[RBW] Re: Hatchet shifter

I find the hatchet shifter to be unwieldy (there's your "wielding a hatchet" reference for the win, people). I use a book. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:53:35 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: > Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors > hatchet, slung down low (naturally, f

Re: [RBW] Re-introduction

Hey, Bill. Glad you changed your screen name to the name that you use daily. I imagine it's easier. Evan E. -- 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] FS Another Grundens Poncho

No relation to the last one, but in same condition and will do for same price: $50 + shipping from Portland. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/72157631920243259/ Also, a couple pair of wool knickers for the ladies. $70 ea, your pick of color. Photos at the same link. Cheers, -Alla

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

Thanks for the putting another great ride together Smitty. May I ask how set in stone Oct 12 is? That's the one weekend in Oct I definitely cannot make it. What if I offer to drive? :) Cheers, -Allan On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:30:09 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Wasco C

[RBW] FS: B17, Turbo, and Nitto Stem

Greetings, I don't needyou might? Black B17 standard, very few miles...$75 shipped Vintage Turbo. Purchased NOS from Rene Herse last year for $76. Ridden twice. No box. $45 shipped. Nitto stem. The non-tall one (about 18cm high, 8 cm in length). Used, scratches on post, nothing major

[RBW] Re: Brand V Boxy Bag

thanks so much for the thorough info. Jason On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 3:04:56 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I use it. I ran it on the front of my Black Mountain Road bike at the San > Francisco Randonneurs Populaire last weekend. It will also be used for a > 90 miler from Daly Cit

Re: [RBW] Re-introduction

You can't use Bubba; that's mine from my infant years. My baby sister, one year younger, couldn't say "brother" so she called me "asshole" -- I mean, "bubba". This had nothing to do with my father's southern heritage where Bubba is considered a desirable given name by the best families ("Bubba Fitz

[RBW] Re-introduction

OK, so I went to change my email settings and Google told me that the name 'William' was already taken, and that I had to change it. So...I did. Nobody actually calls me William anyway. Manny calls me Will, but he's the only one who does that. Everyone else calls me Bill or Bubba. Anyhow,

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Leah, Welcome to the world multiple Rivendell bike ownership. Your Betty is drop dead gorgeous, but when you are not riding her, she is lonely and needs a friend in the bike stable. I have been dangerously close (with all due respect to the great Sam Hilborne). The thought of what retributio

[RBW] Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

The Wasco County Country Bike Ramble (WCCBR) earlier this year was such a blast that we're doing an autumn version. Details are still being worked out, but I wanted to give folks lead time to work this is into their schedules.

[RBW] Re: Friday Ride on the Columbia River

Depends on how many miles you want to put in. From Troutdale out to Multnomah Falls and back is 40+ miles. Starting in Troutdale, if you want to ride out on the WA side and back on the OR side, figure 85+ miles. There is still a mile of Hwy 84 shoulder you'll have to ride; the trail is not ye

[RBW] Re: Brand V Boxy Bag

I use it. I ran it on the front of my Black Mountain Road bike at the San Francisco Randonneurs Populaire last weekend. It will also be used for a 90 miler from Daly City down to Aptos on the California coast tomorrow. I won't be riding that bike, though. I'm loaning it to a buddy and riding

[RBW] Re: Sustained an attack from Goat qaeda.

Goat-Qaeda struck again! This time they went small and deadly with a cluster bomb...time to get Stan's..Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157635625834096/ ~Hugh "Still rolling" Smitham On Monday, September 9, 2013 12:41:15 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Sustained an attack f

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

So a half bombadil half betty foy that is around the price of the foy? Sounds awesome! On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM, RJM wrote: > I would like it to be strong enough and have enough tire clearance so I > can make a mountain bike out of it. > > > > On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:09:45 PM UT

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Remember there was that super-involved seat lug on the BLUG, which said it was going to be on a new bike in one and only one huge size. Then Grant had the followup that he could make multiple sizes with that lug by varying chainstay length with each frame size. Maybe this will be that? On Wed

Re: [RBW] Re: Whitefish Bike Retreat - MT

George (and everyone)- I'm no expert, but I've taken my bike on Amtrak scads of time over the past decade. But first a good thing to check out if you are interested in taking a bike on Amtrak is check their official page: http://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard And in brief: "Roll-on" bi

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

They should paint one is a sweet Pastel Pink , with Lavender accents :) I'm a Guy, obviously, but that combo is awesome looking. In the 80's I had a KHS racing frame that was that color combo and it was awesome !! -- You re

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Well Gee this "Mystery bike" has been a Mystery for far too long now . lol. Anyone have a clue when they'll actually "Sell" them ? Or any size ranges ? Or anything other than a glam shot ? ♥ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

I would like it to be strong enough and have enough tire clearance so I can make a mountain bike out of it. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:09:45 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > I just read the email update, saying there's a new mixte in the works with > a different name. That's kind of excit

[RBW] Re: Brand V Boxy Bag

I used the Brand V handlebar bag to carry rain gear and other small items while riding RAGBRAI this year. I had to make longer straps in order to make the bag ride level with the handlebars. The bag is stiff enough to keep it's shape and I have never had a problem with it drooping or sagging.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

No. It should be pink. *grin* Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:34 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > I've noticed a trend of a lot of guys buying and riding Betty Foys as opposed > to the black mixte that Rivendell sells. I don't know if that's just an > availability issue or what but it ma

[RBW] Re: Whitefish Bike Retreat - MT

This is good info to know about Whitefish. I have a friend who lives out there and I've been thinking about visiting him for years now, but it would have to be by train. The Amtrak Empire Builder takes about a day and a half to get there from Chicago Union Station. And I'd want to take the MT

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Thanks! I feel better now! :) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:59 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Impossible to upstage your Betty... unless of course it's called "Leah Foy", > and DOES actually come in lipstick pink.. (hey, that's at least more likely > than a mixte called "MontclairB

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

I've noticed a trend of a lot of guys buying and riding Betty Foys as opposed to the black mixte that Rivendell sells. I don't know if that's just an availability issue or what but it makes sense to have a mixte that is neither feminine nor masculine in name and appearance. On Tuesday, Sep

Re: [RBW] Hatchet shifter

I do have an opinel folder that I've rigged up as a bar end shifter. Oookay, it has it's downsides, but boy, that thing's aero... On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5:03:51 AM UTC+1, Eric Norris wrote: > In the motorcycle world, this would be called a "suicide shifter." > > –Eric N > Sent from

[RBW] Brand V Boxy Bag

Does anyone have experience using this bag? Think about getting one for my protovelo and don't want to put a front rack on it. Is it stable enough with just the webbing straps for a small load? Does is constantly droop down or stay pretty level? Obviously a very heavy load couldn't be supported.

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Impossible to upstage your Betty... unless of course it's called *"Leah Foy" *, and DOES actually come in lipstick pink.. *(hey, that's at least more likely than a mixte called "MontclairBobbyB"...just sayin...) * On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:17:32 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, I'm not

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

You can change the color any time you Wish ! On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:17:32 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, I'm not happy. What if the new mixte is even more fabulous than my > 9-month-old Betty? What if the new bike comes in lipstick pink or the > Glorious red? Wha

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Jeff, that looks like the bit but I can't be sure. It probably is though. Good eye on your part. I'm intrigued by this Appaloosa contraption. I especially like the way Keven has his set up on the riv site. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff3.htm I think this is great set up--with the big

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

This thing? If so: Here. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 7:42:34 PM UTC+10, Perry wrote: > > On Keven's, there

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

On Keven's, there is a bit added on to the downtube shifter cable boss that doubles the right cable stop--to accommodate a cable stop for the fd, it appears. Anyone know what this part is? Also, is an Appaloosa production run in the works? • Perry On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:54:39 PM UT

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

Just Ride :) On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 11:17:32 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, I'm not happy. What if the new mixte is even more fabulous than my > 9-month-old Betty? What if the new bike comes in lipstick pink or the > Glorious red? What's a girl to do THEN? -- You received this mess