Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback on Large Shopsack? Anyone using it?

Thanks for the feedback, I've already placed my order for the huge basket and the large grey shopsack! René -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

Re: [RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

on 3/23/10 7:47 PM, happyriding at happyrid...@yahoo.com wrote: > On Mar 23, 4:02 pm, William wrote: >> Thanks for the nice words about my Bomba.  I will be heading back to >> HQ Thursday morning (they didn't have my front rim today).  I'll take >> the shot and post if I can.  I think you have th

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

Dave- If you'll be with two wheels for rolling whilst in town, we live right by Sellwood Cyclery... we could go for a ride. Lemme know, be good to meet someone from the List here. -Scott Cutshall On Mar 23, 5:31 pm, Dave in Redding wrote: > I've never spend any appreciable time in Portland, Or

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

Oh, and Albina Press for great coffee. Stumptown is good too but Albina Press on Hawthorne is great--the coffee, the staff and the space. On Mar 23, 9:56 pm, RoadieRyan wrote: > And while in the Rose city be sure to enjoy a pint (if you like that > sort of thing) at any of the many fine breweries

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

And while in the Rose city be sure to enjoy a pint (if you like that sort of thing) at any of the many fine breweries in town Personally I grew up on McMenimans and they have pubs all over the Portland area see http://www.mcmenamins.com/ but there is also Lucky Lab, Bridge Port, Deschutes and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Yep. Lifestyle matters. I've decided I'm moving back where I can ride my bike everywhere, or walk, like I did in Seattle. When asked what my professional goals are for the next year, I'm always tempted to say "ride my bike to work every day." And then there's portions, and then there's something ab

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

We went out to dinner last night after the BIG 30 mile ride in the mountains and I had two small plate meals (Border Grill, damn fine food). Couple tacos and some ceviche. I was stuffed. Of course maybe the basket of chips and salsa contributed to that,

Re: [RBW] Hilarious Linguistic Observation

And the ram. :-) On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Marty wrote: > Happened to notice how many models have an "il" in them: Two hils, a > pil, an'a dil. (Not to mention the old wil) That's almost a whole sac > vil! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

On Mar 23, 2010, at 7:00 PM, Eric Norris wrote: Knowing and doing are two different things. Most (all?) smokers know it's killing them, but they smoke anyway. Add to that our ridiculous American serving sizes, and it's not too hard to figure out why there's an obesity epidemic. Truth.

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

On Mar 23, 2010, at 6:50 PM, Michael_S wrote: There is an interesting book called "Blue Zones" out there that is about that kind of lifestyle and shows cultures where the health improvement results are statistical significant. Dan Buettner is a local boy (Minneapolis- although he is very rare

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

On Mar 23, 4:02 pm, William wrote: > Thanks for the nice words about my Bomba.  I will be heading back to > HQ Thursday morning (they didn't have my front rim today).  I'll take > the shot and post if I can.  I think you have through the 25th to get > the lower price and the $100 credit.  On the 2

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

On Mar 23, 4:02 pm, William wrote: > Thanks for the nice words about my Bomba.  I will be heading back to > HQ Thursday morning (they didn't have my front rim today).  I'll take > the shot and post if I can.  I think you have through the 25th to get > the lower price and the $100 credit.  On the

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

I bought the Primal Blueprint from Rivendell a couple of months ago and it makes sense. It is not necessarily just low carb, it wants you to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables,and of course, good quality meats and nuts. Plus it prescribes exercise but not over the top workouts. I started to imp

[RBW] Re: Chipping Hillborne Green

Dick Denning of the The Country Bike Shop in Celina, OH told me that Sally Hanson, Lacquer Shine, Glow 03 is a near perfect match. -Mike On Mar 23, 11:08 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Keven told me of a Sally Hansen brand green nail polish that matches. I've > forgotten the number, but when the nic

[RBW] Re: Sam Hill complete, for now.

I just posted in the other thread that I was told that Sally Henson, Lacquer Shine, Glow 03 is a near perfect match. I haven't had a chance to look into it myself. -Mike On Mar 23, 12:49 am, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Patrick > Do you know the name of the Sally Hansen Green nail polish? > is it a pre

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

Yep. Clever Cycles, City Bikes and Powells. I've added Beth's recommendations to my own list to visit. You could also call one of the (30+) Portland bike builders that might interest you and see if you can visit their shop in exchange for a sandwich... Philip On Mar 23, 5:58 pm, Mike wrote: > Y

[RBW] saluki for atlantis?

Anyone interested in trading a lightly loved cantibrake saluki 54cm (mine) for a similar condition atlantis 53cm (yours)? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

> City Bikes > CoOp has Carradice bags and Nitto stuff. Beth H. who frequently chimes > in here works there. Beth here, chiming in. (Thanks for the plug!) A couple of other cool shops to visit just for fun include: --Sellwood Cycles. They sell used bikes on consignment, and on any given day you

Re: [RBW] Chipping Hillborne Green

When looking for a color match for the Hillborne green, the nail polish color you're looking for is Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme wear Ivy League. You can find it at Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, etc. Here's a link to the product: http://clockworkdahlia.blogspot.com/2009/07/sally-hansen-hard-as-nai

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

You should probably checkout Clever Cycles. River City is interesting. They're super friendly there but their bikes aren't for me. City Bikes CoOp has Carradice bags and Nitto stuff. Beth H. who frequently chimes in here works there. I don't know. I purchased my Rambouillet at Coventry Bicycles but

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

On Mar 23, 8:11 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Yes, the traditional explanation for the obesity epidemic is that people are > stupid, lazy, and eat too much. > > There's something to that, but I tend to think there is much more to it as > well, including bad government policy/subsidies, bad science, an

[RBW] Portland, OR shops

I've never spend any appreciable time in Portland, Oregon, and I am going for a few days. I can, of course, Google 'bike shops in Portland'; but I'd like to know from the Riv crowd if there are any "don't miss" shops, given our "bikestyle". Suggestions? -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Gym!

Manny, I hate to bring this thread back to the Original Post, but your shot of Grant doing overhand pullups has the 48cm Hunqa in the background. You could have hefted it yourself! On Mar 22, 7:20 am, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Had a free Saturday, so Duy and me rode to Rivendell to grab some > t

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Yes, the traditional explanation for the obesity epidemic is that people are stupid, lazy, and eat too much. There's something to that, but I tend to think there is much more to it as well, including bad government policy/subsidies, bad science, and a horrendously profitable franken-food industry.

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Knowing and doing are two different things. Most (all?) smokers know it's killing them, but they smoke anyway. Add to that our ridiculous American serving sizes, and it's not too hard to figure out why there's an obesity epidemic. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.or

[RBW] Re: Large Fella on a Bike

Thanks for the mention [and very kind words too] folks. Yeah, I am still around and riding lots. We, as a family, are planning a move to Northern California sometime soon'ish [money is always the issue... and moving costs a lot of it]. Portland, Oregon is a great town for riding... the infrastru

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

I don't think I've been to a standard grocery store in six months and if I did it was to buy 1 or 2 things. Most of my food these days comes from Trader Joes, a local Farmers Market and Whole Foods. And very little is pre-made. There is too much pre-packaged food with high levels of fat and refine

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

The independent research does not support the meat-heavy low carb diet espoused by a number of health gurus, not does the research support the high carb empty calories diet most Americans consume. Both lead to increased risk of heart disease and the latter, in particular, to diabetes. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Sounds pretty simple, but I wonder why we as a nation keep getting fatter and fatter when we all know how to do the opposite? Seems more accurate to say that we Americans all know how to get fat and unhealthy on the Standard American Industrial Diet, but a few people have figured out that by eatin

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

"Eat a variety of healthy whole foods and exercise regularly - everybody knows how to do that, and what it looks like, tastes like and feels like." Yep, that's it. Now... how do we market that big idea? :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

Thanks for the nice words about my Bomba. I will be heading back to HQ Thursday morning (they didn't have my front rim today). I'll take the shot and post if I can. I think you have through the 25th to get the lower price and the $100 credit. On the 26th it will still be the lower price, but th

[RBW] can someone post some Hunqapillar pictures asap?

Hi, If possible, can someone get some good shots of the painted Hunqapillar at Riv and post them online by tomorrow? I'm thinking of pre-ordering one. I would particularly like to see some some shots aimed at the front of the head tube. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

On Mar 23, 11:56 am, William wrote: > I just finished ebaying some stuff and had obtained the financial > means, and I had a couple meetings get rescheduled so I had the > opportunity.  So I went ahead and took a detour out to Walnut Creek > and picked up my Bombadil frameset.  It's the 56 Orange

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

On Mar 23, 3:17 pm, happyriding wrote: > Oh, man.  I need to see a picture of the head tube straight on to see > how garish those lug lines are going to be.  Anyone, anyone? I really > wish they wouldn't put lug lines on it.   Thanks for posting those > pictures! I just wish you had taken more sh

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

On Mar 23, 11:56 am, William wrote: > Jay helped me out, but I also saw Keven, back from Taiwan.  I saw the > painted 48cm Hunqa hanging up in the showroom.   > Oh, man. I need to see a picture of the head tube straight on to see how garish those lug lines are going to be. Anyone, anyone? I rea

Re: [RBW] another downside to carbon fiber bikes?

on 3/22/10 1:53 PM, Christopher Paul at zdree...@gmail.com wrote: (snipped) > I am riding steel and titanium bikes now with long wheel bases and > feel more secure. My friends accident made me wonder, would she have > lost control had she been riding a non carbon fiber bike? Have there > been any

[RBW] Hilarious Linguistic Observation

Happened to notice how many models have an "il" in them: Two hils, a pil, an'a dil. (Not to mention the old wil) That's almost a whole sac vil! -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

On Mar 23, 2:23 pm, manueljohnacosta wrote: > It's funny because in my Physical Education class my students just > recently went over the lesson of what to look for in physical fitness > products and programs. People need to be weary of going on diets or exercise routines. kudos to you, Manny.

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Sisson's book got me thinking and helped me to redefine what I consider food. The advice in the Rivendell catalog about Sisson's book says that whether or not you adhere 100% to the Primal Blueprint, what you learn from reading the book will benefit you, and if those benefits cause you to make

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

Thanks for looking! On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM, William wrote: > Excellent set. Thanks for putting it up. > > On Mar 23, 11:09 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > We're all pretty worn out today... but had fun in the process! It's my > > favorite loop, I just love it! > > > > On Tue, Mar 23, 20

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Sent from my HTC smartphone -Original Message- From: Seth Vidal Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:47 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Do you do eggs and dairy?  Hard to get low carb on

[RBW] Re: 59cm All Rounder for trade

Oops got a bunch of emails asking for the measurements, duh. The seattube is 59cm, the level or theoretical toptube is 57.5 and the standover is about 85.75 with the big tires and about 84.5 with slicks. The short toptube is good for the long legged (which I am not) and also it works well with mous

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

FWIW, eating Paleo to me isn't a "diet" in the traditional sense of the word. At 6'2" and 175 lbs, I am not trying to lose weight. It's really a set of flexible eating and exercise principles that resonate with a good number of people. In any event, if we start debating what to eat it's going to

[RBW] Re: Riv lug 'larification

Diamonds Are Forever, right? On Mar 23, 7:25 am, Bruce wrote: > I liked her. She had great looking "lugs."   :) > > > From: Grant Petersen > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 9:17:42 AM > Subject: [RBW] Riv lug 'larification > >  T

[RBW] Re: Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

Excellent set. Thanks for putting it up. On Mar 23, 11:09 am, cyclotourist wrote: > We're all pretty worn out today... but had fun in the process!  It's my > favorite loop, I just love it! > > On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Brad Gantt wrote: > > I know that route well. It really is a great r

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

If they had the 54 I would have made a day of it, but I'm told the 54 got damaged in shipping and is being repaired. You should call them and find out when the 48 is gonna be rideable. magaling! On Mar 23, 11:10 am, manueljohnacosta wrote: > 48cm my size! I hope they build it up soon. I want to

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

It's funny because in my Physical Education class my students just recently went over the lesson of what to look for in physical fitness products and programs. People need to be weary of going on diets or exercise routines. Not saying that these programs or diets don't work, most in fact work reall

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

We're all pretty worn out today... but had fun in the process! It's my favorite loop, I just love it! On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Brad Gantt wrote: > I know that route well. It really is a great ride. Looks like everyone > had fun. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

48cm my size! I hope they build it up soon. I want to test ride it! On Mar 23, 10:56 am, William wrote: > I just finished ebaying some stuff and had obtained the financial > means, and I had a couple meetings get rescheduled so I had the > opportunity.  So I went ahead and took a detour out to Wa

[RBW] I picked up my Bomba and other observations at Rivendell HQ

I just finished ebaying some stuff and had obtained the financial means, and I had a couple meetings get rescheduled so I had the opportunity. So I went ahead and took a detour out to Walnut Creek and picked up my Bombadil frameset. It's the 56 Orange powdercoat that was on the specials page for

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Do you do eggs and dairy?  Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet, I > think. Unless you are drinking vats of coconut milk. > Cut out white-flour breads and pastries of any kind. That's a big carb cut. But in general, I wouldn't fuss wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

Do you do eggs and dairy? Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet, I think. Unless you are drinking vats of coconut milk. > From: Bill Gibson > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:32:59 -0700 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo > > I wonder how to implement a lower carb > diet

[RBW] Re: Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

I know that route well. It really is a great ride. Looks like everyone had fun. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send emai

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

I've always thought that a "paleolithic" diet & lifestyle would be what we're evolved to live, but it hasn't been that clear to me what that might really be. Or, how to live it in Our Modern World. So, Grant's writing and publishing on the subject of past couple of years has piqued my interest. I'v

[RBW] Re: Chipping Hillborne Green

Hi All, This seems like an opportune thread to raise the issue: I have a QB and my girlfriend recently built up a brand new green Sam Hillborne. It seems silly to get worked up about paint that easily chips, but realistically, the pearlescent green-gold paint would almost rather come off the tub

[RBW] Re: Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

Bikely-ified it: 28 miles and 4300 ft of climbing, most in the very beginning: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulholland-ride On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 9:07 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > I have visitors from Portland in town. They're trying to avoid the police > shootings and

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv lug 'larification

You're just nuts, you big lugs On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Marty wrote: > I took a fast (very fast) ride around Ford's test track with Lynn St. > James at the wheel a while back. Good thing the lug nuts were on > tight! > > Marty > > On Mar 23, 10:25 am, Bruce wrote: >> I liked her. She

[RBW] Hunqapillar delivery date?

Hi, Based on Rivendell's history with other models, what are the odds the Hunqapillar will be delivered in July? 50-50? 60-40 against? Worse? Better? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send ema

[RBW] Spring Break Fun in Santa Monica - ride report

I have visitors from Portland in town. They're trying to avoid the police shootings and riots. Told them about the BEST bike ride I know of in Santa Monica Mountains. We were able to meet up w/ local guide and route finder Aaron who rode on his Romulus w/ Green Jacks. I was on my All-Rounder w/

[RBW] Re: Sam Hill complete, for now.

The Godly have the ends of the hooks on their drop bars PARALLEL TO THE > GROUND* *Dead sea scrolls the book of Patrick, psalm 3. Authors note the first two psalms have been obscured in the original Aramaic but they appear to be " The Godly know that Steel is real" " The Godly shall only have

Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback on Large Shopsack? Anyone using it?

On Mar 22, 6:17 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: I wonder if anyone can give any feedback on the Large Shopsack and the large (gigantic) basket. Mine's great! I use it as a "basket liner" on my jumbo Wald basket (that it's designed to fit). I don't think it would work very well without the b

[RBW] Re: Solvang Century

"What ya got in there? A six pack?" I get that one a lot. On Mar 22, 2:30 pm, PERydell wrote: > I was there too on AHH. Was also surprised to have headwinds both > directions! > > Had my big nigel bag on back. Only got one good snarky comment about > it-- "you ready for a picnic with that bag?"

Re: [RBW] Chipping Hillborne Green

Keven told me of a Sally Hansen brand green nail polish that matches. I've forgotten the number, but when the nice woman at Walgreen's showed me the Sally H collection, it shone brightly out at me from amongst its duller peers. The bottle has the number 4070-04 on it, but you can't miss the color.

[RBW] Re: Riv lug 'larification

I took a fast (very fast) ride around Ford's test track with Lynn St. James at the wheel a while back. Good thing the lug nuts were on tight! Marty On Mar 23, 10:25 am, Bruce wrote: > I liked her. She had great looking "lugs."   :) > > > From: Grant Petersen > T

[RBW] WTB - Rivendell All-Rounder 54-57TT

Hi All, I'm looking for a Rivendell All-Rounder (not Atlantis), with a TT between 54-57. Thanks! Braden -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTT: Nitto Mustache Bar for 46cm Nitto Noodle

BTW, I see that new the Noodle is more expensive than the Moustache, so I can toss in some cash, if that helps. Thank you again! Rob in Seattle -- 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

[RBW] Chipping Hillborne Green

Greetings all, I have some nicks in the paint job on my green Sam Hillborne and have heard rumors of a nail polish remedy. Any idea of the specific brand, color, or finish that is most approprite? Thanks, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: old rivendell website

Wow! I could get lost for hours in there ... Bryan On Mar 23, 1:06 am, Andrew wrote: > Here is the way back machine archive of the old rivendell website. > > http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.rivendellbicycles.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Riv lug 'larification

I liked her. She had great looking "lugs." :) From: Grant Petersen To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 9:17:42 AM Subject: [RBW] Riv lug 'larification There was a Jill St. John, and -- You received this message b

[RBW] Riv lug 'larification

We've always used only our own lugs. There aren't any "St. James" lugs. There was a Jill St. John, and there is a Henry James and there are Henry James lugs, but there was never any collaboration there, and the 2000 model custom has Riv lugs. May be older ones, but still Riv lugs. No biggie, but n

[RBW] Re: Feedback on Large Shopsack? Anyone using it?

Large Shopsack is quite stellar. I use it on top of my Pass & Stow, and it can carry A LOT. Haven't used it in a a basket yet. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Mar 22, 9:45 pm, Beth H wrote: > On Mar 22, 6:17 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > > > I wonder if anyone can give any feedback on the Large Sh