[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm with Deacon. I don't even have doors on the garage, let alone a lock. In the past 25 years in this town the only thefts I've experienced have been from bears and racoons. When I was commuting I left a U lock at the hospital on the theory that as long as I didn't have the whimpiest

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

2015-05-20 Thread Tim Gavin
If you're a smaller person, the San Marcos can be a decent tourer. If you're above 160 lbs or so, then I wouldn't recommend it for substantial loads. My girlfriend uses hers (51 cm 650b San Marcos 1st gen) as a tourer with front and rear racks. The front rack (Campee Classic 20F) needed clamps

[RBW] Re: Family Time is shred time.

2015-05-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Awesome pics, Manny... especially to ride with your parents... what an honor. BB On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 2:20:15 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: Been a while since the family went out on a bike ride together... We went to our local route and took our local trails. Glad to say that my

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread Ginz
I use the Velo Orange locking skewers. Reasonable price, reasonable security. I haven't tried opening them with pliers, yet. Perhaps I should... -- 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: Love my S1...

2015-05-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Kai: Do you have photos of this? I'm having trouble visualizing it. If you're talking about *reach* adjustment for the lever, I'm not sure that's possible with the Diacompe levers; but if you mean cable adjustment, the front cable hanger that mounts to the fork crown bolt (pic below) has a

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread drew
i think the VO ones all take the same simple key. allen with a hole in the middle, which is easily made or bought. also, they look easier to grab with a wrench. On Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:09:12 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: Looking for something for me wheels so I only have to lock the

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread Patrick Moore
Can anyone compare the security of the VO ones to the Pitlocks? My impression from reading about both is that the Pitlocks are pretty much foolproof, while the VO's are a much simpler design and could be loosened with, say, vise grips. I'm thinking of a set of secure skewers myself, and would

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread drew
i guess while we are talking about it, how does the pitlock seatpost thing work with a rivendell seatpost binder, and more importantly, does it work without any modifications? im having a hard time visualizing how it all fits together with that recessed nut. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread Ginz
Seems to work http://www.rivbike.com/pitlockset01-p/lk-21.htm -- 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: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

2015-05-20 Thread Evan Baird
Depending on what size you need the SM is really 2 different bikes. The 650b (47-57cm) is more of a nimble sport touring bike, while the 700c version is quite a bit beefier and made to take more weight. Basically a Sam with shorter reach brakes. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Semi-annual shoutout to Riv's box packing

2015-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Speaking of blaming myself, I found myself in the neighborhood and bought: Wald medium basket 4 pair MUSA wool undies Sun Race Thumbshifters L+R Bandanna Altus rear der Everything would have fit perfectly inside the basket. That would have been the easiest box-job ever! But NO! I stole the

[RBW] Scissortail Cycles 650B frame

2015-05-20 Thread Carla Waugh
Hello I am having this frame made as a medium trail Rando/commuter/all rounder. Dewayne Norvill a local builder in Norman Oklahoma is the builder. From a memder of RBW I will have Nitto Noodles. The frame should be built by the first of June. My inspiration comes from when I owned a Bleriot and

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

2015-05-20 Thread Garth
Myself, I'd prefer one bike to be really great at my favorite kind of riding . Another bike for another, if there is an other favorite. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 27F front rack, Ostrich DLX panniers

2015-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'd like to buy a Nitto 27F front rack. I could buy it from the Soma Store for $310: http://store.somafab.com/nica27tora7.html I could order it from my LBS because they'd get it from Merry Sales. In principal, I could order it from Alex's at the much nicer price of $165 (plus shipping), but

[RBW] Re: Semi-annual shoutout to Riv's box packing

2015-05-20 Thread jenny klug
Aw, thank you guys. I'm a bit late to the thread because I was on vacation last week, followed immediately by a family emergency. I'm back now, though. The shipping department is just Robert and I, and the bike packers are typically Will and Sean. Dave held down the shipping department fort

Re: [RBW] Foggy Ride Escaping Construction Noise

2015-05-20 Thread cyclotourist
Beats a day of non-construction noise as well! On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, that's great. And you're right, it clearly beats construction noise. Ride on! Aloha, Bob On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com

[RBW] Foggy Ride Escaping Construction Noise

2015-05-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
I would rather have this than a day burrowed deep in my hobbit hole bombarded by construction noise! What an amazing ride! https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157653163305012 With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Foggy Ride Escaping Construction Noise

2015-05-20 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Wow, that's great. And you're right, it clearly beats construction noise. Ride on! Aloha, Bob On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I would rather have this than a day burrowed deep in my hobbit hole bombarded by construction noise! What an amazing ride!

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-20 Thread Kendallspower
Hubs are now SOLD. Thanks again, On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:55:20 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: Front and rear hubs (New) 36H 135 rear spacing 400 shipped Albatross (New)70 shipped Nitto BIG back rack (Used) BUT super nice 180 shipped Local P/U cool. LA Area -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FS Paul Mini Motos (pair)

2015-05-20 Thread Bruce Smitham
Paul mini motos are sold On Monday, May 18, 2015 at 7:44:47 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: For sale- Paul Components Engineering Mini Motos (pair front back) silver with less than 40 miles. Complete set in almost new condition $160 shipped CONUS. Paypal is best. Let me know if you have any

[RBW] Re: At last! My new Homer!

2015-05-20 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations! Beautiful bike! Evan -- 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: Nice, short, snuck ride

2015-05-20 Thread 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch
The older we get, the faster we were. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:22:40 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Rushed, but too the gofast, with new 15 t Surley fixed cog (46X15X24.5=75) and chain out for a quick, 13 mile RT out 'n' back on the nearby Rio Grande bike path, outbound WSW, return