[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread IanA
I enjoyed this article by Alex Wetmore (of this list, I believe) http://alexwetmore.org/?p=429 He had a great write up linked of converting his Quickbeam into a 14 speed Rohloff IGH bicycle (link no longer works, sadly). That Rohloff QB would be a contender for the only bike needed.

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
As for the Alfine, it's as reliable as any drivetrain under the usual range of conditions. I don't see the gear-range limitation as relevant. If your 30 low gear isn't low enough, just get off and push. Personally I can't stand spinning a 20 low gear up some steep hill at 2 mph. I'd rather

[RBW] Re: Bent saddle rails

2013-07-05 Thread Ron Mc
I have heard Selle is very generous in their warranty replacement. I would be contacting them, just because its worth a shot. On Friday, July 5, 2013 12:58:00 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I did an endo on my Sam a few weeks ago, described below if anyone is interested. Saddle is

[RBW] Re: Bent saddle rails

2013-07-05 Thread Ron Mc
ps - I weigh 210 and would not ride that saddle. The bend and straighten potentially puts the saddle into the low cycle fatigue regime. On Friday, July 5, 2013 7:17:04 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I have heard Selle is very generous in their warranty replacement. I would be contacting them,

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I too had a Phil Wood cassette hub (less than 6 months old) fail me in the midst of a long offroad journey. PW replaced it at no charge, but after that experience I switched to a plain ol' freewheel PW hub... I have ultimate confidence in the hub, and I trust freewheels can be easily found

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Steve: GLAD YOU WEREN'T INJURED You're irreplaceable. BB On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 11:06:41 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2013-01-23 at 07:33 -0800, Jan Heine wrote: I find that with fewer bikes, it's easier to keep them in top shape. For many years, I raced and

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I must say that I like bicycles optimized for particular uses and that I find compromise bikes rather disappointing *if* they are all I have -- and I don't want to limit my riding to one set of conditions. For me, the barest minimum would be two: a lightish (sub 32 lb!) go-fastish road bike that,

[RBW] Re: I await these being sold by Riv shortly :)

2013-07-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
... and will wear lycra skirts... somebody PLEASE hijack this thread... On Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:21:38 PM UTC-4, jpp wrote: weight weenies will use titanium infused yarn! On Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-4, Addison wrote:

[RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread NWAJack
So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their saddlebag. So, what do you all have on your rack(s) right now? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Bent saddle rails

2013-07-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
I am glad you are OK and all injuries were minor. I second Ron's input that the saddle is shot. On a possible lessons to learn note -- have you practiced your emergency hard stop lately? Per Sheldon: Jobst Brandt has a quite plausible theory that the typical over-the-bars crash is caused, not

Re: [RBW] For the love of Albas

2013-07-05 Thread Christopher Wiggins
I would love to see that Hunqa! On Wednesday, July 3, 2013 4:09:48 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote: My observation as well. My commute is maybe a mile shorter than yours, it doesn't matter if I am on my MB3 or the Hunqapillar. Bob (Indianapolis) On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Christopher

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
One reason that on the whole I prefer panniers and rack to saddlebags is the ease of swapping bags around. On my Ram, which serves largely as a fun to ride grocery bike, the Fly can carry anything from a single Ortlieb front Packer, for mail or for kit for longer rides, or a pair of huge shopping

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Matthew J
Personally I can't stand spinning a 20 low gear up some steep hill at 2 mph. I'd rather walk. Same here. Believe the evidence is clearly in on the Rohloff for long distance and rough stuff touring. Mine was quite a robust piece of work. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Sackville Saddlesack Medium, Olive, $150 shipped CONUS OBO

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Owned less than a year. A few minor scuffs on the leather protection pad below but the fabric is clean and whole. It's never been rained on. Photos here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid=5823569192821520178oid=106181942408196036547 can provide others upon request. Please reply offlist.

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Sackville Saddlesack Medium, Olive, $150 shipped CONUS OBO

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add: will include my admittedly crude looking but sufficiently effective (and sturdy) seatpost rail mounting bracket; you supply your own skewer. Note that the bracket is a bit wide so that you have to unscrew the QR almost all the way to make enough slack to remover the bag. It mounts

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
This would probably make for an interesting discussion thread (push vs pedal), but to me (personally) nothing sucks worse than pushing my bike, and I'm perfectly content winching my way up a steep slope in super granny... I must be a wimp, but I think pushing is much more difficult. To each

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I'm anxiously awaiting the thread If you could have 10 bikes, what would they be? :) On Friday, July 5, 2013 9:57:24 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: I must say that I like bicycles optimized for particular uses and that I find compromise bikes rather disappointing *if* they are all I have --

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:13 AM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their saddlebag. So, what do you all have on your rack(s) right now? One rack only: Nitto mini front rack on my A/R. It carries a Berthoud Mini 86 which

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
You wouldn't say that if you lived in VT,where we have had 50 days of rain in the last 10 weeks! Or if you lived on a dirt road. I have front and rear racks on my Saluki but I want absolutely everything above the fenders. If it all wont fit in the barley bag, I pull out the Nelson LF. Both

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Addison Wilhite
I'm anxiously awaiting the thread If you could have 10 bikes, what would they be? :) Agreed...this topic comes up every 3 months. Last time I said it was my Della Santa which is the least practical choice but the most fun bike I own. I'll stand by that choice. Now 10 bikes...that will require

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great point, Patrick. For me, the Hunqapillar IS optimized for my use. If I had a go-fast, I'd want it able to handle what my Hunqa can do off road because that's where I want to ride. Dedicated mountain bike? Has to handle pavement for decades of miles because that's what's between what I

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread dougP
What are the logistics for getting to the start, assuming one is from out of the area arrives in San Francisco? dougP On Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:15:28 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: I'm probably biased because Sierra to the Sea is in my backyard as it were, but this area of California

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread bikecg
Hardly. I just picked up my 8th bike, a 1984 Bianchi Nuovo Racing. Need 'em all. Carl On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:48:04 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: Suppose the title says it all. But I've been a thinking about going down to 1---not a big step down cause I normally only have two three

[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width

2013-07-05 Thread BenG
Larry, I rode Alba/B17 combo for 2 or 3 years, 9mi commute each way, never over 55mi per day. Reach to the bars was longish, found myself holding the tips often, so wasn't completely upright, but still got sore and stood every 3 or 4 miles to get comfortable again. I'm about 40# heavier than

[RBW] Re: On tour

2013-07-05 Thread BenG
enjoyed your pics. thanks! we ride the wheelway between Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor when vacationing in Petoskey each summer. good times. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] FS: JandD Mountain Wedge III seat bag

2013-07-05 Thread Dave Redmon
* I have a like-new JandD Mountain Wedge III 6 ltr to 7.5 ltr expandable seat bag. It's black and in excellent condition. Looks just like this: ** http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMW3*http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMW3 *. Price = $50 shipped to CONUS. Contact me off list.*

[RBW] FS: Selle Anatomica X saddle in mahogany

2013-07-05 Thread Dave Redmon
*I have a Selle Anatomica X saddle in mahogany with copper rivets. It features the thicker, reinforced leather for those weighing 160 lbs or more. I've put maybe 300 miles on it since purchase, and it's in like-new condition--maybe even better because initial break-in has been accomplished.

[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-07-05 Thread Johan Larsson
On Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:58:59 PM UTC+2, Fullylugged wrote: The Ram dropouts are spaced at 132.5 so it is intended to take either 130 or 135 wheelsets and up to 37 mm tires. The crack was in the dropout. not the tube in the famous hack-fix pictures. That should be very repairable and

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Bombadil

2013-07-05 Thread David Craig
The Bombadil has been sold. I really appreciate the privilege of buying and selling items within this group. Everyone I've interacted with in every sale has conducted themselves with integrity. It's wonderful to sell a bike to someone who REALLY gets excited about their purchase and who I

[RBW] FS Paselas, Nitto bars, Brooks Swift

2013-07-05 Thread moshmosh
Hi folks, I have a few things for sale - see list below. Prices include shipping (payment via Paypal gift). - Panaracer Paselas, 28/700c, 100mi ($40) - Rivendell Maxy Fasty 650B, good condition ($40) - Rivendell Nitto 176 handlebars, 26.0 clamp, 42cm, great condition ($35) - Nitto

[RBW] PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread Steve Brent
Some may recognize this as Jim Thill's old bike, he has no responsibility for this sale. This bike has all the great components he put on it. Has SS couplers to allow breaking it down. If it doesn't sell, I will part out, but please take this baby off my hands :) Velocity Aerohead rims

[RBW] Re: Brooks B-68 Replacement?

2013-07-05 Thread BenG
Got my new Honey B68 from Ben's Cycle 2 months ago. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread Anne Paulson
You're better off traveling to San Jose. There are busses from a hotel right at the San Jose airport to the start, and bikes are transported as well. Then there are buses from the finish back to the same hotel. If you were from out of the area, you'd probably fly in or drive and stay at that

[RBW] Re: poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Will
Four of our bikes have rear racks with Wald folding baskets. The folders are easily loaded and unloaded. They fit most canvas tote bags. They last forever. On Friday, July 5, 2013 9:13:07 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread LeahFoy
I have the Nitto Big Front Rack with a Wald basket. Enables me to carry my dog or groceries or whatever else is needed with two kids. I dislike it, however, because the bars want to swing around and my Betty has had more than one nasty fall as a result. When the trail-a-bike days are done, I'll

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Tim -- I'd like to see a photo of the BB generator mounting; would you oblige? Many thanks. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:13 AM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I've ridden sufficiently in rain and in dry dirt with panniers and had no real problems with dirt or wet; of course, I don't do rain very often, so perhaps I'd change my mind if I were in your situation. OTOH, dirt + rain ... Patrick Moore, going to add temp fends to my Riv errand and dig out my

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
10? Easy. In order of importance: Riv fixed errand. Custom replacement for Fargo (ie, lighter, low bb, short tt, room for Knards). Riv fixed gofast Very light SS 29er. Ram (compromise gofast/longer distance/grocery bike) Custom steel racer (a '70s style frame with Riv handling and 7 or 8 speed

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Evan Spacht
my one bike: 47cm Toyo A.Homer Hilsen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread jimD
dougP, I've done some great, small group, supported tours and this ranks near the top. Let the musing begin…. -JimD On Jul 4, 2013, at 8:14 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Jim: Thanks for the photos. I've heard of this tour but this really makes it interesting. A small group of us were

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread jimD
+1 generally on Anne's comments and +2 on crossing the bridge. Next time I do this ride I'm taking the SAG across the bridge. -JimD On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I'm probably biased because Sierra to the Sea is in my backyard as it were, but this

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread jimD
Exactly right. Most of the out of area riders I met and rode with used the approach outlined by Anne. -JimD On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: You're better off traveling to San Jose. There are busses from a hotel right at the San Jose airport to the start,

Re: [RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-07-05 Thread Bruce Herbitter
The dropout itself does not look as substantial to me as the Shimano one on my Road, or the Campy style ones you see frequently in the wild. That said, there were about 1,400 or so Rams produced iirc, and to have 5 crack (say 10 to account for twice as many as another poster found on a search) is

[RBW] 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread velomann
I'll let you know when I take delivery of my Rambler later this month ;-) Seriously, of course I could. But since I don't have to, I won't. Some aspect of my bike joy would suffer, whether it's loaded touring, zippy century rides, or long days on single track. There just isn't a bike that does

[RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I may be biased, but I think that's a great deal you're offering, Steve. I put lots more than that into this bike, and it looks like you've dressed it up a bit yourself! On Thursday, July 4, 2013 4:15:07 PM UTC-5, Steve Brent wrote: Some may recognize this as Jim Thill's old bike, he has

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread Anne Paulson
I'll think about taking the ferry instead of riding across the bridge. The ride can't have all the riders take the ferry; that would be too many riders on a ferry. But I don't have to follow the prescribed route, and if I do the ride again, I'll take a ferry from Tiburon or Sausalito. It's one

[RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Tom Harrop
This is a good point. The pawls on mine sometimes don't engage properly (actually, they never have done since new) but I'm outside the US so there's very little I can do about it without paying over $100 to ship it back to Phil Wood, since they don't make the tool for replacing the ratchet

[RBW] FS: Selle An Atomica

2013-07-05 Thread Lesli Larson
FS: New Selle An Atomica Titanico in black leather. Ridden once to test fit. $100 plus shipping -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Right now it's not the rain or the dirt; it's the humidity! I was just about to head out on the bike when i stopped and looked at the temperature - 90. Then I went inside and looked at the humidity - 86. Then I decided to hang out in my office. Even w/out AC it's better n that. Michael On

[RBW] The Sackville Saddlesack Medium is pending sale.

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
It has been claimed; I will re-post if the sale falls through. Thanks. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] The Sackville has been sold.

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
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Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I weep for you, the Walrus said: I deeply sympathize. With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size ... I originated in the muggy swamp that is Washington, DC, so I can feel your pain. Right now, here in NW Albuquerque, the humidity is an annoying 26% -- evaporative coolers don't

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks for the photos. I particularly noted the red wine-with-burger meal -- my kind! On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 5:11 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: A video slideshow and separate image files have been posted on Flickr: Video: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/9211890216/

[RBW] 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Philip Williamson
Or, If you could have ten bikes, what would they be? For Bobby. 1. The Quickbeam in full commuter draghttp://www.biketinker.com/2012/fine-bikes/state-of-the-quickbeam-3-3-12/. Maybe with the S3X, or the Sachs Automatic, probably just fixed. 2. Bontrager mountain bike with drop

[RBW] Re: poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Philip Williamson
A basket. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, July 5, 2013 7:13:07 AM UTC-7, NWAJack wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their saddlebag. So, what do you all have on your rack(s) right now? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
It's been years since I used an 18 low but with a 40-50 lb load in 4 panniers climbing over Massanutten Mountain in that 18 I was making better than 2 mph, and you can bet that pushing that bike up that steep grade I couldn't have made anything like the speed I was going. But, as I say, that

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
Thanks. There's a photo of me and the bike taken immediately after it happened on my flickr site. I was very lucky - not only didn't I get hurt, my tumbling roll stopped about a foot short of a huge pile of dog shit. It must have looked horrible: people behind me on the ride thought I'd be

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread jimD
The ferry is a fine idea. We've ridden from SF over to the Marin headlands, dropped into Sausilito and taken the ferry. Great fun! -JimD On Jul 5, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I'll think about taking the ferry instead of riding across the bridge. The ride

[RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread dougP
I'm not biased, and would snap this up in a heartbeat if I didn't already have an Atlantis. With the SS couplers and components, this is a wonderfully spec'd bike. For a point of reference on the price, that is less than I paid for the standard Rivendell build back in 2003. Someone please

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread jimD
Patrick, Do you like wine and cheese? Prior to dinner in Duncan Mills we shared wine we'd picked up en route and had great fun sampling the various types of wine folks had procured from the wineries along the way. Those who over imbibed had dues to pay the following days when we climbed

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Garth
Truth be told you only have One bike ... ever. It resides within you, not outside of you ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I sure wish I had $1,900. This one could be my #10. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 2:30 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I'm not biased, and would snap this up in a heartbeat if I didn't already have an Atlantis. With the SS couplers and components, this is a wonderfully spec'd bike. For a point

Re: [RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Agreed, I have the money but would lose so much more on the divorce :) :( On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I sure wish I had $1,900. This one could be my #10. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 2:30 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I'm not biased, and would

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Peter Morgano
You can only ride one at once, unless you are in a circus act. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Truth be told you only have One bike ... ever. It resides within you, not outside of you ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
As the Fargo is for me for the same reasons. It rides well enough on pavement, and handles fat tires for sandy soil, has more bb drop, and a shortish tt so that I can easily ride drop bars. Not a fast pavement cruiser, not a singletrack machine, but for my purposes, it is the optimized compromize

[RBW] Re: poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Ron Mc
front rack - switch between Acorn tall rando and Sackville small trunksack. I carry my tools and tubes in a Lemolo roll-up on the saddle. On Friday, July 5, 2013 9:13:07 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their saddlebag. So,

[RBW] Will Shimano silver MTB brakes work with Paul Centerpulls (Racers)?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
These brake levers: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl10.htm With these brakes: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brcp2.htm I wanted to do Albas sometime on my Paul Centerpulled Bleriot. Anyone doing this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Daily: XS Saddlesack on the handlebars, L Saddlesack on the rear Nitto Big Rack When doing a greater than S24O, I add Toursacks. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, July 5, 2013 8:13:07 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote: So a while back there was a RR article about what they were carrying in their

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Ok, I can't stand riding for a long period of time at 3.5 mph either. On a long climb (in the real mountains, not in Minnesota) I frequently alternate between walking and pedaling. Not because either is faster or better, but to alleviate boredom and the discomfort issues of sitting on an

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread Anne Paulson
I had a funny surprise during the wine and cheese party, which also featured a local bakery handing out fresh-baked bread. During a previous tour in the area, a couple of friends and I had headed to tiny Cazadero, with plans to climb King Ridge, the Best Cycling Road in the World (TM). We planned

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread RJM
I have been doing it with one bike for a couple of years now, a Sam Hillborne with noodles, silver shifter bar ends and a 7 speed freewheel in the back laced to 650 b wheels. I realized for the riding I do I needed another bike, namely a Roadeo go fast bike. I ordered a frameset and have been

[RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCED-FS Custom Black Atlantis 58cm

2013-07-05 Thread Minh
I may have said this before, but i bought my QB from Steve a few years ago and saw this bike in person, it's in great shape and as others point out the build kit is really nice, in particular the PW cassette wheels. Obviously the SS + black paint make this unique so it has to find the right

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread RJM
In short, I don't think I could do 10 bikes if I tried. It would be quite hard to choose which one to ride and really hard deciding how to set them up, especially if they are rivs or as versatile as rivs. On Friday, July 5, 2013 5:09:56 PM UTC-5, RJM wrote: I have been doing it with one

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
I could not. Anything more than my Hunqapillar would seem frivolous to me for what my riding needs are. That's why I went to the edge of fixie ownership for $100 and said no. My Hunqapillar is ten bikes in one. I realized as I glanced around the LBS the other day as I waited for some work to

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread numbnuts
Hey All, I could live with one bike quite easily, and even more so as I get olderexcept for...what would I do to satisfy my utter lust for rolling down a mountain on a full suspension trail eating marvel? I would need two. Regards, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message

[RBW] 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread William
I probably could do ten. I don't have as many details as you, but my ten might look like: 1. Homer. A touringish road bike in 650 b 2. Bombadil. A rugged touring and s24o bike in 650 b 3. Rsogn. A trail/mountainish 650 b bike 4. A 650 b go fast (20lb) 5. A 700 c go fast 6. A road

Re: [RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I'll be interested in hearing how the Roadeo feels compared to the Sam. (I know it will be a lot different; but I want to know how.) On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I have been doing it with one bike for a couple of years now, a Sam Hillborne with noodles,

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread dougP
The first time I stopped at that bakery, he was open we lingered a while (too long actually) before huffing up the hill. A couple of years later, we did the same thing only to find it closed but he was there working on plumbing or something. He said to call ahead a day or so, and he'd let us

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH on a touring bike?

2013-07-05 Thread dougP
Another advantage to walking is you get to look around a lot more than if you are trying to keep a straight line at wobble speed. Someone once said, If you're going on one of Jim's adventures, bring a bike that's easy to push. The corollary is if you're going on one of David's adventures,

Re: [RBW] Photos From This Summer's Sierra To The Sea Supported Tour

2013-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I love wine with anything or with nothing. Yes, I like it with cheese. The most Rivendellianesque-istic meal I ever ate was (1) freshly baked baguette (real Frog bread made by artisan baker, young Frenchman, in industrial area of LA -- we saw all the machines); good Brie from Trader Joe's; and a

[RBW] replacement screw for german mirror

2013-07-05 Thread NWAJack
Lost mine changing bar tape. Any idea what I can pick up at the hardware store that will work? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Benz, Sunnyvale, CA
Have you considered Ortlieb panniers, especially the classic kind? Those can get absolutely filthy, but a strong blast of water from a hose with maybe a light swipe of a brush will return them to almost pristine condition. You don't even have to unpack them as the rolltop is essentially

[RBW] Re: FS: Selle An Atomica

2013-07-05 Thread Tom M
Is this the Tru leather black or the watershed leather black? Thanks, Tom On Friday, July 5, 2013 2:38:00 PM UTC-4, Lesli Larson wrote: FS: New Selle An Atomica Titanico in black leather. Ridden once to test fit. $100 plus shipping -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Robert Barr
A On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.comwrote: Have you considered Ortlieb panniers, especially the classic kind? Those can get absolutely filthy, but a strong blast of water from a hose with maybe a light swipe of a brush will return them to almost pristine

Re: [RBW] For the love of Albas

2013-07-05 Thread Robert Barr
We can do that - I also would like to visit your shop. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Christopher Wiggins tsots...@gmail.comwrote: I would love to see that Hunqa! On Wednesday, July 3, 2013 4:09:48 PM UTC-4, Robert Barr wrote: My observation as well. My commute is maybe a mile shorter

Re: [RBW] poll: what do you have on your rack (s)?

2013-07-05 Thread Robert Barr
Please excuse the miss send. I have a large basket on a mini-front rack on the Hunqa, and a large basket on a R-14 Top Rack on the MB-3. As I have written before, our friends at Riv patiently guided me to baskets. I can't imagine commuting without one. Bob (Indianapolis) On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at

[RBW] Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
Look under Products for the menu of bolts. http://atomic22.com/# Any US companies offer this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FT: brooks b-17 for something narrower?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
I have a Specialized saddle for 143 sit bone width if you want to trade. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/3916775192.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
Whoa! I just saw a seatpost binder bolt for 40 pounds ?!?!? Isn't that like 60$US? Forget that!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] FS: Selle Anatomica X saddle in mahogany

2013-07-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Dav, Wondering if the saddle is still for sale? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
This is better. MUSA and only 5$ for seatpost and saddle clamp bolts each! http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts/products/m8-torx-security-seatpost-bolt It is *torx*, which I guess is better than allen head. I just don't get why they call an Allen head a security

[RBW] FS: Selle An Atomica

2013-07-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Lesli, Wondering if the saddle is still for sale? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Will Shimano silver MTB brakes work with Paul Centerpulls (Racers)?

2013-07-05 Thread René Sterental
They should. I ran those levers with Paul cantilevered brakes.  René   — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:31 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: These brake levers: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl10.htm With these brakes:

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Takashi
Patrick (Deacon), I'm expecting that you get 10 Hunqapillars in 10 different colors. :) Takashi 2013年7月6日土曜日 7時30分19秒 UTC+9 Deacon Patrick: I could not. Anything more than my Hunqapillar would seem frivolous to me for what my riding needs are. That's why I went to the edge of fixie

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding in Door County, Wisconsin...

2013-07-05 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Eric. I'll do that.  René   — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Eric Peterson peterson.er...@gmail.com wrote: I've ridden in that area dozens of times. Just go to NorDor cycles and pick up on of their excellent cycling maps: http://nordoorsports.com/ They