[RBW] Trade Sackville Med.

2018-05-04 Thread Carla Waugh
Trade or sale for 170.00 plus a little for shipping. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
In regards to the name, maybe "Sam Mountainborne"? It'd be a country bike... if the country was Switzerland or Nepal! John (Who trusts Riv with the actual name) On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 3:53:10 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > This bike has me more excited and curious than any new Riv

Re: [RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Eric Daume
Making a special rim just to use rim brakes with plus tires seems, I dunno, deliberately retro. It would make your replacement parts very hard to find, for what advantage? I’ve never had to replace a disc caliper due to failure, while I have had to replace rims. The again, once down this path,

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Great point. Speculators speculate. Handwringers wring their hands. There's a big distinction between the two, and I did not mean to lump them together. Speculating: Given that the hints indicated some intent to differentiate from Hunqapillar, that tells me that they at least thought about

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread iamkeith
In the spirit of speculation fun, here's my big guess: I think the aspect that they need to "pull off" is getting someone to produce a 45mm wide rim brake rim. Grant has multiple times lumped disc brakes together with motorcycle technology, so I think someone would be crazy to expect that to

[RBW] Trade Sackville Med.

2018-05-04 Thread Carla Waugh
If your looking for a blue medium Sackville Saddlesack I would like to trade for the gray. Mine is in excellent shape. -- 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

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread phil k
How big of tires can clifhangers go up to? I'm seeing more 2.5 tires, but I think 2.8 and bigger would need disc brakes. -- 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

[RBW] Hub Shiners

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Is this the RBW equivalent to Campy polishing? -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread lconley
I would have started fat bikes at 3" instead of 4". My fat bike has skinny 3.8" Surly Black Floyds. Dare I call them the Compass of fat bike tires? Laing On

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread tc
I would wish for a suspension-corrected frame/fork design to enable the bike appeal to a much broader set of wallets. Not all of us have packed paths to ride on. Many of us have singletrack options that require some squish to be able to run at a decent speed that makes it fun and worthwhile

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
The hiking will be in Yosemite, not LA. Plus I intend to keep doing it around here in Marin County, although what I'll be doing on my own is probably more accurately called nature walking. Yes to merino blend socks, I've been using LL Beans in my walking/riding shoes for years. Cushy, warm in

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-04 Thread Madam Xylene
Isn't this kinda like asking which one is your favorite child That being said I have a Homer Hilsen and Cheviut that I use for very different purposes. Cheviut is around town and up Mt. Diablo once in a while. Maybe someday I'll try it on 200K brevet. I can load it up with groceries with

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
If they went threadless and rear disc brakes, dare I speculate 2.5-2.8 clearances and potential for the blasphemous shock fork? (Not sure how I’d feel about that) I more like imagining that Grant talked someone into making plus sized canti or v brakes. John -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
Ask 50 people and get 100 opinions... I prefer Smartwool merino wool lite hikers. I personally found thinner to be better (although not too thin). John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread lconley
When did "mountain bike" become synonymous with "fat bike"?. I missed that one. Laing Cocoa FL On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 1:18:18 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: > I actually wouldn't be surprised if a plus-tired Riv used canti brakes. > V-brakes have an absolute tire clearance limit based on

[RBW] FS

2018-05-04 Thread Carla Waugh
FS medium blue Sackville saddlesack 170,00 and x small blue saddlesack 60.00 plus shipping. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
The naming ideas are fun, but we probably should remind ourselves Grant isn't looking for new ideas, he just threw up a couple he's interested in. -- 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: Bleriot sighting, Arlington Massachusetts

2018-05-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks! So fun to see these in the wild. Especially rare birds like Bleriots! -- 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] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Surly: Yes, I have the thinner socks. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Jeremy Till
I actually wouldn't be surprised if a plus-tired Riv used canti brakes. V-brakes have an absolute tire clearance limit based on their arm length, and I think most v-brakes, especially the Shimano ones that Rivendell uses, wouldn't be able to clear a 3-inch tire. You may be able to do it with

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
"mountain bike" is a superset of "fat bike". A fat bike is an ambiguously defined subset of mountain bike. Not every mountain bike is a fat bike. For some, a moutain bike is plus sized at 2.75" - 3.75" tires and it's a fat bike at >4" tires. Every fat bike is a mountain bike. Not every

Re: [RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh don't even get me started on thru axles! Now that I have one on the front of my Crust I wonder why we ever messed with those ridiculous quick-releases made slow by lawyer lips. Slide the wheel into the forks, slam the axle through, grab that wrench and thread it into the right-side fork end.

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
Doesn’t matter. So excited that I may finally get a full Riv purchase/build experience. Bought my Hillborne on CL. John -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-05-04 Thread Dave at Rivendell
I asked Brooks about thicknesses. Steven Green, factory manager who has been with Brooks for almost 40 years responded: *There is absolutely no truth in this at all! We have always specified, to my knowledge, 5.5mm to 6 mm as the target thickness. We do occasionally receive leather

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Garth
I agree about if the frame had disc brakes it would contradict what was stated about already existing auto/moto tech. I looked around and it seems there exists already 44mm rim brake plus tire rims, called Snowcats/Snow Cats . 44mm wide. They've been around since '93 !

[RBW] Hub Shiners

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, it's "slowly removing the Deore logo" polishing ;-) -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Eh, Riv was canti over v-brakes back in the day, too..now it's v-brakes over discs. I'm holding out hope for cable discs over hydros ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: MTBubbe Update

2018-05-04 Thread Paul Clifton
I'm a little sketched out trying to run tubeless on the Atlas rim. Should I be? Maybe I'll try it. Is the advantage of a narrower tire in back just rolling resistance? I really need traction going up the short steep rocky uphills, and I've never been interested in going as fast as possible or

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Jim M.
If you're of a certain age, and haven't hiked in a while, the first hike may make you aware of a bunch of muscles you didn't know you had, even if you're in good bike shape. A lot of clauses in that sentence, but I think you get my drift. happy trails. jim m walnut creek, ca On Friday, May 4,

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

2018-05-04 Thread RichS
Les, That’s a good one: Buick Electra 225 ride! From now on my Atlantis rides like an Electra 225:-) We only owned a LeSabre. The Electra was more upscale. Regards, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-05-04 Thread Ray Varella
That’s an A+ response if there ever was one @Dave. I wonder if different breeds of cattle produce varying degrees of supple leather. It’s possible that as cattle have been line bred for higher butterfat production or better marbling in steaks, the stiffness of the hides may have inadvedently

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Ray Varella
Chains are consumables and wear out as fast or faster than tires. I buy at least 5-10 at a time. I started doing this when sedisport chains were $5 a pop. Adjusted for inflation, decent chains are still pretty reasonable and they are a fraction of the cost of chainrings and cogs. Ray --

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Funny. I took a nice 21-mile, mostly (2/3 to 3/4) dirt ride along our acequia roads and paths on the Matthews this afternoon, and spent more than a few meditative minutes gazing dreamily down at the front caliper, with rotor skimming through it smoothly, noting the "light" gap on either side of

Re: [RBW] Re: MTBubbe Update

2018-05-04 Thread Paul Clifton
Thanks for the tip. Torque-ing didn't work. I have a couple 2 bolt posts, but they aren't the right diameter. I'll see what I can come up with. I kinda like the look of the Thomson angled posts. I might even try one in black if I can find it for the right price. The S65 doesn't even have any

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
Oh that's right, you have the cream tires..very cool. I went with WTB Byway 650 x 47 with the bit of knobbies on the sides. I think they'll fit and I think the tan sidewall ones look sweet. Hey, you two-speeded it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-04 Thread R Shannon
Bruce, Interesting your Riv Road Standard works with 650b wheels. Low bb and no pedal strike? Maybe the 38 size tires compensate? Thank you very much, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 10:45 PM, Fullylugged wrote: > > From MOJO's post > "The Road

[RBW] New Journal Entry up at Analog Cycles: Disconnecting to get connected: A Journey in Satchidananda

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Sounds like this will be an easeful, peaceful, and useful enterprise. As the other Yogi said, "when you come to a fork in the road, take it". It seems you took the correct one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread tc
> > Eric said: "...Plenty of riders can ride as fast as they like on any > terrain without suspension--look at Jones's bikes." > That's great for them. Notice what I said is: "Many of us have singletrack options that require some squish to be able to run at a decent speed that makes it fun

[RBW] WTB: Paul Mini Moto Black

2018-05-04 Thread Eric Karnes
Evening fellow listers- Anyone have a pair of Paul Mini Moto brakes in black they are looking to unload? If so, I'm your man! Eric -- 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: WTB: Paul Mini Motos and Technomic 60mm

2018-05-04 Thread Eric Karnes
Also looking for a Technomic stem 60mm 25.4 clamp. Thanks! Eric On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 8:39:48 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Evening fellow listers- > > Anyone have a pair of Paul Mini Moto brakes in black they are looking to > unload? If so, I'm your man! > > Eric > -- You received

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
"menu item" HA! I took a short dirt detour at Stafford Lake in Novato today (on the Cheviot) and encountered a bobcat. He was a lot bigger than my cat so I decided it was time to turn around... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Ray Varella
Don’t overthink it Joe, I wear ankle high moccasins for at least 90% of my working, walking, hiking and daily footwear. On a several hour hike in Big Sur, on super steep trails, the two girls I was with were wearing flip flops. Just watch out for poison oak, rattlesnakes and anything big

Re: [RBW] Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
26cm bb with 170mm cranks and you are good to go from my ecperience with Rambouillet 650b conversion. Took 650x42 at 45psi to get bb that high. A 650b 53 Bleriot is 26cm bb to grnd too with 38mm tires at 45psi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
What's funny after all this input - which I appreciate - is it looks like I'm already using my walking/hiking gear on my bike. Well ok then! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, at least, if it had disk brakes. On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 4:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > ... > Personally, I'd add at least 15 points out of 100 to the "buy it *now!*" > side of the scale if the bike in question was named "Oliphant." > -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Patrick Moore
And lest the LOTR/JRRT copyright holders get snarky: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/oliphant Personally, I'd add at least 15 points out of 100 to the "buy it *now!*" side of the scale if the bike in question was named "Oliphant." On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 4:43 PM, James Warren

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Eli Queen
I don't know that you have any other options. When I had to do the same thing I was told by a mechanic at my local co-op: next time I get a new chain, get an extra master link and continue to take links from the same donor. Eli CMB, MA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] front wheel 650b

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
I would recommend one FS post with pics, mate. -- 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: Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-04 Thread adam leibow
i've got the 29x50mm schwalbe big bens. they seem to max it out, wouldn't go bigger. great tire for the cheviot. makes it more mountain bikey. On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:25:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets > faster

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread James Warren
That is perfect. Almost as good as Bombadil, which is still the best ever.-Original Message- From: Patrick Moore Sent: May 4, 2018 7:39 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg? Oliphant.

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread James Warren
Me too-Original Message- From: Patrick Moore Sent: May 4, 2018 3:51 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg? And lest the LOTR/JRRT copyright holders get

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread James Warren
Not me tooCantis all the way! Nothing drives me more nuts than disc brakes that make noise or rub.-Original Message- From: Patrick Moore Sent: May 4, 2018 3:52 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's

[RBW] Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Best option: 2nd chain, use the quick link to add them in. Easy. Simple. And you have more chain for next time so you don’t have to always buy two each round (save the quicklinks) Ouch option: find old chain, use chain tool to add the links, then when cranking hard the chain brakes and you say

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-04 Thread adam leibow
On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:25:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets > faster and

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Garth
Yeah , you only need to buy another chain once, then for each new chain take a few links from it. So 6-8 links of say 114 would give enough links for a lot of chains ! On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 3:16:11 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > I have one of those big cassettes and a long cage derailler

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread lconley
I try to use 9 speed drivetrains with Wipperman SS chains on most of my bikes these days, I have 1 extra chain that I steal links from, since it seems that most Rivendells these days need longer than stock chains. The 9 speed chains work fine on 7 speed systems. I am a bad boy and use a chain

[RBW] front wheel 650b

2018-05-04 Thread Ned Brennan
Pacenti rim, Grand Bois high flange, DT spokes, built by SRAM Team mech. $174 -- 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] FS Sackville Bartube sack

2018-05-04 Thread Ned Brennan
$54 used maybe 10 times. Larry 707-592-6116 -- 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

[RBW] FS Albatross set up

2018-05-04 Thread Ned Brennan
bars, Specialized stem, brake levers, cork grips for bar ends, ready to install $116 -- 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] Pacenti wheelset 700c

2018-05-04 Thread Ned Brennan
$349 welded construct, Shimano Ultegra hubset, PL23, with Schwable marathon supremes -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Eric Daume
I would bet any amount you wish that Riv will not make a suspension corrected frame. Plenty of riders can ride as fast as they like on any terrain without suspension--look at Jones's bikes. My guess is that a Riv mountain bike would end up somewhere in the Jones neighborhood: plus tire clearance,

[RBW] Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Drw
I have one of those big cassettes and a long cage derailler on my Mtn Mixte, and I need 6-8 links more than what came on a standard kmc 10 speed. Beyond buying a whole new chain to take 6-8 links off of, what are my options? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] How will you (how would you) build up your new Atlantis?

2018-05-04 Thread Brett Callahan
Happy Friday folks. As I'm sitting in my office daydreaming about my new MIT swoopy tube Atlantis, I started planning the build in my head and thought it would be fun to hear what others are planning or would do. I'm going mostly with parts bin stuff and take offs from my Clem first: Silver

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Drw
Ok thanks all. I bit the bullet and ordered another chain. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

2018-05-04 Thread Coal Bee Rye Anne
I keep a stash of extra master links around and would likely just use them plus a piece of spare chain the next time I need a longer chain. I've reinstalled pins and reconnected shortened/lengthened chains (7/8 and 9 speed) with a chain tool several times and have been fortunate to not yet

[RBW] FS Sackville Bartube sack

2018-05-04 Thread CMR
Hey Larry, just wondering if you are using someone else's computer? It says your name is Ned. Also pictures would be very helpful for both your posts. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread William deRosset
Hi, Joe, I land in the "alternate each foot" crowd for hiking. I backpack in trail runners and for walks in reasonable weather, like and recommend whatever comfortable shoes you own. There really isn't much to worry about on a day hike. A windbreaker, some sense of where you are and where you

[RBW] Re: May Snow

2018-05-04 Thread ascpgh
Looks like great fun! Your fixed adventure has sure been some insight, especially given your terrain and the effect of precipitation on conditions. I sure will vouch about the hypothermia risks of wet/cold from 25-50°. Now snug in that band from your and some others' insights crediting

[RBW] Re: May Snow

2018-05-04 Thread Ron Mc
May snow? Looks like it already did. We dream of 90 degrees and 40% humidity. Had our first week of breathing steam, already summer riding here this week. I attacked it, getting in shape for what follows. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for aerobic base training heart rate monitors?

2018-05-04 Thread Tom Wyland
Thanks Patrick. I'll investigate but it sounds like my style of riding. I usually whistle ;-) I use an Apple Watch and Strava, FWIW. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] FS: Hupe, D-A Levers, Clothing & Misc.

2018-05-04 Thread islaysteve
(Cross-posted from iBob): I have the following items for sale. Prices do not include shipping. Here’s the link to photos (I’ve allowed access, but please let me know if it doesn’t work): https://photos.app.goo.gl/SPWpaY2y4Tsu5TwC7 Pearl Izumi cycling jacket, blue, size M. Single-layer wind

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Nitto handlebars (Bosco, Albastache, M151), Sugino, VO Rack, Derailleurs, Brifters

2018-05-04 Thread Dave Redmon
Are your Albastache vars still available for sale? Dave in Kansas -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Show me a bicycle owner incapable of liking his bicycle because of its name and I'll show you a "collector" not a "cyclist". Show me somebody fretting over a name that doesn't exist over a bike that doesn't exist and that they haven't purchased, and I'll show you a habitual handwringer. BL

[RBW] FS: Acorn tall rando bag

2018-05-04 Thread Dave Brandt
The bag is currrently listed on Craigslist for $125 but I prefer to buy and sell to other enthusiasts from this group. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop/d/acorn-randonneur-bag/6578628819.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: FS: Hupe, D-A Levers, Clothing & Misc.

2018-05-04 Thread islaysteve
D-A levers and Hupe are spoken for, pending (my) shipping quote and final payment. So the $99 deal no longer works. I will re-post if anything changes. Cheers, Steve On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 6:36:55 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: > > (Cross-posted from iBob): > I have the following items for

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread phil k
Or they could be a Riv fan, and like speculating. On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:05:53 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Show me a bicycle owner incapable of liking his bicycle because of its > name and I'll show you a "collector" not a "cyclist". Show me somebody > fretting over a name that

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
I did learn a couple of things I about shoes from years of backpacking. Make sure there’s at least a thumb’s width of distance between your toe and the front of the shoe or boot (not sure if this applies to those minimalist shoes). This is particularly important going downhill. Make sure

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread phil k
Oh okay. LA hiking is very different than mtn hiking that I like to do. Went to visit LA a few months back and did some hiking there with a water bottle, regular clothes, and tennis shoes. The LA trails are pretty easy going and well kept. The only difficulty is the uphill, and even then it's

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Surlyprof
I’ve been in the market for a mountain bike for a while. I guess my wife might be pleased that I may have to wait a while longer. Very exciting news! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread lconley
I have always been a fan of the Trilobites on the Hunqapillar head badge. How about calling it the Trilobyte (the "byte" is intentional) and the head badge could be one big Trilobite. Trilobyte does obey the three syllable rule. Laing cocoa FL >>> -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Patrick Moore
I find thick wool socks good for this purpose, since they both take up slack in shoe fit without requiring excessively tight lacing, thus avoiding both sliding and blistering, and pinching, but allow room for a bit of swelling. The ones I like come in packs of 3 from Costco -- though just realized

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Oliphant. Done. On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > More hints today! > > We were all set to name the new mtn bike Elephantus--a rebound name after >> we'd finally opted out of Hunqapillar to avoid confusion...and it turns out >> there is an Elephant

Re: [RBW] OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread phil k
I have these and they are my go to outdoor socks. On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:37:21 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I find thick wool socks good for this purpose, since they both take up > slack in shoe fit without requiring excessively tight lacing, thus avoiding > both sliding and

[RBW] Re: New Journal Entry up at Analog Cycles: Disconnecting to get connected: A Journey in Satchidananda

2018-05-04 Thread Minh
Wow, considering 2 weeks ago i was at your garage sale in Frederick and now you guys have the shop fitted out, i'd say you've been busy! looks great, hope to visit the shop next time we're in VT! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Philip Williamson
“Brand or model names shouldn't sound like inside jokes thought up over beer & pizza.” Oops. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread Joe Bernard
I guess my name for the new bike, Rockbobber, is outta the question then.. -- 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: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-04 Thread DarinM
I want to see a bison namesake’d Riv, an MTB would be great! Darin in eastern WA -- 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: Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-04 Thread Dan Sullivan
In order, no longer own any of them so take this with a grain of salt. 1. Quickbeam. Green 62. By far the one I wish I still had. 2. Redwood. Green 65. Very nice road traditional road bike but I'm not that interested in this type of bike anymore. One of my all-time favorite colors, for bikes

[RBW] Re: OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-04 Thread Joel Levin
Same rules apply. Steel frames, regular footwear, go slow, eat bacon, wool, cargo nets, swedish axes. On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:27:44 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I was going to email Grant directly, but figured he could always chime in > here if he wants. What's the scoop with hiking?