Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

2015-11-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Thank you so much, David E, for organizing such a fun ride with great people, trails, weather, views, pizza, and beer. https://flic.kr/s/aHskpoQ7LH - David G in San Diego On Sat, Nov 14, 2015 at 9:55 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > A long day in the dirt today! Was

Re: [RBW] 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-09 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Vacationing in Whistler, this morning I went on a bike ride with my daughter on rental valley bikes, i.e., entry-level Giant MTB-shaped objects with placebo suspension forks. In Whistler Village we happened upon the Crankworx Demo/Expo plaza, and the kind folks at the Giant tent let us borrow

Re: [RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

2015-07-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Is it legit? Does anybody know the provenance of these bikes? The Alex website says the manufacturer is Rivendell. But surely these are Toyo-made Rabous, right? I could be wrong, but my guess is that these bikes went from Toyo to Alex without stopping in Walnut Creek. If Alex and/or Toyo

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

2015-06-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Are we talking metric or imperial? For a 100 km ride, Bosco the Handlebar for steering, and Bosco the Chocolate http://www.boscoworld.com/ for energy, are excellent choices. For 100 miles on the bike, the addition of tunes from Bosco the Man

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Patrick, Furious Fred is lighter, Thunder Burt On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 7:07 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 6:55 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Patrick, Furious Fred is lighter, but Thunder Burt is faster: http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-reader/thunder-burt.html - David G in San Diego On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 7:07 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 6:55 PM, David Yu Greenblatt

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-25 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling resistance) but relatively fragile tires. Here in SoCal many mountain bikers who enjoy bombing down gnarly downhills eschew them because of their relatively low longevity, even with Snakeskin or Super Gravity enhanced

[RBW] FS: Two 650B Thunder Burt Tires

2015-05-11 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I do not have an immediate need for these tires, so here they are, for sale: Two Schwalbe Thunder Burt 650B tires Brand new, in the box 27.5 x 2.10 size Folding beads, 127 threads-per-inch casing Evolution LiteSkin PaceStar (lightest, most supple, and lowest rolling resistance = fastest version)

Re: [RBW] FS: Two 650B Thunder Burt Tires

2015-05-11 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Sold to Thomas! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2015, at 8:50 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I'll take them, David On May 11, 2015, at 10:46 AM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: I do not have an immediate need

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Photos: please consider providing link rather than attachment

2015-05-05 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Hi Patrick, Sharing a photo of Beryl Burton, OBE, is undeniably GOOD, but yes, you have attached the photo to an email that was sent to me and thousands of other people. The image you attached is only 0.052 megabytes, so no biggie. It is the For Sale and other posts that include multiple

Re: [RBW] Photos: please consider providing link rather than attachment

2015-05-05 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
back the way it was and it will only get worse, so I think whatever plan I used to have is invalid, carry on into the future you image attaching peoples. Later Tarik On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:56 AM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: I use Gmail and subscribe

[RBW] Photos: please consider providing link rather than attachment

2015-05-04 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I use Gmail and subscribe to several email lists including iBOB and RBW (routing the messages directly to All Mail so my Inbox remains uncluttered). Recently I've been getting an alert from Gmail saying I am almost at my 15 GB limit for free storage. I would rather not pay Google a monthly fee for

Re: [RBW] Re: Jitensha bars for mountain bike?

2015-04-27 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I don't have personal experience using the Jitensha flat bar off-road but I know several people who use or used them for MTB and cyclocross. Here's Jesse Lalonde (singlespeed world champ) utilizing a Jitensha bar to good effect in a cross race:

Re: [RBW] Re: OC Dirt riding adventure teaser

2015-04-12 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
https://flickr.com/photos/65787090@N02/sets/72157651497793088 On Apr 12, 2015, at 8:26 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Terminal points are the Irvine train station and San Juan Capistrano station. The route runs inland along Serrano Creek to Whiting Ranch, over a ridgeline to

Re: [RBW] Tubeless -- max pressure?

2015-04-07 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I try to stay below 45 psi on my tubeless 650b road tires including Pari Moto (old version), Hetre, and Babyshoe Pass. I do not know what the actual safe max PSI is for these tires when run tubeless. Probably depends on the tire and rim combo. The thought of a tire blowoff at speed - e.g.,

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-04-02 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Sun protection, and wearing clothing in general, aside from MUSA sailor panties, is overrated http://instagram.com/p/08M2NLrxGp/ David G in San Diego On Mar 20, 2015, at 10:12 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: What's good at blocking sunlight, while at the same time not

Re: [RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-04-01 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I also hate getting flats. My current setup of Marathon Supremes with Mr Tuffy tire liners and Slime tubes has been working pretty good. Can't wait to upgrade to these babies though: http://tinyurl.com/ljzv5xo David G, Flat Free, in San D On Mar 31, 2015, at 7:36 PM, 'hangtownmatt' via

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
That Steve Peat fellow knows how to have fun on a bike. s24o in Scotland: https://vimeo.com/67430580 Going for a little spin with 3 of his pals on 650b bikes in France: https://vimeo.com/63027254 David G in San Diego On Feb 26, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] In search of the Delaware Gear

2015-02-24 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
My 650b MTB has a a single 28 tooth chainring and 10-42 cassette, which yields a high GI around 77 and a low around 18.4. I used to race cyclocross with a single 39 tooth chainring and 12-27 cassette. 38 x 12-36 sounds nice for a mixed terrain bike. Equipped thusly, you will be able to escape

Re: [RBW] Tubeless Rims for Oregon Outback

2015-02-09 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I have tubeless tires on all four of my 650b bikes. I've used the following 640b tires tubeless: Hetre, Pari Moto, Babyshoe Pass Extralight, Quasi Moto, Racing Ralph, Thunder Burt, Maxxis Ardent Race. I use tubeless compatible rims with Stan's tape and Stan's sealant and more recently Orange

Re: [RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

2015-01-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I like to hang my bikes from trees, to make repairs, and to bait monkeys. https://flic.kr/p/dGQBCW https://flic.kr/p/nwEVmd https://flic.kr/p/qvQady - David G in San Diego On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:49 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Scratches your leather saddle to turn the bike

Re: [RBW] 650b SL23 Clearance

2014-12-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yes, Pacenti SL23 and PL23 650b rims are tubeless compatible. David G in San Diego Sent from my iPhone On Dec 26, 2014, at 4:26 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Are these good to try tubeless on? I already ordered a pair. I wasn't thinking tubeless when I ordered them,

[RBW] Chocolate Goop

2014-12-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
OK, everybody please share your best chocolate goop recipe. http://eatbacondontjog.com/post/103791058935/thanksgiving-without-blowing-it http://eatbacondontjog.com/post/104655886490/mondays-dinner-pet-food-and-chocolate I just got back from Trader Joe's and made my first batch with one can of

Re: [RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

2014-12-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Bill, I'm talking about the goop in Grant's latest two EBDJ blog posts -- moussy stuff, not a choco bar. - David On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You should be using coconut oil, not coconut cream. Coconut oil is solid On Monday, December 15, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

2014-12-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Patrick, 1:1 coconut cream and cocoa powder?!? By weight or volume? A can of TJ's coconut cream is 14 oz. That would be a lot of cocoa powder to mix in! - David On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:57 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: We equal the amount of cocoa powder to the amount of fat.

Re: [RBW] Re: What components do you wish RBW would start making?

2014-12-03 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Manny, If by camping *oneise* you mean a whole-body garment with integrated eared-hoodie and clawed-booties and detachable tail, knit out of yarn from the fur of the *paihamu* (New Zealand common bushtail possum), I am 100% on board. Imagine the stealth-camping possibilities!

Re: [RBW] What components do you wish RBW would start making?

2014-11-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
How does RM-014 compare to the old WTB-Specialized-Nitto RM-2? I've got an RM-2 on my Rawland rSogn and like it. David G in San Diego On Nov 26, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: The wide-flare Nitto RM-014 Dirt Drop is pretty darn close, but it's only

Re: [RBW] Flats and Hetres

2014-11-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I essentially never get flats with Hetres. Perhaps because I run them tubeless with Stan's sealant. In 4-5 years riding Hetres and now Babyshoes in Madison WI, San Fran, and San Diego, I have experienced a leak on two occasions that I can remember, requiring mid-ride adding of air, but I have

Re: [RBW] Flats and Hetres

2014-11-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
land, that is. With tubes/Stan's/50+ psi, they -- well, I get fewer flats on them than on Kojaks (no Stan's, but belt). Both P-Rs and Kojaks used with Tire Savers, to complete the equation. On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 5:20 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Industry Controlled by Grant Peterson

2014-11-06 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
More than a mountain bike or gravel grinder I love the idea of an all-terrain, go anywhere, ride all day bike that can do it all (DIA): http://www.mountainflyermagazine.com/view.php/touching-metal.html - David G in San Diego On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Anton Tutter atut...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

2014-08-30 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
38 or 32? The correct answer is 42. On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:19 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Sorts the same thread as before, but with more detailed questions below I am considering before I buy. I love my Hetres, but if the 38 or 32mm tires feel and work just as well and

Re: [RBW] Re: Water Bottles Tested and Rated

2014-08-17 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I like the CamelBak Podium bottles, too, but when riding off road here in dry-n-dusty SoCal there is nothing to prevent powdered horse and catamount dung from collecting at the orifice of the valve. Anybody try a Podium Mud Cap? http://shop.camelbak.com/podium-mud-cap/d/1044_c_328_cl_381 - David

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO spare tire cage

2014-07-16 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
KIELBASA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

2014-06-05 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Obviously Evan is campaigning to win Soma/Merry Sales a coveted SOPWAMTOS Golden Toidy Award. Grant of Rivendell won one in 2005, so this thread remains On Topic. On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Nice attitude, luckily how you act doesn't reflect on

Re: [RBW] Large Rando bag / rack / decaleur interface

2014-05-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
A big bike deserves a big bag. Here's my custom RuthWorks SF bag by Ely Rodriguez: https://flic.kr/p/iJwL8X It's larger than any stock Berthoud. It sits on a rack and is attached to the stem by a Grand Bois decaleur. As Steve P said, this decaleur is not adjustable. The large volume of the bag is

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Rando bag / rack / decaleur interface

2014-05-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
RuthWorks SF website: http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/p/prices-and-ordering.html On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.comwrote: snip The RuthWorks bag looks nice but without a web site its hard to know. Michael -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Need Bike Shop SF, CA Marina or Pacific Heights

2014-02-15 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I was happy with the service at City Cycle http://citycycle.com/articles/welcome-to-city-cycle-pg145.htm David G in San Diego On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 5:52 AM, Jim J. jjacobs...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for reliable bike shop in Pacific Heights or Marina District in SF. A place I

Re: [RBW] Update: the woman who is 5'2

2014-02-01 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Trek bicycling, like life, entails dukkha. David G in San Diego On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:19 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: I'm amazed treks tag line is less pain, more gain. Less? Why settle for less when it could be none? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Wanted: Tektro R559 brakes and a handlebar

2014-01-22 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Wanted for a mixte build: 1. Tektro R559 brakes, silver, recessed/allen version. I have a set of the nutted version if you want to trade. 2. Handlebar for 22.2mm (MTB) diameter grips/shifters/brakes: Albatross, Bosco, Jitensha flat bar, VO Porteur, whatcha got? 3. 9-speed Shimano MTB

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Tektro R559 brakes and a handlebar

2014-01-22 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Thanks very much for the replies, I'm getting some brakes and an Ahearne/MAP bar from Dan. Best, David G in SD On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 9:39 AM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Wanted for a mixte build: 1. Tektro R559 brakes, silver, recessed/allen version. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe 650B/27.5 Thunder Burt Review

2014-01-11 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
No, the best named tire ever comes into existence when you use a marker to change the last R to a T. David G in SD On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Also, best name for a tire ever. On Friday, January 10, 2014 9:57:19 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com

[RBW] San Diego Powdercoater?

2014-01-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Anybody know of a good bike frame powdercoater in the San Diego region? Thanks, David G in SD -- 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] SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2014-01-04 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Curtis, Thanks for organizing a very pleasant ride, with great sights, beer, and company. http://flic.kr/p/iVsR9b David G On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Planning a ride around San Diego Bay on Saturday 1/4/14. Meet at Liberty Station at the USS

Re: [RBW] Re: SolCal Ride for Saturday January 4, 2014

2013-12-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Count me in. But please don't joke about skipping the beers. - David G On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Hugh, The path is very flat. I am thinking about five hours. Less if the the beer stop is skipped. So a 2 pm finish. Curtis On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2013-11-29 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
RBW Outlaw Bicycle Club One-Percenter For Life! On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: No way dude. I'm a frigging outlaw! On Nov 29, 2013 4:52 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Did someone say rules? http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ --mike On

Re: [RBW] Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'

2013-11-20 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
When installing new cable housing, cut with a Dremel tool cutting wheel and open up the ends with a home-made pokey-spoke (*http://tinyurl.com/lh5bxdy*http://tinyurl.com/lh5bxdy). - David G in San Diego On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 6:04 AM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Whether it's an

[RBW] Trade my XL for your L MUSA Shorts

2013-11-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I would like to trade my MUSA shorts, size XL, for your MUSA shorts, size L. Mine are navy blue with contrasting black crotch and pocket-innards. Red bar-tack stitching. Excellent condition, no problems. Current design, just like this (only Blue/Black):

Re: [RBW] Flash San Diego Riv Ride Report

2013-11-12 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Very sorry to have missed this ride in my back yard; I was doing stuff with my kids. Anybody up for another San Diego area ride this Sunday, the 17th? - David G in Carmel Valley, San Diego On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: It happened again another

Re: [RBW] Re: Sunday Solo Sites of San Diego Ride

2013-10-21 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Let's do this soon. How about this weekend? - David G in SD On Oct 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: looking forward to it too Esteban. I'm free just about any time. ~mike On Monday, October 21, 2013 10:41:26 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Works for me.

Re: [RBW] FWI: WTB Dirt Drop HB's on Flea Buyyou

2013-09-21 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Those do not look like authentic NOS WTB/Nitto dirt drops. Note, the description says WTB or WTB style. - David G in San Diego On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Nick Worthington mrnouveauw...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd seen requests for these before, so passing on. 2 NOS sets available.

Re: [RBW] Stan's - In Tubes?

2013-09-12 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Two tools that I recently started using which make it easy to add Stan's sealant to tires with removable valve cores that are already mounted on the rims (you have add fresh sealant every few months): Valve core tool: http://www.parktool.com/product/valve-core-tool-vc-1 I used to use needle-nose

Re: [RBW] Stan's - In Tubes?

2013-09-12 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
useless? I've refrained from buying more than I can use at once after opening for fear of losing the remainder to evaporation. On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 9:44 AM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Two tools that I recently started using which make it easy to add Stan's

[RBW] SoCal Rivsters San Clemente S24O

2013-08-24 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
It happened: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHHwVr6 And it was fun. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-20 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Howdy, I would like to join you guys. I don't currently own a Riv but I am a FOM (Friend of Manny, with pics to prove it: http://flic.kr/p/dzJi7d http://flic.kr/p/dZu6Ym). I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco and would like to make new bike riding and beer drinking buddies. I should be

Re: [RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
At most medical schools, only an hour or so the four-year-long curriculum is devoted to diet and nutrition. So your primary doc may or may not know much about the subject. It must be tough to try to do scientific research on the health effects of diet. I haven't read any of the literature. I can

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yup, it happened. More proof: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEcTKp4 - David G in SF On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR Lighthouse brevet. Roll call?

2013-01-25 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Dude, do the populaire. It's only $5 and that mileage is easy if you eat a lot and take breaks every 2 hours or so. That will be my strategy as I have essentially been totally sedentary since the awesome Mt. Diablo New Year's Day Ride. - David G in SF On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 11:21 PM,

Re: [RBW] SFR Lighthouse brevet. Roll call?

2013-01-24 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I will be on-call for work on Saturday and therefore need to stay relatively close to Frisco, so I am doing the 115K Populaire. I'll be riding a blue JP Weigle with cream Hetres and a large Ely Rodriguez/Ruth Works handlebar bag with a tree design on the side. - David Yu Greenblatt On Thu, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

2013-01-17 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I like these Ibex wool knickers, too, in the bib versionhttp://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ride/El-Fito-Bib-3-4_4. MUSA out of NZ wool, good stuff. The fabric seems heavier than in the Ibex bibshorts which I also own and like. They also have windblocker panels to protect the knees. I find my

Re: [RBW] Will a smaller frame put me further behind bb?

2013-01-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp3.htm On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: snip I like shoving the saddle all the way back and wish it could go back more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2013-01-05 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Pictures suggest that this may have happened... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDsfRTA On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: *

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-31 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I am also looking forward to this ride. See you at 9:30AM at the Pleasant Hill BART. - David G in SF On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

2012-12-30 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Jim, That is one thing I noticed after moving to California from Wisconsin -- most Californians are total creampuffs when it comes to weather. A little rain keeps most of them indoors. I spent a weekend camping in Big Sur two weeks ago and the place was almost deserted, which was great! (I highly

Re: [RBW] Ram build

2012-12-23 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I had an orange Rambou for several years. I built it up in fairly standard Riv/BOB manner: Nitto bar/stem/seatpost/bottlecages, Brooks B17 saddle, friction downtube shifters, Shimano derailleurs, compact double crankset (Ritchey Logic with 46/33 rings if I recall correctly), 28mm Roly Poly tires,

Re: [RBW] Ram/Roadeo/other roady build lists and photos?

2012-12-18 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Patrick, As you live in goathead country trying to run tubular tires (which, as you know, have tubes) with or without Stan's sealant may be an expensive and frustrating experiment. I am curious about how tubeless Hetres (with Stan's) would perform in your area. - David G in SF On Tue, Dec 18,

Re: [RBW] Ram/Roadeo/other roady build lists and photos?

2012-12-18 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, As you live in goathead country trying to run tubular tires (which, as you know, have tubes) with or without Stan's sealant may be an expensive and frustrating experiment. I am curious about how tubeless Hetres (with Stan's

Re: [RBW] Why all the miles?

2012-12-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Q: Why ride all the miles? A: To obtain the smiles. http://flic.kr/p/dzJi7d - David G in SF On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Got to tag along with some SF Randonndeurs, Ely from Ruth Bags, Ray from Mission Bags and David on their Jittery

Re: [RBW] Why all the miles?

2012-12-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Attain, too. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 3:05 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Q: Why ride all the miles? A: To obtain the smiles. http://flic.kr/p/dzJi7d - David G in SF On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Advice on a possible Sam purchase for a new Riv buyer

2012-12-09 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yes, sell all of your other bikes and buy a Rivendell. Life is short. You deserve a nice bike. - David G in SF On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 6:51 AM, Chris cscottburg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, Thanks for checking out my post. I currently have three bikes; a Pashley Guv'Nor (beautiful to

Re: [RBW] Shoppin' for Mom

2012-12-02 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Patrick, You are a Man, indeed, and a Good Son, to boot. - David G in SF On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Or, You Can Aways Stuff More In. Mom loves sales but at 90-in-May depends on me to feed her habit. The two boxes outboard are Panetone from

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO moved max height line higher on Technomics?! Photo proof here.

2012-10-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
And if you need a tall stem for your threadless-steerer bike, Joel from Clockwork has you covered: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjusmhcP - David G in SF On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:17 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! 280 mm Technomic! You would think Riv would sell them since they are the

Re: [RBW] Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yu Greenblatt, MD, MSPH Endocrine Surgery Fellow, University of California, San Francisco Email: david.greenbl...@ucsfmedctr.org david.greenbl...@ucsfmedctr.org ; david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com Cell: 415-622-6977; Office: 415-885-3617 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-02 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2012-10-01 at 07:53 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: One doesn't spend much time worrying about head protection while walking. Falls while walking seldom involve a head injury. I think Steve makes a good point

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-02 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yes, those stats seem on the mark to me. It would be interesting to unpack the Falls category, however. My guess is that very very few would involve healthy alert people falling down while walking or running or engaging in common daily activities. In my limited and anecdotal experience as a

Re: [RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-23 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx1 http://www.bikemag.com/gear/first-impressions-sram-xx1/ I'm sure SRAM XX1 will work well, but the stuff will not be compatible with any other drivetrain parts that most of us already own (including most existing rear hubs), and the price will not be

Re: [RBW] stem shifters!

2012-09-12 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I like the bell placement, too. - David G in SF On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I might have to get me a copy of the IRD stem shifter thingy. That thing is sweet! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh15.htm -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Opinions on Paul Racers or side pulls

2012-08-27 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I don't think you can polish a Nitto lugged quill stem to a mirror chrome finish, can you? It is dull-bright nickel plated cro-mo steel. David G in SF On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A.

Re: [RBW] How are Rivbikes painted?

2012-08-18 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTGtoTlJyh0 - David G in SF On Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: What's the process? Is it powdercoat, or some other way? What type of clearcoat do they put on it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Disappointing the wife...

2012-07-23 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Glad to hear the bike rides were fun but how did you redeem yourself with the wife? - David G in San Francisco On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: About a week ago I was planning an overnight bike camping trip. I had the support and encouragement of

Re: [RBW] Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb

2012-06-11 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Ha ha! Excellent! - David G On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 3:16 AM, Olivier Chetelat oli...@gmail.com wrote: Fantastic for the hands, decent for the feet. And there's a video to prove it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7360864854/ Good Monday! Olivier -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

2012-06-04 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
That is a nifty Bosco set-up, Marc, with the extra brake levers near the stem and the Dia-Compe antler nubshttp://www.susanstevenson.com/Journal/2009/June/7140MooseP.jpg! Is the hands-on-nubs position comfy? - David G, Madison WI On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Long cage rear derailer options in silver

2012-06-04 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I've been using a Suntour Cyclone short cage derailleur with a Shimano XTR 12-28 8-speed cassette and friction down tube shifters for the past few months with no problems. A Cyclone GT long-cage derailleur can handle big cogs -- 34 according to official specs, maybe 36 in real life?

Re: [RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A $10 handlebar bag

2012-05-30 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Cool. Have you tried the Bubba Box in heavy rain yet? Do the contents stay dry? David G, Madison WI On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I bought a $1.99 ziploc pen holder thing that the kids use in their binders to hold their, um, pens. I taped and velcro'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Chain deal ... ?

2012-05-24 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Wow, what a bargain. Brewster, have you used these 8-speed chains? Are they good? David G On May 24, 2012 3:19 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:57:39 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Was it on this list that, a couple of months ago, someone offered me a

Re: [RBW] Re: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless

2012-05-23 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
You mean tubular not tubeless, Peter. - David G On May 23, 2012 7:25 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: All this tubeless talk reminds me, i have a set of 700c tubeless wheels that came off an old Stowe of mine. I cant see ever using them, anyone want them for say $30 bucks?

Re: [RBW] Re: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless

2012-05-22 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I am just getting back into tubeless after a long hiatus, and I am no expert. In the past month I got a new 29er MTB with tubeless wheels (the rims on my old MTB were not tubeless compatible) and I also mounted Hetres on a new wheelset that has Stan's rims using Stan's tape and Stan's sealant. My

Re: [RBW] Crank puller help

2012-05-21 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Zack, if it is not coming off with that kind of effort something is wrong. As Eric said, make sure there is no washer between your crank and tool. Review these instructions: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/crank-installation-and-removal-square-spindle-type Good luck, David G, Madison WI

RE: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

2012-05-18 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
tomorrow AM if watch is still available. Cheers Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of David Yu Greenblatt [david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:51 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

2012-05-17 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- David Yu

Re: [RBW] For Sale; Mondaine Watch, BOB Wool Jersey

2012-05-17 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
oops, sorry for the reply-to-all! - David On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 6:51 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Marc, Can you send me some photos of the watch? Any scratches on the face? How worn is the strap? Thanks, David On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Re: [RBW] KMC chains noisy? Noise = wear?

2012-05-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I too have had good experiences with high-end KMC chains, mostly 10-speed. David G, Madison WI On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Ryan Watson rswat...@me.com wrote: I use KMC chains more often than not. The fancier ones labeled for 8 and 9 speed are quiet and long lasting. I have tried those

Re: [RBW] Using modern derailers

2012-04-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
This combo is working fine on my Rawland rSogn: 10-speed SRAM X0 MTB rear derailleur IRD CD front derailleur 10-speed SRAM chain 8-speed Shimano cassette Suntour friction downtube shifters - David G, Madison WI On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 8:17 PM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering

[RBW] Re: [650B] Sologne Bag reproductions

2012-04-09 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Handsome bike and bags, Carlos. I ordered the Berthoud Alex Singer super-mini from Boulder Bicycle but forgot to specify the color and received black instead of grey. Or maybe it is very dark grey. Before I return it to Boulder, anybody want to buy it for $150 shipped? This is the model:

[RBW] Shin Shield Synchronicity

2012-04-06 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields: These are nada mas que waterproofed shin-covers that are ideally used with SPLATS and a PONCHO, since the poncho protects all but your shoes and shins. Now it’s complete, and they’re orange, with Velcro and reflectors.

[RBW] Bay Area Riv Riders: Please keep an eye peeled for my stolen bike

2012-04-01 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I have already posted this to iBOB and SFR. Not a Rivendell, but most of the parts came from RBW: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2929990425.html Thanks, David G, currently of Madison WI (moving to SF in 2 months!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] OMG

2012-03-26 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Ha ha! I thought it was a brilliant April Fool's joke by the Riv gang (perhaps in a collabo with BikeSnobNYC) until I realized it was rivibike.cominstead of rivbike.com. - David G, Madison WI On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM, ccanter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote: http://rivibike.com/ Scared

Re: [RBW] Re: Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?

2012-03-19 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Why not send it to Kara Ginther and ask her to transform the ugly scratches into something beautiful? http://www.karaginther.com/shop/custom-saddles http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/07/leather-engraved-brooks-saddle-bicycle.html David G, Madison WI On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM,

Re: [RBW] Bar Tape

2012-03-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I'm thinking of trying leather bar tape and found this thread. Any opinions on Berthoud vs. Handlebra? http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/handlebars-stems-seatposts/berthoud-leatherline-bar-tape http://handlebra.com/ Thanks, David G, Madison, WI On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 11:56 AM, René Sterental

Re: [RBW] Lytro Camera Meets Riv-ish Bike

2012-03-10 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Eric, Wow, really cool! You must be having fun with this camera. It would be neat to see photos of interesting bike shops and framebuilder workshops with this camera system -- click to focus and zoom in. Like all of the nifty stuff in JP Weigle's workshop:

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Bags, Nitto TD Stem, Tektro Oryx Brakes

2012-03-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Some stuff sold, other nice stuff added, more soon... Photos descriptions: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyZpfpx Thanks, David G, Madison WI On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: For Sale: Rivendell Nigel Smythe Green Tweed Seat Pouch, like new

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