Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

The Boreal Jacket looks like a quality garment: that heavy wool melton is a long-lasting, warm fabric. It's felted, so it's heavy and wind-resistant. However, it is not hand-stitched. And you wouldn't want it to be: that wool cries out to be machine stitched. Gorgeous looking fabric. If you want

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

What you all said is the sentiment I feel all the time with this group...so very thankful to live in a country that allows us to follow our bliss (read that in my case riding a bicycle) and achieve what we dream. I am thankful to have the loving supportive Family that I have which includes all o

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Michael, I have a set of the "Force Field Rumpkin's" and are now on the Hilsen :-) I ran them for a while then went back to the Hetres and loved how fast they were, but here in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains they're truly under-biking...I've heard folks say they're great for gravel so

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

Norm: The river and downtown is flat... everything else East of downtown (including the granny gear climb up to my neighborhood) is quite hilly, trust me. Peace, BB On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:41:04 PM UTC-5, Norman R wrote: > > I'll be in Lambertville tomorrow for Thanksgiving. It's

[RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

> > Or, the GB Lierre. That looks like it has a thicker tread on it than the > Hetre. > -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

When? *"... (perhaps in the Spring) ..."* * "...(in the April timeframe) ..."* On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:07:08 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/27/2013 08:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > I love the Gap area, and in fact I rode it a few years ago in early > December (it

[RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

> > Glad you are not hurt (your are ok?). > I have Hetres on my Bleriot but haven't really done any commuting on them. I was gonna put them on my Sam (full time bike now). But I mentally just can't get past having only rubber and a liner between the tube and the road. And I definitely would not

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Dang. I could powdercoat the Ross Porteur, and spend the winter lining lugs... How do they handle chrome, I wonder? Mask it off and it's no problem? Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:09:27 AM UTC-8, David Rainey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

Patrick: My requirements may not be quite as demanding ... slightly milder climate and (admittedly) I'm more foul-weather averse... I'm OK with cold, but prefer to not venture too much in rainy and windy conditions... We get enough "nice, cold, calm days" in between. If I had to choose only on

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

I'll be in Lambertville tomorrow for Thanksgiving. It's such a lovely area though a little on the flat side. I'm sure now that you're living there it won't be hard for you to find some varied terrain. Hope all is well and Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone else reading this. Norman On We

[RBW] Hetres are done.The search continues.

I had a little experience around dusk. Read about it here . ~Hugh -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

BobbyB, on the links you shared, I 'm seeing the wool jackets for $60-$90, so I'm wondering what you're getting for $250. There's this too: http://duluthpack.com/home-cabin/clothing-accessories/mens/mens-jackets/wool-blanket-shirt.html (they also have canvas anaroks, mitts, etc). I'm all for

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

Thanks for the info Bob. Might see you all out there... Mike On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:20:01 PM UTC-5, djbardwil wrote: > > I would love to join as well. > > On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:07:08 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> >> On 11/27/2013 08:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

I would love to join as well. On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:07:08 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/27/2013 08:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > I love the Gap area, and in fact I rode it a few years ago in early > December (it was COLD, and I'm not tough enough for winter camp

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

On 11/27/2013 08:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I love the Gap area, and in fact I rode it a few years ago in early December (it was COLD, and I'm not tough enough for winter camping). While I haven't yet ridden the McDade sections, there are some nice interior NJ routes back to the Gap (via th

[RBW] Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Looks great I saw it on Facebook From Groody Bros.. I loved that they spelled it rivendal. :) They are only 4 hour drive from me. I will most likely send my AHH to them. Looked great ... Again Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

With Winter fast approaching, I've been looking to invest in some long-term durable apparel (made from natural materials like wool or cotton) to make my outdoor experiences in the cold more enjoyable. I have been formulating a layering strategy that will hopefully carry me from late Fall throug

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Here's the Groody Brother website. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

I agree with everyone else, that's a WONDERFUL looking PC job, at a budget price. I only wish you were more local!!! Thanks for making yourself known, it's a great service to the bike community. Can I ask what are the typical frame mods you perform? Do you do dent repair? Anton -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

BB A heartfelt thanks for your expression of thanks. It covers a lot of ground for quite a lot of us.The Appetite Seminar ride is far away for me, but a few of us San Diegans have an informal "pedal and pig" ride for the limited amount of time in the AM we can get out from under DUTY from

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

a little google search...https://www.facebook.com/GroodyBros very nice job too. I prefer one color paint jobs myself. Simple and elegant. ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

HAH!!! On Monday, November 25, 2013 5:22:46 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Lizzie Borden? > > > > *Lizzie Borden took a hatchet,* > > *And drenched her mom with lots of ketchup.* > > *And when she saw what she’d done doed,* > > *She gave her dad a dollop, too.* > > > > Yikes. Time to get back to

Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

Gee, I think I see a commercial here... *"Steve, have a Snickers Bar... When you get hungry you act like Kathleen Sebelius..." * Let the cavemen have their own Ketchup... Heinz is the only ketchup for my fries... BB On Monday, November 25, 2013 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

I love the Gap area, and in fact I rode it a few years ago in early December (it was COLD, and I'm not tough enough for winter camping). While I haven't yet ridden the McDade sections, there are some nice interior NJ routes back to the Gap (via the Paulinskill Valley), including the route Joan,

[RBW] Re: FS: E6 lights, White ENO hub, Schwalbe tires, more

Midge bars and E6 lights sold. Still available, with 5% price drop Shipping still included, local and bulk discounts happily given: - White ENO Eccentric hub, fixed free, 32h silver, 135 OLD: $95 - Sturmey S3X, 700C, 120mm OLD, red hub, black rim and spokes: $140 - Sachs Automatic 2-spe

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

I'm thankful for all of you guys, too. And lots of other stuff! Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:43:30 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Happy Thanksgiving and a bit of humble thanks to all. > > THIS GROUP (and the positive vibe shared by all) brings great joy to

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

Praise jesus we killed those godless heathens and stole their land! On Nov 27, 2013 6:29 PM, "Michael" wrote: > Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!! Be safe! >> > > Thankful that the Lord Jesus gave his life that we might have eternal life, > > Michael Leven > > -- > You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

> > Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!! Be safe! > Thankful that the Lord Jesus gave his life that we might have eternal life, Michael Leven -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Yeah, it IS a great PC job. And the price IS fantastic. Tell more. I've got one stashed away that I'd like to have done, too. How do you prep? Do you blast off all of the old finish before coating? Also, can you mask off chrome areas before applying the powdered paint and then heat everyth

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Metin: I understand your urge. I love my purely road Riv fixies, but would love a 3d more all rounder fixie -- a fixified Sam Hill might be just right, though come to think of it, if I were to do that, why not a bike that can take at least 50s? Have been drooling over a consigned, as new (except f

Re: [RBW] Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

That is a wonderful powdercoat job. I hope to get my '03 custom altered and powdercoated locally; an earlier PC job on an old Herse was wonderful, but not as nice (in preserving the details) as yours. On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 11:09 AM, David Rainey wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

I'm proposing a totally new bike. The G.O., in addition to the SO/QB. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:59:56 AM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I would say that a single-TT-canti-Sam with the SO/QB dropouts and just a > little more tire clearance would be about perfe

Re: [RBW] Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Is it possible to do the cream accents with powdercoat? On Nov 27, 2013 12:11 PM, "David Rainey" wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

I would say that a single-TT-canti-Sam with the SO/QB dropouts and just a little more tire clearance would be about perfect. This seems like the obvious design evolution. MUSA would be awesome but not sure doable for $1200. Others would like to see something different but are we really talking

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Great color and price! On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 1:09:27 PM UTC-5, David Rainey wrote: > > > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

David, where are you located? On Nov 27, 2013 1:17 PM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Beautiful! I'm partial to cream head tube and additional accents, but also > appreciate the simplicity of a rich single color. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:09:27 AM UTC-7, David

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Beautiful! I'm partial to cream head tube and additional accents, but also appreciate the simplicity of a rich single color. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:09:27 AM UTC-7, David Rainey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

I've been hankering after a single speed for while, after throwing together one of the $100 "Ronald McDonald" bikes from Walmart (the colors have improved from red/yellow/black to just red/black in the link) as a bea

RE: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

I don't work in the pristine area. (I do park bikes over there to make room for work in what my wife calls the "s***hole" area!) So no concern over grease on the carpet. You're right, those are Moser stools - there's more than a little similarity between the Moser aesthetic and craftsmanship,

[RBW] Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the "Re:" posts?

No idea offhand - this is what I get when I click on the arrow: It does sound like you are looking at an email message rather than the web link. For example, the url to this thread is : https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/paHMqHzUakE If you use that, do you see broader opt

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

Mike B -- I haven't ridden between those two points, so don't have a route mapped out. But if I were to ride from the northern end of the D&R Canal trail to say, Columbia, I would generally hug the river -- except that I would skirt around Phillipsburg to the east (via Green, Roseberry, and Bel

[RBW] Re: FS- INUJIRUSHI handlebar bag

Out of curiosity what happened to the bag? How much did it sell for. I am trying to figure out the secondary market price for these. On Monday, November 22, 2010 5:44:58 PM UTC-6, Mike Schiller wrote: > > It's a very nice bag, well made and the right size. I decided I'd > rather have black bags

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

"Entmoot": love it. In order of importance to me. There is indeed a three-way tie for first place. 1. Cantilever posts: more clearance for wide tires, fenders, detritus. Sidepull/centerpull brake is a deal breaker for me. 1. 135 rear spacing: swappability of wheels across other single-speed ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the "Re:" posts?

It seems to me like you are using the mail interface, and not the Google Groups interface. For example, this thread can be seen at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/paHMqHzUakE --Metin On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:46:03 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Jim (manually

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

I would like to see a sort of Roadeo-like evolution to QuickBeam: lightweight tubing, single fender eyebolts, hidden rear rack mount braze-ons (threaded holes) inside seatstays, no fork rack eyelets. Canti brakes that support Nitto M12 front rack, which to my eyes look a lot nicer than the alte

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings to all !!! On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:52:39 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Absolutely! What they said. I am so very thankful for the collective > wisdom and experience of you guys and for your generosity in sharing it > with a non-technical nut like me.

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

The stark contrast is funny. What happens when a bike part falls on that beige carpet? The four bikes look like they could use a little more room, and the Thomas Moser eastward stools are crowding that other space (and, boy, could we add those to our collection). Cheers, Chris Longtime M

[RBW] Re: Why the "Re:" posts?

My biggest challenge interacting with the group is that new folks posting while their membership is pending show up as new posts on the website but not in the thread, so I mark all as read, but then when their membership is approved the posts are already there in line with when they posted rathe

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

Indeed. I'm referencing early encounters with fermented foods (and should include meat and fish in there as well), say 10,000+ years ago. Remember, we've been wandering this planet fairly human form for 3-4 million years, so that "+" can go back a looong ways. Grin. With abandon, Patrick O

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Wishes

Absolutely! What they said. I am so very thankful for the collective wisdom and experience of you guys and for your generosity in sharing it with a non-technical nut like me. Your patience and understanding is deeply appreciated. May God startle you with joy! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesda

[RBW] Re: fs: Schwalbe - Big Apples tires - 26" x 2.15" (TWO/PAIR!)

Sold! Thanks for helping me clean up the house! On Sunday, November 24, 2013 1:28:56 PM UTC-6, Eric wrote: > > fs: a pair of Schwalbe Big Apples 26x2.15", minimal wear, asking $50 > shipped. > > I purchased these used off the RBW group awhile back but I've never ridden > them and they've just

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving Wishes

I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks to God, too. On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Happy Thanksgiving and a bit of humble thanks to all. > > THIS GROUP (and the positive vibe shared by all) brings great joy to my > life every day (as I'm sure it does to many), so THANK YOU,

[RBW] Thanksgiving Wishes

Happy Thanksgiving and a bit of humble thanks to all. THIS GROUP (and the positive vibe shared by all) brings great joy to my life every day (as I'm sure it does to many), so THANK YOU, EVERYONE for being so intelligent, so creative and so cool. Thank you, Jim Edgar for managing this (sometim

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

What??? The Indians were hybridizing plants thousands of years ago. Patrick Moore iPhone > On Nov 27, 2013, at 5:30 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > As Jim aludes to, tomatoes as we know them did not exist until recently. The > closest thing to catchup would have been fermented (insert ancient f

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Wow... that's one cool ride... got any pics? What rims are you running for the Knards? On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:11:47 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: > > Agree Bobby. I ride a Jones w. a 3" Knard 29 front and 2.4 rear for mtn. > and for the road the awesome Schwalbe Super Motos @ 29x2.3. I can

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

On 11/26/2013 10:27 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ketchup was likely originally fermented and that is the route we are gearing up to go (along with other fermented veggies) as my wife has now asked for a fermenting crock for Christmas. So you're not too far off, Steve. Grin. Try before you buy:

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Tom, That Bomba is awesome! The rims and tires are too cool with the blue. Marc On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:53:53 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > The whole shop was a present from my long-suffering wife, who not only > gave me half the basement and equipped it with shelves, bins, hooks, r

[RBW] Re: New (to me) Bombadil build

Tom, that's too funny!... A "scrap" build... It looks killer with the wooden rims and cream tires... I think that Bomba found the right home (even if it is getting a little tight at the orphanage)... Once again, bravo at another great build!!! *(and WHO SAID a double TT SS doesn't look totally r

RE: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

The whole shop was a present from my long-suffering wife, who not only gave me half the basement and equipped it with shelves, bins, hooks, racks etc., but doesn't complain about how messy it almost instantly became (a stark comparison of her half and my half is here: http://www.flickr.com/pho

Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

Last time I looked at a carton of F/F 1/2&1/2 the first (non-dairy) ingredient was...corn syrup... On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Fat free half and half - I fell for that once (no idea why, it's not my > style). Neither cream NOR milk!

Re: [RBW] SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

So, so far we have a: - canti braked/caliper braked/disc braked, - fattish or super fat tired, - sloping and flat single or double top tubes, - with or without 650B in the smaller sizes, - and a cream and plain head tube, - derailerd or fixed with EBB or forward or rearward dropouts, and lug

Re: [RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

My reasons for loving wood burning stoves are they: -- are quiet -- smell fantastic -- unlimited fuel without weight -- makes steaks taste even more amazing The only reason I don't like wood burning stoves: -- fire ban season With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:11:17 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Wow. It sure is hard to please a crowd. Color: I like em rich and dark. Others don't. Cream head tube: I like mono color. Tire size: like the Sprats, some ride only fat, others only lean. Brakes: phew! At least it is 50/50 here. Unless you add some dedicated center pull fans. Something that

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

As Jim aludes to, tomatoes as we know them did not exist until recently. The closest thing to catchup would have been fermented (insert ancient fruits or veggies here) that fell to the ground or somehow got collected, stored, forgotten and discovered. Talk about good gut flora! Grin. With aband

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

Agree Bobby. I ride a Jones w. a 3" Knard 29 front and 2.4 rear for mtn. and for the road the awesome Schwalbe Super Motos @ 29x2.3. I can really fly on the road in comfort. I sit up very high w. these big tires. This bike is also equipped w. a Rohloff. Best bike I have ever owned. Mid fat is

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

#s 2 and 9 not met, but I made a wonderful all rounder fixie and ss out of a 1990 or so DB Axis Team with Eno, 63" or 65" gear, and 60 mm Big Apples; the frame had room for the 60s and fenders with room to spare, and braze ons for a rear rack. I'm not a rack fanatic myself, liking saddlebags for bi