[RBW] Re: WTB: Small Clem L, Cheviot, or other Riv Step-Thru or Mixte

Abe, Contact Rob Allen At "Blue Heron Bikes" 1306 Gilman St. in Berkeley. 510-524-1937 They have: > a 45cm L in Blue > a 45cm H in Silver Rob told me $1650 + $39.99 for the Ergon grips (+ taxes) They just reopened this week David Lipsky Berkeley On Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 10:52:42 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

OOPS! Sorry, Garth is correct, I looked at the H not the L. BikeInsights lists the 52 L wheelbase as being 125.9 cm and the 59L as 131.4cm and describe them as 'November 2019 update' model. Here is a link: 2019 November Update L

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

I measured the Medium (53cm) Susie demo frame at RBWHQ as having a 125 cm/49.2" wheelbase (and 650b wheels) The 59 cm Clem is listed by BikeInsights as having a 124 cm wheelbase (and 700c wheels) They list the 52 cm Clem at 116.5 cm (and 650b wheels) David Lipsky Berkeley On Friday, May 1, 2020

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

You are correct! Here's the RBW frame page description: "Rosco Baby is the working name…in fact it may come with Rosco Bubbe graphics, because they already exist, and Rosco Bubbe has been for a few years now, our “catch-all” model for special project bikes." Indeed it is decaled as a "Rosco Bub

[RBW] Re: Fancy Cheviot!

Interesting how the "Bubbe" has become the "Bebe!" Was it meant to be a kid carrier or just a stout bike that incorporated existing forks? I think that the Rosco has my favorite head badge of all the Rivs! David Lipsky in Berkeley (Remembering his Russian Bubbie) On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms Season!

Hi Takashi, Extraordinary roads! And, your fenders look at home among the trees and blossoms! David On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 7:12:33 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote: > > Several pictures from Sunday's ride. > > I revisited the place I rode last Friday. Some of the cherry blossoms have > fallen off,

Re: [RBW] Re: Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Leah, Consider this: The Susie Clem is … the Susie Longbolts! It has the elegant, curved “top” tube of the Clem L, albeit a little higher. You can get a 53 in the Rivendell (?) blue. (Is this the size you would ride?) It will take most any large tire up to 2.8” or 70mm The 53 cmm size us

[RBW] Re: FS Albastache & Billie bars (currently out of stock @Riv)

Alex, I would like to get a Billie bar. I'll send you an email. Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA David dot Lipsky at ME dot com On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 6:43:15 PM UTC-7, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Hey now...I was perusing Riv’s site and noticed that they were out of

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

Steve P's March 19th "paper dolls" post is a good idea. -- Trace the VO bracket on some strong paper. Cut it out. (But allow the double wings of the metal original to become one piece for this step.) Lay it over the fender so that it is centered and the paper template edges evenly overlap the

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Bags, Bags and More

Sending you an email about a couple of the bags! Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10:22:09 PM UTC-7, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > > Corona Clean Up of the Garage... > Apologies in advance for any "For Sale" faux pas, as this is really my > first attempt at selling stuff

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

[Excuse the possible double post -- I replied via email to Eric's suggestions which appeared in my inbox. Not sure whether that will appear anywhere in Google Groups! So here it is again:] The Planet Bike piece that I mentioned would work without any special tools or holes in the fender, assumi

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

I saw the video which prompted my response. But, Leah's hesitant about bending the fender bracket. For $5.00 she may be able to solve this easily. VO has made it easy on themselves and they make ONE bracket that fits many fender widths. However the customer then is stuck with setting up the tools

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

Let's NOT consider asking anyone to heat up a metal brace to be red-hot and then attempt to bend it around a fender with their hands! Leah, if you just measure across the fender, edge to edge of the arc, ignoring the curve, you'll probably get a number in the 60mm range. Planet Bike is amazing a

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

First step might be to find something round (or half round) like a dowel or even the tire itself. You want to change the flat "wings" of the bracket to have a curvature that will match that of the fender it will wrap around. If you use the tire, it should be inflated firmly enough that you can p

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

I was impressed by those fixtures, also! What are the wheel holders that you are using to hang wheels from the wall? Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 9:03:06 AM UTC-7, Karl wrote: > > Thanks Fred! Link below. I was trying to find something that would hold > secu

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

The video downloads and plays just fine. This is really distressing to see and read about. Both the cluelessly unattached fender and the thoughtless packing job of your bike. So sorry for what this shop has put you through. > > David Lipsky -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: FS: Tiny Crank Bros Pump

Email sent. David Lipsky On Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 5:13:12 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Bought this while I was on a trip because I forgot my regular pump. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: My 650B MIT Atlantis...just a tiny bit perfecter

Looks great! I like the red, lugged, Nitto stem. I’d feel handicapped trying to hold a coffee mug and ride a bike up a hill. No desire to add a handlebar mug holder, grab sack or reserve a corner of the basket? David Lipsky Berkeley On Friday, March 6, 2020 at 8:23:48 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wro

[RBW] Re: Vaughn's custom for sale

"Making" a lug that is not cast from a mold involves a lot of work and secondary pieces cut and mitered then welded together, probably more work than fillet brazing. The Gus and Susie MiT Hillibikes use mostly fillet brazed major tubes except for the fork crown. David Lipsky Berkeley On Friday

[RBW] Re: eClem again

Those Ortliebs would be even more spectacular on an orange Appaloosa or Susie/Wolbis! Is that a Bartender Plus bag from Rivelo? David Lipsky On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 4:09:13 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey, let's see new pics of my massively enbrightened Clem, shall we? > > -- You

[RBW] Re: Rack Boss placement- Atlantis, Appaloosa

Placement should correlate with the rack you are likely to use, too. If you already have one, figure out optimal position for leveling and adjusting without the struts being difficult to connect. David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10:17:09 AM UTC-8, Gabriel Hargrove wro

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

The bike does look great! First “XT” dyno hub I’ve seen, too. What are those V-brakes? The parts listing simply says “Shimano” though there is no badging and the shoes seem to bolt into a trough. Similar to TRP CX brakes but the noodle stop is different. Perhaps the Mystery Rivendell v-brakes?

[RBW] Re: FS: new wooly sweater medium

No. 30 Early November Blagh post says $120 How do other sweaters you have compare to the Cheviot Medium measurements? Thanks, David (Interested in it!) Lipsky Berkeley On Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:31:56 PM UTC-8, Drw wrote: > > For some reason, I can’t track down what price I paid for

[RBW] Re: 69 cm A Homer Hilsen for $1100 on eBay (not mine)

I thought that the Toyo frames had mounts for 3 water bottle cages. This one does not. Does the serial number begin with AH or AH0? Enjoy! David Lipsky [56cm AHH. Toyo, I think!] On Monday, February 3, 2020 at 4:26:00 PM UTC-8, Reid Echols wrote: > > Well, it got here folks! Looks likely to be a

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Cleanout - Tires (650b/29"), Nitto Bars/Stems, Canti Brakes, Misc. Parts

Dibs on the Nitto 174 Noodles! Could you send pics? Email sent. Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:02:47 AM UTC-8, David B wrote: > > Finally cleaning up my garage and clearing out parts that I've hung onto > for too long. > -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

So, same orange as the Susie/Wolbis orange? Looks it to my eyes. David Berkeley On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:59:41 PM UTC-8, Grady Wright wrote: > > The Orange in Better light. It’s perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Ian, is it this 650b thread with entry by Reed Idlewild on Aug 27, 2018? A system of measurements made using a laser level. https://groups.google.com/forum/?nomobile=true#!searchin/650b/reed$20kennedy/650b/92pKlfCr8ro/oYP8XLWuAgAJ David Lipsky On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 12:49:17 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

How cool that you know the person who bought the display A.H. Hilsen! Excited to see the TiGr CroMo "Blue" lock prototype. I plan to order a Mini+ when the KickStarter goes public. Nice collection of photos! Thanks for sharing them, David Lipsky On Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:29:50 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: Homer Holden question

Looking at the May 2017 Geometry chart, for Toyo and Waterford built AHH frames: Optional on 61 and 63 Standard for 65, 67, 69 & 72 The 2018 chart shows that the Made in Taiwan frames only come with the double top tube in the largest which is listed as 62 cm. David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Sun

[RBW] Re: The incomparable Portuguese Tree Cork Grips are now back in stock at Rivendell!

Are they compatible to mounting with hairspray as many mechanics did with mountain bike grips in the past? The spray acts as a lube to allow sliding them on, then dries and acts as an adhesive. It was common to remove them by putting compressed air in through the hole at the end (and putting a

[RBW] Re: FS- cleaning out the parts bin

Hi Adam, Is the CroMo hi-rise stem a 135 or longer? (looking for longer!) Is the DirtDrop an 8 cm or a 10? Thanks, David Lipsky [ reply to: david dot lipsky at me dot com ] also, Berkeley On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 1:26:27 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: > > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on SF Craigslist

Joe, I think it’s your size 😳 -- 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 view this discussion on

Re: [RBW] Re: thoughts on a new wheel

Is it an offset Synergy rim? That does not look like a braking wear issue (although the rim looks well worn). The fracture is below the brake track. David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 12:20:21 PM UTC-7, Paul Richardson wrote: > > thanks all for the responses so far. and s

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

404 -- Not Found On Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 5:29:19 AM UTC-7, Friend wrote: > > Eric, I'd love to see a picture of your Joe App but the link is not > working for me. Anyone else? > > On Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 1:59:44 AM UTC-4, Eric Grim wrote: >> >> >> Cheers, Eric "Limper" Grim (Spokane)

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Three Days, Three States, Three Countries

Wow! Spectacular! Thank you, Patrick! David Lipsky On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 3:29:35 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I take Beorn of the Gus Boots Willsen Clan on his first > bikepacking adventure expotition and he surprises me with his epic > land-travel speed via a fog telepor

[RBW] Re: Grip Monarchs?

I got a silver pair from Rivendell a few weeks ago to use with my new-to-me Joe Appaloosa. I had a pair of $20 Clem pedals installed as a place holder and these are a big improvement. I'm used to retention of some sort: toe clips and straps or SPD or Look/SL style. It is amazing how well the lit

[RBW] Re: OT FS: Icebreaker 200 Half Zip Base Layer Small

Interested. If laid flat, what’s the arm pit to arm pit measurement? AND What’s the collar to tail length of the back of the garment? Thanks, David Lipsky [ DELipsky at Yahoo dot com ] On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 8:28:12 PM UTC+2, Karl wrote: > Bought while out of town, removed the tags, flew

[RBW] Re: FS - Choco bars, Sram levers, Profile design stem

Tried to DM you. Please write back about the Choco bars. DELipsky @ yahoo.com On Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 1:36:27 PM UTC+1, Friend wrote: > https://imgur.com/a/BgeItDA > > > > The bars - I'm asking $70 total > > > $30 shipped for the levers and $30 for the stem. > > > Happy to hear offers.

[RBW] Re: Maynard Hershon

Maynard used to come by City Cycle in San Francisco in 1990 and 1991 when I worked there. He liked to hang out at bike shops and chat. Lent me his Time road pedals and cleats to try out. Great guy! David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:02:58 PM UTC+1, eddietheflay wrote: > h

[RBW] Re: Lookie at my new to me Saluki!

Looks gorgeous! Just out of a time capsule? Big frame -- What size is it? David Berkeley, CA On Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 4:56:50 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Received this beautiful Saluki today. My favorite frame that Rivendell has > produced and I'm so thankful to have this canti Saluki

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Yikes — I have not seen any of those films (Just watched the trailer for #2)! And, Wick should definitely be wearing a (formal) helmet for his sport! At all times!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Oh Tom, More bags! Gilles Berthoud!! You're killing us! Now I'm imagining that you have some vast, walk-in closet with glass shelves, soft lighting and bags from bespoke makers stretching off into the distance I will await the new list with bated breath -- as new bags are bait to me. Davi

Re: [RBW] WTT: Nitto bars for Nitto Bars

The interior diameter looks unlikely to accept a bar end shifter. Otherwise, is the shape or rise of the Promenade different from a Bosco? It looks very much like it. I don't see it on the "What Bars?" web site. David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 4:52:36 PM UTC-7, jonsan w

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Looks great with the new stem and bars and glad to hear that they are more comfortable! I always find raw steel stems to be jarring to look at. Kinda fingernails-on-a-blackboard. And, I can't help but think, 'Rust Never Sleeps!" David Lipsky Berkeley On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 3:17:22 PM UTC

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

Love your work space: Clean floor, light-colored walls, even lighting... combined with a wine cellar!! Of course, the bike is great, too! Working in cramped, dingy darkness, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 4:33:52 PM UTC-7, Karl wrote: > > Attached is a pic of my single c

[RBW] Re: Jan’s take on transfer of motor racing bits to bikes

Cute little video that goes with it. I thought maybe it was Photoshopped but it's a real thing! David On Monday, April 1, 2019 at 3:53:41 PM UTC-7, Mike Packard wrote: > > VO too: > https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2019/04/introducing-new-l-handlebar-bag.html > > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Spare Nitto Parts?

If it is the back half of the aluminum clamp that is stripped, you can drill and rethread it. I stripped those threads on the GAP/C&O Canal trail but repaired it later. I think that I went from the original 6mm bolt to an 8mm (or 8 to 10mm). I can check it out if you want to know for sure. The t

[RBW] Re: SQR with Medium or Large Saddlesack?

Patrick, I took an SQR out to RBWHQ in October to try that out. I didn't find it to be very satisfactory. I'll try to post some photos I took of (I think a Baggabond) to see if it would lift high enough on my 56cm Hilsen to keep it off the tire. The Happisack might have worked better without a

Re: [RBW] Nitto R-10

I'd agree with Patrick about the SQR system. I have it in use with three bags and as many bikes. Works on 700c wheeled bikes and on my 20" wheel Bike Friday. As it has no connection to the saddle, the exposed length of saddle rail is irrelevant. You do have to have about 4" of exposed seat p

[RBW] Re: Kickstand tire rub

I was at RBWHQ about 2 weeks ago and Roman showed me something that seems to address this problem. On the MIT Atlantis (IIRC), the kickstand mounting bolt hole in the frame's chain stay plate has been placed off center, to the NDS so that the kickstand ends up maybe 5 to 10 mm farther to the lef

[RBW] Re: Hillborne dropbar, bar-ends: Cross shifter housings then cables?

I've done that on bikes with drops and bar-ends when possible, to protect the frame. It is not conventional practice, but neither right nor wrong. Did it on my A. H. Hilsen and indexing seemed a little problematic with socket head water bottle bolts in the down tube, underside braze-ons. The sh

[RBW] Re: An LBS success story for a change: Blue Heron Bikes

I think Rob repped Raleigh (but it was a few years ago when we talked about it). One of the Rivendells there is his. He's always been great about special ordering parts when I have asked. The Rivendell in their shop window is a double top-tube model with upright bars and looked to have a Riv sel

[RBW] Re: FS: 1986 Bridgestone MB-3

Joe, Isn't it two or three sizes larger than what you are usually riding?! 23" - 21" - 19" - 18" - David Lipsky On Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 7:15:27 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Oh I have several questions.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: FS: 54cm grey/orange, early adopter Hunqapillar frame and fork (w/original headset)

Great, striking color scheme! David Lipsky (My size, too!) On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:53:15 PM UTC-8, Jonathan D. wrote: > > The Hinqapillar seems to be the fastest selling bike on the list. What > makes it so unique and different from the other models? -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Comparing Fabio's Chest and Large Saddlesack in use [was:Volume of LARGE Saddlsack?]

I've been looking at the BagsxBird offerings and the Goldbacks look so well thought out and slick. I still like my old Riv/Carradice Barley bag but am always frustrated by the buckles which require two hands to cinch and have poorly covered side pockets. Jay's website shows both the largest (M

[RBW] Re: Fun random happening at RBWHQ

I like the beard, too. Great sweep and made for black and white photography! My wife gets upset when mine gets that ... distinguished looking. But, Bill, say it isn't so -- you cut out a chunk and made it into mutton chops?! David Lipsky Berkeley -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Toyo serial number decoding

Did you ever collect any Toyo numbering information for the A. Homer Hilsen? I'd love to be able to date my 56cm 650b. #AH02xx Thanks, David Lipsky On Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10:08:22 PM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > From a small sample, I had put a table up here - > > http://www.cyclof

[RBW] Re: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?

My blue 56cm is serial number - AH0273 I did NOT buy it from the original owner but two years ago, probably from the third owner. Can I assume that mine is also a Toyo build? And, what year might it have been made? David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:27:46 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm A Homer Hilsen

Some odd things from the CL description versus the pictures: It does NOT have a CK headset, but an Ultegra one Front derailleur is Ultegra, NOT Campy Front wheel seems askew in the fork Crank looks like it is missing a bolt (go one CCW from the crank when looking at the right side view) Pretty poo

[RBW] Re: Frankendini

Ahh, that newer, alloy Softride is more pleasing to my eye. I have one that used to live on my MB-0. As my neck became increasingly painful in the bent over, 90's bar position I took it off and replaced it with a tallish DirtDrop stem to get the bars higher. The Rodini's combination of tall fram

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

Tagua nut, from a type of palm tree. Can be carved as an ivory substitute. These were from iBOB days, I think. I worked in a shop that was a San Francisco Bridgestone dealer and as iBOB stuff became available we bought a couple of these jerseys. I remember that there was a spare, but uncarved,

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

725 grams (not clear which size that is on the Luna eBike site) Wow! That's hefty! David On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:36:35 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Via the g00gle search for " Alex DM24 rim 700c " :) > > https://lunacycle.com/alex-ebike-rim-dm24/ > > On Saturday, September 22, 2018

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

I've never been to Tokyo or Kyoto but spent three weeks bike touring in Kyushu (big, south island) last November. You should ask about Onsen -- Natural hot springs and the resorts associated with them. It is a pretty important part of traditional Japanese culture. http://www.onsenjapan.net/onse

[RBW] Re: Wool at 100*+

REI Outlet has been a good source for merino wool content socks, tights and tops/underlayers. Not much from Ibex but there are a few and a lot of items from SmartWool. Usually sizes are constrained but available in XL and/or Small. Cycling specific wool shorts and tops are rare. I just ordered

[RBW] Re: Huge Step-through Spring Update

Nice thing about these is that they can go on either an Expedition or the Sport. And, they are silver. I think that the old Carradice Bagman 2 (with supports) was only available in the Sport size and black. On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 11:52:13 AM UTC-7, MartyG wrote: > > The struts are availabl

[RBW] Re: Huge Step-through Spring Update

Marty, That's a wonderful bike, amazing frame and, yes, love the head badge! Did you order the Carradice supports as a separate item from SJS or are they only available as part of a package with the Bagman? David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 9:55:43 AM UTC-7, MartyG wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA Pants & Knickers

Sent you a DM about the small, black knickers. David Lipsky Berkeley On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:04:42 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: > > Greetings, Rivendell friends, > > I have a number of MUSA pants & knickers, ... > > > > > > > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: BUMP: ISO: Carradice SQR clamps for >32 mm post

I don't have any extras but when I ordered some (for a Bike Friday) from Carradice for delivery to the London hotel where my wife and I stayed in October they were responsive to email and very quick at shipping. I also got an extra red, plastic release slide as they are easily lost! Ask if they

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

Wow, he really is fluffy and adorable! There is something disarming about seeing a dog taking a ride on a bike. Is the dog content to reliably stay in the basket or pannier? David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:30:18 AM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Protovelo

Hi Nick, Could you say what the BB center to saddle top distance is in the photo? Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 9:26:33 PM UTC-8, Nick Davis wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm thinking about selling my 55cm Rivendell Protovelo. As the name > indicates, it was a prot

[RBW] Re: Did you lose your Silver Roadeo?

If this is the René Rivera I know, he is the dedicated, hard-working, Executive Director of Bike East Bay (formerly the East Bay Bicycle Coalition). René was also a long time member of the SF Bike Coalition. So seems likely that it was found in San Francisco, Oakland or Berkeley. David Lipsky B

[RBW] Re: Did you lose your Silver Roadeo?

The René Rivera I know is Executive Director of Bike East Bay (https://bikeeastbay.org). René was also a member (and director) of the San Francisco Bike Coalition. Makes it likely it was found in SF, Berkeley or Oakland. David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 8:16:31 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: All Downhill From Here: Early Aspen Photos of Descent

Great photos! Looks really enticing -- At least the descending part! David Lipsky On Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 5:15:23 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Enjoy! > http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/all-downhill-from-here > > With abandon, > Patrick > > www.CredoFamily.org > www.MindYourHeadCo

[RBW] Re: #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Does anyone have any good (or bad) experience with redirecting/realigning a plastic fender by applying pressure and heat from a hair dryer?! I have a Velo Orange Campeur with SKS front fender that wants to take on an alignment of its own, leading to rubbing when riding rough streets. I'd like to

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

Just now, their website brings up a message that Google translates as: "*Visit us, thank you.* *Currently, because of maintenance by the server providers,* *Not permitted access to temporary shops.* *Because it is a plan that can sometimes access 8 am,* *Although Excuse me, again, as you can visi

[RBW] Re: Giant Anyroad?

The "AnyRoad" is part of the Sport>Adventure category and advertises 32 mm tires. The similarly priced "Revolt 1", part of the Performance>Endurance group, is advertised thusly: "Dirt Roads. Unpaved Mountain Passes. Gravel Grinders. No Mission is Too Great for the Adventurous New Revolt." And,

Re: [RBW] Last Minute notice. Missing Link 40th Anniversary Party

The "History of Suntour" display is across the street in one of the windows of the repair shop, east side of Shattuck Ave. David Berkeley On Friday, November 15, 2013 9:28:09 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Got my first Bstone there, and worked on it many times in the loaner tools > section (b

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Bike Charity?

I work with StreetLevel Cycles in Berkeley as a volunteer mentor. From what I see there, donations of fancier things aren't used for project bikes the kids build but either sold at a low price or simply not recognized as having real value. It sometimes makes more sense to sell such things on a

[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin

You might want to do some gorgeous road miles by getting on Panoramic Highway and climbing up to Pantol Ranger Station then climbing some more and follow the ridge line (Ridgecrest) and then Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. down to Alpine Lake. From there, climb up toward Pine Mountain and descend into Fair

[RBW] Re: Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

Hi Tony, Sorry to miss the "Junista" ride. Maybe next time! 23 years ago I lived in Pacifica and worked at the Bicyclery in Half Moon Bay. I would take the "Planet of the Apes" route (never heard it called that until much later) on my MB-1 so as to avoid riding Highway 1 and Devil's Slide on th

[RBW] Re: Beater Crankset Broken... Saving for Rivendell... Help?

You could also try Street Level Cycles, a part of the Waterside Workshops in Berkeley. This shop is open to the public on Friday - Saturday - Sunday from noon to 6:00 PM. There are tons of used parts including cranksets, single crank arms, chainrings and bottom brackets. All have been donated

[RBW] Car pool to Sacramento - Friday or Saturday + Train alert

Last minute notice, but leaving North Berkeley at about 9:15 AM Friday with a stop in El Sobrante about 15 minutes later. Have room for two more. Will check email tonight and after 7:00 AM Friday. Also, going with a different friend on Saturday, probably leaving North Berkeley about 8:15. Will che

[RBW] Re: NAHBS

Will be there Friday and Saturday. A rare opportunity to wear my garish 1980's Santini, wool sweater-jersey. Red, grey and blue horizontal strips with a big yellow diamond on the front! David Lipsky (no Rivs, but a few Bridgestones) Berkeley, CA On Mar 1, 7:39 pm, Dave Faller wrote: > Last chanc

[RBW] Re: bridgestone mountain bike fit

I sometimes commute on an 18" MB-5 (my fendered rain bike) and also have a 19" MB-3 or -4 frame (its battered and no longer has the model number; I bought it as a spare). The head tubes are identical, but the actual top tube has less slope on the larger frame and is a cm longer. The canonical sizin

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