[RBW] Antelope Hills/Black Mountain Monster Cross

2018-06-08 Thread Tim O. (Portland, OR)
Oops! Meant to post this to ibob. It's mostly the same folks, right? -- 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] Antelope Hills/Black Mountain Monster Cross

2018-06-08 Thread Tim O. (Portland, OR)
Howdy- Got the Compass Antelope Hills today and tried them on the Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross. Here are set clearance pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/F6d8HBxYMU3lRfNw1 I'm the pictures they are mounted on velocity dyads(18.6mm interal width) with tubes at 55 psi. I don't have

[RBW] Re: quality of bike photos on Riv website

2018-06-08 Thread CMR
I think these kinds of things should be mentioned directly to Rivendell, you should contact Dave, his contact info is on the staff page. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/staff-email-directory I agree, the photos are usually gorgeous, I'd love the option to easily open an HD version. Chris

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Is there alot of profanity? Saw some on the cover. Don’t want to pay for 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 from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yeah, I noticed that, too. Not hungry at all really. I guess the fat really fills you up! Legs were dead today. It was an 11 mile slog home. But still fun. Slow going. Super low cadences. Lotsa coasting at every chance. Legs shot. Thighs Burned at any hard efforts. Wierd. Never like this in

Re: [RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks for all the input, all. I settled on an Abus Granit 640 (or something) from Amazon. For wheels I chose the Abus Nut fix, because several of you disliked the Pittlocks but liked the Abus. Abus' solution for saddle and seat post wouldn't work. Drw was so excited about his Hexlox for the

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Hey Bill, is Inspiration Point that spot with the circular parking area at Tilden Park? -- 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: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread Joe Bernard
The copy doesn't say "last of MUSA Hunqs", just a chance to get one right away. It's kinda typo-ed so easy to misinterpret. I'm sure there will be a MIT Hunq eventually, but nothing has been announced. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
I didn't even notice that one of them had the Wavie bar. Since the Bullmoose seems to have disappeared, the Wavie is the only Riv handlebar that might interest me. On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 8:17:34 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > I’m liking that wavy bar! -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't recall any mention of MIT Hunqapillars. Did I miss that? On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 8:07:04 PM UTC-5, Abcyclehank wrote: > > In one of the actual bike descriptions they alluded to it being a chance > to grab one of the last from the MUSA lot. I assume they will be better > served

[RBW] Re: quality of bike photos on Riv website

2018-06-08 Thread sameness
They used to have a lightbox plug-in (click on a thumbnail and a bigger images pop up within the same browser window) on one of the previous iterations of the site. Looks like they traded that functionality for the ability to zoom in on the details of the pic at 100% of the image size. This

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread tc
58/62 Hunq and Atlantis owners, what would you do with a Hunq that you couldn't do with an Atlantis? Tom On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 6:32:08 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the > 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread Drw
I’m liking that wavy bar! -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread Abcyclehank
In one of the actual bike descriptions they alluded to it being a chance to grab one of the last from the MUSA lot. I assume they will be better served with demo MIT Hunqs moving forward. Their brainpower and bike/frame knowledge will determine whether someone will be better off(doubtful

Re: [RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Drw
Hexlox.com Here is the seatpost set https://hexlox.com/collections/ready-bike-security-sets/products/saddle-lock-security-set-protects-saddle-seat-post they’re European, but ship to the states just fine. Customer service is really good too. I ended up getting like 10 of them and just swap them

Re: [RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Leah Peterson
Drw, I’d love to order them if I could find anywhere that sold them. Not Amazon, and when I put in my location there was no seller/dealer. Where did you find yours? Are you in the US? They sound perfect! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Drw wrote: > > I’m telling you. For

Re: [RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Drw
I’m telling you. For the whole seat area, hexlox. So easy. You use the existing bolts and just pop a little button in the bolt head. -- 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: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread David B
If you don’t have a copy of EBDJ, it’s worth getting. Straightforward info. I’ve been following Keto for a few weeks and feel a lot more energy when I’m riding and have noticed that I really don’t get hungry during the day. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

2018-06-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I found a dealer that can order Abus Nut Fix for the quick release skewers, but I’m not finding anything for the seat post from Abus. Abus seems to want something with a seat clamp, which these bikes don’t have. Am I wrong? Do I need to look elsewhere? -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Maybe that means they are clearing the deck for something new. On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 3:32:08 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the > 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11 Hunqapillar. If I had the funds, > that

[RBW] PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread Joe Bernard
Here tis. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-framesets-and-bicycles I'd love to snap up that 53. It's too tall for me as a trail bike, but hoo boy would it make a fabulous town cruiser/shopper. The wallet says no! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, Phil! -- 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

[RBW] quality of bike photos on Riv website

2018-06-08 Thread Clayton.sf
I believe most of them are shot with film. Could be wrong though. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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] PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

2018-06-08 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11 Hunqapillar. If I had the funds, that 54 would be sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Austin B.
Thanks for the reply, Bill. I appreciate the time you took and, despite your claims to not having the vocabulary to reply, your comments were much more helpful than you might think. I now have a clear preference on which frame to choose. Thanks again! Austin -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread islaysteve
Great story, Leah. I always enjoy reading your posts! Cheers, Steve On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:04:44 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I just got off the phone with my sister. She accompanied a married couple > who are dear friends from out east to Duluth, MN where they hit

[RBW] quality of bike photos on Riv website

2018-06-08 Thread Joe Bernard
I agree, the zoom-in-ability of the photos is quite lacking. -- 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.

[RBW] quality of bike photos on Riv website

2018-06-08 Thread eddietheflay
maybe it's just me or my computer, but it seems to me the photos or the approach to photos on the website leave something to be desired. I know the bikes are gorgeous since I have owned a bunch. But the large thumbnails with the old world magnifier don't do them justice. In this day and age

[RBW] Any must see bike shops in Berlin?

2018-06-08 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado
John There is a company in Germany that makes Pedersen Bikes. Not sure if its close to or in Berlin. Jon -- 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: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread phil k
Sorry, I'm not on a keto diet, so I don't have an answer to your second question. On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 4:20:02 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > It would be ketones. > > The goal of keto diet is for your body to deplete all glucose stores in > your body for ketogenesis. Your body will naturally

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread phil k
It would be ketones. The goal of keto diet is for your body to deplete all glucose stores in your body for ketogenesis. Your body will naturally look for an alternative energy source, proteins being the next easiest source of energy. However, your body doesn't want that to happen (as it

[RBW] Re: The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Max S
Fun story. Thanks for sharing. One could perhaps draw a parallel between the choice in type of bike and type of car. Few of us drive a Boxster or a 911 on a daily basis or to the grocery store, and few of us must be in a 4x4 with a winch for the commute. So, the family sedan or wagon (or

[RBW] Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Doing keto diet now for almost two weeks (come Tuesday). Been commuting and feel good on rides but I notice that my legs hurt/burn for the first mile or so on rides, which never happened when I ate regular, before the keto diet. Feels like the thighs haven't recharged. Though even when they

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Austin asked for more nuanced comparisons than I have the vernacular to describe. So my short answer is that I have not found any discernible differences in 'Sportiness'. With stouter tubing, is the Roadini less flexible than the BMC? I don't know that the Leo has stouter tubing. If it

Re: [RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Great story Leah, One thing you might tell your friend is that there is a best bike for the task at hand. Don't ride a race bike unless you are racing or need to race at your peak to keep up with the people you want to ride with. Get another bike that is comfortable, suitable to carry things on

Re: [RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Patrick Moore
"How!" in the old, stereotyped Indian greeting. Patrick Moore, who is old enough to remember watching b cowboy and Indian movies at friends' houses (and who is trying to decide right at this moment between going for a ride on 559 X 28 mm tires or 700C X 61 mm tires ...) On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-08 Thread Austin B.
Hi Bill, I read your above thread and your initial ride report. I saw that you found the Roadini to be fast and stable. I am curious how it compares to your BMC in more specific ways which I attribute to "Sportiness" if you have found any to be discernible. With stouter tubing, is the

Re: [RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Surlyprof
It may not have been a bike theft but rather an intervention. Fun story and I hope that your friend seeks your advice when spending her insurance money. That may make for a happy ending after all. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread phil k
Yes, there is this prescribed notion you have to wear one or the other. I wear from road riding clothes where it makes sense to me (lighter helmet, sunglasses, gloves, bright colored windbreakers/rain jacket), and wear "comfy" clothes where it makes sense (wool tee shirts, wool pants,

[RBW] Seattle CL facilitate purchase?

2018-06-08 Thread velomann
Long shot but I'm in Portland and looking for someone in Seattle willing to pick up a couple smallish items from a Craigslist seller. I'd Paypal you and then we'd work out how to transfer. Ideal would be someone coming to Portland for the Rivelo 3rd anniversary shindig next week - Grant and

[RBW] Re: The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Doug H.
Leah, What a fun, well-told story. Back in my Lycra days I always felt odd walking into a coffee shop or convenience store with the tight form-fitting kit and tapping with each step. The Just Ride philosophy is really liberating and makes riding fun again. Doug On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Many thanks, Leah. I enjoy these stories so very much. Shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:04:44 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I just got off the phone with my sister. She accompanied a married couple > who are dear friends from out east to Duluth, MN where they

[RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

2018-06-08 Thread d2mini
Something I wish I was told about 5 years ago!! hahahaha! ;) On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:33:03 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Bill's call is a good one. I spared my 8-sp Record cassette when it was > at closeout prices. All my Brooks Select saddles are spared, and were > bought on closeout,

[RBW] FS: Brooks C15 Cambium carved all weather saddle.

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
New!! Black! Rode only about 10 miles. Awesome saddle but too wide in the crotch area for me. 90$ shipped Conus -- 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

[RBW] Any must see bike shops in Berlin?

2018-06-08 Thread Michael Cinibulk
I have not been in person; but from their web presence and sponsorship of l’Eroica, Steel Vintage Bikes looks to be a must see. -- 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

[RBW] Re: The Most Disappointing Bike: A Satire

2018-06-08 Thread Rusty Click
What a wonderful story, wonderfully told! On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:04:44 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I just got off the phone with my sister. She accompanied a married couple > who are dear friends from out east to Duluth, MN where they hit the bike > trails and saw

[RBW] Re: FS Kid's Beinn 24

2018-06-08 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Won't be long before the kid is bigger than me... On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:20:12 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The kid's bike is bigger than your Raleigh 20 ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

2018-06-08 Thread Ron Mc
Bill's call is a good one. I spared my 8-sp Record cassette when it was at closeout prices. All my Brooks Select saddles are spared, and were bought on closeout, each right around $100. Keep an eye on the closeout stuff and buy a couple of it's something you know you're going to use. On

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

2018-06-08 Thread Ron Mc
On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 8:25:40 PM UTC-5, Nathan Neuberger wrote: > > Well, they say it's always the last thing you try... > >> >>> It's supposed to work that way, continuing would be obstinate. Congrats on finding solution, especially the simplest and highest-probability one. --