[RBW] Re: DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Michael, your right the saluki has everything I've been looking for! Soon I'll get to see if I was right to be wanting that!! :) -- 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: DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-21 Thread WETH
Tony, That looks like a great way to start the morning. As you know, I make my coffee at home and bring it in a thermos, but the brewing on site looks fun. I am also a bit pedestrian in my coffee tastes, preferring 7-11 coffee to Starbucks on most days. Hopefully you will get your hands

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-21 Thread Tim Gavin
Nice bike, great pictures. The bullmoose bars should rock for trail cruising. Throw a basket on, and it'd be a good beer run bike, too. Thanks for the detail shots; I can see that the frame of my KOM is almost identical. Same lugs, same cable braze-ons, same tubing, same chainstays. Same seat

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-21 Thread Scott Henry
Manuel Acosta wrote: I learned how to drink coffee black. Just like my soul... Then again I tend to pick roast that are fruity and/or sweet. My favorite photographer leads me to another path and question, what type of beans do you all recommend? Scott -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2014-02-21 Thread George Schick
Having been intrigued by the discussion on this aeropress thread, curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one. Made the first brew with it this morning and I have to say that it's the best tasting cup of coffee I've had in a long, long time (including the overpriced, hyped-up stuff you get

Re: [RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-21 Thread iamkeith
On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:09:37 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Keith, I have a 64cm Orange QB with RnR's they fit fine for me, and Ive had them on since the RnRs were first re-introduced, so theyve def expanded a hair. My wheels are pretty true, even a slight wobble

[RBW] new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread Mike Schiller
something that will fit Hilsens and Hillbornes alike... a new version of one of the great mixed surface knobby's http://gravelgrindernews.com/wtb-announces-40mm-nanoraptor-tire/ too bad it's only n 700C ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Love it!! Looks similar to my T-REK, same color, too!! Can't wait to build it up. Better put a BIG-ASS lock on that... difficult to resist that baby... BB On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:39:27 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: Here's the bike.

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2014-02-21 Thread eflayer
Before the Aero, I used to make drip coffee with Melita plastic cone and paper filter that fit the cone. Made good coffee that way for years. Even after 2 cups in the morning, I would occasionally like to treat myself to some stronger rocket fuel from our local Peet's. I still make my coffee

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've got a couple ideas for cargo. I might do a rear rack for a light pannier or two or a saddlebag support. For starters though, it'll be stripped down. Does your KOM have a level top tube, or is it a sloper? The Paramountain is level. On Friday, February 21, 2014 6:17:27 AM UTC-8, Tim

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Is Dr Frankenbike in the house??? If it's possible without moving the canti-posts, why not give it a try? Are there canti or V-brakes that will adjust low enough for a 650B rim? This is like the previously debated topic around cold-setting the frame to accommodate a wider IG hub... Once you

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
So many cute tires, so little time. Hang on a sec, I'm going to run out and get a frameset that'll take these and Rock and Roads On Friday, February 21, 2014 7:28:25 AM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: something that will fit Hilsens and Hillbornes alike... a new version of one of the

[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
+1 on the Soulcraft... the Petaluma-built tradition lives on... On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:54:27 PM UTC-5, Tonester wrote: Five. Two vintage Stumpjumpers, a Klein Adept full squish, a mid-90's Steelman single track (front suspension) and a full rigid Civilian Luddite 29er. I'm

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread Chris Lampe 2
This is really good news! Part of the reason I wanted to explore switching to 26 wheels was that my 700c bike doesn't have clearance for 29'er tires and the nano was a tire of particular interest. I think they will sell a lot of these 40mm Nanos. Now I'm sold on the 26 wheel size

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-21 Thread Michael
Why don't you wait for a future 650b single speed from RBW and enjoy your 700c RBW single speed that you have now. You can sell it to raise funds for the next RBW 650b single speed release. But once you alter the posts, I think you will be devaluing the resale value of the bike. Other RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-21 Thread Tim Gavin
My KOM has a level top tube. Steepish geometry. Like I said, it could be a good monster tourer, once I figure out the rack situation. I'm going on a ride this Saturday, regardless of the 25 degree forecast. Studded tires! The QR Wald 3133 is good for now for shopping and general light

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-21 Thread jinxed
@ Liesl - First off...as far as the caffeinated association is concerned, wheelmen = (hu)men / (wo)men / (he)men. To your query...I like my coffee Emma Thompson style...pale and sweet and sometimes icy. I digress. For taking the dairy with me, I've had success with the same things

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-21 Thread BlueRambouillet
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3l84eZwIOJw/UweDH_e5j3I/AKs/61Nt5JWuFJI/s1600/2014-02-20+17.49.25.jpg Dual water bottle cages. Specifically asked for the one on the top tube... Easy to get to and doesn't interfere with the standover.

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread hsmitham
Mike, Thanks for the news. So these are just narrower 29er tires? ~Hugh On Friday, February 21, 2014 7:28:25 AM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: something that will fit Hilsens and Hillbornes alike... a new version of one of the great mixed surface knobby's

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-21 Thread Dan McNamara
Coffee and bicycles. Two good subjects that go great together. I have a small Hario and a collapsible cone filter holder for the road. Usually I am a 1/21/2 person but go black on the bike. Cold-brewed coffee is another option. Basically you cold brew an extract then you add hot water to dilute

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread Mike Schiller
narrower version of the 2.1 version with some tread mods. The 2.1 version is available in both 26 and 700c and was the tire of choice for long dirt road rides like the Great Divide route. Pretty fast on pavement for a knobby too.

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-21 Thread jinxed
Tricky situation for sure. I say if you want to mod your bike to make it fit your vision then go for it. If you're having Bilenky do the work it will be as nice or likely better finished than new, so bonus. I have struggled greatly with the wheel size conundrum. Tires are a big part of that.

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Do the Nanos measure true to stated size? IIRC my AllTerrainasarus measued a bit small. But even if 38mm, a good alternative if you want something a touch more agressive than MSOs but still good on the road. These have me pretty excited. If they can handle high pressure, I'd put them on my

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread Mike Schiller
the 2.1 Nano's measure at about 49-50mm depending on rim width. The gravel bike thing is churning out a few interesting tires. A good thing IMO. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread iamkeith
Thanks for posting. This is good news. Just in case people haven't seen it, here is yet another, similar new option from Surly - a 700c x 41mm, based on their 29+ Knard tire. http://surlybikes.com/parts/wheels/knard_41 Cool back-story on the nano-raptor, in that link. I think it's great

Re: [RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-21 Thread justinaugust
A few thoughts: If the next SimpleRiv is 650b I'll buy it. SimpleOnes have un drilled brake bridges. The lower BB is really low. Seems like a bad choice with wide pedals. I could use this as my fast bike with 700x32 on it. I don't think the C-Lines approach the Hetre cush (the b-lines don't for

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-21 Thread Tonester
Hard boiled egg, a banana a yogurt. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 8:02:08 PM UTC-8, Thomas McCause wrote: While I usually dine like Deacon Patrick in the mornings (rather to say, nothing much before lunch) my lunch of late has been leftover protein from dinner (sausage, bacon, chicken,

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Ritchey ZED is a case in point. Damn those were some good tires. On Friday, February 21, 2014 10:05:24 AM UTC-8, iamkeith wrote: Thanks for posting. This is good news. Just in case people haven't seen it, here is yet another, similar new option from Surly - a 700c x 41mm, based on their

[RBW] Re: Traveling with a Sam - recs for a travel case?

2014-02-21 Thread dougP
Close. I left the crankset on the bike but carried the cassette chain. Took some talking to get the cassette by TSA! Having the other stuff convinced them I really had a bike. dougP On Thursday, February 20, 2014 2:52:29 PM UTC-8, Bill wrote: I have visions of you (dougP) going through

[RBW] Re: Be grateful for the riding that you do.

2014-02-21 Thread dougP
One of the many things I love about riding my bike is that even routine trips around town feel adventurous. Manny, your photos, and those of others here, inspire a lot of what if?, and likely get people excited to try their own trips. Keep those photos coming! I'm especially liking the

[RBW] Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Check out the BLUG http://25.media.tumblr.com/0446e06ff4b9a10780d7e014fd5de5e1/tumblr_n19gaovvDR1qe3ngpo6_1280.jpg *SWOON!* -- 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: Traveling with a Sam - recs for a travel case?

2014-02-21 Thread Liesl
I haven't traveled with a regular frame but have traveled a lot with my folding Friday, both domestic and overseas. Here are some general thoughts: my hard case with everything but my helmet always comes in right at about 48-49 pounds. Using folding or EZY pedals is highly recommended.

Re: [RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-21 Thread Patrick Moore
As something of an early morning hater, I never eat breakfast -- 24 oz of caffeine, sugar (refined, white, lots), and milk keep me frantic until I crash at noon -- but, back in the bad old days when I had to commute to work in an office (wait: I commuted in a car or on a bike to an office) I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-21 Thread Peter Morgano
I eat one meal a day, just dinner, which makes morning commutes and rides pretty easy. If I am going on a long ride I will take some energy bars if I am feeling hungry but they usually just live in my bike bag for months. Granted after I eat dinner I am tired on a few levels but its a schedule

[RBW] Re: DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-21 Thread Howard H
Hey Tony, A coffee break during the commute? I like it! So you won the war with the stuck seatpostwhat turned the tide in that battle? On Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:21:33 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: I've been inspired and jealous by the California and Pittsburgh sunrise coffee

[RBW] Hello

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[RBW] Re: Biking around Franklin, TN?

2014-02-21 Thread Edwin W
Last weekend I went on a terrific 40 mile loop, mostly on dirt roads (some of which were trail-like) in Hickman Co., west of Franklin (Williamson Co). Here is the route: http://www.mapmyride.com/us/dickson-tn/love-potion-40-from-7548-route-334435217 Edwin On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:41:35 PM

[RBW] FS: lots of tires and other stuff

2014-02-21 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, doing some early spring cleaning, have some tires and other stuff for sale! Everything is gently used, prices dont include shipping Resist Nomad tires. 700x 45 $25/pair Kenda Karma 700x1.9. $35/pair Schwalbe Mar. Duremes. 700x40. $60/pair Force Field Rumpkins. 650Bx41. $70/pair

[RBW] Re: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread jinxed
That's one beautiful bike. But then all of my favorite Rivendells seem to have the same monster cross build to them. -- 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: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
How many of these bikes does Mark have? I know the 9speed grey custom riv. The 9speed rock lobster and this one. All setup the sameish. Or do all his bikes just have a chameleon feature? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think it's just those two Riv custom crossers. On the staff bikes page they just have those two, plus his Roadeo, a QB, and a Bontrager. That's five. If he has a Rock Lob, that's 6. Mark and Brian just blew my head up with their hanging Edelux setup on the BLUG. Genius! On Friday,

[RBW] Re: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread Mike Schiller
looks like the rear won't fit that 700x45 Fire Cross. Those tires measure around 48 at the knobs. All his bikes are set up just right. ~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: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotourist
I think that's what I shoulda' got! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 4:40 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: looks like the rear won't fit that 700x45 Fire Cross. Those tires measure around 48 at the knobs. All

[RBW] Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread murphyjrfk
I know it's a bit off topic- but it's still cold and snowy. It seems every year, especially winter, I get grand ideas to get out and ride more. Lofty goals like finishing a P12 and taking a tour--but alas it never happens. I read about Jan's adventures and other list members and I know they

[RBW] Re: DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Hey Howard, It was very nearly a Pyrrhic victory... but it goes in the books as a win. I ended up using 8 lbs of powdered lye, which translated into about 4 gallons or so of mixed liquid to dissolve the aluminum seatpost after I hacksawed it about an inch over the seat tube. I can't

[RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Take the Sabbath rest. Seriously. Take Sunday and make it a day for nothing but unscheduled, spontaneous right relationship with God, family and friends. Pre-brain bludgeoning, when I was working full time, in graduate school and in diaconal formation, and married with our first on the way, I

[RBW] Re: new 40mm tire

2014-02-21 Thread C.J. Filip
Knard 41s are on my short list. Nice backup those Nanoraptors, might even be a better bet on the Simpleone. -- 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: Speaking of bikes deserving a 700x40 knobby tire....

2014-02-21 Thread Tim Gavin
Yeah, that bike is set up right. Ummm, anyone got a 61cm Legolas they're looking to sell? :) On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 6:53 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: I think that's what I shoulda' got! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri,

Re: [RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotourist
I hear ya' Jacob. For the most part I'm limited to two hour rides Sat Sun morning. I try to take the kids to school on bike a couple times a week, that's a 1/2 round trip. Ride to get market every now and then. That's another 1/2 hour. Once a month or so go on a longer ride like the SoCal Rivvy

[RBW] FS NWT Wooly Warm Vest Green XL

2014-02-21 Thread dean899
I have a Wooly Warm Vest Green gen 2 no pockets in the back for sale. Vest is new with tags I bought it and for some reason never wore it tags intact. no smoking no pets unless you count the two kids $85 Shipped CONUS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Dog Snack Thievery-English riding jacket survives

2014-02-21 Thread Liesl
Man that English riding jacket is tough! Our big goofball standard poodle, Jocko, tried to steal a dog treat from the pocket of Erin's ERJ by chomping through the fabric. We didn't catch him in the act; the jacket seems to have defended itself spectacularly: The fabric was wet with dog slobber

[RBW] Hello

2014-02-21 Thread Peter Pesce
This was flagged as virus spam on ibob. Caution. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread murphyjrfk
Patrick-great advice. And David love that quote. And man is it true. -- 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] Traveling with a Sam - recs for a travel case?

2014-02-21 Thread Lynne Fitz
packing up my bike now. SS coupled, so not the same issues you have. BUT BUT BUT a Topeak Rachet Rocket is the best ever. I packed that, and a couple of Hex wrenches where I needed the length, and it saves having to pack so many tools. Rear brake, handlebars, and seat, and it will be ready

[RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread blakcloud
I was a single father raising two kids, working full time and finishing my degree and those days of riding for fun was something I just had to give up. I compensated by pulling my kids in a trailer to daycare then to school. We would use the trailer to go grocery shopping and to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread dougP
From the been there, done that vantage point, there's good reasons why the most active cycle tourists adventurers are either college students on break, single young adults or retirees. When my kids were small, my obligations were large. Plenty of bike tires rotted away before they wore out.

[RBW] Re: Dog Snack Thievery-English riding jacket survives

2014-02-21 Thread Michael
It may have been designed to be an English Bulldog proof jacket. -- 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] Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread Tim McNamara
On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:12 PM, murphyjrfk murphyj...@gmail.com wrote: I know it's a bit off topic- but it's still cold and snowy. It seems every year, especially winter, I get grand ideas to get out and ride more. Lofty goals like finishing a P12 and taking a tour--but alas it never

Re: [RBW] Re: Where do you find the time?

2014-02-21 Thread cyclotourist
Man that's a jumble... need to work on spell-checking a bit more! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 6:13 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: I hear ya' Jacob. For the most part I'm limited to two hour rides Sat Sun