[RBW] Re: My Bikes
Love the Guv'nor. Every time I'm about to grab one, I switch gears and get a recumbent trike, but someday.. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_eHYyrwK7wcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
Dear William, and everyone, The new software that we're using has made many things possible, and has, I think, made online ordering and keeping track of purchases easier. That said, it has changed a few things, too, and we're still working through them. The system has a few limitations that we're addressing, and your illustration below may be one of those. We'll figure it out, and we will always advise people about how to get the most from their rebates. The rebates have always expired (at the end of the year), and while the new rebates technically expire sooner, the grace period is incredibly long. One additional new benefit to membership is that once you buy something, you're in forever, or for as long as we're around, which will be a long time. We no longer charge $20 a year, which will hopefully off-set any changes to the new rebate system. You are always welcome to call and talk about any of this, or anything. We're around: (800) 345-3918. If you have specific concerns about your rebate, or how the whole thing is working, email Dave (d...@rivbike.com). He knows this stuff inside and out. Best regards, and thank you for your support. John @ RBW On Jan 31, 1:18 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: This is a minor thing, and one that you've probably picked up on, but I missed it. If you were eligible you got a rebate. You can use that rebate whenever you like within 120 days, or it's gone. Moving forward, when you buy something, you get a rebate credit that you can use within 120 days. You'll carry a balance, and you choose when you use it and how much to use, etc. The thing I missed is that on any invoice where you use any rebate money, you don't earn rebate credit, no matter how big the invoice. Example. You have a tiny $5 rebate, and you want to buy something cheap, like a $6 tube, and something expensive like a $2000 Atlantis frame. If you put that on the same invoice, and use your rebate to pay for part of it, you get no rebate credit on your balance. Instead, the way you should do it (and Riv states it clearly on the rebate pagehttp://rivbike.tumblr.com/rebates) is to put the tube on one invoice, use your rebate and pay then net $1. Buy the Atlantis on another invoice, so you get your $100 rebate credit. I went in to Riv HQ on a Saturday, and bought 4 things, used my rebate and paid ~$100 out of pocket. Had I split it into two invoices I would have about 5 bucks in my rebate account. Not a big deal for me, but it could be a big deal for you if you are going to throw together a big invoice and use your rebate on it. So the general guideline is that when you want to spend your rebate, try to do it on an invoice that totals up to something close to your rebate balance. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
In retail, there's always talk of features and benefits, so we generally talk about rebates as a benefit of membership or your purchase or whatever, but, in reality, they are a thank you for buying from us, and keeping us going in a tough economy. Thank you, one and all. We're here because of you, and we appreciate it way more than the rebate can say. John @ RBW On Jan 31, 10:36 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: +1. Rebates are a bonus, so however Rivendell want to do them is OK with me. I won't be paying attention. On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:52:25 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: I liked the old system better, but don't really care much. I'll just ignore the rebate situation and order stuff when I need it. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] a few more bullmoose
Looks like Riv managed to scrounge up a few more Bullmoose bars, from the colored/unpainted run http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb4ws.htm No procrastination this time, I ordered a pair (200mm, unpainted) as soon as I saw they were up! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/utzJsdCgjDoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Intro from new Riv rider
That's fantastic. I feel for that guy Those giant Panasonic frames show up on craigs list and e-bay from time to time. Jim in Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/toZP0uc9vygJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
John, Normally when stores try to sign me up for their benefits programs I decline for this very reason. Life's too complicated already, and it's just too much to keep up with. But I have seen such programs work quite well, like the one with the drug store that my wife and I frequent. Because we are regular customers we get a very nice discount on everything we buy (other than Rx's) simply by giving them our discount cards to scan, or if we forget the card a phone number works in their system just as well. After many years in sales, marketing and customer service, I can say that any customer benefit program that becomes too much nuisance and complication rapidly devolves from a positive to a negative for customer retention and goodwill. Just stating a general proposition. Make your own application and use your own judgement, just remember the KISS principle. It became cliche for good reason. Bill Carter On Feb 1, 9:51 am, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: In retail, there's always talk of features and benefits, so we generally talk about rebates as a benefit of membership or your purchase or whatever, but, in reality, they are a thank you for buying from us, and keeping us going in a tough economy. Thank you, one and all. We're here because of you, and we appreciate it way more than the rebate can say. John @ RBW On Jan 31, 10:36 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: +1. Rebates are a bonus, so however Rivendell want to do them is OK with me. I won't be paying attention. On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:52:25 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: I liked the old system better, but don't really care much. I'll just ignore the rebate situation and order stuff when I need it. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
The way I'd like to see the system be implemented, if possible, would be similar to the way airline miles work. As long as I keep placing new orders before the 120 days expire, my rebate points never die. When I have enough for a new order, that's when I activate them and use them. This way I can wait until I have enough and minimize the hassle of having to split orders to match the rebate points I have. This would be a win-win scenario. RBW gets the recurring orders and we get to use our rebates whenever we want as long as we don't let them expire. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Which are more puncture resistant? Supremes vs Pasela TGs
Don't take offense! I didn't mean any. If flats are the concern then yes the Rando Pros will do that for you. Specially if you don't have clearance for marathons. I think I rode 28s. I ride 32 Pasela TGs now and probably won't try another tire ever. I am going to get FOSS tubes eventually and that combo should do the trick. - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WfXwEV3qTd0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
Nice find, Jeremy. I did a similar thing. The SlickerSack had disappeared off the Sale list before I could pull the trigger. I was filled with regret that I didn't act quickly enough. I've got a Platrack and use it a lot. Having no Slickersack forever just seemed like a wasted chance. Then yesterday, I noticed the SlickerSack back up there on the closeouts page, in Olive! I hit the Buy button almost immediately. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fjIF0EFyFEcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Hi all, I'll be going to Honolulu on May 4-9 and would like to get some afternoon/evening riding. I'll be taking my BF Llama. Can anyone share some good places to ride, maps, routes or be around to come and ride with me? I'll be staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Thanks! 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Intro from new Riv rider
For you REALLY tall guys, I have a 75 cm (c-t) Osell custom hanging in my basement. I'd like to send it to a good home... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kWyi6tdYaFgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Foss tubes
Anyone try these yet? How do they compare to Slime Lites? Do they work for glass and wires or just nails and tacks? -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] ISO metal crank dustcaps
Would like to get two pairs for Sugino/old Japanese square taper cranks. Metal, please. Cash, trade, beg. Respond off-list. Thanks. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
I LOVE mine -- use it all the time on my QB for commuting. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2012, at 1:55 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.commailto:tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Nice find, Jeremy. I did a similar thing. The SlickerSack had disappeared off the Sale list before I could pull the trigger. I was filled with regret that I didn't act quickly enough. I've got a Platrack and use it a lot. Having no Slickersack forever just seemed like a wasted chance. Then yesterday, I noticed the SlickerSack back up there on the closeouts page, in Olive! I hit the Buy button almost immediately. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fjIF0EFyFEcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
Pudge, I'm tempted to go buy a MacBook Air just to fit in my SlickerSack! How's that for priorities?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iD24rE2NDDsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
Dear René and Bill and everyone, Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Much appreciated. We are working within the limitations of the system (Volusion) that allows us to run our own web site and ordering system in-house. In-house means us. Mostly Dave. There may be ways to do some of the things that bigger businesses do with their benefits programs, and we're continually exploring those options. By keeping it in-house, we can also keep it affordable, which, in turn, allows us to keep the wolf from the door in every sense of the expression. That said, we certainly don't want to discourage business by complicating something that should be simple. I promise you: if there's an easier, cleaner way to do something, and it doesn't cost a qazillion dollars to do it, that's always the way we will be heading. Thank you for your patience and continued support while we steer the boat in that direction. Best regards, John @ RBW On Feb 1, 10:47 am, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: The way I'd like to see the system be implemented, if possible, would be similar to the way airline miles work. As long as I keep placing new orders before the 120 days expire, my rebate points never die. When I have enough for a new order, that's when I activate them and use them. This way I can wait until I have enough and minimize the hassle of having to split orders to match the rebate points I have. This would be a win-win scenario. RBW gets the recurring orders and we get to use our rebates whenever we want as long as we don't let them expire. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Here's one I just mapped. It's a nice waterfront city ride that will take you from your hotel along the waterfront to chinatown, loop back through the heart of the old red light district, the state capital, Iolani Palace, and then take you back the way you came. Stop at Aloha Tower for a bite to eat. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67127776 There are some bits of sidewalk, shared bike path, and road in this...it's NOT a training ride or a go fast ride. Basically I do this route (more or less) a lot both get around the city and for sunset views. Some of the places on the route don't show paths, but they are there. I ride 'em all the time. :-) You'll get great views of Diamond Head and you can make bike porn if you like...this image which I've shown here before is on this route: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4339440167/ This is one of the two or three easy tourist rides I take folks one to see the city. I'll map an around Diamond Head route next. I wish I were going to be in town, but I'll be finishing up my Oregon Coast ride and flying into San Francisco for a week while you are out here. Rats! Aloha, Bob On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'll be going to Honolulu on May 4-9 and would like to get some afternoon/evening riding. I'll be taking my BF Llama. Can anyone share some good places to ride, maps, routes or be around to come and ride with me? I'll be staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Thanks! 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Here's another, this time from your hotel around Diamond Head. Be careful riding through Waikiki, drivers are nuts and there's a lot of commercial traffic. Feel free to take the lane though when necessary or you get stuck behind traffic turning right off Kalakaua to hotels. You'll have lots of opportunities to stop and make images if you like though. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67132370 Once you are around Diamond Head I've taken you down a bike path on the back side of the Ala Wai golf course. There is a bike path running on the other side which might be more scenic but which also has a lot more traffic and possibilities for getting doored. I prefer this path - I'm on it several times a week getting around town (though I don't do Diamond Head daily). You can also extend this ride a bit and see how some of the well off live by forgoing the immediate turn back around Diamond Head and continuing straight down Kahala Ave till you get to the next park - then turn around head back, take the turn around Diamond Head and finish the ride as mapped. Bob On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I'll be going to Honolulu on May 4-9 and would like to get some afternoon/evening riding. I'll be taking my BF Llama. Can anyone share some good places to ride, maps, routes or be around to come and ride with me? I'll be staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Thanks! 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
Haven't used the 'sack yet but put the Platrack to good use last weekend on a run to the local bakery. Needing to transport a cake box, I'm lucky I actually remembered I had just received my rack'n'sack from the sale! -Pete in CT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/licycUEZRuAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Pavement/dirt; fat/skinny; hard/soft: what are your likes?
I just took a nice 22 mile out and back, 3/4 dirt, along our Rio Grande bosque trails and fire roads: wonderful ride. I find that I am considerably less tempted to do the time trial schtick on dirt than I am on pavement, making for a more pleasant ride and -- mirabile dictu! -- fast, comfortable mini time trials on the way back, on dirt, thanks to having given myself ample time to warm up. But enough about me. After riding the (insert name of non-Rivendell, but IMO very Rivendellish, tigg'd, Salsa model here -- steel! steel! It's steel!!) with the skinny Sun Rhyno wheelset with 40 mm Ritchey Speed Maxes for a couple of months, I finally got around to going to the fabric store and buying a roll of 1 1/2' ribbon wherewith to provide the SnoCat SLs with rim strips (I was tempted to buy some very pretty brocade type ribbon but saved my $$ and bought basic black) so I could re-install the Big Apples. Today's ride was on the BA wheelset at about 12/18 psi, and I was once again surprised and pleased at how well the 60 mm BAs roll; on pavement -- tho' they are faster at a few psi more: say 20/25 -- but especially on firm dirt and gravel; I swear up and down that they roll ***as well*** on the sub 1 sand, packed clay, woodcut debris and light gravel of the route I took as they do (at 12/18) on smooth pavement. (As I was cruising at 18 mph on the gravel verge of the bike path, a youngster passed me (on pavement) and said, Nice beast!) Me, I'd rather push a soft BA on pavement than push a hard, skinny, sub 50 mm tire on dirt. So, what's y'all's preference for combination on/off road riding? Fat and soft on pavement, or skinny, hard 42s on dirt? Patrick God willing, will pick up my 35 mm Kojaks for the Rhyno Lite wheelset -- strictly pavement! -- tomorrow Moore -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes
I'd be particularly interested in learning if they provide any protection against goatheads On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:37 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm just about to switch to them. I finally got my first flat with my SOMA XPress (which to my eye appears to be the 650B Pasela TG). I had gone 5000miles with zero and didn't want to jinx it. Now that perfection has been broken, I'll switch out to the Foss tubes I have here in my parts box. If I never get a flat, I won't know what debris they work for and don't work for. :) But if I do get a flat, and can identify the culprit, then I'll let the group know. Knock-wood! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/aqN0WHzErOcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes
I wont be able to tell you about goatheads, most likely, since I don't know what a goathead is. Whenever I see the word my brain for some reason wants to say GO-THEDD. It sounds like a prickly clump of plant detritus. Do I have those in the SFBay area? I think probably not. Every flat I've gotten over the last 30 years has been glass or metal or a thorn. I can't imagine that a 'goathead' is just a thorn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/I7VKsMSSpwUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribulus_terrestris -- scroll down for the puncture culprits. I didn't mean you in particular, but anyone who can say how well these tubes do against the above, please post your results onlist. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 3:52 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I wont be able to tell you about goatheads, most likely, since I don't know what a goathead is. Whenever I see the word my brain for some reason wants to say GO-THEDD. It sounds like a prickly clump of plant detritus. Do I have those in the SFBay area? I think probably not. Every flat I've gotten over the last 30 years has been glass or metal or a thorn. I can't imagine that a 'goathead' is just a thorn. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/I7VKsMSSpwUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes
Oh! See? When you said goatheads are from the devil, here I had a mental image of a Satanic pentagram and a goat's actual head on a heavy metal t-shirt. Like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigil_of_Baphomet -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/x0ek9-XGXxMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Pavement/dirt; fat/skinny; hard/soft: what are your likes?
Patrick: Fat n soft... You can always pump em up and they roll like fogettaboutit... Favorites: Still love the 50mm Big Apples, 60mm Fat Franks or BAs, and my new fave: 50mm Kojaks... I also have discovered (this may sound crazy) the red Grand Tycoon 26 x 2.125 tires roll exceptionally well, and the rubber is so soft and pliable, these rank up there with the Schwalbes at half the price. Peace, BB On Feb 1, 5:34 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I just took a nice 22 mile out and back, 3/4 dirt, along our Rio Grande bosque trails and fire roads: wonderful ride. I find that I am considerably less tempted to do the time trial schtick on dirt than I am on pavement, making for a more pleasant ride and -- mirabile dictu! -- fast, comfortable mini time trials on the way back, on dirt, thanks to having given myself ample time to warm up. But enough about me. After riding the (insert name of non-Rivendell, but IMO very Rivendellish, tigg'd, Salsa model here -- steel! steel! It's steel!!) with the skinny Sun Rhyno wheelset with 40 mm Ritchey Speed Maxes for a couple of months, I finally got around to going to the fabric store and buying a roll of 1 1/2' ribbon wherewith to provide the SnoCat SLs with rim strips (I was tempted to buy some very pretty brocade type ribbon but saved my $$ and bought basic black) so I could re-install the Big Apples. Today's ride was on the BA wheelset at about 12/18 psi, and I was once again surprised and pleased at how well the 60 mm BAs roll; on pavement -- tho' they are faster at a few psi more: say 20/25 -- but especially on firm dirt and gravel; I swear up and down that they roll ***as well*** on the sub 1 sand, packed clay, woodcut debris and light gravel of the route I took as they do (at 12/18) on smooth pavement. (As I was cruising at 18 mph on the gravel verge of the bike path, a youngster passed me (on pavement) and said, Nice beast!) Me, I'd rather push a soft BA on pavement than push a hard, skinny, sub 50 mm tire on dirt. So, what's y'all's preference for combination on/off road riding? Fat and soft on pavement, or skinny, hard 42s on dirt? Patrick God willing, will pick up my 35 mm Kojaks for the Rhyno Lite wheelset -- strictly pavement! -- tomorrow Moore -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Foss tubes
They provide protection in the sense I didn't know something was amiss until the tire actually went flat. Maybe if I was really in-tune with my tire pressure I'd have noticed my bi-weekly fill up needed a little more air than usual. Patching is easy though. I think as long as I use air in my tires and not cement an annual flat is just a part of bicycle riding. Also use 700 x35 marathon supreme in front and have two flats in two years, keep at about 50 to 60 lbs. Not bad. Regards, Ray On Feb 1, 11:16 am, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone try these yet? How do they compare to Slime Lites? Do they work for glass and wires or just nails and tacks? -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
Ahhh... a second chance!! My Bomba-moose will now be sportin' a new green set-o-horns... On Feb 1, 4:05 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't used the 'sack yet but put the Platrack to good use last weekend on a run to the local bakery. Needing to transport a cake box, I'm lucky I actually remembered I had just received my rack'n'sack from the sale! -Pete in CT -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Foss tubes
We have goatheads galore in Stockton, don't know why you would be free from them in the Bay Area. Bill On Feb 1, 2:52 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I wont be able to tell you about goatheads, most likely, since I don't know what a goathead is. Whenever I see the word my brain for some reason wants to say GO-THEDD. It sounds like a prickly clump of plant detritus. Do I have those in the SFBay area? I think probably not. Every flat I've gotten over the last 30 years has been glass or metal or a thorn. I can't imagine that a 'goathead' is just a thorn. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Thanks Robert, these are great! It's too bad that while I'm visiting Honolulu you'll be visiting San Francisco. I guess it's part of some cosmic balance! I hope we'll get a chance to ride together in the future. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Which are more puncture resistant? Supremes vs Pasela TGs
Not offended, just don't want some nice tires to be buried by a couple of negative comments. Bill On Feb 1, 10:54 am, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Don't take offense! I didn't mean any. If flats are the concern then yes the Rando Pros will do that for you. Specially if you don't have clearance for marathons. I think I rode 28s. I ride 32 Pasela TGs now and probably won't try another tire ever. I am going to get FOSS tubes eventually and that combo should do the trick. - Ryan -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: a few more bullmoose
I guess I was very lucky that for some unforseen stroke of luck and mixups, I ended up with enough Bullmoose bars for all my bikes (150mm) plus one 200mm spare. Just when I discovered this was the bar that I loved the most, provided me with the best fit and comfort and... RBW discontinues it... I will be most likely giving the NewBar a try, but am not convinced it's going to be superior to the Bullmoose for me. I certainly couldnt get used to the Albatross... Such is life... :-) 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Nuance of the rebate system
No worries John, we'll be there to help out make it easy as well if/when we can. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Let me know if you want longer routes - I don't know how much time you will actually have for riding so I didn't do any long ones. You can find plenty on mapmyride, but sometimes find the entrance to bike paths can be a little odd (Pearl Harbor comes to mind). In any case, the things to watch out for on the chinatown ride are the bits where you actually will be on a sidewalk (for a bit on Ala Moana Blvd) or where it's not completely obvious that you can get into the park (Ala Moana and Kakaako). What I may do it take one of my new cameras out in the next couple of weeks and put together a blog post with images on what to watch for on each of those routes. It'd be an okay resource for me as you aren't the only person who has asked. :-) Map tracks are okay, but sometimes a picture of which gate to go through makes it a lot easier. :-) As for the cosmic balance, I'm thinking that because Hawaii is so small only a couple of Riv riders (or BF riders for that matter) can be here at one time. Since you are coming, one of us has to go. :-) Aloha! On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Robert, these are great! It's too bad that while I'm visiting Honolulu you'll be visiting San Francisco. I guess it's part of some cosmic balance! I hope we'll get a chance to ride together in the future. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Thanks Rob! Pictures would be great if you are already planning to do them. A few recommendations for longer rides would also be welcome, although I'm not entirely sure myself how much time I'll have available, but I'll have flexibility to at least go on a longer ride. I'm attending the meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists so it will all depend on what lectures I attend. I'm sure you'll be well taken care of during your visit in San Francisco, but let me know if I can be of any assistance in any way. Here's to the cosmic balance!!! René On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Let me know if you want longer routes - I don't know how much time you will actually have for riding so I didn't do any long ones. You can find plenty on mapmyride, but sometimes find the entrance to bike paths can be a little odd (Pearl Harbor comes to mind). In any case, the things to watch out for on the chinatown ride are the bits where you actually will be on a sidewalk (for a bit on Ala Moana Blvd) or where it's not completely obvious that you can get into the park (Ala Moana and Kakaako). What I may do it take one of my new cameras out in the next couple of weeks and put together a blog post with images on what to watch for on each of those routes. It'd be an okay resource for me as you aren't the only person who has asked. :-) Map tracks are okay, but sometimes a picture of which gate to go through makes it a lot easier. :-) As for the cosmic balance, I'm thinking that because Hawaii is so small only a couple of Riv riders (or BF riders for that matter) can be here at one time. Since you are coming, one of us has to go. :-) Aloha! On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Robert, these are great! It's too bad that while I'm visiting Honolulu you'll be visiting San Francisco. I guess it's part of some cosmic balance! I hope we'll get a chance to ride together in the future. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes
I have been using them for a couple of months now. Reviewed the movie that shows how to install them (just do a search online and you'll find it) as well as some additional clips that show how to fix punctures using a match instead of patches. I'm currently using them on the Betty and the Hunqapillar. Haven't had any flats yet and this isn't goat-head season so can't speak on that regard. On the Hunqapillar I'm using Marathon Duremes 40 which are puncture resistant anyway but in the Betty I'm running red Hetres. Not a lot of mileage, unfortunately, but no issues whatsoever. Perhaps they tend to lose air a bit faster than the Schwalbe tubes I was using, but not a big deal. Had two Schwalbe tubes slowly deflate overnight with no apparent punctures, perhaps just a bad batch or some micro-puncture I couldn't detect with the usual methods. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
I'll throw something next time I've got a couple of hours to ride those routes with a camera. I just picked up a Canon S100 with GPS which should be perfect for this as the images can be pinpointed on a map when you are in doubt. It's not so much that I was planning on this but covers so many bases it seems like a good idea...besides as Manny might say, pictures prove these routes exist. :-) Let's see... 1. I need practice with my new camera before I go to Oregon. 2. Other folks ask me about rides in Honolulu. 3. I need stuff to put in my blog anyway. 4. And oh yeah, you'll be able to use it. Seems like a win-win. As for other rides, do you enjoy climbing? Bob On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Rob! Pictures would be great if you are already planning to do them. A few recommendations for longer rides would also be welcome, although I'm not entirely sure myself how much time I'll have available, but I'll have flexibility to at least go on a longer ride. I'm attending the meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists so it will all depend on what lectures I attend. I'm sure you'll be well taken care of during your visit in San Francisco, but let me know if I can be of any assistance in any way. Here's to the cosmic balance!!! René On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Let me know if you want longer routes - I don't know how much time you will actually have for riding so I didn't do any long ones. You can find plenty on mapmyride, but sometimes find the entrance to bike paths can be a little odd (Pearl Harbor comes to mind). In any case, the things to watch out for on the chinatown ride are the bits where you actually will be on a sidewalk (for a bit on Ala Moana Blvd) or where it's not completely obvious that you can get into the park (Ala Moana and Kakaako). What I may do it take one of my new cameras out in the next couple of weeks and put together a blog post with images on what to watch for on each of those routes. It'd be an okay resource for me as you aren't the only person who has asked. :-) Map tracks are okay, but sometimes a picture of which gate to go through makes it a lot easier. :-) As for the cosmic balance, I'm thinking that because Hawaii is so small only a couple of Riv riders (or BF riders for that matter) can be here at one time. Since you are coming, one of us has to go. :-) Aloha! On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Robert, these are great! It's too bad that while I'm visiting Honolulu you'll be visiting San Francisco. I guess it's part of some cosmic balance! I hope we'll get a chance to ride together in the future. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Sounds like you have a new objective for 2012!!! I do enjoy climbs but I'm still quite slow. If you think a ride is worth doing, don't exclude it because there are climbs. If all works out well, I'll be able to do an absolute maximum of 5 rides, with 3 or 4 being more realistic. The more options I have available, the better it will be! I just got a Fuji X100 which I plan to bring on my rides in addition to my iPhone. Have read great things about the S100. Looking forwards to those maps with photos to prove those rides exist. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Riding around Honolulu
Wow...go figure...my X100 is arriving Friday. There's a carnival near my apartment this weekend so my first shots will probably be there - lot's of color, people, lights, etc. I asked about climbing because this is more or less in the neighborhood... http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1490361 Lots of folks do it, but it is a fair bit of climbing in a short distance. If you think you'd be interested I'll the route to and from the start. That's only a couple of miles from your hotel. I actually live right near the start. Bob On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 6:17 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like you have a new objective for 2012!!! I do enjoy climbs but I'm still quite slow. If you think a ride is worth doing, don't exclude it because there are climbs. If all works out well, I'll be able to do an absolute maximum of 5 rides, with 3 or 4 being more realistic. The more options I have available, the better it will be! I just got a Fuji X100 which I plan to bring on my rides in addition to my iPhone. Have read great things about the S100. Looking forwards to those maps with photos to prove those rides exist. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Foss tubes
You may know already, and forgive me if you do, but for the longest, I didn't know: Schwalbe tubes have the bonus feature of a removable stem. I spent many months trying to find punctures in my Schwalbe tubes until I finally recognized that the problem was a slow leak from a loose valve stem (which can loosen when you take the cap off carelessly, or put the pump on wrong). Embarrassing, but boy was it nice to get it figured out finally. A couple of good twists with the needle nose ( there's a squared off space on the stem) may end your mysterious spate of flats. On Feb 1, 9:54 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I have been using them for a couple of months now. Reviewed the movie that shows how to install them (just do a search online and you'll find it) as well as some additional clips that show how to fix punctures using a match instead of patches. I'm currently using them on the Betty and the Hunqapillar. Haven't had any flats yet and this isn't goat-head season so can't speak on that regard. On the Hunqapillar I'm using Marathon Duremes 40 which are puncture resistant anyway but in the Betty I'm running red Hetres. Not a lot of mileage, unfortunately, but no issues whatsoever. Perhaps they tend to lose air a bit faster than the Schwalbe tubes I was using, but not a big deal. Had two Schwalbe tubes slowly deflate overnight with no apparent punctures, perhaps just a bad batch or some micro-puncture I couldn't detect with the usual methods. 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
