seen looks fantastic. Black and cream with leather accouterment is one of the classiest combos. I was seriously considering black for the AR, but already had one black bike in the stable. Pretty rare to see them in black too...might be fitting for an equally rare

[RBW] Re: On Loss and Love

2013-07-29 Thread hsmitham
Liesl, How does that happen? Just dropped back into my world after spending three days in Riv Universe. Driving home with one of my Riv Brother's we both agreed that everyone on this list are awesome human beings. Seth is one of our fallen Brother's and your Heart and feelings cloak us all

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Peter Morgano
I don't know. I do some bike painting on the side and black always reminds me of a job I could do myself. When I pay for a paintjob (or was given one) I would go for something I couldn't readily do myself or find locally. It would be amazing to see a flat army green paint job. I don't know if I

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Garth
My Bombadil I bought from someone was originally flat black, I hated it beyond measure . Nothing special about it at all, like flat black from a spray can !! Go for some Color ! Khaki Green would be cool, and at least a semi gloss, flat just looks cheap. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey my bombadil is orange pearl but if I had to pick between black and green I would take green. I am doing a bike in XO1 purple soon, sweet 80s color. On Jul 29, 2013 6:03 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: My Bombadil I bought from someone was originally flat black, I hated it beyond measure

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Garth
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/images09/cc626-2Bombadil%209.jpg http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/images09/cc626-1Bombadil%200.jpg FWIW .. ;) Flat Black -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Philip Williamson
I'm not a theologian, and my response was also both! I love army green. I love love love black Rivendells. What about black with 3/4 green forks and stays? Double cream piping around where the colors meet. Think of the green as chrome. Shiny paint. Just an idea, if you do it and hate it, you

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread William
Neither Black nor Army green are in my short list of wants. If you already told Grant way back when Army green and Grant already predicted that you would have second-thoughts, then there is always the option of complete surrender and let Grant choose. His choices seem to have that strange

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Matt Beebe
No matter what color you pick, Joe Bell is painting it, so it is going to look friggin awesome.That being said, if I were going to pick black, maybe I'd ask if he could give it a bit of a pearl/fine-metallic finish. Either way, I can't wait to see it. Matt On Monday, July 29, 2013

[RBW] Re: On Loss and Love

2013-07-29 Thread William
Liesl put a bead in my hand, after explaining the emotional energy she had put into choosing them and carrying them to California for the specific purpose of distributing them to us. I promised to use it as a zipper pull for my Saddlesack. I'm proud I have it every time look at it. On

Re: [RBW] Great hookup with fellow Riv geek in Denver

2013-07-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Sorry Kip. Sound knocked my brain mostly off line for a few days. I missed that you're talking about a few years from now. I'll start a new thread proposing a Fall day or S24O for Colorado and see what kind of ball we can get rolling in your absence. With abandon, Patrick -- You

[RBW] Re: Unknown Coast Weekend Ride, September 14-15

2013-07-29 Thread hsmitham
Michael, Wish I could sounds fantastic! ~Hugh On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:13:26 PM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: Is anyone else planning on doing this ride? Someone told me about it this weekend at the Cal Riv Rumble, and I just signed myself up. I'm hoping to get the new Rambouillet built by

[RBW] Colorado Autumn S24O

2013-07-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Timing: Generally the weekend closest to Sept. 22 is the best for aspen colors, but 1 week on either side still catches a lot. So Sept. 21-22 is ideal for aspen colors, and I have something already scheduled the weekend before that, leaving Sept. 28-29 as the second option. Preferences?

[RBW] Re: Colorado Autumn S24O

2013-07-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! I meant to add that most likely my family (wife and 4 kids from age 8 mo. - 12 years) would be driving me there (it's that or I make a 3-4 day tour of it and bike myself there, unless someone from the Springs is going, has a scent free car and room for a mammoth and bags. Grin.). So, an

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Michael
Whatever you get, get it in some kind of metallic (tiny sparkles in the paint). Makes the paint look less matte and flat if you like metallic paint. Will give it some bling and dimension. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

2013-07-29 Thread Michael
See anyone with Albas at RAGBRAI? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread WETH
Of the two, fwiw, I would vote black. Here is my black Rivified Surly LHT: On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:54:55 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Hi Friends, I anticipate getting closer to the delivery of Appaloosa custom and was all set on a good WWII type Khaki green, and THEN just as Grant predicted

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Jay Lonner
I think a glossy black frame with a cream headtube, honey Brooks, and shellacked cork grips would look fantastic. Then again, I just put the finishing touches on a green Hunqapillar over the weekend, and that looks great too. I don't think you can go wrong either way, but there is an

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread reynoldslugs
Black and cream is on my list of must haves. Here is a very pretty example, a nice black and cream Mercian: http://www.mercianblog.com/2010/01/franks-bike.html I agree that Khaki green could be made to look very nice, unique. But take a look at that Mercian... good luck, no matter what

Re: [RBW] Unknown Coast Weekend Ride, September 14-15

2013-07-29 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Just did this area last week. However, we skipped the steep stuff. Started on the south end of the avenue of the giants and went to Ferndale. Camped in Humbolt Redwoods State Park the first night and stayed in a hotel in Ferndale. Great views and wonderful weather. Curtis On Monday, July 29,

Re: [RBW] Unknown Coast Weekend Ride, September 14-15

2013-07-29 Thread Anne Paulson
I've just been planning out a tour that would include both the Unknown Coast and the dirt part just south of it known as the Lost Coast. The Unknown Coast has some extremely steep sections (well over 20% for longish sections) and the Lost Coast has steeper sections and, as I mentioned, is not

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Evan Spacht
my vote: army green black headtube / black lug filler On Monday, July 29, 2013 1:54:55 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Hi Friends, I anticipate getting closer to the delivery of Appaloosa custom and was all set on a good WWII type Khaki green, and THEN just as Grant predicted I've been

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Shaun Meehan
I've got a Surly Ogre in Shrek (i.e. Army) Green and a Long Haul Trucker in black. Both colors are great. I like the green of the Ogre better, for what it's worth. But that's not to say you would. Shaun Meehan On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 8:19 PM, Evan Spacht evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: my vote:

[RBW] Re: Caveman Feast - Paleo recipes iPad App

2013-07-29 Thread Zack
I also love the Nom Nom Paleo app. I'll check this one out. On Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:49:18 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: For paleo people who also have iPads: Caveman Feast - Paleo recipes by Fat-Burning Man https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/caveman-feast-paleo-recipes/id672175251?mt=8

[RBW] Re: Seeking route advice for a series of sequential S24O rides... (Bay Area)

2013-07-29 Thread Kellie Stapleton
On Monday, July 29, 2013 9:44:26 AM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: On Monday, July 29, 2013 8:01:29 AM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Jim piggybacking here... I'd like to know the route from Walnut Creek BART to Shell ridge, and which paths one would take when there that are best to do an

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Another vote for the green! Will your li'l appaloosa have the diatube and tentacular stays? On Monday, July 29, 2013 9:26:32 PM UTC-4, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: I've got a Surly Ogre in Shrek (i.e. Army) Green and a Long Haul Trucker in black. Both colors are great. I like the green of the

[RBW] Re: On Loss and Love

2013-07-29 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Thanks, Liesl. I echo your thoughts and feelings. Great group of people... thx to all. On Monday, July 29, 2013 6:24:59 PM UTC-4, William wrote: Liesl put a bead in my hand, after explaining the emotional energy she had put into choosing them and carrying them to California for the

[RBW] Re: Seeking route advice for a series of sequential S24O rides... (Bay Area)

2013-07-29 Thread Jim M.
On Monday, July 29, 2013 6:57:48 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Jim piggybacking here... I'd like to know the route from Walnut Creek BART to Shell ridge, and which paths one would take when there that are best to do an overnight on. I'm not great at the Google map thing but I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-29 Thread cyclotourist
What Evan said (green + black). Of the two, the green sounds better, although I love black w/ cream. Black w/ just a touch of metallic is my absolute favorite. But yeah, I think green is better. On 7/29/13, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: Another vote for the green! Will your

[RBW] Re: Seeking route advice for a series of sequential S24O rides... (Bay Area)

2013-07-29 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Jim: Nope plan on stealth camping. Would appreciate any additional map for sites you'd recommend. Thanks again. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: My first RAGBRAI, my first Rivendell

2013-07-29 Thread Robert Harrison
Silly me. Bob seems to be a very strong rider. I had a great RAGBRAI and it was great setting folks. Getting home is turning into a problem though...Flossie is hitting Hawaii and I'm stuck overnight in LA. Going tomorrow through SFO, Kona, and finally Honolulu. Wish I was in the Bay Area