Re: [RBW] Re: An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

Valve stems. OMG. :) Anyway, I'd say keep going back to the "new woman-owned, and women-centred bike shop". And keep taking the bike with you. Eventually, somebody will get curious, and you'll be compelled to share the message with them. On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 7:35 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Eh

Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Hey is this John Oliver masquerading as Jim Warren?? Or perhaps the "Dude" Priceless. "This aggression will not stand, man". ROTFL On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:05:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > For me, Julian's story is notable for one huge reason: > > that the guy said to him, "you're

[RBW] Re: An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

Ehh, it was OK service. I found things that they didn't do that my regular shop would do. Plus, my regular shop is closer, and I wouldn't have to use the car/bike rack to transport it there. If I hadn't heard middling reports from other people who had taken their bikes to the shop, I think they

Re: [RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

I'm no bike savant, but this neighbour has been doing weird things to my bike now and again. The problem is I can't catch them in the act. The strata council in my building doesn't allow us to keep bikes in our units, and all the other bike rooms are full, so I don't have anywhere else to store

Re: [RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

My neighbour has been monkeying with my bike, Steve. On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:33:42 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 04/26/2016 08:56 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I decided to try out a new woman-owned, and women-centred bike shop a > > couple of weeks ago to have my bike serv

RE: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Lunginsam - whoever that is - wrote: "My wife used to do this cool way of mounting by: 1. L foot on L pedal. 2. Stand on pedal and kick off with R foot on non-drive side, while body is on non-drive side. 3. Slowly raise right leg straight back like doing ballet and swing over rear of bike and si

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

Im 5'8" 170 lbs and I wear XL and XXL cycling shorts and tights. I also wear XL wool Shirts!! I also wear XL Musa long pants! Everything seems cut these days for lean athletes!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

"Biggish Guy Wool" > > -- 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, send email to rb

[RBW] New Roadeo

Hi all- Long time lurker. I came upon Rivendell’s bikes (and Grant’s writings) about two years ago and have wanted one ever since. After selling two of my existing bikes, I took the plunge and ordered the demo 61” Roadeo (pre-beausaged!) that was for sale on the Riv website. This weekend,

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

You need to give yourself a lot more credit. Your commute is "long" IMHO. I commute 10 miles rt and feel good if I ride all 5 days in a week. You should feel great if you are only able to bike your commute a couple of days a week. 50 miles per week of commuting is pretty good. Three days p

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I think I do this, standing on non-drive side: 1. L hand on L noodle brake hood and applying bake. 2. R hand on saddle nose. 3. L foot on ground. 4. R knee comes straight up to chest Kung Fu style and R foot steps over TT while tilting bike a smidge towards me. Reverse for dismount. I'd really li

[RBW] Re: An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

If the work was done properly at a fair price, I'd give them a pass on the lack of comment and mis-spelling. We're obviously a focused bunch here, but it's a big world, full of cool bikes. A second chance may be in order. dougP On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 5:56:26 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker

Re: [RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

On 04/26/2016 08:56 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: I decided to try out a new woman-owned, and women-centred bike shop a couple of weeks ago to have my bike serviced. I like supporting women who love bikes, and after I had a pinch blow-out on my rear tire*, I had a perfect opportunity. My ex-husb

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Thanks, Nick! That sounds like something I can do. Sometimes I am dragging on my commutes and I also wonder how I'll ever be able to pull off a century or brevet. Do you not ride the day before brevets to rest up? Or just do the slow commute? -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Re: An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

Those are great... uhhhmm... valve stems ! On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 6:56 PM, sameness wrote: > When I lived in rural Australia, I made my maiden voyage down to the local > Treks-for-dads-BMX-for-kids chain shop to grab some tubes. > > There wa

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

My wife has a Glorius, and I borrow it occasionally when it's the easiest bike to grab. I really like the step-through feature of the frame. I get used to it really quickly and notice not being able to when I'm back on my safety-frame bikes. On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 1:25 PM, Daniel D. wrote: > So

[RBW] Re: An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

When I lived in rural Australia, I made my maiden voyage down to the local Treks-for-dads-BMX-for-kids chain shop to grab some tubes. There was obviously a store policy in effect where an employee had to make a point of complimenting something on or about the patron's bike when it rolled in (w

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

lungi, Haven't seen much in this thread about recovery. You can't get stronger unless you give your muscles lots of low-stress recovery time. If you're always riding in hard and never letting yourself recover then you're going to feel fatigued and not get much stronger. To get stronger, you

[RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

There is someone out there who doesn't like the Betty Foy? How can that be?! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] Abridged summary of rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 67 updates in 15 topics

Sent from my iPad > On Apr 26, 2016, at 9:12 AM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: > > > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Google Groups > Today's topic summary > View all topics > Cheap Clem substitutes?. - 12 Updates > Maryland area supported Century rides and also

[RBW] An Amusing Bike Service Anecdote

I decided to try out a new woman-owned, and women-centred bike shop a couple of weeks ago to have my bike serviced. I like supporting women who love bikes, and after I had a pinch blow-out on my rear tire*, I had a perfect opportunity. My ex-husband got the car and the bike rack when we split,

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Or better yet, smoke him on your "relic". ;) On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6:50:01 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Breath is wasted on ignorant arrogance like that. Ignore him. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7:42:39 PM UTC-6, Julian wrote: >> >> >> I get this sort

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

I miss the truly low step-through of my Dutch bike. The step-over on my Betty Foy just isn't low enough for me, so I end up throwing my leg over the saddle to mount. On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 1:25:15 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Sometimes stepping over my top tube feels like a chore. No

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I had a Cheviot for a bit. I really liked the way the bike rode, but I honestly just never got used to the appearance of the mixte type frame. And, while I thought the step through design would be convenient when I was pulling the kids around, in practice I just swung my leg over as I always do. Ma

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

I found this picture of a Rambouillet with what looks like an albastache. On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1:52:04 PM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: > > Does anyone in the community have a picture of a Rambouillet with Bosco's? > I picked up the Eugene Orange Rambouillet with the shrunken stack, and I'

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

What separates the Clementine from the boys of course is that swooped L top tube (there *are* two, and one is on top). The Clementine has replaced my Le Tour mixte in the lineup, which had a relatively higher top tube and when I was not--pardon the expression-- pulling my Piccolo, I generally m

Re: [RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

That's the one I read a month ago that introduced me to the Maffetone method coupled to the fat adaptation I've already been doing. It tells the story very well although it's a bit repetitive at times. But it drives the message. After reading it I changed my approach. René On Tuesday, April 26,

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Yiu might like this book too. Some diet stuff in it, but lots of training advice too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1939563089/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1461709661&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mark+sisson&dpPl=1&dpID=51eAWZRsR1L&ref=plSrch Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this message because y

[RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I've never owned a real mixte, but my folders provide the same toptubeless experience, and they have changed my attitude about the 53-54cm road bikes I used to ride. Mainly, I don't like them: That high tube seems there for no particularly good reason, and I'm no longer tolerant of stretching to

Re: [RBW] FS: Big Guy Wool

Just a general commentary on "Big Guy Wool" I find even the XXL wool doesn't fit me that great, I'm 6'7" about 270#. Find myself wishing for a triple X in wool. Most of the time I just wear synthetic as it comes in many more sizes. I guess wool is just too much of a boutique product to make tru

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Lately I have been thinking of riding to my body's needs. Letting it tell me how fast or slow it wants to go while riding. Like recovering while on the bike. And maybe my fitness will increase over time if I let my body just ride how it wants on a given day. Recently I was tired and just slowe

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Lynne: I am so happy you made it through and are ok now. I never realized how tough Cancer treatment was until my Dad got it. I mean we all know and have heard, but we really don't know unless it happens to someone close and we actually see what goes on. The surgeries, chemo, logistics, finance

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

On 04/26/2016 05:31 PM, Daniel D. wrote: I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes natu

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes naturally. So a mixte would feel the same unle

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

Everything is gone but the blue stripey. let's go *$45* shipped for that, help me lighten the load! > -- 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: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

I should've said swinging my leg over. Rarely, I do step over the middle of the top tube or swing my leg over the handlebars. But I have to think about it as being the best option. Old habits and all, swinging my leg over the rear is what comes naturally. So I guess a mixte would feel the s

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

Jeremy, your pic of the Bosco's on the Qbeam (I think I remember you did a post on it) got me liking the looks of Bosco's, which I had dismissed as too Disney looking at first. But now I think they look much better aesthaetically than Alba's which I rode for a while. Plus they have more rise a

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

On 04/26/2016 04:25 PM, Daniel D. wrote: Sometimes stepping over my top tube feels like a chore. Not very often, usually at the end of a long ride or just when I'm carrying a lot of stuff. When I test rode a clementine after a sam and clem I didn't notice any greater convenience mounting or

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

I rode a Motobecane Super Mirage Mixte for several years. It was a good bike and I have no complaints. It's nice for loads since mounting is easy. I did not notice a difference in handling vs. reg. high tube bikes. There are some other nice things about mixtes... 1) not attractive to thieves 2

[RBW] FS: Three Baggins Bags

A well-loved collection of first-generation Rivendell Baggins Bags. I've used these bags happily through a lot of miles but I'm just not using them any longer. Candy Bar Bag: Excellent Condition, no holes or tears, all straps included: $40 +shipping Adam Bag: Large saddle in bag in good to exc

[RBW] Re: FS: Big Guy Wool

let's make it *$20 *for the sleeveless, i never wear it. adding a blue striped and purple striped long-sleeve, both size xl. the purple one has some problems with the hem, the thread came loose, it actually came this way from riv but i didn't bother with fixing it or contacting them to fix, it

[RBW] Re: How do you like your first step-through bike?

That's the purpose of riding till you fall over? Grin. At least that's how I get off a bike with a top tube loaded with gear in the rear so high I have to ninja kick to get on and off. Grin. Seriously, though, I've wondered the same thing. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 2:

[RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

Sometimes stepping over my top tube feels like a chore. Not very often, usually at the end of a long ride or just when I'm carrying a lot of stuff. When I test rode a clementine after a sam and clem I didn't notice any greater convenience mounting or dismounting. But it wasn't a long or heav

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Thanks for this, Rene -- your experience tracks mine to a "T". I'm going to look up the Maffetone book. But really, isn't it just common sense? Start out slow, continue until your base is established, increase as is comfortable? And, for each individual ride, slow down until you warm the f*** up!

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Not riding is as wonderful as riding. Many o day I've gone out even though I've not felt like it and after about 50 feet, turn right around and go home ! If feels wonderful , just like I went for a ride and came back home. I may then do nothing, maybe go for a casual walk and smell th

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

I bought my daughter a Clementine and she's probably 5 or 6 years away from being able to ride it! That said my son can ride it now; he has a stingray that he likes and when he outgrows that he'll be big enough to ride any of my bikes so I don't sweat bikes for him. The Clementine should be the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

+1 on the "you are overdoing it". +1 on the Maffetone approach, which I just learned and have been applying for the past 3 weeks. +1 for the "listen to your body" and if you don't feel like riding, then don't. You'll feel like riding again once it's recovered. I had the same problems you describe

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

Thanks for the advice. Would it change anything to know that I had the Bosco's on a 56 Atlantis and like them? Michael Allen On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1:52:04 PM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: > > Does anyone in the community have a picture of a Rambouillet with Bosco's? > I picked up the Eugene

[RBW] Re: Maryland area supported Century rides and also unsupported Brevets this spring, summer and fall 2016.

On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 9:50:16 AM UTC-4, kielsun wrote: > > I'm in the Baltimore area and would definitely like to connect with some > folks who are on the "just ride" side of things this summer. I stopped by > Gravel and Grind a couple of weeks back to snag parts for a new Albatross >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Yes, speed play, aka fartlek in Swedish, is a way to not-train. Once you've maybe cut back your saddle time a bit and have a fresher outlook, try gunning it between telephone poles a few times on one ride, then go hard but in the saddle on few small rollers in the middle of another otherwise st

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Lynne, Glad the surgery got all the Cancer. Lunginsam, There have been much good advice and food for thought. From my experiences, after a winter of little riding, I begin commuting (on 16 miles round trip) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays giving me days off in between. When I have built up

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Lynne makes a good point, and diseases like Lyme can be hard to identify and affect people to all different degrees. Not sure where you are from, but around here it is sadly an all too common occurrence. You mention both your rides are drop bar configurations. I might suggest a bar like the Alb

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff

Update on whats left, I'll be willing to ship the nitto front rack let me know if interested: - Nitto Tallux stem, 9 or 10cm (I swear it measures 10 and I remember getting a 10, but my order history says I have only ordered 9cm), 225mm height, 25.4 - $45 - Shimano PD-M324 Pedals SD

[RBW] FS: Dyad 650B front wheel

I've had this front wheel sitting in my garage for a year or so. Was thinking a future project but decided on a different bike. Hand built at Universal Cycles in Portland with Miche Racing box hub ( common cartridge bearings) DT Swiss Comp butted spokes, 32h Dyad rim. Maybe 1500 miles but So

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

The Clementines we bought our two oldest lassies are the only vehicles we will buy they and they know it. That's with one of them at 15.5 years old. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 12:05:45 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Mark: That does make sense. I just bought her a new

[RBW] Re: f/s - new in package Grand Bois toe straps, butterscotch yellow

ps - my goal is to re-order a better color for her. If I try returning these to Japan, I would lose more than I'm asking. So I'm amenable to reasonable offers. If this color works for you, you won't find a better quality toe strap anywhere. Please contact me offline. Thanks again -- Y

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

Mark: That does make sense. I just bought her a new MacBook Air that, I was very clear to tell her, has to last her until college, and the Clem would be a bike that will ditto. We'll see if riding becomes a habit or if it's just a fancy. And perhaps by that time I'll have a bit more $$. On Tue, A

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I don't think you are overdoing it. But I am a randonneur (and just turned 60), so perhaps I have a different ruler. The two times my riding started going all wrong - annoying gradual decline over a year or so - it turned out to be a Serious Health Problem, which my GP did not catch, either ti

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

I think if she cottons to riding again, I would second this suggestion. The Clementine is an awesome bicycle and worth a bit of initial financial pain. Unless she were to get into seriously competitive riding, this bike would truly last a lifetime and then some. It is also now available as a fra

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I agree with ABQ Patrick that maybe you're just overdoing it. Even though you're not "training" there are some training principles that could work for you. Doing something during the winter to keep a fitness base might help. Treadmills and ellipticals (oh the horror!) if you don't like the cold,

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Well, I used to do that same distance commute with about the same amount of climbing (In greater Philadelphia area) and I too would get pretty tired if I did more that 4 days of consecutive commuting. I was in my late 30's and early 40's while I did the commute. For me, sleep was the major stumb

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

IOW, compared even to the Fargo, the Race Lite, otherwise impeccably neutral, feels high and "tippy" and insecure in slow, tight turns. That, to me, would be a great turn off if I were a new rider getting an early taste of what riding can be like. Depending on how well the Matthews turns out, I ma

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

Thanks for the replies. As you can tell, I am "planning" as I talk -- IOW, "What, me planning?" I think that, being reasonable instead of impulsive, the smart thing to do is to take the nice wide, tubeless wheelset from the Race Lite and install it on Catie's cheap Diamond Back, and learn how she

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I stay off of the mountains -- the Sandias rise to 10K feet from 5K at the river. The hills I ride fixed are either relatively steep but short -- eg, in northern Rio Rancho; or long but gradual -- Tramway or my former commute. But winds -- man, they are as bad as hills! On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

That is probably a very good rule, and it's one that I, personally, find *very* hard to obey! Even when I am feeling tired, and go out for just a short ride, I tend to push -- not that, nowadays, "pushing" results in great speed. Riders far stronger than I used to tell me, "Slow down!". Funny, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I forgot to add, re nomads and pastoralists: one reason they were so healthy, as indeed seems to be the case, is that they were either, as someone wisely said, "either healthy or dead." The weak simply died young. We moderns inherit weak genes from generations of modern "recuscitory" medicine. On

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I have built up a strong aerobic base over the years. Look into Maffetone to learn how to build up a solid aerobic base. http://www.amazon.com/Maffetone-Method-Holistic-Low-Stress-Exceptional/dp/0071343318/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461688806&sr=8-1&keywords=maffetone But a good rule of thumb is to

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Patrick, don't preach, please. Your diet works for you, but it is by no means universal. Millions of Chinese and Indian coolies do daily hard labor on rice, wheat, and pulses, with a bit of oil and veg thrown in. I do agree about processed foods, particularly refined flour and sugar. No one can h

Re: [RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I'm sorry, but I keep forgetting your name. But anyway, I experienced what you are experiencing for years when I commuted eastbound across Albuquerque 26 to (but relatively rarely) 40 miles rt, and for the most part 30-32, several days a week. I usually commuted on a fixed gear, 67" to 75", with a

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I do push because I like that fast moving feeling of speeding along with momentum. But I am not fast at all, and am a weak rider. There aren't many flats in my area, so its usually effort...coast...effort...coast...slow up...fast coast down...etc. Usually I only hit 8% grades max around here. T

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Another thought is are you pushing things too hard effort wise? If you haven't maintained an aerobic base over the winter, getting that back takes time and going much slower than you may think. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 9:01:58 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Not sure t

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

I sleep fine. I get enough hours each night. But I do have an occasional night of insomnia where I dont fall asleep at all the whole night or just get two hours. Maybe twice a year. @Patrick: but that's a diet. And Grant's book is a diet. No way I could keep them. I am on a Seefood diet. I am he

[RBW] fs: Schwalbe - Marathon Deluxe HS 420 - 28x2.00

Schwalbe - Marathon Deluxe 28x2.00 I ran these on my 29er touring frame...approx 700 miles and they're still in amazing shape with thousands of miles left in 'em. More info here: http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_ti...arathon_deluxe

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

How about gradually increasing your mileage? Say, start out with 1/2 commute distance at a leisurely pace two days a week (assuming you're on a 5 day workweek). If you feel fine after a couple of weeks, bump that up to 3 days per week, then 5. As you gradually increase weekly distance, don't

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

How is your sleep? Commuting by bicycle is great if you can make it work, but there's only so many hours in the day to get to work, do the work, get back home, have a life, and start again the next day. My first impression is you're starting out the week ok, then slowly wearing down as it goes o

[RBW] Re: Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Uh oh! A diet thread! Sardonic grin. Actually on topic, as Grant's written a book on healthy eating (it's not what you may think). "I don't do diets of any kind as I know I could never keep one. Just being honest with myself. There is no way." This is just because no one should diet. We should

[RBW] Re: FS: 1982 Medici Pro Strada, 62cm (Poor Man's Roadeo)?

Bump. Now offering $900 to a list member. And Jim--not sure about what I'll do for future Eroicas! I'll probably go the UJB route like Joe B. On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 2:30:34 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Hey Folks- > > I'm selling my Eroica bike, a 62cm 1982 Medici Pro Strada. It's

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

We just started carrying the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. brand in our shop as an inexpensive introduction to useful all-around bicycles. The Roebling and Lorimer do not disappoint with clearance for 40mm tires with fenders and a host of braze-ons. Sure I might change a couple things here and there..

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

Not sure this is on topic enough but as you all seem to "ride" for the love of it and not "train" (and I don't either), was wondering what you think about my conundrum. I am in good health. I get physicals. Everything always fine. No issues. 47 years old, 5'8", 170 lbs. I thank God for my wond

Re: [RBW] Re: New Drivetrain Setup on the Hunqapillar

I remember racing CX on a single speed after riding the course on gears a few times before. SS was my fastest time. When you know how hard you'll need to pedal after a corner or up a hill, you tend to get a lot lighter on the brakes, improve your flow, and ride smoothly in comparison. My top speeds

[RBW] Re: Boscoe and Rambouillet Pics Anyone?

Funny - I never put it together that this was you, Jeremy. Probably should have. If you've been riding 64cm road bikes, that Clem is going to fit you like a dream, for what you're wanting to use it for! Also, forgot to say to you, Michael: "Congratulations on the new bike!" On Monday, April

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain Setup on the Hunqapillar

Ride your next three trails rides as single speed. Pick and stick a gear. One gear per ride. You'll be much stronger pronto. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:43:33 AM UTC-6, Ginz wrote: > > I don't think I'd like a 1x drivetrain because it takes many more clicks > to dump a

[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

A Brooklyn is another option. I don't know if Grant is still involved with the company but he was at one point, and his design ideas like low bottom brackets should be present here. http://www.brooklynbicycleco.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Maryland area supported Century rides and also unsupported Brevets this spring, summer and fall 2016.

I'm in the Baltimore area and would definitely like to connect with some folks who are on the "just ride" side of things this summer. I stopped by Gravel and Grind a couple of weeks back to snag parts for a new Albatross cockpit on my Sam, and the guy helping me really went above and beyond in

[RBW] New Drivetrain Setup on the Hunqapillar

I have a 2x10 hard tail and I like it. This is coming from a guy who was holding onto 9sp rapid rise like the last drop of water on earth. I don't think I'd like a 1x drivetrain because it takes many more clicks to dump a lot of gear on trails. On rolling terrain, I'm sure it's nice. The stron

[RBW] Re: FS : 60cm SimpleOne / Multi-Speedable / Clear Powdercoat F/F/HS/BB/Wheels/Fenders

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[RBW] Re: Cheap Clem substitutes?.

The problem, as laid out I believe in the wonderful Clem brochure, or maybe in one of the blug posts, is that making a vintage bike work well is often expensive, even as the bikes themselves become more rare and often less pristine. And in the end you still do not have the bb height you desire

[RBW] f/s - new in package Grand Bois toe straps, butterscotch yellow

I ordered a set of Grand Bois toe straps for my daughter's bike and they are butterscotch yellow, which would totally clash on her bike. These are quality, replicas of Bianchi Dino (Alfredo Binda) with duplicated hardware, even marked made in Italy. Though they are marked Grand Bois rather th

[RBW] Re: Maryland area supported Century rides and also unsupported Brevets this spring, summer and fall 2016.

Hey - BIG thanks for posting this. We usually use a fall century as a little motivation to get out and enjoy some long rides in the summer, and this comes right on time. I'm also looking forward to visiting Gravel and Grind to get more info on the owner's personal favorite unpaved rides in th