[RBW] Re: For Trade (or possible sale): Quicker Pro Pump

2009-09-09 Thread Dave in Los Angeles
I have a Blackburn that I'd love to trade so I sent you an email... Dave On Sep 8, 6:39 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Forgot the link to show what the heck it is. http://www.velo-orange.com/quickerpropump.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[RBW] Re: FS - two Nigel Smythe tweed #305 bags - lower prices

2009-09-09 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Photos! Sorry about the quality. I am a horrible photographer with a bad camera in so-so lighting. And I hope the link works. Comcast is worthless as a web-site host. http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/site/?/photos/ Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 8, 11:02 am, Thomas Lynn Skean

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread Solomander
The early AHHs were made by Waterford, the later ones by Toyo. I don't know when the changeover occurred. Mine is something like AHH #9. Joel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Steve Kesling
Hello Anne Paulson, please email me off group at akesl...@pacific.nett about wanting a Bike Friday. I have a couple, Steve - Original Message - From: Anne Paulson To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: The myth of

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
I have four bikes I regularly use: the Atlantis set up for touring Anne, you beat me to the punch. I was going to say bike touring women I meet while out touring myself typically have a touring specific bike. Bikes set up to handle self-supported touring are not really the best choice for

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread MKahrl
There is some overlap in production because at one time you could get one from either, although the Waterford frames took longer because of a backup in painting. My AHH #33 is a Toyo. I haven't got around to making a touchup paint yet but I plan to start with Testor's enamel (oil based) blue

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Bob H.
Didn't have time to read the full thread, but here is my two-cents. I often look at the bikes in my stable and wonder if I had to sell them and retain one, which would it be. It would be a toss up between my Co-Mo Norwester, or my AHH. The AHH would probably win out, especially if I had

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Lisa -S.H.
I own two bikes, both are steel. My first was a 54cm Rambouillet, which despite all our tweaks still leaves me feeling unbalanced and with some elbow pain. I set it up with rack and panniers to use as an errand bike now. After 2 years I got a custom made TIG-welded Luna steel bike, which I

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Rick
I agree that it depends on the cyclist's willingness to tolerate shortcomings in an AR and that that willingness is probably going to depend on how specialized your activity is. I tend to think of bike utility as overlapping venn diagrams; there are areas in which more than one bike is going to

[RBW] Re: Rivbike.com homepage slideshow

2009-09-09 Thread doug peterson
Very nice. From time to time, I'd been doing the click on the logo to see what new pix were up. This makes the photos much more accessible. dougP On Sep 8, 10:56 am, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Fellow RBW folks, Last night we launched a new slideshow feature to the homepage

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Mike
It's funny, if I go out on my Hilsen I always end up thinking This is really the only bike I need. But then I'll go for a ride on my Rambouillet and think I sure am glad I have this bike too. as it feels just a little more lively. I also have my Surly CC which I commute on daily. The Surly has

[RBW] Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread William F. House
I searched the forum and tried to find if there was a product wishlist and couldn't seem to find one. Apologies if I missed it. I'm wondering if people would be interested in starting a list of items that we'd love to see Riv produce or bring back. Maybe Grant and company will see things in the

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Melanie
How ironic! This past Sunday I was out on my nearly-new Bleriot thinking, You know, I just love this bike. It's really time for me to sell/give away all the others and simplify my life (and storage issues). And up pops this discussion. Now I'm waffling again. I've got 8 bikes right now, but

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Fai Mao
Yesterday I said that the all-Rounder breaks down if you use a bike for a specific pupose like triathlon. I'd add to that today that everyone who uses a bike for more than recreation needs a cheap bike. If my Sam is out side then either my butt or hand is on the saddle. You don't lock nice bikes

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm -63cm frame and fork

2009-09-09 Thread rickjverhoe...@gmail.com
Isaac, I have 2 frames that you may be interested in, however, one may be too large. Both are early 1970's Mondias with chrome Nervex lugs and chrome on the fork blades and rear triangle. One is a Mondia “Super” and is in original condition except for 2 seat tube graphics and the reynolds 531

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread jason
for what its worth...i've only ever seen 3 rivendell bikes being ridden here in new york city ...and 2 of them were being ridden by women... 2 bleriots and 1 atlantis... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread thalasin
Okay, I'll bite on giving the female perspective. I've been debating the myth of the all-rounder of late myself. Still, not quite what you're asking. I have 7 bikes, most of them see regular action. Most of my riding is of the commute variety, and for that I mostly ride fixed gears. I have

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Jim Cloud
Gosh, isn't asking a bunch of bike nuts if they could get by with one bike about like asking Carrie Underwood (the main character on the Sex and the City television program) if she could get by with only one pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes? I do, by the way, have more than one bike so I'm just

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Anne Paulson
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 8:38 AM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote: I searched the forum and tried to find if there was a product wishlist and couldn't seem to find one. Apologies if I missed it. I'm wondering if people would be interested in starting a list of items that we'd

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Esteban
Yea - here's a call out - if you are one of the 25 million or so souls living in Southern California, and are a woman, and like and ride bobbish bikes, then come out! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Sep 8, 7:58 pm, jason jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: for what its worth...i've only ever seen 3

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I'd probably buy them all! Excellent list. - Original Message - From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed Sep 09 11:38:44 2009 Subject: [RBW] Rivendell product wishlist I searched the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
For a couple of years, Riv would sell under its WoolyWarm brand a nice grey/green wool cardigan sweater made in the UK. I wear mine a lot in cooler weather both on and off the bike. I would like another for me, and have had many people ask me where they could get one. I suspect Riv no longer

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Chilli
I had at one time felt as though there was something that would fill all my cycling needs, but I have long since abandoned that idea. There are more reasons to have a lot of bikes than there are reasons to have just one, and if they all get used and help supersede trips-by- car, then as far as

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread doug peterson
And you don't have to ride a Rivendell! On last Sunday's ride, someone counted 3 Rivs among about a dozen bikes. It's a tolerant bunch that way. dougP On Sep 9, 9:48 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Yea - here's a call out - if you are one of the 25 million or so souls living in

[RBW] Re: Mangini Ranch open to bikers?

2009-09-09 Thread Jason Lee
just be aware that there are a lot of steep hills in the dirt ... be prepared to walk some I would love the challenge. I have many years on the mountain bike and for the past year have been using my cross bike as a mountain bike with 38c tyres. Thanks for the warning - I'm even more excited to

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

2009-09-09 Thread doug peterson
Did anyone get stats on distance, elevation, actual amount of dirt vs pavement (the dirt always seems more because you're going slower!)? Total ride time was around 5 hours for Jerry I. I'm not normally a stat guy but that ride was epic. dougP On Sep 8, 5:21 pm, David Estes

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM, JoelMatthewsjoelmatth...@mac.com wrote: For a couple of years, Riv would sell under its WoolyWarm brand a nice grey/green wool cardigan sweater made in the UK.  I wear mine a lot in cooler weather both on and off the bike.  I would like another for me, and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A silver Tubus Fly. On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:38 AM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote: I searched the forum and tried to find if there was a product wishlist and couldn't seem to find one. Apologies if I missed it. I'm wondering if people would be interested in starting a list of

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:38 AM, William F. Housewilliamfho...@gmail.com wrote: I'll start it off. I'd love to see the olive green Rivendell jersey come back. That was wicked sweet, but was before I even knew about the company. Agreed. How about a 5 round embroidered patch of the logo.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Rick
I'd go for the jersey, maybe the sticker. I'd add panniers, but that may be in the works, if I recall correctly. And boxy rando bag, which might require the boxy bag rack. On the clothing front, a skull cap style wool liner smaller than the beanie (smartwool has one). Funny, I was going to say

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-09 Thread Rick
Lot of presumptions in this thread that seem unnecessary. Face it some   people could live with one bicycle. If you can't or don't want to, who   cares? Uh, maybe the 50-odd folks who posted to the thread thus far? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Aaron Thomas
If one is not opposed to outboard bearing-style cranksets, I'd give a plug for the SRAM Rival, which has a reasonably low Q, unlike the horse-back-riding Suginos. David Estes turned me on to it. I'm using a 50/36 and love it! It used to be available in silver alloy, but current production seems

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread William F. House
Seth, I really like some of your ideas (the pocket knife just sounds like a Riv thing). And you're right, the headbadge thing WOULD be kitchy. Thanks for all the replies so far. I hope some good comes out of this thread. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread CycloFiend
A silver aluminum crankset roughly the same dimensions as the Ritchey Cross cranks which I've got on the Hilsen right now. They have a narrower Q than the XD2 (well, it is a double rather than a triple). It should be a square taper design (rather than the ISIS which seems to be angling towards

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:18 PM, William F. Housewilliamfho...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, I really like some of your ideas (the pocket knife just sounds like a Riv thing). And you're right, the headbadge thing WOULD be kitchy. To be clear kitschy is not a pejorative, necessarily. Lots of

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Ray Shine
here's mine: Stein Mini-Cassette Lock Tool FibreFix Kevlar Emergency Spoke Repair Pletcher Double Kickstand Any Swobo wool clothing item --- On Wed, 9/9/09, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.com wrote: From: William F. House williamfho...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Rivendell product wishlist

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread William F. House
Oh, I took kitchy just as you meant it. ;-) And here's to daydreaming. Down with less fun things! On Sep 9, 11:37 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:18 PM, William F. Housewilliamfho...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, I really like some of your ideas (the pocket knife

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Bill Connell
a couple of items they used to carry: The 1/2-lugged threadless stem Brass bells with the lever rather than the spring It's hard to think of much more, since i have an LBS with the same values that fills in the gaps nicely. I'm hoping to swing one of the Taiwan-made Quickbeam replacements in a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
in my recovery time from surgery I was taught how to knit and I think this weekend I'll be working on this: http://knitbot.com/2009/08/20/kindred-knits-collection-zip-up-cardigan/ for myself, with maybe a couple of pockets - maybe even one big on in the middle of the back. -sv Except

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
A silver Tubus Fly. I would like to see the Tubus silver racks in the U.S. as well. My understanding is that Tubus powder coats something in the area of 90% black to 10% silver and is not willing to ship them over seas as silver has a higer scratch rate. You would think maybe they could ship

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Dave Craig
Ray One of your wish items has been granted! Riv does sell the double- legged Pletscher: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks Dave On Sep 9, 10:40 am, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: here's mine: Stein Mini-Cassette Lock Tool FibreFix Kevlar Emergency Spoke Repair

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM, JoelMatthewsjoelmatth...@mac.com wrote: in my recovery time from surgery I was taught how to knit and I think this weekend I'll be working on this: http://knitbot.com/2009/08/20/kindred-knits-collection-zip-up-cardigan/ for myself, with maybe a couple of

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/9/09 10:13 AM, Robert Kirkpatrick at spiralc...@gmail.com wrote: Lot of presumptions in this thread that seem unnecessary. Face it some people could live with one bicycle. If you can't or don't want to, who cares? Now, now... The purpose of this list is enable our Riv-addiction in a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread beth h
I love the wooly warm sweater and vest (I got the vest as a gift some years ago) and would love to see them come back. As for pocket knives, bringing in the Opinel (wood-handled folding model, perhaps a No. 7 or No. 8 size) seems like a no-brainer. Very affordable knives made well. Beth

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Rocky B
+1 for a Riv Tandem On Sep 9, 12:26 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM, CycloFiendcyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: A silver aluminum crankset roughly the same dimensions as the Ritchey Cross cranks which I've got on the Hilsen right now.  They have a

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
This is just rubbish, as I said earlier I really only ride my Atlantis and it is set up for fully loaded self contained long distance touring - I rode most of the West Coast this summer. I also ride it around town, get groceries, do centuries, yadda, yadda, yadda. Certainly it is possible

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Bill Connell
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM, beth h periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I love the wooly warm sweater and vest (I got the vest as a gift some years ago) and would love to see them come back. As for pocket knives, bringing in the Opinel (wood-handled folding model, perhaps a No. 7 or No. 8

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread MichaelH
Two simple things come to mind right away. First I'd join those who are looking for more options on cranks. Maybe the Alpina dbl and a triple, equal to the DaVinci cranks. Second, I recently bought the 6mm allen wrench to replace a smaller, lost bondhause key. I was really pleased with it,

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread Andy C.
I have a first batch Waterford AHH, with the slightly sparkly paint. I've been using Testors Blue #1110, straight out of the bottle. To my eye, it works fine, if not perfect. I've never noticed the touch-ups after painting. Be sure to stir it up well before each application, or you can get a

[RBW] Re: Mangini Ranch open to bikers?

2009-09-09 Thread Harry H
Another place you can check for trail access is East Bay Regional Park district website. They maintain some of the trails in the area and keep PDF's of the maps of the parks on their site. The link to the maps is: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/maps Also, if you live in Contra Costa County 511

[RBW] Re: Mangini Ranch open to bikers?

2009-09-09 Thread Jason Lee
I just spoke with someone at Save Mount Diablo (Trey?) who knows the trails well - Mangini Ranch is still closed off to the public - you must be on a led tour/hike to be on the land (for insurance purposes). I asked if there was a way around since the map showed a lot of private roads and no

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Aaron Thomas
For what it's worth, I invited two women friends out for Sunday's ride . One, who doesn't have an off-road appropriate bike (or even a BOBish bike), said she'd be up for riding, but could naturally only do paved rides on her modern, tight clearance rig. The other, who has a cross bike, was

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Len Lescosky
That Wooly Warm vest is the best piece of cycling clothing ever made. My large only fits me well at my lean randonneur weight, so I would buy one in XL if I could find one. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread James Dinneen
Nice collection of bikes. I think an Atlantis would be the perfect addition. Then you would not need or want any more bikes :)Jim D. Massachusetts --- On Tue, 9/8/09, thalasin thala...@yahoo.com wrote: From: thalasin thala...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Re: The myth of

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread JoelMatthews
You don't lock nice bikes outside. While I certainly do not lock my nice bikes outside all day while at work or overnight, I have no problem locking them outside while I am in a grocery store, restaurant, or at the movies. On Sep 9, 12:48 am, Fai Mao i.am.fai@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday I

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread Solomander
Thanks for the info! Joel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread bfd
On Sep 9, 11:15 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two simple things come to mind right away. First I'd join those who are looking for more options on cranks. Maybe the Alpina dbl and a triple, equal to the DaVinci cranks. VO sells Sugino Alpina dbl and triple cranks. The problem is

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis

2009-09-09 Thread Pete
This Japanese site has lots of scans of old catalogs, trip reports and other bob-ish content. Thought if could be of interest to you all as Grant previously stated in RR that the name Atlantis was borrowed from Bridgestone. Here is the 1982 catalog: http://bit.ly/2rWLfN Lots more here

[RBW] Bridgestone Atlantis

2009-09-09 Thread Pete
This Japanese site has lots of scans of old catalogs, trip reports and other bob-ish content. Thought if could be of interest to you all as Grant previously stated in RR that the name Atlantis was borrowed from Bridgestone. Here is the 1982 catalog:

[RBW] 46/34 gearing

2009-09-09 Thread Mike
So last night I changed my outer chainring from a 50t to a 46t. I also installed a new chain and derailleur cable. Wow! The 46t outer ring works for me much better than the 50t. I'm glad I made the change. If anyone else is considering this I wholeheartedly endorse it. --mike

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Mike
As someone else mentioned, I'd love it if Rivendell brought back the Woolistic Rivendell jerseys. I really blew it not ordering one of those. I don't think Rivendell needs to have a crank manufactured, I just wish they'd start stocking some of the Sugino double cranks like the Alpina. I noticed

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread cm
I could easily (and have in the past) have one bike. Though I do have a few of them (7ish) now. But, I also tend to ride one exclusively for a few months and then suddenly change to the next one for the next few moths. The one perfect bike? The one that does what you want it to do the best while

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread cm
I wish Rivendell sold the Atlantis as a complete bike, with Phil hubs and bb, lotsa nitto, paul brakes, GK pedals, fenders, racks, bags, CK headset, and B17 special for $99.00. That would be awesome! Cheers! cm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread RoadieRyan
I would be all over a Riv Wool Jersey or if that is to much like bike specific wear they could do a sweater like Demarchi made in the last couple years, 100% merino, logo patch on the left breast, A Sugino XD350 triple crank would be nice for those budget concious builds But that is really

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread cm
I think a Riv Zippo would be great. Zippo is a great american brand, still US made, guaranteed forever, look cool, are great for camping, and are cheap. What else could you ask for? Cheers! cm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Jim M.
Not an Opinel, but they now offer a pocketknife: http://www.rivbike.com/#product=52-041 On Sep 9, 11:12 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: +1, the Opinel would be a very Riv-like addition. They could also instruct people to use the lock properly, so they don't do what i did the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread William F. House
Wowthis list actually works! And fast! ;-) On Sep 9, 3:08 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: Not an Opinel, but they now offer a pocketknife: http://www.rivbike.com/#product=52-041 On Sep 9, 11:12 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: +1, the Opinel would be a very

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Bruce
Someone pined for the Woolistic jersey not purchased. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/web_specials_if_any?a=1page=2#product=22-718 in the web specials section has two of the designs, and at a discount from original retail. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Esteban
The best things about this thread are all the intellectual justifications for multiple bikes. That and the idea that I'm not alone in possessing a flock. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Sep 9, 1:54 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: I could easily (and have in the past) have one bike. Though

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Dave @ Rivendell
Check the site, the A.Homer.Hilsen knife miraculously reappeared in- stock. It's a good one. I agree with many of the commentators, the derby-tweed jersey is my favorite garment of all time. Just used it on an overnight. On Sep 9, 11:15 am, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Two simple things

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Mike
Not those ones, the ones that were olive and read and said Rivendell on them. Wow, the AHH pocket knife is back! How long before they bring back the hatchet they used to sell? On Sep 9, 2:32 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone pined for the Woolistic jersey not

[RBW] Re: 46/34 gearing

2009-09-09 Thread Tim McNamara
Mike wrote: So last night I changed my outer chainring from a 50t to a 46t. I also installed a new chain and derailleur cable. Wow! The 46t outer ring works for me much better than the 50t. I'm glad I made the change. If anyone else is considering this I wholeheartedly endorse it. I use a 48

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Tim McNamara
I own four bikes, my wife has three and we have two tandems. Any one of my bikes could easily be the only bike I owned and I'd be just fine. The best compromise of the bunch would be (appropriately enough) my 1996 All-Rounder. It is well suited to every type of riding I do.

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Ryan Watson
A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get more chicks into cycling? The best response was stop calling them chicks! I started paying attention and it seems around here, Albuquerque, NM, road cyclists seem to follow the Brian Wilson Distribution (two girls for every

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread daddy longlegs
Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that yesterday. On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: +1 for a Riv Tandem On Sep 9, 12:26 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM, CycloFiendcyclofi...@earthlink.net

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 14:49 -0700, daddy longlegs wrote: Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that yesterday. On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: +1 for a Riv Tandem Why? What does Riv bring to the table with respect to tandems?

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread Lisa -S.H.
Ryan Watson wrote: A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get more chicks into cycling? The best response was stop calling them chicks! My own take on some guy asking about how to get more chicks into cycling? would be: to stop thinking that it takes men to get

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/9/09 3:34 PM, Steve Palincsar at palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 14:49 -0700, daddy longlegs wrote: Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that yesterday. On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: +1 for a Riv Tandem

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/9/09 3:36 PM, Lisa -S.H. at harmo...@fairpoint.net wrote: Ryan Watson wrote: A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get more chicks into cycling? The best response was stop calling them chicks! My own take on some guy asking about how to get more chicks into

[RBW] NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Jim M.
The last N. Cal Riv Ride I remember was over a year ago in conjunction with the RBW swap meet. That didn't happen this year. Anyone want to ride? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Eric Norris
Could be a possibility. Where and when? --Eric In Davis campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Sep 9, 2009, at 3:52 PM, Jim M. wrote: The last N. Cal Riv Ride I remember was over a year ago in conjunction with the RBW swap meet. That didn't happen this year. Anyone

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread EricP
A coupla points. First, when getting back into riding, actually hoped at the time to be a one bike person. That didn't last too long. If only one, at least for me, here in MN, it would mean no winter riding. Salt has a way of wreaking havoc on a bike frame. Let alone bike parts. As to

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 12:12 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I give this one to Joel. No peer-reviewed research, though, Just one individual's biased prejudice. Certainly it is possible to get groceries, do errands with a tourer. I says as much. But as I say also, it is a lot

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis

2009-09-09 Thread Mike
Lots of great stuff here. I really liked this page: http://74.125.53.132/translate_c?hl=svie=UTF-8sl=jatl=enu=http://cyclotourist.web.fc2.com/special_49.htmlrurl=translate.google.comusg=ALkJrhha9zxf512_PJHa4VYE2Iqil380Tw On Sep 9, 1:14 pm, Pete pedalling.p...@gmail.com wrote: This Japanese

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread EricP
More MUSA seersucker shirts. (May happen.) Wool angora sox. (My one pair wore through too quickly. Really comfy though.) A re-issue/variation of the Avocet Touring saddle. My preference would be non-leather. But with bag loops. Would be great on a commuter or other bike left outside during

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 7:01 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: snip A re-issue/variation of the Avocet Touring saddle. My preference would be non-leather. But with bag loops. Would be great on a commuter or other bike left outside during the work day. (Not totally Riv, but still

[RBW] encourage cycling diversity

2009-09-09 Thread doug peterson
Forgive me if this is not an original thought; I have few of those. The recent thread regarding All Rounders, how many bikes were needed, etc., reminds me of the incredible diversity of bicycles that can all do many of the same things. On our recent Mulholland ride, we had fixed, IGH, doubles,

[RBW] Re: September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

2009-09-09 Thread David Estes
The Bikely route Seth put up earlier has it @ 33 miles 4100 ft of elevation. Guesstimate about 15 miles of dirt from looking at the route. Doug, your presence is requested over @ flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_appreciation_society/discuss/72157622191283801/ On Wed,

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Jim M.
I'm open to all possibilities. Actually, I was hoping someone would jump in and organize it and I could just show up. :-) We could start in Martinez, cross the Benicia Bridge, come back over the Carquinez Bridge, and get some dirt road stuff in there someplace? I'll give it some more thought.

[RBW] Wanted: Carradice Barley

2009-09-09 Thread Johnny Alien
Anyone have one of these bags they don't like, want or need? If so I could trade you some cash for it. I would be interested in any small duffle-type saddle bag. I don't need anything as large as some of the stuff Rivendell has but do want something slightly larger than the Keven bag.

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Gino Zahnd
If you guys are talking about NorCal, why are you planning something down in the central part of the coast? ;-) I'd suggest doing something that starts at The Bridge™, heads into Marin, and back. The SF Rando crew do all sorts of rides out that way, the loops are well defined, the breweries

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread David Estes
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 14:49 -0700, daddy longlegs wrote: Yeah! A Tandem! Strangely, my wife and I were talking about that yesterday. On Sep 9, 10:10 am, Rocky B luggedsteel.fatti...@gmail.com wrote: +1 for a Riv

[RBW] Re: Mangini Ranch open to bikers?

2009-09-09 Thread David Estes
Which is... ?? :-) On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Harry H hhu...@gmail.com wrote: Another place you can check for trail access is East Bay Regional Park district website. They maintain some of the trails in the area and keep PDF's of the maps of the parks on their site. The link to the

[RBW] Re: Dearth of female riders in SoCal was: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-09 Thread David Estes
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 9/9/09 3:36 PM, Lisa -S.H. at harmo...@fairpoint.net wrote: Ryan Watson wrote: A while back on one of these lists someone asked about how to get more chicks into cycling? The best response was stop calling

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Carradice Barley

2009-09-09 Thread cm
Wiggle in the UK has amazing prices on Carradice products (and free shipping if you spend more than $83.50). They charge just about $50 American dollars for the Barley-- that is a smoking deal. Even if they are out of stock they will allow you to order and shipping has still been pretty quick.

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Jim M.
I'm in. Almost any Sunday works for me; got to watch my daughter play soccer on Saturday. Jim On Sep 9, 6:05 pm, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: If you guys are talking about NorCal, why are you planning something down in the central part of the coast?  ;-) I'd suggest doing something

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread Mojo
After a few wet muddy rides, I have changed my mountain bike saddle from a Champion Flyer to an women's Avocet O2. The female O2 measures 17cm across the mostly-flat back but is a bit shorter fore-aft. It is quite comfortable; perhaps a beginning model for a non-leather B17. No saddle bag loops

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-09 Thread Todd Olsen
My AHH has Waterford stamped on the rear dropout. Also, I believe (not sure of this, though), that Waterford have no kickstand plate and Toyo does have kickstand plate. Todd Olsen On Sep 8, 7:20 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: How do you tell whether an AHH is Toyo or

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-09 Thread Anne Paulson
I'm in if it's after Oct 10, when I get back from Part II of the Coast Ride- Eugene to Los Altos. Of course, if you guys are riding a few days before, I might run into you at the Bovine Bakery. I can't imagine going through Pt. Reyes Station without stopping there. Too bad your Riv Ride itinerary

[RBW] FS: Single Speed parts plus a bleriot teaser

2009-09-09 Thread colin p. cummings
white industries 16/18 Eno freewheel ridden maybe 350 miles: $80 shipped surly 17tooth cog with non-surly lockring: $28 shipped nameless SS 15tooth cog: $8 shipped if anyone would be interested in buying a complete 59cm Bleriot shoot me an email offline and I'll provide specs/pricing and pics.

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