[RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

2013-08-22 Thread samh
I too use a tent footprint, and I wouldn't be without it; saves the tent floor from getting holes in it. Me too. Even then sometimes I have to trample the ground thoroughly to break all the sharp sticks, I also skip a pillow. After removing the sleeping bag from the compression sack, I

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread samh
I'm fond of New Brighton Beach, probably because of its excellent proximity to Gayles. shudder I had a bad experience there. I broke my rear derailleur within a few miles of the campground after a long day of touring. I finally managed to get myself to the entrance at about 1:30 am,

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread samh
I'm fond of New Brighton Beach, probably because of its excellent proximity to Gayles. shudder I had a bad experience there. I broke my rear derailleur within a few miles of the campground after a long day of touring. I finally managed to get myself to the entrance at about 1:30 am,

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread Brencho
If I'm in town that day, I'll come along! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 5:42:04 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: Happy birthday! Possible camping spots: I'm fond of New Brighton Beach, probably because of its excellent proximity to Gayles. Is Little Basin too far? I've been curious

[RBW] Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
In a previous life, long ago, I did blog post. The blog is long gone but I saved a PDF. It's in my public Dropbox folder so I assume visible to all. Disclaimer: the HTML to PDF conversion has likely rendered certain actions and features non-working. http://bit.ly/1au8nuW • Perry -- You

[RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
I think that the vo or nitto adapter with suitable stem would look nicer than an open face quill stem. Also, it would give you more options in stem choices should you need to change that out. I'm not against threadless so I'm not bothered at all by that look. The vo page shows a look I'd find

[RBW] Re: messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread Kieran J
You might also consider scoping for a set of vintage alloy Nitto hi-riser bars, like the ones that came on the OG '80's Stumpjumpers and such. Pair those with a long Technomic, would be great for trail bombing and would have hand positions similar to the Bullmoose. KJ On Tuesday, August 20,

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Perry, Exactly what I was looking for! Are you still running a similar setup or have you found 'the one' cockipt to serve your needs? Tony -- 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: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Leslie
First wheelset Rich built for me, my 700c set, was on older XT hubs and Dyad rims; just about perfect, for me. The second wheelset he built for me was a 650b Synergy set, but switched to LX hubs because he was out of the older XT hubs. Again, a great set. The wheelset I built myself, I used

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Tim Gavin
My '97 Rivendell Road still uses its original (I believe) Phil Wood FW and front hub on Sun CR18's. I can't tell you the mileage (I bought it used this spring) but they have been well ridden. I've never felt a smoother ride. The Riv rolls so easily on those wheels. However, if I were building

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
Tony, my first choice is albas. My second choice is albas. Third? Ditto. In fact, I doubt there is any problem in life (bike-related or otherwise) that can't be solved by albas. ;) Seriously, they have been my go to bars for many years. I can be comfortable with most any bar but I just love

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Leslie I'm in the same boat as you, at 250lbs and not a gentle rider I'm more comfortable with 36 spokes... great feedback on the Shimano/Velocity combo. I found a Shimano T780 (XT) hub - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-xt-rear-hub-t780/rp-prod67242 . It does have an alloy

[RBW] REDUCED: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

2013-08-22 Thread LouisvillePatrick
After being out of town for basically the last 45 days, I've decided to reduce the price to 1550.00. Includes: Phil BB with removal/adjustment tools (awesome) Tange Levin Headset (also awesome) Cheers, and please contact me with questions! Patrick Louisville, Ky. -- You received

Re: [RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread Christian
Thanks--I forgot that Nitto makes one. I like Nitto stuff-who doesn't?! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:09:05 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Christian, I have a Nitto threadless adapter and think it's a great option. Doesn't have the most height on it, so still have to use a 17^

[RBW] Re: Traveling with a bike

2013-08-22 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I agree with everything Doug said. Traveling with a bike is a hassle and expensive. Shipping a bike is easier, if not cheaper. You might also consider shipping via Amtrak. While not necessarily cheaper, the Amtrak boxes are huge and don't require much disassembly of the bike. You can just go to

[RBW] Re: messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread Christian
I agree: I don't mind threadless either. I've got two bikes with and two without. The only open face quill I've seen that I like the looks of is the old Salsa one. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 6:00:39 AM UTC-4, bobish wrote: I think that the vo or nitto adapter with suitable stem would

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

2013-08-22 Thread Ron Mc
I remain a fan of Seki City knives, and also a fan usefullness, or biggest bang for what it costs you - that can be money or storage space. When Spyderco was selling out their Native Lightweight Generation 1 run for $20/, I bought knives for me and everybody I know. And I liked this knife

[RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I pretty much had to make it work out! And everything came together in an amazing fashion! I took a day or so dithering about it, but was

RE: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Congrats, David! My QB is my favorite bike -- I keep coming back to it no matter what else (including other Rivs) I've been riding. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Thursday, August 22,

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Ron Mc
Beautiful bike - congratulations. I also like the stickers on your tool box. I put stickers on my kayak milk crates and plastic bike stand. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:43:24 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread hsmitham
Congratulations David the QB looks amazing! ~Hugh On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread BSWP
Well, that's a nice colour, sure, but it also looks like the PO kept the derailleurs and shifters, and stuck you with what's essentially just a single-speed bike! - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Request for Advice: Portland to Mount Vernon via Astoria, Olympic Peninsula, and Whidbey Island

2013-08-22 Thread bo richardson
if you are able to do a little day ride north to edison from mt vernon on friday saturday or sunday, have a meal and hang out at tweets in the middle of edison. we locals ride south from bellingham every weekend and eat there and get bread and cookies from the Breadfarm next door-ish and Anne's

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
Tony, I never tried them that way because I know from the m-bar experiment it wouldn't be my cup of tea. I like being upright and schooching down when necessary by going the bar's deep bends (up front)--with elbows bent if necessary to get lower. When I'm descending down gnarly terrain, I want

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Garth
Tony, The Hubs are maintenance free, of course a freewheel, as a freehub, will need some maintenance at some time , but this is largely dependent on the actual freewheel or freehub and the conditions one rides in. I've used Sachs 7 speed FW's since the 90's. The best I've used. The

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Matt Beebe
Nice score. I feel the same way as Pudge; the QB is a special bike, one you just keep going back to. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:43:24 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! Enjoy the ride! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:43:24 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for sale here by Collin, I pretty

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

2013-08-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
Just sprung for a GB Wildlife hatchet, mostly for bowl carving and for spring/fall bikepacking fire work. Looking forward to seeing we get along. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:57:53 AM UTC-6, ChrisB wrote: Hi All Looking through Manny's photos (many thanks Manny for

[RBW] Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread William
Pacenti is apparently getting out of the 26 rim business. All their 559 rims that were previously $85 are now being blown out at $29. They are all disk only. His website is bikelugs.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: FS White Industries Wheelset/Two New Cranks and BB

2013-08-22 Thread Trevor saxton
Sale complete on the wheels, Cranks still available. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:54:35 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: Sale Pending on the wheels, cranks still available. On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:52:22 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: I had posted these before and then taken them

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread William
Well-known FACT: orange is the fastest bike color. It's also great to see it with Noodles. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience at New Brighton. I've camped there a lot. Sometimes if you arrive early (before 4:30) you can't go to the camping area right away, but that is the only trouble I've had. And Gayles is really, really good. When I do an overnight at New Brighton, I don't

[RBW] Re: 2 bikes for sale part deux

2013-08-22 Thread Trevor saxton
Since I am impatient and do really need the money to begin work on the Betty Foy, this is down to one bike for sale the ROADEO with 2 changes, I much prefer single speed cycling so an unwilling to give up the Pelican and don't really need the better wheelset below so. Wheelset will be

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairly large MTB companies are more or less pulling the plug on 559. Santa Cruz comes to mind. Jim On Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:14:48 PM UTC-5, William wrote: Pacenti is apparently getting out of the 26 rim business. All their 559 rims

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

2013-08-22 Thread Mojo
Happy belated birthday Manny! The pictures are great. They remind me of watching the Friends TV show and wondering what's wrong with my friends by comparison! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: My idea of a great birthday? Do the things I love with the

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
What about for short people? There's no way someone 5'4 is better off on a 29er. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairly large MTB companies are more or less pulling the plug on 559. Santa

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread Dan Abelson
It seems like 650b (27.5 in mountain bike speak) is displacing 26 inch. Dan Abelson St Paul, MN On Aug 22, 2013 1:35 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: What about for short people? There's no way someone 5'4 is better off on a 29er. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Jim Thill -

[RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

2013-08-22 Thread EGNolan
Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of year for me, I have pics of some of these things on flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/ericgnolan/sets/72157632162511851/, but will take pics of the rest post tonight: Rivendell Reader Collection 1-42 w/ only a couple

Re: [RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread Peter Pesce
I have a few of these stems, some Dimension branded, some Civia, and they are fantastic for the price. I'd love to see more pop top quills. Pragmatics beats aesthetics for me most of the time. I'm currently riding two bikes with quill stems the wrong length because I'm too lazy to replace the

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-22 Thread Esteban
If I hustle, I could be there by 7. Likely closer to 8. I may take the train part of the way to make up for time (gotta see my 7-year-old's dance recital). The Pelican is easier to ride fast, so I may go ultralight and take that. That's the number. Text me when you guys are eating. I could

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
With respect to Alex Wetmore, I personally find this kind of blanket condemnation based on a single example to be both misleading and irritating (and ubiquitous on the internet). I've been selling and personally using the 770/780 series XT hubs with the aluminum axles since they were

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
And I should point out that bike parts often have a hard life. Expecting a zero percent failure rate is unreasonable. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:52:34 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: With respect to Alex Wetmore, I personally find this kind of blanket condemnation based on

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Cecily Walker
Woo-hoo! Happy new bike day indeed! It's absolutely gorgeous. I do love orange bikes! On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:43:24 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was

[RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
The poll has always had the SF/China Camp option leading. Right now, among those who express a preference, China Camp leads 20-14. Shall we now declare that we have decided, and begin to implement? -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I'm not sure I actually voted. I did suggest we have it on the weekend 7/19-7/20 so that I could make it but I'm not sure that's actually a vote. In any case, I'm all in favor of SF/China Camp. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote: The poll has always had

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Robert F. Harrison
That's sweet. As much as I love my silver QB there is definitely something about orange... Aloha, Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: Woo-hoo! Happy new bike day indeed! It's absolutely gorgeous. I do love orange bikes! On Thursday, August

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
The poll is here: http://doodle.com/skm8u4ges4gtxqt5 On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 1:21 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure I actually voted. I did suggest we have it on the weekend 7/19-7/20 so that I could make it but I'm not sure that's actually a vote. In any case,

[RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The 2 MSP options combined tally more than the single SF option. Maybe there should be a run-off vote for the leading MSP date vs the SFO date. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 3:13:18 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: The poll has always had the SF/China Camp option leading. Right now, among those

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Dan Abelson
I note though that as a location Minneapolis is leading 28-22. Being from Saint Paul I may be biased but it seems like we should pick a location first and then a date. It seems that by offering one date for San Francisco and 2 for Minneapolis the Minneapolis vote got split. I would not be

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Michael
Congrats! Beautiful bike. What kinda bartape is that? Looks real nice! -- 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: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Tim Gavin
Also, the July 19/20 date conflicts with RAGBRAI, on which I met several RBW bunch folks. Another vote against it for midwesterners. I'd love to make it to Riv HQ for any of these events, but that date rules this one out. Tim On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

[RBW] Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Liesl
Here's some fun news! I talked with Mark at Riv and there seems to be a groovy design solution to having a really small frame (in the 50cm range) with a diagatube! When last you tuned in (if you tuned in at all), you might recall (or might not) that Grant said that getting a diagatube, lugs,

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
Nobody voted for the second MSP option and not the first; the two MSP options combined have more votes only because lots of people voted for both of them. Everybody who voted MSP, for either date: 17. Everybody who voted for China Camp: 22. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread Andrew Letton
Thanks Anne! I hadn't considered New Brighton, but I share your liking of Gayle's; Yum! I've lived and ridden in the SC Mtns for coming up on 15 years now, and surprisingly, I'd never even heard of Little Basin, even though I've ridden past it many times.  I checked out their website, and it

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread William
I love the twin mixte style diagatubes! Am I thinking correctly that they will be side-by-side from headtube back to seat tube, at which point they will splay out and tentaculate back near the dropouts, one curving up to a seatstay, the other curling down to the chainstay? Will Mark Nobi be

[RBW] Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread bobish
It wasn't too long ago that non one dared go adventure or world touring on anything other than 559 wheels because they'd be ubiquitous and therefore easy to replace/find a large tire selection, etc. Now this? It can only mean one thing: time to start hoarding discounted wheels because they're

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
Thanks for the post. I forwarded it to my son who is trying to build up a new SOMA MtB and was feeling discouraged about the price of mid level rims. He bought two right on the spot. Michael On Thursday, August 22, 2013 1:14:48 PM UTC-4, William wrote: Pacenti is apparently getting out of

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

2013-08-22 Thread Garth
Europe Tony ! ... Europe ! Deore and LX in silver 36 hole. http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1754/trekking.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 it, send an email

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Michael
Would it take a triple crank? I am just thinking that a 40t x 26t. double crank seems like it needs a middle ring. 40 would be too high to stay in for long, I would think, unless you are on dead flats or downhills, or a strong rider (I couldn't do it). The small ring would be too light,

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread William
40 x 26 is plenty. Run the numbers with any normal cassette. Compact double is all most people need. You need a triple carrying or hauling lots of weight, and maybe need it for serious off road riding. But if you lay out the numbers, an intelligently selected compact double gives you

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread PeterG
I agree that we should be voting on just one MSP date...it would be more fairI think -- 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: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/22/2013 06:41 PM, William wrote: 40 x 26 is plenty. Run the numbers with any normal cassette. Compact double is all most people need. You need a triple carrying or hauling lots of weight, and maybe need it for serious off road riding. But if you lay out the numbers, an intelligently

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread Stephen S
2 people voted for all 3. So it's currently 20 (not msp) vs 18 (either MSP). This isn't really significant of a difference between the two choices. It's my opinion that we won't get consensus on one site or the other. I think it might be prudent to plan two get togethers and let the folks

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Heron PBH

2013-08-22 Thread Johnny Alien
I assume this question was spawned by the heron frame on ebay. That thing went for a song. I actually wished I would have bid on it even though its too big for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread William
Steve buddy 1. I would never categorize you in most people, so you can be totally right about your gearing choices without disproving my assertion that most people can do just fine with a compact double. :-) 2. This is another datapoint proving that you've been unfairly maligned as a Jan

[RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread William
Michael Glad I could help Bill who has a nice pair of eyeleted 559 rim-brake rims on the hook just in case I ever go back to 26ers Lindsay On Thursday, August 22, 2013 3:08:29 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: Thanks for the post. I forwarded it to my son who is trying to build up a new

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

2013-08-22 Thread hsmitham
I voted for the Bay Area as for me I know I can make it. But If MSP gets it I won't be too disappointed as I've never been there before. Where ever it happen to be It'll be a grand time. ~Hugh On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:50:56 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Let's make sure to nail this down

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree, China Camp

2013-08-22 Thread hsmitham
FWIW I think we should have a vote on the location first then the date. As far as two Jamborees please don't do that to me as I'll have to go to both and I can assure you it will create a conflict betwixt me and my significant other. Additionally, perhaps the location not chosen will be the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

2013-08-22 Thread Dan McNamara
This image showed up on the 650B group. Posted by Soma more about the decaleur but it does seem that Nitto has an open face quill in the works. Does not look to be that long - maybe like a Dynamic. But much better looking than the UI-2 stem. Dan -Marin [image:

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

2013-08-22 Thread Esteban
Fun. What did Ernie Banks used to say? Let's play two! On Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00:08 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I voted for the Bay Area as for me I know I can make it. But If MSP gets it I won't be too disappointed as I've never been there before. Where ever it happen to be It'll be

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
Sort of a shame that all three sizes can't be supported and used based on frame size. 559 is a great size for 13-15 bikes, 584 for 15-19, and 722 for 17-21. I used MTB sizing as that's where the change is happening the most right now. On 8/22/13, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Michael Glad

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I pretty much buy all my bikes in that condition (no brand new bike since 2001), and have never been let down yet! Just stoked to have a nice SS again. As I mentioned on flickr, should have never sold my original one!!! Michael, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread Patrick Moore
If the bike world dispenses with both 559 and 571, I'll be SOL since my two customs use quote 26 inch unquote wheels. Fortunately I have a stash. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The 559 MTB world is getting smaller. I hear some fairly

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you told me about? Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: It's a really pristine bike. Has been used, but well cared for. I pretty much buy all my bikes in that condition (no brand new

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

2013-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
Eric - what size are the rain pants? Bob (Indianapolis) On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote: Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of year for me, I have pics of some of these things on

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
Thanks, Bob! And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts! On 8/22/13, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote: David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you told me about? Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
And now officially on Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/a7a1e On 8/22/13, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Bob! And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts! On 8/22/13, Robert Barr

[RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Pondero
I've wondered if you'd ever replace the QB... Congrats, and I hope you enjoy it like crazy. My AHH and my QB are quite satisfying. (But I'd still like to have a knobby-shod Hunq.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
It's always been one of those itches you just can't scratch... finally satiated! I think I still need some sort of dirt-bomb type bike, then, just maybe, I will have all the bikes I need. Although a folder would be cool. Maybe double squish 29er. Maybe a full on drop-bar 29er as well. Still want

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it a bellwether? Pacenti blowing out their 559 rims for good.

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
I don't think they'll every do away with them, but they'll be relegated to entry level bikes only. I think it's Giant that's converting it's entire women-specific line up to 650B. Cool for the B movement, but not so cool for the woman that wants the perfectly rideable 26 bike. On 8/22/13, Patrick

[RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

2013-08-22 Thread Tom Goodmann
With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat than square--for ferrying books a notebook pc on a Sam or a Heron Touring. Each has a rear rack too, so panniers are another way to go, of course, but my first thought is

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
There is a frequently seen Redlands Bike BBQ t-shirt in Indianapolis of all places! On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks, Bob! And yes, that's the Redlands Bike BBQ in the pics a few down: http://www.bikebbq.com/ I hear they have great t-shirts!

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

2013-08-22 Thread EGNolan
Rain paints/Splats are sold. To clarify the Showers Pass is an older Elite jacket in Blue. There's no chest pocket for ear buds like the newer versions. A couple items have been requested, but no $ has been transferred. We'll see. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/22/2013 07:25 PM, William wrote: Steve buddy 1. I would never categorize you in most people, so you can be totally right about your gearing choices without disproving my assertion that most people can do just fine with a compact double. :-) I make no comment about most people. I've

Re: [RBW] Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Aaron Young
Liesl, Thanks for the update - I once took a spin on an old Motobecane Mixte with like-paired diagatubes. Thought it was really cool. Any ideas as to when this bike will become a reality? Can't wait for some pics! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR As always, your thoughts are welcomed! -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Edwin W
I have the 40/26 on my Sam with an 11-32? 8 speed in the back. In the 1000 miles I've ridden I have stick shifted into the granny only once, so I haven't put on a front derailer yet. If you are going to be using the 26 more than occasionally, the detailed analysis from Steve seems important.

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

2013-08-22 Thread Tim Gavin
I got a Carradice Nelson recently and like it a lot. It's pretty big (about Medium Sackville Saddlesack size), so you may want a smaller Carradice like a Barley. They're cheapish, handsome, and durable. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote: With a school

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread William
Regardless of the cassette in question, the big jump is due to the 53.8% difference between the chain rings. My jump is 47% between chainrings. That's much bigger than the 27% jump from your 36 to your 46, but it is smaller than the 50% jump from your 24 to your 36. I don't know if I should

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

2013-08-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
I love my large SaddleSack from Riv. Very stable and rides on top the rear rack. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:40:35 PM UTC-6, Tom Goodmann wrote: With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

2013-08-22 Thread EGNolan
TrunkSack Technomic stem are gone as well. -- 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] Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

2013-08-22 Thread Tom Virgil
This is just awesome.http://hetchinspete1.smugmug.com/Other/Jack-Taylor-Tandem-Circa-1966/31372033_pNCzC9#!i=2716379116k=Nnx9JR7 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

2013-08-22 Thread Anne Paulson
The Large Saddlesack, or the Medium Saddlesack if you want something smaller. The advantage is the big opening, so it's easy to put books and a laptop in, and you can also fit a sweater or jacket, your lunch, and (with the Large) some groceries on the way home. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM,

[RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Anne
Love that orange! Great how it all came together for the purchase. -- 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: Opniel knives

2013-08-22 Thread sameness
I also have a Benchmade Mel Pardue axis lock, clipped to one of my fishing bags, that is the easiest one-hand open knife I've ever owned. I've had a Griptillian 556http://www.gpknives.com/benchmade-556s-mini-griptilian.htmlfor ages. Stays sharp, and with a drop of chain lube every year

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

2013-08-22 Thread William
That is Dy No Mite! On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:02:35 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: This is just awesome.http://hetchinspete1.smugmug.com/Other/Jack-Taylor-Tandem-Circa-1966/31372033_pNCzC9#!i=2716379116k=Nnx9JR7 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Not a Riv, but I wish there were more old barns in San Diego

2013-08-22 Thread hsmitham
Tom, That's a beaut! It's in incredible shape for it's age. Thanks for posting. ~Hugh On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:02:35 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: This is just awesome.http://hetchinspete1.smugmug.com/Other/Jack-Taylor-Tandem-Circa-1966/31372033_pNCzC9#!i=2716379116k=Nnx9JR7 -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
Anne, the community part of the whole thing can't be stressed enough. Good people helping me all the way around! Robert: Way to represent! On 8/22/13, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote: Love that orange! Great how it all came together for the purchase. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

2013-08-22 Thread Andy Williams
Swift Industries also has saddle bags (and other good stuff) that are worth checking out... http://builtbyswift.com Andy -- 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

Re: [RBW] messing around with my Hunqapillar

2013-08-22 Thread cyclotourist
I think the Dimension stems are beautiful. Very clean welds, high polish. And aesthetically, I don't know what's wrong with a pop-top stem. It looks 100% fine to my eye, and being able to change bars is 835% more convenient than a traditional quill. As to threadless in general, I definitely prefer

[RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

2013-08-22 Thread BSWP
Just a comment, Juniper Camp up high on Mt. Diablo is *legal* and can be reserved ahead of time, plus it has *dozens* of sites, with picnic tables and toilets. Might be worth nabbing if'n there's a Walnut Creek Jamboree and folks are looking to camp out. It could be fantastic.

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