[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

Kolby, I'm a little embarrassed I had no idea about the Riding the Catskills blog. What a gem of a blog. A wealth of riding to explore here. Thanks, Rob On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:00:38 PM UTC-4, KTY wrote: > > Bob, thanks for sharing these. Are you familiar with the Riding the >

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

They say you must grease the threads upon each use. They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool. But I usually can't even get it 1 turn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: wtb - size 53 Atlantis

Chris, I sent you an email. The Atlantis is a great bike and out of the three Rivs I've owned it's probably the most versatile and fun to ride. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 9:43:29 AM UTC-5, Chris Burton wrote: > Anyone have a line on one? > > thanks, > Chris > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

1.95 renegades and 2.1 thunder berts fit in VO zeplin fenders. Those tires actually measure out the same width mounted on the same rim. Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Naptha / white gas / camp fuel / "coleman fuel" is a miracle-worker for removing adhesive residue. I've found that most other solvents just require more elbow grease. It's also pretty safe on paints and plastics, so a good alternative to harsher solvents when you have to clean sticky stuff

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

One needs to regrease the threads each time one unlocks & relocks the wheel? John On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:16:52 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > They say you must grease the threads upon each use. > They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool. > But I usually

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

Thats what the instructions say. But I greased mine so heavily, that upon first removal and remounting of the wheel, there was still so much grease on the skewer that I didnt bother. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Slightly OT; WTB BURLEY PICCOLO

My double tag-a-long train: http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/03/bike-train-now-departing.html Not the the thing for high speed stability. On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:13 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Piccolos are absolutely the best! > > Bike Train:

Re: [RBW] Re: Slightly OT; WTB BURLEY PICCOLO

All aaa-boaaard! Tickets, please. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:13:54 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Piccolos are absolutely the best! > > Bike Train: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3399769896/ > > Ultra-bike train: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/1023320491

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

I lock my Atlantis up in some fairly questionable areas, but always for as short a time as I can manage - ie: getting a haircut, running in for groceries or a restaurant maybe. First thing I do is try to lock it in an area with a lot of foot traffic or exposure. Sure that may not stop some

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

I found a column in an online bike rag yesterday, can't remember where, in which the columnist said Pitlock wheel skewers will eventually strip and need replacement. This guy said his lasted three years before needing to be replaced. Has anyone here had any experiences with Pitlock skewers

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

I have skepticsim for this bike rag report. My pitlocks are well engineered. I expect them to last for a very long time. The install instructions tell you not to over-tighten the lock bolt. I suppose if you crank it down you could damage the skewer threads. I've had no trouble what-so-ever.

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

Nice! I can't quite make it out - what tire/fender combo is that? I'd love some 2"ish tires and fenders on my 58cm atlantis. I'm sure I could fit 2.1 thunder burts with fenders if I had 60mm fenders. But I only have 50's :( These bikes just look so right with chubby tires. On Thu, May 19, 2016

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

S-Works Renegade and looks like Gilles Berthoud fenders/mudflaps to me...interesting crank...is that a TA Carmina crank? Looks nice On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:58:54 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Nice! I can't quite make it out - what tire/fender combo is that? I'd love > some 2"ish

[RBW] FS: Blue MUSA Pants - Medium

I've got an older pair of blue MUSA pants in medium. These are slightly shorter and slimmer than a pair MUSA pants I bought new from Riv about a year ago. Waist buckle works fine as well as the zippers at the bottom of the pant legs. I'm hoping to try a pair of those Compass knickers and am

[RBW] Another Clementine build

Hi all, Well it took a while, but I finally got my wife's Clementine finished just after Christmas, and she finally got around to photographing it a couple of weeks ago! https://flic.kr/s/aHskAkjmbt Rivendell didn't fool us with their "budget bike" hyperbole–we went with a fancy build... If

[RBW] Another Clementine build

Looks awesome Tom! Nice fender lines! -- 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: Another Clementine build

She's a beaut! Very well done, Tom. Bob 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Thanks Kieran! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 8:42 AM, Kieran J wrote: > Wonderful. > > KJ > > > On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 3:57:18 PM UTC-4, Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Hi Jon, I'm really glad you enjoyed the post, it means a lot. I know ride reports are my favorite posts, I love to see what others are doing around the country. I don't read all and I regret that and hope to read more trip/ride reports into the future. I particularly enjoy the images you and

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

Tires are S-works Renegades 1.95, fenders are VO zeppelins. The crank is a TA Carmina. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Thanks Deacon! Next time I think I should have you do the write up, well said sir, well said. Warm Regards, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 6:05 AM, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

PM sent - please let me know if you don't get it. Thanks ~Peter On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:16:27 PM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > For Sale - Sugino Alpina Crankset in excellent condition. Less than 200 > miles total. Chainrings are ramped and pinned, 9/10 speed. Compatible with > 5-10 speeds.

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Thanks Drew. I don't feel like a badass :) One of these day Mr. we'll get a ride in. Warm Regards, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 6:49 PM, drew

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 8:58 AM, Mark Reimer wrote: > Nice! I can't quite make it out - what tire/fender combo is that? I'd love > some 2"ish tires and fenders on my 58cm atlantis. I'm sure I could fit 2.1 > thunder burts with fenders if I had 60mm fenders. But I only have

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue MUSA Pants - Medium

Sold! Thanks! On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9:22:51 AM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > I've got an older pair of blue MUSA pants in medium. These are slightly > shorter and slimmer than a pair MUSA pants I bought new from Riv about a > year ago. > > Waist buckle works fine as well as the

[RBW] Re: Ride report: A Short, Eggcellent Adventure

In my attempt to make good on a desire to read more ride reports my eyes fell on your post. And how glad they did. I love the day to day feel and how the bike accentuated the experience. I can relate to a sense memory rising to the surface while riding my bike. I remember the fall season on a

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

I put a set of 1.8" tires on my Atlantis. It didn't look right at all. I'm a big fan of fat tires! -- 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: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

This reminds me of something that happened to me when I finished up a perm piop here in Maryland. I was in a dicey looking area, and entered the final controle (that's fancy-speak for "gas station"). I rolled my bike into the door and up to the counter, nervously explaining t the customers that

[RBW] Re: How to keep your bike from getting stolen.

This reminds me of something that happened to me when I finished up a perm pop here in Maryland. I entered the final controle (that's fancy-speak for "gas station"). I rolled my bike into the door and up to the counter, nervously explaining to the customers that I brought it in with me

[RBW] 110 bcd Square Taper Cranksets – TA, Ritchey, XC Pro, more (cross-post)

Sorry for the cross-post from the iBob list, but I think this should be of interest to this group also I don’t know how I accumulated these over the years, but I don’t see that I will use them anytime soon, so they’re up for grabs. TA Carmina (172.5) – 48/38 “Zephyr” matched rings in very

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Anytime. It would be my pleasure. Downtown is pretty interesting to ride as well. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 12:07 PM, Kieran J wrote: > Hugh,

[RBW] Re: Another Clementine build

Very nice! I'm building up the 45cm frame in the same color for my wife. Riv is doing 65cm Clems in the next round, the H version, not the L. David Chicago On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:20:58 PM UTC-5, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi all, > > Well it took a while, but I finally got my wife's

Re: [RBW] Re: This Really happened!

Hugh, I'll have to hit you up for a ride guide or recommendation when I meander thru (or possibly past) LA with a bike later this year. The juxtaposition of LA sprawl and its wilderness environs is pretty interesting. KJ On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:54:42 PM UTC-4, Hugh Smitham wrote: >