Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto stem shifter thing/Paul singlemaker thing

2014-02-20 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Patrick, did you get the PMI sent you? Jay On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 11:36:49 PM UTC+2, Patrick Shea wrote: Hi Jay: I was thinking I'd cover $5 to ship to the Conti US. Would you cover above the five bucks? If so, end me your address and I will mail them out ASAP. You can send me a

Re: [RBW] Re: Just what is oversized tubing?

2014-02-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I confess to being a bit of a grouch about this kind of thing. Can you tell? But it's not about neo/retro grouchiness. To me, working at a bike shop is a balance between giving my customers what they want and not letting them do something that is a bad idea or more trouble than it's worth. At

Re: [RBW] Re: Just what is oversized tubing?

2014-02-20 Thread ascpgh
Oversized implies that, whatever the paradigm is, *this *one is different. A single scalar unjustly obsessed upon as if increasing it opened the door to greatness and performance known only to the gods of Olympus. Bike frames seem to me (my personal disclaimer and demonstrated respect for

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
I have tried running a 9 speed chain on 8 speed rings and found it problematic. In fact just this week I put two half worn but good 9 speed chains on our tandem left side. As I turned the crank I could just barely feel, and then see a slight hesitation as the chain released from the rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Just what is oversized tubing?

2014-02-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Classic 531 tubing grew out of 1930's airplane frame construction material. It was strong and light. For that reason it was good for bikes too. Thinner wall tubing came along that needed larger diameter to resist bending. Each tubeset has qualities that make it a better/poorer choice for a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I use 9 speed chains on 7 8 speed FWs and cassettes without issue. I have never tried them on an 8 speed chain wheel though. My usual choice is a SRAM PC970. On 2/20/2014 6:45 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have tried running a 9 speed chain on 8 speed rings and found it problematic. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/20/2014 07:45 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have tried running a 9 speed chain on 8 speed rings and found it problematic. YMMV. Every one of my bikes has 8 speed rings (most have XTR M900 cranks) and have experienced zero problems. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Just what is oversized tubing?

2014-02-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/20/2014 07:10 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: At the moment, the skinnier tube, low-trail bikes are mostly the domain of custom framebuilders. For most people, a custom frame is not a realistic option. From that perspective, the formerly standard diameter tubing doesn't really

Re: [RBW] bike commute meals

2014-02-20 Thread Scott Henry
I like the 99cent sausage burrito from McDonald's with the hot salsa. Its not truly hot, but its better than nothing and I feel dorky bringing my own salsa to workPaired with a Stanley thermos of coffee, it a great start. Scott Dayton, OH On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 11:50 AM, allenmichael

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Avery Wilson
I use a 110 mm bottom bracket on all three of my bikes with the XD triple crank. I also use 8 speed cassettes and chains. All are guess-a-gear.. I mean friction! That said, I have yet to have that issue. Are you using an 8 or 9 speed rear? Would it be worth a $20 sram chain with the quick

Re: [RBW] Re: Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Gavin
I have about 5-700 fast and comfortable miles on my Lierres. One tiny puncture flat (tiny in-and-out from something, I never found the foreign object), easily patched. If you're really worried about flats, try the Soma Xpress, Fatty Rumpkins or Marathon HS420s (in rough order of weight/puncture

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Avery E Wilson
Oops saw you're running 9 speed rear. Never mind the chain swap suggestion! On Feb 20, 2014 8:59 AM, Avery Wilson avewil...@gmail.com wrote: I use a 110 mm bottom bracket on all three of my bikes with the XD triple crank. I also use 8 speed cassettes and chains. All are guess-a-gear.. I mean

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Gavin
Waterford doesn't recommend brazing for rack mounts, at least as a retrofit. They said that the connection isn't as strong as welding. They recommend welding eyelets on to the dropouts. And even then, they say they won't warranty it. The best answer is forged dropouts with eyelets built in.

Re: [RBW] About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Gavin
Phil- Reflective box pinstriping would be killer. On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I've seen a retroreflective bike at the Oregon Manifest, and you're right, the daylight color isn't very attractive. Kind of a muddy fog color. BUT...

[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-20 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, First, I am happy to see that suspension gets the appreciation here that it deserves. For me it allows a bunch of good things, like really fun downhilling, and the ability to do 50+ mile MTB rides and still walk right. And I have two, one full suspension and one full rigid. Both are

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-20 Thread David Spranger
Mason jar filled with fruit/yogurt/protein powder/whatever else looks good smoothy, thermos of coffee and granola bar is what I eat when I get to work after my 10 mile commute. Lunch is usually microwaved leftovers from previous dinner. David Charlotte, NC On Wednesday, February 19, 2014

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
Nothing. Or butter (grass fed, unsalted). With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9:02:12 AM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey now, What's your go-to bike commute meal? I've got it pretty easy in that I've got a gym at work so I can shower when I finish up my 9 mile ride, but could

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
Seven speed and nine speed chains and spacing are identical; eight is wider. I commuted for quite a few years with 9 speed rings and chain and a seven speed freewheel. Worked fine, even in friction mode, with the newer ultegra deraillers. The history, as I remember it. Seven speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Just what is oversized tubing?

2014-02-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm sure Boulder is fine, but it's just one option, and it may or may not be somebody's ideal frame for other reasons. I have encouraged people to look at the Boulder as an option when they want those features, even though I don't sell that brand. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

2014-02-20 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
I going to guess that at least one of the pics is outside of Marfa, TX at Donald Judd's concrete installation. Like CJ mentioned, he has a sweet instragram feed called ultraromance: http://instagram.com/ultraromance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] FS: SON28/LX/Dyad wheelset, BM lights, Nitto Big Front Rack

2014-02-20 Thread Scot Brooks
Updates: The lights are sold 'n paid The wheels are now $10 off, or $440 The rack is now $5 off, or $135 Discounts will continue until the list is satisfied :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Too many mountain bikes in my life to list... although MOST of them are of the mid-80s variety, configured as all-rounders... But for my roots-n-rocks-bring-it-on mountain bike I actually have 2 virtually identical bikes: Both Niner MCRs with steel forks... I feared Niner would discontinue

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread BlueRambouillet
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R4kJnxaSRbY/UwZFoQBmqXI/AKI/0xQGMgmNBiM/s1600/2014-02-15+13.05.12.jpg Grant on new bike. :) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cTTD9GG62E4/UwZFz4UW2wI/AKQ/5Hwy1r8UNPM/s1600/2014-02-19+17.38.36.jpg It has a basket, a bell that rings and things

[RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Liesl
As a member (I think) in good standing of the Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen (and, I'm assuming, Wheelwomen), I am wondering if any other members have the solution to traveling with milk/half-n-half/cream. I am a coffee enthusiast (at home I grind with a Rancilio Rocky pull daily shots

[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Track Low-Flange Polished Silver / Mavic Open Pro Silver 32H w/ IRD CNC 16T Freewheel

2014-02-20 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Price drop: $400 + s/h. On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.comwrote: Still available. On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.comwrote: Wheelset only has about 250 miles on it. Looking for $500 + s/h. Want to buy a Schmidt

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Andrew Letton
Which one's Pink? Beautiful bike, and I like the twine wire handling. cheers, Andrew_who goes back far enough... From: BlueRambouillet jpl1...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:19 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: BLUG

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
My first response is that quality meat and dairy that is as fresh as possible will last far longer and at warmer temperatures than many would have you believe. Raw steaks lasted us for 10 days un-refridgerated and un-iced in the hot (100˚+ F) Utah Canyonlands on fire evacuation. Our sour cream

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Andrew Letton
On an S24O last year with Anne Paulson, I learned from her of using sweetened condensed milk that comes in plastic bottles with reclosable lids (rather than the tin can style).  Anne said that even without refrigeration, it usually lasts her many days without spoilage. Anne?  Wanna' chime in

[RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Bill: I'd expect some way-cool DIY grips or custom tape job... no? I've got a new set of Bosco Moosebars for my TyrannosaurusREK 970 rebuild. I want to keep the bars mostly exposed (they look so killer), so I plan to start with basic foam grips (or pipe-wrap), then tape, twine and shellac

[RBW] Re: Retrofitting Riv custom for rails to trails riding

2014-02-20 Thread Jim
If you are doing just rail trails then I would say go wide tires on the custom. However, if you are talking trails, with baby heads and big roots, I would not abuse that beautiful custom. Get an older mtb with really fat tires. Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, February 19,

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-20 Thread Jon Doyle
Trail mix, consisting of nuts and dried fruit. Maybe some greek yogurt in the mix. Jon Watertown, MA On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:02:12 AM UTC-5, Dave wrote: Hey now, What's your go-to bike commute meal? I've got it pretty easy in that I've got a gym at work so I can shower when I

[RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I plan to start with basic foam grips (or pipe-wrap), then tape, twine and shellac over them. The 7-layer-dip of grips! On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:40:06 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Bill: I'd expect some way-cool DIY grips or custom tape job... no? I've got a new set of Bosco

Re: [RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Gavin
For my gf's dad's Raleigh rebuild, I did innertube, then Deda leather tape, then twine. No shellac yet, but I told him to at least shellac or wax the twine. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I plan to start with basic foam grips (or pipe-wrap), then

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Gavin
I'd give it to you if I could. But I borrowed it. :) Is that a House of Talents basket? I got one for my gf's bike, and it's lovely. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Andrew Letton let...@flash.net wrote: Which one's Pink? Beautiful bike, and I like the twine wire handling. cheers,

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Leah Peterson
Wow, just wow. I suppose it would just be greedy to ask for even more photos? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: I'd give it to you if I could. But I borrowed it. :) Is that a House of Talents basket? I got one for my

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/20/2014 10:08 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: Seven speed and nine speed chains and spacing are identical; eight is wider. That's not what Sheldon says. http://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html Shimano 7 is 5.0mm; 8 is 4.8mm; 9 speed is 4.34 mm. Sprocket thickness also goes down, from

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Chris Lampe 2
Would you be willing to share your pemmican recipe? I've been fascinated by this since first read about it in Soldier of Fortune magazine (don't ask...grin) back in about 1982. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:35:27 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: My first response is that

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread BlueRambouillet
Happy to... anything in particular you'd like to see? Basket is a Linus. Was the biggest we could find that wouldn't interfere with the light. It's lovely and light weight too. :) On Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:14:55 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: Wow, just wow. I suppose it would just be greedy

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Jim
Don't know if this fits your thinking, but in the exceedingly non-coffee drinking office I work in, I keep single serving/pull off the top containers of half-and-half around, the kind you see in your better diners. They keep for a couple months. Jim in Boulder On Thursday, February 20, 2014

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
Short version: 100% grass fed: half tallow, half crisp dried (at 100-115˚F) unfatty jerky ground or pounded as close to dust as possible. Long version: http://www.traditionaltx.us/images/PEMMICAN.pdf With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Leah Peterson
Pictures of it in sunlight! I'm dying to see how the paint looks in sun; I'm considering that color in the future. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:44 PM, BlueRambouillet jpl1...@gmail.com wrote: Happy to... anything in particular you'd like to see? Basket is a Linus. Was the

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Christopher Chen
I am suddenly highly motivated to finish my dynamo light twining... :) On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 1:01 PM, Leah Peterson jonasandle...@gmail.comwrote: Pictures of it in sunlight! I'm dying to see how the paint looks in sun; I'm considering that color in the future. Sent from my iPhone On Feb

[RBW] Best-of-the-Posts Snippets?

2014-02-20 Thread Liesl
Our threads just sparkle and snap with erudite alacrity. Here are a few of my most favorite recent memorable comments...what are yours? Would you be willing to share your pemmican recipe? This frame has chirality It's DYED in the wool. That is, rather than cloth that is made and

[RBW] Yep Another Winter Sale post.

2014-02-20 Thread hsmitham
So here's what's on the block. The panniers I love but I'm going in a different direction color wise. My bag matching/coordinating fetish is your opportunity to pick up some of the very best panniers at a decent price. The shoes well I've taken to heart Riv's velosophy and ride with vans. So

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread NickBull
You're not alone, Jim. I've been running 9-speed with Sugino XD600, SRAM chains, and SRAM cassettes since around 2000. This all worked fine together until I bought a new XD600 before PBP in 2007. That XD600 and all of the ones I've bought since then have problems with chainsuck shifting from

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Evan
Deacon Patrick: Thanks for posting that pemmican recipe. Am intrigued and inspired. Evan E. -- 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: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
I'm not sure if you're asking how to keep milk cold in hotels or while bike touring? But you can use the evaporation method, like you've seen on old flannel wrapped canteens. After you soak the exterior, the evaporation of the liquid pulls the heat from the can, keeping the interior cool.

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
The easy (but not cheep or even as good (because it is not shelf stable) way: http://www.grasslandbeef.com/Detail.bok?no=1199 They also have 2 oz bars. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, February 20, 2014 2:51:16 PM UTC-7, Evan wrote: Deacon Patrick: Thanks for posting that pemmican recipe.

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Roger
I keep a small carton of milk or half and half in the freezer to take with me on overnighters. It thaws over time, certainly long enough to still have some ice the next morning, and would surely give it a longer life on longer trips. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 02/20/2014 05:06 PM, Roger wrote: I keep a small carton of milk or half and half in the freezer to take with me on overnighters. It thaws over time, certainly long enough to still have some ice the next morning, and would surely give it a longer life on longer trips. Even better (to my

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread BlueRambouillet
Sunshine has been a rare commodity lately. If we get some sun this weekend, I'll try to get some pics. The twining was relatively easy. I first used ty-wraps to hold everything where I wanted it, then replaced them one at a time with twine. Took about 30 minutes. On Thursday, February 20,

[RBW] Re: Traveling with a Sam - recs for a travel case?

2014-02-20 Thread Bill
I have visions of you (dougP) going through security with a carry-on bag containing a seat, seatpost, crankset, and pedals. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:44:48 AM UTC-5, dougP wrote: Wilson: Start by finding out the specific details of your chosen airline. Especially internationally,

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Christopher Chen
well yeah... it's just time is all :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/99743766@N00/10973756713/ On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 2:50 PM, BlueRambouillet jpl1...@gmail.com wrote: Sunshine has been a rare commodity lately. If we get some sun this weekend, I'll try to get some pics. The twining was

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread ME
Nicely done! I love the shellacked look, but my girlfriend would have flipped if I had come at her new bike with a paint brush. ;)) On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 3:01 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: well yeah... it's just time is all :)

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino XD600 shifting issue - jamming when downshifting

2014-02-20 Thread Jim Bronson
That is a serious bummer Nick. Add that to the statements that aftermarket rings causing issues with this set makes me go hmm. Maybe I should consider a different crankset next time :( It's too bad, I like the set otherwise. On Feb 20, 2014 3:41 PM, NickBull nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] FS: SON28/LX/Dyad wheelset, BM lights, Nitto Big Front Rack

2014-02-20 Thread Scot Brooks
Rack also now sold and paid. Wheels still available. -- 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

[RBW] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-20 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Speaking of which, there are still a few leftover 2012 Niner SIR9 frames (single-speed EBB version of the MCR) on sale for HALF PRICE!! at Jenson (but only in sizes Small and XL) . 2012 was the LAST YEAR of the original design... which remains one of the greatest ever 29er steel MTB frames...

[RBW] Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread justinaugust
Hey folks- I love Hetres. I just do. I also love my SimpleOne. I really don't want to ditch it. But to get the Cush I want involves HUGE tires that give my SimpleOne weird wobbles. (S-word?) what's the sanity check on moving those posts? I'm local to Bilenky so I can have the best do both

[RBW] Be grateful for the riding that you do.

2014-02-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Last couple of months have been hecktic. One thing I learned from this list was to never adventure envy. You know... when you see those great or epic pictures and they MAKE you wish you were on your bike. But for some reason or another you can't be so you secretly hate/love those ride reports

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
I learned how to drink coffee black. Just like my soul... Then again I tend to pick roast that are fruity and/or sweet. Keven roasts a sweet bean that is amazing without cream or milk. Drink that enough and you won't need sugar or milk. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:24:15 AM UTC-8, Liesl

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Christopher Chen
I'm with Coach on this one. Having made many many cups of coffee over the last few months outside... :) When I get my pour-over just right the coffee comes out so sweet I'm just simply blown away. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 5:02 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I learned

[RBW] Re: Be grateful for the riding that you do.

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I love that wall. Henry is ready to stoke the tandem out on the next one. Thanks On Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:57:12 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Last couple of months have been hecktic. One thing I learned from this list was to never adventure envy. You know... when you see those

[RBW] Re: Best-of-the-Posts Snippets?

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'll play, but of course I'll post mostly things that I've posted before. Here's one (and it was totally on topic and in context): I'll go out on a limb and predict that the guy who designed the bongs, farts, and chainsaws sticker *might* not be up to speed on his Baudelaire -- You

[RBW] Re: Best-of-the-Posts Snippets?

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
and yes, me again: That's the same Tennyson poem you quoted the last time, also. You are consistent. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 6:26:21 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I'll play, but of course I'll post mostly things that I've posted before. Here's one (and it was totally on topic

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Mike Schiller
the only issue I can think of is BB height. The S1 has a 73mm drop. Most 650B bikes are 65-67 mm of drop. If you stick with 170mm cranks you should be fine. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think it would be a mistake. For the same reason Mike points out. The ONLY Rivendells that are a good 650B conversion candidate are 700xskinny models. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:43:53 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Hey folks- I love Hetres. I just do. I also love my

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread iamkeith
Well I don't have any feedback to give you, but I wanted to let you know you're not alone in these musings. I was seriously toying with the idea - and almost posting the same question - about my Quickbeam a few months ago. Then the whole Simplebeam project got proposed and I decided to

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, MKS, Nitto, Sackville, Tires

2014-02-20 Thread john muhl
One last price drop…prices include shipping. $65 Grand Bois Cyprès (standard) 650b x 32 mm (x2) - barely ridden, basically new. $65 Soma C-Line Tires (black) 700c x 38mm (x2) - low milage, lots of life still. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread C.J. Filip
Don't do it! I have a Saluki and just picked up a S1. They're two different animals and personally I'd like to keep it that way. 40-43mm tires are plenty cush in 700c. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread iamkeith
Regarding Mike and Bills comments: I might be missing something, but I kind of think of the QB/SO as precisely that: A skinny 700c bike. So in theory, the bottom bracket should stay in roughly the same place if you go to a fat 650b, right? Also, if you look at the Riv geometry charts, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Eunice Chang
Uh, I'm not sure if I can weigh in considering I'm not exactly a Riv owner, but here goes... Like Manny, I drink my coffee black, but I've had to deal with folks who insist on cream in their coffee or they won't drink it. That is, cream, not half and half, not lo-fat milk, not whole milk, but

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Anne Paulson
I've never had a problem with the squeeze bottles of condensed milk spoiling. The condensed milk is very, very sweet. I believe the sugar preserves it, in the way that sugar preserves jam. Condensed milk works for me because I don't mind sweetened coffee, but bear in mind, you'll be adding a lot

[RBW] FS: Riv Cowboy Shirt Blue with Red. Size Medium $40 shipped

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I bought a Rivendell Cowboy Shirt in 2010. I wore it maybe 3 times. I like it OK, but my wife hates it. The cowboy vibe is just not my vibe (I'm more the preppie type). Anyhow, it's good as new. It's a size medium and it's a roomy medium on me. I'm 5'10 and 175lbs. My wife just got me

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Shawn Granton
I usually snag a few of those little hospitality packs of half and half that they use at diners and fast food joints. Most are shelf-stable. This is what I tend to use on one-night overnight camping trips. You can buy boxes of them, too. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Peter Morgano
+1, not sure what chemicals are in there but they stay good for months at room temp. I used to work at a coffee house and we ordered them by the gross and they never went bad. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 10:13 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: I usually snag a few of those

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think of the S1 and QB as 700x43 bikes. I think a good 650B conversion is a 700x28 bike. 700x43 should have a nominal radius of 344mm. If the OP goes to Hetres, then he'll drop his already lowish BB by a full centimeter (334mm radius). Maybe I'm hairsplitting. On Thursday, February 20,

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Liesl
I knew you all would have great suggestions. My query really concerns all traveling modes--bike, camp, car, etc. Having one kit makes it easy and if I have a few dairy options, all the better. Next time I'm out at Riv, I'll challenge the local team of Riv baristas to make me a coffee that I

[RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Here's the bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157641291971794/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/12668010365_e117bcdfdc_z.jpg On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 2:39:13 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I acquired a 1986 Schwinn Paramountain (Ned Overend signature edition)

[RBW] FS: Riv Cowboy Shirt Blue with Red. Size Medium $40 shipped

2014-02-20 Thread Liesl
We'll take it at our house if it's still available. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Riv Cowboy Shirt Blue with Red. Size Medium $40 shipped

2014-02-20 Thread Liesl
We'll take it at our house if it's still available. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Cowboy Shirt Blue with Red. Size Medium $40 shipped

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's yours, doll On Thursday, February 20, 2014 7:46:06 PM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: We'll take it at our house if it's still available. -- 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: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-20 Thread Tonester
Five. Two vintage Stumpjumpers, a Klein Adept full squish, a mid-90's Steelman single track (front suspension) and a full rigid Civilian Luddite 29er. I'm planning to consolidate most of the above into a custom Soulcraft this year as I finally have decided what I need and what I can live

[RBW] DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-20 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I've been inspired and jealous by the California and Pittsburgh sunrise coffee rides so I decided to finally do something about it this morning! My friend Joe and I met up at the LBJ Memorial Grove which has a great view of the DC monuments... My esbit alcohol stove had the water hot in no

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread iamkeith
I think I read somewhere once that tire clearance increased slightly with the later Quickbeams, and then again with the Simple Ones. If this is true, it would explain my confusion. I'm pretty sure my QB is one of the early ones, and I don't think I could fit anywhere near a 43 on it. If I

[RBW] Re: About to do my first Bosco Bullmoose front end

2014-02-20 Thread Tony DeFilippo
This has me very interested in doing the same to my somewhat to small MB-5... Congrats on the new cockpit! Tony -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread justinaugust
I can shove a 650b tire in tomorrow and show you. I currently have Resist Nomad 700x45 on my s1. I feel like I'm riding very high for lack of a better term. Something I don't get on various 650b bikes. I want the cush without the big wheel feeling. Thanks for the thoughts. -J -- You

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Jim M.
I seem to recall some canti brakes have enough adjustment to fit a 650B wheel without moving the posts. I know there are v-brakes with enough adjustment to reach. I'd try that first before doing frame surgery. jim m wc ca On Thursday, February 20, 2014 8:31:33 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread iamkeith
For the heck of it, here are some of the 650b conversions I mentioned; http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2006/ssg024-ronlau0406.html http://www.cyclofiend.com/ssg/2010/ssg320-leechae1110.htm And here is a thread that attempts, and then dismisses, the idea of fitting 43mm Rock 'n Roads:

Re: [RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Keith, I have a 64cm Orange QB with RnR's they fit fine for me, and Ive had them on since the RnRs were first re-introduced, so theyve def expanded a hair. My wheels are pretty true, even a slight wobble and theres no rub, as an added bonus, I gain even more clearance when I move

[RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread IanA
Wonder if the Soma C Line tires might be enough to change the feel? 700 x 38 mm. Wouldn't ride as high as the Nomads and might give a ride quality approaching that of Hetres. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 5:43:53 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Hey folks- I love Hetres. I just do. I

Re: [RBW] FS: SON28/LX/Dyad wheelset, BM lights, Nitto Big Front Rack

2014-02-20 Thread Eric Peterson
Are the wheels still available? I am interested. Any idea of roughly how many miles? Rainy or dry miles? Eric Peterson On Thursday, February 20, 2014 5:35:08 PM UTC-6, Scot Brooks wrote: Rack also now sold and paid. Wheels still available. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Sanity check: moving posts to 650b-ice SimpleOne

2014-02-20 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Keith. That second QB 650b conversion on Jim Cyclofiend's website is mine. I bought the frame/fork/brakes/wheels from Rich. I'll post something more detailed in the morning, but in short, I could fit Hetres in there no problem. But the increased pneumatic trail made the famously stable Riv

[RBW] Re: DC Sunrise Coffee

2014-02-20 Thread Michael
Thanks for sharing! And congrats on the sale of the Atlantis and the purchase of the new bike. Hope it works out great for you! Sounds like it has everything you want in a bike! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Best-of-the-Posts Snippets?

2014-02-20 Thread Michael
This thread title cracked me up: FS nitto sobs setup Even if you wanted to buy it, what would you be admitting by doing so? -- 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,

Re: [RBW] FS: SON28/LX/Dyad wheelset, BM lights, Nitto Big Front Rack

2014-02-20 Thread Scot Brooks
Hi Eric, The total mileage is unknown but small; I have only a few blocks commute to work and Seattle has been pretty dry (for us) this winter. In fact, this winter is the first either wheel has seen. The rear wheel is the older of the two at almost a year old, maybe 10 months. The front wheel

[RBW] Re: bike commute meals

2014-02-20 Thread Thomas McCause
While I usually dine like Deacon Patrick in the mornings (rather to say, nothing much before lunch) my lunch of late has been leftover protein from dinner (sausage, bacon, chicken, whatever) with a couple of eggs cracked over it. The ride in mixes it all up, and a glass pyrex and 3 minutes in

[RBW] WTT/WTB TECHNOMIC

2014-02-20 Thread Antonioni Vicente
Mornin' everyone. I'm looking for a Nitto Technomic in the 5 cm reach with the 26 clamp. I've got a Technomic 13 cm reach / 26 clamp for tradeand mybe an 8 cm reach / 26 clamp to offer as well. Happy to pay straight up for your 5 if you're uninterested in trade. Also quite happy to

[RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Thomas McCause
Another option that you might not have considered, but adds a certain creaminess to your coffee, but it quite temperature stable (but way outside of the norm) is to add a touch of coconut oil to your coffee. while not for everyone, IMHO it tastes great...and it gives me the energy I need to

Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pretty sure Keven does a whipping cream from regular cream. He puts it in a can and just shakes the crap out of it. I distinctly remember them putting it coffee.. On Thursday, February 20, 2014 6:44:45 PM UTC-8, Eunice Chang wrote: Uh, I'm not sure if I can weigh in considering I'm not