[RBW] YAHR

2015-04-14 Thread Brian Hanson
New wrap on the Hunqapillar - finally decided the Noodles are dialed in. Yes - it's a harlequin wrap - just can't get enough. The gray tape went a bit brown with the amber shellac, so not perfect color matching, but I figure it will fade to gray eventually. BTW - riding tubeless Thunder Burts on

[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread Pondero
I enjoyed the story about stretching one out on the Quickbeam. As an early morning person (but not THAT early), I could relate to starting out in darkness and seeing first light spill into the sky from some remote location...enjoying the long shadows, and how everything is golden. I could

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
is there another riv rally east in the works? Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/552d169fe3cbb169f138dst04duc -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Good camera for on the bike

2015-04-14 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
I bought a Sony DSC-WX350 for use while riding. So far it has been great. I sewed a camera case that latches with magnets and clips onto the inside of my Ortleib handlebar bag. It is very tiny and light. Clayton Bend OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! I meant to put this in my ride report. The views of Pikes Peak are from the west, and she looks amazingly different from every other angle. Legend has it the Ute people would use this to confuse pursuers, who got disoriented because the mountain looked so very different. Even living here

[RBW] Re: FS: Clockwork 650b Lugged Frame/Fork 56cm - Quickbeam-ish

2015-04-14 Thread David Banzer
After I went through and gave this frameset a little more cleaning up, I noticed there was more powdercoat wear then I originally saw. Nothing crazy, it's just got more wear than I originally thought. Because of that, lowering price to $550 shipped. Also open to interesting trades.. David

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Evan E.
Romel and Anton and Lynne, So the Take a Look mirror only attaches to a helmet visor, correct? But if one also buys an adapter then the mirror can attach directly to a helmet? That's what I gather from the multicolored text in this eBay ad. Please confirm.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Lynne Fitz
+1 on the Take A Look mirror. When I had a Bell Muni/Metro helmet, the accessory mirror was great. Take A Look works on any helmet. Mine is attached to my helmet visor. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

2015-04-14 Thread James Warren
I think the full scoop is now on the Blug. If I read this right, they have now resolved the confusion people had, is that right? It lookslike the presale frame-buyers got a good deal with options (mainly building it up yourself) that aren't going to be part of the normal sale process. Is that

[RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2015-04-14 Thread DMG
Weird, I have 32 Soma branded Panaracers on my Canti-Rom with Honjo fenders and they fit fine (not spacious, but definitely sufficient). If you're using the Velo-Orange struts, that could be more of an issue since the bolts protrude pretty far into the interior. I'm using Berthoud struts,

Re: [RBW] Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
She's a single speed, Jim! My big gear is 70, so I spin out at what, 25ish? I did keep pedaling though attempting to stave off the cold! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

2015-04-14 Thread BSWP
Maybe I missed it, but are Clems going to be sold as frame fork, as well as complete bikes? I can see several good reasons why RBW might prefer to sell them as completes only. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Grant's review in WSJ

2015-04-14 Thread Geir Bentzen
The Wind in the Willows; The Motor Car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql3QXNM1_Jk Enjoy! Geir On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 12:42:57 PM UTC-5, Richard Sulkes wrote: Check out Grant's review of Bike Battles: A History of Sharing the American Road, by James Longhurst, in the book section of

Re: [RBW] Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread Jim Bronson
40 mph descent on a Quickbeam? I assume this is set up as a single speed and not a fixie, yes? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 7:46 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Woke up at 2am (sometimes happens since the brain injury) and felt great, so took off at 3 am, taking advantage of the empty

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
No, but there perhaps needs to be... On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 9:31:52 AM UTC-4, mike goldman wrote: is there another riv rally east in the works? Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by

[RBW] Portland Tweed Ride

2015-04-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Any Rivendellians in on this? http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/04/portland_tweed_ride_2015_for_m.html#incart_gallery -- 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

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Mike Schiller
Hugh, have you tried overinflating them, say to 70 lbs to make sure they are seated? I've done that to solve a similar issue. Then reduce pressure to your desired value. ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Clement MSOs: 120 v 60 TPI

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Anyone have experience with these? In particular traction (as the road feel of the 60 is surprisingly good) On my ride yesterday, I was cranking up an 8 mile hill, much of it with gravel and grade making it so the rear tire was on the verge of spinning out. I pondered how surprisingly well the

[RBW] Re: Portland Tweed Ride

2015-04-14 Thread Tom Virgil
We have Tweed rides in San Diego and they are a lot of fun. Go for it. Tom On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:01:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: Any Rivendellians in on this? http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/04/portland_tweed_ride_2015_for_m.html#incart_gallery -- You

[RBW] L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

2015-04-14 Thread Tom Virgil
One of my close associates at work had the opportunity to participate in LEroica California. http://www.eroicacalifornia.com/ Next year, I am there. MUST DO IT. If I can drag any of you along, that would be great. In the mean time, he shared some links to what constitutes some awesome

[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread lungimsam
Wow! That looks like some awesome places to ride! I see the white saddle is breaking in quickly! -- 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: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Romel Jacinto
Evan, Like Anton, I don't have the adapter either. However a quick Google search yielded this post on BikeForums.net about a helmet adapter from the manufacturer of the Take a Look mirror. I don't know if it's the same adapter that the Ebay seller you mentioned is selling.

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread lungimsam
Rubbing rubbery sound makes me think: 1.Got enough clearance around all stays? 2. Under fenders? 3. Brake pads not rubbing rims? 4. Is it a long, sustained sound or a quick, short sound? Once I had a tire where the little new tire whiskers hit the brake pads every time they went around. But

[RBW] Aeropress on NPR

2015-04-14 Thread iamkeith
How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way To A Better Cup Of Coffee http://n.pr/1CHwmiC Trying to post from my phone. Hopefully this link, to an NPR story about the popularity of the aeropress, works: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread islaysteve
Thanks for the great story and beautiful photos, 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

[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thank you, Chris. It was an embarrassment of riches trying to figure out how to capture everything around me and at such times I always know I fail, but at least point to the stunning visceral beauty you can taste at least a wee bit. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Grant's review in WSJ

2015-04-14 Thread Grant @ Rivendell
We'll have a pdf of it on the site or blug within a day or two. On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10:53:51 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Is there any way for someone who does not subscribe to get behind the paywall to see the text? Thanks. On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 11:39 AM, 'richard sulkes'

[RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

2015-04-14 Thread lukeheller
I'm shocked to see you can fender a 35. I tried to fender a 32 pasela under my hammered VO fenders on my 63cm Canti-Rom and it was too tight. Perhaps I need different fenders! I never liked those hammered fenders anyways besides the looks. On Friday, April 10, 2015 at 4:45:45 PM UTC-4, Dave

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 57cm AHH frameset

2015-04-14 Thread Chris Chen
You know the Waterfords only have two bottle mounts, right? My 57 Waterford Hilsen had two. I've never seen a Waterford Hilsen with three. The 56 and 58 Toyo Hilsens I've seen had three. You should get it, because I already have a 57 or else I'd get it and become Quad Hilsen Chen * Actually I

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Anton Tutter
Well, not being a Rivendell Rider myself, I will comment anyway-- I am a strong convert to the Take a Look mirror. I had used others, and they were all crap. The Take a Look has been great-- large field of view, and more importantly, it holds its position even as my helmet (and head) shake

[RBW] Re: Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for the cool photos! Clayton Bend -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

2015-04-14 Thread Garth
There will be a Clem in 66cm and a Clementine in 64cm in 8-12 months , as of now it is undetermined if these will have a similar presale for just the frame of not . I suspect they will as these could not be a part of the original presale . -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] To bash rocks or not bash rocks, that is the question!

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/116394970939/new-gray http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/116394970939/new-gray A lighter material that works great for bike bags because they don’t bash rocks. But mine do. And the old material shrugs this love off like it’s expected. Do you bash rocks with your

[RBW] Re: To bash rocks or not bash rocks, that is the question!

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Proof! https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14773288256/in/set-72157645664039089 -- 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] Elevenmile Cañon Loop

2015-04-14 Thread WETH
I might welcome middle of the night wakings, If I lived in a place where I could safely ride at 2am. Thanks for a great description and beautiful photos. On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11:40:36 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Och! I meant to put this in my ride report. The views of Pikes Peak

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Anton Tutter
Evan, I don't know what that adapter part does, or looks like. I didn't buy that part, as I knew I would be mounting my mirror to the visor. (I also supplemented the mounting with a couple of tiny drilled holes in my visor to fasten two tiny zip ties which hold the little legs very tightly

[RBW] WTB/WTT: Tomaselli Mountain Brake Lever (left side or pair)

2015-04-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Have a right lever, but need the matching left side for an '84 StumpJumper... Will buy or trade for other set of brake levers (Similar era Deore or Suntour XC). Please contact me off-list. Thanks! Bobby Birmingham montclairbob...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Clockwork 650b Lugged Frame/Fork 56cm - Quickbeam-ish

2015-04-14 Thread Trevor saxton
On mobile device myself, can u email me at saxton...@gmail.com? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/14/2015 06:44 PM, hsmitham wrote: Recently replaced an inner tube on my rear. Took the tire completely off then remounted tire with tube. Inflated/deflated a couple times to make sure tire seated then inflated to approximately 40 psi and took it out for a spin. I get a weird rubber

[RBW] FS: BM IQ Cyo Senso Plus Dynamo Light

2015-04-14 Thread David Banzer
I had the bright idea (pun!) of setting all my bikes up with dynamo lights and swapping wheels around as needed. Well, I've been pleased as punch with a BM Ixon battery light, that I'm just leaving a couple dynamo bikes, and now have a couple extra lights. So... FS: BM IQ Cyo Premium Senso

[RBW] WTB- single speed rear wheel, 700c, 120mm, 36 hole

2015-04-14 Thread Kainalu
Hi Riv bunch, I'm hoping to find a rear wheel for my Quickbeam bicycle, I love Mavic 719s but am totally open to other rims so long as they're not too narrow to hold some 45s solidly. As for hubs, I'd like something amazingly amazing, but I usually can't afford that, so let me know what you've

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

2015-04-14 Thread Philip Williamson
I have a take-a-look I was mounting on my glasses, but I worry about flipping my glasses out into the road by accident. I'm going to zip tie it to my helment instead. Thanks! I really like the bottlecap mirrors - I have a couple cool caps magented to my fridge that would be really nice

[RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread hsmitham
Recently replaced an inner tube on my rear. Took the tire completely off then remounted tire with tube. Inflated/deflated a couple times to make sure tire seated then inflated to approximately 40 psi and took it out for a spin. I get a weird rubber rubbing sound. Can't say how many times I've

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Eric Norris
Hugh: Have you tried increasing the PSI and seeing if the noise goes away? I usually run my 650x42 Grand Bois at 50 PSI or more—you may just be hearing the casing flexing due to the lower pressure. Worth a try, anyway. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

[RBW] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for posting this! I'm looking forward to reading about the rest of your trip. On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 6:58:44 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: I just got done with my early spring trip and finished the first part of the ride recount

Re: [RBW] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/13/2015 09:14 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Yes, Paddler's Lane was a great house... and I remember how we had lucked out with the weather that day when we arrived in Confluence, but shortly after this photo was taken (some of you recall), the skies opened up and we got us a proper

[RBW] Re: To bash rocks or not bash rocks, that is the question!

2015-04-14 Thread Ron Mc
just don't use your head Deac On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:08:04 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Proof! https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/14773288256/in/set-72157645664039089 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: To bash rocks or not bash rocks, that is the question!

2015-04-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Been there, done that! -- 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] Re: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-14 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
David, I live in Va., as you know. If you come east, let me know I'd love to do the trip again! I've done it (fully) a couple times, plus some shorter trips, so know where all the best food is! (Very important!) I can pay you back for your hospitality at the Strada Rossa. On Sunday, April 12,

[RBW] Re: Good camera for on the bike

2015-04-14 Thread Metin Uz
I use a Sony TX7. The sliding lens cover also acts as the on/off switch. Very easy to take it off the pocket, slide open, snap, put back as you close the cover. Picture quality is decent, not great. Wide enough that you can crop later. --Metin -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Eric, I'll give it a try. I generally run them between 35 40 psi with no issues. ~Hugh On Apr 14, 2015 4:02 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Hugh: Have you tried increasing the PSI and seeing if the noise goes away? I usually run my 650x42 Grand Bois at 50 PSI or more—you may

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2015-04-14 Thread BSWP
Has anyone on list purchased and used a pair of the new Compass Centerpulls? I'm leaning toward them, for a new touring bike, and am interested in any real-life feedback on their performance. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:44:31 PM UTC-8, Jan Heine wrote: We'll offer

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Justin Schoop
Not trying to offend or anything like that but I would start by making sure the wheel is properly seated in the dropouts. If that is not the issue then I would raise the psi as mentioned above. Good luck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Hetres mounting issues.

2015-04-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Justin, No offense, I'm really good about seating the wheel in the dropouts. Seems that the Synergy rims are a deep well per Jan's Compass article and can be hard to seat. I suspect Eric ' s inflation recommendation will resolve the issue. Or I can add an extra layer of rim tape to make the well