[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
That's one you can see from as far away as it may be deep! Best have your swim fins and floaties on for that one! On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:23:52 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: I hit post before I got the picture of that beaut of a pothole. I'm not sure I got it attached yet but On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 5:13:43 PM UTC-4, Tim wrote: Temps in the 40s in CT today. Good for a 73 mile ride. The 200k I had planned on yesterday in DC was cancelled due to Thursday's heavy snow. My next opportu is in two weeks, again in DC. My goodness the roads are in atrocious condition out here. My Compass Stampede Pass tires did great, though. Check out the pothole! Must be aware at all times or I'll be calling Peter White for a new wheel! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
That pot hole still looks to be completely covered in snow, Tim. I'm surprised you could see it at all. Oh? Ahhh. I'm looking at the white of the screen where a picture would be? Yes. I see that now. Grin. Riding the sloppy soup of snowmelt is just an amazing pleasure! We get it for about two months around here. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:13:43 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: Temps in the 40s in CT today. Good for a 73 mile ride. The 200k I had planned on yesterday in DC was cancelled due to Thursday's heavy snow. My next opportu is in two weeks, again in DC. My goodness the roads are in atrocious condition out here. My Compass Stampede Pass tires did great, though. Check out the pothole! Must be aware at all times or I'll be calling Peter White for a new wheel! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Riv-ish 58cm All-City Space Horse on LA Craigslist
Not sure if this is a good deal or not, but the parts list ticks all the right boxes. Not mine, no affiliation, etc. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/4921874097.html Looks like it's only a couple of blocks from my office, so if you want me to scope it out, drop me a line off-list. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
Temps in the 40s in CT today. Good for a 73 mile ride. The 200k I had planned on yesterday in DC was cancelled due to Thursday's heavy snow. My next opportu is in two weeks, again in DC. My goodness the roads are in atrocious condition out here. My Compass Stampede Pass tires did great, though. Check out the pothole! Must be aware at all times or I'll be calling Peter White for a new wheel! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in
You might want to keep that bike. It's got a decent tube set, good geometry, your setup is good. With some Compass tires on 700C wheels it might really impress you down the road. My wife has a mid-80s 620. Just saying... On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:39:19 PM UTC-6, drew beckmeyer wrote: so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she has a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon) anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on. USA made, lugged, pearl white, true temper cr-mo frame/fork/stays. braze ons everywhere. it has: albatross bars vintage deore thumb shifters vintage big dia compe levers cork grips and shellacked bar tape deore dx derailleurs nos sugino lt triple crank new pasela tour guard tires new bottom bracket new chain new cables and housing new leather (gyes) saddle kickstand the weird thing is the wheels, which are 27 inch. not stock. i guess at some point somebody swapped them out for the original 700c. i didnt notice until i tried to put tires on (bought it as a frame/fork/wheels/derailleurs). anyway, the brakes work fine with 27in or 700c. clearances for 40mm tires or slightly bigger if 700c. rear spacing is 132 for road or mtb hubs. it has been cleaned, frame savered, lubed, greased etc. no dings or dents, but a moderate amount of beausage to the paint. ready to ride, but i put this together myself, so fine tuning by a more skilled hand would be beneficial. currently set up for the smallest person possible with a short stem and slammed seatpost. even then it was always gonna be slightly too big for my 5'3 girlfriend (76 pbh). i think this is more ideal for the 78-84 pbh range. here is the trek info 1990 trek catalogue http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1990.htm#520 im about 500$ into it and i'd like to get that out of it. gonna go to ebay and craigslist, but i thought i'd see if anyone here was interested first. i have more pictures, if interested. located in Los angeles, but would be willing to have it shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
60? We could only muster 55 here in Austin, and rain all day. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 6:11 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: It hit 60 today in Alexandria VA even if briefly. I got a nice walk in the snowy woods out in Winchester this morning after aborting an ill-conceived idea that I could ride on my rockhopper through the snow. The crunchy snow was just deep enough to make it impossible at least for me.. On the way home I got a bit of redemption when I stopped by the VA Arboretum out on Rt 50 as you leave Winchester, they have a nice loop road that is gravel. Couldn't have been much more than a mile and a half but I took the opportunity to get the rockhopper some work, my first real ride w/ the Bullmoose cockpit. I like the setup but I can tell I haven't logged any miles this year. The Smart Sam's from Ant did great too, I only crashed once due to ice and that was right at the start before I was paying close enough attention. One shot to give you an idea; https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j0EsPawv8C4/VPzWyq2ZPhI/GyI/Ilap1s1h040/s1600/DSC_4835.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Stumbled on The Lost City. Rode my first Rivendell
Based on what I've seen of your other bikes and builds, I'm looking forward to your interpretation of the venerable Atlantis. I have a feeling it will be special. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
Second that! Our foray into record low temps here has produces potholes more instantly than Carnation does breakfast. The roadway on my commute changes in the 24 hours between my passing and is SCARY because of how it effects the drivers, who seem more eager to avoid undercarriage damage than a hood dent from hitting me. Seriously, I have not seen it go this bad, this fast in decades! Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:50:39 PM UTC-4, Anton Tutter wrote: Yep, looks about par for the course here in the northeast. This thaw I've also noticed serious frost heaves, lifting broken sections of roadway an inch or more. More dangerous than train tracks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS 1990 Trek 520, 19 in
Yeah. I wish there was a place for it here, but with 6 bikes and no garage, it's time to start whittling down to 4 between the 2 of us. This one is just too small for me and slightly too big for her. Also will be losing an 86 diamondback apex. Japan made with double butted tange mtb tubing throughout and a cool extra spoke holder/chainstay protector If anyone is interested in one of those On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:39:19 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote: so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went on sale and now she has a little green protovelo, and is in love. (photos of that coming soon) anyway, im looking to sell the 1990 trek 520 i was working on. USA made, lugged, pearl white, true temper cr-mo frame/fork/stays. braze ons everywhere. it has: albatross bars vintage deore thumb shifters vintage big dia compe levers cork grips and shellacked bar tape deore dx derailleurs nos sugino lt triple crank new pasela tour guard tires new bottom bracket new chain new cables and housing new leather (gyes) saddle kickstand the weird thing is the wheels, which are 27 inch. not stock. i guess at some point somebody swapped them out for the original 700c. i didnt notice until i tried to put tires on (bought it as a frame/fork/wheels/derailleurs). anyway, the brakes work fine with 27in or 700c. clearances for 40mm tires or slightly bigger if 700c. rear spacing is 132 for road or mtb hubs. it has been cleaned, frame savered, lubed, greased etc. no dings or dents, but a moderate amount of beausage to the paint. ready to ride, but i put this together myself, so fine tuning by a more skilled hand would be beneficial. currently set up for the smallest person possible with a short stem and slammed seatpost. even then it was always gonna be slightly too big for my 5'3 girlfriend (76 pbh). i think this is more ideal for the 78-84 pbh range. here is the trek info 1990 trek catalogue im about 500$ into it and i'd like to get that out of it. gonna go to ebay and craigslist, but i thought i'd see if anyone here was interested first. i have more pictures, if interested. located in Los angeles, but would be willing to have it shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
It was pretty warm by the end of the ride, luckily all downhill at that point! https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/16135112084/ On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 4:11 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: It hit 60 today in Alexandria VA even if briefly. I got a nice walk in the snowy woods out in Winchester this morning after aborting an ill-conceived idea that I could ride on my rockhopper through the snow. The crunchy snow was just deep enough to make it impossible at least for me.. On the way home I got a bit of redemption when I stopped by the VA Arboretum out on Rt 50 as you leave Winchester, they have a nice loop road that is gravel. Couldn't have been much more than a mile and a half but I took the opportunity to get the rockhopper some work, my first real ride w/ the Bullmoose cockpit. I like the setup but I can tell I haven't logged any miles this year. The Smart Sam's from Ant did great too, I only crashed once due to ice and that was right at the start before I was paying close enough attention. One shot to give you an idea; https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j0EsPawv8C4/VPzWyq2ZPhI/GyI/Ilap1s1h040/s1600/DSC_4835.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Stumbled on The Lost City. Rode my first Rivendell
So this happened: https://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/16755657141/ Things have a funny way of falling into place. As it turns out, my Hilsen found a new home with a fellow artist in one of the most enjoyable interactions. Didnt plan it, but had a ball with the new owner during our email volleys. Unexpectedly I was in the market for a used Atlantis frame. I had a collection of parts ready, but was in no hurry. My knee is still bummin, snow is piled up, and my Rambler is at the ready as my do all number one slotted steed. I realized 56 frames tend to be pretty hot when they pop up so I figured it could be a while. Not to be lazy, I did a quick history search on the bay to see if they even popped up there. Call it fate, but there was a 56 that had just been relisted. I made a few inquiries regarding a frame only sale, but suddenly found myself the owner of a complete bike. The way it's built is pretty far off from how I planned to use it, but it dawned on me that I'd never experienced what I would call a typical Rivendell build. I tend to keep my bikes extremely minimalist. A seat bag, or handlebar bag is about it. Even then I stick with easily removable offerings. If it's not going to get used EVERY ride, I do not like it bolted to my bike. This thing had front and rear racks, dyno lighting, fenders, noodle bars, brooks tape, and dual brake levers. AKA overload for me. HOWEVER. I had warmed up to the idea of giving fenders a try a while back and tried to fit a set of SKS to another bike, but gave up extremely frustrated an hour into the rear fender. I was also a little intrigued with dyno lighting despite very rarely riding in the dark. It was more of a bike geek thing, and the fact that my Rambler is built for it. That said, this Atlantis was already outfitted with everything and ready so I decided to give it a go. This is my off the cuff review of a few items that regularly find place on Rivendell bikes, but are my first experience with them. I did a few rides. Both road and dirt, wet and dry, day and night. Maybe 75 mi total. Fenders. WHOO BOY, I don't like fenders! They drive me absolutely batty. Maybe it's my inexperience, but for something I expected to just be there, they negatively affected my riding. My foot kept hitting the front and both fenders caught going down curbs / over stuff. Also the noise of the pebbles rattling up through them constantly kept me unnerved the whole time especially in the dark. I expect I would get used to that over time, but honestly I'd rather be covered in mud. The SKS also look really wonky and crooked despite messing with them for far too long. They made a nice bike look like a junker to me. I plan to run fat knobbies that would not fit fenders anyway, so they are now in a pile with the other pair I bought. Lighting. Disclaimer: I know extremely little about dyno systems. I'm vaguely familiar with Schmidt and Supernova as brands, but have no clue where the SON (Classik?) and E3 lights on the bike fit in the world of lumens. So this is a total newbie take as well. First off, I was shocked at the amount of resistance the hub offered trying to turn it by hand. I was sure it was wrong/broken/bad bearings. After a little reading, it is apparently normal because of the magnetic resistance, but greatly diminishes with the wheel in the frame and rolling. OK, yea, it was less pronounced but not absent for sure. Secondly, I was really shocked at how bright those little things are! WOW, it was awesome to cruise around the neighborhood at night! Keep in mind, the light I use maybe once every two years is a Cateye clamp on with an incandescent bulb and runs on 2 C cell batteries. I have 2 or three of them circa 1994-5. So yea...maybe I'm a little behind on the tech. Am I hooked? Still undecided. If so, it would get moved to the Rambler for multiple reasons. It would most likely be the bike used for early morning or evening rides for coffee/camping. It also has provision for internal routing and cable guides on the fork. The zip tied wires all over the Atlantis are a no go. I have since rebuilt the front wheel to remove the SON, and lights are off. Racks. The Nitto campee is essentially the same Marks rack I have been using. It's simple, stout, and perfectly handles my Swift Ind x Ocean Air Docena bag. I do like the integrated single strut to fork hole mount. It's clean and feels sturdy. Although that is sort of negated by the p-clamps needed for the Atlantis fork. But hey, it's Nitto, looks great, works well, fits perfect and wins a spot on the bike. The rear rack is quite insane. It's a Tubus Cosmo. I think I could tow my car with it. Although a different vibe than the nitto, it is easily as nice in fit and finish. I have owned a big nitto rear rack and it got used exactly twice in two years. Completely overkill for my use. It got traded or sold for something. The Tubus honestly feels beefier I'm sure
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
True that, Patrick! This past weeks snow left me horizontal three times, twice on the bike, once while at work. The first fall left me on my side in the pool left from melting and high tide, at dusk, 34 degree air temperature and who knows what water temp. My Luxos U headlight was bumped and loose (which led to my first emergency zip tie repair, with quickly numbing fingers, of which I was immensely proud!) The second was at the end of a 40 mile ride on the wrong tires for the quickly deteriorating conditions, that ended in a slow-motion fall on an overpass, 1/2 mile from home. It was, all in all, a great week! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
It hit 60 today in Alexandria VA even if briefly. I got a nice walk in the snowy woods out in Winchester this morning after aborting an ill-conceived idea that I could ride on my rockhopper through the snow. The crunchy snow was just deep enough to make it impossible at least for me.. On the way home I got a bit of redemption when I stopped by the VA Arboretum out on Rt 50 as you leave Winchester, they have a nice loop road that is gravel. Couldn't have been much more than a mile and a half but I took the opportunity to get the rockhopper some work, my first real ride w/ the Bullmoose cockpit. I like the setup but I can tell I haven't logged any miles this year. The Smart Sam's from Ant did great too, I only crashed once due to ice and that was right at the start before I was paying close enough attention. One shot to give you an idea; https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j0EsPawv8C4/VPzWyq2ZPhI/GyI/Ilap1s1h040/s1600/DSC_4835.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
Aye, Tony. Snow makes an excellent teacher. It is infinitely patient, perfectly willing to offer the same lessons over and over till I learn them. Grin. Riding in snow gives great appreciation for why the Inuit have over 30 words for snow. Grin. Right now, I wonder what the word for snow packed on the trail a foot wide that is solid for foot or bike but stray an inch off and tumble into deep powder in a spectacular spray of flying crusty snow and stale champaign powder and come to a guffawing stop in a much humbler position than you were moments before. Anyone know? 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Quickbeam or SimpleOne
Enjoy your search, they are a blast! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:19:12 AM UTC-6, Howard H wrote: Looking for a complete 62 or 64 Quickbeam (or a 62 SimpleOne). Please reply offlist. Thanks, Howard (93 PBH) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Stumbled on The Lost City. Rode my first Rivendell
So glad it worked out. Enjoy the experience. It is a a great looking bike and build. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Stumbled on The Lost City. Rode my first Rivendell
I'm with you Brad, rip off all that extraneous stuff and throw some knobbies on there. ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
Ain't Rockhoppers great? They ride so nicely... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: quote of the day
To which you replied And this one goes to eleven... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
:) This was my first real outing and it didn't disappoint! On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 11:02:18 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Ain't Rockhoppers great? They ride so nicely... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Rivendell Rambouillet, Bleu, 58, room for 35s
Someone buy thi before I start thinking about this + that ENO 650b wheel married together. Patrick - going for the RAVN? -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...
Ok. Thanks for all the help. First decision is to sell the Atlantis and keep the Hunqapillar. I'm definitely much more comfortable on the Hunqapillar. Later on I'll decide on the Betty vs Homer. When I ride the Homer today, things clicked. Now to confirm the parts to be included or offered and come up with an asking price. René On Saturday, March 7, 2015, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Ha ha ha ha!!! Just when I thought I had settled on selling the Atlantis first... and keeping the Hunqapillar. I would agree that if going down to one bike that could do it all, the Atlantis would probably be it. So far, I think that the options that make the most sense are: - If keeping two, then Hunqapillar + Homer or Betty - If keeping one, then the Atlantis makes sense. I will still keep my Bike Friday Pocket Lama, steel (not lugged) and a lot of fun to ride. It could easily replace the Betty, I think, which would leave me with Hunqa + Homer + BF if I decide to go that route. Obviously, Atlantis + BF would also work very well. More thinking to do... and thanks for all your feedback and suggestions. They have helped me put things in perspective. I guess I will have to try riding the Atlantis with the Bosco bars before I make that final call... Have ridden it with all other bars except for those. René On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 6:23 PM, Justin August justin.aug...@icloud.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','justin.aug...@icloud.com'); wrote: I have to say - the Atlantis is like the Quickbeam. No one has ever said I'm so glad I sold either of them. You only hear of regret. Just my two cents. I say Atlantis + Foy -J -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...
Keep them all problem solved. Bikes are fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS white Eno rear wheel
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[RBW] Re: quote of the day
Good one! Here's one from a couple of years ago: Yeah, I guess I have to rethink that philosophy. My friend and I were riding the Kearsarge Klassic, a randonnee-type dirt road ride in NH that circles around Mt. Kearsarge. We were talking about risk taking and how different people set different thresholds for self-preservation versus risk taking. My friend was notorious for being a wicked fast descender, even on gravel. I envied his descending prowess. Moments later he dropped me to take on a 15% descent, of which at the bottom not only makes a sharp turn but also has a single lane wooden bridge with two raised wooden tracks for a vehicle's wheels. He had to choose between keeping his line and staying on one of the wheel tracks or making the turn. He didn't have the option of concentrating on both simultaneously, and made the bridge but didn't make it through the turn, his body sliding along the gravel for a good 20 feet or so. He got some pretty serious road rash, ruined his shorts and shirt, and his handlebars got mangled nearly beyond recognition. His brake lever also got bent. But otherwise, no broken bones, no serious mechanical breakage, and he was able to complete the ride. The quote above was the first thing he said when I went to help him off of the ground. Anton On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:43:08 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: yea, but that bike goes anywhere. So about 8 of us are standing at the bottom of welch creek (sf east bay area) after regrouping. All but one with MCFRBs, me with my AHH. Somebody suggests going up welch creek before continuing out calaveras. I say something like, yea go up and come down through the park (sunol ohlone wilderness). The strong guy in the group protests that, no people just hike there. I insist that sure you can ride down through the park, and that I have done it before. To which he replies ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS white Eno rear wheel
Garage clean out continues with a white Eno rear wheel 32h synergy rim 135mm spacing...easily re spaced to 126 or 130mm...hand built by Longleaf bicycles...have a dedicated single speed frame so this wheel is basically unridden total of 10km will include the white tool needed to remove free wheelstotal cost new was $400 plus shipping Looking for $250 shipped to Canada or US will give 50$ discount for pickup in Toronto. Basically half price when shipping is considered. Will post pictures in next postemail me if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Quickbeam or SimpleOne
Looking for a complete 62 or 64 Quickbeam (or a 62 SimpleOne). Please reply offlist. Thanks, Howard (93 PBH) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: quote of the day
Modern Carbon Fiber Road Bike. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 1:44 AM, Reid reidp...@earthlink.net wrote: Um... What's an MCFRB? Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Stumbled on The Lost City. Rode my first Rivendell
So this happened: https://www.flickr.com/photos/42027576@N00/16755657141/ Things have a funny way of falling into place. As it turns out, my Hilsen found a new home with a fellow artist in one of the most enjoyable interactions. Didnt plan it, but had a ball with the new owner during our email volleys. Unexpectedly I was in the market for a used Atlantis frame. I had a collection of parts ready, but was in no hurry. My knee is still bummin, snow is piled up, and my Rambler is at the ready as my do all number one slotted steed. I realized 56 frames tend to be pretty hot when they pop up so I figured it could be a while. Not to be lazy, I did a quick history search on the bay to see if they even popped up there. Call it fate, but there was a 56 that had just been relisted. I made a few inquiries regarding a frame only sale, but suddenly found myself the owner of a complete bike. The way it's built is pretty far off from how I planned to use it, but it dawned on me that I'd never experienced what I would call a pretty typical Rivendell build. I tend to keep my bikes extremely minimalist. A seat bag, or handlebar bag is about it. Even then I stick with easily removable offerings. If it's not going to get used EVERY ride, I do not like it bolted to my bike. This thing had front and rear racks, dyno lighting, fenders, noodle bars, brooks tape, and dual brake levers. AKA overload for me. HOWEVER. I had warmed up to the idea of giving fenders a try and tried to fit a set of SKS to another bike, but gave up extremely frustrated an hour into the rear fender. I was also a little intrigued with dyno lighting despite very rarely riding in the dark. It was more of a bike geek thing, and the fact that my Rambler is built for it. That said, this Atlantis was already outfitted with everything and ready to go so I decided to give it a go. This is my off the cuff review of a few items that regularly find place on Rivendell bikes, but are my first experience with them. I did a few rides. Both road and dirt, wet and dry, day and night. Maybe 75 mi total. Fenders. WHOO BOY, I don't like fenders! They drive me absolutely batty. Maybe it's my inexperience, but for something I expected to just be there, they negatively affected my riding. My foot kept hitting the front and both fenders caught going down curbs / over stuff. Also the noise of the pebbles rattling up through them kept me unnerved the whole time especially in the dark. I expect I would get used to that over time, but honestly I'd rather be covered in mud. The SKS also look really wonky and crooked despite messing with them for far too long. I plan to run fat knobbies that would not fit fenders anyway, so they are now in a pile with the other pair I had. Lighting. Disclaimer: I know extremely little about dyno systems. I'm vaguely familiar with Schmidt and Supernova as brands, but have no clue where the SON (Classik?) and E3 lights on the bike fit in the world of lumens. So this is a total newbie take as well. First off, I was shocked at the amount of resistance the hub offered trying to turn it by hand. I was sure it was wrong/broken/bad bearings. After a little reading, it is apparently normal because of the magnetic resistance, but greatly diminishes with the wheel in the frame and rolling. OK. Secondly, I was really shocked at how bright those little things are! WOW, it was awesome to cruise around the neighborhood at night! Keep in mind, the light I use maybe once every two years is a Cateye clamp on with an incandescent bulb and runs on 2 C cell batteries. I have 2 or three of them circa 1994-5. So yea...maybe a little behind on the tech. Am I hooked? Still undecided. If so, it would get moved to the Rambler for multiple reasons. It would most likely be used for early morning or evening rides for coffee/camping. It also has provision for internal routing and cable guides on the fork. The zip tied wires all over the Atlantis are a no go. Racks. The Nitto campee is essentially the same Marks rack I have been using. It's simple, stout, and perfectly handles my Swift Ind x Ocean Air Docena bag. I do like the integrated single strut to fork hole mount. It's clean and feels sturdy. Although that is sort of negated by the p-clamps needed for the Atlantis fork. But hey, it's Nitto, looks great, works well, fits perfect and wins a spot on the bike. The rear rack is quite insane. It's a Tubus Cosmo. I think I could tow my car with it. Although a different vibe than the nitto, it is easily as nice in fit and finish. I have owned a big nitto rear rack and it got used exactly twice in two years. Completely overkill for my use. It got traded or sold for something. The Tubus honestly feels beefier I'm sure due to the larger diameter tubing. The Supernova tail light fits the rack with precision. Like they were made for each other. If my romantic dreams of multi day camping tours ever come to reality, this
[RBW] Spring thaw...for real?!?!?!
Yep, looks about par for the course here in the northeast. This thaw I've also noticed serious frost heaves, lifting broken sections of roadway an inch or more. More dangerous than train tracks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: quote of the day
That's called situational discernment! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:41:06 AM UTC-6, Anton Tutter wrote: Good one! Here's one from a couple of years ago: Yeah, I guess I have to rethink that philosophy. My friend and I were riding the Kearsarge Klassic, a randonnee-type dirt road ride in NH that circles around Mt. Kearsarge. We were talking about risk taking and how different people set different thresholds for self-preservation versus risk taking. My friend was notorious for being a wicked fast descender, even on gravel. I envied his descending prowess. Moments later he dropped me to take on a 15% descent, of which at the bottom not only makes a sharp turn but also has a single lane wooden bridge with two raised wooden tracks for a vehicle's wheels. He had to choose between keeping his line and staying on one of the wheel tracks or making the turn. He didn't have the option of concentrating on both simultaneously, and made the bridge but didn't make it through the turn, his body sliding along the gravel for a good 20 feet or so. He got some pretty serious road rash, ruined his shorts and shirt, and his handlebars got mangled nearly beyond recognition. His brake lever also got bent. But otherwise, no broken bones, no serious mechanical breakage, and he was able to complete the ride. The quote above was the first thing he said when I went to help him off of the ground. Anton On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:43:08 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: yea, but that bike goes anywhere. So about 8 of us are standing at the bottom of welch creek (sf east bay area) after regrouping. All but one with MCFRBs, me with my AHH. Somebody suggests going up welch creek before continuing out calaveras. I say something like, yea go up and come down through the park (sunol ohlone wilderness). The strong guy in the group protests that, no people just hike there. I insist that sure you can ride down through the park, and that I have done it before. To which he replies ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Brooks Cambium Short w/ Cutout
Hey folks- Looking for a Cambium with short nose and the cutout. C17S-H I think is the code. I have some stuff to trade including Bosco bars, Noodles Carradice Camper Longflap, cold hard cash. Offline replies! -Justin, in Oakland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Quickbeam or SimpleOne
There's a nice looking one that I almost bought on SF bay craigslist right now On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:19:12 AM UTC-7, Howard H wrote: Looking for a complete 62 or 64 Quickbeam (or a 62 SimpleOne). Please reply offlist. Thanks, Howard (93 PBH) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS 56cm Hillborne f/f/hs/bottom bracket
Garage clean out againI bought this impulsively and built it up rose it around the block as it was clearly too bigone of the last double top tubers for this sizeplease note their is a mark on the chainstay from the build.depressingly am looking at asking for only 750US plus shipping note shipping from Canada is expensive I've scaled back the box to save $ but would estimate around 80-120. Will post pictures email me offline if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS 56cm Hillborne f/f/hs/bottom bracket
Pictures attached https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/78462625@N07/sets/72157651170921376/ Note handlebar setup not included -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
