[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

That is a beautiful bike and build. Well done and enjoy the rides. Thanks for sharing, Erl On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:33:52 AM UTC-5, Lucero wrote: > > There aren't *too* many photos of Soma San Marcos builds online, so I > figured I'd post this as maybe I'll be doing a service to some

Re: [RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

IIRC, Grant politely disagreed with Jobst Brandt, who dismissed the value of tread on bike tires, by spec'ing light file tread on tires like the Jack Browns, saying that this might help on wet roads, and anyway, doesn't hurt. A very small data point: I recall riding slick 32 mm Fatboys back in

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

+1 on Empire Canvas mitts (although I don't own them... yet). I have nice Black Diamond mitts for extreme cold. Nothing beats mitts for warmth, but I generally prefer a greater degree of dexterity than mitts will afford. Hestra Guide Gloves are my glove of choice. They feature removable wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

A propos of the other thread on bar/stem/saddle positioning: this is a very good observation. On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Dave Johnston wrote: > . Drop Bar positioning is much more sensitive to a cm here or there. The > upright bars seem much less sensitive to a cm fore -

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

On 01/05/2016 11:38 AM, Andy C. wrote: I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this bike a few weeks back, and I may not have pulled the trigger on this one if it wasn't for the exhortations of those who contributed to this thread. So, thank you, and thanks to

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Readers

I have a stack of Rivendell Readers. Issues 8-27 complete (20 issues). They are all in read but good shape. *$50 shipped anywhere in the USA*. -- 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: Why slick tires don't stick well

Interesting. One additional remark about the tires on racing cars and motorcycles: They run 'em very hot. That's why you see the cars swerving from side to side when they're going slow during a yellow caution flag in a NASCAR race, to keep 'em heated up for when the green flag goes down.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

" ...including leaning forward on my elbows akin to ordering a beer at a bar. " Forget that stack and reach nonsense, this is the true way to measure a bike! On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 8:38 AM, Andy C. wrote: > I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

I've been riding year round in Chicago since 2011 and I have never need more than outdoor research "gripper" gloves and merino glove liners. My hands have been frostnipped before as result of working on boats in the winter (can't work in gloves-can't f in socks) and generally just hurt

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I should add that the real issue with using drops on any of the Riv 6deg slope bikes, is the bigger jumps in top tube lengths between sizes. Drop Bar positioning is much more sensitive to a cm here or there. The upright bars seem much less sensitive to a cm fore - back or up or down. -Dave J

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter gloves

My hands seem to have good circulation; I can wear light gloves and they'll stay warm so long as I'm active. So, my suggestions may not work well for those with cold hands. Currently, I wear light merino liners (Giro Westerly) under full-finger MTB/BMX gloves down to 15-20F, and still sweat them

Re: [RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

*After riding other bikes for several months, and then coming back to this one, it still feels “just right”. The ride is smooth, predictable, natural. I never feel like it has quirks, defects, or limitations that I’ve noticed on lesser bikes.* That has been my experience for over 20 years with

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

I did exactly this with David before the holidays. I measured the vertical distance between the rack platform and the decaleur, and David made a Rando bag that fits perfectly. The standard width/depth fits well between the drops of my Nitto B135 Rando bars. I'll post a picture once I take one.

Re: [RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Daniel- I've heard of folks having decent results with customizing cheapo neoprene pogies. Your local farm/hardware store should have some pogies meant for ATVs/Snowmobiles for less than $30. Cut and re-stitch. I've considered doing the same; I have Jones Loop bars and there are no non-custom

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

What's the unit? Inches? centimeters? On 01/05/2016 10:56 AM, Lungimsam wrote: I ride with bars 1.3 below saddle. That maxes out my blue Sam. But I'm at 1.3 below saddle and it is great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist

I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this bike a few weeks back, and I may not have pulled the trigger on this one if it wasn't for the exhortations of those who contributed to this thread. So, thank you, and thanks to Surylyprof for the PSA. What with the holidays and

[RBW] Anyone have the Stickpack?

finally got around to reading the description for this, and was especially interested in claims that it can squash down small and fit into bigger bags for daytrips and whatnot. the stick part is not super appealing to me, but i could maybe get over that. any reviews? -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I see no reason you couldn't put drops on the Joe, as long as you sized the bike for them. I don't see much difference in Geometry between the San Marcos, the Sam and the Joe. I see quite a few Sams and San Marcos pictured with drop bars. The Joe seems about 1cm longer in the top tube than the

Re: [RBW] Why slick tires don't stick well

That 3.0 CSL is dreamy... On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 6:19 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > Sometimes, it seems that tire tread is just about "design", but there > actually are real reasons why some tires stick better than others, > especially in the wet... > >

[RBW] Why slick tires don't stick well

Sometimes, it seems that tire tread is just about "design", but there actually are real reasons why some tires stick better than others, especially in the wet... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/why-slick-tires-dont-stick-well/ Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com --

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

A little late to the conversation, and this is (I swear) academic for me as well, but was someone able to find a geometry chart for the Joe? I clicked through the link that _said_ there was geometry, and I read through it carefully several times, and yet still I couldn't find it or another link

[RBW] Winter gloves

Mittens are great for most anything, but biking and staying warm needs lobster mitts. That means pinkie and ring in one "finger", middle and pointer in another finger, and a lonesome thumb for a third. All the warmth of mittens with the control of gloves, and alien good looks. -Lobster Zealot

[RBW] Re: FS: Custom Bag Queue Open.

That's correct. For a standard model bag, width/depth are set, but height is whatever you need. A custom could have any dimensions you'd like. David Chicago On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 12:16:40 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Banzer Bags sounds like a cool name. > So could I measure from my

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I am so guilty of this!! I've got a perfectly good bike (Surly Karate Monkey with Deore groupset) but I still find myself getting excited when I see other bikes and I'm constantly planning my "next build", both in my mind and on BikeCad. I think my problem is that deep down, I want a classic

[RBW] Winter gloves

http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/icebikemittens.htm These might be overkill, my lesser lobsters are too warm above 20f -- 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: Winter gloves

What Daniel said. My circulation is poor and I have tried many different gloves and many layers of gloves. Pogies plus light to medium gloves (depending on temp) are the best by far. Andrew in SLC On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 6:38:04 AM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Pogies all the way.

[RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

Absolutely one of my favorite AHH custom colors. On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:16:26 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote: > > Hey Riv bunch! I was reflecting today on my beloved Hilsen after riding > it for about 7-years, and decided to put up some thoughts in a "long term > review". Still my

[RBW] A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

There aren't *too* many photos of Soma San Marcos builds online, so I figured I'd post this as maybe I'll be doing a service to some curious souls out there. Christmas pushed this Amos over the finish line and I completed the build on New Year's Day. Photos: http://imgur.com/a/U12iY The frame

[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

Also your pics definitely catch the color more accurately than mine ... On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:50:55 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > Awesome build! Here's mine. Also a 51cm. Agree it is an awesome ride. > > Dyad 650b wheelset, SP dyno. Paul Racers, Nitto RM-013 handlebars, 42mm >

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

I have these gloves and mittens and couldn't be happier. They breathe and are pretty much water proof. I have tried bike shop gloves for years and have not been happy with them. Jon http://www.sweaterchalet.com/quality-woolens/mittens-gloves > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Lowrider Rack on mid/upper fork eyelets?

I'm thinking of adding front panniers to my Clem setup, and am wondering what lowrider racks might be adapted to fit on the upper fork end eyelets and the Riv-standard mid/upper fork eyelets. I've seen one lister I believe that did this with a Tubus Tara rack. David Chicago -- You received

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Why not ride a drop bar Joe ? Of course you can and set it up that way. Take a look at the frame from the side and picture the bike with a negative rise stem and drop bars. No cutting or modification is necessary . The 6 degree TT rise and HT extension is the same as on their other

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

Deacon, You successfully operate brakes and hold on for dear life singletracking with mitts on an Albastache?!?! That's Superhuman. On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:42:41 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Tested to -20˚F. Boiled wool, with a nylon shell (or cotton canvas works > too -- no

Re: [RBW] Winter gloves

I've only ridden down to 25*F this year, but after trying thick gloves, I gave up and now am trying layers. I have a pair of very densely knit woolen cycling gloves, good to 40*F or so; between 40 and 30*F I have a pair of mid weight Sugois; and below that I've tried the Sugois inside of a pair of

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

If I'm holding on for dear life, I'm going too fast. Grin. Also, most single track is inaccessible save by snowshoe this time of year, riding is more limited when temps are uber cold. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:46:31 AM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Deacon, > >

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

My only "tip" : Below 40 degrees, no matter what glove and mitten I wear my first layer is always a nitrile glove, the super thin "disposable" but reusable many many times . Yes, your basic "vapor barrier" to minimize evaporative heat loss. When/if your hands start to sweat too much, simply

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

We sell Pogies at Rivelo. So far, just this model. They're $65. https://www.instagram.com/p/_Kv2n5mTwI/?taken-by=rivelo_pdx Cheers, John On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:15:51 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anyone found a non custom set of pogies out there that works well for the >

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

I use ice-fishing mittens. Neoprene outer mit and poly inner. Completely works. Completely warm. Less than $20. You can shift bar ends and use brake levers. On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:15:51 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anyone found a non custom set of pogies out there that works

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

Tested to -20˚F. Boiled wool, with a nylon shell (or cotton canvas works too -- no waterproof stuff, the idea is it need to block wind, but breathe very well.). http://www.sweatersintl.com/dachstein_mitts.html You could experiment with lobsterizing them by getting a size up and cutting/sewing

[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

That is a really nice bike. Enjoy! -- 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: Joe on the BLUG

I have an Atlantis. Love it to death. Great bike. I was hoping the Appaloosa was going to be a Hilborne with canti-posts and more tire clearance. It is that. But it is also an extreme wheelbase bike. I'm not buying it... and I wanted Rivs for my boys. But 53 cm chainstays? Nope. Double top

[RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

One of my favorite bikes to follow on the list! Can i ask a related question? To you or anyone else, i love the look and functionality of keeping a long pump on the bike but always find it in the way in practice (like when picking up the bike) or always wary of leaving the bike due to theft.

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Yes they are. How is that germane to the post I made? On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:54:09 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 01/05/2016 12:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > In my opinion, anybody who wants to buy a sub $2000 steel frameset > > that allows them to get their handlebars

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

On 01/05/2016 01:55 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Yes they are. How is that germane to the post I made? Making choices. Riv customs are almost never mentioned anymore, and I wasn't sure they were even still available. Since they are, for "fiercely loyal to Rivendell and intent on slamming

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

OK, my post was following on the conversation about SUB-$2000 framesets. That's why I said sub $2000 in my post. A custom Rivendell frameset is not sub $2000 I also said that people who desperately want really low handlebars on their steel bike should probably not come to Rivendell first.

[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

How is toe overlap on the 51? On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:33:52 AM UTC-8, Lucero wrote: > > There aren't *too* many photos of Soma San Marcos builds online, so I > figured I'd post this as maybe I'll be doing a service to some curious > souls out there. Christmas pushed this Amos over the

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

On 01/05/2016 12:56 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: In my opinion, anybody who wants to buy a sub $2000 steel frameset that allows them to get their handlebars LOW can find one. If they love their handlebars LOW, then Rivendell Bicycle Works is probably not their best first choice. LOW handlebar

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I could ride a 46 Joe with dropbars, or a 51 with pullbacks. I'm not sure how we got to the idea that certain Rivs can't be outfitted with whatever bars people like. The smaller frame will have a shorter top- and head-tube, which gets them closer and below the saddle if you want. Easy! -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Readers

I also have a bunch of catalogs: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, Spring 02, Winter 02, Spring/Summer 04 and 19. 10 in all...very good shape. *$40 shipped in the US*. I have 2 extra copies of the number 5 issue if anyone needs just that one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Anyone have the Stickpack?

I have one. I like the idea of it, but don't love love it. The felt lining of the straps can be a bit itchy if I have just a t shirt on. It is very simple. A bag with straps and top compartment. Not much else. The straps and top compartment can come off easily. It can pack up quite small. It

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

In my opinion, anybody who wants to buy a sub $2000 steel frameset that allows them to get their handlebars LOW can find one. If they love their handlebars LOW, then Rivendell Bicycle Works is probably not their best first choice. LOW handlebar road bikes are not that difficult to find in

[RBW] FS: Extra Wide 11-40t cassette (9 speed IRD/Riv) & 1x9 drivetrain

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/csird9w.htm Currently, have this cassette mated to Shimano 5800 crankset w/ Wolftooth Chainring to convert to 1x9. I'm parting out my drive train It have about 60 miles on the drive train. Planned to do "all road rides", finding my Cheviot is capable for that,

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

Great suggestions. Thanks all. I figured either a lobster mitt or something with a wind stopper and of course wool liner. -- 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] Winter gloves

Pogies all the way. Pierogies are tasty treats Pogies are toasty -- 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] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

Kai, I've debated that. If I were to do that I'd buy a larger pair and hope the extra width was adequate. With these sized "just right" on me, there is enough room for my finger to move comfortably, but lobsterizing them would make them snug -- and as soon as anything gets constricted in cold

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Thanks Brian. I am honing in on the Thunder Burts right now. They fit within Grants max tire width of 55mm on the Joe Appaloosa that I will be getting. I would be very interested in Super Moto's if I thought there would be enough room for them. It's all a bit of hand wringing at this point as I

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I ride with bars 1.3 below saddle. That maxes out my blue Sam. But I'm at 1.3 below saddle and it is great. If I wanted lower I'd have to cut the steerer. But I don't want lower. So it works out great. However, when I bought it I didn't know you couldn't go any lower on this bike. If I was

[RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

Brian: Thanks for the thoughtul write-up. "New & improved" always gets so much attention for its novelty. It's great to hear someone's experiences in using something over a long period of time. Good stuff never gets obsolete. dougP On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:16:26 PM UTC-8, stonehog

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Richard Sachs was the same way (still is, but for a very limited number of customers). I sent him a number of measurements of myself and the bike I was riding at the time, and he built a frame that reflected his idea of how a bike should be designed. It’s a marvelous bicycle, but not the same

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

On 01/05/2016 02:38 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Furthermore, a Rivendell custom is not the relationship many people want or expect when buying a bespoke frameset. A Rivendell Custom is not where you, the customer tell Rivendell exactly what to build. A Rivendell Custom is where you, the

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Great solution. It's especially nice of you to provide a really thorough description and a great self-describing title. I can imagine years from now, somebody searching this forum, will find that post, read it, and will have a frustrating problem solved. That person will hopefully thank you.

[RBW] 7-yr Hilsen Review

Love that color, your write up was excellent as well. Another Hilsen/Saluki wearing drop bars with class... Bar transformation for my Saluki is approaching a 'when, not if' situation. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

It is time to sell some bikes to make room for a Clem. I may let loose of my 69cm Eisentraut frame, even. On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 3:38 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Officially not a rumor. 65cm Clems in the next batch according to the > newsletter. With the sloping top tube, a

[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

Thanks, everyone! Philip, I definitely had to get creative to mount the front fender. At the time I was thinking I could use a Paul Racer or a Dia Compe Mod 750 up front. Glad to hear the Racer works for you. Beautiful bike! Tim, feel free to drop those new photos into this thread if/when you

Re: [RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

"...fat bikes Riv would make, if they ever would..." is an intriguing idea. Unsupervised elves in the wild could come up with some interesting ideas. I think I'll stay tuned to this one. dougP On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:39:36 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Interesting that

[RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Thanks Mark. I swapped out the Kalloy post that came with my Sam with a Nitto S-83. I too noticed that it tended to slip a little bit over time. I removed it and wiped all the grease off the post and inside the seat tube (as well as the frame saver I applied when I assembled the bike). I

Re: [RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

I'll have to check into that if necessary... wonder if my LBS would have it. I know the community shop doesn't... hmmm, maybe they need to invest in one!!! But green Loctite sounds like a good option in the mean time. I can look and see a pretty good gap in the expansion cut... ain't nothing snug

Re: [RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

Interesting that you mentioned Tumbleweed... they have been of discussion elsewhere recently: http://www.tumbleweed.cc/ Here's the great Jay Ritchey Mongolia bikepacking video featuring them a bit: https://vimeo.com/149557122 On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Deacon Patrick

Re: [RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

With the undersized Syncros sp on my gofast, I just slathered blue Loctite onto the post, grease be damned, and had no further problems. On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 8:39 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I'll have to check into that if necessary... wonder if my LBS would have > it. I

[RBW] NEED a tip for slipping seatpost head

OK, boosting off of the "slipping seatpost" topic ... My two Rivs both have what I think is the Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow seatpost, the one with the single adjustment bolt for the angle of the seat. The seatposts will not keep the seats at the angle at which I set them. Over just a few miles,

Re: [RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

If they do the step-through version in 65 cm I'm going to find it pretty hard to resist... -- 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] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Thanks for the idea, Mark. None of my Rivs, but my Gunnar has a slightly oversiz seat tube. It's not the post, as I've tried multiple ones, and all slip. I've tried carbon paste, and that doesn't grip enough. Have been tempted to go to a 27.4 post, which I think would fit (it's that far off). But

[RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Kai Looks like you are in business, with a 65 Clem! Congrats. That's MEGA On Friday, January 1, 2016 at 9:22:05 AM UTC-8, Kainalu wrote: > > Big, as in mid to upper 60's Clems coming this year!? That's the word I > heard. > Anybody have any knowledge of this? Able to offer concreteish

Re: [RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

*The topic of On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 4:05 PM, Mark Reimer wrote: > I was definitely working much harder than the fat bikes, no doubt. The > trail was about 30km long and both fat bikers could ride about 95% of it or > more. I could ride about 70% of it, and almost all of

Re: [RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

I was definitely working much harder than the fat bikes, no doubt. The trail was about 30km long and both fat bikers could ride about 95% of it or more. I could ride about 70% of it, and almost all of that was a struggle. If I could stay in a fat bike tire track, it'd be fine. Anything else and

[RBW] WTT - Nitto mini rack for R14

I have both a Nitto mini Front Rack and Mark's Rack M1 w/ related hardware. I'll trade either for your Nitto R14 rear rack. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

if that's not enough, try loctite Green (209) on the post -- 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

[RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

Excellent point that while the ideal conditions for a fat bike in the snow are "narrow" that delta becomes huge when they do apply, especially over 30k. Add to that the rocky trails of the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail, and a fat bike makes more and more sense. H. With

[RBW] Winter gloves

+1 for the Empire Wool and Canvas IceBike Mittens! Love 'em. Then there are various ski gloves. I went nuts with those during Boston's miserable winter last year. Will be testing a few that I got on sale at the end of the season out this season. One trick is to keep the core toasty... that

Re: [RBW] Thunder Burts and Snow

Glad the TB are working for you in winter Deacon. I wish they would for me. I've been running a really aggressive knobby Maxxis tire, can't remember the model, and while it bites like crazy at low pressures, man... I feel like I'm dragging a chain. If I increase the pressure I can zip along on

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Set yhe Appaloosa up as a drop-bar bike? The Appaloosa geometry sure reads like a bike designed for upright bars, and it is specified as such. Also, because it has a threaded steerer and reinforced head tube lugs, you won't be cutting it down to lower the bars. It is compatible with drop bars,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

carbon paste works also. its a gritty compound that grabs well 4 Common Foods 'Destroying' Your Digestive Health ... Hattaka K et al, "Effect of long term consumption of probiotic milk on ...

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

This hits me as a rather unorthodox solution to a common problem. Your post is probably slipping because it's slightly undersized. I have had good luck using carbon fiber assembly paste in such situations (also for slipping stems). --Metin On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 12:44:33 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Officially not a rumor. 65cm Clems in the next batch according to the newsletter. With the sloping top tube, a 65cm Clem would be pushing it for me. Glad I have my 59cm. David Chicago On Friday, January 1, 2016 at 11:22:05 AM UTC-6, Kainalu wrote: > > Big, as in mid to upper 60's Clems coming

[RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

I just realized I titled this sleeping under the stars, when in fact there were no stars. Hah! I'm sure you get the idea though. On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 3:28:24 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Just before the end of the year, I had a chance to go on a mid-week s24o > with two friends.

[RBW] Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

Just before the end of the year, I had a chance to go on a mid-week s24o with two friends. I had been wanting to try sleeping outside in winter again. The last (and first) time I tried it was a downright uncivilized -32C. Tonight it was forecasted to be -14C. Much more to my liking. So a plan

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

I picked up a pair of these mitts last year (probably on Deac's recommendation) and they are great!! I wear them under a long nylon MEC shell mitt with grippy palm area and cuff cinches, and it's a great combo. I wore them yesterday and this morning commuting to work here in Toronto (-25 C/-13

[RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

That beard-cicle is awesome. I can't imagine sleeping tent-less. Last time I did that backpacking, I was s cold. I under-sleeping bagged that time. Maybe next time I'll borrow a colder-rated bag. Looking forward to your pics and stories in 2016, Mark. All the best, shoji On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

Awesome! Oh, there were stars, they just were cloaked in cloud! Grin. Awesome! I love it! -14˚C is definitely friendlier than -30˚C. I am curious how much more total effort you felt you had vs. the fatbike in those conditions. It seems to me the delta between 2.1" and 4" is surprisingly small

[RBW] Winter gloves

What do you all wear? It's down to 10*F here and getting colder. Have never been happy with my previous.. Had 'hippo hands' on my Pugsley last winter w some insulated gloves (some cheapo insulation) and still wasn't enough. Wool liner was good but too thick to layer.. I am thinking maybe some

[RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

love reading stonehog! On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:16:26 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote: > > Hey Riv bunch! I was reflecting today on my beloved Hilsen after riding > it for about 7-years, and decided to put up some thoughts in a "long term > review". Still my favorite bike, ever... > >

[RBW] Any Rivsters in the Vail Valley area?

Hi Chad, I am about 150 miles down stream in the Grand Valley. If you are ever down this way, we could ride through the Colorado NM or some single track in the Fruita area. PM me at your convenience. Best, Joe Ramey -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Any Rivsters in the Vail Valley area?

Hi Chad, I am about 150 miles down stream in the Grand Valley. If you are ever down this way, we could ride through the Colorado NM or some single track in the Fruita area. PM me at your convenience. Best, Joe Ramey -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters in the Vail Valley area?

I live near Colorado Springs, so if you are in the area and want to play around Pikes Peak, let me know! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 5:35:00 PM UTC-7, Chad wrote: > > I recently became a part time resident of Edwards, CO. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

Jan's observations on tread design makes a lot of sense to me, and I think, having had roly-poly,ruffy tuffy and Jack Browns, (along with Compass, panaracer, pari-moto, Michelin, and Schwabe marathon racers, and avoctes) that GP believes the same. The concern I often have with tires,

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

I think the "problem", as it were, for Riv investing in a Ram/Rom budget bike now is there's already plenty on the market. Lugged Taiwanese road bikes are not hard to find anymore, and in fact Rivendell worked with SOMA to produce one in the San Marcos a couple years ago. I think Grant & Co.

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Correct as usual, Joe. People waiting for a budget Roadeo should buy a Black Mountain Cycles road bike today and ride happy forever. On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 4:04:52 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think the "problem", as it were, for Riv investing in a Ram/Rom budget > bike now is

[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

My wife and I use "Moose Mits" on our snow bikes, both with highly-swept alt-bars (Mary and Carnegies, respectively) and like them very much. I had a moment just now to put them on my daughter's bike with regular moustache bars, just to see how they'd work. Sorry - don't have any albastache

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

While the phrase "sit-up-and-beg" might be fairly descriptive, I feel like it reflects a drop bar view of the world, and is perhaps somewhat demeaning to riders who are capable of enjoying a more upright stance on a bicycle. When riding about on my Clementine, I sit up and beg for no one. I

[RBW] Any Rivsters in the Vail Valley area?

I recently became a part time resident of Edwards, CO. -- 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

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