Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for in house bike stand/holder

Has anyone tried this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/747838912/bike-stand-stainless-steel-275-28-29?ref=search_srv-1 (its variant:

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: (Portland, time-sensitive) 650b 42cm

...@rivbike.com if you want them. John On Monday, August 17, 2020 at 8:37:28 AM UTC-7, Sean Kline wrote:Long shot appeal: my partner and I drove to Portland to visit family and camp near Mt Hood. Sadly, the 42cm (RH Babyshoe Pass) front tire on my partner’s Cheviut rubbed/melted on the car rack

[RBW] WTB: (Portland, time-sensitive) 650b 42cm

Long shot appeal: my partner and I drove to Portland to visit family and camp near Mt Hood. Sadly, the 42cm (RH Babyshoe Pass) front tire on my partner’s Cheviut rubbed/melted on the car rack on the way up from the Bay Area. We only have a couple days in Portland. If you’re in Portland and

[RBW] Re: WTB: your near-new tires, 700 x 40 ish

Hey Neil, I bought a pair of Compass 700C x 38 Steilacoom TC – Extralight, Tan a little more than a year ago for ~$174 (through Blue Heron Bikes) and rode them ~30 miles before deciding that I didn't ride enough grass or mud to warrant them. Are these wide enough for you? Happy on Barlow

[RBW] WTB: (small) Rivendell English Jacket

A long shot, but is there a small Rivendell English Jacket out there looking for a new home? [image: Rivendell English Jacket.jpeg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: Recommendations on cycling to Rivendell and around San Francisco and the Bay Area

And don’t forget the FREE Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival in Golden Gate Park October 4-6, which will have bike parking care of tge San Francisco Bike Coalition. 1,000+ Parked bikes just means you need to remember where you parked your’s! Bike parking map:

Re: [RBW] Re: BIke Photo Mural - Completed!

Soft serve it is! I'll email you to connect. Thnx On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 1:31 PM Andy C. wrote: > Sean: Let me know if you ever want to come by and view. You won't even > have to bring any soft serve from Bi-Rite. And, if you need any advice > about the process, I could help with that. > Doug:

[RBW] BIke Photo Mural - Completed!

Fantastic Andy! Sorry I missed the opportunity to contribute to the mural. I would love to see something similar in the two large bike rooms in City Hall where I am. Sean El Cerrito commuter to SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Barcelona/Avignon rental/ride recommendation?

Doug: Gerona could be our excuse to get in the saddle outside Barcelona. So, I’d welcome the bike rental reference if you’ve got it. Thanks, Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Barcelona/Avignon rental/ride recommendation?

Hello all: my partner and I won’t be in Barcelona and Avignon long enough to warrant bringing Sam and Cheviut, but welcome any recommendations re: bike rental and/or rides in/around these cities. Thnx Sean El Cerrito Via small keys - pls excuse brevity -- You received this message because

[RBW] WTB: Nitto M12 front rack

Well, I did it. I carried too much in my basket supported by an M12 front rack and had too much fun riding by Quickbeam on all kinds of terrain. Last weekend, my M12 snapped at the center fork hole and I need another rack to get back to grocery shopping and other urban adventures. If you have

[RBW] Re: 2018 gift cards disabled?

Herald: what was the word from Riv? Thnx -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Hi Erik, lime Chris’ question, do you know how much wheel cm you gained going to 650b? What what was your wheel diameter before and after? Thanks, Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

Nice work Philip! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Swift campout 2019

Hi Neil: Your ride sounds great. I was considering joining Lucky Duck Bike's campout: Dirt...very challenging: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30245966 Road...half as much climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30246008 I love the coastal ride you're planning. Is your group open to one more

[RBW] Re: Latvia, Estonia, Finland bike trip suggestions?

Hi Michael, Your trip to Latvia, Estonia and Finland sounds great. My wife and I took our Sam and Cheviot to Helsinki two summers ago to attend the Flow Music Festival and then bike + ferry to Stockholm before ferry-ing back to Helsinki. Our modest credit card cylcotour loop was

[RBW] Has Anyone Rinko'd Their Riv? - Follow Up on Yesterday's Rivendell Email

I, too, have been wondering about Rinkoing my Sam. If you’re flying, don’t you still need a hardshell to protect a Rinkoed bike? Bill: re: Santa Barbara train adventure, now you just reserve a bike space when purchasing your train ticket and hand your bike to a baggage handler before boarding

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish bike shop in Ann Arbor?

Thank you! On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 09:45 Nathan Phipps wrote: > Hiya, Sean. > > I’m in A2. Depending on size, I may be able to lend you something from my > fleet of Riv and Bob adjacent bikes and recommend some routes and spots ;-) > > Send me a PM. > > -- > You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Front Rack For Big Wald Baskets

I have a Porteur Rack if others are looking for one: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bop/6860316481.html Sean -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish bike shop in Ann Arbor?

om Student Bike > Shop. They've been selling stolen bikes and abusing customers for at least > 30 years that I know of and somehow they're still in business. A thoroughly > unpleasant place to spend any time at all in my experience. > > Cheers, > > -Jack > > On Friday, A

[RBW] Riv-ish bike shop in Ann Arbor?

Hi all: I have some free time on an upcoming business trip.and am wondering if there are any Riv-ish bike shops in Ann Arbor? Also, any bike rental places you would recommend? I grew up in Ann Arbor (son of a professor) and would love to tool around by bike and see what I remember. Thanks,

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

I echo the thumbs up (if that’s possible) for Blue Heron! I too order whatever I can through Rob and am really happy to hear of his expansion. The shop is ideally placed next to a cafe, at the Ohlone Greenway, an outdoor beer garden and numerouse grocery stores. I’d love to curate an outdoor

[RBW] Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

I’m inspired by list members who talk of goals like the Arab proverb, “throw your heart out in front of you and run ahead to catch it”. As a competitive athlete in another sport for 20+ years in a past life, a ‘just ride’ ethos is perfect for me now. Like Steve, I like to “...ride as much as

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet vs. Roadeo?

Do these bikes serve different purposes for you? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Portugal’s Algarve?

Thanks Steve. From what I can tell Portugal is (re)building out a great deal of biking infrastructure. Apparently, in 1950 50% of all highway transit was by bicycle. Like everywhere else in the industrialized world, this % has dropped dramatically ever since. Like Holland, Portugal is

[RBW] Portugal’s Algarve?

Planning travel to Lisbon and then Southern Algarve region in Aug/Sept. Long shot, but anyone have experience riding there? Thnx, Sean Via small keys - pls excuse brevity -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: U locks and Pitlocks

In addition to a U-lock, I have Pitlock skewers on all wheels of three bikes and Pitlock nuts on seaposts and a small Pitlock nut inside all seat Allen bolts. All of this is meant to deter and slow down thieves for the 30-60 minutes I may let a bike out of my sight, rather than absolutely

[RBW] Re: Flat Bottom Backpack

I bought and never used a flat bottomed In Line Equipment front rack bag (w/shoulder strap and lots of room and pockets) that I’m willing to sell: https://ilequipment.com/products/velo-orange-pass-stow-rackbag It’s a great bag but I decided I just needed a very simple Wild basket for around

Re: [RBW] WTB: Mark's Hub Area Rack, hoopless

Isaac: awaiting details (off list) on Ryan’s panniers+rack bundle offer. If offer of hooped surface in any other correspondence, I’ll let you know. Via small keys - pls excuse brevity _ From: Birdman Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2018 10:15 Subject: [RBW] WTB: Mark's Hub

[RBW] WTB: Mark's Hub Area Rack, hoopless

(Apologies for cross-posting) Does anyone have a Nitto pannier rack that they’d like to let go of? Nitto Rack MF-2 Lowrider Set (aka Nitto Mark's Hub Area Rack, hoopless) Thanks, Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Gearing for Quickbeam

I’ve loved riding my QB (as SS) around the San Francisco Bay Area for the past six months so much that I thought I take it to Paso Robles next weekend for l’Eroica (not truly pre-1980s, I know, but within the guidelines). For those of you who have gone to this event, am I crazy not to go with a

[RBW] Re: Gearing for Quickbeam

I’ve loved riding my QB around the San Francisco Bay Area for the past six months that I thought I take it to Paso Robles next weekend for l’Eroica (not truly pre-1980s, I know, but within the guidelines). Am I crazy not to go with a bike with more gears? Sean -- You received this message

[RBW] WTB: Carradice Bagman Bicycle Support + Zefal HPX silver

Hi all: (apologies for cross-posting to iBoB and RBW) I'm ready-ing for L'Eroica California next month with my Quickbeam. Does someone have one or the other (or goldmine—both!) of these items below gathering dust in their garage? - Carradice Bagman

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

I'm glad to hear that. Your voice is your own. I wasn't seeking to speak for you at all, but flagging a comment that felt outside my expectations of this forum. If others feels commenting on member's appearance in that way is cool and 'just kidding' around, then fine. I don't in the same way I

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

Hi Doug: my expectation of this group (and I presume that of others) is to read/share respectful comments on all things Riv/biking, not sexual comments on member’s looks. Let’s keep this a supportive forum. On Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:15:02 AM UTC-8, Doug H. wrote: > Cute! And, the dog

[RBW] WTB: Zefal HPX Frame Pump - No. 4 silver

It seems Zefal HPX Frame Pump #4 in silver is nowhere to be found online (or at Riv). They are all black. Does anyone have a silver #4 they want to part with? Thanks, Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS Technomic Deluxe 70mm takeoff

Hi Ed, I'll take the stem if it's still available. Thanks, Sean On Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 3:02:30 PM UTC-8, Ed Felker wrote: > > Very light marks from insertion, otherwise looks news. This is the deluxe > version with the high polish and nicer nut. > > $50 shipped Priority Mail.

[RBW] Blue Lug Tenth Anniversary

I just bought the porteur bag, which is produced in Berkeley (4th st shopping area) to go on Soma’s porteur rack to go on my Quickbeam fixie around town bike. I like it. Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Up Your Vis Game

Jan Hein’s blog post in 2014 on visibility has some counterintuitive points: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/when-more-visible-%E2%89%A0-safer-target-fixation/ Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Second (lighter) wheelset for my Atlantis?

Picking up on an old to check Patrick: do Snoqualmie fit your Quikbeam (with or w/o fenders)? On 700C or 650B? Thanks, Sean On Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 7:23:59 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I love my A23s on my Quickbeam, and they sport Barlow Pass and would be > happy with Snoqualmie

[RBW] SaddleSack Hack

My recent trip to Minneapolis felt too short to bring by Sam. And because I made the mistake of buying a United Basic Economy ticket and wanted to avoid any luggage fees, I needed to bring as little as necessary to support my long weekend riding the Twin Cities' amazing bike trails. So, I

Re: [RBW] Mpls Riv?

com> wrote: > Sean - I have a blue 55 Sam that I'd be happy to let you use. I live in a > southwestern suburb of Minneapolis. It's set up with albatross bars if that > makes any difference to you. > Mark Taintor > Chanhassen, MN > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On J

Re: [RBW] Re: Mpls Riv?

you could definitely borrow a bike. I love that area and it was high > on my list when I was looking to move. > > Anyway, good luck in the search and enjoy the trip and visit! > > Bob > > > On Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:28:36 AM UTC-5, Sean Kline wrote: >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: Mpls Riv?

Thanks Bob. In fact, that's exactly what I did last Summer and is my plan B for this trip. I was hoping to bike out to Hastings and back (~60-70 miles RT), which is farther than I prefer to go on a folder, but for tooling around the city, I love Bromptons. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 9:07 AM, Bob

[RBW] Mpls Riv?

I'm headed back to my hometown of Minneapolis for three days July 20-23 to see friends and Bon Iver. It's just short enough to make bringing my Sam a lot of work. And because I'm on United Basic Economy (ugh), I'd pay for anything beyond my backpack. I checked Spinlister, but would love to ride

[RBW] Re: Need new shoes

All: it's a completely different style and feel, but if you're interested in a classic leather biking shoe, Dromarti is having a sale right now: https://dromarti.com/cycling-shoes/sportivo-classic (black or brown). I. love. riding. in these. Pricey, even at its sale price of ~$165, but strong

[RBW] Re: Anyone used a large Saddleback for touring?

Mike: would love to see pix. My wife and I are planning 1-2 week tour in Finland in August after a music festival and considering using large Sackvilles instead of panniers. We're fling Finnair. Where did you store the Pika Packworks while on tour? And have you come across any bag that would

[RBW] Re: Wool Shirts/Jerseys

I'm not generally a fan of bicycle-specific looking clothing, but love this vintage-inspired, San Francisco-made all wool jersey by Orqo: http://www.orqo.co/products/jersey. Cheers, Sean On Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 7:44:36 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > I've had pretty good luck with a

Re: [RBW] Re: Minneapolis Riv dealer

sest dealer to you. I'm in Indianapolis. Please let me know if I can help. Thanks Chris On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 1:00:35 AM UTC-4, Sean Kline wrote: Hi all: I understand that Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis closed. Does anyone know if there's a Riv dealer in the Twin Cities now?

[RBW] Minneapolis Riv dealer

Hi all: I understand that Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis closed. Does anyone know if there's a Riv dealer in the Twin Cities now? I'm debating flying with my Riv or seeking a rental when I arrive. Last visit I rode Nice Ride bike share, which was cool but not great for longer distances. Any

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Thanks. Those locks in the Kickstarter campaign look elegant. I wonder how strong they are. I have pitlocks on my (and my partner's) wheels and seat posts. Sadly, I actually bought Allen bicycle bolts at Missing Link bike coop in Berkeley 6 months ago, but the Allen key stripped the

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

gt; thief would be able to sell a canvas saddle bag. So, I'm guessing that > it was easier to take the bag, than to leave it. I.e., easier to > detach from the bike once the saddle was free, than to detach from the > saddle. Amiright? > > On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Sean K

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

p an eye peeled around work in Emeryville / West Berkeley. >> >> That really sucks. >> >> Dan >> >> > On Mar 28, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Sean Kline <sean...@alumni.lse.ac.uk> >> wrote: >> > >> > Hi all: >> > >> > Stolen

Re: [RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Sorry for autocorrect. That should have been large 'Saddlesack' bag, grey Sent via phone-pls excuse brevity and misspellings > On Mar 28, 2016, at 08:26, Sean Kline <seankl...@alumni.lse.ac.uk> wrote: > > Hi all: > > Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito

[RBW] Stolen in East Bay: Grey Saddlesack (large) + brooks B17 saddle (honey)

Hi all: Stolen Sunday March 27 ~8 pm in front of Cerrito Theatre/Elevation 66 Brewery in El Cerrito: - Large grey Saddleback (with some tools) - Brooks B17 honey brown saddle If you see either of these surface in the Bay Area, particularly the less common SaddleSack bag, please contact me:

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

Yes—great ride! I took a few very modest photos (!) accessible here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45143961@N08/sets/72157658729630228 Cheers, Sean On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 8:05:32 PM UTC-7, Evan E. wrote: > > Great ride today! Thanks to David for planning the route. Anyone have some >

[RBW] Re: Tour Guide from RBW Headquarters to the Picnic on Sunday?

For those coming from out of town (and others), there is a lot of bike-related activities this weekend. Saturday (19th) there is the Tour de Fat from 10-5 in Golden Gate Park. Then on Sunday (20th), in addition to the Riv ride (led by Dave) and picnic at

[RBW] Wtb: large grey Sackville SaddleSack

I'm seeking large grey SaddleSack http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl-gr.htm. Did you decide you wanted the green one instead? Have one you're not using? Let me know. Thnx, Sean El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Wtb: large grey Sackville SaddleSack

Hi all: I'm seeking a large grey SaddleSack http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl-gr.htm. Did you decide you wanted the green one instead? Have one you're not using? Let me know. Thnx, Sean (Berkeley/Oakland) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Touring Shoes/Pedals

Not a lot to add to the thread. I have dual Shimano A530 SDP pedals (http://www.rosebikes.com/article/shimano-spd-pd-a530-pedals/aid:221944), which have worked well for me on tours. I just finished a 12-day tour from Portland to San Francisco on my new Sam and went the first half way with