Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

Same thoughts here on the cost and durability of wool undies. I've worn them out quicker than I'd like in the past. I have one pair now, but rarely wear them because the replacement cost is pretty dear by my standards. Instead, I live in Ex Officio boxers and boxer briefs. When I travel three

Re: [RBW] Can you feel a 1.3 gear inch difference going uphill?

Depends on where you're coming from! If you've got a stump-pullingly low 19 inch low gear (say a triple in the front with a 24 tooth small chainring and a 34 tooth big cog on your cassette) then that's a 7% difference. You could probably feel that, and might even want it sometimes. If you've got

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

looking for and not show speed. Nice! Reed On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Reed Kennedy <r...@notfine.com> wrote: > We talked about this a bit ago: https://groups.google. > com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/FaA2YGcIwMo/qy_Ijc8mCgAJ > > I sang the praises of the Wahoo Elemnt back then

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

We talked about this a bit ago: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/FaA2YGcIwMo/qy_Ijc8mCgAJ I sang the praises of the Wahoo Elemnt back then. I still adore my Elemnt, so I'll just paste here what I wrote back then: ** The only thing I really like using a bike computer for is

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me your touring/camping setup!

Hey Patrick, what's your pemmican recipe? I've been meaning to try making some, and would welcome any thoughts or advice you're willing to share! Best, Reed On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Och! Forgot links. These two posts show my Hunqapillar

Re: [RBW] Headbadge Poster Update - Help Needed

few back in the day, but would rather just > link you to the artwork on Flickr where you can download/print as you like. > Once I update everything I'll post the new link. Nice to know Riv HQ has > one up. I'm flattered! > > On Monday, August 7, 2017 at 1:23:19 PM UTC-4, Reed Kenned

Re: [RBW] Headbadge Poster Update - Help Needed

Hey Marty, I've wanted one of these posters since I saw one in the Rivendell HQ dressing room a while ago! Do you ever have them printed up? Or are we on our own for that? Best, Reed On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 10:04 AM, MartyG wrote: > About time I updated the poster.

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

Then again, this article says you can bunny hop with flat pedals, and recommends learning that way! http://www.bicycling.com/training/skills/how-bunny-hop-boss Please report back if you give it a try... Reed On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Reed Kennedy <r...@notfine.com> wrote: > On

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650B x 32.8mm Speedblend tires

I'll take 'em Jason! Can pick up locally. Best, Reed On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 1:57 PM, Jason Ferrier wrote: > Turns out, I still have these tires. > > They have been aging nicely in my basement in a cool environment. The > rubber is still nice and soft with no issues.

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 1:51 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > I don't ride clipped and I do flat pedals. Is this even possible without > being clipped in? That would certainly make it a lot harder. Riding flat pedals I can still do a front-then-near curb hop. I can't lift

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 1:35 PM, lum gim fong wrote: > Like this: > https://youtu.be/Zv97WNg6FMU Wow! Indeed, that is a bunny-hop up on to a curb. Done with grace and skill. Geez! I have often -wanted- to do such a thing, but I've never tried it. I'm certain it is

Re: [RBW] Can you Bunny hop a Rivbike?

Sure can! I do all the time. Front load in a basket, often 10 lbs, sometimes more. If you can jump while holding your bike you should be able to bunny-hop while riding your bike given enough practice. Clipless pedals do genuinely help here. Do note: A wheelie, a bunny hop, and a curb hop are

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

My 62cm Hunqapillar weighs between 33 and 36 lbs, depending on rack, wheelset, tires. Lightest configuration is like this, but with 38mm Compass Barlow Pass tires: https://goo.gl/photos/wcx2zxSLPC8kDdbC6 (Counting the rack and basket, not counting the lock, bags, tools.) Oh, here's one with the

[RBW] San Francisco Bay Area folks: A rides list to know about!

I've been riding in the SF Bay Area for over a decade, and I only just found out about this Rivendell-adjacent rides list: https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_medium=email_source=footer#!forum/bay-area-rivendell-riders If you're local and looking for similar-minded folks to ride with you might

Re: [RBW] Bike computer

I dislike everything I've used to attach a phone to my handlebars and don't bother anymore. I either carry it in a bag or pocked with Strava running and ignore it like others have mentioned, or I'll use my Wahoo Elemnt. That said, of the phone-on-bars things I've tried, I disliked this one the

Re: [RBW] Bike computer

The only thing I really like using a bike computer for is finding and following new routes without stopping to check the way. The Wahoo Elemnt is really, really great for that. It syncs with RideWithGPS and other sites via either your phone or wifi and displays a map on a nice black and white

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 7:18 PM David Banzer wrote: > Compass Barlow Pass noted. Any other recommendations? Depends on your goals. If you want something less expensive there's the good old Panaracer Paselas, but they're only cheaper, not better. (Though they're still pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Thanks for following up George! Good notes and advice. I received my helicopter tape from holo_haleakala on eBay yesterday as well. I also ended up with a good size roll. It seems like that seller is back in business and a good way to get high quality tape in a useful size and with reasonable

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

ht've been reading our blog. Anyway, looks like full > speed ahead for the small strips after all. Order away, Gents (and ladies)! > > > On Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:29:12 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >> George, >> >> I just had an identical experience

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

George, I just had an identical experience with the same seller, trying to buy the same item. I eventually made a claim through eBay and my money was refunded today with no explanation. You can see my negative feedback here:

Re: [RBW] FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Hey Richard, If you aren't looking to make money on it then why not offer to sell it for what you paid plus the actual cost of shipping? I see you saying you aren't looking to profit, and then I see you selling something for more than you paid. It's confusing. Reed On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Geez. To each their own and all that, but I gotta say: Buying something special and rare and then trying to make a profit off other list members doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. Reed On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Richard Rios wrote: > So I kinda impulse

Re: [RBW] FS - Various items from the bike room. handlebars, cranks, racks, ect.

Hey there, I'll take those Silver shifters! PayPal ok? Best, Reed On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 11:29 AM, RJM wrote: > Been cleaning out the bike room lately and came across some some stuff > that I thought the group would be interested in. > > > I can take payment by paypal

Re: [RBW] 700 x 45-50 options

I quite like the Schwalbe Big One: http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016 Slightly wider than you asked for at 57mm (measured, from the link) but still nice and light and supple. Fits my Hunq. I think it'll work on an Atlantis? I use the Compass 38mm for paved

Re: [RBW] Front rack w/ basket and panniers

I run a Nitto Campee front rack with removable low-rider pannier mount on my Hunq, with a Wald basket up top. It all works great. Some folks (BQ, for instance) worry about stiffening a fork by attaching a rack at the top and bottom, reenforcing it. I try to avoid it on my lighter-tubed BQ-style

Re: [RBW] Re: Kogswell P vs. Rambouillet

Totally true Bill, and the Roadeo is a lovely bike. Thing is, a bare Roadeo frame costs $800 more than the Romulus did as a complete bike. Some of that is inflation, sure, but looking at the complete Sam for $2,500 the bare Roadeo frame sure seems expensive at $2,250. Probably out of reach for

Re: [RBW] Re: Staff Bikes are back

Will's Hunq doesn't have any derailleurs, only a Paul Melvin chain tensioner: https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/melvin-chain-tensioner/ The text says: "I kick it up and down in the front when I need to shift. It's easier to shift down than up, but it's doable both ways." Which I take to mean

Re: [RBW] New tires for the Hunq

My Hunq is currently wearing these: http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016 Which are available for CHEAP here: http://www.jensonusa.com/Schwalbe-Big-One-29-Tire I happily paid well over twice that for mine. I've got them set up tubeless, and I'd say they're not

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

Good stuff Kellie! It looks like BART can get me there in time, so I'm gonna try and make it! Now, which bike... Reed On Sun, Feb 19, 2017 at 5:10 PM, Kellie wrote: > Correction: > *March 4.* > On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

For whatever it's worth, I feel this list is a good place to share good deals on things that others here might enjoy. I also feel like it's a good place to remind people to support the company that introduced (some of ) us to (some of) these products, and that helped bring us together here to talk

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I also ended up feeling pretty good about most of these, except one! I wonder if Grant will post the answers? I'm extremely curious over here. And for the interested, we're talking about the thing at the end of this post: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/

Re: [RBW] OT: Family Coffee/tea Pot

Hey Patrick, Check out vendors that cater to the Civil War reenactor crowd. They are often MUSA, are nice old period designs, and some of them are made from stainless these days. The one on this page satisfies everything you mention, except it doesn't mention what it is made from. Probably tin.

Re: [RBW] What is the RULE for Positioning the Tire Name on the Rim

Per Brooks over on the Retrogrouch blog: *"When using clincher tires, the tire labels should be lined up with the valve stem. That's not just an aesthetic affectation -- it can help when it comes time to locate and fix a punctured tire... Labels should be visible/readable from the drive side of

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 700c Hunqapillar

The widest fenders I'm aware of are these 60mm from Berthoud: http://store.biketouringnews.com/gilles-berthoud-stainless-fenders-700c-x-60mm/ And these 63mm from VO: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders/700c/vo-fluted-63mm-fenders-700c.html Both listings say they should work

Re: [RBW] Forum post stats?

We've got posts per month anyway! You can seem 'em right here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!aboutgroup/rbw-owners-bunch Reed On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 11:34 AM, lum gim fong wrote: > Any administrator know? I mean. > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Quarterly charity drive

I'll admit I'm in the same spot. I understand the allure of paper and will continue to subscribe to the physical version of BQ, but the back issues are weighing on me. Literally 65% of the printed materials I have in my (small) home are past issues of Bicycle Quarterly. I would love to have them

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

Hey Lee, I (and many others here) run friction with these shifters and nine speeds with great aplomb. In fact, I have a set on a bike with a ten speed cassette and it seems to work even *better* there! More on that if you're curious:

Re: [RBW] Re: New BLUG post! Frank Jones Sr

I hate to say it (and had in fact been keeping it to myself) but if my Hunqapillar had been named Jim Clement (or something of the ilk) I probably wouldn't own it. These particular people names strike me as the least fun of all worlds. They're just so... Normal. Heck, I'd rather have a bike named

Re: [RBW] Locks

For quick stops where I won't be far from the bike I use what I call my "touring lock", a Palmy aluminum u-lock: https://www.amazon.com/Palmy-Mini-Aluminium-U-lock-Black/dp/B003VLIWGE It is light, cheap, and provides the appearance that you bike is locked with a u-lock. (They sell them in many

Re: [RBW] Re: front rack recommendations

I considered the Nitto / Sim-Works Potluck myself. It's gorgeous looking! But do note, it is only rated to carry 15lbs. A 6 pack of beer in glass bottles weighs about 9lbs. Sometimes I even carry two of 'em, and some other groceries. So I decided to go with the aformentioned Nitto 27F, which

Re: [RBW] front rack recommendations

VO just restocked this one: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/campeur-front-rack.html Which is almost suspiciously similar to the Nitto 27F that I mentioned earlier. However, it has a removable decaleur that I didn't want (doesn't seem like it would get on well

Re: [RBW] front rack recommendations

I was looking for exactly the same sort of thing and was overjoyed to find the Nitto Campee Lowrider Front Rack (AKA 27F) at my local bike shop: http://boxdogbikes-3.myshopify.com/products/rack-front-nitto-nitto-campee-front-700c-or-28 With pannier frames installed, you're all set to tour. With

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Dyad/Aerohead vs Atlas

Andrew, Why not consider the A23? I consider it rather the best of all worlds. Plus it's available OC (if that's your thing) and you have the option of going tubeless if you ever decide to give that a try. I've got Atlas on my Hunq and A23 on my MAP. My next wheelset will be another with A23s in

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

Of note: Eroica California now allows bikes with aero brake levers so long as they don't have built in shifters: http://www.eroicacalifornia.com/registration Bar-end shifters are ok too, so long as they don't index. Personally, my impression of the event depends on how I consider it: When I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass tubeless on Atlas rims?

On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 2:35 PM, Kellie wrote: > this page implies Atlas rims are tubeless ready: http://www.velocityusa. > com/tech/rims/ > Alas, it is not so. See here: http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/atlas-622 The "Tire Interface" is stated as "Clincher".

Re: Friction shifting 10 speeds with Silver shifters (Was: Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101)

And yes, I am glad to confirm that the Silver shifters pull plenty of cable for 10 speed on a standard pull derailleur. Don't know about a Dynasys one. I'd been planning to try it, but I think I'm gonna abandon that project now that I have the Velo Routier. I'll go so far as to say that 10 speed

Re: Friction shifting 10 speeds with Silver shifters (Was: Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101)

On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 2:08:41 PM UTC-4, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >> On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 9:38 AM, Clayton.sf <clayt...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I don't use friction with 10 speed. Too fiddly especially when tired. >>> That is not a function of

Friction shifting 10 speeds with Silver shifters (Was: Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Gearing 101)

On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 9:38 AM, Clayton.sf wrote: > I don't use friction with 10 speed. Too fiddly especially when tired. That > is not a function of the type of friction shifter though. > Just a quick counterpoint: I recently bought a Velo Routier. It came stock with

Re: [RBW] Re: Potential Sale of '97 Rivendell Road

And they didn't tell you how they did it? Man! I am extremely curious. How'd you get the fork out of the frame with a stem installed? Cut it up? Reed On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 1:03 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The stem got stuck on my Hilsen a few

Re: [RBW] SOMA xpress tires

SOMA New Xpress: I have only tried the relatively narrow versions (somewhere around 32mm) on 700C rims. I found them indistinguishable from the belted (TG, PT, etc) Paselas. Which is to say I liked them quite a bit years back, but consider them kind of a utility tire these days. Not really in the

Re: [RBW] Bob Brown Cycles Road Frame (as referenced in Cheviot thread)

On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 10:15 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Beautiful M.A.P. --> APPROVE > Three photos from the non-drive side --> DISAPPROVE >  > Oy! Good point. And it's got one of those fancy TA Pro 5 Vis cranks I'd always wanted to ride (but never wanted to pay for) too!

Re: [RBW] Bob Brown Cycles Road Frame (as referenced in Cheviot thread)

Indeed, that is a gorgeous frame! I love the deep rich red. It's like the color of a candy apple in a dream, just a little more red than is possible in the real world. I'll also contribute a short happy story about buying a used custom bike because, well, I just bought one. After reading through

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

René, please do share! I am excited to learn from your experiences and to share in your joy as your practical and lovely new bicycle comes together. I can't imagine anything much more in the spirit of this forum than that! Best, Reed On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Bicycle Quarterly back issues

I've tracked down most of the recent issues (thanks folks!) but I'm still looking for these if anybody has them available: Any prior to BQ 15 (Vol. 4, No. 3, Spring 2006) 16 (Vol. 4, No. 4, Summer 2006) 18 (Vol. 5, No. 2, Winter 2006) 20 (Vol. 5, No. 4, Summer 2007) 21 (Vol. 6, No. 1, Autumn

[RBW] Wanted: Bicycle Quarterly back issues

Anybody have a pile of BQ back issues they're willing to part with? I'm enjoying them a bunch, and figured I'd ask here before I ordered most of 'em one at at time from BQ. Best, Reed -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] FS: Cranksets, triples, half-step

actually made them. >> >> >> On Friday, July 1, 2016 at 12:23:52 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >>> I've always wondered who made those cranks with the >>> two-wavy-banner-thing logo. >>> >>> Anybody know? >>> >>> And

Re: [RBW] FS: Cranksets, triples, half-step

I've always wondered who made those cranks with the two-wavy-banner-thing logo. Anybody know? And nice cranks at great prices Rob! I'm sure you'll have no problem finding them new homes. Reed On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 11:17 AM, rob markwardt wrote: > Greetings, >

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 2:19 PM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > > On 06/29/2016 02:20 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: > >> Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but >> it's great to have images with solid information! >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire wear question. When to replace?

Great info, thanks! I've long had theories about how this might go, but it's great to have images with solid information! Random thought: I wonder if thinning the outer rubber on a tire could, under some circumstances, lead to less flatting? Hear me out... As we can all tell by looking at used

Re: [RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

You've already gotten some great advice here! But here's one more tip that has served me well in similar circumstances: Try to find a commercial bike tour operator in the area you're interested in and see if you can learn about how they do it. These folks have generally spent years honing their

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

It's always nice to think about getting something just-as-good for less money. I believe that's what Grant / Riv were looking to do with the Clem and Clementine. They've been open about what compromises were required to get down to that price point, and now folks can choose between a bike with no

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 7:16 AM, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > I have to echo Sean's comment. Given the relative price break in the Soma > for something designed by Riv and with Riv quality ride, I too am puzzled > by the lack of sales for this model. The bike clearly

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Rob H. wrote: > > Also don't know if you're in the SF Bay Area but there was someone trying > to sell a built up 51cm SM on CL. I think they were in the South Bay > possibly a bike shop. At any rate, the listing expired (not deleted) so it

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

, June 20, 2016, Joe Bunik <jbu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Reed, > You all know I love that RockCombo and completely approve this > posting. However I cannot condone its sale. > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 6/17/16, Reed Kennedy <r...@notfine.com <javascrip

Re: [RBW] Soma Xpress Wear

My Panaracer Pasaelas (same maker, very similar tire) wear the same way. I generally run them until I can either see a bit of cords or until they start getting flats more often than I care to deal with. Though on the Pasaelas the tan sidewalls usually give out before either of those happen.

Re: [RBW] FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

Ah, dang! You're totally right Joe. I crossed 'em up. How embarrassing! I've fixed the CL post. And rest assured, the bikes are better than my faulty writing! Reed On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Not to be a stickler for detail - ok, I'm being a

[RBW] FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

I've fallen in love with my Hunqapillar and have decided to part with a few bikes I haven't ridden recently. First, a Bike Friday folding touring bike that I had custom made and then upgraded to be as Riv-ish as I could manage: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5641095552.html Second, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Riv stock > fork, yielding lower trail. > David > Chicago > > On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1:17:13 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >> Hey René, are you sure about the 40mm trail on the Hunqapillar? This >> image on Riv's site: >> http://www.rivbike.com/v/vspfi

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Thanks everyone for the extremely educational thoughts, comments, and experiences that have been shared here! I'm somewhat abashed to neglected the search feature and to have started another round of what sounds like a well discussed thread, but I've just loved reading what everyone was kind

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Hey René, are you sure about the 40mm trail on the Hunqapillar? This image on Riv's site: http://www.rivbike.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/WFHunq62.jpg (From the Hunq page: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hunqapillar.htm ) Seems to indicate a massive-sounding 67.3mm trail. Or is that talking

Re: [RBW] New bike day! Apppaloosa!

etween tubed and tubeless. In my very limited experience with 1.35 mm > Kojaks, going from tubed to tubeless (light but otherwise standard butyl > tubes) is almost like swapping said Kojaks with tubes for Compass Elk Pass > extra lights with tubes. > > On Tue, Jun 14, 2016

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

t;>> and I feel like I've learned what I needed to learn. Most recently I had >>> braze-on centerpulls attached to see what the fuss was about. I'm now >>> moving my road bike exploration towards contemporary gravel bike concepts. >>> >>> I'm a big fan

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 4:34 PM, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > On 06/14/2016 06:23 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: > >> I've been a Rivvy sorta guy for the last ten years, owning several of >> their bikes and numerous others built up in Riv-inspired ways. Re

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

orks great for me on high > trail and low trail. In my experience a low trail bike unloaded is still > fine. > > > On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3:24:31 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >> I've been a Rivvy sorta guy for the last ten years, owning several of >> their

[RBW] Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I've been a Rivvy sorta guy for the last ten years, owning several of their bikes and numerous others built up in Riv-inspired ways. Recently I've been reading through back issues of Bicycle Quarterly, and back posts on Jan Heine's blog. It's got me wondering about this whole alternate-universe

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

Sounds like a plan. Thanks again to Jeff for the generous experiment! And Joe, if you do keep it, all I ask is a detailed review! Best, Reed On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 12:36 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I'll make sure it gets to Reed if I don't end up making a 'buy' deal with >

Re: [RBW] New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Gorgeous bike! And yeah, give the fatties a try. I didn't have much fun in traffic with the heavy 700 x 2.15" Marathons that Riv likes so much, but when I put a set of Schwalbe Big Ones on, wow! They still spin up nice and quick, and I feel like a human hovercraft. Just converted them to tubeless

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Thanks for working that out René! I'll be on giant but smooth tires myself (Schwalbe Big Ones) and may join you on the Pine Mountain bypass route. Best, Reed On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM, René Sterental wrote: > For those interested, I updated Hugh's ride with the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

What a generous offer Jeff! I've been meaning to give one of those a try as well! I figure Joe should get first dibs as the thread starter, but if he's not interested I'd be happy to pay shipping in order to try the C17 and then pass it on after I've made up my mind. Best, Reed On Mon, Jun 13,

Re: [RBW] FS/FT Odds and Ends

I'll take that crank please! Would you let me know the total shipped to 94103? Best, Reed On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Phillip Hathaway wrote: > I'm trying to clean up some old projects and have a few items for sale. > I'm in need of some Bosco bars and a dirt drop stem to

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

pretty easy with tuebless-ready >> tires though. >> >> On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:30:22 AM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >>> The rims are Velocity Dyads, circa 2011 I believe. Since they're from a >>> while ago I doubt they're tubeless compatible, but I

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

nds > like you might be 700c? Compass really needs a wide 700c/29er. > > On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:30:22 AM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: >> >> The rims are Velocity Dyads, circa 2011 I believe. Since they're from a >> while ago I doubt they're tubeless compatib

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

tubeless > compatible or easily convertable, most definately go for it. And I agree > with Mike in WA, use orange seal.Stans can work, but lately I've only > been using it in my tubes as a preventative.Orange Seal just seems to > work easier. > > > > On Mon, May

[RBW] Thoughts on tubeless?

I've been loving my new-to-me Hunqapillar, but I gotta say it does feel a bit sluggish at times with 2.15" Schwalbe Big Bens on there. I'm going to give the lighter Schwalbe Big Ones a shot. It looks like the ones I've ordered are tubeless-compatible, so I was thinking of giving that a shot.

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 12:39:11 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > The S3X was a very brief explosion: years of anticipation; a couple of > years of immense interest; then oblivion. Why is that? > Well, I can tell you that at least for me they did not work very well. Rather dredging up

[RBW] What fenders on a Soma San Marcos?

I've now got nearly all the parts for my 3 speed Soma San Marcos build! Anybody know the largest fender this frame will fit? I'm thinking Velo Orange hammered fenders, but I'm not sure if I should go with the 37mm or the 45mm. It'd be dreamy to run 32mm Paselas with fenders if I can get away

[RBW] Re: duomatic

philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Reed, how did your S3X break? I was just looking at doing some silly things to mine, which got me wondering if there was a gear that would be too low for the internals. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On May 7, 2:59 pm, Reed Kennedy atinyt

Re: [RBW] duomatic

After breaking my first Sturmey S3X three speed fix hub I was super excited by the prospect of replacing it with a S2c duomatic kick shift hub. I went out to Mission Bicycles here in San Francisco where they even had a S2-hubed-bike (the one without the coaster brake) in stock. They were happy to

Re: [RBW] Re: Tent advice needed for S24O?

On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Stuart Fletcher stuart.fletc...@gmail.comwrote: On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 05:38, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: How many full water bottles does it take to weigh 3 lb? Oh, me, call on me! One full 22oz water bottle weighs about 3 pounds. That puts 3

Re: [RBW] Re: Garage Sale - Nigel Smythe Country Bag repair / upgrade

much more pleasant. Cheers, Reed On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 10:04 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Great fix! need to try this i bought 2 bags that I want to fix On Oct 3, 8:29 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Reed Kennedy r

[RBW] Garage Sale - Nigel Smythe Country Bag repair / upgrade

One of the more wonderful items available at yesterday's Rivendell garage sale were Nigel Smythe Country Bags. Apparently the first run of these bags had the saddle rail straps and support dowel quite far back, on the flap of the bag rather than the enclosed body. As a result of this, the bag

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