[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

2013-01-01 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Of Yves? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5ZopW_HXthgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread cbone97
Any speculation on the relationship of this bike to the Fat tire, super duty tourer??? due this summer? Couldn't be the same bike, could it? Fat tire? - yes. Super duty? - maybe with more braze-ons. Tourer? - this is where it seems unlikely unless extended cruising is the new touring... I'd be

[RBW] First RBW visit

2013-01-01 Thread Forrest
Happy New Year, Jim! Will try to stop by your shop next time I am in Mpls. Cheers, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Matthew J
Cruiser bikes with long reach back handlebars are all over the place in LA and New England beach communities. As for no front derailer, check out, among others, JeffJones mountain bike site. 1by set ups are very common among off roaders. If someone can ride the Sierras without a front

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

2013-01-01 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Happy New Year. Boy am I jealous... Jim T, you are a TROOPER!! The weather here in Central NJ today, while not quite awful, is certainly below par... Temps above freezing, so no firm snow-ride on the trails (which is what usually makes NJ tolerable in the winter)... And yet there's enough

[RBW] Re: WTT - fat tires for chubby

2013-01-01 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Philip; why not the Kwests? I'm running those on my S1 and I really like them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SxHYKW1zmMUJ. To

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Mike
On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca Pictures won't be a problem Manny, but why in the world would you want a taco from OR when you live in CA? How about some fried chicken on a waffle from the Cackalack's

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

2013-01-01 Thread Mike
Hope you guys have a great time on your ride today. We're doing some kind of Riv ride here in Portland, OR. Right now it's foggy but I have a feeling it's going to burn off and we'll have a sunny cold day here. I've been sick for the past couple of days but there's no way I'm letting that stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Colin Bortner
Ha! Took me a moment with your custom -- thanks for the laugh. Happy new year everyone! On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:10 PM, iamkeith keithhar...@gmail.com wrote: I think that maybe I'M the target market! Now that I know what the mystery bike is all about, it's giving me serious pause. I just

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

2013-01-01 Thread C.J. Filip
Keep inspiring us! -René Ditto, Manny. You're a man ahead of his years. Great quote from the kids! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread charlie
The longer wheelbase for a touring machine would be handy but the absence of a front deraileur would not. When you are old,fat and carrying additional baggage a 22x32x44 with a wide cassette is a necessityeven if you are not doing loaded touring. The area I live is not Kansas and while the

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

2013-01-01 Thread Mike
- Forgetting spoons and eating oatmeal with beaf jerky. Love it! And a great set of photos too. Now off to the PDX NYD ride! --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle breathes ... sort of.

2013-01-01 Thread Scot Brooks
Judging by my chilly buns this morning, they might breathe a little too well! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Ow0JdIUub68J. To post

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Scot Brooks
If you guys follow @rivbike on Instagram, you can check out Keven's almost-built Appaloosa along with lots of other great photos. Their account is pretty new but they update with a fair amount of regularity. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: WTT - fat tires for chubby

2013-01-01 Thread Philip Williamson
The urge for something new and sexy? Speaking of which, I see Soma has Speedblends http://store.somafab.com/rirutuspti.htmlin stock... If anyone needs the single 650B Marathon, they can have it for the cost of shipping. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:18:57 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread cyclotourist
Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: If you guys follow @rivbike on Instagram, you can check out Keven's almost-built Appaloosa along with lots of other great photos. Their

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Keven calls them long bikes. I like it. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:06:47 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks scothi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: If you

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Mike Schiller
that green Hunqa on instagram with the drop bars is to die for. ~mike On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:06:47 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks

[RBW] New Year's Day Ride

2013-01-01 Thread Andy Williams
A great day to ride around Seattle.30 miles around the Magnolia Bluff. Pictures prove it happened http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/8335915138/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day Ride

2013-01-01 Thread Michael
Nice Bleriot, BTW. Thanks for sharing pics! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5lEddMpyD9gJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Michael
Whoa!?!?! At first glance when the instagram came up I saw 60% off all bikes. Then I saw it was another company, not Riv. Wouldn't that be cool if Riv had a 60% off sale for 10 minutes on any given day, and you happened to hit it just right? -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

2013-01-01 Thread Michael
@ Jim: I thought you had a site with trip pics. Robert Barr's post above mentioned following your trip thru pics. Happy New Year Jim! Sounds like you are having a blast!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] New Year's Day in the Napa Valley 2013

2013-01-01 Thread Eric Norris
My Riv Road and I spent part of the day in the Napa Valley. Here are a few photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157632404827465/show/ I could have spent a lot more time stopping to take waaay more photos. It's such a scenic place. --Eric campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Allan in Portland
On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca Sorry, I ate all my tacos. But I did save a few pictures for those that could be there only in spirit. New Year's Riv

[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

2013-01-01 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I have been posting pics to Facebook. Everybody is welcome to add me as a facebook friend to see the pics. I will post more to Flickr and to my blog after I get home. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion

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

2013-01-01 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Sorry I didn't make it guys! A breakfast date plus following the wrong route plus mud stopping my wheels plus a minor mechanical plus a lack of ambition conspired against my making this ride. Hope everybody survived and had some fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Mike
What a great ride. That was so much fun. And the weather was amazing. Let's all do it again, and soon! Here's my pictures. They're not great and don't include any glamor shots of the bikes but they hopefully convey the spirit of the ride.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread justinaugust
http://Instagram.com/rivbike They have web profiles now! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BHxfgFBG67wJ. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-01 Thread IanA
I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. Thought it might appeal to the group. http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/with/7508017116/lightbox/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

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

2013-01-01 Thread Noah Deuce
Near-freezing temperatures have me putting off my New Year's Day ride until this weekend. *grin* Hope everyone had a great time - happy new year! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-01 Thread Allan in Portland
Yeah, that's pretty funny/neat. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. Thought it might appeal to the group. http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/with/7508017116/lightbox/ -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-01 Thread Mike
That link took me down the internet rabbit hole and led me to this: http://cycledefrance.com/2012/04/13/grand-campeur/ I think it caught my eye after riding with a couple of folks with double TT bikes earlier today. --mike On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: I was

Re: [RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-01 Thread Stonehog
Hey - I know that guy! Brian Hanson On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: That link took me down the internet rabbit hole and led me to this: http://cycledefrance.com/2012/04/13/grand-campeur/ I think it caught my eye after riding with a couple of folks with double

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-01 Thread John A. Bennett
Citroen DS: coolest car of the 20th century. Still want one. Some day. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. Thought it might appeal to the group.

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

2013-01-01 Thread Dan Scott
Great pics, thanks for sharing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_Qac38HqaPoJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2013-01-01 Thread Richard K.
You've obviously never been to Chicago. Which has only one hill. (And it isnt' even in Chicago.) On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:29:14 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:10:52 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

2013-01-01 Thread Kieran J
Great photos. You guys really do live in paradise. Happy New Year! KJ On Monday, December 31, 2012 6:26:47 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students

Re: [RBW] Anybody have great (or lousy) experience with waterproof iPhone5 mounts on your Riv? I need ones to investigate (and ones to avoid)

2013-01-01 Thread Slade
I've had good experiences with the Lifeproof case and handlebar mount. Waterproof, well protected, etc. phone lives in the case all the time and goes into the handlebar mount very easily. Simple to swap from bike to bike as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Dennis Hogan
How about a picture of a Taco??!! On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:44:19 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a Riv,

[RBW] Slow Riding

2013-01-01 Thread Tim Tetrault
Perhaps because I didn't cut my teeth on a high performance road bike and I've always been more of a commuter/errand runner, I've noticed riding with other cyclist friends (who are in much better fitness than I) I am always falling off the back- yet I don't really mind. Since getting my

[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

2013-01-01 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Jerky... is there anything it can't do? On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:26:47 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students never rode further then their home

[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Ron MH
Bummed that I missed it. I should pay closer attention to the list. Happy New Year to all! On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Aaron Young
Here you go: a pollo, an asada, and two carnitas. http://flic.kr/p/dGDMtz Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: How about a picture of a Taco??! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To