[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great shots from everyone! Not to be too tardy, here are 15 of mine from 2015: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/albums/72157663334635321 Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2:39:16 AM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Hi Group, > > I don't think I've seen a post

[RBW] FS - Nitto lugged stem & cockpit stuff

2016-01-08 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
For sale: Nitto lugged stem, 26 x 100mm, like new. $150. (Listed on the Riv site at $228.) Soma interruptor levers, silver, like-new, $28. Shimano Tiagra road levers, slight scuffing to the right side logo, $30. Pics: *https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/albums/72157660981689094* All

[RBW] WTT - Nitto mini rack for R14

2016-01-05 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
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] Two Sams on the last 2015 overnighter

2016-01-01 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
My friend, Greg, had the last two days of the year off from his REI job, so despite damp (but warm for Virginia in Dec.) weather, we decided at the last moment to get one last 80-mile overnighter in on our Sam Hillbornes. We started at Hanover Court House, north of Richmond and headed to

[RBW] Re: FS: SPD Shoes/pedals and Walky Dog

2015-12-27 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Erl, If still available, I'll take those shoes & pedals. Contact me off-list, if you wish. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 9:25:18 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > I cleaned the basement and found some unused items which I offer for sale: > > 1) Shimano SPD shoes

[RBW] Re: Homer vs. Sam vs. Bleriot

2015-12-24 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I currently have three Rivs - all set up differently, so not apples-to-apples, etc. But my Homer, set up for mixed surface riding, mustachioed and fenderless, is more "sprightly" than my Sam, set up as my tourer with bells and whistles, and my Atlantis, set up for "country day rides" and

[RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

2015-11-30 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Meade, I usually like the peace of mind that stitching gives me and usually use a fairly heavy duty needle and thread and a pair of needle-nosed pliers to push it through the heavy material (carefully!). However, on the patch you recently sent with me, I chose a placement on my bag that had an

[RBW] Re: Was a 55cm double top tube Hillborne ever made?

2015-11-23 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
The main difference between my (old) 56cm double TT and my (new) 55 cm single TT Sams are that I used to be able to grasp the lower TT to lift the bike without worrying about the frame pump, which I used to place between the TT's! Actually, my original was first generation and had a "made to a

[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-13 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I will miss this event this year David. :( My excuse to come from the east coast, my brother-in-law (and sister, of course!) has gotten a promotion and moving to CT. I certainly have enjoyed the two Strada Rossas I've done! Meeting you and your family & Ian's riding buddies have been a plus,

[RBW] Va. Capital Trail open!

2015-10-27 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey all, the long-awaited Virginia Capital Trail is finally complete. 52 paved miles one-way, from Richmond to Williamsburg / Jamestown, along historic Rt. 5, which follows the James River and passes many historic sites & structures. Terrain is relatively flat - to - rolling. Some of us from

Re: [RBW] FS - 61cm Atlantis, complete.

2015-09-07 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
! Paul On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 2:05:04 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Say it isn't so! > > On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 9:57 AM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> I never thought I'd do this, but must cul

[RBW] FS - 61cm Atlantis, complete.

2015-09-06 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I never thought I'd do this, but must cull the herd and this one is now overlap - and is the one most likely to sell. If not one size too large for me, I would build it up with fat tires and keep riding it. I purchased it in Dec. 2011 from someone whom had Rivendell build it up but apparently

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

2015-09-03 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
That's one beautiful Davidson, Bill! (Though I'll bet a hard one to touch up! Here's the Imron color I chose for my 1989 custom nickel plated and filet brazed Bontrager CX: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2010/cx057-paulgermain0410.html Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Tuesday, September 1, 2015

[RBW] mid-Virginia overnighter

2015-08-30 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
On August 29-30, 2015, I did this solo overnighter using a modified version of Meade Anderson's Lee's Retreat ride, along the lightly-used Civil War motor route. The new 55cm black cream Sam Hillborne tourer with a new front HAR performed in an exemplarily fashion! I left Farmville, Va.

[RBW] FS - 56cm Sam Hillborne frameset

2015-08-06 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I moved down a size on my touring rig to a new black cream Sam. So, my older 56cm (orange) double TT frame set is up for sale. I'm the only owner, having purchased it new, completely built at the end of 2010 from Renaissance Bicycles in Henderson, NC (a Riv dealer of sorts) when he closed up

[RBW] FS - Nitto Front Big Rack

2015-08-02 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have a Nitto Front Big Rack 9as seen on RIv's web site for $210) for sale. Images on my Flickr site: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/sets/7215765668011 $180, plus shipping, PayPal preferred. Contact me off-list please. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this

[RBW] My ACW cup goes to the DWG

2015-05-22 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Some shots of my new Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen (ACW) cup on a 4-day trip to the Delaware Water Gap (DWG): https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/sets/72157653290251475 (Please forgive the cross-post to the I-BOB list.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
David, I live in Va., as you know. If you come east, let me know I'd love to do the trip again! I've done it (fully) a couple times, plus some shorter trips, so know where all the best food is! (Very important!) I can pay you back for your hospitality at the Strada Rossa. On Sunday, April 12,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shop mechanics answer this:

2015-03-29 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
David, Of course, there's always the custom route. Back in 1989, before threadless, I had Steve Potts fillet braze be a beautiful stem with a cap for a (new, then) Bontrager fillet brazed Cx-based bike. I think I got the idea from Bruce Gordon's Rock Road frames back then. Loved that thing!

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

2015-03-29 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/16716596259/ On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 4:17 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote: Hey all, I made my annual trip from Va. to L.A. to see my sister and ride with bro-in-law, Ian - and of course do a repeat

[RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Rossa 2015

2015-03-28 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey all, I made my annual trip from Va. to L.A. to see my sister and ride with bro-in-law, Ian - and of course do a repeat of the Strada Rossa! These two albums are from Ian's and my ride last Saturday doing the Redlands Inland Empire Biking Alliance mixed-surface 50k / 100k group ride:

[RBW] Re: WTB - Small Sackville Trunk Sack, tan

2015-03-27 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
That's it Leslie. Though I called it Trunk bag, I do mean the small front bag - in tan, of course. I assume this is not available from Riv. any longer. Do you have one to sell? Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:59:27 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: On Thursday, March 26,

[RBW] Re: WTB - Small Sackville Trunk Sack, tan

2015-03-27 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Many thanks to both Leslie EGNolan for your help. I did not realize that was a live link and not an archived one. This forum is a great help in cases like this! On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-4, Bikie#4646 wrote: I'm looking for the now-discontinued tan version of the small

[RBW] Re: Baltimore, MD to Scranton,PA ride planning...

2014-12-12 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
It could take you a little longer, but if you want to get off the road for a bit, the Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area is nice. The Old Mine Road is on the NJ side of the Delaware River and the (recommended by me) McDade Rec.Trail on the PA side will take you north from the little township

[RBW] Re: Baltimore, MD to Scranton,PA ride planning...

2014-12-12 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oops. Here's a Delaware Water Gap / McDade Trail link that will get you started: http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/trail-maps-pa.htm Paul On Friday, December 12, 2014 12:55:56 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: You Rivfolks do some long distance rando riding, touring, campling, etc... What's

[RBW] Re: Baltimore, MD to Scranton,PA ride planning...

2014-12-12 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Finally, here's a trip planning link for PA rte.6, east-west: http://www.paroute6.com Paul On Friday, December 12, 2014 12:55:56 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: You Rivfolks do some long distance rando riding, touring, campling, etc... What's the best way to plan a long ride like this from

Re: [RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

2014-12-09 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thomas, I have been using the (old) Vittoria Randonneur Hypers (now Voyagers) in 35 38 mm on three bikes for a few years now with thousands of miles and no flats. Not only that, they seem as supple as Marathon Supremes without the price, though might not be quite as light. Getting great

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