[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Congrats and that's a gorgeous bike!!! Very close to how I would outfit one if I had the funds to indulge in some really nice components. Are you saying that's the original grey? I thought it was a completely different color because it looks much lighter. Maybe it's the lighting in your ca

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

That looks s good. The custom stem is awesome! I love the grey color also. m On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here a

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Oooh the adventures waiting to be unwrapped! Beautiful mammoth! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 7:42:50 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Beautiful bike Phil! On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 7:36:45 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Congrats, Phil. > > What a great looking bike. > > tailwinds, > shoji > > On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >> Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put togeth

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Of course, let me know anytime! I'm usually in Ballston for work during the week! On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:25:31 AM UTC-4, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > Congrats on your new Hunq! Love the color and setup especially the Jones > bars. I've been meaning to get up to Gravel and Grind to check it

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Congrats, Phil. What a great looking bike. tailwinds, shoji On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here are some > pictures bef

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

These are Compass Rat Traps 26x55. They are very nice ride so far. Nice and wide, but very awesome ride. On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:31:26 AM UTC-4, bluebirdonabicycle wrote: > > What brand and size on the tires? > > On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >> Picked

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

What brand and size on the tires? On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here are some > pictures before my morning commute from D

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Congrats on your new Hunq! Love the color and setup especially the Jones bars. I've been meaning to get up to Gravel and Grind to check it out, seems like a great shop. Would be nice to see it in person sometime. Ryan Arlington, VA On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wro

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Gorgeous bike, looks like a ton of fun! On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 8:42:50 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) > on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here are some > pictures before my morning commute

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

Awesome! Beautiful bike and build. I run a Carradice on the front too and love it. Great to see a quill stem with Jones bars. Love those bars and wish they'd make some production quills available in 31.8. Sean ATX > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Hey! Thanks for reading it! The Appaloosa and the Clem were pretty similar, but there were two big differences: the handlebars and the sizing. The Appaloosa comes in more sizes. The Clem is basically the first Rivendell to be built to a price point. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

The JAs sound like fabulous bikes, but why am I not surprised by this? Sound like superb touring bikes On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 8:25:41 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Michael -- thanks for this writeup. I was particularly struck by this: > > * I rode around their parking lot, doing laps

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Michael -- thanks for this writeup. I was particularly struck by this: * I rode around their parking lot, doing laps around their building. I really liked the bike. It felt nimble, like my LeMond cyclocross bike, but more stable. I expected to dislike the handlebars, but in a snap judgment decided

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Thanks for the write up. That was interesting. Tim On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 4:06 PM, Michael Morrissey < michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote: > I wrote a bit more about my new Rivendell on my blog: > > http://thedayweneverwenthome.blogspot.com/2016/06/riding-first-fifty-miles-fast-and-free.html >

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

I wrote a bit more about my new Rivendell on my blog: http://thedayweneverwenthome.blogspot.com/2016/06/riding-first-fifty-miles-fast-and-free.html It also includes my $0.02 on test riding other Rivendells in Walnut Creek! Thank you for the kind words of encouragement with the bike! - michael

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Michael, congratulations on your first Riv! Well done! You're gonna love it:) Richard On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 4:37:04 PM UTC-4, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrats -new bike day is the best. And as someone who went from 700x38c to 700x47c tires I saw go as fat as you can, its a blast. On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Fantastic!...and congrats! I like the concept and the looks of this frameset. I can't wait for some of you owners to tell us how it performs in touring and camping applications. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

New bike day is always a good day. New bike day should be celebrated N+1 times. APPROVE On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congrats!!! On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 2:10 PM, dougP wrote: > Congratulations on getting the bike together. Look forward to many happy > years with your Rivendell. > > dougP > > On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: >> >> >>

[RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

Congratulations on getting the bike together. Look forward to many happy years with your Rivendell. dougP On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:37:04 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

So she was delighted, even before the bike was be-lighted? Excellent! On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:49:09 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: > Received the amazing Appaloosa today! My wife loved it on first ride, and > the packing and condition was flawless as usual. Some pics after I > re-assemb

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

APPROVE On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:49:09 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > Received the amazing Appaloosa today! My wife loved it on first ride, and > the packing and condition was flawless as usual. Some pics after I > re-assembled. More to come as we get it be-fendered and be-lighted. > >

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

Awesome Brian! I know she'll love it. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:49:09 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > Received the amazing Appaloosa today! My wife loved it on first ride, and > the packing and condition was flawless as usual. Some pics after I > re-assembled. Mo

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

looking good! that blue is nice. On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:49:09 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: > > Received the amazing Appaloosa today! My wife loved it on first ride, and > the packing and condition was flawless as usual. Some pics after I > re-assembled. More to come as we get it be-fe

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Great bike. Better vibes. Congrats all around! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 12:36:36 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Well we have another convert and the Atlantis has found a new home and > local at that. > > I find the universe works when you let it and in this case a

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Excellent! You couldn't ask for a better outcome. Congratulations to both of you. And now, about that empty space in the bike stable...??? (forgive a little poke). dougP On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 12:36:36 PM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Well we have another convert and the Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Wonderful. On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 2:08 PM, sameness wrote: > No kidding. Homeboy looks like he works the swing shift at BB&H. > > "Have a question about twine waxing or bandana softening? Ask Sean." > > Nice work, Hugh! > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA > > On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:28

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

No kidding. Homeboy looks like he works the swing shift at BB&H. "Have a question about twine waxing or bandana softening? Ask Sean." Nice work, Hugh! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:28:17 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > He looks Rivendell-approved!!! :-) >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

No kidding. Homeboy looks like we works the swing shift at BB&H. "Have a question about waxing twine or softening bandanas? Ask Sean." Nice work, Hugh! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:28:17 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > He looks Rivendell-approved!!!

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Awesome. Nice bike. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:36:36 PM UTC-5, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Well we have another convert and the Atlantis has found a new home and > local at that. > > I find the universe works when you let it and in this case a really great > person ended up with a wonderful

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

He looks Rivendell-approved!!! :-) On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 1:06 PM, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Now that's what you call a Win! Win! Win! Situation. > Nice when that happens! > Jon > > >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Now that's what you call a Win! Win! Win! Situation. Nice when that happens! Jon >> -- 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+unsubs

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Outstanding! I am glad it found a new home and you a new riding friend. On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 3:36:36 PM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Well we have another convert and the Atlantis has found a new home and > local at that. > > I find the universe works when you let it and in this case a

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Oh wow. Such a nice bike! Congrats to her! On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 8:47:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new bike. New bike envy? > She plunked down her money and got one of John's Clementines. Then she > ordered a zillion accoutrements and

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

I love it! Couldn't think of anything myself. dougP On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:04:39 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > It'd be the "Kool-Aid!" mascot on a bicycle... > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5:15:34 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: >> >> Hey Phil:

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

It'd be the "Kool-Aid!" mascot on a bicycle... Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5:15:34 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Hey Phil: > > How about a "Rivendell Enabler" patch? Seems like something worth a merit > badge :-). > > dougP > > On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 12:23:41

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Amit, I should remind you that this is now the second time you've had a story just like this, Bleriot and all. The first time was back here with George! And...Amit is a *serious* Rivendell enabler, to use dougP's term. He's done it to me a few times :-). Kathy Cannon Detroit, MI On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Welcome, Dan! That is one beautiful Bleriot. Great story, Amit! - Evan -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Great story and great bike! I had one just like that ;) Cheers! Chris -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Thanks for the amazing introduction, Amit. And thank you Eric for the amazing wheels!!! The Bleriot is a game changer. It really is. Having said that, I absolutely love my Motobecane and I intend to keep it. My being forced into cycling as part of my move out here to the West Coast has undou

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Hey Phil: How about a "Rivendell Enabler" patch? Seems like something worth a merit badge :-). dougP On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 12:23:41 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Awesome. That's a great story! I want everyone to have an awesome bike > life. :^) > > Philip > www.biketinker.c

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Dan: Welcome to the group & congratulations on getting such a perfect bike. It's so wonderful when any bike can transition from one rider to another, & especially such a win-win-win (I'm counting Amit's involvement as a win too!) Amit: What a great story & how satisfying to be able to co

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Thanks so much for sharing. Anyone who goes carless deserves a good bike. Michael On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 12:30:58 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > Here's a cheerful story. Please give a warm welcome to my dear friend Dan > Woods! > > Dan first moved to California and sol

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

I love new bike stories! Thanks for posting this one. This Bleriot will not be a garage queen, it's going to be used every single day just as Grant intended - how wonderful! And after a week on his Bleriot, Dan will believe that no other bike will do. I am just a bit envious of both Dan's excite

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Awesome. That's a great story! I want everyone to have an awesome bike life. :^) Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9:30:58 AM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > Here's a cheerful story. Please give a warm welcome to my dear friend Dan > Woods! > > Dan first mo

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Dan, WELCOME!! I love to hear stories that have such a happy ending. You'll get many years of joy with your new bike. Have fun and post pics and stories of your adventures. Jon > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

I love stories like this. Excellent. On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 12:30:58 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > Here's a cheerful story. Please give a warm welcome to my dear friend Dan > Woods! > > Dan first moved to California and sold his car 3 years back - so he's been > a fu

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Your family sounds pretty great -- awesome kids, MIL, DH , and you -- the whole package -- yay for you all! It's great she's got a shop with an appreciative and supportive staff -- here that's not so likely in 2/3 of our shops. When you go home perhaps you can stop in with a beverage (is that

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Haha! Yes, it's my MIL's bike. We're a rare pair in that we actually love each other and work in our mutual best interests. I hit gold when I got my in-laws as family. My late father-in-law was even more wonderful, and that's saying something. My MIL wanted a bike like ours after all the excit

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Looks like just the right amount of accoutrements. As to the bottle cage, I looked at it & wondered "what's wrong?". Chuckle, after reading the other replys. And this is your MIL? I've heard of MILs nudging at a distance; didn't realize the energy could flow the other way. Good for you, an

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Always nice when a little more beauty enters the world! Give your mother-in law our congratulations on her good taste. As for the the cage christen it with champaign and it will look just fine. Michael On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:47:31 AM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote: > > My mother-in-la

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Jeez. I thought I was the only one who installed that bottle cage upside down. For what it's worth, it works upside down; you just have to kind of wrestle the bottle in and out a bit. Works a whole lot better, however, when it's properly installed. Kevin On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 5:39

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Nice. On Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 8:47:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > My mother-in-law got excited over my husband's new bike. New bike envy? > She plunked down her money and got one of John's Clementines. Then she > ordered a zillion accoutrements and this is the final product. The guy >

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: Mother-in-Law

Swet! Hilarious on the bottle cage. That's why I teach my kids to always try it to make sure it works. Clearly the poor lad didn't put a bottle in that cage. Sardonic grin. Will his Mom's purchace help or hinder hubbie's love of his bike? Even bigger sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On

[RBW] Re: New bike day

Congratulations! Bikes are good for fantastic sleep! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 9:01:19 AM UTC-7, Kenneth Cote wrote: > > Samuel Hillborne delivered to work Friday. Put together Saturday morning > with only one spare part. 8 mile shakedown Saturday and 15 miles on th

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

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[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Bike looks great. Happy riding. > > -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Updated photos touring set up minus front panniers Build list Sugino 40/26 crank Moustache Bars Phil wood rear hub 14-32 regina freewheel Son Delux Front Hub Velocity Synergy rims Ultegra Long Cage RD Brooks Saddle Still to do Pick up package from Post Office with Delivery from Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Oops slip of the finger oversold my cycling abilities, it's 28 minutes by bikea bit faster than driving. -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Jeffrey, I did not actually confirm details with Kevin on the paint I simply picked a color and told him the intended use of the bike, from inspecting the bike, I am pretty confident is that it is a wet paint application with a clear coat (matte as well) and the decals are under the clear coat

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

+1. I commuted 30 m rt 3-4 times a week for many years, often extending it to 35 or 40 miles, and I did this mostly on fixed gears with hills and winds and loads. My two pieces of advice would be: first, take it easy. I always pushed myself too hard which got tiresome in more ways than one as I got

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Matt, Thanks for the encouragement...I work a swing shift and this week i've been working 12 hour days getting off work at 2am. I work with my hands for a living so sometimes just am too tired for the return. Plus the climb home is near 2000'. I've toyed with doing the commute a few days a week.

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

On Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:19:34 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > I'm covered on the bike front and oh so wish I could realistically bike > commute but 40 miles RT is just too much. >> >> >> Hugh, I'm 58 years old and RT commute 35 miles a day, 5 days a week, on my Sam Hillborne; year round. S

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

Awesome Trevor, How did they do the matt black finish? Wet paint or powder coat? And: is there a clear coat on it as well? Decals under the clear coat or on top? I love the matt or semi-matt look -- my first "adult" bike was semi-matt black --- a '95 Stump Jumper Comp -- still mourned after be

[RBW] Re: New bike day n+0 for now

I'm covered on the bike front and oh so wish I could realistically bike commute but 40 miles RT is just too much. I saw that frame hanging at Riv and heard some comments along with corner mouth drool. Look forward to the build. Go tough & rough night rider. ~Hugh On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 5:

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Hooray for new bike day! May you have many long - and short - joyous rides together. On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 11:53:12 AM UTC-7, Bob Cook wrote: > > My Homer arrived yesterday after a long wait (my travel schedule; RBW had > it ready to go a month ago) and its Fifteen Minutes of Fame on the BL

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Good-looking bikes (your Homer and Cross-Check). EnjoyRyan On Friday, July 4, 2014 2:35:15 PM UTC-5, Bob Cook wrote: > > Thanks, all, for the nice comments. I've finished wrapping the bars. No > twine for the moment. Now, I love twine. I have twined before and will > twine again. I twined an

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Thanks, all, for the nice comments. I've finished wrapping the bars. No twine for the moment. Now, I love twine. I have twined before and will twine again. I twined and shellacked the wrapped kickstand. But I'm not yet sold on the 46 cm Noodles, so I think of the present configuration as a tria

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:00:52 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Thanks for sharing htoughts on the non-aero brakes, I'll have to try and > demo a set at some point and make my own opinion. I'll bet they look wild > on the albastache! > They do look pretty good, I think: https://www.fli

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 4:52:08 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > Tell me something, is that a Shimano Hyperglide HG51-8-aw rear 11-32 > 8-speed cassette? > Indeed it is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125863173@N06/14570634111/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Looks great and clean... and a blast to build up and change and ride.. enjoy!!! I don't think there is a better bike out there. Kelly On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 1:53:12 PM UTC-5, Bob Cook wrote: > > My Homer arrived yesterday after a long wait (my travel schedule; RBW had > it ready to g

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:56:14 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > Lovely bike! > Thanks, Tim. As is your RivRoad. That red is classy. > The Iowa is definitely high, as are the Cedar and the Wapsipinicon. Where > in Iowa do you ride? I join a fun gravel ride each Wed in Mt. Vernon, and > I ri

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Yes, "Luggy Smoothness" says all you need to know about Rivendell bikes. Definitely post of the week. Richard ( Enjoying Luggy Smoothness on my own Homer Hisen). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Post of the Week Award for the term "Luggy Smoothness"! - Jim -- 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.

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Bob- Lovely bike! The Iowa is definitely high, as are the Cedar and the Wapsipinicon. Where in Iowa do you ride? I join a fun gravel ride each Wed in Mt. Vernon, and I ride around Cedar Rapids and Iowa City a lot. Iowa Riv meetup? Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:00 AM, T

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Bob, I'd love to hear back in a couple months on how much use the other (non-Homer) bikes get! I'm only about 3 months into my Saluki ownership and it is still dominating my attention. I've got an XO-3 set up single speed via a White Industries eccentric rear hub (vert dropouts) and while it has

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:58:59 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > Sweet bike and the way you have it set up really fills a nice niche in > your four bike stable! If love to hear your thoughts on the cross check > double-double to. > > Also, the non-aero brakes... I've never used them, is it

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Sweet bike and the way you have it set up really fills a nice niche in your four bike stable! If love to hear your thoughts on the cross check double-double to. Also, the non-aero brakes... I've never used them, is it the aesthetics or a tangible performance difference that led you to that ch

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

> I just bought an 8-speed cassette from RBW and they sent me a Shimano > Hyperglide HG51-8-aw 11-32, and yours looks the same, so I was wondering if > that is what they used. > > If you buy an 8 speed general Cassette from their "Cassettes" offering > page, they give no description of what

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 4:52:08 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > Tell me something, is that a Shimano Hyperglide HG51-8-aw rear 11-32 > 8-speed cassette? > Is that RBW stock, or your choice? > I'm not sure. I haven't looked closely. The invoice doesn't help. All it says is "Cassettes - 8 Speed

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

> Congrats!! What a beautifult bike. > Tell me something, is that a Shimano Hyperglide HG51-8-aw rear 11-32 8-speed cassette? Is that RBW stock, or your choice? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Congratulations! Great looking bike! With abandon, Patrick -- 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

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I just saw the picture of the bike. Fantastic. I love that color. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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

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So true Patrick, but you don't have to get very far of the path to be in the thick of it. We've had more than 130" of snow this season and more in the woods. I built up a 9:ZERO:7 fatbike four years ago to supplement the Rivs and get me through our longest season. The bike certainly works best

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Sure, right until you enter trees and foomph! you're up to your hairline in snow on your tiptoes trying to see above the snow. Grin. There is a saying we have for 4x4's here in Colorado. The reason you have them is so you get stuck further from help. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, Ma

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Deacon says: "It seems to me the fatbike window of ridable snow isn't too much larger than my Hunqapillars for all practical purposes." I suspect the fatbike is way better than a Hunq with 2.25" tires on icy, crusty snow such as might be found after refreezing. One thing I can say about my Krampus

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I can make it through 6" of fresh powder on my Hunqapillar with my 2.25" smart sams. It's when it's deeper that it's challenging. It seems to me the fatbike window of ridable snow isn't too much larger than my Hunqapillars for all practical purposes. I've been in snowshoes in fresh powder up to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day

I don't know if Curtis Inglis did my bike. I got it from Cycle Monkey, and they sent it, with seven other bikes, to whoever does the work for them. Mike Schiller said he saw a group of bikes at Curtis Inglis' shop being modified. I'm guessing that was the batch from Cycle Monkey. By the way, if yo

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Still, 700C tires fatter than 50 mm and run at sub 30 psi, especially if the tires push wider than 60 and lower than 20, really are better in sand up to 3" than the typical 26" mtb tire of not quite 2" and run at 50 psi as so many of them seem to be. I've read that in real snow -- newly fallen, 6"

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I can't imagine even a Moonlander "floating" in deep snow or sand... It's kinda like snowshoes... Although I have huge 36" snowshoes even in a deep (light) powder I sink way in... but on slightly packed they're great. So even the fattest tires aren't immune to deep loose sand or snow. You need

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day

Hardly an unracer approach but it does address the difference in speed between on bike and on foot, is the current speed records for a long, technical trail. I looked up the Colorado Trail: Bike (unsupported?): 3d:23h:38m Hike (unsupported): 10d19h5m I can't imagine trying to enjoy such a trail

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On 03/28/2014 01:12 PM, redsydude wrote: This will probably get deleted because I don’t know how to make it not sound snotty but it is a sincere question.Is the point to get to places on a bike that would be easier to get to by just backpacking or is the bike still helping you go farther/fast

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Both. Riding this bike is faster than walking (except when I'm pushing it, which has already happened on both of my rides) and also I can go places I can't go on my other bikes. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 10:12 AM, redsydude wrote: > This will probably get deleted because I don't know how to make it

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This will probably get deleted because I don’t know how to make it not sound snotty but it is a sincere question. Is the point to get to places on a bike that would be easier to get to by just backpacking or is the bike still helping you go farther/faster? On Friday, March 28, 2014 8:49:4

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I already have a 29er that fits 2.35" tires, I want a bike to ride on the sand. I live 1/2 mile from the beach and a few hours drive from Anza Borrego. So I'm most likely going to get the fatbike. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

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"Belt drives are a natural partner to internal gear hubs, " For exactly this reason I was thinking about playing around with a Scott Sub 10. A belt bike with disk brakes and a budget IGH for just over $1000. I almost did it. The frame numbers looked like I could have totally made it work. I

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day

Nice bike! ECR? or Krampus? or ?? Did you have to get an aftermarket split for the belt drive? Happy riding! Shoji On Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:30:49 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: > > It's not a Rivendell, but it has some Rivvy features. Meet Midnight, > Prince of Darkness: > > > https://pl

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