Re: [RBW] Loaded Bombadil

Did you have an elf holding the bike on the other side so the kickstand wouldn't snap? :) Wow! Awesome setup, Kelly! Have fun! Brian Seattle, WA On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote: Looks like the right amount of stuff to me. On Thu, May 30, 2013

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

Congratulations on picking up such a neat bike. I'll add to the quotes StatrixBob provided, with the description below which is from the Riv site, and a post here on the ROB by Grant about the differences below that. The HTA on the QB is 72.5 if you go by the geometry chart, and I

[RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

We should all abide. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh For people getting fussy about the Unracer product descriptions, I look to The Dude for a response: Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Frisco-peeps stop hogging all the fun. We need a RivEast in Howard County, MD - and here's why.

On Thu, 2013-05-30 at 14:01 -0700, Julian wrote: College Park Bikes and Mt. Airy Bikes can be pretty Rivish -- I believe they're dealers, former dealers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

I had both (the SimpleOne has since decamped to D.C., as my son's commuter). If I rode them back to back, the QB felt a tad quicker/lighter on its feet, the SO a bit more laid-back and comfy. SO had 38mm Marathons, QB Jack Brown Greens, which probably accounted for most of the difference.

[RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

I liked in the podcast interview, Grant reinforcing the idea of comfort is what makes you choose to ride. Comfort bike has a connotation all its own, and most of the connotations are negative to 99% of the riders out there. City bike, touring bike - all these have become defined genres

[RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

ps - and people who really want to race should be riding racing bikes On Friday, May 31, 2013 7:30:08 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I liked in the podcast interview, Grant reinforcing the idea of comfort is what makes you choose to ride. Comfort bike has a connotation all its own, and most of

[RBW] Re: Great Western Bicycle Rally - 2013

Great photos! I've been drooling over the the x100 and similar cameras since they first came out. Their compactness reminds me the light and unencumbered feel of my old film cameras, while I love my DSLRs and lenses sometimes I yearn for simplicity. Your BWs are gorgeous, great tonality, they

[RBW] Re: Introduction

I purchased my Rambouillet in 2007, since sold, through Coventry Cycles here in Portland. After pulling the trigger I had to wait only a week for them to build it up. Rivendell would have likely been a month or so wait. The Hilsen had just come out and waits for that were longer. A little over

Re: [RBW] Great Western Bicycle Rally - 2013

The FujiFilm X cameras particularly the X100 and X100S make great cameras to use when riding. Thanks very much for the kudos on the photos. Almost all the pictures are made from raw files processed in LightRoom. I can't praise Paso Robles enough as a great place to ride. Lots of 'country bike'

Re: [RBW] Great Western Bicycle Rally - 2013

The x100 looks like a great camera, but my personal rules about digital cameras and cycling require that I only carry a camera that I wouldn't mind dropping while riding. At upwards of $1,000, the x100 wouldn't meet that test for me. I generally carry cameras that I paid $100 or less for, and

Re: [RBW] UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

+1 …now I'm off to start my day's silliness. On May 30, 2013, at 7:07 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I think looking silly is part of the human condition. :-) Cheers, David On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 6:40 AM, jeffrey kane jsk_onl...@mac.com wrote: Fussy? I don't know

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

Welcome John! Hunqapillar and Betty side-by-side should look very wonderful. I can hardly wait to see photos of your bikes. Perhaps I better make another trip over there soon before I get any crankier and my wife makes me sleep outside on a way-longer-than24o. I would definitely like to know

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the fence about coming to this, we'd love to have you come out. Feel free to bring a spouse, friend or kid. Daytime forecast looks great. There's a small chance of precipitation Saturday night so if anyone was thinking to

[RBW] Re: Country Bike In-The-City Ramble, Portland Oregon, Sunday 9 June

I too am otherwise occupied on the 9th. I always have a great time on Shawn's rides. He has a knack for finding hidden short cuts, pass throughs, and alley ways. --Smitty On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:27:32 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: Hello folks- Just wanted to let you all know

[RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

So the first car just left the driveway on their way to Norfolk. We'll get out of here about 1pm when I get off work. Went for another loaded ride last night.. bike is just so sweet. I had my wife hide the other camera and lenses so I wouldn't be tempted.. in my mind I keep thinking what's

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

The sad similarity between the two bikes is that neither are being made anymore. Bryan -- 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] Re: RBWSF s240o

Yes, you gotta admit he's damn funny... On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:31:58 PM UTC-4, William wrote: I like that. Why not use some *more* spokes, Lesnik? On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:01:46 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: On Friday, May 24, 2013 4:11:59 PM UTC-7, Dave Rivbike wrote: Our San

Re: [RBW] Introduction

Welcome. I look forward to seeing your photos. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, jphillip...@me.com jphillip...@me.comwrote: Hello Everyone, I've wearied of lurking and decided to introduce myself. I'm not an RBW owner as of yet, but I have a Hunqapillar on order along with a Betty Foy

[RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

Save a 2lbs by not taking coffee and french press.. NOT in this LIFE TIME Ha! You are a man after my own heart! Having a 50cm frame, I am envious for how much you can get between your seat and rear rack and between your handlebars and front rack! However, it would be a DISASTER for me for I

Re: [RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 5:55 AM, doc gspi...@aol.com wrote: Sooner or later, we're all just old men in funny clothes. T. Bone Wolk Whaddaya mean WE, white man? -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood SS (fixed-free) Rear Wheel

Sorry. I seem to have managed to leave all the useful information out of my posts. I'm in Oakland, CA. On Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:15:37 AM UTC-7, jim wrote: Wow localed? I meant where are you located? Jim On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:22:47 AM UTC-5, jim wrote: where are you localed?

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

Holy Cow! The are fantastic! Thanks. On Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:30:30 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running a store...but I think it's a go. Some additional items have been added and a concept tee if interest is there. I may tweak

[RBW] SF Randonneurs June Populaire

If you are brevet-curious: http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/summer-2013-115k-populaire.htm -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood SS (fixed-free) Rear Wheel

I'd be interested in knowing rim/spoke spec, as well as price, including shipping if you're willing to ship. I know you'd prefer local, but sometimes local doesn't work and somebody in NJ has paypal funds burning a hole in his pocket (ahem!). Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA Quoting jar351 :

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

Fabulous! Placed my order! Thanks so much for this labor of love. Riv Chica Warrior -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: UnRacer Paraphernalia description.

Well, most people are going to buy a bike so they can ride with the group of folks that they ride with or associate themselves with. If I were (only) a fast club rider and wanted to use my bike for commuting too, then I can understand the idea of getting a light bike. What's not appreciated or

[RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

Laundry? Change of clothes? Full sized sleeping pad? Food other than boiled or grilled? *Shakes head utterly baffled* What's the point of leaving home if you take it with you? Grin. For me, it was a revelation that I could, on the bike, bring a real tent and my Kelly Kettle and enough clothing

Re: [RBW] Great Western Bicycle Rally - 2013

To each his own, of course, but I figure I've got more than a couple thousand bucks into a bicycle that is always just one small oil slick or attention-defecit driver away from crashing and burning, so I'm not going to forgo the awesomeness of a Fuji X100/S or X10/X20 for fear of dropping.

[RBW] Re: Bike Spec Product Managers; was: [BOB] The AngryAsian says.....

I know that gearing is always a very individual thing, with fitness level and terrain and target speed and load and more mixed in. With 11/12t cogs, it's all about how you define standard chainring sizes. I've pretty much entirely abandoned triples for compact doubles, and 34/46 or 34/48 are

[RBW] Re: Swapping Bleriot drivetrain idea. Will it work?

Would the exusting worn chain work with the new cassette? -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood SS (fixed-free) Rear Wheel

You may have posted Oakland, I didn't look too hard. Would you take $160 shipped? happy Friday!! Jim On Friday, May 31, 2013 1:10:32 AM UTC-5, jar351 wrote: Sorry. I seem to have managed to leave all the useful information out of my posts. I'm in Oakland, CA. On Thursday, May 30, 2013

RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?

My favorite two bikes are my Rambouillet and my Quickbeam. Both are excellent bikes and what is it they have in common? Neither is made anymore. At my advanced years and barring a sudden impact, I should be able to keep both going until I can't ride anymore. Larry Powers Get a bicycle.

[RBW] Re: Bike Spec Product Managers; was: [BOB] The AngryAsian says.....

On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:13:29 AM UTC-7, Paul Brodek wrote: I know that gearing is always a very individual thing, with fitness level and terrain and target speed and load and more mixed in. With 11/12t cogs, it's all about how you define standard chainring sizes. I've pretty much

[RBW] Re: Introduction

An email from Brian greeted me this morning - my frame arrives next week!!! Time to plan my long way home from Walnut Creek, pack the camera and pick the inaugural pedals! Grip Kings?...or Gripsters?...Grip Kings?...or Gripsters?...hmmm... Hopefully the Betty Foy isn't too far behind!

[RBW] Re: My QuickBeem

Fenders, lighting, racked and bagged. Great setup on the beam. On Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:56:21 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: Enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/8898125228/# --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog:

[RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.

+1 on the sauerkraut juice! John On Monday, May 6, 2013 7:34:17 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: If you like 'em, try pickle juice or sauerkraut juice. Dilute to taste, or bring the jar! On Monday, May 6, 2013 10:15:44 AM UTC-4, Scott G. wrote: Nunn, works for me, no sugar. E-Load if

[RBW] Re: 5-10 shoes and sticky soles

Update now that I have had a chance to ride with the 5-10's on VP pedals. Big thumbs up so far. The combination of the sticky rubber of the shoe and the pins on the pedal give a super solid feel during all types of pedaling e.g. cruising, high cadence, out of the saddle, and climbing. Highly

[RBW] Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

In case you were wondering... Here's some sneak peak pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3 Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be there. Ride afterwards could be an option. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

Did you get a picture of Lesnik's spoke boxes? Cheers, David On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: In case you were wondering... Here's some sneak peak pictures. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFB3KS3 Anyone else checking it out on Saturday? I'll be

[RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

Not to dis Campy but decided to swap out my older Campy SR seatposts for Nitto S-83 2-bolts on my Rivs because I did have the rails on one of my B-17's break on my X0-1 (which had a 27.0 mm 96 vintage Campy record diameter and this is the bike I generally commute to work on. Fortunately no

Re: [RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

Dirty clothes every day? Hard, uncomfortable pad? Giving up the delicious food I like? *Shakes head utterly baffled*? What's the point of being uncomfortable and suffering? If I wanted to be uncomfortable, I wouldn't have bought a Rivendell. I think I'd like touring with Kelly. We have the same

[RBW] Re: Swapping Bleriot drivetrain idea. Will it work?

If you go much larger on the largest cog, you're going to need a longer chain so may as well put on a new one with the new cassette. dougP On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:15:51 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Would the exusting worn chain work with the new cassette? -- You received this message

[RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

Ordered many parts for my new to me Atlantis. I think I hit the double entry threshold if I remember the original contest wording. ;) If I were fortunate to win, I would be selecting a bike for my wife to ride. Her choice. Not surprised to hear you had a great customer service experience! --

Re: [RBW] Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

I hope the window gets extended. I can't get up to the Bay Area until about June 10, and I hope to see it.-Original Message- From: cyclotourist Sent: May 31, 2013 2:58 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Rivendell SF

Re: [RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

I love it, Anne and Kelly! Grin. Actually, I'm completely comfortable. If warm enough, I sleep without a pad, just using a pad big enough to keep my core warm when it's 40 or less at night (which it nearly always is in the CO mountains). But then I sleep on hard wood floors with a wool blanket

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

I put in an order over the weekend. I bought some tires and some other stuff, and decided to check out the MUSA knickers. I carefully made sure that I was over the limit even if the knickers were going back-- which they are. I'm sure those knickers are fine, but they will not be joining my

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

I plan to head down around 8-9 in the AM if anyone needs transport from the Seattle end. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On May 31, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: We've got plenty of space (both parking and camping) if anyone's on the fence about coming to this,

[RBW] Re: Introduction

Hello Takashi, I have been admiring your photos for months. And I love those fenders! Thank you for sharing the photos from your rides. They are beautiful! Looking forward to your more of your photos, John On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:17:38 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote: Hi all, I have

[RBW] REDUCED! FS; Bridgestone RB-T, 1992, 56 cm, rivved-up

Very nice looking!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

Replacing my wife's Brooks saddle, and a new JB green for me, took us over the line... it's her chance for a beautiful Betty Foy! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: White Industies VBC crank on Hunqapillar

I wrote to Brian. He said to use the mountain VBC crank which uses the ENO arms. The road VBC will not work I with the Hunq's chain stays. Thanks for the replies. Christian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Loaded Bombadil

And this may be heresy but you can have your cake and eat it too by joining supported tours. In a few weeks I'll start Sierra 2 the Sea. Rode it a couple of years ago and had a blast. JimD (Mr. Wimpy) On May 31, 2013, at 3:22 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Dirty clothes

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

it's pretty close to my house, but we'll be out riding all day saturday. then a lot of family stuff sunday. are the hours and dates posted somewhere? On Friday, May 31, 2013 2:54:55 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: In case you were wondering... Here's some sneak peak pictures.

[RBW] Growing up

Don't worry little new Atlantis, you too will grow up to roll along with the Bleriot: http://flic.kr/p/ez74pT Kristy Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Swapping Bleriot drivetrain idea. Will it work?

I have a Microshift Triple FD braze on with mounting clamp. I used on my Sam last summer and then upgraded to a XT. If you are interested, let me know. Price is flexible. It worked fine but the XT is better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

12 - 7 pm Ely. I'll drop you a care package and if you get a chance pick it up. On Friday, May 31, 2013 6:47:37 PM UTC-7, Ely Rodriguez wrote: it's pretty close to my house, but we'll be out riding all day saturday. then a lot of family stuff sunday. are the hours and dates posted

[RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

Still happening. For those that are interested here's the some pictures of the last one. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEcMF1g Proposed route. http://goo.gl/maps/rDEcp Last time we only got to castro valley before having a huge lunch and calling it quits. On Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:36:59 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day. Might be doing some camping that night though if youre interested, kinda leaving last minute from SF, prolly around 7ish and maybe heading to the Headlands to sleep outside! If the weather continues to be slightly warm, it could

Re: [RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

Mike. Will told me about it. I'll be there too. On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:24:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day. Might be doing some camping that night though if youre interested, kinda leaving last minute from SF, prolly

Re: [RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

For Camping?thats radness! On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:25 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Mike. Will told me about it. I'll be there too. On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:24:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Manny, would love to, but gotta work all that day.

Re: [RBW] Growing up

I hope the Atlantis gets a little dirtier than the Bleriot, thing looks like it just rolled out of the showroom! On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 9:43 PM, kmcmoo...@gmail.com wrote: Don't worry little new Atlantis, you too will grow up to roll along with the Bleriot: http://flic.kr/p/ez74pT Kristy

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs June Populaire

I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of fun. But I have to figure a means of transport, since the earliest BART only gets to Embarcadero at 6:32. Anyone with a van driving over from the East Bay that morning? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Loaded Bombadil

Well one of these days Dawn will have to speak up / sign up as she rides all these things with me on her Atlantis. We just finished an 8 hour drive with high winds and rain. First day on ride tomorrow .. High off 59 with 20 mph winds. North northwest... Since we are riding west northwest

Re: [RBW] Loaded Bombadil

Well one of these days Dawn will have to speak up / sign up as she rides all these things with me on her Atlantis. We just finished an 8 hour drive with high winds and rain. First day on ride tomorrow .. High off 59 with 20 mph winds. North northwest... Since we are riding west northwest

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs June Populaire

I'll be going. Does anyone have any used Grand bois they have lying around that are willing to sell? Curious about what the jazz is about the whole thing tire thing. On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:51:11 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs June Populaire

Ah, I see that earliest BART (Dublin-Pleasanton line) is actually 6:26. Might be possible to get to the Toll Plaza in time... On Friday, May 31, 2013 8:51:11 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: I'm signing up! My 3x6 LongLow is prepped and ready, should be lots of fun. But I have to figure a means of

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs June Populaire

I'll be in NYC that day, otherwise I would do this ride. SFR is a great group to ride with. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On May 31, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: If you are brevet-curious: http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/summer-2013-115k-populaire.htm

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

A B17 Select, extra bracket for my recently purchased Cygolite (awesome light which charges off your laptop), 8cm DirtDrop stem, four rolls of Newbaum's maroon bar tape (I mistakenly ordered eggplant last time). I'd love to tell you which frame I would pick if I won, but I change my mind

[RBW] Image codes possible on this forum?

Like this: [URL=http://s398.photobucket.com/user/lungimsam/media/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/lungimsam/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Would make it easier than scaling down photos to

[RBW] Re: Image codes possible on this forum?

PS- it posts the pic for viewing directly to the thread post when it works. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Image codes possible on this forum?

Nope, *please* don't do that, it renders in individual email subscriptions as a run-on url hyperlink (made even more unwieldy by gmail's GET-request tracking)... Image attachment, or even pasted directly into rtf-email works just fine. Thanks! =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/31/13, Michael

Re: [RBW] Loaded Bombadil

Will that make two Rivs on Sierra to the Sea? 'Cause I'm doing it too, and the prolog too because if I'm going to ride from the Sierra to the Sea, I'm darned well going to start on the far side of the Sierra. On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 6:40 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: And this may be

[RBW] Re: Loaded Bombadil

On the one hand, the weight is not terribly important - the bike carries it after all. On the other hand, a little less weight is an excellent thing. Much easier on the back wheel on dirt roads. On my travels, I've had the bike up to 15kg for the bike, 25kg (55lb) for basic kit, 12kg for